CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS www.csusm.edu/pride TUESDAY, JANUARY 24,2006 VOL. XV NO. 2 University Book shortage at campus store

Police BY ZACHARY J. SIMON all of the orders coming in for books that are) the Pride Staff Writer the four weeks or so between the greater volume and end of one semester and the start the lack of "bricks report Books for more than 22 pro- of another? I wouldn't know and mortar" allows fessors did not arrive to the Uni- about this end of it, obviously, BY ANTOINETTE JOHNSON Amazon to undercut versity bookstore before the end Pride Staff Writer but I do appreciate that even if the bookstore price of the first week. Of the 'Alert' the system is improving, there considerably, even CSUSM Police are working to cards marking these particular might very well remain a few on used books." combat the limits on department empty spaces, some explained kinks in the process that need When questioned expansion by working to increase that these titles were not avail- ironing out." on this matter via campus involvement within their able due to late order, while Consistently, professors said email, most of these department. One such method is others read that this was due to that they inform their students professors remarked the inclusion of the officers for- late instructor order. Whether or of future reading lists as soon that they had no crit- merly assigned to Parking Ser- not there was an intended differ- as possible so that they can pur- icism of the book- vices while also internally train- ence between these two labels chase books online. store staff. ing the campus Community Ser- remains to be seen. Professor Charles, however, "I think the real vice Officers. In trying to explain the issue, expressed that he was "actu- problem is that some Effective this semester, the Professor Quinney speculated ally quite sympathetic to the books are out of print Photo by Christine Vaughan / The Pride Community Service Officer staff that "The bookstore gets hit plight of bookstores in this age or the original publisher has increased to 12, which there- really hard all at once with orders of Amazon. I realize this isn't no longer handles the title," said be more difficult to depend on. fore allows two officers on duty from faculty. Perhaps they do true of the sciences, but for his- professor Kilpatrick, "I believe That's my take anyway, besides at all times. "Because the park- not yet have a sufficiently effi- tory books that are not survey there are secondary sources the fact that Mary Hand does a ing officers are responsible for cient system in order to handle textbooks (and even for some for these books but they might fantastic job in the bookstore." enforcing vehicle code laws and regulations, they now answer to University Police," said Chief of Police Aaron Woodard. Wood- CSUSM enters new category in RecycleMania competition ard also commented on the ben- efits of including these officers BY CHRISTINE VAUGHAN stating, "By combining the offi- Pride Staff Writer cers in these departments with our own, campus patrol power is Cal State San Marcos' Green increased." Team prepares to defend their The University Police Depart- national title in the RecycleMania ment also offers crime prevention contest, as the terms of the com- and awareness to students, staff, petition have undergone a face- and San Marcos community mem- lift, highlighting a new empha- bers through a program known as sis on waste minimization. This the Citizen's Academy. This orga- year, the ten-week friendly com- nization, held on campus, offers petition will focus on the need to See POLICE, page 3 reduce all waste, including both trash and recyclables. What began as a rivalry chal- Women's Studies lenge between twp Ohio univer- Department looks to sities in 2001 has since escalated, roughly doubling in size every take new direction year, to now include 88 national BY CHRISTINE VAUGHAN See RECYCLE, page 2 Photo by Christine Vaughan / The Pride Pride Staff Writer Campus gears up to celebrate Black History Month in February The Women's Studies Depart- ment is seeking to revive its cur- BY PIYAMAS SABLAN ments. Attendees can enjoy live can dishes such as barbecue Black History Month College riculum to broaden the focus. Pride Staff Writer music, a Western African Dance chicken, macaroni and cheese, Bowl and other events will take Among the changes is a renam- performance, the native African collard greens with turkey, corn place throughout the month of ing of the department to "Gender In the spirit of celebrating Black spoken word, and the rhythmic bread and peach cobbler were February in honor of Black His- and Sexuality Studies," proposed History Month, the Black Student beat of drummers and dancers. among the dishes described by tory Month. According to the to take effect in fall of 2007. Union and the African-American Keeping traditions alive, the Chair of the Fundraising Com- AAFSA website, "The Mission of Colleges and universities Faculty and Staff Association annual Soul Food Luncheon, mittee for AAFSA, Jonathan AAFSA is to address the needs of nation-wide have been following of Cal State San Marcos will be hosted by the African-American Poullard. African Americans on campus, a recent trend to revise similar sponsoring events to expose stu- Faculty and Staff Association Other activities such as music, to serve the African American Women's Studies programs and dents to the diverse and rich cul- will be held on Friday, Feb.10. All a slide show honoring Afri- community, and to promote the re-label themselves to include ture of the black community. activities will take place at "the can-American leaders who had African American culture." gender studies. As yet, no CSU Festivities will kick-off on Clarke" from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 passed away in 2005, and an For more information, please campus currently offers this type Monday, Jan. 31, at 6:00 pm, with p.m. Tickets may be purchased open-mic opportunity for attend- visit the AAFSA website at of proposed major, which will the second annual "Tribute to the at the Office of the Dean of Stu- ees to honor family members http://www.csusm.edu/aafsa or require approval by the Board of Roots" celebration, presented by dents, located at Craven 5306. who have also passed away in the the CSUSM news release web- Trustees. the Black Student Union. The Tickets are $10 for students and last year will be available at the site at http://www.csusm.edu/ "The direction we're headed event will take place in ARTS $20 for faculty and staff. South- luncheon. cwis/newsmedia/releases/03-04/ 111, with two and a half hours of ern Spice Catering will be cook- A Step Show, the annual Black BlackHistoryMonth.htm for the See WOMEN, page 2 free entertainment and refresh- ing a variety of African-Ameri- History Month Breakfast, the list of upcoming events.

