Women’s Soccer wins over Hartnell
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MONITOR OHLONE COLLEGE
Vol. XXXXI No. 6
Fremont, California
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Speaker points to sustainability as survival key By DANELLE MEYER Staff writer
According to Basile, sustainability is the ability to meet the needs of today “without jeoparPeople piled in by the dozen to dizing the capability of future genhear Dr. George Basile, staff mem- erations to meet their own needs.” ber of the Natural Step organizaTo put it into perspective, Basile tion, give his presentation on “Glo- used an example: “Our economy is bal Environmental Sustainability” built on cheap energy. It takes more in this year’s first World Forum calories to drive half way around that was held Tuesday in the Epler the block, then the human body Gymnasium. burns in a whole day,” he said. Two-thirds of our overall production costs is used toward energy. Basile explained to the audience that our society is built on wanting more and never being satisfied. The peak of energy hit in the 1920s and has been declining ever since. Now other nations are struggling for energy, too - such as China, that wants "most of its’ energy to make things for us." The problem was Photo by Daniel Kwan described as a "slippery Dr. George Basile talks Tuesday. cycle" where every nation is demanding more “In some places, sustainability energy that eventually leads to "agis known, while in other places it’s gressive policies." Soon, a battle a brand-new concept,” began Basile which uses even more energy to get after Dr. Doug Treadway, presi- what was needed, begins. This dent of Ohlone, thanked the audi- causes the demand for energy to ence of about 300 for coming. Continued on Page 6
Photo by Daniel Kwan
You’re The One That I Want, from Grease, was performed in the Jackson Theater at Saturday’s Gala by Ohlone alumni Chris Cobb, right, and Cristy McIntosh. Both have appeared in Ohlone productions, and Christy opens Sept. 30 in a production of Holes at the Orpheum Theater in San Francisco.
Smith Center celebrates birthday By ANNA NEMCHUK News editor The Smith Center 10th Anniversary Gala glittered into Saturday night with a vengeance. Four large searchlights scoured the sky over Fremont’s rolling hills. Smaller, twinkling lamps concealed in trees surrounding the outdoor stage pulsed to the beat of Pete Escovedo’s Latin jazz band. Ohlone’s students and faculty danced and socialized merrily into the night, serenaded by the rich chords of Escovedo’s band and titillated by funny
woman Alex Borstein’s unprintable declarations. A fashion show with glittering costumes, nubile female figures and an opinionated announcer entertained the audience toward the conclusion of the festivities. Hula dancers undulated alongside comedy performances and a lobbed rock would have brained at least three laughing couples chomping on the plentiful provisions provided by various restaurants while salsaing precariously on the hillside. Fine Arts Dean Walter Birkedahl said he was well pleased with the evening’s success and attendance, Continued on Page 4
Newark deed restriction not a problem By OMER AHMED Staff writer An unforeseen problem was disclosed last week with the plans for Ohlone’s future Newark Center for Health Sciences & Technology. The issue was that the large plot of land that Ohlone had bought from Sun Microsystems in the sum-
mer of 2002 was not necessarily approved for educational purposes. The approximately 81-acre lot is located in the New Technology Park subdivision and governed by its CC&Rs or covenants, conditions and restrictions. These CC&Rs are decided by the other property owners in the subdivision and regulate how new properties can be devel-
oped. Due to education not being included in the CC&Rs, owners of the majority of the property in the subdivision could possibly block Ohlone from building the new center. This issue with in the CC&R was not disclosed to Ohlone when it bought the land and the school remained ignorant of the possible
threat for quite some time. It is not currently known who is responsible for the oversight. The eventual discovery of the issues with the CC&Rs was caused by two events. John A. Sobrato, chairman of Sobrato Development Companies, asked for more glazing to be added to the façade of the Continued on Page 6
42 schools set for Transfer Day Tuesday By GABRIEL VILA Staff writer The transfer season approaches, and so does Ohlone College’s Transfer day. Transfer Day is an annual event which takes place at Ohlone with the specific intent of helping students get through their junior college education and into a four-year school. To that end, rep-
resentatives from all across California are brought to Ohlone, each well-informed and trained to assist students by providing crucial information about their schools, such as locale, major qualifications, housing, and financial aid. The event will take place on Sept. 27 in Building 1 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., and will host a wide array of colleges. In total,
nine CSUs (Chico, East Bay, Humbolt, Monterey Bay, Sacremento, San Fransico, San Jose, Sonoma and Stanislaus) will be in attendance along with eight UCs (Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Riverside, Irvine, Merced, San Diego, Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz), and fully 25 private institutions ranging from the Hawaii Pacific University to the neighboring institu-
tion of DeVry. For information regarding colleges not attending, see the Transfer and Career Services department. This ‘information swap meet’ is intended for all students of Ohlone. “Eveyone should come down,” said Diane Berkland, counselor and chairperson of the event. “It’ll be a great opportunity to meet an ad Continued on Page 3
ASOC plans carnival on Oct. 5 By AMAN MEHRZAI Editor-in-chief The ASOC is accepting applications for the Board of Trustee student representative position, which is currently vacant. A Campus Carnival is set for Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., giving all proceeds to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina. Look out for donation jars around campus. The Gamers’ Association is planning a Poker Tournament to benefit hurricane victims also.
