https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/5518f9e2112cf8a06457a88c6f4deb68.pdf 489d46b4fe7636f25395e5bad3dadf97 PDF Text Text T HE P RIDE The Srudenr Newspapek fon Cahpmia Volume IV, N u m t e r f e / f . ^ ; Srare UmveKsiry, San Mancos | | A.S. presidential race goes on By Tony Barton Editor-in-Chief The race 1997-'98 Associated Students presidential race will continue, as neither candidate received the required 50 percent plus one vote necessary to take office at student body elections the past two days. Run-off elections will be held May 7 and 8, in conjunction with a special election that was scheduled to put an A.S. fee increase of $10 to student vote. The current A.S. fee is $20. Polls closed yesterday with Joe Faltaous S ee c omplete e lection r esults, page 2 posting a slim margin over Jack Burke, 316 votes to 310. The required number of votes needed to take office was 342. A total of 681 students went to the polls over the two-day election period. The fee increase will require a two-thirds vote to pass. It was pulled from this week's ballot when A.S. board members failed to get President Bill Stacy's approval a required 10 business days prior to election day. Event goes on, despite threat By Michael B. Miller Pride S taff Writer ® (Jowraent ^ ^fefei 2 Page The April 21 campus celebration devoted to unity through cultural diversity went smoothly, despite bomb threats from an anonymous email sent by white supremacists. The event was held on the 6-month anniversary of the October 21 'Teach In." It's purpose was to provide an opportunity for the campus to "live the mission statement" — to bring the campus community together in order to perpetuate diversity and unity. Trio Program Director Calvin One Deer Gavin opened the day with a blessing, filling in for Native American Elder Henry Rodriguez, who cancelled. The event's keynote speaker was Tim Wise, a nationally known speaker, self proclaimed radical, and trainer specializing in race relations, political movements, and diversity. He started out on a humorous note pointing out punctuation and spelling mistakes in the anonymous e-mail message, which threatened a bomb would be placed on Photo by Michael B. Miller/ The Pride campus if Monday's event took place. Wise went on to speak about Speaker Tim Wise addressed students in front of The Dome cafe affirmative action and illegal immigration. Monday as a part of the celebration of unity commemorating the sixSee Wise, pg. 7 month anniversary of the October 21 "Teach-in." Jbrts & Lectures Series Taiko drummers fuse cultural sounds By Jennifer Talak Pride S taff Writer Drums, drums and more drums are coming to campus with the group San Jose Taiko — which takes traditional Japanese music and incorporates contemporary American, jazz, African and Latin styles into it. P.J. Hirabayashi, founder of the group, explains its music as traditional Japanese drumming that can be understood and appreciated in today's multicultural world. Taiko has its roots in the daily life of the common people; priests used drums to dispel evil spirits; samurai used taiko to instill fear in the enemy and courage in themselves; peasants used taiko in their prayers for rain, in festivals and in thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest. Sam Jose Taiko has taken the essence and voice of the traditional taiko and infused it with the vitality and freshness of their American spirits to create a dynamic and new compelling art form. They use the power and beauty of the Taiko to transcend cultural barriers and foster greater understanding of Japanese American culture. The resulting sounds are contemporary, exciting, new and innovative, bridging many styles, while still resonant of the Asian soul in America. Traditionally, Taiko was an exclusive male tradition and originally the group consisted primarily of men. But, over time, more women have Vt^ic^release 'Basquiaf stiows Colorful art weald ^ . Page & The Japanesse Taiko drumming group San Jose Taiko will bring its multicultural musical presentation here next Thursday. See Taiko9 pg. 7 �NEWS The Pnide, TbuKsday, ApmL H, 1997 WHAT'S NEWS Gratefull Dead lecture set A free lecture on the Grateful Dead by author Sandy Troy will be held from 6 to 9 pm TXiesday in ACD 102. The presentation is part of a class—Music and Culture in the United States - and will include rare audio and video clips, artwork and collectors' tapes. Call Steve Wiener, 750-4363, for information Submit to Guts publication The Literary Society is accepting written works or reproducable art for its May 5 