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OPINIONS 3 REVIEWS 4 JOBS 7 THIS WEEKS EATS 8

thechariotMiraCosta Collegevolume 15/issue 3 February 11, 2008

3|OPINIONThe novel is surviving on life support

INSIDEthis edition

4|ENTERTAINMENTLestat's is where it's at

5|FEATUREMore than just a cafeteria

February 6, the California Coastal Commission Voted 8-2 to stop the 241 toll road extension from closing the majority of California's fifth most visited state park. Originally, the hearing was to be held at the Oceanside Council City Chambers. Because planners decided that the Chambers would not accommodate the anticipated number of attendees, it was moved to the massive Wyland Hall 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar.

Opponents of the toll road initiative claim the extension would have a severe negative impact on wildlife, and their natural habitat and would also conflict with the California Coastal Act of 1976. The Juaneno

Surfers get a breakTrestles is saved (for the time being)JASON THOMPSONPhotographer

Band of Mission Indians maintains that the extension would desecrate a four thousand year old burial site. The most vocal opponents, area surfers, hold to the sacredness of the world renowned--trestles break.

A record-breaking crowd more than 3000 people received a rebuke for their disruptive behavior. "We must not have these outbursts. Please raise your arms to show support and give a thumbs down to show your disapproval or we will be here all night," said Patrick Kruer, Chairman of the California

Coastal Commission. "We are here to save public lands for

the future," said Darren Gertler, while h o l d i n g a s u r f b o a r d w i t h t h e words "Save Trestles 4 My Grandkids. "We are here to save one of the prettiest b r e a k s around," said Matt Rohm,

echoing the sentiment of many surfers present. "I remember taking my son

to Trestles for his 15th birthday and letting him surf the whole day. I couldn't have given him a better gift. What can I say? Save Trestles," said Grace Gray-Adams, from the MCC Art and CIS departments.

Supporters of the toll road believe the construction will alleviate congestion on I-5. The toll road would "relieve the traffic giving us time to go to the park," said Ray Morano a business manager for the local union 89. One Union Member who asked not to be identified said, "I'm here because my work told me to be here. I'm not getting into a pissing contest with anybody."

Officials for the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) have already begun the appeals process after their

loss Wednesday night. Some oponents held posters displaying a quote by late President Regan "I firmly believe one of the greatest legacies we can leave to future generations is the heritage of our land, but unless we can preserve and protect the unspoiled areas which God has given us, we will have nothing to leave them. This expanse of acreage, San Onofre Bluffs State Beach, now has its future guaranteed as an officail state park. However, its preservation still remains with those who use the park. As stewards of this land, we must use it judicdiously and with a great sense of responsibility." California Governor Ronald Regan, Press Statement, April 3, 1971.

Photo by: Jason Thompson/ Staff Photographer

"We must not have these outbursts. Please raise your arms to show support and give a thumbs down to show your disapproval or we will be here all night," said Patrick Kruer, Chairman of the California Coastal Commission.

February 11, 2008MiraCosta College

The liberty of the press is a blessing when we are inclined to write against others, and a calamity when we nd ourselves overborne by the multitude of our assailants. -Samuel Johnson

Editor in ChiefCrystal Harris

Writing CoachTyler Jones

Staff WritersJazmin NavarroArielle LockeNick FunkRob Case

Graphic ArtistJohn Quileza

Staff PhotographersRandy OmmenMatt GoseCarl PhillipsJason Thompson

Distribution ManagerRandy Ommen Faculty AdviserJane DeRoche

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The Chariot reserves the right to edit articles and items for space, and the right to refuse to print articles or items that contain libel.

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Wednesday night the MiraCosta College Spartans lost, 56-68, to San Diego City College Knights in front of the home crowd.

The Spartans game tipped off at 7 pm with the Spartans quickly shooting out to a 10 point lead. The Knights, however, were able to recover and using a 2-3 zone, the same kind of defense that was used against the Spartans in their loss to the Grossmont Griffi ns, took control of the game and took a 34- 25 lead into the half time break.

In the second half, Coach Dan Mulville had the Spartans come out in an unorthodox 1-3-1 zone. This threw the Knights off and allowed the Spartans to climb back into the game.

The Spartans came into this game with a 6-15 overall record while the Knights came into the game with a 4-14 overall record.

The Lady Spartans have had to play the number two-ranked team and two top 20-ranked teams from in the state.

