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VOLUME 35, ISSUES CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN BERNARDINO JANUARY 27, 2000 Campus Construction to Continue New Home for Social and Behavioral Science Building in the Works
By Denise Zamora phy, History, Political Science, Chronicle Staff Writer Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology. The movement of Ca! Slate is furiher expanding these nine departments into this its campus with t.he construction building will not cause any other of the new Social and Behavioral pre-existing buildings to close. Sciences building; It is designed When finished, the Social to relocate many departments and Behavioral Sciences build into one, closer-working envi ing will measure over 138,OOOsq. ronment. ft. and will have six stories, in Nine departments, previ cluding a basement. Contained ously spread throughout the cam within will be 102 faculty of pus, will be mo-ved into this fices, an auditorium with a ca building, which will be located pacity of 175 people, two lecture between the faculty office build halls with a capacity of 60 people ing,.Physical Sciences building, and nine classrooms. It will also and the Visual Arts building. contain 31 computer and re The departments being relo search labs, a child and human cated are Anthropology, Crimi -Construction nal Justice, Economics, Geogra continued on page 2 An artist's representation of the planned Social and Behavioral Sciences Building Softball Coach Suspended for NCAA Violation-
• Roxanne Berch violating the NCAA extra-benefit Nancy Simpson will submit a the last two years, said Clark to computer science where she was accused of giving play rule and will be replaced in the report to the NCAA, about the The Sun, but their donations will named Ail-American in 1984. interim by assistant softball coach university's two-and-a-half month amount to less than. $25 each. . Berch is on a year-to-year ers inappropriate gifts. Sandy Klapp. investigation. The NCAA can still Clark said Berch paid for contract. Her return for next year's Athletes involved must The rule, stated a recent article hand out punishments to Berch, the numerous meals, rented her a hotel season will depend on an in The San Bernardino Sun, softball program, and the room on two occasions, and evaluation made at the end of the donate to charity or defines "an extra benefit.[as] any university for these violations. bought her a gold bracelet. Clark year, said Cal State's sports face ineligability. special arrangement by an The athletes involved, including quit the team during last season information director Bill Gray. institutional employee or a Leia Clark, will be ineligible to and is not returning for this season. "This evaluation involves how well the team does this season, By Kristy Rostawicki representative of the institution's play unless they donate to a charity Berch has an overall record of the value of the extra benefit given 174-175 at Cal State. She is how she relates to the players, peer Chronicle Staff Writer athletics interests to provide a student athlete ... a benefit not out by Berch. For Clark to return starting her seventh season as the evaluations, and then the final expressly authorized by NCAA for her last year of eligibility, she head coach of the softball program, overall evaluation by athletic Cal State softball coach Roxanne legislation." Berch was accused must donate $168 to a charity. which started in 19.87. Berch director Nancy Simpson," said Berch has been suspended for the of giving extra benefits to players. About five other students received played softball at U.C. Riverside Gray. first four games of the season for Cal State Athletic Director extra benefits from Berch within while earning her degree in The Roving Reorter attacks campus News ...2 ...page 5 Features.. 4 Opinions...... 5 Fj...... ,,8 Need Help with your Wally's thoughts on Sports ..11 Credit Card debt? Super Bowl XXXIV .page 3 ...page 13 Comics ..15 News Page 2 The Covote Chronicle January 27, 2000 Semesters at Cal State? Not Before 2005
By Chris Elwell college campuses, including all tial policy change. More than three sense of security with the extra To the relief of many students Chronicle Staff Writter junior colleges, are currently op fourths believed students should time in a semester system. Stu who were afraid of being disrupted erating successfully on the semes have a say in this major shift. Only dents also said the quarter system academically by the change to se Students can breathe a sigh of ter system. Changing to a semes 5 percent said students should not more closely parallels the real mesters, the semester system can relief. Despite persistent rumors, ter system will also make the trans have a voice in the matter, leaving world, in that deadlines come rap not even be implemented until the there arc currently no active plans fer process to CSUSB a much around 20 percent undecided. idly and that functioning in a quar computer management system, for CSUSB to change from the smoother one. Once on the semes All of those who supported ter system better prepares them for which will make the semester quarter system to the semester sys ter system, CSUSB will be able to student involvement said there life after college. system possible, is installed. This tem, a switch that could have af- offer the same courses as other should be a vote and some also On the other hand, one means that most students will have Tected students' registration for colleges. Also, Pritchard said that suggested a meeting with the presi CSUSB student, Jeremiah Lack, graduated by-the time the change Fall 2000. semester systems are more cost- dent or a petition.; One student, supported the change, saying, "The takes place. A decision on the change has effective for the university. even suggested a state mandate. quarter system puts too much em . Whether or not they will be been postponed, probably until at Last quarter, rumors of the The 72 percent in favor of the phasis on accumulating credits, affected, most students arc in least 2005, after the CSU system change to semesters shocked many quarter system supported their while the semester system puts agreement that such a major deci enacts a new information integra students, who believed that this view with a variety of reasons, the more emphasis on accumulating sion should be made with more tion program, according to CSUSB change would directly affect them most prevalent being that the knowledge," student input. Associate Provost of Academic in the near future. Of 73 students longer duration of the semester Programs Jerrold Prilchard. intefviewed last quarter about the causes students to become bored, /T % The decision for CSUSB to idea, 84 percent said they were procrastinate more, and get further Covote convert from the quarter to semes unaware such a major change behind on their work. Students 0®ONI([CLE ter system is attractive to the uni could immenently take place. also said they liked the sense of versity for a variety of reasons. For These students were upset they had deadline that the quarters offer and University Hall, Room 037 one, 92 percent of United States not been informed of this poten^ that they would experience a false 5500 University Parkway . San Bernardino, CA 92407 (909) 880-5289 (newsroom) (909) 880-5931 (business office) Construction sociate vice president of academic poned after the Northridge earth FAX (909) 880-7009 Qont.frompg l personnel. There will also be an quake struck. Instead of con E-Mail: [email protected] development center for research Anthropology museum located structing a new building, the pre and observation, and a Political within the building, and a Psychol existing buildings were retrofit Science debate room, which ogy counseling center, which will ted for future safety. will be modeled after the United be open to the public. , At present, the project is still Staff Writers : MIndy Stevenson, Kelly Denny, Nations. The Social and Behavioral Sci in the bidding stages. The con Nicole Randolph, Chris Elwell, Blllie Jo Morgan, The conference room will ences building was originally tractors' bids will be in by Feb Carol Smith, Patricia Barreto, Carol Nishida, Lance be named in honor of J.C. planned to be built in 1991, but be ruary I and ground breaking will Cook, Tia Hem, Lewis Mireles, Nino Lopez, Rick Robinson, a history professor cause of the budget cuts that oc begin In spring of this year. The Fleener, Phyllis Calderon, Gilbert Cervantes who taught for over thirty years curred that year, was postponed. two-year, $32 million project is at Cal State and was also the as Construction was further post set to open in spring of 2002.