'Guts' publication. Submissions must be in by April 25. The Literaiy Society volounteers at the Women's Resource Center in Oceanside from 6 to 7:30 pm Wednesday evenings. The group sponsors writing circles from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the Dome and from noon to 1 pm Wednesdays in FCB 105. C ontact c lub p resident D enise L ampman at litsoc@mailhostl.csusm.edu or 598-8027 for information. Housing advisors needed Community living advisors are being sought for the campus housing at the Islands apartments. Applications, available in the Housing and Residential Education Services Office, 120 Craven Rd, Suite 102, must be turned in by May I . Call Apri lSellge, 7504958. A.S. election results Winning candidates are bolded. Number of votes received follow each name. A. S. President Joe Faltaous 316 Jack Burke 310 Resulted in a run-off Vice President — Internal Affairs Raul Roberto Ramos 316 Joy Moore 281 Vice President — External Affairs Alex Ramirez 376 Gerald Davis 205 Secretary Erik Dawson 465 Recreation Director Erik Hartung 463 Child Care Representative at Large Terra Beauchamp 482 Undergraduate Representative at Large Ginger Reyes 271 Najwa Nasser 167 Melissa Johnson 149 Samantha Cahill 89 College ofArts & Sciences Kathleen Clay 236 Debi Murphy 207 Treasurer David Alimi 461 College of Business Administration Earl Hearvey 101 Edrey Velasquez 100 Programming Director Vanessa Delacruz 248 Stacy Jackson 227 Alice Taroma 57 T he o ffices of C ollege of Education Representative,(2). a nd Post Baccalaureate Representative (2) are empty. Final leadership seminar -A seminar on " Leadership from a W oman's Perspective" will be held a t2pm Wednesday, April 30 in Commons 206. Speaker is L ura Poggi, resident director at the University of San Diego. Eye Crisis seeking volounteers Eye Crisis Program is pursuing volounteers to answer crisis hotline telephone calls or work with medical and law enforcement professionals on sexual assault, domestic violence or suicide calls. Those available in the evening and on weekends and Spanish speakers are desperately needed. Training begins May 1. Call Linda Courton at 747-6281 for more information. Clear immunization holds All students born after January 1,1957, are required to present proof of measles and rubella immunizations before they are allowed to register for a second term. If unable to obtain acceptable proof of immunization, stop by Student Health Services on the following dates and times to receive the immunization at no cost. No appointment necessary. Clinics a re offered a t t he following days a nd times. Monday, April 28,9:00 -11:00,1:00 - 4:00 T hursday, M ay 1,9:00 -11:00,1:00 - 4:00 Tuesday, M ay 6,9:00 -11:00,1:00 - 4:00 Friday, May 9,9:00 -1:00 M onday, M ay 12,9:00 -11:00,1:00 - 4:00 T hursday, M ay 15,9:00 -11:00,1:00 - 4:00 Tuesday, M ay 20,9:00 -11:00,1:00 - 4:00 Student Health Services is located on the corner of Craven Road and Twin Oaks Valley Road, in thePalomar Pomerado Health System building, Suite 100. Call 750-4915. College of Education receives donation in teacher's name By Pamela Sivula Pride Staff Writer An a nonymous d onor h as g iven C SUSM $500,000 in the memory of California elementary school teacher Virginia Hansen. With the donation, the school will set up an endowment fund, using the interest to enhance the education of primary grade teachers. The f und, which will be called the Virginia Hansen Endowment Fund for Excellence in Primary Education, will be an ongoing resource f or CSUSM a ndthe College of Education. CSUSM President Bill W. Stacy said, "The Hansen professorship will help the university continue to improve our preparation of primary school teachers. It will provide even more resources to develop, enhance, and promote high quality programs f or educators who have the important task of educating our elementary school children." Hansen taught elementary school for 35 years in Pomona and Los Angeles. She often Worked with professors at CSU Northridge to enhance her teaching skills. Steve Lilly, Dean of the College of Education said, "This professorship will continue the vision, the spirit, and dedication exemplified by Virginia Hansen. Her commitment to collaboration, innovation, and preparation of elementary school teachers will live on through this endowment. "The Hansen professorship will make a tremen- Elementary school teacher Virginia Hansen taught in Pomona and Los Angeles for 35 years dous difference in the quality of education for young children in North County, and will influence our teacher education programs