RECEI DEC 1 * 2§Q0 CSUSM Librar} Information Services Ihe Pride http ://w ww.csusm.edu/pride California State University San Marcos Vol VIII No. 5/ Tuesday, December 12,2000 Students Create Holidays Come Early for Two CSUSM Students: American "Espacio literario" at CSUSM Winners on 81 The Price is Right'' Language By: Victoria B. Segall Pride Editor By : Nathan Fields and Culture Pride Staff Writer ^M^MMlllM ' . . While many students are busy writing papers and preparing for Qn Monday, December 4, Institute their final exams, a few students two CSUSM students won com- and faculty took time off from bined cash and prizes totaling their busy schedules on Thursday, nearly $60,000 as contestants on Offers Study December 7, to read their Spanish the CBS game show, "The Price poetry and prose in the Library is Right." Marty Jimenez and Abroad Courtyard. Honey Folk were chosen to com- The audience of approximate- pete on the 28-year-old daytime Programs ly 20 people, both native Spanish television spectacle that many By: Kevin Frisk speakers and students learning college-aged students grew up Pride Staff Writer the language, gathered at noon in watching. Their televised experi- the shade of the courtyard for the ences will be aired on January 19 While eating lunch in the public reading titled, "Espacio on KFMB-TV. Dome or while typing your paper literario," or "Literary Space." The two women were select- in the computer lab, it is com- As acoustical guitar music played ed from about 30 other Cal State mon to hear a variety of lan- in the background, both students San Marcos students who trav- guages being spoken. Many stu- and faculty read their own com- eled together to the Hollywood- dents may realize that these fel- positions of prose and poetry. based live studio production. low students are visiting from a The purpose of the event was The Student and Residential Life foreign country, but few really to open a literary space where program on campus sponsored Honey Folk won a ping pong table, sailboat, and other gifts on "The Price know exactly what these inter- students and faculty would be the outing. is Right." Folk smiles while working at the coffee cart on campus. * national students are doing on able to share their creative liter- Honey Folk, a junior Photo by Nathan Fields ary works with the public. campus. Communications major, said her pin and her nametag. Folk also to game rules, she won both Professor Carlos von Son read The American Language and good fortune hasn't affected her works on campus at the Office of Showcase prizes: the travel and his prose composition, "Tu Ropa." Culture Institute (ALCI) offers much except that she feels "like Academic Affairs. the car. She won vacations Guadalupe Canseco and Carmel study abroad programs for stu- a celebrity." As the rumor Marty Jimenez, a senior to New Orleans, Niagara Falls, Burrel were two of twelve stu- dents wishing to study in uni- of her winnings has circulated Liberal Studies Major, was more Rome and Bali, Indonesia. dent participants to read their versities in the United States, around campus, many people cautious with her assumptions of "I'm still in shock," Jimenez own prose and poetry. Canseco's like CSUSM. Currently CSUSM have approached her to confirm being selected. "I never thought says, "All my friends from Cal "Abuela SoleSad," revealed her hosts 125 students from over 30 the story at the campus coffee I would be chosen from so many State San Marcos were on stage memories of her grandmother* different countries. Like many cart where she works. other contestants," she said, "and with me at the end of the show, and Burrel's "Homenaje a los other CSUs and UCs that have a While Marty Jimenez never even when I won the closest bid sharing the moment with me, and padres chicanos," praised her study abroad program for foreign expected to be called up oti stage on the metal detector, arid the I remember saying 'This is for Chicano parents. students, ALCI is separate from by Rod Roddy, the announcer lights above my name were flash- my mom and dad because they've Students also read their favor- the university both financially who famously commands contes- ing, I waited until Bob Barker given so much to me." She says ite Avorks from other writers, and academically. ALCI offers tants to "come oh down!", Honey called me again to go up onstage- she's ready to trade in her 1989 like Pablo Neruda and Antonio a number of program options Folk said she knew she would -I didn't want to look stupid!" Buick Century and get behind Machado. Some of the more timid for non-matriculated foreign stu- be chosen before the group ever Ticjcet holders are admitted the wheel of the new Mustang. non-native Spanish-speaking stu- dents; these students' main pro- reached CBS's Television City to the studios beginning at 7:30 Jimenez is a Fellow in The dents in the audience found the gram, however, is the Intensive Studios. "I just knew that, yeah, a.m. on a first come first serve National Association of Student courage to read their own writ- Academic Preparation (IAP) pro- I'll probably be chosen " recalled basis, and they are briefly