https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/fe65291435314bd8f2390adfc62fda74.pdf 3ee0495e5c7205bf25e9c76052a12891 PDF Text Text CSUSM Track Team headed to nationals See page 5 www.csusm.edu/pride Students raising children while in college See page 4 What's in store for your future? Horoscope See page 8 TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2004 Slice of student life from Spain See page 6 VOL. X I NO. 25 Vandalism forces Lounge closure Dorm BY K YLE OTTO Pride Staff Writer A fter an incident of suspected vandalism involving a damaged couch last Monday, ASI closed the student lounge Tuesday morning, reopening it Friday on an ASI board decision to establish a formal Student Lounge Committee. ASI Vice President of External A ffairs Erik Roper said of the damage, "It looks like a k nife cut. It looks like someone intentionally cut it." ASI addressed the issue in its Friday board meeting agenda, in which Executive V P John G ehris disagreed with Roper, saying, "It was more than likely caused by an accident. It was not intentionally gashed." Beau Faasamala, member of the Lounge K rew (LK), an u nofficial c ommunity of over 50 students who f requent the lounge, said in t his regard, "We would never destroy f urniture intentionally. The lounge is e verything to u s - w e've got our own song, our own website, 50 loyal heads." LK m ember Claudia Navarez said, " I understand that they want to know w ho did it, but for t hem to close the lounge because one person did something isn't summer special Bargain housing available to students BY E LIZABETH B ALDWIN Pride S taff Writer Student housing at University Village A partments (UVA) w ill b e available this s ummer t o any student registered f or the f all 2 004 semester f or a b argain p rice Photo by Kyle Otto/ The Pride of $990. x Mike Kosich addresses the ASI board of directors regarding the closing of the lounge and Originally, UVA students offers his support to create a" committee to control the student lounge in Commons 206 (above). (Below) The vandalized chair, that prompted ASI to close the student lounge one day needed to b e registered f or last week. summer school to stay on. However, with the lack of classes right, because they're penalizing Poggi explained the temporary being o ffered in the summer everybody." decision to close the lounge, semester, administration came In Friday's board meeting, saying, " In order to protect that up with a special o ffer designed ASI college of arts and sciences environment for all students, we to keep students and retain them representative Alice Lynn said have to at least have some time for f all semester. similarly, "It seems k ind of u nfair to figure out solutions, because "As long as they are enrolled to close the whole thing if it's this we've continued to see damage for fall they can continue on little isolated incident." ASI Executive Director Lura See V ANDALISM p age 3 See UVA H OUSING, p age 2 Student body to decide on the fate Fee increase will benefit of the Early Learning Center counseling services By ZELYNDA SMITH Pride Staff Writer BY E LIZABETH BALDWIN Pride Staff Writer Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) announced last Friday a plan to distribute a survey to students to get their input on a f all f ee referendum which would increase student f ees by $10 to keep the Early Learning Center (ELC) open. Originally ASI was going to make a decision regarding the fate of the ELC on March 19; however, they postponed their Photo By Elizabeth Baldwin/ The Pride Parents, teachers and children fill the room at last Friday's board of directors meeting in support of the Early Learning Center. The Student Health and Coundecision due to student-parent seling Services at CSUSM o ffers protests at their board meeting on an unlimited variety of psychothat same day. D uring the open f orum section logical services for students to of the April 9 meeting, guests take advantage of - which is, of were invited to address the board course, because they have to. It's regarding their views on the the only place on campus that o ffers any counseling catered to subject. P rogramming Board Student 'good mental health.' Student Health Services Coordinator Brett Gladys handles all of the student's psyencouraged the board of directors to "go with who you're serving." chological concerns along with Darci Strother, f aculty advisor other medical needs out of their to the ELC parents association o ff-campus clinic on the corner (PAT), said, "Childcare is not of Twin Oaks Valley Road and a revolutionary concept. The Craven Road. Nothing has ever voices of student-parents, been available for students with although [they] may not b e many, mental health concerns directly are still important." ASI currently subsidizes More n ews . ...pages 2&3 approximately $106,000 to the Variety . ...page 4 ELC annually. D ue to budget S ports constraints and the cap on ....page 5 O pinions See E LC, p age 2 ....page 6 A&E . ...pages 7&8 on the CSUSM campus. Administrators have apparently not yet incorporated an agenda to bring psychological services to the campus. CSUSM Director of Communications Rick Moore states, " I am not " You n ame it, a nd w e'll w ork w ith it.» Dr. Fritz Kreisler aware of any plans [other then SHS] to add any other counseling programs." It is important to recognize Student Health Services as CSUSM's 'one stop shop' for all health needs - physical or mental. 