rìde*"*"' STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS www.csusm.edu/pride TUESDAY, APRIL 25,2006 VOL. XV NO. 14 May 1, will you boycott? BY RACHELL REYES illegal immigrants, as well. Another goes to work everyday is a vital part of Pride Staff Writer highlight of HR-4437 is the proposed the economy." construction of a 700 mile fence along the Jenny Aaron, a graduating senior in In a national effort to oppose the pro- U.S./Mexico border. Liberal Studies, plans to attend all of posed law HR-4437, people of every race The May 1 nationwide movement calls her class that day, despite the boycott. and ethnicity will boycott the policy on for a boycott of the economy: No work, However, she will show her support by May 1. Known as The Great American no school, and no buy. boycotting businesses. "It's a double- Boycott, May 1 will also be marked as Some Cal State San Marcos students edged sword for undocumented workers, "the day without an immigrant." are preparing to participate and show because they have to earn a paycheck and The pending legislation of HR-4437, their support in different ways on May L yet would want to support the immigra- also known as the Border Protection, Jose Cruz, an immigrant from Mexico, tion movement," explained Aaron. Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration received an e-mail promoting him to boy- Many students will also be showing Control Act of2005, will seek to improve cott his classes on May 1. their support against HR-4437 by rally- homeland security. One of the major "I don't support the boycott of classes, ing on Thursday, April 27, at the Library points of the proposal is that an illegal but I do support the immigrant cause," Plaza, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. immigrant would be classified as a felon. said Cruz, a graduating senior of Litera- Photo by Christine Vaughan / The Pride The U.S. will no longer give asylum to ture and Writing Studies. "Everyone who WALKOUT, SEE page 2 Be Black. Be Proud. African American graduates to receive honorary recognition

BY JENNY NGUYEN for the black students," said graduating Pride Staff Writer . senior, Katrena Robinson. "Every ethnic group congratulates its The African American Recognition members, everyone deserves to be recog- Planning Committee will be hosting its nized," said Lorenzo Grey, fellow graduat- 10th Annual African American Recogni- ing senior. tion Ceremony for the black seniors that "At CSUSM, we more often then not will be graduating. The ceremony will be have to deal with being the only black stu- held on Thursday, May 4, at 5 p.m. in the dent, or one of two, in class," said Kayonni Grand Salon of the Clarke Field House at Williams. Cal State San Marcos. This year, 72 African American stu- "This is not a graduation ceremony, but dents will be graduating. "We are grow- rather a recognition ceremony," saidOneita ing in numbers, this is twice the number Billings, chair of the African American of last year," said Billings. As of Fall '05, Faculty &Staff Association. statistics show that of the 7,500 students Photo by Christine Vaughan / The Pride "It is about a celebration of culture. enrolled at Cal State San Marcos, only 3.1 People should view the recognition cer- percent are African American. African American graduates stand proud with only three weeks left before graduation. At the recognition ceremony, the Afri- Pictured: Shamar McKinney, Lacey Dublin, Gerald Smith, Kayonni Williams, Jason Williams, emony as a facet of integrated education Jamaul Tate, Antoinette Johnson, and Fantaya Bray. and celebrate it as progress in our nation can American graduating class of 2006 Association, the origins of the Kente cloth and progress for ALL OF US as people," will each be presented with a Kente cloth years now," says Gezai Berhane, associate date back to 1300s Africa, in the country said graduating senior, Antoinette John- that may be worn at the graduation cer- director of Student Life & Leadership, and of Ghana. The cloths were worn by kings, son. emony. "This tradition of presenting the Interim Assistant Dean of Students. "It's nice to be recognized, there are Kente cloth to graduates has been here According to the information provided RECOGNITION, SEE page 2 programs out there and people out there since the very beginning, for about 10 by The African American Faculty & Staff Silence makes a statement BY JENNY NGUYEN "Saying crimination and harassment, and in effect, Pride Staff Writer nothing... the silencing experienced by lesbian, gay, some- bisexual and transgender students and their times says the most." - Emily Dickinson. allies. Wednesday, April 26, marks the tenth The Day of Silence started in 1996 at the annual Day of Silence, where thousands University of Virginia, with over 150 stu- of students nationwide will choose not to dents participating in the demonstration. In speak