The Pride

Commencement '08

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

CSUSM's Class of 2008 will graduate in this spring's 2008 Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 17 at the Grandstand at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in two ceremonies at 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Guest seating is not limited and tickets are not required. Parking lot entrances open at 6:30 a.m. for the first ceremony and 12:30 p.m. for the second ceremony and there is a $9 parking fee per car. There will also be a live webstream of the ceremony for anyone who would like to watch the event from home. Visit www.csusm.edu/commencement/ for further details, including driving directions and nearby restaurants and hotels.

New CSUSM website launching next semester

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On August 8, CSUSM will reveal its redesigned version of the campus website after undergoing months of construction from a web redesign team consisting of staff from both the Office of Communications and Instructional and Information Technology Services.

All People's Recognition Ceremony

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Already in its third year, Student Life & Leadership and Multicultural Programs' annual All People's Recognition Ceremony celebrates those that contribute greatly to the campus community.

Hosted by Jay Franklin and multiple staff members of CSUSM, an elegant dinner and atmosphere played partner to a night filled with honors, recognition, and tears. Such a celebration could not happen without the dedication of those that give his/her time and effort back to the campus, and these honors were not just limited to student leaders.

Alliance for CSU forges ahead as semester end draws near

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With spring fever in the air and finals days away, budget cuts and governor proposals could possibly be the last thing on students' minds. For staff and faculty of the CSU system and public education across California, May is the beginning of an uphill battle. Today at 1 p.m., the California Faculty Association will hold a conference call to release updates regarding the projected economic impacts of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's proposed budget cuts.

Semester in Review: Top events from 2008

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Kaiser Permanente gives nursing program $50,000

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Hospital chain Kaiser Permanente has donated $500,000 to the California State University San Marcos Nursing Program to benefit students by giving them stipends as loan forgiveness and offering work after graduation.

CSUSM receives research grant

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

An idea that has perplexed scientists is the issue of why some people get sick while others do not. However, a recent grant from the National Institutes of Health to a CSUSM professor may shed light on this complex medical enigma. The NIH offered Dr. Bianca Mothé a four-year, $440,000 grant to research the reasons behind this puzzle. She, along with CSUSM students, will look at diseases in groups, and the body's use of its built-in defenses.

You survived: Preview

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

First year students looking to take a break from studying should attend Student Life And Leadership's (SLL) last "Survival Series" workshop today, Tues. May 6 during U-hour at the Clark Field House in room 110.

SAE Basketball Fundraiser

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

CSUSM's Sigma Alpha Epislon Fraternity will be hosting a charity basketball game in honor of Mission Hills High School student, Scott Eveland, who was critically injured in a football game last September. The event will be held at the San Marcos Boys and Girls Club on Saturday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.. The game will feature members and alumni of Sigma Alpha Epislon.

Softball program shows growth

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

CSUSM Softball will open up the 2008 postseason today at 9 a.m. at Cal Baptist University in Riverside. The Cougars are one of four teams in the NAIA Region II tournament, taking the #4 seed. The Cougars will go up against the #1 seed CBU Lancers. In addition to being seeded #1 in the playoffs, the Lancers' 51-5 regular season record has them atop the national rankings.

Cougar baseball finishes season with huge comeback

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Cougars scored six runs in the seventh and eighth innings to beat San Diego Christian 10-8 in a late inning surge.

CSUSM Track and Field has strong showing at Steve Scott invitational

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

CSUSM Track and Field competed in the Steve Scott Invitational at UC Irvine on Sunday, performing well in anticipation of Nationals later this month.

Commencement isn't the end

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Students at Cal State San Marcos have the rare privilege to be a part of a relatively new, rapidly growing University. Current students will be able to look back and tell their kids that they were at this school when it just began. One of the great things about attending a growing school is benefiting from the services and rewards that come along with it. One of those services is the Alumni Association.

Emergency preparedness

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

CSUSM's Risk Management and Safety Services recently released a brochure summarizing the faculty responsibilities for student health and safety. Risk Management is responsible for communicating with the campus on how to effectively minimize the repercussions of liabilities involved on campus. All state employees (including staff and faculty at CSUSM) are classified as disaster service workers. Thus, the brochure clearly outlines expectations and areas of concern pertaining to safety that faculty are supposed to provide for students. It is essential that all faculty members are familiar with Risk Management's policies, so the brochure that was created is a helpful reference.

Senior Experience group strives to expand the effectiveness of GENI's marketing techniques

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The College of Business Administration celebrates Senior Experience's 15th year with over 1,000 projects completed thus far. CoBA declared students must complete the Senior Experience program before receiving their degree. Among the many projects scheduled for the spring semester, one group strives to expand the effectiveness of Global Energy Network Institute's marketing techniques.

MY.CSUSM.EDU - Campus' new operation system ready to go

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As summer begins to rear its sunny head, the rigmarole of registering for next year's classes might be the only thing that stands in the way of a tired student and the beach. But as the campus continues to expand and grow, so will the method and systems for which to register, and this new system is known as MyCSUSM. This new program adopted by the campus is targeted toward replacing the SMART Web and hopefully being the one-stop-shop for all students to find the necessary information they need: transcripts, add/drop classes, Degree Audit, etc. But with the implementation of this new program, comes the confusion of operating it. But hopefully, this guide will help to ease the confusion and help all students get the classes they need.

Best Places in San Diego

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Video of the Week

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This video gives a perfect insight into the uses of ski jump tracks in warm weather when snow does not coat it. Simply put, this video documents a group of people rolling car tires down a ski slope and measuring how far the tires launch.

