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Oct. 17, 2006
Gov. OKs Lone protester challenges students funding measure By David J. Olender City Times
A local Christian preacher faced off with San Diego City College students about religion and related issues in City’s Gorton Quad Sept. 28. “There is a need to clarify some things and make consequences known,” said Paul Mitchell a preacher in connection with Cornerstone Ministries in San Diego. “I really believe there is a hell … the bomb is about to go off, the bridge is going to fall, the buildings have caught fire. I believe someone should bring about awareness about homosexuality, abortion and all sins we endure.” Mitchell demonstrating his frustrations regarding homosexuality, quoted the bible in attempt to inform others of his beliefs Powerful, yet unconvincing words were shared between both Mitchell and City college students, both sides sharing opposing viewpoints on the issue. “…In the gay community people are active in Christian organizations,” said City college student Rob Leahy. “Personally, I believe he is attacking the community. I would like to know what his educational background is. Is he educated at all?” Mitchell toted a massive sign riddled in large print religious propaganda, while shouting far from hospitable remarks in response to opposing viewpoints. “It’s free speech, so then I am for it,” said City College student Vance Martin. “It is a powerful topic, but I’m not sure what his intensions are. Personally, I believe in the bible … I’m a Christian, but for him to stand up and point fingers is unnecessary.” After 20 minutes of ranting and a crowd less than half its initial size, Mitchell saw that the attention of the City College spectators that had grown so rapidly was shrinking likewise. Mitchell then rolled his sign up and sat down in attempt to refute the remaining comments from the small group of people that lingered, eventually disappearing into the cafeteria.
By Scott Landheer City Times Gov. Schwarzenegger passed a bill on Sept. 29 that will finish the process of equalizing funding for all of the California community colleges. Before Senate Bill 361, nearly all of the 72 community college districts had different funding rates per full-time equivalent student. After it, 66 of the 72 districts will have the same funding of $3,954.73 per FTES. The gap between some districts was very large and kept the lower funded districts from adding classes, counselors and faculty so a plan was adopted to increase funding of low-revenue districts by distributing $240 million. The first installment of $80
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Schwarzenegger vetoes two bills By Scott Landheer City Times
rooms will go, removed four large concrete pillars and took plaster off the wall that divides the construction area from the LRC. After experiencing the first two days of construction, Cecilia Cheung, library department chairwoman, said although she understands that with any construction project there will be noise, maybe planning should
Gov. Schwarzenegger vetoed two bills on Sept. 29 that would have established a student fee policy and new building standards for California Community Colleges. Assembly Bill 473, introduced by Assemblywoman Carol Liu, D-La Canada Flintridge, would have lead to the creation of a long-term policy of affordability for community college students. The bill asked that increases in student fees be announced at least six months in advance of the effective date and that financial aid be increased as well. Under the bill, fees would not be increased at a rate that is higher than the change in per capita personal income in California. Another aspect of the bill would have extended in-state residency benefits for another
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David J. Olender / City Times Paul Mitchell shouts his beliefs to onlookers who gathered in Gorton Quad.
