rìde*"*"' CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS www.csusm.edu/pride TUESDAY, APRIL 25,2006 VOL. XV NO. 14 May 1, will you boycott? BY RACHELL REYES illegal immigrants, as well. Another goes to work everyday is a vital part of Pride Staff Writer highlight of HR-4437 is the proposed the economy." construction of a 700 mile fence along the Jenny Aaron, a graduating senior in In a national effort to oppose the pro- U.S./Mexico border. Liberal Studies, plans to attend all of posed law HR-4437, people of every race The May 1 nationwide movement calls her class that day, despite the boycott. and ethnicity will boycott the policy on for a boycott of the economy: No work, However, she will show her support by May 1. Known as The Great American no school, and no buy. boycotting businesses. "It's a double- Boycott, May 1 will also be marked as Some Cal State San Marcos students edged sword for undocumented workers, "the day without an immigrant." are preparing to participate and show because they have to earn a paycheck and The pending legislation of HR-4437, their support in different ways on May L yet would want to support the immigra- also known as the Border Protection, Jose Cruz, an immigrant from Mexico, tion movement," explained Aaron. Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration received an e-mail promoting him to boy- Many students will also be showing Control Act of2005, will seek to improve cott his classes on May 1. their support against HR-4437 by rally- homeland security. One of the major "I don't support the boycott of classes, ing on Thursday, April 27, at the Library points of the proposal is that an illegal but I do support the immigrant cause," Plaza, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. immigrant would be classified as a felon. said Cruz, a graduating senior of Litera- Photo by Christine Vaughan / The Pride The U.S. will no longer give asylum to ture and Writing Studies. "Everyone who WALKOUT, SEE page 2 Be Black. Be Proud. African American graduates to receive honorary recognition BY JENNY NGUYEN for the black students," said graduating Pride Staff Writer . senior, Katrena Robinson. "Every ethnic group congratulates its The African American Recognition members, everyone deserves to be recog- Planning Committee will be hosting its nized," said Lorenzo Grey, fellow graduat- 10th Annual African American Recogni- ing senior. tion Ceremony for the black seniors that "At CSUSM, we more often then not will be graduating. The ceremony will be have to deal with being the only black stu- held on Thursday, May 4, at 5 p.m. in the dent, or one of two, in class," said Kayonni Grand Salon of the Clarke Field House at Williams. Cal State San Marcos. This year, 72 African American stu- "This is not a graduation ceremony, but dents will be graduating. "We are grow- rather a recognition ceremony," saidOneita ing in numbers, this is twice the number Billings, chair of the African American of last year," said Billings. As of Fall '05, Faculty &Staff Association. statistics show that of the 7,500 students Photo by Christine Vaughan / The Pride "It is about a celebration of culture. enrolled at Cal State San Marcos, only 3.1 People should view the recognition cer- percent are African American. African American graduates stand proud with only three weeks left before graduation. At the recognition ceremony, the Afri- Pictured: Shamar McKinney, Lacey Dublin, Gerald Smith, Kayonni Williams, Jason Williams, emony as a facet of integrated education Jamaul Tate, Antoinette Johnson, and Fantaya Bray. and celebrate it as progress in our nation can American graduating class of 2006 Association, the origins of the Kente cloth and progress for ALL OF US as people," will each be presented with a Kente cloth years now," says Gezai Berhane, associate date back to 1300s Africa, in the country said graduating senior, Antoinette John- that may be worn at the graduation cer- director of Student Life & Leadership, and of Ghana. The cloths were worn by kings, son. emony. "This tradition of presenting the Interim Assistant Dean of Students. "It's nice to be recognized, there are Kente cloth to graduates has been here According to the information provided RECOGNITION, SEE page 2 programs out there and people out there since the very beginning, for about 10 by The African American Faculty & Staff Silence makes a statement BY JENNY NGUYEN "Saying crimination and harassment, and in effect, Pride Staff Writer nothing... the silencing experienced by lesbian, gay, some- bisexual and transgender students and their times says the most." - Emily Dickinson. allies. Wednesday, April 26, marks the tenth The Day of Silence started in 1996 