1 150 3 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/5b698d057606c0e655a074e12d0c8ac3.pdf c959467dc4f1105ef403cea340c930b8 PDF Text Text TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7,2006 www.csusm.edu/pride V OL. X V N O. 4 Faculty protest decisions of CSU Board of Trustees BY CHRISTINE VAUGHAN Pride Staff Writer Two hundred California Faculty Association members and allies voiced their frustrations and disapproval of the CSU Board of Trustees, demanding that the trustees rethink their priorities and focus on the true needs of the universities. In response to the Board of Trustees decision to increase student tuition by 15 percent while simultaneously granting payraises for executive administrators, the CFA protested in front of the Chancellor's Office in Long Beach and "collectively" addressed the board during a scheduled Board of Trustees meeting, on Wednesday, Feb. 2. "We are working hard against the opposition," stated John Halcon, professor in the College of Education at CSU San Marcos, about the CFA's position, "and we are working even harder to join more in our campaign." Ten diverse keynote speakers, including faculty, CFA administrators and two student representatives, voiced the unilateral disappointment in the Board of Trustees' actions in neglecting the heart and soul of the CSU: the faculty and students. Collectively, speakers highlighted the depth of problems in the system, focusing on inadequate funding, heavy workloads, increased classroom ratios, erosion of salary compensation, resource constraints, the inability for faculty to afford California's cost-of-living and the demand that the CSU Board get their priorities straight. Full-time faculty members receive 25 percent less in wages than comparable California institutions, making it difficult to retain and recruit department faculty. Concerns were raised addressing how many faculty members can no longer afford middle-class standards of living, making it nearly impossible to own a home. "We didn't get in this profession See PROTEST, page 2 Photo by Christine Vaughan / The Pride President Haynes outlines the progress of CSUSM's legacy In annual community report ments, regional involvement and the future agenda of the campus. Following a light breakfast, over 150 attendees, including Oceanside Mayor, President Karen Jim Woods, listened Haynes welcomed as President Haynes community part- described the progners and alumni to ress of the campus and her second annual demonstrated how Cal Community Report State San Marcos is o n T hursday, F eb. now focusing on a new 3, highlighting the slogan of "Building university's achieve- Our Legacy." BY CHRISTINE VAUGHAN AND NATASHA HECKENDORN Pride Staff Writer Photo by Christine Vaughan I The Pride Marc DeGuzman (left), Karen Haynes (center), and Charles Guthrie Jr (right). Are the newspapers really free? Police R eport BY KARIN REYES Pride Staff Writer Vehicle vandalized in dirt parking lot BY ANTOINETTE JOHNSON Pride Staff Writer A student's vehicle was burglarized on Tuesday, Feb. 1. The vandalism occurred at approximately 10:50 a.m. in Parking Lot X and resulted in the theft of a 12 inch subwoofer. The two intruders who stole the subwoofer were spotted looking into parked cars by a student in Parking Lot XYZ. The student observed two See POLICE, page 2 m Executive Director trict special election on of the Alumni Associa- March 23. tion, Charles Guthrie "We have moved Jr. and ASI President, from a new campus to Marc DeGuzman, pro- a young campus. And vided introductory one of the best aspects speeches informing of belonging to a young attendees about how campus," said DeGuzthe campus has been man, "is the ability to expanding commu- leave a legacy." nity involvement and DeGuzman shared opportunities for stu- how with diligence and dents, including the three years of planprestigious honor of ning, the University hosting a debate for the Hour will be instated in 50th Congressional Dis- Fall 2006. The U-Hour Last semester, ASI ran a pilot program to provide the New York Times and North County Times free of charge on campus. The placards on the newspaper stands may read "courtesy of ASI", but the reality is that all students are paying for those papers. Students walk by the newspaper stands on a daily basis and give little thought to them, how they got there and who pays for them. For a short time, the stands were empty. Now with the semester in full swing, the newspapers are back. Which begs the question: who is 'really' funding this program? Initially, "ASI did pay for the papers to be on campus," said ASI President, Marc DeGuzman. ASI had allocated $7,000 for both the New York and North County Times. ASI spent less than the $7,000 budgeted for the program because the campus is only charged for the amount of papers taken from the stands. This semester, ASI solicited funding from the University. "Last spring the department of Academic Programs was generous enough to continue the paper after the pilot period through the rest of the semester," said DeGuzman. The department donated $2400 to the readership program, but it was not enough to cover both newspapers for the entire semester. The North County Times was able to use funds available through their education outreach program to cover the remaining cost. Though the program is being funded by a different department See News PAGE 2 HW Responsibility See Features PAGE 4 See REPORT, page 3 Faculty and Administration discuss labor grievances BY PATRICK B. LONG Pride Staff Writer Photo by Karin Reyes / The Pride on campus, student tuition fees and student funding are still essential to make this program happen. "I do believe this is a facet to keep students aware of current issues if they so choose to do so," noted DeGuzman. The majority of students polled on campus agreed that it is good to keep up with current events, but most did not use the See NEWSPAPER, page 3 Coffee Hour will be an academic free period offering students the opportunity to attend campus events, club meetings or arrange study group sessions, explained DeGuzman. In addition to efforts to implement the U-Hour, ASI has worked to establish community partnerships and has been dedicated to serving NBA Scores See Sports PAGE 8 The local chapter of the California Faculty Association (CFA) met with the Cal State San Marcos Administration on Friday Feb. 3, 2006, in an informal meeting to resolve an ongoing concern over Weighted Teaching Units (WTU). The meeting held in Arts Building 240, was mediated by Mary Elizabeth Stivers, of Cal State San Marcos, and discussed a contract grievance form signed by 66 faculty See GRIEVANCE, page 3 To walk or to ride See Opinion PAGE 9 �Coffee Hour offers more then 'e cup of Joe' Editorial Staff mmìrnXftfef \ mxkk&bmm Managing Editor Sepram« J layout Design & * Photo láiior | ton Saumur B ràesslte^er New» Editor . CÍtdróe * Vaughan Features Editor Staff Writers DavidGatky dorn Afitoin&teJolmsoii lea&ICeiíogg Imitato - JfeonyHgi^a M eHRe^ ^ U diEé^ ' - Zacharjf JL * KatrenaRobinson • Katie Rowe A&E Editor Sports Editor Andrew Kuisenor E rin Young Cindy Hanson All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author» and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned ¿dítorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length» Letters should be trader 300 words and submitted via electronic mail to pride@csusm.edu, rather i hmto the individual editors. It i s the policy of Tube Pride not to print anonymous letters, Display and classified advertising in The Pride shoiuld nbt be construed as the eyd^^ittpnt or investigation of c^rnnietcial enterprises or ventured ' l ^e Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising* BY LORA PAINTER Pride Staff Writer in addition to several campus faculty and staff members. Global Connections, formerly Coffee Hour is a casual setting the International Club, prepares where all students are welcome. to host the annual Coffee Hour, Many international students will providing students an opportu- attend, representing countries nity to mingle with students from such as Sweden, Japan, Korea , other cultures, enjoy free coffee China Thailand and Uzbekistan. and become acquainted with the Exchange students and American services available through the Language and Culture Institute students will also join in the fesGlobal Affairs department. tivities. During the Coffee Hour, stuGlobal Connections is an orgadents can sip free coffee or lemonade and enjoy some delicious nization on campus that welinternational snacks. Many edu- comes and encourages all stucational and social activities are dents to expand their world views planned to take place, includ- and meet students from other ing international performances, countries. Formally known as the presentations about different International Club, Global Concountries, and panel discussions nections was renamed to let the about the study abroad program CSUSM community know that all and women's issues. Not only students, both international and will these activities inform stu- local, are welcome to expand their dents about other cultures, but knowledge about other cultures. most importantly, students will have the opportunity to build "Our goal is to encourage friendships with international the campus to think globally, students studying at Cal State to encourage students to study San Marcos. other cultures and to go abroad Global Affairs Advisor, Jan to study," says Sachi Shiraki, Stockey, anticipates having 40 vice president of Global Connecto 60 students attend the event, tions and CSUSM student from PROTEST,frompage 1 to get rich," stated junior faculty member of Sacramento State, "but we didn't get in this profession to become poor either." In addition to faculty concerns, student supporters of the CFA explained how the Board of Trustees' decisions go beyond impacting professors. "We're tired of paying more and getting less. We're going to fight for ourselves," announced Richard Navarette, CFA student intern at CSU Los Angeles. "We're going to take back our education. And in case you're wondering, we arefiredup!" "As trustees, you are expected to look out for the students' interests, and I encourage you to start doing so!" added Jon Luskin, CFA student intern at CSU Northridge. With the support of students, the CSU Employee Union, CFA administrators and allied unions, the CFA made a powerful presence with strong force. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments./'- The Pride t M State-San Mansos':': I t o Oaks Valley Road San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6099 .:F¿^'.;(760).v?i$Ó-334$ ••.. • E-mail: p ride@csosm.edu Japan. Besides Coffee Hour, Global Connections also holds weekly meetings every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in The Dome. Signs directing students to Global Connections will be posted on the tables. During the meetings, students plan both on-campus and off-campus activities such as the International Fair, movie nights and multicultural potlucks. According to the Global Affairs department, as college students, it is important to understand the significance of being involved in the global community, and with the help of organizations like Global Connections, there are many intercultural learning opportunities available on campus. CSUSM alone has approximately 120 international students representing 35-40 countries, including France, New Zealand, Philippines, Ethiopia and El Salvador. For more information, visit http://www.csusm.edu/international-club. Photo by Christine Vaughan / The Pride "We support their position," said ally Andy Doyle, member of the Alliance for a Better California. "We know there is more you can do. We all need you to step up to the plate. We challenge you to come out of the back room and speak openly. The future of the CSU is at stake." Lt. Governor Cruz Bustamante, present at the Board of Trustees meeting, applauded the speakers on their professionalism and pas- sion to improve the CSU system. "The magic of education is in the classroom," Bustamante agreed. "And we need to continue to invest in that, rather than outside of the classroom. A 25 percent salary disparity is not acceptable." Bustamante assured both the CFA and the Board of Trustees that the demonstration and presentation of Wednesday's protest would not go unnoticed in Sacramento. 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"If at all possible never replace a factory installed stereo," said Miller, who explained that although stereo equipment tracking has advanced in recent years, the theft of a stereo results in excessive interior and exterior car damage. Secondly, Miller advised, "Do not leave valuables in plain sight inside your vehicle." This tip seems the most basic of all, but Lieutenant Miller explained that students should rethink what is considered valuable. For students, valuables can include not only iPods, stereos or laptop computers, but also textbooks and course materials. "A science textbook bought for $150.00 can be sold back to the bookstore for almost half the initial price, making books a popular item to steal," said Miller. University Police have asked that students with any information regarding this or other vehicle burglaries contact them at (760) 750-4567 or through their anonymous tip line at (760) 750-TIPS. The C SUSM Pre-Health Society presents Kaplan P reschool s ubstitutes, a ids, a nd t eachers. A ll a reas, f ull t ime f lexible p art t ime h ours $8.00 - $9.75 h ourly C all J acki POLICE,frompage 1 Conceptions .;'•• j „ J^ visit our Wetjflte at www.axtraconceptlons.cofn or j ^feikff»» 837 for more details �THE PRIDE Tuesday, February 7t 2006 I n t he E xecutive's C hair w ith S DG&E BY MICHELLE HEROLD Pride Staff Writer Edwin A. Guiles, chairman and CEO of San Diego Gas and Electric, climbed in the 'Executive's Chair' on Wednesday, Feb. 1, to share his knowledge, leadership and approach to business strategies. Sponsored by CLIMB, the Center for Leadership Innovation and Management Building, and directed by Professor Nichols and Dr. Pillai, the focus of thè program is to expose students to influential leaders in the community and demonstrate the differences in business tactics and philosophies. While in the Executive's Chair, Guiles stressed his simple, yet sincere management style. SDG&E is a San Diegan multibillion dollar Fortune 500 company, serving all of San Diego County and some regions in Orange County as well, making it the largest gas company in the country. Guiles started first as an engineer 34 years ago, working up through the ranks to management and beyond. Guiles explained how the CEO sets the tone for the whole company, which is why Guiles makes it a priority to treat all employees with mutual respect and dignity, allowing free collaboration and communication needed to solve problems. "The single most important thing" a manger can do, he said, was to "pick people you can trust and then delegate." In this way, companies are able to accomplish 16 hours worth of work in eight to ten hours a day. A CEO must be able to communicate to groups of people, he said, broaden their education as much as possible, develop a passion for what they do, and test it when possible. He urges students to be optimistic in the future and their role in it, and to be able to back up and take another forward direction, if they fall into a rut. The largest operating chal- lenge Guiles has encountered has been the challenge to build the infrastructure to distribute energy for the future and finding the capital to do it without raising energy rates. If the distribution infrastructure is not built, then all of the new energy sources currently in the planning stages, like solar energy, wind energy, liquefied natural gas imported from other states and our nearby neighbors, will not be transportable. New lines of transport must be built, he says, or he foresees availability problems around 2008-2009. Not all of Guiles' emphasis was on his profession, however. He also stressed that people must stay in balance or pay the price. He encourages employees to give back to their community by volunteering their time and money. He also believes in investing in the employee, even offering scholarships for further education, as well as specific training. Guiles wants SDG&E to be a place where people are assured of a good job, where hard work is appreciated and rewarded, where how things get done is as important as good results. Yet, most importantly, Guiles strives to create a company where employees are able to, "have fun, make money, and be proud of what they do." Worry-free love: T he Love Shack E xpo p lans t o h eat t hings u p on the importance of safe sex ties, The Crisis Center and SHS sible decisions regarding their nurse practitioners and a pharmaand healthy relationships. will be providing educational health and the health of their cist on hand for student needs at The Love Shack Expo takes pamphlets, facilitating games future partners," mentioned no cost. The office also provides The second annual Love place on an important day for and handing out free condoms Cathy Nguyen, Health Educator free HIV testing, STD testing, Shack Expo will be held Tues- love and relationships: Valen- to promote sexual safety and of Student Health and Counsel- birth control, free condom, and day, Feb. 14, at Kellogg Library tine's Day, also deemed National responsibility. Students can also ing Services. Nguyen also com- gynecological services. To make Plaza from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Condom Day, a tradition that purchase condom roses or kiss mented on the objectives of the appointments to see a doctor or event is sponsored by Student started on the UC Berkley roses and receive a free Valen- Love Shack Expo as wanting to for free HIV/STD testing, or to Health and Counseling Services campus 25 years ago. In sup- tine's Day card. raise awareness in students about learn more about the upcoming in accordance with Peer Educa- port of this day, sexual health "If students are engaging in the risks of sexually transmitted Love Shack Expo, contact Stutors and Support organization organizations such as Planned sexual activity, we want to pro- diseases and methods to prevent dent Health and Counseling Ser(PEAS), and ASL The aim of Parenthood, North County vide them with information to infection. vices at (760) 750-4915 and by this event is to educate students Health Services, Passion Par- empower them to make responSHS has a staff of doctors, email at shcs@csusm.edu. BY ANTOINETTE JOHNSON Pride Staff Writer REPORT,fromp age! the community through programs like Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort donations that collectively totaled over $14,000 for the American Red Cross. But a legacy doesn't just happen, according to President Haynes. "It is built and defined by priorities that are established and lived in the actions of a person or by providing detailed roadmaps, an institution." extensive advising and faciliPresident Haynes announced tated graduation. "A student who that the University's adminis- does not succeed," said Haynes, tration will be focusing on two reflecting on a mutual commukey priorities essential for the nity vision, "is not only our failcampus' success: academic excel- ure and loss, it is yours too." lence and educational equity. She Commenting on the need for a stressed the importance of guid- diverse campus, President Haynes ing students from application to described educational equity as the university through graduation more than just a matter of racial Photo by Christine Vaughan / The Pride GRIEVANCE,frompage 1 members. Faculty members' hours are determined by the WTUs that are sent to the Chancellors' office in Long Beach. The WTUs are separated into two categories, D for direct time, including time in class and class related work, and I for indirect time spent working on tenure track requirements or committee issues. In 1994, an agreement was met to add one unit to each class for the extra work for the instructor based on the writing requirement. If an instructor teaches three classes of three units each, he or she would acquire 12 WTUs. "It began when the founding faculty devised the writing requirement. The idea of making each and every course one in which students could improve their writing skills was one of the ways CSUSM's curriculum would be special," according to a handout from the meeting. In 1996, however, it was discovered that adjunct "received three D-WTUs for a three-unit course (and a full time load for an adjunct faculty member was defined as teaching five-course - 15 units)," stated the handout. Since the school was open for a lawsuit as a result of the disparity, the reported WTUs began to reduce, making it appear as if the faculty did not have the same work load as their peers in the Cal State system. "We generate more hours than our peers," stated George Diehr, former CFA president and CoBA representative for Cal State San Marcos. "This is not policy, but actually guidelines," stated Robert Sheath, Cal State San Marcos provost, who went on to say "this is a pilot process; we are trying to work out the bugs," in response to questions about the reporting of WTUs. "We are here today to demand that the guidelines be revoked," said David Avalos, CFA faculty rights representative. Other concerns of the CFA panel and faculty members in the audience included class size and how the WTUs would affect the tenure track requirements. "I see this as accountability, we need to agree about measurements," stated University President Karen Haynes. "It's about time this campus got beyond workload." The administration stated they will take the grievance into consideration and respond to the CFA chapter at Cal State San Marcos. representation. "It's about creating and protecting a fair and open campus environment which welcomes and supports the diversity of people and ideas." Recognizing that each element is vital for generating a strong legacy, President Haynes believes that the future of the campus depends on the students. "We believe that our most important legacy will be the students themselves," said Haynes. "Our legacy of leadership mandates that we prepare our students. We understand that our legacy is not something that is done,finishedand handed down, but rather something vibrant and living, paying forward in each generation of students who come to our doors and then to yours." "Why not just use the newspaper stands with the coin slots? That service every day and would not way we could use the funds for mind spending 25 cents if they something else," said Cal State needed a newspaper for a par- San Marcos student, Gustavo ticular class. Martinez. Some students believe that Another student, Ramon Gonthere are better options besides zalez, added, "Why should all of using school funding or ASI us have to pay when we don't all funding to provide this program. use them?" NEWSPAPER,frompage 1 interested in Grad School? Money for prospective grad students!! 