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Soda connection: where business, education collide By JEROME ENGELBERTS Opinion editor Last Thursday Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill to ban carbonated sodas in California state high schools. The ban (already in effect in elementary schools) will be phased in between 2007-09, and is meant as a way to help battle obesity, which has become a serious concern. An estimated 9 million schoolchildren ages 6-19 nationwide are overweight, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In addition, sodas contribute in a major way to tooth decay and caffeine dependency. This ban will have more repercussions than just dietary, though. Many school districts in the coun-
try have business arrangements with such companies as Coca-Cola and Pepsi (Ohlone College has one with Pepsi, for that matter.) that enable these companies to place their product on a particular school campus on an exclusive basis. This is lucrative for the schools, and helps the companies establish “early branding” of their product. “The school system is where you build brand loyalty,” as John Alm, president and chief operating officer of Coca-Cola Enterprises, stated in the April 6, 2003, Atlanta Journal-Constitution. What this means in practice is that by doing so, the soda vendor establishes brand loyalty with school-going children by paying the school district for the privilege. It’s big marketing dollars at work. Many school districts, especially in
less well-off areas, have come to depend heavily on this extra influx of money to supplement the tight educational budget allowances they get. This new law may change all of that, much to the displeasure of the American Beverage Association (representing the soda manufacturers) who see their branding and marketing opportunities being curtailed. (More information on soft drink distribution arrangements in and through schools can be found at web sites such as http:// www.mercola.com/2001/mar/10/ schools_soft_drinks.htm) To give you some idea of the numbers that we’re talking about, a report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), a nonprofit consumer advocacy group based in Washington, DC:
According to the new report, called “Liquid Candy,” the average soda consumption among teenage males between ages 13 and 18 who drink soda is three or more cans a day, and 10 percent drink seven or more cans a day. Of 13 to 18-year-old girls who drink the beverages, the average intake is more than two cans a day, and 10 percent of those teenagers drink more than five cans a day. With consumption at a level that high, it should not be surprising that the beverage industry has big money riding on their ability to market to students. According to the Director of Business Services, Joanne Schultz, Ohlone College has a current exclusive agreement with Pepsi to distribute Pepsi products on campus. This arrange-
ment is worth approximately $14,000 yearly to the school, and is spent on athletics, forensics, the student ambassador program, and the ASOC general fund. In addition, the ASOC gets a small percentage of beverage sales. In relation to many other schools, this is actually not a very significant amount. There are schools that get upward of $100,000 thanks to their beverage agreements. It should come as no surprise then that this new law will have repercussions far beyond student obesity or lack thereof. That being said, undoubtedly there will be more developments before it all comes to pass - both the American Beverage Association and the affected schools are liable to put up a fight. Whichever happens, the truth shall be set free.
Do corporations have the right to never hire smokers? By JEROME ENGELBERTS Opinion editor About a week ago, some attention was attracted to an article that mentioned how several big employers (Alaska Airlines, for one, as well as some police departments around the country.) have started to test job applicants for to-
bacco use, and candidates who smoke - even when not on the job would not be considered for a position (in states where testing for nicotine is legal). Of course, it is now a well-known fact that smoking is not the equivalent of a Maui vacation for most living things, (More like a brick in the brain. Repeatedly.) and it’s also pretty clear that second-hand smoke
is potentially the cause of problems, too. However, if corporations are allowed to obtain information like this and apply it to a person’s job status, a person’s privacy gets invaded pretty heavily. After all, one reason to have a job with the subsequent paycheck is that one might then have some money to spend on whatever one likes to do to get
CAMPUS COMMENT > > > How many sodas
JAUNJ KHAING Undecided “One a day.”
BLAIR BOATLEY Undecided “None.”
one's groove on. Tobacco, regardless of where you stand on the topic, is still a legal substance in this country, and allowing companies to use it as a yardstick for a candidate’s suitability for a job just doesn’t fly. Let’s extrapolate on this policy, taking a bit of an exaggerated view. What if tomorrow corporations would be allowed to disqualify can-
didates because they engage in bungee jumping? Bungee jumping is, after all, potentially hazardous for a person. What about hunting? What about crossing the street? (People get hit by cars while doing that). The point (if that wasn’t obvious) is that corporations should have no business at all prying into whatContinued on Page 3
to you drink every day?
CHARLENE DATVIN Undecided “One a day.”
COTINA GUYSTON Interior Design “Five or six every two days.”
LATRICE COTTON Undecided “Five a day – it’s very addictive.”
