Number 4 The student newspaper for California State Uniycsrsity, Sati Marcos iesdayf Nov, tf 1995

Social Security number not the only way to go for student ID By Paul Hilker integrated student information vs. Davis) from1993whic h stated, ID numbers to all new incoming Staff Writer system was implemented prior to "Armed with one's Social Secu- students. The program was ac- Whether state-funded colleges the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 rity number, an unscrupulous cepted and will begin in the fall of can require the use of Social Se- and therefore was not declared person could obtain a person's 1997 with the freshman class curity numbers for identification illegal. welfare benefits...order new being the first at UCSD to be purposes is an issue which has The usage of Social Security checks at a new address on that issued random ID numbers. been under scrutiny by some stu- numbers for general ID purposes person's checking account, ob- A gradual "phase-in" of ran- dents at the University of Califor- increases chances of the number tain credit cards, or even obtain a dom ID numbers will be opted for nia, San Diego. being used fraudulently. One person's paycheck." continuing students in October According to officials, several official in the registrar's offices at The Associated Students at 1996. According to Associated UCSD students researched the UCSD said, "A student came up UCSD were forced to make a "Stu- Students officials at UCSD, the issue two years ago and found to me and said that someone had dent Privacy Proposal" to the proposed policy initially caused that UCSD admissions was using gotten a hold of her Social Secu- registrar's office. The proposal some problems. Registrar offi- a system which made it manda- rity number, and then used it to allows students to change their cials were worried about costs tory for students to use Social access her grades and tamper Social Security numbers to nine and said "the proposal was Security numbers as identifica- with her class schedule." digit random computer-gener- needed in order to cut down cost tion. A few UCSD students com- In the proposal, the UCSD ated ID numbers. The AS sug- for making new ID cards." plained about the policy, stating Associated Students quoted a US gested implementing the new that it was against the law. This Courtof Appealscase (Greidinger program at UCSD, giving random See ID, page 3 Registration enters touch-tone era By Tone Barton which makes students wait up to long as you have a touch tone dealt with the programming. cial aid information, SMART also News Editor five weeks for a response. phone,w said Kathleen Fanella, Fanella plans to listen to stu- provides grades to students and Registration via telephone will Current students will be the Associate Director of Admis- dent feedback after the first run- will eventually make available be available for the first time at mailed a date and time after which sions and Records. "Students are through of the system this se- admissions information, includ- Cal State San Marcos for the they may register by phone. Tele- our clients. We want registration mester to search for possible im- ing status of applications. spring of '96 semester. The phone registration begins Nov. to be easy and convenient." • provements. SMART system, which currently 15, with continuing students hav- The system has been planned "We want to make sure stu- The SMART system can be provides financialai d information ing priority registration times, and for for the last year primarily by dents get the classes they need," reached by calling 750-FONE on over the phone, will be available ends on Dec. 1. Fanella, who was the project said Fanella. "(A voice response a touch tone phone. Students 24 hours a day, seven days a week, "(The SMART system) is con- leader for touch tone registration system) is something that most having problems using the sys- excluding Sunday mornings, in venient. You can call from home at SDSU prior to coming to campuses have." tem can see admissions and place of a mail in registration form, or the local bar or wherever, as CSUSM, and Michael Yee, who Besides registration and finan- records for assistance. First basketball season begins By Andrew Bailey Jong of Hollandia Dairy agreed Staff Writer to donate funds for three-row The long awaited Cal State San bleachers to be used for events Marcos intramural basket ball taking place out on the CSUSM season kicked off Oct. 23 at field. He also is donating money Palomar College with eight teams to pay for fieldlin e markers, soc- in action. cer goals with nets and the out- Hie games were played at the door volleyball poles. The total Palomar College Dome gymna- donation comes to over $4,000. sium and featured tight competi- Basketball action resumes this tion between the teams involved. Monday, Nov. 6 at the Palomar The opening night of games was College Dome at 6 p.m. The Is- a success, according to Charles landers take on TTie Hoop-a- Ragland, Associated Students holiks, Team X battles Team president. Green, SAE challenges Dave and "We were very pleased with in the nightcap TKE faces The how the games turned out and Dreamers and Bulls. League play our Director of Recreation Km will continue until Dec. 4, which 1 Glaser and our Recreation Assis- is the conclusion of the regular tant Gabbi MacKenzie did a won- season. This will be followed by Halloween derful job of organizing the event," the playoffs which start Dec. 11. he said. In the first night's action, Team happenings X defeated TKE, Team Green Still more hoops Above: Children of Cal State San knocked off The Bulls, Team Dave got the win over Hie Hoop- on the way... Marcos faculty and staff make chalk a-holics and SAE outlasted The drawings before marching on campus Islanders. The games went Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) for a Halloween parade yesterday smoothly and everything was well is holding its Three-on-Three (Oct. 31). The parade was sponsored by the Associated Students'Childcare organized, according to partici- Basketball Tournament Nov. Committee. pants. 5, and more than 30 teams are "It was a lot of fun because I expected to participate. got to meet new people and I Left: One of the many window designs Local businesses will spon- around campus put together by thought they did a good job orga- sor teams for the tournament, nizing the games and everything. students and staff as part of a contest, It looks like it will be a lot of fun," and the event will take place at which included office decorating as said participant Jon Dease. the San Marcos Gymnasium. well. Winners of the contest held Oct. More good news is on the ho- For more information, call 31 were not available at press time. rizon for the intramural sports SAE at 755-7913or (619) 736- program at CSUSM. Arie de 8965. Photos by Trish Nagy WHAT'S NEWS Library assistant Prado dies Eric Prado, library assistant in Library and Information Services, died Oct 13. Cause of death was not available. While attending San Diego State University in 1983-84, Prado worked in the library and was hired by the SDSU North County Center library in 1989. He joined the new Cal State San Marcos in July 1990. Services were held in the Los Angeles area. Contributions in Prado's memory can be made in the form of donations to the San Diego Chapter of the Names Project or the North County AIDS Coalition. March is topic of Nov. 2forum The Cal State San Marcos Pan African Student Alliance will host an open forum tomorrow (Nov. 2) regarding the Million Man March held Oct 16 in Washignton, DC. This forum is being organized for all to share their experi- ences, reflect on what they saw and decide what the country should do now that this event has happened. Video footage will be shown, marchers will speak and Profes- sor Sharon Elise will facilitate an open discussion. All are Amoaku invited. The forum begins at 2 p.m. in Commons206on campus. returns