LRC ‘Down Under’ construction begins By Scott Landheer City Times
The LRC “Down Under” construction project for San Diego City College began Oct. 10 as the parking area next to the building was converted into a staging area for construction crews. The closing of the lot means the loss of approximately 30 parking spaces. Although a new temporary parking lot
that should have opened at the beginning of October on C Street between 16th and 17th streets would have decreased the impact of losing those spaces, it will now be ready by the end of the month and will have about 170 spaces. Members of City College staff and faculty, including Carol Dexheimer, vice president of administrative services, Debra Picou, parking program supervisor, Mary Granderson,
accounting supervisor and Larry Brown, vice president of student services units, met with representatives from the contractor, The Jaynes Companies, and the construction company, Parsons, on Oct. 4 to discuss plans and needs for the beginning phase of the project. The first 12-15 days of construction were expected to be very noisy as crews saw-cut and jack hammered out large slabs of concrete where rest-
Good eats found in South Park Neighborhood offers homestyle breakfasts and first-rate deli not far from City College Arts, page 5
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CityCalendar Compiled by Julie Gillespie Send items to City Times, 1313 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101, e-mail citytimes@gmail.com, call (619) 388-3880, or fax (619) 388-3814 OCTOBER ■ Flu shots available now $20 vaccine Any time during SHS hours ■ Confidential HIV testing Location: City college dates and times TBA ■ Sports Event: W. Volleyball 10/17/06 @ 5:00 p.m. Location: Imperial Valley (home) ■ Documentary: ”Iraq For Sale: The war profiteers" 10/18/06 @ 11:00 a.m. Location: Saville Theater on campus ■ Sports Event: W. Soccer 10/18/06 @ 3:15 p.m. Location: Palomar (home) ■ Sports Event: M. Soccer 10/18/06 @ 3:00p.m. ■ Writing workshop: Political science essays & resarch papers 10/20/06 @ 12 p.m. -- 1 p.m. For more info call: (619)388-3633 ■ Sports Event: W. Soccer 10/20/06 @ 3:00 p.m. Location: Southwestern (home) ■ Sports Event: W. Volleyball 10/20/06 @ 6:00 p.m. Location: San Diego Mesa (away) ■ Sports Event: M. Soccer 10/20/06 @ 3:00 p.m. Imperial Valley (away) ■ Sports Event: W. Volleyball 10/25/06 @ 5:00 p.m. Location: Imperial Valley (away) ■ Business Connections Breakfast 10/25/06 @ 7:30 am Location: City College Facult Lounge ■ Realities of Covering the U.S. and Mexico Border 10/25/06 @ 11:00 a.m. Location: Saville Theatre
■ Sports Event: W. Soccer 10/25/06 @ 1:00 p.m. Location: Cuyamaca (away) ■ Sports Event: M. Soccer 10/25/06 @ 3:00 p.m. Location: Cuyamaca (away) ■ Writing workshop: MLA and APA documentaion 10/27/06 @ 12 p.m. -- 1 p.m. For more info call: (619)388-3633 ■ Sports Event: Cross Country 10/27/06 @ 2:30 p.m. Location: Morley Field ■ Sports Event: W. Volleyball 10/27/06 @ 6:00 p.m. Location: Palomar (away) Location: Palomar (away) ■ Sports Event: M. Soccer 10/27/06 @ 3:00 p.m. Location: San Diego Mesa (away) ■ Sports Event: W. Soccer 10/27/06 @ 3:00 p.m. Location: Grossmont (home) ■ Realities Of Covering the U.S. and Mexico Border 10/25/06 @ 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Location: Saville Theater on campus ■ Transfer Fair 10/25/06 @ 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. & 4 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Location: Gorton Quad on campus ■ “Grease” 10/27-11/12/06 Location: Saville Theater on campus Call (619) 388-3676 ■ Financial Aid Event
“Halloween Theme” 10/31/06 @ 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Location: In front of the Financial Aid office
Scott Landheer / City Times Debra Picou (left), Carol Dexheimer and Mary Granderson talk to representatives from The Jaynes Company and Parsons during a walkthrough on Oct. 4
LRC Continued from Page 1 have been made to do the construction during weekends. “The noise is just a little too much,” said Cheung. “I don’t know how students can concentrate on their work, and every day the noise is getting worse.” The area where the construction is taking place was originally designed as a receiving area for deliveries when the LRC was built. It was also supposed to have three levels of parking below it, but there was no funding to complete the project, according to Brown. The site will now house additional
classes and faculty offices and will allow the college to get the “highest and best use of the space and expand offerings for students,” said Brown. The floor plan of the development, as designed by architectural firm Carrier Johnson, will create seven new classrooms, seven offices, and a conference room. The tentative date of completion for the project is April 2007 and will also include enhancements to the landscaping outside the building. The library, Independent Learning Center, Multimedia Center and CitySITE will all remain open during their normal business hours throughout the construction process. Construction crews will be working from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Yahoo! grant to university draws scrutiny STANFORD (U-WIRE) — After Yahoo! turned over information about Internet search records to the Chinese government that led to the arrests of journalists in 2004, protests arose from the international media and the U.S. Congress. So last month, when Yahoo! offered and Stanford accepted a $1 million gift for the University’s Knight Fellowship program to support press freedom in what many saw as an act of atonement, some critics worried the money came from a tainted source.
