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Bill1 ^v-^ m Associated Students protests food policy By Tony Barton Representative Lisa Lopez. 'They've had to take News Editor fund raising off campus." In supposed violation of school policy, the Asso- Talks were already underway as to the updating ciated Students, Inc. sold food on campus to of current school policy relating to the selling of promote a voter registration drive Nov. 15. Corn food on campus prior to the AS protest The dogs, cupcakes and ice cream were sold in front current policy is an agreement between the Foun- of Academic Hall and beverages were sold in dation and Aztec Shops, the company who sup- Dancing to a front of the vending machines in the commons plies The Dome's foodstuffs. The agreement pro- joint venture area. vides the notion that other groups may not com- "Students are upset about not being able to sell pete with Aztec Shops in the CSUSM food market. food on campus to make money," said CSSA See FOOD, page 12 Student turns misfortune into fighting chance

One Cal State San Marcos last flare up, even though her student has found a way to heartwas healthy, RSD caused turn misfortune into a fighting messages to be sentto heart to chance for life — twice. stop beating. Gina Erickson of Vista was Realizing the closeness of an aspiring ballerina until an her own mortality, Erickson accident in 1992 put Erickson has started the Wings of Joy in a wheelchair. Foundation. Not one to give in to self- "The only way I can make pity or to give up, she fought sense from all this suffering back and worked at her physi- and pain, is that it gives me a cal therapy and was deter- chance to make a difference. mined to walk again. She also Early detection is important in Roman S. Koenig/Staff Photographer enrolled at CSUSM and chan- the successful treatment of An expanded campus access road and a new bus depot are part of recent campus construction. neled her energies into the RSD," Erickson explained. Visual and Performing Arts "Through the Wings of Joy program. Foundation, I hope to raise Earlier this year another money to increase awareness Construction projects tragedy occurred, however. of the disease and to educate Erickson was diagnosed with people aboutits*symptams." reflex sympathetic dystrophy The Wings of Joy (RSD), a side effect from her Foundation's first fundraiser previous injury. RSD, though is a fashion show and luncheon nearing completion it has been known since the from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 9 at Civil War, is still not fully un- LaCosta Resort and Spa. Do- By Tony Barton million, accordingto Decker, and derstood. nations are $40. To order tick- News Editor should be completed in March of A painful, neurogenic dis- ets or for more information call Surrounding construction is a next year. The road will be fin- 'We're hoping to ease that afflicts millions of 727-9870 or write: Wings of reminder that Cal State San ished March 16. A290-space park- people, RSD can be treated if Joy Foundation, C/O Box 188, Marcos is a growing campus. ing lot will be opened on May 1, get funding at detected early. In Erickson's 1611 A S. Melrose Dr., Vista Signs of construction are visible also. case, it was nearly fatal. In the Ca. 92083. on the side of Twin Oaks Valley Once the grading, etc. have the end of the Road opposing CSUSM's main been completed, the first priority entrance and the area in between will be the creation of Building legislative Barham Drive and Craven Hall. 15, a classroom and office build- session. Funding Students concerned about On Twin Oaks Valley Road, ing which will house faculty of- new Student Health Services fices, classrooms and computer, was buildings are under construction foreign language, psychology and 'blaming the victim' in an approximately 50,000 sq. ft social science labs. Building 15 recommended by By Roman S. Koenig dim. Secondly, there should be lot in conjunction with Palomar/ will lie at the top of the stairway Editor-in-Chief more patrols In campus parking Pomerado Health System. The by Craven Hall, adjacent to Aca- (the) trustees at Students and faculty have ex- lots. There is a sentiment among Health Services offices will uti- demic Hall, accordingto Decker. pressed dismay this week over students she sad she talked to lize an area of roughly 11,500 sq. "We're hoping to get funding (their) meeting! what they see as a case of "blam- that itappeareditwas the victim's ft, according to Campus Physi- at the end of the legislative ses- ing the victim" by campus offi- foultfor being assaulted since she cal Planning Director Russell sion. Fundingwas recommended Russell Decker, cialsafterthelate-October assault did not use a nearby emergency Decker. The buildings should be by (the) trustees at (their) meet- planning director of a female student phone. occupied in the summer of 1996. ing,'' said Decker. "I have to say that I ended up "It just seems like in so many Fromtheleftoftheturnaround K funding is approved by the feeling frustratedaboutth e whole things the focus is on what the in fronto f Craven Hall to Barham California legislature, construc- porate "more sophistication, thing," said Donna Peters, a Soci- victim did wrong," added Liberal Drive, grading, tunneling and tion would begin July of '96 with depth, architecture, and landscap- ology graduate student Studies major Denise Gilliland. landscaping have been under an opening of the building in fall ing," according to Decker. The "She probably was so beaten up Peters said she was concerned way, as well as the construction of'98. original model was made by uni- about two major things. First, she didn't know what to do." of a new roadway approaching Also, the model in the library versity planners before the emer- lights in the parking lot have ei- Literature professor Dr. Craven Hall fromBarha m Drive. of CSUSM's future campus is gence of a president or other im- ther been off at night and are too See BLAME, page 12 Theprojecthasamountedfo$10.3 currently being revised to incor- portant administrators. Society inducts new members WHAT'S NEWS Alpha Zeta Chi also elects officers, plans history book Get help at todays Computer Fair The Alpha Zeta Chi Chapter of are: Kenneth T. Bolton, Karen of history publishing student Phi AlphaTheta, the international Dombeck, Darien Hansen, Jen- work, edited and produced by