Monitor 2005-2-24

Triangulo: Latin beat here Friday – Page 3

Police set up hotline for crime reports – Page 3

Softball team is undefeated – Page 4

MONITOR OHLONE COLLEGE

Vol. XXXX No. 6

Fremont, California

Getting their kicks on campus

Thursday, February 24, 2005

Surplus land deal hits snag in vote

By FRANKIE ADDIEGO Staff writer Ohlone trustees want to raise some cash from 36 acres of hillside land the college can’t use, but the question of whether to lease it or sell it deadlocked the board Wednesday night.

The focus was on a 17-acre tract.

Trustee Garrett Yee and most other board members wanted Ohlone to retain the option of buying or selling the surplus property. However, Trustee Bill McMillin did not want Ohlone to sell any of the land.

Instead, he was adamant that the district clearly will state that Ohlone intended to only engage in longterm-leasing. Trustee Dan Archer disagreed. He said, “If we can get a decent price, let’s sell it.”

On a motion to amend the language to rule out a sale, Archer and Yee voted no. Student Trustee

Rosmary Cordova abstained, and Trustee Nick Nardolillo was absent.

Then the board moved on to the amended bill. Again, Cordova abstained, Archer and Yee voted no. It needed a two-thirds vote, so it lost.

The Board also moved discussion of another 18 acres, plus an additional one-acre plot, to the next meeting, which will be on March 9.

Board members discussed whether to build a cafeteria in the new Student Support Services Building on the Fremont campus, or to use the bond money to improve the present cafeteria.

Trustee Bob Brunton said the board minutes didn’t contain enough information about which board members voted on what measures. Ohlone President Doug Treadway argued that while the board should sometimes include this information, the minutes were not meant to be a platform for political discussion.

World Forum today

Photo by Inez Black

Marcelo Solis, a cast member from the production of ‘Someone Like Me,’ kicks up his heels outside the Smith Center with Bahar Ghadri and Ellie Graff from the Delphi Academy. Several hundred elementary and junior high students were on campus to see the traveling production on Wednesday.

Ohlone College will host a forum to discuss world events today featuring University of San Francisco Political Science Instructor Steven Zunes. The forum is being used to promote a greater understanding of international affairs.

It will take place in Epler Gymnasium at noon and will be hosted by Ohlone President Douglas Treadway. The forum will emphasize U.S. international relations with Iraq and Afghanistan. There will be a question-and-answer session included in the forum.

The speaker, Zunes, authored “Tinderbox: U.S. Middle East Policy and the Roots of Terrorism” and has done extensive work in the field of Middle Eastern policy analysis.

This will be the first Ohlone World Forum, creating the groundwork for the second one that will take place in late April dealing with the changing global economy.

Deportation battle ends after waves of support

By TONY C. YANG Layout editor Gerry Dulalia fought the law, and he just might have won.

His immigration case sitting before U.S. Immigration, Customs and Enforcement has not been completely adjudicated, but for now, he is on his way to securing his right to stay in the United States.

This is a quiet victory for Dulalia, a 39-year-old Ohlone deaf interpreter, who is ecstatic about the possibility of staying.

“The government has demonstrated a willingness to let Gerry stay,” said his lawyer, Marcia Perez, of Allen and Associates. “I can say that Gerry and I are very pleased with the direction this

case is taking.”

The government had a status conference with Dulalia on Feb. 16, where an informal decision was made to allow him to stay and work in the United States under a special non-citizen, non-resident status. A final and formal decision will be made at an April 1, court hearing.

Initially, Dulalia was supposed to become an American citizen by virtue of his father’s American citizenship. But due to a technicality stemming from his father’s naturalization, he was unable to apply.

Then the U.S. began deportation proceedings against him.

The case for Dulalia to stay is an appeal for asylum on humanitarian grounds, as he is one of only 10 or

so interpreters in the Bay Area who is able to translate for those who are both deaf and blind.

Then the government dropped its case against Dulalia.

This unexpected decision was due in no small part to the waves of support for Dulalia from his Ohlone and deaf community.

“Gerry and I are very thankful for everyone’s support,” Perez said. “I believe your letters on his behalf and calls to Congressman (Pete) Stark made a difference and tipped the scales in Gerry’s favor.”

For Dulalia, politics has played a part in his ability to stay, but he will be able to thank some of his supporters: “I am grateful to be able to stay and continue to teach my students.”

Photo by Shari Wargo

Gerry Dulalia

Dominos tournament March 3-4 Prizes will be $200 for 1st place, $150 for 2nd and $100 to 3rd in the student government domino tournament March 3.

