https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/83beabe3b3c20ff804a45bfbaf1ab651.pdf 9935822e8fef4de2070659555f1b4011 PDF Text Text JriL IÍ $ ^^ & 1 1 %m #4 t» if *$ *NIA STÂTi UNIVERSIT Ili m A R C O S TUESDAY. DECEMBER 9, 2003 www.csusraedu/pride V0L.XI NO. 13 Women's and ethnic studies lack needed support By NICOLE SULLIVAN Pride StaffWriter Currently, the women's studies department has only two full time staff members and is the only major lacking an administrative assistant. The ethnic studies department has even less support; there is no budget staff or clerical support, and it is offered only as a minor. "It's not accidental, it's historical," said Dr. Linda Pershing, associate professor, women's studies. "The student and faculty population based on 2002's enrollment is 63 percent of the students enrolled in classes were women. One-third of those students were from diverse backgrounds." Dr. Pershing was the first full-time staff hired for the women's studies department in 2001. This was one of the first majors offered at CSUSM and was started by Joan Gunderson back in 1983. Dr. Pershing had to step downfromchair of her department. She said it was an overload and that she cannot run the whole thing on her back and put in 80 hours a week. "We want to recruit faculty that can draw from other majors and women's See DEPARTMENT, page 3 Whiteness forum to look at what is 'white' By ADRIAN CUNDIFF Pride StaffWriter Students from Communications 450, Communications Whiteness courses, and Professor of communications Dr. Dreama Moon, are organizing the first ever "Whiteness Forum" at Cal State San Marcos scheduled for this Thursday between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. at the Mezzanine Plaza. "The forum's purpose is to encourage people to learn about what 'whiteness' is and to think of it more politically," Moon said. "We are not trying to be preachy but educational," Moon said. "Whiteness itself is not a problem; it's the invisibility of whiteness that is a problem." ' Photo by Adrian Cundiff/7%e Pride Moon often asks her students at the beginning of each Dr. Dreama Moon lectures to students in her communication class. Dr. Moon, students from her semester what culture they are from. According to Moon, communications courses and student organizations on campus will be examining the idea of'whiteSee WHITENESS, page 2 ness' at a forum this Thursday. Campus r eactions to online schedules ByMARKPERRERA Pride StaffWriter As thè university continues to grow, the number of changes regarding the way of life here at CSUSM, continue to grow simultaneously. A major change this semester was the class schedule, which is now only offered online. Hardcopies were sold for a fee in previPhoto by Sharon Bayron¡The Pride ous semesters, whereas the schedule is now free. Katie Hanft gives Bryan Meathe a massage, Dec. 2. M assages were With the schedule only being online, it one activity offered to students to relieve stress offers working students the opportunity to log in from the comfort of their homes and sign up for their classes, said Andres By SHARON BAYRON Favela, director of general advising serwith this crucial time of the semester. vices. This saves students time and revPride StaffWriter Last week, Associated Students, Inc. enues because now they are not traveling Finals week presents a brutal workload (ASI) hosted a series of relaxing, fun from home or work to go to the campus and a significant amount of stress for most students. While the wQrk, tests activities to ease students into the strenuous to sign up for classes. and cramming are unavoidable, there week of finals ahead. The "Exam Cram "Students appreciate that the informaare a few easy, yet effective ways to Stress Free Week" provided students See STRESS RELIEF, page 3 See SCHEDULE, page 3 alleviate the stress that comes along De-stress activities offered to students Photo by Jon Rodley/77ze Pride " I think it's normal I guess, easier/' said Beth Rice, communications senior, as she registered online for classes for the spring '04 semester. She was having difficulties with the server; "it's not letting me get on/' said Rice. sá & ivEmm Student committees need representatives. pagel ¿Sabéis español? Finalmente tenemos una sección de español. ¡Feliz Navidad! page8, Emma has competition... Beer Nuts vs Emma page 9 WÊÊÊm m Review of great movies to watch over winter break page 12 �Editorial Staff Staff Writers Editors-in-Chief Elizabeth Baldwin Jonathan Rodley Design & Photo Editor 0oagLa$ater Assistant Design Editor Roberto Pelia News Editor Sarah Carlin Features Editor Lisa George A&E Editor Katie Sammons Online Editor Robert Woerheide Copy Editor Will Butcher Distribution Adrian Cundiff Business Manager Stephanie Sapp ' Adviser Jenifer Woodring Alex Rosalino Chad Splnks Danielle Boldt Bl&IJUiid | John P Scripps Kristin Rees MarkPerrera Melissa Rodriguez Michael Dolan Michelle Wills Nicole Sullivan Ryan Mock Sharon Bayron Tim Johnson TabikaRojas Robert lowers All opinions and letters t o the |>tiWi$hed in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author; and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of CalifomiE State University San Marcos, Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The,; Pride editorial board. 