Spring Break Successful Student Parking Blues Tristan & Isolde' Alternative Review See News See Features See Opinion See A & E PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 7 PAGE 8 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 NEWS THE PRIDE Breaking free of tradition this Spring Break 2006 new people, learning new skills, BY KATIE ROWE ticipants will travel to and from March 10. immersing yourself in the real- Editorial Pride Staff Writer Oakland in vans and stay at a At this time, ASI can only offer Staff Staff Writers local community church during the trip to CSUSM students, fac- ity of hardship, working with a ulty and staff. Participants are not highly regarded non-profit orga- Editor in Chief David Galley Students at Cal State San the program. The building will Marcos have the opportunity to provide the necessities including required to have prior skills, but nization, building your resume, Patrick B. Long Antoinette Johnson help those less fortunate by team- a fully-equipped kitchen, bath- should come willing to take part partaking in change, and creating Managing Editor ' Amanda Keeley ing up with Habit for Humanity rooms and a floor for students in the project enthusiastically. a positive, lasting memory. Matthew "It is hard to put in words the Schramm Lisa Landers in Oakland, CA. During Spring to sleep on. Trip cost is $200 The participants are expected to Break, 21 selected students can per student and, according to the contribute to the planning of the feeling that you get when you Layout Design & Jenny Nguyen participate in the Alternative ASI Activities Coordinator, Sara trip, which involves attending bi- take yourself out of your comfort Photo Editor Katie Rowe Jason Saumtir Spring Break program, spon- Gallegos, fundraising opportu- weekly meetings and fundraising. zone and learn things about your- Byamas Sabían sored by ASI. nities will be available for stu- Outside of working on homes, the self, and what your abilities are," Business Manager coordinators of the trip want to mentioned Gallegos. Jason Encabo With winter break now a dents in the hopes of covering all memory, the time has come to expenses. plan other fun activities such as Students looking for something •••••'NewsMt^;'- start counting down the days until Interested students need to sightseeing in the local areas. more meaningful to do with their Christine The idea behind this trip is time off should look no further Vaughan Spring Break. Instead of drinking apply by Tuesday, Jan. 31 and away time, money, and precious submit an initial deposit of $50. to break away from the hazard- than Alternative Spring Break Feitnres Editor brain cells this spring break, stu- Applications are available in the ous traditions of spring break to where space is still limited. Zachary J. create a safe, fun environment Simon dents have the option to apply to ASI business office, the Student For more information about the a program that will enable them Affairs office, or on the ASI web- for students to do something trip visit www.habitat.org/ccyp/ ' • :A&B Editor • to contribute to something posi- page at www.csusm.edu/ASI. If constructive. This explains the col_chal, http://www.alternative- Sports Editor big rules: no drugs, alcohol or Erin Young tive by participating in this spe- students have problems making breaks.org/, www.eastbayhabitat. cial program. the down payment by Jan. 31, gambling during the trip. Some org or contact Sara Gallegos at Advisor benefits to choosing Alternative [email protected] or by phone Cindy Hanson Alternative Spring Break will they can arrange -special pay- begin on Monday, March 27, and ment options with Gallegos. The Spring Break over the traditional at 760-750-4907. end on Saturday, April 1. Par- final balance of $150 will be due Spring Break include: meeting

RECYCLE, from page 1 displayed in The Dome dining important that each individual highly recommended. area. take the initiative to recycle for While recycling is mandated colleges and universities, all 2006 includes a number of title themselves. The rest will be taken in California's public institu- competing to gain recognition revisions to the RecycleMania care of. Each person needs to do tions, it's hard to understand how All opinions and letters of being 'Recycle-Maniacs'. The contest. The previous category of their part." highly the honor and prestige is iothe editor, published in The competition will run from. Jan. "Recycling Rate" has been modi- Cal State San Marcos provides in winning the competition. Pride, represent the opinions 29 through April 8, with each fied and renamed "Waste Mini- students, faculty and staff with "This is awfully big on the east anddo not ms\ campus reporting measurements mization," to emphasize the need many available options to con- coast. We didn't really know how essariiy;. represent •. • ifie' views in pounds of both trash and recy- to reduce all waste, both trash tribute to a 'greener' campus and big this was. It has national res- clables collected weekly. oi ttm IWde* or ^jC^Jp^iay and recyclables. The category of environment. Recycling bins can onance. We've been put on the The annual EPA sponsored con- "Waste Per Capita," measuring be found next to almost every map, in a positive way/' men- test, RecycleMania, is a ten-week waste in comparison to campus exterior trash can and in the hall- tioned Hanson about Cal State competition yielding one winner populations* will remain the ways of many high-traffic build- San Marcos' win last year. "The th^'m^mity,. The for each of the three different cat- same. The competition will also ings. From scribbled-on pages competition is only going t6 get egories. The goal is to acknowl- have a new category, called the to plastic coffee cups to coffee bigger and bigger and bigger." edge the institution that was able Grand Champion, which blends grinds, the Green Team enthu- The slogan is: Reduce, Reuse, the to "collect the largest amount of and averages the other categories, siastically encourages everyone Recycle. Recycling should be should include an address recyclables, the least amount of awarding the institution which to recycle. To best help elimi- considered the last option as with trash and have the highest recy- achieves the highest in both orig- telephone number, e-mail nate the need for recycling, Cou- this year's new focus, Cal State cling rate," according to the rules inal categories. gars can purchase reusable cups, and identification. Letters San Marcos has been challenged at recyclemaniacs.org. "We think we'll do well. But available in the University Store to reduce its overall campus-wide may be edited for grammar In 2005, Cal State San Marcos how well, we don't know," said and in The Dome, which come amount of both trash and recycla- and length. Letters should entered this contest and won the Carl Hanson, member of the with a complimentary drink. bles. For more information on the be under 300 words and sub- Recycling Rate category, hon- Green Team, a division that oper- Reducing is also a recommended program and how to get involved, mitted via electronic mail oring the campus with national ates out of Facility Services. option. Habits such as printing on visit the Facility Services Green to [email protected], rather coverage and the coveted 'Pin- "We're already doing better both sides of a paper and using Team website at www.csusm. Man' trophy, which is proudly in comparison to last year. It's Tupperware instead of Ziploc are than to the individual editors. edu/facilities/recycle.htm.