A barrage of emails ensued as past Knight Fellows from around the world wrestled with an ethical dilemma. The debate over the donation has largely died down, and the program’s administrator says it is keeping the money, but the argument has become a symbol of constraints on press freedom abroad. James Bettinger, director of the Knight Fellowships, said program administrators were cognizant of the China controversy when they deliberated on whether to accept the gift.
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Grant to help program reach new heights By David J. Olender City Times San Diego City College’s Engineering Program was recently awarded much anticipated funding to help with students’ highly advanced technological training. The MFET was given a $250,000 grant through the State Chancellor’s Office, which will focus on student recruitment at the high school level. Manufacturing Engineering Technology, California’s first two-year engineering technology program at City College, is giving students, most of whom have already developed extensive careers at well-known manufacturing/engineering companies like Goodrich, Delta Design and Nassco, the opportunity to refine old and establish new skills needed to sustain their careers. “We will be developing curriculum to be implemented in high schools in effort to educate them and attract them into the program, hopefully creating an academic path,” said Ngo. “We want to emphasize to prospective students that the modernization of engineering technology has transformed the nature of manufacturing careers.” Under the direction of Dr. Truc Ngo, the program was designed based on information gathered directly from “industry professionals” and field employers in response to the mounting demand for highly trained, highly qualified technicians and engineers in the manufacturing field. MFET in collaboration with and advisory board consisting of instrumental local manufacturing companies, including Goodrich Aerostructures, Delta Design, Kyocera, Sony, Jabil Circuit, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, ChemTronics, Remec, Nokia, SMS Technologies, Solar Turbines, and Nassco, will oversee the program in effort to maintain its already expected success. Opportunities are mutual between both City College students and the above companies. Some of the companies in connection with MFET have offered internships, on the job training and field trips to City College students involved in
Photos by David J. Olender / City Times MFET students practice skills in engineering while Dr. Truc Ngo, director of the program, watches. the program, in turn hoping to get students excited about and experienced in the field. “MFET doesn’t stop at the associate degree level, but also carries on to the University level,” said Dr.Truc Ngo, designer of the MFET program and assistant professor at City College. “The program gives students great opportunities in regards to career and academic options. Most students have had lengthy careers in the field, now returning to school to receive the formal education and training required to assist in their career advancement.” Students enrolled in the MFET program can expect to receive the most modern hands-on training available in all facets of the manufacturing field, including lean manufacturing, materials and processes, design, quality, safety and automation. Graduating the MFET program can earn students job
positions such as engineering technician or manufacturing engineer as well as give numerous job options such as production planning, quality and production control, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, manufacturing operation management, automation, product design and planning. “MFET has given me the opportunity to not only advance in my field, but to obtain certificates of completion incrementally as I progress through each phase of the program,” said City College student and SMS Technologies Inc. npi manufacturing engineer Michelle Saumur. “Having inquired about programs that pertain directly to my occupation and coming up short, I am extremely grateful for the development of MFET and am fortunate to have the opportunity to participate in such a cutting edge program.” In addition to earning an
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MFET students practice simple mechanics with paper airplanes.
College employees to raise money for Adopt-a-Family By Shanee Warden and Julie Gillespie City Times The Classified Senate will hold a Halloween Cakewalk on Oct. 26 in Gorton Quad from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. to raise money for their Adopt-a-Family program. To qualify to be selected for the program, a student must be a full-time student at City College, a financial aid and Extended Opportunity Programs and Services recipient, a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families recipient and
must have a household of at least three people. All of the applications are sent to the Financial Aid office for validation. Each student that is eligible is then reviewed by a panel, and then narrowed down to the most in need. The selected family is guaranteed to receive at least $500. The selection process for the program will begin in late October or early November when applications will be distributed throughout campus. Between Nov. 13 and Nov. 24, the Classified Senate will be receiving applications and will announce the selected family
on Nov. 27. Donations will be collected for the family from Nov. 27 to Dec. 20. In order to keep up with financial needs, the senate has year-round fundraisers such as flower grams for Valentine’s Day, candy bar sales and opportunity drawings which take place three times a year. The next drawing will be held in November around Thanksgiving. The most recently held fundraiser was the annual bake sale which took place on Sept. 28 in Gorton Quad and raised $172.