Latino photo exhibit opens Above: Former Cal State San Marcos As part of the university's Arts and Lectures series, a photo- visual and performing arts professor graphic exhibition spotlighting the accomplishments of San Dr. Komla Amoaku, of Ghana, returned Diego County Latinos will be displayed Nov. 3 through Nov. 29 to CSUSM Oct. 26 for a performance at the Cal State San Marcos library. with his musical group Sankofa. Titled "100 Portraits: Pioneers, Visionaries and Role Mod- Left: Amoaku jams with band els," the exhibit is a collection of photographs and short biogra- members. phies of Latinos who have played important roles in San Diego Photos by Trish Nagy development The CSUSM exhibit is free and open to the public during library hours.. "Using Social Security num- Kathleen Fanella, assistant The "100 Portraits" project was originated by the San Diego- bers as identification numbers is direcor for CSUSM Admissions based Mexican Heritage Foundation in an effort to show what ID not a major concern to students and Records. "Some students feel contributions Latinos and especially people of Mexican heri- Continued from page 1 here at CSU San Marcos," that, for privacy's sake, they need tage have made in the county. Ragland stated. "CSUSM offers to confidentialize their Social Se- Four people fromNort h County are among the 100 featured "Someone once got a hold of students the option of changing curity numbers, and that is an in the exhibit Individuals included are Jaime Castaneda of my Social Security number, and their ID numbers to random nine- option that they can choose. All Oceanside, the former publisher and editor of Hispanos Unidos, tried to get some of my financial digit numbers, and very few stu- they have to do is come in to the which gave his community another voice; Ofelia Escovedo of records using it," said one UCSD dents use this service. Replacing Admissions and Records office Carlsbad, who is president of the Carlsbad Barrio Association student who wished to remain Social Security numbers with ran- and state that they would like to and led the fight to elevate the barrio's interests in the commu- annonymous. After that incident dom numbers for IDs would not change their ID number to a ran- nity; Osvaldo "Ozzie" Venzor of Carlsbad, whose North County last year, she said she opted for a eliminate access to students' So- dom number." Chaplaincy provides medical, financial and educational assis- random ID number. cial Security numbers because it tance to Latino migrant workers; and Victor Villasenor of Social Security numbers, if is legally required on so many Oceanside, who received critical acclaim for his book "Rain of entrusted into the wrong hands, other documents. The AS will Gold," a history of his family. can be used to access credit card continue to aim its energy toward Scholarship An opening reception will be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 3 data, bank account data and other the major concerns of the stu- in the library courtyard. The reception is co-sponsored by the private information, and in the dent body. At this point, this is CSUSM Latino Association of Faculty and Staff. The exhibitand age of computer technology, con- not one of them." available opening reception are free and open to the public. cern about invasion of private in- Such an alteration of policy Call the Arts & Lectures series at 7504366for more informa- formation is a prevalent fear. also is not needed since the cam- The Asian and Pacific Ameri- tion. "People are becoming more pus is so new, according to an cans in Higher Education cautious when giving out private Admissions and Records official. (APAHE) is offering a $500 dollar information about themselves," Besides, CSUSM enrollment poli- scholarship to an undergraduate said another UCSD student cies follow state law as it is, she or graduate student (enrolled at Send us your news While UCSD's student govern- explained. least half-time during the fall of The Pride is looking for news submissions from both campus and off- ment has taken action concern- "CSUSM policies are in accor- 1996 semester). campus organizations. Please send submissions to our address: The ing the use of Social Security num- dance with state law, and all 22 Applications and further infor- Pride, Cal State San Marcos, San Marcos CA 92096. Submissions can bers as identification, Cal State schools in the Cal State system mation are available in the Finan- also be e-mailed to [email protected], or delivered to San Marcos AS President Charles follow the Title V Code, which is cial Aid Office. Deadline is Nov. our office, ACD-324. Ragland indicated he sees no like the Bible for state education 15. Call Financial Aid at 7504850 need for a similar policy here. requirements," according to for more information. This page is provided as a public service by The Pride, and is not responsible for its content. News From the Associated Students, Inc. FREE MONEY!!!!! Julie Rae Persson Brian P Spencer 6pm to 9pm on Monday evenings in There is approximately $5,000 in Shelby Lynn-Castle Purcell Sara Schueller the Dome at Palomar College. Join us Instructional^ Related Activities (IRA) Mary E Houston for Volleyball on Monday nights from Fees available for the Spring '96 se- Congratulations! Franklin R Gonzalez 7pm to 9pm. Intramural Volleyball/ill mester. The IRA Committee is now Adrienne Aguirre April Thiele begin on October 30, student, staff, accepting requests for these funds. ChildCare Committee Chair Shannon Malone and faculty of all levels are welcome. Requests can be picked up and turned Tanya S Bennett Swimmingvill begin on November 6 at in at the Associated Students Office McNamara Mattew the Palomar College swim complex. (Commons 205). There are certain THANK YOU VERY MUCH TO CSUSM Scott, Kris Johnson Dates and times for both morning and purposes for Which this money can be BLOOD DONORS! Steven Espinoza evening practiceswill be announced used. A copy of the guidelines is Sponsored By Associated Students: Carolina Isaacson at the first Swim meeting scheduled available in the AS Office. Sharon Laughlin for November 1 (Wed) at 10am in the Melanie Hemmick Linda Astorga Student Rec Lounge (Commons 201). The IRA fee was created in the Tracy Jackson Joyce Jasinsley Swimmers of all levels are encour- CSU in1983. The fee was established Patricia Steinbach Michelle Kooyman aged to attend. Instruction and coach- to provide stable and adequate fund- Bridgette Keene Don L Vaughn ing will be provided. If