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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, MONTEREY BAY

HIGHTIDE

Mock Issue May 1, 1996Preamble

This newspaper, the High Tide, has been designed and developed by students enrolled in the Freshman ProSeminar class, Section 1. This issue is one example of what a school newspaper may look like. Through intense collaboration and with the help of a few guest writers, we have decided to design a source of media which represents all cultures, races, ages, and genders in a manner which is both balanced and truthful. As the staff of this experimental paper, we believe in campus voice and representation throughout our community. We strive to inform students and staff about events and happenings within the campus as well as news from the rest of the world. As part of this experiment, all comments and questions will be accepted and looked upon with great importance by our staff for further improvements of the newspaper. This paper is open to any and all writers in an effort to encourage students and staff to project their perspectives regarding the campus and outside communities. Thank you for your support.

The Tale Of First Classby Crystal Cochran

Everybody on this campus at one time or an­other has heard the name of Peter Smith. But just who is he? Where does he come from and what has he done before coming to CSUMB. Well, read on and findout!

Peter Smith was born in Boston Massachusetts on October 31,1945 and in 1951 he began his educational career in the Vermont public schools. Be­cause his parents knew he was des­tined for greatness, they sent him to the Phillips Academy in 1960 where he graduated in 1964.Peter then went to Princeton Univer­sity and earned his BA and was Magna Cum Laude in 1968.From there he went to Harvard University Gradu­ate School of Education and got his MA in teaching in 1970 and later his Doctor of Education in Administration Planning and Social Policy in 1984.

Peter helped to better the education system in the state of Vermont. He founded the Community College of Vermont in 1970, was elected State Senator in 1980, Lieutenant Governor in 1982, he became a member of the US House of Representa-

Peter Smith:A Man To Know

fives in 1989, and was a Se­nior Fellow on the American Council on Education in 1991. We at CSUMB are lucky to have him now as our Presi­dent.

Throughout his life, Peter has earned many awards and honor's. Some of the most impressive were Es­quire Magazine's Best of the New Generations in 1984, Change Magazine's Out­standing Educators in the U.S. Under Age 40 in 1978, and Man Of The Year from the National Council of Com­munity Service and Continuing Education in 1976. But prob­ably his most favorite honor is his wife Sally and his three sons Benjamin, Daniel, and David. And how does Peter

Smith see himself and his life? In his own words: "I've always been an optimist. A story that has trailed me throughout my life comes from an event when I was about nine years old.

Pedaling home from a little league game on my bike, glove over the handle bars, I passed Mr. Ernest Brown, our neigh­bor. He was work­ing in his yard. It was 1954. "How'd you do? Did you win?" inquired Ernest. "Almost", I supposedly re­plied. "What was the score?" asked Ernest. "27-2", said I. Ernest called my mother, so the story goes, to tell her that little Peter was quite the optimist. And, frankly,

whether the story is accurate or not, I am one who gener­ally sees the glass as half full, rather than half empty.

As a family, we have al­ways played together as well as lived together. This is be­yond holidays or other cel­ebrations. We are involved in and engaged in each other's work, school, whatever. Our lives together have become just that; lives together. It is the defining characteristic of my family life."

by Chris Hughes Many students have been

taking advantage of CSUMB’s push for modem technology by utilizing the school's First Class system. Some students use it to chat with their friends - the ad­vantage to the chat option being that one can have nu- merouspeople 'talk­ing' at once - a computer­ized party line. Others use FirstClass to turn in as­signments to their teach­ers and to get informa­tion about their classes.Some con­sider FirstClass a good way of meeting people they might not meet otherwise.

Late in February, the Gen­eral News folder started be­coming cluttered with people's opinions and a new folder was born - Open Fo­rum. It took a while for stu­dents to separate announce­ments from opinions, but, with encouragement from Jody Dunkel, not only a freshman but also a promi­nent figure in the Open Fo­rum community, users got in the habit of putting fac­tual announcements in the General News folder and personal opinion in the Open Forum folder.

"Open Forum is a great way for people to waste time," says Jody. "Actually, I think it’s a good way to meet people. I've met all sorts of people from different back­grounds, cultures, races... We can all come together in a nondiscriminatory atmo­

sphere.""I enjoy reading Open Fo­

rum," says John Thomas Schuler. "I like to see what people have to say. It also passes the time when you’re in a boring class," he says, laughing hysterically. It is true that the greatest number of student users on FirstClass is during class time.Although teachers have ac­

counts on FirstClass as well as students, there is a sepa­rate email system used by faculty and staff called QuickMail. Some students wish that we had one unified system. "My teacher never checks his email!" is heard of­ten.

Among those that use FirstClass quite often, things have not always gone smoothly. Sometimes harsh words are exchanged and people start to feel violent, es­pecially if they've been drink­ing. No actual fights due to FirstClass have occurred, but

many students have come close. This phe­nomena could possi­bly be to do the fact that everyone has the same voice on FirstClass: there are no distinctions; any­body can say any­thing they want. No­body knows (or knew) what other people would find of­fensive. And what is offensive, really? It's extremely subjective.

Hopefully, FirstClass users will be able to broaden our minds and respect other peoples' viewpoints and ideas, even if they are "offen­sive."

Life continues, the FirstClass community grows and expands; many students are wondering, "What hap­pens when there are 12,000 people here? Can we all chat at once?" Due to FirstClass' limitation of 100 simulta­neous users, a new system may have to be implemented if CSUMB expands as pro­jected. But as of now, most users are very content with the system. "It's great!" says freshman Sarah Knighten.

What’s Inside...In The Rest Of the

World...*The size of a man’s brain

*The Clinton Campaign Page 8

* Point /Counterpoint *Open Editorial Fo­

rum* Quick Comments

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*Campus Growth * Securing the

Grounds *Assessments

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Hang Gliding For Thrill Seekers

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Clubs and Organizationsby Beatriz Regalado

Are you bored? Then get involved! Don't stay home by yourself. Start going to one or more clubs and organi­zations at CSUMB, meet new people who have similar in­terests. and HAVE FUN!

American Indian Student Organization

This group works on recruitment of Native Ameri­cans, to provide mentorship, field trips, to have basketry and beading classes. Advisors are CJ Striplen and Jim May. The times and locations of meetings have not been decided yet, contact the advisors for more information.

Film SocietyFor those interested in this club, contact the advisor,

Phil Esparza

Gaming ClubThe purpose to this group is to have and participate

in role playing games such as Advanced Dungeons and Dragons. Advisors are Leah Caro and Ross Miyashiro. The times and locations of meetings have not been decided yet, contact the advisors for more information.

Multicultural ClubThe purpose of this club is to have multicultural

events on campus such as potluck dinners, dances, films, and, most importantly, fun.

Advisors are Jeanais Brodie, Chris Hasegawa, and Harold Murai. The multicultural club meetings are Tues­day at 8 pm at Residence Hall I. Join them!

University NewspaperThe purpose of the university newspaper is to fos­

ter communication on campus through written publica­tions, either print journalism in hard copy or via the internet. Advisor is Holly White. The University Newspaper meets every other Wednesday at noon at the Dining Commons.