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The UVA provides on-campus housing to 460 students. Each apartment includes f urniture, a kitchen and a living room. "We know we will have rooms available over the summer months," Dawson said. For more information, students can contact UVA at (750) 750-3711 or apply online at www.myownapartment.com. COUNSELING from page 1 by the merging of counseling and psychological services with Student Health Services. They o ffer counseling at no charge to students and are open to addressing any personal concerns. Statistically, they have serviced approximately 5-10 percent of students in this particular " Many s tudents u se o ur s ervices t o t alk a bout p ast c oncerns, s uch a s c hildhood a buse o r m olestation." Dr. Fritz Kreisler f orm of help. The three licensed psychologists, along with t hree interns, working at SHS have provided an open ear to several different cases, f rom stress management and sexual f rustration to eating disorders and substance abuse. Problems don't always need to have f ace value, but can pertain to events f rom one's past. Psychologist Fritz Kreisler says, "Many students use our services to t alk about past concerns, such as childhood abuse or molestation, and how these might b e a ffecting them now.... You name it, and w e'll work with it." Although there isn't anywhere closer for students to go, SHS will o ften bring special events and presentations to the campus. Support groups are also available. While the recent f ee increase couldn't b ring SHS onto the campus immediately, it has helped the counseling department. "It is likely that the fee increase will support an increase psychiatry services, which are definitely needed," said Kreisler. " In addition, the health facilities fee will [hopefully] someday result in the entire Student Health and Counseling area to move back to the campus, in a facility that we help design for our purposes." enrollment for the 2004-2005 school year, ASI needs t o either cut f unds f rom the P rogramming Board, which coordinates student activities, or cut f unding to the ELC. The third option is adding a $10 student fee to balance their budget. The board of directors h as chosen the third option in order to let the students decide if the ELC will remain open. Starting immediately, ASI will b e distributing surveys to students regarding the new f ee referendum in the fall. ASI President and CEO Honey F olkencouragedparents, students and teachers at the meeting to "pound the pavement" and help get the surveys completed by as many students as possible. "We really have to work in conjunction together," said Emberly Barking, student and parent of t wo children at the ELC. Folk explained to the parents that if the fee referendum goes t o the students in the f all and fails, then the ELC will close. " I don't t hink it's a wise decision, regardless of what the survey says. I don't t hink we should go to referendum at all," said E rin Dalman, ASI vice president of communications. E rik Roper, ASI vice president of external a ffairs, replied, " Contrary to E rin Dalman, we should t ake to a referendum. T his is not a dollars and cents thing. I t's people's lives. It should go to referendum to let the students choose if this is the right t hing f or CSUSM." O ne of the options ASI " This i s not a d ollars and c ents t hing. It's p eople's l ives. It s hould g o to r eferendum to let t he s tudents c hoose." Erik Roper announced in their last meeting w as to have an outside company come in and take over the ELC. On Friday, the board of directors voted unanimously against the proposal f rom Education Enrichment Systems. 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They've never liked us." Echoing this view, Faasamala said, "Whatever happens in "I w ould c ertainly d isagree t hat t hey're b eing d iscriminated a gainst." Lura Poggi the lounge, we're always the scapegoats." Roper responded to such sentiment in the board meeting, saying, "I hope that the people that frequent the lounge don't think that this is a punishment geared toward any specific group of individuals." Poggi said concordantly, "My experience with them is that we've worked together to find solutions. I would certainly disagree that they're being discriminated against." In an amicable concession among Lounge Krew members and ASI VP of finance Crystal Folk, a formal Student Lounge Committee was initiated at Friday's board meeting, to be chaired by LK member Michael Kosich ("Dr. K"). Dr. K addressed the board with a motion to activate the committee, saying, "I would like to offer my help in any way as a member of the Lounge Krew on campus." 