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*()<+.,;*90:0: <*)<+.,;*90:0: ▶ -6*<: +;=[8][P Course NWZ.I[\MZ Only three quarters old, UCSD’s decked-out transfer- Offerings /ZIL:I\M student apartments are struggling to find enough Administrators hope to residents to pay back its $113 million startup fee. Slashed save money by avoiding BY EDWIN GONZALEZ s FOCUS EDITOR The state deficit will hit harder super-senior status. ince its grand opening at the beginning of than ever Fall Quarter, when By Regina Ip the year, the Village at UCSD’s academic departments Associate News Editor Torrey Pines transfer housing has had a receive a 10- to 20-percent cut. California State University officials Srough time selling itself. are developing new methods to push Though Housing, Dining By Connie Qian undergraduates through the system and Hospitality was banking on Senior Staff Writer faster, in an effort to make room for transfer-student selling points new students. like on-campus convenience tudents will continue to feel the effects of Prompted by a significant decrease and granite countertops, the the UC budget crisis next year: Every last in state funding — which has led the Village hasn’t filled nearly S academic department on campus is bracing CSU Board of Trustees to slash enroll- all its empty mattresses. Of itself for a 10- to 20- percent cut in funding — and ment at each of the university’s 23 the 1,060 beds available, a resulting bareboned schedule of classes — for the campuses — the new plan aims to free approximately 200 are empty, 2010-11 academic year. up space for incoming freshmen and according to A.S. Transfer “There are going to be a lot more cuts next transfer students by making it easier Student Senator Adam quarter, in terms of less classes being offered,” A.S. for existing students to graduate early. Powers. Powers said the Campuswide Senator Bryant Pena said. “That’s According to CSU spokesperson main reason transfer stu- why a lot of students ... when they’re signing up for Erik Fallis, the campuses are using dents aren’t fighting over classes, they’re going to have an even harder time.” academic advising to prevent students Village apartments is that A.S. Campuswide Senator Katie Hall, who sits from switching majors they simply can’t afford on the UCSD Planning and Budget Committee OPINION — often requiring an the rent: between $1,200 with several administrators, predicted that each Shuttling entirely new set of gen- and $1,400 per month. department will distribute the cuts differently. For students eral-education cours- instance, according to Hall, all non-core laboratory through a “I think the price bar- es, hindering progress rier kept a lot of students classes in the biology department — as well as class- dying system toward graduation. es with under 100 students — will be cut completely. won’t serve from living there — all anybody. In previous years, the transfer students I “Each department is structured differently,” she PAGE 4 the CSU system spoke to,” he said. “‘Why said last Wednesday at the student council meeting. received $11,075 per didn’t you live there?’ “The result is that, when you cut from the engineer- student from the state, but that figure ‘Price.’ I didn’t hear any- ing department, you cut staff, but when you cut has since dropped to $4,669 per stu- thing other than price.” from the biology department, you cut classes. Next dent. As a result, the CSU system has As it turns out, year will look different for each department.” slashed enrollment by 40,000 students cost was such a size- A.S. Associate Vice President of Academic since last year. able deterrent for Affairs Jordan Taylor said the way the cuts mani- The enrollment crunch drew offi- transfer students this fest depends on how each department balances its cials’ attention to a large population of year that HDH has administration, faculty members and classes. super seniors — students with more lowered prices for all “It’s left up to the departments how to deal with than 144 academic credits. There are units in the Village the cuts,” he said. “A lot of them with money in currently around 12,000 super seniors by nearly 9 percent administration — those divisions will be able to cut throughout the CSU system. for Fall Quarter. and consolidate the administrative type of positions, “We’re trying to work on reduc- ing some of the barriers to student See VILLAGEpage 7 See CLASSESpage 3 graduation, and to help move students EMILY KU/GUARDIAN along,” Fallis said. He stressed, however, that the pro- gram is not meant to push students SNOW-CAL out of the universities — rather, to This year’s annual Campus Rail Jam — a prevent them