Does your computer have a virus? Do you need your modem history honorary society, recently nifer L Larson, Elise E. Mack, the members of Phi AlphaTheta. upgraded? Have you always wanted to install Netscape but initiated new members and Gerald Morris, Brent L. The club also took part in the didn't know how? Bring your PC or Apple computer (you don't need to bring the monitor or keyboard) to today's annual elected new officers. Rudmann, Joann Schoenleber, MakeaDifferenceDaylastmonth Computer Society Repair Fair. To qualify for membership stu- Candace C. Van Dall, Tammy working with the CSUSM His- Members of Cal State San Marcos's Computer Society will dents must have completed at Wick and Douglas P. Woelke tory Society to clean artifacts and do diagnostics and install parts or programs that you supply. least four courses in history, be in The new officers include move display equipment at the There is a $10 fee for the services. the upper 25 percent of their class Geraldine Flaherty, president; San Marcos Historical Society. The fair will run from9-11:3 0 a.m. in Commons 207 and from and have better than a 3.0 grade Glee Foster, treasurer; and Doran 34 p.m. in ACD-402. point average in all history Boyle, vice-president and secre- With more than 750 chapters, Call Rika Yoshii at 7504121 or Charles Pratt at 6304980 for courses. tary. Phi Alpha Theta is the largest more information. New Members of the Alpha The group is currently plan- accredited college honor society. Zeta Chi Chapter of Phi Alpha ning its second edition of The Established in 1921, it has more Tis the season for scholarships Theta at Cal State San Marcos San Marcos Historian, a journal than 190,000 initiates. Cal State Financial Aid has several scholarships available this month. Hie Soroptimist International of Vista is offering a $1,500 scholarship to a woman who is a senior or graduate-level Trustee Considine University, student majoring in English or science. The applicant must have a semester and cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better and be enrolled full-time. Applications are available in the to experience day of community Financial Aid Office and have a postmark deadline of Dec. 15. They must be mailed to Mary Lou DeLong, 155-7 South Las Flores Drive, San Marcos, Ca. 92069. colleges The Soroptimist International Training Awards Programs of CSU San Marcos life Vista, San Diego and Escondido are offering scholarships to a It will be "A Day In The Life of awarded mature woman, head of household, enrolled in an educational a University" for a visiting Cali- • r. •. •ij • t i program to upgrade her employment status. Applicants are fornia State University trustee VlSlt Will ITICIUCIQ encouraged to apply to a Soroptimist Club in their home town, when he spends a full academic f IUq + U but may also apply to other clubs. Applications are available in n for unity Financial Aid, and are due Dec. 15. day Dec. 1 at CSUSM. The visitis MlKb VUlUl thefirstofwhatishopedtobean Stud&ntfflld The Board of Trustees The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest is offering a of the California State Uni- $5,000 firstprize , a $2,500 second prize, a $1,500 third prize and annual trustee in residence one- dayprogram. faCUltV officials, versity and the Board of two $500 honorable mention prizes. The national contest is J open to full-time, college undergraduate juniors and seniors. RJ (Jim) Considine, Jr., chair- £ Z Governors of the California Tlie prizes will be awarded based on the judged quality and man of the board of trustees for tOUY Oj CCLTHpUS Community Colleges re- suitability of a 3,000- to 4,000-word essay on the topic of "Per- the CSU system, will be attend- /» . * . . cently awarded the North sonal Responsibility and the Common Good: An Ethical Per- ing classes, meeting with stu- JClCllltlCS County's Higher Education spective." Deadline for submission is Jan. 8. dents, faculty and administration. Alliance (NCHEA) an hon- The Hispanic Youth College Fund, Inc. is offering a grant up The purpose of the Trustee-in- orable mention in its first to the amount of Cal State San Marcos tuition and fees. Appli- Residence Program is to allow a class on Information Technology joint award competition for cants must be full-time undergraduate students with a declared multicampus cooperation major/concentration in business with a GPA of 3.0 or better. trustee to become more inti- for Business Leaders, and will mately acquainted with the day- participate in problem-solving at between CSU and commu- Information on requirements for qualification can be obtained nity college campuses. to-day life of the university. Each the Center for Decision Making, from the Financial Aid Office. Deadline is Jan. 24. NCHEA, comprised of Indian Youth of American Scholarship is offering annually participating trustee who partici- After a visit to the Center for MiraCosta College, (10) $1,000 scholarships to tribally-enrolled Native American pates in this program develops Books in Spanish and lunch with Palomar College and Cali- college students. This scholarship has no deadline. Students an agenda reflecting his or her campus individuals, Considine fornia State San Marcos must write for an application to the following address: Indian interests. This might include dis- will visit the Writing Center, sci- (CSUSM), was selected as Youth of America, PO Box 2786, Sioux City, Iowa 51106-0786. A cussions with groups of faculty ence labs and computer labs, an outstanding example of flyer explaining the criteria is posted in the CSUSM Financial and students who share common At 3 p.m. the trustee, an honor- Aid Office. cooperation and collabora- interests, time with alumni and ary member of the university's tion to advance the effec- The MENSA Education and Research Foundation Essay external advisory groups, class Associated Students, will meet Contest is for students who will be enrolled during the fall 1996 tiveness and efficiency of semester and who are US citizens or permanent residents. attendance or hands-on experi- with students and discuss issues the two systems. The pro- Students must request an application, postmarked no later than ence in the various labs or cen- facing the Board of Trustees, gram was recognized for its Jan. 5, and include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Send to ters that are part of CSUSM. Considine, a