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www.ucsdguardian.org Monday, January 7, 2008 The Student Voice Since 1967 STUDENTS Preuss Admins Tackle Post-Audit Damage Control By Matthew L’Heureux PASS WARREN News Editor After a recent university audit uncovered mul- tiple instances of improper grade reporting and FEE HIKE IN administrative mismanagement at UCSD’s nationally recognized Preuss charter school, campus officials are preparing to select an external consulting firm LANDSLIDE to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the school’s operations. By Sharon Yi UCSD’s Audit and Management Advisory Staff Writer Services released results of the six-month-long audit in December, which stated that 144 of 190 student Following more than two months transcripts reviewed by auditors contained one or of campaigning, Dec. 7 marked clo- more inaccurate grades. Approximately 72 percent of sure for proponents of the Warren the 427 altered grades were found to have improved College Activity Fee Referendum, the affected student’s academic standing. Investigators which met the required participa- also concluded that ex-Principal Doris Alvarez and a tion threshold and was approved by former counselor “likely had knowledge of and/or 74.2 percent of voters. directed inappropriate grade changes.” Approximately 21.2 percent of In consultation with Preuss Board of Directors Warren students voted during the Chair Cecil Lytle and other university personnel, weeklong special election, 656 of Interim Vice Chancellor of Resource Management whom voted to increase the fee and Planning Gary C. Matthews will soon begin by $3 a quarter. The referendum interviewing various advisory organizations with will allocate $26,199 to Warren experience in charter school management. Chancellor College Student Council program- Marye Anne Fox assigned administrative oversight of WILL PARSON/GUARDIAN Greg Campbell, a former government teacher at UCSD’s Preuss School, was among 11 current and former employees who testified that ex-Principal Doris ming and student groups, includ- all Preuss activities to Matthews in the report, which Alvarez pressured them to give students “extraordinary” accomodations to improve their grades. Alvarez denies any participation in grade inflation. ing the Warren Live! concert and recommended an independent analysis of the school’s the Warren Transfer Commuter administrative practices. The upcoming review will tinues to deny any involvement in changing grades or Alvarez said. “My voice is not heard in there. There Commission. mark the first external programmatic investigation pressuring teachers to evaluate students unfairly. She was never any explanation of how these errors hap- “I had no doubt that it was going into school policies since its founding in 1999 as an submitted her resignation as principal on Dec. 18. pened. There was no evidence.” to get more yeses than noes,” said educational gateway for underprivileged students. “I am not going to apologize for anything I did,” Davies said that the university stands by the WCSC Parliamentarian Dan Palay, Preuss has since been heralded as a model for charter she said. “I did nothing wrong.” audit, which she called “very thorough and compre- who initially proposed the fee ref- schools, and was ranked the 10th best high school in Senior counselor Phil Ensberg, Alvarez’s son-in- hensive.” erendum. “It was always the 20-per- the nation by U.S. News & World Report in 2007. law, was also placed on paid leave when the audit was The audit report leveled several charges against cent mark that was hard to gauge. It Representatives from the San Diego Unified initiated. He returned to work on Dec. 17. Alvarez, including that she ordered open access to was just one of those things that you School District, which co-charters the Preuss School A 30-year veteran educator, Alvarez said that grade recording software and encouraged teachers to have to push until the end.” with UCSD, will also be involved in the selec- AMAS auditors lacked sufficient credentials to prop- provide students with “extraordinary accommoda- Palay said that although the 21- tion process, said Executive Director of University erly analyze the school’s operations, alleging that they tions” to improve their grades. Eleven of 21 current percent turnout may appear disap- Communications Dolores Davies. sensationalized the number of altered grades to make and former teachers interviewed by the auditors said Alvarez, who was placed on paid leave last the situation seem worse than it really was. See REFERENDUM, page 2 September while the audit was being conducted, con- “I believe the audit was biased and one-sided,” See AUDIT, page 7 Designers Credit New Philosophy Superior Court Deals Blow to Seal Supporters for Revitalized Campus Web Site LOCAL NEWS By Peter Feytser Senior Staff Writer

The decade-long feud over the presence of a harbor seal colony at the La Jolla Children’s Pool became more complex last month after the federal government stepped in to defend the rookery, which was immediately fol- lowed by a major setback for advo- cates concerned with the safety and protection of the seals. Last month, the National Marine and Fisheries Service requested that San Diego city officials set up a rope ERIK JEPSEN/GUARDIAN FILE barrier to protect the seals during On Jan. 4, a superior court judge ruled against installing a rope barrier to protect seals at La Jolla’s Children’s Pool. their calving season, which began last week and continues through May. seals,” said Donald Masters, a special ment by Ellen Browning Scripps, the A branch of the National Oceanic agent at the Long Beach headquarters, original conditions of which stated PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY ERIK JEPSEN/GUARDIAN and Atmospheric Administration, the in a letter to City Attorney Michael that the Children’s Pool must remain Two students surf UCSD’s new Web site, designed to be more aesthetically pleasing and easier to use. NMFS has received five to 10 seal- Aguirre. a bathing pool for children and a related phone calls per week in the However, Superior Court Judge public park. By Sarah de Crescenzo appeal. past six months, according to officials. Yuri Hofmann ruled on Jan. 4 that However, more than a decade ago, Contributing Writer The Web site’s redesign was led Callers to the organization’s marine- a rope barrier separating the seals seals began occupying the beach and by the six members of the Campus mammal hotline have reported occur- and the public could not be installed, eventually overtook it. Unchanged since its last renovation Web Site Executive Committee, which rences in which the seals had alleg- because it conflicted with a previ- Pate’s ruling required the city to in 2000, UCSD’s main Web site under- collaborated with the Campus Web edly been harassed or scared off by ous ruling by Superior Court Judge return the beach to its “pre-seal” con- went a thorough reconstruction in the Site Coordinating Committee, a group humans. William C. Pate. dition within six months, barred the weeks prior to winter break. According composed of academic and admin- “The rope barrier has been a City officials were divided over city from protecting the seals and to its developers, highlights of the new istrative representatives. Developers needed step in the right direction, the NMFS request, because a 2005 ordered the dredging of 3,000 cubic site include easier navigability, a user- but closing the beach would make ruling by Pate that stated the city was friendly interface and greater visual See REDESIGN, page 7 a safer environment for the nursing in violation of a 1931 trust agree- See SEALS, page 3

