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APRIL 30-MAY 14, 2003 A CSU MONTEREY BAY STUDENT-RUN CAMPUS NEWSPAPER DEDICATED TO INFORMING A MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY VOLUME 8 NO 13 In search of a fee deferment

By Zachary Stahl [email protected]

It’s mid-April and homework is piling up as students prepare for midterms and final projects. Fall semester may be four months away, but the burden of paying student fees is ever present for some self-funded students, leaving them in search of a fee deferment in order to register for next semester’s classes. CSUMB, along with many other CSUs, requires prepayment of student fees before registering for fall semester. According to Bonnie Brown, director of Financial Aid, 65-70 percent of the student body is on financial aid, and these students have their fees deferred once they have filed their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Many students who are receiving private loans are also able to get a defer­ ment, but some students fall through the cracks of this process and have to pay their full tuition before they can register. Terri Ahlmann, a Telecommunications, Multimedia, and Applied Computing sen­ ior, is one such student. She is a Cal Edge student loan recipient who gets her aid Button, button, check at the beginning of fall semester like financial aid students. Ahlmann said the only difference is that her fees are not who’s got the button? See story page 4 deferred when registering. “We are forced to come up with our full tuition just because we are not ‘Financial Aid Deferred.’” On April 16,t he Libertarian party set up several booths at the Debate Panel in the University Ballroom. Ahlmann does not qualify for financial aid due to her high tax returns last year. Girls, guys, music, and alcohol Other students who may not qualify for financial aid are those under the age of 24 By Chris Ashton “This year we are shooting for 1,200 peo­ rockabilly group from San Francisco; Ethyl whose family contribution is too high, said [email protected] ple,” said Kelly Bland, senator-at-large. “We 80, one of CSUMB’s very own punk bands; Bonnie Brown. If students are receiving will be opening the event to local colleges the Four 20 Band, coming from LA and private loans, then the Financial Aid office Thought that might grab your attention. as well, such as: MPC, Hartnell, Cabrillo, sounding a little like Sublime; and DJ must be involved in the process to receive Once again, the Student Voice Events UCSC, SJSU, and more.” Abraham Magana, DJ Ray Martinez, and DJ a deferment, she added. Workgroup is sponsoring a much-antici­ A formal isn’t fun without any entertain­ Jesus Ruvalcaba, all from CSUMB. “There are students who are financially pated Spring Formal. Scheduled to occur ment, so Student Voice has arranged for the “There will be two rooms of entertain­ burdened but don’t show it on paper,” said on May 9 at the Monterey Conference group Eek-A-Mouse to headline the event. ment at the conference center,” stated Ahlmann. “I am put in a position where I Center, doors and bar will open at 7:30 p.m. Also performing is SambaDa, a Santa Cruz Student Voice Events Chair, Vito Triglia. ► DEFERMENT: Page 15 and the fun wont stop until 1 a.m. salsa group; Phenomenauts, an outer space ► FORMAL: Page 15 news

news calendar of the Environmental Technology Center at Sonoma State University and Gopal Welcome to “What's Up!” This listing of events lets monday 5/5 Crude Wars Dayaneni, a member of the steering com­ CSUMB students know what’s up on campus. Find mittee of Oilwatch International. out about great activities like what music group is Semana de la Raza By Elizabeth Ahrens What one might have considered a bor­ coming to campus. “Cinco de Mayo Dance’* You can find "What’s Up”on General News and in [email protected] ing subject or an uninteresting discussion DJ's Spinning House, hip-hop and grooves. actually kept the attention of the audience the Official Events folder, both are located in The 9pm-midnight BBC. Free. Contact Leon Gomez via Source, and on our web site: http://csumb.edu/events FirstClass. even after the program had ended. The every Friday afternoon. You can also have it e-mailed to tuesday 5/6______I found ‘Crude Wars’ interesting panel members were excellent at turning your mailbox-just e-maii Holly White and ask to what seemed like confusing information receive "What’s Up" every Friday. The inauguration of the 2003-04 since it showed a different perspec­ into common sense scenarios. “What’s Up" is geared toward CSUMB students, Student Voice Officers Von Meier gave a very straightforward although it contains useful information for staff and Lunch immediately following, space is limited. tive on what is happening with our assessment of oil dependency. “Oil is like a faculty as well. To publicize an event on “What’s Up," Please RSVP to Anita Castledlne by Wednesday, drug addiction,” she said. She explained the simply fill out a publicity intake form from the April 30, 2003. 12:15pm-1:30pm UC Conference need for crude oil, it also provided Rooms Contact Anita Castledine at 831-582-4564. stages of this analogy noting that the begin­ University Advancement conference folder and e- mail it to Holly White on FirstClass or send it inter­ ning stages of the addiction are shown by Wednesday 5/7______a lot of interesting information campus mail to 86A. If you need disability or inter­ Semana de la Raza the type of car that one chooses to drive. preter accommodations to attend these events, towards how we get oil, and what For many people, that is a Sport Utility please promptly contact the sponsors of the event. “Tianquis” Vehicle (SUV). Whether it is the style of What's Up for Students was brought toy ou by New? and Open Market with live music. Featuring means the U.S. government will go SUVs, the features or simply the need for Public Information Intern Adriana Gomez-HCOM Major. "Huraraches” (live band), clubs and vendors. Noon-2pm Quad. Free. Contact Leon Gomez via speed, these particular vehicles are taking If you would like an event posted in What’s Up, please through to get it. FirstClass. over the roadways. Von Meier mentioned fill out a publicity request form and contact Holly White. —MARIA TASSOS, JUNIOR Semana de la Raza that these types of large vehicles consume a “Perla Batalla’s Reception” great amount of gasoline. Wednesday 4/30...... Free refreshments. 9:30pm University Center. Free. April 21 at 6 p.m. in the Teledramatic Arts The next stage in the “addiction” is Celebration of Community gala Contact Leon Gomez via FirstClass. shown by the sacrifices made in order to and Technology (TAT) studio, the depart­ 6pm University Center Ballroom. $175 (proceeds thursday 5/8______ment of TAT broadcasted a live television pay for a fill-up—simply because one benefit the Local Area Scholars Opportunity). “Civil Liberties and National Security” show. The show was filmed with a live stu­ chooses to drive this type of car. Many peo­ Contact 831-582-4141. A discussion hosted by Mel Mason and Bill dio audience and guests on set—similar to ple do not take into account these vari­ thursday5/1______Monning and sponsored by the Campus Ministry a scene from a talk show, although the con­ ables, Von Meier said, and not only is Grad School Personal Statement Seminar Office of the Personal Growth and Counseling tent was much more interesting. money wasted, but gasoline as well. Tips on writing a personal statement that rocks. Center. 12:15pm-1:30pm BBC. Free. Contact Anton Prange via FirstClass. The set was an amazing array of artistic All panel members agreed that with the This free seminar will help you get into the current price of oil and the lack of close Graduate School program of your desire. Please friday 5/9 paintings depicting the idea of an oil crisis. pre-register at http://sacd.csumb.edu/ Oil, fire, earth, land and people were all resources, Americans really are getting a Noon-12:50pm University Center. Free. Contact Spring Formal intertwined within the art of the backdrop good deal on gasoline. Many concur that Jerry de Leon at 831-582-3616. California State University, Monterey Bay Student that was set in the front of the studio. with gas prices through the roof, it is hard Voice Events Work Group presents the Spring friday-sunday 5/2-4______Formal. Celebrating the academic year with a for­ to justify unnecessary road trips and drives. “Crude Wars” was a live broadcast televi­ Backpack Big Sur mal ball set with music from world-renowned The panelists went on to point out that if sion program discussing the U.S. oil This will be a challenging hike with an awesome musical acts as Eek-A-Mouse, SambaDa, The Four dependency. This was the third program in one takes into consideration inflation, view as a reward. Ventana Double Cone will give a 20 Band and the Phenomenauts.This event Is open a series of Global Wake-Up shows. The pro­ gasoline has not gone up in price as much great view of Big Sur and the ocean after working to all, 18 and over, or carries a valid college ID! Formal attire Is required. Full Barf or2 1 and up with gram was aired on the CSUMB university as it should have in the past 100 years. up to the 4800 ft. peak. Free. Contact Kristin Bruce via FirstClass. valid ID. FREE shuttle service to and from CSUMB channel and will continue to air on KMST Dayaneni noted that the sacrifices being campus from 6:00pm-3:00am (for shuttle sched­ May through June. The program included made by the U.S. government to control oil Sunday & monday 5/5 & 5/6 _ ule go online to voice.csumb.edu). TICKETS SOLD short films, facts, on-the-street interviews are mind-boggling. Using military force to Learning about Rape Prevention and IN ADVANCE ONLY! 7:30pm-1am Monterey gain control of the oil in the Middle East is Conference Center, One Portola Plaza Alvarado St. and special guests. The guests were three Date Rape with a speaker from Cost:$15 CSUMB Students with ID, $20 Non- experts forming a panel for discussion just one of the many problems. He Monterey Rape Crisis Center CSUMB; ‘Advance Tickets available at the World combined with a live studio audience. explained that the military force is used for May 5, 10am-11am Bldg 29, Rm. 114; May 6, Theater box office CSUMB, With MasterCard, VISA, Executive producers Caitlin Manning the need of this product, putting many 4pm-5pm Bldg. 18, Rm.131. Free. Contact Cassandre American Express or Discover. Call the World Theater box office at 831-582-4580. and Julie Shackford Bradley led all involved people in danger. These people are those Reichenbacher at 831-649-1013. in creating the show. Two student co-pro­ who live close to the oil refineries and suffer ducers, Kris Guard and Elizabeth the backlash that comes once an oil short­ tiveness of New York. With highly effective line is that the U.S. has been living, dying, Armstrong, were also involved. age begins. subway and bus systems, the city has more fighting and stealing for domination of oil. Collaboration between eight classes pulled Human rights are being thrown out the room for buildings and whatever else can Overall, the oil crisis was discussed thor­ the production together. window once the waste begins. Oil cannot be squeezed into a city. However, southern oughly in a matter of an hour and a half. Three TAT classes produced the televi­ be extracted without waste. As Dayaneni California is laced with freeways, highways, The students seemed to be interested in the sion show, video inserts and DVD. Students put it, “The U.S. is spending money so that byways, streets and avenues. If there were subject matter, and many eagerly asked from one Earth Systems Science and Policy we don’t know about people being some sort of railway system in Los Angeles, questions at the end of the program. Junior (ESSP) class conducted research on alter­ abused... If people really knew, they would­ there would be better air, less traffic and Maria Tassos said, “I found ‘Crude Wars’ native energy, which was used for the video n’t spend their money in that way.” less oil consumption. interesting since it showed a different per­ inserts. TAT and ESSP students filmed short Renner used a real-life scenario saying Dayaneni said, “Don’t feel bad about the spective on what is happening with our documentaries on alternative energy, that many alternatives for the large amount way that you live, be mad about the way need for crude oil, it also provided a lot of which were shown during the show. Two of oil consumption are light years away and that they force you to live.” interesting information towards how we get Global Studies classes were involved with simply drawing board ideas. He noted that Since there is no substitute, no changes oil, and what means the U.S. government research, distribution and assessment. Los Angeles is not only one of the highest can be made obviously until that alternative will go through to get it.” Lastly, two Visual and Public Art classes air polluting cities in the U.S., but it is also is created. These alternatives are being The producers of the show spent many were involved creating panels for the set one of the most highly driven cities—go fig­ tested in many ways. Dayaneni noted that hours planning the program and felt it was a and lighting for the show. ure. People in Los Angeles have no choice people have begun to purchase cars running success. Manning said, “I think the show was Michael Renner, senior researcher at the but to drive their cars to work every day and on batteries and others have chosen to drive very successful in accomplishing what was WorldWatch Institute in Washington, D.C., sit in traffic as their cars continue to pollute their cars running on used vegetable oil. intended: an engaging discussion about the shared his expertise on the panel. Joining the air. There is simply no alternative. Europe has begun to invest money in wind consequences of the way U.S. uses oil and him were Dr. Alexandra Von Meier, director The show went on to point out the effec­ power instead of oil. He said that the bottom an inspiring look at the alternatives.”