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With a buffet provided by Café Catering, a live acappella of the black national anthem, and a presentation by one of LA county's eminent motivational speakers, the event drew students and staff alike. The delicious smells and joyful sounds pouring out of the Clark Field House even lured in a few who had only hoped to get a workout that day. Attending the sign-in board outside was Jen Kidder, director of Campus Speakers for the ASI programming board. Blonde hair and blue eyes certainly didn't lessen her enthusiasm as she welcomed in people from every conceivable ethnic and cultural back- Photo by ZACHARY J SIMON / The Pride ground. This was her third year with the event, and she seemed anything but drained by the task, saying that "as long as they're available, getting a speaker at CSUSM isn't difficult." As for the speaker himself, having never appeared at this particular event before, returning attendants were sure to be curious. Ms. Kidder explained how they made the choice "after reading through his impressive personal and professional biography" but encouraged me to speak with him myself as he mingled casually with the other early arrivals. With so many students perpetuating the complaint that there is no campus life at CSUSM, it begs the question whether putting on an event, even a relatively small one, asks too much of time and space. Diana Wong, however, stated that "attendance is more of a challenge than reserving the space." As the director of cultural programming for ASI, she regarded her task as neither futile, nor redundant. "After taking a Race and Ethnic Studies class with professor Sharon Elise, I saw an application for cultural programmer and I thought about how I'd noticed that the campus wasn't as diverse as it used to be," reflecting also that "these events help people who aren't aware of cultural diversity, but they also help those who want to get more involved." Of course, everyone attending agreed that it was hard to get involved on an empty stomach. The buffet was unfurled precisely at 10 a.m., lining people up for a seemingly endless supply of favored breakfast proteins along with a generous supply of fruit and baked goods. Standouts included what were described as 'cheesy potatoes', tasting more fresh-baked than assembly fried. Biscuits disappeared first from the trays, then under eager helpings of gravy. Though this reporter never cared for gravy in the morning, it made the 'grits', a previous mystery, taste like one part mashed potatoes, two parts cream of wheat, and a slice of humble heaven. Furthermore, it managed to satisfy even this perpetually starving belly well into the afternoon. Café Catering, owned and operated by CSUSM alumni Mark DuBois, has handled more than 2000 cougar events in at least seven years, and it's inconceivable that he won't be invited back again. At 10:30, everyone rose to Ruby Udeh's solo performance of the Black National Anthem, filling each heart in the small room as well as any stadium spectacle. Some sung quietly along, but even had more people been familiar with the words, it's likely they would have remained in silent awe of the performance. The speaker, Jahi Kweli, a Job Searcy specialist for LA County, followed with a warm and casual retrospective of great inventions by African Americans and a story about a short teenager, cut from his varsity team, named Michael Jordan. He continued on to involve the audience with visual exercises emphasizing the importance of pursuing one's natural talent. Attendants, returning for seconds and thirds, smiled back at him over their shoulders as nerf balls flew about and two attendants nearly collided in a dash for cash. Diana Wong, who in her own speech explained the togetherness represented by the beautifully intertwined centerpieces, had mentioned earlier that "food does help draw people . .. but sometimes I wish they'd stick around longer. We definitely don't want food to be seen as the event itself." Associate director of SLL, Gezai Berhane, recalling at least six years of this event, agreed; "ASI does a great job every year. It usually follows the same format, but the overall thought behind the event is what matters to me." As the crowd dissipated back to their classes, or to fill the carryout boxes brilliantly supplied by Café Catering, the speaker remained as approachable as anyone, if a bit more smartly dressed. "I really like speaking to students, knowing that they're going to be our future leaders," said Kweli. Although this was his first time at CSUSM, he has a lot of experience with colleges and non-profits in southern California, and expressed how he'd "like to see more events like this, with a more mixed format and casual Photo by Z ACHARY J SIMON / The Pride atmosphere." To anyone still nervous about the idea of attending an ethnic or cultural event, Ms. Wong almost laughed at the idea, saying "These events have never to my knowledge had any kind of tension or conflict. People always leave happy and full™ Junior, Geoff Wilton, who was on his way to the gym and not expecting an event, can attest to that. "I was pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed it and I was moved by Jahi and his speaking." February finds a long list of CSUSM events to honor Black History Month, and students are encouraged to check with both the Pride and ASI to make sure they don't miss yet another truly fulfilling experience. Campus Opportunities: free HIV testing! quick, and administered free of charge, regardless of insurance coverage. Therefore, the costs for testing, lack of testing It is estimated that approximately 40,000 stations, or insufficient information on the people in the United States become infected virus are not to blame for the high number with HIV each year, and almost half of them of infection cases that go undetected annuaren't even aware that they carry the virus. ally; it is the instinct of fear that leads to Essentially, HIV testing is free and easy, such ignorance. The degree to which we are yet so many people do not take advantage able to set aside fear of the undesired, for the of test opportunities. sake of educating and protecting ourselves, The majority of tests are anonymous, is a measure of how responsible we are. BY ANTIONETTE JOHNSON Pride Staff Writer I made the choice to get tested with the notion that I owed it to myself and my significant other to act responsibly. Student Health and Counseling Services offers free HIV testing for students on the first Wednesday of every month. All tests are administered without appointments on a first come first serve basis, and all results remain confidential. Upon entering the SHS office, patients are advised to sign in under a name other than their own to encourage anonymity. Even after patients are admitted to the testing room, they are never required to state their name, address, social security number, or student identification number. The only real identifier for SHS staff is a patient's date of birth. SHS utilizes a rapid test system that analyzes a swab sample taken from the mouth. Test results are ready in 20 minutes using this method, and testing negative under this method requires no further tests. Other test forms include conventional blood tests, oral fluid tests, urine tests, and home tests. Conventional blood tests require a sample of blood be drawn by a health care provider for testing in a lab. Results from these tests are available within two weeks. Oral fluid tests are similar to rapid tests in that swabs of the inside jof the mouth are used, but these samples are then tested at a lab and results can take anywhere from a few days to two weeks. Urine tests are similar to conventional blood tests, in that urine samples are taken by health care providers and results are made available within a few days to two weeks. Home tests are sold at most drugstores, where the patient pricks a finger with a special device and places blood drops onto a specially-treated card that is mailed to a lab for testing. Patients can call for their results using an identification number that comes with the home kit for anonymous access. All HIV tests, excluding the conventional blood test, are FDA approved. Though the selling point of the rapid test is that results can be provided with little time and effort, the 20 minute wait felt like an homvln that time, I evaluated how I would walk away with results positive or negative. It would be my responsibility to alert my current partner and those before him of my status if positive, but I could walk away with a sigh of relief if negative. In essence, my life would change with a result of positive, but my life would stay the same with a result of negative. Or so I thought. My life did not simply snap back to the way it was one hour prior to my test. Many patients need counseling after HIV testing, even with a 'negative' result, and SHS also offers these services to students free of charge. The office also displays multiple pamphlets on HIV and AIDS as well as other STDs, which patients can take with them to further educate themselves on the diseases and their implications. With all of its available resources, the staff at Student Health and Counseling Services encourages students to take advantage of medical services and testing opportunities. For more information, see http://www.csusm. edu/shcs/ �Bacteria outbreak at CASH CORNER: National Debt Kellooo Library BY SUMMER CONNERY Pride Staff Writer Those who happen to walk into the third floor of the Kellogg Library this week are advised not to panic. There will appear to be an outbreak of giant strains of fungus and bacteria, yet this is only the latest art exhibit to be displayed on the typically pristine walls of the Kellogg Library. And the mastermind behind this integration of art and science? Lovefy New Zealand native, Joyce Campbell, grew up on the island, surrounded by a family made up of artists, biologists, and other scientists. This might well explain her creative view into the world of bacteria and fungi. The exhibition she brings is a collection of her photographic works taken over the past six years. Campbell plans on taking this opportunity to explore the correlation of her separate works over a period of time. One of her favorite pieces of this exhibition is titled "subtilis". The open stairwell in the library will enable the 70 foot tall, 66 foot wide photograph to be displayed for art lovers and science buffs alike. "The stairwell allows people to see the work from many different perspectives and to explore it top to bottom," explains Campbell. In order to capture these intriguing masterpieces, Joyce creates photograms by transferring images onto positive photographic paper. These beautifully detailed pictures contain colonies of bacteria and fungi suspended in a gelatinous medium. Though some may consider this to be more of a flashback to their fourth grade science project, Campbell sees it differently. " I'm using photography to still dynamic systems, I'm inviting you to look more closely, and to immerse yourselves within images of structures in the process of becoming." There is a thin line drawn between art and science in Joyce Campbell's exhibit of "Growth and Change". If students would like to interpret these massive forms for themselves, they need only visit the third floor of the Kellogg Library before the end of May, or contact the library at (760) 750-4378. Biology class might never be the same again. BY NICK MCSPADDEN Special to The Pride HEY YOU ... YEAH YOU ... you owe me $27,000 and I am going to collect soon! By the way, if you see your mom, dad, sister, brother, or infant niece, tell them they owe me $27,000 too. And tell them Uncle Sam said so! 'What the heck is this guy talking about?' Let me enlighten you. I'm a finance-major and one of my required classes (FIN 321) is only offered by one professor, Dr. Steve Zera. The other day he brought up an issue in class relevant to everyone in this country and, obviously, all of us here on campus. This being our National Debt, which is going up faster t han... w ell... faster than tuition increases, or maybe even faster then our textbook publishers can put out a new edition of the same book (okay, maybe not that fast). Last semester the debt per person in this country, and that literally means everyone from day old newborns to senior citizens, was about $26,000, give or take a hundred bucks. This semester that per person debt is exceeding $27,000. 'That's not my debt, that's the government's debt.' Well who do you think pays their bills? Right, taxpayers like you and me, taxpayers who have an income and pay an income tax. Taxpayers who, like us college students, will probably be working for the next 20 to 30 years (maybe more) are going to bear the brunt of this debt; unless* of course, we want to do like our parents did and pass it on to our kids. Understand that when all these baby-boomers start to retire, the first of which are doing so this year, they will no longer have an income to tax and the burden will fall to our shoulders. The sad thing is that I don't think my parents even knew what was going on. Reaganomics hit and left us with an amazing debt of 2 trillion dollars. When Clinton came into office in 1992 our debt loomed at $4 trillion. When Bush came into office in 2000 our debt was about $5.67 trillion. As of January 24, 2006, our national debt was $8,185,315,076,347.87. That's to the penny, folks. Wanna know something even scarier? The day before, that debt was about $10 billion less. Overnight we racked up $10 billion dollars! Are you scared yet? Let's get a little more technical. According to government record, our population here in the United States is. If you divide our debt by our population then our "per person" debt is exactly $27,677.95. So pay up! Oh wait . .. you're probably in debt too! Isn't this exciting! I'm bringing this up for two reasons. One is just to promote awareness of a serious crisis coming up on the horizon, but the other is that we have an especially unique opportunity coming up on the 23 of March. When Randy "Duke" Cunningham resigned from our congressional district's seat in the House of Representatives, a lot of people thought to themselves, 'I want that job.' Those same people are coming here to this campus on March 23,2006 and are going to field questions. Let's make this an issue that gets heard. So, on that day, I'm going to be sitting in that audience and I hope you will be too! Let our potential representative know that this is important. I don't want my future children, grandchildren, or great grandchildren to be left facing this crisis. Check the debt out for yourself at http:// www.publicdebt.treas.gov/opd/ opd.htm and remember: March 23,2006! Only one airline is Hawaiian. 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Connecting students to the community is a big part of what they do. Events like the Resume Blitz, which will take place Mar. 2, allow students to submit their resumes to actual employers and get feedback, occasionally resulting in a job or internship offer. The Career Center also has connections with many San Diego companies and can help students get their foot in the door. "It's surprising," Wells reflected during their open house, "how many students don't know we exist." It's likely that more students would take advantage of the services if they knew how much career counseling can cost after graduation. The career center doesn't charge for any service, except $3 discs if you want to record your mock interview, because part of every student's tuition goes to the career center, not just the students who utilize it. Therefore, those who think they might need even a little help in choosing a career, preparing for that career, or getting started in their field of choice, should stop by the career center. More information is available at www.csusm.edu/careers and by calling 760.750.4900. meáM recycle Ms paper Coming to CSIISM: Psychology fair Students share research results with campus BY LORA PAINTER Pride Staff Writer The 13th annual Psychology Student Research Fair will take place on Friday, April 7th. Learn more about the field of psychology through presentations by CSUSM psychology students, guest lecturers and renowned professionals. The Psychology Student Research Fair is an opportunity for psychology students to share their research findings and ideas with fellow students and faculty. Most presentations are based on projects conducted in their research methods/independent study courses. The allday event will consist of various activities such as a career panel of psychologists, student research posters, lectures and job/graduate school information. The Psychology Student Fair has a "strong emphasis on research," says Dr. Gina Grimshaw, CSUSM psychology professor and faculty advisor for the event. Nonetheless, it still has a reputation as a fun, educational and exciting venue where many different people converge to learn more about psychology. Modeled after a professional conference, the fair gives students valued experience in presenting their work to their peers. Their scholarly research helps advance the field of psychology by presenting new ideas and findings. Off-campus and international guests are also welcome. In previous years, the Psychology Student Research Fair has had guests ranging from UCLA and USD to university students from Mexico. Students' abstracts have already been collected, and planning the exact schedule for the fair is currently under way. Similar to years past, presentations will take place in various locations around campus, such as Founders Plaza, Commons 206, and lecture halls in the Arts building. On the day of the fair, signs will be posted and programs will be handed out to guide guests through the events and presentations. While exact times will be announced soon, expect the fair to take place between 8am and 4pm. What makes this year different is keynote speaker t)r. Diane Halpern, Professor of Psychology at Claremont McKenna College and recognized expert on cognitive psychology, gender studies and critical thinking. She will give an intriguing lecture on a controversial topic: "Sex Differences in Cognitive Abilities: What if Lawrence Summers is Right?" Dr. Halpern has attracted attention nationally and internationally through her research in gender and education. 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I watched all of Kobe's sink in before I commented 81-points on Jan. 22, thanks to on it. Also, I needed to get Fox Sports Net, and I still can't last week's Super Bowl debate believe he scored that many in printed before the actual game. a single game. I am glad I witIn the LA Times the day nessed it because on Dec. 20, after 81, they printed a copy of he scored 62-points against the the headlines from when Wilt Dallas Mavericks, and I missed Chamberlain scored 100. The that game because I was out of headline said, "Wilt gets 100." town. Considering Chamberlain's I remember when David reputation, several jokes natu- Robinson scored 71-points rally popped into my head. against the Los Angeles ClipWilt gets 100 what, women? pers on thefinalday of the 1994 An interesting fact is that season to win the scoring title. he had 69 after three quarters. I never thought I would see a player score more than that Points that is. During Chamberlain's 100- because everyone in the NBA point game the crowd of 4,000 either scores two feet from the plus chanted "Give it to Wilt, basket or from 30-feet away. give it to Wilt" every time his A lot of Kobe's 81 came from team touched the ball. Ironi- mid-range. He saw the light I cally, that's what Wilt was guess, because the only thing NBA players do worse than saying later that night. After the game, he com- shooting mid-range jumpers mented on his teammates, "It is guarding against the midwould have been impossible to range jumper. What I find most hilarious about this event is the criticism that Kobe has received. Why can't people just enjoy something so amazing? Is it because he has a few indiscretions in his past? How many of us would be screwed if our whole life was judged on our most embarrassing moments? In my opinion, his 81 points was the greatest individual performance in NBA history and people are fixating on his past. So many things have to be going in your favor to do what he did. You need to have teammates who want to pass you the ball. You need to be facing a bad team. You need to be on a bad team. You need to have a close game so the coach doesn't pull you out after you gain a big lead. You need to hit a ton of threes while still being able to shoot some free throws. You also need to play 48-minutes and take close to 60-shots (Kobe didn't do either) and most of all, you need to really be in the zone because the opponent is going to double team you once you reach 60-points. Now back to it being the single greatest performance in NBA history. I think what he did was much more impressive FREE I IFIVE 39Days FIVE t Tans BUY MYSTIC TAN GET 1 FREE EG Unliminted Level 1 1 MYSTIC TANS or f Premium Beds I ULTRA TANS I 6 I i*ii $ 25 Um Ms mmürs ofúy. 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No less than two seconds later the shuttle was bombarded by my lazy colleagues. Like the last life boat on the Titanic, the shuttle was swamped with students and packed perilously full. And yet the driver (bless his heart) continued scouting for more bodies. Up and down the rows we rode, picking up more students along the way. My heart was racing. How long have I been in here, I wondered to myself. Ten? Fifteen minutes? I have to get to class pronto. But there was no way out. The shuttle was completely packed. Elbows and backpacks jabbed me. My fellow passengers were squeezed like Vienna Sausages in a can. "Don't take the shuttle next time, kids, if you think BY LORA PAINTER Pride Staff Writer Parking Lot X (or what I affectionately call the TireEating, Dust-Blowing, DirtLot) is not my friend. We have been enemies ever since it was inevitably constructed. A couple of days ago, I experienced one of the most seemingly uninteresting yet poignant events in my college career. Instead of embarking on my usual (sometimes excruciating) hike from the dirt lot to my classroom, I took the shuttle. Ever since my freshman year I can remember seeing a little white van-bus thing driving around campus with the words "Coach USA" patriotically plastered on its side. I also remember wondering where the heck it came from and where was it going. It seems as if fate brought us together, the van-bus and I. As I locked my car and turned up to begin my trek, two plastic doors of the shuttle opened up before me. They were like golden gates to a castle. I was like a guppy, drawn to the lure of an angler fish. The gods have finally smiled upon me! No more walking in dirt for this girl. No more relegating myself to CC^RECtli^^ you might be late to class," the driver said with the halfhearted apology, "see how long it took me to load up?" Too little, too late, bud. I'm going to be late to class because of this shuttle ride and it's all your fault! I am definitely writing to my congressman about this. To add insult to injury, the driver catches every red light, prolonging my anxiety even more. The girl sitting next to me looks indifferent, the word "whatever" molded into her face. She must be a regular. I see the giant staircase by Craven Hall looming in the distance. The shuttle finally slows to a stop and the passengers spill out of the shuttle, stampeding to class. Well, Lora, you survived this one. I appreciate the service provided by the shuttle and its driver, but I think I'll stick to my traditional way of transportation: walking. I have learned from this experience that perceived convenience does not always bring the results I plan for. Pace yourselves. Realize there is no 'easy' button. As college students, we should apply this concept to every aspect of our lives. It's like the wise man said, "if you're running late, don't take the bus." ARTICLE CSUSM g T^UISlé.