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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER www.thecsusmpride.com TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2007 VOL. XVIII NO. 12 Audit probes "questionable" CSU executive Chasing victory compensation practices CSUSM cross BY BEN ROFFEE country teams seek Pride Staff Writer first NAIA National The recent debate over the Cal State University executive com- Championship pensation controversy received its first official governmental BY TIM MOORE examination on Nov. 9, 2007. The Pride Staff Writer California Bureau of State Audits weighed in last week, releasing its With impressive performances at the findings of an audit on the execu- NAIA Region II cross country champi- tive compensation practices of the onships in Fresno on October 3rd, both CSU. the CSUSM men's and women's cross The report, titled Califor- country teams punched their tickets to nia State University: It Needs the NAIA National Championships in to Strengthen Its Oversight and Kenosha, Wisconsin on Saturday. Establish Stricter Policies for The men's team, anchored by seniors Compensating Current and Juan Mejia and Sergio Gonzalez won Former Employees, comes at the the regional tournament convincingly, request of the Assembly Speaker finishing 26 points ahead of second Fabian Nufiez, Assemblyman place Azusa Pacific University. Anthony Portantino, State Sena- In the women's race, CSUSM fin- tor Leland Yee, and the Joint Leg- ished second, led by freshman, Jessica islative Audit Committee. At Sandoval and senior, Whitney Patton. a weighty 115 pages, the audit The NAIA National Championships reveals various "questionable" are to be held on Saturday in Kenosha, practices in CSU executive com- Wisconsin, where forecasted tempera- pensation policy. tures are in the low 40s, making cold a The official wording of the concern. The teams will be equipped audit states of the overall condi- tights and tops in case extreme cold tion of CSU compensation policy, weather prevails. "the university has not developed Photo courtesy of Kyle Trembley, Sports Information Director Coach Steve Scott wants the team Juan Mejia, CSUSM cross country runner to compete for the NAIA National See AUDIT, page 2 Championships this Saturday, Nov 17. See CROSS COUNTRY, page 5
Writers Guild of Hopes for a "Colbert President America on Strike Nation" come to an end Haynes Short-lived presidential campaign ends honored by Writers strike after negotiations over for talk show host Stephen Colbert Internet residuals fail Business BY BILLRHEIN serious candidate and that was Pride Staff Writer why he wasn't selected to be t IHB E on the ballot," said Joe Werner, Journal ESP&i The Robin Williams film director of the S.C. Democratic PífT ' ' 'W^mSSl « "Man of the Year" has become Party. BY BEN ROFFEE very relevant the past weeks Colbert's brief candidacy Pride Staff Writer mm K as television star and political raises important questions as to know-it-all Stephan Colbert offi- whether or not someone with no The San Diego Business IF 1MB cially tried to run for president. official government experience Journal recently honored Cal AD-LOT 3 could become president. His State San Marcos President, fcmptoywe Porktng Qnfy | Though it was a running joke that he and Jon Stewart would candidacy has also drawn com- Karen Haynes, one of the run for the presidency, there parisons to both Ronald Reagan "Women Who Mean Busi- was no seriousness in this idea. and Arnold Schwarzenegger, ness in San Diego County." That is, until Oct.16, when Col- both actors turned government Selected from 140 nominees, bert announced he would run leaders. the SDB J recognizes 25 women for president on the Democratic In less than a month the from government, education, BY JACKIE CARBAJAL AMPTP have been conferring ballot in South Carolina. "1,000,000 Strong for Stephan T media, and business every Pride Staff Writer over provisions of a new contract A few weeks later, the South Colbert" Facebook group gained year for their professionalism. th to be enacted once the Writers Carolina Democratic Executive almost 1.5 million members, This year was the 14 year the After final negotiation Guild Minimum Basic Agree- Council rejected his candidacy and continues to grow. But, he SDBJ gave out the annual rec- attempts fell through between ment contract expired Oct. 31. in a 13-3 vote. Given the nature certainly has had more appeal ognition. the Writers Guild of America As the deadline