https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/68b488479a2871586a31454197822a0e.pdf 3dfd89fa163965f1415e1202fa293ab3 PDF Text Text SPECIAL COVERAGE ON MARCH 5 ELECTIONS “ f elected, I shall see to it that every I man has a square deal, no less and no more. ” (November 1904) Theodore Roosevelt http://www.csusmpride.com ThePride California State University San Marcos News............ .......... 2 Arts.............. .......... 3 Travel........... ..... .....4 Elections....... •.... .5-9 Opinion..... . ...... ..10 Letters......... .......... li Vol. X No. 4/ Tuesday, February 26,2002 Luxury Apartments Under Sexual Exploration C onstruction South of Campus Stirs Controversy at UCBerkeley By MICHELLE Pride Staff Writer Allegations of students watching their instructor engage in sexual intercourse at a strip club were published in the UC Berkeley campus newspaper and shifted the attention of school officials to male and female sex­ uality courses, which have been taught at Berkeley for five and ten years, respectively. “There was an orgy at one of the parties,” said Christy Kovacs, who was enrolled in the male sexuality course last semes­ ter. Kovacs further indicated that, during the party, students were encouraged to take anon­ ymous Polaroid photographs of Apartments Under Construction Pride Photo/James Newell See page 2for complete story... their genitalia so that the picture could be used later in a game of matching the photo with the party-goer. The party was not manda­ tory, according to Kovacs, who said, “It was just a fun, harm­ less get-together.” The party was suggested as a means to introduce students from various sections of the course to one another. The Male Sexuality and Female Sexuality sections of the Women’s Studies Program are part of UC Berkeley’s “demo­ cratic education” or “de-cal” pro­ gram. The student-run courses are not funded by the university. A university faculty member is » >A rticIe cont. on pg 2 Upward Bound Prepares Students for College By JESSICA KRONE Pride Staff Writer Students from eight North County high schools participate in Saturday enrichment classes on campus, which are sponsored by Cal State San Marcos’ Upward Bound program. The program, which is funded by the Depart­ ment of Education, is designed to prepare low-income and first gen­ eration college-bound students for university coursework. The ultimate goal of Upward Bound is to “encourage and moti­ vate students to stay in school” and “to prepare them for post­ secondary education,” said Lim Kaiser, academic advisor for Upward Bound. The courses offer assistance in several areas, including academic and personal enrich- Upward Bound student stops and poses for the camera. Pride Photo/Jessica Krone ment classes in math, writ­ ing, literature^ science and SAT preparation. Many cul­ tural, multicultural, recreational and amusement activities are offered as well. Students are required to visit various university cam­ puses and attend a four-week summer session at San Diego State University in order to simulate the college experi­ ence. Kaiser said the program is geared for college success and is designed for students not just to “enter college, but finish.” Student progress is mon­ itored throughout the aca­ demic year. Upward Bound also offers advising for col­ lege and financial aid appli­ cations. Although the courses do not provide any college units, extra credit is applied toward each participant’s high-school stud­ ies. Since the classes are very comprehensive, Upward Bound plans to remain relatively small, serving only 50 students. In reference to the program’s rel­ atively small gatherings, litera­ ture instructor Andrew Phillips explained, “smaller class sizes generally equate to more benefi­ cial results for the students. This program provides a very positive atmosphere for students, parents and definitely faculty ” Tutoring i& mandatory and available at participating schools and at the Upward Bound office (located across the main campus). The program always needs tutors, so if you are a Cal State San Marcos student and »> A rticle cont. on page 2 Evangelists Return to Free Speech Area By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer Cal State San Marcos stu­ dents’ curiosity rose as the words “praise the pom” emanated from the crowd responding to the inter­ pretive message of Christianity preached by Brother Jed Smock, itinerant street evangelist, and his family as they utilized their First Amendment rights on Thursday. “I wanted to see how far they would take it,” said James Mar­ shall, a junioratCSUSM. “Ifyou have a good message, the presen­ tation can make it counter-pro­ ductive.” Juniata Greenly, a Women’s Studies graduate, said, “I wanted to see what everyone else says and how much religious tolerance there will be.” Smock and his family, who have periodically appeared on campus in recent years, instigated a discussion directed specifically to students on campus. They addressed issues of promiscuous sex, religious beliefs, masturbation, pornography, and stereotypes, which provoked students, many of whom responded to Smock’s message. According to a pamphlet, which was circulated during the session, Smock perceives sorority members as “whores” and fraternity members as “whoremongers.” The pamphlet also stated that he condemns all kinds of sins that he believes college students are axnmitiq^ecifically sex and drinking, As the discussion progressed, Smock stated that s t u de n t s are only attending CSUSM because they can’t make » > A r ticle cont. on page 2 Students gather in thefree speech area on Founders Plaza to listen to evangelists on Thursday. Pride Photo/Marlino Bitanga �L u x u ry A p a rtm en t C o m p lex F ree Speech Area C o m in g S oon pool, Jacuzzi, and media room will contribute to a luxurious living environment. The Marketing Service of A luxury apartment complex Willmark Development is still is currently under construction working on different plans for above parking lot B, which is potential occupancy. south of the campus on Twin “San Marcos wanted to have Oaks Valley Road. more multifamily units in their The construction of the community,” said Kostrzeski. 111 The type of tenants the apart­ ments will accommodate is still undetermined, but the plans sug­ 11*11 ■ 1 gest that families or even students might be the future occupants. The project developers took the parking situation of Cal State San Marcos into consid­ eration and in order to prevent further overstuffed parking lots, the complex will be directly connected to the campus by a bridge. We will soon have apartments next to parking lot B The apartments are between Pride Photo/James Newell 625 to 1,351 square feet, and the Prominence Apartments started equipped with laundry facilities complex will contain 499 units, in October of last year, and and alarm systems. An indoor which are expected to rent from although the deadline for final raequetball court, a tennis court, $965 to $1, 790 per month By SYBILLE HERWIG Pride Staff Writer completion has not been deter­ mined yet, occupancy is expected in mid-August. According to construction manager Wayne Kostrzeski of Willmark Development, “it is going to be great.” Set in a gated community, every condo will be fully »> A rticle cont. from pg. 1 it academically at schools like UCSD or San Diego State. Although some students agreed with the flamboyant style and rather negative methods of free speech demonstrated by the Smock Family, others ignored them or saw it as an excuse to ridicule the family for their beliefs. Even so, the Smock Family succeeded by stirring up a debate and fielding a variety of responses from students. Whatever the case may be, the exhibition opened a heated debate and allowed CSUSM stu­ dents and the Smock family to exercise their freedom to speak. U pw ard B o u n d S tu d en ts Preacher * Wife Speaks Out About her Values. s Pride Photo/ Marlino Bitanga UC Berkeley’s Controversial Issue Upwatd Bound Students Attend Classes at CSUSM, every other Saturday. Pride Photo/ Jessica Krone the Career and Assessment Hall 4201) for more information. »> A rticle cont. from pg. 1 are interested please contact Center, 760-750-4900 (Craven Classifieds RESUMES - I’m a Human Resource Recruiter with over 10 years experience. What better person to write your resume? I know what employers look for when hiring. I will provide the fol­ lowing services: Design & write your resume, Create a generic cover letter, Create -Reference sheet. 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Build interested. your own income producing » > A rticle cont. from pg 1 pornography is included in the required to sponsor each de-cal curriculum to encourage the stu­ course, but the course professor dents that it is OK to watch porn. is ultimately “responsible for the Brodsky described the courses content.” as, “highly structured.” “In the class we don’t say “There is a long history anything is right or wrong,” in the US of censorship and said Morgan Janssen, one of the repression of issues surrounding student instructors of the male sexuality generally, and queer s e x u a l i t y ------------------------course. “I think it is important to challenge Theinstrucsex-phobia and homophobia and the tors of the university is certainly an appropriate male sexu­ place to make those challenges ality class embrace —CSUSM Professor Aneil Rallin the contro­ versy over their education practices. Jans­ sexualities in particular,” said sen said the class is used as a CSUSM Professor Aneil Rallin. forum to openly discuss sexual­ “I think it is important to chal­ lenge sex-phobia and homopho­ ity. One thematic element of bia, and the university is the female sexuality course is certainly an appropriate place to empowering women. Topics make those challenges.” The student instructors of offered in the course include vio­ lence against women, safe sex the male sexuality class failed practices and menstruation. Nina to attend a meeting with Caren Hartley, a well-known porn star Kaplan, chair of the Women’s from the film “Boogie Nights,” Studies Department, which was slated as a guest speaker for resulted in the classes being sus­ one of the sections. pended. The programs are now UC Berkeley graduate and under investigation. instructor Kim Brodsky said that , �“F r ie n d s” E xplore E lem en ts o f Jazz The New Friendly Vampire By Melanie Addington Arts Editor John Harris and Friends. Pride Photo/James Newell By JAMES NEWELL Pride Editor Hawkins then used Ihe diverse pitch of the bass to create two opposing sounds, alternat­ ing between high and low pat­ terns of notation, creating two distinct voices and using them as a form of conversation. The crowd shifted between moments of mesmerization and moments of rolling laughter as Hawkins playfully and skillfully demonstrated the diverse and intricate sounds of the stringed, or stand-up, acoustic bass. John Harris may work at the University bookstore during the day, but at night, fellow jazz musicians refer to him as “Ironman” as he explores blues, swing, be-bop and more tradi­ tional elements of jazz. As a part of Black History Month, “Ironman” Harris joined with “friends” tp play a free concert on campus, sponsored by Associated Students, Inc.