Evening Campus Awareness Nation of Illnesses and Injuries, the Country

http://www.csusm.edu/pride California State University San Marcos yol VIII No. 6/ Tuesday, November 28,2000 PR The Pride Open Discussion on the Social Construction of Disability Dianne Hirning for The Pride ety uses the labels of normal Diversity is the key. and abnormal for the purposes "No one else can experience On Monday November 20, of social control. Kunc also someone else's experience exact- Norman Kunc from Axis discussed how the philosopher, ly the same," says Kunc. He Consultation & Training visited Foucault, observed that society expressed the importance for CSUSM to educate students and begins with diversity. Through everyone to remember and prac- faculty on the social construc- discourse, however, conditions of tice diversity with one another. tion of disability and how we abnormality are decided and what By valuing diversity, diversity can alter common discriminatory is left over must be normal. The becomes normal. We can place a practices. Kunc, a family thera- definition of abnormality chang- high value on diversity through pist and educational consultant, is es in time and culture, says Kunc; respect, understanding, accep- a published author and a disabil- There are "set" ideas of normalcy tance, appreciation, equal worth, ity rights advocate with degrees for weight and size, sexuality, mutual benefit, and belonging. from both York University and and gender, just to give a few More information on Norman the University of Guelph. examples. Kunc and opportunities for advo- According to Kunc, every Kunc asks how people can cacy for disabled persons is avail- pulture in history has had people always stay in that "normal" able at www.normemma.com. that were disabled. Modern soci- range. His answer: We can't. campus/You'll also need a presi- CSUSM cross country athlete Renee MacDonald dent, a vice-president, a treasurer, Photo courtesy of CSUSM Athletics The College How to Start commitment, and patience. Killer a Club at Written Proposal Cross Country Teams Compete By: Nathan Fields The first item required of at NAIA Nationals Pride Staff Writer someone trying to establish a ByCSUS: Kathleen HasMh club is a written proposal. The Two CSUSM Runners Earn A highly dangerous yet pre- Pride Staff Writer club proposal is a short descrip- ventable bacterial infection is tion of the club's intended focus All-American Status singling out susceptible college Cal State San Marcos is a on campus, possible club events, By: Steve Compian Rumble, who earned Ail- students, especially freshmen liv- young campus that offers oppor- and the people the club hopes to Pride Staff Writer American status, was followed ing in dorms. Recently nick- tunities for creating new clubs and attract. The club proposal is given by Renee MacDonald in 38th named "The Deadly College organizations. You can make this to ASI for approval. Once the pro- At the beginning of the cross- place, Heather Garritson in 81st Dorm Disease", bacterial menin- campus what you want it to be, posal is received and approved, country season, a Pride reporter place, Camille Wilborn in 102th gitis progresses so rapidly that which is one of the selling points there is die task of compiling asked Head Coach Steve Scott if place, and Katherine Nibblet in even if one survives it, perma- for many students that choose data for the club. There are more his teams could repeat last year's 124th place. Lorena Reyes and nent effects may include blind- CSUSM as their destination for official forms that provide guide- success. Scott responded by say- Felisha Mariscal also competed ness, hearing loss, permanent education. lines for the entrepreneur. ing "yes," if his runners matured in the race dominated by freezing brain damage, learning disabili- The level of commitment and quickly, avoided injury, and ran temperatures. ties, and amputated limbs. The planning it takes to actually get a Recruit Members their best races of the season at As the men's team began infection often causes swelling of club recognized by the university, The next step in achieving the nationals. the 8k competition, the temper- the brain, resulting in the restric- however, can be daunting. You'll club status is recruitment of mem- After the Cougars dominat- ature dropped to an estimated tion of blood flow and a paralysis need five enrolled students with bers. ed the NAIA Region II twelve degrees. Marcus Chandler similar to that caused by stroke. valid social security numbers if Championships at the Del Mar became CSUSM's first two-time you want to start a club on this » Article continued on page 2 Race Track, Coach Scott had Ail-American by placing 22nd t »Article continued on page 2 reason to be optimistic. Both among the field of 245 runners the men's and women's squads competing at the nationals. limped onto the Del Mar track Chandler led the men's team, on November 4, with a combi- which finished in 20th place in Evening Campus Awareness nation of illnesses and injuries, the country. By: Bryan Clark campus during the evening: use the Blue Light Stations and won the regional competition. James Adams, in 106th place, Pride Staff Writer in the parking lot to call public The NAIA Nationals in Kenosha, followed him, with Michael Walking After Dark safety Wisconsin, on November 18, Manzano in 139th place, Brian Students who take evening • Walk with a group of people however, gave Scott's runners a Sullivan in . 