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The first floor of the new Social/Behavioral Sciences, courtesy of the Department Managing Editor Jeremiah Newhouse News Editor Bill Marshall III Features Editor Jorgie Salazar Opinions Editor Donald Willis Arts/Entertainment Editor JenniferThierry Sports Editor Chris Walenta Copy Editor Stacey Fullwiler Design Editor JenniferThierry Online Editor Jeremiah Newhouse Production Assistant Lance Cook Advertising Manager Brandon Harms Distribution Manager Booker Chatman Faculty Advisor Robin Larsen Business Manager Dan Tuckerman
The CoyoW Chronicle (The Chroiiicte) is published on every Thursday during • COLLEGE cmAOUATE RESEARCH ROOM (he academic session by ihe Depuriment of Coin muni cation .Studies, Caliroriiia • AUDITORIUMS State University. San Bernardino. • COMPUTSt The opinions expressed in The Chnmiele are those otThc student writers and Photo Courtesy of B CRIMNAL JUSTICE editors, and do not reflect the views of the imiversily, its adininistralion or Social and faculty, or any other person or institution iinles.s expressly noted. Behavioral Science • PSYCHOLOGY COLW^NO CENTER Deporment. fl Hui^ oevEj:>m£Kt The appearance of any adverlisement in The Chnmiclcdvcii not constitute an m pnimrAi flriFNOE endorsement by the newspaper of the goods and services adverti.sed. The Chroniele reserves the right to reject any adverti.semcnl it deems inappropriate. J' News January 27,2000 The Coyote Chronicle Page 3 Credit Cards Trap Students in Debt
By Chris Elwell know they will make a good re and more on their cards: tuition, Charlene Sullivan a professor at ize is that the bad credit problems Chronicle Staff Writer turn on their money because of the books, CD's, clothes, etc. Before Purdue University. they develop in college can leave unrestrained spending habits of they know it, many students have In response to studies showing them in bad financial shape for the As students return to school this students and the high interest rates put themselves thousands of dol that students with large credit card rest of their lives. Bad credit will Iquarter, they face one of the most they can charge. lars in debt, and due to high inter debt are more likely than other stu affect a student's ability to get a ^perilous temptations of college Credit card critics say the credit est rates they end up paying many dents to be depressed and smoke job, a house, or even to open a } life: easy money. Campuses are companies exploit students be times the original cost of the items and drink heavily, many universi checking account. bombarded with credit card com- cause they've ties have begun Students who want to avoid 'i panics vying for students' attention been unable to ——— ——taking action. credit problems should observe the } through the offering of hundreds recruit other The University following tips: ' of free gifts. new custom One in ten students owe of Kansas and the • Make a budget and keep to it. ^ Credit card debt has become a ers, and stu University of • If one credit card is maxcd problem for many college stu dents will na more than $1,000 on credit cards. Missouri-Colum out, don't start another card, pay dents. Nearly two-thirds of col ively sign and —Lynn Franey, Kansas City Star bia have limited off your current one. lege students have at least one spend without the number of • Pay the balance in full when credit card, a 1998 survey by two having been days per semester the monthly statement arrives. education research groups found. educated on each credit card • If the whole balance can't be One in five students said they had the responsible use of credit cards. they bought on credit. company can be on campus. These paid, always send more than the four or more credit cards, and one For students, it is very easy to 'if a student racks up a balance schools also require credit-card minimum payment or the card will in ten students owed more than gel into credit card debt. Credit of $ 1,000 at 18 percent annual in companies to post their percentage take years to pay off. $l,0(K), said Lynn Franey, Kansas companies entice the students by terest, he is paying an average of rates. • Never use credit cards for City Star reporter. telling them they can use the cards $15 per month in interest. If he The United States Student As cash advances. You can end up Why do credit card companies to take a trip over spring break or only makes the $ 10 a month mini sociation has also begun taking paying both transaction fees and target students so heavily? The buy a new stereo. Once the cycle mum payment the balance will ac action on this problem. They de 19.3 percent interest. answer is simple: credit companies begins, students start putting more tually increase each month," said veloped a program last fall in con • Leave plenty of room on your junction with MasterCard Interna card for emergencies. tional that will implement peer- • Whenever you use your credit counseling programs on money card deduct the amount spent from manag^rhent for'coHege stude'iits.'' your checkbook register so that CSUSB students worried about you'will have enough to pay it oil, their credit should contact the ASI • Finally, the best lip ol all: il NEWS Legal Service at ext. 5936. you don't have the money for What many students don't real- something DON'T BUY IT!!