(ASI). The well-sea­ “ pure genius of jazz is man­ A soned musicians Harris ifested when he and the rest of brought together for the the orchestra run around the room performance were: Bob while the rhythm section grimaces Boss on guitar, Kamau and dances around their instru­ Kenyatta on piano, and ments” — Charles Mingus Marshall Hawkins on the _ stringed bass. Hawkins credited develop­ Harris is “the Anchor that ment of original American music holds everybody together,” said to Charles Mingus, a well-known Bonnie Biggs, coordinator4 for experimental bassist and com­ Arts and Lectures. poser. Harris has played at mul­ The band played 13 songs, tiple campus events, including ranging from intense, off-beat the tenth anniversary celebra­ structures to sweet and melo­ tion last year. Harris is well dious harmonies. The perform­ respected in the San Diego jazz ers utilized tempo and dynamics community and has performed rather than volume to control the as a drummer for mpre than 40 intensity of the music. years —he started at nine years “They were tight and really old. He has recorded 10 albums had it together,”*said Jay Mendez, with the band Sweet Baby Blues an Oceanside community and toured throughout the United member taking advantage of the States and in Europe. Harris has free concert. also performed with the Cheath­ After playing for more than ams on the Today Show and the an hour, Harris asked, “Can we Tonight Show. keep going?” He directed his The band began with a mod­ question to those putting on the erately paced song as the mem­ concert to see if it was possible bers playfully chased each other to play a couple more tunes, truly through various rhythms and living up to his name, “Iron­ melodies. After they finished the man.” song, Harris stepped tp the front The concert was held in ACD of the stage and said, “Now, 102 and as the crowd exceeded Marshall is gonna have a con­ the 110-person capacity mark, versation with the bass.” attendees spilled into the aisles “I’ll get started and the rest of the lecture hall. Although is up to your imagination,” Mar­ ACD 102 isn’t large enough shall Hawkins said. He then to accommodate the audience, explained that he wanted to show the new Fine Arts Building, “the intricacies of the stringed slated to open this summer, will bass” as an original form of soon accommodate much larger “American music, better known groups. * as Jazz.” ; A+ SUBS Preschool Substitutes, aides, & teachers. All areas, hill time, flexible part time hours, I| j ||^ g |B S f $6.75 - $9.50 hourly Call Jacki 858-565-2144 ' for more, believing it is just entertainment. Ironically^ the filmmakers blatantly make fun of their movie’s target audience in the movie. What could be better than that? If music be the food of vam­ pires, play on... Some music fans might rec­ ognize the voice of Jonathan Davis, the lead singer of Korn. Using Korn works well for the film due to Korn’s angry and rebellious sound (perfect for Lestat). Davis also makes Sigh. Just when you begin to thirst for a great vampire flick, Hollywood kills your crav­ ing with a mediocre attempt. The adaptation of Anne Rice’s Queen o f the Damned opened this Friday with a lot of flash and very little substance. The filmmakers placed little importance on the characters’ histories, something Anne Rice has always chronicled in depth throughout the ages in her novels, and instead made a 90-minute MTV video. To be fair, Queen o f the Damned stood out as the odd ball in the vampire chronicles (the first was Interview with the Vampire, which became a hit movie in the 90s). The plot centers around Lestat (Anne Rice’s prover­ bial vampire star), who sud­ denly awakens as a gothic rock star in the late 20th century, defying centuries of vampire laws, and awak­ ens the mother of all vam­ pires. Interview with the Vampire is thefirst in Rice’ s A Campy idea, even for chronicles and became a hitfilm in the 90’s with stars Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise. a good vampire flick. Made (Courtesy Photo/Internet Movie Database) Aaliyah at the 2001 movie awards shortly before her death. She starred as Queen Akasha but died duringfilming. Her brother did voice overs tofinish her scenes in thefilm. Photo by Steve Granitz OWireImage.com - Image courtesy Wirelmage.com music is achingly beautiful and is one of the few moments in the film that distracts you com­ pletely from its mediocrity. The Actors —really... acting does take place in the movie. Tom Cruise played Lestat in Interview with the Vampire, but^ .t turned down the role for the second film. Yet, Cruise’s a cameo appearance as a rejection works well for the char­ scalper pushing tickets onto acter of Lestat, because Stuart Tow nsend Jessie (a member of a brings a secret order that stud­ ies the occult) before Lestat’s concert. spective to ' Other music links the role.* include two of the Townsend is a smug, aristo­ members of a vampire band at a bar: Rowland Howard* cratic Lestat, which works out now a solo artist and formerly quite well for his character, since lead guitarist for The Young Lestat is Rice’s creation that Charletens, and Hugo Race we just love to hate. Townsend from Nick Cave and the Bad previously acted in independent and low-budget films, but with Seeds. his continuous excellent perfor­ MTV definitely gets a few plugs throughout the film. mances, he is just beginning a Veejays do interviews of very long career. Queen o f the Damned is the second in Anne Aaliyah, the shining star Rice's vampire chronicles. (Courtesy Photo/Internet Movie Database) U struck down so early, is beautiful in her odd vameven more campy by the end, piric undulations. Her acting when a band of vampires is made might be quite good as well, out to be the savior of the human but the filmmakers didn’t race (let’s not forget vampires kill give her much of a chance. humans iri order to live, please). Although the book focused Apparently, we are supposed for a long period on Egypt to believe that out of love for and the Queen’s history, the humans, vampires kill their own filmmakers gloss over all mother instead of becoming pow­ that to get to what they think erful like her. Hmm. Vampires today’s teens want: heavy with morality issues? on the rock and roll and light But the film has its saving on the acting. moments. In the beginning of The main problem with Lestat’s music career, MTV plays The 1920 Das Kabinett des Dokot Caligari the film is not the attempt was german expressionism at its best but to turn it into a trendy teen his rock video. The t video is more importantlyfor horror fans brought shot in a style similar to the about the beginning o f the horror genre as movie or the insertion of every expressionistic German film, Das Goth/rock musician to appeal we know it today. Kabinett des Doktor Caligari, (Courtesy Photo/Internet Movie Database) to fans, but the attenuation of which horror fans might remem­ Anne Rice’s eloquent and fas­ Lestat, introducing his videos as ber as the precursor to the horror cinating novel. Rumor has it that main characters watch the chan­ genre. nel. MTV veejay Serena Altschul Rice even volunteered to write A truly astounding scene is even plays herself in the film. the screenplay for free, but the Lestat’s concert in Death Valley. Richard Gibbs choreo­ producers turned her down. Special effects abound as vam­ Her fans will be severely dis­ graphed the beautiful violin pires fly to the stage in an attempt appointed by the outcome. My pieces introducing the film. to slaughter him. Lestat begins to awaken the advice? Stay home and rent Inter­ Marius, (played by acting view with the Vampire, or better veteran Vincent Perez), the father Queen o f the Damned, Akasha, yet, just read the books. with his soulful (remember, vam­ vampire to Lestat, helps kill pires don’t have a soul) and heart ’ Queen o f the Damned is now off the attackers. The effects -filled (remember, vampires don’t playing and is rated R by the are. great; the humor is undeni­ have a live heart) playing. The MPAA. able. The concertgoers scream REVIEW �Escape San Marcos: Las Vegas By DAVID YANAGI Pride Staff Writer The spring semester is still in its infancy, but if you’re like me, thoughts of vacation have already begun. A reprieve from parking woes, schedule nightmares and cruel syllabi, if only for a couple days, would be enough to main­ tain some sanity until summer (or at least Spring Break). As far as I’m concerned, that’s more than reason enough to justify a jaunt to neon central, Las Vegas. The great thing about Vegas, aside from legalized gambling, complimentary cocktails and afternoon topless revues, is that it’s a low maintenance getaway. A city that’s ready when you are. No need to show up with any schedule or a fanny-pack full of maps and travel guides. It’s more like visiting your parent’s house, you know where everything is and even if you haven’t been there in some time, it doesn’t take long to get comfortable. But before you leave America’s finest city in your dust for a weekend furlough in Sin City, here are some tips that will have you feeling more like a high-roller and less like a starving student. Getting There When people say, “getting there is half the fun,” I assume that the other half is actually up for their weekly ‘click and deal within a single hotel. If being there, which would make save’ e-mail alerts for the latest you call the toll-free reservation getting back no fun at all. The specials. Then when your plane line, visit the hotel website, and drive to Vegas isn’t terribly gru­ lands a block from the Strip, you check for advertised specials in eling; if it’s your only option. The can take solace knowing that if the newspaper travel section, you anticipation of pulling onto the had you driven, you wouldn’t will likely find three different price quotes. Your best bet is sparkling Strip can be enough to even be to Barstow yet. make the four and a half hour ride bearable, but otherwise you’re St ayi ng left with the ‘World’s Largest There Thermometer’ to break up the monotonous desert trip. Leaving I hate hearing, Las Vegas, on the other hand, “don’t spend your can be much less tolerable. When * money on a nice you’re sleep-deprived, hung-over, hotel because you’re and still in shock from losing next never going to be in semesters tuition money at the the room.” If I had craps table, a long drive home a nickel for every is the last thing you want to be time that bit of dealing with. And the Sunday advice was thrown night exodus from Vegas into around, I could pay California with a Monday morn­ out the Nevada ing’s class looming isn’t the most Nickels progressive relaxing finish to your getaway. slot jackpot from So why not fly? Airfare prices my own pocket. from San Diego to Las Vegas There’s a wide TheBellagio Casino range from cheap to reasonable, selection of accom­ Photo Courtesy of http:/ as long as you don’t mind losing modations in Vegas, /www. lasvegastourism,com/expressl. htm a little spontaneity by booking a from plain disgust­ week or two in advance. In the ing to disgustingly opulent. The to sign-up for the player’s club past year, both Southwest Air­ prices don’t necessarily reflect card at your favorite hotel. Every lines and America West have fre­ what you’re getting; many times casino offers one so they can quently offered round-trip tickets throughout the year there’s little track your gaming and award you for as little as $60(tax and air­ to no difference in price between complimentary meals, rooms and port fee not included), when pur­ a two star hotel and a four show tickets. At the top hotels, chased online. That’s not much star hotel. The rates along the you need to be wagering thou­ more than you’d spend on gas, Strip can be extremely arbitrary sands of dollars per day to earn not to mention saving yourself depending on events, conven­ enough points for a free room, nearly ten hours of driving. Log tions, time of year and occupancy. but don’t let that stop you from on to Southwest.com and sign Don’t end up at Bob’s Hotel getting a card. Signing up will and Laun­ automatically place you on their dromat when mailing list, and you’ll begin you could be receiving special hotel rates, show s o m e w h e r e tickets, dining or spa discounts. much more Comfortable Playing for the same price, minus In a city' that touts itself as the chalk put- “The Entertainment Capital of line in the the World,” you’ll never be at a hallway. loss for action, without even Prices can leaving your hotel. The larger vary a great resorts along the Strip have done their best to create a complete, self-contained experience. Gam­ bling, shopping, dining, shows and whatever else they can come up with to keep you (and your money) from stepping outside. This is exactly .why it’s possible to stay at a top-notch hotel for a fraction of the prices offered in other citites. These places know that people end up playing where they’re staying. If you can afford $100 show tickets and $25 hands of black­ jack, then stick around, Siegfried and Roy will be glad to have you. But if you’re on a limited budget, the mega-resorts will have your bankroll dwindling quicker than an Enron 401k. So enjoy the lavish room, the beautiful shops and the impeccable service, but don’t be afraid to seek your enter­ tainment elsewhere. Try the $7.77 steak and shrimp dinner at the Hard Rock Hotel, stop by a concierge desk for 2 for 1 tickets to Harrah’s Improv comedy show ($24.95), play some 25 cent roulette and dollar craps games at Casino Royale or check out the new after-hours club inside the Barbary Coast. Deals and specials on the Strip change frequently, but if you run out of ideas a good cab