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^CALIFORNI A STATHE UNIVERSIT Y ESAN MARCO S CP* PRINDEPENDENT STUDENITD NEWSPAPER E www.thecsusmpride.com TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 05, 2008 VOL. XIX NO. 1 Primary election season intensifies with voting BY BEN ROFFEE Pride Staff Writer the outcome of the primaries determine Who the nominee campaign, states often vie for as residents of the largest del- will be. influence by pushing tfteir 5 Today, Feb. ,5, Students* egate contributing state in the Since the 90 s? California's elections earlier in the season. Big plans for Faculty, and Staff at Cal State nation; primary election system has In this manner of posturing, San Marcos will stake their The staggering complexity^ changed 3'times. Until 1996, California and several other Black Student claim in the 2008 Presidential of the Presidential primaries California used a "closed" pri- states moved their primaries race when they join millions presents a stark contrast from mary system, allowing only to Feb. 5 this year, elevate Union of Californians at the voting the relatively simplicity in the registered members of a party ing the importance of "Super BY BEN ROFFEE booth to select delegates in General Presidential Election to vote on a party's ballot, Tuesday" both for California Pride Staff Writer the 2008 Presidential primary that follows. Varying rules With the passage of Proposi- voters and for candidates. elections. In a day known and formats from state to state tion 198, Californians adopted According to the Office of » After spending last semester best as "Super Tuesday", and party to party make the an "open" primary system to the Secretary of State, the resurrecting the Black Student voters from 23 other states nomination process intensely allow voters to select a can- American Independent Party Union, a forward looking atti- move alongside California to unpredictable. didate regardless of political and the Democratic Party will tude and a revamped sense of award delegates to candidates Unlike in the General Elec- affiliation. In 2002, the US: allow "decline to state" voters involvement could bring success for the party's nominations tion here ^candidates seek Supreme Court determined to revest ; ¿ party ballot for to this growing group of African at the national conventions electoral votes, the prima- the "open" primary system the Feb, 5 Presidential Pri- American students at Cal State set to take place this coming ries see candidates campaign to be a violation of a political mary Election. The Republi- San Marcos this spring. summer. for nominations from party party's First Amendment right can Party has decided to not Under the motto, "If you don't In what will be the largest delegates that represent each to free association, thus ush- permit;; unaffiliated voters like something, change it. If you to date of this already criti- state. While most states use ering in the current "modified to take part in tfieir "Super can't change it, change your atti- cal day in the primary elec- the primary election system, elosed" primary system under Tuesday" selection this year. tude," the BSU is stepping out of tion season, "Super Tuesday" other states like Iowa choose SB 28. If a party so chooses, , Party officials maintain the the shadows intent on becoming offers to candidates more del- to award delegates to a candi- they can notify the Secretary belief that members should an integral part of the CSUSM egates than can be won on any date based on the outcome of of State to permit unaffiliated determine the party's nomi- campus community. other day in the primary elec- large meetings known as cau- "decline to state" voters to nee while urging unaffiliated Having overcome the financial tion. As citizens of Califor- cuses. participate in their primary. voters interested in support- obstacles that stifled previous may CSUSM students regis- I]ti both cases, these dele- Since primaries are held at ingra Republican to join- the manifestations of the BSU, the tered to vote have the opportu- gates then go on to each par- different dates and early per- Party. new and improved BSU unveiled nity to dramatically influence ty's national convention to formances set the tone for a a calendar loaded with events and activities for the coming month at their Jan. 31 weekly meeting. Involvement is something Seat available on Board of Trustees for CSU Student that will be central to the BSU's ambitions this semester as they do more than simply step out into CSSA issues applications for coveted position the campus community. Bring- ing in representatives from ASI BY JACKIE CARBAJAL and student services that affect dents. A student trustee holds ested students can get more and the Women's Center to their Pride Staff Writer more than 450,000 students, the same powers and responsi- information and instructions on meeting, the BSU is making an easily making it the highest bilities