approached of his show on Comedy Central, to the youth of the country than Since joining in 2004, Presi- and the Alliance of Motion Pic- and the issue regarding Internet The Colbert Report, many felt other possible candidates. This dent Haynes has made CSUSM ture and Television Producers, residuals for WGA members he would not be a serious can- has not gained just the interest one of the most rapidly grow- Hollywood writers took to the had not been granted, writers didate. of the online community, but ing campuses in the state and picket lines Nov. 5. "The general sense of the has raised millions of dollars For months, WGA and See STRIKE, page 2 council was that he wasn't a See COLBERT, page 2 for the school. The CSU's official response to From AUDIT, page 1 and be more transparent when it been early authors of legislation the report states, "the CSU agrees comes to its hiring and retention directed at regulating the very THE CIPRIDE a central system enabling it to practices." practices addressed in the report. in nearly all cases with the audi- tor's recommendations." adequately monitor adherence to "This is public money we're Senator Yee's SB 190 passed * The marked polarity of these EDITORIAL STAFF its compensation policies or mea- talking about and the CSU needs through Governor Schwarzeneg- sure their impact on university to ensure that it's used appro- ger's office with a signature of responses suggests the debate 5DIÍPDR1ÑCHIIF over executive compensation * |A$OM ÉNCAB0 finances." priately. I expect the legislature approval last month, requiring More specifically, the audit will keep a close watch to make all executive compensation pack- practices in the CSU system will ASSISTANT LAYOUT claims "some management per- sure the increased accountability ages to be voted in open session. endure for some time to come. < DESIGN IDITOR « 1 Given criticism of growing NlCKSTEimk sonnel received questionable called for in this report actually On Nov. 12, the California compensation after they were happens," added Nunez. Faculty Association released executive salaries amidst gaping HEWS EDITOR ; no longer providing services to Assemblyman Anthony Por- its analysis of the findings in a budget shortfalls, this issue could BIN ROF£EB the university," and "the discre- tantino, who has been one of the report titled, Weak Oversight very well prove to be a point of contention at the upcoming CSU ; flATURB EDITOR * tionary nature of the university's central figures in protesting CSU & Poor CSU Policies Favor VimDWfA PACHBCO-ISMC relocation policy can result in executive compensation prac- Executive Perks: An analysis of Board of Trustees Meeting. questionable reimbursements of tices, echoed Speaker Nunez' the state audit of CSU compen- The Trustees will meet this * MB & ENTERTAINMENT costs for moving." remarks on Nov. 9 in a similar sation policies and practices. week to discuss and vote on the EDITOR ( CSU's budget request. Among TORÍA SAVEY According to the audit, the release. CFA President Lillian Taiz cites overall payroll of the CSU has "The deliberate and thorough a "large expenditure of founda- their considerations, the Trustees OMUm IOÌTDR increased by 9.6 percent since report released today by the State tion funds to further compensate will be forced to reckon with Gov- ^IMMOOKB 2002, although "increases varied Auditor confirms what many of already well-paid executives" as ernor Schwarzenegger's recent warning that the State budget COFY EDITOR significantly by employment clas- us have long suspected: the CSU yet another faulty executive com- TfFMNIE HOAMG sification." While executive sala- Board of Trustees, by approving pensation practice. shortfall will increase by $2 bil- ries increased by 25.1 percent, exorbitant executive compensa- Despite these proclamations, lion. He also cautioned all State management and technical staff tion expenditures during a state- CSU officials rendered a much departments to anticipate budget STAFF WRITERS , BMAHNE CAMPOS salaries increased by 10.4 per- wide budget crisis, is not focus- more optimistic analysis of the cuts upwards of 10 percent. JACKIE CAIUlAJAt cent. The disparity between fac- ing on it's core mission: educat- findings of the audit. Although CSU indicated they CAMBIA CASTILLO ulty and executive salary growth ing our children," he said. In a message to all CSU employ- "will be acting on some recom- DAVID CHURCH was even more disproportionate, Another vocal advocate of CSU ees issued Nov. 6, Chancellor