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The Pride Cai State San Marcos 333 Twin Oaks Valley Road San Marcos, CA/92096-0Ö01 Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax: (760) 750-3345 E -mail: pride@csusm.edu http://www.csmm.edu/pride Ade-maikPride_ads@csusm.edu Committees In need of student representatives council assists faculty in helping improve student learning, gauging campus efforts and guiding the Both the Educational Effectiveness Council university planning council Student (EEC) and the Institutional on self-study. representatives working Capacity Council (ICC) oversee how millions on this committee would of dollars are budgeted be involved with many at CSUSM. Both representatives of the councils are short two faculty and administration. The other committee student representatives. lacking two student "Students need to representatives is the be pushed to join the Capacity committees and stay Institutional Council. The council's on them," said John Gehris, executive vice focus is to publish, via president of Associate a website, information Students, Inc (ASI). on practices relating to The opportunity is out institutional capacity and there for students, Gehris create a student centered environment. said, it is just a matter of learning This council is made up stepping up to the plate. Joining a committee is of two representatives for a worthwhile experience Finance and Administrative Student for students. Students Services, Affairs, External Affairs, involved in committees oversee whether, for Academic Affairs and example, $ 1 million Director of Budget Office. Students interested in is budgeted toward joining committees can a project he or she believes is important to find contact information advertising the benefit of students. through published in "In-the-Loop." In addition to directing The Institutional the monies to the Capacity Council meets student cause, it will also enhance the student the fourth Tuesday of every representatives' resume. month at 1 p.m. in the This sort of involvement President's Board Room. The Educational shows that the student Effectiveness Council was involved in making meetings are held on decisive actions through a school committee. the first Friday of the The EEC's main month at 9 a.m. in the objective is to gather President's Board Room. Students interested and publish data on the in joining committees best practices in student contact ASI. learning outcomes. The can By ALEX ROSALINO Pride StaffWriter S PRINTER set to rail 2 005 possible future alternative to CSUSM parking passes By ADRIAN CUNDIFF Pride StaflfWriler North San Diego County Transit District (NCTD) is working on a $351.5 million plan that may eliminate uncertainties facing many students in regard to whether they will have a parking space at Cal State San Marcos or not. NCTD has been planning to connect Oceanside to Escondido with a light rail line since 1986, but the plan has been brewing in the bureaucratic coffeepot ever since. Only recently did the federal government give NCTD a grant of $152 million to commence the project. Currently, there is no parking structure for students at Cal State San Marcos. Rather than paying $158 for a parking permit, some students have been opting to park off-campus, uncertain if they will be ticketed or towed. This uncertainty may be more cost-effective in the long run, depending only on these students not being ticketed or towed. Students at CSUSM who look around campus may come to the conclusion that most of the buildings they see are named after private donors whofinancedthem. However, it is very unlikely that the parking structure that is beingfinancedby the students will be named after them. The pending project will give future students at CSUSM a choice between financing parking structures and paying for a bus pass. Jamone Moore, senior, psychology, said, "I think it's good J OIN T HE P RIDE STAFF N EXT S EMESTER as long as there's a student discount; parking is ridiculous." Currently, San Diego Mass Transit System charges students that go to SDSU $108 for the semester pass and $65 for UCSD students, both of which are good for unlimited use. According to NCTD spokesman Tom Kelleher, NCTD is trying to create a student discount similar to that in the San Diego transit system. "We are currently doing a fare study and are looking at a semester pass for students," Kelleher said. NCTD formally gave the light rail line the name "Sprinter" last February, for its energetic starts and smooth stops. According to NCTD, the Sprinter will connect the Coaster, Amtrak, NCTD's bus service, the BREEZE, Mira Costa College, Palomar College and Cal State San Marcos at La Moree Road. This has the potential to reduce traffic by putting thousands of people on mass transportation. The Sprinter is expected to carry as many as 12,000 people by the end of thefirstyear. That number is expected to grow, as people become more dependent on mass transportation. NCTD explains that by creating a more efficient means of mass transportation, pollution will in turn subside. No overhead lines are needed for the Sprinter as it is powered by a low emission high-tech diesel engine. The groundbreaking ceremony has been delayed a couple of months, but the actual date of completion has not. According to Kelleher, the rail line is to be completed by the end of 2005. WHITENESS f rom p age 1 News/Features... more often than not, white people respond by saying that they don't think they belong to a culture. Even though white people do not believe they have Arts & Entertainment... a culture, it has been the standard in which we operEditorials. . . ate, said Honey Folk, president of Associated Students, Inc., and participant in the forum. "Everything about being an American is synonyColumns... mous with being white. It is all connected to whiteCopy Editing... ness," Folk said. According to Folk, the projects each group is doing Photography... "cannot be strictly celebratory; we have to look at whiteness under a critical eye." jl^^Lijim* 4 4 « ' »» Looking at whiteness critically will be the focus of each group in the class. Some of the projects are Comics . .. game-based. The names of some of the projects include: "Whiteness Keno," "American Pie" and On-line Editing... "Whiteness Christmas." Do you have great ideas? Join The Pride and let The projects will directly reflect what is being your voice be heard. Not only is this a great way taught in COMM 450, which focuses on teaching the to publish your work, but it is also a great whiteness phenomena. opportunity to build your portfolio/resume. "I believe this forum will persuade students," said participant Laceita Armstead. "Having a open mind Employers love marketable skills, on perspectives of whiteness, and create a sense of worth for everyone to learn something new about the subject." COMM/LTWR 316- Tuesdays © 5:20pm World/Nation... �STRESS -rfLrflEF D EPARTMENT from page 1 with plenty of events to keep "Don't freak out because their minds