WOMEN, from page 1 multicultural studies. With this Across the Globe, and Women as direction of the department. The j Display and classi proposed department-wide trans- Global Business Leaders." key message we have received &d advertsi^g in Pride now is to become the Depart- formation, however, the major Women's Studies has approxi- from them has been to expand ment of Gender and Sexuality would expand to include more should tiot fee construed as théj mately 30 students participating our core offerings," said Allison, Studies," said Dr. Terry Allison, courses that relate to all genders in the major program, with addi- fàtdòrsement <^mvèstìgatfcn of I "by relying less of sociology, psy- department chair of Women's and concepts of sexuality. tional students participating in chology and other majors to sup- ¡cmmmciàl entetpmes or ven-i Studies. "One change that we are pro- the minor program and at least port the degree program by shar- ; .toes,;. The Pri^rreserves the Even with the proposed posing is to require students 500 students enrolling in various ing courses. We will be working rightfo reject any advertising* changes, the department and cur- within the major to take WMST courses to satisfy upper and lower on strengthening our internal riculum will continue to empha- 341: Men and Masculinity, which division requirements. Equipped capabilities." The' • ; Pride te ^ published size the women's movement, fem- has previously been an optional with three tenure professors and : If this proposal for Gender and weeklyon tfae inist theories and the experience course," said Allison. "We really an average of five to seven lectur- Sexuality Studies is approved, by academic year. Distribution of all women across the globe. want to emphasize the gender ele- ers, the department also hopes fall 2007 students will have more includes all of CSUSM campus, Some of the coursework already ment. We will still have a number to expand its staff to accommo- courses to choose from that involve explores gender studies and sex- of courses that will specifically local eateries and other San date the new coursework and contemporary issues with a global- uality, with the department cur- focus on women and girls, includ- help draw in students by offering focus. For more information about Marcos community establish- rently offers courses that focus ing an area of focus on women more consecutive classes. the Women's Studies department, ments. on men and masculinity, gender in all cultures. We are hoping to "The task force seems inter- please contact Dr. Terry Allison at and development, and gender and offer courses such as Girlhood ested in our transformation and [email protected].

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Consequently she now, "because of my degree I feel accomplished this goal without Many of us at Cal State San along is supposed to, justifying it found that Cal Sate San Marcos that it has given me an edge over her degree she replied, "Yes, but Marcos ponder the notion of a life as a matter of fate. was rated third among the top five those in my field. I have been able it would have been a much longer outside of college and our measly Maybe it was fate that helped schools for Sociology. She also rel- to understand people with differ- journey and now I can just shoot part time jobs. We have been on me find a person who has survived ished in the fact that it was one of ent backgrounds than my own and up to this position without putting the education grind now for at the CSUSM experience and is now the newest Cal States and was still how to treat others with different in the time if would usually take." least four years straight, accus- very productive in her new career. very close to the beach. perspectives on life equally and As for future plans, Casey is tomed to writing papers, group Casey Raymond graduated in Unlike a growing number of with respect." gearing up to get her retail man- work, lectures, and of course that 2003, but started at a junior col- students, it took Casey only a total Working at Ralph's put her in agement certificate from her pre- mile walk we must endure to get to lege near her home in Rancho of four years to graduate. social experiences with hundreds vious JC, she then hopes to gain a our first class. Every semester we Cucamonga just to fulfill her gen- "I took more than a full load of people a day, but she definitely sponsor from Ralph's to obtain her go through these rituals in hope of eral requirements. It was not until each semester, I took a summer believes that without experiences business degree in a master's pro- a promising career that will propel she took a Sociology course there school course, and I really like such as a higher education it is hard gram. When asked if she is look- us into the next step of our young that she became interested in it for school, it was just easy for me." to see beyond one's own experi- ing to stay with Ralph's for a while adult lives. Undoubtedly some of her major. In addition to her maintain- ences to relate with others. she states, "It depends on how the us already have a career plan for "I wanted to learn about society ing a full load she also worked Now, as a manager, her degree company changes and how I'll the next five years after college, and the people in it," she reflects. for Ralph's Grocery Store as a has definitely come in handy, help- change as a person". however, most still answer Grand- Her next step in completing her cashier. ing her to bypass many others Still very much the college atti- ma's notorious Christmas dinner general Ed was to find a Cal State And yes, she did endure the twice her age to be in the league tude, but with a new face ready to question: "So what are you going that would not only be good for her strike. of upper management. She is cur- conquer the world. to do when you get out of school?" major, but would also fit her per- Even though she was making rently the youngest person in her American Red Cross offers free training to save lives BY PIYAMAS SABLAN Valley Group. trained in CPR, first aid, and AED course is conducted on the floor, would be horrible to think about a Pride Staff Writer The course is offered on a first use. This is a great first step. Train- added Falkenthal. friend or family member having $ come, first serve basis so attend- ing is free, and it may save the life The American Red Cross also heart attack, and no one being there The American Red Cross' 15th ees should arrive 30 to 60 minutes of someone you love, or even your offers a CPR training course in to help them. The more people we annual free CPR training event early to ensure a seat in class at own life