^^^ HAVE READ LORA PAINTER« BY PIYAMAS SABLAN Pride Staff Writer CSUSM is still largely considered a commuter campus and as such the campus receives students from all over southern California. You may be able to figure out what cities or counties students are from by their clothing, but the main giveaway comes from their choice of words in a casual conversation. According to the MerriamWebster web site http://www.mw.com/dictionary/slang, slang is "language peculiar to a particular group." Due to its lack of formality, slang may not be accepted in environments that require professionalism, but when the environment is more comfortable and relaxed, slang seeps into the conversation. It helps individuals identify with each other when there may be no connection elsewhere. Certain slang words can identify where an individual is from. San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco have their own unique slang. Some commonly used slang used to describe something as nice are, "tight," "sweet," "gansta," "dope," "pimp," and "game." San Diego locals would say something nice is "sick" or "off the hook." Los Angeles locals would say it's "ill" or "off the chain", and San Francisco locals would say it's "hyphy". Instead of saying "really" to add emphasis to a word, San Diego locals say "hella" and San Francisco locals say "hecka". Commonly used slang to say you are going to leave a location are, "jet," "split," "bounce," "roll out," "bone out," "shake the spot," and "cruise." Slang used to letter from the Managing Editor BY MATTHEW SCHRAMM Pride Staff Writer So there I was, walking through the store early one morning in January, looking for some new black socks, when my phone rang. I had lost my socks (along with various other clothing items) at a hotel party a couple nights before on New Years ... but that's another story. Back to the phone call, so there I was looking for socks when my phone rang, and low and behold, it was Patrick Long, Editor in Chief of The Pride, giving me a call and I look for mistakes in an effort to improve the paper. As Managing Editor, I help lend offering me an opportunity I couldn't refuse. a hand to the terrific group of editors I Although half asleep at the time, I knew at work with - Christine, Zachary, Erin, Jason that moment that my days as Ombudsman Encabo, Jason Saumur, and Patrick. I overwere over: I was now Managing Editor of see the process of putting the paper together The Pride. every weekend, and look for ways to make While being Managing Editor is a lot The Prideflyoff the racks even faster. Being more work than I imagined when I accepted Managing Editor has given me a new level the job a month ago, it is also far more fid- of respect for the editors that were with The filling than Ombudsman was, and it allows Pride last semester. me to help make The Pride the newspaper Still, while I'm no longer the Ombudsman, that you (the students) and I talked so much it is still part of my willing duty as Managabout last semester. In a way, my new posi- ing Editor to handle your questions and your tion at The Pride encompasses many of the concerns. Last semester we established a same aspects that it did as Ombudsman; system by which you the students could send say goodbye usually via telephone or letter are "stay up," "late," "laters," "peace," "I'm out," and "I'll holla." Some slang used to describe an altered state of mind induced by alcohol or an illegal substance are "lit," "loaded," "buzzed," and "faded." Car is replaced by "ride." Instead of shoes they're "kicks" and instead of a hat it's a "lid." "Threads" or "gear" are used in place of clothes or outfit. Males use "fine," "dime," "honey," and "shorty" to describe attractive females. Slang to describe the act of showing something off is to "rock," "sport," and "floss." To describe someone deep in a romantic relationship "sprung" and "on lock" are used. Someone trying to flirt with another individual in the hopes of getting his or her telephone number or "digits," is "spittin" or "trying to kick game." If you like someone you're "jockin" or "feelin" that person. If someone is getting upset or angry "pump yo breaks" and "slow yo roll" are used to tell the person to calm down. When you are spending time with friends, usually at a small barbecue or shindig, you're "kickin back" or "chillin." Some individuals may perceive slang as representative of having a limited vocabulary but it's the opposite. The addition of slang to a person's vocabulary increases the amount of words he or she knows and adds a conversational level the individual can relate to others on. Slang changes with each generation and latest trend. It may be hard t a keep up with the latest lingo but some slang words remain constant. So stay up, peace, laters, I'm out. your suggestions, your comments, and your letters to the editor to me - that's a tradition I look to continue this semester. So, besides being Managing Editor, besides running a weekly beer column, and besides trying not to fail out of college, I want you to tell me what you think, what's on your mind. Even if it's bad, even if it's that you hjate the paper - tell me, because I'll try to solve the problem and do my best to address your issues. 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Whither without shame at the prospect of "Romance." The stereotypes surrounding these genres are disgustingly true, and nine times out of ten you should be forced to grease your popcorn with your own gonads for supporting either one. The results of Hate/Violence and Love/Sex are too profound and impacting to be dealt with in anything but either the coldest realism or the highest fantasy, hence the inspiration to juxtapose "Hostel" to "Underworld: Evolution". It also seems important to reach out to all those who would 'only' see these movies for the same combo package, to warn against pursuing hungers that could leave them either malnourished, or perhaps bloated. There's no shame in wanting more of what you couldn't get once upon a time, II and none in preferring it now in more refined quantities. (I've been known to dine with tight ties as well as loose belts) "Underworld: Evolution" caught my attention firstly because the first film involved hyper-modern vampiresfightingwerewolves and yet it had NOT been a hopelessly corny piece of schlock. The only draw to overshadow this was the 'R' rating amid so many shameless ploys to exploit the average teenager's underdeveloped value of a filmmaker's time and their parent's money. And yet, even though I'd been surprised into satisfaction by the original, I was still not expecting much from the sequel as I've seen too many CGIdriven movies given a great crew, but no pilot. There are a fair number of overdone lines and performances throughout, each flavoring the incidents where any Yank could have told them a simpler way to solve, or even avoid the present conflict. Ah yes, leave it to the British to cure ham where we would grind beef. On the whole, though, plot and dialog remain solid . .. for a vampire flic. And what a blessing this is, as it would have been a shame revenge after "Underworld: Evolution", and it's worth noting that our heroine is made neither weak nor distant to satisfy any lingering memories of when it was a man's underworld. This brings us down, deep dark down, to "Hostel". Hear this, brothers in horror: unless that special person in your life has a deep love of tits and gore, and I mean 'tits and gore', not nudity and violence, I suggest you not even mention this film. In recent years there have been but a few tributes to a time when the celluloid slaughterhouse and cathousewere separated by nothing but a porous picket fence. Today, indeed, even in their time, the available to dull visuals that will claw the expletives right out of you. We're talking professional, hyper-stylized, exaggerated violence here. Death involves blood and pain, cold Will and unbridled Fury. I raise my glass to its red moon. As for the sex, however, our more Randy Nightbreeds might leave feeling their testosterone unevenly distributed. Yes, our Courtesy of Lakeshore Entertainment heroine does engage in unholy union. It was tantalizing, yet tasteful. There is only one other steam scene, however, and it can hardly be called either. It could have done well as a more raw and carnal contrast, but only if given a little more time and creativity amid the absurd notion that bloody vampire threesomes will see you taken more seriously if you keep your top on. In this respect, however, the average girlfriend is far less likely to demand chick-flic technologies (and apparently unavailable script doctors) give these films a kind of slapstick surrealism. If anyone laughs at "Hostel," it is clearly to suppress or otherwise mask a more embarrassing reaction. This latest work from the director of "Cabin Fever" is most certainly not a chance to convert the squeamish. If anything, it may do the opposite, as it removes any notion of human cruelty as an amusing catharsis with a frank portrayal of those who would treat it as precisely that. Everything about "Hostel" is disturbingly believable, even amid some overtly mood-building dialogue and convenient twists of plotted fate. The characters are well delivered, and the violence, the charnel house gore, is graphic enough to make even Mel Gibson proud, despite the considerable quantity of hot naked chicks fornicating in the first 30 minutes. The absence of complex women does, however, leave a sense that the filmmakers worked in a frame of adolescent isolation. Moviegoers with a clear ear will also notice the disappointing transition in the soundtrack from effectively eerie electronics to base blockbuster bombast. To "Hostel's" greatest credit though, is the malleable final-lesson, forever dancing seamlessly between "don't venture too far into the forest" and "the worst of us is within each of us". Those with a bottomless appetite for the human abyss have an A-moral obligation to see this utterly essential contribution, but the rest are best advised to get their ultra-violent waves through a more obviously fabricated filter. Blood for blood, both "Underworld: Evolution" and "Hostel" maintain a sharp seat-edge, and are worth the theater experience to those already inclined. While the latter may have twice the wit, it hasn't half the grace, and while the former may not send you away in contemplation, insight might not justify the risk of nausea. As to whether sex and violence is ever 'just,' let the older generation decide, with entertainment made explicitly and graphically for them. Dream Brother" a faithful tribute to the late Tim & Jeff Buckley unlike most traditional tribute albums, the result at times is the production of tributes that can be unrecognizable even to Fans of great American singer-song- the ears of the most devoted Buckley fans. writers will inevitably be appreciative of A prime example of this comes in Matthis solemn tribute record to the ill-fated thew Herbert's' take on "Everybody Here father and son, Tim and Jeff Buckley. Wants You," receiving a complete creative After son J eff's mysterious drowning makeover. in 1997, a great loss to the world of folkA particular highlight of the album influenced pop-rock was comes from the highly suffered. That loss is accredited newcomer to the what "Dream Brother: indie scene, Sufjan Stevens. US! The Songs Of Tim and Sufjan, an artist who is best r4 f « Jeff Buckley" attempts mmmm I known for his ambitious m to heal, bringing 13 of goal of producing a record the indie-rock scenes, for each and every one of British and American, the United States, currently up and coming together has completed his odes to to pay their ultimate both Illinois and Michigan. ~-<gfI«?f/! respects to the legends "Dream Brother," Sufjan's that were Tim and Jeff Courtesy of Rykodisc (USA) cover of Tim's classic, "She Buckley. Is," is a careful piece that Featured on the 13 tracks are a number focuses more on Sufjan's string arrangeof relative unknowns who each bring a ment of electric guitar and banjo, as unique style of both voice and instrumen- opposed to his soft vocals and limited tation to the dreamy, melodic-rock collec- range. tion of some of Tim and Jeff Buckley's Other high notes are reached by siblings most famous works. "The Magic Numbers" harmonious take The most exciting and fresh aspect of on "Sing a Song for You," and Bitmaps' "Dream Brother" is that while all of the adventurous and oddly electronic f unk artists compiled on the record are devoted on the record's title track. Fans of J eff's fans of the Buckleys, none are afraid to sole, yet remarkable, record, "Grace," completely take the tracks for a spin, and will most likely be satisfied with the renBY RACHEL WANN Pride Staff Writer mm I Sp imi dition of that album's title track featured on Dream Brother. Here, the infamously woeful song is covered by King Creosote, who entwines a simplistic acoustic guitar with honest, heartfelt vocals. Additionally, the Earlies' "I Must Have Been Blind" produces a vocal arrangement of tight, thick harmonies, in a respectful nod to Tim's vocal range. With diverse new musicians of incredible skill who are seemingly bursting with ingenuity, "Dream Brother" is indeed a proper tribute to two songwriting legends that showcases the talents of many new art- What i make i nformed, healt c onfident choic 7 6 0 . m 7 j 4 . 1 4 , > 277 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd San M arcos more info? birthclioice.ne AL SERVICES real answers, real help, �Venues that fit the occasion For your night on the town check out San Diegos hot spots BY ERIN YOUNG Pride Staff Writer Make an impression: Stingaree: Hosted in a historic warehouse off Sixth and Island downtown San Diego, this three stor,y 22 thousand square foot exclusive nightclub, world class restaurant, Mezzanine Lounge, Penthouse Suite and Rooftop Oasis was built for its luxurious clientele. If you're looking to impress, Stingaree has it all, plus one. The Marine Room: Watch the waves of La Jolla Shores crash against the plate glass in the main dining room while you enjoy your entrée and cocktails. This one of a kind restaurant will leave you satisfied and relaxed with its extraordinary views. $$$ Islands: Want kid friendly? You got it. 'Hang ten' at the Islands in Vista while your kids munch on cheddar cheese fries and doodle on their menus. This intimate dining room is atop the luxurious La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla. With only 12 tables, your privacy is granted and at evening's end each lady is presented with a long stemmed white rose ... a nice touch to the perfect evening. Wine and dine: Friars Folly Wine Cellar: This rustic mission-style wine bar, nestled in the heart of San Meet the parents: Marcos, was voted "Best Wine Ruth's Chris Steak House: Bar" by San Diego's Union Tri- These portions "cater to the bune. With sensual foods and caveman in you." 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With From tortes to tarts and cakes to a lively dining crowd and the cookie dough and ice cream to perfect California cuisine you gelaltos, all washed down with can't go wrong. champagne, chardonnay, dessert The Prado at Balboa Park: wines or even sangrias, you'll be Specializing in "Latin and Ital'good to go'. ian fare," The Prado's Executive Chef Jeff Thurston "presPop the question: Married with children: ents a fusion of regional signaBertrand at Mister A's: With ture specialties with traditional Corvette diner: This jumpin hamburger joint has milkshakes, the breathtaking rooftop views of favorites that will delight all french-fries and hamburgers that San Diego, and meals to die for, palates." 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Critically acclaimed Canadian transplants Stars will be doing their best to croon fans in the very intimate setting of the Casbah on Feb. 12. Alternative-Country superhero Jeff Tweedy, of Wilco, will follow up the next evening with a solo show at Spreckels, with guest accompaniment Glen Kotche (Wilco's drummer). If you're a fan of deep, dark folk tunes, Tweedy wrote the book on it! The show is sold out but tickets are still STATE PAiOMAR COLLEGE Cs C OMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND floating around on Ebay for a reasonable price). Musical gears switch f ull force with "The taste of Chaos Tour" on Feb. 16 at the Sports Arena, featuring hardcore giants Deftones, Thrice, Atrey u, Funeral for a Friend, and more. The tour features a ton of big names in the scene, all in one night, and all for one ticket price! Social Distortion keeps up their recent blazing touring pace with a show at the House of Blues in the Gas Lamp on Feb. 20. 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Dress for Spring 2006 BY ANDREW RUISEÑOR Pride Staff Writer Men, it's time to drop the collars on your polos and listen up, spring fashion is out and it's time let go and move on. This season is all about being a 70's rock icon to an 80's punk god to the yuppies you were raised by, but before we go into that let's step back. First and foremost, get denim that fits you. For example, low rise ~ not ok (enough with the boxers out already). Your jeans should be higher on the waist, skinnier leg, and a light fade is nothing to be afraid of. If you're going to be wearing shorts this spring, plaid below the knee or destroyed denim shorts are a must to pull off that yuppie/ punk appeal. As far as dressing up is concerned, black or cream pants contoured with an opposite-colored belt says, "I am dressed up, but still edgy and ready for business." For tops, it is all about being that 70's rock icon. Were talking the vintage rocker "T" shirt that looks beat up and thrown on with your favorite band's logo on your chest. Black, red, cream, blue, and other colors are ok; it's spring so feel free to be adventurous. Yeah, there might be some bleach on it and maybe it's a little tight but go with it, after all, you don't care, you're a rock star. Also, men, ditch the sleeves this spring and show of your guns, big or small, and finally rid those tan lines once and for all. But if you're not so much a rock star or a punk prince, feel free to go with floral prints (please just stay away from the Hibiscus). A nice button up with some floral print is just the thing. Not to mention, white fitted jackets are huge this spring, so the lining can also have some flavor with floral. As far as jackets are concerned, sport coats for dinner and jeans should stick to one button, unless you are getting a suit, then it is about fitted double breasted jackets. Not to be confused with the double breasted jacket you borrowed from your dad for homecoming that was also double the size. Make these jackets and coats yours, so put a couple of pins on them to make them edgier then the normal formal. Be you, and be the guy others want to emulate. Now we're getting into accessories. If you want to catch those over critical eyes, why not try a leather wristband, or some dog tags. If all else fails, just have some cool sneakers on, or boots that can kick your best buddy's butt. Men's spring fashion is about being brash and out of control. Be loud, be risky, be you. Modify what you have read and make some of it fit. Beoroftheweek: Capistrano Honey Ale BY MATTHEW SCHRAMM Pride Staff Writer In today's world, where television advertisements for beer are dominated by brands like Coors, Miller, and Budweiser, it's unfortunate that many beers on the opposite end of the spectrum get very little attention - especially when they are really good beers. Micro-brewery beers are one such type of beer, and one very good one is the Capistrano Brewing Co.'s Honey Pale Ale. One of three beers put forth by this small micro-brewery based locally in southern Orange County, Honey Pale Ale has all the qualities that many mainstream beers are missing. With its golden hue, mild hops, and slightly sweet honey flavor, the Pale Ale is a delightful beer, not too strong, like some darker beers, yet lacking in neither flavor nor texture, given its light color. A slice of lemon added to a cold glass of the Pale Ale also serves to mask any bitterness, and actually strengthens the flavors produced by the honey and citrus used. The Capistrano Brewing Co. takes its name and logo from the old Spanish mission in historic San Juan Capistrano, where swallows still come to nest each year. Artwork associated with the Capistrano Brewing Co. features scenes from the mission and the swallow as chief motifs, along with the phrase "Follow the Swallow," on all its products. While the Capistrano Brewing Co. has yet to establish a home brewery in San Juan Capistrano, many local bars in Orange County, such as Boosters and the Capistrano Wine Bar, as well as some in San Diego County, carry the Honey Pale Ale on tap. Honey Pale Ale is definitely one regional beer that is worth following the swallow for. To learn more about Honey Pale Ale and the Capistrano Brewing Co., visit their website at www.capistranobrewingco.com. Photo by Matthew Schramm / The Pride BY AMANDA KEELEY Pride Staff Writer Spring is right around the corner and all the top designers are coming out with their latest collections for spring 2006. Ladies, that means it's time to get into those closets and clear out the old and make room for the new. In order to have the hottest looks, here are ten trends to be aware of this season. With warmer weather and days by the beach, spring collections are bringing in the nautical look with blue and white sailor stripes and, for extra flare, brass buttons, which are great for a day by the sea or j ust to add a little whimsy to your look. Another tendency when the weather t urns warm is to shed those winter coasts and show a little more. Needless to say, skin is in this season . .. or at least the appearance of skin with colors like beige, white, cream and nude. You'll be giving the illusion of sexy flesh while still being covered up. Keeping to the theme of skin, Bermuda shorts, which cut off at the knee, are out, and short shorts are in. Don't be a fraid to show some leg! If you're looking for a more conservative look to cover those cute behinds, go with extremely slender, perfectly tailored pants that cut off j ust above the ankle. As f ar as waistlines go, pants and shorts that bunch up at the top, otherwise known as the paper bag waist, or fold over at the top, are popular this season. For an ultra-girly-girl look, sixty-style baby doll dresses are making a comeback in many prints and styles. Bold prints such as A frican motifs, giant geometric shapes and j umbo blossoms give a dramatic statement to the baby doll dress. But if sweet innocence is what you are looking for, then baby doll dresses made with delicate laces, flowing white eyelet and embroidered designs are a p erfect fit. Now for the f un part that we all love, accessories. Thick belts are wrapping their way around our hearts and our waists this season. Worn high around the midsection, not the hips, they give the waist a cinched in look which makes this accessory a must have. P urses are going extreme in spring. Having an exciting night on the town? Go with a petite p urse j ust big enough to hold the essentials like lipstick, cash, cell phone and identification card. For a great day-time look, go with an extra large purse, but unlike last season when purses were really big with crazy colors and prints, this season is about clean lines and geometric shapes which play into the sixties chic rather than sixties hippy. Finally, the shoes. Spring 2006 is all about high wedges and chunky heel platforms. The style of the shoes encompasses this season's mix of sleek and bold in one simple accessory. With all these tips, you'll look like you j ust f reshly stepped off the runway by getting a head start on the hottest fashion trends. Spring 2006 is all about having f un and showing off those sexy assets that make you a fabulous female. Rockin' at the House of Blues BY KANONNI WILLIAMS Pride Staff Writer With banging beats, live entertainment, good food and freebies, "House of Blues San Diego" (1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego 92101) is sure to be a hot spot for party-goers 21 and over. On the night I visited House of Blues, Feb. 1, west coast rapper/producer, DJ QUIK was performing his greatest hits backed by his live band, "The Formula" in the music hall of House of Blues. The hip hop duo, DUEX PROCESS was the opening act for QUIK, Tickets were sold at $27. House of Blues,fairly new to San Diego, having opened its doors in May 2005, is located in downtown San Diego (partygoers' paradise). House of Blues attracts a highly diverse crowd, reflecting the different faces of San Diego County. The age range, on this particular night, was very broad, ranging from 21 to about midthirties (or higher). While in line to enter the House of Blues, guests were asked to sign up for the House of Blues mailing list and, as a token of their gratitude (or method of promotion), every lady who signed up received two free passes to Club Hustle's College Night, located in House of Blues' Salvation Alley. College Night is every Friday and is well on its way to becom- ing "the hottest Friday night dance club in San Diego." I recommend all the party-goers (21 and up) here at CSUSM go check out College Night at the House of Blues and represent the Cougars, and show San Diego that the Aztecs are not the only ones that know how to party. Clubbin' is not the only thing House of Blues has to offer, if you enjoy southern-inspired cuisine, House of Blues has an experience waiting for you. The kitchen is open daily 11:30 a.m. 