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C a r e e r a n d T r a n s f e r S t u d e n t Servio®» C ai S taite S a n fiflarcss �VARIETY Students balancing parenting and higher education BY MICHELLE V ELARDE Pride Staff Writer They look like typical college students sitting outside of Starbucks d rinking c offee and cramming for a midterm. They spend hours in the library, hunched over a computer, researching for reports. They complain about the b rutal commute they face every morning on the freeways of San Diego County. These students, however, have a d ifferent situation—they are parents as well as students. Here at CSUSM, the studentparent population is a diverse group. It is impossible to make generalizations about studentparents, for everybody has a different story to tell. D oing it all: the world of a single mother Claudia Pawlowski, biology major, looks like she j ust graduated high school, with her welltoned figure and her brown hair swept into a casual bun. Nevertheless, she is almost 30, and on Monday at 5 p.m., her day is nowhere close to being over. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Claudia wakes up early to take her nine-year-old daughter to school. A fterwards, she drives f rom El Cajon to San Marcos to make her 9 a.m. class. "Everything is on the go," she said. "My life is overwhelming." When her school day ends in the evening, Claudia then travels to hospitals throughout San Diego and works the graveyard s hift. She spends her night observing people with sleeping disorders, while she herself only sleeps on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the day. Claudia's mother helps her raise her daughter, but Claudia said that most of the work falls on her own shoulders. She said that being a single parent means that she needs to b e her daughter's "mom, dad, brother and sister." Her responsibility as a parent o ften means that school is extremely difficult. "Getting an A is almost impossible," she said. "We both have homework together." She recalled a time when her daughter had a science project due the next day, and she herself had three assignments to finish. Even though continuing her education has been tough, Claudia wants to finish so that she Photo by Michelle Velarde/ The Pride Ryan T homas a nd his d aughter, C anessa, g rocery shop t ogether w hile m om is a t w ork. T homas, like o ther s tudents, b alances m arriage, school a nd p arenting. can set a good example for her daughter. " I want her to know that if your mom could do it, you can do it." A new perspective on education: a married father finishes his education When Ryan Thomas, 26, business major, and his w ife went out on a rare date to see the movie "American Pie," they were asked for their IDs. "We're not what th Tuesday, April 20 from llam-lpm Come on out to the L lDFSry 1 6IT8C6 To Join ASI in celebrating Earth Day at our, 'Ifs-Not-Earth-Day-But-We-Still-Care' event (Earth Day is actually on Thursday, 4/22 this year) you typically t hink of as parents," Ryan said. "We do blend in." Ryan was p art of CSUSM's first f reshman class in 1995. " I was j ust kind of struggling to find my major and my place in the world," he recalled. He later l eft CSUSM in favor of bigger schools in San Luis Obispo. W hen his g irlfriend, a sophomore at CSU Long Beach, became pregnant, she wanted to finish her degree, and Ryan started working f ull-time to support their soon-to-be family. Now, he finds himself back where he started college, CSUSM, with a four-year-old daughter, a college-educated w ife working to support him, and a d ifferent perspective on his education. " My attitude has changed since I was a f reshman," he said. " I'm more focused on my education now t han I probably was back then." "Being a father, and having responsibilities, and having a daughter and having to work without a degree—it put a lot of things in perspective," he said. "Being a parent makes you a better person, and I really believe that, because you look at your kids, and you see what you want t hem to b e like, and you think of yourself at the same time. If I want my kid to b e committed to school and committed to learning, then I have to show that through example." Ryan is taking 19 units, and sees school as his job. He considers himself fortunate to have a supportive wife, because he doesn't think he could do it without her. A s for his daughter, who attends the Extended Learning Center, she is interested in her dad's school life. He recalled her saying, 'Dad, you have six teachSee P ARENTS, page 7 LET'S TILL THE GOVERNOR TO KEEP PUBLIC EDUCATION PUBLIC, NO TO BUDGET CUTS ! E D AFFORDABLE EDUCATION! 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I Nasi: reto to ASI k€OM II M- • Yes. O �Jock Talk with Josh • By JOSH SANDOVAL Pride Staff Writer Who is the greatest current athlete in all of sports? That is a common question among all sports fans. If I were to say j ust one word answers such as A-Rod, Kobe, or Tiger most people will know who I am talking about. Then if I follow those names with Diana, Jennie, or Michelle, most people would develop a puzzled the world, who do you think was look on their face. on the cover? I will give you one In sports the double standards hint. The person raising their pair for men and women are so visible of hands straight up in the air it is quite disgusting at times. To also had a pair of something else save you the time f rom racking south of the border. So, winning your brain any further, Diana is three consecutive