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VOL.XI NO.3
RIAA Cracks
Down on File
Sharers
By MELISSA RODRIGUEZ
Pride Staff Writer
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261 lawsuits have been brought by the
Recording Industry Association of America
(RIAA) against people involved in peer-to-peer
(P2P) file sharing of copyrighted music on the
internet. Charges faced by file sharers range
from $200 to $150,000 per song.
"I think the amounts the lawsuits are for are
excessive, but I see their reasoning." said Jacob
Mathis, a CSUSM student who quit file sharing
when he heard of the lawsuits.
Protesters rallied against a SUV display last Wednesday in front of the Arts building
By SARAH CARLIN
Pride News Editor
Nine brand-new SUVs and trucks
from three dealerships lined the edge
Protesters carrying cardboard signs of the grass. The protesters stood along
rallied across from an SÜV sEowcase flie~~path connecting Ceasar"" Chavez
Plaza and the Plaza in front of Univeron campus last Wednesday.
sity Hall.
The College Republicans sponsored
Retired president of the College
the showcase of trucks and SUVs,
while the Progressive Activist Network Republicans Sean Mattingly said, "This
is a fun on-campus event. Students get
(PAN) organized the protest.
to look at cars and ask dealers ques-
tions. Everyone likes to look at cars."
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representative for the state board of
College Republicans. He then added,
"They can do what they want. They are
entitled to do it. They feel the right to
do it; come and ruin our event when no
RIAA statistics show they have experienced
a 14.6 percent loss of revenue and a 26 percent
decrease in shipped units from 1999 to 2002.
The purpose of the lawsuits is to impede the
ever-increasing fiscal loses the record industry
is experiencing.
The RIAA explains that cases filed are being
brought under t he U S f Copyright Law, Title 17.
The law provides penalties for the unauthorized
reproduction, distribution, or digital transmission
of copyrighted sound recordings.
Title 17 in conjunction with The Digital
See STUDENTS PROTEST, page 41
Oct. 7 Recall
Election Is On
S t u d e n t s Honor Jewish
By SARAH CARLIN
Pride News Editor
In an effort to promote
Laurence Bolotin, Coorcultural awareness students
dinator of Student Programs
created an event to celebrate
the Jewish holiday, Rosh and Services for Associated
Students, Inc. expressed his
Hashanah, last Thursday.
interest in seeing students
In celebration of the Jewish educated in cultural diverNew Year, the Programming sity. According to Bolotin,
Board worked in conjunction the Programming Board put
this event on in an effort to
with Danielle Mor, a freshhelp educate students about
men active in the Jewish comone of the many religious
munity, to put on this event.
cultures we have represented
on campus.
Along with offering students and faculty apples,
The Jewish New Year,
sweet bread and honey, variknown as Rosh Hashanah,
ous members of the religious
takes place in the months of
community were available
September and October, comto answer questions students
memorating the anniversary
may have regarding their reliof creation. According to
gion. Rabbi Chalom Boujnah,
Jews, it is on this day that God
from the Chabad temple in
opens the Book of Life and
San Diego, attended the event
observes his creatures, decid-
ByDiDiLUND
Pride StafFWriter
For the first time in California's history
a recall election will occur. Set for Oct. 7
between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Californians will head to the poles and decide
whether or not to recall Governor Gray Davis,
and if recalled, who will be the man of woman
to succeed his position.
Among some of the 135 certified candidates
are: the lieutenant governor, Cruz Bustamante,
D-, an actionfilmstar, Arnold Schwarzenegger,
R-, a publisher, Larry Flynt, D-, a couple
of adult film stars, a watermelon throwing
comedian, and actor Gary Coleman, In-.
Other issues on the ballot are Propositions 53
and 54. The California Twenty-First Century
Infrastructure Investment Fund Resolution
known as Proposition 53 states that it will,
See RECALL, page 2
See F ILE SHARERS, page 4
Holiday
to promote awareness for the
holiday.
Students handed out food as the Rabbi spoke
about the Rosh Hashanah holiday.
ing their fate for the coming self-reflection to strengthen
year.
one's relationship with God.
The book is sealed ten Observance begins on nightdays later in another Jewish fall the day before Rosh
festival called Yom Kippur. Hashanah. Celebrants prepare
Between these two celebrations exists a period of
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Rebecca Clayton
Ryan Mock
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Tim Johnson
Tabika Rojas
Robert Towers
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of General Fund revenues annually to
f und state and local, excluding school
and community college, infrastructure
projects."