inter- Personnel Administrators and is ings during spontaneous moments gram. Folk. "Still", she says, "when I viewed with the show's producer in the Faculty Mentoring Program throughout the relaxed event. IAP students are prepared for heard them shout, 'Honey Folk, after entering. "We knew they at Cal State San Marcos. Student Patricia Caballero entry into U.S. universities and come on down,' I was stunned!". wanted people who were enthu- Both women made observa- organized the event, along with colleges as graduates or under- Folk was among the first siastic with outgoing personali- tions concerning what surprised students from the Latin World graduates. This program pro- four contestants picked, and went ties" said Folk.Jimenez believes them about participating in the USA Club. The idea for the pub- vides students with a strong back- onstage in the fourth round after she was chosen based on her show from the inside of the lic reading came about when ground in writing, reading, con- having the closest bid on a ping- energetic description of herself television screen. "Bob Barker students learned about one pro- versation, and an introduction to pong table, which she won. She during the interview as "every- was wearing a ton of make-up," fessor's poetry "contests" held American culture, which will be tested her quick thinking in "Beat body's sister-friend." said Jimenez. Folk commented, at the end of each semester. helpful for success in universities the Clock," where she won a mini Jimenez played her way suc- "When I kissed Bob Barker and Students expanded on this idea and colleges beyond the ALCI sail boat, a day bed, and $1,000 cessfully through the various he put his arm around me, I and began planning the reading program. cash. "It's fun and high energy," prize challenges all the way to saw that he was wearing a long a few months ago, according to The average ALCI student Folk recalls. Among her parting the final "Showcase Showdown/' back-brace beneath his suit." Both Caballero. is around 21-22 years old, but gifts were an autographed photo- where she estimated prize pack- Jimenez and Folk noted that • "It creates a space where stu- there are exceptions. One student, graph of host Barker, a program age prices against a student from the flashing number wheel that dents can present their literary Nobu Tsune OrimOj from Japan, Arizona State contestants spin to enter the skills," commented Dr. von Son. is only sixteen years old and University. In "Showcase Showdown" was "We probably haven't had some- currently attending the IAP pro- t h e much heavier than they expected thing like this in five years," gram. Nobu, who studied English Showcase, and difficult to spin. Neither stu- added CSUSM Spanish Professor % while in Japan, has been here ^iBfllsiiiF ' Jimenez esti- dent wa$ able to offer advice to Stella Clark, "I was impressed by already for seven months. Nobu warn flHHHn mated a trav- individuals wishing to increase their [students'] choices and the in US SUB MPf^ said, "Reading is difficult, but el package their skill at estimating prices high quality work." BLi - InKl^S: writing is fun to learn. I hope gillie around the of colorfully packaged consumer that with my experience that I Student Soledad Acuna said world at products. they plan to have another poetry learned at ALCI, I can maybe $18,000. The One aspect of the students' reading in the spring, but hope- someday attend UCSD as a biol- ASU student winnings they find disappoint- fully towards the beginning of the ogy major." bid incorrect- ing is that the prizes are subject semester. "It's an exciting way to Out of every group of for- ly on a 2001 to federal taxation. Even though give opportunities for people to eign students, one or two students Mustang con- Marty Jimenez did not win any express themselves. Sometimes per semester remain at CSUSM. v e r t i b 1 e . actual cash, she still has to pay BPI ^^V " y. Students in the IAP program they're afraid, but they may start Jimenez's bid j 7.75% of $52,000 in taxes to pay $3,675 per session and they a new generation of literature was within the government. Jimenez said she have the option of living with an and open new opportunities for HM1I $100 dollars probably wouldn't be thinking of American family or renting an talent," said Acuna. For more of the actual that while on the beach in Bali. apartment on their own. information on future Spanish package price public readings on campus, send Marty Jimenez won both showcases recently at and according e-mail to [email protected]. "The Price is Right." Photo by Nathan Fields »Article continues on page 2 2 Tuesday, December 12, 2000 The Pride Religious and Cultural Celebrations In December By: Steve Kerriri that lasts for eight days. It begins were centered on this time of first day of Advent, a season of represent the seven ideals, three Pride Staff Writer on the 25th day of Kislev in year. As later religions developed, preparation for the coming savior, red, three green, and one black. the Hebrew calendar. It is a they often replaced pagan holi- and ends on the feast of the Epiph- The red candles symbolize the