member of the benefits to students and its Nancy Smarsh, 5059 Nighthawk Way, Oceanside, Ca. 92056, or TheTrustee-in-Residencepro- CSUboardoftrusteessincel991, efforts to make an easy tran- call (619) 945-5365. Completed applications must be postmarked gram is a commuter program, isaseniorvicepresidentandprin- sition between the commu- and returned to the same address no later than Jan. 31. which reflects CSUSM's student cipal of Ryder, Stilwell, Inc., an nity colleges and the CSU. The CSUSM Financial Aid Office can be contacted by calling population. It is co-sponsored by investment and asset manage- NCHEA was founded in 7504850. More information can be obtained at that number. the Office of the President and ment firm based in Los Angeles, 1990 to promote coopera- the Associated Students presi- He holds an master's degree in tive working relationships Send us your news dent. finance from the University of among Palomar, The Pride is looking for news submissions. Please send submissions The day will begin with abreak- Southern California and a BS in MiraCosta, and CSUSM to to our address: The Pride, Cal State San Marcos, San Marcos CA fast session with a group of "first business management from Cal improve educational oppor- 92096. Submissions can also be e-mailed to alums" of CSUSM. After that, Poly State University, San Luis tunities for North San Di- student_newspaper@csusm. edu, or delivered to our office, ACD-324. Considine will attend an MBA Obispo. ego County citizens. This page is provided as a public service by The Pride, and is not responsible for its content. News From the Associated Students, Inc. GraSeL™yTo Saying Thanks,... Thank you students, staff and is coordinating this collection. faculty for supporting the ASI collec- Holiday Food Menu: tion for the Women's Resource Center. 2 boxes of Jello The thrift shop items were delivered 2 cans of fruit on Make a Difference Day, and well 2 cans of vegetables received! 1 can of sweet potatoes The Women's Resource Center 1 can of cranberry sauce in Oceanside serves battered women, 1 box of stuffing children and sexual assault survivors. 1 box of instant potatoes The center provides a 25 bed shelter, 1 package of dinner rolls and offers transitional low cost hous- 1 can of condensed milk ing, for women fleeing a domestic 1 can of pumpkin or mincemeat violence situation. WRC also offers 1 piecrust mix or premade dough emergency services for its clients, such 2 cans or packages of turkey gravy as food and clothing, and counseling. Donation($) for either a turkey or Their 24 hour number is: (619) 757- ham The College Committee of the Associated Students, Inc. is hosting a celebration to 3500. or a gift certificate. honor the December graduates of 1995. This event will take place at the San Marcos Civic Center which is located across the freeway from the University on This Holiday season the Extras of any of these items, Wednesday, December 13,1995 from 5 p.m. to 7p.m. Please take a break from Center needs food items to fillfoo d if you can! finals and come congradulate our newest class of alumni. baskets. The collection site is at the Associated Students Office, Commons 205. The ASI Secretary, Gina Forsyth, Thank you for your contributions. Bashein given major grant for in-depth project Barbara J. Bashein, assistant professor nologies," will analyze how corporations internal control practices? What are the tion, FERF is the research arm of the in the College of Business Administration maximize the benefits of new information most successful implementation strate- Financial Executives Institute, a profes- at Cal State San Marcos, was recently technologies without increasing the con- gies? sional association of 14,000 senior corpo- awarded a prestigious grant from the Fi- trol risks. Her in-depth case studies of six Assisting Bashein on the project will be rate financial executives in the US and nancial Executives Research Foundation major corporations will address several Jane B. Finley of Belmont University and Canada. FERF sponsors and publishes (FERF). key questions: How does the use of new M. Lynne Markus of the Claremont Gradu- practical business research that helps de- Bashein's project, "Meeting the Con- information technologies change the na- ate School. fine the role of financial management in trols Challenges of New InformationTech- ture of internal control? What are the best A not-for-profit educational organiza- corporate America. Faculty mentoring program going strong since 1991 If s an old idea—the helping hand, the individually with 47 mentors. tion of their studies. perience." Faculty volunteers do that open mind, mentors helping their prote- It's a one-on-one program where men- Five proteges from last year's gradua- through regular meetings with the as- ges. But at Cal State San Marcos, it's an old tors and their student proteges meet to tion class are now in post-graduate stud- signed students, counseling or advising idea with a significant societal spin — discuss and ease the tensions and con- ies. them. helping students stay in school, helping flicts of the often unfamiliar and challeng- CSUSM's Faculty Mentoring Program Several social programs are held students to be graduated or move on to ing academic life, especially for first-gen- is largely aimed at students of color and throughout the academic year involving higher studies. eration college students. those who are economically disadvan- mentors and proteges, including a num- CSUSM's Faculty Mentoring Program There are two goals the mentors and taged. ber of events at the California Center for has been putting faculty and administra- proteges work toward: to overcome aca- According to the CSUSM Faculty the Arts, Escondido. For example, tors together with their student "prote- demic and social hurdles and encourage mentoring office, a key factor in the pro- mentoring participants will be attending ges" since 1991. Currently 78 students students, many the first in their families to gram is "to reduce the feelings of isolation the Dec. 15, "Mariachi Los Camperos: take advantage of the program, meeting attendauniversity,to worktoward comple- and estrangement that many students ex- See MENTOR, page 12

Cal State San Marcos students and staff joined forces with local, community service organizations Oct. 28 to celebrate and take part in national Make A Difference Day.