at CSUSM for generations to c ome."The criteria the College of Education will use t or choosing candidates f or the professorship was not available at press time �FEA TURES The Prude, Thuttsday, Apml 24, 1997 Putting an end to 'feeling' in the classroom Gue^ Column^ Pattc Selene First things first: I don't care how you feel. When I tell students that on the first day of class, I see them recoil in disbelief. Some seem ready to bolt for the president's office to protest the presence in their classroom of a cold, uncaring faculty member who is not committed to their personal self? development. And then I say it again: "I don't care how you feel. In this class, I care how you think." But, students start to say, "You have to care. You're supposed to care how we feel." Let me explain. It's not that I don't have feelings myself or that I don't care about my feelings or the feelings of others. But I 'm not interested in feelings as a way of knowing and learning history. What I am interested in is understanding how and why people in the past created the world we have today. And I'm interested in what actions we can take to change that world. The kind of understanding I 'm talking about a ndthatl^interestedir*i^ufl i escritical thinking — not critical feeling. There's no such thing as critical feeling, although if there were, you can be sure that the state of California would require you to take three units of it. Feelings are beyond criticism. They merely are. They c an't be argued with, they're hard to talk about with any precision, and they can't be felt by anyone else in the same way. I t's true that feelings are important. They are a powerful way of motivating oneself and others to action. But action itself requires thinking. It requires developSee Saleski, pg. 7 CSUSM student Jason McCormick has continued his senior year as a liberal studies major aboard the S.S. Universe Explorer. Student-seaman studies while sailing tablished in 1963. The Spring 1998 voyage departs The 23,500-ton ship, the S.S. Universe Feb. 6 and returns May 17. The itinerBy Heather Phillips-Graham Explorer, enrolls 500-600 students each ary includes: Venezuela, Brazil, South Pride Staff Writer semester. The Explorer is equipped with Africa, Kenya, India, Malaysia, Vietclassrooms, a library, theater, student union nam, Hong Kong and Japan. Experience the world, travel the and cafeteria, a swimming pool, basketball The cost for one semester, without open seas, expand, explore...and go to and volley court and a weight room. financial aid, is $12,580 for standard accollege. Jason McCormick, a senior LibWhile at sea, students attend classes commodations. This fee includes tueral Studies major is doing just that. He daily. When in port, they participate in ition, room, board, and passage fare. is the first CSUSM student to partici- travel excursions, field study and home Financial aid is available for stupate in the Semester at Sea program of- stays with host families. The program en- dents who qualify. fered through the University of Pitts- courages students to visit places of historic, The program combines home camburgh. cultural and religious significance. pus aid with program grants. It also ofThe program combines the advenThe Fall 1997 voyage departs Septem- fers some non-tradition forms of aid, to ture of a lifetime with fully transferable ber 14 and returns December 23. Coun- make this unique experience a reality for lower and upper division credit. More tries on the itinerary include: Canada, Ja- as many students as possible. then 28,000 students have studied and pan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Vietnam, InIf you would like more information traveled to 60 countries around the dia, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Greece, and call the University of Pittsburgh at (800) world under the program, which was es- Morocco. 854-0195. Crisis can be Web site preserves human uniqueness Web StuFF learning experience Y o u r ( lyber~(itii<!c* *DaoicC foht&OH I recently came across an interesting report from the Journal of Personality a bout r esearch at UC Davis. A l arge sample of ordinary people were interviewed and 80% f elt t hat t heir T&eiden, m ajor l ife crises (such as divorces, job losses, etc.) were useful in teaching them about how to deal better with later situations. An even See Kreisler, pg. 7 p pll .' V THE PLACE web site takes its viewers into a world of postmodern graphic design. Handwritten and typewriter-set text adds an element of of humanism and uniqueness that the world wide web has for the most