off of studying. freaking out gets you nowhere. While a little anxiety is Review your notes, stay calm, natural for most students and be positive," Bolotin said. during finals, there are "If you're trying to cram at the different levels of stress last second and you haven't that can be considered. studied, you should definitely Cathy Nguyen, health stay positive, because educator for student health you're going to need it." services, emphasized the Nguyen said, "People importance of assessing stress. feel stressed when they're "If a person's health starts overwhelmed. Meditation to deteriorate as a direct result and breathing exercises are of stress, then the person a great way to take focus should contact a physician off of whatever it is that you immediately," Nguyen said. may feel stressed about." "Panic attacks or pains related "Dim some lights, close to stress should be handled by your windows and concentrate a medical professional either on . your breathing patterns." on campus or elsewhere." Nguyen added, "Aromatherapy ASI Coordinator of Student is also a nice way to relax. Programs Laurence Bolotin Chamomile and Lavender said, "We just wanted the are both calming scents." students to feel at ease." If meditation or breathing ASI offered back massages, doesn't work, then an old a karaoke session, snacks, fashioned run or brisk walk and -broomball at the Ice- may help to reduce tension. O-Plex last week, all of"Traditional exercising has which were free for students. always worked to reduce For $10, students were stress," Nguyen said. able to snow tube at Big Bear Both Nguyen and Bolotin Mountain on Saturday. Thesaid that one of the most $10 included transportation, effective and important ways dinner, snacks, equipment, to alleviate feelings of stress is "and a whole heck of a to take a break when studying. lot of fun," Bolotin said. Removing yourselffromthe Bolotin had a few pointers situation for a moment helps for students who may be to put things into perspective, feeling overwhelmed, his and also helps to maintain first tip is to stay calm. focus during study sessions. studies draws from all departments," saidMichael McDuffie, assistant dean of the college of arts and sciences. "As we grow a number of these programs will develop and that's the exciting part about being at Cal State San Marcos." Women's and Ethnic studies courses are interdisciplinary, McDuffie said, they draw from others disciplines. Dr. Sharon Elise, professor of sociology and coordinator of ethnic studies said, "I coordinate the Ethnic Studies as school and that it is only Pershing and other getting worse. faculty "This has always been 'extra' work with no professors, members and student the response from compensation because organizations met Oct. administration for I am committed to its 20 to discuss questions the past 13 years, but existence. "At the same time this is a regarding the women's and there is money coming disservice to the program ethnic studies departments in, resources that do come because the amount of and their relationship into Cal State are used for time I have left for the with the university. The whole new departments Activist and new majors to try to program," Elise said. Progressive Network (PAN) organized get more enrollment in the "After teaching my full next years." load of courses, including the meeting. asks students large general education All the parties agree the Barr classes and sociology core budget cuts have played a interested in joining them requirements, and after significant role in all of the in their journey to contact other obligations to my department's funding. heratbarr022@csusm.edu. department, is insufficient Cheyenne Barr, president "What we truly need for the kind of planning of PAN said, "We in order to help these and development I would understand that this is a departments is student like to commit to the low budget year for the support," Barr said. SCHEDULE tion their working off of is updated and accurate," Favela said. Prior to the switch, the hard copy was becoming obsolete, as it was printed prior to cancellation of classes, room changes and timed changes. Tomela Spence, sociology major, said she embraces the schedule being online because of the tedious commuting problems she had to tolerate so she could sign up for her classes. Spence said it takes her from page 1 program." from page 1 see the schedule being arts major, said she pre- over an hour to drive to school and she became frustrated because she would arrive and learn that the class she needed had been cancelled. Many students at CSUSM commute to school therefore it benefits that school structure to have the schedule online. It's natural for the school to keep up with technology, Spence said. Darrien Kaufman and Marshall Eyerman, both master's of business administration students, problematic or friendly, fers the online access. It's based on the individual cost effective and saves user. Some individuals her time. All she now has are more computer liter- to do is log on from the ate than others and that comfort of her home and can make a difference sign up. on how they interpret the The software is user schedule being online. friendly and assistance is The schedule can be available for those who accessed from many dif- need help. Santos said that ferent servers. in most homes there is at Both Kaufman and Eyer- least one computer thereman said that the school fore it's an added benefit has a duty to keep up to the student to have the with technology, and the schedule online. online schedule repre- Santos said that for her sents the school meeting it's less frustrating and that responsibility. saves time and money. Rhon Lyn Santos, liberal �Great g ifts w ithout d ebt By MELISSA RODRIGUEZ Pride Staff Writer If the spirit of the season is moving you to spread the joy around, but your funds are spread a little too thin, find inspiration in these inexpensive gift ideas. 