The potential fiscal Impact of
dedicating General Fund revenues for
state and local infrastructure could mean
potential transfers of $850 million in
2006-2007. Under specified conditions,
there could be an increase of several
billion dollars in future years.
The latter issue on the ballot is
Proposition 54, the Classification By
Race, Ethnicity, Color, or National Origin
Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
Proposition 54: "Prohibits state and
local governments from classifying
any person by race, ethnicity, color, or
national origin." Unlike proposition
53, the measure would not result in a
significant fiscal impact on state and
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casting of sins into the sea. Another important tradition is the sounding of a ram's horn, also called the
shofar, which reminds Jews to enter repentance.
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In an effort to inform students about various traditions, the Programming Board created the cultural
programming director position. Bolotin states, "Part
of the goal of the cultural programming position is
to educate students of the multitude of diversity on
campus... throughout the year. We will work hard
to highlight as many cultural and religious backgrounds as possible."
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Due to the absence of a cultural programming
director, other Programming Board staff worked
together to create this event.
John Livingston, co-director of Intramural Sports,
felt it important to help design a celebration in honor
of the Jewish New Year. "On a campus that prides
itself on diversity, it's important that we students
broaden our educational experience through these
types of cultural awareness events," he said.
Members of the Jewish community hoped that this
celebration would encourage other Jews to come
together to celebrate. Danielle Mor, a student active
in the religious community, expressed her interest
to start Hillel, a Jewish organization that promotes
cultural awareness and celebration of holidays.
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involved the Trustees votes to increase
graduate^ and undergraduate fees by
30 percent at all CSU campuses. The
passing of the initiative was a decision
that had a considerable affect on CSU
students. However, as a Trustee, Cruz
Bustamante was not present for the vote
which passed in July.
and his Inner-City Games Foundation and
lead the campaign to pass California's
Proposition 49 to increase funding for after
school programs.
In 1991, Schwarzenegger served as
executive commissioner of the Hollenbeck
Youth Center Inner-City Games in Los
Angeles.
This gave kids education,
opportunities and encouragement. He was
given the Muhammad Ali Award by Ali
himself in 2002.
The California Faculty Association
(CFA), which strives to fight for issues
regarding faculty rights and support for
CSU funding, has taken a firm "No on
recall" stance/ According to the CFA
website (www.calfac.org) they have yet
to make an official endorsement for a
particular candidate.
According
to
the
Lieutenant
Governor's website, Bustamante has
been credited, with launching the College
Opportunity Outreach Program (COOP)
aimed at promoting the new $1.2 billion
Gal Grant opportunities to prospective
college students.
ByŒADSPINKS
Pride StaffWriter
With the future of Democrats in
Sacramento under scrutiny with
the recall of Governor Gray Davis,
Lieutenant Governor Cruz Bustamante
is campaigning with a "No on recall,
yes on Bustamante" approach. As
the top running candidate for the
Democratic Party, students speculate
how Bustamante will affect education.
Bustamante is currently a member
of the University of California board
of regents and is acting chairman for
the Trustees of the California State
University (CSU) system. An important
issue which affected CSU students
Cruz supported the AB 16, K-12 &
Higher Education Bond, which passed
on the November 2002 ballot. The $12
billion bond focuses on the building and
repairs of schools from high school to
universities.
The California-Mexico Scholars
program, another college program
established by Bustamante, offers
postgraduate students opportunities
to study at Mexican universities and
opportunities for Mexican graduate
students to study at California
universities.
Now, running for the Governor of
California, Schwarzenegger has some plans
with education in the state. Though not
yet specified, Schwarzenegger's campaign
website,
http://www.joinarnoldxom/en/, said he
will promote opportunities for students
and work to make California's educational
system stronger. He will make sure
California schools contain the tools
necessary to serve the students. He wants
to invest more in teachers, the website said.
By TIM JOHNSON
Pride StaffWriter
He's been on the big screen starring in
many action packed movies such as all
three "Terminator's" and "True Lies." He is
also known for his bulging muscles giving
him the look of a tough guy. Now Arnold
Schwarzenegger is flexing his muscles
through politics running for Governor of
California.