driver or bellman will always be able to point you in the right direction. One last suggestion for max­ imizing your getaway. Tip. Vegas revolves around gratuity. Room upgrades, better show seats, front of the line at clubs and faster drink service can all be accessed by greasing a few palms. Believe me; twenty bucks to the right person can go a long, long way. And you’ll feel like a big shot, even if it did come out of your financial aid check. Good luck and I’ll see you at the buffets. Viva Las Vegas! MAIL BOXESETC A UPS* Company MBE centers are independently owned and operated franchises. MiraCosta College Letters Department presents An Evening with novelist M ark Salzm an March 1,2002 * 8 p.m. Carlsbad City Library at Dove Lane Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium Admission: $10/$5 students & seniors Bestselling novelist and accomplished cellist Mark Salzman will read from his works and discuss the art of writing. Tickets are available at the door. For advanced ticket information, call (760) 795-6874. A Yale-educated Houdini, Mark Salzman has made a career of locking himself inside closed societies [pre-Tiananmen Square China, monastic life, classical music circles]... no matter how tightly Salzman binds the ropes, he is able to extricate himself each time, swimming away on a stream of easy language.” -N Y Times Book Review �California Election 2002 A College Student’s Guide to Voting on Tuesday, March 5 Governor 1 I Proposition 44 Yes No I Proposition 41 Yes No Proposition 45 Yes No I Proposition A Yes No I ------------------ ■ I Proposition 42 Yes No Lt. Governor Proposition 43 Yes No Proposition 40 Yes No I I Propositions Secretary o f State Controller ■ In This Guide State Candidates..........5-7 Local Candidates.... .8 Propositions. ..............9 Created by: Melanie Addington... Arts Editor Martha Sarabia....News Editor Victoria B. Segall..Staff Writer Governor Compiled by Melanie Addington Nick Jesson, Republican Who he is: Jesson is the pres­ Danney Ball, ident and owner/ Republican founder of No Time Who he is: Delay Electronics, Ball is a performing \ Capacitor Specialists songwriter, busi­ International and C nessman, recording & D Electronics in Huntington artist, and record producer. Beach. Why you should vote for him: If elected he would not let runaway Why you should vote for him: growth in California go unchecked. He would reduce the state budget by $5 billion annually. He would take no salary or retirement benefits from the state of California. Edie Bukewihge, Republican Who she is: She has been I employed as an accountant, media' manager, publisher and editor. Why you should vote for her: “Getting rid of de-regulation is first on the list. I will have illegals deported. I will have racist poli­ ticians prosecuted. I will create a medicine plan for seniors. I will severely cut taxes to stimulate the economy,” said Bukewihge. Jim Dimov, Republican Who he is: Dimov came to America in 1966 through the United States Escapee Program. He became a successful handyman. Why you should vote for him: “As People’s choice most wanted for Governor, I will remove unconstitu­ tional laws, form new Government, new Court System to benefit the People and the State,” said Dimov. “Most politicians tell you what you want to hear just to win your vote. They take citywide and countywide polls to find out what your concerns are and then pay the pollsters or speechwriters to prepare canned speeches solely designed to get your vote. I won’t do that,” said Jesson on his web site. Bill Simon, Republican Gray Davis Jr., Democrat Who he is: Simon serves Who he is: Davis is the current | governor. Prior to j his election as gov- j ernor in 1998, Davis served as lieutenant governor (1995-99), state controller (1987-95), State Assemblyman (1983-87) and chief of staff to Gov. Edmund G. firm of William E. Simon & Sons, which includes Brown Jr. (1975-1981). as I vice-chairman of I Catholic Charities of 1 Los Angeles. In 1988 Simon co-founded the private investment ] PAX-TV. Why you should vote for him: According to his web site, “[My] method is simple: Be ever-vigilant in order taanticipate a problem, rely on teamwork and experience to develop a visionary strategy that addresses the problem before it becomes a crisis - and act swiftly and deci­ sively to carry out that strategy.” Bill Jones, Republican Mosemarie Boyd, Democrat Who he is: Jones was elected California’s Sec-*< Who she is: Boyd serves as pres- r™ retary of State in 1994. ident and CEO of j Why you should vote for him: In 1994, Jones authored California’s American Women “Three Strikes and You’re Out” law. Presidents. He currently has the Jones Edu­ Why you should: . cation Reform Policy Proposal in vote for her: hopes to address major deficiencies “As Governor, my top priority would be coordinating in education, with the president to crush terror­ Richard Riordan, Republican ism,” said Boyd. Who he is: Anselmo A. Chavez, Democrat Richard J. Riordan I Who he is :' was elected the 39th Chavez is an edu-1 mayor of Los Ange­ cator and accoun-1 les, in June of 1993. tant. He was reelected in | Why you should I 1997. vote for him: Why you should vote for him: Riordan facilitated turnaround for Reform of Proposi­ construction projects by streamlin­ tion 13. ing permit processes. Why you should vote for him: As far back as April 1999, Gov. Davis began implementing a com­ prehensive long-term energy plan when his administration licensed the first major power plant in California in 12 years. Chuck Pineda, Democrat Who he is: G ary D. Copeland j L ibertarian Who he is: Copeland is a business owner and chief exec- j utive officer. Why you should vote ] for him: Copeland would improve schools through competition and increased parental choice and increase spend­ ing for national debt payments. Peter Camejo, Green Party Who he is: Camejo is chair and co-founder of Progres­ sive Asset Manage­ ment Inc. (PAM). He created the Eco-Logical Trust for Merrill Lynch, Pineda is a case hearing representa­ the first environmentally-screened tive and has 36 years experience in fund of a major firm. the state executive branch. Why you should vote for him: Why you should vote for him: Camejo supports municipal utility His top priorities are public own­ districts and renewable energy ership of bankrupted electric com­ sources. He would abolish Califor­ panies, prevention of crime and nia’s “3 strikes” law and work to de­ delinquency. criminalize marijuana. Iris Adam, Natural Law Party Who she is: .Adam is a business analyst, educator and children’s advocate.. Why you should f vote for her: Her budget priorities are education, sci­ entific and medical research, preventable health, sus­ tainable agriculture, basic research on power generation to achieve energy independence, and long-term solutions to employment. Reinhold Gulke, American Independent Who he is: Gulke founded and owns R.G.E. Fire Pro­ tection. He was an j elector for the 2000 | presidential election. Why you should vote i for him: He was the first to advocate to Gov. Pete Wilson the^eduction in vehicle registration fees, ndw recognized as the largest tax cut in California his- jilBIIBBll. ill- ____ Editor’s Note: Due to limited space, the information compiled and/or written by staff writers below is not comprehensive and we recommend visiting www.smartvoter.org or www.votesmart.org or another voter information web site. Some of the information below was made available from candidate’s web sites, press releases or interviews with staff writers. All photos of candidates are courtesy of the candidates or their web sites. Those who do not have a photo did not respond to e-mail and/or telephone requests. . �L ieu ten an t Governor Compiled by Melanie Addington I b unborn children. My main objective Cruz M. B ustamante, is pro-life options,” said King. Democratic Pat Wright, Libertarian Who he is: Who he is: Cruz M. I Bruce McPherson, n j Republican Who he is: Bustamante was McPherson is a elected lieuten­ I California state ant governor of ■ senator and small the state of Cal­ W business owner. ifornia in November 1998. He was He was a newspaper publisher/ elected speaker of the Assembly by editor. his colleagues in December 1996, Hq s chairman of the Public Safety and served as speaker until February J Committee and vice-chairman of the 1998. Education Committee. Bustamante was the first Latino to The California Small Business Asso­ serve as speaker of the Assembly, ciation and California School Boards and upon his election as lieutenant Association named him Legislator governor, he became the first Latino o f the Year. elected to statewide office in Cali­ Why should you vote for him: fornia in more than 120 years. McPherson will focus on education, As lieutenant governor, Bustamante public safety and ensuring economic is the president of the California development and job creation. Senate, serves as a regent of the Uni­ versity of California and is a trustee o f the California State University* Ellie Michaels, Republican system. Who she is: She founded Ellie Why should you vote for him: Michaels Music in During Bustamante’s term as which pro- speaker, the Legislature reduced duces, licenses and class sizes, enacted a $1.7 billion tax distributes music cut, extended health insurance cov­ {Mmjk . :|H H | for advertising, erage to 600,000 low-income chil­ H H U flH I promotions *and dren, reformed welfare and rolled back student fees at state universi­ campaigns. She received a bachelor of arts in: ties and colleges. Theater from Northern Illinois Uni­ versity. Jim King, American Why you should vote for hen Independent She promotes active parental involve­ Who he is: ment in children’s education. • Responsible communication con­ cerning upcoming legislation from California’s elected representatives. *A balanced approach to protecting the environment while encouraging free enterprise. Attorney General Compiled by Melanie Addington Dick Ackerman, Republican Who he is: Sen. Ackerman represents the 33rd Senate Dis­ trict in Orange County. Ackerman serves as the vice-chair of the Budget and Fiscal Review Commit­ tee. Real Estate Broker Why should you vote for him: He believes in Lockean ideals of “our right to life is inalienably endowed to us by our creator.” The state of California should cease the support o f destruction through abortion of eral, Lockyer has worked to improve public safety through increased attention to crime prevention and criminal apprehension, support and vigorous enforcement of firearms laws and new services to victims of Diane Beall Templin, American Independent Who she is: Lawyer and foster parent. She also founded Advocate’s Legal Ser­ vices. Why you should vote for her: Why you should vote for him: She would support restitution and As a member of the state Assem­ rehabilitation as alternatives to long­ bly, Ackerman’s legislative priori­ term incarceration. ties included improving California’s education by increasing account­ Ed Kuwatch, Libertarian ability and strengthening local con­ Who he is: trol of important decisions. Kuwatch is a criminal defense Mike Schmier, Democratic attorney and the IWho he is: author of the ref­ iSchmeir is an erencebook, Cal­ Iattorney and ifornia Drunk (businessman. Driving Law. IWhy you Why you should vote for him: Ishould vote for Kuwatch has teamed up with Cali­ Shim: fornia’s recognized leaders in Drunk IHis experience includes a pres­ ent position on the National Panel o f Arbitrators since 1979, and pri­ vate practice dealing with employ­ ment and labor relations law since 1976. Bill Lockyer, Democratic IWho he is: Driving Defense, offering his ser­ vices to clients in affiliation with most of the top 10 lawyers in DUI defense in California. Glen Freeman Mowrer, Green Party Who he is: He worked as a trial lawyer for sev­ eral years and eventually directed IBill Lockyer was the LA Public Defender’s Compton Ielected Califor- office. Inia’s 30th attorney Why you should vote for him: Igeneral in Novem­ “My primary goal as Attorney Gen­ ber 1998. eral will be to assure that Justice is !Why you should pursued, obtained and protected for Ivote for him: all the people of California,” said As attorney gen­ Mowrer. He served two terms as chair­ man of the L ib e r ta r ia n Party of Cal­ ifornia, which ended in 1993. He formed Fer­ rets Anony­ mous. Why you should vote for him: Vote for Wright to bring about aware­ ness of the plight of California’s outlaw