part abandoned. If you're feeling adventurous and in the mood for an ephemeral journey into t he world of v isual m etaphor and postmodern graphic design, I highly recommend THE PLACE website. But, be warned, this place is not for the faint of heart, nor for those who use the Internet as a mindless excuse to put off homework and/or abandon the outside world. THE P LACE, l ocated a t h ttp:// gertrude.art.uiuc.edu/ludgate/the/place/ place2.html, is a wonderful example of how art and life can coexist on and through the electronic media. In fact, its purpose is to explore the so-called "information age," and bring to light (and mind) the many, if not infinite ways, we as individuals use and perceive the world around us. Plus, it's simply a cool place to hang out and marvel at the depth and breadth of creator Joseph Squire's imagination and vision. My favorite feature of THE PLACE, is a section called "Urban Diary," where Squire chronicles and dissects the nuances, issues and themes that compel us in everyday life. Using images as metaphors (not similes) he beckons us to follow him through the complexities of his world so that we might come to understand the complexities and banalities or our own. "Urban Diary" is a compilation of images, animate and inanimate, set against the backdrop of graph paper — yeah, the stuff you used in fifth-grade math that lets you make cool three-dimensional boxes and mazes. And, most of the text presented on each page is actually hand-written or typed via typewriter onto the paper background. He does this in order to present a sense in "work" of "individuality," which unforSee Web Stuff, pg. 7 �OPINION The Pkide, Thursday, ApmL 24, 1997 Student beliefs deserve respect Michael B. Miller Sewing Cal Srare San Mams since 1993 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Tony Barton BUSINESS MANAGER Chrissy Wright ON-LINE EDITOR FEATURES EDITOR TyCarss David Johnson ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Gabe Lundeen STAFF Gail Butler, Jill Cook, Suzanne Chitwood, Sarah Harris, Tina Leary, Jenal Larson, Vivien Parry, Pamela Sivula, Michael B. Miller, Larry Uleman, Val Knox, Heather Phillips-Graham, Irene Warner, Jennifer Talak ADVISER Tom Nolan ADVISORY PANEL Erik Bratt, Roman S. Koenig, Ed Thompson, Norma Yuskos, Cheryl Evans, Renee Curry, JoAnne Moraa PRODUCTION SUPPORT West Coast Community Newspapers Last year, at this university based on diversity and understanding, I was insulted because of my beliefs. My ideals were reduced verbally to being ridiculous. So why am I bothered? What should I care about what one indi vidual thinks of me? Well, I didn't walk away because I was in class. And the individual insulting me was the professor. The class topics for the day were sexually transmitted diseases, relationships, AIDS statistics and homosexuality. At one point, the professor asked if anyone disapproved of homosexuality. I have been raised a Christian since birth. And my beliefs are based on the morals and ideals expressed in Biblical scripture. I was the only student in class to raise a hand in answer to the professor's question. And I responded that homosexuality was deemed wrong in several areas of the B ible:! had no qualms in expressing that opinion, since this institution of understanding and shared knowledge prides itself on the fact that it is acceptable to voice beliefs without being looked upon as an ignorant deviant. In my answer to the professor, I did not refer to homosexuals in any derogatory manner. And I did not, and do not, advocate the persecution of homosexuals. But the professor found what I had to say disturbing and questioned whether I was sure the Bible said that homosexuality was wrong. He added that his brother was a homosexual. The professor dedicated his next class to re- futing what I had said. He did extensive research and even brought overhead projector transparencies to class to help illustrate his points. He capped it off by citing examples from the Bible which he said clearly disproved its validity. Finally, he added, "The Bible cannot be taken literally." He did not say this was his opinion. Rather, he stated it as fact. I later learned that he gave this same lecture to other classes. To me, such a statement insults the very core of what I believe in, not to mention also insulting all those who believe in the Bible. It was a terrible thing for a professor to do. Let's say I were to dispute the validity of the Koran, issuing daily flyers calling it barbaric, ignorant and nothing to be taken seriously. Instantly, I would be branded a