Schwarzenegger was born in Graz,
Austria and came to the United States at
the age of 21with only $20. He became a
successful businessman before becoming
an actor as an action-hero. He helped
children through the Special Olympics
Schwarzenegger supports Proposition
98 and his website said that he will protect
California's commitment to education
funding. He plans on letting schools make
the decisions and building more of them.
The website said he will send more funding
into education for teachers, materials, and
better schools.
In his campaign website it said
Schwarzenegger has big plans for the future
of California and will work to make this
state better. He thrives on the importance
of education to give students a better
opportunity in their lives.
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�Coffee Hour:
Worldly Students Embrace
Cultural Diversity
CSUSM I ntl Students, (right to left) Carolina Plata(Columbia), Lisa
Nakanouchi(Japan), Kenta Sasaki(Japan), Rezene Michael(Eritrea),
Samson Manickaras(India), Hidetomo Kawamata (Japan), Danielle McMartin (USA), Junko Miyoshi(Japan), Emily Ng(China), Yoko
Suzuki (Japan)
Photo by Nicole SullivaiMThe Pride
By NICOLE SULLIVAN
Pride StaffWriter
Free coffee, anyone? The International
Club hosted a free coffee hour last Tuesday.
It was open to anyone to come grab a cup
of coffee and learn a greeting in another
language.
The office of Global Affairs sponsored
this event. The coffee hour provided free
refreshments and drinks. The president of
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the club, Kenta Sasaki, said, "We want to
do something nice for the students and it's
Sasaki and McMartin said they were
open to everyone."
involved in 'Preview Day' on Saturday. It
was geared towards the community and
They have two more coffee hours prospective CSUSM students. They sold
planned this semester, Oct. 21 and Nov. 11 drinks imported from several countries.
from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Commons The money they earned will go to the
206. Sasaki said the October date will United Nations International Children's
have a guest speaker from the United Emergency Fund.
Nations Association of the United States of
America (UNA-USA).
Last semester the former International
Club president interned with UNA-USA
The International Student Advisor and and donated money to the children of Iraq.
Presently, there are some legal
alternatives to P2P sharing. Websites
like Apple Computer's "iTunes" and
BuyMusic.com charge up to 99 cents per
song. Student Kelly Frazee said, "I would
use the pay-per-song sites if it would save
me money. If not I'll buy the CD. I like to
support Independent labels but I could care
less if Madonna makes anymore money."
Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) gives
copyright holders the grounds and the
means to pursue retribution in these cases.
The DMCA, passed by Congress in 1998,
forces Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
to provide copyright holders with names
and addresses of P2P users if copyright
CSUSM policy on this issue is clear. Bill
infringement is suspected.
Ward, Director of Telecommunications and
Network Operations and Interim Dean said
Despite possible consequences people "we don't allow anyone, faculty or students,
continue sharing music files. Compact to download music because it's illegal
Disk (CD) prices are simply more than and because of the Chancellor's Office
people want to pay and downloading1 a Directive." Thè State officially ruled that
song here and there seems hardly criminal. Universities cannot allow file sharing on
CSUSM student Lissa Lim said, "I don't campus.
worry about getting in trouble because I
only downloaded about one song a day."
In order to avoid possible litigation
Universities in California have adopted
Is file sharing morally wrong? A poll internet systems that prevent the
done by the New York Times/ CBS News downloading of shared music files,
showed only 36 percent of responders Students living in the University Village
thought file sharing was unacceptable. File Apartments sign contracts alerting them
sharing may technically be stealing, but it to this fact. The free internet service they
seems this is not a sufficient deterrent to receive has been manipulated so as to make
P2P users.
it impossible to share music.
One student, who preferred to remain
The complete cessation of P2P file
anonymous, said, "20 bucks a CD is sharing by the public seems unlikely, but
ridiculous... (file sharing) is stealing but I the lawsuits have definitely increased
awareness of the possible consequences of
feel it's justified."
this type of copyright infringement.
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club advisor, Danielle McMartin, said, UNA-USA sponsors the rebuilding of Iraq.
"The November date we , are hoping for More information can be found at the
some former study abroad students to come website www.una-usa.org.
and share their experience overseas."
