https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/33355726007cdb0078bab47362f14e9e.pdf 78226c360384d96eb88f6271133e458a PDF Text Text # M K K i I nv A w m È M W^ È M l wwwxsusm.edu/pride/ TUESDAY. M A R C H 18. 2003 f V OL.XNO.23 Teacher Career Fair Draws Hundreds By DOROTHY BRUNO by Budget Cuts The room wasfilledwith smiles at the Annual Teacher Career Fair last Friday at the Center for the Arts in Escondido. There were no pink slips in the room and graduating students were getting job interviews. An EOP student profile te/fi/ig the story of success Vox The Pride The CSUSM Career and Assessment Center presents the fair every spring. Sandy Punch, director of the Career and Assessment Center said, "I think considering the current state of the economy, this fair was a big success. [Job seekers] got quality time with the districts, and overall, districts seemed positive about hiring our candidates." 56 school districts and teacher recruitment centers throughout California and Nevada came to talk to the 412 candidates looking for jobs as teachers. These districts all had jobs for graduating students; they did not just have promises of jobs, but j obs that are available now. Sheldon Kelman will graduate this May from the CSUSM credential program, and he reported that it was a "Great job fair, [but he was] a little disappointed there wasn't more out of state school districts." Natalie Metras, also graduating in May, said that the overall fair was a "Great presentation; [recruiters] were all so helpful." She went on to say the teacher prep program was very helpful and that the College of Education taught her just what she needs to know about looking for a job. Local school districts that participated in the event included Fallbrook Union Elementary, Lake Elsinore Unified School District (USD), Murrieta Valley USD, Temecula Valley USD, and Vista USD. Luis Maestre, the recruiter from the Sweetwater High See JOB FAIR, page 4 List has repeated^ published her 1 didifi have role models t o tell biography: » .. me what college was going to be like. It's EOF that has done that BOP student Graciela Nunez. Photo by George Cagala/The Pride. Graciela^ work ethic, academic for m e" Along with counseling achievement, on and off-campus and mentoring, EOP and SSS By JENNIFER ACEE program (Advancement Via Indi- involvement, and endearing per- provide financial aid, leadership Feature Editor vidual Determination), Graciela sonality also Tielp to exemplify opportunities, supplemental acachose to come to Cal State San the potential of the government demic instruction, and as GraAround the well-worn dining Marcos. This choice came in assistance programs she is a part ciela said, "a support network of table, Graciela and her family sit spite of acceptance offers at more of. The federal Student Support friends in similar backgrounds." and discuss the transpiration of prestigious institutions. Her rea- Services (SSS) and state Edu- She explained that without such their diverse days. Her mother sons were, she said, "if you're a cational Opportunity Program programs, she "would feel out of has been cleaning houses, her good student, it's going to show (EOP) have made college a real place in this school." father gardening, her grand- whatever school you go to," and, option for Graciela, as they have Now, Graciela has made her mother watching her sisters' chil- more significantly, she sees her- for thousands of other students in situations similar to hers. place at the school and on her dren, and as for her, she has been self as the isthmus that keeps her way to making her future distinattending her classes at California family so tightly bonded together SSS and EOP function under guished as well. State University San Marcos. in what are often tumultuous times. She did not want to leave thè master design to counterGraciela is a human develGraciela Nunez is a sophomore them for the trumpery of a distant balance social and economic inequality by making a college opment major with a minor in school. with a life history branded by education a realistic and attain- women's studies. She hopes to challenges. able achievement for students become a counselor so that she Graciela is currently taking 16 Her parents are from an units and is on the dean's list. typically underrepresented in the can either help people through the types of problems she herself has impoverished, now abandoned, She takes summer school courses educational system. faced, or so she can promote the town in central Mexico where every year. She is studying As the state attempts to reori- attainability of an education. they married before coming to French, her third language behind ent itself from the setback of a the United States. Neither has Spanish and English. severe debt, programs like EOP As Graciela makes plans to an education beyond the sixth become frivolity, as has been the attend graduate school after her grade. Her mother suffers from The unassuming sophomore is arthritis, Lyme disease, a learn- a model of minority achievement, case historically. Cal State San CSUSM undergraduate comMarcos Director of SSS and EOP mencement in 2005, her family ing disability, and the fallout of a of success in spite of adversity. Edward Pohlert said that $2 mil- watches her everyday success recent stroke. Her shining archetype-qual- lion of outreach funds statewide with pride. Her two older sisters were both ity is not going unnoticed. In a have already been cut from EOP, In theory, the nation also pregnant by age 19. Graciela is society that idealizes "the success a move that will "hamper our now 19. story," Graciela Nunez is a para- ability to get a more diverse pool watches Graciela for the positive, digm, a sort of poster-child of the for our student population." Fur- re-tellable message she demonThe aspiring young woman nation. Cal State San Marcos's ther cuts in other areas of EOP are strates that anyone can attain suchas a future taking on a shape office of communications agrees, possible in the upcoming months, cess through hard work. far different from what anyone as they are soon to place her smil- which would "dilute services" Critically though, people and/ in her family has experienced. ing face upon the campus web- and could even "wipe them out," or programs offering opportuniAfter graduating from Poway site. The scholarships, awards, explained Pohlert. ties for accession are a part of any High School with honors in and honors that she has received Speaking on behalf of the success story. Everyone needs a 2001, where she was a part of the are numerous. The annual pubgovernment-subsidized AVID lication The National Dean's government academic assis- rock on which to build. tance programs, Graciela said, Gonzalez Leaves CSUSM for CSU Sacramento By MEG EPPEL Pride Staff Writer At the California State University Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting it was decided that CSUSM President Alexander Gonzalez would be the next president at CSU Sacramento. Following the two-day meeting, the BOT announced their decision Thursday, March 13 at Cal State Fullerton. It seemed from an early start that Gonzalez was favored to be the new president at Sacramento. Gonzalez was the only finalist who had worked in the CSU system and he had been personally asked by Chancellor Charles B. Reed to apply for the presidency. There was further speculation that Gonzalez would not have applied if Reed would not support his candidacy. Gonzalez has denied this and believes that the other two finalists, law professor J. Clark Kelso and University of Houston President Karen Haynes, had equal opportunities for the position. Marcos. Gonzalez assured that CSUSM would continue, "At a challenging pace," and that oProvost Bob Sheath will ensure continuity of the academic program and student serGonzalez, 57, has com- vices." mented that he is honored to be chosen to lead CSU Provost and Vice PresiSacramento, but has mixed dent Robert G. Sheath emotions. He has said that commented, "The presihe is saddened to leave dent will be greatly missed, oa wonderful campuso not only on the campus, but and he will miss oall the within the community." He wonderful peopled at San credits the growth, the oex- citement on campus,ô and the ôcurrent management structured to Gonzalez. Sheath says that he will continue to push CSUSM to move forward through initiatives that include ônew academic programs, a realignment of student services, [and] a modified budget process.ô Dr. G.H. ôBudô Morris, a communication profesSee GONZALEZ, page 3 �Cai State San Marcos 333 Twin Oaks Valley Road San Marcos, CA/92096- 0001 Phone: (760) 750-6099 i ^ ; <760^ 750-3345 E-mail: pride@csnsiii.edtt http://wymr.c8usm.edu/pride All optoions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride> r epresent t he o pinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, o r of C alifornia State University San Marcos, Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride e ditorial b oard, Letters to the editors should include ail address, telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar and length* Letters should be under 350 words and submitted via electronic mail to pride@csusm.edu, rather than the individual editors. 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E ditorial Staff Lead Editors & Finkelstein Martha Sarabia Design Sc Photo Editor Desmond 7 ' Barça-' ; News Editor Gail Tarantino Feature Editor Jennifer Acee Arts Editor Chris Martin Opinion Sc Assistant Design Editor Jason Padilla Spanish Bditor Martha Sarabia Sports Editor Krone Graduate intern Leiana Naholowaa Business Manager Elizabeth King Advisor Madeleine Marshall S taff W riters Jared Thompson, Jeff Brownlee, Jeanne Raupp Sapp, Jennifer Rhodas, Gabriel Martin, Bave Werth, Erik Roper, Gerald Jones, Meg Eppel, Julie Myres, Jamal Scarlett, Adrian Cundiff, Biana K. Cabnto, Honee Folk, Araceli Catalan, Sara Colbrese, Nina Robinson students traveling and studying abroad; he offered, "CerRequirements f or the program include fulfillment ofpre- tainly, anyone traveling on an requisites. Martin explained airplane since 9/11 is likely By JENNIFER RHODUS provide the student with meals. that CSUSM course prerequi- to have concerns. Last year's Pride Staff Writer Students will use local trans- sites apply just as if students group of CSUSM students portation or may rent a car if were taking the classes on who traveled to Valladolid also CSUSM's World Languages they have a valid U.S. license the CSUSM campus and will experienced similar concerns, and Extended Studies depart- and the money to do so. be as strictly enforced. In but decided not to let those ments recently announced particular, students enrolling concerns stand in the way of their 5th annual summer Martin explained that in SPAN 266 must have suc- pursuing their goals and interprogram in Valladolid, Spain. students will attend classes cessfully completed SPAN 102 ests. As for the pending war, The month-long program of Monday through Friday and or its equivalent; SPAN 366 the Spanish government seems study is scheduled for June generally will have afternoons requires successful comple- to be very much allied with 2-27, and will feature Span- free to participate in optional tion of at least SPAN 202 or its the American government at ish language and cultural activities organized by the quivalent. Prerequisites must this point, and is supportive e immersion at the Universidad university, or they may choose be fulfilled prior to the trip. of our current position. I do de Valladolid. Participating to explore the city and surnot believe that Spaniards hold CSUSM students will study rounding areas independently. Successful completion of the an unfavorable attitude about the Spanish language with University activities may prerequisites however, does Americans in general. Most intensive practice of grammar include movie nights, cook- not guarantee that a student Spaniards are eager to meet and conversation. Studies will ing demonstrations, and/or will be enrolled in the class and chat with Americans, even also include Spanish and Latin informal sports programs. On that s/he needs. The Univer- if there are times when they do American Literature as well as the weekends, students will sidad de Valladolid will use a not agree with the policies of Spanish Culture and Civiliza- have opportunities to go on placement test to determine our government." tion. CSUSM students can use fieldtrips that are sponsored by which class to put a student the credits earned from this the university and are included in. All student participants Students who wish to parprogram to meet the univer- in the program cost, or they therefore must take one of ticipate in the program must sity's language requirement. may choose