bigot, and perhaps even kicked off of the university for actions that ran contrary to its mission statement. If I were to send e-mail messages to the Associated Students, Inc., criticizing the choice of a Native American to bless last week's celebration of unity on campus, I certainly would have been called a racist. If I were to set up a booth in Founder's Plaza and pass out literature describing reincarnation and carma as absurd concepts upheld only by backward cultures, at the very least I would be considered ethnocentric. But the professor who insulted my religious beliefs several times in front of dozens of students continues to be viewed as an open-minded, non-biased individual. J hat'y <#it>ng.cIiijth^ diversity, it's only right that traditional beliefs and morals should be given the same respect as those of minority cultures. It's easy to point out flaws Letters to the editor are welcome. All letters must be signed by the author and include his or her name, mailing address, major and phone number. Tony Barton Send letters to: The Pride, Gal State Sah Marcos, CA92069; The Pride's mail box is located in The office of Student AcIf there's one thing I've learned about this camtivities, Commons 203. Letters may be edited based on con- pus, it's that most everyone is good at pointing fintent and space limitations gers, yet few are strong enough to do anything to support their accusing digits. How many times I've gotten the rude e-mail The Pride is on-line. from some misbegotten soul criticizing The Pride's The Pride student newspaper has an on-line edition availspelling errors or lack of coverage for some event able on the World Wide Web. Readers can call it up by typinghey deem important. Such complaints are often t the following address: enjoyable to reply to. Take one recent criticism for example. http://uiuiui.csusm.edu/pride I received an e-mail chastising The Pride for failing to report on the A.S. fee increase that was E-mail us with your letters and suggestions to: originally planned for this week's ballot. Somehow pride@mailhost1 .csusm.edu this keen-eyed critic missed the three-column banner headline draped across the front page of last issue, which read "A.S. fee increase off ballot." Did I miss something? Perhaps we should have Advertising information is available. replaced The P ride's flag with one readingAd rates and deadlines, demographics and production 'THERE IS NO A.S. FEE INCREASE ON THE schedule are availble upon request. Call The Pride office at BALLOT." It may have taken most of the front 750-4998, or reqest one using the above e-mail address. page, but perhaps it would have saved me the energy of typing up a cynical reply. Another e-mail came criticizing my opinion The Pride is published every two weeks for the California State University, San Marcos community. It is distributed on campus, as well as at local businesses. The Pride is a stu- column which suggested April 21 focus more on dent-run publication. Any opinion expressed in The Pride does not necessarily reflect the unity than diversity. This person felt that the day views of CSUSM officials or staff, the Associated Students or any other campus organization. Unsigned editorials represent the views of The Pride. Signed editorials are the opinion had been sufficiently publicized as a day of unity; of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Pride editorial staff. The Pride that I hadn't done my homework and was making reserves the right to not print submitted letters if they contain lewd or libelous comments or aredundantpoint. implications. Letters win not be published if their sole purpose is to advertise. The Pride also reserves the right to edit letters for space. Submitted articles by students and contributors She was entitled to her opinion, of course, so I are also subject to editing prior to being published. Offices are located on the third floor of replied with my opinion of her opinion (in a polite the Academic Hall, room 14-324. Our phone number is (619) 750-4998 and faxes can be sent to (619) 750-4030. Our e-mail address is pride O mailhost1 .csusm.edu. Contents <D1997, explanatory manner), thanked her for the comments The Pride. Please recycle this newspaper and asked if she'd like them printed as a Letter to the Editor. I was not even granted the courtesy of a reply declining the offer. One of the most amusing criticisms came from the mother of a student, who said The Pride was not even comparable to the San Diego State Daily Aztec — and that we should be ashamed of t hat After I agreed with her and did a resource