The Spartans are a young team that is fully rostered by fi rst year students. They are coached by Dan Mulville,

Spartans unable to stop the charging Knights

Photos by: Carl Phillips/ Staff Photographer

CARL PHILLIPSPhotographer

Next week, Dr. Dick Robertson, Vice President of Student Services, will present to the Board of Trustees his proposal for a parking fee increase at MiraCosta College. The proposal would increase the parking fee from $35 to $40 during regular semesters and $17.50 to $20 in the summer semester. The educational code for community colleges prohibits schools from charging more than $40 for parking permits.

Robertson originally proposed the fee increase to the Board of Trustees October 16, 2007, for the spring 2008 semester. The board held off on making a decision until Robertson returned with more research about parking fees at other community colleges. Robertson is proposing the increase because current parking fees are not generating enough income to

Student parking fees may be driven higher

pay for supplies and maintenance of the parking lots. Half of the police officers wages and benefits are covered by the parking fees.

The increase would generate $70,000 in added revenue. For the increase to be put in place, Robertsons proposal must be approved by the Board of Trustees. I am reluctantly proposing the increase but we need it to balance the budget, provide safe parking lots and maintain those lots properly, said Robertson.

Students who qualify for the Board of Governors Waiver will not be affected. The Board of Governors Waiver protects students from paying more than $20 for parking permits. Staff parking fees will not be proposed until a survey about staff feeling towards the increase is taken.

CRYSTAL HARRISEditor-In-Chief

The MCC student government has failed to post meeting minutes on the Internet for the last two months. Providing copies of their minutes on the MCC Student Activity website has been an established practice for several years, but it is not mandated by law. The Brown Act, a California law regarding the meetings conducted by government legislative bodies, clearly states that the minutes from any open meeting must be available for publication without delay. Additionally, the Act states: the times and dates of all meetings must be noticed and an agenda must be prepared providing a brief general description of all matters to be discussed or considered at the meeting (1).

When asked why the AS minutes were unavailable, Rebecca Varner, Vice President of ICC, feels the reason it is because they do not have a designated person to take minutes. All last year the AS had a paid secretary and this year the AS does not. In my opinion that is why we are lagging on the minutes, stated Varner.

On February 4, the Chariot requested a copy of all AS minutes from December 6 to the present. Pn Feb. 7, Weiner e-mailed the Chariot

the minutes from the December 6 and the January 30. The AS Senate meets weekly to carry out administration of the student government. According to the MCC Student Guidebook, their major responsibilities are: appointing students to campus wide committees, sharing governance in the development of college polices and annual budget, adopting and overseeing of an annual AS budget, allocating funds for new programs/projects, granting club charters and providing and administering a program of activities and services for students (9).

Revenue for the operation of the AS is generated by ID card sales. The AS budget projection for the 2007 fi scal year was: AS ID Card Guarantee (underwritten by the MCC Board of Trustees) $55,000.00, ID Card Sales $45,000.00, contribution from Bookstore fund $5,000 and contract table rental $3,500.00, for a total of $108,500.00. The 2008 projected budget is unavailable online. AS President Ben Weiner stated he is no longer in charge of the minutes. The new person responsible is Stephenie Tesoro.

Stephenie Tesoro was unavailable for comment.

from La Verne College. Coach Mulville has worked hard with his trainers and assistant coaches to make the Lady Spartans into contenders in the Pacifi c Coast Conference working their record to 6-16 with fi ve games left in the season.

In a pre-game interview, Coach Mulville said that for this season it was not everything I wanted to do, but it is still very good.

The Spartans have six of a seven player roster in the top 15 of the Pacifi c Coast Conference. The stand out play of fi rst year guard Tiffany Hunter has placed her in the top 15 of almost every major basketball category in the PCC.

Tiffany Hunter leads the team in fi eld goal percentage with 43.8% from the fl oor. Hunter also sits atop the PCC in scoring in all games as well as in points per game. Joining Hunter in the conference leaders are fellow Spartans Meagan Cartwright, Brooke Harlin, Liz McRoberts-Hight and Sage LeBlanc. The team has to still fi nd a winning formula to get them over a one game winning streak.

AS fails to produce meeting minutes "without delay"

CARL PHILLIPSPhotographer

Megann Cartwright tries in vain to keep the Knights at bay.