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Charles Nguyen Editor in Chief Matthew McArdle Managing Editors Hadley Mendoza Serena Renner Nicole Teixeira Copy Editors Teresa Wu Matthew L’Heureux News Editor Jesse Alm Associate News Editors Kimberly Cheng Reza Farazmand Hadley Mendoza Opinion Editor Marissa Blunschi Associate Opinion Editor Rael Enteen Sports Editor Danai Leininger Associate Sports Editor Alyssa Bereznak Focus Editor Katie Corotto Associate Focus Editors Chancellor, UC President Serena Renner Chris Kokiousis Associate Hiatus Editors Christopher Mertan Must Approve Fee Increase GUARDIAN ONLINE Sonia Minden Will Parson Photo Editor REFERENDUM, from page 1 ▶ “It wasn’t to make them equal, www.ucsdguardian.org Erik Jepsen Associate Photo Editor pointing, in actuality it is a strong it was to convey the truth of both Richard Choi Design Editor showing for UCSD students. sides,” Horning said. Wendy Shieu Associate Design Editor “It’s always disheartening to see The ballots were offered at voting OPINION Christina Aushana Art Editor how low the voter turnout is, but polls run by volunteers, who kept that’s only in the grand scheme of the polls open until the final ballot Web Poll: Do results of the university audit affect your Page Layout Emily Ku, Kent Ngo, Sonia Minden, Michael Wu, things,” he said. “At the same time, was cast on Dec. 7 despite cold and opinion of the Preuss School? Kathleen Yip 21 percent is a relatively high turn- rainy weather. Horning counted the Copy Readers out of voters considering only 17 votes and then collaborated with Ashley Erickson, Najwa Mayer, Anita Vergis percent voted in the past council Fernandez to send certified election FOCUS Anna Gandolfi General Manager election. It’s a double-edged sword.” results to the Warren dean. Slideshow: How Things Work Mike Martinez Advertising Manager WCSC Elections Manager Aaron “We’re kind of in a holding pat- James Durbin Advertising Art Director Horning said he was not particular- tern now, since it has to go through The campus’ intricacies broken down Michael Neill Network Administrator ly worried about surpassing the 20- the university,” Palay said. Every Sunday! percent participa- Now that Advertising Representatives Julia Peterson, Ching Young tion barrier. Warren students Business Assistants “I was pretty have green- HIATUS Charissa Ginn, Maggie Leung confident that we lighted the ref- Blog: The Mixtape Advertising Design and Layout It wasn’t to make Nick Alesi, Jennifer Chan, George Chen would be able to erendum, it will Hot tracks reviewed weekly meet it,” he said. pass through the Distributors them equal, it was to Simrun Dhugga, Charissa Ginn, The most dif- Student Affairs Every Thursday! 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Rideshare Operation’s thanks those who prefer pedal power to pushing the pedal to the metal. MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2008 THE UCSD GUARDIAN NEWS 3 LIGHTS & SIRENS City Ordered to Saturday, Dec. 29 Wednesday, Jan. 2 4:02 a.m.: Unknown trouble 10:02 a.m.: Injury ▶ The sound of prowlers was reported ▶ A male was reported as uncon- Show Progress in as coming from a fenced-in area by scious and breathing after falling out Galathea Hall. of his car at the Rebecca and John 11:27 a.m.: Medical aid Moores Cancer Center. Water Cleanup ▶ A 5-year-old child ran over the elec- 1:32 p.m.: Payphone call ▶ SEALS, from page 1 tric wheelchair of a person outside ▶ The sound of buttons being pushed yards of sand accumulation at the Birch Admissions. and a child saying “hi” was heard Children’s Pool. 6:44 p.m.: Fireworks disturbance when a call was received from a The ruling was later upheld by ▶ A group was reported as setting Stephen Birch Aquarium payphone. a 3-0 appellate court decision last off fireworks by the Torrey Pines 7:54 p.m.: Unknown injury accident September. The state Supreme Court Gliderport. Unable to locate. ▶ Three people were seen running declined to hear the case two months away after they drove into a tree on later. Sunday, Dec. 30 Miramar Street, leaving their 1999 The seals’ continuous presence on 9:13 a.m.: Suspicious person Toyota vehicle by the tree. the beach poses a health threat to ▶ A 5-foot-9-inch male with dark swimmers because their feces con- hair, carrying a blanket, was report- Thursday, Jan. 3 taminate the water, prompting the city ed as walking toward the Thurgood 8:09 a.m.: Smoke check to limit beach access to swimmers, Marshall College uppers. ▶ The faint smell of smoke was detect- divers and tourists. The San Diego 9:45 a.m.: Animal call ed outside the Thurgood Marshall City Council previously acted on a ▶ A 60-year-old white female was seen College apartments. Checks OK. compromise, erecting the rope bar- with three unleashed golden retrievers 10:02 a.m.: Traffic hazard rier for several birthing and pupping at the Par Course. Will cooperate. ▶ A black male in his 40s, wearing seasons. a black leather jacket, was blocking Members of the UCSD commu- Monday, Dec. 31 Gilman Drive and harassing a near- nity have participated in guarding the 1:22 a.m.: General disturbance by couple. Field interview admin- seals’ designated area, educating visi- ▶ An employee on Villa La Jolla Drive istered. tors and conducting research, while fought with his manager. 1:43 p.m.: General disturbance others have written letters and spoken 6:32 a.m.: Smoke check ▶ A bearded white male in his 40s at city council meetings. ▶ The smell of burning was detected wearing a red baseball cap was Bryan Pease, an attorney for outside the Supercomputer Center. reported as panhandling in front of the Animal Protection and Rescue 3 p.m.: Report of petty theft the Cross-Cultural Center. League, filed suit in federal court ▶ A student attending a RIMAC 2:49 p.m.: Suspicious person early last month, arguing that Pate’s Arena concert reported that he had ▶ A white male in his 20s wearing interpretation violates the Marine been pickpocketed. sweatpants was seen dumpster diving Mammal Protection Act. 11 p.m.: Injury and attempting to break into vehicles The MMPA prohibits the harass- ▶ A male claimed that he was injured by the John Muir College apartments. ment, hunting, capture, killing or col- after jumping from the roof of a Subject was last witnessed running lecting of marine mammals in U.S. Miramar parking structure to the toward the natatorium. Field inter- waters and by U.S. citizens. neighboring building. view administered. At the Jan. 4 hearing, Hofmann 11:15 p.m.: Missing person 10:26 p.m.: Hazard situation gave the city two weeks to provide an ▶ A Thornton Hospital patient left ▶ People were seen throwing rocks update on its efforts to improve the the hospital and walked to the Hyatt at cars on Gilman Drive. Unable to water quality at the Children’s Pool. Hotel. Unable to locate. locate. In an APRL-sponsored opinion 11:29 p.m.: Assist other agency poll by Zogby International, 81 per- Tuesday, Jan. 1 ▶ The UCSD police were request- cent of San Diegans and 91 percent 4:06 a.m.: Drunk in public ed for assistance when a home on of La Jollans said they want increased ▶ A 55-year-old white male in a bath- Regents Road was invaded. protection for the seals. ing suit and hospital blanket was reported as drunk and standing in — Compiled by Sonia Minden Readers can contact Peter Feytser at front of Thornton Hospital. Senior Staff Writer [email protected].