comparison for her, (when my boss at the North County Times worked at the Aztec, they had a staff of 10 full-time reporters, making $8 and hour), she quickly recanted her statement. It seems that everyone from students to administrative vice presidents are very quick to pull out the Aztec or the UCSD Guardian and a copy of The Pride with its misspelled headlines (which usually occur as a result of my caffeine induced rage at 2:30 am), sit back, and say "I can't believe this! The Pride is pathetic compared to these papers!" My answer to them is this: you get out of something what is put into it. Our student interest and funding is not even comparable to those papers. We need to grow to the level of the weekly Telescope paper at Palomar before the Daily Aztec, or Guardian, which comes out twice a week But complain about a lack of university money being directed to the student newspaper is pointless. Indeed, we could whine until our lungs shrivel—the campus is simply strapped for cash. Until the students get serious about wanting a good paper, The Pride won't grow. To those pointing those wavering fingers towards The Pride's office with shame: I challenge you to come make this newspaper better. If you truly have ideas that could make an impact, why not act on them. Talk is, as we know, cheap. �LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The PRide, ThuKsday, Ami 24, 1997 Media ignored Waco anniversary I was appalled by the one-sided coverage in today's news and am convinced the media is extremely biased and not objective. Today is April 19th, the anniversary of the Waco massacres and the Oklahoma C ity b ombing. H erman a nd C homsky's p ropaganda m odel, as d escribed in their book "Manufacturing Consent," has played itself out perfectly in this instance. B ecause t he W aco v ictims w ere viewed as "unworthy," they are given little or no coverage by the media. But because the OK bombing victims were seen as "worthy" victims, the media drools over their deaths. Murder is murder. In both cases, dozens of innocent men, women and children were murdered. So why does the media "obsess" over OK bombing anniversary but not the Waco Massacre? Could it be the media is stupid and simply forgot? Perhaps the government does not want to be reminded of its destruction and murder of a religious group by federal FBI and BATF agents. However, the media loves glorifying dead bureaucrats — those people who live off other people's taxes. In simple terms, the message I get is that the media thinks government can do no wrong while religious groups are better left dead and forgotten. Although I profess no religious inclinations, it seems to me that this is a matter gf m ive us G" your opinion You can get your opinion across on The Pride's Letters to the Editor page. srlj ei»J? afiw 1 tsHlwiu; b Nonetheless, wrongdoing was done in both cases. However, I have yet to see the killers of the Waco massacre indicted or brought to justice yet (Janet Reno, Bill Clinton et al.). Why aren't the media asking those questions? Mary Szterpakiewicz Alumnus See page 6 for fax number, e-mail and mailing addresses Simply write a letter containing what you want printed, include your name, grade level and major along with a phone number and mailing address. Letters are subject to editing based on length and content. T H E PRIDE SERVING C AL STATE S AN M ARCOS SINCE 1 993 �ENTERTAINMENT The Vtude, Tbuxsday, Apml 24, 1997 Schnabel's 'Basquiat' a must-see By Jennifer Talak Pride Staff Writer Jean- Michel Basquiat was just another New York graffiti writer until he was discovered at the age of 19. Overnight, he became a success, the darling new enterprise for the vultures of the art world. At the age of 27, he was dead from an overdose of heroin. The movie "Basquiat" is a poignant story about a Haitian/ Puerto Rican/American artist (played by Jeffrey Wright) growing up in New York City. Andy Warhol, played by David Bowie, is the first person to recognize the brilliance of Jean's art work. Dennis Hopper p lays Warhol's -On Videoagent, a very savvy man who immediately Jay (Jason Mewes) and Silent Bob (Kevin Smith) in a diner, offering their very different thoughts on love in "Chasing Amy.M Both sizes up what the Basquiat fame may have Jay and Silent Bob appear in all three of Smith's movies. in store for him. Warhol's friendship with the artist is the one reliable relationship Basquiat believes in amidst the art world vultures. Warhol's death is the catalyst that begins B asquiat's deterioration. Basquiat wanders, or rather shuffles, through fame not seeming