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Race, ethnicity Plan of Action By Marian Muhammad focus of media [email protected]

CSUMB has proposed a plan in case of an forum emergency in our local community in light of the current war with Iraq. This plan will By Amanda Wollard aid the CSUMB community in what proce­ [email protected] dures are necessary during a time of alert. “When I first read the pop-up it scared Beyond the screen partitions placed in the me because I thought, we could get hit,” middle of the University Center Ballroom said sophomore Lidia Velasquez, referring on Tuesday, April 22, sat the top names in to a FirstClass notification. the Monterey County community and local The emergency plan was not set in place media. As a class project, CSUMB’s Human to alarm the community but to “let people Communication class 307S: Social Impact know that CSUMB is prepared,” said Holly of the Mass Media made use of the White, news and public information offi­ “Preview Forum” technique of using Public Assistant Professor Rachele Kanigel, far right, overlooks a panel of guest speakers at a Preview cer. “We needed to send a message out to Broadcasting Service (PBS) documentary Forum on race and ethnicity in the media. the community so they could know there is clips to bring professionals and community a plan.” members together in order to spark dia­ The conference folder “The Source” on logue on crucial social issues. FirstClass will provide pop-ups regarding The program, entitled “Preview Forum: national and local emergencies and an Ethnicity and Race in a Changing America,” informational phone line is available to the was presented by the Journalism and local community. Media Studies Program at CSUMB, Preview Along with CSUMB’s emergency plan, it Forum and the Media Literacy Alliance of is also important for the community to the Central Coast and was moderated by have personal emergency plans, said Rachele Kanigel, assistant professor of White. Some of the things students may journalism and media analysis at CSUMB. want to think about while preparing them­ The panel consisted of Carolina Garcia, selves for an emergency are water and food the executive editor of the Monterey supply, common contact, evacuation site, Herald, Brenda Shinault, the founder of the first aid kit, and access to a battery-oper­ Media Alliance of the Central Coast and ated radio or television. associate director of the Service Learning According to the American Red Cross Institute at CSUMB, and Anna Caballero, website, three days worth of food and the mayor of Salinas and executive director water should be stored away in case of an of Partners for Peace. emergency and a common contact num­ Also included in the panel were Theresa ber should be set in place for family mem­ Wright, the director of community relations bers to get in touch with one another. at KSBW-TV, Karen Lee Willemsen, a [l-r] Theresa Wright of KSBW, Mayor of Salinas Anna Caballero, Brenda Shinault, founder of the Dorm and apartment residents have an reporter/producer at KAZU-LM, Andrew Media Alliance of the Central Coast and Carolina Garcia of the Monterey Herald. evacuation site, which they are instructed Scutro, a staff reporter for the Coast Weekly, to go to if an emergency should occur. If Scott Laust, the managing editor of the This critical analysis has to be practiced bers and media professionals, would like to students are unaware of where their evacu­ Californinan and Yinka Osborne, the pro­ in schools, where students can learn how to see a change in the content of newspapers. ation site is located, they can obtain this gram director of the Under the Big Top after critically analyze the content of the media An increase in ethnically diverse reporters information from their residential advisor. school program at Crumpton Elementary they watch, hear and read. would start the process of truly reflecting Those students who are not able to get to School. Several panelists alluded to the idea that the Monterey County community. their evacuation site should report to the After viewing clips of several PBS docu­ Monterey County is a microcosm of Garcia emphasized the importance of University Center or Wellness Activity mentaries concerning race and ethnicity, California, with its growth of the Latino editors doing what she calls “content audit­ Center. Students and faculty are also urged four questions were posed to the panel. The population. Laust said that in Salinas, 55 ing.” This would entail going through all to carry their ID cards with them at all questions, compiled by the Social Impact percent of the households speak Spanish at articles from the past year and looking at times. class, dealt with issues surrounding the home, yet 64 percent of Salinas is Latino. the sources’ race, gender, age, economic During this time of war it is important to changing demographics in the Monterey He said he is more apt to look at the per­ standing, and geographic standing. be observant of your surroundings and County community. According to Kanigel, cent that speaks Spanish at home when Lynda Mondragon, an HCOM senior and question any suspicious activity seen or the Latino population has more than dou­ assessing what and how to cover stories, student in the Social Impact class, said heard and report it to the campus or local bled in the last twenty years. since it shows which language community Garcia “really impressed me with her dedi­ police department, said White. “The central coast, and Monterey County members are most comfortable with. These cation to equal and fair representation in “We want to give people information in particular, is a really diverse commu­ demographic findings prompted the the media and I look forward to seeing and refer them to websites”, said Dino nity... geographically, politically, socio­ Californian to produce the weekly Spanish- changes in the paper [the Monterey Latino, the CSUMB emergency prepared­ economically, racially.” language newspaper El Sol. Hearld].” ness manager. “Our goal is to keep the When asked how the local media is Caballero said that the media is not only Mondragon said that the insight of the campus informed and safe so that learning responding to these demographic changes, a mirror of its community, but “the com­ speakers was crucial to the success of the can go on”. Faust said, as a journalist, he holds “a mir­ munity reflects what has been written in forum. “I think that anyone who lives in the You can prepare yourself by checking out ror to the community. They may not like the paper.” She agreed with several pan­ community and is interested in how the helpful websites such as: www.redcross.org the reflection, but it’s our job to persist.” elists, saying that the current way the community is changing as well as how the and www.ready.gov Shinault added, “ What we really need to media presents news “doesn’t reflect the community leaders and media officials are If a national and/or local emergency should do is not change the media, but change the good things in the community.” handling these changes should attend a occur please feel free to call the public infor­ way we look at the media.” She, along with other community mem­ forum like this,” she said. mation phone line at (831) 582-5044.