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universitycenters.ucsd.edu • 858.822.2068 MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2008 THE UCSD GUARDIAN NEWS 7 Ex-Principal: Grade Inflation Contrary to School’s Goals Site’s Design ▶ AUDIT, from page 1 Focuses on Easier that Alvarez and the former counselor A Reputation in Jeopardy Diverging views on the Preuss School’s grade scandal pressured them to modify their grad- ing options in a manner they would Navigability not have otherwise done. We were at-will employees. It’s a sham that the It is the students who make Alvarez vehemently denied both If we challenged certain university had to make Preuss the great school ▶ REDESIGN, from page 1 allegations, saying that auditors ignored concepts, we were risking a statement about how it has become, and I am made use of surveys, focus groups and her efforts to solve the grading prob- losing our jobs.” strong and decisive they sure that their success will usability exercises to gather input from lem immediately after it was reported were.” continue.” prospective and current students, their to her. She said the only person with — Greg Campbell, families, faculty, staff and alumni. Former Preuss School — Doris Alvarez, — Marco Murillo, authorization to change grades was an Government Teacher CWEC Chair and Audrey unidentified former registrar, whom Preuss School Ex-Principal A.S. Council President Geisel University Librarian Brian Alvarez terminated last April for alter- Schottlaender said that while there ing her son’s transcript while he was a “with the auditors’ assessment of Guardian“, Lytle told Howard that her “ation of the school’s charter, which were differences between the directions Preuss student. Alvarez’s management, saying that she dismissal was not based on her involve- will be up for renewal later this year. in which the various groups wanted to Most of the grade changes were frequently used weekly staff meetings ment with the audit, but “information Representatives from SDUSD’s Office see the Web site evolve, most of those probably due to incompatible grade to remind teachers that it was essential that came to [Alvarez] while holding of School Choice, which oversees char- involved in the process expressed the recording systems at Preuss and for students to earn high grades. [Howard’s] contract for her signature.” ter schools, could not be reached for desire for a Web site that even those SDUSD, Alvarez said. “It was expected that [students] The response did not specify the nature comment. unfamiliar with UCSD could easily use Auditors noted that they could not would all earn C’s or better,” said or source of the information, and Lytle It is too soon to tell whether the and enjoy. find any signed forms reporting initial Campbell, whose Preuss contract was did not respond to repeated requests school’s recent accolades are due in part “The biggest difference between grade entries, signed grade authori- not renewed following the 2003-04 for comment. to inflated grades, said Don Sorensen, the new Web site and the previous zation forms or signed grade sheet school year. “If we weren’t up to the Howard declined an interview at Vice President of Marketing at Caveon version is the philosophy behind it,” printouts for most of the records they challenge, we should leave.” her attorney’s request, and Alvarez said LLC, a security firm that has investi- Schottlaender said in an e-mail. “The examined. However, they were unable Campbell said that Alvarez’s she could not speak about university- gated school cheating nationwide. previous Web site was very organiza- to determine whether the documents authority to renew teacher contracts, related personnel matters. Sorensen said that in his experi- tion-centric, which is to say it was built were misplaced, intentionally removed which are evaluated on a year-to-year Alvarez said she suspects the audit’s ence, schools whose performance was ‘by us, for us.’ The organization and or destroyed. basis, contributed to an intimidating timing — which she claimed surfaced influenced by administrative tamper- structure of the site made sense only to The records were kept in a locked environment in which staff members during a year where the university has ing typically saw marks fall when they people already heavily immersed in the storage room to which only one per- were afraid to approach her with con- been a frequent target of media criti- were observed by an outside source. UC San Diego culture. The design of son had access, Alvarez said, but she cerns. cism — contributed to the severity of “Scores generally went way up, the the new Web site, on the other hand, is declined to identify the individual. “[Alvarez] had tremendous control its response. next year they were monitored, and user-centered.” “There were errors in maintaining over hiring and firing,” he said. “We “It’s a sham that the university had the score gain dramatically dropped Central to this user-friendly notion those records, and I take responsibility were at-will employees. If we chal- to make a statement about how strong because someone was watching,” he are new features such as information for those,” she said. “I’ll take responsi- lenged certain concepts, we were risk- and decisive they were,” she said. “At said. about the six-college system, direct bility, but I won’t take the responsibility ing losing our jobs.” another time, this probably wouldn’t A.S. Council President Marco links to each college’s Web site, a of being called dishonest.” The auditors recommended that a have happened.” Murillo, a 2004 Preuss graduate, said Google search box and a consistent Additionally, Alvarez said the better-defined evaluation process for Further disciplinary action against the controversy has not shaken his visual presentation that will eventually notion that she pressured teachers into teachers should be considered, along Preuss employees may be taken as faith in the charter school’s student be expanded to the individual UCSD giving high grades is ridiculous. with a possible lengthening of teacher deemed appropriate, Davies said. body or its ability to perform academi- department Web sites as well. “Nobody came to me and said they contract periods. Acting Principal Scott Barton cally. CWEC members have access to felt pressured,” she said. “Good teach- In October, former history teacher will continue his duties throughout “Changes are currently being made consultants to develop and maintain ers don’t feel that kind of pressure.” Jennifer Howard filed a legal claim the remainder of the academic year. that will ensure proper management the site’s features, as well as a full-time She argued that inflating students’ against the school alleging that Alvarez Alvarez will serve as an adviser to and will ensure that mistakes as report- usability expert hired to preserve an grades would violate Preuss’ core edu- terminated her for complying with the Senior Vice Chancellor of Academic ed in the audit are not made again,” attractive and technologically forward cational mission. auditors. In a formal complaint writ- Affairs Paul Drake until she retires Murillo said. “It is the students who site. “The goal is preparation, not infla- ten to Lytle on July 7, Howard said from UCSD in June. Alvarez’s experi- make Preuss the great school it has The impetus for the Web site’s tion,” she said. “Why would we want Alvarez rescinded her offer of employ- ence and leadership will benefit Drake become, and I am sure that their suc- redesign lies in the rapid evolution grades to be inflated and have students ment after she approached her about in handling Preuss-related matters, cess will continue.” of Internet technology. Many of the go to college and fail?” grade changes and inaccurate atten- Davies said. processes and theories behind the site’s However, former Preuss govern- dance figures. One of Alvarez’s primary respon- Readers can contact Matthew L’Heureux ment teacher Greg Campbell sided In a July 23 e-mail obtained by the sibilities is working on the continu- at [email protected]. See WEB SITE, page 12 Web poll | What did you do for winter break? 4.92% 4 15.85% Other. Went on vacation. 20.77% CONTACT THE EDITOR 58.47% Stayed local. Hadley Mendoza Visited my family. [email protected] OPINION Vote on the new question at www.ucsdguardian.org. MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2008 VH1 Got It Authorities Overreact to Student Socializing, Wrong: I Exploit the New Visibility of Facebook hazing is subjectively inter- chosen to participate in. ing found on Facebook merit more preted and expanded, too There are, of course, examples of serious punishments? Had the ‘Best many innocuous activi- blatant hazing, and these should be With no frat row, Sigma Nu parties ties get chastised along used as a platform to eliminate events are thrown in houses scattered around the way. that take initiation way too far. In the greater San Diego area, and when The frater- 2005, a Chico State fraternity pledge, these parties get busted by the cops, Year Ever’ nity has found Matthew William Carrington, died most of the time the multitude of itself in hot after he was forced to drink excessive students that had just been partaking ’m just going to throw this out water because amounts of water, literally drowning to in illegal activities are allowed off scot- there: VH1 was dead wrong in an anony- death. Rumors and tales of hazing that free. Yet it is only now that the red flag its assessment of who had the mous source would sicken the average UCSD stu- of “hazing” has been thrown up due to bestI year ever. informed the dent — from naked “elephant walks” Facebook pictures that the fraternity For some reason, the television national head- through the student center to defile- finds itself facing serious retribution. channel that introduced us to New quarters of pos- ment of private property to forced It is absolutely ridiculous to use any York’s peculiar beach-ball-sized sible hazing occuring within the public defecation — abound from content found on these social network- breasts dubbed “rehab” the winner UCSD chapter. The smoking gun used other college campuses. These inci- ing sites as the sole evidence in a case. of the 2007 title, from a field of com- to build a case against Sigma Nu: pho- dents are glaring and disturbing, and People can straight-up lie in blogs to try petitors that also included Daniel tos obtained from the Facebook profile should be avoided to maintain civility and impress friends and rambunctious By Jake Blanc of a few fraternity brothers. This brings and an overall sense of morality on students tend to exaggerate in front of Senior Staff Writer up a glaring example of how anybody college campuses. a camera, adding embellished elements can abuse such social networking sites Recently, these horrific examples to the photos found on their Facebook STUDENT LIFE — In a society where in order to strike have been clumped profiles. While there is a slight chance Word political correctness and an over-obses- a serious blow to together with com- that some information and pictures Up sion with caution and safety prevail, both individuals parably minor have been fabricated, the reality is that Matthew McArdle there is very little wiggle room for and whole orga- offenses under haz- these pictures are most likely indicative [email protected] anything illicit. When such a guarded nizations. It is absolutely ing’s wide umbrel- of students’ illegal actions. Although mantra is combined with technolo- Neither local ridiculous to use any la, largely thanks these pictures may show a kid drink- Radcliffe (confession: I still have gy that allows anyone with an e-mail chapter President to the role played ing alcohol, they do not prove that he yet to read or see any Harry Potter address to access unlimited photos, Robbie Holmes content found on by social network- did, and that is the most important books or movies), Sanjaya Malakar blogs and social networks, the margin nor the national ing Web sites. It distinction that can be made. It is (the ponyhawk-sporting, not-gay for those wishing to get away with Sigma Nu orga- these social networking would be stupid understandable that authorities would loser of “American Idol”) and the prohibited activities shrinks yet again. nization have for any student to see these pictures and use them as a ambiguous category of “Internet The question at hand is the severity and yet to reveal the sites as the sole post pictures of a starting point to then gather more sub- sensations” (think “Leave Britney implications of these prohibited actions photos’ exact evidence in a case.” hazing event that stantiated evidence, but on their own, alone!”). that are now being unearthed by social contents, leav-“ obviously caused the images are only hearsay. Unless Though I don’t watch television networking Web sites like Facebook ing the specific immense damage, administrators can research and find very often, I can recognize that VH1 and MySpace. Events that decades ago hazing incidents but there appear to out if the contents of an incriminating wasted its pop-culture crown. For would have, for the most part, gone in question up for debate. Although be no such hesitations when it comes one, the nominees were flawed. I unnoticed are now being harshly pun- purely speculation, it is fair to assume to posting pictures of drinking at par- See HAZING, page 5 mean, the producers of “Best Year ished, leaving this guinea pig genera- that the pictures contain at least some ties, as evidenced in the ubiquitous Ever” didn’t even include some of tion of Internet users to struggle with instances of underage drinking, which pictures of students drinking that can 2007’s biggest headline makers, and what technology offers and the need to could fall under the category of hazing, be found on Facebook profiles. I’m not talking about Paris, Britney adapt to and alter patterns of socializa- as it entails that the pledges were forced Without the availability of hard or Lindsay. tion. to drink in order to be allowed into the evidence, the pictures show- I’m talking about me. That’s right, The recent allegation brought fraternity. ing less serious activities are sorry to break it to you all, but I had against Sigma Nu sheds light on an It is one thing if the alleged Sigma all that the authorities have the best year ever. I may not have issue that has always existed but has Nu hazing pictures showed senior in order to stop any haz- assaulted a car with an umbrella, only recently, due to new technology, members pinning a freshman pledge ing that may occur. cried about being hauled back to become more dynamic and conten- to the ground while forcing a beer Underage drinking jail, had my child visitation rights tious: hazing. bong down his throat, but if the pic- is illegal, and if students stripped, publicly uttered racial Hazing is wrong, and no one tures turn out to show nothing more are caught in person slurs, gotten pregnant or adopted should ever be made to do anything than different varieties of underage under the influence of a malnourished foreign baby, but I against his or her will that causes drinking, then no serious punishment alcohol, they’re in a situa- did get an A-plus in VIS 21 (suck on any sort of physical or mental harm. should be dealt. Students join fraterni- tion to be justly punished. that, haters). According to the Web site of Sigma ties and sororities knowing very well If underclassmen are found Really though, 2007 was a great Nu’s national headquarters, hazing is that it means partying and drinking, drinking in a campus dorm, year for me, and here’s a recap of defined as “any action taken or situa- and in many cases, they pledge for they are merely written up and why: tion created, intentionally, whether on those exact reasons. The willingness of required to complete some com- February: Stumbled into Las or off fraternity premises, to produce students to join these Greek organiza- munity service. If a minor is Vegas on the same weekend as mental or physical discomfort, embar- tions under their own free will should caught drinking at an off-campus the NBA all-star game, only to be rassment, harassment or ridicule.” be respected, and as long as there is no party, more often than not the greeted by the most ghetto-fabu- These are appropriate parameters that threat of any real harm befalling them, police simply ask them to empty ensure the safety and well-being of then the students should be allowed to their drinks and leave the party. So See WORD, page 5 students, but when this definition of discover for themselves what they have why do pictures of underage drink- CHRISTINA AUSHANA/GUARDIAN Stalled A.S. Council in Dire Need of Participatory Jumpstart Council representatives were sched- showed up at designated construction — not a single councilmember joined like any council duty, is not a simple A poor showing at La uled to appear, it must have seemed time, however, she abandoned the float San Diego’s saddest elf that day, effec- one-person job. Jolla’s holiday parade like Kuzucan was the victim of one of idea in favor of a simpler request: tively flipping La Jolla a very jolly mid- Whether the aborted parade was a the oldest practical jokes on record. that councilmembers simply attend the dle finger. While some of the no-shows result of apathy or just bad timing, it reveals UCSD’s most After waiting a fruitless hour in full elf parade. Twelve agreed to do so, but offered up excuses of varying legitima- should serve as a reminder that each involved group is starting garb for someone to help her spread cy, Kuzucan claimed that a number of councilmember represents more than the campus’ holiday cheer, she was them never even mentioned it again. just him- or herself as an individual. If the year off with apathy. forced to inform parade officials that Whatever reasons they may offer, a certain college’s two senators skip out UCSD would not be participating. Not a single UCSD’s already strained community on an event, for example, the college is By Matthew L’Heureux When examined in a greater con- relations took another hard hit — one not represented. In a case as extreme as Senior Staff Writer text, the situation represents a prob- councilmember joined that our student leaders could have this one, if every single councilmember lem more serious than mere embar- easily prevented. bails on a commitment, the campus as A.S. COUNCIL — It’s no secret that the rassment: the noticeable and perva- San Diego’s saddest Prior to the council’s constitution a whole is not represented. La Jolla community can be unwelcom- sive lack of zeal among many of this revamp last year, local affairs were left If issues with participation were ing to UCSD students, often isolating year’s councilmembers. In contrast to elf that day, effectively up to the habitually swamped external parade-specific, it would be easy to the noisy hooligans who monopolize its perpetually active predecessor, this relations liaison, making their imple- write the situation off as an isolated affordable housing and drag down group’s inconsistent attendance at its flipping La Jolla a very mentation even more difficult. The instance and chalk it up to circum- local property values. Trying to inte- other events last quarter has left more jolly middle finger.” creation of Kuzucan’s position was stance. However, Vice President of grate students into a neighborhood than just Kuzucan wondering where “ designed to promote the development Student Life Donna Bean has publicly that shuts down at 10 p.m. is a histori- the council has been hiding. of community ties, which, if anything, reprimanded the council for its lack- cally difficult task, but A.S. Associate For the parade, the problem appears should have increased the number of luster participation on more than one Vice President of Local Affairs Aida to be one of follow-through. the number dwindled to five the day new projects in which the council could occasion, after its members skipped Kuzucan is making significant strides Things looked promising when before the event. participate. What it was not designed out on a food giveaway designed to toward bridging that gap. Or, she would Kuzucan initially proposed that UCSD “I thought, ‘At least La Jolla’s going to do, however, is facilitate the shirking promote the council’s on-campus pres- be — if anyone were helping her. enter a float into the local holiday cel- to say that UCSD will be represented in of councilmembers’ responsibility to ence, along with two other activities To onlookers at the Dec. 2 La ebration, and 25 of her peers promised the community,’” Kuzucan said. act as the representatives of the student Jolla Christmas Parade, in which A.S. to help her build it. When no one Ultimately, though, she was wrong body. Maintaining local relationships, See PARADE, page 6