See an upcoming gameWed 2/13 Imperial Valley* @ MiraCosta 7:00pm Sat. 2/16 San Diego Mesa* @ San Diego 7:00pm Wed 7 p.m. 2/20 Grossmont* @

Grossmont 7:00pm Sat. 2/23Cuyamaca @ MiraCosta 7:00pm Wed.2/27 So. Cal RegionalsFri-Sat 2/29 So. Cal Regionals

February 11, 2008MiraCosta College OPINION|3

Student SpeakHow many novels have you read in the past year?

The novel is not dying. Evolving, maybe, but for someone to say the novel is dead already or on its way out has been living under a rock (or Internet router).

In 2004, more than 350,000 novels were published worldwide and more than 450,000 novels available for sale. An easier and closer example would be everyones favorite reviled child wizard, Harry Potter. Sales fi gures for the series, estimated to be 325 million, have also made J.K. Rowling the only billionaire author in the world. She beats out heavyweights Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates, James Patterson, and Dan Brown.

What about the movies? Books are often adapted to feature films, so wouldnt there be many more films produced once taking book adaptations into consideration? Not exactly. In 2006, less than 5000 fi lms were produced worldwide, meaning

TYLER JONESWriting Coach

Three Tammy Valdez

I think one. Elissa Samuelson

there were 70 novels published for every fi lm produced.

Then the re s t he In t e rne t . Information is available instantly from all over the world. No waiting, no turning page after page to get to the end of the story, just point and click and voila, instant gratifi cation. Because of the availability of information online, as well as access to every piece of human knowledge from the confi nes of a bathroom at home, the novel is becoming more relevant.

I dont believe readers want to read Cliffs Notes about a novel. They want to get lost in a story. Films leave nothing to the audiences imagination, but a novel allows the reader to be an active participant in the story and envisioning the world of the story. The Internet and the glare of a computer screen will never replace the feel and the smell of a book.

Perhaps the next phase of the novel is the graphic novel. However, unlike true novels, graphic novels are still niche publications and prices are usually higher than traditional novels (some paperback graphic novels at the local Barnes and Noble cost almost as much as hardcover books).

The novel will never die. People, like me, enjoy browsing the spines of books, of walking into a books store and smelling the paper and glue, the thousands of stories waiting to be discovered and read. The feeling I get when I fi nish a book and close the cover, the sense of accomplishment, cannot be replaced.

However, if the novel is dying, someone might want to email Oprah.

Does .25 count? Mark Laprocino

None. I have too much homework. Anthony Carlson

Seven Byram Jennex

I think two or three. Nick Rocha

No funeral plans for the novel scheduled at this time

February 11, 2008MiraCosta College

The Eye, d i rec ted by David Moreau a n d X a v i e r Palud, starring Jessica Alba a s S y d n e y Wells, has its

spooks and scares. However, they may occur too frequently. Jessica Albas portrayal of the blind Sydney seemed a little monotonous. Viewers may have a weird experience trying to connect with her.

The Eye has what viewers should expect: dark corners, moody atmosphere, close-ups, and ambiguous blurs to keep the audience guessing. Sound is also important in a horror fi lm. Long pauses are common, sudden crashes and screams, which makes up a majority of the fi lms scares, are all there, but nothing groundbreaking.

At an hour and 37 minutes running time, The Eye delivers a decent, but not entirely memorable experience just like the original. The concept was there, but the execution was ultimately underwhelming. If youre afraid of horror movies, its okay if you close your eyes on this one. You wont be missing anything.

4|ENTERTAINMENTMCCArtscalendar

Image by Randy Ommen

Art"Botany and Maalang: Neo Pop-Surrealism"Paintings by Martin Facey and Lek NamnathFacey's newest work explores the magic of seed germination, a metaphor for life formation as a visual process. Namnath's work is an immersion in sight, sound and smell, which recalls her native Thailand and its rich fl ora and fauna.January 29- February 21Talks: Thursday, February 7, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Reception: Thursday, February 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

DanceDance Studio HourSan Elijo Campus Room 204 Thursday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. Free admission.An informal presentation by students in MiraCostas dance classes, showcasing ballet, jazz, modern, tap, ballroom, commercial, Latin and world dance forms. A demonstration of Pilates mat work will also be included.