During this time of year, liv- celebration of the victory of days with their own. In the case of any, when, according to tradition, struggles of African-Americans, ing in a predominantly Christian the Maccabees over Syrian ruler Christianity, approximately 1,600 Jesus was visited by three wise the green candles symbolize their society means that the holiday we Antiochus IV in 165 BCE. years ago, Pope Julius I declared men from the east who had seen a vision of the future, and the black hear the most about is Christmas. According to the Talmud, a book sign in the sky telling them of the candle represents the African- The truth is that there are many of Judaic law and tradition, when birth of a savior. Christmas has American people. religious and cultural celebra- the Maccabees reclaimed the become a secular holiday in many tions in December. Here is a brief Temple in Jerusalem, only one parts of the world. The exchange As mentioned, these are only summary of five of them: day's worth of sacred oil for the of gifts is a common tradition for five of the many religious and temple lamps was left. According both Christians and secularists. cultural celebrations that occur Ramadan (Islam): to Judaic tradition, this oil burned during or around December. Ramadan is the holiest of Muslim until more oil that was fit for Kwanzaa (African- Many other religions have their holidays. Ramadan is viewed as a Temple use could be obtained, American): Unlike the previous own celebrations, some of which time of atonement, similar to Lent which did not happen until eight four holidays, which are reli- are rooted in traditions that date (Christianity) and Yom Kippur days later. Jews commemorate gious in nature, Kwanzaa is a back hundreds or even thousands (Judaism). This holiday occurs in this miracle by, among other cultural celebration. It begins of years. Though the traditions the ninth month of the Islamic practices, lighting the menorah, on December 26 and ends on have changed somewhat through calendar. Muslims celebrate this which holds nine candles, one for January 1. Created in 1966 by time, their original spirit -still month by abstaining from food, each day of the miracle and one Dr. Maulana Ron Karenga, its practiced in many parts of the drink, and sexual intercourse called the "servant light" from that Christmas would be cele- purpose is to celebrate the history world. from dawn until dusk each day. which all others are lit. brated on this day* of African-American culture and They believe that fasting is the to help strengthen familial ties. third pillar of their religion and Winter Solstice (Pagan): Christmas (Christianity): Karenga chose seven ideals that teaches many virtues, not the The Winter Solstice is celebrated Christmas, from the Old English are representative of the culture least of which is self-control. The on the shortest day of the year, words "Cristes maesse," meaning to be incorporated as themes. period is concluded on Eid-al-Fitr, the day in which the sun is direct- "Mass of Christ," is the celebra- They are: unity, self-determina- or the Festival of Fast-Breaking, ly over the Tropic of Capricorn. In tion of the birth of the Christian tion, collective work and respon- in which Muslims spend the day ancient times, people feared that savior, Jesus Christ. The exact sibility, cooperative economics, in prayer and celebration. the days would continue to short- date of his birth is not known, purpose, creativity, and faith. en if they did not perform cer- but it has been celebrated on or Each day of Kwanzaa is spent Hanukkah (Judaism): emonies and have celebrations. about December 25 for over 1,600 m reflection on one of these ide- Hanukkah is a Jewish festival As a result, many pagan holidays years. The season begins on the als. Seven candles are used to Source: http://www3.kumc.edu/ International Students ^fetest 'is' a requirement for all attend twenty-five hours a week school also offers other pro* and American culture courses are international transfer students for of class time. Class sizes are »Ar$icle cont from page 1 grams such as communication, designed for students who wish colleges and universities, small and the individual student American culture, and a TOEFL to improve their understanding IAP also df&rs a cla^ lbr the IAP students have sixteen- receives direct attention. While intensive package designed to of American culture and further preparation of the Test of English week courses that coincide with most ALCI students are enrolled prepare the student exclusively for develop their abilijy to commu- as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the universities* semesters and in the IAP program* the language the difficult test. Communication nicate with native speakers* Pride Radio Debut An Ascent to Double Peak By: Melanie Addington By: Benjamin Wayne trail markers, whichever way they Pride Editor Pride Staff, Writer may turn. Experiencing the beautiful The first taping of Pride Minutes from Cal State San scenery is a must for every hiker. Radio was Thursday, November Marcos' campus lies an oasis of Much of the trail passes through Help Wanted Freelance Web Designer 7. Although the format for Pride nature, a trail to the gates of previously scorched areas of the Z57.com seeks a gifted Radio will include a mix of heaven, a hiker's dream. 