the program is ing for instructional^ related activities, Paul E Phillips Silver Gonzalez successful we will offer Water Aerobics to reduce the demand on the Associ- Elaine M Page Gwendolyn Tomlin to those who are interested. The best ated Student Body funds for these Barbara J Acevedo thing about all of this is "It's free!!!" activities, and to supplement General Magdalena Gonzalez-Whisler Thank you very much! Currently there is no cost to students, Fund money for these activities. Ex- Diane E Engoron Valerie Howard staff, and faculty who wish to partici- amples of recognized instructionally Jon Harkins Director, AS Programming pate in any of our intramural sports! related activities include, but are not Robert S Norton Please contact the ASI Office 750- limited to: music and dance perfor- Amy S Fiedler Bill W. Stacy 4990 or stop by Commons 205 if you mances, art exhibits, publications, fo- Becky Trayer President, CSUSM have any questions. rensics, athletics, partial funding for Michael B Pineda student competitions and conferences, Jorge A Garcia Charles Ragland The Recreation Committee is look- Moran P Burdick and Model United Nations activities. President, AS ing for dedicated members who will Jamie M Kasper vote on upcoming events and voice Amy L Coe On our campus, students pay $5 a their thoughts and ideas. If you are Douglas P Pilien semester for IRA. This year, these Message from Recreation Director interested in becoming a committee Thomas D Furrh funds have been used to partially fund member, please go to Commons 205 Alice A Parsons the student newspaper (other funding It's amazing what the staff and stu- for an application and more informa- Christina M Glady comes from the AS and ads), for the dents have done this semester working tion. We need members of various John Roche Arts and Lectures series that included towards activation of intramural sports sports backgrounds to help us get Genter Reyes the Kary Mullis lecture, and for the AS for CSUSM! On October 23, we kicked other sports off the ground and to Czar J Sacramento Recreation Program that included the off with the first day of intramural basket- determine what is best for the student Priscilla R Thomas intramural basketball league that ball. Currently we have eight teams in the David Clark body. Other sports might include, but started October 23. league. We will be posting the scores of are not limited to: flag football, soccer, Diana L Lopez the games for all you local fans. Come Elizabeth Mulvany tennis, dance, cheer leading, cycling, We encourage you to put in a re- root for your favorite team! Playoffs are Christal R Laybourne . running and sand volleyball. Get In- quest. There are many excellent ac- scheduled for Dec. 11. Games play from Lorrie A McElroy volved! tivities that have been and can be David Schuster funded by these fees. Don't let the Maria Hambly money sit. Do something positive! Eric Weiss Thomas You CONGRATULATIONS TO A.S. Clifford Shoemoler CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIP WIN- Rochelle L Frye ALLIE'S PARTY RENTAL NERS: Christine Grubbs Pamela. Szot Tents/Canopies Party Jumps Tables/Chairs Monica Jo Aragon Richard Cabrera Dunk link Wedding Hems Kareoke Machine Eleanor C Binuya Wendee A Hart Unens Barbara D Sandoval Highstriker-Carnival Wendy A Corbin China/Silverware Helium-Balloons Marina Feontes Shelli Douglass AU BAUMEISTER Jalayne Justice Kent Duryee (619) 591*4314 / FAX (619) 591*9419 Andrea L Edington Adrienne A Aguirre 14IO>A GRAND AVENUE. SAN MARCOS. CA 920*9 Joseph Steven Feldman Denise L Gilliland We Treat Your Party Like Our Own! Graciela Fragozo Talitha Ward Magdalena Gonzalez-Whisler Jacquie Reynolds Cherann E Hromyak Kristina Gunderson Kim Y Jones JoAnn Wind Elizabeth Ann Kangles Ronald Tapia Melva Melendez Lisa Bedingfield Dahmenah M Mingo Gene Cortez College of Business begins master's program By Paul Hilker tise, but covers a wide range of riosity, self-direction and technol- students for the real world. ment in addition to teaching Staff Writer business and management skills, ogy skills are just some of the "The marketplace is showing people to learn to adapt to a con- A Master of Business Admin- according to program officials. things taught in the program. that what employers want is stantly changing marketplace," istration program was introduced According to officials, the new Dr. Robert Black, the associ- people with broad educational and explained Dr. Newton Margulies, for the first time at Cal State San program puts a great deal of em- ate dean of the College of Busi- experiential backgrounds," he dean of Cal State San Marcos's Marcos last summer. This pro- phasis on the essential skills of ness and head of the MBA pro- explained. "We are providing just College of Business Administra- gram is unique in that it does not 21st century business discipline. gram, said he feels the program that to our students in the MBA tion. focus on specific areas of exper- Diversity, ethics, intellectual cu- is among the finest in preparing program." There are two options avail- With the constant fluxo f tech- able in the program, Business nology and the global economy, Management pr Government 1/31/961 ^ScTURiSlcoypoN the most important skill taught in Management. The Business the program would have to be the Management option is designed ability to adapt to change, he for working professionals with added. several years of work experience Black said the response from and the Government Manage- students towardstheprogramhas ment option is targeted at entry- been substantial. to mid-level government manag- ashes out In "We had hoped for about 50 or ers with several years work expe- sharrp&os) - 60 students," he said. The fledg- rience. ling program now holds about 90 To enter the program, a students. bachelor's degree is needed along The program is rigorous but with a GMATor GRE score, three may be completed within 18 professional recommendations months. Classes are held every and an application. other week on Fridays and Satur- Completion of the required 30 days from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. A "option course" units and six ^SSBSSSA number of different methods of Masters Project units are needed approach to teaching the program to graduate. A core program is <£p<* "a*™"01' • ^JXtBoreas «SN- will be administered by a staff of required for students who have Center, P.O. WWOCTJB rm ^^ very high caliber, Black said. not completed an undergraduate 0027. Void where prot^^«i/3i/96. Cash Value 1/20 one Otter exp.tesl/31/Sb Dr. Dale Geiger, a graduate of degree in business or another Harvard University, and former field of study that fulfills core req- controller for Texas Instruments uisites. Offered only during the is just one of the government and summer, the core curriculum business professors on the teach- consists of 12 units and covers v..:.. ing staff. Barbara Bashein, an- background skills and knowledge other MBA professor, was a needed for successful business former partner for many years at management Anderson Consulting. "We are trying to provide a Call the College of Business fundamental background in busi- Administration at 750-4242 for ness and government manage- more information.