Left: Associated Students President Charles Ragland (left) applauds as Dawn Moldow of St. Claire's Home (center) receives a check for the organization from Robert Chamberlin, president of CSUSM's Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter. Below left: Sigma Alpha Epsilon members and representatives fromSt . Claire's Home. Below right: Members of CSUSM's Pan African Alliance support Brother Benno's Foundation. Photos by Ty Carss Students should have The times are changing I read with sorrow last July about the merger of North County's two local daily their cake and eat it too.. newspapers. Indeed, I held much affec- OMANS. It may be a cliche saying, but it IP®*^ _ _ tion for both. couldn't be more applicable to ^pDMV^MggtAt I served as a staff writer/intern at The §ENIG the students of Cal State San » * North County Blade-Citizen in 1991. The Marcos. editor and publisher of the Times Advo- cate have supported the PaTomar College work at once I graduated from Cal State The current confusion and regulation concerning food-selling on journalism department, my alma mater, San Marcos. Yet while I have watched the this campus not only needs to be addressed, it needs to be clarified since I was a student there. Even more so, merger slowly occur over the last several and reworked to allow student organizations the ability to sell food I have fond memories of watching my months, I have been impressed with the items as part of fundraising. grandparents read the "TA" at the break- strong commitment that has been made to The Pride supports the efforts of the Associated Students and fast table when I was a child. The newspa- expand North County news coverage in a student organizations to change current policy restricting such food perwarsofthe 1980s were waged between time of shrinking newspaper quality on sales. old Citizen in Encinitas and the Coast the weekly level. The Sun has gone tab- As frivolous an issue as this may seem, it is an important one. Dispatch. The Coast Dispatch is now loid, along with the Vista Press and San known as the Encinitas Sun. The Citizen Fundraising is the life blood of many organizations on this campus. Marcos Courier. The News-Chronicle was merged with the Blade-Tribune. didn't last more than two years. Perhaps This added money-maker is not only necessary for the survival of It was hard enough as a journalist to what is needed to bring serious journalism some clubs, it can give students more choices in the kinds of food watch the near-closure of the Vista Press back to North County is this merger. they can buy on campus. and San Marcos Courier. Now, the biggest The Dome Cafe and University Store have nothing to fear from change of all comes on Sunday, when the I look forward to Sunday's debut of the student food vendors. The call for free enterprise may be a tired Blade-Citizen and the Times Advocate North County Times, and admittedly I argument, but it is valid nonetheless. A stronger argument is that make their union official under the new hope their expansion leaves some room students and clubs deserve to have these options open to them as a name North County Times. The papers for a student newspaper editor who will be simple part of campus life. A bake sale will not put The Dome Cafe announced the name change Nov. 26. out of work as of December. But then out of business. I didn't just fear this change for senti- again, I wish the same thing at the San mental reasons. The merged paper would Diego Union-Tribune and any other news- Hie obscurity of current policy, as Student Activities Director mean one less daily newspaper to find paper that will take me. Cheryl Evans has pointed out, harkens to a time three years ago when university food services sought to end deliveries from off- campus restaurants to people ordering on campus. One deli that advertised in Pioneer, The Pride's predecessor, made such a com- plaint That deli is no longer in business, by the way. The policy must be clarified, itmustbe fair and, most importantly, 7U Pride, fe ott-#w/ it must offer student organizations the right to sell food items whenever fundraising is necessary. The Pride student newspaper now has an on-line edition available on the World Wide Web. Readers can call it up by typing the following address: http:// ^his or her www.csusm.edu/pride/pride.html. Batpe, malJmg addr^, laagor and ptoue humfe SfeM fetters to; E-mail us with your letters and suggestions to ffl^For [email protected]. Momabmart call 7504m

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Roman S. Koenig „.„ , , D BUSINESS MANAGER Joyce Kolb fliE DlHIIF ^rf^^'If^^' NEWS EDITOR Tony Barton ffff rJl/Df ON I inp rnimp t« rw ~ . — Greg Hoadley, Tnsh Nagy, Nam Van ^ATURF ?m?np L 7 » Serving Cal State San Marcos since 1993 Ngo John Wheeler ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR ^^ ADVISORY PANEL Tom Nolan, Erik cnitniHiramuii tui UK 'S^^^SSSS^^ Bratt, Renee Currv FAThnmbwn Norma 6 1 M lnm m mm(l Jill Ballard T? "P ™" <* ** and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Pride editorial staff. The Pride reserwsSto tYu/T 1, P > TTMI miTAD T JJ r J submitted letters rf they contah lewd or libelous camments or indications. Letters will not be published if their sole purpose KSKflSffi *k0S, Cheryl EvaflS TECH EDITOR ToddFederman alS0,re!fnfs ^ t05d,t,etters for space- Submitted artictes by students and contributors are also subject to editingfiiorto punm CniTAD Wtocaed on the third floor of the Academic Had, ro™ 14324: Our ,»one number is (619) 7504998. and faxes be SKX? PRODUCTION SUPPORT fHUlO bUMUK David laylor. Contents ©1995. The Pride Pleas' e recycle. this newspaper West toast Community. Newspapers Readers continue to debate about chalk or not you take the advice de- Student assails pends on you objectiveness, and whether or not you use it is deter- Pride coverage WTTERS TO THE EDITOR mined by your willingness to im- Dear Editor: area), but that CSUSM is such a prove. Secondly, any group I re- one would look to themselves and Maybe this can be CSUSM's New fer to is not intended to be stereo- I am not in the Greek system, sleepy little school that a trivial see if the TKEs are just getting a Year's Resoultion List for 1996. nor do I hold any warm spot in my matter such as this is considered typed or offended. My advice is bad rap and see what the CSUSM strictly geared towards people heart for it, but I am writing to newsworthy. When this contro- community can do to better the Lauren Walters-Moran defend the Greeks at CSUSM. versy began I sat down to write a school, not cause division. within those groups who, I be- Literature lieve, need it. Everyone knows that fraterni- letter to the editor praising Here are a few suggestions for and Writing Studies ties and sororities across the CSUSM for being such a safe future Pride issues which are far country do an immeasurable school. This the first I have ever more worthy of investigating and Editor's Note: For the record, Let's begin by addressing amount of good for their schools been to where there are no lock- printing. I have overheard others The Pride has published six piecesChristin e Grubbs's letter to the andtheir communities. The TKEs ers in the bookstore. I don't need discussing these topics and I