TheaterOnce Upon a MattressMusic by Mary Rodgers; lyrics by Marshall Barer; and book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller and Marshall Barer.Directed by Tracy WilliamsMiraCosta College Theatre, February 29 and March 1, 6, 7, 8 at 7:30 p.m. March 2, 9 at 2 p.m. Preview performance, February 28, at 7:30 p.m. General admission, $12; seniors/staff, $10; students, $8. Preview night: All seats, $8

Music2nd Annual Oceanside Jazz Festival with Special Guest Artist Kate Reid. MiraCosta College Theatre. Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m.General admission, $15; students/seniors, $10.

Reviews

MATT GOSEPhotographer

ROB CASEStaff Writer

Its Okay to Shut Your Eyes

JOHN QUILEZAGraphic Artist

JAZMIN NAVARROStaff Writer

G y o z a , h a r u m a k i , agedashi tofu and sushi are enough to make your head spin! I let myself be d r a g g e d t o

Hana Japanese Restaurant, located at 2415 Vista Way in Oceanside. I wasnt thrilled about eating raw fish but gathered my courage and stepped into their modern Japanese style restaurant. I was greeted by indescribable smells but by an unfriendly staff. While we sat at the sushi bar and trying to concentrate on my menu, I couldnt help but notice a dead octopus tentacle waving at me from behind the chefs table. Ignoring it, I asked our chef about the different ingredients in the sushi and happily discovered him very helpful. I tried their sashimi, which at fi rst glance was not too appealing with its fi sh smell and rough texture, but, it was amazingly great. The prices are expensive but fair, $8 for a big sushi roll. My experience with sushi was satisfying. So if you are interested in this fi ne cuisine and do not mind indifferent staff, check them out.

A u s t i n James Band, the absurdly o r i g i n a l , i n t r e p i d l y i n n o v a t i v e , tremendously talented new

band from San Diego, might just be the next big bang the music industry is looking for. Their tunes are very catchy and non-abrasive yet complex and bit satirical, landing them smack in the middle of star-studded pop and indie rock.

Their debut album Goes to Austin James Land exhibits their unique blend of vaudeville, blues, jazz and psychedelic rock. Listening to the album is like seeing a Broadway play, going to a Queen concert and sitting in a 1960s beatnik coffee house simultaneously. Each track exemplifi es their noteworthy musicianship and showcases their witty, mischievous, and pleasurable personalities. But what most sets them apart from other bands is their live performances. Not only is every squeak, twang, thump and shout that you hear on the album replicated, but their confi dence allows for some fun and surprising improvisation.

Austin James band cranks it up a notch

Lestats never sleeps

Photo by: Matt Gose/ Staff Photographer

MATT GOSEPhotographer

Do you ever Jones for a hot cup of coffee in the middle of the night? Do you dig listening to gritty underground bands in dingy, standing room only basements? Are you into all that is dark and paranormal? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions youre clearly in need of a psychological evaluation. But, in the mean time, why not check out Lestats Coffeehouse?

Located in the heart of Normal Heights in San Diego, Lestats, named after the snobby, blood thirsty character from Ann Rices classic Vampire Chronicles, is the go- to coffee place for San Diego locals whether they sport a crew cut, dreadlocks, brief case, trench coat or jump suit.

Aside from the average coffees and teas youd expect to find in a coffee joint, Lestats offers a wide variety of exclusive hot drinks, smoothies, pastas, soups, sandwiches and pastries as well as free wi-fi Internet. But, aside from all that, they also offer, free of charge, good, comfortable vibes

not common in most fast- paced chain coffee houses. This laissez-faire attitude makes it easy for anyone to feel at home. And the fact that they are open 24/7 makes it the perfect stop whether youre rushing off to work or just looking for something to do at night.

What draws people most to Lestats however, is the music venue right next door. Dubbed Lestats West, this tiny, dimly lit venue hosts musical acts of all different styles every day of the week. From highly acclaimed indie rock bands to humble singer-song writers, every musician in the county jumps at the opportunity to play this setting. Even if bands arent ready to book a full gig, they can still hit up the open mic night held every Monday. And if music isnt your thing, Lestats hosts performances by poets, dancers and even stand- up comics. Everyone gets a chance.

So the next time youre looking for a place to get some good, quick food, hear some chill local music or simply hang out, cruise by Lestats. Theyre always open, from dusk till dawn.

Cloverfi eld" l o o k s l i k e Godzilla meets 9/11, and was shot l ike i t was made for YouTube. The shaky camera

trick that has plagued movies for the past decade comes to its zenith in this fi lm, where the excuse for well planned out and emotive shots is taken to nauseating heights. The fi lm is barely passable in an escapist sense and ultimately leaves the viewer with little to nothing to take away from the fi lm.