FROST & TIP Where does the money go? defines your look with natural-looking By Andrew BaSey by the student council. dramatic highlights. Staff Writer The total projected revenue for Every semester, a section of 1995-96, according to figurespro - students'tuition bill showsahead- vided to The Pride, is approxi- ing titled "AS Fee." Under that mately $163,000. The expendi- heading is the $20 Associated tures are worked around that Students Fee. sum. ProgramActivities receives i on any Shade ot The sum might be considered roughly one-third of the total rev- paltry compared to the cost of enue, at about $59,000. The larg- classes, butmultiply it by3,500or est benefactor is Child Care at so students and the amount of $39,000 followed by the Recre- I W< f HAIRPAINTING money collecetd is quite large. ation Program at about $15,000. gives you natural-looking Close to 90 percent of the total The Recreation Program was wjmM subtle highlights that just revenue for the AS is obtained originally slated at $2,000 but re- Ifaf brush-on. through this fee, but here does all ceived an additional $13,000 from the money go? IRA funds. The Inter-Club Coun- 5H3bbO "All the students pay in and we cil/Student Organizations,which are clubs and student publicatons, Introducing NUANCES, the first try to give back in the form of services and programs," ex- arealsoincludedinthisarea. Club Highlighter enriched with a unique Ip «at * sales fax. „ ^ on out agent„ wjmborse yt Emergency Aid and the Program complex of natural ingredients - b specifiedt^V""^«Wspecified Pf+J+ZllEZi coupon nis is plained AS President Charles • tve valu with this sunflower, almond and apricot oHs L redeenw Ragland. Budget, which includes the an- • "rsstrsrSScootter an ^ and aloe vera - that gives you L Redemotter anpd w liable upon This year's current budget was nual Awards Ceremony, as well • request smo rw* 88587- subtle, natural looking highlights. E CenterCepw.. ftfttelW^B,^ or «M* developed by the 1994-95 AS as gifts and acknowledgements • M»00277 Vo 1d *here prohiww. aw council, but the budget is set to round out this category. © 1995 CLAtROL INC. be revised sometime in January See FEES, page 12 Don't tread on us Fire is nothing One of the most important elements of American democracy is the freedom of the press. While government my not SSI DITORIAL always likewhatthe press has to report, to smile about the press's position as an additional "check" on government is extremely impor- It was a sight I thought I would never tant Some members of the Associated Students government on campus seem to see in my own neighborhood. As a re- think otherwise. porter, I have covered such events, and In the last two weeks, two members of the government body have made always I left the scene saddened and de- disturbing requests and unfair remarks concerning the relationship between The pressed. Fire. Pride and the AS. The first incident occurred when one member told Editor-in- Just a few doors down from my home, a Chief Roman S. Koenig that the student newspaper was essentially an "arm" of the family lost their home to fire Oct. 30. They student government because it provides some of the publication's funding. Thus, did not just lose a room, a quarter of the onlookers trivializing the event only made the AS has the right to demand a certain level of coverage in exchange for that house, or even half. The building was a me feel worse. support. Secondly, this officer hinted that Pride reporters were subjective in their total loss, according to fire fighters on the I was there that day as a concerned articles and utilized "one-sided" sources. scene — an empty, burned out shell. neighbor and not as a reporter, and I real- The second incident came a week later, when yet another officer left a phone I stood in amazement that Monday af- ized I felt the same way in either position. message telling the staff that the AS had arranged to place afree advertisement by ternoon as flames gutted the interior of the I hated covering such stories when I a local business in the newspaper as a "thank you" for their support of Make A house. The faces of neighbors were grim. worked as a staff writer for The North Difference Day. Advertising space in this newspaper, of course, is the sole As much as we were in awe, we knew that County Blade-Citizen in 1991 because I concern of The Pride's staff. the family who lived in the house, our felt the pain the families felt. I am not sure While both incidents were diplomatically resolved last week with the addition fellow neighbors, would have to face a I can say the same thing for the smilers, of a page of news from the Associated Students, written by its officers, and tragedy of the worst kind. the gigglers or the videotapers. provided as a public service of The Pride, the underlying attitudes that have As I watched the house burn, I thought Suchatragedy isnothingto smileabout surfaced are very disturbing. of the fires my family had been through. While I have never personally experienced "Loyal opposition" is a pillar of democracy. No newspaper has an obligation to My step-grandmother's garage. My aunt the destruction of fire, the experiences of publish only the "happy news" of government If government officials are acting and uncle's apartment In both cases, the my other family members have taught me in a way that conflicts with democratic ideals, the press has a right and obligation structures were total losses. It was noth- this. But there is something more. Fire is to call them on it, just as The Pride is doing in this editorial. ing to smile about . Trading freea d space in this newspaper without consulting its editorial staff is nothing to smile about not just because of As the fire progressed that day, how- unacceptable. Accusations that The Pride is one-sided in its all-around coverage what I have learned, but because simple are unfounded. The editors and writers work their fingers to the bone to provide ever, a different caliber of spectator joined human compassion tells me so. readers with a balanced and unbiased news report Opinions are reserved for the the rest of us concerned onlookers. Those Opinion page. who brought their young children to mar- vel at the sight of tragedy. The parents The only place where the press is an "arm" of government is in a totalitarian came smiling, pointing out the smoke and Tie Pride, /

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Roman S. Koenig BUSINESS MANAGER Joyce Kolb STAFF Andrew Bailey, Oliver Hepp, NEWS EDITOR Tony Barton THE PRIDE PaulHilker, GregHoadley, TrishNagy, ON-LINE EDITOR TyCarss Serving Cal State San Marcos since 1993 Nam Van Ngojohn Wheeler FEATURE EDITOR John Loch The Pride is published every two weeks for the California State University, San Marcos community. It is distributed on campus as well as at Palomar ADVISERY PANEL Tom Nolan, Erik College, MiraCosta College and local businesses. The Pride is a student-run publication. Any opinion expressed in The Pride does not necessary reflect ENTERTAINMENT EDITORS the views of CSUSM officials or staff, the Associated Students or any other campus? organization. Unisgned editorials represent the views of The Pride Bratt, Renee Curry, Ed Thompson, Norma Signed editorials are the opinion of the writer and dotwt necessarily reflect the views of The Pride editorial staff. The Pride reserves the right to not orint Yuskos, Cheryl Evans Jill Ballard, Julia McKinlay submitted letters if they contain lewd or libelous comments or implications. Letters will not be published if their