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The 411 on “It’s important for people to energy drinks remember that herbs can have side effects if used improperly By Jody Bowland or by those with certain med­ [email protected] ical conditions such as heart College students around the globe have disease, high blood pressure or turned to a wide variety of energy drinks to help them pull through all night study ses­ diabetes, as well as those taking sions before midterms and finals. The con­ certain medications,”said cern is the possible side effects that can occur. Before spending your money, read Leslie Bonci, a nutritionist in on for more information to weigh the pros and cons of energy drinks. the Los Angeles area. “Just Certain beverage companies are claim­ because it’s natural doesn’t ing their “functional beverages,” also known as energy drinks, will “enlighten mean it can’t hurt you.” your senses” or “increase vigor and boost stamina.” Drink companies, such as SoBe, nia, headaches, nervousness, nosebleeds Eclipse or Niagara, include dietary supple­ and vomiting. Ginseng can be found in ments like caffeine and herbs, which can be Hansen’s Power, Snapple Fir, Hansen’s CSUMB student Zack Krone [far left] moderated a debate panel questioning America's war with Iraq. harmful in large quantities, into their Energy and Snapple Earth. drinks. Guaraña can be used to battle fatigue “While vitamins and minerals are neces­ and headaches. Side effects consist of com­ War on Iraq sparks debate on campus sary for good health, overdosing on some of plications during pregnancy and breast­ them can be harmful and even deadly,” feeding. It may also complicate other con­ By Zachary Stahl Saddam Hussein. warned Cynthia Sass, a registered dietitian ditions such as kidney disease, an [email protected] Vatomsky argued that the United at the University of South Florida. overactive thyroid and heart conditions. Nations granted the U.S. the authority to “It’s important for people to remember Guaraña is used in Snapple Sky, SoBe CSUMB students and community mem­ maintain peace and security in Iraq by all that herbs can have side effects if used Adrenaline Rush, Anheuser-Busch’s 180 bers were gathered around tables covered necessary means. He said the U.S. led war improperly or by those with certain med­ and Snapple Fire. in libertarian literature, pamphlets and on Iraq is an “attempt to bring freedom to ical conditions such as heart disease, high Kava Kava is known to be a remedy for bumper stickers in the University Center people who have been subject to one of the blood pressure or diabetes, as well as those anxiety, insomnia and nervousness. Ballroom on the evening of April 16. Some most brutal dictators the 20th century has taking certain medications,” said Leslie Possible side effects are depression and people even took a political quiz designed known.” Bonci, a nutritionist in the Los Angeles hepatitis. It can also increase the effects of to place their ideology in the political Lee referred to the concept of “nation area. “Just because it’s natural doesn’t mean alcohol, barbiturates or other mood alter­ spectrum, but the true test of their politi­ building” and cited the failure of the U.S. to it can’t hurt you.” ing drugs. This is used in Snapple Moon cal stance didn’t come until the debate secure a democracy in Afghanistan. In the In addition to the herbs and stimulants, Green Tea, Celestial Seasonings Tension began. rebuttal, Vatomsky said “it is unreasonable these drinks also include Echinacea, Tamer, SoBe Karma, Hansen’s D-stress and Teledramatic Arts and Technology junior to expect change in a year or two... it will Gingko Biloba, Ginseng, Guaraña, Kava Arizona Rx Stress Relief Elixir. Zack Krone and Lawrence Samuels, vice- take decades for change.” Kava and St. John’s Wort. And finally we come to St. John’s Wort. chair of the Monterey County Libertarian The panel was making progress until Echinacea may boost the immune sys­ This is known for its ability to heal for Party, organized the event, which was Steel, who arrived during the rebuttal, took tem and fight infections, but it may also bruises, calm depression and anxiety, skin sponsored by the Sam Adams Forum and the microphone and made up for his lost cause complications with pregnancy. You inflammation wounds and burns. It can the Rampart Institute. The event featured a time. Within Islam there is emerging reli­ can find Echinacea in Fresh Samantha also be used to treat sleep disturbances, debate panel that discussed the question: gious fanatics, “infidels who do not deserve Super Juice, SoBe Lizard Blizzard, ELIX, gallbladder disorders, gastritis, bronchitis, “Should we be at war with Iraq?” life,” said Steel. “Iraq is one stage of many Snapple Sun, Snapple Gravity, Snapple asthma, diarrhea, muscle pain and gout. The debate consisted of two anti-war battles ahead... we have to find them and Altitude and Odwalla Wellness. However, St. John’s Wort will increase your panelists, David Hendersen and Tom Lee; put them out of action.” Gingko Biloba is used to improve con­ sensitivity to the sun, and could interfere and two pro-war panelists, Cyrill Vatomsky The panel became very unsettled when centration and combat short-term mem­ with medications for HIV and Neoral. You and Shawn Steel. Henderson is a professor an audience member asked about the ory loss. It may also be used to improve can find this herb in Hansen’s D-stress. of economics at the Naval Postgraduate effects of Depleted Uranium. Steel called poor circulation. However, it has been Students can pick up these liquid picker- School in Monterey, and Lee is a political Depleted Uranium a “goofy, left-wing known to cause excessive bleeding, espe­ uppers almost anywhere, but the claims of activist who has done work in reformation urban legend” and continued ranting as cially when taken with aspirin or blood­ these so-called energy drinks may be too of drug laws and the three strikes law. Krone, the moderator, signaled to turn off thinning medicines. You can find Gingko hard to swallow for most. If you were look­ Vatomsky is the host of a weekly foreign his microphone. Biloba in Arizona Memory Herbal Tonic, ing for an energy boost, perhaps a power affairs radio talk show on KSCO-AM, and Another audience member described SoBe Wisdom, SoBe Green Tea 3Q, Hansens nap would be more efficient, or even a Steel is a member of the Republican some of the inequalities in American soci­ Energy and Snapple Moon Green Tea. plain old glass of water. National Committee. ety and asked “if we are going to use the Some of the drinks contain ginseng, a If you are bored with plain old water, The panelists opened up by presenting model of American society [to bring civil stimulant similar to caffeine. “Overuse of make ice-cubes out of lemonade, limeade their stance on the war. Hendersen said liberties to Iraq] we are going to be in Iraq the herb can cause an increase in blood and other fruit drinks, to add a little jazz to that government intervention leads to for a hell of a long time, and who is going to pressure,” Sass said. your bland water. You can also try squeez­ unintended consequences and further pay for it?” Ginseng is used to speed up reaction ing a bit of orange or lemon into your water. intervention. He then took the audience on “I never had a strong position for or time and to boost resistance to viral infec­ But simply think twice before downing any a walk down “memory lane,” as he called it, against the war,” said Human tions. It is also considered to be a remedy drink. Read the back labels and weigh your and described how U.S. intervention cre­ Communication junior Vanessa Rivas. for fatigue, digestive problems and vomit­ options before cracking open an energy ated the terrorist network of Osama Bin “Hearing the debate gives me more infor­ ing. The possible side effects of this power­ drink that may promise one thing, and Laden and the tyrannical regime of mation from both sides.” ful remedy are high blood pressure, insom- deliver another.

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freaks and wake up to reality,” and “Support and Public Art Institute (VPA) is one teacher Santa Cruz, have passed resolutions oppos­ Coping with war our Troops.” Few of the statements are pro­ who has devoted entire days to discussion ing preemptive or unilateral attack on Iraq. war, most of them being in direct opposition of the war. She encourages students to The SV resolution includes strong state­ By Morning Star Vasquez to it or questioning Bush’s motives. think about the moral implications of hav­ ments about the wrongful intervention of [email protected] "This school has been labeled liberal or ing the United States government involved the United States in Iraq. It touches upon neo-hippie,” said Jason Howard, residence in a war that is not U.N. sanctioned. lack of U.N. approval, and the lack of credi­ Though the war is thousands of miles away, hall senator for Student Voice. “CSUMB is “We are teaching our students systems of ble evidence that Iraq poses a direct threat to the shocks of the bombs have had a rever­ surrounded by cities such as Carmel, evaluating ethical behavior and this is a the United States. It addresses the restriction berating impact on the campus. Seaside, Marina and Salinas. Because of prime example for discussion,” said of civil liberties through the Patriot Act and War anxiety where we are located, and the diversity of Johnson. She said VPA faculty consider the Department of Homeland Security. It The stress of the war has affected everyone the student body, the political feel is very their students to be part of a global com­ states that the Bush administration uses the at CSUMB. Faculty have taken the mixed,” said Howard. “Some are opposed munity, and the war provides an opportu­ “war on terrorism” to distract American peo­ approach of more information, more con­ and some support the war, and they are all nity for research and an incentive for stu­ ple from vital economic and social issues. trol. Panels and discussions have been a making their voices heard.” dents to reach out to people from other “This war is an illegal one,” said Popovic, main source of information. War hits home lands and cultures in an effort to learn referring to Article 54 of the 1977 Protocal “There is a heightened level of anxiety and Liberal Studies sophomore Amber Durden peace and conflict resolution. Additional to the Geneva Convention tension affecting all of us,” said Caroline said her boyfriend was recently in Kuwait. The war has an indirect fiscal impact on which prohibits attacks on “objects indis­ Haskell, director of The Personal Growth and With the United States’ declaration of war the students as well. “Allocation of precious pensable to the survival of the civilian pop­ Counseling Center. “Whether people are she was worried he would be sent to Iraq. funds are being directed to the invasion of ulation.” These would include ports, roads, making a conscious connection to it or not, “He wasn’t able to keep in contact with Iraq and other smaller, less visible wars railways and power lines. “Our leaders are it is a real stressor impacting all of us.” friends or family. He only had two 15 which means that fewer poor and working arrogant and flirt with international law.” The Center’s website recently included minute phone calls a week because the class students will be able to participate in Popovic says that The Patriot Act has links for student and faculty on dealing with lines were so long.” Her boyfriend had 12- the college system,” Johnson said. made people afraid of speaking out. The war and terrorism, including “War Anxiety: hour shifts and wasn’t allowed off the base “The state budget is already so tight,” said Act has caused an erosion of civil liberties. Dealing with Rational Fear,” “Helping for six months. Johnson. “The financial prioritizing of war “People are scared to voice their feelings Students Concerned about the War and She spoke about the harsh dry desert over health, education and welfare is an issue and many choose to remain silent,” he said. Terrorism: A Guide for Faculty and Staff,” and conditions. “He was lonely,” said Durden, that will be affect the well-being of my stu­ The SV resolution resolves that the “Guidelines for Helping Children through “Could you imagine not being able to get dents and their families for decades to come.” Associated Student Senate goes on record Challenging Times.” To access the web site go off this campus for six months?” Student consensus as strenuously opposing the Bush adminis­ to http://pgcc.csumb.edu. A lot of discussion revolves around the war Student Voice (SV) has picked up the campus tration’s war with Iraq and an expanding Students speak and write out in Durden’s HCOM courses and Ethics course. sentiment, and Anthony Popovic, senator- war on terrorism. It further resolves that the Residence Hall 208 has a poster board in its She said the sentiment on campus is mostly at-large has drafted an anti-war resolution senate urges its members to get involved main lobby where students can express their anti-war. “Nobody supports Bush or the war.” that was ratified in the Student Senate April with organizations to stop the war with feelings about the war. A few of them read Classroom talk 21. It is now an official resolution of SV Iraq. The resolution can be viewed in the “Operation Get Iraq’s Oil,” “Stop being hippie Professor Stephanie Johnson of the Visual Thirteen cities in California, the closest being Student Senate folder on FirstClass.