from wasting time on competition for amateur snowboarders, skiers and unnecessary classes. skateboarders — took place at Qualcomm “We know some students are going Stadium, instead of the usual Sun God Lawn. In to take longer than six years,” Fallis said. order to bring the world of snow sports to Southern “This isn’t saying that students have California, event organizers dropped 25 tons to graduate within six years, but we’re of snow into the parking lot to create a jibbing working as much as we can to make it course, and invited skateboarders to compete for possible for students to graduate more merchandise and cash prizes. quickly, and to have a clear road map of what they need to do to get a degree.” According to Fallis, CSU campuses have been working to reduce some degree programs to 120 units, evaluat- ing various majors and deciding which of their requirements could be waived. “Not all of our programs are 120,” Fallis said. “There are some that are
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OPINIONCONTACT THE EDITOR: “ *()<+.,;*90:0: 4W[\QV\PM 0WXMTM[[ 8]Z[]Q\WN .QVMZ ILLUSTRATIONS BY SARAH ARAKAKI/GUARDIAN When, on May 1, No. 15 Magazine — a new student publica- tion designed to “provoke thought and spark inspiration through the multifaceted world of fashion” — A Shove in the Wrong Direction hosted a party on campus for its first issue, it wasn’t intended as another By Margaret YauContributing Writer student-org event replete with con- struction-paper banners and Costco In an attempt to save money, several California State Universities are forcing super seniors to graduate. But the pizza. On the contrary, this was to be a high-class soiree — the type with new plan will disadvantage students with a double major or minor, or those who still need time to shop around. cocktail napkins, plastic wine flutes filled with Martinelli’s (the student- +,*+(5('8&$7,21³ As a way to combat The new plan attempts to limit the number of to find a job within six months of graduation; in 2009 org Cristal substitute of choice) and California’s ever-shrinking budget, beginning in the students with 144 credits or more by forcing them only 19.7 percent of graduates could do so. Despite vaguely bourgie hors d’oeuvres like 2010-11 academic year, on a campus-by-campus to file for graduation. More distressingly, students fifth- and sixth-year seniors’ “slacker image,” many sushi and cupcakes. basis (including CSU Northridge and Cal State East will lose all state and federal financial aid if they go are extending their college experience because they Held on the top floor of the Bay) several California State University campuses are over 150 credit hours — meaning all of the 433,000 decide to pick up an additional major or minor, or Village transfer-housing tower — the about to shrink their population of super seniors still current CSU students with over 160 units would lose decided to change their major late in the game. next best thing to an on-campus nursing their degrees. their aid. For many, that means dropping out. In previous years, the CSU campuses received penthouse — the event even claimed It’s a legitimate pressure, considering the schools One can only keep his fingers crossed that the $11,075 per student from the state, but the California to boast an exclusive VIP list. All are under heavy admissions cuts and need to free up CSU plan doesn’t inspire a similar crackdown on the budget crisis has reduced funding to only $4,669 per this, mind you, in the name of some space for other CSU hopefuls. But the measure University of California campuses. student. In order to absorb its 20-percent budget cut, sophistication. (And — my bad — chips at one of the most admirable fundamentals It’s also no mystery why many undergraduates are the CSU system has already slashed enrollment by the multifaceted world of fashion.) of the American university: that students be given hesitant to leave behind the comforts of waking up 40,000 students. While I personally could not an extension of time to find themselves and make after 2 p.m. and wearing sweats all day to brave the It’s understandable that CSU administrators be torn from my frozen dinner to sure they end up living a life that capitalizes on their real world, especially when the job market is so hope- make it all the way to that distant strengths. less. In 2007, 51 percent of college graduates were able See CSUpage 5 15th floor, I’ve gathered from sec- ondhand accounts and awkwardly incriminating photos (here’s to you, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR King Gupta), that what resulted wasn’t so much a grand gathering of fashionable sophisticates as a small