The Classified Senate is an oncampus organization that involves all non-faculty staff, including employees such as office techs, gardeners, operations staff and supervisors. The purpose of the Classified Senate is to enhance communication between classified personnel, faculty, administration, as well as the general welfare of SDCC through unity, shared governance and professional responsibility. Both Adopt-a-Family program and Classified Senate were restarted three
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Questions and Photos by Dashiell Kuhr
Should we bomb Iran? Why ? “Hell no. Iran hasn’t threatened the U.S. in any aspect. The U.S. supports Israel and Isreal wants to attack Iran so that is why the U.S. supports attacking Iran” Amanda Nasser, age 21
“I don’t think we should bomb them, maybe little missles but not a bomb. That’s just real drastic.” Roger Dietz, age 29
“No. Killing and war is not the answer to any of our world issues, it doesn’t fix anything” Veronica Serrano, age 20
Lost in iPod land
“We already caused alot of controversy in Iraq. We are already being hated on and things. It’s just gonna get worst for soldiers.” Glenford Greene, age 25
“No, I think the U.S. needs to take care of there own s*** before they f*** with everyone else. If you have a problem at home you take care of that before you take care of a problem at work” Cybre Dolphus, 18
CityTimes Volume 61, Issue 3 October 17, 2006 Published as: The Jay Sees / 1945-1949 Fortknightly / 1949-1978 City Times / 1978Incorporating the newspapers Tecolote, Knight Owl and Flicks Josie Salazar Editor-in-Chief Scott Landheer News Editor Dashiell Kuhr Managing Editor Opinion Editor
Maria DeLorenzo Feature Editor Julie Gillespie Calendar Editor David J. Olender Photography Editor Chris Rice Copy Editor Luis Bahena Readers Representative Eddie Trejo Shane Crumrine Circulation Managers City Times Staff Sophia Herman, Lizzie Lacey, Jamila Mosi, Moises Rojas, Mallory Thompson, Shanee Warden
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City Times is published twice monthly during the semester. Signed opinions are those of the individual writers and do not necessarily represent those of the entire newspaper staff, City College administration, faculty and staff or the San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees. How to reach us: City Times San Diego City College 1313 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA 92101 Newsroom: L-125 Phone: (619) 388-3880 Fax: (619) 388-3814 E-mail: citytimes@gmail.com Program homepage: www.sdcity.edu/citytimes
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With a physical size, song capacity and price most everyone can agree with, the iPod is a technological accessory many people can’t live without. Its also happens to be one of the most anti-social devices known to the modern world. Lost in a solitary cocoon of listening pleasure, people are readily giving up opportunities to interact with their fellow man and replacing this with iPods. The days of spending idle time on buses, trains, and other latent time in life chatting with the person next to you are numbered. Gone are the opportunities of an acute observation of your surroundings creating a conversation, leading a couple
Viewpoint Chris Rice of complete strangers to share a moment, a laugh and possibly becoming friends? The iPod has the ability to generate a feeling of subordination in a person initializing contact. It’s not that it is too much effort to hit pause or take an earplug out to hear what is being said, but rather that usually what is being stated is not considered significant enough to make the effort worthwhile. So for the sake of convenience things go unspoken,
resulting in a lack of communication. We stop interacting with each other rather than feel like intruding on one another. As if what we have to say to a person is petty compared to what is being transmitted up two tiny white wires in to the ears of the listener. So before you run out and join the masses by investing in an iPod, keep in mind all the opportunities you may be missing to meet new people and share your insights. Not to mention giving those around you an inferiority complex. Chris Rice is City Times’ copy editor
Myspace a new way to define yourself Viewpoint
Walking around campus many people are starting to realize there’s a way we communicate, the only question is, do you have a Myspace? I do! Myspace.com is a Network, where you can create an account and a web page that advertises your life. You can add pictures to design the site, and create blogs that you can post like random poems or thoughts of your day. The whole page you create can be viewed by thousands of people who are in your network worldwide. If they like your page, or they’re just a friend passing through they can request to be added as a friend, and thus begins your limitless possibilities. With Myspace you can show the side of you that no one really knows and you can be yourself. People have turned Myspace into a new way of e-mailing. With the addiction of always wanting to know do you have