for an entire day in order to make a 2001, the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Educa- statement in support of the gay and lesbian tion Network became the official spon- Photo courtesy of LGBTA community. sor with new funding, staff and volun- make a huge statement because it is some- The Day of Silence is a student led day teers. Last year's event had more than really cool idea," said Jenna Amo, a sopho- thing the campus is not used to." of action where supporters, who believe 450,000 students participating from nearly more at CSUSM. "There are posters adver- Cal State San Marcos is still a somewhat anti-LGBT bullying and harassment should 4,000 schools, colleges and universities. tising so many different things on campus; new participant in The Day of Silence. This be unacceptable in schools, participate in "I've never heard of The Day of Silence this is doing something that is the opposite year, the SILENCE, SEE page 2 events to recognize and protest the dis- before, but now that I know, I think it's a of that. It is subtle and yet obvious and will Letterio Music Ultimate J***'HËO t m Beerof wp^zm the Editor * the Week Download Fighting IP- • H $ Championship f 45J u ISjP See Features See Sports See Opinion See A & E • è PAGE 3 PAGE 5 SESKS ifli PAGE 6 PAGE 7 dents to make an impact and to From RECOGNITION page 1 and accounting in the College of From WALKOUT page 1 Business. "We'll even accept show what they believe in," said Hernandez. "You can't alienate queens, and important figures of donations at the door the day of "We as students want to voice people who have been here and state, during ceremonial events the event," said Marilyn McWil- our opinions and concerns," said and special occasions. Kente liams, coordinator of Student Herminia Ramirez, a student have helped the country come MtorM Staff together. It's not fair to say 'you Bditor m Chief cloth received its name from Accounts & Services with ASI. activist and organizer of the rally. Patrick B. Long Suusmer Cotmery the term "kenten", which means For the future African Ameri- "We are not planning to walk out don't belong here,' when [immi- "basket", because of the cloth's can graduating classes, Lorenzo of classes or work obligations. grants] contribute to society and Grey encourages students to, Our goal is to provoke thought every day life." Matthew Heckendom resemblance to the woven design Schramm of a basket. Kente cloths, with "Join an organization that sup- and to educate other students May 1 is not just an effort to Michelle Herold their vibrant colors and complex ports you. It doesn't have to be the about HR-4437." oppose HR 4437, but also a way Amanda Keeiey design portray deep philosophi- BSU; it can be any organization Although other students like for immigrants to take action. Jason Although there are concerns Encabo cal meanings. The cloths came that you like. Keep some family Cruz do not condone boycotting Lisa Landers to symbolize the history, philoso- and friends nearby so that when classes, there will be students about attendance, there is little phy, ethics, and moral values in school gets rough you can talk to who will not attend their classes question that May 1 will impact Photo Editor them about your problems." to show support. Maria Sanchez, the campus. David Gatley African culture. Karin Reyes This event will begin with the "It's been a challenging but also an immigrant from Mexico, "I hope [the boycott] will .News Editor Katreaa Robinson Black National Anthem, which quick two years since I trans- will be one of those students who inform students about the impor- Christine Katie Rowe will be led by BSU President, ferred from a community college. will be absent on May 1. tance of this situation," said Vaughan Andrew Ruiseñor Ruby Udeh. Attending the cer- In other words, hang in there, the "I know the struggles that Ramirez. "People's futures are at stake and we need to be active by Features Editor emony will be President Haynes, end comes quickly!" said Bryon [immigrants] face and part of my Zachary X expected to make a few remarks. Garner. participation is the understanding voicing our concerns about this Simon The keynote speaker of the night "Like Rocky Balboa said to a that I was once in that same situa- legislation." tion," said Sanchez, a graduating While there is a national con- A&E Editor Rachel Carrie will be Larry D. Thomas, Senior nation of people watching him Antoinette Wann Human Resources Business Part- when he fought the Russian History major. cern for the consequences of May Johnson ner at Viejas Enterprises and Boxer, Ivan Drago, in Rocky IV Lorrin Hernandez, a junior of 1, students on the campus are Brin Young, a CSUSM Alumni. Each stu- 'I didn't know what to expect Literature and Writing, is fully more concerned with awareness. Advisor aware of both sides of the issue. "I hope the demonstration will