The insipid and completely interchangeable characters and their cringingly trite dialogue make you want to root for the monster. The story seems as if it was written after the hugely successful marketing campaign. The only thing the fi lm has going for it is the refrain of showing the monster in its entirety, only revealing glimpses of it to whet the viewers fears and curiosity like horror movies should do but normally dont. I recommend passing this movie up when it comes to DVD and either watch it online or on network T.V.

Clover eld: Marketing doesnt make the movie.

Rolling up the good with the bad

February 11, 2008MiraCosta College FEATURE|5

ARIELLE LOCKEStaff Writer

M i r a Costa Caf

m a n a g e r , M a r k K e n e f i c k , a i m s t o please with a fresh take on variety, cost, and flavor o n f o o d . A p p r o v e d

m e n u s contain old-

fashion recipes giving a team of

experienced chefs the flexibility to create new feature items. Some students say, I eat here at least three times a week and in comparison to local restaurants, the food is better, full-time student Yvette Esquivel. The open cafe offers two entrances, and includes full entres, vegetarian dishes, Mexican dishes, movie snacks like nachos and cheese, a deli bar, a pizza bar, five coolers of varied water brands, sodas, energy and juice drinks and a

MCC cafe manager Kenefick caters to variety, cost and tastiness

huge assortment of snacks ranging from homemade oatmeal cookies to fresh fruit.

What we do here is entres. Being able to offer a full course meal is better, I look at this as a restaurant, not as a cafeteria, Mark Kenefick. Several aspects add to MCCs restaurant experience. Cleanliness is just one, however, the caf is proud to have executive chefs on board, a great staff and a collaborative effort to ensure a positive image. Kenefick is experienced in the food industry, working with several other great companies like Saga Food Service at UC Santa Cruz. His expertise has led MCC in the right direction for over 12 years. Being able to work with college accounts has given Kenefick a great deal of flexibility in deciding which dishes actually make it to students.

In comparison to Palomars Colleges cafeteria, managed by Aramark campus dining, MCC is ahead of the game. Students who attend the community college just six miles east of here say they are fed up with long lines, unfriendly staff, and

unappealing menus. T h e a t m o s p h e r e encompassing the grill is overall lacking in appeal. Palomar needs a team who will lively its image by incorporating a fresher menu and a friendlier staff, said Palomar student Lela Locke. In addition, an article wrote last semester in the Telescope [Palomars s tudent newspaper] stated that students were fed up with the agreements made with Aramark because the negotiated prices were unreasonable for the quality. A lesson in the making: listen to what s t u d e n t s w a n t . One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well. Virginia W o o l f ( 1 8 8 2 -1941)

February 11, 2008MiraCosta College6|STUDENT LIFE

STUDENTGet a

lifeWhat's your motto?

If youre really meant to be here, you cant die. Charles Buckley

Students express their personal mottos

Strive to succeed. - Drew Beattie

Check out the the events happening at San ElijoTuesday, February 12th, 5:30pm Celebrating Chinese New YearLion Dance performers from White Dragon Martial ArtsFree FoodSan Elijo Campus, Student Center Tuesday, February 12 from 11 - 12 pm - Life is a Test Presenters: Margie Lee and Janine Washabaugh Learn ways to manage your anxiety as well as practical tips for test taking.

SEC Student Center Conf Room Wednesday, February 13, 11am-1pmCareer Center Information on Resumes, Cover letters. Jobs, Interviews, and moreStudent Services Office, San Elijo Student Center Thursday, February 14th Happy Valentines DayOpen Mic - Poetry Slam12pm-1pmSan Elijo Student Center

On Tuesday, February 12 at noon in Room 3516 on the Oceanside Campus, MiraCosta College Interim Superintendent/President John Hendrickson will host an All College Forum to discuss and answer questions about the letter received from the accreditation commission. Students, faculty and staff are invited to attend.

President will host an All College

Forum

ATTENTION

February 11, 2008MiraCosta College COMMUNITY|7

Have a question about transferring?

stayHEALTHYtheFUZZ

Oceanside

Mon - Thu 8 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Fri 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.Sat 10 a.m. - 5 a.m.