1996 Harmony Grove fire. Since RECREATION ASSISTANT designer with Flash skills to music, news, and sports for the Double Peak is the second the blaze, wildflowers, grasses, Part-time, 15-25 hours work with CEO in special spring semester, the first show highest peak (elevation 1644') in and coastal sage scrub have $7.00 - $8.00 hr. projects. Can work from home was a debate between Kathleen the Cerro de las Posas Mountains returned to beautify the hillside open/close rec. ctr./events, and set own cust. svc. hours. Salary depends on Hash and Dean Manship. Hash, of San Marcos. that is a stark contrast to the skel- fax resume to (760) 635-8634 skill level. Email resume or Built by the California president of the Literary Society etal remains of the tallest trees or apply at 2280 Calle URL's to [email protected] Club, had recently written an Department of Forestry and paid that cast their blackened shadow Barcelona opinion piece pointing out what for by contributions to the Friends upon the landscape. Carlsbad, CA PULL-TIME SALES she believed to be errors in the of San Marcos Parks and Trails, Rabbits, lizards, and roadrun- College Grads Inter-Club Committee and the this hike offers 2.5 miles of wind- ners all dance in the distance, Help Wanted Fast growing web firm seeks workings of the student govern- ing mountainous trails and spec- alerted by the pitter-patter of your Need experienced high-school 12 hi-energy Entry-level ment. Manship, ASI President, tacular views. feet. As you climb higher and math/science tutor for part- Internet Consultants. Mgmt discussed the problems faced by The moderate-to-difficult higher up the mountain and, as time position. Encinitas (760) oppty. $l,500/mo + bonus. 632-2262. Hash and spoke on behalf of ASI hike begins at Lakeview Park, the wind picks up, so does your $3K-$5K/mo. poss after trng. and ICC. on the corner of Poppy Street olfactory sense as you take in the Attention Work Study Stu- www.Z57.com "I wrote the letter to the and Foxhall Lane, and ascends smells of California Lilac, Black dents! newspaper just because I'd tried via a paved road towards the Sage, and Laurel Sumac. The Pride is seeking office Complete Sales Training some other avenues to get assis- water tower, high above Discov- From high atop Double Peak, help for the spring. Please 18K Base to Start tance," said Hash during the ery Lake. After passing the steel patient hikers will be awestruck apply at the Career & Benefits Available debate, "I think that the amount behemoth, the trail turns into a by the spectacular 360-degree Assessment office. CALL...... 800-899-8148 of time required with paperwork conglomeration of rock, dirt, and view of the Pacific Ocean, Palo- [Pride (760) 750-6111] and bureaucratic functions of ICC ruts as it winds more than 1000' mar Mountain, Mount San Jacinto Semester Break Help and ASI really makes it difficult above the water tower. in the San Bernadinos, the Wanted Miscellaneous for clubs to function on cam- The trail climbs up the moun- Cuyamacas, Harmony Grove, and $8-12 per hour starting sal- Egg Donors Needed pus." tain, hugging the hillside as you the San Dieguito River Valley. ary. Contact businesses Dean Manship rebutted spiral your way up towards the In the upcoming years, the to help make an infertile via telephone to generate couples dreams come true. Hash's statement by saying, "We peak. Proper hiking shoes are a Friends of the San Marcos Parks leads for Internet Company. 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Proper directions to the tions available as Internet Services Offered That was why ICC was originally There are many forks in this foot- Double Peak can be obtained Consultants for Graduates. established." path, most of which look like the from the city of San Marcos Visit www.Z57.com and apply MEL-TYPE & U study! The new show will be web road less traveled. Follow the at www.ci.san-marcos..ca.us/cs/ online or call Matt at Melissa 760.741.4105 cast at www.csusm.edu/pride. trails/mainframe.html. 800-899-8148 to schedule [email protected] an interview. The Pride Arts & Entertainment Tuesday, December 12,2000 3 Controversial Author Visits CSUSM

By: J. Ryan Sandahl Both Hayslip's books and the Hayslip has spoken at several Pride Staff Writer film have sparked some contro- universities across the nation and versy in Vietnam. "Vietnam was she plans to write a third book. not very accepting of my book," Her close friend was also the said Hayslip, "They think I work subject of another Oliver Stone for [the] CIA or spmething." film, Born on the Fourth of July. In 1988, Hayslip devoted her Hayslip cited her friend's life as time to help build the East Meets an example to live by, leaving West Foundation, which promotes the students with a personal mes- Ryan and Crowe courtesy of imdb.com for peace between the American sage: "Don't expect your govern- Proof Of Life have to deal with government- and Vietnamese people. ment