mendations immediately and on BLBERT ESGUERRA . CINDY CASCA ; with tenure-track faculty salaries compensation reform, Senator Reed maintains "the findings the others as soon as feasible," s v JESSICA G0M2ÄU&S ; growing by 5.6 percent arid other Leland Yee warned "The Trust- show that no policies were vio- the meeting schedule released on AMANDA KMTW faculty positions growing by 6.2 ees and the Chancellor.. .to take lated, and concludes that none of the CSU website does not indi- KATHRYM MC&&AYER this audit seriously and begin the actions taken by the CSU were cate the Trustees will address the MIL RHEIN percent. ROXAHA SAID Speaker Nuñez, released a investing in instruction rather inappropriate." According to the findings and recommendations JQMATHAN THOMPSON statement saying, "The [audit] than creating a get rich factory Chancellor, "the CSU is open to of the audit report at the meeting IRYAHTTIHTLE J report reinforces the concerns I for executives." having audits because I believe this week. However, the Trustees The government officials - I liiiiiiiftlll - had when I requested the audit in that audits give us the opportunity have made official plans to dis- JOSH BROWN the first place. CSU clearly needs opposed to the CSU executive to examine our policies and our cuss the matter when they meet jmmrBiGPQNB to establish vigorous standards compensation practices have also processes and improve them. again in January.
ÄDVisok Ì ^ % JOAN ANDERSON From COLBERT, page 1 sen poll placed Colbert ahead of 18-29 age bracket. It started as a toral votes from other candidates. Republican candidate Ron Paul joke, but it was serious enough for This would be similar to the situ- All opinions and letters to news companies across the nation and Democratic candidate Dennis South Carolina to take action. ation in pre-civil war times when the editor published in The rushed to cover this event. Kucinich. A similar poll placing Though not made public, Republican Abraham Lincoln tti
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to stay consistent, stating "I have told the team to just do what they have done all year, we don't need heroics." The teams have an opportunity to make history this weekend. The best National Championship finish for the women's team was third place in 2003. The men also put up their best performance in 2003, finishing fourth.
Above: CSUSM cross country team heads to NAIA National Championships in Kenosha, Wisconsin this Saturday, Nov 17. Photo courtesy of Cross Country Coach Steve Scott Left: Cross country runner, Morgan Sjorgen, will compete for the NAIA National Championships this weekend. JPhqto courtesy of Kyle Trembley, Sports Information Director Chargers move into firstplac e with big win over Colts
BY TIM MOORE Peyton Manning threw an inter- again by Antonio Cromartie. as the final seconds of the quarter two point attempt, keeping the Pride Staff Writer ception to Chargers cornerback, Through only 15 minutes of play passed. score at 23-21, Chargers. Antonio Cromartie. Manning had already thrown The Chargers took a 23-7 lead The Colts, down by just two The Chargers came into Sunday Cromarte has made a name for three interceptions. into half time, providing some points had an opportunity to night's game with a record of 4-4, himself in the past four weeks, 22 seconds into the second cushion for the unpredictable take the lead with 1:30 left in the looking to capitalize on the India- intercepting six passes; three of quarter, another Manning pass Colts offense lead by Manning. game, and kicker, Adam Vinatieri napolis Colts loss of momentum. which were in Sunday night's was picked off by Cromartie, Manning's unpredictability missed his second field goal of The Colts received their first loss game. making it Cromartie's third inter- continued into the third quarter, the night. This kick was an easier of the season in week nine against Just under three minutes later ception of the game, tying his as he threw his fifth interception, 29-yard shot, and this time, cost- the New England Patriots, in the another Manning pass was inter- season total in just under 16 min- this time picked off by linebacker ing the Colts the lead, and poten- most highly touted game of the cepted, this time by linebacker, utes of play. Matt Wilhelm. tially the victory. season. Shaun Phillips. The Chargers scored again The Colts comeback push The Chargers narrowly escaped The Chargers struck quick and Chargers kicker, Nate Kaed- with 8:47 to go in the second started early in the fourth quar- the Colts after scoring no second held the lead, relying on their ing nailed a 33-yard field goal at quarter, on a LaDainian Tomlin- ter as Manning passed to reserve half points, on the way to one of superb pass protection, in front of the 7:14 mark in the first quarter, son four yard rush, pushing the running back, Kenton Keith for a their biggest wins of the season. a packed and soggy Qualcomm bringing the Chargers lead to lead to 23-0. seven yard touchdown, then con- The loss brings the Colts record Stadium. 