to really care about much. His ous practices and reasons, and Alyssa re- the actors show they have. Jason Lee was paintings are displayed in the world's bigBy Gabe Lundeen sponds in a forthcoming, honest way — by the best part of "Mallrats," and again progest museums and hung in the homes of saying she didn't want to eliminate half the vides a witty dose of sarcasm. Affleck plays Entertainment Editor the most prominent collectors. He is wined population as a potential soul mate. Holden very true to life, a self-proclaimed and dined, but always gives the impression There are "dyke" references abound liberal who, once actually faced with a difDirector Kevin Smith has truly faced a from the bigoted Banky, who typifies an un- ficult situation, hides behind his own taboos of being empty and alone. rollercoaster of public opinion. His first film, fortunately high portion of the population, and misconceptions. And Adams overcomes He maintains a rather innocent looking smile and says very little. He has an "Clerks," was a low-budget independent who are afraid to face their prejudices and an annoying squeaky voice to infuse Alyssa easy way with women, but his drug habit success story, filmed entirely in black-and - sexual hang-ups, and can only express them- with a certain wisdom and charisma. gets in the way of any long-lasting rela- white and relying on the script's biting hu- selves through name-calling. "Chasing Amy" does a fine j ob at distionship. His meeting with Big Pink, a mor to carry the movie. The actors deserve a lot of the credit pelling one of society's many myths about His next movie, "Mallrats," was much for making "Chasing Amy" work. Much of homosexuality, that any gay relationship is prostitute, played by Courtney Love seems maligned by critics, who almost immedi- the dialogue has the feel of free-flowing entirely based in sex. Because of this, hoplayfully innocent until Big Pink meets his girlfriend, Gina. Basquiat comes face to ately began dismissing Smith as immature conversation. The actors don't sound like mosexual portrayals in movies almost aland a "one hit wonder." It was not on par they are reciting lines written for them, they ways become pathetic caricatures of a limpface reality. with "Clerks," but it was nowhere near the sound like they were having an actual con- wristed stereotype, like the ones in last year's At his first one-man show in New York, Basquiat's father and stepmother turkey the media made it out to be. The back- versation that just so happened to be video- "The Birdcage." show up and there is no connection between lash was so harsh that Smith felt the need to taped. It seems that the public at large cannot father and son; it is an empty relationship. publicly apologize for the movie. Unlike many movies, the homosexual accept homosexuality as a normal act, and With his new film, "Chasing Amy," characters and topics are dealt with in an the only time it is acceptable is when it is His mother is in a mental institution. In a Smith shows both critics and audiences that honest way, defying the stereotypical, lisp- done in a flamboyant drag queen style. very moving scene - - the only one in which Basquiat shows any emotion - - he arrives he has what it takes to make a mature movie, ing image. They are just as convincing in "Chasing Amy" features a refreshingly at the mental institution after closing hours, one that can combine somewhat juvenile the more serious scenes as they are sitting interesting gay person in Alyssa. She has banging on the gate, pleading with the humor with serious issues successfully. in a diner comparing their sexual battle no identifying traits that would ordinarily "Chasing Amy" is a love story, but not wounds: guard to let him in so he can take his mother in the traditional sense. Holden (Ben home. He leaves empty handed. That takes some definite skill, which S ee Amy, pg. 7 Affleck) and Banky ("Mallrats'" Jason Lee) A t t he b eginning of t he m ovie, Basquiat peers through a window to watch are best friends who create an independent Warhol and friends attend an art opening. c omic b ook, c alled " Bluntman and Through a small opening in the glass, he is Chronic." Holden falls in love with Alyssa (Joey Lauren Adams), another independent allowed to see what he is not a part of. Jeffrey Wright gives a brilliant perfor- comic creator, and a lesbian. As they fall in mance as Basquiat in a story depicting the love, friendship and sexual conflicts occur, colorful and also tawdry side of the art and each is forced to reevaluate the way they world. The video features