to help you out if you ever appointed kidnap negotiators. The On a recent visit to Vietnam, have to go to war for your coun- By: Brian Fisher government negotiators, however, . Le Ly Hayslip met President try. Learn, instead, to fight for Pride Staff Writer fall short of Thome's promise of Clinton when they both attended yourself." a safe return for her husband. Proof of Life, directed by the same perfor- ; Excellent humor and realistic mance of gSsk . Taylor Hackford, delivers the action sequences make the pre- , Vietnamese-American author Vietnamese dance. BP' expected, but still offers little dis- dictability of the film more bear- L e Ly Hayslip gave a short pre- Clinton sat right J|§ • . appointment. A long list of stars able. Dialogue exchanged by the sentation to Dr. Dawn Formo's behind Hayslip. carries the film, which includes revolutionaries is crude, comical, li nil Film and Other Genres class "He's a very fun II Russell Crowe (Terry Thome), and appropriate for the advance- on December 7> in ACD 102. guy to be with," •III Meg Ryan (Alice Bowman), ment of the story. Action scenes Hayslip discussed her two nov- commented ••I I< David Morse (Peter Bowman), contribute a sense of realism with- els, When Heaven and Earth Hayslip. and David Caruso (Dino). in the humor and construct a cli- Changed Places and Child of When asked of The action sparks when Peter max worthy of multiple applaus- War, Woman of Peace. Oliver the future of Bowman, husband of Alice es.' Stone's film Heaven and Earth Vietnam, Hayslip Bowman, is kidnapped and held In a nutshell, this is a good was based on her two memoirs. said, "It will for ransom by a South-American "shoot 'em up" with plenty of "I am pleased Oliver made depend on whQ revolutionary group. Terry twists and humor to keep you the movie," said Hayslip. Even becomes president Thorne, a kidnap and ransom strapped to your seat for the dura- though the film was not very in the next two negotiator/consultant, is assigned tion. Crowe, Ryan, and Mor$e successful, she was happy the months." She to the Bowman case and ensures will have you laughing, cringing, voices of the Vietnamese villag- explained that Alice that her husband will be and crying (if you're so inclined) ers were heard through the film. there is peace in brought home alive. throughout Proof of Life. Released in December of 1993, Vietnam and that Complications arise when Now one might ask, "Is this Heaven and Earth was defeated the people are Thome's company encounters one worth the evening price, or at the box-office by Spielberg's always looking for insurance problems with Peter's should I go with the matinee?" business. Thome is withdrawn Schindler's List, which was out at help from the LeLy Hayslip and a scene from Oliver Stone's film As Terry Thome says, "A figure the same time. United States. Heaven and Earth (above). Photos by imdb.com from the case because of the con- is a figure, mate." flict of interest, leaving Alice to Winter Break Destinations By: Kevin Frisk . vations or directions call (909) Ego Trip, Zzyzx Park, and Zzyzx Pride Staff Writer 585-2519. Halfpipe (all are currently open). Westridge offers over a mile of CSUSM students are very Mountain High jumps and jibs. Ego Trip and active in off-campus sports like Zzyzx offer a variety of terrain skateboarding, surfing, snow- Only two hours from San features, as well. Right now snow- boarding, and skiing. With the Diego, the Mountain High Ski fall is almost entirely manmade winter season coming into full Resort has runs starting at 6,000 and coverage is only excellent on swing and winter break just days feet and going up to almost 8,000 some of the open runs. Similar away, it is important to know feet. Mountain High has 220 to Bear Mountain, the snow pack where to go to have fun in the acres of ski terrain: 25% of the is anywhere from 12-24 inches. snow. It is also good to know terrain is for beginners, 35% for Call (909) 866-5766 for more where to get a cheap ride this year, intermediate skiers, and 40% for information on Snow Summit. especially for students, many with Geoffrey Rush and Kate Winslet (far right) star in Quills. advanced. Mountain High resort For ticket purchase or for current Photo courtesy of imdb.com minimal funds. has the snowmaking capabilities snow conditions call 888-SUM- Within a few hours drive of covering 95% of its slopes. MIT-1. By: J. Ryan Sandahl the asylum with hopes of censor- are places like Bear Mountain, Right now most of the slopes Pride Staff Writer ing the Marquis. The Marquis Snow Summit, Mountain High, are open with 12-24 inches of Mammoth Mountain promises to change his ways, but and Mammoth (a somewhat lon- snow. Only two of those inches, another dirty manuscript appears. "I've a naughty little tale to ger drive, but one of the best however, are natural snowfall, the Mammoth Mountain, one of The priest is forced to take away tell," are the first words of Philip mountain resorts in California). rest is manmade. Mountain High California's premiere ski resorts, his quills and his paper. The Kaufman's latest film, Quills. has a total of 12 lifts (two of the is a