Sun Closed

San Elijo Mon-Thu 8 a.m.-

9:30 p.m.Fri 8 a.m. - 3p.m.

Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Sun Closed

Library Hours

Find a job at the

Career CenterJobsFT Administrative Assistant

Will be responsible for administrative support to the Banquet Managers. Duties include answering phones, assisting clients, typing of internal and external documents, faxing, mailing, maintaining Managers schedules and busy phones and other duties as assigned. Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Power Point. Extremely fast paced environment. Must be organized, able to multi-task and possess excellent customer service skills. Must be able to work weekends.

Apply and interview in person at the Human Resources Department, Monday - Thursday between 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at 2100 Costa Del Mar Rd., Carlsbad, CA 92009. You may fax resumes to (760) 929-6305 or send via e-mail to jobs@lacosta.com .

PT or FT Inventory/Merchandising positions available at Best Buy in Encinitas.

Non-Commissioned Sales.Up to 100 Positions are available. For more information apply online at careers.bestbuy.com or call 760-632-1086.

InternshipsProduction Assistant Intern, Love

Machine Films, Oceanside8-10 hrs/wk. Our company focuses

on commercials, non-profit fundraising and team building videos, short films and have two feature films and three Television shows in development. Two positions are available. 1) Post production Asst. Intern - tape logging, web updates, project support. Final Cut Pro experience and editing programs necessary. 2) Producer Asst. Intern - Project coordination, Project Research, marketing and PR support; general computer skills, writing skills. Internships could lead to employment opportunities.

Production Artist & Web Designer Interns needed, San Diego Sign Company, Vista

8 hrs/wk for 3 months. $500.00 Stipend paid when internship is completed. Production Artist: Learn how to prepare files to print in large format and possible hands on experience on large format digital printers. Web Designer: Learn how to prepare graphics appropriate for website and edit sites without using WYSIWYG programs. (We do NOT use dreamweaver type of software to edit out site.)

Take advantage of MCCs Student Health Services (760)795-6675

Heal th Services Hours Oceanside CampusBldg 3300 M, T, W, F8 am -4 pmTh. 8 am 7 pm760-795-6675 San Elijo CampusNew LocationStudent CenterM, T, Th. 9 am 2 pm.760-944-9444 x7747 Free Confidential Personal Counseling is available at Oceanside & San Elijo For information or to set up an appointment call Health Services (760)795-6675 Womens Domestic V i o l e n c e S u p p o r t Group starting Jan 29 at noonAll sessions are closed and confidential.Call Health Services for details. Give the Gift of LifeBlood DriveOceansideFeb 1210 am to 3 pmCenter of Campus

Hello Mira Coastans! I am receiving alot of questions

about Mira Costa Police Department and some of the things officers do at Mira Costa. Mira Costa Police Officers handle calls for service just as any other police agency does. Our agency is here to serve and protect persons and property, as well as, prevent crimes from happening. This is to ensure the safety of our faculty, students, and community citizens. One of the preventive calls we handle are traffic stops. When officers conduct traffic stops safety is at the forefront. Traffic violations such as running stop signs and speeding are taken very seriously, as these violations can cause serious bodily harm to pedestrians and vehicle occupants. Our campus has a wide variety of pedestrians from preschool to college students. In addition, the solid double yellow line and undulations (speed bumps) were established to prevent drivers from crossing to the opposite

side of the roadway in high pedestrian traffic areas and to maintain a safe driving speed on campus. The use of radar has recently been implemented to further ensure safety. While most Mira Costa citizens remain alert and cautious, we are experiencing high traffic from the outside community who utilize Barnard as a thoroughfare between Rancho Del Oro and College. Some of these persons also bring with them additional crimes, such as vehicle burglaries and vandalism. Our goal is to thwart off criminal activity and maintain a safe, secure campus. All drivers on campus are expected to follow the rules of the road. The consequence for actions of crimes on campus extends from verbal warnings, to citations, to arrests. Again, the goal is to maintain a safe and secure environment. Submit your law enforcement related questions to The Fuzz, Officer Rebecca Arnold 760-795-6640x 6519 or via email: rarnold@miracosta.edu

Did you know???In the case of high demand majors at

some CSU campuses, a 2.0 GPA may not be high enough to be admitted.

There are currently over 9,100 students enrolled at CSUSM compared to 32,500 at SDSU and 23,500 at UCSD.

Have you heard of UC Merced? With an enrollment of less than 2,000 students, classes are small with a 20:1 student to faculty ratio.