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Imjin Parkway eases congestion from Marina

Imjin Pkwy now runs to Second Ave. and will connect to Hwy 1 this summer.

commented on the concern over curves and hills by pointing out that the “road geo­ metries... are in accordance with state highway standards.” Only a few more yards to go. A paved offset bicycle path follows the By Colleen M. Cooney route that will be less congested,” said Jim curves make pulling into traffic difficult entire length of the new road, but sign relo­ [email protected] Feeney, assistant executive officer of the and dangerous. “There are cars merging cations at certain intersections will help Fort Ord Reuse Authority (FORA). The four- from a dead stop into traffic doing 50 to 70 satisfy some safety concerns addressed by Wide open stretches of road with few cars lane divided highway currently stretches mph and on a curvy hill,” responded Jeffrey the Transportation Agency for Monterey and no stop signs: does this sound like a from Reservation Road to Second Avenue Shindell, a Global Studies junior. County (TAMC) Bike Committee, accord­ dream in Monterey County? Well, wake up, and posts a speed limit of 45 mph. Charles Johnson, director of public works ing to Johnson. because this is now a reality for students A post on Open Forum brought a variety for the city of Marina, says that the coming Several street signs will be changed to and other commuters at CSUMB who of responses about the opening of the new installation of traffic signals will improve reflect the new ‘parkway’ designation, but travel from Marina. section of road. “It has made my commute safety on the parkway. Next year’s city Imjin will remain a ‘road’ north of Reservation Imjin Parkway has opened all the way to to and from work so much easier and budget will allow for at least two new sig­ into Marina Airport and on the stretch from Second Avenue, giving drivers easier access shorter,” replied Heather Yeager, an Earth nals. This will assign the right of way for Eighth Street to the new Imjin intersection. to and from Marina and Highway 68. When Systems Science and Policy junior. “I can’t drivers and make the otherwise fast moving Construction of the parkway has been Imjin is eventually finished, it will link wait until the entire project is completed traffic slow down. ongoing since early 2002, and FORA expects directly to Highway 1 via the Twelfth Street and we have direct access to the freeway.” Johnson noted that the speed limit drops the final extension to Highway 1 will be Bridge. Not everyone was so optimistic; a few from 45 mph to 35 mph at the intersection completed by the end of the summer with a “It’ll be a good relief valve and give folks a people noted that high speeds, hills and of Imjin Parkway and Imjin Road. He also total cost of about $8 million.

MIE students get glimse of real-world business ethics

By Emily Oberheim The faculty of the MIE department and the faculty meetings the advisory board community and the corporate world. The [email protected] advisory board, after many meetings, decided it emphasized the importance of business panelists included Myra Goodman, co­ would be a good idea to have an annual event ethics outside of the classroom, and it’s not founder of Earthbound Farm, James The afternoon of April 24 brought a crowd such as a forum on business ethics. This way another chapter out of the textbook.” Bracher, founder of Bracher Center for of Management and International students would get feedback on how the cor­ The idea for Thursday’s forum was to have Integrity in Leadership, Susan C. Merfeld, Entrepreneurship (MIE) students and fac­ porate world functions outside the classroom. heads of companies gather and answer vice president of Human Resources at ulty to the University Ballroom for an inter­ Colleen Mullery, director and professor questions about ethics. For the event there Pebble Beach Company and David H. Watts, esting forum on business ethics. of MIE, said, “This came about because at were four panelists, who were leaders of the CEO of Granite Construction.

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Adam Lopez and Rem Nunez got the place jumping with their blues, jazz, and rock beats. Tony Burciaga displays his talents by playing Timothy Farber plays some mellow riffs on the guitar, drums, cymbals, while singing his guitar. some of his original favorites.

Timothy Farber, has an awesome over­ slide/acoustic guitar and blues style vocals While their guitars gently weep looked talent. During his performance, I attributed to the jaw dropping performance. found it hard to listen and pay attention Toping off the acoustic show, Jose “Tony” through the sea of voices. He showed his Burciaga got the crowd on their feet and By Adriana Gomez events workgroup chair. promising talent with flowing, melodic singing along. His performance turned the [email protected] The night started out with a slightly disap­ chord riffs and smooth soulful vocal styling night into a CSUMB version of “VH1 pointing performance by the usually dynamic that would make Jack Johnson proud. Storytellers” with stories, commentary and It was a night of mellow music, unpre­ Keith Bruecker, which can be attributed to the Farber’s heart is in his music and it shows if jokes. Burciaga played his original, Sublime­ dictable talent and an apathetic audience at faulty acoustics. Despite this setback and you take the time to fully appreciate it. sounding songs that can sometimes be “Acoustic Night II” at the Black Box Cabaret complicated accompaniment, Bruecker and Then on came Adam Lopez with drum heard at the BBC’s Open Mic Night. (BBC) Wednesday, April 16. This was the sec­ company managed to pull it together at the backing provided by Rem Nunez to stir Triglia was optimistic about the success ond show dedicated to showcasing the tal­ end of his set for a memorable cover of the U2 things up and get the crowd moving. of the second Acoustic Night, and said this ent of solo acoustic performers at the BBC. favorite, “With or Without You.” Audience member Gretchen Castner and the first have been his favorite Events “The first acoustic night in March with Though disappointed with his own per­ provided testimony to the progression of Workgroup-sponsored performances this Shaylla Chess, Tony Burciaga, and Jason formance, he expressed his respect for the the talent displayed that night. “It only got year, “thanks to all the performers and their Brown came from the idea of mixing up the other performers in the show. “Adam Lopez better as the night went on,” said Castner. fans,” he added. atmosphere of the BBC, and it was really was a huge pleasant surprise, and Tony The Nunez and Lopez duo brought the The performers definitely get an “A” for well received, so we immediately started Burciaga is my favorite performer on the show up a notch with mid-tempo grooves, effort, but the audience seemed to be on a planning this recent one and it was even Monterey peninsula,” said Bruecker. original lyrics and a mix of classic rhythm social call rather then at a show to appreci­ bigger,” said Vito Triglia, student voice The second performer of the night, and blues favorites. Their combination of ate the music.

Keith Bruecker invited a few friends up on stage to help him kick off the event. Acoustic Night II attracted a crowd. Maybe the free pizza supplied by the CSUMB Events Workgroup was the reason, but they all stayed for the great music.