'til last call (midnight). House of Blues also offers daily entertainment, from music to comedy shows and performances. DJ QUIK was one of many performers coming to the House of Blues this month. Jr. Vasquez (dance) will be there Feb. 5, Rick Ortiz presents: Noches Rockeras (Latin) on Feb. 8, Social Distortion (rock) on Feb. 20 and Tommy the Clown (comedy) on Feb. 26. Tickets for these events and many others can be purchased at the box office (619) 299-BLUE or through Ticketmaster (619) 220-tixs. The atmosphere is fabulous at the House of Blues. It is large in size, allowing enough room for a very large crowd without having to be packed like Sardines. It has beautifully decorated walls, featuring modern colors, hanging paintings and other interesting art works. One of the best features of the House of Blues is its booming sound system. The sound system features equipment from Telex Pro Audio brands EV, Midas and Klark Teknik. The bass flows through your chest; it sounds and feels really great! The restrooms are well kept, which was impressive to me, because I've seen many neglected restrooms in different nightclubs. The women's restroom was clean with a fresh scent, there were ample mirrors and gorgeous light fixtures. There was also a restroom attendant handing out paper towels, mints and body spray for tips. There's an ATM machine near the bar, for those who do not carry much cash. I really got my money's worth and then some when I think of the whole night. DJ QUIK, who is "blowing his mid-thirties," put on a great show. He poured wine in glasses of those audience members who were lucky enough to be close to the stage. Later, he gave the whole audience a champagne shower; he shook up a bottle of bubbly and popped the top, allowing the tasty, yet very wet, contents to rain down on the audience. Before QUIK came on stage, the House of Blues DJ was giving out freebies to the livest audience members. I was live enough to snag two of six tickets to the Tommy the Clown comedy act scheduled for later this month. Other freebies included House of Blues T-Shirts and tickets to other events. The house special for the night was $5 Heinekens, which was my drink of choice for the evening. I totally had a great time and would recommend the House of Blues to anyone looking for a good time. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>2005-2006</h2> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Description An account of the resource The sixteenth academic year of California State University San Marcos. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 faculty grievance free newspapers protests spring 2006 State of the Community https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/90a5c3aed07b4d04c58cb930fa2ca503.pdf ae81c43df6535c640b7a92e861c7d747 PDF Text Text http://www.csusm.edu/pride N eed to Know The Pride California State University San Marcos Vol VIII No. 8/ Tuesday, October 17,2000 Students Vote Yes to Fee Increase Student Union to Break Ground as Early as Next Month J. Ryan Sandahl Pride Staff Writer How would you feel if you received a score of 96% on a test? Most students would be proud of such a high score, but a fellow student informed me that after receiving a test score of 96%, she was given a B+ on the test! She said that a grading curve pulled her grade down. A professor on campus told me that professors are only allowed to give a certain number of A's, B's, C's, etc., to a class. Is this normal? I asked a professor of mine if this is true, and she directed me to Dr. Paul Jasien, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and former professor of Chemistry. When asked if a red flag would go up if a professor gave all A's in a class, Jaisen simply answered, " y e s " as one would go up if a professor gave all F's. He added that there is no process of checking the grades given by professors each semester. The only way in which this information could be obtained would be either through student evaluation forms where every student gives a professor a perfect evaluation, or if students go around talking about how they all received A's in a class. "The evaluation forms are reviewed by a committee," says Marilyn Ribble, a GEO professor. She went on to state that after review, a sampling of the evaluations goes into the professor's file and can be reviewed at a later date. Paul Jasien went on to state that if most or all of the evaluations are giving a professor a perfect score, that may mean the professor and/or the course should be reviewed because there should usually be a couple students that the professor was unable to connect with. "Evaluations can be difficult for professors to read by the end of the semester because they know that something just does hot click with every single student and they wish it did," Jasien said. » Article continues on pg. 2 11 i l l x I - j ,, A v - ^ -i v < Proposed site of the Clarke Field House/Student Union. Photo courtesy of Planning Design and Construction. By: Kathleen Hash Pride Staff Writer With only a 465 CSUSM student voter turnout, the Student Union Fee Referendum Increase was approved last week. The referendum was part of an effort by the University Student Union Advisory Board (USUAB) to build the Clarke Field House/ Student Union. The first measure students approved was a fifty dollar fee increase per semester which would take place Measure 1 passed on July 10, 2001. The students 340 "yes" votes also approved the second increase in student fees of fifteen dollars to 120 "no* votes for July 2006, along with another (there werefiveblank fifteen dollar increase in July 2010. ballots) When asked about the Student Numbers Courtesy of CSUSM Union Fee Referenda results, President Gonzalez said, "I feel long run." Gonzalez hopes the really good. It's a win-win situ- student union construction can ation for the students. The stu- begin as early as next month. dents are showing us that they Seven to eleven percent of know what is important in the CSUSM students participated in —Measure 2 passed with 300 "yes" votes to 148 "no" votes (there were 17 blank ballots). " the vote said Francine Martinez, Vice President for Student Affairs. 465 votes were cast on Monday and Tuesday of last week. » Cont. on Pg 2 Faculty Drop One of Three Workload Grievances Against Administration By: Nathan Fields Pride Staff Writer The California Faculty Association (CFA) withdrew the first of three College of Education workload grievances. This griev- ance was filed in 1998 and was scheduled for arbitration on October 10, 2000. The faculty grievance was over an increase from 18 to 19 units per year in instructional workload for College of Education faculty. It also grieved reduction from 1/2 to 1/3 in WTUs (Weighted Teaching Units) for supervision of student teachers. James Semelroth, CFA Central Office's arbitration specialist, added emphatically, however, that "withdrawal of the arbi- To the Editor Page 4^5 F*geW tration demand in no way should be construed by the CSU to mean that CFA is conceding that the workload adjustments in 1998 are not violations of the agreement and past practices of the campus, they clearly are." >Cont on Pg 2 Academic Bulletin Calendar �Grading Student » Continued from pg. 1 Possibility of all A's? The possibility of every student in a class receiving all A's does exist; yet the probability is very low that it will happen. "If every Student in a class received an A, one of two things could be happening. Either every student was phenomenal and did A work and deserved an A, or the professor is nof distributing assignments that would distinguish A's from B's and so on," explained Jasien. When asked if professors can create their own grading scale, Dean Jasien responded, "Absolutely, usually professors are able to figure out, over the course of a few semesters, how students are learning and can adjust their grading scales accord* ingly. It is a. matter of knowing their clientele [students], the percentage of work they are able to do, and the information they are able to learn," said Jasien. Do grading curves exist? Again, yes. Professors are allowed to use grading curves in their classes versus a straightpoint system. Straight-point systems are simple and put the choice of earning the grade into the students' hands. If students do the work and earn A's, then they will receive A's. This may be an incentive to students helping each other. But if a professor is using a curve to grade students, there may be less incentive for other students to help each other. A curve normally pulls the low grades up, where as higher grades can be pulled down. So if students are helping each other and everyone is doing well on tests, the curve goes up (thus pulling some higher grades down, which allows for a 96% B+). "If students know that a curve can harm them, the incentive to helping other students diminishes," explained Jasien. According to the Dean, there is no policy about grading except to grade fairly according to a students' effort in a class. How to dispute a grade If a student is unhappy with a grade, he or she is allowed to dispute it. The first thing students should do if they have a grade dispute is to go to the professor. If the problem is not resolved, the student can go to the chair of the department, then to the Dean, and so on. At the top of the ladder is a formal student grievance committee for resolution of grade disputes. "Students do have the right to dispute grades if they feel they have not received the grade they earned," states Jasien. Grade disputing should be taken very seriously and only students who feel they received an undeserved grade should dispute it. Union Fee Increase Passes »Continued from Pg 1 Current university enrollment €m is approximately 6,000 full time Clarke Field House/Student Union plans include ASI offices, club meeting rooms, a gym, shower students. "We need student parand locker facilities, storage, and eventually a convenience store. There will also be outside ticipation," said Brian Polen, who eating and lounging areas designatedfor student use. is on the Board of Student Photo Courtesy ofCSUSM's Planning, Design and Construction Representatives, "without it, [the political process] is stagnant." When asked about low voter turnHowever, student Karen the Free Speech Area. A.S.I, also other minor expenses," said Susan out, President Gonzalez cited stu- Zeisler feels the low voter turnout passed out buttons in support of Green, Associate Vice President dent and community apathy as was due to the lack of publicity the referendum with equipment pf Administrative Services. the problem. for the Fee Referendum Vote. "I and materials donated by Mira Green, who also works as desigdon't think they told anybody," Costa College. "This is our last nee for the USUAB, explained she said. Zeisler seemed upset chance to get people to vote," said that they had originally hoped to that the information had not got- A.S.I. President Dean Manship. build a Student Union for under ten to her earlier. "Paying $50 in Buttons were distributed from a $3 million but "it just isn't posfees doesn't benefit me," Zeisler table located on Founders Plaza sible anymore." The Clarke Field House/ Student Union is expectcommented after learning the fact during the two voting days. ed to cost over $7 million. that the Student Union will not be completed until after she graduStudent Union History ates. The university has not yet The USUAB said they were In 1992 students at CSUSM determined who, besides CSUSM doing what they could to get the approved a plan to build the stu- students, will be able to use the word out aboi£ the upcoming dent union. The first two refer- Field House. However, during a vote, but only had a $500 budget endums had failed, but the 1992 Fee Referendum Open Forum, for their ad campaign. vote meant that in 1993, students USUAB Chairman Mike Harrod Informiation was available on- began paying student fees for the speculated that alumni would line and fliers were distributed first time at CSUSM. The funds most likely have to pay additional on campus as well as open forum raised in the subsequent years fees to use the gymnasium and Students voted on Oct 9 and 10. Photo by Melanie Addington meetings hosted by USUAB in were put into "design fees and the exercise facilities. CSUSM Faculty Drop Grievance »Continued from Pg 1 Because arbitration is expensive, the CFA must weigh the financial costs against the probability of winning. CFA felt it would be difficult to prove that the small increase in workload of the first grievance was "excessive" or "unreasonable" as stated in the contract. Rather than spend the time and energy on this arbitration, CFA decided to withdraw its grievance. CFA's concern that withdrawal from arbitration would be misconstrued as conceding defeat arose after CSUSM President Alex Gonzalez issued a memo to the faculty, which Semelroth described as "very misleading". Gonzalez' memo informed faculty that CFA had withdrawn "the San Marcos workload grievance", when only one of three grievances were withdrawn. Semelroth further contested Gonzalez' assurance that "resolution of the grievance is clear" saying that, "Nothing could be further from the truth. The resolution of the grievance is not clear.. .the issue persists and [administrators] have won no victory." In response to questions asked about the dropping of the one grievance, President Gonzalez responded saying, "I can impose on [the faculty] what they're going to do as long as it's not arbitrary and capricious. I haven't done it, that's why this whole thing is a big red herring. It's going to be resolved, if they don't like the resolution they can grieve it, and it can go to arbitration." Gonzalez added, "They pulled out of [this arbitration] with the rational that it's only one Unit. What's the difference between one unit and three units? It's still more than nifie isn't it?" But concerns persist among faculty that an imposition of a 12 direct teaching unit workload will decrease the quality of education at CSUSM. Some faculty are especially concerned by the workload in the College^ of Education because only four instructors have been hired to accommodate a 200 student increase in that college in the last three years, causing a steep increase in the student to faculty ratio from 14.7:1 t o 18.0:1. "An increase of those 200 students brought about $1.3 million to CSUSM. The addition of four faculty members in College of Education cost about $250,000. We need to ask where the money went," said George Diehr, President of the San Marcos CFA Chapter and Professor of Management Science. Many believe the money should have been used to hire more faculty for the College of Education. The other two workload grievances remain active and are pending arbitration should CFA choose to do so. The most recent grievance involves a substantial increase in workloadfrom nine to twelve units in one semester. Faculty have always accounted for teaching 12 units, as both President Gonzalez and faculty agree, by utilizing a three unit flexibility which allows them to do research, develop the curriculum, pr work on special projects. This flexibility, which some consider crucial for continuing the current standard of quality education offered at the college, appears in danger of being removed by the administration who could require them to direct teach all 12 units. "The faculty have proven by experience that CSUSM can be a model campus with a reasonable workload while delivering quality instruction to its students," said Semelroth, "One should be proud of being on the cutting edge rather than regressing to the norm of punishing workloads of other campuses." President Gonzalez told Pride reporters in an interview Friday that, "I think there is going to be a resolution, and it's going to happen this year. 12 units, it's a heavy teaching load. I have pledged to work at the system level to reduce that workload, but until we do, we have to conform to the requirements of the whole system." President Gonzalez added that "there has to be a resolution, and it won't be tomorrow by the way, but over the next few years, it will get in there." Any forced change in workload on the campus is subject to new grievances by CFA, which could also end in arbitration. �O) What do e ach of t hese books h ave i n c ommon? • Always Running-La Vida Loca: Gang Days in L.A. by Luis Rodriquez • Animal Farm by George Orwell • Brave New World by Aldous Huxley • Capital: A Critique of Political Economy by Karl Marx • Cognitive Therapy of Depression by Aaron Beck • Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury • Ideology and Curriculum b y Michael Apple • One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Mirquez • Labor's Untold Story b y Richard Boyer and Herbert Morais •The Labyrinth of Solitude by Octavio Paz • Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paolo Friere • The Prosperous Few and the Restless Many by Noam Chomsky • 2001: Space Odyssey by Arthur Clarke • Yno se lo trago la tierra (And the Earth did not Devour Him) by Tom&s Rivera What's Behind the Books in the Library? Campus Ants Invade Campus By: Adam Bailey Pride Staff Writer therefore, we find ants hanging around many trashcans and recycling containers. It is inevitable that ants will find a way to make homes in and around the very same buildings that humans inhabit. in its make up to be an effective ant killer. Windex is also less harmful to the human population. Ants, ants, they're everywhere! They seem to be invadWhat can we do? ing everything from University Hall to the Dome. It seems Both methods of spraying as though you can't take a step prove very effective for stopping through a door these days with- What can be done to reduce the growth to existing ant popuout finding a tiny infantry of ants amount of ants? By: Jayne Braman lations, but what can be done located right beneath your feet Pride Graduate Intern toward prevention? What can we or, better yet, a single solitary Well, there are the obvious Each year CSUSM's library ant, clinging on for dear life, to answers such as spraying them do, as individuals, so that these officials ask the Chair of the the bread of the sandwich that with pesticides. Facility Services little pests don't end up taking does periodically hire an outside over entirely? Academic Senate Committee to you are about to eat for lunch. We can control how much contractor to help alleviate the share a collection of his/her most problem. The contractor sprays food or water is left lying around. influential, inspirational, and/or Where are all those ants coming a strong pesticide around the If you decide to eat inside your favorite books. This year's honor from? perimeter of all buildings on cam- office and not in the Dome, don't goes to Dr. Gerardo Gonzalez. One reason they're invading pus in order to try and prevent ant let food lie around for too long. When asked how he selected his booklist, Dr. Gonzalez stated our buildings and classrooms is populations from gaining access Empty your trashcans into larger that he "chose books from his that it is cooler inside during the into those buildings; However, ones, preferably located outside. formative adolescent years, clas- summer and warmer during the this service does not seem to Take home your extra food or leave it in the refrigerator; whatsics from the '60's and '70's," as winter. Ants are no different than always work. Spraying the inside of the ever you do, don't let food sit the rest of us in that they can't well as books related to his professional development as a clini- perform as well during extreme buildings with pesticides is not around or ants will come in after cal psychologist. Dr. Gonzalez weather. As a result, ants make an option due to the fact that such it. This goes for water as well, said that he "chose the books their way into our air-conditioned pesticides are a health risk and wipe up any water you spill, take that he felt most helped him to rooms and offices because they the potent smell of such chem- home your bottle if there is some ical agents can be a nuisance left over, or recycle the bottle examine [his] options at various find it suitable to their needs. A) Gerardo G onzalez, Ph.D. Also, the ants seek food and for many people. That's where when you are finished with it. stages in [his] life." If faculty, staff, and students water. Have you noticed that there Windex comes in real handy . . . » Continued on pg 4 take these preventive steps, there tends to be an increase in the yes, Windex! When it comes to indoor ant should be no reason why we can't ant population in areas close to food and water sources? That is problems, this simple household and won't be able-to claim back because ants migrate to where cleaner contains what turns out this campus from the ants. they can find sustenance and, to be a lethal amount of ammonia mementoes with pictures of every By: Steve Compian service branch, but she has a Pride Staff Writer special place in her heart for One out of every nine the Marine Corps. "My husband, T h i n k i n g : a b o u t a ..... CSUSM students receives vet- James, is a Korean War Veteran erans' benefits to help pay for who served in the Marines. This their education, but before attend- year the Korean Veterans celing classes, those students have ebrated their 50th anniversary," to visit Corkie Lee. Lee, the said Lee. Lee hopes to increase camVeteran's Affairs Representative at CSUSM, helps m orethan 500 pus awareness of the contribuveterans and 200 Cal-Vet depen- tions made by veterans for the dents who rely on financial assis- United States. According to A.S.I. Executive tance. Vic e Lee came to President CSUSM in 1994 R aeann a after working Wertz, Lee twenty-two years has been helpat Cal Poly San ful in Luis Obispo. She supporting assumed her curWertz's idea rent position as for organizing Veteran Affairs a Veterans' Rep in July 1997. Day celeLee says that bration at most of the vetCorkie Lee by Victoria Segall CSUSM. Lee erans who come through her office are Marines, and Wertz hope to honor veterans "due to the proximity of Camp at CSUSM with a cake-cutting Pendleton." She also sees veter- ceremony and a flag-raising cerans from the other branches of emony conducted by a Marine military service and personally Color Detail (similar to Color assists almost as many students Guard). Wertz, who served in as the veteran's office at SDSU. the Marines from 1982 to 1988, 1:00 PM-3:00PM Besides helping veterans speaks glowingly of Corkie Lee. Commons 206 interpret the various government "She is very willing to help any documents that are necessary to veteran, and she'll go to the mat receive payments, Lee oversees a for her veterans," said Wertz. Students who wish to conReserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program. Currently the tribute to an upcoming Pride artiROTC program has eight stu- cle about Veterans' Day may condents and Lee hopes to see that tact Steve Compian by e-mail number grow in the future. Lee at pride@csusm.edu .Those who said, "Many students don't real- wish to participate in the CSUSM ize that although courses needed Veterans' Day celebration are for ROTC are not given here, encouraged to contact A.S.I. Vice they can attend SDSU (to aug- President Raeanna Wertz at ment regular courses given at 750-4990 or by ermail at raeanna@home.com. CSUSM)." Lee's office is a shrine of A Meet Corkie Lee MASTER'S DEGREE LAW DEGREE, PhD. or MD? M onday, O ctober 2 3, 2 000 G raduate a nd P rofessional S chool F air 1 0:00 A M - 1:00 P M F ounders P laza M eet i nformally w ith 6 0 + school & p rogram r epresentatives G raduate S chool W orkshop School s election, a pplication a nd a dmission p rocess, f inancial a id i nformation a nd m ore! F or m ore i nformation a nd a list o f p articipating i nstitutions, c ontact t he C SUSM C areer a nd A ssessment C enter: 4 201 C raven H all; ( 760) 7 50-4900; w ww.csusm.edn/CAC �Technology A Possible Solution for Light Pollution Weekly Web Site Fuel Tracker By: Tiaca Carter Pride Staff Writer Anyone who has ever had a night class may have noticed the lights around campus. Although any light is better than no light, the CSUSM campus lights are dim, kind of yellowish, and not exactly the type of lighting one would expect on a college campus. The dim appearance is due to the low-pressure sodium lights that the campus has installed to help prevent light pollution. Many people may agree that in this day and age, pollution is rampant. We have to worry about air pollution from automobiles and factories, water pollution from trash and chemicals being thrown into the ocean, and noise pollution from our neighbor's son's car stereo. But who'd ever thought we'd have to be concerned about light pollution? Surprisingly, light pollution has been a problem for quite sometime. Light pollution occurs in populated areas where an abundance of lighting