ferret owners and thus build up Ferrets Anonymous, and to show the people of California how Repub­ licans and Democrats handle the problems of people who don’t write big checks, according to the Wright web site. Donna J. Warren, Green Party Who she is: Warren retired fromthe Depart­ ment of Defense in June 1996 and from the Metropolitan Transit Author­ ity (MTA) in 2001. She is the pres­ ident of the Kujichagulia Project (self-determination in Swahili), a company dedicated to raising funds for the grassroots. Warren has served on several com­ mittees, including The Crack, the CIA Coalition, Families to Amend California’s Three Strikes (FACTS), The National Alliance Against Racist & Political Repression (NAARPR) and the South Central Green Party." State Treasurer Compiled by Melanie Addington Greg Conlon, Republican Whoke is: He is chairman Io f the board for the Industry IEducation Coun-. sel of California. IHe served as ' commissioner andpresident ofthe California Public Utilities Commission from 1993-1999. He was a CPA and senior partner at an accounting firm for 30 years. Why you should vote for him: “As Treasurer it will be my top pri­ ority to improve California’s credit rating. I’ll accomplish that by work­ ing to streamline government and cut government waste,” said Conlon. |Mary A. Toman, Republican Who is she: Mary Toman served as deputy Itreasurer of the state of Califor­ nia. Toman was a senior executive in the U.S. Department of Commerce (Deputy Assistant Secretary) under President George H. W. Bush from 1989-92. She worked for Procter & Gamble and at E.F. Hutton in corpo­ rate finance. Toman is chairman of the Los Angeles County Republican Party. Why you should vote for her: Toman says she understands how to safeguard pension money and to secure retirement for teachers and other public employees. She holds a bachelor of science degree in Business Administration from California State University at Los Angeles and is licensed as a Cer­ tified Government Financial Man­ ager (CGFM). Warren is the Southern California Regional Coordinator for Education for the Association of Government Accountants (AGA). She had a daughter and son who were killed by drug wars and has three grandchildren. Why you should vote for her: Her issues include: • Stopping America’s insane “war on terrorism” • California’s energy crisis • Racial profiling against people of color, including Arab-Americans • The theft of the 2000 election and the heed for electoral reform • Institutionalized racism in our schools • The MTA’s refusal to honor the consent decree to provide transpor­ tation for the transit dependent • Reparations for African-Ameri­ cans • The Palestinian right of return to their homelands • America’s bogus “war on drugs” • The prosecution of poor commu­ nities of color to build the prison industrial complex • America’s horrendous health care for the poor, the elderly, and the working class • Corporations’ hold on the main political parties • A living wage. Kalee Przybylak, Natural Law Who she is: Public Relations Director and grass­ roots organizer Why should you vote for her: “I will work towards establishing a government devoted to serving the feal needs of California citizens, as intended by the authors of our I Philip Angelides, I Democratic I Who he is: The lieutenant gover­ nor o f California is a statewide constitutional officer elected separately from the governor. Lt. governor serves as a trustee to the Cali­ fornia State University system. Constitution, not just special interest groups,” said Przybylak. She endorses alternative energy, environmental protection, and inno­ vative learning. Paul Jerry Hannosh, Reform Who he is: Hannosh is a teacher and a member of the AmericanAsso­ ciation of Educators. He also serves as the reform party national delegate and LACC treasurer. He is a US Army veteran and served from 1986-1988. He served as the L.A. Chapter Veter­ ans for Peace vice president in 1992. He is a CRA> NRA and Christian Coalition member. Why you should vote for him: Hannosh is pro-life, pro-second amendment and supports the parent’s right to choose the quality of their child’s education through tax cred­ its. He feels strongly about immi­ gration laws. “I’d like to give these lawbreakers something: a one-way ticket back to their homeland,” saidPaul J. Hannosh on illegal immigra­ tion. Marian Smithson, Libertarian Who she is: Smithson is a CPA and three-term elected city treasurer in West Current State Covina. I Treasurer Philip Why you should vote for her: I A n g e 1 i d e s She opposes issuing government »served as chair­ bonds for any purpose. “The state man of the California Democratic must either pay for projects when Party. He formed his own invest­ they come up, or preferably, encour­ ment and management business. He age private investment and develop­ is one of nine members of the ment,” said Smithson. Executive Monitoring Committee, a nationwide association of govern­ Jeanne Marie ment fiscal officers who are leading Rosenmeir, and monitoring the progress of Holo­ Green caust restitution efforts. Angelides Who she is: is a graduate of Harvard University. Jeanne-Marie Why you should vote for him: Rosenmeier is a The Treasurer’s Smart Investments s elf-employed initiative directed over $7 billion CPA, with 20 years experience. She in state infrastructure and commu­ is a member of the Contra Costa nity development funding to support Greens County Council and state environmentally responsible growth co-chair of the Electoral Reform patterns. Working Group. She holds an MBA, University of Chicago, 1975. Nathan E. Johnson, American Independent Who he is: Why you should vote for her: An active feminist, she was a found­ ing member and first president of the DuPage County, Illinois, Women’s Political Caucus, and national trea­ Johnson has surer of Housewives for ERA. After served as a move to Virginia, she helped orga­ Inational com­ nize a local peace group. m itteem a n , national con­ Sylvia Valentine, vention delegate, presidential elec­ Natural Law tor and San Diego County Central Who she is: Committee chairman for the Ameri­ Valentine is an administrator with can Independent Party. Johnson has non-profit organizations and forbeen employed by the San Diego profit businesses. Transit System since 1972 and is Why you should vote for her: in the Amalgamated Transit Union “My first choice will always be to Local 1309. invest our state money in ourselves Why you should vote for him: and our communities,” said Valen­ Johnson is pro-life and said, “Cali­ tine. fornia taxpayer dollars should never be invested in such a manner as to protect and/or promote abortion.” �Secretary of State Compiled by Victoria B. Segall Mike Schaefer, Republican t Who he is: A public interest attorney. He served as city prosecutor and city councilman for San Diego. He specializes in election litigation. Why you should Vote for him: He would assure equality for voters and candidates. Keith Olberg, Republican Who he is: He was elected to the Legislature^ between 1994 and 1998. Why you should vote for him: He would improve the voting system, expand voter outreach, protect voters from fraud and support small businesses. Barbara J. M ar r, Republican Who she is: She served as chairwoman for the Fullerton Concerned Citizens/ which worked to reduce the number of nude bars in Fullerton, Why you should vote for her: She would protect children, sup­ port war veterans, and prevent voter fraud. Michela Alioto, Democratic Who she is: She won the Demo­ cratic primary for the California Secretary of State in 1998. Why you should vote for her: She would focus on civil rights, improvements in polling-place reg­ istration and the voting process, and encourage young people to become involved in politics. Edward C. Noonan, American Inde- j pendent Who he is: He is an assistant I director for the m American Indepen- j dent Party, and chair­ man of the Yuba County American Independent Party Central Committee. Why you should vote for him: He would reorganize and strengthen the Immigration and Nationaliza­ tion Service. Gail K. Lightfoot, Libertarian Who she Is: / She is a retired reg­ istered nurse. She served as the chair­ woman of the Libertarian Party of California. March Fong Eu, Democratic Why you should vote for her: Who she: She would increase voter awareness, She served as a member of the state develop use-friendly voting materi­ legislature, recently as secretary of als, and perfect absentee and Inter­ state. She also served as a United net voting as options for voters. States ambassador. Why you should vote for her: Her priorities are to promote early L arry Shoup, voting and eliminate voter fraud, Green Party: close soft money, and protect vic­ He is a teacher and tims of domestic violence and stalk­ writer. He is a member of the Inde­ ing* pendent Progressive Politics Network, and a member Kevin Shelley, Democratic of the National Writers Union, Who he is: AFL-CIO. He has served on the He is an Assembly County Council for Alameda, and majority leader. He helped establish the Oakland Ten­ served on the con­ ants Union. gressional staff of the Why you should vote for him: late Rep. Phil Burton, served on He would fight corrupt politics, the San Francisco Board of Super­ ensure proportional representation visors, and was elected to board and instant runoff voting, and presidency. He also represented Cal­ reform corporate charters. ifornia’s 12th Assembly District. Why you should vote for him: His priorities are to modernize Cal­ Louise M arie ifornia’s voting system, protect the Allison, privacy of voters, create more effi­ Natural Law ' cient businesses, and support the Who she is; She is a teacher and Golden State Museum. administrator. She is director of the Cla­ Carl Henley, Democratic remont Transcendental Meditation iWhoheis: An attorney and a cor- Program and a member of the jporate executive. He County Central Committee, Natu­ {served as the com- ral Law Party. She served as former f missioner for Califor- state chair for the Natural Law Party |nia State University, of California and Virginia. co-founded the Los Why you should vote for her: Angeles NAACP College Division, She would create a peace-keeping and is a delegate for the California task force to research and imple­ ment programs to prevent terrorism/ Democratic State Division. violence, and to promote education. Why you should vote for him: He would increase voter participa­ tion and registration, modernize the Valli Sharpe-Geisler, Reform electoral process and procedures, Who she is: and increase employment within the She is an educator state by encouraging businesses to and technology coor­ dinator. She was a locate in California. semiconductor pro­ cess engineer for 10 Shawn C. O’Brien, years and ran an electronics busi­ Democratic ness for four years. She teaches Who he is: computer science and coordinates He founded the the East Side Adult Education Pro­ "Unique People’s Voting Project,” gram. Why you should vote for her: ch encourages voters with disShe would reduce debt, deal with ities. trade reform, campaign finance and y you should vote for him: lobby the creation of new jobs and would support disabled voting a new tax system, and create term its, encourage voter turnout and limits. review of pending legislation. State Controller Compiled by Melanie Addington The Controller is the chief financial officer of the State. W. Snow Hume, Republican Who he is: Snow is a member of the Bear Republic Team, whose mission is to get the Republican Party back onto the people’s side against illegal immigration. Why yon should vote for him: Ernest F. Vance, American Independent 1996, Who he is: Tom McClintock, Republican Who he is: In M c C 1i n t o c k returned to the state Assembly from the 38th Assembly District until becoming a senator in 2000. Why you should vote for him: In 1987, hejointly authoredthe MelloCondit-McClintock Tax Rebate Act, which returned $11 billion of tax over-collections to the taxpayers of California. Snow Hume is running for state controller because, according to his Steve Westly, Democratic website, he knows that the state con­ Who he is: troller has the power (and duty) to Westly was elected shut off the flow ofstate money to northern treasurer of illegal immigrants. the California DemoIcratic Party. ■He went on to serve Nancy Beecham, Republican as controller, northern chair and IWho she is: IBeecham is a vice-chair of the California