BRIEFS Do you have a nose for news? Do you love to write? Then call Bill at 880-5289 Free Job Fair at CSUSB A free educational job fair will be held on Saturday. Jan. 29 from noon to 4 p.m. at CSUSB. The event will represent more than eighty-five California and Nevada school districts offering job opportu nities in teaching, counseling, administration, and other education professions. Also open to the general public, the fair is sponsored by the College of Education and will be held in the Coussoulis Arena. The faculty will be providing program information and answering questions. For more information, call the Career Development Center at (909) 880-5200. Talk on Chinese in Tibet Guam and Sydney. Further The director and senior cu bet. His twenty visits to Tibet in acquire a nev nickname: more, he has secured Edo pe rator of the Pacific Asia Mu the last twenty years have im riod painting and drawings seum, David Kamansky, will pressed him with the influence [Sir]. form the Harari collection, and explore the Chinese influence ethnic Chinese have on the coun a collection of rare Chinese tex on Tibetan culture in a free lec try. Kamansky has produced more tiles covering the Ming through ture that will be held on Thurs than fifty exhibitions, and has Qing dynasties for his perma day at Cal State. The event will been promoting greater cross-cul tural understanding through the nent collection at the Pacific begin at 8 p.m. in the Visual Arts yw wrn 1h» «r>d «H! 5«0 ty IfW Asia Museum. Building, Room 101. arts. For more information about Kamansky is a Southern His Pacific Asia Museum ex Kamansky's appearance, call ARMY RdC Unlitu uir courw jva ca» tsJuh California native and respected hibits have been displayed in the CSUSB history professor Ward authority on Asian art, espe Smithsonian, as well as museums in San Francisco, Seattle, Milan, McAfee at (909) 880-5527. cially that from China and Ti C8ll(909)«l1-81IK . January 27, 2000 Page 4 The Covote Chronicle Is a Teaching Career in Your Future? Or Mine? The First in a Series Exploring the Path to the Classroom
ment office or by calling National By Pasquale Scuderi me, but soon rationalize that those big payday. talkin' about cereal) with the hopes Evaluation Systems, Inc. in Sac Special to the Chronicle apprehensive pangs are hopefully Perhaps we have all had that of finding a narrow inroad to the ramento at (916) 928-4001. Once no more acute than anybody else's teacher who at some point made core of their intellects; a road that sits somewhere out on those fields you have mailed in your applica After no small amount of con when it comes to starting some sense, someone who aroused our of perception that are heavily tion you will receive a letter in the templation and consideration. I, thing new. Nevertheless, tales of interest in something, anything, at mined with teenage cynicism. mail that will contain your ticket like a number of my fellow stu schoolyard gunplay, non-existent a point in our development where So onward, gentle reader, to enter the test site, and even de dents here at the University, have discipline, administrators with lim we were suspicious of everything enough idealis tailed directions on how to get decided that my strengths and ited creative vi tic ruminating. there. skills would best serve society in sion, sub-stan The first thing This is where my experience and the capacity of educating a small dard resources, they tell me is to advice gets put on hold, brothers portion of its youth. and parents take the G- and sisters, this is all I know for Like many students, I have dis who are either BEST exam, now. In the coming weeks I will covered that despite the fact that I totally that is, the Cali hopefully share-via this fine peri have finally decided what to do uninvolved or fornia Basic odical- my experiences with the with myself, I am still in the dark meddling men Education Skills exam itself, which 1 am scheduled in regard to the practical process aces can make Test. This is a to take in mid-February. Person ofpursuing the actual job. My ob anyone pause test that evalu ally, the math portion of the exam jective here is to construct a series and reevaluate ates whether or is where I am most intimidated. of articles that will plainly and in their decision not you meet the Now I know some of you numher- formatively chronicle my research to make a ca minimum re oriented people out there who lly into how one becomes a teacher at reer out of quirements to through set theory the way frat the secondary level. "Secondary teaching. enter a class boys do a case of Lucky Lager find level" or "secondary school," for So why do this fairly amusing, but math is a those of you still uncorrupted by we want to do room as a teacher in the living devil for me. 1 am dead se the pretensions of highbrow eu it? What is it state of Califor rious here; in fact asking me to phemisms, are simply alternative that propels us prove the quadratic formula is like terms for what everybod;>^ else calls toward a career nia. Pass the C- asking Brittany Spears to fight her "high school." where the per Best my friends way through the Mozart Requiem: While there is some variation on centage of in and you will even if she finishes it ain't gonna how. one becomes a teacher at the terested and be pretty. We shall leave it here for different levels of instruction, my motivated have achieved the qualifica now. hope is that the information put young people My research has me clicking forth here that will at least provide will most likely be dwarfed by the and engaged by nothing. I can re tions necessary to become the sub through web sites and digging a broad base of facts that will at percentage of students whose fo call four instructors in particular, stitute teacher that you so merci through brightly colored pam the very least assist those as cus and interest will be directed to at various levels of my education, lessly mistreated when you were phlets in an attempt to understand clueless as myself. wards more important endeavors whose effect on me was both tan in high school. In addition, pass credential programs, inlernships, Teaching is an admirable profes like getting home to boot up Play gibly enlightening and also pro ing this exam can, together with emergency credentials, and a sion; at least I hope it is, and de Station II, tricking out their new found in ways that I am still strug your baccalaureate degree, qualify whole host of other options for spite the fact that some of our pub Hyundai, or deciding whether or gling to articulate. So for me you for paid internships in many those actively pursuing a career in lic schools have all the aesthetic not to braid or highlight their hair. maybe that is the allure, the idea districts. The application process education. Hang in there, we'll do beauty of the supermax wing at Perhaps it is a naive little strain of being on the giving end of that for this test is about as complex as this together, and in the interim Folsom, and student populations of self-serving heroism, a sense of type of alliance. the plot line of an episode of rent The Blackboard Jungle or with attitudes that make Zack De pleasantly childish optimism that Perhaps the challenge, the com Baywatch. Normally booklets ex some such tale of pedagogical La Rocha seem like Jimmy attracts us to the idea of facilitat petitive appeal is to brave those plaining the test, the application vqlor. More to follow. Stewart, I still want a shot at the ing the transfer of information and young faces each morning who fees ($40.00 for regular registra job. I confess that I often wonder wisdom to our successors in soci look like they have ingested size tion), and the exam itself are avail Pasquale will continue his if this is in fact the right path for ety; after all, it is certainly not the able doses of Special K(and I ain't able at the Liberal Studies depart thoughts next week.