Last spring the University of Global
McMartin said, "We always want Affairs held an International Fair on
an international learning component campus. McMartin said "The International
Club took a lead role in this event. We
incorporated in these events.'^
helped with organization. We had a booth
The International Club is open to all with Vietnamese food and a poster of the
students. Club member, Mavis So extends current international students."
the invitation to everyone and wants
American students to attend as well. She , Eight different clubs were involved with
said, "I want more students to get involved the fair. International club members, Mavis
and people to bring their friends. It's a time So and Carolina Plata belly danced at the
for socializing and learning about new event. So said it was her favorite event the
cultures."
club has been involved in so far. Plata said,
"We received recognition from the fair
The first week of school the club held and the 'Outstanding Initiative to Promote
a BBQ and bonfire to welcome the new Community Award.'"
International students. Pictures are
available on the website at www.csusm.edu/
The International Club "encourages,
International-Club. McMartin encourages supports and celebrates international
all students to check out the website for diversity on campus." CSUSM currently
pictures and updates.
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The club also held several other events
last semester, one being an international
movie night. Sasaki is looking to have
more of these in the future.
The International Club meets weekly on
Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in
the Dome to discuss future events, plans
and fundraising. Students can come if
interested in participating in the club or
can stop by the Global Affairs office in
Craven 5211.
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one ruins their events."
Among some of the
vehicles being showcased was a lifted blue
GMC2500 4x4 truck.
Estimated gas mileage is
15 mpg city and 20 mpg
highway. This truck is able
to run on Bio-Diesel fuel,
which is sold for approximately $3 per gallon.
Mark Lemieux of North
County GMC, Kia, Jeep
said, "India and Pakistan
don't have the option of
buying a gas-guzzling
SUV like this one. (A) man
needs a piece of meat."
The showcase started at
noon and shortly after the
hour a group of 15 student
protesters walked down
the path coming from the
direction of the University
building.
Most of the protestors
carried cardboard signs
with statements written in
black felt pen. Cheyenne
Barr, president of PAN,
said, "I want to make it
clear that we aren't protesting against the organization, club or any individuals, but against SUVs
in general."
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t he S UV d isplay l ast W ednesday in f ront
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Jeff Schwarz, a Sales
and Leasing Representative for Jack Powell Chrysler & Dodge, said, "I love
it. Everyone has their right
to free speech." Schwarz
also said, "They should
protest more relevant
things: Korea, Iraq (and)
Kosovo. Why are we in
Iraq? Why are we (USA)
the world's police force?
"People need to get
their priorities straight,"
he added. "Besides, you
don't have to buy a truck
or SUV."
Erik Roper was among
the protesters. Roper is a
resident of the University
Village Apartments as
well as a member of PAN.
"I don't want to see this on
my campus. What are we
telling people about promoting these things; that
it's all right to pollute and
harm the environment?"
As Senior Dave Staley
passed the festivities, he
said, "I think it is good to
see this at CSUSM. This
is a pretty conservative
campus. People are being
given a choice."
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' tion provides the foundation of a productive econ- candidate. Not that we haven't been dodged by plenty
omy and the consequences Of increasing our tuition of those types of gubernatorial contenders before.
^ jiile decreasing programs will trouble California's economy! long after the budget crisis is over. Cruz Bustamante, the Lieutenant Governor and member
of the CSU Board of Trustees, spoke out aggressively
Tell Sacramento we are appalled by this blatant dis- against the cuts to higher education last spring "and
regard to our educational needs* Inform them of our remains the strongest advocate for students, but also
disgust of the lip service given to us by politicians who continues to base his ideas on how to manage the budget
tell students how they promote access to higher educa- crisis on Davis'. And we all know how that turned out.
Policies handed down to m by Sacramento influence all tion and affordability in the public school system all
ofus, from classroom size to tuition bills, from grants to the the while turning their backs to us and signing bills But as much as I despise our governor, the recall elecnumber of tenured faculty. We must hold the government " that cut program funding and inflate our tuition costs. tion itself will contribute millions to the deficit, conaccountable by exercising our right to vote this October.
tributing to the cuts in programs and classrooms on
And as for the main contenders in this upcoming election, campus and the increase in the next tuition bill I'll pay.
Young people, especially students* are too often student advocates are just as worried as ever. Gray Davis,
given the rasharound by corporate-controlled poli- who claims on his website to have made education more We have the obligation as citizens ofthis democracy to fight
ticians who care more about which lobbyists are affordable and more accessible than ever, cut $59.6 million for studentrightsand access to higher education. Students
taking them out to lunch than about our universi- from Cal State universities, $141 million from community are notorious for disregarding politics and refusing to visit
ties. Student programs were the first to be cut in the colleges, and another $60.9 million from the UC system the polls. But it is for those reasons that we get the short end
midst of the 35 billion dollar budget crisis last March: just last year
of the stick when there's a budget crisis and we're the only
group that doesn't give money during campaign season.