Planet OtterThis group works to encourage environmental re­

sponsibility in our community; they address concerns here at CSUMB; create outdoor activities; active stewardship for the endangered species and habitats; working to develop of a comprehensive recycling program; and to increase public awareness.

Advisors are Ardith Tregenza and Steve Moore. The times and locations of meetings have not been decided yet, contact the advisors for more information.

Radio StationIf you would like to get involved, contact the advi­

sor Lee Caplin. The times and locations of meetings have not been decided yet.

Student VoiceThis group is creating a student government on cam­

pus and voice for all students. The advisor is Linda Stamps. Student Voice meets Thursday at noon in Bldg 17-120. Join them!

Students in ActionThe purpose of this group is to go out into the

Monterey Community and do volunteer service. Advisor is Michelle Slade. The times and locations of meetings have not been decided yet, contact the advisor for more infor­mation.

Other organizations in the process of developing and still needing advisors: Art Club, Business Orginization, InterVarsity, Newman Community, and The Sign Language Club.

by Jenny Bialy A Sea of ActivityWhen Monterey had a booming fishing industry in the early 1900's, the wharf was just used for commercial fishing.

But today Old Fisherman's Wharf is a sea of merchants and people. The lively looking wharf draws tourists and locals of all ages who are looking for something to do. Walking down the wharf you'll see why it's such a popular spot. There's a man who plays music while his pet monkey charms change from the visitors. If shopping is your thing, there are many novelty shops filled with treasures. It takes just a few minutes for an artist to do a Quik Sketch of you, so you can have a souvenir from your visit. Sample the clam chowder, or dine in one of the many restaurants. Most of them specialize in seafood, and they all have a great view. You're sure to find something sweet at the candy store, where you can watch salt water taffy being made or taste the cotton candy. The assortment of fish markets have everything from fresh octopus to shrimp. Or you can catch your own fish, by going on one of the fishing trips offered. If you're out to watch whales, then there are many trips offered that take you on boats out into the bay. There's even a glass bottom boat that cruises the harbor. But if boats aren't your thing, you can just relax on a bench and you might catch the sea otters or lions putting on a show. Whatever your interests are, you're sure to find something to do on Old Fisherman's Wharf.

Finallyby Andrew Torrington

Throughout history, people have gazed into the sky and marveled at the effortless flight of birds. The eternal yearn­ing to join them has resulted in various flying contraptions, as is shown in ancient mythology and history. Unfortunately, the brave pioneers who experimented with these different de­signs were forced to deal with the often fatal system of trial and error, and it wasn't until the 1970's that technology fi­nally caught up with the ancient desire to fly.

The sport of hang gliding started to become popular in California early in the 1970's, and the need for schools, equipment, and instructions resulted in a new industry. The single most important requirement for a successful school is location, and the coastal dunes of the Monterey Bay, with the consistently smooth onshore breezes, proved to be a Mecca

for fledging hang glider pilots. An entrepreneur from Kitty Hawk, North Carolina (the same place where the Wright Brothers learned to fly hang gliders on coastal sand dunes) recognized the need for a school, and what is now Western Hang Gliders began to teach people how to finally join the birds.

Western Hang Gliders is located at Marina State Beach, (take highway 1 to Reservation Road) and lessons are available seven days a week, year-round, dependent on the weather. For more information call 384-2622.

Restaurant reviews Food that's good for college pricesMonterey has an abundance of restaurants; some are absolutely outstanding and others are not. Here I have three reviews of great

places to eat, check them out!Papa Chano’s TaqueriaAre you searching for the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat with a hot date or some friends? This is a great place that will drive your taste

buds totally wild and it won’t cause your wallet to shrink. Papa Chano’s is a “hole in the wall” authentic Mexican restaurant located at 426 Alvarado St. in down town Monterey ( 646- 9587). You have probably walked by this place many times without even knowing it was there - it is hidden within the framework of the street. Upon entering you will see how popular the food is, by noticing how full the restaurant is, but there are always a couple tables free so you don’t need to worry about a wait. Service is extremely prompt. After ordering your meal at the counter, you get a complimentary basket of chips that you can dip into spicy salsa during the short wait at your table for your meal. All of the food is wonderfully tasty, but my friends and I agree that the Super Quesadilla is by far the most awesome item on the menu plus it only costs a couple dollars. The food at this place tastes better, is less expensive, and is healthier than at any other place around. The atmosphere is very casual and friendly, perfect for enjoying a wonderfully delicious meal. This Mexican restaurant definitely has some of the best food. Once you try, it you will be back for more time and time again.

Sakura Japanese RestaurantIf you are in the mood for some Japanese food, like sushi, you should try Sakura on Lighthouse Ave. in Monterey ( 373-1767). The

service is a little slow, but the great tasting food makes it worth the wait. It feels like a family owned business, nice and cozy. My recommen­dation for people who are unfamiliar with sushi is to try the smoked salmon or in Japanese you would call it “Sake”. However, be careful when you order this item off the menu because “Sake” is also the name of an alcoholic beverage. So, if they ask to see your I.D. you know there has been a misunderstanding. Their prices are inexpensive to moderate, a good deal for some delicious Japanese food. (Inside Note: At some Japanese restaurants it is considered rude if you don’t eat the entire piece of sushi all at once. So don’t be afraid to look like a pig, you will actually look rather well mannered.)

Giulianos RestaurantIf you just got a raise, or your date is planning to treat you to a special dinner, you should definitely experience some amazing Italian

food at Gluliano’s Restaurant in Carmel (on 5th and Mission, 622-0650)This semiformal place has a menu full of exciting appetizers, diners, and desserts. The way to get the most out of your dining experi­

ence here is to be daring and very experimental. (Hint: If you go with a group of friends, have everyone order a different dessert, then share with each other). The desserts at this restaurant are to die for—especially the ones that involve chocolate. Yes, this is a more expensive place to eat, but if you are going to treat yourself to something special, you’ll get your money’s worth.

Well, hopefully you will enjoy these three restaurants, they each have their own charm in different ways—but all of them serve exquisitely delicious food. So enjoy!

Club SpotlightEl Sol de MEChA

by Beatriz RegaldoMEChA is a student movement which has the purpose is

to recruit and maintain Chicano, Mexican, Latino, and anyone else who believed in the idealogies of El Plan de Santa Barbara. MEChA is an acronym which when taken apart has a meaning to its name. The "M" means Movimiento; this means that MEChA will always keep on moving with its struggle to help empower our communities and our youth in education, culture awareness, and self motivation. The next letter is the "E", this stand for Estudiantil. Estudiantil signifies that MEChA is a student move­ment as a whole with the intention of getting a higher education and giving something back to a community which has seen them grow. The "Ch" stands for Chicano. Chicano basically states what our identity is. Chicanismo is in the corazon of everyone that wants to make something better for the welfare of others. This concept is also state of mind which creates self-esteem among the youth which at times seem a bit confused about their iden­tity. The final letter in the acronym is the "A". This letter signi­fies Aztlan, which is in the southwestern region of the United States. This land is the mythical place of our ancient ancestors, the Aztecs. It is said that the Aztec people lived in this region and were foretold by the god Huitzilopochtli that they needed to migrate to the south, into what we now call Mexico City, Tenochtitlan.