fixtures leads to light misusage. Light misusage begins when a light fixture is misdirected (such as straight into the sky), shielded improperly or just too bright. This misuse of light is known as "wasted" because it is not effective, and can even be harmful (such as a bright light that produces dark shadows conducive to "stranger danger"). Light pollution also wastes energy, which, like in Europe, has led to a serious economic crisis. Europe's energy costs had become so high that something By: Jafo_Wac Contributing Writer had to be done about it, so there was a switch to low- pressure sodium lights. Although lowpressure sodium lights give off a yellow cast, if used properly, they can provide plenty of sufficient lighting. Out of all choices of lighting, low-pressure sodium lights are the most cost efficient; the use of low-pressure sodium lighting in Europe saved energy and reduced light pollution. Low-pressure sodium lights are also important when it comes to star observation. It is easier for telescopes to filter low-pressure sodium lights than any other CSUSM Lightpost Photo byMelanie Addington type of lighting. The west coast, (specifically Southern California because of the clear air and good weather conditions), is one of the best places in the world for scientists to observe stars. However, Southern California is getting more populated by the minute, and more people means more lighting fixtures. More lighting, like misdirected light fixtures, may send light into the night sky, making telescopic observations difficult (particularly objects coming towards Earth like Armageddon asteroids). In the United States, only three cities use low-pressure sodium lights: Tucson, San Jose, and San Diego. But will it take a crisis like Europe's in order for the rest of the U.S. to change? According to Paul Etzel, Chairman of the Astronomy Department and Director of the Observatory at San Diego State University, "Economics will force people to realize that good lighting is not only good for astronomers, pedestrians, and motorists, but it is better for saving energy." CSUSM is considered a commuter school, which means all of us require gasoline to get to school every day. College students, as a whole, are notorious for their shortage of cash and unfortunately for us, gas prices have been high lately. However, with a couple clicks on http:// www.fueltracker.com/. you can find the cheapest gas in your area and save money. http://www.fueltracker.com/ is a web site published by the Utility Consumers' Action Network (UCAN) that tracks gas prices around San Diego County. The site updates gas prices on a weekly basis and on Tuesdays prices are grouped according to county regions. Unfortunately for those people who have vehicles that require premium gasoline, only the price for regular gasoline is tracked. Simply select your part of the county on the map on http:// www.fiieltracker.com/ and then choose from the list of gas prices in the area sorted by city. Do your budget a favor and check out this web site. Email jafo wac@hotmail.com with comments or suggestions for the next web site review. Gonzalez Puts Books on Display » Continued from Pg 3 Dr. Gonzalez, one of nine children, was raised in the San Joaquin Valley in Central California. He credits much of his success to his parents and their philosophy of wanting a better life for their children. Dr. Gonzalez' parents were farm workers who had limited opportunities themselves, but they believed in the importance of education for their children. All nine of the Gonzalez children graduated from high school and attended college. Dr. Gonzalez is proud of his cultural upbringing despite the socioeconomic hardships that he has faced. According to Gonzalez, "Literature, such as And the Earth Did Not Devour Him, put into perspective much of what I experienced as a MexicanAmerican adolescent having to come to terms with the biases imposed on me." Dr. Gonzalez recognizes this book for not only teaching him how to cope with, but how to overcome some of the hardships that he experienced. La Vida Loca is a book that described to Dr. Gonzalez what he saw happening around him during his formative teenage years. Dr. Gonzalez said that he saw many of his friends, "people that were just as academically capable as I was," turn to gang life for various reasons. "Strong family support and the ability to make my own decisions kept me from making the same mistake," stated Gonzalez. Animal Farm helped Dr. Gonzalez to see society differently. Gonzalez describes himself as an idealist who believes that by being active in his community, he can make a difference. While attending Fresno State, he was active in A.S.I, organizations and committees, as well as Chair of the campus' M.e.Ch.a. organization. Brave New World, Fahrenheit 451, and 2001: Space Odyssey relate to themes of science and technology. Even though Dr. Gonzalez is a clinical psychologist, he feels that he is "a scientist at heart." Other books have aided his professional development. Ideology and Curriculum taught him how to be "democratic in the classroom." 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By: Jennifer Miller Pride Staff Writer Glass is over and you are waiting for your friends in the Dome when suddenly you get an itch: you must call someone! Anyone! You frantically search your backpack or pocket to find that cell phone. You quickly dial up your friend, mom, job, or significant other, and send that call across the airwaves with nothing to say except, "I'm out of class! Wahoo!" Even though cellular phones are quickly becoming the most convenient device since computers, are there disadvantages to owning a cell phone? Thousands of students and faculty are frequently using cellular phones everywhere on campus: classes, hallways, computer labs, and cars. We all have our own opinions on cellular users and driving, but road rage aside, are cellular and mobile phones dangerous to our health? ? According to Katherine Hunt of tlfe Medill News Service, more than 90 million Americans use mobile phones. "This number CSUSM student Nam Ngo makes a phone call in The Dome. Photo by David Ruiz. is growing exponentially as prices drop and wireless products become more widely available," states Hunt, "but little is known about the health effects of radio frequency (RF) emissions on cell phone users." What many of these cellular users don't know is that each phone sends electromagnetic waves into the user's head. Every phone sold in the United States has a documented measurement of how much microwave energy penetrates the brain. An October 1999 FDA consumer update on mobile phones states that high levels of radio frequency can produce damage through heating effects (this is how your microwave oven is able to cook food). However, the report also states that it is unknown whether, to what extent, or through what mechanism, lower levels of RF might cause adverse health effects. Ever since the public outcry following a 1993 Larry King Live episode in which a widower claimed that a cell phone gave his wife terminal brain cancer, funding for research on the health effects of cell phones has increased; but the results have been inconclusive. George Carlo, former head of the industry-funded Wireless Technology Research Program (set up in 1993 to study cell-phone safety), surveyed more than 50 studies, many of them still unpublished. In a Newsweek article, Carlo states, "We've moved into an area where we now have some direct evidence of possible harm from cellular phones." A new market has opened for safety devices and phone products that claim to block radio Improve your future...on-lirie! W h a t i s y our o verall o pinion o n c ell p hones? D o y ou f eel t he b enefits o utweigh a ny p roblems i nvolved w ith c ell p hones? B y: D avid R uiz Cutting-edge technology is making the Internet the cool tool o f the millenium. 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Some devices, like a mounted exterior antenna and headset or earpiece product, can really decrease RF's, as well as decrease the risks for car accidents when using the phone while driving. CSUSM student Josh Zamora stated, "Driving with cell phones is very dangerous, and I think extremely large amounts of anything can be harmful, including cell phones." Students may find taking precautions and protecting themselves while using cellular and mobile phones, useful. We know not to press our face against the microwave as we watch the Lazy Susan spin, and we don't sit too close to the television, so why are we constantly putting microwave-emitting devices next to our head on a daily basis? I don't know, but my cell phone is ringing. �Che Guevera: Love, Politics, and Rebelliousnes M.E.Ch.A. Facilitates Discussion on Revolutionary Film By: Nathan Fields Pride Staff Writer On Wednesday, October 11, M.E.ChA. (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan) led a discussion following its showing of Cuban director Teresita Gomez* documentary film, Che Guevara: Love, Politics, and Rebelliousness. The presentation occurred on the Cuban holiday, El Dia del guerra historico, 33 years after Ernesto "Che" Guevara, Latin America's most active international revolutionary since Simon Bolivar, was murdered while attempting to incite revolution in the jungles of Bolivia. M.E.ChA. member, Ricardo Favela, spoke to the culturally diverse group of CSUSM students that filled Commons 206 before the film. Ricardo took issue with the controversy surrounding Che's ideas and actions. "I don't think he should be treated as controversial because he represents everything the United States claims to stand for, true equality and justice for people," said Favela. Favela also commented on the recent difficulties surrounding the posting of their Che banner, which had been vandalized the previous year. This year, A.S.I. approached M.E.Ch A. with a "new policy" that disallowed posting of the banner in front of the science building, causing the club to move it to the top of the facing stairway. Although M.E.Ch.A. is the first to be confronted with the new policy, it is Last week, M.E.Ch.A moved the Che Guevera bannerfrom Science Hall after A.S.I, implemented a "new policy:" The banner was vandalized last year, but the perpetrators were never caught. Photo by Melanie Addington expected to extend to all clubs equally. "A lot of people complained about the banner saying that it offended them " Favela said, "but those who should be offended are la raza Latino." Favela explained that many Latinos took offense to the school's bust of William Craven, senator and founding figure of the university who made some questionably racist comments against Latino immi- grants. The film, Che Guevara: Love, Politics, and Rebelliousness, chronicles the revolutionary's life with a rich combination of live footage and personal accounts from Fidel Castro, Che's family, and veterans of the revolution. As a soldier, laborer, and government official Che held countless positions in Cuba including economic advisor, head of the national bank, and international diplomat. It was in this last position that Che gained valuable political, social and economic knowledge from nations in Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. The film concerned itself minimally with the United States, and seemed disinterested with the U.S. attitude towards the revolution and new government except when the Americans made physical attacks on the island, such as during the failed Bay of Pigs Invasion in 1962. During his lifetime, Che Guevara became a familiar figure to the entire world as an idealist and humanitarian. He was also the author of theoretical works on economics, society and guerrilla warfare. An important aspect of Guevara's ideology, however, was that he practiced it. "He had ideas, but Che's extensive knowledge was based in practice and action," explained Favela. He fought actively against imperialism, colonialism and n eocolonialism, giving assistance to revolutionary struggles around the world, such as his participation in the liberation movement in Zaire. Although Guevara never wished to be a revolutionary martyr, the respect and admiration he drew from his relentless idealistic practices made this inevitable. Many who attended the presentation were surprised to learn that Che Guevara is from Argentina, and that he completed a degree there as a medical doctor, later becoming the only nonCuban to be granted the status of "Cuban citizen by birth." Though Che recognized Cuba as his "cultural substrate," he asserted that he felt "as Cuban as any other Cuban," emphasizing his ability to "feel the suffering of any other person in any other nation." After the film, a lively discussion probed further into the life of Ernesto "Che" Guevara and his influence on the world. Those present exhibited varying degrees of knowledge concerning Guevara and Cuba, U.S. relations with Latin America and revolutionary politics. Except for the one Cuban individual's sobering personal experiences during and after the revolution, the discussion was dominated by rhetoric that mostly romanticized the struggle and criticized the United States' political and economic involvement. Many students were drawn to the event to learn more about a figure they knew little of, as others were attracted by the prospect of discussing what they already knew with an interested group. Such educational events are important because individuals such as Guevara are not given much coverage in American history books. Favela explained that, "Che's image has also been commercialized to the point that either much of his ideology has been lost, or people don't understand what he stood for." M.E.Ch.A. plans to host a similar film and discussion forum concerning the Zapatista uprising in southern Mexico later in the semester. How to Become A Chicana Role Model Michele Serros Holds Book Signing and Lecture Outside Library By: Victoria B. Segall Pride Editor "Some people write from the heart and soul, I write from the stomachache," said Michele Serros. On Thursday, October 12, a small intimate crowd gathered to hear Serros lecture in the Library Courtyard. Serros began her lecture by reading her poetry and excerpts from her novels; her most recent novel is How to Become a Chicana Rote Model. Writer and poet Serros says that as a child, she found it very difficult to express her feelings or share problems that were troubling her, and this was painful for her. However, Serros says that when she began writing, she noticed her pain slowly disappeared, "It was like exhaling those emotions," she told the crowd. With stories inspired by her ing her questions, Serros quizzed real-life experiences and family the crowd on her lecture, handmembers, Serros' writing style ing out books and t-shirts as resembles the styles of Latina prizes. A book signing followed writers like Julia Alvarez {How the lecture. the Garcia Girls Lost Their Serros' most recent novel, Accent) and Sandra Cisneros (The How to Become a Chicana Role House on Mango Street% Cisneros Model, a how-to-succeed in life has even described Serros as "a guide for young women, can sassy young writer whose bril- be purchased at the University liant weapon is her humor." Store. Serros is also the author of Chicana Falsa: And Other Stories of Death, Identity, & Oxnard. Michele Serros* lecture Indeed, Serros' stories are and book signing was one of many humorous, with tales ranging events celebrating Latino/Latina from her sister competing in "The Heritage Month, September Price Is Right" to her father's 15-October 15. quest for the perfect parking Michelle Serros had a book signing space (while Serros and her sister grow nauseous in the back seat in the library courtyard on Thursday, October 12th. Her most recent novel of the Volkswagen). is How to Become a Chicana Role Serros' displayed her humor Model. throughout the lecture. During Serros gave a lecture beforehand. the question and answer period, Photo by Victoria B. Segall rather than having the crowd ask- �The Pride Arts & Entertainment Lukas Haas will be starring in Too Cool as the main character's friend, Tom Patch. The Client 's star Ben Renfro will play the lead character Triple E. Lukas Hass Photo Courtesy ofIMDB.com Independent Film Producer Speaks with CSUSM Students By: Melanie Addington Pride Editor CSUSM Professor's Too Cool Book to be Made into Film By: Christopher Orman Pride Staff Writer _ In the next few years, CSUSM professor Duff Brenna's novel Too Cool will move beyond the literary field to land on the screens of movie theaters across the nation. However, individuals familiar with Brenna's novel may be startled at the changes being made for the public's consumption. The novel exposes the hardedged life of Triple E, a sixteenyear-old car thief, who is continually expected to conform to the norms of society. Triple E, his cousin Ava, his friend Tom Patch, and his girlfriend Jeanne, leave Colorado after Triple E's escape from Good Pasture, a correctional facility for juvenile delinquents. As Triple E searches for a way to avoid an upcoming roadblock, the car ends up stuck in a snow-filled ravine. Upon being stopped in the snow, Triple E begins reflecting on his life and considers the mistakes he has made. Eventually, the flashbacks of past events become a reoccurring second story line throughout the book, with certain physical entities spawning specific memories for Triple E. Instead of flashbacks, there are two parallel stories crisscrossing at different scenes in'the film. The only flashback is when Triple E, played by Brad Renfro, remembers back to his early childhood. One major change with" the film version concerns the deletion of the Mrs. Bridgewater character, a psychologist at Good Pasture Correctional Facility. In the novel, she becomes a common thread through most of Triple E's snow based tribulations, as he remembers back to the moments leading up to when he raped her. "We really did not feel a rape needed to be added, given thev large amount of sexual content throughout the film," said Denise Shaw She felt it might be too confusing for the audience when trying to relate to Triple E; she believed the rape would overshadow Triple E's heroic acts in the story. Shaw added, "Little Ray will be the educator of Triple E and give him Kafka [books] instead of Bridgewater; we are concerned with the likeability of Independent filmmaker Denise Shaw spoke at CSUSM on Monday, October 9. CSUSM's Professor Duff Brenna hosted a showing of Shaw's first film, Bodies* Rest and Motion (starring Eric Stoltz and Tim Roth). Shaw is currently working on an adaptation of Professor Brenna's book Too Cool. Shaw's credits also include the 1993 hit Bed of Roses (starring Christian Slater and Mary Stuart Masterson), Julian Po (also with Christian Slater), Pie In the Sky and the upcoming Ben Stiller film, Maclintock's Peach. Denise Shaw got her start in the film industry like many others: with the family video camera. Shaw began her film career by making films with her brother before going to UCLA film school with the hopes of becoming a director. After her first film project, she realized that she was terrible at directing, yet Shaw loved overseeing the making of the film and soon realized she wanted to produce. After graduation, Shaw went to work at New World Productions. According to Shaw, this was every young filmrtiaker's dream because of the chance to work with producer Roger Corman. Corman had given directors like Martin Scorcese and James Cameron their breakthrough opportunity to work in the film industry. Although Corman is now considered the maker of "B" films, he has 286 producing credits to his name; plus he has worked as a director, writer and actor. When Shaw discovered that it would take years for her to get Triple E." Being the creator of the text, Brenna seemed somewhat concerned about the loss of Mrs. Bridgewater but felt confident that the screenwriter, Michael Steinberg would keep the spirit of the book. Despite the changes, which may increase as production begins, Shaw is quite hopeful about the movie, "The script is very unconventional, poetic and artistic, but I think people are really going to love this film." On the artistic prowess of the film, Shaw noted, "We are shooting each story in two film stocks. The snow scenes will be shot in reversal stock, giving a grainy muted style, while the flashbacks will be shot in normal stock yielding tons of color. As the two stories meet, so do the stocks." Such careful attention to film stocks and music, regardless of changes made to the story line, will make Too Cool into, as Denise Shaw stated, "a hip-hop Romeo and Juliet." Although, the movie will have enough artistic elements to keep the litferary types amused, the movie will almost certainly garner attention all over the country. the chance to even get close to producing, she quit the production company and became an agent. Shaw has represented directors, writers and actors, including Michael Steinburg, the director of her first film, Bodies, Rest and Motion. Upon seeing the script for Bodies, Rest and Motion, Shaw immediately knew it was the "perfect film to become a producer." The film looks at human relationships and the Newtonian Law of Physics (bodies at rest tend to remain at rest; bodies in motion tend to remain in motion). The film stats Phoebe Cates (Gremlins), Bridget Fonda (Jackie Brown), Tim Roth (Reservoir Dogs) and Eric Stoltz (Pulp Fiction). Photo Courtesy of imdb.com Shaw's second film, Bed of Roses, was coined a success, but Shaw feels embarrassed at the outcome of the film. The script was a "magical piece," but the director turned it into a mushy Go to L A U N C H . c o m to get tour dates and to win VIP passes t o t h e s h o w & after-party P r e s e n t e d by Virp N e w a l b u m in s t o r e s now • ^ ov****™ o imt n ibbl^box i AOL Keyword: LAUNCH L A U N C H M< romance marketed towards young girls who would buy tickets to see Christian Slater. She originally wanted Johnny Depp and Jennifer Jason Leigh in the lead roles, but due to conflicts with the distributors, she cast Slater and Masterson. Shaw says she made two major errors with Bed Of Roses. The first is that she cast two romantic leads without them being in the same room together. She feels this led to a lack of chemistry on screen. Secondly, she hired a director that, at age twenty-four, had never been in love and had no idea how to envision a romantic film. "People just don't talk like that," comments Shaw in regards to the film's use of sappy romantic lines. In discussing the future of independent film, Shaw points out that, "the distribution outlet [for independent filmmakers] is disappearing. The formula for making small movies is gone." She believes that the future of independent film will be in digital cameras rather than the traditional 35 mm. The Blair Witch Project is a prime example. Although Shaw feels it was a shoddily made film, "it is the number one selling film of all time, nothing can touch it dollar for dollar." Shaw's recent finished project is an independent comedy titled Maclintock's Peach. The story involves two blue-collar workers who decide to rob a grocery store for fun. The film stars Ben Stiller (star of Something About Mary), Kristen Johnson (star of television show Third Rock from the Sun), and Mike Myers {Austin Powers). Maclintock's Peach is set for release this year. �Setting the Record Straight Letter to the Editor Regarding your article September 19th in The Pride, "Politics in San Marcos " it's apparent someone hasn't done * his homework. It's time to set the record straight for San Marcos voters. Proposition "S" is a San Marcos charter amendment that would require the city to follow state law as it pertains to general law (non-chartered) cities in the matters of land use, planning and development, including the requirement that zoning be consistent with the city's general plan. It bears no resemblance to Escondido's initiative of a couple By: Ryan Bernal Contributing Writer Students who eat on campus in the infamous Dome know the selection they have to choose from: Mexican food, pizza and subs, Chinese or, new for this semester, a week old salad bar. Most likely students also know that the cheapest item on the menu is steamed rice for $0.99. And because there is no sales tax on food purchased in the Dome, it works out to an exact $0.99. This means that students