Access, a California State University (CSU)high school outSchwarzenegger proves his inexperience by refusreach program, decreases with fee hikes that close the doors ing to detail his proposals for change while rallying It is essential that we warn Sacramento that we will not
to higher education for high school graduates and existing behind a platform of vague ideals about leading a move- stand for this injustice. Go to the polls, vote for your canCSU students who are unable to afford swollen tuition bills. ment for change and giving California back its future. didate. Tell Sacramento that our age demographics need to
However, he maintains that cuts to education are off be taken seriously.
Politicians don't realize that an educated popula- the table and he portrays himself as a pro-education
As the gubernatorial candidates name-call one another,
voter registration drives increase, candidate signs hang
listlessly along intersecting
cynicism and bitterness
toward government has reached an unjprecedented high
point Yet it 5 es^c4ial in this election that the student
voice is heard/ A
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This can get very expensive, especially for
$3. UCI charges"$5, but that covers all day, and
boyfriends, girlfriends, or other significant others,
all night. SDSU charges $3 on weekdays for day
who would regularly visit residents. I know
or night parking and $2 for day or night parking
because I have this problem myself.
on weekends.
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Should he have to pay so much just to visit me?
Would you rather.. .
A.) Purchase a lottery ticket and win 5 million dollars?
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We've tried another alternative - parking off
campus - but there have been problems with
that. Others guests have had the same idea and
off-campus overnight parking has become a
problem. Too many visitors are parking in offcampus locations and businesses are beginning
to complain.
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This is so much better that what our school
charges! Something needs to be done about the
high prices at this college. Residents already pay
so much in fees, why should their guests have to
pay too? I understand that this is a new college and
parking is limited, but overnight guests should not
have to pay such a heavy fee. My suggestion is
that the parking fees be lowered, especially for
overnight parking. Resident's guests should not
have to pay so much money just to visit their
friends and loved ones.
B.) Submit art and/or writing samples to The Pride's Lit- campus parking on Redel Road has become so
much of a problem that the owner has threatened
erary Supplement!
to have the vehicles that park there towed. BusiWouldn't we all love to win the lottery? What are the
chances of this actually happening? Slim to none. What if
you were to submit art and/or writing samples to the next
Pride Literary Supplement (PLS)! What would be your
chances of publication? A lot more likely than winning the
lottery.
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Here's the best part—submission is free and everyone is a
winner. The Pride is accepting essays, poetry, short stories,
artwork, and any other creative expressions from students.
The deadline for submission of woik is April 1,2004. Email all text submissions as an attachment in Microsoft
Word Format (should automatically save as "doc" for you) to
pride@csusm.edu. Art (photo/drawings) need to be saved in
" .tiff' format, and if prompted with a choice of IBM or Mac
configuration select "Mac". The message box needs to contain your name, major, and the title of the submission.
nesses in the Marketplace shopping center have
already threatened to tow as well.
"Students who park off campus in areas designated as private property run the risk of having
their cars towed. And, the average impound fee
for a towed car is $200 ($42 more than purchasing
a parking permit). Recently, students have been
parking on Redel Road (off Barham Drive, across
from University Village).
"This is a private road, and
signs are posted stating that
parking is not allowed. So far,
the owner has not had vehicles
towed, but he has let the University Police know that he is
going to have to start towing
because the cars are barring
entrance by large vehicles that
must enter the property.
"Also, no student parking is"
allowed across campus at the Marketplace. A secu-
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�Ombudsman's The Race
Comments
Information Ban
Marcos campus community.
By MICHAEL DOLAN
Pride Ombudsman
After a couple of issues, there seems to
be a positive reception for "The Pride" on
campus. Unfortunately, my email address
was cut off my column in our first issue,
thus making the feedback received somewhat limited to observations I have made
on campus.
I am encouraged by these observations. I see "The Pride" in the hands
of students in the classroom or walking
around campus. This tells me that you are
interested in what we are writing which
subsequently means we are meeting our
goal to be the voice of the Cal State San
On that note, please do not think twice
about sending comments or criticisms to
me about the paper or the articles contained within. If there is something you
think we need to cover that we are currently missing, let me know. My email
address will be at the end of this column
for your consideration.