10-0. The Colts finally got on the verted the two point attempt on a to 7-2. The Chargers came right out of After a three-and-out drive board late in the second, as Man- pass to tight end, Bryan Fletcher. The Chargers are now 5-4v the gate with a bang, as Darren by Indianapolis, Darren Sproles ning passed to wide receiver* On the ensuing possession, and have sole possession of first Sproles returned the opening returned yet another kick or a Reggie Wayne for eight yards. Chargers quarterback, Philip place. kickoff for 89 yards and a touch- touchdown, this time a punt for The Colts regained possession Rivers fumbled. The ball was The Chargers travel to Florida down. 45 yards. in the final minutes of the second recovered by Colt's linebacker, next Sunday to face the Jackson- Seven plays into the ensuing Later in the first, yet another quarter, as kicker, Adam Vinat- Gary Bracket in the end zone for ville Jaguars at 10:00 a.m. on Colts possession, Quarterback Manning pass was intercepted, ieri missed a 44-yard field goal a touchdown. The Colts failed the CBS.
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I have a clan- see what the little overhead icon continued to go on a hitting Swedish National Hockey Team deceiving as the Ducks have destine affair with the state of for it is going to be. And if that's rampage this season when they at the Karjala Cup, Forsberg's played two more games than Oregon. I did some indecent not enough, I'm usually seated added Patrice Bergeron to the surgically repaired ankle began the Dallas Stars and San Jose things to Maine as well. Don't between the guy with the aller- list of victims they have leveled. to be uncomfortable to skate Sharks who trail the Ducks by even get me started on Ireland. gies and the guy who falls asleep On Oct. 27, Randy Jones lined once again. one point. But with only seven However, every time I travel I and starts drooling. up Bergeron and checked him Now Forsberg taking several wins in 18 games, the Ducks consider a career as either a stand THE CAR head first into the boards from steps back from competing pro- need help. up comic (which might not be The minute I start traveling behind leaving Bergeron on the fessionally again. He has hopes Niedermayer's free agent too successful) or a sitcom writer by car, I usually run into the ice motionless. Bergeron would that it will be a small problem replacement, Mathieu Schneider (which probably would have been same problems I run into while be wheeled off the ice and was and doctors would be able to fix recently returned from the injured successful before they started commuting. Listen carefully: to diagnosed with a Grade 3 con- it with a small medical proce- reserve and has helped spark the striking). move left, you must not only be cussion and a broken nose. dure. team to a 3-1-1 record over five I have two methods of travel: car traveling faster than the car in Now after two weeks, But the more likely option games where he has two goals and plane. I'm sure some people your lane but ALSO traveling Bergeron has yet to gain move- will be Forsberg to not go under and five assist in that span. still travel by train, but I don't faster than the car you are about ment in his head and it is possi- the knife again and instead call But if the Ducks want to make recommend it in the US. They're to cut off. If you want to live. ble that Bergeron's career is over it quits retiring from competi- a push in the playoffs, they will like public buses on tracks. And And it seems that when on the at age 22 as he has suffered the tive hockey. If Forsberg does need to find out what Nieder- so, here are the issues. Well, a open road, my companions and most severe concussions possi- retire, he will be leaving behind mayer's plans are. Is he going few of them, anyway. I never have to use the restroom ble when he loss consciousness his legacy of two Stanley Cups to retire, or is he going to return. THE