ASOC members were trained in the rules of dominos at Tuesday’s meeting. The tournament will run 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the Building 1 Lobby.

Interested students must sign up at the ASOC office, Room 1130, by Friday. Space is limited to the first 128 sign-ups.

For information, call (510) 659-6000 ext. 6063.

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OPINION Editor in chief: News editor: Opinion editor: Features editor: Sports editor:

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Sean G. Crawford Aman Mehrzai Olivia Speranza Alisha Francisco Steve Chavez

Photo editor: Shari Wargo Layout editor: Tony C. Yang Staff writers: Frankie Addiego, Britney Bindel, Clifton M. DerBing, James Hendra, Meenu Kaushal, Tahsin Khan, Wendy Lao, Jessica Losee, Marc McCord, Roun Tamaki, Tau Wang, Randal Woo, Nick Zambrano Photographers: Inez Black, Lawrence Gerrero, Daniel Kwan, Charlie Hebison, Melody Marquez, Shari Wargo, David Mohammadi Ad manager: Corie Howell Adviser: Bill Parks Printer: F-P Press

Offices are located in Room 5310 on campus, 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont 94539-5884.

Call (510) 659-6075. Fax: (510) 659-6076. E-mail: monitor@ohlone.cc.ca.us Opinions expressed in the MONITOR are those of the respective authors and are not necessarily those of the staff, the college or the Associated Students of Ohlone College.

Unsigned editorials reflect the majority view of staff members. Advertising material is printed herein for informational purposes and is not to be construed as an expression of endorsement or verification of such commercial ventures by the staff or college.

The MONITOR is funded by the district, by the Associated Students of Ohlone College, and through advertising revenue.

The MONITOR is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press, Journalism Association of Community Colleges, Community College Journalism Association, California Newspaper Publishers Association, College Media Advisers and Society of Newspaper Design.

Bill would increase funding for Ohlone Health Center EDITOR: This is a huge thing. I am looking for anyone who would be willing to help us convince our legislators to allow the California Community Colleges to charge those students who receive BOG waivers financial aid to pay the measly $13 student health fee.

The bill in question is AB982.

Currently, if students even show $1 of need, they do not have to pay the student health fee, but have full access to the health center services.

Throughout the years I have surveyed many students who are on financial aid and none of them would have any problem paying

the fee for the amount of service they receive.

In fact, more often than not, they are the students who need our services the most because they have no other access to affordable health care.

Without us they would either ignore their health issues, which could lead to more serious problems, or go to the ER, which could run into hundreds of dollars. Sixty percent of our students do not have any health insurance and do not qualify for Medi-Cal under California guidelines. They either have to have children, be over 65, have kidney failure, or be on kidney dialysis to qualify.

The bill, AB982, that all of the community colleges have been struggling to get passed is finally on the roster and the more people we have respond to the issue, the more likely it will pass and the health services will be able to continue.

The Ohlone Student Health Center is in dire budget straits, with the lower enrollment, the end to a huge grant, and tuition increase which qualifies more students for financial aid. With the lack of funds, I am having to cut my part time nurse practitioner, our health educator, our HIV tester, and all health education programs.

We are totally supported by the

student health fee, so we truly need all we can get. From that health fee we pay all salaries, utilities, supplies, equipment repair, physician consultation, over-the-counter medications, condoms, and all promotional material for the health center and educational activities.

So please, let me know if you are willing to help in any way. I am planning on putting a packet together and visiting State Sen. Liz Figueroa and Rep. Pete Stark, 13th District. This issue has come and gone on the radar at the Chancellor’s office for years, so while we have the chance we need to jump.

My goal is to keep our students as healthy and productive as I can

so that they may learn prevention as well and self care so they may complete their education and become contributing members of society.

Remember, for every student we don’t see who goes to the ER or urgent care, eventually the cost is passed on to us whether it is through a state program or a write-off for that institution. They just raise the fees so the rest of us pick up the tab with higher premiums or in our taxes.

Thanks for reading this.

SALLY BRATTON Director, Student Health Center

CAMPUS EVENTS FEBRUARY

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World Forum -- 12 p.m. in the Epler Gymnasium.

Two excellent speakers will share perspectives on Afghanistan, Iraq and the United States in the context of trends and issues of global governance.

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San Francisco State University Recruiting -- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sign up in The Career Center, Room 1405A.

To Mar. 17

Sischo-Nownejad: Mandala Paintings -- In the Louis-Meager Art Gallery, Smith Center.

Reception on Wednesday, March 2 at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Artist's Representative Lecture from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

MARCH

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Deadline to Submit Application for Spring 2005 Graduation -- The application for Spring 2005 Graduation (AA Degree, AS Degree, or Certificate of Achievement) is available from and should be submitted directly to the Office of Admissions and Records or may be submitted via the student's Web Advisor account. Applications received after the deadline will be processed for the next term.