can eat a fair sized bowl of rice with sauce (teriyaki, sweet and sour, or spicy) and crunchies for under a dollar. But is the steamed rice with sauce and crunchies really worth $0.99? You've got your dollar, and you've got your bowl of steamed rice. It will only be a few minutes until you get to sit down with your friends and enjoy your meal. You sit down, fork in hand, and the first bite starts out great. Nothing this bland has ever tasted so good. Until that so-called delicious bite ends up being a clump of hard rice grains that have not been fully cooked. You then realize that plain bread would have been a better investment. You try to ignore that first bite and risk another one, only to find that your steamed rice is really a bowl of soggy carbohydrates with hard grains mixed in for volume (similar to what they serve in prison where this meal would be free and most likely better prepared). Disappointed and deceived by looks, that bowl of rice goes into the trash. years ago. It is not a no-growth or pro-growth initiative. It does not require a special election to rezone properties or pass a general plan amendment. It does not take away anyone's property rights; it strengthens them. Proposition "S" merely places into the charter language that should have been included from the onset. As a charter city, San Marcos is exempted from state planning and land-use consistency requirements unless the city adopts these laws through its charter, or by ordinance. San Marcos does currently have an Later that day your friend, who drove 1.3 miles roundtrip to the Jack in the Box off of San Marcos Blvd., informs you of the rice he ate for $0.81 (tax included): freshly prepared steamed rice with teriyaki sauce that actually tastes as good as it looks. Your mouth waters at the thought of good rice. So what's the problem with the steamed rice at the Dome? Second year student Jim Balderson comments, "The people in the Dome shouldn't re-use rice for more than one day." He believes that in an effort to save money, they recycle the left over rice from the previous day. Jim also notices that fellow classmates are ashamed to eat the $0.99 Dome steamed rice in front of others. First year transfer student Jason Sherman regards the Dome steamed rice as "a joke!" He would rather spend his dollar buying ten $0.10 candies in the Dome store. Other CSUSM students also look down on the quality of the Dome's steamed rice agreeing that the quality and price need to be changed. Why is it that the friendly people in the Dome can't make steamed rice? The process of making it seems easy enough and the workers in the Dome are all university students. Maybe our school is buying cheap rice. Or perhaps they don't add enough water to the rice cooker. Maybe their rice cooker needs to be cleaned. Whatever the problem, it should be fixed. When you do the math, including gas and sales tax, Jack ordinance. However, ordinances can be amended or repealed by the city council or, as I recently found out, "forgotten." Changes t o the charter, on the other hand, can only be made by a majority vote of the people. Why is Proposition "S" so important to San Marcos residents, property owners, and taxpayers? Just as a successful corporation maintains and follows a business plan that defines its goals and objectives, so too the city has a "general plan." It defines zoning, densities, intensities and even overall population at build-out, the city's goals in the Box steamed rice works out to be $0.05 cheaper than the Dome's steamed rice (assuming that gas is $2.00 per gallon and the vehicle gets 20 miles to the gallon.). And for someone interested in lunch, this means of | obtaining steamed rice includes a lovely hike up at least three flights of stairs (what better way to use those calories?) Why is Jack in the Box selling steamed rice to the public for less money than CSUSM sells it to the students? If Jack in the Box can sell their quality rice for $0.75, why then can't CSUSM sell their under cooked rice for that same price? Or better yet, sell good rice for that same price. So is that bowl of Dome steamed rice with sauce and crunchies really worth $0.99? To a starving student who woke up late, missed breakfast, has only one dollar in pocket change and has approximately 10 minutes before their next mid-term, maybe. For them, the rice serves as a quick answer during desperate times. And for the cheapskate who is too lazy to drive the 1.3 miles, steamed rice is the best deal on campus. But to the student who is looking for a genuinely good bowl of steamed rice, the $0.99 is hardly worth it. The outcome: CSUSM should lower their price of steamed rice. Even though students can go to Jack in the Box for rice, they shouldn't have to. The steamed rice on campus should be improved in quality and decreased in price. and objectives. We've all heard the old adage, "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail." It would be irresponsible for San Marcos to not follow its own general plan and ignore the overall benefits of integrated planning. Yet that's exactly what charter cities are allowed to do, to the detriment of residents and all property owners who rely on the general plan. Zoning could be changed at "political will," without, regard to property values or property rights. Even the California Court of Appeals has questioned the wisdom of permitting charter cities "to ignore such a fundamental principle of sound land-use planning as consistency between a city's zoning enactments and that city's general plan for land-use and development." Proposition "S" makes good business sense and is crucial to the future development of San Marcos. I encourage everyone to vote yes for this charter amendment. Elayne Oswald San Marcos resident and proponent of Prop "S" Don't Have Time to Write A Letter to the Editor But Still Want to Voice Your Opinion? Check Out Our New Student Survey at: h ttp://wwwxsusm.edu/pride HAVE AN OPINION? 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The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during s academic year. tllePrW^ California State University San Marcos San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-611 Fax: (760) 750-403* E-mail: pride@csu: h ttp://wwwxi How Safe Is Our For Love of By: Lane Harden Pride Staff Writer How safe is our campus? Two weeks ago a student fell after tripping over a box that was propping open a door. The door was open at such an angle that it was impossible for the student to see the obstacle lurking around the corner. Unfortunately, the student fell onto the hard concrete surface and was injured badly. The student blacked out for a moment and, after regaining consciousness, realized that she in quite a bit of pain. Fortunately, there were a few kind individuals who helped her to her feet and offered to take her down to the health center. Upon her arrival, the doctor reportedly told her that they could not treat her because she suffered head trauma. It appears that this sort of injury is much too serious for our health services here on campus. Within a couple of hours the student's arm and hand swelled seriously, she had a bump the size of a golf ball above her eye, two black eyes and lots of bruises. The next morning she went to the hospital and found out that she had a sprained elbow and wrist. What bothers me the most is not just the fact that our school cannot afford a two dollar door stop, but the fact that the health center turned their cheek to an injured lady. I know that this was just an unfortunate accident, but the truth of the matter is it can happen again if nothing is done to insure our safety in every way possible. Who would have thought that something as minor as using , a box to prop open a door could cause someone serious injury? I was so angered after hearing about this that I called and spoke with Steve Orsak, inquiring if there are any safety codes on campus that deal with such an issue. To my surprise, his response was that the doors are not meant to stay open and should, in fact, be closed at all times. I also asked if there was anything that the school could do to insure that this was a one-time accident, and he responded, "We just have to better educate people that "the doors are to remain closed, that's all.'' That's all. It's little accidents like this that could have caused even more injury to the student, like broken bones. The most infuriating part to this unfortunate story is the fact that health services did nothing to help this student in any way. The doctor did not even check her vital signs, nothing. Don't we pay these people every semester for medical service? I guess the purpose of this article was to inform students not to turn a corner without looking first, and not to be somewhat seriously injured and expect health service to come to the rescue. That may sound rude and the accident may have been minor, but no one should ever be denied, help. This is a lesson to be learned by all. Hopefully people will think twice about everyone's safety, no matter what the case may be. The Wedding Trilogy By: Melanie Addington Pride Editor Monday evening I sat alone listening to the beautiful sounds of Nat King Cole. I had been feeling discontented but couldn't quite place the source of the pain deep inside of my soul. Something in Cole's bittersweet song, Looking Back, had dredged up a sorrow within me. As I listened, I found myself literally looking back to old photographs, which helped aid my memory in defining the pain f rom my recent past. As I opened the photo album, a picture of my cousin Jenny caught my eye. I thought back to the moment when her fiance was killed in a fatal car accident, and the pain she endured at such a young age, the age I am now. Jenny got married three weeks ago to Dustin, the best friend of thefianceshe lost. She and Dustin supported each other through their mutual ordeal and years later discovered love. At their sunset, lakeside wedding in Big Bear, their faces reflected the shared, passionate love between them and a glow surrounded them as they stood in the entrance of the garden gazebo. My heart cried out to understand that deep of a bond between two people. I glanced across the album's page from my cousin's picture into the fac e of my smiling, happy son. My heart filled with the joy of knowing that I had the luck of bringing such a light into my life. My son's father got married last weekend. I didn't attend the wedding. Part of me feels quite sad, as if a chapter of the book of my life has finally ended. Part of me rejoices that he finally has the happiness he searched so long to find. However, the bitter, angry female within me choked up and I sobbed, letting loose the pain I held on to for far too long. As I dried my -eyes, I turned the page to photos of my early days. Childhood friends and a younger brother, long since grown up, stared back with hope shining on their youthful and innocent faces. I smiled fondly in remembrance. As if the two previous weekends had not tormented me enough, this weekend I attended the wedding of a childhood friend. I would like to say the same hopeful things about their union as I did about Dustin and Jenny's, but I cannot. Their vows felt forced and they both looked isolated within their own private worlds. After the wedding, the best man gave his toast. The groom then took the mic from him and, like an ape, yelled out a cheer that suited a football game better than one of the "best" moments of his life. The drunken wedding party then proceeded to try to dance as they clung to their beers, fresh from the keg. I sighed at the spectacle and went home early. After surviving these past three weekends, I tried to imagine being married at this stage of my life. I wondered how my friend could possibly be walking down the aisle already. At twenty-two, I've watched several of my friends pair off, yet she was the first to take the plunge into an eternal union. I, on the other hand, am barely treading water in keeping my life serene as I handle the craziness of raising my son, being a student, and working full time. Just the thought of trying to blend my life into someone else's makes me shudder. Still, in moments like these, I know that deep within my heart I ache to have that perfect glowing moment. Let's just hope the groom doesn't like football. the Game By: Jared E. Young Pride Staff Writer Why do people fall so in love with sports that their every emotion hangs on the win or loss pf their favorite team? I must admit, I'm just as guilty—if not more so—than the next guy. I used to get kicked out of the house if the San Francisco 49ers lost. My parents would force me to watch the game in my room because I would get so upset over a blown play or a missed call that they feared for their lives. Currently, it's the San Francisco Giants (and the Niners, and the Warriors, and the Sharks-I'm from the Bay Area, in case you couldn't tell). When the team (the Giants) lost its second playoff game I almost left work early because I was too depressed to help customers. Then they were eliminated and I found out during dinner—I was hard-pressed to keep my dinner in my stomach. Yeah, I'm addicted to sports. I've played soccer for 13 years; I played baseball for 6, football for a couple, and basketball offand-on my entire life. Also, I've been a sports journalist for seven years. I feel this justifies my passion for teams that I have never played for. Now, what about people who have never played sports? It seems as though the biggest sports nuts are always the guys that haven't seen their feet for years and never get off the couch unless they need another beer or a bathroom break (where they usually have another TV hooked up!). Are these people just living vicariously through "their" teams? Or are their lives so pathetic that the only joy they can derive is that of watching their favorite player drain the game winning three at the buzzer? I'm guessing its a little of both. My next question is : if these people could harness some of the passion they have for sports and apply it to something useful, wouldn't they be pretty productive citizens? Take, for example, myself. I can sit down and watch the 49ers suffer through one poor play after another for three hours-three boring hours, no less— without ever leaving my couch, without ever blinking. Put me in a classroom for f ifty minutes, I'm out like a light in less than ten. Now, if I could take the excitement I feel when Barry Bonds drives one deep into the bay behind right field and put that into a paper for my Literary Criticism class, I would be on the Dean's list every semester! This is what Cal State San Marcos needs. They need to find a way to harness the energy that sports create and transfer it into the classroom. Can you imagine the outcome? San Marcos would be cranking out Nobel Prize winners every year. Field's Medal? San Marcos would have a monopoly. CEOs in the tech industry? Can you spell "graduated from California State University San Marcos in . . . ? " It is purely amazing how much time, passion, and energy people can devote to watching sports, and then how much they can slack off in ACD 213 (or any other room, for that matter). It is one thing to enjoy watching sports, but if watching is all you're doing, then it isn't "your" team. Why people feel the need to say "we won today" or "we were down by three before we came up big in the ninth," I don't know. Did you ever play for the Braves, Bulls, Penguins, or Jaguars? Not frickin' likely. Therefore, it is not your team. However, it is your life. If you take the emotion and passion we put into sports and put it into the classroom, then using the personal "we" is perfectly acceptable. We didn't win the game, but we did get an 'A' on our paper. See how it works? It's almost as if the passion we have for sports is meant to be put toward schoolwork. But, at some point in time, someone messed up and started living his or her life through a team. Shouldn't your life be lived through your life? I don't know, maybe it's a crazy idea, but it is an idea. Like I said before, I'm just as guilty as the next guy when it comes to living and dying with some team that I've never stepped onto the field with. That is why I, for one, have decided to make a difference: I will be the first to apply my passion for sports to the work that Cal State San Marcos so lovingly assigns to m e... right after the game, that is. �Academic Bowl November 4th ACD 102 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Sign-up Deadline is October 27th Forms Available in ASI Office, Commons 203 Sign Up Now to Play College Bowl! MmtOmmm f ^ f i r mt®** www.reel.com/chickenrun ^^^^ mmmwm m mtAmimts DisinRimm^ ixc. tm & o 2000 mmmmm ix.c., Amtmm tHKM&i mi imm>womm am& CAPS Sponsors Dia de los Muertos Morning Program S u p p o r t t h e A M C S H J S M E aurily J L®ammfi^ G n m t o r C M L 3 T I R O T J oin t he Child Trot 2 000, by participating, s ponsoring a n ELC c hild or s omeone y ou k now to w alk/run a round t he M angrum Track. 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Healthy Learn different leardership and Wise Bear will make an styles. appearance. The Parent/Child Expo will also take place Seminar: Public Forum on Sunday, October 22 from 10amHIV/AIDS 5pm at the fairgrounds. Location: UCSD Garren Auditorium Monday, October 2 3 Time: 6pm-8pm Speakers will discuss research, Graduate and Professional treatment, clinical trials, eduSchool Fair cation and outreach programs available at UCSD. This event is Location: Founders Plaza free and open to the public. Time: lOam-lpm Location: Commons 206 Time: lpm-2pm Have an event planned? Send The Pride an e-mail with the name, date and location to b e added to the Pride Calendar! Tuesday, O ctober 17 Thursday, October 19 Group Dynamics Blood Drive Location: TBA Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am Location: Upper Parking Lot Time: 9am-2pm For location Contact ASI. Learn LAFS Monthly Meeting how to attract more members, Location: Craven 1258 and how to delegate responsibili- Time: 12pm-lpm ties. For more information contact call (858) 534-5545 or e-mail at sholt@ucsd.edu. This is a general meeting of the Writing in an Active vs. Pas- Latino Association of Faculty sive Voice and Staff, its members and Location: Academic Hall 418 friends are welcome to attend. Time: 12pm-lpm THEGgl; Over 60 graduate schools/programs will be represented, so plan to attend! MOOL Location: Commons 206 Time: 12pm-12:30pm This meditation group meets weekly on Tuesdays in Commons 206. Groups run on a drop-in" basis. Wednesday, O ctober 25 Grammar and Punctuation Location: CRA3106 Time: 5 :00pm-6:00pm Learn how to improve your grammar and puctuation. Job Hunting at a Job Fair Location: CH 4201 Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Learn how to job hunt at a job fair. Using Transitions Learn how to write your essays in an active voice. Location: Academic Hall 420 Time: 5pm-6pm Blood Drive Learn how to use transitions in your essays. Location: Upper Parking Lot Time: 9am-2pm Sigma Iota Epsilon General Meeting Wednesday, October 18 Location: Academic Hall 411B Time: 6pm Guest Speaker Joann Mitchell from the State Board of Equalization Getting Ready to Register Location: TBA Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm For location, contact ASI. Learn how to get yourself registered. Anime Project Alliance Meeting Film for Thought: The War Room Location: University Hall 370 Time: 4:30pm-10pm Location: Escondido Center For the Arts Time: 6:30 pm Thursday, O ctober 26 Job Hunting at a Job Fair Location: C H420 Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Learn how to job hunt at a job fair. Many opportunities f or full f unding with stipends ranging from $11,000 to $20,000. If you are f rom an American imcial/ethnic minority, call Associate Dean Poorman at ( 219)631-8423. Friday, O ctober 27 Using Sentence Variety For more information, call (219) 631-7706, or write to the University ofNotre Game, Graduate Admissions, 502 Main Building, Mom Dame, Indiana 46556-5602 E-mail: gradad. l@nd.edu http://www. nd. edu/~gradsch/ Friday, October 20 Come see us at your graduate fair on October 23. (D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus, 1994) A camera recorded the day-to-day activities of the 1992 presidential campaign. Many critics thought it was so much like a feature film that it couldn't have been real. A path breaking documentary about politics in the U.S. Meditation Group Series Event is f ree and open to the public. Time: llam-12pm Location: PPHS Time: 12pm-12:30pm This meditation group meets weekly on Fridays in Dr. Fritz Kreisler's office. Groups run on a "drop-in" basis. Saturday, October 21 AJS.I. Child Trot 2000 Location: CSUSM Mangrum Track Time: 9am-lpm. Career Skills Location: CH 4201 Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Learn great career skills: resume, job search, and interview. Second Annual "FORE! Education" Golf Tournament Location: Commons 206 Time: l:00pm-3:00pm Location: Maderas Golf Club in Heritage Hills, Poway . Time: 10:30am Check-in begins This workshop follows the grad- Benefits CSUSM Athletics Annual Child Trot will benefit uate and professional school fair. Contact Brenda Nouskajian at the A.S.I. Early Learning Center. (858) 720-1400 or via e-mail bnouskajian@earthlink.net. Learn how to apply to graduate or professional school. Defining Research Subject/ Includes a 2pm showing of Topic Chicken Run. This Second This Fall 2000 Arts and Lecture Location: Library Learn how to define research and subject/topics. Graduate & Professional School Workshop Location: ACD 314 Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am Learn how to put a lot of variety in your sentences. 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Page 4 http ://www.esusmpride.com ThePride California State University San Marcos News....... . .....2-3 Arts ...... . .....4-5 Opinion.... . 6 Food............ ..........7 Calendar..... 8 , Vol. IX No. 10/ Tuesday, October 30,2001 Staff Members Sue Campus for Discrimination By AMY GRANITE Pride Staff Writer Faculty and students listen to speakers during thefirst statewide CSU teach-in. Several campuses held teach-ins. San Marcos held a teach-in Oct 25-26. Various speakers discussedfaculty issues and grievances infront of The Dome. (Pride Photo/James Newell) The trustees of California State University San Marcos and Barbara Dovenbarger, con­ troller of the university, are the defendants in two separate dis­ crimination lawsuits involving employees from student finan­ cial services. This month two of CSUSM’s accountants filed lawsuits, alleg­ ing discriminatory practices enforced by Dovenbarger, also the Director of Student Finan­ cial Services, on the basis of gender, race, and pregnancy. Cecilia Boze was employed by the university for nine years and was the acting assistant director of operations in student financial services. Boze stated that she resigned from the posi­ tion because of the stress she suffered due to discriminatory practices, according to the law­ suit she filed at the Vista Supe­ rior Courthouse. In her complaint, Boze also stated that she was passed over for jobs and promotions that she was qualified for, and that the positions were often given to unqualified individuals who were Dovenbarger’s former col­ leagues, some of whom were white males. Another accountant at CSUSM, Kim Gomez, filed suit at Vista Superior Court, ^ A rticle cont. on pg. 8 Grievances Expressed; Acclaimed Speaker Urges Societal and Educational Change By j a m e s N e w e l l Staff Writer At the first statewide CSU teach-in, faculty and various guest speakers joined represen­ tatives of the California Faculty Association (CFA) to present and explain current trends in the CSU system that are leading toward the corporatization of education. Distinguished guest speaker Stanley Aronowitz, an acclaimed author and professor from City University of New York, was the final speaker. He began his address with thoughts concern­ ing his home state of New York in light of the recent tragedies, then quickly moved to the changing priorities in education. Explain­ ing the corporate mentality as a “they take and we pay” cycle. The teach-ins, which were held at all 22 CSU campuses, were initiated due to the continu­ ing disagreement between the CFA union and the CSU admin­ istration. Some of the issues con­ tributing to the impasse include class size, declining tenure fac­ ulty, and stagnant professor sal­ aries. The CSU contends the quality of education students receive is top priority, but the CFA believes . the vital issues “ I f thefaculty are getting a raw d eal and staff are getting an even worse deal, what are the students getting ... ” — Charles Goetzl Stanley Aronowitz spoke at the teach-in. (Pride Photo/JamesNewell) concerning the future of Califor­ nia’s higher education systems are being ignored. The CSU Prior to the system wide teach-in, the CSU released infor­ mation pertaining to the issues under scrutiny. The CSU con­ tends they are already 2.3 per­ cent above budget for this year. The administration says the CSU system is ahead of the national averages for faculty . salary increases and legislation for budget increases is not probable, given the state’s current eco­ nomic situation. The CSU claims that one of the reasons tenure faculty hires are declining is that the arduous task of finding new faculty would draw staff away from time spent with students. 