The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the opinions of the UCSD Guardian, the University of California or Associated Students. MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2008 THE UCSD GUARDIAN OPINION 5 Nothing Spells Awesome Like Drunken Escapades LETTER TO THE EDITOR ▶ WORD, from page 4 of a disgusting, warm random brand November: Saw a girl walking of the clientele will be adults. Lastly, lous crowd you could ever imag- of mango-flavored rum on Sun God near the University Art Gallery slip Loft-Bashing Article Is a what is so bad about a more sophis- ine (picture cheetah-print tights and didn’t throw up. Baller. and fall in the dirt while trying to ticated environment? It does not and more ’do-rags than a bad rap June: Threw a full Rubio’s cup cut through the planter instead of Premature Downer seem to be hurting local downtown video). During the longest, most at some BMW-driving, cell-phone- staying on the sidewalk. Of course, businesses such as Stingaree, Side drunken and most awkward eleva- blabbing blonde La Jolla bitch who I’m the only one around to witness Dear Editor, Bar and Altitude. tor ride I’ve ever had in my life, a repeatedly honked at me in the her muddy plunge. Price Center opens its new expan- Finally, the article does not group of gangsta guys told me and Ralphs parking lot for no reason. December: Ripped a metal pipe sion later this year to much fanfare mention any alternatives to what is my friends, “It’s all right. Y’all can September: Managed to sup- out of the ground and off-roaded from students, faculty and staff. being built. He talks about model- laugh.” We then proceeded to cut press my anger when my room- my friend’s dad’s Camry at a ran- While there are points of contention ing the Loft after other popular in front of about 100 people wait- mate’s friend thought it would be dom bar. No further explanation that are worthy of coverage (cost, venues. Which ones? PB Bar and ing for a taxi outside our hotel by funny to throw a shot of whiskey necessary. design, potential vendors), the opin- Grill? Canes? On Broadway? The just walking to the front and act- in my eyes. (It was actually kind of As you can see, I’m clearly the ion article on Dec. 6 titled, “Despite suggestions above? All of these are ing important. On the way home, funny though.) winner here. Yeah, that’s right — Lofty Ambitions, Upcoming Campus fine places, but would they appeal to a crazy old homeless guy lifted up October: Didn’t have a Halloween “rehab” don’t got shit on this. And Nightclub Misses Mark” did not add a more diverse student population his shirt and shouted, “Have you costume, so I improvised by grab- I don’t need Frangela’s approval to much value to the discussion. The than what is currently being built? ever seen anyone as sexy as this?” bing the first things I could find in claim the title. I’ll just know that writer details several negative points Hard to say. Naturally, I was flattered. my room, which happened to be the top honor should have gone including size of venue and style I did not write this letter to slam April: Found a $20 bill on the a toy gun and an American flag. to me, let 2007 rest in peace and choice without providing any alter- the author. After all, it is an opinion ground. Bomb. I ended up going as the “mother- prepare myself for two-thousand- natives. piece. Nevertheless, it is important May: Chugged nearly half a bottle fuckin’ United States.” and-great. How can one create an intimate to give the Loft a chance. Some of its venue and accommodate a univer- ideas will succeed and some will fail. sity with over 25,000 students, staff In the end, the UCSD community and faculty? Existing venues such as should take advantage of all the new Administrators Should Protect UCSD’s Social Side RIMAC Arena handle large events amenities at the new and improved and its size does not automatically Price Center. ▶ HAZING, from page 4 to come and a warm welcome to a new easy enough for the school because it suggest that community building is photo are, in fact, valid, they should batch of freshman players. But when can claim all credit for the innovation, taking place. Students could experi- — Greg Mallinger not be able to use these pictures as the pictures were found on Facebook but strengthening the already existent ence more social bonding watch- Events/Programs Coordinator basis of prosecution. showing supposed underage drinking, social groups would be a much greater ing soccer games on TV in their Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies The availability of pictures and the team was suspended for the entire show of support for their supposed International House apartments blogs online has added a new dimen- 2007-08 season. desire to eliminate UCSD’s stereotype than attending a sporting event at sion of paranoia a la Big Brother. The social outlets available to as UC Socially Dead. RIMAC. Therefore, planning events ▶ The Guardian welcomes letters Students at parties must now make UCSD students are thin enough as it The difference between malicious that attract students, faculty and from its readers. All letters must be sure not to be photographed with any is, so seeing Greek organizations and hazing and good-natured socializing staff to the Loft is of much more no longer than 500 words, typed, incriminating substances, hiding their sports teams robbed of their social must be distinguished — if not, stu- importance than room size. double-spaced and signed with a beverages before pictures are snapped, components is a great travesty for stu- dents will become frustrated and huge The writer also talks about how name and applicable title. Letters or simply refusing to be in the pic- dent life. The national headquarters of levels of animosity will be created. Until the Loft will be a chic place that will must also contain a phone number. ture at all. Athletes in particular must Sigma Nu is leading the hazing inves- administrators realize that pictures be overly artistic and mature for the We reserve the right to edit for make a concerted effort to portray tigation of UCSD’s chapter, leaving found online are nowhere near enough UCSD audience. Not having seen length and clarity. Letters may be images of virtue, and considering it is a campus administrators with very little evidence to unleash their bureaucratic the final product, I cannot comment dropped off at the Guardian office well-known fact that the UCSD sports say in the subsequent punishment. wrath, students must refrain from post- on the planner’s choices. However, on the second floor of the Student teams throw the best parties, this is Considering administrators want to ing any complicit information. Sigma trying to find a style to appease the Center or e-mailed. Send all letters often a very difficult task. improve the university’s social life with Nu should not be made the scapegoat masses is easier said than done. to: The recent suspension of the UCSD their creation of the Loft, a new cam- for all hazing, and every effort should The author mentions doing a women’s ultimate Frisbee team is a per- pus nightclub, imagine the statement be made to keep administrators from comprehensive survey to measure fect example of what can now happen that they would be sending students exploiting the social networking in students’ tastes. Unfortunately, tastes The UCSD Guardian when a member of a sports team care- if they made a stand of solidarity with which this generation of students has and likes are fickle, but in having Opinion Editor lessly posts pictures of generation-long Sigma Nu and campaigned for them become so ingrained. a venue in place, you can make 9500 Gilman Dr. 0316 customs. The yearly ultimate Frisbee to receive as little punishment as pos- changes as time goes by. In regards La Jolla, CA 92093-0316 initiation party is not a site of ritualistic sible from the national headquarters. Readers can contact Jake Blanc at to maturity, this venue will be serv- e-mail: hazing, but a celebration of the season Creating new areas for socializing is [email protected]. ing alcohol so a substantial portion [email protected] WINTERWINTER ’08’08 PEGPEG JUSTJUST RELEASED...RELEASED... GETGET YOURYOUR CCOPYOPY TODAY...TODAY...