someday," said Falken- Spanish at the same time and day train, the more prepared our com- will take place on March 18,2006 their desired time slot. Attendance thal. as the English course. According munity will be to face a major from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Golden at the CPR training course has The CPR training course is to Falkenthal, interpreters for other emergency," said Falkenthal. Hall in downtown San Diego. been growing each year. open to everyone 12 years old and languages, including American More volunteers are needed to Golden Hall is located at 202 C "As part of overall emergency up, but individuals under 18 must Sign Language, are available. work at the event. For more infor- Street and is accessible through preparedness, the American Red have a signed permission slip from "CPR really DOES save lives. mation regarding the CPR train- public transportation and the San Cross urges everyone to learn their parent or guardian. Attendees We hear from people who use the ing event or to volunteer visit Diego Trolley, according to Gayle CPR. Our goal is to have at least should wear comfortable cloth- training and never thought it would www.sdarc.org or send emails to Lynn Falkenthal, APR of Falcon one person in every household ing since part of the CPR training ever happen to them every day. It [email protected].

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BY JENNY NGUYEN no limits, no boundaries, no one I hated math and science, and In college, I leaped at a chance Pride Staff Writer telling me what to do. It was I loved to talk and write, so to get a tutor to help me pass HELP WANTED IN great!! majoring in Communication my horrid math classes to get on ALL DEPARTMENTS School. Work. Eat. Sleep. Or so I thought. Do you know just came naturally for me. with my life. Boney's Market Place School. Work. Eat. Sleep. how much partying they do in At this point, I was working My problem is I'm good at 1820 Oceanside, School. Work. Party. No Utah?! Well* I was always out two part time jobs just to pay being enveloped in the now. Oceanside CA 92054 Sleep. clubbing, shooting pool, going the rent, and it was safe to guess At seventeen I felt old and that (760)754-6555 Sound familiar? This was and to house parties, and whatever that my grades at SDSU were life was flashing uncontrollably is my life. I may be new here to else I could do, I did. Of course I starting to slip. In fact, they before my eyes. Once through the CSUSM campus, but attend- never showed up to my morning slipped to the point that I found junior high, every following EGG DONORS ing different colleges and uni- classes, and my grades slipped. myself on academic probation, year seemed to gather speed. I NEEDED versities is nothing new to me. And yet, as stubborn and hard then disqualified. This was a didn't realize as much as I do Healthy Females ages I'm 25 years old, graduated high headed as I was, I actually cold hard slap in the face. now that high school was truly 18-30. Donate infertile school in 1998, and am literally started to miss my family and I was then determined to get only a stepping stone for the couples some of the working on my "10 yr. Bache- friends in San Diego. back into school and do it right. next phases of life. many eggs your body lor's Degree". My parents convinced me to SDSU would only take me No time slips by as quickly disposes monthly, I grew up in San Diego, move back after just one year at back in after a period of time, as the college years. I have seen COMPENSATION the oldest of three children. BYU. I figured they were right; and under certain criteria that I this school expand and change Although others may have said I had no clue what I wanted to thought was a bit ridiculous, so since I arrived as a freshman $5*000.00 starting. Call I had strict parents, to me I had major in, I was living off stu- I explored my options. in the fall of 2002. I can still Reproductive Solutions: "abnormally" strict parents. If dent loans, I was 18 and as lost There were a few people I distinctly remember freshman homework was due at the end of and confused as ever. They knew who had attended and year in which any student could the week, my parents made sure had reeled me in with the line, graduated from Cal State San find parking iathe first lot with- that it was completed the same "Come home where it's free, Marcos, and offered high rec- out waiting for another person day I received the assignment. take the time to find what it is ommendations. Some said it was to leave (and I'm talking about adtosrtiisingat I was not allowed to talk and you want to do, then go back up a smaller campus, less crowded. prime, first row parking!). I pic- [email protected] gossip on the phone like most there with a plan." Others have said it's just the ture the tiny old library and how kids did, I wasn't even allowed I never went back. atmosphere that's better. All I had to carry my track sports to know any boys, let alone talk You can't give a kid candy, have warned me about the stairs, bag with me all day because I to them! Not only did home- then take it away and expect calling it CSU Stair Master! carpooled to a school that didn't dard-Holmes, Yuan and Moukh- work have to be done before I everything to be ok. My free- For the week that I've been yet have a field house full of lis. I have taken something from was allowed to watch TV, but dom was my candy, and the here I have noticed that the lockers. My first friendships each of them, whether it was also all household chores. minute I moved back home, the campus is beautiful. The were formed with people on the their enthusiasm or a new way Take out the trash. Fold the candy was snatched right out grounds are kept nice and clean, track team my first year, and I to examine what's in front of laundry. Clean my room. Wash of my fingers. I had a curfew, and parking is not nearly as bad remember how most of them me, they've all contributed to the dishes. I was not allowed on the phone as it is at SDSU. The people didn't return my second year. my growth. After this semester, It was unbearable! after 9pm, I was not allowed out here at CSUSM seem a lot more I still remember the parties I'm heading to graduate school, Naturally, as soon as I gradu- of the house unless my parents down to earth and easy to talk and track meets and people that most likely in Northern Califor- ated high school, I took the first knew and met who I was going to. I'm not sure what it is about have come and gone. nia. It's a little scary leaving my chance I got to get out of my out with. It was back to the jail- this place, but I'm confident that That brings me now to my comfort zone