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NEWS 42 schools represented at Transfer Day Continued from Page One missions counselor one-on-one.” On top of that, it’s a great idea to go to the event even if you’re not ready to transfer yet. “You have to look at your options,” says Berkland. “Even if you’re just thinking about transferring somewhere, it’s a good idea to pick up ideas about a major and see what kind of requirements these schools have.” Transfer Day is accompanied this year by two sister events, the University Panel and the Follow-up Outreach Luncheon. The Univer-
sity Panel will consist of three representatives, on each from the school systems in California (CSU, UC, and private institutions) along with a financial aide representative. This panel is intended to address differences and similarities between the school systems, and after the four representatives talk on their respective subjects, the students will be allowed a question and answer session for specifics such as application peculiarities and tuition differences. The Follow-up Outreach Lun-
cheon, a new event, is specifically for Ohlone’s outreach programs, and will provide students with people who have specific information and background assistance. The students will meet with these representatives, break off into small groups, and be treated to lunch. All information regarding Transfer day has been posted on the Ohlone College website (www.ohlone.edu/org/ transferday), including a complete list of colleges that will be available and a list of Ohlone staff who
Photos on display in office of president in Building One By DANELLE MAYER Staff writer Through high contrast and deep shadows, Paul Mueller, instructor of photography, creates a view of the school few are likely to see. Titled “Buildings and Grounds,” Mueller’s exhibit marks the fifth display of art showcased in the President’s office. His photographs include eye-capturing images of both small, and large, details people usually fail to notice. From staircases students walk daily, to cracks glowing with sunlight, Mueller captures an artistic vision of the campus. “It was energizing to put a show
up for a specific deadline,” said Mueller, who normally takes his time gathering presentable images for “years before showing anybody.” Art instructor Katy Frank, who is in charge of putting together the shows to be presented, viewed Mueller’s photographs as “elegant.” “It is really interesting to hear the different comments people make about the shows that go into the exhibit,” stated Frank, “People look at Mueller’s work and understand they have a camera at home, but see the difference between their own photographs and his.” Mueller decided on taking pictures of campus because it was a
Constitution Day marked on Wednesday By ERICK SANCHEZ Staff writer Constitution Day came with little fanfare as students received free pizza and prizes for answering a few questions about the U.S. constitution. Ohlone Counselor Maria Ramirez shared some insight on the origins of the constitution. Ramirez brought an alternative version of the origin of the constitution suggesting the founding fathers were inspired by the Indians. In an article called, The Influence of the Great Law of Peace on the United States constitution: a Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) perspective, written by Kanatiyosh, an Onondaga/Mohawk woman; the author illustrates the similarities of the U.S. constitution and the Iroquois constitution, also known as the Great Law of Peace. Author Kanatiyosh said, “The Great Law provided a foundation on which the founding fathers could build, for the Great Law provided the type of central government that would later be suggested by Benjamin Franklin to the colonies as an institution worthy of emulation.” Kanatiyosh said that America needs to recover from historical amnesia in regards to the mistreatment, misinterpretation and cultural genocide that the native people of this continent had to endure.“No longer can the native peoples be seen as uncivilized and in need of assimilation, an idea that the colonizers falsely used for hundreds of years to legitimize the taking of Indian lands, and the taking of culture through missionaries and numerous policies to assimilate the native people of Turtle Island.” First-year student Noli Frias said, “Constitution day is important because we have a better understanding of the political structure and also so the government can’t toy with us. Knowledge is key in knowing the whole truth even though it might go against what was written before.”
new place, and a challenge. “I like to make pictures unlike pictures I have made in the past,” said Mueller. “It’s nice to connect to a place more and make it your own,” Mueller said about his campus pictures. The President’s office showcases Art teacher displays, will soon hold shows from other teachers who pursue the art but don’t teach it, and sometimes contain outstanding student work. “Its open to people who are approaching art in a serious manor by creating a body of work that says something,” said Frank. Mueller’s exhibit will be displayed in Room 1-216 from now through mid-November.
Campus safety issues discussed By JESSICA LOSEE Staff writer The Ohlone Safety Committee met on Sept. 15 to discuss issues related to the campus. As well as discussing building inspections, hazards on campus, as well as stressing the importance of emergency preparedness. Steve Fajardo, head of the Safety Committee and Chief of Police on campus, said that there are emergency plans in place in the event of natural disasters and other emergencies, but the problem is to educate the students about them. “Something as simple as a fire drill evacuation, that is a real big thing,” said Fajardo. Fajardo met with ASOC on Sept. 19 to discuss getting help enforcing the emergency policies and get input from the students about the issues covered by the Safety Committee. The Committee plans a fire drill sometime in October. “We will not announce the actual date itself,” said Fajardo.
Smoking and individual privacy Continued from Page 2 obligation to protect us from issues like this. Whatever happened to the constitutional right to Life (cough!), Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness (that rich flavor that’s all part of the day in Marlboro Country? I’m adding some levity, but you get the idea. There’s a world of difference between testing someone who drives a school bus for heavy drug usage compared to making sure that an employee doesn’t smoke af-
ter work. Notice that driving is not under scrutiny, whereas THAT habit is the number one killer (more than 30,000 annually) in this country on and off the job. So unless the Constitution has been altered (during the play-offs or Congressional recess) to read that we have a right to “Life as determined by your employment contract”; “Liberty to do exactly as your employer allows you to”; and “the pursuit of Happiness assum-
ing it does not interfere with the small print of your employee handbook” – we should be protected, by LAW, from the prying eyes of corporations in our own time. To do whatever we want, assuming it does not break any law, or the tenets of good neighboring. And that should include bungee jumping; mountaineering, dune buggy racing; having consensual sex with any adult; having a drink; and (yes folks!) smoking.
started at a community college and finished work at a four-year institution or private university. Accompanying these is a wonderfully useful file in .PDF format with questions to ask the representatives. These range from fairly mundane (“Are you a private or public institution?”) to absolutely critical (“how much is tuition per year?”). Remember, applications for UCs and CSUs begin the first of October and last until the end of November. “Be proactive and complete your applications early,” said Mary Van Noord of transfer and career counseling services.