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Concert Newsby Joe Sweeney

Hey kids, do you like the melodic tunes of the Bad Religion? The Southern California punk band will be back in the Bay Area in early May. With BR's former guitarist and sometimes song writer, Brett Gurewitz, replaced by former Minor Threat's own Brian Baker, things are sure to be shaken up at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. Plenty of songs will be played off the new album The Gray Race, as well as count­less other tracks from previous releases, Generator, Against the Grain, Recipe for Hate, No Control, Suffer, and Stranger Than Fic­tion. Tickets went on sale April 7, and the show is on May 9. For those soft ears out there, bring ear plugs because the songs are firecrackers and explode on stage.

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Movie Review: The Birdcageby Joe Sweeney

This movie review probably won't be like others that you have read in the past. Most times the critics point out flaws, but this critic is not going to tell you why it is flawed, I'm going to tell you why I liked it.

When the movie The Birdcage opened in theaters it in­stantly appealed to me because I am a fan of Robin Williams. So a few days after it's release, several of my friends, along with myself, ventured on into the theater to check it out.

To be honest with you, I have never seen the original French version of the film, so at least this review is unbiased in that fashion. But there is a sad commentary about biasedness to certain people, and that group is known as the gay community. Sure, I laughed excessively at some of the feminine mannerisms portrayed by some of today's more well known actors, Hank Azaria is one that kept me rolling, but it is rather harsh for the members of the gay community to be accepted by laughter in a theater. Laughter doesn't make the problem of prejudice go away, but in this case it helps because at least the audience is willing to listen to the characters and

Cinco De Mayo

by Juana AguilarThis year, Cinco de Mayo will be celebrated on campus.

The celebrations will be taking place on Thursday May 2nd and Friday May 3rd, the week of Cinco de Mayo. Specific plans are still in progress. There will be a Mexican poet visiting our campus on one of those days. Folkloric dancers and Mariachis will also be here to entertain us. On Friday there is going to be a dance that everybody is invited to attend. If you don’t know how to dance to banda or rancheras, don’t worry, you will be able to learn. You are encouraged to attend these festivities. They will be a lot of fun. Mexican “antojitos” will also be available to those who love the spicy and hot food. More information about these activities will be posted around campus soon.

Our neighbors in Seaside are also going to have festivities celebrating Cinco de Mayo. This celebration will be on the actual day of “Cinco de Mayo”. A family festival will take place in Sea­side City Hall, located on Canyon Del Rey in Seaside. The festival will include a variety of activities for adults and children such as game booths, children activities and a pinata. Folkloric dancers will be there to entertain, and you can dance to a live band as well. As you can see everybody will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo, so don’t be the only one left out.

Below - A celebration of Cinco de Mayo teers that are more than haPPy to answer your questions-Plusthere are outdoor observation decks, where you are able to view the Monterey Bay. The most popular exhibit is the Outer Bay, which is the Aquarium's most recent addi­tion. It's a million-gallon indoor ocean and is attracting visitors from all over the world. The Aquarium is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the summer months. You'll probably have to stand in line to get in, but it's definitely worth the wait. Lo­cated on Cannery Row in Monterey, the Aquarium is a great place to visit for any age group, and a good way to learn about the Monterey Bay.

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hope for the best for them.This issue is clearly noted as the plot opens up, a gay

couple's son is going to be married to a narrow minded state senator's daughter. Unfortunately the senator's running part­ner got himself involved with an underaged hooker and must now find a way to keep his image clean and hopeful for the election race. The perfect problem solver is a beautiful white wedding, until the fact arises that no one has told either par­ents about each other. That's about as far as I will go where the plot is concerned.

After seeing this film and laughing profusely at sev­eral characters' antics, Williams' significant other will make you wonder, but chuckle nonetheless. Okay, so the movie does picture gays in a rather stereotypical fashion, but I heard no complaints from the audience, and believe me, there was a full range of folk in the seats that night. So, if Robin Williams is your cup of tea, no insinuations implied, then check out the film, I paid seven bucks and I even told my mom to check it out.

You Too Can Fondle Sea Creatures

by Jenny BialyYou can observe the sea otters at play, view shore birds

in action, and even fondle sea creatures in the touch pool. It will cost you $13.75, or only $11.75 if you're a full time col­lege student with I.D., and for this you'll get to spend the day at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The Aquarium is a place where you're able to learn about a variety of sea creatures, by seeing them in their habitats. "It's a great educational tool, it keeps up the kids interests," said Kristi McMahon, a CSUMB student. This may be why it's such a popular spot for school groups and visiting tourists. There are a wide va­riety of attractions to keep you busy, and you're able to view them at your own pace. From special visiting exhibits to the permanent ones, everyone is sure to find a favorite. Patricia Fernandez, a CSUMB freshman, enjoys visiting the Aquarium and noted, "...touching the starfish and petting the bat rays is mv favorite," The three levels are scattered with volun-

HoroscopesBased on Zodiacs, Houses, and Elements ofNatureby R.A.C.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20)Don't be so practical, go for change.Use your logical mind, but don't beso conservative. Be a little crazythis month.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20)Use your curiosity and communicationskills to find out what it is you want toknow. Be careful though, don't getyourself into trouble.

Cancer June 21 - July 22Your nurturing and sensitive personalityhas made you lots of friends, but make sure you're not doing all the giving. You desire to be pampered for a while.

Leo (July 23 - August 22)Though you may be resistant to change, calm down for May. Someone needs you to be a little less impulsive, and more of your warmhearted self.

Virgo (August 23 - September 22)Communication and logic are both your strong points. Use them to get things done. May is your month for completion.

Libra (September 23 - October 22)Break away from your clique, there are some more people out there who you would be surprised with. Make an effort to make new friends in May.

Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)You are a intensely emotional person. Don't hide your emotions, but don't let them get in the way of progress. Stay dedicated to what you believe in.

Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Enthusiasm and impulsiveness are great traits, but as you wander in May try to find a place to settle. See if you like having a place of your own.

Capricorn (December 22 - Januaiy 19)You are pragmatic and aspiring. These characteristics will help you out through May. Don't go out of your way to change yourself this month.

Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)Freethinking is great, but as you move through the next few weeks, reflect on other peoples ideas. You just might find out something you didn't know.

Pisces (February 19 - March 20)Don't be so vulnerable. Take a lesson from an Aries, and be assertive in your decisions. Don't let people walk on you.

Aries (March 21 - April 19)You're heading down the right track. Don't let anyone bring you down. Stay adventurous and outgoing.

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Cultural Calendar Questions:April26- What nuclear reactor disaster happened on this day in USSR back in 1986?27- Who was bom on this day back in 1791 and was most noted for the invention of Morse code?28- What national holiday is celebrated in Canada that remem­bers and honors workers that were killed or wounded on the job?29- Who was bom on this day back in 1901 and was the rul­ing emperor of Japan during World War II?30- What day is celebrated in northern Europe, especially by university students, that is also called Witches Sabbath?