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT Kris Charling

By James Speir [email protected]

heart hellAB Untitled Kris Charling, a junior inV PA, has been draw­ and doodles, he has only considered himself the mural in front of the VPA Building, a show ing since he was very young. “I’ve always had an artist for the past two years. Charling at the Seaside City Hall, and an Insight a talent for drawing. I was always doodling started creating computer art at Gavilan Outside project. and drawing characters when I was bored or Junior College and received his Associates “The VPA program here at CSUMB really for book reports and other school assign­ Degree for Computer Graphics and a certifi­ helped me grow as an artist. I enjoy using ments.” cate for Desktop Publishing. Conte Crayons, charcoal, chalk pastels, and He was bom in San Jose, but grew up and still He collaborated with other students from computer graphics, but CSUMB has intro­ lives in San Martin, a suburb of Gilroy. His Gavilan to create a mural on the main build­ duced me to 3-D art and influenced my paint­ mother is an artist and his father, who is just now ing on the Mount Madonna High School cam­ ings,” said Charling. starting to create art, has always been interested pus. This was his first attempt at painting. He also commented on the university’s in creative talent. “My parents really encouraged In the past two years, Charling has created teaching techniques. “CSUMB doesn’t have me to be an artist. They gave me me most sup­ more than fifty paintings and computer-gen­ traditional art classes to teach techniques like port,” Charling said. erated art projects. In addition to the mural at color mixing and other basics. Most classes at Although he has drawn many characters Mount Madonna, he has also contributed to CSUMB are expecting us to know what we are doing before we take the class. That makes it a little harder, but pushed me to learn and cre­ ate for myself. Self-expression is a subject that anyone can understand. It’s very thought pro­ voking.” Charling has just started his capstone for next semester. He is throwing a charity con­ cert to raise money for the Reciprocal University for the Arts Project (RUAP). He is inviting some big-name bands and trying to get support from local radio stations. He is Kris Charling hoping to hold it at the CSUMB football sta­ dium next spring. As for the future, Charling plans to have a creative career. “I’d like to teach but there are very few Master’s programs for art. I am mov­ ing to Seattle to go to a culinary school. Maybe I’ll get into advertising later on. It’s always changing and I get bored easily.” Nature is Art Two Perspectives

Panel on the Mount Madonna Mural Self Portrait Hearts Pain

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The Drag Ball, sponsored by the Out and About Club, was held on April 12 and filled the BBC with students discovering their “other side.” The event featured many professional transvestites as well, who enter­ tained the audience with lip syncing, singing, skits, and stripping.

Amber Newman strikes an inquisitive pose in Ryan Glenn makes a pretty buff girl. front of some art.

Garrett Barnicoat gives a seductive pose for the camera. Misty Tyson, Miranda Salinas, and Carlos Zelaya hangout together and dance the night away.

Kieth Bruecker shows us how big his "Ding-a- Rhiannon Oleary and Kenneth Paulino ling" is after performing on stage. partied hard for hours.

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Chitresh Das Dance Company offers culture, entertainment wed & thur, 4/30 & 5/1 “May Day” feels that to be truly respected and appreci­ A student written, directed and performed play that ated, Kathak must be available to any eth­ explores themes of work, love, family and culture. "The fact that his company 7pm BBC. Free. Contact Matthew Fiori at nicity. The company includes dancers from 831-582-9972 or the BBC at 831-582-3597. Florida, Canada, and the Fiji Islands. has been greatly received This is changing the way traditional thursday 5/1 Kathak is performed, and the diversity has Chitresh Das Dance Company been widely accepted in India. “The fact Known around the world for their engaging per­ in India... is really a testa­ formances, the Chitresh Das Dance Company uses that his company has been greatly received the ancient form of Kathak as a way of breaking ment to the level of the art in India... is really a testament to the level down cultural barriers and making the art accessible of the art form and to his training,” said to all. 7:30pm World Theater. $25 General Public; $15 Celine Schein, executive director of CDDC. Discount and Groups; $10 CSUMB Students. Contact form and to his training, the World Theater Box Office at 831-582-4580. “When you see people from other cultures Semana de la Raza studying your art form... people feel quite “Zapatista” honored to see that happening.” When you see people from Film screening/discussion. There will be free Kathak is more than a study of dance and refreshments! 6pm University Center. Free. other cultures studying music. Performers must have a strong under­ Contact Leon Gomez via FirstClass. standing of the cultural, philosophical and sunday 5/4 religious aspects of the storytelling to perfect Spring Concert your art form... people the delicate interaction between dancers and Featuring the CSUMB Chorale Singers, Gospel Choir, musicians. Traditionally performed solo, a and Nuovo Plaisir as directed by Paulette Gissendanner feel quite honored to see single dancer would carry this interaction for and the CSUMB Jazz Ensemble as directed by Paul two straight hours while individually acting Contos. 3pm Music Hall. Free. Call 831-582-4085. that happening.” out every character in the story. Das will Semana de la Raza demonstrate a shortened version of this dur­ “Los Californios in Monterey” —CELINE SCHEIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CDDC. ing the performance on May 1. Documentary screening, music, and panel discus­ Chitresh Das is renowned for his footwork and sion. 7pm-9pm Music Hall. Free. Contact Leon “It’s incredible to see this person trans­ storytelling in the classical Indian art of Kathak. Gomez via FirstClass. By Colleen M. Cooney form from one character to another,” mondays 5/5 [email protected] Schein said of the solo presentation. “You forget it’s him, you see all the different char­ Semana de la Raza A twirl of vivid color and intricate design acters of the story come out.” “Cinco de Mayo Celebration Night” accompany incredibly challenging foot­ Das is most famous for his storytelling. Opening ceremony with Aztec dancers, Argentine work and gestures to form a story that is He typically starts the performance with a Tango Lesson and Demonstration, and headlining the show is the Taco Shop Poets with spoken word told through song and art. History and cul­ traditional explanation to the audience and music from San Diego. 6pm-gpm University ture are only part of the music of India. about the art form, the telling of the story, Center. Free. Contact Leon Gomez via FirstClass. Chitresh Das and his renowned dance and a reciting of rhythmic language. He tuesdays /56 company will offer students at CSUMB a then moves on to the dance, which Semana de la Raza look into the rich cultural past of Indian includes percussive footwork, sharp classical music with a performance at the stances, and movements of every part of “Señorita Extraviada” A Film Screening about the disappearance and World Theater on May 1 at 7:30 p.m. the body in order to make each character Members of the Chitresh Das Dance Company murder of over 200 women in Juarez, Mexico and Based out of San Francisco, the Chitresh complete. thrill audiences around the world. discussion. This is a vigil and activism event. 6pm Das Dance Company (CDDC) studies and The dynamism and soft-fluid move­ University Center. Free. Contact Leon Gomez via performs Kathak, one of India’s seven clas­ ments are combined to demonstrate the lighting, etc) and their ability to put on a FirstClass. sical art forms. Kathak has been used for uniqueness of the Kathak technique and good show.” She felt it would be a good Wednesday 5/7 centuries as a narrative art of storytelling, how every element comes together to form match for the type of work the World Perla Betalla combining not only music and dance, but this language used not only as a high form Theater presents, offering entertainment Hearing Perla Batalla's voice fof the first time is an culture, philosophy and religion into a of entertainment, but as a glimpse into the that is educational and culturally artistic. epiphany. There is a tone, a depth of emotion and a challenging translation of rhythmic move­ storytelling tradition and rich history of Audience members can expect to see an sublime expressiveness combined with a transcen­ dent voice that makes the experience unforgettable. ment and language. India. incredible rhythmic exchange and 7:30pm World Theater. $25-General Public, $20 Known as Chitreshji to his students and In addition to teaching at the Chhandam dynamic physicality within the dance. Discount and Groups, $5 CSUMB students with ID. fellow dancers (the suffix ‘ji’ adds respect), schools and performing worldwide, the “Where ballet or contemporary is with Contact the World Theater Box Office at 831-582-4580. Das came to America in 1970 on a Whitney CDDC dancers have been known to give leaps and flexibility,” Schein explains, thursday 5/8 Fellowship through the University of lecture demonstrations all over the Bay “Kathak is with sharp stances and percus­ Maryland to teach Kathak and modern Area, including CSUMB. Jaiwanti Das- sive footwork.” Das is famous for his foot­ Semana de la Raza dance. In 1980, he founded his school and Pamnani, a senior instructor at Chhandam, work and storytelling techniques. “He has “Aztlan-Anahuac Project” dance company, Chhandam, in San visited a theater history class in 2001. incredible speed and clarity... it’s really Authors Roberto Rodríguez and Patrisia Gonzales Francisco and has since been delighting Malinda Derouen was impressed by the exciting to see,” she added. of the "Column of the Americas.” 6pm-8pm audiences around the world. performance. Das-Pamnani “invited the Tickets for the May 1 performance are University Center. Free. Contact Leon Gomez via FirstClass. “Kathak opens a gateway to knowledge,” class up and taught us some traditional $10 for students, $25 for the general public, friday 5/9 Das said on his company’s Web site. moves. The dance involves the hands, eyes and $20 per person for groups of 20 or “Access to this knowledge comes only and eyebrows a lot,” Derouen said. “I can more. For more information on the upcom­ TAT Arts Presentation Showcase through years of systematic study and still do some of the stuff.” ing show or to purchase tickets, call the A presentation of many of the masterpieces of TAT practice in front of the teacher and alone Dawn Gibson-Brehon, World Theater World Theater box office at 831-582-4580 or students from the past semester. 8pm BBC. Free. Contact Shannon Pielock via FirstClass. with oneself.” director, saw the CDDC perform at a con­ go online at www.csumb.edu/worldtheater. Semana de la Raza Das has been instrumental in bringing ference she attended two years ago. “I was For further information on the Chitresh Lecture by Paul Espinosa an award-winning Kathak to the United States and making it impressed with the company’s artistic Das Dance Company, visit its Web site at Independent producer/writer/director. 2pm-3:15pm more accessible to people of all cultures. He quality, production elements (costumes, www.kathak.org MLC Bldg. 18, Rm. 118. Free. Contact Leon Gomez via FirstClass.