of the other trustees and how to apply on the CSSA web- effort to work with other campus The California State Student policy planning committee in is paid $100 a day for conduct- site at www.csustudents.org. organizations tq bring the entire Association is accepting appli- the CSU system. ing the business of the Board Interviews for candidates are campus together. cations in its annual search for The position of student as well as attending the seven scheduled for Friday, May 12 at "I think it's more important a new student trustee to serve as trustee is the highest and most regularly scheduled meetings CSU Fullerton. Following the for us to not just stay BSU in the voice for CSU students on prestigious position a CSU stu- per year. process, the CSSA will forward and of itself, but let everyone see the CSU Board of Trustees. dent can hold. Applications must be mailed the names of two to five final- us," said BSU President Sher- The Board of Trustees are The primary responsibility to the Office of University ists to Governor Schwarzeneg- ray-Blythe to the group. "If you responsible for creating poli- of a student trustee consists of Affairs, 401 Golden Shore, ger who will then make an ulti- didn't want to get involved, you cies on student fees, admis- presenting the issues, positions, Long Beach, CA 90812 by 5:00 mate decision. wouldn't be here" sions, financial aid, technology, and perspectives of CSU stu- pm on Friday, Feb. 22. Inter- In their biggest event of the month, the BSU will put on a dance called "Sensual Seduction" University Village staff wins spirit award on Feb. 23 at the Clarke from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. The BSU encour- Resident Advisors present stress busters at annual conference ages students interested in par- combating stress among college in program presentations, and a ticipating to attend their Thurs- BY BILL RHEIN day relaxing and sharing ideas students, inspired by the chilling video clip made prior to the day, day during U-Hour in University Pride Staff Writer with other college leaders before Hall 101. the distribution of awards later statistic that stress is a top factor was presented to CSUSM. The On Jan. 26, the CSUSM Resi- on in the evening. Of the ten pro- of death in the United States. CSUSM RAs created a 'Cougar S4H»ER TiilSWY dent Advisors and Resident Hall grams recognized for 'Top Ten Hoang hopes that students Lightning' video with the help of Council members traveled to CSU of the Year,' two were from San can "be comfortable with one- spirit leader, Brian Buttacavoli. VIEWING PASTY San Bernardino for the Southern Marcos RAs. CSUSM student, self and make good choices away Along with a three-dimension withcelebrat àésWfe tfK t Prl«eri*p*i*$ wî * Resident Assistant Program Con- Corbin Northington, received from materialism." Upon learn- plaque, the awarded school keeps ference. The annual gathering an award for his presentation on ing about his award, Hoang said, a 'Spirit Stick' for the year and recognizes the. achievements of necessary first aid knowledge in "It felt great. I'm glad to present returns it at the following year's student leaders in local college resident halls. something other student lead- conference. and university residence halls. Also garnering recognition ers could take something away "It was awesome to take the Weeks in advance, students was first year RA, Alexander from." highest award." Hoang said. submit .program ideas to share at Hoang. His program titled "Med- After the program awards, the CSUSM may be a small school the conference. This year, eight itation Invigoration," challenged event's most prestigious award, but the strength of the University programs from CSUSM were students to take risks in order the Spirit Award, was announced. Village team and staff rose to the chosen. to grow outside their comfort The Spirit Award, based on spirit occasion. Students were able to spend the zones. The program's purpose is at the conference, participation Tuesday; February 05, 2008 NEWS THE PRIDE XheC^pride I ||§§§gg£i * immimisim^ - ^ Mini dorm debate put on hold EDITOR W CHIIR * City Council creates exploratory committee to assess situation ! YmmimA PACHECOÌSÀAC BY ELBERT ESGUERRA converting garages into extra for neighborhoods disrupted by have six or more adult occupants. Pride Staff Writer bedrooms and paving lawns to loud, unruly college students and The surrounding college area at MANAGING EDITOR San Diego State University is the \ ' fcEMllOfflE * - provide more parking. any other disruptive conduct. Three weeks ago, the San The precarious situation Two members of City Council most affected by the ordinance. LAYOIJRRLDITOR Marcos City Council delayed any between homeowners (who argue will join the Executive Director Whether this will affect the San 4 - HICK $TMTVN& ' - further action towards approving the rowdy tenants disrupt neigh- of the Chamber of Commerce Marcos area remains unknown.