championships Photo by Brett Davis/ The Pride Diana Taurasi, Jennie is Jennie by Diana Taurasi and her Con( From l eft) C oach W es W illiams, D anny Lyon, Robby M cClendon, Abril J imenez a nd Coach Finch, and Michelle is Michelle necticut teammates apparently S teve S cott. does not even warrant the smallWie. Taurasi is an all American bas- est of pictures on the cover page. ketball player at the University of Obviously Sports Illustrated Connecticut who recently just led knows which sports sell to the her team to their 3rd consecutive mass public. NCAA title. Finch has pitched Many people tune in to watch BY BRETT DAVIS five no hitters, named the best a basketball game to see the high Pride Staff Writer player in college Softball, and flying dunks or tune in to a golf established an NCAA record tourney to see a golfer whack the by winning 32 games while not ball 300 yards. You can see both The rapidly expanding CSUSM went to the nationals last year and losing once in a single season at those things in the NBA and PGA " lm u sing t hat track team is steadily moving in knows what it is all about. the University of Arizona. Wie (Men's leagues), but you cannot the right direction. The program "I'm using that experience as e xperience a s was 13 years old when she played see those things in the WNBA is sending a number of athletes to motivation to train extremely m otivation t o t rain in her first professional golf and LPGA (Women's leagues). the NAIA National Track Meet, hard so I can put myself in a e xtremely h ard s o I c an tournament which had a field Hitting a 500 foot homerun or which is being held at the Univer- position (of) obtaining a national put m yself in a p osition of others who were nearly three flying through the air for a slam sity of Kentucky, Louisville on championship." said McClen- (of) o btaining a n ational times her age. So, why are all dunk is what sells to the public, May 2 8-29. don, who is ranked second in c hampionship." these amazing feats going nearly but just because the men can do This meet is the culmination the nation in the steeplechase. unnoticed? those things and the majority Robby McClendon of a year-round training regi- Danny Lyon is competing in the The men's and women's of the women cannot does not ment where the team members 1500 as a freshman. Having qualNCAA tournaments recently mean the men's sports are more set their goals of qualifying for ified for nationals is an accomconcluded which resulted in the entertaining. Personally, I would the nationals. plishment. Lyon credits his work really bonded," said Coach Wil- Connecticut men winning the much rather watch Jennie Finch CSUSM has never fielded a ethic along with his teammate's liams. men's tourney and the Connecti- strike out professional men's national champion, but this could influences as being an important "Because the team is fairly cut women winning the women's baseball players like she has on be the year due to some fiercely part of his running success. small in numbers, we are more tourney. This was the first time many occasions or see Michelle competitive individuals who "Coach throws really hard of a tight-knit unit," said Meggie in the history of the tourneys in Wie beat women who are old have been preparing for this meet workouts at us, and every- Afenir, who is hoping to qualify which both were won by the same enough to be her mother. Oh and all season. one pulls together as a team for the Nationals in the 100 meter school. The Connecticut wom- get this, when the women accomAbril Jimenez is a senior who to push each other and get the hurdles. en's team won their third tourney plish something like making a specializes in the 400-meter most out of our training," Lyon "I have only been here for 3 in a row when they defeated the nice shot in the game, they act hurdles, which is one of the most said. "I am really looking for- years, and the team has progres- University of Tennessee. The like they've done it before. They challenging events in all of track ward to this prestigious meet." sively improved each season," Connecticut men beat Georgia do not pull out a sharpie and sign and field. The event consists of Cara Rumble who is a senior and said McClendon. Tech to win their first title since the ball or pull out a cell phone sprinting, coupled with jumping an all American in cross-country Growth is important with a 1999. So, on the cover of last and pretend to make a phone call. over hurdles that lie 30 meters is participating in both the 10,000- fairly new intercollegiate team weeks Sports Illustrated which is Respect for your opponent, what apart. It is a highly demanding meter hurdles and the marathon. and the attitudes of the individu- the most read sports magazine in a concept. event that requires keen rhythm, She is ranked 3rd nationally als along with the instruction stride, and important technical with an entry time of 36minutes of the coaches have contributed steps. Jimenez qualified within and 10 seconds in the 10,000 to the high achievements that a half second of the overall best meter run. the track team has rightfully time in the nation and has a Jimmy Barbour is a senior who reserved. ^M MW legitimate chance of becoming a is