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By Rick Fleener fully equipped, and churns out 160 can be a significant cost factor. To get to know a few CSUSB Chronicle Staff Writer hp at 7200 rpm while earning 26 The Japanese have targeted the students better each week, the to 31 mpg. youthful Gen-X market by appeal Roving Reporter will ask four Toyota has entered the fray this ing to their need for speed, and In the past, high-powered students four questions. This week American V-8 classics, such as the year with its introduction of the their wallets as well, while provid Chevrolet Camaro, Ford Mustang, newly redesigned Celica, which ing reliable economic sports cars we asked: Ponliac Firebird, and the Dodge sports a. hopped up new rnotor, with fresh, energetic designs. The 1. How many pairs of shoes do you own? Charger, captured the imagina aggressive styling and competitive U.S. manufacturers continue to use 2. Have you ever flunked a course at CSUSB? tions and hearts of America's 3. Where is your favorite place to study? youth. Today, most of these big 4. How many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie block legends are cither extinct or Roll center of a Tootsie Pop? on the endangered species list, due to increased competition Irom for eign auto-makers who arc produc Mandy Wilgers ing more practical, and equally Foods & Nutrition exciting, alternatives. Senior Import cars, such as the Acura 1.25 pairs Integra, Toyota Celica, Honda Civic Si and Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2. No are making a huge impact in the pricing. The Celica sells for their old formula of raw, gas-guz- 3. In my room alTordable sport car market that $23,000 fully loaded and is ca- zling power and are slowly losing 4. 1 was once dominated by good old- pable of producing a whopping ground to the cutting edge designs fashioned American muscle cars. 180 hp while maintaining^an urf^'NSeilMftg'frojrt'Japaft? Itre%kelythat Today's imports arc lighter, faster, heard of 26 to 39 mpg with it's we will continue to see more arid safer, more nimble, more reliable optional six speed manual trans- more of these "pocket rockets" Glenn Cummins and a whole lot more sophisticated mission. This translates to big sav- shuttling about town as the old than their American competitors. ings at the gas pump. American "pony" cars head out to Communications The import sports cars of today are American auto manufacturers pasture. Sophomore 1. Seven 2. Yes, I couldn't drop an Econ. class. FOR THE 3. In a quiet lounge FIRST TIME 4.6^••; EVER: $20,000 Yolanda Zavala CASH BONUS Liberal Studies high tech tnachines engineered that have, in the past, enjoyed firm and designed to maximize power, control over the sports car market PLUS Sophomore comfort and economy. These in the U.S., have stumbled upon $50,000 1. Seven. "pocket rockets," as they arc af hard times recently, in part due to FOR 2. Yes. (Like a lot.) fectionately called by enthusiasts the amazing success of Japanese 3. In the Kitchen, I imports.. According to industry a)LLEGE. due to their small size, light weight like to eat when I and high performance, are pow insiders, classic V-8 muscle cars Choose to serve in one ered by economical four cylinder such as the Chevrolet Camaro and of the i^iny s ojp-priority study. occupatioru] skills, and Pontiac Firebird, may be in their 4. One, two, engines that are capable of churn you could receive a cash ing out more horsepower per liter final year of production due to sag oonus of up to $20,000, if CRUNCH, three. than their American V-8 counter ging sales, and a skeptical public you Plus, cam up to S^.OOu in money for that sees them as unreliable and parts, while maintaining superior college throt^ the Rommel impractical. fuel efficiency. Montgomery G.I. Bill and Divinagracia The highly exalted Acura Inte The Chevrolet Camaro has a the Army CoUe^ Fund, if you qualify. History gra GS-R cranks out 170 hp at base price of $21,015 (this in Find out more about 7700 rpm while maintaining im cludes only basic standard fea these ^eat Anny benefits. Sophomore pressive fuel economy, 25 mpg in tures) and puts out an awe inspir Talk to your local Army 1.12 pairs the city and 30 mpg on the high ing 305 hp at 5250 rpm from its recruiter today. Tt coulo be one of the most rewarding 2. Yeah, Philosophy 5.7 liter V-8. This tremendous way. The GS-R lists for about calli8 you've ever made. of Religion $22,200 fully equipped with power doesn't come without its San Bernardino 3. Game room, baby, leather seats and factory CD price however; the Camaro only (902) 885-5AM player. TheHondaCivicSi, which averages about 17 to 25 mpg, and game room. shares the Integra's 1.6 liter v-tccb with gas prices expected to reach ARMY. 4.9 engine, sells for about $17,545, $2 per gallon in early 2000, this BE All YOU CAN BET www.908m1y.com Opinions & Editorials Page 6 The Coyote Chronicle January 27, 2000 Should Gay Marriage be Legal in California?
By Christine Grott ation reasons only, thereby popu look at the "family" situation in our Chronicle Staff Writer lating the church. Marriage laws society, many children are being were based on a set of religious raised in alternative family struc principles, not case law. Today, tures whether it is through adop church leaders continue this con tion, foster families, single parents In 1993. the stale of" Hawaii re ditioning by quoting excerpts, out or gay/lesbian households. These viewed a landmark case that would of context, from the Bible. In re children can, and do, grow up to have allowed gays and lesbians the cent decades marriage laws have be mentally healthy adults and right to legally marry. This case changed from time to time based learn the meaning of unconditional spurred an outcry across the United on society's fears and prejudices. love, acceptance, and tolerance. States for local legislatures to cre It was only a couple of decades ago Legal issues are still aconcem ate laws banning gay marriages. that laws existed forbidding inter for homosexual couples when On March 7 of this year, an racial couples from marrying. emergency situations arise. With important decision, which will al Many opponents of gay mar- the passage of an initiative like ter the lives of Proposition 22, it many people, will ' will increase the Attention be up to the voters. Vote No to Proposition 22 on legality issues in Proposition 22, times of catas The Knight Initia March 7, 2000. trophe or crisis. tive, will allow the Many life-part government to de —Christine Grott ners have been Artists cide which com- denied access to mitted and loving ; • ^ their loved ones relationships should be deemed riage believe that marriage is an in in favor of blood relatives in cases ENTER THE 2000 U.S. SAVINGS BONDS valid. This initiative is yet another stitution for procreation, and since of funeral preparations, hospital NATIONAL STUDENT POSTER CONTEST. discriminatory legislative measure same-gender couples are unable to visits, and other important, life and imposing upon the rights of Un procreate, the marriage must be death decisions. It's a fun, educational project and a great way for 4th, 5th, and 6th tied States citizens. null and void. On the contrary, The deeply personal, moral grade artists to use their talents and learn the benefits of saving. Marriage is defined legally as same-gender couples can procre arguments that lead to fear and ig the union of one man and one ate. Following the same logic, norance keep the gay marriage is Plus, they can win prizes including a $200 to a $5,000 U.S. Savings woman as husband and wife. why are heterosexual couples, who sue a hot debate. Historically, fear Bond, a trip to Washington, D.C., and school prizes. However, no definition exists as to either actively decide not to, or and ignorance has led to great dis what marriage actually is. Mar simply cannot procreate, be al crimination against other minority To enter students must design a poster promoting the contest theme "U.S. Savings Bonds - Making Dreams a Reality." The contest riage can be looked at as the fused lowed the right to marry? groups including blacks, women, deadline is February 11, 2000. intersection of love's sanctity and On the raising of children, one immigrants, and Native Ameri necessity's demand. If two people, argument opponents often make is cans, to name only a few. It is this For your copy of the contest rules visit: regardless of gender, can attain this that children who are part of a ho discrimination, the symptom of combination, why then must mar mosexual household will not grow fear and ignorance, which has kept www.savingsbonds.gov riage be only for heterosexuals? to be mentally healthy adults, as giay men and lesbian women from Historically, Emperor they are not exposed, to a tradi a right well deserved. There is no Contact your school or write: Augustus, who was concerned tional mother and father figure. right or wrong in determining this National Student Poster Contest about ensuring a large Christian However, problems do not escape issue morally. Morality is a pri Savings Bond Marketing Office, Rix>m 309 population, first created marriage traditional heterosexual house vate issue. Each definition of mo Department of the Treasury laws in the Roman Empire. The holds, including alcoholism, spou rality is as unique as the person Washington, D.C. 20226 Christian church conditioned so sal abuse, child abuse, incest, and defining it. ciety to the idea that homosexual others. And statistics show that the Vote NO to Proposition 22 on ity was sinful, to assure that majority of pedophiles are hetero March 7, 2000. It's wrong, it's couples would unite for procre sexual men. If you take a good discriminatory, and it's unfair.