much longer drive from Marquis simply pricks his fin- Quills is the story of the Bear Mountain lifts are high-speed quad person San Diego than Bear Mountain gers and writes his next story Marquis de Sade, (played by chairlifts). Like Bear Mountain, or Mountain High. Located in on his clothing using his own Geoffrey Rush) the mastermind Bear Mountain offers the the base area of Mountain High the Eastern Sierras, Mammoth bloods There is no stopping the behind some of the most raunchy highest lift terrain in Southern offers ticket windows, restau- Mountain truly lives up to its Marquis. and pornographic manuscripts of California. At over 8,000 feet, rants, sports shops, and ski and name. It is all about big mountain the late eighteenth century. The The film is well directed the snowfall is usually a little snowboard rentals. Mountain skiing with 28 lifts open, 150 Marquis has been confined to a and filled with many phallic heavier. As long as conditions are High offers a flexible ticketing trails, and 3,500 acres of ski ter- cell in a mental institution though symbols and sexual one-liners. cold and there is dry snow, the schedule that allows for the pur- rain, all with a 3,100 foot vertical being lock in a cell is far from Incidentally, Kaufman was the capability of 100% of the moun- chase of slope time in four-hour drop. Mammoth also offers three punishment. He sits at his desk first man to receive the NC-17 tain to be covered with manmade blocks. Night Skiing is only $25. terrain parks for snowboarding. with his quills, paper, and ink, rating for his film, Henry and snow is all but guaranteed. There Mountain High directions and These runs offer many wide- and writes; his manuscripts are June. This film is definitely not is state of the art technology tickets can be found at the local open bowls and rolling inter- smuggled out of the asylum by a for children. There is some sexu- at Bear Mountain, along with number (760) 249-5808 ext. 241. mediate trails, to steep chutes chambermaid named Madeleine al content but it is not shown. Full water from Big Bear Lake and and advanced bump runs. Flights (played by Kate Winslet). of greed, lust, sexuality, and some local reservoirs, and the mixing Snow Summit can be booked for those who do Coulmier, a priest (played by foul language, the film will prob- of compressed air to make snow not wish to drive at 1-888-GO- ably be seen as best picture mate- Joaquin Phoenix), is in charge at Bear Mountain. The resort also Snow Summit is another MAMMOTH. Tickets are a little rial by the Academy. I would of the asylum and considers the offers a sports shop with equip- resort that is within a few hours more expensive with $54 for an hope, however, that films of more Marquis his friend, regardless of ment, clothes, and accessories, drive of San Diego. This resort all day adult pass, and $43 for moral standards and meaning his dirty nature. Both the priest a repair shop and lockers for currently offers up to seven chair a half-day pass. Night skiing, would easily defeat a film such and the Marquis are in love with personal storage. Tickets range lifts in operation and two high- however, is relatively cheap at as Quills. Madeleine (or, in the Marquis' in price from $29 for a half-day speed quad lifts. Snow Summit $20. Call I-8OO-MAMMOTH to case, in lust). Quills, due out December 15, pass, to $35 for a full day adult is especially good for is its won- purchase tickets or to get snow Michael Caine's character, is rated R and has running time lift pass. Holidays are $46 for derful snowboarding park. The reports. the evil Royer-Collard, goes to of 124 minutes. a full day adult pass. 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Dear CSUSM, To Whom It May Concern, Dear Editors, students who wish to pay closer their fees. In conjunction with to the start of school. As before, the prompt payment transition, I would like to apologize to I am a graduating senior. I This letter is in response to Financial Aid recipients are not the University Cashiers worked the faculty, students, public safe- am upset and baffled by the fact David Ludwig's article regarding required to pay prior to the start with a College of Business Senior ty, and the cross country/track that finals week has been omitted Fee Payment Deadlines (PRIDE of classes, because the-fee pay- Experience Team to implement team for my actions on Monday, from the school calendar. I do not 11/28/00). We adjusted student ment is guaranteed by respective recommendations for service November 27, 2000. What I did understand why or how this deci- fee payment schedule because we funding agencies. improvements. This student team was wrong and irresponsible. At sion was implemented. I am able must comply with State regula- We did our best to let students highlighted the need to create that moment, I thought it would to find no logic behind the deci- tions that require fee payment know of the change. Starting in paperless and electronic process- be funny. Now I reflect on my sion: How is it that students are at the time of registration. The mid-October, students were noti- es that would minimize