sole purpose is to adverse The PrM* TECH EDITOR ToddFederman also reserves the right to edit letters for space. Submitted articles by students and contributors are also subject to editing prior to being published Offirm PRODUCTION SUPPORT are located on the third floor of the Academic HaH, room 14-324. Our phone number is (619) 7504998, and faxes can be sent to (619) 7504030 PHOTO EDITOR David Taylor Contents ©1995, The Pride Please recycle this newspaper West Coast Community Newspapers Fraternity apologizes for chalking in lot Dear Editor: On behalf of Tau Kappa Epsi- About opinions lon, I would like to apologize for TTERS TO THE EDITOR any anger or embarrassment cre- Dear Editor: ated by the chalking of our frater- policy. TKE and the members of on parking lot surfaces should nity letters in the parking lot tions, a student will have the cour- There is a fine line that sepa- the CSUSM Greek community they obtain permission fromPub - age to step from behind the mask To set the record straight, it rates ideas and opinions. Formu- vehemently reject the author's lic Safety. While to the author of of vicious tongue and hateful pen lated thoughts expressed as ideas needs to be known that Alpha Chi comparison of the chalked let- this letter the chalk represented to help settle an issue that most border closely on personal views Omega,AlphaXiDeltaandSigma ters of TKE, attributed to all of "gang-style exhibition of ma- certainly could have avoided this w expressed as opinions. But there Alpha Epsilon, the university's the Greek groups, to gang graf- chismo, to many others it was a unwarranted attack on Greeks at is a difference, often subtle, often three other outstanding Greek fiti. In addition, we hardly feel it colorful addition to a bland cam- CSUSM. The author did not a problem. organizations, took no part in the appropriate to liken the proud pus that at first glance appears to check to see if proper procedures The distinction is of extreme display of chalk on campus pave- display of letters to, as the letter have nothing going on. If the dis- were followed to display chalk significance in the classroom. In ment For this reason, members reads, "Christians paintinga huge play of letters was so embarrass- letters in the lot nor did he use a general sense the classroom is of the four organizations stand cross and a bleeding Christ hang- ing to the author and the school, the open lines of communication a marketplace of ideas and not a united against the use of the term ing on it as if the Ku Klux Klan why did he choose to attack the extended to the campus commu- polling place for opinions. In the "Greek" in the title as well as a had written anti-Semitic slogans Greek groupsafter the PowWow, nity by Greek organizations to classroom the professor should caption following the letter (in on the blacktop." This compari- which he seems to indicate was discuss issues that pertain to the have the same limitations in ex- the Oct 18 edition of The Pride). son is an outrage and is a rather damaged by the display of let- entire university. pressing those opinions as the We feel that this illustrates a poor choice of words directed ters? We find it ludicrous to send students. Herein lies the prob- grossly unfair bias against the unfairly at an entire Greek sys- TKE certainly never intended this letter, not having confronted lem. Greek organizations that under- tem that combats negative ste- to offend the campus community TKE about the chalk, to univer- The teacher is in control of the mine the integrity of the efforts of reotyping and anti-Greek senti- in proud display of letters and has sity president Dr. Bill Stacy. On a classroom. There is a strong many fine young women and men ment on the CSUSM campus on a willingly cleaned up the chalk. If campus that stresses temptation for the one in charge who have made great sacrifice daily basis. anything, we feel it represents multicultural diversity, we feel to transgress the fine line between and took great care in setting the To suggest that the chalking the pride the Greek system's this letter exhibits blatant dis- ideas opinions. It is easy to move foundations for a successful of the pavement illustrates favor- members have taken in CSUSM crimination against the Greek from generally-held views to pre? Greek system at CSUSM. itism towards TKE is both mis- becoming the university of the system at CSUSM on the part of conceived notions, to personal Since the university and Pub- guided and wrong. I am wonder- 21st century. The author has sug- both the author and the Editor-in- prejudices, favoritism, intoler- lic Safety granted TKE permis- ing if the author even bothered to gested that we do not care about Chief of The Pride, and we refuse ance, even bigotry. Such biases sion to chalk the pavement, we check to see if CSUSM had the way in which the university is to stand back and be walked all can be rationalized as part of the feel confident that TKE did not granted TKE permission to dis- viewed by the community, stu- over. Freedom of speech guaran- educational process. They can be participate in any activity that was play its letters. Any campus orga- dents and faculty. It is tragically tees the author the right to his hidden within required reading in blatant defiance of university nization may display their name funny to me that the members of opinion. However, it does not assignments and class assign- the Greek system at CSUSM, who entitiehimtherespectofstudents ments which are graded. Biases are found guilty of disgracing the and organizations when he re- expressed unilaterally by the in- LEGAL SERVICES FOR STUDENTS university in this letter, are never sorts to vicious attack and petty structor may become an unfair Deborah L. Raymond given credit for the hours of com- name-calling. infringement upon students' munity service that each Greek rightly-held beliefs. Attorney At Law Robert Black organization enthusiastically per- Social Science/ (619) 481-9559 A guiding principle in teacher forms in hope of changing the Sociology major, classroom performance is thatthe DUIs & Misdemeanors • Bankruptcy negative images and stereotypes Drug Possession Diversion • Personal Injury President of student never knows the levied against us routinely at Tau Kappa Epsilon instructor's personal opinion. The Real Estate/Landlord-Tenant law • Collections GSUSM. Estate Planning • Business wisdom ofthisprinciplegoesback Perhaps the next time an is- Special note: It is The Pride'st o the warning by King Solomon When you need quality legal services. sues arises thatconcerasthecam- policy to print letters from readers.3,00 0 years ago when he said, pus in regard to Greek organiza- The views expressed in those letters"Student s are wise who master do not necessarily reflect the viewswhattheirteacher s tell them. But, of the editor or staff, however. Edi-my son, be warned: there is no tor-in-ChiefRoman S. Koenigwasen d of opinions ready to be ex- not an author of the Oct 18 letter pressed. Studying them can go We could always use more... in question. The Pride also errone-on forever, and become very ex- ously reported in its Oct. 18 editionhausting! " (Ecclesiastes, 12:11b- The Pride may have the largest staff in its history this semester, that all Greek organizations took12 ) part in the chalk-drawing during Dr. Irving F. Davis, PhD. but we could always use more staff writers. We're looking for Rush Week. The Pride regrets the Adviser of Inter-Varsity error. Christian Fellowship news and feature writers. Interested? Call us at 750-4998.