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- 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Parking Lots E and H. Admission is free and visitor parking is $2 per vehicle. Vendor spaces are $30 or $35 with same day registration. For more information contact Elaine Nagal at (510) 659-6285 or email ENagel@ohlone.edu.

ONGOING The Monitor invites your comments. Letters to the editor should be 250 words or less and should include your name and relationship to Ohlone College. Letters become the property of the Monitor, and may be edited for spelling and length.

Ohlone College Super Flea Market – Held the second Saturday of every month in Parking Lots E and H, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Next flea market will be Feb. 12. For more information contact Elaine Nagel at (510) 659-6285.

Free and Anonymous HIV Testing – Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Student Health Center, Building 16. No appointment necessary. Results ready in two weeks.

No needles; Orasure Method used.

Call (510) 659-6258 for more information.

Smith Center Box Office – Open Tuesday through Thursday from 1 to 7 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Tickets available for Smith Center Presents!, Ohlone Theatre and Dance Department and Ohlone Music Department perfor-

mances. Call (510) 659-6031 or visit www.smithcenterpresents.com Library Display Cases - Display case two features Ohlone campus Book Club's first Spring '05 selection is Fathers and Sons,

by Ivan Turgenev. Everyone's invited to participate in an informal discussion (March date to be announced soon), led by Dr. Paul Belasky, Ohlone Geology Dept.

Book may be purchased in the library for the bargain price of $6.50.

For more information about the Book Club, go to http:// www.ohlone.edu/org/misc/ bookclub/ or call Librarian KG Greenstein at 659-6000 x5272.

Display case three features updates re. Measure A bond-related construction plans for Ohlone College Newark Center for Technology and Health Sciences as well as plans for the renovation of the Fremont campus.

Gay/Straight Alliance - meets every Thursday in room SC-116 in the Smith Center. Meet new friends and join in our activites and rap sessions. Open to all students.

Friday, May 6 has been set as the deadline for submissions to the fourth annual Ohlone College Film, Video, and Multimedia Festival.

Entries are sought in categories including Short Film, Animation, Advertisement and Music Videos.

Entries must be original work no longer than 15 minutes. The festival is open to all independent filmmakers. Only DVD, DV and VHS formats will be accepted. First submission is free. Each additional entry is $25 (make checks payable

Safety hotline established

By AMAN MEHRZAI News editor Campus police have installed a new hotline for those who wish to leave an anonymous message that could help solve or prevent a crime.

An automated system has been set for those who don’t want “face to face contact,” said Campus Police Chief Steve Fajardo.

Often, police struggle to solve a crime because of a lack of participation from witnesses.

The hotline is designed to create an open atmosphere for anyone to call in and give information that may help solve or prevent a crime on campus, Fajardo said.

The hotline is currently operational and could be reached by dialing (510) 979-7997. A recorded message in English and Spanish guides the caller with instructions on leaving a message for the police.

Triangulo plays Ohlone Friday Triangulo, a three-man Latin band, will play at the Smith Center Friday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for seniors and Ohlone College students and staff and $10 for youth 12 and under.

With Marco Granados playing the flute, Gustavo Tavares on the cello and pianist, Pablo Zinger the group mixes traditional and contemporary music from Latin America.

Their new CD, “Tango Dreams,” features the music of classic tango artists with guest vocalist Katie Vigueira.

Campus police have also set up an emailaddress for anyone to report physical or structural hazards that needs attention.

The email will be directed to the

Ohlone Safety Committee, who will in turn guide it through the proper channels to for immediate attention.

The email is safety@ohlone.edu.

to Ohlone College Smith Center). Send submissions to: OFVMF/Ohlone College TV Center, 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539.

JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS For more information on Jobs & Internships visit Transfer & Career Services in Building 1, 4th Floor, Room 1405A. Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Closed Friday.

STUDENT HELP -- Part-time, $7.50-$8.25 per hour, Max of 20 hours/week. Fremont, CA You must be able to type 45-50 wpm. Good attention to detail.

Job includes word processing and data entry. #102549280 ASSISTANT -- Part-time, $500$1000 per month, 20-25 hours per week, Alameda, CA. Computer skills a plus. Good with people. Help pick up artwork from clients as well as collecting checks from clients. #1229374 TELEMARKETER -- Part-time, $10/hour plus bonus, Monday through Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. in Pleasanton, CA. Must be bilingual in Spanish and English. Job includes calling homeowners to refinance or purchase a second home. Bonus for every application that turns into a loan. #1383544 AFTER SCHOOL INSTRUCTORS -- Part-time, $20/hour, Monday through Friday from 3

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Campus Events listings are free for college-related events.