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"I really like animals. I grew up on a horse ranch." Audrey lives in Vista with herfianceRick White, and her two cats, Oscar, and Gracie. Wedding Bells Audrey and Rick plan on getting married next year. "We actually just set it (the date) a week ago," June 19, 2004. "It's weird because I've known him for three years, but been engaged for like two," Schenck said. "I've always been the engaged Photo by Nicole Sullivan/77je Pride one, but never the bride." When asked where they met, she laughed and told me that it was a little embarrassing. "We met at The Temecula Stampede." Her friends wanted her to go. "I was dreading going. I didn't know how to country line-dance and I was like 4 how geeky.'" While at the stampede, "he asked me to dance, and was so charming." She laughed and told me, "I fit right in at San Marcos, I'm not single." She's really excited that Christmas is coming up. "This is the first Christmas that we get to spend together. We'll get our first Christmas tree." Audrey's Day It was Monday morning around eleven fifteen. Between classes, Audrey agreed to be interviewed. When asked about her day, she said, "I'm not a morning person. I was tired." After she woke up, she had to hit the snooze button, and then her cat Oscar ran around the apartment. "I hit snooze and yelled at him (Oscar)." He jumps on Audrey every morning. "I was watching a client's cat. It needs medicine two times a day." She was running late. "It takes half an hour (to get ready). I'm usually late. I'll be late to my own funeral! I think I can get dressed and out of there in an hour, but that never happens. Something always happens, like I can't find a shoe or whatever." On her way to school, "I ran into a lot of traffic and parked in the boonies!" Her first class was linguistics, then she gets a one hour break, and takes a class called Human Impact On The Environment. When asked about that class, she told me "It's interesting; I'm kind of a nature girl, so it's great to see how humans have an impact on the environment, and what effects they have." After school, Audrey plans on going home, sitting on the couch, and watching some TV, and maybe doing some reading. A udrey S chenek a nd her fiance hug e ach other. Hhat are you doing during your semester§break? IWHHHM^iMStVccs.. | | H W ROOM FOR RENT Beautiful, Tuscan Style, Brand New, tri-level townhome in the middle of San Elijo Hills. Located next to Cafe and Town Square water fountain. This bedroom and full bath has never been rented. Light and bright. Brand new. Award winning architecture. Nestled between La Costa, Encinitas, San Marcos, and Escondido. $7Q0/mo Cheyenne @ 888-972-6311 x-2198 or (h) 760-798-2655 'TM going hoïm for Christmas, then to Vegas fo New Year's. 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S UBMITrt Y our w riting o r a t o t he Pride Literary Supplement ( due o ut t his s pring). S end all work t o p ride@csusm.edu �College of Business offers challenges and opportunities By RYAN MOCK Pride StaffWriter Immersed into the business community of North County and San Diego, the college of business has many exciting avenues for students to pursue. Program options for students seeking abachelor's degree include accounting, financing, global business management, high technology management, service sector management, or a minor in business administration. A final option for senior students is the "Senior Experience." The "Senior Experience" is a two semester, academic endeavor that gives students the opportunity to work in groups with local business organizations on real-world projects to gain experience as they leap from students to nine-to-fivers. The college of business masters program (MBA) at CSUSM is more generalized into management and leadership in either the public or private sector. Like all colleges at Cal fWefre using our resources the best w a y 5 a n d a re c a r e f u l i n w h a t w e o ffer..." -Regina Eisenbach State San Marcos, the college of business is feeling the slow, grinding vice of California state budget cuts. Regina Eisenbach, associate dean of business, said, "We're using our resources the best way, and are careful in what we offer, making sure students can finish the curriculum before graduation." A great tool and asset of students undertaking the challenges of the business college curriculum are their Associated Students, Inc. representatives, Nicole Rawski and Adam Taylor. Elected by the students, these public officials are the middlemen of the business student body and the faculty and administration. College of Business Representative Adam Taylor said, "Our job is to keep students informed and aware of the availability of resources, basically, giving students in the business of college a voice." On budget cuts to the department Taylor said, "Business professors cost more, so we're taking bigger cuts, and really feeling the full force of CSUSM's cutbacks." On a lighter note, Taylor informed that the groundbreaking for a brand new business building will be commencing this academic year. Additional mediums for CSUSM business students include the valuable networking of the extensive Alumni Association and other business oriented organizations available on campus. M aintaining b alance i n a ll a reas ByMARKPERRERA Pride StaffWriter It is 4:00 a.m. and already in homes across America you can hear the pitter patter of tiny feet. These are familiar sounds of children going back and forth, as their parents are getting them ready for routine trips to day care or the baby sitter. This is the grim reality of working families trying their utmost best to balance work, school, and family responsibilities. Melanie Irvine, a graduate student at CSUSM, is fortunate to have not only the support of her husband - her job is also supporting her. She is a third grade teacher at Pacific Rim Elementary School in Carlsbad. It is a blessing to have both husband and work force supportive in the achievement of Irvine's goals. Irvine advised those who would like to take up this challenge to be "prepared to be committed andflexible."She is focused on getting her masters in Literacy education. Roleen Strathmeyer is an undergraduate student majoring in Liberal Studies. She used to work full time until her job restricted her from taking necessary classes due to