to travel to other two placement tests that will register by March 28,2003 and The cost of the program is areas on their own. be administered at CSUSM apply by April 9,2003. To learn just under $2,000 and includes this spring. The completed more about the CSUSM in five units of tuition, room and Phil Miyano, a communica- tests will be faxed to the Uni- Spain Program, visit the webfull board, medical insurance, tion major at CSUSM, attended versidad de Valladolid, which site at http://www.csusm.edu/ field trips and an activities the 4th annual CSUSM Study will in turn send the results spainstudyabroad/index.htm program. in Spain Program last summer back before the students leave and/or attend information and said, "It was a lot of f un for Spain. Martin further meetings on Tues. Mar. 18 at Students will stay with care- to see how a different society explained, "This will avoid 3:00-4:00 p.m. on ACD 407 fully-screened and selected lives." Miyano said to have the problem of students arriv- and Thurs. Mar. 27 at 10-11 host families. Each CSUSM especially enjoyed traveling ing in Spain and realizing that a.m. on ACD 407. Students participant will have his/her to the city of Pamplona and their skills are not at the level may also call the University own private bedroom rented witnessing the Running of they [had hoped, and not being Global Affairs office at (760) out of the host family's house. the Bulls (the "Encierro" as it able to register for] the class 750-4090 and/or contact Dr. Dr. Francisco Martin, direc- is known in Spain) during the they need." The placement Francisco Martin by phone at tor of the CSUSM in Spain Fiesta de San Fermin. Miyano tests are scheduled for 2 p.m. (760) 750-4179, or by visiting program, explained that it is recommends the study in Spain on March 21 and March 28 in him Mondays and Wednespossible that a CSUSM student program to other students but U NIV442. days from 2:30-4:00 p.m.' at may live in the same froifse*aS warns students to make sure U NIV 209, or by email at another CSUSM student, or they take the right class and In light of the current fmartin@csusm.edu. a student from another U.S. understand that merely going world political crisis, Martin or foreign university. Each on the trip does not guarantee addressed concern for U.S. student's host family will also earning the credit. For Summer 2003 W ater Pipe B reaks In F ounder's Plaza By JARED THOMPSON Pride Staff Writer was shut off immediately and phone calls were made to solicit facility service volunteers to come in on their days off in order to resolve the issue. "The facility services personnel responded quickly and worked diligently all weekend to get the classrooms ready for Monday classes," said Watters. ditches dug during that weekend. Watters said, "There's no firm date on the complete repair," because filling and repairing the trenches is timeconsuming work. Even so, Watters assures that "everyone will be working diligently." Academic Hall (ACD) was shut down from Sat., March 8, through Sunday as the CSUSM Facility Services department scrambled to repair damage caused by a water pipe fracture in Founder's Plaza, which Despite the issue's quick resthreatened Monday classes. olution, ACD was still out of The first floor of ACD was commission over the weekend flooded. Heavy construction machin- of March 8, which displaced While on a routine foot- ery, such as a large concrete both a sociology and a compatrol at approximately 3: saw, jackhammers, backhoe (a puter class that meet on Satur13 a.m. Saturday morning, crane device used for digging days. For Saturday, Associate CSUSM Police Officer Rick trenches), and bobcats (dirt Vice President of Academic Campos observed that water movers), were brought in to Affairs David Barsky, whose was accumulating by the ackle the task of searching for office is responsible for schedt trees near the round circle in the broken pipe or pipes. The uling events and the placement Founder's Plaza in front of search ended a few hours later of classes, created signs and ACD. Since ACD is CSUSM's when facility services discov- posted them at strategic localargest source of academic ered two adjacent domestic tions to redirect students to classrooms, Monday classes water lines that had been new, temporary class venues. were immediately endangered. fractured, one of which was Barsky noted that "this was Campus police then followed connected to the fire sprinkler a significant event, but it was procedure and notified Chuck system. The fractures were handled very well by facilWalden in facility services at attributed t o age, and were ity services," then went on to approximately 6:00 a.m. repaired by Saturday evening. point out that stressful circumstances had been propagated Upon notification, facility Fortunately, the volunteers for his office. services personnel investi- finished cleaning and prepargated the water leakage and ing Academic Hall late Sunday Barsky suggested that this found that there was flooding evening so that classes could event was not necessarily all not only in Founder's Plaza, resume Monday morning. The bad. As CSUSM grows both but also in the first floor of only inconvenience for thein geography and population, ACD. According to Building students was, and continues CSUSM Administration, Supervisor Steve Waiters in to be, navigating around the facility services and other facility services, the water fences that encase the series of departments face the need to develop contingency plans for situations like this, as well as to practice responding to the situations f or which the contingency plans are made. The broken water pipes and flooded classrooms provided CSUSM an ideal opportunity for this very thing. "We handle electrical [outages] every once in a while and make contingency plans for them...but this is the first time we have had a flooding problem." The difference between an electrical problem and a flooding problem in terms of class locations is that in a power outage, the only classes truly affected are those which rely partially or entire on computers. In that case, Barsky directs classes that use computers to a number of other computer lab sites on campus with preprinted signs, while the other classes that do not rely on computers have to option to meet at the teacher's discretion. In the flooding scenario, the entire ACD building is out of commission and there are not enough appropriate classrooms on site that would See WATER PIPE, page 3 �Foreign Policy Specialist Gives Insight Into U.S. Dilemma By MARY SCHIEFEL- board. But he also BEIN seemed to realize Pride Staff Writer that the scenario and time line To understand the foreign at hand is what policy in an age of terror, seems to be the we should t ry to place our likely outcome." selves in the heads of Washington. What has formed Lopez explained their view since 9/11? that the mentality George Lopez suggested a of the U.S. right few manifestations of ethi- now is somewhat similar to cal framework that has been a "Dirty Harry" movie. If working as the cornerstone you will, the U.S. is playing of U.S. policy and how the part of Glint Eastwood to deal with terror, in his and the " Chief' is reprediscussion "U.S. Foreign senting the countries that Policy in an Age of Terror" are against the U.S. going to last Thursday in Academic war. The movie's storyline Hall 102. goes as follows: the Chief (the U.N.) advises Harry Lopez is a senior fellow (the U.S.A) to not remove and director of policy stud- his badge and go after the ies at the Joan B. Kroc Insti- "bad guys" (terror-related tute for International Peace individuals) on his own set Studies at the University of of rules. The Chief, disapNotre Dame. pointed because of Harry's unwillingness to fight When asked if Lopez according to the rules, will spoke objectively on the have no choice but to bust subject of war, Stefan Edg- Harry for opposing authorerly, a junior liberal studies ity. In the movie and in the major, said, "I sensed that Chief's true eyes, Harry he was in favor of allowing did a good thing by disposmore time to pass, allowing ing of the evil bad guys. It the other countries that are is the ends justifying the not supporting us to get on means, which is a pervasive GONZALEZ sor at CSUSMj said that it is "bittersweet when one of us leavesf to assume a good position elsewhere. Even though we are happy for him or her, we worry about what happens next for the university." Morris was Chair of the Academic Senate last year and was able to work closely with Gonzalez. He was impressed by Gonzalez ability to "be a good listener who invites other's advice and recommendations, takes action to encourage good ideas, and respects faculty's role in helping to govern the university." Morris hopes that "an interim president will be appointed who can help [CSUSM] maintain the momentum [Gonzalez] helped us establish." way of thinking them up. What is the out- say that the decisions the according to come then? Lopez says, "If U.S. makes are wise and Lopez. the opposing war countries just and not out for the sole condemn the U.S., they will benefit of the U.S? When L o p e z live through it and get over countries do not say this, explained that it." And in t rue Hollywood then we have to question other countries style, it is assumed that the ground we are sitting are unable to in the end the other coun- on and whether it is firm support the U.S. tries will thank the U.S for or not. because they invading Iraq. Just as the cannot relate Chief thanked Harry under Lopez stated, "First thing to the emotional, physical his breath at the end of the to do: ask if it 's time to take and vulner- H movie, the the blindfold off. Have we able effects The U.S. has tried opposing war been shuttling in the dark, the U.S. has to be law abiding...but countries will or do things look the same been living now have handcuffed give thanks as they did before 9/11, but with within for doing with interesting twists?" their own ^[ourselves] by fighting what they Lopez discussed how New country since with new threats that could not do. York and Washington are in 9-11. With they [the terrorists] a political and ethical zone, that, it seems themselves don't abide a zone different from the L op ez illogical to informed the rest of the country as well by these rules/* spend eneraudience that as the rest of the world. He -Lopez gies trying it was not just described the experience to cajole worldwide con- an economic war or a mili- of his colleague's children sensus. Lopez explains, tary war, but a war of ethics. who were growing up in "The U.S. has tried to be We are in a moment of this age of terror and who law abiding...but now have ethical vulnerability. What now see aircraft being handcuffed [oifrselves] by does a democratic country carried up and down the fighting with new threats do to get to the best level of Potomac River, which is that they [the terrorists] decision-making, that can not a common occurrence themselves don't abide by be looked upon with envy for locals to see. Those kids these rules." where other countries can have now had days off for Because the new situation seems to demand new rules, the U.S. must make f rom p age 1 Water Pipe from compensate for so many displaced classes. Barsky noted that "if worse came to worst, at least [those in his office responsible specifically for schedul- anthrax, days off for snipers in addition to days off for the snow. Lopez was here at Cat State San Marcos in 1992, as one of the feature facilitators for Mission Statement Day. "It is in fact, great to be back" said Lopez. "Very pleased to have the invitation to begin this forum and address this topic..This moment in U.S. policy is a very deeply meaningful one." Lopez research interests focus primarily on the problems of state violence and coercion, especially economic sanctions, and gross violations of human rights. He has written more than 20 articles and book chapters, as well as books on economic sanctions. He has been an advisor to numerous foundations and organizations involved in human rights, international affairs education and peace research. page 2 ing classes] had time to engage the issue, possibly obtain off-campus sites, even the Dome." Despite the shifting around of classes, at this point of CSUSM's development, if ACD is ever out of commission again, in a worst case scenario, some classes would definitely be cancelled: begin as early as August and could take approximately It is possible that a six months. The search will search for a new presi- include advertisements in dent will begin as early trade publications and a conas August and could sultant to seek out potential take approximately six applicants. A panel of trustees and a campus advisory m onths" group made up of students, staff, and faculty will go CSUSM has a current through the applications to population of over 7,600 decide on the finalists for students, a growth of almost the presidency. 