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To that end, UC “Personal Statement” workshops will be held on Sept. 26, and Nov. 8. To sign up, see the Transfer and Career Services department on the first floor of Building 1. Admissions agreements are also still available for several schools. Although UC Davis is currently under way and will be ending their agreement acceptance period, UCs Santa Cruz, Riverside, Riverside, and Santa Barbara are will accepting them, along with CSUs San Jose, East Bay (formerly Hayward), and Monterey Bay. All those interested, see the TCS department.
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MONITOR September 22, 2005
FEATURES
A night to remember
Crowd celebrates tenth anniversary of Smith Center
Photos by Daniel Kwan
Bright colored lights were projected on the exterior of the Smith Center, and four big spotlights swept the skies. Below, dancers crowded the floor when the Chops band played in the NUMMI Theater.
Continued from Page One though sheepishly remarking on a half-hour delay of Escovedo’s show. Retired art instuctor Tom Harland, the designer of the original 1995 Smith Center T-shirt waltzed by, cheerfully grinning. Gary Soren Smith, a former dean and the center’s namesake and benefactor, having originally donated $1.1 million to the center’s construction, was not in attendance. But Smith’s wife, Faye, proudly resplendent in Harland’s creation, commented that the evening reminded her of the original center opening night and reminisced over the extended time and heroic effort it had taken to turn the arts showcase from a blueprint to a building. An eclectic mix of costumes was evident, and the decree that the event was optionally formal proved emphasized by the presence of jeans, backless gowns, tuxedos and baseball caps in fluent harmony. The evening entertainment was all local: whether Ohlone’s own dancers, models, and other performers, as well as the Oakland-based Escovedo and Borstein, who attended San Francisco State University and found a comedy start in the Bay Area. Escovedo’s first show at Ohlone College was an illuminatingly agreeable experience: “I really love the view. Looking out over the bay just now I caught the sunset... the band is facing away from it, but the people in the crowd get to see two shows.” Escovedo, who played with Carlos Santana in a band for four years, appreciated the Smith Center on an artistic level as well. “...The shows you put on are really impressive. With a stage like that, you can do almost anything,” he mused. Borstein had more irreverent notes, like advice on how to get on MadTV, “Sleep with the right people,” and an opinion on whether the character Stewie on the show “Family Guy” might be gay: “I think Stewie’s motto is ‘Why cut yourself off from anything?’ I say he’s a switch-hitter.” Late-nighters ended up in the NUMMI Theater, dancing to big-band arrangements by Ohlone’s Chops Band. And the last of the champagne ended up there too, and none was wasted. The Smith Center has many more artist appearances slated for the upcoming season. More information may be gleaned at www2.ohlone.edu/ org/smith_ctr Contributing writers include Joyce Leung and Gabriel Vila.
Latrice Cotton portrayed the African Queen.
FEATURES
A Polynesian dance troupe from Hayward performed in the Lam Plaza.
Photo by Daniel Kwan
Photo by Daniel Kwan
Photo by Gabriel Vila
Student Ivy Brawner portrayed an African King, shown here with student Rima Mattar. Below is headliner Latin jazz great Pete Escovedo.
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Alex Borstein of MADtv and "Family Guy" was a special guest star at the Gala. Photo by Daniel Kwan
Ohlone President Dr. Doug Treadway, center, with Mrs. Gary Soren Smith, left, and Dr. Josephine Ong-Hawkins, director of the Ohlone Foundation. Photo by Daniel Kwan
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September 22, 2005
NEWS
David Tombs talks about his Ohlone exhibit By OMER AHMED Staff writer
Photo by Annie Utter
David Tomb discusses his paintings during appearance in Ohlone gallery Wednesday night.
It is difficult to tell what connects all of the paintings by David Tomb in the Louie-Meager Art Gallery. All the works that are on display are portraits, yet all appear different. One has an almost surreal quality due to the curves and colors used. Another seems like a sketch, because it has thick lines and blocky shapes. In an hour-long presentation at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the Jackson Theatre, the San Francisco-based artist explained the meanings and methods of his art, as well as some of his own personal history. Tomb works by inviting people he knows to his studio and then basically "hangs out" with them. These models are encouraged to get into a comfortable position while he occasionally makes quick sketches. After this session, which often lasts two to four hours, he has a good basis for a fuller work. The result of this very personal method is that the painting carries very unique and intimate feelings. That is why each of Tombs’ portraits are so distinctive. "There is something basic...each person is special. I don’t want to sound cliché," Tomb said. Each work will show a mixture of the emotion of the model and the artist. This smorgasbord of emotions is hoped to capture the essence of Tomb and his subject's interaction. Sometimes, the results are a melange of color and light; at other times, darkness and sorrow reign. Tomb’s portraits have been available for viewing in the Louie Meager Art Gallery in the Smith Center since September 15 and will be on display until October 15. Admission is free.