mandated overtime. The long and tedious hours she was forced to work overextended the time necessary to complete eight units; it took her one whole year. Strathmeyer realized this drawn out marriage of work and school was keeping i .A her from what she desired scholastically. ^Making the decision and following the financially frustrating path, she left her job and attended school full time. This has renewed her commitment to school. Her husband Jeff is a graduate student at UCSD and supports Strathmeyer, yet the maintenance of a good marriage can be found in the long weekends at the UCSD library. Strathmeyer smiles, "at least we're in the same vicinity together." My wife Charlotte is a tremendous help and asset to me. Our kids are still young and stay in daycare because we both work. Pursuing a degree in communication, my time away from home extends beyond my job. We both share the responsibilities of taking care of the kids and having someone available in case of emergencies. Balancing work, school, and family takes far more than time It is not a task for the faint ofheart. Dedication and commitment above all, showing sensitivity to the H€ILP O P £ K I ! i s 4 QS F O R S£KA£ST£R BR6AK $18 needs of others is necessary to keep relationships alive and growing, as well as maintaining positions in school and work. Tools to arm with for this difficult battle are: have realistic expectations for yourself, plan time for fun and relaxation with family, and follow routines so that those around you know what to expect. For additional information, visit these sites: www.Bluesuit.com, www.parentsoup.com, and about.com. WORK . J Sj^lSÎ Jtî - A p p i Start now part time and work full time during holiday break Openings for 2004 Must be 18+ or older No experience needed North San Hiego San I>iego Temecula rmJL JL JL - Training provided - 10-40hr schedules - Scholarships Awarded - Conditions Apply - CALL NOW! 760-942-1223 619-583-5609 909-695-4799 WWWJGMaieMMMWOl^K.COM �La Navidad del mundo latino ByDIANAKCABUTO Redacto de The Pride Ah llegado el mes de Diciembre. El invierno esta aquí y la palabra "Navidad" se escucha por todos lados. En el mundo latino no existe tradición más universal que la celebración de las festividades del mes de Diciembre. Su sola mención trae emociones, excitación y alegría en niños, días de diversión y fiesta en jóvenes y esperanza de reencuentro y reunión con familias y amigos para todos. Para los latinos, el mes de Diciembre es de los más importantes del año. No hay nada mejor para los latinos que celebrar la Navidad en sus países de origen. Sin embargo, muchos de los latinos que vivimos aquí en los Estados Unidos no podemos ir a nuestros países y celebrar la Navidad allá, pero tratamos de continuar y revivir nuestras tradiciones estando aquí. Las tradiciones de Navidad en los países latinoamericanos son muy similares, pero cada país tiene una manera especial de celebrarla, al igual que cada familia. La religión que predomina entre los latinos es la religión católica, lo cual contribuye a que la mayoría de las tradiciones sean basadas en la religión católica. Las tradiciones de navidad latinas se identifican con las posadas, las piñatas, los regalos, los cuetes, la noche buena, las pastorelas, etc. Por ejemplo, en México las celebraciones principales son: comenzando con el primer domingo de adviento, en el que se lleva a la iglesia a bendecir una corona decorada de acuerdo a cada familia con cinco velas (tres moradas, una rosa y una blanca). Cada domingo se enciende una vela, se hace una oración hasta el día de Navidad en la que se encienden las cinco durante la cena. El día 16 de Diciembre comienzan -las posadas que representan la travesía de María y José durante los nueve meses. Sé pide posada cantando una letanía, se rompe la piñata, se toma ponche y se reparten los aguinaldos. Los católicos van á la "Misa del Gallo" (o a la del día siguiente, Navidad). 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Cabuto/The Pride El tradicional cuarteto trajo a la pastorela la tradicional música de México en El Centro de las Artes de Escondido. El 28 de Diciembre se celebra el día de los santos inocentes, jugándole bromas a los conocidos, aunque realmente representa el día en que el rey Heródes mandó matar a todos los menores de dos años temiendo perder su reino! En San José de Costa Rica, en el día de Navidad, la ciudad se ilumina de manera muy especial, a lo cual se añaden las luces de Bengala, cohetes, fuegos artificiales. Abren parques de diversiones con toboganes, carruseles y ruedas de la fortuna. Para los adultos hay ruletas, tiros al blanco, la famosa lotería y toda clase de juegos de azar. Se presentan corridas de toros mansos con toreros aficionados, partidos de fútbol y carreras de ciclistas. Todo esto, después de los bailes populares y familiares que siguieron a la cena de Nochebuena. Es larga la lista de actividades y tradi- ciones que los países latinos hacen durante el mes de diciembre. Los latinos que estamos aquí en los Estados Unidos tratamos de revivir esas tradiciones bonitas que nos recuerdan a nuestros países, y los que pueden viajan a ellos durante este mes para reunirse con sus familiares. Una de las tradiciones que tratamos de revivir los latinos en los Estados Unidos son las Pastorelas. Este pasado 5 y 6 de Diciembre, el Centro de la Artes de Escondido ofreció la obra de la pastorela presentada en español y por estudiantes de la Universidad de San Marcos y de otras escuelas de la región. Esta obra presentó canciones^ bailables de varias regiones de México, así como la popular y tradicional historia de el nacimiento del niño Jesús y el camino a Belén, ofreciendo a su público parte de las bonitas tradiciones Latinoamericanas. A b oost o f e nergy, t he h elathy a lternative By TABIKA ROJAS Pride Staff Writer Students often lead busy lives. Most juggle schoolwork, employment, family life, and social activities. Some have early morning classes and skip breakfast or have classes straight through lunch. Skipping meals can make it difficult to stay sharp during class time. A recent poll that I conducted of CSUSM students suggests that most