3,000 students from when Gonzalez first came to The finalists will interCSUSM in 1997. Gonzalez view with a joint campus was hired as an interim and trustee panel, the BOT, after the first president, Bill as well as face open forums Stacey, had left CSUSM on campus. It has been sugto become president of the gested that another finalist University of Tennessee, for the position at CSU SacChattanooga. Within a year, ramento, Haynes, should Gonzalez was asked by be considered f or the San teaching tip ©11 Chancellor Reed to become Marcos presidency. the president of CSUSM. Gonzalez, who has Cal State Chico is also in N ever t urn y our b ack ori worked in the CSU system CSU Sacramento has a the search for a replacement a c l a s s i n t he m iddle o f for 24 years, Will begin his population nearing 29,000 for 'their president. That new presidency on July 1, students making it the sixth position is to be filled prior Save your spot a d issection« replacing the retiring Don largest CSU campus. It is to the San Marcos position, at the next Gerth. Gerth has served as also referred to as Califor- which might slow the proAzusa Pacific University's School of Education information CSU Sacramento president nia's Capital University due cess for CSUSM. and Behavioral Studies is one of only three for 19 years and had been to its closp.proximity to the meeting in the CSU system for 45 state capital. Until his departure, California private schools accredited by the Tuesday, April v years. BOT member and Gonzalez plans to continue National Council for Accreditation of Teacher 7 p.m. search committee chair Bill Until Chancellor Reed leading CSUSM with the Huac commented that Gon- chooses a new president, an same energy that he has put Education (NCATE), With credential preparation zalez will be an outstanding interim will assume Gonza- into the position forfeepast tourse work at APU, your credential is recogpresident for Sacramento, lez's duties at CSUSM. The six years. In a message to and he is the right choice to interim will be announced the campus, Gonzalez said nized by all 50 states and internationally. K-12, lead the campus in the ne^r by July 1. Reed is expected that CSUSM's momentum bachelor's to doctorate, we know teaching. future. to choose a top adminis- will continue and he leaves AN I V EPACIFIC ZUSA R S I T Y U trator or a recently retired knowing the campus' oplan Ventura Regional Center C o to www ^pu.edu/education/tips/ for a The BOT will meet again administrator from the CSU for the future is in place." 5740 Ralston Ave., in mid-May to approve system as the interim. detailed look at APU's teacher education S te.ioo a compensation package [The North County Times Ventura, CA 93003 programs, or call {877} 210-8840. for Gotizalez who makes It is possible that a search contributed to this article.] $203,376 a year at CSUSM. for a new president will i* �R esident A dvisors Moving" I n By SARA COLBRESE Pride Staff Writer University Village has hired the first nine resident advisors (RA's) for CSUSM's new student housing, which is scheduled to open next fall. The advisors* current CSUSM students, are nervous, anxious, and excited to set the bar for future RA's, and to blaze a trail for the future of CSUSM's 24-hour campus community. Although the residence hall will not be ready until next September, the RA's are already working in full swing to prepare for what they feel is a very exciting event. They are currently giving tours of the housing facilities, assisting the University Villages staff, and training together to create what they feel is a very important sense of community for themselves and their residents. The nine RA's for next fall will be Jimmy Barbour, Shannon Barnett, Jasen Braginton, Denise Caroj Bree Daniels, Jennifer Hauser, Chrisitina Polowsky, Carlos Quichocho, and Jesse Taylor. Being one of the first RA's at CSUSM is seen as a great honor for these nine students. They are excited to plan BBQ's, flag football games, concerts, eating contests and anything else they can do to bring community into their to a broken heart. It is a unique position in that there are no defined 'hours.' They new home. are expected to be available whenever a Thus far, food seems to be the major resident is in need. They are clocked in theme running through the community 24-hours a day. It's kind of like "life in a building plans for these nine. As Barnett fishbowl," described Singer. said, "Everybody loves food!" In return for undertaking this large "Since our community building will have responsibility, the RA's are provided with a kitchen, we will have plenty of cookouts their own apartment, rent-free, on their and barbeques with our residents. If designated floor. The function of this everything goes well there will be constant arrangement is to provide a safe haven activities to keep things fun and exciting. I where residents can feel comfortable to hope an active community atmosphere will discuss their sorrows and their joys. RA's be developed," said Daniels, an 18-year-old are also given a $300 monthly stipend. first year student at CSUSM. Being an-RA takes a special type of Being an RA isn't all f un and food how- person, as the job is definitely not cut ever; there is also a great responsibility out for everyone. The University Vilthat accompanies this position. Their job lage started out with 76 hopefuls at their is literally around the clock. "These will intercession l^st fall, received 29 applicareally be our frontline people - these nine - tions thereafter, and finally widdeled the because they'll each live on afloor.They'll number down to nine. Prospective advibe responsible for about 52 students," said sors must have a GPA of at least 2.5 and be the director of University Village apart- a full-time, current student at CSUSM. In the future, RA's will be required to have ments, Heather Singer. lived in University Village prior to becomEach RA will serve as a means of sup- ing an RA» "We have a really great mix port, a possible role model, and a friend for of students ^ everyone from freshmen t o. the residents on their floors. Residents are juniors," said Singer of the first nine. encouraged to seek support form their RA's for anything from a broken dishwasher University Village is confident in their selection, as are the RA's themselves. All seem eager to begin their new job and their new life. "I'm extremely excited! We are going to be the ones who lay the foundation for all the years to come! I am excited to create community on this campus and within the residence halls, while also implementing traditions that will hopeful carry on after I leave," said Barnett. Hauser, a 19-year-old freshmen, said, "I'm really thrilled and blessed. The other part of me is really nervous." The RA's andJheir residents will have a great effect on the CSUSM campus. It will be a transition, and it will be monumental as a community is built on campus between commuters and residents, and between residents themselves. History is in the making at CSUSM, as next fall will become thefirstyear for a 24-hour campus, the first 460 residents will move into their brand new apartments, and the very first nine RA's will go to work. Taylor summed up the over-all feeling about next fall, about being one of the first nine RA's, and about being a part of this history-in-the-making when he said, "Bring'em on!" College Students Suicide: Raising Awareness By J.R. SAPP Pride Staff Writer it's a subject that must .be brought into the open, because so many students make suicide a life-ending choice. According Suicide. It's a frightening word that no t o the National Mental Health Awareness one wants to hear. Or talk about. 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There are people that students can talk to who There are many reasons why a student won't be shocked by whatever they are might wake up one day told about abuse that has been and decide that today is H survived. About ugly or terWccording to the rifying thoughts or fantasies. the day they will commit suicide. The reasons National Mental About how students have include sexual, physical, made plans to die. These or emotional abuse, grow- Health Awareness counselors are trained to help ing up in an alcoholic Campaign, Sllicidc is them get out of the trap, get fr m family, or even having a t h e f a d i n g CEUSe of ** ° ^ ^ that tamily member who com° tells them that they have no mitted suicide. Research death among College choice but to kill themselves, shows that the student students. doesn't necessarily want Students who feel that they to end their life, just their pain. But when need help right now should call Counselthe pain is bad enough, there seems no ing and Psychological Services (CAPS) other alternative. at 760-750-4910 or visit their website at w ww.csusm.edu/caps/Emergency.htm. The Yellow Ribbon program teaches Or call Student Health Services at 760about suicide prevention. It's coming to 750-4915. Or call 1-800-SUICIDE. Or campus March 24, at 6:00 p.m. in Arts call 9-1-1. Or talk to a parent, a pastor, or 240. Students can come and learn more a professor. Walk into the ASI office and about this topic, for themselves and for say, "I need help." Talk to another student. their friends. Reach out to someone. Now. Because today is not a good day t o die; JOB FAIR from page 1 School District, said they are the largest second union high school district in the state; they are also growing and hiring. They were lookingformainly math, science, music, art and special education teachers. Maestre said he really liked the fair and it was well organized. Antonio Arredondo was a representative from the Penis School District who said, "Last year 28 teachers were hired and we are back for more. We have lots of openings. We maintain small class sizes and no pink' slips," Martha Gabriel from the Teacher Recruitment Center in Visalia said that the students were well prepared. She goes to many job fairs and said, "These were the best candidates [she has] seen in a while." The Career and Assessment Center helps prepare studentsforemployment by offering services that include workshops, resumes critique service, helpful handouts and interviewing skills. The Career Center is located in Craven Hall 4201 or call 760-750-4900. • �Where's The Booze? Part 1: The Students By DAVE WERTH Pride Staff Writer CSUSM student Kurt Lager, on campus would facilitate a a junior business major, "A lot more controlled environment for of students have 4 to 5 hour alcohol consumption. It may have dawned upon the breaks between classes and want students of Cal State San Marcos someplace to relax and have a During his interview, he that there is no pub or watering drink with friends." acknowledged the fact that hole on campus, nor anywhere intoxicated students may for students to grab an alcoholic Lager, like many other students potentially, leave the campus in beverage with a few friends or who were briefly questioned their vehicles while under the fellow classmates on campus. about their feelings of an on- influence and felt that this was a On a hot day, there are not any campus pub, negative aspect. Coronas to calm the thirst of argued that The "As a school " O n a hot day, an overheated student nor is Dome is not the that is growing, there any Bailey's and coffee to relaxing, social, there are not any | I don't think warm a student's chilly bones and more adult Coronas to calm we should be on cool rainy days. Other CSU a t m o s p h e r e afraid to build the thirst of an schools have pubs and restaurants that they seek. and expand licensed to sell alcohol. There is Instead, they overheated student because we the feeling among some students p o r t r a y e d are scared by nor is there any that CSUSM needs a pub, while visions of a the inevitable others strongly disagree. Such restaurant style Bailey's and coffee fact that some statements reveal many issues pub, where to warm a student's people make that are much deeper than they students could bad choices. appear. go and grab chilly bones on cool Our students lunch or dinner, are pioneers rainy days" Funding for such a project, and instead of and I think the environment created by drinking soda, maybe drink a something like this will, begin alcohol consumption, the safety beer, a glass of wine, or a mixed to father a spirit of tradition and issues of drunken driving, and drink to wash it all down. "Other social interaction, which this enforcement of state liquor laws, state funded schools in the CSU school desperately needs." are some of the concerns that are system, like SDSU, allow for the associated with bringing a pub to consumption of alcohol within its In contrast to Lager's opinion, the CSUSM campus. Responses designated, and licensed, dinning there is also a very strong opposi_ and opinion vary among those areas," remarks Lager, "Here, if tion to such an idea. Jeanne Sapp, interviewed, some stronger than a student wants to have dinner a junior literature and writing others. In addition to student and an alcoholic drink, they studies major, and mother of a opinion, campus safety reports at have to drive off campus. I just CSUSM freshman, had a very other CSU schools strongly differ think it would be safer to have different outlook on the idea of an from CSUSM. Over a three- students stay on campus in a more on-campus pub or licensed restauyear period at San Diego State controlled environment, with University, there were a total of rules set forth by the school." 