I am sure you enjoyed this week's edition of "The Pride." Whether you did or
not, please do not hesitate to email me
and share your opinions. I look forward
to hearing from you. Please send your
emails t o dolan005@csusm.edu.
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By JAMES NGUYEN
Pride Staff Writer
Race matters. Those who support
Proposition 54 tell you it shouldn't and
doesn't. They claim, that if passed, Prop.
54 will move us toward being a colorblind
society.
Educators in the state, including the
California Teachers Association, argue
that accountability in schools would
be undermined due to the inability to
collect data such as graduation and
high school drop out rates. Programs
designated to help improve schools would
be significantly at risk if Proposition 54
passes.
The Coalition for an Informed
California, comprised of hundreds o f
health, educational and civil rights
groups, argues that Prop. 54 would
undermine educational accountability,
effectively block the collection of vital
information needed to identify, track and
address health disparities and cripple the
state's ability to protect civil rights.
Another major criticism of Proposition
54 deals with the protection of civil
rights. Although data identifying race and
ethnicity would no longer be collected,
we understand that discrimination
would undoubtedly still exist. Without
racial and ethnic data, however, cases
involving racial discrimination and racial
profiling would be nearly impossible to
Though often cited as a response to successfully prosecute.
the health criticisms of the initiative,
The arguments in favor of Proposition
the health exemption on "medical
54 are deceptive, misleading and do
research and patients" would still ban the
collection of data needed to identify and not take into account the negative
critically analyze disease and illnesses in implications affecting health, education
and civil rights. Prop. 54 will cripple
specific ethnic and racial groups.
California's ability to identify and address
racial inequality and health disparities,
In short, the scope of the exemption
is highly limited. Researchers at the as well as its ability to combat racial
University of California have spoken profiling, discrimination and other types
out against the initiative and stressed of hate crimes.
the exemption as largely symbolic as it
Prop. 54 will not bring us to a
would still ban a significant portion of the
"colorblind society" but would rather
data needed to identify health disparities
in specific groups such as high rates of force our state to turn a blind eye to the
breast cancer in white women, diabetes many problems and inequalities that still
in Latinos or stomach cancer in Korean exist. As the chairman of the California
Medical Association, Dr. Michael Sexton,
Americans.
puts it, "Proposition 54 is bad medicine
for all Californians."
The Corporatization of CSUSM
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CSUSM Graduate Student
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What do SUVs and trucks have to do with
higher education?
As many students know already, Starbucks is moving into the new library.
What many students may not know is that
Starbucks struck a deal with the University that precludes the sale of espresso by
other vendors.
I'd like to know if these corporations
are donating any money to the University
in exchange for this f ree advertising. I 'm
surprised that no Hummers are slated for
the event.
The coffee cart in Founder's Plaza that
many of us frequent is no longer allowed
to sell espresso even though it has been
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Republicans are sponsoring a Truck
and SUV Show. The press release brags
"Come out and see the latest SUVs and
trucks from Cadillac, Acura, Mercedes,
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I'm reminded of Ride Schmidt, founder
of the International Hummer Owners
Group (probably a Republican himself,
but this is only a guess, of course) who
informed "The New York Times" that
"Those who deface a Hummer in words or
deed deface the American flag and what
it stands for." Ahhh ... with what the diehard, Bushonian patriotism, gas-guzzling
SUVs represent, I really can't think of
anything else our campus may need.
By John Bauer
Martinez, CA
Is a new precedent
being set with this recall
that will require all future
non-partisan
elections
to include the politicalparty affiliations of all
candidates on all ballots
within California?
Money and parties will
F Di : Umteá be ruling yet again if we let
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the debates of the so-called
"leading" candidates narrow
our choice of candidates to
only the displayed five or
six. Voters can demonstrate
a temporary-freedom from
partisan bickering with
this non-partisan election
by voting yes on the
recall, followed by a vote
for one of the other 130
candidates.
Read what you can about
the other candidates in the
Official Voter Information
Guide (OVIG) and/or have
search-discussions
with
friends and/or search web
sites to fine-tune your final
choice. My vote went to
Heather Peters a 37-yearold attorney specializing
in mediation. Please see
qualifications and opinions
at www.peters4Gov.com
and/or OVIG page 23.