use a common method to stay alert during their school day, and that is eating. Eating seems to be a popular choice among most students, and it's not just any food that students are reaching for to give them an energy boost, but snack foods. More times than not, students head to the nearest vending machine to grab that big bag of chips or candy bar to satisfy their hunger pains, and help keep them awake during classes. According to Dr. Karen Nicholson of Student Health Services there are some important things to remember when choosing a healthy snack. "Reading the nutritional label and knowing the fat content is one important step in choosing a healthy snack," Nicholson said. Also, Nicholson warns students that just because a label states, "low fat," doesn't necessarily mean it is good for you. She says there is good fat and bad fat and knowing the difference is key. Staying away form hydrogenated palm oils, a type of fat, and concentrating on monounsatu- "Knowing the fat content is one important step in choosing a healthy snack." rated fats is some advice that she gives. Finally, Nicholson said, "get your five servings of fruits and vegetables a day, and tomato sauce on a pizza does not count." One way to ensure that you get your fruits and vegetables is to shop ahead of time and bring fresh fruits and veggies in a baggie to class for a snack. Lowfat muffins or breads such/as pumpkin, zucchini, or banana are also healthy snacks. For those who want further information, individual nutrition counseling is available with Cathy Nguyen, the health educator at Student Health Services. �L ETTERS TO THE E DITOR Good food can be found in the Dome Ryan Mock's article "Food at "for outside companies to have CSUSM tastes so bad when it profitable operations here." What hits the lips" is possibly the most part of that statement is not clear ignorant and tasteless (pardon the to the author? Well, apparently all pun) editorial Fve ever read in of it, because the author's answer to Dear Cal State San Marcos Students, hensive policy. ASI representatives, led by Erik The Pride. Overlooking obvious this overriding problem never goes Each year committed student leaders get the Roper, are gathering information from other facts and statements made by deeper than, "If the school were to gumption to run for office in an intense election institutions to aid in the development of our uni- representatives of the school invite more franchise markets onto and always with the hopes that their term will versity policy. Once established it would provide (which he actually included in the campus, and close the deal." The positively impact the "student experience" at the opportunity for art to be displayedhere on our article), the author proceeds to go problem is not that franchises have Cal State San Marcos. The election candidates campus. on a half-page rant about how poor not been invited, it is that franchises seek out areas of improvement on campus like Parking services Coordinator Business Opera- the quality of food is at the Dome. on campus could not run at a profit. advocating for improved food in the dome, creat- tions and Technology, Robert Williams publicly First and foremost, statements such Unless you want to pay out-ofing a space for students to bring artistic splashes credits Erik Roper with the improvements made as "The food prepared on campus pocket for their losses, "closing of life and vibrant color to drab walls in murals, t a the dirt lot including the addition of lights, has often been characterized as 'less the deal" is out of the question. and working to change the ever drastic parking paved entrance and extended parking hours. It than appealing,'" are given entirely Yes, the food here on campus is not situation, only to have their ideas and creative is only when committed student leaders like Erik without proof; no surveys, polls, the same quality as Burger King or kinetic energy skid to a screeching halt. The Roper tenaciously advocate for student concerns or anything of that sort are cited. Taco Bell, but that does not give reality of the painfully slow processes by which that we realize positive change at this university. The only opinion given other than you the right to publicly lampoon our campus is governed has a bitter taste, but stu- In last weeks edition of The Pride, one of our the authors is that of two freshman it without anything more than your dents who want to make a difference are forced to fellow students wrote a highly negatively charged who, I assume, are eating at the opinion and irrational suggestions. swallow hard and enter the bureaucratic arena to opinion article that questioned the effort, work Dome for thefirsttime. Aside from If the quality of food honestly have the student voice heard. and quality of the elected Associated Students, the obvious fact that their opinions matters so much, then you could As your Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) presi- Inc. (ASI) representatives. Let me assure you that do not necessarily represent those of always walk to the nearby shopping dent, I offer the following information to address ASI elected representatives spend countless hours the campus as a whole, one wonders center, or brave the dreaded parking some of the concerns noted in last week's edition working toward the betterment of student life at how much influence having a situation. Or you could suck it up, of The Pride newspaper. The Foundation, an aux- CSUSM. We need and appreciate your input and clearly biased journalist accompany lower your expectations a tad, and iliary of the University, not ASI, controls the food extend an invitation to any student with an idea them had on their comments. find something you like on the in the Dome. Multiple conversations have taken or concetti to stop by our offices or speak to any The author's solution to this poorly Dome menu. That's what I've done place with Pam Edmonson and Melanie Niedens ASI executive officers and/or representatives. We proved "problem" is to allow for a year and a half now, and I'm regarding ways to improve the food quality and remain committed to serving the outstanding stu- outside companies to sell food perfectly content. offerings. • dents of Cal State San Marcos. on campus. Defeating his own Currently CSUSM does not have a public art argument, the author cites a quote policy. Due to other campus priorities, Russ Sincerely, from director of communications Kyle Trembley Decker director of Planning Design and Con- Honey J. Folk Rick Moore, stating that CSUSM Sophomore struction has been unable to develop a compre- ASI President doesn't have enough students Pre-business A SI responds to criticism A T &; S R H y AA n WA ' EE „ VN W II G R N? T FOCUS... you GOT TO FOCUS IM AM S ' LO T TUBfiEt. BEER NUTS By: Chad ir^ect ovr so THBffrttWT Wi* m Tt r a e r*% e zV z z y* ' , J a * " ""JJ» v> ^ V i Spinks ^ r , WANTS A Wrt*rpuWf woiHCU~A^*i>\\ tu. rAUMNt» A &Ovrr?