868 arrests made on campus, as well as on public property, At present, San Marcos involving liquor law violations. students are expected to drive Meanwhile at CSUSM, there were several miles off campus to only 7 arrests made on and off of restaurant row on San Marcos campus. SDSU also reported a Blvd., the closest selection of total of 1762 disciplinary referrals restaurants to campus. Although given out, involving violations of most restaurants have policies liquor laws. CSUSM came back in place to prohibit customers with a total of zero. However, in from becoming too intoxicated spite of this physical evidence that while dining, many erf the pubs seemingly supports the negative on restaurant row promote their relationship between alcohol and happy hours where cheap drinks educational institutions, many are served as quickly as possible students may still ask the same during the late afternoon. question. Lager felt that this situation had the potential to become very "Where is the booze?" asked dangerous and felt that a pub T m UNWERSfWOF AZIONA, rant. "I am completely opposed to having a bar or pub on campus. [CSUSM] is a commuter school, and we have learned that drinking and driving can be deadly," says Sapp, "Potential problems include drunk and rowdy behavior, underage drinking, and of course, drinking and driving. Campus police would have to be assigned to patrol the bar area and watch for drunk drivers. Who pays for that? A bar is not necessarily encouraging a sense of community as much as a culture of drinking." after classes," she remarks, "A bar is not the way to do it. A good compromise would be an affordable restaurant where students of all ages, faculty, and staff could get together." With very mixed opinions floating among the student population, it sparks the curiosity of whether there will ever be this sort of venue on the CSUSM campus. Sapp, also curious, remarked, "I would be interested to see if the school could open a bar on campus, yet maintain an image that didn't promote drinking, especially among In addition to this, Sapp was underage students." also asked about her opinion on the fact that a pub or restaurant of Whether a pub or licensed resthis nature may have the potential taurant has ever been suggested to create a lot of revenue for the is another question in itself. The school, which in turn, may ease points that have been expressed the costs of things like parking are that such a venue could be and fees. Sapp responded, "I don't seen as promoter of drinking believe a bar on campus should be culture, instead of a promoter of considered a revenue producer. I social interaction. It also has the feel the same way about sponsor- possibility to be a major source ing casinos to meet budget defi- of revenue for CSUSM, and a cits. It's just adding problems." great place for students and staff to interact. A small fraction Even with her feelings of despair of the student voice has been toward this subject, she did admit expressed thus far, and there is that the campus did need a place sure to be many other opinions. for students to begin to develop In an upcoming issue, part 2 of a more social atmosphere. "The "Where's the Booze," the viewcampus definitely needs places point of the CSUSM admistration for the students to congregate, do will be given, helping to clarify homework, and relax between and this question. lor the IRA* Fee Increase March 17-20 51 years in Mexico 6-week sessions July 7 - August 14 or July 14 - August 21f 2003 Intensive Spanish • (1st thru 6th semesters) • Earn: 6-8 units of credit 3-week sessions July 7 - July 25, July 14 - August 1r or July 28 - August 15,2003 Intensive Spanish • (1st thru 4th semesters) • Earn: 4 units of credit 5-week session July 14-August 13,2003 ^ ^ ^ Upper-division Spanish, Literature & Cinema as well as Mexico-related courses In Anthropology, Political Science, Religion, Sociology and Bilingual Education For information or application, contact: G uadalajara Summer School • The University of Arizona P.O. Box 40966 • Tucson, Arizona 85717 • Phone: (520) 621-5137 E-Mail: gss@u,arizona.edu Home Page: www.coh.arizona.edu/gss ^ YOUR VOTI WILL EXPAND: Exhibits, Speakers, Performances, Athletics NO WAITING! Immediate payback this fall AND STUDENTS MAKE DECISIONS ON SPENDING! FULL DETAILS AT: www.csusm.edu/student affairs/ira vote.htm instructioriaily Related Activities �Meet the Candidates of the ASI Candidate Statement Submissions Sean Mattingly Compiled by Honee J. Folk Pride Staff Writer Student government elections and fee referendum initiatives will be on the voting ballot this Monday, March 17 through Thursday, March 20. The voting will take place online at www.csusm.edu/ VOTE. Pictures and actual campaign statements, and Pro/Con debate for the fee increase can be viewed at the above address. Make sure that your voice is heard! Elect your student representation! Presidential Candidates: Honee J. Folk "Put yourself out on a limb now and then, that way you'll stand a chance of reaching the fruit!" These words of wisdom capture the enthusiasm and effort with which I will approach issues concerning each student on our campus, when you elect me, Honee J. Folk, your President of Associated Students Inc. Hello, my name is Sean Mattingly, and I am running for ASI President. Myself, and my slate (Mattingly, Dalmann, Lynch) all have the same united platform, which we feel best represents what the typical CSUSM student wants to get from their college experience. I feel that ASI does not have enough communication with the student body, and we want to change that. ASI is government for the students, by the students - so, let's keep it that way! There are a myriad of reasons why I am running, but the overall reason is my motivation to serve. Service and integrity are of utmost importance to my slate and me. Please visit our website at http://public.csusm.edu/mdl, and check us out! Thank you. James Nguyen My name is James Nguyen and I am a candidate for ASI President. As a candidate of ACTION, I'm I am wholeheartedly committed committed to improving student to issues of diversity that face life for all students. our campus and its community. It is essential that we all feel Experience: Founder of 3 Student valued, accepted, and ; treated Organizations; Board of Direcwith respect: as individuals and tor for the University Foundation for our ideas! managing over $18 Million in fiscal operations. My hope is to share with you my passion as a student advocate and What I've done: Advocated for my energy as a student leader. students in over 10 University, Allow me to represent and include ASI and statewide student govYOUR voice; TOGETHER we ernment committees; fought for will make a difference. students at the Capitol; worked at giving students an equal voice on parking decisions. Michael Hughes My leadership experience in the Navy has taught me how to handle a crisis and to accomplish the mission by finding creative solutions for difficult problems with few resources. ASI's mission is to represent CSUSM's diverse population by providing services to support students, their organizations and providing a student voice. The state budget crisis has endangered that mission. My mission is to use my leadership experience to ensure the funds are available for ASI to accomplish its mission through successful business operations; accountability for spending, increasing outside business operations, and reevaluating its non-performing assets. While the mission has changed, my drive to succeed has not. Vote HUGHES for President and allow me to serve you in achieving our goals. the Philanthropy Chair and New Member Educator for Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. The responsibilities for Executive Vice President of ASI are great. I believe that my knowledge of how the school works and drive to better student life on campus will meet if not exceed the expectations. Experience, Knowledge, Dedication: Vote Marc DeGuzman for Executive VP." John Gehris ASI Board of Directors. My personal experience and strong work ethic will contribute to getting the job done and done right! My goals are to represent our University at conferences held at CSU campuses, coordinate voter registration drives, inform students on legislative matters and be your voice for positive change. I am very adamant about accountability by the University for the recent and upcoming fee increases. Vote to make a difference. Vote for Austin Myers as your next V.P. of External Affairs! My name is John Gehris and I am a candidate for the office of Executive Vice President. I have worked for you by actively increasing student involvement since Fall 2002. You have probably seen me out on campus with my bullhorn running all over Founder's Plaza and urging students to participate in A.S.I, events. It is with this same tenacity that I will tackle the job as your Executive Vice President. My name is Erik Roper and I am running for VP of External Affairs. I've been working hard for you since Fall 2001. Before students elected me to the board last Spring, I participated on the ASI External Affairs committee, because I cared. A leader is nothing if he/she does not realize that the extent of his/her power is superceded by the responsibility to serve the people who have elected him/her. Vote for somebody who is proactive, flexible and always willing to listen. Vote John Gehris for Executive Vice President! This year I: advocated on your behalf in Sacramento against fee increases; advocated on your behalf in university committees; wrote for our student newspaper; got you a pool table in the student lounge; convinced the university to close the dirt lot later and to implement a lighting system... Michael Lynch The word count limit restricts me from detailing more of my advocacy efforts. Please vote Erik Roper, VP of External Affairs. Let me continue to work hard for you! Hello, my name is Mike Lynch, and I am running for Executive Vice President. I am running for many reasons but my main objective is to make this campus an inviting place for students. I would like to make it a place where every student feels like they belong. My slate (Mattingly, Dalmann, Lynch) and I have the same vision for the students, and are not clouded by individual agendas. Increased student involvement comes from increased ASI involvement with the students. I will strive to increase ASI involvement on campus so that you, the student, will be getting the most out of your college experience. Please visit our website at http://public.csusm.edu/mdl, and remember to vote Mattingly, Dalmann, Lynch. Erik Roper Vice President of Finance Candidates: Ty Fiduccia My name is FiducTV eia, and I am running for the position of Vice President of Finance for Associated Students, Inc. By being in an executive position, I feel I can take on any issue, challenge, or topic of concern Executive Vice President Canput forth by the students. As VP didates: of Finance, I want to be a catalyst for the students to provide a better academic and social atmosphere Marc to enhance student life at Cal DeGuzman State San Marcos. A goal of mine "I believe my is to make sure that the money in Vice President of External experience ASI is being \ised for the students Affairs Candidates: and leaderat the discretion of the student ship roles at wants and needs. Your vote for Austin Cal State San me will help make this college a Myers Marcos will better place, and soon! Hello, my help facilitate growth on this name is campus. This past year I have Crystal Austin Myers served as an Undergraduate Folk Representative on ASI, an ASI and I am As the curRepresentative on the University running for rent VP of Student Union Advisory Board the position Finance, I for the Field House, student rep- of ASI VP. have been resentative on the Search Com- of External Affairs. Upon being