May1- What is the equivalent of May Day in Hawaii?2- What popular singer and actor was bom on this day back in 1904?3- What day in Mexico is celebrated today for construction workers and minors?4- Who was bom on this day back in 1796 who was also known as the "Father of American Education"?5- What is the National Mexican holiday that commemorates the Battle of the Puebla in 1862?6- What famous blimp exploded on this day?7- What German composer was bom on this day back in 1833, who was also regarded as one of the greatest composers in the 19th century ?

8- What's the name of the day that commemorates the surren­der of Germany to the Allied Forces in 1945?9- Who was bom on this day back in 1800 who was an aboli­tionist leader and was heavily involved in the attack on Harp­ers Ferry in 1859?10- What term is used to describe the meeting of the Union Pacific and the Central Pacific railways that met in Utah on this day in 1859?11- What Spanish painter and leader of the Surrealist move­ment was bom on this day in 1904?12- What English nurse and activist for health care was bom on this day in 1820?13- What English composer of light operas, and partner with William Gilbert, was bom on this day in 1842?14- What country is celebrating its independence from Spain back in 1811?15- Who was bom on this day back in 1856 and is most fa­mous for his "Wizard of Oz" stories?16- What movie and stage actor was bom on this day back in 1905.17- What day in Norway commemorates the separation from Denmark in 1814?18- What mountain erupted in 1980 in the United States?19- What African-American nationalist and civil rights leader was bom on this day in 1925?20- Who crossed the Atlantic back in 1932, who was also the first woman solo pilot to complete this act?

Cultural Calendar Answers:26- Chernobyl27- Samuel F. Morse28- Canadian National Day of Mourning29- Hirohito30- Walpurgis Night1- Lei Day2- Harry “Bing” Crosby3- Mexican Day of the Holy Cross4- Horace Mann5- Cinco de Mayo6- Hindenburg7- Johannes Brahms8- V-E Day9- John Brown10- The Golden Spike11- Salvador Dali12- Florence Nightengale13- Arthur Sullivan14- Paraguay Independence Day15- L.Frank Baum16- Henry Fonda17- Norway: Constitution Day and the 17th of May

Festival18- Mount St. Helens19- Malcom X20- Atlantic Crossing by Amelia Earhart

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What's Next? Campus Growth

by Crystal Cochran and Allison ReidThis campus has been growing rapidly. Less than a year ago, there was no such thing as a

Residents' Hall, a library, a Media Learning Complex, a Music Hall or a classroom. It was just a bunch of abandoned buildings. CSUMB now has all this and more! Here are just some of the things you can expect to see upon your return from the summer break.

By August of 1996 expect to see four three story Residence Halls each able to hold 90 people, a TAT Post Production Studio complete with instructional ADIV (Sony equipment) rooms and a control room, and new classrooms and offices.

But it doesn't stop there! By December 1996 you will be able to find the Visual and Public Arts buildings with its mural painting studio, student/faculty studios and arts fabrication and pro­duction studios. Also expect to find CSUMB's own World Theater with a seating capacity of 498, an SIVA (Special Information and Visualization Analysis) Center complete with GIS (Geographical Information Systems) labs and a presentation conference, and many more offices and classrooms for our growing community.

Phase Three will begin after the Spring 97 semester and will include landscaping, many of the buildings along 6th Avenue and more Residence Halls, offices, classrooms, and other special interest buildings.

This is only just a sneak peak at some of the great plans for this growing campus. Stick around and see what happens next!

Assessmentby Kristin Bates

Feel like you've just gotten the hang of assessments? Well, don't get too comfy, because next semester will bring about some changes. Report­edly, the school would like to shave off a few requirements. Instead of the 18 requirements we have now, we'll have maybe 15. First off, the COLLAB requirement is being dropped. ArtCom and Arts *are probably being combined.

So far, the assessment process remains the same. For those of you still unfamiliar with the way assessment works, let me explain. In order to graduate from CSUMB, you must show the school that you have learned something, as opposed to just completing a certain number of units. The purpose of this is to make sure that no one leaves this campus without realistic and useful knowledge of the world outside and how things work. Some assessments take place in the classroom and are combined into your regular class activities. Others need to be dealt with outside of class. In order to do this, a portfolio must be made including examples of your work for each of the different elements within a specific requirment. In order to do the actual assessment, you have to make an appointment with a faculty member. This assessment appointment is worth one unit. CSUMB staff are available to help with any questions you may have regarding this process, as are all ProSeminar teachers.

Warning: If you don't assess out of ENGCOM this semester, you will still need either to submit your portfolio and register for one credit of assessment, or take another course or two! Make sure those portfolios are in good shape before you submit them this semester!

Securing the Groundsby Sarah Knighten

There are plans to secure all of the entrances to the Residents' hall by the fall semester. Facilities workers will install one or both of the following security steps; they will either install magnetic door locks at each of the entrances and then issue key cards to the residents only of that hall. Or they may decide to have a main entrance with an RA on duty during certain times when the main entrance doors are unlocked. This topic is still open for discussion between administration and students.

The idea behind doing this, according to people in Residential and Dining Services, is to create an environment in which students will feel safe. However, some students expressed a different opinion. Some students around the freshman Residents' Hall feel that having the locked doors to enter the hall would prevent visitors of students to enter. They were also concerned that both plans would complicate entering of resi­dence and would make them seem more confined.

"This campus is beginning to look more like a military base now than it did when the military was here," Tyana Thayer, freshman. "I don't want to feel as though we are separate and locked in from the out­side."

Due to the strong dislike of the new security proposal, Residen­tial and Dining Services has set up meetings to discuss a system that stu­dents and administration both find to be in the best interests of the stu-

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Adjunct Faculty Here to Stay!by Allison Reid and Kristin Bates

Have you found that you have become attached to a specific part- time faculty member, and are worried that he or she may not come back next fall? Well, fear not students!! According to an inside source, (who shall remain nameless lest he say something wrong) more full-time pro­fessors actually means more, not less, part-time professors (otherwise known as adjuncts)!!

The current number of adjuncts on campus is 77, that number will be rising considerably next fall, as there will be well over 100 part- time instructors teaching on this campus. As expected, there will also be a rise in the number of full-time faculty as an additional 35 man and women will be joining the 42 that are here now. All of the new full-time faculty will be arriving mid-summer once the final interviews are com­pleted.

For the current adjuncts, there is a certain requirement that the instructors must posses to be allowed to return the following year. In order for an adjunct to return, he or she must have had satisfactory evalu­ations from the students. So, the fate of part-time instructors lies mostly in the hands of students!

So, it seems that the existence of adjuncts on campus is secure, because it looks like they are here to stay!