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By Greg Hoadley Staff Writer Imagine what it must be like to come to a foreign country to study. You may or Foreign exchange may not speak the same language, and if you do, it is with an accent In addition, the customs and ways of thinking are differ- ent, and blending in becomes quite a task. Martin Backlund is an international stu- student shares insights But there are advantages to such pro- dent from Sweden who has been in the US grams. The foreign student gets to experi- since 1990 and at CSUSM since 1993. more government services. Also, all Swed- definitely had a positive effect on him. ence a culture different from his own, and Backlundrecently graduated fromCSUSM ish citizens are required to serve at least "Learning different aspects of different he is able to go home with more knowl- with a double major in business and eco- one year in the military. culture is good," he concluded. edge of the outside world than he had nomics, and is now back for a master's On the other hand, Backlund said, before. program. "There is more of a group mentality [in Cal State San marcos offers such a pro- Martin has an on-campus job and is Sweden!. The motto is 'everything in 'In the United States, gram which brings students here from very active on campus. Though he doesn't moderation.' People are more accepting around the world, and from countries as have much contactwith other international of the status quo. the individual is diverse as the United Arab Emirates, Tai- students, he helped to write The Interna- "In the United States, the individual is wan, Sweden and the Ivory Coast. Though tional Students Handbook in his first considered most important. Nothing is considered most the International Students program is small semester at CSUSM. impossible here, and everything is a chal- (14 students), Adviser Janice Bronson is On firstintroduction , one would be sur- lenge." Backlund also enjoys the "cus- important. Nothing is confidentthatrecruitingwillpickupsteam, prised to learn that he is from a nation tomer service mentality in the United impossible here, and especially now that the university is a four- halfway across the world. But after much States," and the free rein students are year school. Before this semester, only discussion Backlund offers many insights given to pursue their studies and inter- everything is a international students transferred here on the similarities and differences between ests. from the local community colleges. life in Sweden and life in California. Backlund said he isn't sure if he and his challenge; "Beforehand, the international students For example, Sweden is a much more wife (who is also Swedish) are going to (at CSUSM) had transferred here from socialized country than the US, he said. stay in California, or return to Sweden local community colleges, so they already While Swedes pay more in taxes, they feel after completion of his education. Either Martin Backlund had a year or two to adjust," she Bronson. the difference is made up in receiving way, he says his life experiences here have AMAZING AMAZING AIRFARES PACKAGES Measles immunization offered 4 All students who were born in Students who have immuniza- To make an appointment for HAWAII i** $169 ow January 1957 or later will need to tion records should bring them an alternate immunization time E. COASTV*$179 OW EUROPE ^ $599 rt provide proof of a measles and to the Student Health Center to after Nov. 9, call 750-4915, or C. RICA $499 RT MEXICO «»^$278 rt rubella immunization priorto reg- receiveaclearance. Studentswho stop by the clinic. BALI $979 RT istering for the spring semester. need to receive the vaccine can The Student Health Services Those who do not comply will do so free of charge on the Center is located onthefirstfloor 744-6580 receive an I-Hold notice, which following MMR Clinic dates: of Craven Hall. It is the first door states that they will not be al- Nov- 1, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. on the right as you are facing the TWIN OAKS TRAVEL lowed to register until they sub- Nov. 7,8:30 -11:30 a.m. building. Regular office hours 574 East Mission Rd. San Marcos (Mulberry Plaza) mit the required form. Nov. 9,8:30 - 11:30 a.m. are Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 and 1-4 p.m. p.m.

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He then pro- in the area," said Thomas. Entertainment Editor Thomas writes all the lyrics ceeded to sell me on the Global Thomas h opes an independent Cal State San Marcos student and music. The music falls under Thomas has gone through Arts program, which resulted in record label will pick up ""Blas- James Thomas has recorded an the metal/industrial genre, ac- much musical training. He started me taking vocal lessons again this phemy"" and distribute it, but if album entitled "Blasphemy," at- cording to Thomas, and to de- with guitar lessons, then studied semester as well as the Process that doesn't happen he'd like to tributed to his band Nation Of scribe it to someone who hasn't composition and electronic mu- of Art class," he said. get more radio play to let "every- lies (Xevious Communications). heard it he says, 'Think Metallica sic during high school and stud- one know who we are and what All of Thomas's work is told on meets Ministry." He also writes ied Jazz improvisation at a col- Thomas's band, Nation of Lies, we sound like." Nation Of Lies the sleeve, "All songs written, ar- all the lyrics which are "generally lege in Colorado. usually gigs one to two shows per are currently getting airplay in ranged, programmed, performed, about the various lies' in our ev- month in the San Diego area, plus LA, locally, Arizona, and Sacra- and produced by JamesThomas." .eryday lives, whether they're from "I've always spent a lot of time •out of town shows in Los Ange- mento. The album was recorded in the government, religion, or our- teaching myself as well, which I les, Inland Empire, Orange the basement of the campus Sci- selves." did exclusively until about a year County, central and northern If you'd like to find out more ence Hall, and if you're wonder- Indeed the lyrics are very bit- and a half ago," explained Tho- California, Arizona and even as about Nation of Lies, then check ing how Thomas got the special ter towards religion. In "Faith and mas. He also took vocal classes at far as Colorado. Nation of Lies' out their web page at http:// privilege to use such a place, well, Hatred," the one single which Palomar. "I got involved with the most recent local show was at the www.csusm.edu/public/ Tm a music major, and as part of received considerable radio at- program at CSUSM when I Soul Kitchen in El Cajon on Oct thoma003/nol.html or e-mailTho- that I did the album as an inde- tention, Thomas complains, "My stumbled on Bill Bradbury's of- 28. Nation of Lies prefers to play mas himself at pendent study," Thomas ex- God, why have thou forsaken fice lookingfor information