Website of the Week

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Finding music you enjoy should not be a hassle. With all the different music search engines like MySpace, pure volume, and iTunes (to name a few)- it should be quick and easy right? Wrong. It can be over whelming, and difficult. This no longer has to be the case. Pandora is a search engine that has the ability to narrow music selections to your likes and dislikes.

Malaria in Africa: Nothing but Nets and Nets for Life

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The phrase "nothing but net" might conjure up thoughts of the perfect three-point shot at an all-star basketball game. In fact, there is even a weekly web program aptly named "Nothin' but Net" that highlights the Phoenix Suns' past wins. Obviously, the phrase has developed a versatile meaning since its conception. With the inspiration of Sports Illustrated columnist Rick Reilly, "Nothing But Net" is now an idiom synonymous with saving lives that sprouted awareness and organizations throughout America.

Blood, Sweat, Tears, and time to relax

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The end to another successful school year. And by "successful", I mean we're all still alive with most of our limbs intact. The phrase "intact" is, of course, negotiatable, since my grandfather has a hole in his leg that goes straight through to China, but we'll just try to think positive.

Bill of Rights

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With the release of "Iron Man," the summer movie season has begun. There are a whole slew of action blockbusters, romantic comedies, and family flicks lined up. Though it is very early, I can already make a solid prediction about which movie will come out on top in terms of quality, and probably box office success. The Disney-Pixar machine is doing well and I can tell their next release, "Wall-E," will be the best movie this summer.

Farewell for now, CSUSM

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Rarely do I experience a school year that goes by as quickly as the one that is about to conclude. Personally, it was a year of new experiences: I came to CSUSM in the Fall as a new transfer student, became a part of the Greek community, joined The Pride and in the spring, took on this challenging and rewarding role as Editor-In-Chief. I got to know our small campus community from a variety of angles, and realized more and more each day that coming to this campus was the best decision I ever made. The things San Marcos has to offer are unique compared to other schools I had looked into. I became appreciative of the support The Pride gets from our administrators, faculty and staff, even if our coverage of them may not always put our issues in the best light. I became most appreciative and amazed of the effort put forth by the editorial staff of The Pride and our loyal writers, proving that when we all put our heads together and combine our different talents good things can happen. We have been amazed at the transformation the Pride is taking, as our dedication to journalism and to our readers keeps our mind on the bigger picture.

Buying the vote: Suspending the gas tax

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The electoral winds haven't shifted. They've died, and now we're in the political doldrums. The flurry of exciting primaries in February has passed, leaving the candidates with idle hands over the past few weeks. It is with these idle hands that some of the candidates have made the devil's work, or at the very least, cheapened electoral politics beyond recovery. The biggest news in April revolved around Obama's relationship to Rev. Jeremiah Wright. As some continue to beat that dead horse, the candidates have finally given us some politics, however second rate, to grab onto with the debate over suspending the federal gas tax this summer.

The Local Listen

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Iron Man flies off of pages and onto the silver screen

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"Iron Man" is not a comic book movie. It's important to make a distinction. It is a film that has been based on a comic book. To me, 'comic book movies' are those complete wastes of production costs with ridiculous premises, easily despised heroes, and an ending so contrived and expected that they make "Winnie the Pooh" seem like a shocking thriller.

Sombrero San Marcos: Artist recomended

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The infamous Sombrero, made popular by the legendary pop-punk band, Blink-182, does in fact live up to its name. The newest Mexican food haven is located right up the street from campus, with perfect hours for early morning and late night burrito fixes. They are open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday to Saturday and offer fairly cheap prices, especially for burrito-starved students.

Beer of the Week

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Karl Strauss Brewing Company brews Endless Summer Light, a throwback to the 1964 movie "The Endless Summer," by filmmaker Bruce Brown, in San Diego, California. Karl Strauss operates six brewery restaurants in Southern California. The Carlsbad location sits closest to CSUSM. The company began in 1989 with Karl Strauss, his cousin, CEO and co-founder Chris Cramer, and Cramer's college comrade and the company's president, Matt Retner.

Champagne of the Week

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Wilson Creek Winery and Vineyards offers their Almond Champagne in Temecula, California. The Wilson family purchased 20 acres of land in the Temecula Valley Wine Country in 1996 with intentions of operating a winery. Twelve years later, the winery has grown in popularity and magnitude. The winery is a favorite amongst local residents and year-round tourists.

Coldplay releases new single

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Alternative British exports Coldplay have set their sights on June 17 as the official release date for their fourth album, Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends. Though fans of the band have awhile to wait, they can delight in the generous unveiling of Viva's first single, "Violet Hill."

Grand Theft Auto IV

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On televisions nationwide, the people can hear the perpetual sound of police sirens as "Grand Theft Auto IV" hit shelves April 29. Just in time to divert students during finals week, this offers addicting game play, similar to the previous titles in the series. Also similar to the previous games, the gamer plays as a criminal diving deep into the world of crime.

Artist review: Flobots

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As I drove down the freeway I listened to the radio flipping through local rock stations trying to find anything worth listening to. I stop on 91X because I hear the radio host saying that he was about to play new music. The song he played was called "Handlebars" by Flobots.

Dropping

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

DVD Dropping

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Police Beat

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

4/24/08 7:45PM
Carpool bus driver contacted UPD to report a disturbance twenty-five minutes after the incident took place. Based on the conversation, the driver determined the passenger to be either high or to have a mental disability. UPD set up a plan should the gentleman show up again.