have about the chalking in the last four editor in the Oct 18 issue of The (Tau Kappa Epsilon) at CSUSM to CLUB my car, and once left the engaged in these topics myself. issues (including today's). How-Pride. For those of you who did are no exception. It is my under- door unlocked by accident noth- Please address: ever, of all those, The Pride staffno t read it, Grubbs wrote a dis- standing that the Greeks have ing was taken/I can drop my 1) The reasons behind sched- only wrote two, published Nov, 17.turbin g article filled with sarcasm brought a lot of spirit and com- backpack onthetable in the book- uling almost all of the winter ses- The first was a news article aboutan d negativity on staff writer An- munity to this budding campus. store right by the exit and not sion classes at the exact same the permission that was given to drew Bailey's use of the word Frankly, CSUSM needs all of worry that all the money I have time so student cannot take two chalk the parking lot, and the sec- "girls" in place of "women." She the color and commotion it can spent on books will be robbed classes. ond was our editorial stance on thereferre d to this terminology as stir up to produce the typical "col- from me, I can put my purse and 2) Why the Dome Cafe has no university's policy. The other four"blatantl y sexist language." lege atmosphere" that everyone backpack on the flooro f the bath- ventilation. pieces were letters to the editorGranted , Bailey's word choice is expects from all institutions. The room and not worry that the per- 3) What the other clubs and (including the one above and the son in the next stall will reach in unprofessional, but by no means TKEs showed originality and in- groups on campus are doing and one that follows). Therefore, ouri s it sexist The use of the words vention by using the parking lot and take them. This amazes me! contributing. coverage has only been as exten- I did not send the letter because "boys" and "girls" should be able to build Rush spirit. Graffiti is 4) More promotion of upcom- sive as the letters that are sent to to refertogenderwithoutoffense. graffiti if and when the following I felt reluctant to "jinx" CSUSM. ing events instead of only report- us. It is The Pride's policy to print circumstances apply: 1) the work But I now see that it has now been If anything, they are an embar- ing after the fact on the events we all letters to the editor as an open rassment to the user, not to the is done without consent of those jinxed after all. missed. forum for campus discussion. In in charge; 2) the work is done in It is terrible that a female stu- 5) Timeline of the construc- terms of news articles, we gave thereference . Furthermore, Grubbs permanent, non-washable mate- dent was accosted in the parking tion on campus and what added issue no more coverage than anyshow s the true separation be- rials. Since the TKEs had such lot We can only hope that all of features we canlookforward to in other on campus. ThePride standstwee n women and girls, for a permission, and they used chalk, the programs listed to work on 1996-97. by its coverage of campus news. woman would not be offended by wich everyone knows only needs the problem will take root 6) Finally and most impor- such meaninglessness. a hose and water, they did not But I hope even more that this tantly, how CSUSM will expand defame CSUSM in any way. It is event will be considered worth their curriculum and full-time staff Watch for This incident reminds me of a also my understanding that the one to two articles in three con- to offer more classes and a wider woman (or should I say girl?) TKEs madeeveryattemptto clean secutive Pride issues as the TKE selection of class times. juvenile fools in who called a radio station to rep- it up, but the Public Safety and chalking was. I hope this shakes I write that this is thr most rimand the DJ on the air for stat- Facilities Services had some in- everyone up to realize that wash- important because the topic of ing his positive attitudes about ternal conflicts which postponed able chalk is inconsequential in conversation over the entire cam- parking lots women in the work place. She the TKEs'efforts. comparison to asafe campus; safe pus is nottheTKEsbutthe sparse Dear Editor was distraught over his inference But enough of this rehashing for people and for valuables. I spring class schedule. K CSUSM Your editorial in the Nov. 17 of the working environment be- of events. The heart of the prob- also hope that CSUSM will con- wants to grow and prosper, a issue of The Pride reminded me ing a gender issue. Hopefully, the lem does not lie in some simple tinue to grow and flourish and healthy Greek system is great, a that I was once given an assign- absurdity of this woman's com- unwashed chalk (which would then The Pride will have actual safe campus essential, but a wide ment by my fifth-gradeteache r to plaint can go unexplained. have been immediately removed newsworthy events to report In class selection which rivals oth- design a cover for a health report if we lived in a more precipitous the meantime, I wish that every- ers in Southern California is vital. I cleverly made a design boldly So my advice is this: Watch incorporating my initials into it and enjoy your talk shows at She was underwhelmed by my home, but please do not bring creativity and returned itwiththe their negativity, insignificance or curt comment: "A fool's name, twisted views of reality into the Is the stucco on your ding getting boring? like a fool's face, always seen in a real world. The negative energy public place." that I see controlling and con- Be a part of the CSUSM Pride newspaper staff. It appears that you have juve- suming people's lives everyday is nile fools in your parking lots. a tragedy. I believe both men and We need editors, writers and a business manager. , women alike should expand their DW Schneider energy onto the more important Baton Rough, LA and positive aspects of life such -Great to spice up resumes benefits that'll make your ears tickle as work, school and family rather •Anyone can join, even aardvarks! -CALL 750 499? Wage peace in than on what words people use. war of sexes As for those people who par- take strongly in the war of the Dear Editor: sexes, realize that men and THE PRIDE Readers: If upon reading this women are different, but most of article and disagreement devel- all accept, appreciate and adjust The student newspaper for Cal State San Marcos. ops or offense is taken, keep in for those differences. Established 1993. mind two facts. First, the follow- ing information is advice devel- Tony Vitrano oped fromm y opinions. Whether Psychology DORMS THEY

MVP ARE I • it Kinks in system, community spirit found at student housing complex