campus actions and I realize I violated being expected to attend class, changes were approved in late fied in a variety of ways: cost while improving student ser- their rights. They had every right complete regular course work, April and begin with the Spring 1) Priority Registration vices. The Cashiers Office now to be on campus and preach write papers, give presentations, 2001 semester. appointments, mailed to all stu- has available all of the following their message. What I did reflects and study for final exams all We recognize that earlier pay- dents on 10/16, referred to the new payment mechanisms 24 hours a badly on myself as a person, at the same time? It is obvious ment will be problematic for some fee payment information posted day, which in most cases do not but it also reflects badly on the that the students' best interests students. However, we think the at the CSUSM web site. require a trip to the campus: team I participate on, and most have not been taken into consid- new plan will make class sched- 2) On 10/16 the SMART web 1) SMART Voice Response importantly it reflects badly on eration! I hope that after a more uling more workable. Our. for- and voice response (phone) sys- phone payment by credit or bank- the school. thorough analysis of the situation mer practice allowed students to tems indicated the new payment card I hope all parties involved this policy will be terminated ''reserve" many seats, blocking deadlines as well as the amount 2) WEB payment by credit can accept my apology. and finals week reinstated. enrollment in those classes for due. or bankcard Sincerely, Sincerely, other students. As our enroll- 3) Prompt payment flyers 3) Mail-in of checks Joshua Wing Natasha Koelkebeck ment grew, and the availability of were posted on campus bulletin 4) Drop box for checks (locat- spaces in classes became tighter, boards on 10/20. ed in the breezeway outside of Dear Editors, those gifts I was going to buy we discovered that a growing 4) Class Schedules, the pri- Cashiers, Craven Hall, 3rd floor) I'd like to thank the people family and friends won't be under number of students were pre- mary source of campus registra- With the majority of students that decided that the tuition pay- my tree. I would especially like registering for classes that many tion and payment information, using these payment methods, ments should now be due on Dec. to thank them for making this never intended to attend. The were available beginning 10/27 the three campus cashiers are 19, 2000 rather than waiting for announcement with so much time new arrangement more directly and explained the payment pro- redirecting their service to stu- the usual due date in mid-Janu- to properly budget for the change. connects payment with registra- cess and deadlines. dents who need help with their ary. I'd like to thank them for Thank you CSUSM staff! Will tion so we can all depend on the 5) Posters were placed around accounts. ensuring that I can't overspend we find out sometime in January outcome (or "results"). campus on 11/30. for Christmas this year, or spend that we will have to pay for Our new payment deadlines 6) Email reminders are being Sincerely, at all really. Talk about a cost Fall 2001's tuition in February?! provide registration for students sent to students just prior to pay- Barbara Dovenbarger/ Controller saving measure! I'd like to thank who pay on time, and allow for ment deadline Richard Riehl/Exec. Dir. of them for ensuring that all of Sincerely, later reservation of courses by We have also tried to make Enrollment Services Roger Herzler it easier for students to pay Paul Phillips/Dir. Financial Aid during the final months of her Passing of Professor in 1971. His academic record includes over fifty Remembering life. paper publications and some thirteen books or Her financial donation Edmond Kwan book chapters. At CSUSM, Dr. Kwan served Helene Clark became the initial seed for the To the Campus Community, on over thirty committees, including chairing the conception of the eventual 32,262 By: Nathan Fields University RTP Committee. He was the principal square-foot athletics building. Pride Staff Writer It is with great sadness that I announce the architect of the Global Management major in the Providing the cornerstone field passing of Professor Edmond Kwan last night, College of Business Administration. He also house funds was a gesture made In death, the generosity of December 6, 2000 in his home in Clairemont. He was instrumental in developing curriculum in the in honor of her late husband, Helene Clarke is remembered as is survived by his widow, Marion, and his son, College of Business Administration and served on M. Gordon Clarke, for whom the it continues to give birth to new Calvin, who is completing his Ph.D. in biochemis- various search committees that resulted in hiring facility is to be named. This gift life on the Cal State San Marcos try at Harvard, and his daughter, Sharon, who is several CSUSM faculty members. made the birth of the project pos- campus. pursuing a Ph.D. in biochemistry at the University According to a colleague, although Edmond sible, covering