ranked 2nd nationally in the "We want to get out in the comnational champion. pole vault. He was an all Ameri- munity that Cal State San Marcos can last year and has an extremely actually has a respectable track good chance of making himself a team, and that we are highly OF S A N MARCOS "I a m r eally l ooking national champion come May. competitive on the intercollegiate f orward t o t his Coach Steve Scott is thrilled level," said Coach Williams. p restigious m eet." ¡¡Hi by the performance of the track With the marks that the team team so far this year. has put up as of late, and the Danny Lyon "Our athletes that are to attend representation of the individual the national meet are great exam- performers and relay teams, the ples of what continued work will track team has made a name for 177 S. Ranch© Santa Fe Road, Suite S Senior Robby McClendon do," Scott said. "Their marks are itself as a force to be reckoned mm111 3 blocks south of 78 is running in the steeplechase. extraordinary, hard work over with, and the f uture looks good The steeplechase is similar to time equals performance. I feel with the influx of a big freshman - - I M P O R T A N T I NF% - hurdles except for the fact that that we have a legitimate shot at class that seems eager to put in the hard work and learn how to the steeples are immovable taking first place." t*. Scott, who is a former Olym- be champions. With such optiobjects and are a couple of inches lower than hurdles. The event is pian, has been coaching here mistic prospects, this could be Faring3,000 meters long and consists since the track team was estab- the year that we label one of our of 4 steeples and 1 water steeple lished 5 years ago with the help athletes as a "national champion" ápjp^' where there is a water pit on the of Coach Wes Williams, who for the very first time in school | |||ir . instructs the sprinters, hurdlers, history. other side of the last obstacle. It is a total of 7.5 laps around the relay teams, and half milers. track. "I really like the chemistry of McClendon has been on the the team this year. From a team team for the past 3 years. He concept everyone appears to be Track team gears up for Nationals ¡m is •Jk - BIRTH CH9ICE --CAN H£LP-- birthchoice.net �Study guides: beneficial or cheat sheets? Q BT V N M1M A ' By ERIC MERCADO Pride Ombudsman study guide before an exam. Study guides are designed t o help students b efore an exam. They clearly state what the professor thought was important enough for students to study. Study guides cut through the B.S. and avoid curveball questions by professors. Questions should cover material relevant to the professor's teachings and what we have learned. O ften, teachers expect students to k now w hat's on the test without giving clarification. Then they ask a question that they d idn't even cover. Nevertheless, the answer to the N o matter what courses you may b e taking this semester. Many professors opt to hand out study guides before exams. Are these study guides helping students learn or diminishing their education? Throughout my college career, I've had professors give me a question was in the book. Of course, the right answer was on the last page of chapter 12. A fter studying the last 11 chapters for the exam, my eyes must have b een blurred due to the strain. A study guide clarifies what a teacher expects of you to know for the exam. Although study guides may seem like an easy cop out f or studying, the f act of the matter is: you still have to study, gather answers, understand, and c larify the material t o do well. Study guides eliminate time and stress on students who overload their brain with Studentin Spain: inadequate material that a professor may not include in an exam. I applaud teachers who prepare, aid and guide students in a clear direction before a big test. Study guides have b een a big factor for me doing well tests. I know if a teacher gives me a study guide and I don't do well, it's not because the teacher failed, it's because I failed to gather the information and knowledge to succeed. If I know a fastball is coming with no curves, then I control destiny of the outcome. IÉBÈÈÈÈ 1 have learntf I have learned a tremendous amount in the seven months I have been abroad and my learning is f ar f rom over. I can now find my way around the city without a map. I know where to buy cheap groceries. I have learned t o mop instead of vacuum, hand wash the dishes instead of putting them in a dishwasher, and hang up my clothes to d ry because there is no dryer. I have gotten used to seeing legs of h am h ung u p in every bar, market, and g rocery store; shopping f or m ilk that is kept on t he shelf and not in the r efrigerated section; and bagging m y own groceries when it is t ime t o check out. Going t o b ed b efore 1 a.m. now seems early, and waking u p at 5 p.m. a fter a night out on the town is ok. Sundays are for resting; since n othing is open there is nothing to do anyway. A fter snowboarding for the first time, I now understand how cold - 9 degrees centigrade really is. I have lived through cold winter nights with no WSm^&W7* -Mfflto* umiiitb i i 'i L Slii Courtesy of Lily Mcguire Lily McGuire stands in f ront of t he Alhambra