Deed restrictions won’t block new Newark campus Continued from Page One buildings in the front 30 acres to bring the landscaping more into line with the rest of the park. Also, Ohlone was asked to pay a subdivision property owners’ association fee that the school had previously not known about. When real estate attorney Ray McDeviltt was looking over files in the process of dealing with these issues he discovered the possible problems lying within the CC&Rs in what Patrice Birkedahl, director of College Relations, called a "serendipitous stroke of luck." While Sobrato Development
Companies and other landowners hold the majority stake in the subdivision and in the governing of the CC&Rs as part of a limited partnership, Ohlone still holds a considerable amount of power in the subdevelopment due to its own landownership. The school had previously not been aware of the position it held in the property owners’ association. One example of the school’s new- found abilities is its eligibility to vote for directors of the corporations that decide on who writes up the CC&Rs. To insure that the new campus will proceed on schedule,
Ohlone has entered into negations with the other subdivision members. With the assistance of Sobrato and others in the New Technology Park, plans are under way to amend the CC&Rs to specifically allow the construction of educational facilities and to let the first phase of the new campus to be built in the front 30 acres and on time. An investigation of the bylaws governing the property owners’ association, the New Technology Parks CC&Rs and the relative ownership percentages of land between Ohlone and other subdivision members is planned. This investigation
will insure that the school administration knows all of its rights and restriction and can exercise its legal rights knowledgably. Work not directly related to construction of the campus will still be allowed in the rear 50 acres during the time that the CC&R are being amended. This includes the relocation of some endangered burrowing owls, moving topsoil, and creating an incline to allow for storm water drainage. The Ohlone College Newark Center for Technology and Health Sciences is slated to house about 135,000 square feet of learning
space. Educational programs in Business & Technology, Environmental Sciences, Exercise Science & Wellness and Health Sciences will be available to students. The groundbreaking ceremony took place in May 2005 and the new campus is expected to open in time for the Fall 2007 semester. The project’s budget is approximately $97 million and is being funded by Measure A. This is the same measure that is being used to pay for the new Student Services Support Center and other improvement to the Fremont campus. Measure A was passed on March 5, 2002.
Sustainability is key to survival, Ohlone speaker says Continued from Page One energy to rise again and the cycle to start over. The economist always paints a picture of economic growth where everything is fine the way it is, never showing the other side where “actual waste is made.” “While getting things we want, we have slowly turned stuff into real waste,” said Basile. Eventually the reality of the situation will win, the New World is “not a place of infinite resources," Basile stated.
Natural resources are on the decline, while the population is growing and wanting more. This creates a “funnel” which is “narrowing the ability for the environment to handle us,” explained Dr. Basile. “Ohlone has embarked on strategic efforts to integrate sustainability into all aspects of the college,” said Basile after the presentation. The Newark campus is designed with Green Building, a company that focuses on buildings that are “environmentally responsible.”
Education is a major contributor in helping to create a sustainable future. It begins with the younger generation who will soon become leaders, Basile postured. Other campuses, such as the University of British Columbia, are also heavily active in sustainability. UBC took a step by changing all lights to those lasting more than 10 times longer. The Natural Step Organization’s “Bill of Rights” for Sustainability includes some items to consider: in
a sustainable society, nature is not subject to systematically increasing the concentration of substances extracted from earth’s crust, the concentration of substances produced by society is basically degradation by physical means, and in that society, human needs are met worldwide,” said Basile while a slideshow ran alongside his speech. Everyone can help to make sustainability a reality. “We have the knowledge now to do what we want to do, so let's go ahead and do
it,” Basile stated after his presentation. Ways to help create a sustainable society include "Learning: it’s new stuff, so work with others to figure it out. Teach it, share the information with others, take advantage of easy communication such as the internet. “Ask for sustainability in your own transactions, learn to tell people what you want,” said Basile, “Most importantly, have fun, it’s a beautiful future and a beautiful day.”
New chemistry teacher brings new life to campus By ERICK SANCHEZ Staff writer Dr. Maria Eugenia-Grant’s teaching philosophy is a simple and logic approach, designed to engage her students to reach their potentials. As a Latina, she feels passionately about her role to provide a role model for young Latinas. Dr. Grant is Ohlone’s new chemistry instructor. When asked for some of her goals while teaching she answered, "It's to help students reach their potentials in chemistry and to be a role model for.” Dr.
Grant feels that it is important for her to set a positive example for members of the Hispanic community, since as a professional, she is a fairly visible figure and can influence students to procure a higher education. When asked if teaching is rewarding to her she agreed, "because when I see my students inquiring further than what the book says, I am instilling curiosity, instilling a desire in learning beyond what they thought was possible.” Dr. Grant was born in Mexico City. At an early age she became
interested in the sciences. She graduated from the University of Mexico City and received her bachelor’s degree. She then traveled to the East Coast to attend the University of Delaware to study organic conductors and super conductors where she collaborated with two future Nobel Prize winners. She then went back to Mexico to do research in super conductors. After several of years in Mexico, she was offered a job doing research for IBM where she stayed for two years. Some of the rewards that she experienced while doing research
are: her work being published, her work being cited on numerous occasions and meeting interesting people. After many years working in research area, she then wanted to spend more time with her children and pursue painting. But the passion for chemistry was still alive and kicking so she decided to become a chemistry instructor. Dr. Grant started to teach full time in 1979, teaching at various schools, colleges, and universities. For the past five years, before Ohlone acquired her ex-
pertise, she had been teaching at West Valley College. She came to teach at Ohlone because of the diversity that is represented in the student body. She also said that the Ohlone staff and faulty have demonstrated to her that they are like a family. When asked what a student should expect while attending college, “a student is not only here to learn about facts in books, but also to learn about life, the real world.” Maybe, just maybe, chemistry isn’t that bad at all.
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CAMPUS EVENTS SEPTEMBER
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Men's Water Polo Tournament -- 10 a.m. -at Ohlone College.