initial expenses for Cal State San Marcos says of Wisconsin, Madison. Funeral arrangements are was a quiet man, when he spoke, people listened. the detailed designs for the plan- "thank-you" one last time to pending. A philosophically astute individual whose under- ning of construction. Expected Helene Clarke, the magnanimous Dr. Kwan came to CSUSM in 1990 after hav- standing of people was remarkable, Edmond Kwan completion of the M. Gordon benefactor to the university who ing held positions at California State University- also had an uncanny way of reciting a Chinese prov- Clarke Field House, located at passed away at her Oceanside Long Beach, National University of Singapore erb to fit any situation. He was a man of great intel- the northeast corner of campus, home on Monday, December 4, (as Chairman of Finance and Accounting and lect, of high moral principles, and a sense of great is 2003. after an extended illness. Clarke Professor in the School of Management), University commitment to the Center for Accountancy and Mrs. Clarke's donation also donated the funds necessary to of Singapore and The Chinese University of Hong Finance, the College of Business Administration inspired the granting of a ensure the building of the recent- Kong. He received his B.S.Sc. from The Chinese and the University. He will be missed. matching $1.2 million from the ly approved CSUSM field house/ University of Hong Kong, an MBA from the Kresge Foundation. An addition- student union, some $1.2 mil- University of California, Berkeley and his Ph.D. From Alexander Gonzalez al $300,000will be received from lion. in International Finance from Cornell University CSUSM President miscellaneous private sources. In a memorandum issued Mrs. Clarke believed that the December 5, CSUSM President Psyche Fairy Returns! field house would be a fine way Alex Gonzalez expressed his sad- JAsk tfie Tsycfte fairy Send Questions to to honor the memory of her hus- ness and disappointment. "We [email protected] band, a longtime executive of Dear Everyone, ing and moving back home soon. had all hoped that Helene Clarke Hughes Tool Company. A star Hi ! I am the Psyche Fairy. I will I've told him this. The issue I have would live to see the construction that your moving back home will baseball player while in college at try to help you with your questions is that I planned to be with him as affect things. and completion of the Clark about whatever issues and concerns the University of Oklahoma, M. a one-time thing, and it just carried You've only known him for three Field House/Student Union build- you may have this year. Now, I am on. I want to digress in the relation- weeks. He may already be attached, Gordon Clarke considered a pro- not a "licensed" Psyche Fairy, Pm ing," wrote Gonzalez. "While this ship, but I don't know how or what but three weeks isn't enough time fessional sports career, but chose just an apprentice right now. I will to say. Especially considering he is, was not possible," he continued, to create a strong emotional bond. business over baseball. Mrs. do my best to be considerate of your lamentably, already attached. What "Mrs. Clarke was pleased to learn He will be upset and hurt, but he'll Clarke said that he never lost his beliefs and cultures, and hope that can I say to gracefully make a stra- about the groundbreaking cere- live. A clean, honest break will be enthusiasm for sports, especially you may keep an open heart and tegic back off in the relationship? Of mony that we held last Thursday, much easier if you do it now than if golf. mind, as well. With that said, let's should I just go for the emotional jugu- November 30, to mark the site of learn from others* psyches and have lar? you wait it out The more time that the project." Clarke's donation, which will passes, the more attached the other give CSUSM its first recreational! fun in the process. -Jeffrey Kuebler Little information was avail- person will get. sports facility, is the largest sum -Psyche Fairy Don't go for the emotional jugu- able concerning Helene Clarke's ever given to the University by a Dear Jeffrey, lar. Be kind and caring. Let him life, as she left no immediate living person. President Gonzalez J Dear Psyche Fairyf The best way to solve this situa- know that it's not any fault on his family members in her death. I'm seeing this boy who is really tion it to be completely honest and thanked Clarke on behalf of the! part; you just don't want a relation- Longtime resident of Oceanside, nice, generous, not a pig...almost forthcoming with the boy you are university for "the confidence! ship with him at the moment. Try Mrs. Clarke said that she had not a hoy in those respects. He is seeing. Sit down and have a talk she has shown in the future of) to remain on good terms. Try not to come to think of the university also prone to emotional attachment. with him. Express your feelings to hurt any feelings unnecessarily, our campus." as part of her extended family I have known him for three weeks, him. Let him know that you aren't and so far so good. But I'm graduat- looking for a serious relationship and -Psyche Fairy