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Switzerland and the Holocaust 1,000 graduate fac ulty By Donald Willis Hitler came to power, many Jews + 114 graduate and professional programs Opinions Editor reluctantly left Germany, seeking refuge in neighboring countries, The Holocaust was the most ler- expecting to return home once ribie crime committed in the twen Hitler had been ousted. = Countless opportunities tieth century. The numbers are The world is slowly awakening astounding: six million Jewish to Switzerland's relationship with A graduate education at WSU gives you i?^numerabie paths to success. women, men and children and nine Germany. During the Second This outstanding research univcrsiiy offers: million non-Jewish civilians, all World War, Swiss businessmen • Nationally ranked graduate programs. • The cnance to work with exceptional scholars. murdered by egocentric madness, made millions as chief bankers and Graduate research and leaching opportunities. • N assislantships and fellowsrups. pcrsonilled and promoted by Adolf money-launderers to the Nazis. uithhous Hitler. Gold, artwork, and other property Hitler built death camps to of Holocaust victims were looted implement his "final solution," the and sold to Switzerland and other Washington State University plan to exterminate all Jews in nations. Handsome prices were •Tak/flp fou anytvfterc you wa/tf lo go! Europe. This genocide meant that paid to Swiss authorities so crimi millions of Jews from Germany nals could live off the spoils of and Central Europe were tortured their crimes. In 1997, under inter Contact the WSU Graduate School. and killed in these death camps. national pressure, the Swiss finally Agntuiture and Home Economics Proud Jewish citizens, who had set up a fund to reimburse Jewish 509-335-6424 greatly contributed to European Holocaust victims. Business and Economics Education culture, were dehumanized and Many people currently wrestle E-mail: [email protected] degraded to a status lower than with the reality of the Holocaust. Engineerir^ and Architecture Appiy online! animals. Hitler roused the German Some say the Holocaust never hap Liberal Arts Nursing Pharmacy Sciences people's feeling of superiority over pened; they refuse to believe that yelerinary Medicine www.wsu.edu the Jewish. humans are capable of committing Before the Holocaust, Jews fos such horrendous crimes. Some tered achievement and growth in believe the Holocaust was a cre German and European society. ation of wartime rhetoric, another German Jews were cultural lead reason for America to fight a war- Public's Outrage Unwarranted ers, excelling in literature, music, that did not involve American medicine, science, and financial lives. However, many Holocaust show through the headline. They Previously by Males?" This and intellectual life. Despite op survivors live with devastating By Chris Elwell weren't saying O'Malley had won wouldn't cause a huge outrage. So pressive anti-Semitism, German memories that haunt their lives and Chronicle Staff Writer was white; rather ihey why is it the public becomes so Jews considered themselves Ger dominate their dreams. Survivors because he were saying he had won despite the outraged when a paper mentions mans, and many served with dis struggle to suppress experiences, fact. The Post was trying to ex that a white man won the mayoral tinction in the German armed and many refuse to discuss the re "White Man Gels Mayoral plain that the racial divide in Bal nomination in an area mostly forces during World War I. When ality of what human nature can be. Nomination," read the headline in the Washington Post, which sent timore had narrowed because this populated by blacks? the public into a frenzy last Sep city, with its population being two- By being so sensitive about the tember. thirds black, looked beyond skin headline, people may have created Although many angry callers color when it elected O'Malley. even more racial division. People accused the Washington Post of No matter how one looks at it, reacted so quickly when they read adding to the racial divide by there are many times when race is the word "while," that it didn't pointing out that newly elected still an issue in politics. However, occur to them it was actually used mayor, Martin O'Malley, was the election of O'Malley showed for a good reason. Had they read white, the fact is that Martin that race is less of an issue in the the article first, they would have O'Malley's being white is what city of Baltimore than it has been realized the Washington Post was made the story. In the city of Bal in other cities. Martin Luther King attempting to show that Baltimore timore, which is two-thirds black, Jr. desired to see America trans had made a step in the direction of Martin O'Malley, a thirty-six-year- formed into a place where people becoming color blind. Law pro old lawyer, city councilman and "will not be judged by the color of fessor Patricia Williams once guitarist in a Celtic rock band, was their skin, but by the content of wrote, "I embrace color-blindness unlikely to win. However, his love their character." In pointing out as a legitimate hope for the future, for,the city and determination to that O'Malley was white, the [but] I worry that we tend to en fight against drugs and crime Washington Post was merely try shrine the notion with a kind of helped O'Malley get elected. The ing to show that the content of utopianism whose naivete will en article meant to show that the O'Malley's character had helped sure its elusiveness." people of Baltimore looked be overcome racial divisions. . In order to truly break down ra yond skin color in determining A headline stating the reverse: cial division, Americans must first who could best lead their city. "Black Man Breaks Barriers by learn to distinguish between what One unnamed journalist, who Winning Election in a Town of is harmful and what is beneficial was angry about the headline, ar 80% White Population," would to the breaking down of these di 6 weeks. 6 credits, as low as $2,300 (based on typical costs probably not have caused such an visions. When people become of tuition, room & board, books, and airfare) gued, "He's going lo do something good, but it's not because he's a outrage. Or what about a headline outraged at such an insignificant Term 1: May 22-June 30 • Teim 2: July S-August 11 white man. It's because he loves showing a woman breaking the incident, barriers between race and wvww.outreach.hawail.edu • tolhfree 1 (800) 862-8828 Baltimore." This was exactly what barriers of gender, such as gender are strengthened rather than University of Hawaii at Manoa, Summer Sessions the Washington Post was trying to "Woman Receives Position Held weakened for destruction. rr U Arts & Entertainment Page 8 The Coyote Chronicle January 27, 2000