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The Great Garage Sale Blast -- 8 a.m. - 2 p.m in Ohlone College Parking Lot "E." The Great Garage Sale Blast is to give those who need to clean out their house the possibility to take advantage of the large crowds. There will be no competition from professional vendors or arts & crafts vendors. Pre-Registration is $25 or same day sign up is $30. For more information contact rettare@ohlone.edu. Visitor admission is free and parking is $2 per vehicle. All proceeds support Ohlone College programs.
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phony Orchestra -- 2 p.m in
the Smith Center, Ohlone College. The Fremont Symphony Orchestra will hold a concert featuring traditional music and the regional fold dances of India. Tickets for this special performance are $12 for adults and $6 for children 17 and under. A subscription to all three performances of the Family Concert Series is $12 for children and $24 for adults. Future concerts include a Chinese New Year Celebration in 2006. For more infor-
JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS Students are Welcome to visit. Transfer & Career Services, Building 1 room 1405A. Open Monday thru Thursday 9 to 12 a.m. & 1 to 3 p.m. Closed Fridays. OFFICE ASSISTANT - Fulltime. $8 - $12 per hour. In Fremont. 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Must have pleasant phone skills, MS Word/Excel, Excellent Internet and e-mail skills, RMA experience is a plus. You will be answering phone, type invoices and sales orders, process orders and credit checks, filing, reply e-mails to customers, assist with RMA and shipping departments, small assemblies. # 1528663 DELIVERY PERSON - Looking for a delivery person to carry a package from Warm springs area (closer to 680) to Pleasanton (closer to 680) three or four times a week. $25 per trip. Timings: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students will use his own car and gas. We are a Biotech company situated in Pleasanton. We need some components to be delivered along the route for assembly of our kits. Visit the Career Center for more information. IT PROFESSIONAL/BUSINESS ANALYST/QA - Fulltime. In Fremont. 8:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Qualifications include Bachelors/Masters in Computer Science or Engineering, Masters in Business Administration. A Combination of any of the following skills is a plus: Operating systems: windows NT/2000/ XP. UNIX,Linux Databases: Oracle, Informix, Sysbase, Progress, DB2 Languages: C,
mation call (510) 794-1659 or go online to fremontsymphony.org.
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shop -- 3:30 - 5 p.m. Personal statement workshop. You must sign up in advance in the Transfer and Career Services.
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Transfer Day -- 10 a.m. - 1 p.m in Building One. Students can visit with representatives from 4-year colleges and universities. If you are undecided on a transfer college, it’s a great time to “shop around.” If you know which transfer institution you will be attending, Transfer Day is an ideal time for you to learn details regarding academic programs, admissions and enrollment.
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Book Signing Reception for Cynthia Katona -- 3 - 5 p.m. in the Ohlone College Library. Come celebrate the publication of Ohlone College English Professor Cynthia Katona’s book, Book Savvy. It is impossible to resist a book with a first chapterentitled, “Autobiography of a Book Junkie.” Book Savvy is an inspiring and useful guide to books and reading. Copies of the book will be available at thereception. Light refreshments will be served.
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Mission San Jose Chamber of Commerce 5th Annual Olive Festival -- 10 a.m. - 5 p.m behind the Old Mission Museum, 43356 Mission Blvd. Admission and parking are free. Linguisa and Tri Tip sandwiches, wine, beer, soft drinks, and fine merchandise for sale and games for children. Three food demonstrations and a costume parade for children with wonderful prizes. Silent auction and more! For more information contact The Chamber at (510) 8737701 and ask for Gael.
4 Men's Water Polo -3:30 p.m. At Ohlone, versus Cabrillo College.
7 Brown Bag Seminar -- 1 - 2 p.m at Ohlone College, Room 2133. GIS on Campus The Power of Geographic Information Systems. Speaking will be Professor Narinder Bansal and Professor William Harmon.
West Valley College.
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Ohlone College Super Flea Market -- 8 a.m. - 3
sus San Jose City College.
p.m at Ohlone College, Lots 'E'
SALES/STOCK/CASHIERS - Part-time. Up to $15 per hour. In Fremont, Pleasanton, San Jose, CA. Hours are flexible. We are looking for energetic and ambitious customer service oriented individuals who are looking to grow with a leader. Previous retail experience is preferred, but we are willing to train. #1517971 KEEP OUR HOUSE RUNNING SMOOTHLY - Part-time. $14 per hour. In Fremont. Monday - Friday. Must have car, clean driving record and car insurance. Please help us keep our home running smoothly. We need someone to help us keep things on track in our home, including light housekeeping, some cooking, and driving our (teenage) children to and from after school sports practice and appointments. Our preferred schedule is Monday-Thursday, 3 - 6:30 or 7 p.m., and Friday 3 - 5 p.m., but we may have some flexibility if needed. Look forward to hearing from you. # 1518610
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Women's Water
Polo -- 3 p.m. At Ohlone, versus American River College.
14 Men's Water Polo -- 3:30 p.m. At Ohlone, versus Modesto Jr. College.
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Book Club Meet-
ing -- 7 - 8:30 p.m at Newark Memorial High School, Room 315. The Ohlone College Book Club will be meeting twice this semester to discuss The Laramie Project. Discussion will be lead by Rick Flynn of the English department. If you can attend a live discussion, visit http:// ohlonereads.blogspot.com for the online Blog. Copies of the book are available for $8 at the Library Information Desk.