instrumental mittee for the Dean of IITS, and elected your next V.P. of Exter- in acknowlvarious other roles. Also, I am nal Affairs, I can bring a much edging and fulfilling students' needed, positive change to your What I'll do: ADVOCATE for all students, and against the threat of higher student fees; COMMIT to bolstering campus life; INITIATE more opportunities for students to get involved; INCREASE funding for student organizations; IMPROVE communication between students and our student government; requests by diligently working to revise the guidelines, which provide funding to student organizations. I work directly with the student organization representatives to ensure that procedures are student-friendly and readily accessible for open collaboration amongst their groups. I have had two years of experience working directly with the ASI Budget giving me the first-hand experiences required to be successful. I hope that you will vote for me as I continue to make ASI a financially sound and viable organization. Show your support and empower an individual who will genuinely respect your thoughts, ideas, and reasons for change. Vote Crystal Folk, VP of Finance! Vice President of Communications Candidates: Erin Dalmann With this position I would like to bring ASI to you, the students, My slate ( Mattingly, Dalmann, Lynch) would like to create a "real college" experience for the students at CSUSM. This could be made possible through social functions that are created and advertised to you, to make you them more aware of what it is that ASI is doing. In addition we want to address concerns that affect the students at CSUSM, this includes fee increases, campus facilities, and most of all spending your money how you want it to be spent. I am a very outgoing person that would love to be able to create the best college experience possible for ALL students. Check out http: //public.csusm.edu/mdl Sean Gibson My main goal is to increase the lines of communication from the student government body to students, while decreasing the barriers of communication between the two. This university is just beginning to form a visible identity and with the ver y exciting plans set in place for t h e coming years, the time is now to take a proactive stance in building positive campus culture. Taking an initiative with all students to promote campus life is the central focus behind my ideals. My experience as a student and entrepreneur allowed me unique understanding into the requirements of responsibility, organization, and quality communication; all characteristics that this position demands. Promote communication for the purpose of improving student life by voting for Sean Gibson. �ELECTION Tuesday, M arch 18,2003 7 Student Government Elections T HE P RIDE Undergraduate Representative next steps. Demand revolution. and ASI, increasing students' Candidate: Act now. Vote now. opportunities to get involved in their student government, and Roy Lee College of Business Representa- doing so in a socially responsible Undergradtive Candidate: manner, I hope to make a reality uate Repthe wishes of both the students in resentative Mike the College of Business AdminisCandidate Macomber tration, and of the Student Body Please see My name as a whole. campaign is Mike statement at Macomber, a Nicole High TechnolRawski ogy Managewww.csusm.edu/VOTE College of ment Major, B usiness College of Arts and Sciences and I am runRepresentaRepresentative Candidates: ning on the Student Action Slate tive Candifor the position of College of date Business Representative. As a Please see Alice Lynn My name is PHOTO NOT member of Student Action, I am c a m p a i g n dedicated to improving the qual- statement at Alice Lynn; AVAILABLE ity of student life at Cal State San www.csusm.edu/VOTE I am a biochemistry major and I am running Marcos, and increasing student for the position of Representative involvement in their government for the College of Arts & Sci- on campus. Student Action is also Fee Increase Initiative: ences. My leadership experience dedicated to improving the qualand enthusiasm about CSUSM ity of ASI, and making it more Instructionally Related Activities makes me an excellent candidate. responsive to students' desires and (IRA) needs. Through improving com- The Instructionally Related munication between the students Activities Fee would be a mandaApril Principe My name is April Principe and I am a biology major. I am your candidate for the position of College of Arts and Sciences Representative. I am running on the student action platform, which seeks to improve student life, encourage involvement, and open communication lines between ASI and students. As your COAS Rep I will strive to make student action goals a reality. I will also seek out student input and comments on ASI activities and campus events. I plan to encourage participation in ASI activities, ASI committees, clubs/organizations. I will keep you informed of academic requirement changes, job opportunities and other relevant inforkmk m% mation pertaining to students. ASI Cougar Café - free green bagels & coffee My leadership qualities, past Craven C ircle experiences, and motivation will @ 7:30am - 10am help me to make CSUSM a better Alcohol Screening & DUI Checkpoint place. tory fee to be paid by all regularly matriculated students. The University's goal is to meet the current system wide average of $35 by Fall 2006. To meet the goal of reaching the system wide average, the proposed IRA fee adjustments are as follows: Summer 2003-Summer 2004, $20.00 per student, per state-supported term. Fall 2004-$25.00 per student, per state-supported term. Fall 2005-$30.00 per student, per state-supported term. Fall 2006$35.00 per student, per state-supported term. The revenue generated would ensure stable growth funding for instructionally related activities. ronment, coming away from the "commuter-campus" feeling. Arguments AGAINST: I feel at this time the school and students we still in a "commuter mode." I feel it will not have a huge impact now, but should be proposed at a later time, perhaps when there is more school involvement with the dorms being built and the student union is in place. I feel this will have no immediate impact on the atmosphere of the school. Arguments FOR: I agree to increase the IRA fees because we need more resources for students to increase involvement on campus. Also gaining more sport and activity events create a better on-campus envi- Wednesday M arch 1 9th Alcohol Screening & DUI Checkpoint Founder's Plaza @ 11am - 2pm Founder's Plaza @ 10am - 2pm Post Baccalaureate Representative Candidate: Iain D. PHOTO NOT Gould I am your AVAILABLE candidate for Post Baccalaureate Representative to the ASI. I will serve to empower you, the student populace, such that your demands will manifest results. I shall serve as your catalyst on the ASI board to implement changes important to you. I will also prevent changes that you deem unnecessary. I do this not by representing you, but by including you. When I take a seat on the board, you sit there with me. I ask you to support me, and to support Zach Patrick, your write in candidate for Undergrad Rep. Your vote is thefirstof many steps needed to change our campus for the better. Your actions are the Live Band Mezzanine @ 12pm - 1pm Tuesday TKufscUy M<mk I t A IimI Mtk Alcohol Screening & DUI Checkpoint Founder's Plaza @ 10am - 2pm Pledge Campaign & Enter to Win a deep Founder's Plaza @ 11am - 1pm Take a Break Tuesday - Human Bowling Founder's Plaza @ 11am - 2pm Got RootBEER? Free rootBEER f loats with MADD ribbon and pledge signing Founder's Plaza @ 11am - 1pm Drugs for Lunch Student Lounge (Commons 2 01) @ 12pm - 1pm S TUDENT H EALTH S ERVICES ( SHS) S TUDENT R ESIDENTIAL L IFE U NIVERSITY P OLICE P EER E DUCATION & S UPPORT C OUNSELING & P SYCHOLOGICAL S ERVICES A SSOCIATED S TUDENTS, I NC. Movie Night - ASI San Marcos Edwards Movie Theater Cal State San Marcos �Triumphant Tritons Edge Cougars in Track a nd Field By JESSICA A. KRONE Sports Editor Saturday afternoon, March 8, 2003. The men had an overall team score of 119.50 The Cal State San Marcos and the women had a total men's track and field team of 70 points. placed third and the Cougar women finished fourth at "The weather at UCSD the San Diego City Cham- was perfect racing weather pionships at UCSD's Triton as in sunny, but not hot. Track and Field Stadium on Normally UCSD can be windy, but Saturday was not the case. We had one guy qualify for nationals, so that brings the total to three so far. Everyone had a really good day," said Camille Wilborn, a CSUSM senior out of Rancho Buena Vista High School in Vista. within California & Nevada 4UnlimitedLongDistance.com Unitëlmwëbfytowfixed monthly mìe NO Mddmn mmh&rgm¿ y w h e r e , An NO activation fern Anytime, NO wnneei fee just NO commas $19»95 a Month &lgn*up Onita it w wwJnl¡m¡yiiingDistance.c«iii f Individual highlights included Jimmy Barbour, who previously qualified for the nationals in the pole vault with a jump of 15'5", then vaulting a clean 16 feet even at UCSD. Katherine Niblett is another athlete who qualified for nationals in the 3000 meter distance men's competition. The order of finish on the women's side was San Diego State, UCSD, Point Loma Nazarene and the Cal State The Tritons, the host team, San Marcos women. earned a first place finish followed by Point Loma During thefirstfew meets Nazarene, who was slightly of the season, the distance ahead of the Cougars in the runners for the Cougars did not compete because of the short transition from cross country training to track. STUDENTS: NOMINATE AN INNOVATIVE Depending on the individPROFESSOR! ual event, each athlete must train differently for his or PRESIDENT'S AWARD her specific event(s). FOR INNOVATION IN TEACHING The President of CSU San Marcos gives an annual award to encourage innovation in teaching and to recognize and reward a faculty member who has introduced new and innovative teaching techniques that engage students and produce a significant impact on their learning. The 2003 President's Award for Innovation in Teaching will be given at commencement. The recipient will receive a $2000, privately-funded cash award. All current faculty members are eligible for nomination. All currently enrolled students are eligible to nominate a faculty member for this award. For information about how to nominate a professor, go to the campus homepage (http://www.csusm.edu), or contact Professor Staci Beavers (sbeavers@csusm.edu). lêùti^êMiéâkM.ijm ttfffogd &3ÍÜfí§ WÍiM&i €A & U «1 «¿yrf^^ My: €wé sterpi a ür ürst' És iïmtarnstm ms m&mmikNominations are due March 28,2003. m- Ifl^Qyß P^Ä?! Miti lift: ^¿"«T , , • ' « w w w 4 U n ¡ t roit e d L o n g D i s t a n c e . e o r r » race prior to this competition. Robert Velasquez qualified for nationals in the 400 meter hurdle event. When commenting about the future of the team, Brandon Cline,- a CSUSM computer science major explained, "I think we will be an outstanding team. Our distance [runners] did very well during the cross country season." The UC Irvine meet on March 15,2003, was rained out. "It was definitely the worst rainstorm that we (as a team) had on race day," Wilborn explained. The Cougars next competition will be on March 22, 2003 at SDSU for the Aztec Invitational. �Counter Culture Noir: "Gimme Shelter" Captures Ttie Horror of A!ta mont By JEFF BROWNLEE Pride Staff Writer technicalities before the Altamont location was nailed down. To add to the problem, 300,0Q0 people showed up, several times The optimism of the Aquarian Age the number the concert organizers had ended with the silvery glint of a knife anticipated. Acute traffic and sanitation arching through the winter evening gloom problems quickly ensued. on Dec. 6, 1969, at Altafriont speedway. A free concert by the Rolling Stones After event, the speedway grounds were billed by some at the time as "Woodstock practically knee deep in wine and beer west" turned into a circus of violence and bottles and some concert- goers simply hedonism that stands to this day as an abandoned vehicles that had broken down indictment of the 1960s counter culture. or run out of gas. The lack of any law Film documentary innovators David and enforcement presence allowed for open Albert Maysles and Charlotte Zwerin and considerable consumption of alcohol captured the mayhem at Altamont in their and illegal drugs, which in turn resulted film "Gimme Shelter." in many overdoses and bad drug trips. Medical personnel at the concert actually The Rolling Stones' 1969 tour of the ran out of Thorazine due to the tremendous United States was an unqualified success number of psychedelic induced panic for the band, reaping both unprecedented reactions they were forced to treat. financial