Question: Ive heard students talking about ASSIST? What is it?

Answer: ASSIST is an online student-transfer information system that shows how course credits earned at California Community College can be applied when transferred to a CSU or UC school. ASSIST is the official repository of articulation for Californias public colleges and universities and provides the most accurate and up-to-date information about student transfer in California. Go to www.assist.org and check it out!

Question: How many credits do we need to transfer? Are all universities the same?

Answer: Both UCs and CSU campuses require a minimum 60 units to transfer. Some majors may require more. Private schools are more flexible and may allow you to transfer less than 60 units. Some CSU schools are taking lower division transfers (under 60 units) and you should check on www.csumentor.edu under Is my school taking applications for updates.

Question: What is the best way to know if a school has your major?

Answer: There are several ways to find out if a 4-year college has your major. Coming by the University Transfer Center in Bldg. 3700 is a good first step. Once there you can look in the Book of Majors or the UC Answers for Transfers book located in our reference library. You can also go online to www.assist.org and search under find major.

The Classifieds are coming

The Chariot is coming out with a classified section and we need YOU to fill the space. Do you have old text books

you don't want? Do you own a small business

and want to advertise? Are you selling your car?

Stop by The Chariot office, room 3441, in the Student Activites building and fill out an ad form with 15 words or less about your ad. We'll put your ad in the paper and help you get the word out!

This ad space is

FREEDo you want to write about real-world events and people?

Do you have a passion for design or graphic arts?

W o u l d y o u like to see your name in print?

If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, stop by The Chariot office, Room 3441 in the Student Center, or email mccchariot@yahoo.com for opportunities to join MiraCosta College's premier print media outlet.

Do you l ike to take pictures? Classified Ad

Artist/Sales people needed at local theme park.Contact Gabriel at (619) 739-3746

Your ad will run in 2,000 copies of the paper per week and be available at all three campuses.

February 11, 2008MiraCosta CollegeBACK PAGE|8

Quote of the week

Going Green3. Carpool. The fewer the vehicles, the safer and cleaner our roads become.

Education Savings Program

College has its advantages.Free iPod engraving. Free shipping. Education discounts.

Apple and MiraCosta College now make it easy for you to save on the latest Mac computersand more with Apple education discounts. Plus, take advantage of exclusive Apple servicesavailable on your campus and at 1-800-MY-APPLE.

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Born on March 14, 1879 Albert Einstein is one of the most memorable men throughout history with his works are well documented. Einstein is best known for his theory of relativity and the mass-energy equivalence. In 1921, Einstein received the noble prize in physics as well for his services to theoretical physics, which was a great accomplishment. More of Einsteins work included more then fifty scientific papers as well as written non- scientifi c books. He later died on April 18, 1955 due to internal bleeding. Albert Einstein will always be known for his works, achievements.

Only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and Im not sure about the former. Albert Einstein.

This weeks eatsOceanside San Elijo

Monday: Main event: Tender pork chili verde.Healthy choice: Tandoori chicken.Grill: Falafel with 16oz Kona coffee or soft drink (V).

Tuesday:Main event: Spaghetti Bolognese. Healthy choice: Baked Tilapia.Grill: Ruben and Swiss sandwich with 16 oz. Kona coffee or soft drink.

Wednesday:Main event: Chicken Saltimbocca with ham and provolone.Healthy choice: Pho Vietnamese noodle soup made to order.Grill: Ensenada style fi sh tacos with 16 oz. Kona coffee or soft drink.

Thursday:Main event: Hand carved chili roasted turkey.Healthy choice: Roasted vegetable Burrito (V).Grill: Italian style Roast Beef on Foccacia with 16 oz. Kona coffee or soft drink.

Monday:Main event: Tandoori chicken.Sides: Pullao Rice, Cucumber Salad and Naan breadSoups: Chicken Gumbo

Tuesday:Healthy choice: Fettuccine with Bolognese or Basil Pesto (V).Sides: Caesar salad and garlic bread.Soups: Minestrone (V)

Wednesday: Main event: Made to order Vietnamese Pho or baked Talapia.Sides: Rice Pilaf, Vegetables and roll.Soups: Cheddar Cheese and Jalapeno

Thursday:Main event: Roasted Vegetable Burrito (V)Sides: Tex-Mex rice and Southwestern Black Beans.Soups: Four bean.