By Greg Hoadley Staff Writer When Cal State San Marcos firstgo t off the ground, enrollment was low, as should be expected for a fledglinguniversity . But one big reason why enrollment quotas were notbeing met was thatthe university did not have a housing program. Since last May, housing has become one of the many services provided to stu- dents at CSUSM. Unfortunately, when one hears "student housing^ they might think Oliver Hepp/Staff Photographer "dorms, (i.e., living in a cramped space Several Cal State San Marcos students live at the Islands apartment complex in San Marcos as part of the university's off-campus housing program. with three other people and sharing a bedroom apartment set up by input from parents as well as (as mentioned earlier), some consider the bathroom with about 20 more)" and recoil The CSUSM housing program also of- from other campuses in the Cal State sys- student housing a good opportunity to in fear. No need to fret Dorms at CSUSM fers assistance to students in the housing tem. As far as location of student apart- make friends. are a long way off, if ever, according to programs. ments, the housing department did try to "This is a good place to get to know Housing Coordinator Tanis Brown, as the aSome have made the adjustment (mov- place the students in a central area. people, and to socialize. Other than the Cal State system no longer funds housing. ing away from home to auniversity) pretty As far as giving students a single build- Greeks, there's no real community at Students in the program currently re- well," Brown said. "But in student hous- ing of apartments justfor them,- "That was school," said Casey Woodie. Indeed, two side at nearby Island Apartments, thanks ing, there are always problems that need out of our control," she said. Doing so of the students in the program interviewed to a special agreement worked out be- to be dealt with, such as roommate and would have brought up potential legal prob- were also in Greekfraternities. Oliver Hepp tween this facility iind the university. landlord problems." lems, as nonstudents applyingfor an apart- is in Tau Kappa Epsilon, while Brandon "When the housing program got One of the biggest problems students ment at Island Apartments would have Demamiel is a member of Sigma Alpha started," Brown explained, "there were and landlords have is lack of communica- had grounds for claiming they were dis- Epsilon. certain criteria we wanted to meet how tion/Brown continued. "Before signing a criminated against. "Chances are, if & stu- can we set this up so it is affordable for lease, students and landlords often don't dent was renting an apartment on his own, The housing community seems a fairly students, maintain a stable relationship put certain things down in writing." This he would end up next to some families loose one. Some joked that they "live on with the local community, and we wanted includes living conditions and the manner anyway," Brown added bread and crackers," and as Demamiel to find suitable apartments close to the in which households are kept The apartments themselves are not kidded, "If s really close to midnight golf." university." While the housing program is done exactly suites at the Hilton, as the furni- The program offers many benefits to specifically for the benefit of the students, ture is somewhat used, and though they "The main goal of the program," Brown the students. They are provided with a it is notwithout its problems. Students in are larger than dorms (which one student concluded, "is to enhance the academic furnished apartment, they have a choice the program cite some rules they consider referred to as "little prison cells"), the program, and toconnect the students with between single or two-bedroom apart- "ridiculous," such as no pets, no overnight apartments are not as spacious as home on-campus clubs; to get them involved." ments, their utilities are paid for and living guests (particularly of the opposite sex) was. Even still, students consider it their One student, for example, has started a advisors, who live in the apartment com- and no smoking indoors. Also, some stu- own community. As student-residents in recycling program, and some have gotten plex, are also on hand. Students sign a dents complain that they are housed right one apartment were interviewed, their involved in a local basketball league. lease for the school year, say, from August next to families, some with young chil- friends freelycam e and went. One came in 1995 to May 1996. When the semester dren. Given that college students are noc- asking for help with a Halloween costume, There are currently 39 students in the ends, they have the option of staying in turnal by nature, such a condition is a another asked around for some milk, which housing program and there is a waiting list their apartment over the summer while recipe for disaster, as well as complaints is of course essential to make the meal for next semester. Letters are sent out to paying on a month-by-month basis. Prices from the families. which college students everywhere are new and transfer students, as they are the range from $270 to $420 a month, depend- Tanis Brown responds to these criti- accustomed: macaroni and cheese. group with the largest potential for taking ing upon whether they are a one or two cisms by saying that the guidelines were Though they do have their problems advantage of the program. Consider alternative medicine with care While I am always tempted to Oft. ing to refer patients for alterna- dalities. likewise, there could be write about the health and fitness tive treatment modalities. sound medical reasons for not benefits of exercise or recent de- We at Student Health Services combining certain treatments or velopments with sexually trans- are most interested in keeping the need to make adjustments mitted diseases or AIDS, some students at an optimum level of with medications. facts from a recent study in the health and wellness. We can only Consistent with our goal of New England Journal of Medi- do that if we are partners with helping maintain or restore an cine need to be known. some would call it, "complemen- ment was sought, but that only 25 patients in their total health care. optimum level of health and Alternative health care is in- tary medicine". I guess it is an percent of those people told their Also, I would argue that we are wellness, we encourage you, the creasingly being used. By this I alternative to western medicine regular physician or health care likely to be knowledgeable about patient, to discuss the alternative mean acupuncture, herbal medi- or complementary to western provider that they had done so. alternative practices and indeed, therapies you are using when cations, chiropractic, homeopa- medicine. Most physiciansare not aware of do endorse them if we feel they seeing a primary care provider. thy, massage, relaxation tech- In the study, 34 percent of pa- all the different types of alterna- could be beneficial. However, Dr. Joel Grinolds has been writ- niques, biofeedback, nutritional tients reported seeking the ad- tive health care or believe, neces- since some of these alternative ing his medical column in the cam- counseling, etc. In fact, $11 bil- vice of one or more alternative sarily, in their benefit, however, modalities can be quite costly, we pus newspaper for five years. lion are spent out-of-pocket annu- health practitioners. The prob- they survey revealed 92 percent would encourage the patient to Grinold is Student Health Services ally on alternative medicine or, as lem is not that advice or treat- of some 500 physicians are will- evaluate the benefit of such mo- director. Campus advising programs offer myriad of services By Paul Hilker says that students