/V. ^ HT Nôf T7* ^¿Lc S ^ * F I&HTi. liliiW Ü6 1F 4 K* * A �Pride Ombudsman * ..- This i stheJast edition of The Pridefear,t te fell semester. As such, there i s a bit of emotion involved in writing my last column* However, it is not an ove^helpjfaigfy grievous expet^snc^e ^lüoe t will be returning i nthe spring semester to assume position of ombudsman here ¿ tÄePridb; I t 1ms beep a most interesting semester both on campus and in oör community Indeed,' we will be feeling theeffects on our m w^tkity of stich incidents as the grocery Jfi^sii: . ^¡¿tatit» some time 1 to come. In addifion, the selection of Xte* Karen S, Haynes to ih& p m U k i ^ of Cal State San new leader to direct the campus in expansion and p t ^ & ^ ' M ^ certainly, this semester presents a spectrum of eindtipn to :tefleci upon ranging f m&1mt and mourning to optimistie excitement ticular, those c As the semester winds down, a c u t e l y ^ I would like to wish everyone f or two urn good luck with, their term papers Mae first rej : pea thamnot^the^ wère right. IfWëre issues involving thé 1 editing and grammar semester and tofe valid. The : that highly critical ieedback i$ so valuable is that it of his or her own those times when yoé ^ ^ y^ii^ ^ entirely on top of your game, critical feedback brings you back down to earth | In remember that j ùum is room ['twr j b à c h a n c e to refoois ori priorities. With that, I will end my column for this semester« Again, good tocte to aU as we end the semester* and f wtik i te last of our c^ursework, Bigby the holidays and the wtti^f break, I look forward t o next semester and as ombudsmail ThanK j^K all once again for the interesting words and feedback and^ as always, email with any last thoughts you might have. My e-mail address is Corrections for Vol. XI No. 12 In thefilmreview, "The Haunted Mansion," there is an inconsistent reference to the character's name "Gracey." The correct spelling of the character's name is "Gracey" and not Grade." The Pride apologizes for this mistake. The graph information on page 3 is courtesy of The Core Institute of Illinois. Trouble R< SHARED G OVERNANCE ByDIDILUND Pride StaffWriter The university depends on shared governance to maintain credibility and grant various powers to the students. This shared governance essentially means that the university has allowed students to sit on a variety of committees — committees that dictate all sorts of things that directly affect students and their pocketbooks. Everything from parking fees to academic majors, grade appeals to campus beautification is addressed in these committees. Decisions made directly affect students, who should therefore be involved in the decision making process. Unfortunately, that ideal is not always realized. Although many administrators would like to see the seats filled by students, it's difficult to get them to sit on these committees when work and class schedules leave few moments to spare. Even when the student seats are filled, these committees are not always utilized. Early last year, the parking fee increase proposal was submitted to the student fee advisory committee, who informed then CSUSM President Gonzalez of their recommendation. The fee increase would be a burden on the students, they said. It's too steep. Gonzalez and the powers that be remained silent on the parking increase until, two weeks before the end of the semester; they announced a huge fee increase. The advisory committee's recommendation was effectively thrown in the garbage and students were outraged. This disregard to the student fee committee demonstrates the lack of power we students have on this campus. We are given these advisory committees as tokens; students have no real power influencing the policies being developed which govern our lives. It's politics as usual. Last week, Arnold proposed $23.7 million in cuts to the CSU system after he reassured students in the higher education system by promising no cuts. "Education is my passion and Cali- By TABIKA ROJAS Pride StaffWriter Photo by Elizabeth Baldwin/The Pride "Everything from parking fees to a cademic majors, grade appeals to c ampus beautification is addressed in these c ommittees/' forma is not where it should be," he said. That's right; it's not. When students can't even afford to pay their parking fees, there's a problem. Recently the CSSA has co-authored AB-550, a bill designed to implement a statewide student fee advisory committee, a body made up of mostly students who would deliberate over proposed fee increases coming from the Board of Trustees. In its original form, this proposition would allow the students power to kick the proposals back to the legislation if they felt the fees were unrealistic or disrespecting students' abilities to pay these fees while still maintaining access to quality education. That's shared governance. However, this bill has been revised so that this committee would be powerless in changing proposed fee cuts but maintain an advisory status. Still, it's a step in the right direction. Until our legislators allow us to have a real say in the policies which govern our lives, shared governance will continue to be a form of politically correct rhetoric for our policy makers and politics as usual will continue hacking away at our pocketbooks. Recently I have experienced some frustration with trying to