149th place, and classes at Cal State San Marcos • Be aware of your surround "We have a University Shuttle much chillier challenge. Josh Wing in 160th place, Greg hold their own set of worries: ings for students," added McCullough. The women's team, braving Cadogan and Mike Shannon getting out of work to get to • Walk on the lighted walkways When you dial extension 4567 32-degree temperature and 10-15 rounded out the competitors for class on time, grabbing a bite to and concrete paths the operator will ask a few ques- miles per hour winds, finished the men's squad. In their second eat, and staying awake through • Call the University Shuttle tions about your location and a twelfth at the national finals. Cara season of competition, the com- normally 3 to 4 hour-long classes. and an officer will drive you shuttle should arrive for you. If Rumble led the women's team bined teams finished eighth Yet, few of these students are to safety you are in immediate danger, with a 25th place finish out of 248 nationally, which placed them aware of the possible risks of Sgt. McCullough suggests call- runners in the 5k race. among the nation's elite, again. attending evening classes. Keeping Your Vehicle Safe ing extension 3111. 3111 is used Most evemng classes begin • Arm your alarm, lock your for emergencies and for individu- at 6:00pm and end at 10:00pm. doors, and roll up your als seeking medical attention. Many students must walk back windows Following these safety pre- to their cars in order to return • Place all valuable items in your cautions could help keep your car home. These students, however, trunk, not on the seat or floor and yourself out of danger. Offer- may be quite vulnerable to • When approaching your car, ing his thoughts for evening stu- assault, robbery, or theft. Sgt. Bill have your key available so you dents, McCullough commented, McCullough of the San Marcos are ready to open the car door "We are a community and we CSU Public Safety said, "Safety • If it appears that your car has need to watch out for our our- is one of our primary concerns." been burglarized, immediately selves. We need to keep safety in McCullough also offered the fol- call public safety mind at all times." CSUSM Men's cross country team in Fresno. Photo courtesy of Athletics lowing tips for safety around • If you feel you are in danger, Campos News Local News Arts* Campus Arts Letters to the Opinion Calendar rji'ff'""tiuvTff mmr Bp^ili:;.;:ill! 111!! :iill ! PageI III3 III 1 11Page1 lllli Si4t 1111 I I III!Fage II II SI mm m jag^.^llljp^SSiii w ^ llllillil The Pride 2 Tuesday, November 28, 2000 ically ravaging effects. * usuallOyn clear Campus up in a weesk or tem would normally be able to lege students, especially those One such college student was two without medical attention. fight off the bacteria before any planning to live in dorms or res- Meningitis Melanie Benn. In December 1996, Bacterial meningitis, on the noticeable symptoms occurred. idence halls, get the bacterial the eighteen-year-old San Diego other hand, is highly contagious The same social behaviors that meningitis vaccine. The vaccine Vaccination resident dealt with the devastat- and caused by a group of sjpe- contribute to the spread of the provides strong protection (three ing consequences of the insidious cific bacterium encountered in bacteria also compromise the to five years) against the four bacterial infection. After arriving the environment. Immediate pro- integrity of the immune system. most common of the five infec- Available for honje from her dorm at Humboldt fessional medical care is nec- Stress, drinking alcohol, smok- tion-causing bacteria. The vac- College, Benn felt she had the essary in order to prevent the ing, lack of adequate sleep, poor cine, which usually costs $65, is College flu, but her concerned mother devastating effects the bacterial eating habits, poor hygiene- not covered by most health care still took her to the emergency infection has on the body. The descriptors many doctors and plans, but is offered free at many Students room in time to save her life.

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