about "all ages" shows, "which .is hard [email protected]. To Die For'is to diefor TO DIE FOR blond-haired, blue-eyed, long- Joaquin Phoenix (yes, younger ^Kiiiffiiaiiie^v Director: GusVanSant legged and perky, perky, perky. brother to the late, great River) Columbia Pictures She appears wholesome, happy also does quite a turn as the Starring: Nicole Kidman, and devoid of any malicious in- doesn't-have-a-clue, love-bitten Matt Dillon, Joaquin Phoe- tent Van Sant dresses Nicole pawn, James. Hell be someone nix, Dan Hedeya, Wayne Kidman, as Stone, in lots of Barbie to watch out for in the future. Knight Doll colors and outfits; she shines Satirical, sassy, silly and sexy, ii Rated: R all sweetness and smiles but be- "To Die For" is one movie you ware —underneath all the polka don't want to miss. By Andie Hewitt dots and ruffles beats the heart of JEp^ society Film Critic a ruthless, merciless career gal. In a wonderfully funny black Knowing always what she wanted ;Newsboys "We all face those issues—ev- posed to Christian music in Aus- show looks like a typical rock ery Christian goes through that. tralia because if s almost nonex- concert. All the elements are TCie way I overcame that in my istent there, but in the time that there. Screaming fans, flashing life is through my relationship we've been in the States, we've lights and 100,000pounds of gear, andmy commitmentwith Christ," seen the industry grow by leaps all set to accompany a band which said James, calling in before a and bounds. If s amazing how not includes a lead singer with a concert in Colorado. "As my rela- only the size of the industry has nearly shaven head. Not to men- tionship and confidence in Christ grown, but in the variety of artists tion the frantic guitarist who has grown, it has given me the coming out" jumps up and down while rolling ability to be bolder, not to feel Though the popularity of his head. embarrassed or intimidated by Christian music is increasing, But listen closely and one will my faith." James said the group is not inter- discover the Newsboys are Since releasing the album ested in recording music aimed among the bands who defy the "Read All About It" in 1988, the at the mainstream. stereotype that contemporary group's "news" remains constant. "We don't have any great aspi- Christian music is dead and bor- "The message is still the same, rations or goals to cross over to ing. except whafs changed is we've secular radio. We really feel com- Combining rock, pop and al- grown and become more skilled fortable with the church and play- ternative, the Newsboys were first in putting what we believe in the ing to Christian kids. If there are formed 11 years ago by drummer faith into words. Although we non-Christian kids that come Peter Furler and lead singer John have a Christian message in our along—and there were a lot actu- James in Australia. Though the lyrics, we just want to make good ally at Magic Mountain—we just group is still labeled a band from music. Regardless if you're a want to put on a good show and "Down Under," the current line- Christian or not, we hope you can have some of them say, We didn't up also includes Australian listen to the music and appreciate realize Christian music was like Duncan Phillips, percussionist; it for the art form that it is," said that' New Zealander Phil Joel, bassist; James. "Even ifwe weren't Christians, and Americans Jody Davis, lead Having earned a Grammy- John James, lead singer of the Newsboys, wears his famous silver suit. we would still be involved with guitarist, and Jeff Ryan, nominated album and winning music. It's something we all love keyboardist two Dove awards at this year's ' with a passion. Even today, 11 During a recent performance Gospel Music Association cer- years later, that is our first love— at Six Flags Magic Mountain's emony, the Newsboys are hop- playing music." Hallelujah Jubilee concert festi- ing to infuse a "live sound" into val, James appeared on stage in a their upcoming sixth album, Daniel Kwan is Special Assis- red jumpsuit, later changing into "Take Me to Your Leader." tant forThe Telescope student news- his signature silver suit which he "Some people have said of us, paper at Palomar Community wears during the song "Shine." "You're so different on the album College in San Marcos. The theme of "Shine," along compared to hearing you live,'" with the messages of their last James said. two albums "Not Ashamed" and To counter that criticism, we've done an album where if s he doesn't have a schizophrenic "Going Public," encourages James said all the instruments on just the band. We haven't used personality. He's very down-to- Christiansto proudly display their the new album will be played by any outside people, or session earth. When he speaks and talks faith. the band. "This is the first time guys. It's 100 percent Newsboys. on stage and shares from his There are no (keyboard) pro- heart, that's the way he is off- grams, if s totally live music. stage," said James. "We've been able to use music In the course of the band's to share our faith and beliefs, and current tour, which has lasted for share our experiences through almost a year, the band visited music," added James. the home of Rev. Billy Graham. Furler, who writes most of the "Itfreaked my brainsoutthatthis band's music, collaborated with 'was just a normal guy who made fellow Christian rocker SteveTay- himself available to help the lor in writing lyrics to the album world, and encourage and inspire "Take Me to Your Leader." people with the gospel," said The title track is about how James, who fondly recalled the Christians should do more than meeting. use rhetoric. "I think a lot of times, But for the Newsboys, James people judge us by the way we said he wants the band to be re- lead our lives. If people can see a membered for "being honest and difference in us without having to true to what were called to do. -1 open our mouths, I hope that will Second, that people remember /^m inspire people to come up to us us as a band that was psycho— and ask questions." that we liked to have a good time IKS The group, however, was on stage. Third, for people to en- asked by Steven Curtis Chapman, joy our music and say we wrote one of contemporary Christian good songs." music's most popular artists, to Far from recording the group's open for him during his recent last album, James said, "We've "Heaven in the Real World" tour. got a lot to say and I think we've "One thing cool about Steve is got a few more albums in us yet." Newsboys drummer Peter Fuller Lead guitarist Jody Davis jams for the crowd at a recent concert. humorously plays to the audience. Board meets every Monday at noon in the Student Health Cen- SHAB ter library. All students are wel- Continued from page 9 come to attend. The board consists of seven three members have been spon- student members, two faculty sored to attend the October advisors, one staff advisor and PCCHA Conference in Tempe, one medical advisor. The board