one-sided demonstration that is prac- East conflict than the extremists things in mind: congregation of American Apparel- ,Q^M[\UMV\?WV¼\*MVMÅ\ tically guaranteed not to bring about behind this resolution), the financing 1) A zero-tolerance policy will clad freshmen, who had apparently the Cause, or UCSD any worthwhile result. Furthermore, abilities and business prospects of the be in effect, and all UCSD Police, pregamed with just enough Popov to the proposed divestment resolution is firms in question won’t be affected. Resident Advisors, Residential Security make the night remotely fun. Dear Editor, counterproductive even to the goals The SJP-backed resolution specifi- Officers and resident deans are strictly Of course, No. 15 Magazine isn’t The divestment resolution that of the bill’s vocal backers, Students cally targets firms that conduct busi- enforcing all policies and laws. the only guilty one. Just last night, in the A.S. Council has discussed in for Justice in Palestine. ness with Israel in relation to its self- 2) Free water will be available for fact, I attended a high-class potluck meetings for the past two weeks No one should lose sight of the defense. Selling our already issued GE all attendees who bring a reusable, named the “pretentious party.” The called for the University of California reality that the proposed UC divest- stock, for example, is most unlikely to non-glass, empty water bottle to the night began with admirable inten- to liquidate its holdings of “any ment is not likely to change the compel GE to ask the Israeli govern- festival. Stay hydrated! tions, as several of my friends and I United States companies materially behavior of any firm, government or ment to halt their businesses. 3) Any visibly intoxicated person left the house in our bow-tied best, supporting or profiting from occupa- other entity. All we would accomplish The divestment resolution was will be denied entrance to the event, complete with fragrant cheese plat- tion and human rights violations.” It by selling off those equity holdings an attempt at appropriation of uni- and may be detained by the police. ters and no fewer than five flavors of specifically mentioned Israel’s activi- is a forfeit of our shareholder influ- versity funds by a vocal subset of 4) Please be respectful of neighbor- champagne. We danced to obscure ties in the West Bank and Gaza. The ence, and a transfer of it — possibly students intent on making a symbolic ing residents and university staff, espe- music produced well before we were resolution made no specific mention at a deflated price. In other words, statement on a divisive, emotionally cially around the Marshall Field Box born. The host even committed to a of firms that deal with the dozens the UC system would lose any ability charged issue. That is not an appro- Office, on Thursday and Friday. razor-thin detective mustache. of countries whose human rights to influence the management of the priate use of a public university’s 5) Your cooperation in following By the time the clock struck 1 a.m., records are, by many accounts, far firms in question, while at the same resources — or its good name. all UCSD policies and remaining in though, not only had my companion worse than those of Israel — includ- time, it would create a quick profit —Michael Furchtgott control of your use of alcohol will and I — doing our best “Gossip Girl” ing many of Israel’s sworn past and opportunity for some other party PhD student, economics minimize many potential problems imitation — gotten lost on the bus; we present enemies. that is not caught up in our political during the event. Please watch over had clogged the toilet, obtained stains Divestment resolutions wind debate. Sun God Safety Tips your friends, as well as yourself. on our sophisticated ensembles and up in the courts all the time. Such The main argument set forth by Sun God 2010 is here — have a been evicted from the hot tub by “the resolutions are often challenged, South Africa divestment proponents to Remember This Friday great time, UCSD! head” of the home owner’s association. and sometimes struck down, on the in the 1980s was that, through a —Alex Bramwell Apparently, Mr. Bustamante could not grounds that conducting foreign broad-based divestment campaign, Dear Editor, Associate Vice President, relate to our thoroughly cosmopolitan policy is not the business of a state Western financiers could drain the Another Sun God Festival is upon A.S. Concerts and Events desire to hop the pool fence and go government’s investment fund, or capital resources of firms that con- us! The 28th year of the festival will swimming in our underwear. that the