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CSUMB and the Visual and Public Art Institute Visiting Artists Series Shakespeare goes new school featured the photography of Albert Chong on April 24. Chong’s public lecture was entitled “Issues and Images of Race and Representation.” By Paul Wetterau to avoid punishment from Egeus, and [email protected] Athenian law. The setting of the play included an untamed sexual forest with beautiful The way the TAT program CSUMB fairies. Junior Lee Markowitz said, “ I liked the fairies, there’s something about staged Shakespeare's women in leotards that makes my imagina­ tion run freely.” archaic play was ingenious. During this love charade, fairies make the situation go haywire. Oberon, King of The play proved how open- Fairies commands Puck (a.k.a. Robin Goodfellow), to drop fairy dust into the ended Shakespeare's works eyes of Demetrius with the hope he’ll woo Helena. Instead, he wrongfully puts the have been over time. His dust in Lysander’s eyes. Although Puck shows signs of malice, he works have related to played more of a goofy prankster. Puck plays an evil role but not evil enough for people in Renaissance some audience members tastes. Junior Erin Banik said, “This is the first time I’ve seen times, and those living in this play where Puck didn’t seem like a strong character. At times his presence today's 21st Century. wasn’t known. In other plays, you would always know when Puck was on stage.” I arrived to a World Theater parking lot full HCOM’s professor of postcolonial of cars. On April 12 at 8 p.m., CSUMB’s Shakespeare, Renee Curry had a similar Teledramatic Arts and Technology (TAT) response. “During the Renaissance period, program produced Shakespeare’s “A Robin Goodfellow was a well-known pseu­ Midsummer Night’s Dream” directed by donym for the devil, and Puck would have Stephen Moore. been interpreted as a funny character, but Telescreens hung above the stage and with a sinister edge to him. I prefer the more sinister version.” produced images, which contributed to the Albert Chong showcased his artistic talents and had a discussion with students in the MPA Puck finally puts fairy dust in the right play’s modernity. There were images of building 30 on April 24. celebrities with poppy modern musical hits characters’ eyes. The couples profess their like “Help” by the Beades, “I’m a Believer” love to each other and the Duke finally by the Monkees, and the “Bewitched” approves of the marriage. Afterwards, he theme song. Junior Brian Ebach said, “I invites them to his palace to celebrate. liked the musical selections for the sound­ There were also working-class characters track; it emphasized the flair of modernity.” known as “rustics” who practiced the play Audience members loved the way these of “Pyramus” before performing it for the songs were dubbed into key moments in Duke and his guests. the very modernized Shakespeare play. Actress Cindy Womack enhanced the Junior Denise Huey said, “ I thought the use play’s modern influences of multicultural­ of technology was well done. I don’t think ism by playing the role of “Nick Bottom.” I’ve ever seen the use of screens and tech­ Professor Curry said, “I loved the use of nology put into the theater like that women for men’s roles, and the multicul­ before.” tural casting because I think such casting Aside from the technology implemented makes the play more contemporary.” into the play, all characters wore tennis Eventually, Bottom performs his role, He entertained a crowd that almost filled the Music Hall. shoes. There was even a redneck Duke “Pyramus” before the Duke. named Theseus who helped chug a six- The rustics perform a play within a play pack of Coors. before the Duke and those engaged. The The way the TAT program staged play that was performed for the characters Spring Concert postponed Shakespeare’s archaic play was ingenious. was a disaster, but the Duke and those in Otter Realm Staff The concert will promise to be a huge The play proved how open-ended the audience drinking Coors enjoyed it. I event, however. Student Voice Workgroup Shakespeare’s works have been over time. wonder why? The play was so bad it was The Spring Concert, advertised as “Shoe Chair, Vito Triglia said, “This concert is a big His works have related to people in entertaining. The TAT program lead Scuffa,” will be postponed until fall 2003. deal for Student Voice Events Workgroup Renaissance times, and those living in CSUMB audience members to believe After much debate, Student Activities and because it is costing around $30,000 to put today’s 21st Century. Shakespeare wanted the arts to be prac­ Career Development concluded that the it on. We will gain all that money back in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a love ticed by scholars, not the working class. turn-around time to approve this event was ticket sales.” story. In the main love circle is Helena, In the end, Puck recites a soliloquy that not sufficient. Only 2500 will be available and a large Demetrius, Lysander, and Hermia. reminds the audience that everything The concert, advertised as being on May gathering is expected, since the concert will Lysander and Demetrius both love Hermia. turned out fine. The situation worked out 3, was to feature Sizzla, Dead Prez, The be open to anyone, not just CSUMB students. Helena loves Demetrius but he loves her for the best. He left the message that love is Coup, and Akwid and would be held on the “We are advertising all over campus, in not. Hermia loves Lysander despite her a sport, but without any hurdles, it lacks CSUMB football field. At press time, it is the Monterey County area, as well as all the father, Egeus, believing Demetrius is the bliss. The CSUMB TAT department did a unsure whether these bands will be per­ way down to San Louis Obispo and up to right man. They seek a marriage elsewhere remarkable job. It was one of a kind! forming in the fall. Sonoma State,” said Triglia.

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Aries: March 20-April 19 Libra: September 22-October 22 respond directly to the column and do not cut down the author. You can Has your fire been raging out of control You always find the most beautiful flower in lately, Aries? This past week has left you the field, the most aesthetically pleasing send letters to the editor at [email protected]. Thank you. extremely irritated and you're about to boil painting in the museum. Recognising the over from all the negative energy. Spend this obvious aspects of beauty comes naturally Chanelle Raboteau, Editor-in-Chief week slowing down to a simmer (at the very to you, Libra, but beware of missing out on least) by practicing—what else? —random beauty in progress. There is something to be acts of kindness. Cliché, I know, but tried- said about the subtle, sad beauty of the juana could cause a young girl to be raped? and-true. It’ll douse the fire inside before crushed flower beneath your feet and the Puff, Puff Give Another commercial shows a young girl you get burned. intricate beauty of the lit exit sign hanging and boy sitting on the couch, “smoking above the door in the gallery. By Jody Bowland dope” from a pipe. Each scene shows the Taurus: April 20-May 19 [email protected] girl laughing more, becoming more It seems as if time is going by so fast for you, Scorpio: October 23-November 21 unaware of her surroundings, and finally little bull. How in the world will you be able Have you ever thought about doing noth­ We’ve all been watching television at one reaching total relaxation. It then shows a to hold on to the memories you so wish to ing, little scorpian? Your thoughtful and point or another and witnessed the recent young boy attempting to climb on top of keep close to your heart? 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I can’t help but laugh at most of these could it? He does grab her by the hips and commercials being forced down our pull her down onto the couch, but it could­ Gemini: May 20-June 20 Sagittarius: November 22-December 21 throats. The concepts are utterly entertain­ n’t be his fault. It must be the marijuana Your favorite word is one that embodies so Sag, sag, sag... use this week to imitate the ing and yet so not thought out. At one and the vibe that the young girl is putting much inquisitive directness that children have scorpian’s proclivity for quiet contempla­ point, I wanted to go into the world of off that causes this young boy to think that it down to an art by age three. Have you for­ tion. Spend some much needed time by advertising however, after witnessing these what he is doing is ok. gotten, my air-loving twins, the joy of asking yourself in order to gain some insight into commercials; I’ve come to my senses. If Did you ever think that smoking mari­ "why”? Take this week to embrace the knowl­ those turbulent feelings you’ve been deal­ this is what the advertising world is coming juana could cause young boys to sit in their edge that you, in fact, know nothing and let ing with lately. Try a quiet spot on the beach up with and putting out there, then I am father’s office and shoot each other? This the question of "why” follow everything you for few hours if it’s not too distracting, or already overly qualified for the job and last commercial shows two young boys sit­ hear. You’ll be amazed at the results. curl up on a make-shift chair of pillows on should start looking elsewhere. Have these ting in their father’s office. One is sitting at the floor of your room. creators actually taken a step back and his father’s desk, the other is sitting across Cancer: June 21-July 21 looked at the final product? from the desk on a chair, slouching down­ You, my crab, are a prime example of Yin Capricorn: December 22-January 19 Did you ever think that smoking mari­ ward. The conversation revolves around receptivity. You seem to understand the Silly little mountain goat. What were you juana could cause a young girl to become basic talk that children have. Eventually vibes and psychic auras in a room full of thinkingt his week when you jumped ahead pregnant? One commercial shows a the talk turns to the one boy’s sister. I people without even trying. Use this ability with something you weren’t 100 percent mother and a father standing in the bath­ believe the words used are, “Dude your sis­ to hone in on someone who exudes Yang about? Hasn’t your past taught you the room. The mother is holding a pregnancy ter is hot.” The next thing you know, one qualities of dominance and energy. Striking value of research and contemplation? Use test. Words flash across the screen, “They boy picks up the gun, randomly lying on a balance with this person may lead to a this week to sort out what you’ve got your­ will be the youngest grandparents in town.” the desk and pretends to shoot. Whoopsie, greater understanding of the stability that self into and whether it would be best for The camera pans out to showing a young he accidentally shoots his friend. stems from peace within. you to stay or get out. teenage girl sitting on the side of the bath­ It was the marijuana that caused this tub, looking worried and scared. Her par­ child to shoot his friend. It had nothing to Leo: July 22-August 22 Aquarius: January 20-February 17 ents finally come over and comfort her. do with the fact that his father was com­ Little Leo, I’m trying my hardest to under­ Your boss has sent me a psychic message, Since when does smoking marijuana get pletely brain dead when deciding to leave stand what is making you hold back from Aquarius. Lay off the rebellious attitude or a girl pregnant? I thought it was the fact his loaded gun sitting on the top of his your natural penchant for leadership. Not you’ll be laid off. Why are you compelled to test that she decided to have unprotected sex. desk. He must have been thinking, oh sure, only in work and school are you quick to let the boarders of people’s tolerance? Use this But hey I could be wrong. Here I thought it I have a couple teenage boys in my house, someone else take the helm, but your per­ week to pay extra attention to complying with was the young man’s sperm that met up but I really feel that they are competent sonal relationships are starting to suffer the rules set for you in your work place. Unless with her egg that possibly caused a child to enough to not mess around with my loaded from your aberrant backseat approach. Has you boss is asking you to do something uneth­ be created, but again, I could be wrong. weapon. It was the marijuana’s fault, not it been so long that you feel uncomfortable ical or inappropriate, don’t rebel for rebellious­ And what sort of world do we really live the neglect from the father, or the gun itself. taking charge? Use this week to renew your ness’ sake. Choose your fights wisely. in when a parent comes to comfort their This commercial looks like it would work lion-like skills so you can reaffirm your natu­ child after finding out that they will be better for a gun control campaign. Not a ral state of confidence. Pisces: February 18-March 19 expecting a grandchild from their very own marijuana campaign. What are you afraid of, little fish? Use this child at the age of what seems to be thir­ If I were the creator of these advertise­ Virgo: August-September 21 week to make a list of insecurities, fears and teen? You obviously haven’t been to my ments, I would be incredibly embarrassed. A friend once told me that humility is a phobias. Once written down and recog­ house or met my parents. They are the These advertisements merely pushed me uniquely human trait, but I’d go so far as to nized, you’ll find it easier to deal with them more down-to-earth type. You know: away from pursuing a career in the adver­ say it is unique to Virgos. Your propensity to when faced head on. On an unrelated note: they’d yell, scream, threaten, and eventu­ tising business, and may have hindered my shy away from fame is admirable, but don’t Those that truly love you would appreciate ally comfort me, but not before telling me opinion of television in general. These give up that spotlight so easily this week. We you acknowledging how much you care for what I can do with that little stick you are commercials have not made me think all need a little time in the limelight and this them. Don’t be afraid to let people know supposed to pee on. twice about deciding whether or not to week will provide ample occasion to shine. how much they mean to you. Did you ever think that smoking mari­ smoke pot.