of CSUSM behind; parents, grip. I fled to Brigham house for me! I soon obtained a this will be my last stop at a col- preparation for graduation. I'm I'm well acquainted with this Young University in Provo, job and attended Mesa College. I lege or university. torn between the lack of energy place and I can conjure up many Utah. Why Utah of all places? was a part time bank teller, part to endure my last semester and reasons not to leave, but the way Well I was raised a member of time college student, but also the excitement of knowing that I see it, I'm prepared enough to the Church of Jesus Christ of still a part time partygoer. BY BRENDA GALINDO I'm on my final stretch. become familiar with the next. Latter Day Saints, also known I quickly became a shame Like many, this campus wasn't Just like when I was starting as the Mormon Church. My par- to my parents as I spent sev- Special to The Pride my first choice, but it was the from scratch three years ago, ents did everything they could eral years bouncing around the practical one. CSUSM had cre- I'm ready, ready to learn and to talk me into staying in San San Diego County College Dis- If I rewind back four years I'd ative writing, so I left Fullerton experience more. Soon I'll be Diego and attending Mesa Col- trict. Miramar, City, Mesa, I've be a senior in high school, back behind to obtain residence here there in my last class of gradu- lege, but I was determined to almost attended them all. In the in a mixture of boredom, mate- in San Marcos. ate school, saying to myself how get away and see what was out midst of this, I thought that I had rialism, superficiality, immatu- I began taking my major it only seemed like last year that there. to obtain my freedom back, so I rity, drudgery etc. courses as a sophomore in the I was a senior at CSUSM. Having sent in my acceptance moved out and got a roommate. Not that my current world is spring of 04. I had professors to BYU at the very last minute, Life was soon a lot harder than much different. Fellows, Mendoza, and Cesmat I was not able to get into the I had expected it to be. But as Back then I was working to all in one semester and loved dorms there, so as a 17 year old hard headed as I am, I was not be where I am now and believed what each one of them had to freshman, I shared a three bed- going back to that jailhouse even life was as good as it gets. What offer. They were the start of my room apartment with five other though the pressure was on nice seems trivial to me now was world in LTWR, and I couldn't girls. I was thrown into my own and strong. My younger brother magnanimous then. For exam- have asked any better. I've since version of MTV's Real World. was doing well at San Diego ple, I've never been good at gone through a lot of LTWR Now that I was free, free as a State University, and somehow, math and hated it so much that professors, and can say that my bird, I went out of control. I had I made my own way into SDSU. I avoided going to the math lab. favorites are Newman, Stod-

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©2005. Paid for by the United States Army. AH rights reserved. Tuesday, January 24, 2006 SPORTS THE PRIDE Jock Talk with Josh By JOSH SANDOVAL Gallo, Matt Mantei and Ron Vil- he will make it so Panama doesn't they're in the same pool as the quite often, but they are a danger- Special to The Pride lone are their best and get shut-out every game. Dominican Republic. Venezuela ous team, so beware. those guys are relief pitchers, so There are really just seven could pull an upset, but I doubt it. The championship game will be Even X them off right now. teams that have a legitimate They have a ton of former MLB between the Dominican Republic though the The Netherlands might be able shot. Cuba, Dominican Repub- All-Stars consisting of Bobby and the United States. Both of World Base- to win a game here and there just lic, Japan, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Abreu, Miguel Cabrera, Mag- these rosters are just completely ball Classic because they have a dominant United States and Venezuela are glio Ordonez, Ramon Hernandez, insane. Look at the Dominican doesn't start in Mark Mulder and a left. Omar Vizquel, Melvin Mora and Republic's offense. They have until March slugger in Andruw Jones. They I will start by eliminating Carlos Guillen. They also have a Manny Ramirez, David Ortiz, 3rd, I am a also have a supporting cast of Puerto Rico because I don't think Cy Young Award winner in Johan Vladimir Guerrero, Moisés Alou, little excited Sidney Ponson, Danny Haren, they can get past Cuba which Santana, who is joined by Carlos Albert Pujols, Alfonso Soriano, because I Kirk Saarloos, Shea Hillenbrand will cause them to get the No. 2 Zambrano and Freddy Garcia. Miguel Tejada and Adrian Beltre. recently and Randall Simon. However, seed from that pool. However, They also have three great clos- They might have to out-slug the ordered my tickets to the semi- winning a couple games won't they do have a shot. Their offense ers in Francisco Rodriguez, Jorge United States because their only finals and championship games win the WBC. consists of Carlos Beltran, Juan Julio and Juan Rincon. If they super star pitchers are Pedro Mar- th so here is my analysis of the 16- O' Canada has a nice line- Gonzalez, Ruben Sierra, Bernie have a lead entering the 7 inning, tinez and Bartolo Colon. team tournament. up that consists of , Williams, Jose Cruz Jr., Felipe then they will win some games. The United States has a solid I will start by eliminating some , , Lopez, Carlos Delgado and Jose The final four will consist of offense consisting of Barry teams that clearly don't have a , , Aaron Vidro. Without a doubt, they have Japan, Puerto Rico, the Domini- Bonds, Johnny Damon, Ken shot. Cross off China, Australia, Guiel and Pierre-Luc Laforest. the greatest catching crew in the can Republic and the United Griffey Jr., Luis Gonzalez, Lance Chinese Taipei, and South Africa. However, their pitching scares tournament with Javy Lopez, States. Berkman, Derek Jeter, Derek Lee, These countries all play a differ- these countries about as much as Ivan Rodriguez, Bengie Molina Japan will be eliminated in the Alex Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira, ent style of and just don't Canada's army scares the rest of and Yadier Molina. They are also semi-finals because I expect them Michael Young and Jason Vari- have the fire power that the other the world. Eric Bedard and Jeff managed by one of the best man- to meet up with the United States. tek. I like the Dominican's offense countries have. Francis are decent starters, and agers in the tournament in Jose Every year