7 Women's Volleyball 19 -- 6:30 p.m. At Ohlone, versus
Women's Volleyball -- 6:30 p.m. At Ohlone, verC++, Java, Visual Basic, J2EE Other technologies: SAP R/3, ABAP 4, MM, SD, FI, EDI, ALE, Siebel CRM, PeopleSoft. QA Testing: client server testing, Performance testing. Selected candidates will provide Consulting services to our client site. Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) a combination of some or all of the following: - Act as liaison between business users and developers - Clearly articulate the business processes Allocate resources to relieve constraints - Implement process methodologies such as SDLC, RUP, Agile, etc. - Prepare test plans, test cases and/or test strategies - Use manual and automation tools such as Winrunner, Load Runner, QTP, Silk, etc. Ability to conduct white box and black box testing. #1521945
and 'H'. The Ohlone College Super Flea Market is held the second Saturday of every month. Vendor spaces are $30 - same day registration is $35. Admission is free and parking is $2 per vehicle. All proceeds support Ohlone College programs. For more information contact Elaine Nagel at (510) 659-6285.
Women's Volley-
ball -- 6:30 p.m. At Ohlone, versus Foothill College.
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Brown Bag Semi-
nar -- 1 - 2 p.m at Ohlone College, Room 2133. The Math and Science of Safety in the Manufacturing of Semiconductor Chips. Speaking will be Facilities and Safety Solutions Specialist Aaron Zude.
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Women's Water
ing -- 1 - 2:30 p.m in the Ohlone College Library, Video Conference Room. The Ohlone College Book Club will be meeting twice this semester to discuss The Laramie Project. Discussion will be lead by Mark Nelson of the Theatre department. If you can attend a live discussion, visit http:/ /ohlonereads.blogspot.com for the online Blog. Copies of the book are available for $8 at the Library Information Desk. ball -- 6:30 p.m. At Ohlone, versus Canada College. Polo -- 3 p.m. At Ohlone, versus College of San Mateo. “GSA-Gay Straight Alliance” will meet every Tuesday in SC116 at 3-4pm. Come and meet like minded people!
Read the Monitor Online: http://ohlone.edu/org/monitor
MONITO ONITOR S P O R T S OHLONE COLLEGE
Thursday, September 22, 2005
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No relief on the Lady Renegades pound Hartnell for third straight ‘W’ road for Bonds By NICK ZAMBRANO Staff writer Streaks in sports mean everything. To teams, they help depict the pace of their next game. Think of them as a big roller coaster that can either only go up or down. This season has been exactly that for the Women’s soccer team. After losing back to back games to Yuba and Cañada Colleges, the Ladies of Ohlone are riding high this week, winning their last three games. Their most recent, a 6-3 pounding of Hartnell College. Hartnell looked like they were playing back on their heels the majority of the first half, allowing Ohlone to step all over them. Scoring the first goal of the game was second-year star, Ana Ceja. Ceja found the net within the first 10 minutes of the game, setting the stage for a marvelous night. The Lady Renegades controlled the tempo of the match with great ball control and pressure to the Hartnell defense. Hartnell appeared to be frustrated as Ohlone kept the ball in their zone for a great part of the first half. The ladies also won the battles for loose balls,which led to plenty of opportunities to put the ball in the net. Capitalizing on those opportunities were Sarah Fernandez and Ceja once again. Fernandez, an Irvington High
Photo by Daniel Kwan
Ohlone and Hartnell players both go after the ball during Ohlone’s 6-3 win on Tuesday. graduate, found the net twice with help from Ceja, who fed her an assist. Fernandez returned the favor with an assist of her own. At the half-way mark the ladies of Ohlone held a commanding lead of 4-1. Ceja’s night was not complete. The feisty forward found the net yet again in the second half, giving her a hat trick. It was a slow night for Amanda Lopez, who did not see much action until the second half. However, when she was contested,
Lopez blocked 4 out of 7 shots. She was not without support, however, as Ceja finished out her spectacular performance by adding a fourth goal to the score card. Adding to the offensive attack were Ambur Hollendshead, Erin Sincerny and Christina Buna. Each of the three kicked in an assist. The Ladies of Ohlone hold a 4-3 record at the moment. Next up on the agenda is a road game against Fresno City College on Friday. They then return home Tuesday to face Foothill College.
Upcoming volleyball, soccer and waterpolo game schedules Men’s Soccer: Friday 9/20/05 - Chabot Hayward 4:00 p.m. Tuesday 9/23/05-Foothill Los Altos Hills 6:00 p.m. Friday 9/27/05 - Yuba Marysville 4:00 p.m. Tuesday 9/30/05 - Evergreen Valley Ohlone 4:00 p.m. Friday 10/04/05 - Shasta Ohlone 2:00 p.m. Women’s Soccer: Tuesday 9/27/05-Foothill Ohlone 4:00 p.m. Friday 9/30/05 - San Francisco City San Francisco 4:00 p.m. Tuesday 10/4/05 Cabrillo Ohlone 2:00 p.m. Friday 10/7/05 DeAnza Cupertino 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday 10/11/05 Mission Ohlone 2:00 p.m. Men’s Water Polo: Tuesday 9/27/05 Solano Fairfield 3:30 p.m. Wednesday 9/28/05 DeAnza Cupertino 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday 10/12/05 American River Ohlone 3:00 p.m. Friday 10/14/05 West Valley Saratoga 3:30 p.m. Friday 10/21/05 Foothill Los Altos Hills 3:30 p.m.