at the annual Day of Silence, where thousands University of Virginia, with over 150 stu- of students nationwide will choose not to dents participating in the demonstration. In speak for an entire day in order to make a 2001, the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Educa- statement in support of the gay and lesbian tion Network became the official spon- Photo courtesy of LGBTA community. sor with new funding, staff and volun- make a huge statement because it is some- The Day of Silence is a student led day teers. Last year's event had more than really cool idea," said Jenna Amo, a sopho- thing the campus is not used to." of action where supporters, who believe 450,000 students participating from nearly more at CSUSM. "There are posters adver- Cal State San Marcos is still a somewhat anti-LGBT bullying and harassment should 4,000 schools, colleges and universities. tising so many different things on campus; new participant in The Day of Silence. This be unacceptable in schools, participate in "I've never heard of The Day of Silence this is doing something that is the opposite year, the SILENCE, SEE page 2 events to recognize and protest the dis- before, but now that I know, I think it's a of that. It is subtle and yet obvious and will Letterio Music Ultimate J***'HËO t m Beerof wp^zm the Editor * the Week Download Fighting IP- • H $ Championship f 45J u ISjP See Features See Sports See Opinion See A & E • è PAGE 3 PAGE 5 SESKS ifli PAGE 6 PAGE 7 dents to make an impact and to From RECOGNITION page 1 and accounting in the College of From WALKOUT page 1 Business. "We'll even accept show what they believe in," said Hernandez. "You can't alienate queens, and important figures of donations at the door the day of "We as students want to voice people who have been here and state, during ceremonial events the event," said Marilyn McWil- our opinions and concerns," said and special occasions. Kente liams, coordinator of Student Herminia Ramirez, a student have helped the country come MtorM Staff together. It's not fair to say 'you Bditor m Chief cloth received its name from Accounts & Services with ASI. activist and organizer of the rally. Patrick B. Long Suusmer Cotmery the term "kenten", which means For the future African Ameri- "We are not planning to walk out don't belong here,' when [immi- "basket", because of the cloth's can graduating classes, Lorenzo of classes or work obligations. grants] contribute to society and Grey encourages students to, Our goal is to provoke thought every day life." Matthew Heckendom resemblance to the woven design Schramm of a basket. Kente cloths, with "Join an organization that sup- and to educate other students May 1 is not just an effort to Michelle Herold their vibrant colors and complex ports you. It doesn't have to be the about HR-4437." oppose HR 4437, but also a way Amanda Keeiey design portray deep philosophi- BSU; it can be any organization Although other students like for immigrants to take action. Jason Although there are concerns Encabo cal meanings. The cloths came that you like. Keep some family Cruz do not condone boycotting Lisa Landers to symbolize the history, philoso- and friends nearby so that when classes, there will be students about attendance, there is little phy, ethics, and moral values in school gets rough you can talk to who will not attend their classes question that May 1 will impact Photo Editor them about your problems." to show support. Maria Sanchez, the campus. David Gatley African culture. Karin Reyes This event will begin with the "It's been a challenging but also an immigrant from Mexico, "I hope [the boycott] will .News Editor Katreaa Robinson Black National Anthem, which quick two years since I trans- will be one of those students who inform students about the impor- Christine Katie Rowe will be led by BSU President, ferred from a community college. will be absent on May 1. tance of this situation," said Vaughan Andrew Ruiseñor Ruby Udeh. Attending the cer- In other words, hang in there, the "I know the struggles that Ramirez. "People's futures are at stake and we need to be active by Features Editor emony will be President Haynes, end comes quickly!" said Bryon [immigrants] face and part of my Zachary X expected to make a few remarks. Garner. participation is the understanding voicing our concerns about this Simon The keynote speaker of the night "Like Rocky Balboa said to a that I was once in that same situa- legislation." tion," said Sanchez, a graduating While there is a national con- A&E Editor Rachel Carrie will be Larry D. Thomas, Senior nation of people watching him Antoinette Wann Human Resources Business Part- when he fought the Russian History major.