the U.S.A. sends play- more, but the United States has Korea has a decent pitching they have some good relievers Oquendo. ers over to Japan to compete the clear advantage when it comes staff with Chan Ho Park, Byung- with , Say Adios to Mexico because in exhibition games and Japan to pitching. Roger Clemens, Tim Hyun Kim, Sun Woo Kim, Dae- and . They have a they're in the same pool as the always wins several games. How- Hudson, Jake Peavy, Roy Halla- Sung Koo and Jae-Weong Seo. bunch of average pitchers, but not United States and Canada which ever, the U.S. will be using the day, Andy Pettitte, Ben Sheets, However, their only batter worth one pitcher who can take over a means Mexico might not even get best of the best this time around, and Dontrelle Willis are the stud noting is Hee-Seop Choi, so you game. past pool play. They do have a and Japan doesn't have the type of starters. Chad Cordero, Billy can go ahead and cross them off The only way Panama is going few nice players like Nomar Gar- power hitters that the U.S. does. Wagner, Brad Lidge will allow too. to win is if Mariano Rivera ciaparra, Erubiel Durazo, Jorge Now you can knock off Cuba, the U.S. to win if they have a lead th Italy has some decent hitters pitches 9 perfect innings which Cantu, and Adrian Gonzalez! because I think they will run after the 6 inning. with Mike Piazza, Marco Scutaro, clearly isn't going to happen since However, that is not enough fire into the Dominican Republic in Pitching and defense wins Frank Menechino, Mark DeRosa, he is a closer. Their best starter power to make up for weak pitch- the semis. Cuba is interesting, championships, so expect the David Dellucci, and Frank Cata- is Bruce Chen and he can barely ing that only has Oliver Perez, because they breed baseball play- United States to be the inaugu- lanotto. However, their pitch- stick with the same MLB team for Esteban Loaiza and Rodrigo ers. Americans are not familiar ral cham- ing couldn't strike out a batter if more than one season. Carlos Lee Lopez worth mentioning. with Cuban players, since Cuba pion. the batter had a toothpick. Mike is their best offensive threat, and Scratch off Venezuela because doesn't play on a national stage

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i'm lovin' it THE PRIDE OPINION Tuesday, January 24, 2006 Parking is NOT easy when you are a disabled student

My first week back to school vices could decide to do this. involved abdominal surgery First of all, our campus is not and a special medical parking very disabled student friendly. permit at Cal State San Marcos. It is very difficult to get around I am a disabled student. My dis- when you are trying to heal, or ease requires that I have surgery dealing with the daily symptoms about every year or so, depend- of your disability. If you are a stu- ing on the severity of my symp- dent with a disability, or who has toms. to have surgery, or even a student This past week was the third who has had some type of acci- surgery I have endured while dent, it is not easy to get around. attending CSUSM. Since I still Why doesn't packing care about had two weeks left to recover having enough medical permit once spring semester started, spots to serve students with dis- I was eligible for a temporary abilities? The answer: If a stu- medical permit so that I could dent needs a medical/disabled park in what most students call parking pass for more than 14 The Dome parking lot. This days they can apply for a DMV sounds great. As anyone who permit which would give them attends CSUSM would know, a placard to park in handicap walking up Craven Rd. with parking. This means anything your backpack wouldn't work less than two weeks and you are out after having abdominal sur- going to be one of the many dis- gery. abled students fighting for that one spot. This may be because So, here is the problem. The Photo by Patrick B. Long / The Pride first day of school I arrived at parking does not legally have to 7:30 a.m. I arrived to find that supply these spots; they have a community need to serve our for help and were told to arrive FCB 107 or you can email them at the one medical permit spot on choice; and here at CSUSM, they disabled students to the best of earlier while they were strug- [email protected]. Please help the CSUSM campus had already choose not to. Well, they choose our ability, students with long- gling to recover. We are students fightrfor the disabled students of been taken. I spoke to some- to supply one. I find this deeply term disabilities and short-term who have paid for parking per- CSUSM. We need and appreciate one in parking services to find disheartening. In fact, it is com- as well. We need more medical mits already; we just need less your support! a solution. I was told to "arrive pletely ridiculous. permit spots at Cal State San footage between the campus and earlier, or, get a ride to school." I found out in my last surgery Marcos! I am not asking for our struggle to get there. -Sarah Leonard I was also told to move my car that I will probably never have to more parking spots, just a con- If you want to send letters to Senior, Women's Studies since I was not in the medical have another surgery for my dis- version, of regular student spots Parking Services, their office is in Major permit spot% I explained that I ease again, but I know that I am to medical spots that are close to just had abdominal surgery, but not the only disabled student who campus and don't involve stairs. the parking services still said I has struggled in the past to park I wonder how many disabled Letter from the Editor had to move my car. close to campus while recovering, students have stopped asking Why is it that, with a school of and I know many more will in the for medical permits when they (PLS) Pride Literary Supple- This is the time to submit your over 7,000 students, there is only future. I also know that many stu- needed them because of the dif- ment poetry, memoirs, and short sto- one medical parking spot? There dents struggle with more serious ficulty they had in past experi- The Pride Literary Supplement ries. used to be two. I knew from my disabilities than my own, and I ences. I wonder how many other is an annual collaborative effort As I wrote last semester, The past surgeries that it was diffi- can't imagine the frustration and students were told to move their of students' work in the areas of Pride lost all of the submissions cult to get one of the two spots, anger they must feel. car when it took every ounce of art. The collage usually consists when the email converted to its but for some reason, parking I urge you to write letters and energy they had just to