500-1,000 searches per year are conducted for full-time faculty, and the CSU says this has yielded an increase of 221 full-time fac­ ulty members in the past six years. CSU has had a merit pay program since the mid-1990s. The administration said they believe the merit pay program improves the quality of educa­ tion students receive by reward­ ing outstanding achievement by faculty. At the CjSUSM Teach-in The CSUSM teach-in, held outside the Dome, focused on budget numbers’ manipulation, lack of time for student/faculty relationships, the declining qual­ ity of education, and changes in university priorities. Liliana Rossmann, CSUSM professor of communication, hosted the teach-in, and provided Article cont. on pg. 3 Damagefrom the explosion in FCB. (Pride File Photo/Victor Padilla) Students and Faculty Anticipate Repair of Foundation Building By AMY GRANITE Pride Staff Writer Students and professors attending classes in the trailers in the Foundations Classroom Building (FCB) courtyartfeagerly await the reconstruction of the FCB building, which was dam­ aged by a July blast in which a boulder struck the exterior wall, damaging FCB 101, and another boulder came through the door window, striking the opposite wall in FCB 103. The boulders struck the buildings as a result of an explo­ sion by Hanson Aggregates, the company that blasts to clear rock for the university, and to gather rocks for construc­ tion. Temporary trailers in the FCB courtyard are replacing the classrooms until construction is complete. Some students and instruc­ tors said they will be glad to leave behind the uncom­ fortable, temporary classrooms’ small windows and poor ven­ tilation systems. “It* will be nice to have a larger classroom with better ventilation control,” said Maureen DuPont, a math instructor. She teaches a math class that has 50 students in one trailer, and many complain about air conditioning problems. Crowding is also an issue. “I can’t even walk down the aisles of the rows of seats in my classroom,” said DuPont. “I would fall if I did.” Facilities Services said they project the construction will be completed in three weeks. “I hope everything is settled and we can be moved in and back to normal by finals,” said DuPont. �Conservationists Concerned about Environmental Effects o f San Elijo Hills By MARY SUE WEBB Pride Staff Writer ‘ an Elijo Hills is the resi­ S dential development on the west­ ern slope of the ridges above CSUSM. Residents also iden­ tify the development with San Elijo Canyon, the creek that cas­ cades through the canyon, and the creek’s destination, San Elijo Lagoon in Cardiff. But the president of a local conservancy group said that the San Elijo Hills development is a threat to those areas. Leonard Wittwer, a molecu­ lar biologist who is president of the Escondido Creek Conservancy and chairman of its Land Use Committee, said he is concerned that water con­ taining herbicides and pesticides from the proposed San Elijo Hills’ golf course could hurt both the creek and the lagoon. “Herbicides and insecticides that they spray on plants, and fertil­ izers they use, would go into the runoff,” said Wittwer. “Nitrogen and some phosphorous will lead to algae blooms in Escondido Creek, and that water flows into San Elijo Lagoon, which already has been impacted by urban runoff” Water from urban areas runs into the creek and gives it year-round water flow. Seasonal .streams run down the Double Peak, the tallest ridge west of CSUSM, and flow into the coast­ al lagoons. The developers are seeking the approval of the city of San Marcos to construct a golf course on top of Double Peak. “If they build the golf course on the ridge, everything that flows down the north side would go into San Marcos Creek (and into Batiquitos Lagoon)” said Larry Osen, a geography teacher at San Marcos High School, stands at the top of Double Peak; San Elijo developers propose to build a golf course below the peak. (Courtesy Photo/Larry Osen) Conflicting Interests over Use of Cerro de Las Posas Ridgeline By KEVIN HAWK Pride Staff Writer San Elijo developers applied for a conditional-use permit that would aliow them to build a 160-acre, 18-hole golf course, clubhouse, and related facilities if San Marcos approved the golf course in 2002, on top of the Cerro de Las Posas ridgeline, in addition to the 3,398 homes presently being built in south­ western San Marcos. The 6,800-yard course would begin at Double Peak and extend south­ west to the communication tow­ ers. Developers applied for the permit in November of 2000. This proposal has many San Marcos, Lake San Marcos, and Elfin Forest residents concerned about environmental impacts on wildlife, the destruction of natu­ ral vegetation and popular trails, and pollution from the water runoff that would be used for the upkeep of the fairways and greens. “The trail system is a greater amenity than a golf course could ever be,’r said Larry Osen, of the city trails advisory committee. Since San Elijo Hills devel­ opers submitted an application for the golf course last October, the city has been studying how the golf course would effect wildlife and plants on the ridge­ line, said Curtis Noland, gen­ eral manager of San Elijo Hills developers, as published in the North County Times. City planners originally planned for Double Peak Regional Park to occupy the entire 200 acres, of natural, open space on top of the ridge­ line, but with the proposed golf course, the acreage allowed for the regional park may be reduced to 40 acres. Jerry Backoff, Chief City Planner for San Marcos, could not be reached in time for comment. Osen, who assembled Friends of Cerro de Las Posas, says the group is taking an active approach to prevent the golf course from being built on t6p of the ridgeline. “The Friends of Cerro de Las Posas has engaged in a campaign of awareness, informing San Marcos res­ idents of a San Elijo Hills’ plan to sculpt the ridgeline with a 160-acre professional golf course,” said Osen. ' The Friends attended city council workshops to voice their concerns and ask questions, wrote letters to the editors of local newspapers, distributed fly­ ers, and collected signatures for their petitions. Earlier this year, at the Grand Avenue Summer Festival at GSUSM, the Sierra Club spon­ sored a booth where Osen and three other volunteers promoted awareness of the environmental effects a golf course would cause. “We’re not opposed to a golf course, but we are opposed to the course being built on top of the ridgeline,” said Osen. The Friends collected 250 signatures for their petition, which will be presented to the city council. Wittwer. “Everything else would go into Copper Creek and will end up in Escondido Creek and San Elijo Lagoon.” The developers have said that golf course runoff could be contained in traps. Wittwer said that the nitro­ gen a nd phosphorous wouldn’t evaporate from water held in traps. Besides the water issues, he said there is also an issue of the loss of habitat for animals if a golf course is built. “You also would no longer see the sunset behind the ridge­ line if buildings were there,” said Wittwer. In February, the Escondido Creek Conservancy acquired 76 acres to protect the scenic creek, which flows from Lake Wohlford on the east side 6f Escondido near Valley Center, and through the rural Harmony Grove/Elfin Forest area, into Olivenhein. Escondido Creek then flows under a bridge at the eastern terminus of Encinitas Boulevard and into San Elijo Lagoon. The conservancy hasn’t taken a position for or against the proposed golf course at this time. About 10 years ago, early in the development’s planning stage, however,-the organization opposed the development plans. Those who would like more information on the conservancy are asked to visit their web site at www.escondidocreek.org. A citizen water quality mon­ itoring organization, San Diego Stream Team, separate from the conservancy, also tests and mon­ itors the water quality of local streams. 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TIAA-CREF.org or c a lM . 800 . 842.2776 mm WjfM ji _ __pP R E TIR E M E N T IN SU R A N C E M U TU A L FUN D S COLLEGE SAVINGS I TRUSTS I - IN V E S TM E N T M anaging money for people w ith other things to think about.S M M ANAG EM ENT TIAA-CREF Individual and Institutional Services, Inc., and Teachers Personal Investors Services, Inc., distribute securities products. © 2001 Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association-College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA-CREF), New York, NY. 08/20. �T he Pride Students Hear Buddhist N un Discuss Life, Religion, and World Events By STEPHANIE BAIRD Pride Staff Writer Venerable Master Yi Jih, a Buddhist nun from the San Diego Buddhist Temple, visited pro­ fessor Susie Lan Cassel’s gen­ eral education humanities stu­ dents Wednesday. - In class* Venerable Master Yi Jih dis­ cussed Buddhism, and her life as a Buddhist nun. Jih, who has a closely shaved head, and was dressed in a tra­ ditional brown robe, joked with the students* saying that she was surprised that her look was not fashionable with students at Cal State San Marcos. “I don’t have to spend my time on hairstyles and fashion,” Jih said to the students. “My mind is free and joyful, and I give others happi­ ness.” Jih became a Buddhist nun in 1980, only a few years before most of the GEH students were bom. She was not bom into a Buddhist family; she recalled that her family went to a Taoist temple when she was young. While she attended a university in Taiwan, she became inter­ ested in Buddhism and joined the Buddhist Society. She soon became inspired by Buddhism, and went to the temple and retreats with the society. While Jih was still at the university, Venerable Master Hsing Yun, the founder of the Fo Guang Shan International Venerable Master Yi Jih, a Buddhist nunfrom the San Diego Buddhist Temple, spoke to the students of Dr. Susie CasseVs general education humanities class. (Pride Photo/Stephanie Baird) Buddhist Order, headquartered in Taiwan, lectured at her school. Jih was eager to ask him two questions: When, or at what age, should she join the order? And how could she help her parents accept her decision to become a Buddhist nun? Her parents ended up speak­ ing with Yun, and as she neared her graduation from the univer­ sity, Jih went to a summer retreat where she shaved her head and joined the order. “At first my family felt like they had lost a daughter,” said Jih. But after two years of study­ ing for a degree in Taipei and the five years as the head of a temple, her family followed her into the Buddhist religion. Although she is monastic, she still sees her family members and is not secluded to the temple. They have celebrations at the monastery, and every two years her family is invited to come to her monastery, where they share their stories and participate in activities. Jih said, “The families feel honored [to be a part of the experience}” The’ humanities students asked Jih the responsibilities of Buddhist nuns. Jih explained that they have the opportunity to preach at weddings and funer­ als. It is at the funerals where one realizes that “life is really impermanent,” said Jih. “Once we realize this, we realize how precious it is.” The nuns also have study groups and meditation groups, which she said everyone is wel­ come to attend. Jih, who has been in San Diego since 1993, also translates Chinese into English for Venerable Master Hsing Yun. The temple has programs that it conducts for the community, including an education program, a cultural program, that uses newspapers, magazines and CDs to inform people about Buddhism, a charity program to benefit society, and programs that help orphanages and homes for seniors. A student also asked Jih whether or not she thought the Sept. 11 attacks were the result of bad karma. “Death is not the end of life. We move on to another house. They were innocent. It was not Karma,” said Jih, “It is not just an individual issue, not just ill America or New York. The whole world is concerned and it is a tragedy for all human­ kind.” Jih also commented oft the terrorists: “It was behavior of hate, they didn’t consider the value of life. The best thing we can dp is to try to eliminate hate in others.” San Marcos Faculty Express Grievances at Teach-In » A rtic le cont. fr om pg. 1 background for each speaker. Rossmann explained the intent of the teach-in was to educate and shed light on the complex issues concerning the university, and that it was up to each person to make up their own mind. Before turning the microphone over to the other speakers, Rossman interjected that the univer­ sity community needs to “all work together to ensure quality education.” “The notion that the CSU is being run like a business, like any business that’s in business, is absurd,” said George Diehr, CSUSM professor in the college of business and CFA chapter pres­ ident. Invited to provide logisti­ cal facts behind the bargaining process between faculty and administration, Diehr introduced himself as the “numbers guy.” He distributed a pamphlet of charts to help listeners better uftderstand the complex uni­ versity data, including studentfaculty ratios, faculty salaries, and tenure-track faculty. Diehr warned listeners to beware of politically manipulated statistics. “They (the CSU) said we hired 2,300 tenure line faculty over this period... they didn’t tell you that 2,700 people had left ... people had retired and resigned,” said Diehr. “If the faculty are getting a raw deal and staff are getting an even worse deal, what are the students getting, because you are at the bottom of that order as far as the administration is con­ cerned,” said Charles Goetzl, a representative of the APC (Aca­ demic Professionals of Califor­ nia). Goetzl spoke about how current system trends could affect students in the future. He explained increasing workloads reduce campus morale and are detrimental to the personal rela­ tionships between faculty, staff and students. “I remember the professor sitting down at the coffee shop ... after class ... that is where I learned a lot more than in the classroom,” said Goetzl. “Don’t let people fool you, students come first,” said Tim Jenkins, speaking on behalf of the California Teachers Association (CTA) and the National Educa­ tion Association (NEA). Jenkins said that “CSU staff deserve a raise” and that slashing quality education because of budget issues is “hogwash.” He men­ tioned that the CSU community is forming from a worldwide pool 6f faculty, staff and students and should focus on setting an exam­ ple for higher education. “Be aware of you work envi­ ronment ... be aware of what your rights are and exercise your rights,” said Deborah Corey, a representative from the CSUSM College of Business Adminis­ tration. Corey spoke to address misperceptions of the modernday union. She explained that the educational unions represented at the teach-in are made up of “hard working, caring people” and they are “people who want to serve you, but the resources aren’t there.” Stanley Aronowitz “The problems (of CSU) are also the problems of the City Uni­ versity system of New York, the State University system of New York, and many other public uni­ versities abound the country, but we should not go away from this teach-in believing that the prob­ lem is confined to education ... we have a problem in America in terms of what we think our pri­ orities are,” said Aronowitz. Aronowitz said that as the needs of society change, the uni­ versities need to support the changes and that “today a highschool education is just a begin­ ning.” With the current trends in budget cuts and administration decisions, public universities are increasingly pressured to look to the private sector for funding, explained Aronowitz. This under­ mines the freedom of public uni­ versities in what Aronowitz calls “the corporatization of higher education,” which adds to the ability of corporations to manipu­ late the priorities behind research and curriculum funded by the universities. “The private sector does not give money entirely out of the purity of their heart. They want our education to be geared to their job needs. They want our research to be geared to their product development,” said Aronowitz. He concluded by emphasiz­ ing that the system will only work in unity and that the students and faculty need to focus on “under­ standing each other better.” Classifieds W ant to reach all CSUSM stu d en ts? S tudents m ay advertise for only $9 (up to 25 words). Call (760) 750-6099 now to place y o u r classified ad. Help Wanted SALES REP WANTED. Part or Full time. Have lots of fun selling high-quality designer fashion Kool-rays sunglasses to retailers in your area. GREAT commissions. Must purchase samples.. 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Contact Campusfundraiser.com at 1-888-923-3238, or visit www.campusfundraiser.com. RENTALS Room for rent in newly remodeled 3 bdrm 2 bath Oceanside home with jacuzzi, in nice quiet neighborhood (5 miles from beach). Female only. $475 per month + utili­ ties. (760) 967-4943 or (619) 993-4943. �Fall Films Bring Drama, Mystery, and Thrill to take a flying leap into the surreal, a suicidal ex, Julie (played by Cameron Diaz), drives them both off the road and leaves him disfigured. Kurt Russell plays Dr. Curtis McCabe who gives David hope that, with the help of surgery, his face can be restructured. This film is based on Alejandro Amenabar’s 1997 Spanish romance/thriller, “Abre los ojos” (Open Your Eyes). By JOY WHITMAN Pride Staff Writer The 'L astle astC “The Last Castle” opened Oct. 12, and stars Robert Redford as General Irwin, a three-star general and military technician who is court marshaled to a maximum-security prison by warden Colonel Winter (James Gandolfini). Col. Winter can’t help but respect Irwin; however, that respect turns to hostility when Irwin questions the warden on his prison rules. Confrontation between the two leads to war when Irwin organizes his fellow inmates for a takeover of the prison. Dreamworks Universal Pictures will release “K-Pax” last Friday. Distribution released the film. MPAA rating: R The film is a “12 Monkeys” meets “Cocoon” type of film, starring Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges. This film is about a man, named Prot (Spacey) who arrives in New York’s Grand Central Station and announces that Twentieth Century Fox he is from another planet called K-Pax. He strikes cops released “From Hell” last Friday. as a slightly imbalanced individual, and is forced to take This film is set in 1888 in London. the next train to the closest mental institution. He is Robbie Coltrane plays Peter entrusted to a shrink, Mark Powell (Bridges), who finds Godley, a Scotland Yard detec­ himself moved by his new patient’s strength. Powell also tive who assists the physically gift­ begins to see other patients exhibiting interesting habits, ed inspector, Frederick Abberline which! may have something to do with Prot’s planet. (played by Johhny Depp). They are Iain Scotley directs “K-Pax”. MPAA rating: PG-13 K-Pax From on a quest to find Jack the Ripper, who murders women living in the slums of Whitechapel. Heather Graham plays Mary Kelley, an Irish prostitute who is on Jack’s “to-do-list,” and is also Abberline’s love interest. This movie is based on the novel by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell, and is directed by brothers Albert and Allen Hughes. MPAA rating: R Harry hotter “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” is a new film directed by Chris Colombus and is based on the first book of J.K Rowling’s best-selling series. Newcomer Daniel Radcliffe plays Harry, a young boy who lives with his Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon. Richard Harris plays the learned wizard mentor Professor Dumbledore. Hagrid, played by Robbie Coltrane (who also stars in “From Hell”), is the school’s groundskeeper, who befriends Harry and invites him to study at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This film is the tale of this owl-eyed boy wizard and his discoveries of two worlds, which are the disappointing worlds of the Muggles, and another magical and fantastic world where he is destined to live. Heydey Films and Warner Brothers will release “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” Nov. 16. MPAA rating: PG Vanilla Sky Director Cameron Crowe’s “Vanilla Sky” will be released by Cruise-Wagoner Productions Dec. 14. Tom Cruise plays a vain womanizer named David Ames who finds that his best friend’s girlfriend, Sofia, (Penelope Cruz) has confessed her love for him. However onee he decides Ml#photos courtesy o f IMDB.COM San Diego’s Dost Halloween Haunts Compiled By LISA LIPSEY Pride Opinion Editor Haunting Locations, bands, street entertainment, food, beer, and other bewitching drinks. The enterg tainment line up, sponsored by Dick’§| Last Resort, will include Loaf, The, All-stars, The Disco Pimps, and Ki| cover band Hotter Than Hell. G u ^ ^ J ^ must be 21 years old with proper j enter. things or people for power, wealth and fame. loween Productions The National Comedy illoween Spooktacular Dia de los Muertos Celebrations Del Mar “Scaregrounds” and the 111 per person Scream Zone at the Del Mar we information: (619) Cal State San Marcos Fairgrounds Time: Thursday at 9.'m. - 3 p.m. Time: 7 p.m. - midnight jCost: Free Cost: $9.95 per person gfor more information: (760) Call for more information: (858) BesTajsfcaafe. 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Sugar skull crafting demonstrations and guest 555f5R *es the capability of giving up & artist appearances will also be featured. § t ^ t austus^M the WfJBre • Halloween Monster Bash ii BashWI^^^ ^ . ,^he l5thatus»tal% ^^,H W ^^fe«i” .M Time: 7:30 l^ l j j ^ ^ f e Gaslamp w H G ^ ^ w ill feature Rocket from the Crypt, El * 8 p.m. ■ Time: 5p.m. - 11 p.m. ierson ^ ■ i ^ S ^ i g g y Shuffledost & the ,% sdm ' | Cost: $10 - $15 per person iation: (619) ^ I m ^ s B l a d c Heart Procession, Call for more information: (619) 233-5008 ...v . iro o AActnma H H B N H iw ind^m lli toon The Monster Bash willI feature a costume Bible, T ran^H H^IHIiWHHranSnnniHHHHifl^H contest with a $1,000 grand prize, live m * Players ■ s BBH H H 9| �Hop Gains Momentum By VICTOR PADILLA Pride Staff Writer The title of The Cross Movement’s album, “Human f Emergency” speaks for itself. There is a problem in our society, and there is a cause for alarm, and the lyricists that make up The Cross Movement have an answer for the problem. “The Light o f Christ is a blazin' one There's a fight to live right, and it's major Son B ut the grace has come so we praise the Son A nd celebrate Him ‘ cause we know what He saved us from'' Those words describe what I’m all about to a “t”. The album is definitely on point and bangin’. The Cross Movement has, once again, put out another hiphop masterpiece. The album, just as the two before it, is filled to the brim with intense, thoughtful lyrics, bold passion, and righteous fury as the entire crew Cross Movement’ new album, ‘Human Emergency, ”shows s hooks up for the sole purpose of spittin’ the uiicensored, another side of hip hop. (Courtesy Photo/crossmovement.com) unadulterated word of God. The Cross Movement, which includes MCs Tonic, that scream “single ” and demand a spot on the radio Earthquake, The Ambassador, Enoch, and The Phanatik, airwaves. Tracks, like the southern influenced “Know Me”, unite on this third album to deliver refined skills, eloquent flows, and a shamelessly holy message that talk a lot about what the secular rappers (who yap out the side of their necks about how much they love God, will shake up even the most devout non-believer. The styles on this album range from the Spanish when in reality their lifestyles speak otherwise) don’t. sounds of “Live Agua”, to the floor thumpin’ east coast The Cross Movement is different. “You got more dough than a pizza shop, showing all project anthem “Who wants battle”. “The Light (The them gold teeth ya got, you keep a glock in the front seat Blazin’ One)” starts things off with The Ambassador and Truth taking turns spitting aggressive verses over of the jeep ya got, and you keep it locked, ... you won’t a bouncy drum track, laced with string stabs and riffs go to church till ya Easter shop, new suit and shoes and the Easter top, people stop to say “yo he’s she shot!” But God says no he’s not! ...” There are a number of reasons why this gospel hip-hop album by The Cross Movement is so much more important and impressively different than any of that other crap we are forced to listen to on the radio or on MTV. 1. This album features many different MCs, not just one. Diversity on the album makes for a beautiful sound. I can’t lie though; the Ambassador is still the tightest MC on there. 