state’s money is for purposes ducted business in South Africa. take place on Friday, May 14. The ▶ The Guardian welcomes letters from its readers. At the end of the day, though, other than a political statement by a Those firms would in turn pressure event has continued to grow both in All letters must be no longer than 500 words, who can really blame us for our typed, double-spaced and signed with a name and cheap attempts at sophistication? On particular group seeking to impose the South African government into attendance and festivities with more applicable title. Letters must also contain a phone its views on a diverse community and ending apartheid so the capital sanc- food, games and entertainment than number. We reserve the right to edit for length and a campus whose ritziest indulgence administration. A possible outcome tions could be removed. ever before. This is truly a day to clarity. Letters may be dropped off at the Guardian comes in the form of a lukewarm $8 office on the second floor of the Student Center or of enacting the proposed resolution Unless the UC divestment were spend with friends as the school year e-mailed. Send all letters to: plate of mac ‘n’ cheese from Zanzibar would be to force the UC system into somehow augmented with more seri- comes to an end. We hope that all of Cafe, it’s no wonder that some of The UCSD Guardian a costly legal battle at a time of severe ous capital market sanctions from our efforts will make for a fun yet safe Opinion Editor us wish to pretend — if only with a financial strain. Washington (which won’t happen, experience for all of UCSD. 9500 Gilman Dr. 0316 three-minute waltz or $5 bottle of The divestment resolution repre- as our foreign policymakers have a Everyone is encouraged to enjoy La Jolla, CA 92093-0316 champagne — that the finer things sented nothing more than a costly, different attitude toward the Middle the festival, but please keep a few e-mail: [email protected] are well within reach. OPINION MONDAY, MAY 10, 2010 THE UCSD GUARDIAN 5 THE RIVETER By Ronnie Steinitz QUICKTAKES *Wa;KW]\[I\*ITJWI Wilderness Organization Cheap Land Lease Deserves Affordable Space Violates Consitution n May 3, the U.S. Supreme Court n 2000, the U.S. Supreme Court O brushed aside contestations over I ruled that, because Boy Scouts of the long-disputed patch of land in America is a private organization, Balboa Park leased to the Boy Scouts it can legally discriminate based on of America — with a hefty discount. sexual orientation. Given that the park is public property, Boy Scouts has a long history of detractors argued, the constitutional excluding atheists and agnostics as ban on government preference for reli- well. Two of the largest sponsors of the gious groups prohibits the park from Boy Scouts are the Church of Latter leasing its land to the organization at a Day Saints and the Catholic Church. reduced rate; to go against that ban is Given these affiliations, it is clear that to compromise free speech. the organization has a religious agenda. The crux of the Boy Scout contro- And while the park committee’s 2008 versy is centered around the religious report stipulates that discounted land bias of the organization. However, may be granted to organizations that even though the Boy Scouts histori- benefit the city, one that discriminates cally are a Christian organization, they against many community members claim to have no theology, nor a can hardly be considered beneficial. position for or against any particular The city of San Diego has allowed religion. Boy Scouts to lease city parklands for What’s more, a report drafted in just $2,500 per year. By granting the 2008 by the Balboa Park Committee Boy Scouts discounted rent, the city states that the park may lease facilities of San Diego is supporting what is to any “cultural institution” for “little clearly a discriminatory organization. When It’s Just ‘Get in and Graduate,’ the Lesson’s Lost or no rent” that will prove a benefit Gays, lesbians, atheists and agnostics ▶ CSU, IURPSDJH seniors out, they are cutting enroll- ing students to declare a second major to the community — and it’s not only all pay taxes to the city to support ment of incoming freshmen in the UC or change their major by the time the Boy Scouts who benefit from this those parklands. Allowing the Boy would want their laggers to just gradu- system by 1,500 students every year. they’ve reached 130 credits. This policy policy, which disproves any claims of Scouts to use this land — practically ate already. While this blow to accessibility would allow students ample time to religious preference. for free — is an insult to San Diego But, if we zoom