//The Campus Of the Future//

You may be asking yourself right now, "What exactly is this article about?" Well, just in case you didn't notice the guy with the sign, it's about filling space. Yes, this article is basically about nothing. Its sole purpose is to fill space with a bunch of words that are frankly a lot more interesting than blank paper, or a picture of a cute little otter. Mind you, the staff of the paper holds the otter in high regards, we just thought it would be more amusing to ramble on about filling space. Sometimes in order to fill space, you, the reader, may catch us repeating ourselves in our articles. Sometimes in order to fill space, you the reader, may catch us repeating ourselves in our articles. Well, we hope you have enjoyed this informative segment on free space.(This segment on free space has been brought to you by a select few of the High Tide Staff. It may or may not reflect the views and opinions of the entire staff)

Students Predict Positive Outcome for Student Voice

by Sarah KnightenCSUMB students have remained positive, and now have the Stu­

dent Voice, an organization to give students active voice in administrative decisions, up and running.

"Student government is like a check on the administrative poli­cies," says freshman Jim Cahill.

Through California State Universities, clubs, student run organiza­tions, and student voice in administrative decisions are not valid unless they are recognized through a student government. Students at CSUMB feel that a large sum of the funding set aside for clubs and student organi­zations are being spent unaccountably, which would be monitored by a student government. Currently, CSUMB has no way to monitor the money being spent, which raises a myriad of questions from students.

"We need a voice at this school so that student input can be in­cluded," says junior Sara McClellan. "I don't feel anyone is out to get us, but this is a new school and we are afraid that people are going to be over­looked."

Students involved in the formation of Student Voice are now find­ing great support through both Faculty and Administration, while others have turned away in disbelief. "

Even though students are forming their own opinions on the out­come of the student government, most remain positive and believe now that the Student Voice proposal has passed and representatives are elected, the student portion to forming a new school will kick in immediately. Meet­ings are held weekly and are posted on FirstClass. Students who are al­ready involved encourage everyone to participate in order to make a plan that will benefit the CSUMB's community.

How to Start a Campus Organization

by Beatriz Regalado.Have you been wondering about how to start a club that will fulfill all your interests? There are many people who probably have similar interests as you, so why not get together and form a club, and make life more interest­ing! Forming a campus organization is quite easy. Just follow these simple steps— its as easy as counting one, two, three....

1. Student(s) become(s) interested in starting a student organization.

2. Student(s) come(s) to speak with a representative (rep.) of the Cen­ter for Residential Learning, Wellness and Student Services (RLWSS). For recreational/athletic, organizations, see Matt Kritscher in the Wellness Ac­tivity Center, building 90, or call 582-3716. For all other organizations, see Dina Brown in building 23, or call 582-3616. The RLWSS rep. will conduct an initial interview to determine basic information about the organization.

3. Student will complete the Student Interest Petition and return it to building 23.

4. If faculty / staff advisor(s) have not already been determined, RLWSS Rep. will help to identify one. Advisors and students will need to read and sign the Role of an Advisor information sheet, available from RLWSS Rep.

5. Students will meet with advisors and schedule an organizational meeting for all interested students.

6. RLWSS Rep. will be available at the initial meetings and as needed for discussing how other groups have formed (are forming) to give addi­tional information, answer questions, etc.

7. Organizations will need to create a statement of purpose or a con­stitution. The RLWSS rep. will have more information.

8. Organizations will fill out the Application for Recognition form, available from RLWSS Rep. Items to be included with the Application are: Student Interest Petition; signed Role of Advisor Information sheet; and a copy of the Constitution and any By-laws or the Statement of Purpose.

9. At the end of the semester, all groups under development will share progress at a meeting with the RLWSS rep.

Just follow all these steps and form your own club. Remember that it's not a good idea to have a club that will not be recognized by the University. If your club is recognized by CSUMB you will be opened up to lot more op­portunities. Don't wait any longer, form it now!!!

Rumor BoxRumor: There is not enough water available to accommodate the 25,000 envisioned students at CSUMB.Fact: Although the Monterey County Herald printed an erroneous story announcing CSUMB's plans to keep the student population around 7,000, no such change is being implemented. Holly White, News and Public Information Officer at CSUMB, said that the en­rollment projection of 25,000 full time equivalent students has not changed. In fact, CSUMB has received written assurance from the Fort Ord Reuse Authority that sufficient water will definitely be available.Rumor: Since CSUMB is a new institution, no degrees will be available for at least 10 years.Fact: CSUMB is not a fully accredited school, but degrees will be issued to graduating students. The accreditation process is a six year process and CSUMB is on track for accreditation.. In the mean­time, CSUMB's programs are accredited through the CSU system.

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Quick Comments"What Do You Think About Cultural Diversity Here On Campus?"

"I haven't noticed a lot of Mexican guys. There are females so that's pretty cool, but there is no way all cul­tures are equally pro­portioned on campus." Sergio Montaneze. Sophomore: Business

"Considering this is my second day I don't know much about it, the group I work with seems pretty diverse, it seems to represent most of the countries." Paul Seagal. Staff

"I think we need more of it, we need more brothers, and sisters. We need more people of color,... all of us need to be engaged in the process of bringing us together." Billy Colemen. Junior: Social and Behavioral Science

"It's fine, the kids, I like all the kids, they are really great, I like them all. They all know me, because I make the cookies."Jackie Morales. Staff

"I think that cultural diversity is a wonderful thing to be striving for, and we are moving in the right direction." Susan Alexandra. Teacher: Earth System Science and Policy

"I think acceptance of differences is impor­tant, not reflection on ethnic diversity and the quantity of."Jody Dunkel. Fresh­men: Undeclared

Open Editorial ForumThis forum has been created to allow all perspectives of thought to be heard. Students, faculty, and staff can and do contribute to this section of

the editorial page. The purpose of the High Tide is to inform readers and target all points of view. This is the place where you, the reader, can let your point of view be known.

by Dale JacksonThat’s it! I’ve had it! I’m getting sick of

people trashing Bill Clinton just because we have to scapegoat our society’s problems.... Personally, he seems to be the best president this country has had in a good twenty years. Trickle-down Reganomics and military spending are the reasons why the United States is in its economic rut. Finally, we elect a moderate progressive thinker to office, and because of the politi­cal party mud-slinging being focused through the me­dia, we’ve gotten caught up in this negative reflection. Most individuals seem to hold beliefs that Clinton doesn’tbelong in of- f i c e , b u t would vote for him any­way be -cause he appears the “lesser of the two evils.”

I think it's ironically funny that the most popular reason people give that Clinton is a bad president is they say "he's spineless, and goes with the wind." God forbid an official see the other side of an issue and change his opinion because he has an open mind!!! That just wouldn't go over well with the general public, who in my opinion, tends to consume anything the media dishes out with little critical thought! Bill Clinton's open­ness to compromise is a good quality, not one that should be looked down upon. He fought for gay rights in the military, and no, he didn't achieve what he wanted, but he sure as hell established a huge stepping stone in getting the military to rid itself of homophobia. This is a good example of how progress can still occur through compro­mise. Furthermore, if you think he is hypocriti­cal because he dodged the Vietnam draft, and is now sending troops to Eastern Europe, you seri­ously haven't even considered what might actu­ally be going on in the man's head.... Maybe he's come to a realization that the military is essential to this country's security, which he didn't before. Maybe he has just simply "evolved" since his youth. Who knows?