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By Jennifer Lynn Thierry made a beautiful tribute to their you." The anti-climax Arts & Entertainment Editor two characters', Hercules and of that "dramatic" lolaus, friendship, which brought scene sent the audience he Pasadena Center held a tear to both Kevin and Michael's into raucous laughter. this year's "Hercules: eyes. Earlier in the event, Tthe Legendary Jour During the question and answer Creation held an auc neys" and "Xcna: Warrior Prin portion, one audience member tion which included cess" conventions. The conven asked if the Shakespearean-trained some interesting items, • tions, held by Creation Entertain Michael could do a bit of ranging from signed ment, move from state to stale Shakespeare for the crowd. scripts to props actually ' throughout the year, but the South Michael smiled and said he was used on the set. A spe ern California show held in Janu- sure he could manage, and pro cially designed shadow r ary is the biggest. ceeded to do an elegant soliloquy box displaying limited j "Hercules" aired its final epi- from "Hamlet." The audience edition replicas of ; sodc late last year, making this gave him a round of applause and Xena's chakrum, event the last official "Hercules" a .standing ovation. Kevin, not to Gabrielle's staff and a convention. In attendance to say be outdone, said he would recite glossy photo of Xena farewell to the departing show, one of his first lines. He set up a and Gabrielle which which spun off the mega-hit scene from the television show was signed by Lucy "Xena: Warrior Princess," were the "Dallas," having Michael sit Lawless and Renee O'Connor, was Renee O'Connor brought in the the convention all to themselves. show's main stars: the cvcr-comc- down; he prepared for his dramatic auctioned for $1,000. During most money at $8,000, while at last Tickets are already on sale for next dic Michael Hurst and heartthrob scene. Deterntiraed, he walked to Kevin and Michael's farewells, year's convention the actual sword year's big event running January Kevin Sorbo. Their heartfelt good Michael, placed his hand on his Kevin's charity, "A World Fit For wielded by Lucy Lawless went for 19-21,2001. Contact Creation En bye to the beloved show was mov shoulder and said, "The camp Kids," auctioned a script for $31,000 to her charity. tertainment at their website: http:// ing and Creation Enlerlainnicnt counselor would like to speak with $3,000. The actual staff used by Next year "Xena" fans will have www.creationent.cam Down To You Punk's A Romatic Comedy for Both of You Not i
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Coyotes Dominate Women Hang On U.C. Riverside For Tough Victory
By Lance Cook we're a better running team, and denied that the match-up was an By Lance Cook Saturday night, they were patient SlaP" Writer with the athletes we have we can Inland Empire rivalry game. Chronicle Staff Writer and passed the ball effectively, score quickly." With CSUSB the Due to the enormous crowd re finding their open shots. "We were favorite, it was key for them to sponse, however, it makes it ap much more patient on offense than An 81 -64 victory over the rival jump out early and put UCR on parent that this was more than we were the other night," Cal Stale Highlanders from U.C. Riverside, their heels. The longer you leave just another CCAA game. It lhis year of the men's coach Kevin Becker said. "A a record crowd allendance, and the teams hanging around in games, showed all the signs of a typical basketball program is couple of our goals were to force student beats the teacher once the greater the chance of an upset. in-state rivalry. having great success, we them to take their press off, and to again, in an exciting spectacle at T This happens because when me Cal State, San Bernardino mustn't overlook the never-say- get them out of their zone, and we Cal State, San Bernardino, Satur diocre teams hang around in a con head coach, Larry Reynolds, was die Lady Coyotes. Coming off did that." day night. Coyotes men's basket test, they slowly start to believe in an assistant under UCR coach three consecutive losses, the Cal Towards the end of the game, ball team, under the guidance of thcm.selves and gain confidence. John Masi for 16 years before State, San Bernardino ladies bas UCR closed the lead of the Coy Coach Larry Reynolds, took s(dc The game inside the game, was coming to the Coyotes. At one ketball team rebounded to beat otes by going on a 14-4 run, cut possession of first place with the what the team used to control the time, a player for the Highland the visiting4Jighlanders of U.C. ting the lead to a single point at victory. pace of the game. UCR came in ers, it had to be a sweet feeling Riverside at Coussoulis Arena 53-52. Down the stretch of a bas Starting the game off strong, the wanting to establish their half court to beat the school you once went Saturday night. ketball game, the ability to make Coyotes jumped out to an 18-5 offense, being the slower team, but to battle for. As probably the fi The Coyotes used a huge sec free throws is huge to the outcome lead in the first half. Senior they couldn't keep up with the run nal meeting between the two ond half to win the game 60-56. of the game, as I am sure ail you standout Lohnnie Tape' was feel ning Coyotes. San Bernardino was schools, due to UCR's plans of The lady 'Votes shot 41 percent Lakers fans are aware of. The ing it early, throwing in 14 points able to establish their fast break of- jumping up to Division I next from the field and out-rebounded Coyotes were 7-10 from the char in the first five minutes of the fcn.se thus resulting in the large year, it was a perfect way fgr the the Highlanders 24-12. In the ity stripe in the final minutes, game. Tape' finished the game victory. Coyotes t» end it. second half, which proved vita! maintaining their lead. With 15 with 19 points, which was the high "We created some turnovers, With this victory and a victory to victory, DafinaDailey wasthe seconds left, UCR guard Amy for both teams in the contest. A and we got our guys out running," by Chico Slate over U.C. Davis, high point leader, putting in 18 Houchens had a chance to tie the game of runs, the Coyotes played Reynolds said. "For us to be suc the Coyotes moved into first points, 14 of which came in the contest with a three-pointer that their style of fast break basketball cessful, we have to get out on the place all by themselves as the fi big second half for the Coyotes. caught the rim and bounced away. and had another run of 22-9 to put lloor and get after people." nal buzzers blew Saturday night. The Cal State, San Bernardino With the win, the Coyotes im the nail in the coffin of the High Nearly 4000 fans showed for the However, facing a tough road ladies' basketball team is known prove to 3-8 in the CCAA, and 6- landers. game, making it the largest crowd trip to Cal State. Bakersfield and for being a good shooting bas 12 overall. Next up for the Lady "We usually start off slow, but for a sporting event in Cal State, Cal State, Stanislaus, the Coyotes ketball team. A lot of times, Coyotes is a road trip to Cal State, we picked it up early," guard San Bernardino's history. All don't have much time for cel however, they can be extremely Bakersfield and Cal Stale, Charles Stone said. "We know week the coaches for both .schools ebration. impatient and force shots. On Stanislaus.
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Date Opponent H/A Time
Feb. 4(F) Cal Poly Pomona H 8:00p.m.