Cindy Hanson dent is asked to provide a brief when I came here. I didn't think bio and picture to be posted up you liked me and I didn't think I Her husband is a Mexican immi- show the nation what will happen Copy Editor at the ceremony. The evening liked you. But at the end of it you grant and he supports the move- if 11 million people are deported. tora Painter will be catered by Tony Roma's, liked me and I started to like you. ment. Her family, on the other It will show the solidarity of a with entertainment and dance to If I can change you can change.' hand, is in opposition of the group of people who just want follow the ceremony. We all can change if we use the movement. Although she is on opportunities," added Ramirez. "The event is free, but we are strength inside of us that God has the fence with the issue, Hernan- "Take out the blinders and look accepting donations" said Sharon given us," said Grey. dez is optimistic about May L at the story from another point of Bowen, faculty support of finance "I think it's a good way for stu- view," said Cruz. All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The LGBTA anticipates at least 50-100 intimidation and fear. Pride, represent the opinions From SILENCE page 1 students to take part in this full day Silence Cards will be given out to anyone with questions about the of the author, and do not nec- of devotion to silence. Participants event. A sample Silence Card may read something like: "Please under- essarily represent the views are asked to wear all white on Wednesday, April 26, for The Day of stand my reasons for not speaking today. My deliberate silence echoes of The Pride, or of California Silence. 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In both incidents, letters of frequent personal use, a common on campus computers, Veres are underway with itunes for Recording Industry Association cease and desist were sent to the example being the abundance of notes that the larger problem is an agreement where the college of America recently announced offending students, and the issue sites like myspace.com listed in to stop viruses from being down- would receive a small financial that, despite its numerous law- was quickly resolved. At col- the browser history. loaded onto campus computers. kickback from the funds gener- suits, record sales are continu- leges across the* nation, campus While Veres observes that Cal "Viruses could spread within the ated from songs downloaded via ing to decline. The RIAA's computers and email accounts State S&n Marcos does not have network and need to be stopped at itunes on campus computers. announcement comes on the have been used for the setup of any way of actually observing various levels," said Veres. Many Overall, "students use the net- heels of a continuing onslaught file sharing software, commonly or regulating the use of campus of the questionable activities that work properly," stated Veres, of lawsuits against music down- used for trading music online. computers, the college does use students could employ campus and a "massive amount of net- loaders nation-wide. Although The RIAA uses email and IP a complex system of anti-virus computers for are inadvertently work traffic" occurs. The few having fallen out of headline addresses to track down the software that cuts out most file stopped in this process. instances that have occurred in news coverage, the RIAA has offenders, many of which lead sharing traffic by blocking ports CSUSM has also been look- relation to downloading illegal issued nearly 20,000 lawsuits them straight to college cam- often used in the transfer of such ing into employing new tech- music files have been dealt with since September 2003, with puses. material. This system does not nologies, such as a more exten- quickly. According to Veres such many of the most recent suits "Our students are adults here, stop the use of file sharing pro- sive use of laptops, and ipods for incidents have been insignifi- being brought against college and it's not a problem," stated grams, yet the virus software webcasts, which are currently cant, compared to the growth of students. Veres in regards to RIAA law- installed on campus recognizes being used in a several Cal State CSUSM's computer facilities. At CSUSM, no students have suits and illegal music download- the protocols used by such pro- San Marcos classes. As for music CSUSM continues to expand and been cited by the RIAA in over ing. Although "personal use of grams as potentially unsafe and downloads, Veres said that "stu- create a "robust network," and a a year, and before that "just a computer facilities" is restricted thus blocks all Internet traffic dents use itunes quite a bit," and computer system that students couple" of students had run- under section 3.9 of the CSUSM over the ports in use. the campus has been looking can use openly. Campus Resources: Helpful technology on Kellogg's second floor BY SUMMER CONNERY a CD, a movie from a VHS to a the Media Library with the other word processing skills, spread- which point to the CCR BANNER Pride Staff Writer DVD, or transfer video from one underutilized service directly sheets skills, internet skills, and page to be reading it correctly. No VHS to another. All of the stations across from it. Chris Thaeler, a ethics and viruses knowledge. student was suddenly in a non- The Kellogg Library's second are set up with a program, created knowledgeable student working (General Knowledge is no longer fulfilled state, it only appeared floor offers more resources than by an alumnus of CSUSM, which at the Student Technology Help being given.) This requirement that they were. The problem was students might be aware of. will walk users through each of Desk, was more than willing to must be fulfilled by the end of fixed last week." Immediately to the right of the . the editing options, step by step. clarify what sets it apart. the student's second semester of Students still uncertain about ground floor entrance, the Media There is also additional help pro- "Basically, the Help Desk attendance at CSUSM. After the their CCR can check their status Library contains a wide vari- vided by the Systems Staff from services all of the students on second semester, if the CCR has through 'Smart Web' and can ety of films and programming, 8am to 5pm for more in-depth campus whenever they have com- not been fulfilled, a registration read a description of the program including 16 multimedia editing assistance. puter problems." hold will be placed, preventing at www.csusm.edu/iits/ccr. This stations, two sections of which, While those interested in taking Recently, this included some any further registration activ- link provides a sample exam, according to Suzanne Rios, a piece of the Media Library confusion regarding with many ity..." study materials, and the exam Library Assistant in the Media home with them are likely to students' Computer Compe- As for why some students who schedule. Library, are more "beefed up," favor DVDs, Rios states that, tency Requirements (CCR). met the requirement recently No matter a student's computer than the others. These have DVD "I personally don't like having Mary Atkins, who operates as found themselves needing it literacy, the Help Desk makes a and VHS editing capabilities, DVDs here; they just don't with- CSUSM's Scheduling & Soft- again, Ms. Atkins explains. variety of equipment available including programs to transfer stand the use and abuse of people ware Coordinator as well as its "A short while ago, we changed for check out, including laptops, video from different sized tapes using them." The Media Library Computer Competency Require- the BANNER page to reflect the video equipment (camcorders on to a VHS or DVD. began its collection of DVDs ment Coordinator, clarified the fact that the General Knowledge and digital cameras), headphones, The most underutilized portions about three years ago, and since matter with the Pride via email. section of the CCR was no longer and tape recorders, to name a of the Media Library, accord- then has had to replace many of "The purpose of the Computer being given. few. These resources are limited, ing to Rios, are the CD and DVD them due to damage. They are Competency Requirement is to "On Thursday, April 13, 2006, however, so they check items out recorders, along with the dual now ordering most everything ensure that students are com- the System Development people on a first come first serve basis. VCRs. Students can feel free to in DVD form, yet, "It is going to petent in the basics of computer corrected the Advising Tran- Though the Help Desk is there go into the media library to trans- take a while," says Rios. use early in their studies. These script so that it also reflected this to aid students in need, they do fer music from a cassette tape to Some might havQ confused four basic competencies include: fact. For a short while, the Advis- not have any office supplies for ing Transcript was showing that sale. Helpful as they may be, students still needed to take this "we're not Office Depot," said Corrections and Clarifications: section when they, in fact, did Thaeler. For more information, Volume XV Issue No. 13: Headline on Page 1 should have read Recycling Wins. not. This discrepancy reflected please contact (760)750-4371 or Volume XV Issue No. 13: Page 5 mispelling ofRatrena Robinson the process of getting all "scripts' Mary Atkins at 760-750-4788. Classifieds