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every m/w/f Making an impression Baseball Club Noon CSUMB Baseball Field. Free. Contact Andrew Kihn via FirstClass. By Chris Ashton over the next 3 years.” at the Santa Clara tournament where, [email protected] Because Murphy transferred in the again, more nationally ranked players com­ every monday spring, she only competed in the second peted. Then Murphy went on to the Grand Katy Murphy is only a sophomore at half of the women’s schedule. In her first Canyon Invitational. “I just want to keep Intramural Volleyball CSUMB and is already making an impres­ tournament as an Otter, Murphy tied for playing golf and see where it takes me,” 6:30pm-8:30pm Otter Sports Center (Bldg. 90). sion on the golfing community. Just a cou­ 21st place at the San Diego State Murphy said. “I have fun out on the course Free. Contact Amber Magner via FirstClass. ple of weeks ago, Murphy finished first at the Invitational, a tournament that contained and just try and do the best I can everyday.” Grand Canyon Invitational held in Phoenix, national ranked players. With three years left to play as an Otter, every Wednesday AZ. Murphy is the first women golfer in the Murphy followed this performance in a Murphy is sure to make a name for herself history of the CSUMB women’s golf to finish tie for 67th at San Jose Invitational and not only in the golfing community but on Intramural Indoor Soccer - first in a non-conference tournament. improved a few weeks later by placing 36th campus as well. 6:30pm-8:30pm Otter Sports Center (Bldg. 90). “I felt good after the win,” Murphy said. Free. Contact Amber Magner via FirstClass. “I finally feel like my game came together. I went into this tournament to win, knowing that I could win. This win really boosted my confidence.” Having only been playing golf for five Colin’s Column years, Murphy is definitely off to a great start as an Otter golfer. Her main influence By Colin Pfaff [email protected] for playing the game is her father. She started when she was a freshman in high school and never dropped a club after that. •With highly publicized Yao Ming and With her whole family involved in the game Amare Stoudamire receiving most atten­ of golf, it’s always easy for her to find a play­ tion for Rookie of the year honors, few ing partner. know that Caron Butler leads all rookies Once Murphy finished high school she in minutes, points, and steals. decided she wanted to stay close to home, so she enrolled at Cabrillo Community • My prediction for NBA finals matchup: College in her hometown of Santa Cruz. Lakers vs. Sixers. Again, Shaq will pose a Because Cabrillo didn’t field a women’s golf rhetorical question that has no “Answer.” team, Murphy decided to join the men’s Can you dig it? team. She practiced every day with the guys and was even good enough to play in tour­ •Will Stockton and Malone ever give up? naments, but decided to save her eligibility This truck driving giant and altar boy look by not participating in the tournaments alike, have mastered the pic n' roll, but and red shirting. “Although I was the only can’t get the wheels rolling for that holy girl out there, I was never intimidated,” said grail also known as the Championship. Murphy. “I just went out everyday and practiced hard.” Before transferring to CSUMB, Murphy • Who would of thought with Dusty leaving competed in the California Women’s and Kent flying away to Houston, the Amateur golf tournament in the summer of Giants would have their best start in fran­ 2002 held at Quail Lodge, in Carmel Valley. chise history? This tournament featured some of the best golfers in all of California and Murphy fin­ • What was thought to be only a three-hour ished 12th. “This tournament was defi­ tour has turned into a playoff spot for our nitely one of the best for me,” said Murphy. Otter sailing team. “I played really well and beat some great golfers.” •The Regional Championships begin on After this great finish at the women’s May 2 in Long Beach, California. amateur, Murphy was offered a scholarship and transferred to CSUMB in the spring of • These ladies sure know how to work with 2003. She chose CSUMB because it is close irons. The women’s golf team has snuck to home, her brother is a student here, and themselves into 12th place in the nation her swing coach is close by. this past weekend. By red shirting at Cabrillo, Murphy saved a year of eligibility, which means she is now finishing her first year as an Otter golfer. • Alas, our friendly Otter mascot can have Her first season was very promising. “Katy somewhere to swim on campus starting has a lot of ability,” coach Marcia Juergens January of next year. The groundbreaking said. “She is a dedicated player and we are ceremony was two weeks ago and finally thrilled to have her on the team. She is a water lovers can enjoy some of great influence to the other players and I Monterey’s beautiful weather. Sorry stu­ can’t wait to see how she performs for us Katy Murphy proving her talent at the San Jose Invitational on March 4. dents, skinny dipping will be prohibited.