�C eltic S ounds M eet M odern Music
and fiddle, it hit me like a bucket of ice
water o aa hot day, it was Very refreshing.
for more music." In other words, Raggle
Taggle is something of a modern reciprocating steam engine.
I was surprised not only by how much I
liked it, but also by how much it did not
For the first two years, they were in the
seem out of place. It was a traditional vibe employ of the Old Globe Theater in
coming out of a totally modern instrument. Balboa Park, working as Green EntertainPow!
ment.
And what's most important to this band?
"An environment of gypsy swing," Stewart
said. "That it is a happy and relaxed environment," that there is "a feeling of goodwill/' that people can walk in and just feel
at home! That and that all the players are
treated as equals, so much so that sometimes it's hard to tell who is leading.
From here, they began to pull slowly
towards the Celtic style of music that they
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have come to embrace and then move
The group, lead by Mike Stewart, was
first put together in 1980 when most of the slowly away from the purely traditional
present players met at a renaissance fair in Celtic music to create a variety of their
Balboa Park At the time they concentrated own design.
on playing madrigals, which is a style of
And that's not the only thing that's modern
music that was typical of the late 14th to
about this band. Mike, who started off as a
early 15th centuries.
drama major, switched to math, and ended
up with a computer science degree in the
They were involved with the folk scene
end, said that one of his dreams of the
that San Diego had to offer, but as time
went on, they went their own way leaving future is to make Raggle-Taggle a virtual
it far behind them.
band. That's right, a modern Celtic style
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band surfing the net. Now that will be
something.
The reason for this is chiefly that the
music of Raggle-Taggle, while Celtic in
its origins, is more than just re-discoverHopefully, you were there this Wednesing era pieces. Stewart, the bands leader
day the 25th to enjoy this unique musical
and guitarist, that the most important part
experience as much as I did. If you missed
of the band, as he sees it, is the fact that it them, you canfindthem on the net at
uses traditional Celtic styles as "a palette
www.raggletaggle.com.
Jean Stewart and Jeanne Reith (center) Sing to the melody of the
fife, fiddle, guitar, and keys last Wednesday at the Dome.
By JOHNP. SCRIPPS
Pride StaffWriter
modern twist.
Raggle Taggle, a local Celtic band with a
sound all there own, played its heart out in
the plaza next to the dome last Wednesday
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
If you were at the plaza Wednesday and
bought one of their CDs, then you know
what I'm talking about. Holding true to
their theme, several tracks lean toward
the traditional style, but several also lean
toward a much more modern style.
The sound offiddleandfife,guitar and
keyboard, were intertwined with a swirl of
voices to create the unique sound that is
Raggle Taggle, a local Celtic band with a
As I listened to track 9, "Collars Bet," I
was struck b y the sudden shiftfromjust
fife andfiddletofife,fiddleand electric
guitar. Having gotten in the groove of fife
M usic F ills t he S t r e e t s o f
By SHARONBYRON
Pride StaffWriter
San Diego Music Week is approaching, and now is
the time to get out there and check out the local music
scene. From October 2nd through the 14th, several venues
throughout downtown San Diego will feature a diverse
selection of live music, from hip-hop to alternative rock,
to folk music, all performed by local bands. Then on
October 14th at Humphrey's By the Bay, local favorites
will be awarded at the San Diego Music Awards. The
best part is that you get to decide who wins. This is your
chance to make a stance on music we should all get an
opportunity to take notice of,
Here's how it works. First, head downtown with a couple
of friends and watch a few bands play. Next, log on to w
ww.sandiegomusicawards.com and vote for your favorite.
If you already have a local favorite, log on today, vote for
them, and help them get the recognition that they deserve.
Finally, get to Ticketmaster, buy a ticket to the San Diego
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Music Awards and watch as the winners are announced.
Or, if you can't make it to the actual ceremony, you can
log on to the above mentioned website and review the
results. Keep in mind however, thatall proceeds from the
San Diego Music Awards benefit elementary school music
programs all throughout San Diego county, so the more in
attendance, the better.
San Diego Music Week is a great way to support local
music, and to gain exposure to different genres of music.
In addition, by attending the San Diego Music Awards, you
can contribute to the creative development of elementary
school children in our own community.
For additional information on San Diego Music Week,
or for the San Diego Music Awards, log on to www.san
diegomusicawards.com or call the 24 hour information
hotline at (619) 641-5823.