Feb.-5(S) Grand Canyon Univ. H 8:00p.m.
Feb.ll(F) San Francisco State A 8:00p.m.
Feb. 12(S) Sonoma State A 8:00p.m.
Feb.l8(F) CS Domingues Hills A ^:00p,m.
Feb.l9(S) CSLA A 8:00p.m.
Feb.25(F) U.C.Dayis . . H 8:00p.m.
Feb.26(S) Chico State H 8:00p.m.
Mar 9-11 NCAA West Regional Tournament
Mar. 22-26 NCAA Elite Eight-Louisville, KY Women's Basketball
Date Opponent H/A Time
Feb. 4(F) Cal Poly Pomona H 5:45p.m.
Feb. 5(S) Grand Canyon Univ. H 5:45p.m.
Feb.ll(F) San Francisco State A 5:45p.m.
Feb. 12(S) Sonoma State A 5:45p.m.
Feb.l8(F) CS Domingues Hills A 5:45p.m.
Feb.l9(S) CSLA A 5:45p.m.
Feb.25(F) U.C.Davis H 5:45p.m.
Feb.26(S) Chico State H 5:45p.m.
Mar 9-ll(TH-S) ncaa West Regional Tournament Sports January 27, 2000 The Covote Chronicle Page 13
with his arm or his legs. Mcnair was second on the team in rushing this season, and has a five-touch- The Big Game down performance this year as well. jury; many Rams fans were start Titans are primed to be the third Five touchdown games have against the Buffalo Bills. They are ing to dread what else the regular team to do it. To bad they can't become the norm in St. Louis. Warner has plenty of them under By Chris Walenta playing like they have nothing to season had in-store for them. play the Jacksonville Jaguars again. They beat the Jags three his belt. St. Louis is also used to Sports Editor lose, especially since a lot of Hello, Mr. Warner. You know, people did not expect them to be Curt Warner, the running back that times this year including their scoring 30 or more points in a here and if one play had not gone used to play for the Seahawks. No, playoff victory last Sunday in game. They have done it thirteen It's that time of the year again. their way, they wouldn't be. not that Curt Warner, this Kurt Jacksonville. times this year, and they have won Super Sunday has arrived. Are The Rams have been rebuilding Warner. The one who went on to The Titans are the best team in twelve of those games. The only you ready to party? Have you since the late 80s. In that time throw 41 touchdown game they scored 3D or bought the keg and chips ? This is span, they have gone through nu passes this season. The more points and lost was the season finale all the stuflThal you need to do in merous head coaches, three stadi same Kurt Warner who order to get ready for the big game. ums, and a new city; but they have was named leagues to the Philadelphia I am going to break down the stayed with the same owner. A few MVR That Kurt Warner, Eagles, probably a maich-ups for you, so all you have years ago, Dick Vermeil came on the one who was a MVP game that the Rams to do is enjoy the game and party out of retirement to coach the of a different leagues one did not care about. This game will all night long. Rams. At times, many people felt time, the Arena Football This game features two teams that Vermeil was too emotionally League. come down to who can who were a combined 12-20 last involved, the reason he stopped The Rams went on to slop who. Can the Ti season. Botli teams figured to have coaching in the first place—and crush most of their com- tans shut down the strong seasons, but neither of them that he might not be a good it as petition, averaging a Rams total offensive could have really expected to reach head coach. league-high 33.1 points attack and make their this point so quickly. The Rams had not been to the a game. They also have defense win it for The game is a rematch of the playoffs in ten years when the a stingy defense that gets them, or can the Rams Halloween day game played in 1999 season started. There were no credit to back up that shut down Eddie Tennessee, and won by the Titans, some high hopes that newly ac offense. The Rams are definitely the AFC and perhaps in football. George and put some real pressure 24-21. In that game, the Titans quired quarterback Trent Green a force to be reckoned with. Then The Titans attack comes to you on Steve Mcnair? jumped out to a 21-0 lead to only could be a building block that why were the>Tampa Bay Bucs usually on the ground in the form My predictions have been com sec the Rams claw back to tie the would help turn the tide. In the able to hold the Rams to 11 points? of one Mr. Eddie George. The pletely wrong during the playoffs, score at 21. off-season, the Rams had also The Tennessee Titans are no or leading rusher combines incredible you are listening to a guy who The Titans arc considering added versatile running back dinary wild-card team. The Raid strength with elusive moves, and picked the Vikings to beat the themselves the team of destiny, Marshall Faulk. Then the unthink ers used to be the only team to be breakaway speed. When the Ti Rams in the Divisional round. But going into Super Bowl XXXIV. able happened. During a pre-sea- able to brag that they were the only tans are not running, the one they I believe that the Titans are the They are here because of 'The son game in mid-August, Trent wild-card team ever to win the Su are relying on is their quarterback team of destiny, and they will find Motor City Miracle,' in which they Green went down with a knee in per Bowl. Well, the Denver Bron Steve Mcnair. Mcnair is a mobile a way to grind the ball and hold won on the last play of the game jury. It was a season-ending in cos did it two years ago and the quarterback who can beat players that St. Louis Ram's offense down.