create my schedule for the spring semester. I am a Literature and Writing major here at CSUSM and like many students I must try to balance my school schedule with work and family life. This has not always been easy, especially when the classes I need are only offered once a semester and at one scheduled time. Some of the classes are either too early or too late in the afternoon and conflict with my work schedule. I know that I am not alone in this complaint as I have heard several students with the same problem. Karen Hart, a senior here at CSUSM said, "I had to rearrange my job schedule in order to enroll in one of the classes I need to graduate because it was only offered at one time during the day." I contacted the Literature and Writing Department and spoke with the Department Chair of Literature and Writing Studies who is responsible for creating the schedule, Dr. Susie Cassel. Cassel said, "there are only about two hundred Literature and Writing majors here at CSUSM and that is not enough students to offer the classes at a variety of times." She further explained that all Core classes are offered in the same semester. When I asked her about solutions such as online courses or independent study courses, Dr. Cassel explained that independent study courses are offered, and they have done many over the years. "The only drawback to the independent study courses is the students don't get the benefit of discussion," said Cassel. The independent study courses are also not allowed for courses that are offered regularly. WÈÊÊÊËÊÈË Instructors are able to conduct 1 online courses and those students interested should feel free to 0 approach their instructors with the request. Dr. Cassel also says she tries to make sure that all the courses are in different time slots each semester in order to give every student the ••3 opportunity to take the courses. Night courses are also now being «¡11 piloted tofindout if enough students CSUSM students are interested in a night program. have become used to seeing classes full or 309B is offered this semester, and cancelled online. 309A will be offered at night in the spring semester, so all students interested in a night program should enroll in these courses. Dr. Cassel also wants students to know that if enough students were interested in a course being offered at a specific time she would be willing to offer it. Dr. Cassel ended by saying, "I welcome complaints suggestions or comments. I have an open door policy" �THE PRIDE Tuesday, December 9, 2003 1 1 IT'S A LL A BOUT S ELL YOUR B OOKS FOR CA$H NOW! We have the largest buyback list, Barnett: Calculus for Business Econ Life $58.00 Myers: Psychology: f Get a coupon 1 for 5 % off of your spring textbook ^ purchases J Myers in Modules $50.50 Billstein: Problem Solving Approach Math Elem School Teachers $48.25 Dushkin: American History w Vol.2 $12.25 A When you sell your books at our Founders Plaza outpost Dec. 15-18 from 10am-2pm a HOLIDAY S HOPPING M ADE E ASY ^ J MBI The University Store has hundreds of gift ideas for family and friends, Free shoulder tote bag with any $25 purchase of general book titles for ail ages. White supplies last Special purchase sweatshirts Get a coupon good toward any k purchase at • The University f Store when you sell your books.* 'Some exclusions apply. �Favorite movies to watch ^ ^ over the holidays B y MICHELLE WILLS Pride StaffWriter At CSUSM 16 people were interviewed to find out what their favorite Christmas movies were to watch over the holidays. Here's what they liked: #1 Photo Courtesy of Buena Vista Pictures "Ernest Saves Christmas," starring Jjm Varney, is the story of how Santa Clause decides to retire and hire someone else to take his place, however, the real Santa ends up in jail, and it is up to Ernest, played by Varney, to get him out. Photo Courtesy of Warner Brothers The Second favorite movie was "A Christmas Story," starring Peter Billingsley. This movie takes place in the 1940's, and is a classic story of a boy's holiday dream to get the one thing that he desires for Christmas. Unfortunately, in his case, he desires a BB gun. Disapproving of the idea, his mother repeatedly crushes his dreams by replying^ "you'll shoot your eye out." "Ernest is the man!" -Paul Han "It was so funny when the kid wanted that BB gun, his whole family was hilarious. It's a classic Christmas movie." -Sarah Blakely "I've watched it with my family every Christmas, so it brings back memories." -Mike Zahalan Photo Courtesy of Paramount Pictures "Up In Smoke" "It's Full of action." —Cory Haynes Photo Courtesy of Warner Brothers Photo Courtesy of 20th Century Fox 'Tlome Alone," starring Macaulay Culkin, is the story of a young 8-year-old boy who was accidentally left at home while his rather large family went on a vacation to Europe for Christmas. Left to his own defenses, he battles burglars, played by Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern, who try to rob his parents' house. Out of the people surveyed on campus, many said that "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" was their favorite movie to see during the holidays. Starring Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo, this slapstick comedy is a comforting reminder that there's someone out there with a family that's crazier than our own. "Chevy Chase is comedy!" -Cole Kristensen "Because it is a classic." - Chad Medina #5 "Why? It's hilarious. " -André Rosemond Photo Courtesy of Warner Brothers "The Green Mile" "It teaches that a person shouldn't be judged by skin color and should be given a fair chance to defend themselves." -Patricia Guevarra Photo Courtesy of Dimension Films Photo Courtesy of Sony Wonder "Frosty The Snowman," which has many cartoon movie versions, is a classic Christmas story that has been a favorite movie for many generations. "Bad Santa" is a new movie, starring Billy Bob Thorton and Lauren Graham. It is the story of a drinking, smoking, filthy-mouthed, sexobsessed Santa impersonator, who steals from department store safes over the holiday seasons with his elf partner, played by Tony Cox. 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