My point: Bill Clinton is not the evil, spineless being the "other" party and media has made him out to be. For God's sake people, put a little thought into what others have to say about anything. Without original thought pertaining to issues that are made publicly aware, we become mindless puppets of the media and whoever else has the power to make their point predominantly known over all other perspectives. Bill Clinton is a pretty damn good president who's interests are with the social and economic progress of this country. Think it over.

“Bill Clinton is not the evil spineless being the other party and media have made him out to be.”

by John DoeThroughout the United States, the num­

ber of students deciding to drink at social gather­ings has increased. That is fine if the person is responsible and over the age, but the problem arises when they have to make one choice; "Do I want to drive my car home, or do I want to catch a ride?" The answer almost always seems to point in the wrong direction because of the inconvenience of leaving a car at another's house. One runs the risk of getting your car broken into or damaged, and these concerns have lead to more

car-related accidents in college set­tings. In most cases, the choice to drink and drive is a decision that many students make due to the lack of education about driving under the influence. Minds are not clear at this point to make good choices, and ev­ery time a student drinks and drives, he/she gambles with their own life and the lives of others. This danger­ous game should not be played. The

road should not be seen as a hazard zone for com­muters. So far, there has not been a fatal accident on any road on campus, but why ever run the risk of that happening?

I feel that CSUMB can help attack this problem by of­fering weekend transportation services for stu­dents who have been drinking.No one feels safe driving on campus know­ing that some people behind the wheel could be under the influence. I would like to see a low-cost taxi service made available for students. All week long if needed. We must think of student's safety because they are the core of the university. If our core dies because of alco- hol-related car accidents, what does that say about ourselves?

by M.J. OehlmanThis campus is unique compared to most

(like we didn't already know this), but we know this for different reasons; classrooms at other uni­versities do not sport ghoulish figures with scar­let oozing knives; we are communal, unlike Cal State LA which is the size of a small country; but above all, we are automated, digitized, electronicized, transistorized, computerized (duh!), traumatized, on-line, cruising and surfing, all thanks to the inventiveness of Thomas Edison and Alexander G. Bell, creators of the modem util­ity and potato chip.

"No one feels safe driving on campus knowing that some people behind the wheel could be under the influence."

On the rainy morning of February 22nd,I with my usual vigor squished into the seat of my Jeep -I have this aversion to tops even when it rains- sucked down the remnants of my morning cup of legal speed, and proceeded to the library post-haste (meaning avoiding the speed traps on Inter-Garrison). Arriving somewhat damp- well OK, soaking wet, I find the library....CLOSED! Hmm. Sign says no power. OK. No problem, that's what candles, batteries, flashlights, emer­gency power, generators, boogie men, and sun­light is for!

Yet I had failed to take into account that our new classrooms and offices here in the quad area have been hermetically sealed for our din­ing, learning, purchasing, and hacking pleasure. Light? Yeah, we got these dual-scan halogen based freon-free PFC-safe ultra-glow auto-switch­ing 3 jillion watt hard soft ultra-ray lights to make you sooo comfortable as you sit there listening to your professor thinking, "huh?"!

So the power is off... no big deal, right? Wrong! Somewhere out "there", something de­cided to teach us a lesson. THE DAY OF COM­PUTER RECKONING HAS ARRIVED! LET ALL TREMBLE AT THE SIGHT OF CRASH­

ING HARD DRIVES AND BURP­ING APPLICATIONS! Everything is closed! I mean, even the newspa­per stands are closed! Locked! STAY OUT! IT IS DARK HERE! IT IS UNSAFE HERE! GO AWAY OR SOMETHING! murmermurmer.... They could have at least e-mailed us or... oops! let's see, computers need power like a student needs beer, and there is no power, sooo.... we sit in

front of blank screens and CPU's that no longer go "bleep" and "blurp" with glazed over eyes!

Suddenly, we the techno-warriors are without our weapons of choice for general plea­sure, entertainment, communication, information, and random acts of lunacy and mayhem! What are we to do? The thought of having to physi­cally interact causes us to sweat profusely. How does this phone work again? We wander about aimlessly, like my roommate does when playing Myst! We pound keyboards in reckless abandon with the hope that the saying "if at first you don't succeed, you're not hitting it hard enough!" will prove true! Our fingers twitch, longing for the plastic rodent that has guided us in the past, and which now lays dormant, gone POOF!, like the AT's and 386's not long past! We are indeed lost in cyberspace (danger! danger!)!

Like all wonderful stories, this one has a moral, because if stories don't, they become scripts for Beavis and Butthead, which on second

Continued Next Page

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Point / Counter Pointby Dawna Soria

"You better try that on first. It may look different on you than it does on the hanger." Apparently men do not think this way. As a sales associate working in a retail clothing store I have noticed that most men do not try on their clothes. They come in to look, they grab something and then they buy it. One night I was scheduled to work in the fitting room and I noticed that in a period of three hours only two men came in to try on a couple pairs of pants; meanwhile, at least twenty-five to thirty women came in to try all sorts of articles of clothing. Perhaps, this is the whole reason why some men look as if they just grabbed the first thing within reach. I'm sure most men would never marry a woman that they have never met in person, so why would they buy an outfit without seeing how it looks on them? If a man really wants women to sway at his feet then he better look good in his clothes, and the best way to see how good he looks to go in the dressing room and try the clothes on. The dressing room is not you enemy.

by Jody DunkelYes, I would agree shopping for men is much easier than it is for

women. Pants and shirts are the only two options that are really open to us. When selecting a pair of jeans, there are only two things I need to know.... Inseam and waistline. A man only really needs to discover this once, and when he has, shopping is a breeze. When it comes to clothing the upper body.... T-Shirts; I just get the largest size, and after a couple of washes it fits just right. All other types of shirts are mostly about color and design, and guys can look decent in almost any style as long as it appears masculine. We rely on judgement, and those who have good judgement get the dates. The guys who look like they just grabbed the first thing they saw, probably don't care what they look like in the first place. Thought is easier than physically trying on clothing, and men's casual wear is much more simplis­tic than women's. As for why we don't use the dressing rooms very often,, we've got better things to do.

Two Weeks Later....

Open Editorial Forum Continued...thought, isn't so bad. But again I wander! It is easy to communicate and ponder the facts of life (who was sexier, Jo or Blair?) while sitting in front of a computer screen sucking your favorite adult beverage(s). There is no danger of face-to-face interaction or altercation. It is much harder to actually say what we feel in front of a live bio­logical unit than it is to type it on an inanimate object (although Ned, my roomie, swears his Mac is out to get him!). I mean, look at Kirk (Star Trek, not Nirvana)- he always had a way of communi­cating with those alien types... "WEEEE....come in PEACE!.... we MEEEN you no harm...! (ques­tion: how come Scotty kept his job even though he never had enough power for Kirk? Answer at the end of this article)

I think I was trying to send a message here, and that message is... don't always rely on those rapidly depreciating and obsolescing hunks of plastic, chips, drivers, and processors that are sitting on your desk! There will always be a time and place as well as need for the ability to physi­cally interact with others, because if we forget, soon computers will take over everything (re­member the "love" scene in Demolition Man?).