get there. of writings, including poetry, new format, so please resubmit took one of those spots away. I send emails to parking services I wonder how many disabled short stories, and other any artwork that you can't imagine how parking ser- demanding that we as a campus students called parking to ask literary forms, and have already emailed visual art. We include to us. photographs, sketches, Submission is easy; Robbins Report and drawings. simply email The Pride Art is whatever you at [email protected]. By JASON ROBBINS made up of those who are with to the word diplomacy. When want it to be, and if you Make sure to write Special to The Pride us, and another made up of those given numerical values (1-26 ~ want to have it pub- PLS in the attention who are against us. I digress. according to their placement lished, send it to us. line and send in your In a speech last week, you said Clarification #1: The fact that in the alphabet), its letters add Even if you have work. All submissions "I think the worst thing that can ''diploma" describes something up to 98. Believe it or not, the developed a new math- will be considered for happen for decision-makers is to that has been folded into two legendary American television ematical equation and publication. get a filtered point of view." should not compel you (in pre- program Gilligan's Island lasted you think it is artistic, send it in. If no submissions are entered, Mr. President, we agree on ferring diplomacy) to treat the exactly 98 episodes. The truth is This will be the artistic high- the school will have to read 20 something. Middle East like a piece of paper that the seven castaways failed to light of Cal State San Marcos' poems about my dog. I know that you're busy with all with Operation Iraqi Freedom to escape their tropical internment. 2005/2006 year. But we can't do that Commander in Chief busi- the right of the fold and Opera- Your adviser's message might it without you, the students. Patrick B. Long ness, but if you have a moment tion Iranian Freedom to the left. be that the number 98 (and thus Editor-in-Chief I'd like to further contaminate Plus placing "evils" beside a fold diplomacy) represents failure. your understanding of current rather than upon an axis might Clarification #3: The fact events. confuse people. is that diplomacy's numerical Interested in Grad School? According to the folks that In addition to being descrip- value (98) doesn't always rep- repeat stuff for money, ydu would tive and potentially confusing, resent stunning failures. In 98 Money for prospective prefer a "diplomatic" solution to one might also consider the word A.D. Trajan succeeded Nerva grad students!! the almost nuclear (translated: "diplomacy" to be ominous. For as the Emperor of Rome. Some Money for doctoral students!! nukular) standoff with Iran. instance, one can arrange its let- say that the Roman Empire never ters to spell words like Modi California Pre-Doctoral Program offers While diplomacy is also my controlled more territory than • The Chancellor's Doctoral • fully-funded internships (which means wrath in Norse preference, I want to make sure it did under Trajan (so what if Incentive/Forgivable Loan Program • $3K scholarship for symposiums, that we both understand what the Mythology), P.L.O. (which is a Trajan wasn't a big fan of diplo- offers up to $30,000 io forgivable loans college visits, application/test fee word doesn't mean. terrorist organization accord- macy). Heck, was it a failure in a doctoral program waivers, and more The word "diplomacy" derives ing to Israel), and malo (which when captain stupid parlayed his • Every year worked in the CSV • Faculty Sponsor required (mm feeKomwikall y or «iua

BY DAVID GATLEY Pride Staff Writer have its finer points and wasn't all together that unpleasant. If If you didn't see director Kevin you promise not to tell anyone, Reynolds' (The Count of Monte part of me actually enjoyed the Cristo, Waterworld) Tristan and movie. Something about the Isolde this weekend, don't worry cliché hope for true love con- too much; you've already seen it quering all is always intriguing. a hundred times. The moVie was filmed beauti- Here's the gist: a noble knight, fully, and should be nominated Tristan (James Franco), and for several awards accordingly. soon to be Queen Isolde (Sophia The lighting was masterfully Myles) are born into royalty for captured and almost filled the rival countries. The stars align romantic void between the and fate intervenes, bringing the actors. Moreover, the costumes two together in a chance meeting and set designs were some of the some twenty or so years later. The best and most realistic I've ever two secretly fall in love and are seen. In every scene it seems then torn apart in what becomes every little detail had been an epic struggle between loyalty thought out and organized to place. Nevertheless, if the girl this movie will play out, and you found. Or, maybe it's because to ones' family and true love. If contribute to the greater picture. the row over from me was evident won't be disappointed. it's the middle of January and this story sounds vaguely famil- This is one of the first movies of anything, this story should be You know, it's somewhat fitting there's nothing else to do. Either iar, then congratulations, you to capture the time period with- good for at least a couple of tear that most movies about true love way, if you find yourself having have a pulse! It's been done over out exaggeration. The over- jerking scenes. My advice for narrowly miss the mark. Despite to pick a romantic date movie, and over and over, each time hit- all feel and mood of the movie thé guys: be ready to shell out their best efforts, it always seems Tristan and Isolde should cater ting the same mark as Tristan definitely helped add to the love twenty bucks to take your girl- evident that the two star-crossed to the evening appropriately, and and Isolde did; a sweetly shal- story, which needed all the help friend to a typical chick flick, lovers are after all acting for if you don't like it, don't worry, low love story that we will all it could get. and use this movie as leverage to our enjoyment. Perhaps that's a new version will be out shortly forget about when the next ver- All the emotion for love that take her to see Underworld Evo- why we go back, time and time with different actors who will sion comes out next year. transcends all was there, but lution. As for the girls, you more again, to watch this story unfold; undoubtedly find themselves The movie did, however, it felt strangely odd and out of than likely know exactly how to see if true love can actually be lost in true love.