cameo perfor- feel about the opposite sex. w Japanese Taiko drumming group San Jose Taiko will bring its multicultural Dabbling in a controversial topic that mances by David Bowie, Gary Oldman, ensemble to campus at noon, Thursday May 8 on The Dome stage. See related Christopher Walken and Courtney Love, It more often than not seems to be preached story, page 1. is a remarkable first film by Julian Schnabel about rather than dealt with rationally, the San Jose Taiko will also perform at the California Center for the Arts Escondido with an excellent musical score by John characters deal with homosexuality in a reat 8 pm Friday, May 9. Call 738-4100 for information. Cale. If you missed this movie at the the- alistic way. Holden begins with naive questions about lesbianism, asking about variater be sure to check it out on rental. Smith's 'Amy' his finest effort yet Arts & Lectures Series �• The ?mde, Thursday, ApmL 24, 1997 Seleski from page 3 Amy from page 6 . 7 • Taiko beating machine. Group members also study both traditional and contemporary dance with leadfrom page 1 ing choreographers, producing performances that are fully choreographed, thejoined the group and presently make atrical extravaganzas of musical sound. up the majority. San Jose Taiko will demonstrate its Vigorous physical training is necessary exciting musical capabilities on the Dome in order to build enough stamina to be able stage at noon Thursday, May 8. At 8 pm to play drums, some of which are the size the following day, the group will be playof a sumo wrestler and the biggest star is a ing at the California Center for the Arts drum suspended f rom the ceiling that Escondido. Half price tickets may be availweighs 1,000 pounds. Years of training are able for students the day of the event. Call required to help build the body into a drum- 738-4100. ing and carrying out a strategy. It requires distinguish her as gay, such as a butch being able to explain to others what you haircut and a man-hating attitude. Smith are going to do and why you are going to abandons the obvious, and rather than do that rather than something else. It re- feeding into the current norm, he actually quires a discipline that feelings by their takes the time to develop the character as very nature resist. a human being rather than a gay human I don't exactly require my students to being. check their feelings at the door. In fact, I Kevin Smith is one of the most taldo want them to feel horrified by nine mil- ented new directors working today, and is lion dead in World War 1,60 million-plus obviously j ust beginning to realize his dead in World War II and by the continu- potential. His previous payload of humor, ing genocide in Rwanda and Bosnia. while considerable, lacked a certain someI want students to feel anger and dis- thing, and that was a greater purpose. gust in face of war, genocide and injusThey were jokes for the sake of pure tice. But I also want them to acknowledge amusement. While a healthy dose of that from page 1 what a large role feelings — such as ha- is essential to "Chasing Amy's" success tred and nationalistic passion — played as a film, the jokes are now held together One of Wise's mainpoints suggested in causing these events. by a cohesive plot and sensitive themes At the end of the day, I want students that are tackled in a realistic and tasteful that white men should be involved in the to be able to explain how and why these manner. Sandwiched between dramatic giving minorities equal opportunities. things happened and continue to happen. moments, the jokes seem a lot funnier. He "(Whites) have the privilege of audience; And most importantly, I want them to is just now honing his art, so don't expect think about how we might avoid the same this to be the last we hear from him. mistakes in the future. The perfect combination of drama So don't bother telling me how you and comedy, a movie to both make you feel. I really don't care. laugh and make you think, "Chasing Amy" But do tell me what you think and is an extremely enjoyable movie that delet's start talking and doing something serves to be see. If you consider yourself about this world we live in. a free-thinking, liberal type, it just might cause you to rethink just how liberal you Patty Seleski is the History Program director truly are. and an associate history professor . Wise the privilege of being listened to," Wise was reported as saying in the North County Tmies. The celebration continued with a jazz band, speakers, poetry and food sales. 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