To have your event added, call 510-659-6075, fax 510-659-6076 or e-mail CHowell@ohlone.edu. to 5 p.m. afternoons/week in Fremont, CA. Must have experience with groups of kids 8 or more. Reliable transportation.

Mandatory training. Background clearance. Limited part time work. Afternoon availability around 2pm. Get paid to have fun! We are hiring for our after school club instructor position.

Programs are held at elementary schools in the area. We train, give you the supplies, and curriculum to teach a fun after school club. #1385344 RECEPTIONIST/ OFFICE SUPPORT -- Full-time, $10/ hour plus benefits after 90 days, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Livermore, CA. Motivated individual with excellent customer service, communication skills, and exceptional phone etiquette. Additional aptitude includes working knowledge of MS Office, Excel, and web based UPS system.

This positions runs the daily activities relating to the front desk, including: answering incoming calls, greeting clients, preparing UPS, FedEx, and other courier packages for shipment, delivering staff mail and packages. Also, this position provides support to the Sales and Shipping teams in the day-today operations. This includes entering purchase orders into Excel, creating and sending order acknowledgments to vendors. #1380169

MONITO ONITOR S P O R T S OHLONE COLLEGE

Thursday, February 24, 2005

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Softball remains undefeated, 3-0 in league

By STEVEN CHAVEZ Sports editor The Ohlone softball team went into Tuesday’s game against fellow powerhouse College of San Mateo without a loss, and they stayed that way, winning this pitcher’s duel by a score of 3-1.

The Lady Renegades got a huge lift from sophomore pitcher Kristine Beristianos, who after giving up a run in the first inning, pitched a scoreless final six innings.

After Ohlone answered back with a run of their own in the bottom of the first, San Mateo managed to get their first three batters of the second inning on to load the bases with no outs.

Beristianos managed to keep her cool and retire the next three batters in order, not allowing any of the San Mateo baserunners to cross home plate.

“That was a definite momentum switch,” said Head Coach Donna Runyon. “I think if they would have scored, it probably would have put a lot more pressure on us.”

That would have been a switch for Ohlone, which has a well-earned reputation for being both a strong hitting club, as well as very aggressive on the bases.

This aggressiveness was not reciprocated by San Mateo, who played passively, waiting for Ohlone to make a mistake that they could capitalize on. Unfortunately for San Mateo, that backbreaking mistake never surfaced.

In that second inning, the second out was recorded on a shallow fly ball to right-center, which right fielder Mallory Lantz was able to catch.

The runner on third stayed put, which seemed overly passive considering it was the second inning of a tie ball game.

When asked if she would have sent home the runner had it been Ohlone at the plate, coach Runyon said, “Wet ball, wet field, sloppy, I’ll do that in a minute.”

Beristianos, helping her own cause for the win, got the RBI on each of Ohlone’s first two runs, one

in the first inning and the second in the third inning.

Ohlone added their final insurance run in the bottom of the fifth inning when Lantz led off the inning with a single and eventually scored on an error.

That was all Beristianos would need on this day, as pitched a complete game, giving up only five hits.

“Kristine wasn’t her best yesterday, but she still had five strikeouts,” said Runyon.

Beristianos was her best when it counted though, as it did in the top of the sixth inning.

San Mateo, only down two runs, was to send up the heart of their lineup: the third, fourth and fifth batters.

By now, however, Beristianos was in too much of a groove to be rattled. She proceeded to shut down the San Mateo attack without much in the way of drama.

Ohlone pushed their record to 70-1 overall, while remaining undefeated in league play, with wins over De Anza, Chabot and now

Photo by Steven Chavez

Keri Macinsky stretches to force out a San Mateo runner during the Renegades’ 3-1 win on Tuesday.

Women’s basketball College of San Mateo.

The Lady Renegades will play in the Sierra College Tournament this weekend in Roseville, where they will take on stiff competition: such as Butte College, who are a ranked team, Napa Valley College and American River, whom Ohlone

already defeated 11-0 on Feb. 3.

Their next home game will be on March 1 against league opponent Foothill College at 3 p.m.

Also, look forward to the March Madness Tournament to be held March 12 and 13. More details to follow.

Lady Renegades looking forward to next season

Photo courtesy of women’s basketball team

The Ohlone women’s basketball team finished their season last Friday. They were 6-4 in league play.

By NICK ZAMBRANO Staff writer For any team a season is like a roller coaster; it goes up as often

as it goes down. For the Lady Renegades, this basketball season was not any different.