returns as well as tremendous media attention for the British pop stars. The nail in the event's coffin would The band planned to end the tour with a ultimately be the security arrangements. free concert in the San Francisco Bay Area. Local bands at the time, such as the The Maysles brothers had been filming Grateful Dead and the Jefferson Airplane, the band's 1:969 tour in anticipation of an had often depended on the Oakland and upcoming documentary movie. Earlier San Francisco chapters of the Hell's in the year the Rolling Stones had staged Angels to provide security at their Bay a similar f ree concert in London's Hyde Area concerts. Despite their fearsome Park that had gone off without incident. reputation, the outlaw bikers had generally The American version would prove to be done a good job of policing inebriated almost the polar opposite. flower children. The R uling Stones, perhaps taking their dark riotous image From the beginning, staging the f ree too seriously, insisted on using the Hell's concert proved difficult. The first two Angels to maintain order at Altamont. intended sites had to be abandoned in succession due to various legal As the cameras rolled, capturing the unintended festival of Dionysus, the Hell's Angels more than lived up to their reputation, savagely treating other coneertgoers by beating them with fists, boots, and lead weighted pool cues with little or no provocation. Hell's Angels also drove their motorcycles indiscriminately through the throng, injuring several people, and used full beer cans as projectiles to hurl at the gathered mass. The situation developed into a deadly crescendo when the Grateful Dead refused to go on stage due to the violence and the Rolling Stones delayed their set because they wanted to be filmed as the Sun was setting. The long delay coupled with the 30-degree temperatures in the Altamont pass seemed to ratchet up the fear and anger already present in the crowd. At this point both the concert and the documentary take on a weird surrealistic quality. As soon as the Rolling Stones take the stage and begin the intro to "Sympathy for the Devil" skirmishes begin breaking out at the edge of the stage. The band stops and starts playing several times as both Mick Jagger and Keith Richards plead with the crowd to stop fighting. The Hell's Angels beat a member of the audience unconscious and dragged him onto the Dance S tudents Portray Maids stage. A naked young woman, obviously in an advanced state of intoxication, attempts to climb onto the stage and receives similar treatment. Then, most horribly, 18-yearold Meredith Hunter is stabbed several times in full view of the documentary cameras. In spite of the hallucinatory combination of evening haze and blinding strobe lights one can clearly see the Hell's Angels identifying "colors" and the sinister glint of the knife as it enters the doomed Hunter's neck. Hunter died from the stab wounds and the horrific beating he received, as he lay helpless-on the ground. The film shows that Hunter may have been holding a gun, and the Hell's Angels have always claimed that they acted to prevent Hunter from shooting at the stage. Others say that several members of the Hell's Angels had been assaulting Hunter, an African-American, because he was with a White girl" and. that Hunter drew a pistol in self defense. To this day, no one knows exactly what happened. 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Senior, Liberal Studies ^ amfiirtttôlRAjfee librease because out of all beenhit w ith]Uiüf^m one actually d fectly benefits students by bringing more exciting events to CgUSM in the future," \ Graduation Denied! Out of State & Out of Luck By AMBER ROSSLAND For The Pride As a productive member of the CSUSM student community, I reached for the stars and strived for excellence. I was on the dean's list of academic excellence during every semester of my college career. Taking five classes a semester, maxing out on credits, and putting in a 40-hour workweek, I managed to complete every course I thought I needed for graduation. Apparently, however, hone of these achievements served as a measure of my success in the jumbled graduation advisement and evaluation process at CSUSM. VicWSegall G raduate Student, L iterature and W riting Studies "I've benefited from it being on the Pride staff and the money we pay adds to our campus life. If you think about the activities it supports like athletics, The One year prior t Pride, and Arts/Lectures, graduation date, Iosmy expected cheduled an each of those events add to appointment to meet with my the college experience and academic advisor. I immediately helps to get rid of the cornplanned out my classes for the remainder of my time at CSUSM and confirmed with my advisor that these classes would fulfill all of my requirements to graduate. With her repeated reassurance, I accepted that this was the final stretch of the road to my bachelor's degree. With her encouragement, I submitted my application for Fall 2002 graduation. Crystal Folk Over the next 3 semesters, Junior, Human Developsummer sepester included, times ment w were hectic. I took five classes in It will increase campus spring, and mid summer I took life but it's just not at a only one week off to get married good time. Within the last before I was headed back off to year I've gone to lobby at start the fall semester at CSUSM. the Capitol to fight against Once again, I piled on the classes. fee increases, representing This time I was told that I only student voice, and ! see it as needed four Specific classes to a conflict of interest for m e graduate plus any 2 upper divito vote to increase our fees sion units of my choice. here in our horned to receiving my degree. With class even if I was in thè posiconfidence in my academics and tion to attend CSUSM, as there completion of all requirements has been a registration hold on as prescribed by my advisor, my my record since mid-fall due to husband and I began to plan our the fact that I am "expected to future together. We decided to graduate." Not to mention the move out of state so we could fact that I was not notified of this afford our first house, my first supposed missing class requireconcern of course was to make ment until now, mid-February, sure my bachelor's degree would when the spring semester is well be heading to the right residence. under way. Before moving, 11 I called and then What kind of system Perhaps the stopped by the worst part of this is CSUSM running CSUSM admiswhere it takes so long is that I could've sions office to fulfilled that check on the for them tofigureout requirement with status of my that you are missing a those 2 extra upper degree and change class that there is no division units that I my address. The way you can even reg- was told could be woman at the taken in anything, admissions coun- ister for it until a year but I was advised n after the fact? ter processed against i t I actutyped my inforally dropped a mation into the computer and then course that would have fulfilled assured me that I would receive this "requirement" because my my degree in the mail within the advisor told me I could and I next 2 weeks. would still graduate. Two weeks after moving into my new house in Boise, Idaho, I was notified by mail that my graduation requirements were not completed. To my horror, I was told to take one more class and reapply for graduation. Now this wouldn't have been such a big deal had I not gone through so many steps to prevent this from occurring. First, I was in constant contact with my advisor. Second, I applied for graduation with plenty of time to spare. I am estimating that they had over 8 months to take a look at what I had done and see what classes I was taking and notify me that they were in error and I was missing another After the fall graduation recep- requirement. Third, there is no tion, I was looking forward way I could've fulfilled this extra Outoroegitimacy in aLoop f the Sometimes Striving f L I M M ^ f q -^lilf ' .H Kevin Easterly Senior, A rt- VPA important because we have already been hit with so many fee increases we can't afford, nor do we need any More!'* Manal Yamout HJHHHHHHlil Sophomore, Biology Pernell Morgan "it would definitely increase the F reshman, Liberal Studies quality of student geared events "For me I think it would be that we have on this campus. As really cool because in reala mck/ctoM country athlete, ity my parents pay for my the IRA fees have given much tuition. But I'm sure that for W t e d funding to our program other people who don't have with recent budget cuts t h ^ ^ f t a t luxury the extra $35 | ptay an even more p m ^ f l ? #ould be more of a burden role in athletics on our campus * than a blessing." j Unfriendly Environment On Thursday, Feb. 27, the editors of The Pride were shocked to learn about the possible departure of President Gonzalez from CSUSM - from the pages of the San Diego Union Tribune and the North County Times. interview about the matter - than most full time reporters. When we are given more notice, we are more able to-accommodate the busy schedule of a university president and other important sources for the article. CSUSM's external affairs department, headed by Rick Moore, failed to include The Pride when "courtesy notices" were sent out to the other papers on Feb 26. Moore finally notified us on the morning of Feb. 28. But perhaps that's the point. This isn't thefirsttime that The Pride has been 'unintentionally' left out ofimportant events that are occurring on campus. Many of you may remember last fall when one of CSUSM's own students had disappeared and tragically committed suicide. Moore's office and the local media had a press conference with Alex Zingaro's parents while the search for him was still on, but The Pride was once again left out of the loop - we found out about that press conference from the local papers as well. Moore would have us believe that the reason for the delay is because, as he put it, the daily papers need more notice than The Pride, which is a weekly paper. We argue that we, the only student-run press of CSUSM, need as much notice as possible — specifically because we are a weekly paper. We don't have the luxury of a staff of full-time (paid) reporters that can drop everything and cover aritory. Furthermore, as students we are less able to arrange our schedules in order to accommodate the availability of President Gonzalez - if we are ever to hope for an You are told to trust advisors, ask them what classes to take, ask them to evaluate your graduation requirements, but when it comes down to it, you are left alone to deal with the consequences of their errors. What kind of system is CSUSM running where it takes so long for them tofigureout that you are missing a class that there is no way you can even register for it until a year after the fact? This is a small university right now, but looking into the future, what are they going to do as it grows? Will it take them a year after you're gone tofigureout you need one more class? Do they expect you to drop your entire life and move back to take one class because of their mistake? I wish I knew. Moore's actions speak louder than his words. Without allowing us access to the story, we fall behind the local papers in covering the events on our own campus. How can we ever hope to establish a successful journalism program at CSUSM i f the student newspaper is neglected so blatantly in the face of real news? We're not asking for an exclusive, but we do expect equality. Our question then to the administration is this - i f we are to prove ourselves in any capacity to be a legitimate news medium indeed the only free student press at CSUSM, how are we supposed to do so without university support? The administration tells us that we are customers of this institution of higher learning, and yet they leave us in the dark and fail to notify us when something important happens. This i s incredibly bad customer service. EDITORIAL In the past, Moore and other members of his office have been quick to tell the editors and staff writers that he is "one of us." We have listened to him tell us all about his stint with other college newspapers, and what a supporter he is of student journalism. Moore's oversight in not notifying The Pride staff of this important story, and others like it - whether it was intentional or nót - is inexcusable. We are tired of being ignored Mr. Moore, and we expect to be notified in the same way and at the same time as airy other newspaper. �C AMPUS LIFE (for 24-hour permits) will resemble the current rate of the general permits that are offered to all CSUSM students." First of all, how is the term "current rate" defined? The current rate of spring passes is less money