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Ginobli and Tony Parker. three-of-four in the regular season even win if they were actual wiz- Tuesday .April I think the Los Angeles Lakers An all L.A. match-up here is and the trifecta of Gilbert Arenas, ards and used magic. 25 with most will provide the upset of the play- going to be interesting. I think it Antawn Jamison and Caron Butler The Nets will beat the Heat, of the NBA offs when they beat the Phoenix would be a sign of the Apocalypse is much better than any combo on because like I said before regard- playoff series Suns. Phil Jackson, the Lakers if the Clippers were to beat the the Cavs. ing the Pacers, the same applies to already into game two, remember coach, has never lost a first round Lakers in the playoffs so we can't I think the Chicago Bulls will the Heat, thus ending my predic- that I am writing this on Thursday playoff series and the L.A. Kobe's have that happen. The Lakers will take the Miami Heat to six games tion. The Nets attack the hoop on . April 20 before the playoffs even are playing their best basketball beat the Clippers, because the in the first round, but the Heat has nearly every possession so look start. of the season right now with the Lakers have the best player in the too much talent to lose in the first for Shaq to be in constant foul On October 25,20051 predicted sudden resurgence of Kwame NBA, Kobe. round. The Bulls barely made the trouble and that will be the deter- a Miami Heat versus San Antonio Brown, the awakening of Lamar In the Western Conference playoffs and for some reason they mining factor in the series. Spurs championship. Now that the Odom and they have that guy Finals the Spurs will sweep the have many of the experts choos- The Pistons will cut the Nets match-ups have been established I named Bryant. Lakers. Kobe can't go 5-on-l, in ing them for the upset. There is no down in the East. Great defense will go through them to see if my The other L.A. team will pro- basketball that is. The Lakers did way I am picking against Batman always beats great offense and prediction comes through. vide another upset when they beat beat the Spurs one time in the reg- (Shaq) and Robin (Wade) because the Nets really don't play defense The Spurs will have no problem the Denver Nuggets. The Clippers ular season but the Spurs are just Michael Jeffrey Jordan certainly at all whereas the Pistons do both getting by the Sacramento Kings have a beast in Elton Brand who too good and will await the East- isn't walking onto that court for exceptionally well. in the first round. The Kings kind has been waiting for this oppor- ern Conference winner. the Bulls. In the NBA Finals there will be of remind me of George W. on tunity since he joined the NBA. In the Eastern first round play- The New Jersey Nets have been a rematch. I .think it will go seven 9/11. The NBA has told the Kings Sam Cassell has two rings with offs the Detroit Pistons could send en fuego lately and the Indiana games again and the Pistons will that they have to play the Spurs the Houston Rockets and knows half their team to take on the Mil- Pacers have been beat up this take game seven this time around and I don't think they know what how to get things done during this waukee Bucks and still sweep whole season. The Pacers haven't with Chauncey Billups winning to do. They just can't wait until this time of the year. Not to mention, them with a double digit victory had an opportunity to get into a his second Finals MVP award. term.. .1 mean season.. .is over. the Nuggets seem to always play in each game. flow because one key person has Comments can be sent to The Dallas Mavericks will beat their worst ball in the playoffs. The NBA wants the Cleveland always been out, whereas the Nets [email protected]. UFC Reality Check: Sylvia KO's Andovsky in One

BY MICHELLE HEROLD Weight (185 lbs) fight, but underdog Grif- nia debut of The Octagon, and with 18,000 the current Champion, Matt Pride Staff Writer fin surprised his detractors when he made a fans in attendance it was the largest yenue Hughes and the legend , the fight of it. "I'm an underdog fighter," Grif- the UFC had ever seen. The next fight will very first welterweight of the Octagon. The In a display that demonstrates why the fin said before the fight, "I need people to be at Staples Center on May 27, between fight promises to be phenomenal. Ultimate Fighting Championship can be so come out and hit me and push me a bit." jSjjgia ^gdaiBfe^dM tt^^Ja^g^ggrcy when he knocked out reigning-champion iorPorrest Griffin" he tnofight, Arlovski in less tfia®two and a haff mift- and showed it in the n^ro&hd when this utes with a big right ijand in the UFC Main former middle weight champion of three FREE FIVE 39Days! FIVE n years came out BUY I MYSTIC Lee Tans Unliminted Level 11 MYSTIC TANS or I * and took Griffin, FAN GET 1 FREE I O Premium Beds ULTRA TANS i a former Ohio police officer, to the canvas against csusN Good for âHCSUSM Good lor ail CSUSM Good foral ! CSUSM the Octagon fence and pounded student and faculty! student and faculty! student andfaoiöy! him with downward elbow strikes to the face and head for the better part of the round.