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�Spent Idols Revamped and Ready to Rock
By KATIE SAMMONS
A & E Editor
Mike Spent, the lead
vocalist for the group Spent
Idols has been perfecting
the band since 1979. Mike
took the necessary breaks
between the years to tweak
and perfect the sound and
the group. With his spiked,
jet black disheveled hair and
his half unbuttoned sheik
collared, shirt, Mike had the
presence of a free spirit. His
parents still wonder when
is this rock "thing" going
to pass? I can assure you Mike was able to show his
he has found his career as since of humor getting his
an artist.
inspiration for the track off
the 70's show also titled
The Spent Idols have had "The Land of the Lost."
vinyl records out in Italy, The show had corny plots
with chances to go digital. of a family sucked through
The band confesses that, a porthole in the road
"Vinyl just sounds better." which lead them to a land
Along with his four other of large authentic looking
band members: D. Nile on dinosaurs.
bass, Blane Bizzaro on lead
guitar, Jake "the Worm" on Though the band has many
rhythm guitar, and Melanie laughs and fun with what
on drums, the band has they are doing, there are
started to play locally here still fears. Mike calls those
in the North County area. fears, "self destructions."
"Anywhere, any time," The question can then be
Mike says; "it's for the love asked, what great thing
of the music." They have comes with out risk? On
played everywhere, from the positive side, the band
bowling alleys to rockin' it seems , to be eager to reach
out with R OD., Everclear, out to the community and
and Blink 182.
have all ages enjoy their
music. Mike says he loves
Their sound is old wave interacting with the crowd
or otherwise known as and seeing new aspiring
"lousy rock." Mike says a artist following in their
Indie
By Kristin Rees
Pride Staff Writer
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classified is like a "North
County
Sex
Pistols".
Though it seems that the
Spent Idols might have a
different position on the
sound of their music than
in 1979 you can tell they
still have not lost their
edge. I had a chance to
sneak a listen to a demo
track entitled "Land of the
Lost." The tack possesses
an
aggressive
sound
reminiscent of the late 70's
punk.
The San Diego Independent Film Society and the San
Diego Asian Film Foundation team up for success
Usually I am somewhat wary of independentfilms.They
tend to border on the weird and usually have some deep
hidden meaning that 1 never really manage to decipher.
Fortunately for me, this wasn't the situation on Saturday
night at the Dove library in Carlsbad.
As a prelude to the San Diego Asian Film Festival, which
runs from Oct, 2 - 5, the Dove had an advance showing of
director, Gary Chan's film "In My Life." The modest Chan
answered a few questions about his film and the filming
process, but really wanted to allow "In My Life" to speak
Courtesy of Mike Spent of The Spent Idols/Arranged bySarahCarlin/77^ Pride
footsteps.
Faire event that is taking the best thing entertaining
place October 5th from 9 music. The festivities will
The Band is looking
till 4pm. The day will be be at the San Marcos Civic
forward to playing in The
filled of crafts, food, art, and Center at the corner of San
San Marcos Alive Street
Marcos Blvd. and Mission
Road. At 1:30 pm drift on
by and have a listen to the
Spent Idols.
My Life" Makes Debut in Carlsbad
for itself and it certainly did.
he is in love with her, but has been afraid to do so until
now. The story follows Wes on his trip to San Francisco to
Chan wrote, produced and directed "In My Life". He is confess his feelings to Ally.
28 years old and he works part time in a doctor's office.
These are humble beginnings for Chan whose name I
Along the way, Wes meets up with family and friends
expect to hear on the circuit soon.
and the audience gets to relive his past with him. It is
comedic, it is sad and it makes you think, but above all it
Chan studied film as an undergrad in Irvine and already is very entertaining. Chan says that he asked himself "what
has one shortfilmunder his belt. "It's My Life" took him 2 would I do if I was dying?" "It's My Life" was the answer
weeks to write and another 2 years to complete. This film to that question with just a fewfictionalizecielements and
is unique because it takes a touchy topic -death- and makes some exaggeration for the script
it more human.
Chan has a jewel here. It will be shown again during the
In the film, Chan's main character Wes finds out that festival. Don't miss out. For more information about the
he has terminal Cancer and has very little time left. Wes Asian Film Foundation and the festival itself, check out
wishes to tell his longtime crush and best friend Ally that www.SDAFF.org.
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