than the raised price fall passes will be, and the residence halls are scheduled to open in the fall. So what price will the residents be paying? No matter how much the cost, student residents will have a "reserved" parking spot for the semester. At least campus residents, in all fairness, will have the privilege to park on pavement for 24 hours while many of us continue to park in the mud and be out of the lot by 5:30 or fined. Dear editors: Many students complain that there is never anything to do on campus, that we don't have an active campus life. But considering the fact that we are a commuter campus, I believe we have an active campus life; you just have to look around to see all the wonderful events that are hosted. But don't forget, as the article points out, "a reserved spot howThe Arts and Lecture Series ever is not without a price." True. hosts artist's exposes, lecturers The price will "resemble" what and music. The Intercultural commuting student pay now. The Speakers Series has allowed us word "resemble" does not assure the opportunity to meet and learn me that these students will be from intellectuals such as Angela paying the same price or more as Davis and Jonathan Kozol. The commuting students. I want prices annual Pow Wow and the annual and numbers without the ambiguGuelaguetza not only bring ity. Another point is this: if there Native American culture to our will be 460 students in the resident campus, but they give students an apartments and there are only 300 opportunity to get involved in the spaces offered to them, some will planning process or as volunteers. be without a 24-hour spot. I realize that the University is counting The Women's Leadership on several of the resident students Conference, which was March 7, not having vehicles, and for that gave us women an opportunity reason I can see that there will not to interact and learn from be a need for 460 24-hour spaces businesswomen in the community. for all 460 students. However, All these activities are possible since only 300 hundred spaces are through IRA funding. If it weren't offered, what i f350 students bring for the IRA funding, some of these cars to college? activities may be cancelled. So on March 17-20, you will have die opportunity to support these events. If the IRA increase is passed, it will allow allocate more money to events hosted on campus. So for all of you who complain that there is no campus life, this is your opportunity to ensure that there will be. Just think, if it were not for the IRA, you would not be reading this article, since The Pride is run and published on IRA funds. Vote yes on the IRA increase on March 17-20. With much appreciation, Karin Giron Senior, Business PARKING ISSUES Dear Editors: After reading The Pride article, "CSUSM is becoming a 24-hour campus," I was relieved to find out that the university is indeed concerned with the parking issue here on campus, that is, only for the fall residents of the University Village apartments. According to the article, a 24-hour parking lot is currently under construction to accommodate the 460 students that will occupy the buildings scheduled to open in fall '03. I have yet to hear of any near future solutions to the current parking crisis on campus, but at least the University Village residents will be taken care of. According to the article, "Prices I have no doubt that fall admissions will once again exceed the parking availabilities for commuter students, but does this lack of spaces for Village residents mean that regular parking will be even more impacted during class times? During the 2002-2003 school year, Cal State San Marcos admitted more students than parking accommodations were available for. We are dreamers if we believe this will change any time soon, especially because the more students the university lets in, the more funding it will have toward the parking structure that our children who attend the university will get to use. Why didn't the University plan for population growth and facility expansion long ago? It is easy for administration to decide that parking rates will go up due to their lapse in logic while the number of available spaces will stay the same. And now, the concern of the university goes to the village residents and their parking facilities. It must be a coincidence that the students who will be contributing more to CSUSM's profit will be likewise rewarded with benefits. It is clear that Cal State is an institution for the capitalists and by the capitalists, and it is tragic that money and not education is the driving force behind the school. If I am going to be treated like a consumer at this university, then at least give me some consumer rights. Amy Granite Junior, Communication FIFTEEN DOLLAR IRA FEE vote YES on the IRA Fee Increase Referendum. It's as easy as clicking on the ASI voting icon on the CSUSM main page! Your YES vote will help us continue the fine tradition of the Arts & Lectures series and the other fine programs funded directly by the IRA Fee, along with securing a future for CSUSM as a campus known for its sincere desire and dedication to the well rounded education of its students. Please vote YES. Dearfellow students\ Fifteen bucks. Fifteen one-dollar bills. I'll bet many of yoii could probably reach into your wallet right now and come up with it. For some of us it might take a little searching through lint-filled jacket pockets and digging under chip-filled sofa cushions, but eventually we'd have it. Even if you couldn't get $15 right now Sincerely, I'll bet in the course of a school Laura Fisher semester you'd be able to round Senior, Liberal Studies up the money, right? So now that you've got that money what can you do with it? Let's see, going to the movies will run you about nine bucks, add some popcorn and soda and you've pretty much spent the entire fifteen dollars. How about a concert? Well, if you wanted to see any big name band $15 might get you a toe inside the venue, but that's it. Perhaps there's a famous author speaking at an event, While the cost might befreeat the rate gas prices are going it would probably cost you your entire $15 to drive there and park. Hmmm, not much $15 can really get you nowadays, right? Hold on now folks, there's A LOT your $15 can get you at Cal State San Marcos!!! Free movies, free worldrenowned speakers, free concerts, free art events.. all brought to you through the Arts & Lectures series which is funded directly through the IRA fee (Instructionally Related Activities fee) which you pay as part of your student fees each semester. If you're like me you probably don't pay much attention to what the heck it is that our semester fees cover, but this is one time you really should. In a nutshell, some of the major programs the IRA fee helps fund are; the Arts and Lectures Series, the Pride Newspaper, Intercollegiate Athletics, the Pow Wow, and the Intercultural Speaker Series. The IRA fee has been $5 per semester for the past 12 years and as we all know, the cost of everything has gone up. In order to bring our campus in line with the average for all CSU campuses (range is $4-$ 111 per semester), there is a referendum up for a vote March 17-20, asking for small increases over the next 3 years. The first increase would be from $5 to $20 starting this summer with subsequent $5 increases through 2006, bringing the total to $35. I realize that all of us were hit with some pretty big increases this semester (parking ring a bell?), but this is one time that I beg you to not scoff at the idea of forking over a bit more money. When you think of all the good that a measly $15 can bring to your university experience, doesn't it seem worth it to skip . a few Starbucks trips or pass up that next meal out and instead put that $15 to better use? The week of March 17-20 each and every one of you has the opportunity to H OW THE WAR IS AFFECTING M Y P OCKETBOOK Consumers, When I first arrived in Germany in September of 2002, before war with Iraq was imminent, the exchange rate between the Euro and the dollar was slightly in my favor. In general it was about a 1 to 1 ratio. This meant that I easily avoided the task of converting amounts in my head when making purchases or having to carry a pocket calculator with me at all times. A shirt costing 5 Euro was 5 dollars to me, and taking out 300 Euro was 300 Dollars. With the US on the brink of war I have watched the Euro grow to become stronger than my buck. The 10cent difference since September may not seem like a lot, but 10 cents on ever dollar means 30 lost when I take 300 out of the ATM, and it adds up. Since then, my fellow American students and I are constantly watching the rates stray from our favor. One student, enraged when she found a few hundred dollars to be missing from her bank account, realized she hadn't been calculating the exchange rate difference since it had so drastically changed. This war is affecting my pocketbook. It hasn't even begun (officially) yet, and the speculation has weakend the American dollar. My current Professor who is from Australia even remarked that the Australian dollar is the strongest its been all year in comparison to the American dollar. This is new tome. I grew up in Detroit, on the US Canadian border and fully took advantage of the great exchange rates to go shopping or go on a short vacation. When I moved to San Diego, I found the same luxuries in Mexico. As an American, I always thought exchanges would be in my favor. This is a metaphor for how I thought about cultural relationships as well. In the past, I believed that being an American meant that people around the world looked up to me. That I had the better lifestyle and cultural values. I didn't go around flaunting it or anything, but the bias existed within me, and I didn't even realize it until I ventured off US soil for more than some cross cultural shopping or a vacation. how much they love America and would like to live there, but that I have met just as many people who aren't at all thrilled with the American way. This is perfectly ok with me, in fact its wonderful. In the same way I appreciate so many things that my American lifestyle affords me, others should bask in the sunlight of their cultural values too. It is what makes the world worth experiencing. Adaptability is the key, not letting your cultural norms blind you from seeing another way and view on doing things. I only wish that I could get my 10 cents back for every time I have realized this. By Emily Commer Senior Global Business Management IP Germany POLITICS Dear Editors: A recent exchange of editorials in The Pride newspaper regarding a liberal bias on campus has deeply troubled me. The latest response, written by Sean Mattingly (junior, Business) was particularly specious. In it, he calls for liberals to "have a little respect for your country, its history, its founders, and your freedom." Although no one would argue with the ideals his statement embraces, such words do little to address the real issues that endanger freedom in our world today—nor do they encourage the kind of constructive analysis that is essential to any thinking individual. When we do take the time to study our nation's history, we learn that the struggles that have defined this country are far from simple—they can't be easily couched into a neat little package and stamped "freedom." The story of America is, in fact, the story of the struggle between classes. This is not, as Mr. Mattingly suggests, "only in (our) mind(s)." There is no liberal or conservative here, no right or wrong—just facts inherent to capitalism. Higher education is a place for questioning and reasoning, not a place for parroting half-truths and clichés. The fact that this nation was born from—and developed alongside— the class struggle is not something to ignore in the name of some larger sense of nationalism. What we get then is only an ideology of ignorance, and that is certainly not what we all agree makes America great. Today exposure to the real issues and perspectives from both sides is very hard to come by. The media system is controlled by a handful of international corporations and real investigative journalism is fast becoming a casualty of bottom-line profits. Although it is difficult to gain exposure to "both sides of the coin," this is exactly what we must strive for: a true understanding of Living in Germany I see how the motives behind the policies much the Germans appreciate which shape our country and their rules, systems, and ways of doing things. Not to say that See POLITICS, page 12 I don't meet people who tell me �POLITICS from page 1 1 determine our freedoms. We must remember that money is a very powerful motivator in the contemporary world. We must, especially as scholars, pursue all