PLANE facilities until we're in a land on the ice. with the Colorado Avalanche So they can make moves to I like children. I really do. As where everyone's brother is also Jones received a two game sus- and two Olympic gold medals improve the team. long as I don't have to hear them. their uncle and you can hear the pension for his hit on Bergeron. with Sweden. But the main hope is that he Or occasionally see them. Hon- theme from 'Deliverance' play- This suspension is mediocre For the first time since win- will return to the team next estly, there are quite a few kids ing softly as soon as you exit compared to his teammate's, ning the Conn Smyth Trophy month, where he will earn near that I like, and the little buggers the car. A lesson in advance: it's Steve Downie (20 games) and and his fourth Stanley Cup, first $4 million of his $6.75 million seem to be ok with me. It's just better to squat in a bridesmaid Jesse Boulerice (25 games) sus- with his brother Rob and the contract, saving the Ducks $2.75 that the minute you put one onto dress than stop at the gas station pensions for their hits to the Anaheim Ducks, Scott Nieder- million in salary cap room and a plane it turns into the spawn in Pendleton, Oregon. head. mayer started skating. having a possibility to make a of Satan. Before you even try to Hop in your car. Buy some However, unlike Downie who Niedermayer was rumored move towards acquiring a pos- say, "But Toria, I know one that last minute plane tickets. Hell, left his feet to hit Ottawa Senators to have been playing pickup sible star forward who will never cries," I'm telling you that find a rich significant other and and Boulerice who cross-checked hockey at the Westminster Ice become a free agent towards the if you put it on a plane with me, • have them take you on a cruise. Vancouver Canucks Ryan Kesler Arena with former Ducks play- trade deadline. it will. I know that children are Just make a checklist first. No to the face. The league felt that ers, Travis Green and Jeff Fri- Any comments or questions apparently too delicate to ship in babies. No gas station bathrooms. Jones' intention on the hit was not esen. Going into Saturday, Nov. can be sent to churc009@csusm. cargo, though I had considered it, And nowhere with a 2:1 banjo to to try and hurt Bergeron, whereas 10, the Ducks are in first place edu or [email protected]. but maybe we could get a sepa- person ratio.
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It is a risky experiment to take the works of a musical group and format them into a musical. Broadway has done this well with ABBA and Billy Joel in "Mamma Mia!" and "Movin' Out", respectively. However, there have been limited voyages into the film medium. For the longest time, Pink Floyd's "The Wall" has been the only entry to speak of in this sub-genre. But thanks to the work of director Julie Taymor, a fit- ting musical tribute has been made to the Beatles in "Across the Universe". "Across the Universe" is the story of Jude, a 20-something British man, who travels to America to meet his father. In the process, he meets Max, a college student, and they become friends after some 'American hos- Image courtesy of Interscope.com pitality' and 'a little help from his friends'. she is different from other girls. These movie are likely to be performers you are great. This movie caused me to fall in love When Jude goes to Max's home for Thanks- characters share experiences in turbulent not familiar with. The difference is they do all over again with some of my favorite giving, he meets his sister Lucy, with whom 1970s America. not go 'over the top' in their performances songs, and I now have the soundtrack on he falls in love. Then begins the main plot All the while, 30 Beatles songs are mas- and can flat out sing. For Beatles fans, this my iPod constantly. Despite a few scenes as the three travel to New York City to see terfully splashed into the plot. Plus, the movie has some surprises as songs lyrics of weak dialogue, this movie is awesome. what life is all about. cameos by Bono, Eddie Izzard, Selma are woven into the dialogue and as you It opened in select cities a while back, but Along the way they meet Sadie, a middle Hayek, Joe Cocker, and others pack a may have guessed, the characters names. now is coming to local theaters, so check aged club singer, Jo Jo, a guitarist who suf- musical punch. But unlike recent celluloid When you take the music from the great- your local listing. All you need is love, fered through the Detroit City Riots, and musicals, "Chicago", "Moulin Rouge", est group of all time and put it in a musi- and to see this movie. Prudence, a young women who discovers "Hairspray", the main characters in this cal, it is no surprise that it would also be