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A DROP FROM THE INKWELL By Priscilla Lazaro

Parade Incident Represents Slack Council ▶ PARADE, from page 4 ship of charismatic ex-President Harry currently assembling a newsletter of she organized. Khanna, who undertook several mas- councilmembers’ upcoming proj- “For the most part, the council just sive projects — including the turf war ects. As of two days before Kuzucan’s doesn’t show up to things,” Bean said. over Student-Run Television and the deadline, only half of the council had Looking at the council as a whole, aforementioned constitutional over- responded to her. Clearly, these are there could be any number of possible haul — that required and engaged the steps in the right direction, but they reasons as to why the group has got- attention of the full council. This year will only be effective if participation ten off to a slower start than in prior has lacked any such large-scale efforts, sees a sharp increase. years. In the former constitution, each which could explain the absence of It would certainly behoove the MIA college had four senators as opposed enthusiasm with which senators have councilmembers to unbury their heads to the current two, which promoted treated the smaller issues. In any case, from the sand and get themselves the instant formation of groups ready the reasons are immaterial: The coun- into the game as quickly as possible. to tackle more ambitious projects. cil needs to unify quickly, or it’s the Otherwise, if they continue to act as Weekly council meetings offer their students they represent who will be individuals and not a unified group, own clues, as heated back-and-forths losing out. they could easily find themselves the between councilmembers over even In an attempt to remedy this prob- next melancholy elves warding off the inconsequential matters paint a clear lem, Bean and A.S. President Marco stares of judgmental soccer moms. picture of polarized and divided gov- Murillo are planning major events ernance. in the coming weeks to increase the Readers can contact Matthew L’Heureux The old council also had the leader- council’s visibility, while Kuzucan is at [email protected].

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Pop Culture Jay Z Revives Gangster-ism, Kanye Graduates and More! 8 GO FIGURE 54 CONTACT THE EDITOR Alyssa Bereznak ▶ The percentage of Mumbai, India’s [email protected] population living in slums, according FOCUS to the most recent census of India. THE STUDENT OUTLOOK MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2008 Tick, Tick, By Nicole Teixeira • Senior Staff Writer Boom After the UC system’s longstanding involvement in the development and repair of nuclear warheads, students and government officials question Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s most recent project.

First in a two-part series exploring the history of the uni- versity’s affiliation with nuclear technology laboratories.

uclear weapons have been the subject of con- UC MANAGEMENT troversy for over 60 years since their inven- tion in 1945 and subsequent role in World AT A GLANCE War II, and the UC system has played a large N role in that controversy. The first U.S. war- heads were developed in UC-managed labs at Berkeley, Los Alamos and Livermore, and every nuclear weapon in the current stockpile was developed in said labs with 1931 extensive research by UC-affiliated scientists. The labs continue nuclear-weapon research to this day. The University of California establishes The UC system managed Department of Energy weapons labs in Berkeley, Livermore and Los Alamos Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. since their inception until a series of administrative mishaps in 2003 prompted Congress to require the lab contracts for Livermore and Los Alamos be put up for bid. The university then formed Los Alamos National Security, Limited Liability Corporation, with private 1943 industrial partners Bechtel, BWX Technologies, and Washington Group International. The university also The University of California establishes Los formed Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC with the same three companies, adding Battelle as a Alamos National Laboratory. partner and Texas A&M University as an academic alli- ance. The Department of Energy selected both compa- nies, with LANS taking over in June 2006 and LLNS tak- ing over in October 2007. The UC system still directly manages the Berkeley lab. 1952

Politics of a Nuclear Age The University of California establishes Congressmembers have become increasingly famil- iar with the longstanding nuclear debate since the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. introduction of the Reliable Replacement Warhead and its predecessor, the Robust Nuclear Earth Penetrator, or “bunker buster” warhead. Congress cut all funding for the latter project, essentially canceling it in October 2005. The RRW faces a similar situation after Congress 2003 confirmed a $73.8-million funding cut in December 2007, leaving $15 million in Navy funding and zero Department of Energy and Congress open in National Nuclear Security Administration funding bidding process for labs due to accounting for the project. The project may receive more funding depending on Congress’ reaction to a pending nuclear irregularities and management problems. programs review by the NNSA, but the question is, should it? The RRW has currently entered the design defini- tion and cost analysis phase at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, after the lab won the contract in 2005 a Department of Defense-hosted competition with Los Alamos National Laboratory in March 2007. UC Board of Regents wins bid to continue The NNSA, a semi-autonomous agency established within the Department of Energy in 2000, is charged managing LBNL and Los Alamos National with maintaining the current U.S. nuclear stockpile Security, Limited Liability Corporation award- through the Stockpile Stewardship Program and has introduced the RRW as a long-term solution to stockpile ed LANL management contract. maintenance. The “short-term” solution currently in place is a subset of the SSP, the Life Extension Program, which corrects problems and replaces components in deteriorating nuclear warheads, most of which were built in the 1970s and 1980s. Congress has observed a 2007 moratorium on nuclear testing since 1992, so the goal of the LEP is to rebuild the old warheads with components Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC that resemble the ones being replaced as much as pos- awarded LLNL management contract. sible. The stockpile has been deemed safe and reliable for MICHAEL CAPPARELLI/GUARDIAN the past 11 years using this method.

The Fight Against Nuclear Development However, the RRW faces considerable and boost gases have much shorter shelf lives. we’ll break out of our ban on testing new nucle- However, the NNSA has raised concerns over the opposition from nonproliferation groups. “There are over 1,000 interdependent parts ar weapons and conduct some explosive tests.” long-term reliability of the LEP, and is seeking to “There’s no evidence that weapons are of a nuclear weapon which must function LLNL proposes to avoid nuclear testing by develop the RRW warhead, which the agency expects declining in their usefulness just because you flawlessly within a few trillionths of a second,” basing the RRW on a previously tested model to be an improvement over the current stockpile in replace the part,” said Jason Isaacs, executive he said. “And if any of the others degrade, the and using advanced computer simulations. terms of security, safety and reliability. Officials believe director at the Center for Arms Control and weapon doesn’t work.” Schwoegler also cited several differences in the RRW can be taken to the production phase without Non-Proliferation in Washington, D.C. “Our Non-proliferation groups maintain that the today’s nuclear development compared to the nuclear testing. position is that the United States has many NNSA’s criticism of the LEP is vague in its development of the old Cold War-era warheads “What some people may or may not know is nuclear — too many — nuclear weapons as it is. Those assertion that the program might, at some as a benefit to the RRW. weapons don’t last forever,” said LLNL Spokesperson weapons can last many, many more years. There point in the future, lead to reduced confidence “Since we’re now operating under reduced David Schwoegler. “They either have to be repaired or have been recent National Academy of Science in the stockpile. The protest groups remain stockpile size, and in compliance with treaties, replaced. And right now, the repairs are becoming ever studies saying that the so-called ‘pit,’ the center wary of the RRW being tested. we don’t have to fit multiple warheads into a more costly as the weapons age and the components of the warhead, can last a long time.” “It’s not clear that the U.S. armed forces single military vehicle, we only have to fit one,” become harder and harder to get … newer and safer Schwoegler said that although the pit prob- would ever accept this weapon without con- he said. “You can have a lot more safety, security is better and it doesn’t cost any more than refurbish- ably has a lifespan of 80 to 100 years, other com- ducting nuclear tests first,” Isaacs said. “We’re ments.” ponents such as plastics, adhesives, electronics afraid that if we go ahead with this weapon, See WARHEAD, page 12 “We’re afraid that if we go ahead with this weapon, we’ll break out of our ban on testing new nuclear weapons and conduct some explosive tests.” Jason Isaacs, executive director, Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2008 THE UCSD GUARDIAN FOCUS 9