Demo­ Imother, registered cratic Party. Inurse and home and Why you should vote for him: * Ibusiness owner in He has held senior policy positions in focal, state and federal govern­ ICalifornia. ■ Why you should ment and was recently reelected to his fourth term representing Cali­ vote for her: "I will work towards providing fornia on the Democratic National sound financial management to state Committee. and local government while inde­ pendently protecting taxpayer dol­ Johan Klehs, Democratic lars,” said Beecham. ■Who he- is: Dean Andal, Republican IKlehs served in the m » California Assembly Who he is: ally: ifor 12 years from Andal is currently 11982-1994 and was a member of the ;hair of the Assem­ California Board of bly Revenue and Equalization. He is former president of Taxation Committee. Andal Communications Company Why you should vote for him: In 1999, Klehs helped lead the FTB (1984 to 1991.) in its massive effort to collect $9.8 Why yon should vote for him: He helped to close 16 California billion in delinquent child support Board of Equalization field offices payments owed by deadbeat par­ to streamline operations and save ents. taxpayers over $40 million. Insurance Commissioner Compiled by Melanie Addington Stefan “Watchdog” Stitch, Republican Who he is: Stitch is a member of the Bear Republic Team, whose mission is to get the Republican Party back onto the people’s side against illegal immigration. Why you should vote for him: Stitch would work to prevent con­ flicts of interests by not accepting any contributions from insurance companies, insurance brokers or insurance agents. As commissioner of corporations, he successfully negotiated the con­ version of Blue Cross of California. His priorities are: • To assure that all bills paid by Californians are legal and Constitu­ tional David Delanol Blanco, Green Party] Who he is: David Blanco founded! LifeLink in 1992 to bring* cutting-edge biologies to people with life-threatening diseases (LTDs). Why you should vote for him: He is a humanitarian and successful businessman. Laura Wells, Green Party Who she is: Laura Wells has years experience in | financial systems and] eight years in non-1 profit fundraising and| administration. Why you should vote for her: She wants to amplify the voices and power of people of all lifestyles by working for grassroots democ­ racy and social justice, including instant run-off voting and propor­ tional representation. J. Carlos Aguirre, Natural Law Who he is: Vice president and co-founder of individual business. Why you should vote for him: He would uncover financial fraud, hold government accountable, and cut wasteful spending. Merrill Lynch Settlement Services, Inc. In 1988, WinslowB launched his own lav practice with the ain o f building a clientele. Why you should vote for him: Why you should vote for him: As California’s first statewide elected insurance commissioner, he reduced home owners’, auto and worker compensation rates. Winslow has blended" activism in support of progressive causes and candidates with service in leadership positions in civic groups Umberg, and the legal profession. Tom Democratic Who he is: He is a paratrooper, Icolonel and com­ mander in the U.S. Army Reserves. Umberg served as an assemblyman representing Orange County from 1990-1994. Why you should vote for him: 1Thomas Calderon, Democratic Who he is: Dale F. Ogden, Lib^ Who he is: Ogden runs Dale F. Ogden & Associates. He is an associate of | the Casualty Actuar­ ial Society. Why should you vote for him: As a Libertarian, he believes that the state regulation of insurance harms consumers by interfering with the natural competitive forces of the several hundred insurance compa­ nies. M. David I. Sheidlower, Green Party Who he is: ITom Calderon was a member of the legislative team that shined the spotlight on the unscru­ In 1974 Bannister pulous practices of former state founded Bannister Insurance Commissioner Chuck and Associates Insur­ Quackenbush. Why you should vote ance Agency of for him: which he currently During his tenure as a legislator, serves as President. he has worked to be a consensus Why you should builder. He stood with employees and employers, worked with con­ vote for him: Bannister would reverse trends of sumers and business, and protected expensive policies in homeowner local control while promoting more state involvement. and automobile insurance. Wes Bannister, Republican Who he is: * Why you should vote for him: fornia’s first elected insurance com­ missioner from 1991-1995. He was elected to the California State Senate four times and to the Assembly once. IGary Mendoza, Umberg wrote the law to prevent telemarketing fraud. He led the fight IRepublican to require insurance companies to | Who he is: provide immunizations for Califor­ [ Mendoza practices nia’s children. ^general corporate law with Riordan & McKinzie. Why you should vote for him: Vance retired from administration, and is currently treasurer of Sacremento County AIP, treasurer of Sacremento NRA Council and trea­ surer of his local church. He is a vice presi­ dent at Wells Fargo Bank, where he is a director ofInformation. Why you should vote for him: Sheidlower wants to reform insur­ ance companies, plans and policies to be more efficient and work better with consumers. Raul Calderon, Jr., Natural Law Who he is: Calderon is a health researcher and educator. Why you should vote for him: John Garamendi, Bill Winslow, Democratic Who he is: He would develop insurance poli­ Democratic In 1976, Winslow became an cies to insure that underserved and Who he is: Garamendi was Cali­ insurance defense lawyer. In 1983, minority populations have access to he became General Counsel of affordable insurance. �8 Tuesday, February 26, 2002 Election 2002: The Propositions Propositions W hat a Vote Yes or No means By MARTHA SARABIA News Editor Tues. March 5 is the official day for Californians to vote in the primary election. The election will determine if many newly proposed state and local proposi­ tions on the ballot will become laws. The state propositions and one local county proposition included on the ballot are: Prop 40 The California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act ofi2002 calls for a bond issue of $2.6 billion. The bond will provide funds to protect rivers, lakes, and streams to improve water quality and ensure clean drinking water; to protect beaches and coastal areas threatened by pollution; to improve air quality; to preserve open space and farmland threat­ ened by unplanned development; to protect wildlife habitat; to restore historical and cultural resources; -and to repair and improve the safety of state and neighborhood parks. The California Legislature placed this bond act on the bal­ lot. Its fiscal impact on the state is predicted at about $4.3 billion over 25 years, with an average •cost of about $172 million per year to repay the bonds. The cost for state and local operation and maintenance costs will probably reach tens of millions of dollars annually. If passed, Proposition 40 would allow the state to sell $2.6 billion in bonds for natural resources conservation, state and local park acquisition and improvement, and historical and cultural resources preservation purposes. Proponents of Proposition 40 argue that California should be kept safe and beautiful, and that the measure would also protect the quality of neighborhoods. However, dissenters claim that now is not the time to add $2.6 billion more to California’s debt, since voters already approved $4 billion in bonds for water and parks in 2000. Prop 41 Voting Modernization Bond Act of 2002 (Shelley-Hertzberg Act) is proposed to ensure that every person’s vote is accurately counted. Placed on the ballot by the Legislature, this bond act authorizes the issuance of state bonds, allowing counties to pur­ chase modem voting equipment and replace outdated punch card or chad systems. This act calls for bonds in the amount of $200 million and appropriates money from the General Fund to pay off bonds. The fiscal impact on the state is about $255 million over ten years with an average of about $26 million annually to repay bonds. A one-time county cost of about $67 million statewide for each county to match state funds is a part of the act, and it will also require an additional annual county operating cost in the tens of millions of dollars. If passed, the state could sell $200 million in bonds to assist counties with the purchase of new voting systems. Supporters of Proposition 41 say that the new high-tech vot­ ing machines would ensure that every vote counts. Non­ supporters argue that Californians should pay for new voting machines with current tax collections, rather than increas­ ing the state’s debt and interest payments. Prop 42 Transportation Congestion Improvement Act. Allocation of Existing Motor Vehicle Fuel Sales and Use Tax Revenues for Transportation Purposes Only proposition requites that exist­ ing revenues, effective July 1, 2003, gained from state sales and use taxes on the sale of motor vehicle fuel be used for trans­ portation purposes as provided by law (until June 30, 2008.) Placed on the ballot by the Legislature, the act requires that, effective on July 1,2008, existing revenue resulting from state sales and use taxes from the sale of motor vehicle fuel would be used for public transit and mass trans­ portation, and improvements. It imposes the requirement for a two-thirds of the legislature to suspend or modify the percent­ age allocation of the revenues. The fiscal impact of this proposition, of about $1.4 billion in state gasoline sales tax rev­ enues, increasing annually there­ after, would continue to be used for state and local transportation purposes starting in 2008-09. If . passed, the State Constitution would require that gasoline sales tax revenues be used annually for state and local transportation purposes begin­ ning in 2003-2004. Proponents argue that gaso­ line sales tax should be used to improve road safety, mass tran­ sit, and traffic reduction without raising taxes. There are 6000 = | to an appointed position. The County Chief Administrative Officer would then appoint the officer. In order to adopt this mea­ sure, a majority vote is required. to stop fraud because insurance fraud creates higher insurance premiums for all, and that the stiffer penalties for second con­ victions of insurance fraud must be put in place. Those arguing against the proposition say the punishment should fit the crime. The only reason a chiropractor should lose his/her license is for harming patients. Financial dishonestyhas nothing to do with medical skill. Prop 4 4 . Prop 45 Chiropractors. Unprofessional Conduct. Legislative Iniative Amendment. The Chiropractic Act would spec­ ify practices constituting fraud. It also requires investigation of The Legislative Term Limits proposition would allow voters to submit petition signatures to permit their incumbent or cur­ rent legislator to run for re-elec­ tion or re-elections and to serve j If passed, Proposition 40 would allow the state to sell $2.6 billion in bonds for natural resources conservation, state and local park acquisition and improvement, and historical and cultural resources preservation purposes. Photo of Carlsbad State Beach. (Pride Photo/Victoria B.Segall) bridges and overpasses that need repair. Opponents qrgue that the proposition has voters voting on something that wouldn’t happen until 2008, which would force a $1.2 billion cut in vital educa­ tion, health care and public safe­ ty to pay for increased spending on transportation. Prop 43 The Right to Have Vote Counted proposition will amend the constitution to ensure that a voter who casts a vote in an election, in accord with the laws of this state,, shall have that vote counted. Placed on the ballot by the Legislature, the proposition’s fiscal impact places no addi­ tional cost on state or local gov­ ernments. If passed, the State Constitution would be amended to affirm the right of a voter to have his/her vote counted. State law would explicitly authorize county election officials to ask the court for an extension of a post-election deadline, allowing for additional time to count votes and would explicitly authorize courts to approve such a request. However, if this measure is adopted, the proposed Charter amendment would not be active immediately because the current treasurer/tax collector is entitled to serve out his four-year