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BY JONATHAN THOMPSON hops, and yeast in all of their recipes. Pride Staff Writer The brewery does not use preservatives. BY JONATHAN THOMPSON house blues. They also focus on being an environ- Pride Staff Writer On Thursday nights, the owner, Matt Hen- mental efficient company. The brewery sley, formerly of the band Flogging Molly, Abita Brewing Company brews Purple uses 70% less energy than traditional The moment I walk into Hensley's Flying and friends play traditional Irish music. Haze in Abita Springs, Louisiana. Abita brewing methods. They also maintain Elephant Pub and Grill, I am greeted with Saturday nights feature various artists and Springs sits 30 miles north of New a wastewater treatment plant and use a a warm and cheerful feeling. The décor is often host philanthropic events to benefit the Orleans. Currently, the company brews specific packaging technique to ensure a little rockabilly, a little California, punk local community. Check out the web site for over 62,000 barrels of beer and 3,000 the lowest usage of recycled paper as rock, and Irish. Powerful red walls and changes or special events at wwwhensleys- barrels of root beer. Unlike most root possible. The depleted grain and hops black highlights flowthroughou t the restau- pub.com. beer companies, the brewery uses sugar employed in the manufacturing process rant. Football and soccer are viewed on plasma cane as the source of sugar for their root feeds cattle for local Abita farmers. Located on Tamarack Ave near the 1-5, screens above the bar. In the back of the pub beer. The brewery has a diverse line of Naturally, purple hues dominate the the pub is a quick jump off the freeway is a dance floor and stage for special events brews including Turbodog which earned cardboard packaging containing six 12 and a walk from the beach. It possesses a and parties. number one beer in America by "Stuff fluid ounce brown glass bottles. The relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The most popular dish on the menu is the Magazine" in August, 2005. design of the content printed on the There is usually something going on $2.95 fish taco. Entrees vary in price from The brewery proudly uses Abita pure packaging remains simplistic and ele- every night of the week. Regular spots are $5.25 for sandwiches to $15.00 for the Guin- spring water that has been tested free of mentary. The labels on the bottles con- filled Wednesday through Saturday with ness battered shrimp. Throughout the week, manmade contaminants. The brewery tain the same format. However, a shiny live music and Sunday is Happy Hour all the pub offers specials on drinks and on Sun- solely utilizes spring silver line adds charisma to the shades of day. days the Happy Hour menu includes a variety water, malted bare- purple. A silver bottle cap with the word Tuesday nights the pub features an eight- of dishes. 1 e y, "Abita!" stamped onto it caps a beer with ball double elimination pool tournament. Music starts early so come around 7:30 to 4.75% alcohol by volume. Registration for the tournament is eight dol- enjoy the entertainment with dinner. If you The raspberry wheat beer pours lars and prizes are awarded to first, second, are looking for a relaxed evening with live smooth with almost no head. Aromas and third place. music or just a good screen to watch the game similar to raspberry champagne occupy On Wednesday nights, Joe Wood and the on, think about driving out to Hensley's and the surrounding atmosphere. The beer Lonely Boys entertain patrons with road- enjoy one of Carlsbad's newest gems. also mimics the bright golden rays com- parable to most champagne. The beer sends tingling sensations to the tongue and cheeks upon entry. A mellow sen- sation follows after the beer descends onward. The beer has a more biscuit flavor than raspberry flavor. Only briefly between sip and swallow can traces of raspberry be found. The brewers recom- mend enjoying the beer with salads or light fruit desserts. They even recom- mend enjoying the beer as a dessert after dinner by itself. For another delicious fruit oriented brew, consider sampling Pyramid's Apricot Hefeweizen. Cheers! Photo by Katie McBrayer / The Pride