Let's see... I have to forward this to Michelle.... Trumpet.... First Class.... open settings, double-click network, and wait... and wait... Ummm, is the power on? (answer: Scotty was definately a union man)Thing (remember the "love" scene in Demolition Man?).

Let's see... I have to forward this to Michelle.... Trumpet.... First Class.... open settings, double-click network, and wait... and wait... Ummm, is the power on?(answer: Scotty was definitely a union man)

Ask JuanaQuestions from students,

with answers.Dear Juana,

I have a close friend of the opposite sex whom I care for very much, dare I say even love. However, she is a friend and nothing more. I've watched her go through relationship after rela­tionship, and it practically breaks my heart to watch her invest time in the guys she sees, when I know, she knows, and even the guy knows their relationships will never amount to anything last­ing. Ironically, she's content with it all, and it is me who is losing sleep. I try to keep in mind the point of view that if she's having fun, then more power to her, but I'm still saddened nonetheless. I realize my problem is my faith in sincerity and relationships based on true love, which most of her relationships appear to lack. What can I do to be happy for her instead of feeling remorseful?

Sincerely, Smiling Sadly

Dear Smiling Sadly,First of all I think you should have faith

in yourself and let her know how you feel. If she is truly your friend she'll understand how you feel and not want to hurt you anymore. She defi­nitely hasn't found the right person yet. Why don't you give it a shot!

Dear Juana, I have a problemMy boyfriend and I have been seeing each

other for more than 5 months. It is very serious. What bothers me is that at home he has his ex­girlfriend living there with their baby. I trust him that they don't do anything, and they have plans to move her home soon. He is moving out and getting his apartment pretty soon too. Most of his family members know about our relationship, but she doesn't. I used to talk to this girl and her family. Do you think I should call her up and tell her, or wait until she finds out for herself?

Sincerely, Hoochie mama

Dear Hoochie mama,I can see you have a BIG problem. Do

you really trust your boyfriend? I couldn't stand having my boyfriend living in the same house with his ex-girlfriend. If they are still living to­gether I'm pretty sure it's because there might still be something going on. I don't see why you should talk to her about your relationship. He should be the one letting her know about your relationship, not you. Hoochie mama, really think about it. I wouldn't like your boyfriend messing with your head. So make him tell his ex about your relationship in front of you. Go with him to his house. He is your boyfriend.

Dear Juana,Yo estoy muy frustrada, y por esa razon

te quiero pedir un consego. Ayudame porvafor, como me aconsegas para reclamarle a una amiga de un problema que tengo con ella. Ella usa mucho el programa de computacion llamado Globa Chat y no me deja dormir. Le quiero explicar que no hay problema en que ella use mi computador, pero ella tiene que saber que hora es la apropiada, para que no interumpa con mis trabajos del colegio y que me deje dormir. No quiero que ella se sienta ofendida o me tome todo a mal. Help me please!

Sinceramente, La Frustrada por una amiga!!! :-(

Frustrada,Tienes que tener el valor para decirle a

tu amiga que lla no puedes mas. Simplemente dile y directamente, que no aguantas que ella este toda la noche tocando los teclados, mientras tu tratas de dormir. Te aconsejo que le pongas un horario para ella este alli y dile a la hora que tu te quieres dormir. Si esta interfiriendo con tus estudios y tareas, dile que se valla a el laboratorio de computacion que hay en el colegio. Pero una cosa muy inportante trata de no ser tan brusca con ella, recuerda es tu amiga.

Have problems in your life?Ask Juana! She has got

advice for YOU! e-mail your concerns to

Juana_Agular@otter.monteiey.edu

RC: Where's the party? JA: It's on Trenton Ct. RC: See You there!

[Hey, there's anotherParty this weekend. I'm there!

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And In The Rest Of The World...Researcher Finds Men’s

Brains ShrinkPHILADELPHIA (Reuter) - Men who find themselves becoming grumpy or forget­

ful as they grow older may now feel more confident that it is just in their heads. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found that men's brains shrink as they grow older. The shrink­age apparently occurs only to men and can begins in the 20's, according to University of Penn­sylvania neuropsychologist Ruben Gur, who led the research team.

"Men spend most of their time activating a certain part of their brain," Gur told radio station WKYW. "It is likely that this is the part of the brain that will suffer most of the consequences."

Gur held out hope, however, that men can fight the degradation through exercise, that is, using the brains in ways different from their normal routine. Lawyers or accountants could turn to gardening or bird watching, while police officers could learn another language or take up a musical instrument. Journalists might try team sports or artwork. The researchers found that women did not experience brain shrinkage. In one test, the team observed how men and women between 18 and 45 pushed a button after numbers flashed before them, and found that males, particularly older men, had greater difficulty in responding. The study also concluded that men lose their sense of humor as they grow older.http: / / www.yahoo.com/headlines/960411/news/stories/brain_l.html

US Troops Face consequences For Misconduct In Okinawa

WASHINGTON (Reuter) - The United States and Japan are near agreement on a plan to remove some U.S. troops from Okinawa and return to landowners some property used by the U.S. military there, defense officials said.

"We are nearing agreement and we should be able to announce something soon," Pentagon spokesman Ken Bacon told Reuters in advance of visits to Japan next week by President Bill Clinton and Defense Secre­tary William Perry. Bacon de­clined to discuss details of the agreement but another senior defense official said: "It is likely to involve some turn­over of land and some minor movement of troops from Okinawa to (other areas in) Japan."

The rape of a 12- year-old schoolgirl on Okinawa by three U.S. ser­vicemen last September sparked bitter protests

Telecommunications Bill:by Chris Hughes

On the first of February, President Clinton signed a bill affecting most users of high-tech media such as TV, the telephone, and the Internet. The bill will in­creasing competition be­tween cable and telephone service providers, and the government will now be able to prosecute anyone who al­lows minors to access their pornographic web page.

The bill also implements a "V-chip” (V for violence), which will empower parents to prevent their children from watching particular televi­sion programs. All new tele­visions sold in the U.S. will have to be equipped with the "V- chips." Parents will be able to block out programs with violent and/or sexual content. A rating board, like the one for films, will decide which shows will be "blocked out" if parents don't choose themselves.

With the new bill single companies, such as local phone, cable-TV or

against the U.S. military pres­ence on the island. The three servicemen have been im­prisoned.

The island is home to about 75 percent of the U.S. military facili­ties and nearly half the 47,000 American ser­vice personnel in Japan. The military plan will be dis­cussed at a meeting in To­kyo next Mon­day between Perry and Japa­nese Defense Minister Hideo Usui. It was presented for discussion by Clinton and Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto during their April 16-18 summit, of­ficials said.