term of office, which will expire, at noon on Jan. 6,2003. If passed, the proposition would change the elective office Proposition A: N orth C ounty Voters The Make Treasurer/Tax Collector an Appointive Office proposition aims to amend the San Diego County Charter, changing the treasurer/tax col­ lector from an elected position Supporters contend that the right to vote is meaningless if you cannot be sure that your vote will be counted, and Prop 43 provides voters with a consti­ tutional right to have their votes counted. Opponents say that it will do more harm than good and the problem is not that ballots are not counted, but that special interest groups and giant corporations buy elections. The Pride licensee in certain circumstanc­ es and license revocation upon second conviction, or multiple convictions, of specified insur­ ance fraud offenses. The fiscal impact is negli­ gible of additional state imple­ mentation costs. This measure also projects potential state savings of unknown amounts that would result in lower work­ ers’ compensation and Medi-Cal costs. If passed, the Board of Chiropractic Examiners would be required to revoke a chiro­ practor’s license for a period of 10 years upon his or her convic­ tion of various criminal offenses, including insurance fraud, and will allow an investigation of any licensed chiropractor who is criminally charged with com­ mitting insurance fraud. If the act fails to pass, the Board of Chiropractic Examiners would retain discretion in determining disciplinary action imposed against a licensed chi­ ropractor and determine wheth­ er to investigate licensed chi­ ropractors who are criminally charged with committing insur­ ance fraud. Those arguing for the prop­ osition say that it would help a maximum of four years beyond the terms provided for in the Constitution. Statewide, the fiscal impact could be several hundreds of thousands of dollars every two years to verify voter petition sig­ natures. However, there would be lit­ tle or no state cost to track the eligibility of re-election candi­ dates. If passed, this proposition would allow local registered vot­ ers to petition the secretary of state to permit their incumbent senator or assembly member, who is otherwise ineligible due to term limits, to run for reelection and to serve up to an additional four years. Consequently, a senator could serve a maximum of three four-year terms and an assembly member a maximum of five twoyear terms. Supporters of the proposition say that the measure would riot end term limits but keep term limits in place, which will give voters the option of extending the term of their own lawmaker. Non-supporters believe it would* end term limits in the state. of treasurer/tax collector to an appointed office, regardless of the results in the election for treasurer/tax collector position on March 5* Those arguing for Prop A say that the position of treasurer/tax collector has enormous respon­ sibilities and is the only county official with the ability to singlehandedly bankrupt the county, as proven by Orange County a few years ago. Arguments against Prop A are that voters should decide on their treasurer/tax collector and not let the San Diego County Board of Supervisors appoint someone to this position. This would eliminate the indepen­ dence of the retirement system and school hands by giving more control and power to the board of supervisors. �Oceanskks US CONGRESS District 50 sentatives. Compiled by Melanie Addington V tft & James Hart, Republican Who he is: reform bill in the Senate does a good job of trying to clean up soft money, but he wants to do more. He also is running his campaign on a blind trust. Businessman Duke Cunningham, Why you should vote for him: “I want to see us study the over­ Richard Republican population problem as it relates to Fontanesi, Who he is: our renewable and non-renewable Libertarian Current representative. Earnedhis bach^ elor’s degree in 1964 and his master’s in education in 1965 from the University of Mis­ souri. Why you should vote for him: In 1998, the 51st Congressional Dis­ trict elected Duke Cunningham to his fifth term in the House of Repre­ His priorities are: to protect seniors and working families from high electricity rates, to enhance the quality of life by ensuring affordable housing, to reduce traffic, to protect the environment and to preserve clean air. Assessor/Recorder/ Clerk John L. Hammerstrand Who he is: He is an environmental health spe­ cialist for the county. Priorities: Compiled by Victoria R. Segall Board of Supervisors District 5 ■ Kevin Barnard Who he is: ■ |K ^ ■ He is a police detective with 23 years of experience. Priorities: < Who she is: She is an aVocado grower and a businesswoman. She served two terms as director of the San Diego County Taxpayers Association, and two years as a San Diego County Planning Commissioner. Assembly Elections Compiled by Melanie Addington Mark Wyland, Republican Who he is: Mark Wyland was elected to Iserve San Diego North County’s 74th Assembly District in Novem­ ber of 2000. He has spent more than 25 years at every level of a local family business founded by his grandfather. Wyland has served on the Escondido Union School Board and is a trustee to Pomona College. Wyland earned a master’s degree in political science at Columbia Uni­ versity. Why you should vote for him: Assemblyman Wyland’s priorities in the California Legislature include commitments to education reform and business growth, and he is com­ mitted to reforming and improving the California education system. Ijohu Herrera, (Dem ocratic I Who he is: I Herrera is a retired (disability analyst. ■Before that, he Iwas an adminis­ trative officer for the United States Customs Service from 1981-1985 and a hospital corpsman, for the United States [Gregory J* Smith W iiiihe Priorities: She would find practical solutions for traffic and growth, keep cities safe and vibrant, keep the beaches and bays clean, and ensure productive farmland and protected wilderness. wtk iSLM i He would protect communities, improve and develop existing roads, prevent Gregory Canyon from becoming a landfill, * create new parks, balance the county budget and defend property rights^// He would reduce taxes for the middle class, create support pro­ grams for disadvantaged children in schools, and would limit terms for county supervisors. Who he is: He is the current county supervi­ sor, a rancher, and a business­ man. Priorities: Navy Retirees from 1956-1975. Herrera received six degrees, from an A.A. at Palomar College to a degree of doctoral studies in Industrial/Organizational Behavior from United States Inter­ national University. Why you should vote for him: .His political experience includes: Former Chief Steward, Unit One, Administrative and Professional, Civil Service Division, CSEA, SEIU Former District Chief Steward, Cal­ ifornia State Employees Associ­ ation, former vice-president, and District Labor Council 709. I He has been [with the [Assessor/ Recorder/ [County Clerk | since 1994 and the County Assessor since 1983. He has 30 years of experience in city and county governments, and is a parttime evening facility member at SDSU, where he also serves on the SDSU Alumni Association Board of Directors. Del Stewart, Democrat Who he is: Stewart, who works in North County, is setting up a shadow campaign for high school and col­ lege students to learn how to create a campaign and to build responsibil­ ity. Why you should vote for him: He said the new campaign finance He would ensure integrity and fair­ Domestic Violence Court. ness, and provide customer service. Priorities: She would protect seniors from abuse and end domestic violence. District Attorney M ike Aguirre Who he is: He was a former assistant U.S. Attorney, He was also an adjunct professor of the University of Southern California, chairperson of the USC Conference to Fight Organized Crime, and founder of the San Diego Crime Commission. He would give taxpayers the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. District 38 Senate Compiled by Melanie Addington Bonnie Duuianis Who she Is: Pani Pfingst Who he is: She is a : superior court judge. She also I served as Vy deputy district ■ attorney, led M the J im Metropolitan Homicide Task Force, and served as lead judge for W ggMSBB^ He is the district attorney. He startedH H H ^H a Rape Prosecution Team, and set up J H H j H H an Elder Abuse ; H H H Unit WmmSMM Priorities: He would protect families and senior citizens, and target sexual predators. equal and fair treatment County Sheriff B ill Kolender Who he is: He is the sheriff of San Diego County. He began working at the San Diego Police Department in 1956. District a ^ ^ :. serves as treasurer for the Grpssmont Healthcare District, He has a master’s in management and a bachelor’s in business administra­ Steven Bruce R uff Who he is: tion. He is a sheriffs sergeant. He Priorities: received a bachelor’s from SDSU, He would restore integrity to the and also attended Grossmont office of County Treasurer, prop­ College. He was a director at erly use public funds in the set­ Detentions Training at the S,D. tlement of employee lawsuits, and improve the morale of workers with Sheriffs Department. Phillip G. Hanneman, Democratic Who he is: Communications technician 38th district. He was first elected to the Assembly in 1992; he was re-elected in 1994 and 1996 by overwhelming major­ ities. He was elected to the state Senate in 1998. Why you should vote for him: His legislative victories include school fund equalization. Priorities: His priorities are to fight crime and domestic violence, protect the environment, stop consumer fraud, and to end energy price manipulation by electric utilities. Priority: He is a financial consultant with a national brokerage firm and treasurer for the San Diego Convention Center Corporation. Metro Homicide Task Force, and served as vice president of San Diegans Against Crime. He would review hundreds of unsolved murders, seek the max­ imum punishment for those who bring weapons to school, and increase efforts to help local businesses that have been defrauded. Priorities: He has been San Diego County Treasurer/Tax Collector since 1983. Dan M cAllister Who he is: Mark Pettine W hohe is; Aguirre and\ others on Roger Hedgecock show. Bart Hartman Who he is: He would provide quality customer service to taxpayers. Who he is: Software engineer Why you should vote for him: For 30 years, the Libertarians have fought against an expanding govern­ ment to restore liberty and personal responsibility. Priorities: Treasurer/Tax Collector P riorities: K risti S tone, Libertarian Who she is: Kristi Stone is j a mother,1 entrepreneur, artist and political activist. Stone started her career in corporate information systems, working for such companies as Exxon Office Systems and Emery Worldwide. She went on to found On-the-Net and AKA internet enter­ prises. She is the elected mem­ bership chair for the San Diego Libertarian Party. Why you should vote for her: She wants to move North County toward smaller government, expects more personal responsibility, and strives to come up with non-governjnent solutions to our everyday issues and perceived problems. resourses,” said Hart. Lars R. Grossmith, Libertarian Who he is: Grossmith is the vice president of Suntrust Mort­ gage Correspondent Division. He graduated from San Diego State University in 1983 with a bachelor’s in Economics and received an MBA from Cal State Dominguez in 1987. Why you should vote for him: It is time to return to “self-govern­ ment” as our founding fathers fought for. It’s time we had a voice of free­ dom in the state senate,” said Gros­ smith. �Opinion 10 Tuesday, February 26, 2002 The Pride would like to first and foremost thank those of you who have written letters this semester - while the content of some of those letters has been controversial and/or heated, an engaging, ongoing dialogue in our editorial pages is our goal, and it’s a goal that our readers have helped us meet; Katja Tonsky’s letter, published last week in The Pride has prompted numer­ ous responses, as evidenced by our editorial pages this week. Whether those of you who have responded to her letter agree or disagree with her position, we feel the letter raises some inter­ esting questions that we all might want to consider. It goes without saying that each of us is here for one reason or another, the term “higher edu­ cation” is one that cannot