need to take advantage headed by Richard Bre, and the writing strategies for academic success and more. Staff Writer of these services long before the rigors of lab headed by Dawn Formo. Each lab Two groups which also offer tutoring Midterms are underway, and stress lev- academia begin to cause stress. recently received computers for student services are the Educational Opportunity els are at their peak point How do you "Students who take advantage of both use. Program (EOP) and the ASPIRE pro- avoid the stress that builds throughout the the tutors and the classroom will reap the Also in the same area are the peer gram. These programs require an applica- semester? Take advantage of the tutoring ultimate benefit," he explained. "They will advising offices which are comprised of tion process and offer one-on-one tutoring services offered in the labs on the third develop strategies and schedules for orga- graduation advising, Liberal Studies ad- and counseling in all basic fields. The floor next to the Cashiers Office. nizing and executing assignments and vising, major advising and College of Arts ASPIRE program is made up of 200 stu- Many students tend to wait until they won't have to deal with the stress." and Sciences advising. The adviser forthe dent participants and, besides tutoring, are overwhelmed with work before they There are presently three labs open for graduation advising is Andres Favela in offers test preparation for entrance exams seek help fromtutor s or advisors. Calvin peer tutoring: the math lab which is headed CRA-6204 and the liberal Studies adviser and aptitude testing, mediation services One Deer Gavin, the director of ASPIRE, by Maureen Dupont, the science lab is Lora Coad in CRA-6202. The major and social gatherings. advising is done by specific faculty advi- Personal tutors can also help students sors in their respective fields. College of with counseling and support and can form Arts and Sciences advising is covered by personalrelationshipswith students. They A. s. P. I. R. E. peer advisors. 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Workshops I Seminars The Pride's • Specialized Counseling for Skill Buading and Academic Guidance • Personal and Group Tutoring • Test Preparation for Entrance Illlll Exams & Aptitude Testing Financial Aid Accounting I S J • Social Gatherings/Events 111 • Cultural Enrichment Programs • Video Resources Located: 3rd floorCrave n Hall 3106-A • Mediation Services Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm • Annual 'Lighting the Way" m Without them, Candlelight Ceremony for Faculty, Staff and Students. Financial Aid Disbursements available every the newspaper • Graduate Advising Monday after 1:00 pm in the Cashier's Office. AH of the services provided to our program be here! participants are FREE of charge. For additional Information please call (619)599-3535 A.S.P.I.R.E. is funded by the U.S. Depart- ment of Education in cooperation with California State University. San Marcos. Jh Dance class is joint effort of culture By Paul Hilker Ryker. This class is fulfilling in Staff Writer that it allows you to relax and Dance 392, American Modern enjoy yourself." The only male in Dance, is a Cal State San Marcos the class, Ryker said he felt that class offered at the California because of the stereotypes and Center for the Arts in Escondido images surrounding dance, many on Tuesdays and Thursdays. feel that it is a more "feminine- University President Dr. Bill oriented" class. Rykeraddedthat Stacy was able to create a part- "More emphasis is put on the nership with the Center for the movement and mind/body coor- Arts, making it possible for dination rather than style or tech- CSUSM to utilize a dance studio nique." in central Escondido. Stacy is a Any kind of physical action, chairman of the Department of whether it be a sport, an art, or a Education at the center. The de- job, has qualities which allow us partment, headed by Administra- to relax andforget aboutthe stress tive Director Leah Goodwin, al- of academic work. lows the school benefits like mas- "I like the feeling of the move- Trish Nagy/Staff Photographer ters classes, presentations by pro- mentinvolved in the class," noted Gail Scarpelli, front left, leads Cal State San Marcos's Modem Dance class through moves on yesterday (Nov. 28). fessional performing artists, and Jeanette Robidoux, another stu- proach" to teaching through lec- used by the class. through movement, choreogra- the use of the facilities. dent "Dance is a feeling of free- ture, dance technique, and dance Since it is the only dance class phy, and information about social The class presently has 19 fe- dom. The class allows me to production, according to profes- offered, Scarpelli explained that influence of the American cul- male students and one male stu- experience freedom and self ex- sor Gail Scaipelli. more performing arts classes are ture through dance," she contin- dent like most programs at pression." "I really feel that the class fits needed because they add to the ued. "The history of modern CSUSM, the class is still new, so Though the title may be in- well with the mission of global artistic development,and charac- dance includes influence from not many people know what if s timidating to many, all experience diversity at CSUSM," she said. "I ter of the sMdents at CSUSM. every culture within American about levels are welcome. The class incorporate many different cul- a society." It really depends on what you fulfills the Physical Education and tures within the music and ex- "The reason we have a need like. Everyone needs some kind Studio Class requirements with pression in the class." Native for classes like this is because it For more information about of balance between academic and two units, and adds diversity to American and African percussion allows students to experience glo- the class, contact Gail Scarpelli at physical needs," said studentPaul the campus in its "global ap- are just two of the styles of music bal communication methods 7504137or 7504189. Film Review The American President' is ail-American fun and fluff THE AMERICAN PRESI- a career lobbyist and they begin There are over- (or under-) nice (and good looking!). was fun, cute and sweet and the DENT to date. The trials and tribula- tones of sexism throughout the Kyou're looking for something sound of Martin Sheen's voice for Director: Rob Reiner tions of having a "bachelor" presi- movie with Sydney reduced to a shallow, look no further, there's two hours is well worth $3.50. 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Here, with "The A Cal State San Marcos Rated: PG-13 as his speech writer and voice of ofouryoungsonsbecomingpresi- American President," he safely professor is one of several the people Lewis Rothchild, Presi- dent, we can hope to marry off and securely spits out aformulaic artists participatingin "Com- By Andie Hewitt dent Andrew Sheppard (Michael our daughters to the leader of the romance complete with, well, go mon Ground: ARegional Ex- Rim Critic Douglas) tries vainly to have a freeworld. You would feel LEFT ahead, you canfigure outthe end- hibition," running to Feb. 10 Rob Reiner's latest romantic "regular-joe" romance with out if you didn't discern the overt ing about 15 minutes into the at the Museum of Contem- comedy is simply good, clean fun. Sydney Ellen Wade (Annette political leanings of this particu- movie. porary Arts San Diego. He has produced a sweet and Bening). The talent that Reiner lar presidency, not to mention Go see the film. 