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"The more he's hurt, the minute when Arlovski took the title from better he fights," Stephan Bonner, Griffin's Sylvia, jpd this fight lasted less than a former (defeated) opponent said as Griffin round as welt w^en ^Andovsky got a little took the fight to Ortiz. too reck^s andSucew his 236 lbs behind a Griffin made Ortiz fighto n his feet nearly right ha^^olhe fg^ knocking Tim Sylvia through the entire third round, until Ortiz to the canv^^eSTy jmconscious. finally took Griffin down for some more Withiírsectínd^ however, Sylvia rico- ground and pound, but Griffin defended FtVeLeVClsofTanmng gPPSj cheted bacT1o-hir«feet and kept punch- much better than in the first round, and MysticUVFreeSpray-on Tanning inga littia wildly until his left grazed past although Ortiz was declared the winner, it Arlovskt% head, and thén he used the wild was a very close split decision, with Ortiz punch to hook Arlovski back toward him avoiding a tie by a single point. and right into a straight rightjpunch toArlo- Although Griffin yelled for two more vski's chin. Arlovski crashed to the canvas rounds, the UFC maximum usually and Sylvia dived after him, punching him reserved for a title match, he said after- repeatedly with vicious right punches to ward that Sylvia "won it fair and square" Arlovski's head until referee Herb Dean going on to say, "No matter who you put in ,./ rC Open 7 Days:... .. •«•••I pulled Sylvia off and declared him the against me ... I'll make it a fight." Mo«tey-lTÍday6am-9pm »Satuitiay&SuiKlay7ara-8piTi winner by a knockout. In other notable matches, the bull-like "The only thing wrong with having a belt Monson took veteran Cruz in a three round is I'm no longer the underdog," an elated by decision, and Sean Sherk beat Tim Sylvia said after the fight. He also unanimously. Nonetheless, it looks like claimed some "unfinished business" with Sherk will have to learn to put some more big Frank Mir in a clear bid for another power behind his blows; Nick Diaz fought match against the big fighter. an almost entirely defensive fight,bu t went * In the return of Tito Ortiz against For- the distance and only lost by one point per rest griffin, the veteran Ortiz was expected round. to defeat Griffin handily in this Middle UFC 59: Reality Check was the Califor- Letter to the Editor: Response to letter to letter to the Immigrant Rights We're ALL Immigrants-Rally for the Editor: Editor: Immigrants Rights. Cheyenne, wish to see a transgender I read your letter to the fashion show or gay wed- I recently saw an arti- that he offended in the Hi, my name is Karen Perez and i editor in "The Pride". I just ding, and i think it is wrong cle in the newest edi- next issue. He may feel am a junior at CSUSM. Now, i ask you, wanted to point out to you to promote something that tion of the pride that hurt by those loved are you aware of the HR4437? Did you that in your letter you wrote is completely anti-Amer- slandered Catholics and ones in his past that know that this bill makes illegal people that there is an, 'importance ica. I am not looking for a Christians. It upsets me wronged him, which we criminals? It deems certain people vio- for such an event' (the gay fight and i can tell you that that the pride thinks must understand, but it lent, and it reinforces the images that wedding). Cheyenne, this is i really am not a hateful everyone should love still does not make it we see in the media. But this needs a false statement. person, i am just doing my and support the LGBTA right for him to slander to stop! We, the" students in CSUSM ASI is promoting some- duty to our community and club when people from Christians and insinu- have decided to make a rally against thing that is illegal in our asking in a respectful way LGBTA (in this case, ate that all Christians this injustice. We ask you to spread the country and I don't see to stop such behavior. Jay Franklin) ridicule and Catholic Christians word and participate. The rally will take importance in this. Weekly Hopefully we can make and slander members of act in such a hateful place in the Library Plaza on Thursday, I see protests, conventions, some headway to more our society. behavior. Please make the 27th of April from 10 am - 1: 00 pm. and parades on campus that important topics \o pro- It is becoming obvi- an effort to solve this We need your support. Bring a white t- are promoting rights and mote on our campus at Cal ous to many students problem, for the articles shirt and if time permits, paint a black issues that many people on State San Marcos Univer- that i have discussed being printed should cross on the back, it will represent the campus are tired of. I plead sity. If you need ideas, i qan this with that LGBTA not harvest resentment deaths of illegal immigrants who have that ASI and the LBGTA think of plenty and i would does not practice the how they have recently lost their lives trying to cross the Mexi- stop pushing these issues in be willing to help. 