in G renada, Spain. She is a Cal S tate s tudent learning a broad. From food and t ravel to culture and acceptance, McGuire says t he e xperience is well w orth it. heating and I now treasure a good heating system and the reassurance of always having hot water. I have learned that cars are not essential, there are other ways of getting around, the best of which is the use of your own two feet. W hen traveling around to other countries, I have learned to always go with your gut feeling. I have learned that there are many closed minded people in the world, some of whom will never change. I have felt the harsh discriminating treatment of being a woman and the prejudices against Americans. I have also met some of the people I admire the most and had some of the best times of my life! Living in a foreign country is not always easy, especially when you haven't yet mastered the language, but for me it has been well worth it. I understand a little bit better how the world works, not j ust how the United States works. I have now seen the s uffering of two nations when their people are attacked by terrorism, and I have witnessed first hand the protests of thousands of people against terrorism and violence. I have learned that you should never let people treat you poorly, even if you don't know how to stand up for yourself, you have the right to. The world can b e b eautiful or it can b e horrendous, sometimes it is j ust a matter of perception. These months I have spent in Spain have enriched my life in many ways and I would advise anyone t hinking about studying abroad to go for it because it will open your eyes to things you would have never known. Lily Mc Guire, CSUSM Student Studying abroad in Spain By MICHAEL DOLAN Pride Ombudsman I t hink last week's issue of T he Pride is a sufficient example of the solidification of a semester's worth of work. There is a f eeling of maturation as we come into the final issues of the semester with a good balance of content and a refined process of p utting the paper together. I feel we are moving in the right direction: what do you feel? I was anticipating some f eedback regarding Chad Spink's article about the sex toy workshop, "A pleasurable event," but I did not receive a word on this article. In the past, readers have expressed concern over articles that may be a questionable representation of our campus (i.e. the penis pump and the sex doll articles), yet criticism connected with Spink's article has b een nonexistent. Coming f rom the perspective of someone who actually attended the event, I would say that this workshop was educational and beneficial. I am confident that the f ew h undred other people in attendance would agree with me. I can u nderstand if there were some a ffronted b y such a workshop; however, the pragmatic reality of the p ermeation of inherent sexuality in humans w arrants t he necessity of education on the matter. T hus, I feel the event was suitable f or our campus and the related article does not t arnish our image. What do you t hink? My e -mail address is dolan005@csusm.edu. TWO SAN MARCOS LOCATIONS r I CLOSE TO CAMPUS! Since 1 H5 SJ 304 W. Mission Rd, (760) 7 444024 342 S. Twin Oaks Valley M , Suite 141 • (760) 4 101396 Mmar£&i¡*f* <^§¡|gg jA O C W*$tm$sta M. Un Marcos SM. 1 f r> ü $ MR. TACO* 1 Ralphs Shoppiuj Center . $a« «3m GREAT FOOD, GREAT PRICES EVERYDAY! Tacos * Enchiladas • Tamales »Tortas • Burritos • Fresh Seafood & More! Authentic, Fresh & Home-Made Mexican Food. 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Expires 05/05/048 �PARENTS, from page 5 ers and five classes, and if one of your teachers w as sick, t hen you would only have five teachers and five classes.' " That shows that she's in t une with what I 'm doing here," he said with a chuckle. Ryan said that even though he became a parent at a young age, he was still able to find out w ho he was. " It's important that, even though, you have a child, y ou're still able to go t hrough that p rocess," he said. Soon, Ryan and h is w ife will both have college degrees. " In a few months, my daughter w ill have two college educated parents," he said with a smile. The ELC When Noël arrived at the ELC to pick u p her 3-year-old daughter, she was j ust ending a long day. A fter dropping o ff her daughter that m orning at 7 a.m., Noël had spent her day student teaching until 4 p.m. "It's hard to leave her that long," Noël said. " The hardest thing f or m e is when she gets sick," Noël continued, and said that she worries when she can't b e there t o take care of her daughter. Dedication is important to balancing a f amily and an education, Noël said. "You j ust need t o b e committed to your kids, and committed to what you're doing." Becky Lagger, women's studies major, enjoys having a pre- CALENDAR April 13 school so close to campus, since Living Large in the Lounge she commutes with her five-year- 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m old daughter f rom San Diego. Info: Brett Gladys at 750-6012 or Becky said that scheduling is via email at glady003@csusm.edu critical to j uggling a f amily and Rape Aggression Defense Training school. " I make my school sched- 4-7 pm, April 13,15,20 & ule so I have