out, the CSU sys- should not be taken lightly, there’s find the right major, at the same time Yes, continuing to force scouts to residents. tem is making itself into a robotic boot a certain level of quality that must ensuring that students who are strug- recite their “duty to God” at meet- As long as Boy camp, mechanizing the university to be maintained for those who are gling because they just don’t want to ings does reinforce a certain religious Scouts of America the point of becoming a degree fac- accepted. As tenured professors are grow up aren’t abusing a failing system. preference. And that probably won’t remains an orga- tory — not a place that fosters creativ- swapped out for underpaid lecturers Cutting off financial aid entirely change in the immediate future. But nization with a ity and risky pursuits in the name of and TAs, and over-enrolled class offer- to students who haven’t quite landed it’s important to realize that almost religious bias, happiness. A liberal-arts pathway that ings are slashed to only the necessities, in their niche is a roundabout way to every interest group is biased one it should not stresses the final degree — not the it’s no wonder unsatisfied students are boot lower-income stragglers out of way or the other — so the only be supported by a work it takes to get there — is seri- currently staying for an average of 4.3 the system to make room for a new way that the city government government that is ously overlooking the purpose of exist- years. UC administrators would be round of freshmen with plump college could remain unbiased is to provide legally obligated to ing in the first place as an alternative wise to prioritize the education of its funds. Public education was designed land to the organizations who need remain secular. to more technical schools. current students before turning to the to ensure that Californians be pro- it most — as all can agree a wilder- Luckily, according to UCSD extreme CSU proposal, should it arise vided the tools to get what they want ness training program might. —Allison spokesperson Christine Clark, the new as a possible solution. out of life and make the world a better Gauss CSU policy won’t be adopted by UC In the meantime, the CSU system place — and sometimes, that can take —Cheryl Hori Senior Staff campuses. Instead of kicking super could begin with a lesser evil: prohibit- more than four years. Associate Opinion Editor Writer Think you missed the boat on the HPV vaccine? Think Again If you didn’t get the Gardasil vaccine as part of your childhood immunizations, it’s not too late. 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Upon his death in 1927, his hairy appendage was donated to the Smithsonian Museum. .7+76<)+<<0--,1<7:+"[email protected]=; “ GENEVA HALL ROOM for IMPROVEMENT Closing in on the one-year mark, the Village at Torrey Pines transfer housing is combing out the kinks, wrestling down rates and gearing up for the next round of renters right around the bend. By Edwin Gonzalez FOCUS EDITOR VILLAGE, from page 1 According to HDH Director Mark Cunningham, after working with the student advisory committee, the department decided it would lower rent at the Village by spreading the debt racked up during its construction across all undergraduate housing. In other words, prices for all UCSD undergrads went up slightly so that the cost of living at the Village could go down about 9 percent. 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Unlike other hair salons in Banker’s Hill, there’s no hipster soundtrack to the quiet din of faucets and clippers, no avant-garde magazines gracing the waiting-room table — just the idle chatter of Boheme founder Gregory Pearson and the latest headlines from Us Weekly and Marie Claire. Decorum takes a backseat to reasonably priced, qual- ity hairstyling at Salon Boheme. It isn’t unheard of that Pearson — a notorious perfectionist — stay past ERIK JEPSEN/GUARDIAN 10 p.m. on a Friday night to ensure his last client leaves satisfied. That ast Friday, inspired students from across ERIK JEPSEN/GUARDIAN kind of dedication can have its campus came together for the Art in Action downsides, though: It’s equally com- mon to wait up to 30 minutes into festival to demonstrate against discrimina- L your appointment slot, so make sure tion and prejudice. The festival was organized you’ve got at least an hour to spare by the UCSD theater department. Though it was before stopping by. largely in reaction to the “Compton Cookout” , Because Boheme just opened its doors this February, the salon hasn’t according to a member of the vetting committee, yet developed a steady stream of Gabriel Lawrence, it functioned