MY Women's Softball PREDICTION: Men's Baseball Date Opponent H/A Time Final score Date Opponent H/A Time Titans 19- Feb. 4-6 Stanislaus Tourn. A All Day Rams 16, Feb. 3(TH) Cal Baptist A 2:30 a squeaker won Feb. n{F) Sonoma State H 1:30/3:30 H 3:00 at the end of the Feb. 8{T) UC Riverside Feb.l2(S) San Francisco State H 12/2:00 game. Feb. 9(W) CSU Dominguez Hills H TEA
Feb. 15(T) Cal Baptist H 1:30/3:30 Feb. lO(TH) Cal Poly Pomona H TBA
Fcb.l9(S) UCRiverside H 12/2:00 Coyote Feb. 11(F) Cal State LA H 3:00 Feb.22(T) Vanguard Univ. A 1:30/3:30 Softball Feb. 16(W) Cal State LA A 7:00 Feb.25(F) U.C.Davis H 1:30/3:30 Feb. 17(TH) Cal State LA A 7:00 Feb.26(S) Chico State H 12/2:00 & Feb. 19(S) Cal State LA (DH) H 12:00 Mar.3 (F) CSU Dominguez Hills A 1:30/3:30 Feb. 22 (T) Kyung Hee (Japan) H 6:00
Mar.4(S) Western NM Univ. H 12/2:00 Baseball Feb. 24 (TH) Master's College H 5:00 Mar.U(S) CSU Stanislaus H 12/2:00 Games Feb. 26 (S) Japan H TBA ^ V The Rest of the Story January 27,2000 Page 14 The Coyote Chronicle ecampus.com Has PETA Foaming at the Mouth Courtesy of Bill Neely space for PETA's College Action Campaign, which consists of 2,(KX) A new ad from ccampus.com students working to encourage re showing a college student frying spect and compassion for animals. his pet goldllsh has students and "It's just bad business to pitend PETA foaming at the mouth. your target audience," says PETA's In a letter to the president of College Action Campaign Coordi ecampus.com, PETA asked the on nator, Morgan Leyh. "Today's line textbook company to drop the kids don't appreciate being de offensive ad and to offer free ad picted as cruel louts." Contact Information: A Letter to Mr Stevens, President and CEO of ecampus.com Steven Stevens, President and CEO January 26, 2000 As the College Action Cam compassion for all ani c/o ecampus.com paign coordinator for PETA, I am mals in an exciting and 1999 Richmond Rd. Dear Mr. Stevens: being inundated with complaints uplifting way. Lexington, KY 40502 from college students about this Thank you for your [email protected] We wrote you in September re commcrical. Students are out lime and consideration. I garding your company's commer raged that they arc being portrayed look forward to hearing Morgan Leyh cial thai depicts a college student as insensitive and disrespectful from you. c/o College Action Campaign frying his goldfish, because he has towards animals. To prove this pen Sincerely, 501 Front St, run out of food We asked that you isn't the case, I ask that you pro change the ad from one that shows vide free advertisment space on Photos Courtesy of www.pet«-ooline.or| and Norfolk, VA23510 www.ecainpus.com a lack of respect for animals to a eeampus.com for PETA's College Morgan Leyh Col legeActions @ peta- more positive message. We have Action Campaign. The college College Action Coordinator online.org yet to hear a response. campaign encourages respect and
Events Calendar January 27 - February 3 STUDENT OP^N FOPUM, , Tuesdayy I SOUL PURPOSE Thursday^ 27 IMFORMATION MEETING SPEAKER OR KARNIG AS! FINANCE BOARD MEETING ^ EMPOWERMENT ZONE 6 P.M. - 9 P.M. 6 P.M. - 8 P.M. 10A.M. -12 NOON SPONSORER: PORTER FIELDS STUDENT UNION EVENTS CENTER C STUDOSTT UNION EVENTS CENTER B STUDENT UNION EVENTS CENTER A ^ 8 A.M. - 4 P.M. X5932 STUDENT UNION STUDY ROOM GAY & LESBIAN UNION ASI BOARD OF DIRECTORS CLUB MEETING MEETING ^ "WHEN THE PURPLE SETTLES" 6 P.M. - 8 P.M. 12 NOON-2 P.M. FILM & LECTURE BY DR. KATHY NADEAU Fridayy 28 WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER & STUDENT UNION EVENTS CENTER A 12 NOON-1:30 P.M. 9-BALL TOURNAMENT ADULT RE-ENTRY CENTER CROSS CUURJR/Y. OBTTER BEGINS AT 2:30 P.M. CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST X7204 STUDENT UNION GAME ROOM CLUB MEETING X2195 4 P.M. - 6 P.M. ^ BROWN BAG LUNCH Thursdayy 3 STUDENT UNION EVENTS CENTER A 'FINDING YOUR VOICE AND YOUR VALUES" AFRICAN STUDENT JCIJJ 12 NOON-1P.M. Mondayy 31 ALLIANCE CLUB MEETING 4 P.M. - 5 P.M. WOMEN'S RESOURCE CERITER & PALS MEETING STUDENT UNION EVENTS CENTER A ADULT RE-ENTRY CENTER 2:30 P.M. - 4 P.M. Wednesdayy 2 X 7203 STUDENT UNION EVENTS CENTER A HEALTH & MEDICINE CAREER EXPO X5482 10 A.M.-2:30 P.M. W FAT! SO? STUDENT UNION EVENTS CENTER A&B SPEAKER & LECTURER: MARUYN WANN WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT 4 P.M. - 6P.M. GROUP MEETING LAPLACE SCTK STUDENT UMON EVENTS CENTER C 4 P.M. - 5 P.M. 4 P.M. - 6 P.M. W X 7203 STUDENT UNION EVENTS CENTER A WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER & X7203 /^DULT RE-ENTRY CENTER ^ AFRICAN STUDENT X7203 ^ ALLIANCE CLUB MEETING "CP' 4 P.M. - 5 P.M. To place an event in the Calendar, JCH, STUDENT UNION EVENTS CENTER A please bring information to mic;*-' ai;> Student Union Graphics, "CP" room SU112. or call x3942. .spniisi ij «k1 cout t'sy la Ptepared CaurLiasy'if tXiUuirtl CejyKnt Student Union Graphic Arts Comics Page 15 January 27,2000 The Coyote Chronicle
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California State University, San Bernardino's McNair Scholars Program recruits colleg junios and senior interested in pursuing a Ph.D. Established in 1986 by the U.S. Departrnent of Education and named for astronaut and Challenger Space Shuttle crew member Ronald E. McNair, the program encourages students to pursue graduate studies by providing oppotunities to define goals, engage in research, develop skills, and build student/faculty relationships critical to succeed a the doctoral level.
During the academic year, program participants receive the necessary support to identify graduate programs, financial assistance, and academic/personal qualities needed to excel at the undergraduate level, and gain admittance into a doctoral program. This includes the following assistance: • GRE Preparation • Writing a Personal Statement • Funding Graduate School • An Intensive Summer Research Component During the spring quarter, students begin research projects which will be completed during the Summer Scholars Program. Students scholars finalize their research projects with their mentors and present their work to the campus community in the summer.
Upon completion of the six-week program (which begins on June 26, 2000 and concludes August 11, 2000), students scholars receive a $2,400 stipend and their faculty mentors receive $1,000.
Applicants for the McNair Scholars Program must: • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher • Be a Junior or Senior (who will not earn a baccalaureate degree prior • to August 11, 2000) at CSUSB • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident • Be a first generation college student from a low-income family and/or belong to a group under repre sented in doctoral studies, including African Americans, Native Americans, and Latinos • Submit the completed application packet. Priority deadline is January 31, 2000; applications are accepted and reviewed on a continuous basis. APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE AT: McNair Scholars Program Office, California State University, San Bernardino Room AD-143
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Email: [email protected] or call (909)880-7344