be easily defined. We’ve run stu­ dent editorials in the past that attacked the academic institution and all it stands for, and we’ve also printed pieces praising all that comes with an investment in an academic environment, its proponents and its values. What does higher education mean to you? What is your learn­ ing curve? Is the institution successful if it moves students through the system by means of assigning grades that cannot ever truly be objective and award­ ing degrees to those who jump through the hoops strategically set up for them? Or rather, should we focus on the individual who shows up for the classes, takes the exams and learns to survive The Pride denced by the varied opinions expressed in these pages. Con­ sider Professor X’s class. Was it a success? A complete failure? Apparently, it was controversial; E D IT O R IA L on whatever means he or she deems necessary to do so? And can we really measure “learning” by an age-old 5-letter or number system? Again, the answers to these questions must be purely sub­ jective. The vast array of differ­ ent perceptions about a particular situation or event is surely evi­ many of you have reacted strongly, and this fact alone is indicative of the fact that the class affected students strongly. „ Perhaps some of the questions we all might benefit from are the following: Are we assigned grades? Or Do We earn them? How much does the professor really have to do with what we publication. learn and how we learn it? If we “earn” our grade, and it reflects our mastery of the material-whatever that means-do we consider ourselves better off, whether we receive an “A” or a “C” for a grade? If The Pride has raised far more questions than offered answers, then we’ve done our job. Why are you here? What do you hope to get out of your encounter with an institution of higher learning? And how much of the outcome will you hold yourself responsible for? And if you find these strange questions, we ericouragfc you to seek out the answers. Here’stoyour journey. tetephone number, e-mail and publish letters. Please contact The Pride iT } ^ are interested m wnimg new fr^ “Student Government has a million dollar budget; what do you think they do with your money?” By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer |||^ “Is Your Identity Safe?” By MARLINO BITANGA Pride Staff Writer endless. As a consequence, not only will your identity be taken away from you, but your life will be also. Imagine how you would feel if you tried to apply for a home loan and the consultant explained to you that you were not quali­ fied because you were $20,000 dollars in debt with credit cards you don’t even own. Whose decision was it to make our social security num­ bers available to the public? Why didn’t the administration choose a magnetic strip or a bar-code? Most of the time we are asked to give our- student identifi­ cation number when we are requesting confidential material. The administration doesn’t check our student ID cards, they ask to see photo ID instead. So why is the number there if it has no sig­ nificant purpose? Now think: for a moment, for an institution that cares so much about our education, our future, and the safety of its students why have they taken the secu­ rity of our identity for granted? How much do you value your identity? As college students enrolled in a California State University, we know that our academic transcripts are secured confidentially, but do you think pur identity, not just as students but as individuals, is safe? The answer is NO. Reach down into your wallet or purse and look at your stu­ RUBY-FRESHMEN/ dent identification card. On the CORY DORIAN HUDSONANGELO TOLEDOLIBERAL STUDIES bottom right comer of each card REEDER-SENIOR/ JUNIOR/SOCIOLOGY JUNIOR/BUSINESS MAJOR COMMUNICATION MAJOR MAJOR is your social security number “I think they spend it on the key that unlocks your iden­ MAJOR “Obviously they’re not “I don’t know. I don’t “I have no clue! ” think they have kept us spending it on parking.” their own benefits instead tity. Considering how easy it on ours.” updated.” is for us to misplace our keys, our driver’s license, or lose our wallets; exposing this number F makes it very easy for someone 111" | to steal our identity. || What does this mean? It " ip 11. I means that anyone, using your social security number, can open ■ . It I up a credit card account, become r a candidate for employment, L enroll in school, buy a car, or take money out of your bank MARLENE PARRAKELLY ROBINSON ADRI ANNA MACKAYaccount. The possibilities are JUNIOR/BUSINESS -SENIOR/LIBERAL SOPHOMORE/BUSINESS MAJOR MAJOR STUDIES MAJOR “I have no idea. I don’t think the school “I really don’t know.. . I “I don’t know what they sees any of it, and I don’t believe they’re think they should ask stu­ do with it, but I should!” being as productive as they can considering dents how they should use they have that much money.” By JAMES J. SIMMONDS Beach clean-up, 1,000 butts were the money.” Pride Staff Writer gathered in just 30 minutes. These butts have been in '"/Idiiinber,,- e-mail:-, and identification. Letters may be edited PP grammar and length. Letters should be submitted via Cigarette butts belong in ash­ people’s mouths and who knows electronic mail to Thp Pfide electronic mail account, rather trays or trashcans. Everywhere where their mouths have been? thin the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not Claudia Ignacio .{[ I go on campus, I fitid cigarette So we non-smokers are not about to print anonymous letters. James Newell butts. On the sidewalks. In the to pick them up. Plus, it makes Display aM classified advertising in The Pride- should M artha Sarabia II^Editor not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of com­ grass. On the steps. Partially the campus and landscape every­ mercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right Lisa Lipsey Feature Editor buried in the dirt. In the parking where looks bad. There are rules ;ip reject \ t^ ? 0 Alyssa Finkelstein Opinion Editor lots. Which lot? All of them! against littering, and you must v. the Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during Melanie Addington Ajrts-.Editor/rx:'. I catch myself dodging them remember that when you care­ the academic year. Distribution includes aU of CSIXSM Amy Bolaski campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community Graduate Intern as I walk to and fro. These one- lessly tjirow away cigarette butts, establishments. Victor Padilla Business Manager inch (give or take a couple cen­ you are breaking the law. These Madeleine M arshall Advisor - < * timeters) filters are nasty little rolls of paper and filter material pieces of waste. They remind are filled with toxins. You CSUSM/San Marco®, CA/92096-0001 All opinions and letters to the editor, published in me of cockroaches; except, these already fill the air and your Phone:(760)750-6099 The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not won’t go away with Raid. Esti­ lungs with pollutants; please Fax: (760) 750-3345 necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California mated decomposition rates range don’t trash our campus and our E-mail: pride@csusth.edu State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent from one to five years. And world too. http://www.csusntpride.com the majority opinion o f The Pride editorial board., Letters to the editors should include an address, telephone during a recent annual Ambient 71 stop It! The Pride The Pride �S tudents’ Responses to Letter About Professor “X” In a letter to The Pride, dated Tuesday* February 19, 2002, Katja Tonsky vilifies a member ofCSUSM Vliterato . Of tm f which foe claims i& future.lit* ing her argument. Her letter is filled with assumption, inad­ equate support and explanation, sfofositifo, in point of view, and poor sentence struc­ ture, probtansuso&ily associ­ ated with beginning composition students not graduates of Liter­ .T o n sk y \ature and Writing; For exam­ believe that her motive is fojf- ple, she assumes that her reader, less, not at all indicative of a dis­ if not all Literature and Writing gruntled student upset with m } with her evalua­ tion of Professor X, implied by ■ iS^ frequent use of inclu­ •indi- sive, phrases, # |b :;aa “we stucate that Tonsky is attempting to dehts^* foyclassinates and I/’ publicly lmmiliate the professor ' and “so many of She sup­ X” poses what she cannot verify, •fife awarding her a foal course thatJ^ofessor X does not receive js ;4 W ctear'th^t favorable student evaluations: “It Wo ; she hopes to shame IS;. Yuan, is a shame that future students literature and Writing depart­ may have to endure what so ment chair, as well as CSUSM many of us already have when administration into terminating Professor X’s evaluations were the professor. However, it is the surely not positive ones.” And author who should be ashamed of finally, Tonsky’s sentence struc­ herself for lodging an unprofes­ ture deteriorates with the sional and unwarranted assault increasing vehemence ofher tone on a professor in an inappro­ as does her ability to effectively priate forum. While it may explain her examples. A gradu­ be appropriate for a student to ate of the Literature and Writing challenge or complain about an Program at CSUSM committed instructor, it is inappropriate for these fundamental errors of writ­ it to be handled in such a public ing, including an additional fatal and mean-spirited fashion. Such fiaw-failure to engage in revi­ a letter might be attached to sion. If the Literature and Writ­ the student’s evaluation of the ing Program is to be shamed by instructor, sent directly to the anything, it is not Professor X. professor, or sent to the depart­ What should shame the depart­ ment chair or the Dean of Arts ment most in this case is that and Sciences, It is a breach of it is graduating some students eollegiality to engage in such a with poor argument and writing vicious and public attack,' To skills, and these students are do so is to call into question not publishing their writing. I f the only the validity of the charges state of this letter is any indica­ but also foe credibility of the tion of foe caliber of work pro­ person making them. ** fessors might expect from Katja * It is reasonable to expect Tonsky, it is no wonder that Pro­ that a graduate of the Literature fessor X awarded this student a and Writing program excel at crafting compelling and wellCSUSM Ricki Muller supported written arguments;. Alumut however, Tonsky falls short of foe mark, seriously undermin­ Is Bush a man of his word? Last September 2000, the president campaigned on his honesty and virtue as opposed to Clinton’s lack thereof. He proudly announced that if elected president he would strongly veto any bill to send nuclear waste to an interim storage site in Nevada, only 90 miles from pop­ ulous Las Vegas. Now Bush says a central dis­ posal site for nuclear waste inyes- that state of Nevada “is nec­ essary to protect public safety, health and this nation’s secu­ rity.” No veto, but a proud sig­ nature on the bill instead. Dick Cheney, speaking at Miramar, has reaffirmed George’s honesty for us to ponder. The vice presi­ dent said he thinks most “Amer­ icans find it reassuring to have a commander in chief (who) tells the truth and means exactly what he says.” Perhaps Cheney meant Bush doesn’t exactly know what the truth is. John P. Doddridge Cell Phones I am so tired of seeing people ing cell phones all the time! ople even pull them out as sy leave their driveways! Stu­ nts immediately pull it out fot after class gets out or on a eak. People have used the cell one as a means of escape. No L looks at anyone anymore, e ople are too busy with their ► intless conversations to say hi acknowledge when someone walks by them. People use the cell phone as a way to avoid someone when they walk by. I mainly see this with females. We all get tired of hearing the mun­ dane conversations between the significant other. It is just unfor­ tunate that the cell phone was intended for better communi­ cation but actually isolates one from all. Bransen Crosby I am responding to Katja Tonsky’s account of her experi­ ences in “Professor X’s” LTWR class last spring* Granted that we aft bavo different learning Styles and thus respond to differ­ ent pedagogies, Katja’s examina­ tions conflict with my perception of Dr. X’s class, \ \ Even though we covered a lot of materials, I feel that it was not an