avenues of thought and make assessments of those perspectives based upon knowledge. What I am talking about here is intellectual responsibility. There is nothing more patriotic than this. It is time to start demanding of each other—and most importantly, of ourselves—a greater commitment to civic responsibility. This means we must move outside the boxes of thought that are imposed upon us when we turn on the television. We must remain skeptical—all thinking people do. Today it is more important than ever to do so, as our country prepares to engage in war, and likely without the support of the United Nations—a body politic that stands for the collective voice of the civilized world. Only through careful consideration can we become constructive participants in the noble struggle to achieve "a new birth of freedom—(so) that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth" (Abraham Lincoln, 1863). Robert Woerheide Junior, LTWR MEDIA POLITICS ment of life...for all minorities..." Okay then, why not go to another country just for a few years, then come back, look us in the eye, tell us life is better somewhere else, and prove us wrong? You do that, and we'll shut up about it. In addition, you praised Michael Moore's Bowling for Columbine, which showed Canada to be a "progressive, egalitarian society..." Funny I don't see Michael Moore packing up and leaving either. I did not mean to go on such a long tangent, but I felt those issues had to be addressed. In closing: this is a public institution. And therefore it is wrong to use people's tax dollars in support of one set of beliefs over another. As my father likes to say, "the only place where communism still thrives is the American University system." And you two - along with some teachers here - are living proof. Brian Dobbins Senior, Communication INALIENABLE RIGHTS Dear Editors: I am responding to the editorials in the 03.11.03 issue of the Pride. I would first like to point out that not all conservatives think like Mr.Mattingly. Mr. Mason put it succinctly that Mr. Mattingly's views "were perhaps branded at a young age." I agree that his verbiage comes across a bit terse and offensive at times and it may be due to his limited exposure to differing opinions from his own. out a way to assist Mr. Mattingly without alienating his ideas. He, too, must make an effort not to alienate the opinions that are different from his own. He should have afforded all of you the same courtesy! Everyone involved has therightto express an opinion and it is interesting to see the flow of dialogue, but it has turned into a "bash fest" more than the free exchange of ideas. regard each others as equals. So why are we living under a constitution that declares this inborn right? If we all believed we were truly equal, we would treat everyone with the respect and compassion that we desire to be treated with. We would look at a situation that places inconveniences in our 24-hour day and take it for what it is: a passing, fleeting instance. "This too will pass." Sometimes, it takes a bigger person to stand up and do what is right instead of continuing this cycle of negative debate. At some point, we need to allow "bygones to be bygones" and start over on a clean slate. In doing this, respect must be extended to everyone on both sides of the coin in order to facilitate this free exchange of ideas. We live in a very populated world. People are not going to disappear. So, why not enjoy them while we are alive. Treat the situation that stalls your day for a mere 10th of a second as a tiny instance in the large scale of your life. Smile more, whine less. Thank you Gundula Dunne You know, traffic jams are a part of life. Or, I suppose we could all UNITED NATIONS just learn to fly. Grace J. Cocksedge Senior, Sociology DRIVING M E C RAZY Dear Editors: I was simply making a left turn the other day when I discovered what the majority of Americans are made of. I was calmly waiting for the light to turn green. As I heard a horn honk, I glanced to my right to be faced with a woman, in a red sports car, screaming obscenities, waving her hands in the air, implying that she demanded I move my vehicle forward so that she could make a right turn. On another note I have noticed while driving to school as well that trees along interstate 15 are being cut down. While at the same time landscaping is being done at CSUSM. Why some effort can't be made to relocate these trees to CSUSM so that students can enjoy them for years to come. Even though it may not be cost effective the beautification of CSUSM is priceless! CLUB Joni Rullo Junior, Communication A PEACE O N THE OTHER SIDE OF WAR Dear Editors, Our Constitution provides safeguards against tyranny and guarantees "certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness," and assurances of equality to all mankind. There are laws that enslave mankind and laws that set them free. Either what we hold as Right, Just and True is Right, Just and True for All mankind, or we are merely As I observed my distance from self-centered hypocrites. the car ahead of me, I decided I was at a legal position and she Where is it written, "Beyond would have to wait the extra America live lesser people; people 10 seconds. The fact that I was too weak to protect themselves; blocking her precious space was let them die?" Is it the will that the fault of basic geography. the strong shall rule the weak; or Sometimes the roads just are not are the strong to serve the world big enough to accommodate every through protecting the weak from person's "oh so busy" lifestyles. tyrannical rule. As a former military member who Dear Black andDe La Torre, spent four years "...upholding It amazes me how Matthew Black and defending the Constitution and Andrea De La Torre not only against all enemies, foreign acknowledge the liberal bias here, and domestic..." I find that my but also claim it's perfectly fine services to this country aré being because of conservatives who put to good use. One of the rights allegedly control the media. For that military members grant the your information Mr. Black, liber- citizenry of America everyday als dominate the media, not con- is freedom—freedom to engage servatives. In Bernard Goldberg's in those basic "unalienable book "Bias," he gives a plethora rights" within the constitutional of examples showing that: CNN, amendments without interference As if I meant to stall her life on NBC, ABC, CBS, all lean left of from the government or others purpose. Oh, don't get me wrong. center. In addition, most newspa- who may disagree with our When I woke up that morning I pers tend to favor liberalism, and points of view. In defense of the said, "My goal today is to be an if that's not enough, Hollywood is Constitution, I protected all ideas, inconvenience to as many people also dominated by liberals. And by even those that were different as possible. the way, our economy is anything from my own! I do not believe but "highly regulated" that's the it is right to suppress the basic Sense my sarcasm? beauty of a free market society. freedoms of anyone because once You also complained about the I have done that I have contributed Is this what people have become to each other...a whole bunch founding fathers. Look, none of to suppressing my own! of inconveniences? It is what us excuse them for owning slaves. However, we can't judge them by Here is a suggestion for all of you, many a philosopher has studied the world we live in today. In addi- instead of allowing ourselves to over and over again. Why do tion, they risked EVERYTHING get caught up in this negativity, people treat others the way they to break free from England. Keep perhaps we could agree to do? Isn't it a basic human need in mind they were wealthy and disagree for now. At this point, of all human kind to be treated had it made, with or without this we should try to get some "face equally? Was no one listening in new nation. Let's also not forget time" with Mr. Mattingly in order preschool when the teacher said, that these "elite white conserva- to try to understand why he feels "Treat others as you would want tive" (and rich) men wrote a con- the way that he does. I realize to be treated"? Perhaps most were stitution that allows you and me to that his comments have rubbed absent on that day. run our mouths the way we do. many of you the wrong way (with good reason), but instead Why can't people treat others as But even more hilarious was how of giving him the tongue lashing they would want to be treated? I you both complain about the we think he deserves, we should doubt the lady in the red sports American way of life. Mr. Mat- attempt to educate him. This car would want to be screamed at tingly challenged you Ms. De La is the point were Mr. Mattingly by a person she did not know and Torre, to move since you have needs guidance from differing be blamed for a situation which nothing good to say about Amer- viewpoints. It seems to me she held no fault. More imporica. Look, the reason we conserva- that this is a critical point in his tantly, what gives people the right tives often challenge you liberals "learning curve" and this is our to treat others so badly? What on that, is because we simply want time to make a positive impression makes one person better than to see you put your money where instead of exacerbating a rift that another? Last time I checked, we your mouths are...but you never has already been created! If we were all held as equals. do. You also said your reason want to develop true tolerance for staying was for "...the better- and understanding we must figure Sadly, in this day of age we do not let other CSUSM students know about the ever present hiding police along Twin Oaks Valley Rd so the cost of their education does rise anymore due to a traffic ticket! Dear Editors: Early in the morning on March 1st, the ten members of Cal State San Marcos's Model United Nations team headed off to compete in the prestigious Long Beach Model United Nations Conference. It was held aboard the Queen Mary, where delegates represented the nations of Cuba, Serbia and Montenegro, South Africa, and Turkey. To these delegates, the conference marked the end of a grueling month-long preparation process which consisted of biweekly late night meetings and hours of research undergone by each of the members, who were responsible for learning the policies of their nations, and the issues that would be discussed during the conference. Issues ranged from the restoration of Afghanistan to peacekeeping operations. Among the accomplishments of our delegates were the passing of two resolutions; thefirstby Erman Every life is precious, even the Gokcimen and Ana Nastich, and life of a stranger. In serving each the second by Roland Ortiz and other we become free. At times Alison Sayer. there is a peace that can only be found on the other side of war. We wish to express our immense gratitude to Dr. Masroori for Should it comes to war, I'll fight his dedication to the growth of that war to find that peace on the our club, and for his boundless other side for all mankind. There support over the semester. Thank is no greater love for mankind you. than to risk your life for the life of another. If you must die, die serving something greater than The Model United Nations Club Alison Sayer yourself. Freshmen, Political Science and History God's speed to all our brave service members! God bless America! Stan Johnson Senior, Communication POLICE AMBUSH Dear Editors: While driving to CSUSM almost every morning I see police hiding between trees on the sidewalks on Twin Oaks Valley Rd. The cost of education is rising not to mention the parking fees. Students can ill afford to get a traffic ticket. Police targeting college students has been noted at other universities is this what is happening here at CSUSM? I would just like to Corrections The photos in the March 4 issue of The Pride article titled "Preparing for Transition CSUSM Is Becoming a 24-Hour Campus" were misattributed. Credit for the photos should have been given to George Cagala. Also, in the editorial of the same issue, The Pride would like to clarify that only the lead and design editors receive modest stipends for their work. The section editors only receive class credit. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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President Alexander Gonzalez leaves CSUSM for CSU Sacramento, ASI election candidates statements, and a Teacher Career Fair draws hundreds to the Center for the Arts in Escondido. (Note: This year was misidentified as Vol. 10 It should have been numbered Vol. 11, it has been entered as Vol. 10x to make the distinction between the volumes clear.) 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