here are certain situations that a like a child molester. I look like a college photographer knows are risky. kid, and sometimes I wear a UCSD shirt Shooting grizzly bears or docu- to emphasize this. An additional trick “Mommy, He Took My Picture!” Tmenting street-gang warfare, for exam- I employ is to act as if a child is just so ple, have their obvious hazards. But there adorable that his parent should be proud is a subject that poses threats to the that I’m taking his picture. Never mind photographer that what it’s for — they can even he cannot see just think about the sharply through Through my great genes they passed the lens. A child to their offspring, and I can seem inno- can move on to another cent enough, and Lens subject. A related trick could even make Will Parson is to act like the pic- for some of the [email protected] ture is being taken on a best pictures, but whim, because the child often lurking beyond the crop of a zoom is doing something funny and particu- lens is an overprotective parent, ready to larly noteworthy; the chances are good pounce. that the parents think their child is note- You never know when allegations worthy as well. It helps to laugh in this of pedophilia are going to get thrown type of situation. Sometimes, though, around. I’m sure it’s a rare occurrence, there is no time for disguises and the best but with digital photography and the method is to be transparent. Sometimes Internet allowing anyone access to mil- I’ve crouched down right at the parents’ lions of images, parents have more rea- feet to take a picture of their child. sons to be concerned than ever. Not only More often, though, I try to take the do they have to look out for perverts, but picture and move on before anyone real- anyone with a camera is a threat unless izes what I’m doing. It also certainly helps the parent knows the pictures are going to disguise the fact that I’ve been watch- to be responsibly handled. Even other ing people for several minutes, waiting parents are suspect; a father with a cam- for the right moment. This is a technique era at the park might make it well known I use with subjects of all ages. It’s worth that he only intends to photograph his the time I would otherwise have to spend own child. explaining what I’m doing — time spent I don’t normally photograph a lot not taking photos. It has failed, though, of children, but La Jolla is one of my as it did recently when I found a young favorite places to walk around with my girl watching the seals at Children’s Pool. camera when I’m short on creativity. She was some distance away from her On any given day, it’s full of parents and mother, and when she saw me take a their children. And with the future of picture she sounded the alarm: “Mommy, Children’s Pool and its resident harbor he took my picture!” seals a controversial issue right now, I’ve My heart pounded away the seconds been tempted by the locale’s news value to between the girl revealing my covert WILL PARSON/GUARDIAN document how people use the area. And shooting and her mother finally smiling Clockwise from top: A it happens that children, so easily excited at me in acceptance. I smiled and waved young girl looks down at the by this pack of sleepy marine mammals, before I quickly shuffled off in the oppo- camera before exposing the provide some of the most interesting site direction. Until the day I head into photographer below. A boy visual reactions to their environment. the wilderness to shoot a roaring grizzly urinates next to the Children’s Granted, the intensity of parents’ sus- bear, I’ll wonder if taking pictures of chil- Pool and a child collects picions I’ve encountered is often far from dren can be anymore nerve-wracking. remnants from the tidepools. the level directed toward sexual deviants, Some parents, wary of their but I’ve still adopted several techniques 8 For this writer’s column page, visit children straying too far, to help me avoid trouble. First of all, I www.ucsdguardian.org. resort to fuzzy leashes to keep think what helps most is that I don’t look their kids under close watch. 10 FOCUS THE UCSD GUARDIAN MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2008 SITE SEEN Continent European and Russian Delicatessen quished between a dentist’s office and a dry cleaner’s in a corporate building off of Regents S Road, Continent European and Russian Delicatessen is a colorful and atypical eatery with an edge over the typical deli or supermarket. Owned and run by Edward Serper and Irina Kanevsky — two Ukrainian immigrants who opened their first store on University Avenue in 1995 — it offers an overwhelming variety of Eastern European prod- ucts, ranging from luxuriously packaged chocolates to Russian greeting cards and calendars. The store’s walls are decorated with intricately painted teapots and native dolls but are largely dominated by shelves crowded with brightly-pack- aged foodstuffs. Among the foreign teas, sauces and Nutella are intriguing gems such as “Magic Sticks” cereal (the Russian breakfast answer to 50 Cent’s pop hit), bins of candy pieces individually bundled in lobster-printed wrappers (fortunately, these can- dies aren’t lobster-flavored), and canned cod liver. Despite some of its more eccentric products, the deli’s stock of refreshing Eastern European products like Kvass — a semi-alcoholic beverage made from fermented rye bread and flavored with fruit — are reason enough to visit. In addition to its selection of groceries, Continent also features a deli, where customers can find a vast selection of salami, smoked bacon, fresh royal salmon and sausage. Complementary goods such as cheeses (litousky, gouda and bajuval, to name a few) and rye bread complete the package. Those looking for food sans the assembly can check out the WILL PARSON/GUARDIAN home-cooked, ready-to-serve counter, which offers European dishes such as stuffed mushrooms, egg- plant salad or piroghki. For dessert, customers can pick up an apple turnover, or indulge in a decadent piece of cake. Seating is offered inside and outside the deli, making it an ideal place for a lunch date or cram session. With its imported goodies, fresh cuts and European charm, Continent offers a delectable international experience close to home, or at the very least, a chance to learn some Russian. — Alyssa Bereznak Focus Editor

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By actually stepping into a growing and valuable tries face, such as finding clean other people’s lives, Lomas hopes resource. approach to teaching abroad water. To combat this, Lomas will that his students will become more “As the cost of tech- in Mumbai, India. take advantage of his firsthand globally aware and conscious of the nology rapidly falls, you experiences and resources in India, problems and poverty that develop- will see the continued By Millie Seibold and, through modern technology, ing countries face. rise of distance learning, Contributing Writer use observations and interviews “There is not a whole lot of especially for adult learn- with native Indians to expose the knowledge about how other peo- ers,” DeVries said. “This This quarter, as hordes of stu- country’s way of life to students. ple live,” Lomas said. “Because of is a chance for students dents shuffle into giant lecture halls Lomas does not see his in-class globalization, it is important that from across the nation and and slam their tablets over their absence as a disadvantage. Rather, we can compare life here to life around the globe to have laps in preparation for another lec- he plans to use his position in in undeveloped countries. Being access to the top minds in ture, students enrolled in Derek India to enhance the class material aware involves more than joining a the field.” Lomas’ “Developing Technologies and give his students an in-depth ‘Save Darfur’ group on Facebook or While Internet-based for Developing Economies” practi- understanding of the people they donating money to a cause.” classes are designed for cum will gather in the Cal-(IT)2 will make innovative solutions for. Through their understanding of people to learn whenever building’s visual arts space, settle Teaching a class from a country third world issues, students will be and wherever it is con- in comfy chairs, learn about world halfway around the world is not as better able to design a technological venient for them, hybrid issues and begin devising ways to difficult or as complicated as it may solution to better meet the needs of classes like Derek Lomas’ solve problems in developing coun- seem. Thanks to the Internet and developing economies. While the involve a unique integra- tries through innovative technol- Apple technology, Lomas will be main criteria of this project require tion of class meetings ogy. Considering the class’ hands- able to hold live video conferences students to conduct research and and online resources on approach, it is surprising to with his class once a week. With evaluate how their invention will to create an enhanced learn that its creator, Derek Lomas, his remote desktop, Lomas can also assist the lives of third world citi- learning environ- a Cal-(IT)2 graduate student, is share files, photos and videos that zens, the product design and its ment. teaching the Winter Quarter class students will view on a widescreen marketability is limited only to the “I think that the from Mumbai, India. Mac. During the course, Lomas students’ imaginations and ambi- professor is setting a Lomas, who initially traveled will alternate between holding live tions. Although it is unlikely that great example in how to India in July 2007 to work for lectures from India, showing pre- the students’ inventions will be the classroom can Qualcomm with two other UCSD recorded videos of guest Indian mass marketed, a successful inven- use technology,” interns, stayed to conduct research, speakers and facilitating class dis- tion is nevertheless based on cre- said Sixth College but was also inspired to design a cussions. ativity. senior Kristen course relating to important inter- “Distance education doesn’t Although Lomas’ course is an Shimatsu, who national concerns. have to just make up for someone example of a unique and differ- plans to take the “This class was created in not being there,” Lomas said. “It ent approach to education, dis- class. “I think that response to real world issues,” can actually be a benefit because it tance-learning classes are actually his dedication and Lomas said. “It is not easy to come can provide firsthand experiences.” commonplace in the state’s higher good use of modern up with a class relevant to current In the experimental course, stu- education system. For example, technology makes events.” dents will not only have the chance UCSD extension offers over 2,000 up for how he isn’t Lomas created the class in order to watch interviews with Indians, Internet-based and hybrid classes, physically there. to emphasize that technological but they will also be able to expe- combinations of Internet and tra- If anything, he is change can also bring about eco- rience the daily lives of everyday ditional courses. Although it may adapting to the stu- nomic and social change, and to natives such as truck drivers, veg- seem impractical to take a non- dents’ lives and the raise undergraduate and graduate etable pickers and shopkeepers. To traditional course, these types of technology that sur- students’ interest in helping third facilitate this, Lomas’ interviewees classes have helped undergradu- rounds us.” world countries. While some stu- will wear a special pair of sun- ates and non-degree seeking peo- dents may have connections to the glasses that work like a camcorder ple achieve their educational goals. Readers can contact Millie Seibold developing world through family or before taking part in a normal day’s Henry DeVries, the UCSD exten- at [email protected]. CHRISTINA AUSHANA/GUARDIAN 12 FOCUS THE UCSD GUARDIAN MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2008 Warhead Critics Wary of UC Involvement Department Heads to Receive ▶ WARHEAD, from page 8 ar weapons, but also the involvement of The student-led group also organized a and use control features.” the UC system in said development. 10-week class at UC Santa Cruz called Web Content Training in March According to the NNSA fact sheet UC Nuclear Free is a campaign “UC and the Bomb.” on the RRW, the safety and use con- run by the NAPF-sponsored Coalition “People responded really positive- ▶ WEB SITE, from page 7 lending an easier understanding of trol features include “greatly reduced to Demilitarize the UC system. The ly,” said one UC and the Bomb class new look stem from this increasing how the site functions as a whole. hazardous waste, reduced quantities of UC Nuclear Free Web site claims the facilitator who asked not to be named. change of pace, he added. While individual UCSD depart- nuclear material and modern security university’s primary function as a “I think honestly the first step to … “We realized that we needed some ment Web sites remain unchanged, features added to render [the weapon] management agency is to provide a affecting change in a major way is edu- new vibrancy, more images and the members of each department will useless in the wrong hands.” “smokescreen” of academic integrity. It cating the students and getting more ability to have our home page convey begin receiving training in a content states, “As a 1970 UC Academic Senate people involved. I think that effort has the most up-to-date information and management system in March. The Facing Heightened Scrutiny committee put it, the UC essentially been going slowly, as things go, but is news, so that students, faculty, staff system will contain coding for the Isaacs also pointed out the diplo- serves as a ‘benevolent absentee land- successful. The coalition definitely has and visitors could make informed same design as the main page. matic hypocrisy he believes the RRW lord’ with respect to LANL and LLNL: something to show for it.” and timely decisions,” Schottlander Schottlaender said that those would create, a position espoused by Its ‘management’ of the facilities creates said. “We needed to update our site surveyed considered user-friendly Congress when they cut funding for the an illusion that the labs’ programs are The Next Step for Protest Groups but also adapt to the ever-changing simplification to be one of the most project in December. being monitored, when, in reality, the The coalition’s next action is sched- nature of the Web itself.” desired changes to the old UCSD “If we’re trying to tell other countries UC has absolutely no influence over uled to be at the January regents meet- A number of students have Web site. like North Korea and Iran they can’t these programs.” ing, Stormoen said. praised the redesigned Web site, “All of our audience groups are develop nuclear weapons, we should According to Steve Stormoen, the Isaacs’ nonproliferation group will calling the changes both necessary looking for information and want to not be producing our own,” he said. Youth Outreach Initiative Coordinator also continue to oppose the RRW in and effective. find what they’re looking for quickly Although the NNSA maintains that for NAPF, the goal of the Coalition Washington, D.C. “The new site looks less cluttered, and easily,” he said. the RRW meets U.S. nonproliferation to Demilitarize the UC is to push the “I suspect the administration will which makes it easier to navigate,” Users are encouraged to e-mail commitments because it will allow for university to sever ties and end man- request funds once again for the RRW Thurgood Marshall College junior their comments about the new site further stockpile reductions, accord- agement of their nuclear weapons labs in the new budget presented in about a Elaine Li said. “It also simply looks through a link located on the bottom ing to Isaacs, there has been no similar Los Alamos and Livermore, which are month, so our duty is to oppose that,” better. The redesign was a well- of each page. Separate departments commitments made on the part of responsible for the development of he said. needed change.” and committees are responsible for the Pentagon, by the Department of every single nuclear weapon in the U.S. Congress’ options for FY2009 The improved navigability stems monitoring user responses and act- Energy or by the White House. stockpile. The student coalition has include allowing the RRW project directly from a simplified system of ing on any problems that may arise. Nonproliferation groups also active members on six UC campuses, to proceed to the next phase with “audience entry points,” appearing Schottlaender said the system has point out that the RRW would have including UCSD, Stormoen said. funding, pausing the project, slowing as horizontal tabs that allow access already been used to fix small bugs, “birth defects” that could require a The coalition held a nine-day hun- it down or canceling it completely. to categories such as “current stu- and developers are currently refin- larger stockpile, whereas most defects ger strike in May 2007 that culmi- Congress has yet to make a final deci- dents” and “topical entry points,” ing the Google search mechanism, have been eliminated from the current nated with a 100-person presence at sion on the fate of the warhead devel- which appear on the vertical option enhancing page display and modify- stockpile after long years of testing. the UC Board of Regents meeting that opment. bar with choices such as “apply” ing code for various browsers. Some nonproliferation groups, like month, as well as a cross-campus dem- and “explore.” The Web site boasts the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, not onstration in November to protest the Readers can contact Nicole Teixeira at consistent placement of these entry Readers can contact Sarah de only oppose the development of nucle- university’s bid for the weapons labs. [email protected]. points on each redesigned page, Crescenzo at [email protected].