unreasonable amount for a 16-week survey course. I moreover disagree with concerning X >r, J R ^ittle knowledge of the subjecfbft% taught ” Dr. X’s many hahdotds and questions, as well aiii: maiioed her as an expert of literary theory. Throughout the semester, ! was never intimidated to ask Dr. X Katja’s assumption that “my questions concerning this sub­ classmates and I agreed that foe ject matter, Some of my class* workload, the lack of pedagogy, jn a t^ atid f met every week in and the anxiety associated with her ofilce to go over and discuss foe ctos, made us never want to tie materials we had studied in have Professor X again ” As this evidences, not all of KatClass. ! sent Dr, X several emails ja’s classmates share her opinion thorough answers in less than 24 of Dr, X* I feel deeply indebted hours* |§j; Ibis day, I mail Dr* X to Dr. X. Due to her excellence if I have a question about liter- is a teacher and a person, I have gained an Understanding aiy theory* Reg^dtng Katfa’s remark of literary theory that proves about Dr. X’s grading policy, I foundational not only to my pres­ would like to remind her that Dr* ent endeavors at Cal State San X attached a handoutdelineating Marcos, but also to my future h ^ ix p e ^ syllabus, plans to attend graduate school. •Therefore,-we were not unin­ Caroline Best formed about how she developed our grades. Knatfy I want to address We write in defense of Pro­ (including works by the actual fessor X. Several of the under­ theorists) to cement the knowl­ signed earned As in the classes edge. The information learned under attack. Ms. Tonsky makes in this class cannot be found in legitimate arguments-the liter­ any other course on this campus. ature department did advertise Professor X’s rigorous training another professor teaching the (undergraduate and graduate) Fall 2001 class, and there is a gives her the comfort and ability lack of evening classes at the to use literary theory in her school. The “injustice,” however, classes* Some professors choose lies in grade inflation and light not to openly infuse their class coursework in other classes. Yes, with theory, and that is their when compared to other courses, choice. It is ludicrous to believe Professor X assigns a lot of work. that one can interpret literature Should we question Professor X, without understanding a collec­ or should we question the norm tive catalogue of critical theory. at CSUSM? Every student in Literary opinion is baseless Professor X’s courses receives a without accurate engagement of detailed, six- page syllabus. They numerous theorists: Therein lies know the requirements, expecta­ the difference between a silent tions, rubric, and organization of reader and an accomplished the­ orist. foe class. Professor X’s requirements P ProfessoFX “practice^] an engaged pedagogy” and are a heavy load, what I would “utilize [s] collaborative strate­ expect from a college course. gies” (syllabus). The claim that We wrote ten 2-page papers that her courses “lack pedagogy” not rarely take more than a half hour only makes no sense, it merits no to complete. How long should credit Rather than lecture every it take to identify and discuss a hour, Professor X expertly inter­ theme? The short “papers” also sperses group assignments and served as excellent notes for the questions that generate lively dis­ two 10-page papers. Professor X cussion and help us to “flush out included prompts for both papers foe material,” in Professor X’s in her syllabus so we could col­ own words. She also challenges lect information throughout the us TO THINK by asking for clar­ semester. Many of us had so ification and offering alternative much information, we had to points of view. Professor X does cut down foe length of our final not promote a class of puppets; drafts. I’d rather cut than scrap ptfoer, site fosters the seed of for material. Professor Xsupplied critical thinking among her stu­ a study guide for both the mid­ dents. V ' t term and final The answers to •V The class about theory pro­ foe questions were easily found pelled students through literary in notes compiled throughout movements, We spent time on foe se&ester. There is no reason es^h prominent theory, using foat &student who attends class, excellent books and articles actively participates, and pre­ pares for the exams can’t suc­ ceed* There’s no magic to the way Professor X arrives at grades-her rubric is included in foe syllabus, she keeps a log of our grades, and provides comments on every­ thing we turn in, Where’s the confusion? For many students, Profes­ sor X’s course serves as a rude awakening, a bright light that exposes their lack of knowledge and research skills. But that does not mean failure. Professor X encourages intellectual growth and provides students with an effective study process that we can later personalize to fit our taste. In fact, Professor X takes a genuine interest in her students as individuals. She invites stu­ dents to engage in discussion out­ side the classroom-Over coffee, over lunch, or in small groups in her fairly cramped office. If you aspire to teach, attend grad school, or simply desire your degree to have substance, we encourage you to take a class with Professor X. You will have several opportunities to sharpen your speaking and thinking skills, gauge your ability, and gain a solid foundation for future study. Plenty of students who have had Professor X who work full time, attend school ftiil time, are involved in campus life, and have social lives are A students in her class BY MERIT, which is a welcome, thought-provok­ ing tfofokiii in fife backwashpf grade inflation, j ** | HSf Jen Sttverwood and Erica Cacas ^ b|F |9 e ! ii§ l» ig f iti Ice Skating Not A Sport I wish to make a comment regarding the awarding of the gold medal to both the Russian and the Canadian skaters. Personally, I think that the Canadians won, not because because they were better than the Russians; rather, it’s because I pre­ ferred the Canadians. Many of these type of events are so judgemental and so controversial that they should be considered not as a sport but as an artis­ tic event. I believe that anything that cannot be quantified should fall under the artistic category and not as asport. For example, the winner of a soccer game is the one who scored the most. That’s clear cut and generally indisputable. On foe other hand, a gymnast doing the parallel bar should be considered as an artist because scoring is strictly in the eyes of the beholder. Other exam­ ples of sporting events are: bobsled, ice hockey, track, baseball, whereby judgement are based on the transition of actual numerical values such as high or low, first or second, more or less, in or out. Of course sometimes some sort of judgment call is used such as the case of instant replays in football. But these are th exceptions. Events I consider as more of an art rather than sport are: surfing, figure skating, diving, gymnastics, and even boxing, if none of the opponents get knock down. My point is that it is grossly unfair and disheartening for many of these particpants who spend all their efforts and much of their reources over long periods in their quest for victory, just to flat over some judge’s atti­ tude and demeanor. Don Soriano - Facility Services �S p e c ia l E v en ts March is Women's H erstory Month Club Meetings Free Student CampusWork­ shops Services In Celebration of Women’s H erstory Month Suder­ Medieval Round Table Writing Center (Weekly) Feb. 26th 11:30 a.m. CRA CRA 3106 burg’s art w ill be exhibited Wednesday, March 6th 3 p.m. reception at the CSUSM Library all 1257 SHAB Meeting for the month of March. 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HAMLET Wed./Fri., March 6th, 8th, Tuesday, March 5th 6p.m. 113th and 15th 6-9 p.m. COMM 206 Visual & Performing Arts Men’s Golf Annex Room-1 $20.00 M arch 4th - 5th San Louis Erika Suderburg’s Art Rey Downs Installation Sports Monday - Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-6 Campus Black Forum p.m. Thursdays, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Fri. 8:30-3 p.m. CRA 4110 Math Lab Mon. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.' Tues./Thurs. 8 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Weds. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Fri. 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Stress Management W ednesdays, 11:30 - 12:45 p.m. CRA 4110 Thinking About Quitting Wednesdays, 1:15-2:30 p.m. CRA 4110 Resume Critiques Career and Assessment DON’T FORGET TO Center 750-4900 Drop off or fax your resume for a quick critique (24-hour turnaround.) Fax: (760) 750-3142 SUBMIT YOUR CALENDAR ITEMS TO pride@csusm.edu The Pride Literary Supplement It's Just a Matter CALL FOR PAPERS of Perspective... The Pride Literary Supplement (PLS), a publication of The Pride, is again seeking stu­ dent writing representing inquiry and research across all academic disciplines pursued at CSUSM. Since its inception, California State University at San Marcos has committed itself to the cultivation of student writing. Across the disciplines, at every academic level, students are required to write and professors are asked to take writing seriously. The student newspaper would like to publish expository, critical, and theoretical writing as much as creative writing, poems, stories or film scripts. The PLS will consider manuscripts of up to 3000 words that both exemplify excellent inquiry and research in their discipline(s) and that able readers from outside that discipline to read with pleasure and understanding. Appropriate faculty judges the quality of research or creative writing. Accessibility is determined by the editor(s) of The Pride or their designated representatives. Submissions: Submissions are currently being accepted for the upcoming Pride Literary Supplement. All forms of literary writing —expository, critical, theoretical and creative writing —are encouraged. Authors should avoid highly technical language, critical jargon, foreign, or mathematical language. When technical terms are essential, they should be explained to the reader. Refer­ ences to critical literature, where necessary, should be parenthetical. APA, MLA, Chicago, and all other formats are welcome as long as the paper represents the appropriate academic discipline. The PLS favors student writing and will privilege student manuscripts that are submitted with the recommendation of a faculty member who has pursued research in the student’s field of study or published texts of a related kind. Staff and faculty contributions will also be con­ sidered. . 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Compiled by JAMES NEWELL Pride Editor A vast radiant beach in a cool jeweled moon Couples naked race down by its quiet side And we laugh like soft, mad children Smug in the wooly cotton brains of infancy The music and voices are all around us. I have an ancient Indian crucifix around my neck My chest is hard and brown Lying on stained, wretched sheets with a bleeding virgin We could plan a murder O r start a religion. Stoned Immaculate I'll tell you this..; No eternal reward will forgive us now For wasting the dawn. • Reaching your head with the cold, sudden fury of a divine messenger Let me tell you about heartache and the loss of god Wandering, wandering in hopeless night Out here in the perimeter there are no stars I'm getting out of here Where are you going? To the other side of morning Please don't chase the clouds Words dissemble Words be quick Words resemble walking sticks Plant them they will grow Watch them waver so I'll always be a word man Better then a bird man Excerpts from an American Prayer by Jim Morrison � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>2001-2002</h2> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Description An account of the resource The twelfth academic year of California State University San Marcos. Sort Key PR Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data newspaper 11 x 17 The Pride Yes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Pride February 26, 2002 Subject The topic of the resource student newspaper Description An account of the resource In the Vol. 10, No. 4 edition of The Pride, are articles about Upward Bound, sexuality classes at UC-Berkeley, the construction of apartments close to campus, and the return of evangelists to the campus free speech area in Founders Plaza. 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