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Drink •Unique Menu«Great Food Jill Ballard/Staff Photographer Daily Lunch Speciate'Daily Happy Hour The brottherhood of Smoking Popes. The band played Nov. 15 at Backdoor SDSU. •Live Music Thurs-Sat •Sunday & Monday Night Football Smoking Popes:for love «SUBUJft¥* Bring this ad in for a $1 Taster Set of our four Brewery Beers of music or money? Offer good only at 731 San Marcos Blvd. Open: 11:30-11 Sun-Thurs (just west of 78 freeway) location, 11:30-12 Fri & Sat By Jill Ballard 471- 8820. Additional charge for extras. Not 571 Carlsbad Village Drive Entertainment Editor Hey Josh, what are some valid with any other offer or coupon. Expires Carlsbad 434-4212 I often wonder why people want to 1-31-96. become rock stars. Is it for the fame and questions you hate getting L- money? Ithink everyone wantsthe money, but as for the fame I'm not so sure. Do asked? "Well, if I told you that people seek rock star fame because they you'd probably ask them" have a artform they want to share and they really mean what they sing or do they just accept the fame in order to make a lot of "Wen,1mm yes, but I'm gonna keep money? Sometimes I'm not so sure. writing about love at the same time. I'm On Nov. 151 saw the Smoking Popes gonna try to combine it with other topics YOU'RE open for Tripping Daisy at the Backdoor within the context of one song, know what SDSU. I interviewed Josh Caterer before I mean?" the show. He seemed like a nice enough An alternative band would not of course guy, but he also seemed like he didn't want be official without making an appearance to be there. He probably would have on MTVs "120 Minutes." The Smoking preferred to be home with his well-missed Popes were interviewed for about 10 min- RUNNING girlfriend Steffany, which is understand- utes and then had one clip of it aired able, but he chose to pursue a rock star numerous times. I asked Josh if MTV career. HecouldVesaidnoifhe wanted to. picked his best quote Qfs of him trying to For someone who's supposed to shine in explain why he writes so many "love" i the public eye, he sure does keep to him- songs). self. "No, ifs one of my worst ones," he OUT 01 "I don't want the world to know any- replied. "I think they do that on purpose, thing about me," he said. He also declined they go through and kinda pick out the requests for off-stage photos and a signa- quote that makes you look the stupidest ture on the sleeve of the Smoking Popes and then they show it" i album "Born To Quit" I asked him if he The performance by the Smoking Popes was a private guy and he jokingly said, aI TIM! at SDSU's Backdoor was mediocre. It had don't feel private." some good energy, but seemed a little The Smoking Popes are three broth- sloppy. The singing wasn't really into it, ers, Josh Caterer, Eli Caterer, Matt Ca- but the guitars were fast and fun. terer, and one other guy, Mike Felumlee. Ifs hard to predict the future of the Hie Pride's final issue is Dec. 13. Ad The album has a few catchy songs like Smoking Popes at this point in the game. their single, "Rubella." If s a song about So far, the title of their current album isn't wanting the girl just as every song on the plan (although Josh has quit smok- deadline is Dec. 7. Don't miss out Gall "Born To Quit" is about wanting the girl— ing). They are going to start recording a very narrow subject to fill an entire al- their next album in the beginning of the 7504998 to reserve your space. bum with, but thankfully the album is not year and they hope to have it out in the too dull. Even if the lyrics get stale they spring or early summer. are still fun to sing along to. Hey Josh, what are some questions you When asked if he's going to write about hate getting asked? "Well, if I told you that any other subjects in the future he said, you'd probably ask them " Alicia Smith, lieutenant assistant six years. Students and faculty has never seen a copy of the director of Public Safety. "The take issue with that, however. policy. According to Evans, there Blame faster, the quikcer, you contact Food is no written policy, but simply an us, the faster we can get to you." "There's this whole fictiontha t agreement between the founda- Continued from page 2 With regard to the dim yellow we live in the boonies," Marshall Continued from page 1 explained. "And anyone who "There is only a certain amount tion and Artec Shops. Madeleine Marshall echoed simi- lights in the parking lot, Smith The policy has been laid do wn lar sentiments. said she understood that a county reads the Times Adovate knows of food money on campus, (allow- that if s not safe at all." Marshall ing other groups to sell food on to the extent of 'here's the rule/ "People in positions of author- ordinance requires such lights to Most follow it to the tee," said ity need to be a bit more savvy," help lessen glare for the Palomar said she will be teaching an campus) is something we wanted evening class next spring, and to do," said Foundation Director Evans. she said. "People out there are Observatory. Marti Gray. The reconsideration Hie support of the food sales scared." walking to parking lots in groups of more days was already in the broughtthe largest campusvoter "What I was trying to say is Both Smith and Public Affairs and being aware of campus safety works." turnout of the year. that the phones are available, and Director downplayed the hype programs is essential. "You bet- The voting event also saw the we want to make more people over the incident, saying that this ter believe no one will be walking Gray formed a task force de- to their car alone." signedto update the policy to give support of San Marcos Mayor, aware to use the phones," replied. is the first such major assault in clubs and organizations more free- Corky Smith and CSUSM Presi- dom to conduct food-selling dent Bill Stacy in the morning before food available for pur- f: fundraisers and events on cam- PRINCIPLES of SOUND RETIREMENT INVESTING pus. It is Gray's hope that food chase. selling days and/or events will be compromised by the start of the spring semester. According to Gray, days were Mentor set aside under the current policy for clubs and organizations to sell Continued from page 5 food on designated club days. But Fiesta Navidad" program at the A.S. has not been satisfied with center, and a dance performance the tight restrictions, resulting in Mar. 17 by "Les Ballet Africans." the protest. Funded by the California State "The food selling restrictions Lottery, the CSUSM Faculty protest was successful," said AS Mentoring Program is codirected President Charles Ragland. "Sometimes the best way to ap- by Lionel Maldonado, professor proach a policy is to violate it." of ethnic studies, and Edward Other criticism of the current Pohlert, director of the campus's policy comes from Student Activi- Educational Opportunities Pro- ties Director Cheryl Evans, who gram office. 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