'tolerance' that they been doing. Everyone can/Canadian border for the American students lives. Forcing these Thanks for reading, pretend to live by and must be heard, and this dream that unfortunately only remains a issues down our. throats is Phil Hoffman. hide behind. I know of should not go unno- dream. 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988 W. El Norte Pkwy. Hablamos Españo (7B0)-740-2595 © Escondido ËI Norte Pkwy tH 8 Tuesday, April 25, 2006 Ai i &Ü C J-^E THE PRIDE ÏÎÏK'S 'HOT DEAD' BY RACHEL CARIE WANN single, Pink attacks the abundance of dis- Pride Staff Writer gusting celebrity qualities that are keeping the masses infatuated. She's been out of the spotlight for quite Along with the track comes a highly some time, three years in fact, following satirical video that badly mocks the likes the release of her third in a string of rel- of a Daisy Duke-wearing, suds-up, Gen- atively successful albums in 2003. But eral Lee-washing Jessica Simpson, skinny where's the rebel pop princess been this doggy-toting, oversized glasses wearing whole time? Well, she got married for one Nicole Richie, and of course, the infamous thing, to Motocross hot shot, Carey Hart. sidekick addicted poor driver, Lindsay And she spent time putting a lot of thought Lohan. into her next projects. The effort paid off On the reminiscent "Conversations with as Pink is back. In fact, she's back in a big My 13 Year Old Self," and "Runaway," way, and she's anything but dead, as her Pink struggles with her remaining inner- newly released record clearly insists. teenager. She also attacks a prominent As her aggressive album cover depicts, politician and his agenda on "Dear Mr. on "I'm Not Dead" no one is safe from President." being called out in one way or another Bringing an acoustic guitar driven sound through Pink's fierce lyrics. into the mix on "The One That Got Away," Coming out swinging, Pink is addressing Pink adds some musical diversity to the more controversial issues than ever before record, as she does with the R&B flavored Photo courtesy of La Face Records in her edgy blend of expletive-filled, rock- take on the concept of insane materialism infused pop. Pink uses "I'm Not Dead" as in the aptly named "I Got Money Now." and singers across the board, Pink chooses Whatever she chooses to sing about, her platform to speak out against every- Pink chooses on this record to collabo- instead to work with the Indigo Girls and essentially doing whatever she wants, on thing from bulimia to current events. rate with some unexpected artists. While her very own father on the hidden track, "I this new record Pink proves' that she's On "Stupid Girls," the album's first she could have her pick of celebrity rappers Have Seen the Rain." alive and well. American Nightmarez BY DUSTIN FRANKS Dreamz," a near direct take-off the egotistical movie version of together Pride Staff Writer of American Idol. It eventu- Simon Cowell and almost of Cowell's notoriously cold While moderately funny, and ally brings all the contestants t h e demeanor and arrogance. while die-hard fans of Ameri- The movie American Dreamz together in a predictable ending The movie takes a very uncre- can Idol will find its take of the had potential in taking a direct to the grand finale of the show. ative and unenthused stab at the shows previous contestants fairly stab at American pop culture, its Mandy Moore plays a comically current White House office, with amusing, I felt the movie never current presidential office, ter- heartless young singer, willing Dennis Quaid playing President went where it had the potential rorism, and the glue binding it to do anything to win the game Staton. The dim, light-hearted to go. all together: American Idol. The show, while going up against a President, already in the midst American Dreamz stomps on plot was clever enough to lure a fellow featured Arab contes- of a nervous breakdown, is torn the pedal and then lets off the packed audience into the mati- tant and "American Dreamz" between his political guidance gas, toying with the notion of nee on Friday, but when I left sensation, Omer (Golzari), and his newfound interest in taking a stance on what's cur- the theater I felt