Ariz. executives are Leslie Joyce, chair- SHAB also participated in cam- woman; Andy Greene, secretary; pus events such as Earth Day, and Kris Johnson Scott, treasurer. National Condom Week, the Pow Voting members include Holly Wow, the Questival, the Health Richmond, Craig Costello, Fair and Student Orientation, and Sharolyn Goff, Ericha Ackerman theyhostedafreemocktailsbooth and Daniel Arroyo. Dr. Fritz Bob Rivera/Photo courtesy for safe spring break. Off campus Kreisler and Professor Alex Durig Tom Weir of Facility Services played Santa Clause at last year's candy hand-out. events included the San Marcos serve as faculty advisors. Susan Community Health Fair and the Mendes is the staff adviser and San Marcos Day of the Family. Dr. Joel Grinolds is the medical Season of sharing is coming Currently the Student Health advisor. Organizations come together to make holiday special The rest of the money from the $20-fee goes toward such Even though Halloween just nity, members of the project (one child. Those who take angels will Fees things as insurance, advertising, passed us by, the winter holiday dressed up as Santa Clause) go to buy a gift for the children named Continued from page 5 office expenses and audits. There season is coming ever closer, and the apartment complexes and on the other side. are some other categories like with it comes a Cal State San hand out the candy to the chil- "We're really conscious about staff benefits and council stipends Marcos tradition. dren. This year s goal is to reach Three building complexes on students getting their money's thatmoney isdelegated to as well. From 3 to 8 p.m. Dec. 18, mem- 2,000 children, explained Rivera. campus will also adopt one family worth," Ragland continued. Finally, the position of Execu- bers of Circle K club and Public "When you see the faces of each for the holiday season, ex- There was also an additional tive Director receives a large sal- Safety will hand out freecand y to these kids, they come out of the plained Rivera, who played Santa $1,000dollars raised for program- ary, but there is no Executive children living in apartment com- woodwork," Rivera said. "We has Clause for the first candy hand- ming at the Vendors Fair held in Director currently. The AS sets plexes on Autumn Drive in San a few mothers who were shed- out. Tom Weir of Facility Ser- October. The vendors, different aside half of the position's salary Marcos. Thisyear will be the third ding some tears." Many of the vices played Santa last year. The banks and businesses, each paid ahead of time to pay the Execu- for the event, according to Public families in the apartment com- three buildings charged with this $175 for a spot in the fair. That tive Director whenever there is Safety Officer Bob Rivera. plexes are single-parent house- task are Craven Hall, Facility Ser- one in the future, according to Public Safety Chief Arnie holds, mostly single mothers, he vices and the complex on Ran- money went to programming, ac- Trujillo is responsible for getting said. cheros Drive. cording to Ragland. Ragland. the event started, Rivera said. As part of the project, a Circle Along with Circle K adviser Su- K-sponsored "AngelTree" will be Right now, candy donations san Buck of the CSUSM Testing placed in the Dome with 50 an- are being sought For informa- Time is running out for Office, Circle K club and Rivera, gels hanging from it, Rivera con- tion on donating candy or any the San Marcos Kiwanis Club is tinued. Faculty and staff mem- other information regarding the also helping out with the event bers will each pull an angel off the event, call Rivera at7504562, Su- logo contest submissions After receiving candy dona- tree, and on the back side of the san Buck at 7504966, or Amy tions from the campus commu- angel will be the name of a local Parsloe at 7504990. The newly-formed Women the logo must fiti n a four-inch by Studies Student Association four-inch area. The logo can be (WSSA) is having a logo contest any shape, and "Women Studies Leadership Institute offers seminars for its organization and offering a Student Association" must be in- preview of spring 1996 Women's corporated into the design. Con- As part of its Leadership Insti- will present "Leadership and Dec. 6, to 2 p.m. in Com- Studies classes. The deadline for test entries can be delivered to tute, the Office of Student Activi- Services: A Multi-faceted mons 207: the logo contest is today (Nov. 1). the WSSA mailbox in Student ties continues to offer a Leader- Look." The many facets of a Michael Minjares, coordinator The logo chosen will become Activities (Commons 203). ship Series for Cal State San diamond reveal hidden colors and of New Student Programs at San the official design for WSSA, and Members of the organization Marcos community. For the re- clarity. In the same way, leaders, Diego State, will lead a workshop will be printed on t-shirts, official also offer mentoring for students mainder of this semester, the fol- reflect hidden values through known as "From Student correspondence and promotions. interested in a major or minor in lowingworkshopswillbeoffered. their services to others. In this Leader to Leader in the Real The winner, to be announced Nov. Women's Studies. Meeting times, workshop, the ethics of services World." As a student leader, 15, will receive a free pizza and dates and locations are posted in Nov. 1, to 2 p.m. in Com- will be exploredfrom several per- how are the skills you are acquir- soft drink from the Dome Caf6. the Dome and the second floor of mons 207: sonal and professional perspec- ing and enhancing going to ben- The contest is open to Cal State the Academic Hall outside the Dr. Fran Aleshire, founder and tives. efit you out in the REAL San Marcos students only, and computer labs. program director of LEADER- Nov. 29, to 2 p.m. in Com- WORLD? Join this workshop SHIP 2000 will present "Build- mons 207: for discussion and activities de- ing Strength from Individual Gezai Berhane, Student Activi- signed to make you aware of how Difference." This workshop will ties adviser, will present "Lead- transferable student leadership explore how our unique individu- ership in Transition." In this skills really are and how you can ality can become the basis for workshop you will explore the be explained to future employ- ww... building community. ways to a successful leadership ers. If you are a graduating stu- Nov. 15, to 2 p.m. in Com- transition. Whether you are a dent, this workshop is for you. Look for coverage of campus Make A Difference mons 207: f newly elected club officer or you For more information, contact Day involvement in the Nov. 15 edition of The Pride. Cliff Briggs, director of Ser- are completing your term of of- the Student Activities Office at To advertise in The Pride, call 750-4998. vice Learning, and Susan Buck, fice and you want to leave grace- 750-4970, or stop by the office coordinator of the Test Office, fully, this workshop will help. located in Commons 203.