breaks to study," she 22, USB - VPA Annex. Info: said. " I don't do any homework Cathy at 750-4917 to RSVP or until (my daughter) goes to bed." email cnguyen@csusm.edu. A n education: better late Info: http://www.csusm.edu/shs/ than never what'sgoingon.html Ruth Sienkiewicz is a student North County Meets the Media at CSUSM. She has two sons, and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Arts 240 they are both in college. "They April 14 realize that they don't want to North County Meets the Media do what I 'm doing at this age," 1 p.m. Wednesday, Arts 240 Ruth said. Job Fair Info: Ashley Mistak at 750-6014 or " They r ealize t hat t hey email at mista001@csusm.edu d on't w ant t o b e d oing Fandango concert and w hat I'm d oing a t t his demonstration 6:00 p.m., Arts 101 age." Info: Merryl Goldberg at Ruth Sienkiewicz Goldberg@csusm.edu Laetitia Sonami, Electronic Music Performer Taking classes here and there 7:30 pm, Arts 111 Info: Kristine over the years, Ruth has been Diekman, 760-750-4188. working on her education for WD40 Pres. Is "In the Executive quite a while. " I'm a firm believer Chair," in education, no matter how long 11 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. ACD 102 it takes," she said. April 16 Ruth o ffers words of encour- Laetitia Sonami Discussion agement to students with chil- 10 a.m.-12 noon, Arts 111 dren. "They need to j ust stay Laetita Sonami Workshop focused and make sure they look 2 pm - 5 pm into all their opportunities," she Info: Kristine Diekman, said. "And not to let things be a kdiekman@csusm.edu stumbling block." April 19 Living Large in the Lounge Info: See April 13 Indian Rock Exhibit at Kellogg By MELISSA RODRIGUEZ Pride Staff Writer Photo By Deborah Small CSUSM faculty, students of anthropology and visual and p erforming a rts (two of them pictured here) and the San Luiseno Indians of the N orth County region have been working together for the past three years to document the b and's cultural practices through the creation of a native plant garden at Indian Rock near campus. ADVERTISEMENT Kellogg Library is presently hosting a multimedia exhibit of research, documentations and art projects created as a result of this collaboration. The exhibit includes native plants and explanations of their traditional uses, basket weavings, pictographs and biographies of Luiseno elders. The exhibit will remain in the library through May. ADVERTISEMENT What's Happening in April? ASI Upcoming Programs 'A Night With Our Stars. Date 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 Don't miss one of ASI's most exciting programs of the year... 22 26 Student Leadership Awards Night 2004 29 FREE for students, faculty, and staff. Guests are $5 •Dinner not part of program RSVP by calling 750-4990 or stop by Commons 207. Event Livin' Large in the Lounge 11:30 am-1:30 pm in the Student Lounge Free Pizza and Karaoke Blood Drive Job Fair BBQ 12-2pm Founders Plaza Date Night at IMAX in Balboa Park from 12-7pm. RSVP at 750-6001. Livin' Large in the Lounge 11:30 am-1:30 pm in the Student Lounge Free Pizza and Karaoke Earth Day Lunch 11 am-1 pm on the Library Terrace Student Leadership Awards Night 6:30-9:30 pm at the Escondido Center for the Arts RSVP at 750-4990. Massage Lessons in FH 110 5-6 pm Understanding the Opposite Sex Field House Grand Salon 6-7 pm Who Has the Power Lunch- BBQ Library Terrace 11:30 am-1:30 pm ALL EVENTS ARE FREE FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 750- 6001. �Cesar Estrada Chavez remembered (cdreview) Students and entertainers gather to celebrate the life and legacy of an American labor leader By LORIANN SOMANO Pride Staff Writer In memory of Cesar E. Chavez, MEChA and Residential Life Multicultural Programs sponsored the fourth annual Cesar Chavez commemorative event at the Kellogg Library Terrace on Wednesday Apr. 7. This event entitled "Celebrating Cesar E. Chavez & Continuing the Legacy of Social Justice" was a f ree event which included three performances, a guest speaker and a candlelight vigil. The performances included Mariachi Del Sol, a very friendly and interactive mariachi group of beautifully dressed and great performers. A talented group of young local rappers from Escondido called So Kal which mixed Spanish and English in their rhymes. The performances were followed by a guest speaker, Photo by LoriAnn Samano/The Pride Lorena Meza, who was very Mariachi Del Sol plays traditional Mexican music a t t he Forum Plaza in f ront of t he library. informative about the achievements of Cesar Chavez. To wrap up the scheduled Their style of Mexican tap was everyone lit candles and placed Chavez means to them and why performances was a costumed, j oyful and very entertaining. them by the steps. Members they had come to the event. f un, colorful and masked ballet Then the evening was brought of MEChA recited quotes from Janet Perez, senior at CSUSM, folklorico performance by Danza to the Cesar Chavez statue, Chavez while other passed stated, "He's lived a life worthy Michoacana Corozon Purapeche. located in Chavez Plaza, where around a candle and stated what of being admired." Ultra Vires keep Rock 'n' Roll alive By LAURA WHITAKER Pride Staff Writer "All I really want