The Lady Renegades posted a 6-4 record in conference play, while

holding a 15-12 record in overall play under Head Coach Elizabeth Stanley. “We suffered a lot of injuries this season,” said coach Stanley.

Stanley, in her fourth year as the head coach of the Ohlone women’s basketball team, is always looking on the positive side of the spectrum, even the losses.

“Most coaches are fixated on the outcome of the game, instead of the process,” said Stanley. “I try to remind myself that I’m process-oriented.”

Stanley is not your average coach. How many other coaches out there can say that they were allowed to coach when they were in high school? Not very many at all. In short, Stanley has been coaching since 1984.

When asked what she likes most about her job, Stanley replied, “watching the players grow

and develop. It’s exciting. Just like teaching, with coaching we get to teach and show.”

Stanley earned her teaching credential at Cal State Hayward.

Any coach knows that to execute, great players are a necessity. Coach Stanley and the Lady Renegades are no exception. “I think we have some of the best players in the state; we’re very quick and intelligent,” said Stanley.

Among those were first-year players, Erika Scoles and Annika Baird playing the guard positions, with Missy Cross at forward, and Laura Elliot at center.

Scoles, early on, seemed slow but later was dubbed by Stanley to be the “6th man” on the floor.

However, she suffered an ACL injury at the beginning of the season that would take her out of action for the rest of the year.

Freshman guard Baird proved to be clutch when needed, hitting those much-needed outside shots.

Being pushed by coach Stanley to improve her skills, Cross stepped up. Cross excelled this season, starting in most of the team’s games. Helping with the success in the post was Laura Elliot. Although Elliot appeared frustrated at the beginning of the season, coach Stanley believes that she will continue to have great success next season.

Although the team is losing stars Kaycie Zimmerman and Nikki Smith, the rest of the team will be returning next season.

That, along with Scoles’ return from her knee injury, should give the team an edge for next season.

So look out for the Lady Renegades, as they will be on the hunt for a title next fall.

Men’s basketball ends season with a loss

By BRENDEN BLAKE Staff writer The 2005 Ohlone Renegades men’s basketball regular season came to an end Saturday night with a 92-64 loss at the hands of Chabot College. In a sloppy game full of turnovers and miscues, Chabot’s ability to successfully shoot the three pointer turned out to be the difference.

“We knew how well they shot the three coming into the game” said Ohlone coach John Peterson. “Obviously, that turned out to be a factor.”

Guard Raymond Chavis had 15 points, as he shot 5 of 8 from behind the three-point arc, including a fourminute stretch to close the first half in which he hit three in a row. During that stretch Chabot built a 23-point halftime lead, and never looked back in the second half.

Guard Chris Burnett led the Ren-

egades in scoring with 21 points, including an impressive 6 for 9 performance from behind the three point line. Two other Renegades finished in double figures. Forward Andy Bocian, and guard Ryan Cooper both had 12 points.

In a season that had several key players go down with injuries, Ohlone still managed to finish at .500 with a record of 13-13, and 55 in league play.

“We had a lot adversity this year, as far as injuries go,” said forward Andy Bocian, who led the team in scoring with 17 points per game, despite missing seven games with a back injury. “It really hurt us in league when Jason (Bull) went down with an ankle injury,” added Bocian.

Other key injures were center Kevin Johnson, who missed four games with a groin injury, and guard Sam Kim who initially played through a broken wrist, but was eventually sidelined for the last five games.

In a season that had its share of disappointments, the Renegades also had some highs, including an impressive pair of road wins against San Francisco City College, and Chabot, who were Coast Conference North co-champions.

The season also had some promising aspects. The solid play of guard Ryan Cooper was crucial in many of the team’s victories. Cooper averaged 14 points per game, played shutdown defense, and was also the team’s leading assist man. Solid guard play was one of the themes of the Renegades season. Aaron Parker was pivotal in creating opportunities for his teammates as he excelled in driving to the basket. Chris Burnett provided solid all-around play in the backcourt with clutch shooting and quality defense. The sharp shooting of Jason Bull was a huge lift in many situations, including hitting nine three-pointers in a win at Chabot.

The team does have some of the

Photo by Shari Wargo

The men’s basketball team wrapped up their season on Saturday with a 92-64 loss to Chabot. pieces for the puzzle of success, but next season is likely to be one of rebuilding. “We need to get some guys with more athleticism, that can play the style I want to coach,” said

Peterson. With Burnett, Johnson, Aaron Parker, Jason Bull, Steve Cotton, and Mezhron Evans all leaving, the Renegades have many voids that they need to fill.