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► DEFERMENT From Page 1 ► FORMAL From Page 1 Otters capture fifth straight Cal-Pac golf title am financially compromised and have to “One room will have DJs and the other come up with money that I don’t have.” will have the bands playing, while both By Skip Powers ment hosted by Maritime Academy, the Human Communication professor rooms will have a full bar.” [email protected] Otters earned no points, and thus hurting Debra Busman is concerned about how Last year’s Spring Formal was held at the their rankings, and putting them in a hole consistent this policy is with CSUMB’s Monterey Bay Aquarium where about 700 It all came down to this. Coming into the Cal- that took all season to dig themselves out of. vision statement. “A policy which allows students attended. The reason for having Pac Championships held at the Monarch Bay “We cut it a little close, but we still won,” those who have the money to get privi­ the event at the conference center instead Golf Course on April 23; the Otters’ four Streatfield said. leged access to classes does, in my opinion, of the aquarium this year is because it costs straight Cal-Pac tides were on the line. With the momentum the Otters had built a serious disservice both to the students $37,000 less to hold the formal at the con­ Finding themselves in the unfamiliar by winning their last three conference who cannot afford to pay early, as well as to ference center. position of third place, trailing Holy Names match-ups, Holy Names and Hayward felt our campus mandate to be of service to “We tried to book the aquarium again College 38-35 in the point totals, and home the pressure. traditionally underrepresented and mar­ this year,” said Triglia. “Unfortunately the course favorite CSU Hayward by one, “I told the guys to play conservatively,” ginalized populations,” said Busman. aquarium raised its prices from the previ­ CSUMB’s only hope for a fifth straight title Paulson said. “Holy Names and Hayward “Many of our students count on the ous year. It’s better being at the conference would come down to a must win situation. felt the pressure more than we did.” money they earn working over the summer center because we are able to book great Since the point total at the championships Freshman Nick Bell and senior Drew and winter breaks to be able to pay bands instead of using the money on just count as double, the Otters had to capture Kuehl rounded out the Otters score, shoot­ tuition,” said Busman. “This puts them at a the venue alone.” first place to win the conference outright. ing a 4-over-par-75 and 6-over-par-77 serious disadvantage when the semester The conference center will only cost Behind the stellar play of junior Andrew respectively. begins and they have to scramble to add $3,000 to rent, which left enough money to Streatfield, who outscored the entire con­ Ranked No. 20 in the nation by classes that are often long since closed with hire Eak-A-Mouse and other great bands. ference by six shots, shooting a 4-under- golfstat.com, the Otters have a tough road wait lists of 10-15 students trying to get in.” “With all the money we had we were even par-67, and the Otters combining for a ahead to reach the national championship Valerie Brown, director of Registration, able to use it for decorating the conference modest final score of 292, outdistancing for the third time in four years. Even though said there is no way for students to be center so that it doesn’t look boring,” said runner-up Hayward by five, CSUMB was the Region II Championships will be held declined a deferment because CSUMB Bland. able to capture its fifth straight Cal-Pac title. locally at the Stevenson Ranch Golf Course, “provides so many different avenues.” In All the money raised from selling tickets “We really put the pressure on when the Otters must beat NAIA powerhouses CSU addition to financial aid deferments, will go straight back into paying the bills for Andrew came in early with a 67,” junior San Marcos, and Masters College to move on. Brown mentioned the third party payment the event. “This event will cost $20,000. We Mark Calder said, who chipped in with a 5- For next season the Otters will be return­ plan and the installment payment plan. have to hire security and bartenders while over-par-76. “They made it close, but we ing the majority of their championship The third party payment plan is for stu­ factoring the venue cost and entertain­ were able to edge them out.” team. With only the loss of senior Andrew dents like Ahlmann who are receiving pri­ ment costs,” Triglia said. Streatfield, who is individually ranked Kuehl, and the service of three more years vate loans. Once the registration office has As mentioned above, a full bar will be seventh regionally, and No. 12 nationally, out of All-Conference team member verified that the money is coming in, the open all night long, so no need to sneak earned Cal-Pac MVP honors, and team­ Martinez, and fellow freshman Bell, the student’s fees will be deferred until he/she your flasks through the door— this isn’t mate, freshman Phillip Martinez, who shot Otters look to add to the five Cal-Pac titles. receives their payment. high school anymore. Students who are a 3-over-par-74, was added to the All- A big blow may come though next season, Under the installment payment plan more interested in drinking than dancing Conference Team. Streatfield, who transferred from Glendale (IPP) students can defer the payment of a will have to show proper identification and “Andrew put us over the top,” said coach Community College in Arizona, by way of portion of student fees as long as they are will be given wristbands. Appetizers will be Bill Paulson, who was named Cal-Pac Sydney Australia only has the fall semester not already receiving financial aid. catered to help soak up the alcohol. coach of the year. “The kids new they had left of school, making him unable to partic­ According to Brown, the IPP “is developed For those wanting to wine and dine to come through and they did.” ipate in the spring. for those students who show financial before the event, shuttles will be leaving From the get-go of the spring season the According to Paulson though, he is hardship.” To defer their tuition, students CSUMB starting at 6 p.m. There will be Otters had found themselves trailing the expecting a very talented incoming class must complete and sign the CSUMB state designated drop off and pick up spots in entire year. Due to a missed Cal-Pac touma- for next season. university fee installment payment plan parking lot 12, on Manassas, and Bunker contract, which is available at the Cashier's Hill. Because the formal ends at 1 a.m. Office in building 84C. doesn’t mean the shuttles will stop. You Women’s Golf Team earns bid to Nationals CSUMB changed to a prepayment policy still have time to enjoy the downtown bars in spring of 2000. It changed because it because shuttles will stop at 3 a.m. By Chris Ashton coach Marcia Juergens said. “We did very enabled “better hiring of faculty to meet For those of you concerned that this [email protected] well because we beat San Marcos which is a next year’s class,” said Brown. The enroll­ event wont attract a large crowd and that huge deal for us. We always seem to finish ment money allows CSUMB to secure you would be better off playing drinking On April 14 the Lady Otter golf team teed behind them, so this is a great step in the more full-time faculty contracts and pro­ games at home, well then it’s your loss. “I up at Cypress Ridge Golf Club in Arroyo right direction especially since we are vide students with a higher quality of edu­ had a lot of fun last year, I am definitely Grande, CA to compete in the Cal Poly heading to Nationals in a few weeks.” cation, she added. going again this year,” said senior Brian Invitational. Murphy placed the best of the Otters by Since students are contracted in with Kees. “Especially with all the live bands, Because the team maintained their 12th finishing in a tie for 15th shooting 82,90,78; their payment, CSUMB administration this event should be fun.” place national ranking after this tourna­ Lauser shot 78,89,87; Clawson finished and faculty are able to prepare for the cor­ The dress code for the formal is that ment, they earned a bid to re-visit Palm with 94,91,86; Pozzi with 91,87,94; and rect number of returning students, said there isn’t one. Dress code will not be Coast Resort in Palm Coast, Florida to com­ Prather with 103,87,89. Brown. “If you don’t know what the student enforced, however Triglia mentioned that pete in the NAIA National Championship With only the top four scores of the day population is, you can’t be ready.” everyone at last year’s formal was dressed on May 10-17. counting, the Otters were able to defeat San Brown hopes that students will contact to impress. So don’t be afraid to wear your The five girls that traveled to Cal Poly Marcos by eight strokes. “It was so wonder­ the registration office if they have any “pimp” outfits— who knows- you might were Katy Murphy, Faren Lauser, Sam ful to have finally beaten them because they questions regarding a fee deferment. “We get lucky. Clawson, Anna Pozzi, and Jessica Prather. are such great competitors,” said Juergens. want you to be successful and graduate, Tickets for the event are $15 if you are a In this tournament the girls played 36 holes Competing in their second to last tourna­ and we will do whatever we can to help CSUMB student and $20 for non-CSUMB on Monday and 18 on Tuesday. ment of the year, the Otters played in the Cal- you.” students. Tickets are only available at the This was a long day for the Otters, as they Pac Championship held at Carmel Valley For more information about financial World Theater box office. There will not be usually play 18 holes each day. Not letting Ranch Resort in Carmel Valley, CA Going aid call 582-5100 or visit building 47. For ticket sales at the door. Come out and sup­ the extra 18 holes tire them, the Otters into the tournament the Otters needed a information about installment payment port Student Voice because this event is placed 5th, in front of Cal State San Marcos. strong finish to maintain their number one plans call the Cashier’s Office at sure to be much better than a simple night “This was a great tournament,” head ranking in the Cal-Pac division. 831-582-3719. downtown.

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Spring is in the air and spring fever naturally follows. Have you seen any changes in your attitude concerning responsibilities? Any changes in your attitude concerning love?

By Emily Oberheim [email protected]

Dsara Duggan, Senior Jackie Silva, Freshman Matt Morey, Sophomore Kathryn Spencer, Freshman HUMAN COMMUNICATION SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES TELEDRAMATIC ARTS & TECHNOLOGY EARTH SYSTEMS SCIENCE & POLICY I feel that I am more responsible now because No, nothing has changed towards my responsi­ More based on love than responsibility. I’m trying to get through the semester so now of having more projects and exams. Love is In bilities. Yes for love, I found my love here. I am more responsible. the air and I have a lot of love to give.

Ernie Stromberg Frank Youngman, Freshman George Nagata, Sophomore Ryan Stock, Sophomore HUMAN COMMUNICATION PROFESSOR TELEDRAMIC ARTS & TECHNOLOGY GLOBAL STUDIES MANAGEMENT & INTERNATIONAL I hear the roar of the ocean. I am as responsible as a five year old with a $20 My attitude is more responsible because of the ENTREPRENEURSHIP bill tied to a rock around my wrist. But basically term papers I have. It is harder to go to classes because of the I feel this is just like high school except we weather, the surf has been good. I am pretty are older. anxious to go home and get some love.

Alex Sayres, Sophomore Joel McPherson, Senior Sandra Owen, Freshman Ruben Reynaga, Sophomore SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES TELECOMMUNICATIONS, MULTIMEDIA VISUAL & PUBLIC ART TELEDRAMIC ARTS & TECHNOLOGY It is harder and harder to go to class because I & APPLIED COMPUTING I am getting lazier but still get my work done As far as studies go I have always been lazy but am not really caring. Summer is almost here. Spring fever is defiantly here and it is hard and yeah and I am in love. I get my work done. There is much love in my to concentrate. Romance is in the air when life right now. spring hits.

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