to do is feel the music," said Aimee Harlib, one of two lead singers in the new band UltraVires, as she got ready for practice in a short skirt and tight shirt which read, "My last boyfriend was all brawn. The next one is going to be all brains." With a name that means "beyond authority" and a self- declared message of "rock ' n' roll" this four month old band, has already had gigs at Brick by Brick in San Diego and the Whiskey-a-Go-Go in Hollywood. The UltraVires mean business. Practicing in an underground bomb shelter behind a residence in Carlsbad is how this sevenmember group spends their time three or four times a week. Photo courtesy of UltraVires The UltraVires a re a s even-member, 70's g enre rock xn' roll ensemble, with a live show including belly dancing, instrumental solos and pyrotechnics. With energy and self-expresMost of the band members sion that more than fill a stage, are veterans from other bands they convey not just music, but a including the Dirty Angels, whole production based in rock. New American Mob, and The "We have a show," said Nikki Spent Idols. But UltraVires is a Schaeffer, who performs key- whole new beast that focuses on board, backup vocals and belly early '70s style hard rock with a dancing for the group. "We take modern twist. a lot of time putting together the According to lead singer details." Details that include Gabey Schiavone, "Rock ' n' roll things such as choreographed is not something you can do part dancing, pyrotechnics, fog time. Every time you take a band machines, lighting, carefully to the next level you have to make planned solos, and more. Schaef- a new commitment." fer continues, "What separates Schiavone adds with a smile, UltraVires f rom most local music "We got a strong camp." Strong is the scope. We don't want to be enough to already have at least classified as a local band." five shows booked in Orange With musical influences County and Los Angeles in the including everyone from Aero- next couple of months. smith and The Doors, to Jane's To those that doubt the status Addiction and the Foo Fighters, of Rock ' n' Roll Schiavone said, UltraVires encompasses a broad "Rock ' n' roll-it's still alive assortment of rock styles both in baby." their original work and in a few You can find out more about tribute songs. It's what Harlib UlraVires and their upcoming calls, "A return to true entertain- shows at www.ultravires72.com. ment. It can transcend to any generation and any genre." Photo courtesy of Grace Gale By DAVE WERTH Pride Staff Writer "Holy Generic Hardcore Batman!" Grace Gale's new album entitled, "The Worst Stab Wound Ever," proves there are too many generic hardcore bands trying to make it big. Listeners are subjected to fiveminute metal/hardcore songs that follow formulaic song structures, and offer nothing new for listeners. This album is made up of heavy breakdowns, emotionless choruses, and nonexistent melodies. The third track entitled "MRSA in Minor," includes a guitar solo that is the most blatant Iron Maiden rip-off to be recorded, ever. The vocals are lackluster and fail to convey the deep lyrical content that sparks emotion in the heart of every hardcore fan. Single tear. Listeners will find relief in the fact that the drums are semispectacular. Lots of double-kick drum and fast fills, breathe some life into the album. The inability to obtain any information about the band f rom liner notes, or even a website, makes the album even less appealing. The boys in Grace Gale should pay a bit more attention to detail, and spend some time on the production of their next album if they want to "make i t" in the world of hardcore. Although it failed to catch the attention of this critic, it may be of interest to fans of Norma Jean, Poison The Well, Iron Maiden and Converge. If you would like to have your band or album reviewed, contact Dave at werth003@csusm.edu. C OM DECENT SO-SO o WEAK Madame Melanie Hernandez Aries (March 21-April 19) All the greasy food you've been eating will do a number on your complexion. Taurus (Apr. 20-May 20) Strum a guitar in public and impress strangers with your inner peace. Gemini (May 21-June 21) Your brooding is mysterious and that's HOT. Cancer (June 22-July 22) I hear chamomile tea is good for insomnia. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Keep on keeping on the semester is almost over. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Quit being a prude, do it with the lights on! Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) You are experiencing a renaissance. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) The time is right for love, and I mean the forever kind. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Look at the big picture to find your big boo-boo. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Never turn down a breath mint. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb 18) Instead of spring-cleaning try a spring attitude adjustment. Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) You are right to be cautious. Something fishy IS going on here. For entertainment purposes only. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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