Friday 9/30/05 College of Marin Kentfield 11:00 Women’s Volleyball: a.m. Friday 9/23/05 Los Medanos Pittsburg 6:30 Tournament p.m. Tuesday 10/4/05 Cabrillo Wednesday 9/28/05 Ohlone 3:30 p.m. Contra Costa San Pablo 6:30 p.m. Friday 10/7/05 West Valley Saratoga 3:30 Friday 9/30/05 San Jose p.m. City Ohlone 6:30 p.m. Women’s Water Polo: Wednesday 9/28/05 DeAnza Cupertino 3:30 p.m. Friday 10/7/05 Chabot Hayward 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday 10/5/05 Cañada Redwood City 6:30 p.m. Friday 10/7/05 West Valley Ohlone 6:30 p.m.
WORDS OF “WISDOM”?: Seems like the 49ers are having T.O. syndrome all over again. I’m not talking about how he scorched them this past Sunday, absolutely destroying any shred of confidence they built in their week one win over the Rams. What I’m referring to is their inability to shut their players up and stop them from sticking their feet in their mouths (and other player’s feet in their asses). Last week it was Derek Smith who went on record as saying that the 49ers were better off without T.O. and also piping off about how well they were going to contain him. Wrong on both counts, it looks like. This week it is their Pro-Bowl linebacker (what’s with these linebackers?) Julian Peterson. Peterson actually said this week that the 49ers were going to win. No big deal right? It wasn’t until he said, “If you want to say I’m guaranteeing it, I am.” Huh? What? Qué? What in the world is this guy talking about? He (and I’m paraphrasing the Rock here) guaran-damn-teed that the three-wins-the-past-twoseason's 49ers were going to beat the up-and-coming-Bill-Parcellsled Cowboys! Okay, don’t get me wrong, I hate the Cowboys. Any time you have a team like the Cowboys, “America’s Team,” there is going to be a certain population that doesn’t support them, nor would they wish any good fortune upon them. Nothing would make me happier than seeing our hapless, or hopeless depending on your choice of words, 49ers stomp a mudhole in the ’boys. But a guarantee is not something Peterson should have gone on record about. Guarantee that you’re going to play at least 60 minutes. Guarantee that there will be a coin-toss before the game. Guarantee that the cheerleaders will not lead any cheers (but they’ll look good doing whatever they’re doing). You could even guarantee that someone is going to show up to the 49ers vs. Cowboys game wearing a friggin Falcons jersey because he thinks he’s clever/ funny/ironic, but please don’t guarentee that you’re team, who lost by 39 points last week is going to win any game. BARRY BONDS: I know some of you think I’m beating a dead horse here, or I’m kissing up again, but it’s my last column (that’s right folks, it’s the final Final Score, maybe) I’m going to do what serves me best. Bonds has turned the Giants on their heads, although it is now too late (remember what I said last week?). Mr. Bonds played his first road game of the season on Tuesday and was typical Mr. Bonds. He used the chants of “BALCO” and “cheater” and “steroids” into fuel, blasting a shot seven rows deep- in the upper deck!
The Final Score By STEVEN CHAVEZ Sports editor Bonds crossed home plate, pointed toward the sky as he always does. Then, in a move he doesn’t always do, he peered into the section of fans behind the Giants dugout and held his index finger to his lips to “shoosh” someone. “It was just some dude popping off,” he said. “I told him to be quiet. He was heckling and I just said to sit down and enjoy it. Then I hit a home run. Shhhhh... It fired me up a little bit.” Washington D.C. had never seen Barry Bonds play a game in their city until Tuesday, so it is understandable that they did not know that jeering in Bonds’ direction doesn’t really work. By the way, the home run on Tuesday added RFK Stadium to the list of ballparks Bonds has homered in; the 35th such stadium, which is pretty impressive. Fans won’t get any easier on Bonds when the Giants go to Colorado or San Diego, both division foes, but this reporter doesn’t think it’ll rattle Bonds a bit. Let’s just hope fans keep it in perspective that Bonds has never been caught doing anything illegal, a la Rafael Palmeiro. By the way, again, if you’re going to try to use Bonds’ 2001 season as proof that he did steroids, the season where he hit 73 homers when he hadn’t and hasn’t hit more than 49 in any other season, how can you ignore top MVP candidate Andrew Jones? I heard the Brady Anderson argument way too many times to believe that it was a select few people that believe you must be on steroids to do something you haven’t done and probably won’t duplicate. Andrew Jones hit his 50th homer earlier this week, putting his RBI total over 125 while his season average is one point higher than his career average. Someone using this argument would seem to have a lot to go on, seeing as how Andrew Jones had never hit more than 36 homers in one season prior to this year and had his best RBI season end at 116. Doesn’t seem a whole lot different than when those who said those things about Bonds to me. I’m not saying that Andrew Jones took steroids, although his buffed up body and puffed up face could imply to some people that there’s something going on there besides multivitamins and a heavy lifting program (get the irony?). Perhaps, one day, people won’t use certain pieces of evidence to further their own agendas, yet ignore those same damning pieces of evidence when it’s someone that’ll talk to the media after the game.