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Sign up RECREATION Elimination Free Throw Contest which will at Galbraith Hall. ing world of tango every Tuesday at 8:30 online http://studenthealth.ucsd.edu under have an Xbox 360 as the prize. Other prizes The Committee for World Democracy Film pm. No experience necessary! The Argentine “Nutrition”. CLUBS Series presents Blood Diamond - Set against The Women’s Center Book Club will discuss the backdrop of civil war and chaos in 1990’s The Dogs of Bedlam Farm: An Adventure with Sierra Leone, Blood Diamond is the story Sixteen Sheep, Three Dogs, Two Donkeys of Danny Archer - an ex mercenary from and Me, by Jon Katz. 12 Noon-1pm at the Zimbabwe - and Solomon Vandy - a Mende Women’s Center, Student Center West, Bldg. fisherman. Both men are African, but their 290. 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The Tritons half, limiting Wayne State to only two allowed only six points in the first Date Opponent Result never trailed in either contest, shooting points over the first four minutes of the nine-and-a-half minutes of the game 12/16 Grand Canyon W 74 - 48 Opponent *CCAA an incredible 55 percent in both wins second half and doubling the Triton as UCSD led by as much as 17 in the 12/18 Central Washington L 52 - 65 and holding their opponents below 60 advantage. The Wildcats would get no opening half, converting on 56.5 per- 12/19 Western Washington W 83 - 64 points. Both squads fell to 6-6 on the closer than 12 points the rest of the cent of their field goal attempts. The 12/28 Seattle Pacific L 65 - 75 year following the road losses. way as UCSD shot an astonishing 66.7 Cardinals, on the road from Missouri, 12/29 Western Washington W 79 - 76 “Playing five straight home games percent from the field and led by as were unable to combat UCSD on either 1/4 Sonoma State* L 41 - 58 has given [the team] the confidence much as 21. Carlson was able to play 13 end, getting no closer than nine points 1/5 Humboldt State* L 52 - 70 we need to take our winning streak on Tritons in the contest, with nine mem- and shooting only 30.8 percent from the road,” said junior guard Andrew bers of the team scoring in the 73-point the field in the second half. Meanwhile, ▶ W. BASKETBALL, from page 16 throughout the first half and the Hatch. “Also, I can attribute our win- output, UCSD’s highest of the sea- the Tritons again converted over half ended, the Tritons found themselves Seawolves entered the break holding ning streak to not being overly prac- son. Junior forwards Patterson, Darryl their field goal attempts in the half and down 33-21, a manageable deficit con- onto a 25-22 lead. ticed during the week. Last year and Lawlor and Shane Poppen led the way out rebounded the Cardinals 34-25 in sidering the extent of the team’s shoot- In the second half, the Tritons con- previous years, we played games when for the Tritons, as Patterson and Lawlor the game, cruising to the 19-point win. ing woes. tinued their shooting struggles while we were less than 100 percent. This scored 19 and 14 points respectively Patterson, junior guard Kelvin Kim Senior forward Meaghan Noud Sonoma State’s offense improved. The year, because of the practice schedules, and Poppen grabbed a game-high nine and senior guard Clint Allard led the opened up the second half by sinking Seawolves attacked the offensive glass, we are able to approach each game rebounds in 18 minutes off the bench. scoring with 13, 12 and 11 points, a three-point shot, cutting Humboldt earning offensive rebounds that led to healthy and prepared.” As a team, the Tritons won both the respectively. Allard equaled the entire State’s lead down to single digits. second-chance points and drew several Against Wayne State, the Tritons battle on the boards, 31-28, and the output of William Jewell with his game- However, the Lumberjacks continued fouls. In contrast, the Tritons settled for were able to open a double-digit lead turnover deficit, 13-17. high eight assists, while Poppen was their balanced offensive attack, work- jump shots and only earned one free- in the first half. The Wildcats, having UCSD got off to another hot start UCSD’s leader on the boards with 11 ing hard for points in the paint and throw attempt the entire game. traveled from Nebraska, were able to against William Jewell, a trend it has rebounds in 19 minutes as a reserve. effectively shooting long-range jump The Tritons only managed to shoot remain in striking distance throughout displayed throughout the season, scor- shots, which left the Tritons little room 30 percent from the field in the game the half, going into the intermission ing the first eight points of the game Readers can contact Joe Tevelowitz at to come back. with junior forward Michelle Osier and [email protected]. While its defense struggled, UCSD’s senior center Alexis Gaskin each net- offense picked up the pace after half- ting 12 points to lead the team. time, with Noud scoring 12 quick After starting out their season points in the second half. Unfortunately with a perfect 8-0 record, the Tritons for the Tritons, the offensive efforts suffered their first loss to Central proved to be too little too late against Washington University at the Western Humboldt State, leaving UCSD with a Washington University Shootout on 70-52 defeat. Dec. 18. The Tritons followed up UCSD shot 39 percent from the that loss with a victory over Western field, including a mere 32 percent in Washington University, the first of the first half. Noud was the leading two wins over the Vikings this season. scorer for the Tritons, contributing 25 UCSD’s only other loss before the points as no other Tritons scored in recent CCAA road losses was against double digits. Seattle Pacific University on Dec. 28 The Tritons faced Sonoma State on by a score of 75-65. the road one day earlier and once again “Right now we need to focus on found themselves playing catch-up. our gameplan and get ready for next The game remained close in the first weekend,” Elliott said. half as both teams fell victim to poor The Tritons will take their 10-4 shooting. The Tritons held on because record on the road against CSU of their three-pointers, shooting 4-of-9 Dominguez Hills on Jan. 11 and CSU from behind the arc to make up for Los Angeles on Jan. 12. their offensive struggles elsewhere on WILL PARSON/GUARDIAN the floor. Readers can contact Janani Sridharan at First-year head coach Chris Carlson has led the men’s basketball team to a 6-3 overall record and a 3-1 CCAA mark since he started patrolling the sidelines. The teams went back and forth [email protected].