BY AMANDA KEELEY an alcoholic beverage without C and some milk thistle extract OF THE WEEK: Pride Staff Writer suffering for it. First off, it's (which comes in capsule form), best to know what factors can together they act as an antioxi- Hangovers.. the unpleasant contribute to getting a hang- dant. Now if it's too late for side effect of knocking one too over. One should never drink prevention and a remedy is in Xingu many back. As fun as a night of while: on an empty stomach, need, here are some things one drinking can be; no one likes lacking sleep, doing a physical can do to make a hangover a BY MATTHEW SCHRAMM flavor. In fact, the flavor of Xingu the harsh reality a morning activity or not drinking enough little easier to bare. A common Pride Staff Writer is extremely unique, and probably with hangover brings. In fact water. Second, before drink- myth is that drinking alcohol unlike any other beer currently on the word "alone can cause one ing take a B vitamin complex, again will get rid of the hang- Like good wine, good beer can the market. Assuming that native to feel nauseous. Fortunately, Better Nutrition says an active over, but actually that's not often take many different forms, Amazonian ingredients are still there are some preventive steps component actually has been the case at all. drinking more and quite often some of the best used in the brewing of Xingu, this that can be taken so as not shown to cut hangover symp- alcohol will just give the liver beers are those that most people might explain its unique taste when to wake up with the dreaded toms in half. Third, drink a more to break down. Eggs are a never hear of. If you are a con- compared to most beers out there. hangover. Now, of course the glass of water before going to remedy, because they have cys- noisseur of beer, then one dark With almost no hint of bitterness, obvious solution to preventing sleep, it helps preventing the teine, which basically cleans beer you would probably enjoy, common with even the best beers, a hangover is not to drink, but symptoms that are caused by up the left-over toxins in the and might have missed, is Xingu. Xingu is a connoisseurs' delight. where's the fun in that? There dehydration. Fourth, in the liver. Bananas help restore the Although many people often According to Xingu's website, are ways that one can still enjoy morning get plenty of vitamin electrolytes and potassium lost divide themselves into dark beer Xingu is considered a black from heavy drinking. In truth, or light beer lovers, Xingu really lager, yet much of Xingu's appeal any food or drink that contains transcends such imposed limita- cannot be __ a lot of potassium is great for tions. Unfortunately, Xingu will described easing the pain of hangovers. not be found in most stores, yet it so basi- Fruit juices help replenish the is worth the search, if one can find cally. Like vitamins and nutrients that the it, as a truly unique beer tasting great alcohol has taken away; it's experience. beers, ^^HH also a great way to get energy Xingu lives up to its name, as Xingu back. Lastly aspirin or other noted on its bottle, as a "black needs to non-caffeinated pain-relievers beer," bearing a color as dark be tasted are great for headaches, also if not darker than Guinness. to be fully any carbon-based products like Imported directly from Brazil, Chaser or Hangover Stopper and named after a tributary of the under- ^^^^^^^^^ work well because they dimin- Amazon, Xingu boasts an attach- stood. ish the amount of toxins in ment to pre-colonial history, when F o r u the body. A night of partying c native brewers used local Ama- more ^ and cocktails doesn't always zonian roots and herbs to create informa- § have to mean a morning stuck beer. Emblazoned with a native tion on S by the toilet with a hangover. bowman, alligator, and map of Xingu | Next time there's a situation the Amazon, Xingu promotes and its ^ that might lead to a hangover such attachments to the past, just avail- try some of these preventa- as Guinness does by noting the ability, ^ tive steps before the drinking year it was first brewed. visit its § begins and wake up feeling Yet the true pleasure in drink- website like it never happened. Hope ing Xingu is the fact that unlike at www. g this helps...bottoms up! Photo by Amanda Keeley / The Pride many darker beers, it is not a amazon- ^ heavy beer, either in texture or beer.com