2. The production, compared to the top-selling secular acts, is top-notch. This album is way ahead of the competition in any genre of hip-hop and rap, as far as I’m concerned. 3. The message on this no-nonsense type of album is heard loud and clear, no tongue in cheek, no apology, no compromise, no sell-out. 4. The styles of music vary on this album. While this can often take away from an album, this one works. 5. The message on this album is like no other in hiphop. There is absolutely no talk of the very things that unfortunately dominate the airwaves of today, which are drugs, women, money, and cars. Instead of talking about all the problems in the world and glamorizing them like many other MCs do, The Cross Movement offers an answer and solution. Now that’s something our youth needs to hear. “Human Emergency,” by The Cross Movement, is out in stores; and you may also purchase it online at www.crossmovement.com excluding textbooks, computer hardware, Microsoft rentals, gift certificates and special orders, j —^ —- I I , 01 i a a a i i ! U N IVER SITY STORE �The Pride Opinion ' ~~TF Letter to the Editor: Student Poetry Battle of the Sexes By Ali Ahmed Khan for The Pride Dear Editors: My disgust with the section of The Pride called “The Battle of the Sexes” has driven me to write to you in hopes that change will occur. The Pride is not the largest of student newspapers, obvious­ ly, but usually it does offer some good insight as to what is going on on campus. I can appreciate its lack of length, because after all, at the moment the campus is a “postage stamp” campus. What I cannot appreciate is the section called “The Battle of the Sexes” or what I like to call the “The Garbage” section. Here at CSUSM we pride ourselves in being at the fore­ front of thought and technology. Our campus is but 10 years old, but we put pride on the fact that we are a liberal campus. It has been my experience that we are very open to ideas from all different disciplines, including feminism. I believe that this is in hopes to show students that all disciplines have value in our world. It seems that CSUSM is try­ ing to make a difference in the thoughts and attitudes of its stu­ dents by offering opportunities to study within different disci­ plines. For this reason, a section like this can only be welcomed with an emotion such as dis­ gust. There is an obvious need for change in attitude toward the social structure that is in place right now, and this is the genera­ tion that will be able to break down the walls. That being said* I cannot believe that a section that is as silly as “The Battle of the Sexes” can even be printed. Not only does it seem like a section that screams, “Hooray! We are out of high school now we can talk about sex, so let’s do it in the school newspaper” but it seems to offend all those (that I have spoken to anyway) that read it. The section perpetuates every social stigma that we, as a campus, are trying to change. It begs to keep women and men in their respective places. To make a section in which two people are “arguing” about something having to do with relationships, but taking very sexist stances, on both parts, accomplishes nothing except for Student Poll Would you ever plagarize? maybe a few chuckles (not for being funny or true, rather for being absurd) from those that read it. If that is the intention of this section theh WELL DONE ! This section has managed to represent the male as a chauvin­ istic pig, and the female as a loud mouth ... two stereotypical descriptions of male and female roles that have been intact since the days of I Love Lucy. I feel that I, as a member of the aca­ demic community, deserve bet­ ter. The attitudes that are expressed by these “sex battlers” are neither held nor agreed with by those with whom I have dis­ cussed this section. This kind of stereotypical garbage keeps resistance for change strong. It is keeping Pre World War I ideals intact when we are on the verge of World War III. This space of the newspaper would be better used for kin­ dling to start a fire than to read; the only problem with that idea is that then we would be burning another, more valuable, part of our already tiny newspaper. Carlos Baladez/Student Dark side o f the moon I walk in Endless valleys o f despair Pain is what you gifted me with You acted like a cannibal in my life Tearing my soul Shattering my fantasies You are the devil with in You feed on naive souls I will take my revenge now You shall cry in vein Defeat is your fate now You are a living m isery I will haunt you with my thoughts Death is what you will long for Until you are a living traum a Reverence Hold me as I drift away Praise me as I go insane □"I Hail me as I enter your slowwie realm Pinch me as I transfer the pain Scream as I slay your soul Unveil your'sins be forth You presented me with lies to feed on You’re the Antichrist which lives with in me You gave birth to death The devil is around you Sorrow A tam pered soul sits and await for the light Loneliness his only friend He ponders on his past Confused about his present Scared about his future There’s a constant urge o f soothness which he pleads for M isguided by his friends yet cheated by his love He sits and waits for the time The tim e when devil shall grant him with 3 wishes I f only he could turn back, but it’s too late now The apocalypse has began “Dooms day is a blink away” rE~ HAVE A N OPINION? S UBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITORS TO PRIDEi ICSUSM.EDU Letters should be submitted via electronic mail to The Pride electronic mail account, rather than the individual editors. Deadline For submissions is noon the Thursday prior to publication. Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. It is The Pride policy to not print anonymous letters. Letters may be edited for, and only for, grammar and length. 300 words or less preferred Editors reserve the right not to publish letters. Please contact The Pride i f you are interested in writing news articles. I do it all the time. . I have done i t , but would 1 d/8 never do it again. 3/8 If I was under lots of , ' stress. R esults Or 0/8 Survey; from csusmpride.com I might. 2/8 Your environmen­ tally friendly Pride No, I would never do it. On-line Edition 3/8 The Pride Co-Editor Melanie Addington Co-Editor Victoria B. 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The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM cam­ pus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. The Pride California State University San Marcos San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax: (760) 750-3345 E-mail: pri4e@csusm.edu http://www.csusmpride.com Humanitarian Aid Kills People By David J. Ludwig for The Pride Populations increase. Throughout human history the global population has increased. Exponentially. Animal populations increase exponentially, until they are bounded by food supply, preda­ tors, or disease. There is no rea­ son to believe that humans are any different. If there is a drought that reduces the food supply, the population dependent on it will die. Death is the inevitable reality of life, and it is wrong to think that this can be changed. We know that it is wrong to keep populations of animals arti­ ficially above the ability for their habitat to support them, because it makes them permanently depen­ dant on handouts from people, and any reduction in the handouts will kill some of them. For exam­ ple, if tourists feed squirrels in a park, the squirrels will eat the food available in the park as well as. the handouts. This increase in food supply will allow the squirrel population to increase beyond the carrying capacity of the park. As a result, any reduction in food from the natural supply, or the handouts from people, will result in the starvation of squirrels. The net result is that the feeding of squirrels has the potential to starve far more than would otherwise, given the inevitable fluctuations in natural food supply. The realities are exactly the same when it comes to humans. For as much as we like to think that we are different than squir­ rels or any other animals, we are not. We eat, and if we do not, we will starve. We reproduce, and increase our numbers as we have throughout history, and there is no reason to believe we will magical­ ly archive global zero-population growth without being constrained by food supply. For as tragic as it for there to be starving people, it only makes the problem worse to send food aid to foreign countries. The “humani­ tarian” aid is decidedly un-humanitarian, for it allows populations to not only continue to exceed their natural limits, but also continue to grow. This continued growth only multiplies the damage that will be done by the next drought, or the termination of “humanitarian” aid. It simply is not realistic to believe that the countries sending aid can forever send increasing amounts of food to support grow­ ing populations. The “humanitar­ ian” aid will end at some point. The policies or economics, or even the food supply of the countries sending the aid will change, as things always change, and that change will someday be a reduc­ tion in “humanitarian” aid for a population that has become depen? dent on it. People will die and starve in greater numbers than would have been possible without the “humanitarian” aid. Considering that populations always increase to match the food supply, the only way to justify long-term “humanitarian” aid is to believe that the eventual starvation of people is good, and enabling it is moral. It would be nice to end world hunger; however, it simply is not possible, at least in the long term, and it is not right to save one life today at the cost of several in the future. Long term “humanitarian” aid is wrong and will kill people. �T he Pride Food Terrace Buffet Style Is a Knock Out By KEVIN HAWK Pride Staff Writer Indian gaming casinos have spread faster than wildfire across San Diego County/ Several of the casinos market their “buffet” as the best in the county in hopes of drawing crowds. I decided to take the Terrace Buffet, inside Pala Casino, up on its offer. The fact that there wasn’t a line for the buffet on a Saturday afternoon was surprising. The buffet resembled an upside down “U”. Chinese selections loomed bn the left side; traditional Amer­ ican and colorful Italian food caught my eye on the right, and seafood, salad, and soup flowed from the middle. When I eat at a buffet, I always begin “Round 1” with the salad bar. I filled my plate with cabbage and iceberg lettuce. Clumsily; I knocked the lettuceloaded tongs on the side of my plate, causing leaves of lettuce to fall between the selections of food on the buffet table. Immediately, an employee, armed with a towel, appeared from behind the counter and swept up the tainted lettuce. I topped my salad with sliced red onions, severed cucumbers, and quarter-sized croutons. “Round 2” consisted of Chinese and seafood. I chose two seafood selec­ tions^ shrimp scampi and crab salad. I also included three Chinese choices: orange chicken, beef and broccoli, and fried rice. The shrimp required messy peeling, which meant I had to get my fingers dirty. I didn’t mind working for my food. The shrimp tasted soft, as it should. After my first bite of crab salad, the rest crawled uncontrollably into my mouth until it disappeared. The beef and broccoli resembled play food, shiny and plastic coated. But the entree tasted better than it looked. Each bite released a stream of warm flavor that trickled down my throat. I mixed the orange chicken with the fried rice; the combi­ nation formed an inviting orange glow. Time for “Round 3.” I loaded my plate with American and Italian food and filled my soup dish to the brim with turkey soup. Placed in front of me, my combination plate looked more like a col­ lage than edible food. The tender rotisserie chicken fell off the breastbone and tasted soft, but disappointingly bland. The turkey tasted moist and smoked-flavored. The veal didn’t disappoint, and the mashed potatoes stood alone without the assistance of gravy. The judges’ score­ cards had “Round 3” going to the Terrace Buffet, until the turkey soup buckled at the knees. If I had taken a bite of card­ board floating in warm water, I couldn’t have told the two apart. I ran to the des­ sert bar to extinguish the foul taste in my . mouth. I grabbed the first plate within arm’s length. I discovered delightful, colorful, sweet green apple slices cov­ ered in cinnamon. This dish relieved the aftertaste of cardboard from my mouth. The Terrace Buffet is located at the Pala Casino, located on 11154 High­ way SR 76 in Pala, CA. New Store Opening in San Marcos! Longs Drug Stores has a variety of part:time and full-time positions available for bright, motivated people who want to work in a customeroriented environment. If you can pass a basic skills test and work flexible hours, some of the benefits Longs can provide are: * Medical/Dental/Vision Care * Competitive Wages * Paid Sick Days/Holidays/Vacation * Employee Purchase Privileges * Profit Sharing * 401K Savings Plan Applications will be accepted and interviews will be conducted at the store Tuesday, October 30,2001 7 Time to Get Saucy By DANIEL HUEY Pride Staff Writer The combination of work, homework, and writing-papers leaves most students no free time. A busy schedule forces most students to.eat at fast food restau­ rants or nuke noodles in the microwave. Stop. You can prepare a hearty meal in 20 minutes with the following recipe. You will need the following: A large pot o f boiling water One pound o f linguini either dry or fresh 6 tablespoons o f olive oil 3 cloves o f garlic 2 tablespoons o f flour 1 cup o f whole baby clams — use canned clams and reserve liquid I f An 8-ounce bottle o f clam m juice 8 ounces o f sliced mushrooms—optional 1 teaspoon o f diced pimento—optional 2-3 tablespoons o f fresh minced parsley A pinch o f oregano—optional Salt to taste One loaf o f French bread Parmesan cheese Directions for preparing the sauce: Put enough water in a large pot to boil one pound of linguini and set it to boil. Prepare the clam sauce while the water heats to a boil. Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan, and add minced or pressed garlic cloves to the oil. Gently fry the garlic in the oil until it becomes slightly browned. The garlic will become sticky so keep stirring. Remove the oil and garlic from the heat and sprinkle this mixture with flour, stirring it constantly until the oil makes a paste without lumps. Only use enough flour to make a thick paste, and add it slowly, not all at once. * Return the paste to the saucepan, and continue heating the paste. Whip and stir constantly, and add all the clam juices, the 8-ounce bottle and the reserve liquid. Heat the pdn until the sauce boils. At this point the sauce will begin thicken­ ing. When the sauce thickens, reduce the heat and add mushrooms, pimento, and oregano. Let the pan simmer, and keep it covered until the mushrooms are cooked about five minutes, and stir occa­ sionally. Directions for pre­ paring the pasta: By now, the water for the pasta should be boiling, so start cooking the pasta. Follow the directions on the package to cook the pasta. Now add clams and simmer for about two minutes. The clams will become tough if they are overcooked. Add pars­ ley, Stir in the parsley and remove the saucepan from the heat and cover the pan. When the pasta is cooked to the “al dente” stage, drain the pasta and sprin­ kle it with a little olive oil. Serve the clam sauce over the pasta, salt to taste, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Use plenty of French bread to sop up the sauce. m & n q a V ju u f S to n e a Saturday, November 3 ,9am. to 3pm 320 South Twin Oaks Valley Road in San Marcos Great Student Airfares available with your ISfC or IYTC Amsterdam Brussels London Paris Milan Frankfurt 424 382 312 335 376 418 Thursday, November 1,2001 4:00 - 7:00 pm California Center for the Arts, Escondido Meet with over 90 employers with part time and full time job opportunities! For a list of participating companies: www.csusm.edu/CAC Co-sponsored by: caundl travel Aistftca'siMttkt teStedei?T ravsl Located In the UCSD Price Center La Jolla 858-452-0630 1-800-2COUNCIL www.counciitravel.com CSUSM AlymniAssociaticm CSUSM Career and Assessment Center North County Times �Calendar Events Time: 2 p.m. editing the Ah Quin Diary, Location: University 451 a 10-volume, 1,200-page diary written by a 19th century Chi­ nese immigrant to Sari Diego. Included will be a discussion about the importance of the text, arguably the first signifi­ cant writing in English by a Chi­ Tuesday, Oct. 30 Careers for Math Majors nese in America. Time: 3 to 4 p.m. Location: Craven 4201 Learn career facts and explore your options with your math major during this workshop. Workshops Oct. 17 to Nov. 20 “Open Space/Closed Space” Photography Exhibit Photography by Phel Stemmetz will be on display in the Library Gallery. Thursday, Nov. 1 Dia de los Muertos Celebration Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Palm Court CSUSM will host a tradition Ufa de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration. The main festivities will be held between noon and 2 p.m., including poetry readings, papel picado (cut-paper) designs, folk danc­ ing, and the presentation of altar offerings. CSUSM Fall Job Fair Time: 4-7 p.m. Location: California Center for the Arts, Escondido For more info, contact the Career and Assessment Center at (760) 750-4900. Tuesday, Nov. 7 Chinese American Literature a nd the Ah Quin Diary Time: 7 p.m. Location: ACD 102 Part literary critic, part histo­ rian, part detective* Dr. Susie Cassel, Literature & Writing, will speak about the interdis­ ciplinary nature of her work Clubs Tuesday, Oct. 30 PASA Meeting Time: 2 p.m. Location: University 451 The Pan-African Student Alli­ ance will hold its regular meet­ ing. Wednesday, Oct. 31 Circle K International Meeting Time: 4 p.m. Location: University 442 Thursday, Nov. 1 Medieval Round Table Time: 12 p.m. Location: Craven Hall 6201 Love far-off adventures, ancient weaponry or magic? Are you interested in seeing and/or read­ ing old, forgotten stories? Bring your lunch and share your ideas and information. We’re a fresh, new, innovative, and merry group. Progressive Activists9Network M eeting Wednesday, Oct. 31 Getting Ready to Register Time: 2 to 3 p.m. Location: University 440 Are you ready for spring 2002 registration? Learn the “insider tips” for registering. Time: 1 to 2 p.m. Location: University 451 This workshop will also include financial aid advising. Respecting Diversity Time: 3 p.m. Location: Commons 206 This workshop will explore the ways we can honor and respect the diversity around us. Pre­ sented by Counseling and Psy­ chological Services. Boze Demands Jury Trial » A rtic le cont. from pg. 1 claiming that she was denied a promotion based on her pregnancy. When Gomez questioned why she was denied the promotion, she was given Thursday, Nov. 1 a new position with less pay. Getting Ready to Register CSUSM trustees and DovenTime: 5 to 6 p.m. barger are also the defendants Location: University 440 named in this lawsuit. Are you ready for spring 2002 Rick Moore, registration? Learn the “insider CSUSM’s Director of Commu­ tips” for registering. nications, could not be reached for comment. President Alex­ Tuesday, Nov. 6 ander Gonzalez would not com­ Using MLA/APA Formats ment on the issue, as he said it Time: 12 to 1 p.m. was a personnel-related issue. Location: ACD 314 Boze is demanding a Would you appreciate a review jury trial and is seeking action of the rules for MLA and APA *from a judge to stop the “dis­ formats? If so, then this work­ criminatory practices,” accord­ shop is for you. ing to the lawsuit. Court papers do not state the amount of Wednesday, Nov. 7 damages sought by Boze or Study Abroad Gomez. Thoughts on ... Different Strengths Compiled by M. Addington “A nation or civilization that con­ tinues to produce soft-minded men purchases its own spiritual death on an installment plan.” - Martin Luther King, Jr. ‘•The tragedy of modem man is not that he knows less and less about the meaning of his own life but that it bothers him less and less.” - Vaclav Havel “Courage is not the towering oak that sees storms come and go; it is the fragile blossom that opens in the snow.” - Alice M. Swaim “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” - Confucius “Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer too much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat.” - Theodore Roosevelt “The more a person analyzes his inner self, the more insignificant he seems to himself. This is the first lesson of wisdom. Let us be humble, and we will become wise. Let us know our weakness, and it will give us power/’ - William Ellery Channing The North County Higher Education Alliance NCHEA A Higher Education Consortium of MiraCosta College-Palomar College-CSUSM Seeks Student Representatives For Its Board One From MiraCosta What? The North County Higher Education Alliance seeks a student to represent transfer students to CSUSM from MiraCosta. Eligibility? Any student who completed the first two years of their college/university education at MiraCosta and who at least one semester of work at CSUSM may apply for this position. Responsibilities? -The Student Representative to the NCHEA Board must be willing and able to: “ “ “ “ Meet monthly - the fourth Tuesday of the month from 3-5 p.m. (meetings held at MiraCosta College - with the Board; Represent to the Board the issues, concerns, and needs of transfer students as they make the transition from the community colleges to CSUSM; and Perform one of the following tasks: serve as web weaver for the NCHEA web site @ www.csusm.edu/nchea, or help with editing and publishing official NCHEA documents, or ' Pregnancy tests • Support programs • Skilled, caring staff • Medical, legal, financial referrals some other task as arises during the year. Compensation? The Student Representative will receive $250.00 per semester to compensate them for completion of specific tasks such as those delineated above. ^ ALL S E R V I C E S FREE & CO NFID ENTIAL To Apply? Please submit a Letter of Interest in which you explain - in no more than a paragraph - why you want to represent transfer students on the NCHEA Board. In addition, please submit a copy of your CSUSM transcript and your MiraCosta transcript. Be sure to include your telephone number and e-mail address so that we can contact you for interviews and/or information about the Board. Submit to Vicki Golich, Member, NCHEA Board CRA 1255 - Faculty Center California State University San Marcos // l Everyone was pressuring me. Birth Choice helped me stand up for I Sheri The one-on-one support was ju st what I n eeded/' Liz � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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