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Need info? Be the first to know! Sign-up for email updates: HOT CORNER 16 Jason Spangler Men’s Volleyball CONTACT THE EDITOR The sophomore outside hitter recorded a Rael Enteen rare double-double with 22 kills and 15 digs [email protected] SPORTS in the Tritons’ four-game win against UC Santa Cruz in the Jan. 4 season opener. MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2008 Road Trip Ends Program-Best Win Streak Humboldt State finally increased as Humboldt State’s momen- “[Hitting those free throws] was tum carried into the second half, where good for us because we hadn’t been stops UCSD’s six-game the Lumberjacks took a 55-54 lead that shooting well from the line,” Carlson win streak with an 80-69 they would not relinquish over the final said. “It’s something we had talked 14 minutes of the game. The 80 points about and Jan. 5 • 6-3 overall (3-1 CCAA) victory over the Tritons scored by the Lumberjacks were the worked on on Jan. 5. most the Tritons had allowed all sea- in practice. UCSD 69 son, and 20 of those points came from So to see the By Rael Enteen and Joe Tevelowitz the free throw line. improvement HUMBOLDT 80 Senior Staff Writers While the Tritons were outscored really proves from the charity stripe, they did shoot that this team can learn and progress. MEN’S BASKETBALL — After win- well in the game, notching shooting Those free throws down the stretch ning a close contest against the Sonoma percentages of over 50 percent from the were huge for us.” State Seawolves on Jan. 4 to push its field and from behind the three-point Sophomore guard Jordan Lawley program-best Division II win streak to arc as well. The smart shooting was led the Tritons with 21 points in 28 six games, the UCSD men’s basketball negated by the free throw points and by minutes and shot exceptionally well team saw that streak end with an 80-69 UCSD’s 13 turnovers compared to the from all over the floor. Lawley shot 8- loss at Humboldt State, the team’s first Lumberjacks’ three. Humboldt State of-12 from the field, including 2-of-2 loss since November. The loss put the took advantage of the sloppy play, scor- from behind the arc, and also made Tritons into a three-way tie for second ing 16 points off of the 13 turnovers. three of his four free-throw attempts. place in the CCAA standings with their “We always talk about valuing each “The real key with Jordan is he’s 3-1 mark. possession,” Carlson said. “It’s always hitting his shots and getting his points The Lumberjacks also hold the been a part of our success. We certainly within our offense,” Carlson said. “So same 3-1 mark, and came back from didn’t do that in the second half but it’s from him to have a high shooting per- a double-digit deficit to put a stop something we’ll learn from.” centage is encouraging, not only right to UCSD’s win streak. Although the Just a day earlier, the Tritons com- now but for the future as well.” Tritons were up by as much as 16 points mitted 18 turnovers but came away While the record win streak has in the first half, Humboldt State was with their sixth straight win, 58-54 at officially ended, the Tritons had a able to start its comeback late in the Sonoma State University. UCSD was December to remember. The Tritons first half and entered the break trailing rolling in the second half, leading by defeated William Jewell College by a by only six points, 45-39. 17 points at one point, but allowed the 70-51 margin on Dec. 16 and then “You always feel good about hav- Seawolves to creep closer late in the took down Wayne State by a 73-59 ing a lead on the road especially in an game. Sonoma State went on a 10-0 run margin on Dec. 18. The wins were the WILL PARSON/GUARDIAN atmosphere like that where they get in the final four minutes, but UCSD third and fourth straight victories by a Junior forward Henry Patterson has been a dominant presence under the basket all season long, racking loud” head coach Chris Carlson said. iced the game with eight consecutive up 11.1 points per game, the second most on the team behind sophomore guard Jordan Lawley’s 12.7. The crowd’s role in the game only free throws in the final 46 seconds. See M. BASKETBALL, page 15 Report Reveals One Tritons’ Travels Take Toll Thing: Fire Bud Selig Perfect start to season is long forgotten after t’s been almost a month since of affairs in baseball today, if I had to former senator George Mitchell put one person on the chopping block two straight losses on unleashed a 409-page bombshell it would be Selig. While the lack of the road to conference onI Major League Baseball and its com- a salary cap is a debate for another munity of players, coaches, admin- day, his main shortcoming has been opponents. istrators and fans. The shocking rev- his decision to turn a blind eye to the By Janani Sridharan elation uncovered by the diligent ex- corruption in the sport because Mark Senior Staff Writer politician: baseball players have been McGwire and Sammy Sosa hugging using performance-enhancing drugs, on the front page of every newspaper WOMEN’S BASKETBALL — After and the use of banned substances was in 1998 made baseball the $6 billion starting out the season with a perfect prevalent among utility players like enterprise it is today. However, when 8-0 record, the No. 12 UCSD women’s Neifi Perez and sure-thing Hall of it became clear that steroid use was basketball team has struggled as of Famers like Roger not a fad and that late, losing four of its last six games to Clemens. it had taken over enter the significant part of the Tritons’ For the average the sport, Selig The Sports CCAA sched- Jan. 5 • 10-4 overall (2-2 CCAA) citizen who hasn’t turned into a dili- ule with an seen more than a Retort gent baseball sher- overall record UCSD 52 minute of base- iff, ready to kick ass of 10-4. The ball over the last Rael Enteen in the morning and Tritons’ latest HUMBOLDT 70 decade, this may [email protected] take names in the loss came at come as a shock; evening. Humboldt State on Jan. 5, when they but to those who have followed the His first step: hiring the former were blown out by 18 points. Just a day sport with any consistency, this is senator to lead an independent inves- earlier, the Tritons took their third loss about as newsworthy and unexpected tigation to uncover the dirty truths by another embarrassing margin, los- as Britney’s latest mental breakdown. behind the sport. I don’t know why ing 58-41 to Sonoma State University Proof of F.P. Santangelo’s usage sur- anyone expected a MLB-sponsored on Jan. 4. With the two losses coming prised me, but only because I figured report to uncover any real scandals, against CCAA teams, UCSD’s confer- someone with as useless a career as his but I think I speak for all fans when I ence record falls to 2-2, a major disap- must have been honest and clean. say that the man who commissioned pointment given the high expectations Although the names that Mitchell the report should be responsible for surrounding the talented team heading dropped were hardly impressive, the reading it as well. into the season. Mitchell Report was not an entire waste While his press conference was “We had a tough weekend,” head of time. Well, actually the report was, held only hours after the Mitchell coach Charity Elliott said. “We’re trying but the aftermath was not. In a press Report was released to the public, Selig to get back to basics after a couple of conference organized by Bud Selig, must have received it at least a week tough games.” the MLB commissioner stood behind in advance, during a time when no UCSD managed to keep pace with a podium and addressed the urgent baseball was being played — and he Humboldt State for the first seven questions that the nation’s top sports couldn’t cram in some serious reading minutes of the game despite missing journalists had. He appeared somewhat time? I was in the middle of studying several key shot attempts. The poor eloquent and distinguished for a few for finals when the document came shooting caught up to the Tritons mid- questions until a reporter asked about a out and I found the time to skim it, but way through the first half, however, specific part of the report. In response, Bud couldn’t find an Adderall hookup as Humboldt State began an offensive the commissioner of baseball admitted and pull an all-nighter so he could push that UCSD had no answer for. that he had not read the report and actually be prepared for his own press With the score 8-7 in favor of Humboldt that he had only been briefed on its conference and appear like a capable State and 13:36 left in the first half, the contents. commissioner. Lumberjacks went on a 11-0 run that ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?! This is the last straw. For years, spanned nearly five minutes to put the This man is paid almost $15 mil- Selig has seemed out of his league. Tritons down by 12 points. lion a year to run a sport, a job I would Maybe the Pacific Coast League could UCSD’s shooting struggles contin- kill for, and can’t find the time to read use a new leader or maybe Selig should ued throughout the half, including a the most important document on the just retire with his millions and expand span in which the Tritons missed seven most pressing subject at the most cru- his collection of tweed blazers. Either straight field goal attempts and two free cial time during his tenure. way, he should not preside over a sport throw attempts. When the first half ERIK JEPSEN/GUARDIAN I would argue that while no one that is in desperate need of some revo- Junior forward Michelle Osier soars to the basket for an easy layup, scoring two of her 10 points in UCSD’s person can be blamed for the sad state lutionary changes. See W. BASKETBALL, page 15 loss to Seattle Pacific University on Dec. 28 in the team’s opening game of the CCAA/GNAC Classic .