as an independent foot traffic, so walk-ins are usually celebration of unique backgrounds, diversity and KEVIN WU/GUARDIAN accommodated. heritage. If you can forgive the delay, the salon’s atmosphere is far more relaxed than the local Supercuts. Seeing as it is a smaller Surges of support came from all over campus operation, only four barber chairs are necessary — one or two — some professors even cancelled classes and of which are typically vacant. offered extra credit. Participating students got ERIK JEPSEN/GUARDIAN Men’s haircuts go for $30 and women’s for $45 — a little on the word out through a variety of media, includ- the pricier side. But you get what you pay for. Pearson’s com- mitment to haircutting — which, he says, grew from his desire ing signage in support of LGBT and civil rights, a for a creative outlet in college — shows in his precise cuts. He live mural creation, spoken-word performances does, however, recognize that not every college student has the — even a dance party all held at Mandell Weiss trust fund to bankroll a pricey trim, and is running a series of Theatre. promotions to make his services more affordable. With a refer- ral, haircuts are currently half-off (tell him the Guardian sent Lawrence estimates that roughly 300 students you), and all hair-coloring appointments include a free cut. were in attendance by the end of the evening. For those who don’t mind a 15-minute walk through down- “One of my goals was to have conversations town, getting to the salon is a cinch on the UCSD Medical with people across campus about diversity,” Center, Hillcrest shuttle, which runs Monday through Friday until about 9 p.m. For those less willing to trek the last leg of Lawrence said. “Regardless of the numbers, to the trip from the shuttle stop, MTS Bus Route 3 can pick you have meaningful conversations like that and know up near the shuttle stop and drop you off just a block from the that people were inspired and had a change of salon. Either way, Pearson can guarantee heart — that makes the event a success.” SALON BOHEME you’ll re-enter the La Jolla bubble a satis- fied, freshly shorn customer. — NEDA SALAMAT 2802 Fifth Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 — Trevor Cox ASSOCIATE FOCUS EDITOR TIMOTHY WONG/GUARDIAN (619) 255-9779 Senior Staff Writer UC SAN DIEGO N.UCSD.EDU 2010 SIO ES S R 0$7+(0$7,&6'(*5(( E M M SUMMER U S S B NOW WHAT? 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He has Blues finished with 86 points, one more maintained a 3.56 GPA in the classroom and amassed a than arch-rival Manchester United. ;87:<;+76<)+<<0--,1<7:"[email protected] school record-tying 11 wins on the diamond. CCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS <:1<76;<)3-;-+76, ,W_V\W4I[\ Chico State sweeps the conference championship meet, taking its seventh consecutive men’s title and first women’s title since 2004. :IKM Janani Sridharan Now boasting a perfect WWPA record, the Lions entered Senior Staff Writer the final game as the favorite after defeating Cal State San Bernardino and Cal State Bakersfield. WOMEN’S WATER POLO — Facing off against the Lions UCSD scored first, sending the Lions into their first defi- in a highly anticipated conference championship matchup, cit of the tournament. However, Loyola Marymount quickly the No. 18 Tritons fell to No. 8 Loyola Marymount University turned around, netting three scores within one period to 13-10 on May 2, officially ending their 2010 campaign. finish the quarter with a 3-2 advantage. UCSD advanced to the Western Water Polo Association The second quarter proved to be treacherous for the conference final after defeating Sonoma State University and Tritons. Unable to contain a persistent offensive attack from Colorado State University at the conference tournament in the Lions, UCSD was outscored 4-1 in the period — and Bakersfield from April 30 to May 2. Loyola Marymount had taken a commanding 7-3 lead by “From the beginning of the season, our goal was to get to halftime. the championship game,” senior captain Stephanie Heinrich Led by two goals from senior attacker Audra Bloom, the said. “Obviously we wanted to win too, but we had to put in Tritons swarmed back into the game in the third quarter, all the hard work just to get there.” using scores from sophomore attacker Jessica Tran and The Lions and the Tritons last battled on Feb. 20 — a junior attacker Hanalei Crowell to outdo their first-half total. ERIK JEPSEN/GUARDIAN FILE game that Loyola Marymount dominated, winning 10-4 On May 2, No. 18 UCSD lost 13-10 to No. 8 Loyola Marymount University in the WWPA final. against the then unranked UCSD women. See W. WATER POLOpage 11