more unscathed who is coincidentally a terror- public opinion. Dafoe plays the rently warped with American than when I walked in two hours ist sleeper cell set out to kill overbearing chief of staff and society. The political statement earlier. the President, who happens to puppeteers the Commander in I felt it was trying to make was The movie careens through be guest hosting the show in an Chief via an earpiece through- mild at best and never reached several subplots, revolving attempt to boost his popular- out the movie, scripting every the mark it seemed set for. This Photo courtesy Universal Studios around the show "American ity ratings. Hugh Grant plays line and sedating the President one is best saved for a rental. /Kemem6ering Lisa BY RACHEL CARIE WANN of the world as a member of spunky stage presence, and the reputation in the music world and Lopes was the driver and the only Pride Staff Writer the widely successful Hip-Hop public drama that infiltrated her the tabloid headlines of her con- fatality out of the eight tourists. R&B trio, TLC, Lopes stood out life. stant antics and exploits, such Shortly after Lopes's death, This week, the music world among the remaining members v Born in Philly on May 27,1971, as her tumultuous relationship Lopes's band mates called in to and TLC fans everywhere will as the most outspoken and con- Lopes joined TLC at the age of 20 with her then-boyfriend, NFL the MTV show TRL to express remember the life of Lisa "Left troversial of the group and left in the early nineties in Atlanta, star Andre Rison, whose man- their deepest sorrows stating that Eye" Lopes, which was tragi- the world to remember both her Georgia with Tionne "TBoz" sion she famously set fire to in "Lisa had one of the biggest hearts cally cut short four years ago on talent, adding flavor and origi- Watkins and Rozonda "Chilli" 1994. Lopes pleaded guilty to of anybody we've ever known. She April 25, 2002. Known to most nality to TLC with her raps and Thomas. The flashy clothing arson and accepted five years of did charity work with kids for the worn by the girls that fea- probation and a hefty, but this lupus disease. She adopted a little tured a staple wardrobe of wasn't the last time the ladies of girl named Snow.... Lisa could do baggy pants and condoms as TLC found themselves in contro- any thing shrput her miiid to." accessories garnered TLC versy. Lopes, along with her band Lopes's impact on* those she almost as much as attention mates, fought publicly with their encountered and workeffWith was as their in-your-face songs manager, singer Pebbles, and evident in a statement from Anto- which quickly escalated the again with her record label Peb- nio "L A." Reidj4 CEO and presi- singer's/rapper's career to betone prior to the release of her dent of Arista^Records", the label extreme heights as the girl much-anticipated solo-record, which TLC *called home for over group took a stand in their "Supernova." They also endured 10 years. music speaking out against filing for bankruptcy and dealing "No words can possibly express prevalent issues such as with substance abuse and chronic the sorrow and sadness I feel for AIDS and safe-sex and diseases in the eye of the ever this most devastating loss", Reid youth crime. TLC went on critical media. said in a statement following to produce top-ten hit-filled The band was in the middle of Lopes's death. He went on to say records beginning with recording a new album in 2002 that "Lisa was not only a gifted "Ooooooohhh... On the TLC when tragedy struck. Sadly, and talented musical inspiration, Tip," the infamous "Crazy- Lopes's life was cut short by her but more importantly, she was like SexyCool" which included untimely sudden death. While a daughter to me. My thoughts such giant hits as "Creep" vacationing in La Cieba, Hon- and prayers are with Lisa's family and "Waterfalls" and "Fan duras, Lopes was volunteer- and friends. Her legacy will be Mail" which featured the ing at a holistic healing center remembered forever." radio-friendly hits, "No and a children's institute, when Scrubs" and "Unpretty." Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes was laid Lopes and her party of eight that to rest in Lithonia, Georgia on Aside from her musical included her brother and sister, May 3, 2002. She will not soon accolades, Lopes garnered were involved in a car crash that be forgotten as her legacy con- as much, if not more, press proved to be fatal for Lopes Mer Photos courtesy of La Face Records r * , , ~ i i ; . , tinues to live on in her music. for her baby-faced bad-girl she sustained a blow to the head.