Bacon told Reuters

electric companies, will be able to offer a package of lo­cal and long-distance service, cable programs, cellular phone and paging services, as well as computer access to cyberspace. Many compa­nies are excited about the bill and are experimenting with new ways of distributing media. Two-hundred Time Warner subscribers in Elmira, N.Y., are going online using their TV cable and retrieve data and graphics more quickly than via typical phone lines. This experimen­tal project is planned to be ex­tended to nearby Sunnyvale very soon.Many companies are merg­

ing to take advantage of the market. Sprint has joined with major cable operators to offer local phone service and a new generation of cellular services. NYNEX and Bell Atlantic are in merger talks, Westinghouse Electric has bought CBS Inc. and Walt Disney is buying Capital Cit­ies/ABC.Although many consumers

are excited about the bill's ef-

he expected such issues as cutting aircraft noise and con­solidation of training facili­ties to be addressed in the agreement, but he stressed

that the overall American troop level in all of Japan would remain at 47,000.

"We are nearing

fects, such as a reduced phone bill due to higher com­petition and more innovative ways of information distribu­tion, some are frustrated with the censorship aspect of the law. Many web pages have been turned black and dis­play the blue ribbon, signify­ing their discontent with bill. Many claim that the bill is in direct violation of the First Amendment. Civil liberties advocates argue that its criminal provisions aimed at cyberporn on the Internet amount to censorship. The American Civil Liberties Union filed suit against the U.S. government to block those provisions.

Those who are in favor of this aspect of the bill liken pornographic webmasters to a 7-11 employee who sells Hustlers to eight year olds, and hope that the bill will bring an end to the blatant immorality spreading over the net.

The bill makes it a crime punishable by up to $250,000 in fines and two years in prison to send "indecent” ma-

closure on that. We are near­ing agreement," he said. "The most important part of that agreement is that it will main­tain the U.S. security pres­

ence in Japan at current levels be­cause the U.S. and Japan agree that a robust U.S. mili­tary presence in Japan is a funda­mental building block of Asian se­curity."Okinawans have long complained about the heavy concentration of U.S. bases on the island, about 625 miles 1,000 km south of Tokyo. Japanese news re­ports in Tokyo said the two sides had tentatively agreed

on moves to transfer some land back to owners.

The Mainichi Shimbun newspaper said

Clinton’s Support Toward On-line Censorship

terial that could be viewed by a minor over a computer net­work. But this law is difficult to enforce. Just as minors can easily get their hands on ciga­rettes in the U.S., they still are able to visit indecent sites on the World Wide Web.

On the Internet, the bill has been labeled as "illegal" and "unconstitutional". Many web pages have protest ar­ticles and verbal assaults on Congress and the President.

But Clinton seemed very confident about the bill. Seeking to dramatize its prac­tical advantages to ordinary citizens, he said, "On a rainy Saturday night, you'll be able to order up every movie ev­ery produced or every sym­phony ever created in a minute's time."

Comparing the bill to the 1956 act creating the system of national interstate high­ways, the President stated, "That law did more to bring Americans together than any other law this century. That same spirit of connection and communication is the driving force behind the Telecommu-

that under a proposal to be dis­cussed during Clinton's visit the U.S. military would either vacate or consolidate operations at about 10 locations, involving some 12,000 acres. Kyodo news service said the move would give back to landowners about one-sixth of the land occupied by U.S. bases on Okinawa. Bases that could be subject to consolidation include the Northern Training Area, which is the largest U.S. base in Okinawa; Camp Zukeran, part of Camp Kuwae and the Sobe Communication

http://www.yahoo.co m/headlines/960411/ news/stories/okin awa_1.htmlUS, Japan Said Near A- greement on Bases Deal

nications Act of 1996." Clinton first signed a hard

copy of the law with a pen that the late President Eisenhower used to sign the interstate highway law. Then he signed it a second time with an electronic pen on a digital tablet, sending the measure into cyperspace.

With the new bill, Clinton aims to put Internet access into every school, library, hospital, and clinic. This will ensure most everybody ac­cess to the web but could po­tentially greatly decrease ac­cess time, slowing down the web due to higher traffic.

The telecommunications law was written in everyone's best interest, although most all publicity about the bill is against it. Your phone bill may be a few dollars cheaper thanks to increased competi­tion. The Internet might start to exhibit a shade of morality and common decency. Par­ents will more easily be able to choose what their children watch on television. The bill is in action, and people are learning to make it work for them, not against them.

ALookAtTheWorldBy Unknown

If we could, at this time, shrink the Earth's popula­tion to a village of pre­cisely 100 people, with all existing human ratios re­maining the same, it would look like this:

There would be 57 Asians, 21 Europeans, 14 from the Western Hemisphere (North and South) and 8 Africans.

70 would be nonwhite; 30 white.

70 would be non-Chris­tian; 30 Christian.

50% of the entire world wealth would be in the hands of only 6 people.

All 6 would be citizens of the United States.

70 would be unable to read.

50 would suffer from mal­nutrition.

80 would live in substan­dard housing.

Only 1 would have a col­lege education.

When one considers our world from such an in­credibly compressed per­spective, the need for both tolerance and under­standing becomes glar­ingly apparent.

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1) Did you like...a) the title High Tide: yes no__undecided

if not what do you suggest?_____________________________________b) the availability:___yes___no___undecidedc) the layout:___yes___ no_undecidedd) the use of color:____yes_no___ undecidede) the use of photos:.___yes.___no___undecidedf) the main section:___ yes_no___ undecidedg) the editorial section:__ yes__ no___undecidedh) the middle section:___yes____no___undecidedI) the editorial section:___yes__ no___undecidedj) the national news:___yes___no___undecidedk )the length:___yes___no___undecided1) the inclusion of diverse cultures:___yes___no___undecided

2) Did you find anything in this edition that you found inappropriate?__.yes___noIf yes, what?__________________________________________________________

A Little About the Future University Paper

l)What kinds of things would like to see in a University paper?

2) What do you think the purpose of the University paper should be?

3) Do you have any ideas for new or different sections for the University Paper?,

4) Would you be willing to pay for the newspaper?___yes___noIf yes, how much?___$.25___ $.50___$.75___$1.00 other

5) How often would you like to see the University paper appeal’?___Daily___Weekly___Monthly Quarterly Semi-Annually___Other______________

6)_Do you think the University paper should focus on: the campus___the surrounding community___both

7) Would you prefer the University paper to be:___a printed version___an electronic version___both?

8) What kind of advertisements are suitable for the University Paper? What kinds areinappropriate?_________________________________________________________________

9) Who would you like the University paper to address?students_ faculty/staff both

10) Would you like to continue to see articles written in other languages?___yes___noIf yes what other languages?___Spanish___French___German___Chinese___Japanese____________ other

11) Would you like to see the University paper be:___open writing and opinions or___with set boundaries established through an editorialboard?

12) How do you feel about opening the University paper to external communities?I like it. ___I don’t like it. ___I don’t know. ___I don’t care

13) Would you like to be involved with the paper next year?___yes___no

Thank you for your time! Please return this completed survey before Friday May 3 in any of the blue boxes marked ‘‘High Tide” around the campus including the Dining Commons, Res Hall, and Library Reference Desk. Don’t forget Friday May 3rd is your last chance to help create the University’s official newspaper!!!!!