Jamila Mosi new messages or comments, did that boy you requested because he was so hot finally accept you as a friend? Getting into Myspace is getting into a new world of Computer Space, a world where you can be and do anything. So what is it about Myspace that makes people so addicted to it, that while typing their essay they’re drifting on to Myspace to post a bulletin about how bored they really are? Yes I know you do that! Well a couple of City College students spoke out about the addiction and why they think Myspace is the new thing. Lizzie Mackenzie, a sophomore at City and also a part-time Myspace addict says, “It’s addicting because you always want to be
better and show everyone you have the better page. And it’s so easy to go to it! You just get lost in your like alter-ego cause on myspace who knows when your going to see those people ever again, so you just act like your the s***, and people think you are. I have 350 friends I think I only know about 30 of them.” Mackenzie Laughs, “But don’t tell anyone.” Myspace has created so many new things, that people have found their inner web page designer, or the poet that was too scared to show it to everyone. When people are surfing Myspace they just want to add you because you’re so talented, or you moved them like their favorite artist. Myspace isn’t just some spontaneous once in a while check for some people, it’s a way they let out steam. A way they tell the world, they’re
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From Dumpsters to Hipsters: Up and coming neighborhoods offer hot spots close to campus
‘Going down to South Park, gonna have myself a time’ Editors’ Note: This is the first installment in a series reviewing some of San Diego’s eclectic neighborhood hot spots. Part Two — South Park By Lauren Ciallella City Times Until recently, South Park’s streets, lined with unkempt craftsman houses and slightly sketchy transients, lay silent beneath years of neglect and indifference. Spanning from Kalmia and 30th Street down to A Street., this small community has blossomed under the nourishment of its focused inhabitants. Determined proprietors and homeowners have created a strong, neighborhood foundation while revamping their own personal domain. South Park’s drab smokescreen has been lifted to reveal a corner of town with sundry, small town values mixed with a bevy of good time venues. ■■■ The North Side is clustered around 30th Street and Juniper and all within walking distance of one another. ■ Vagabond finds a home — Word travels fast and this time, the traveler is the one being talked about. Vagabond has been widely accepted for delving into an untouched realm of hodge-podge cuisine. The interior instantly transports you into an exotic world market with numerous sounds and smells, blended with rustic, tranquility of Eastern aesthetics. Infusing a multitude of ethnicities, they bring integrity to each specialized dish that would make the “Motherland” proud. Caribbean filet mignon sandwich with avocado is a lunch panini dressed with a mix
Stop by this “whistle” of a bar for an ice cold beer and an unexpected atmosphere.
Photos by David J. Olender City Times of olive oil, honey, garlic and ginger. Singapore Street Soup is potent and light with yellow curry, coconut milk, glass noodles and topped with a quail egg. A trip to the French country offers expertise on a classic, Coq au vin — taking an entire chicken and simmering it in wine and veggies until its “fall off the bone” tender. This place is usually packed as a suitcase for all of the splendid reasons detailed above. ■ All Aboard! — The Whistlestop (2236 Fern St.) is always on the right side of the tracks as the preferred, neighborhood hangout. But don’t expect a stagnant crowd here since every night is like walking into a different bar. Some nights strum acoustic, others scat jazz and some (like every Tuesday- “Friends Chill”), have barflies brooding over board games or playing Nintendo on a big screen TV. Weekend nights confirm this pub’s diversity, as it rounds up clientele from every clique in the city, making it everyone’s local bar. Whistlestop’s loose boundaries keep it free from labels so crowds can enjoy a cold beer and several brands of people. ■ Unique Boutiques — The Grove (3010 Juniper St) will have you knit-picking through their wide assortment of yarn, books and art. Their merchandise boasts distinctive flare with whimsical class. Hard to find “spectaculars” and the “perfect gift” are found here. Classes varying from knitting to creative writing are offered, as this snug setting is just the place to revive the muses. Under the Sun (2365 30th St) is open Wed thru Sat and also has a bounty of prettification for the home, including garden décor and the ideal, interior embellishment. ■■■
Enjoy the down to earth hospitality, delicious breakfast and interesting decor Big Kitchen Cafe has to offer. The South Side offers wellknown landmarks such as the Big Kitchen. ■ Big breakfast, small quarters — If you’re uneasy sitting elbow to elbow with your fellow man, then Big Kitchen Café (3003 Grape St.) isn’t for you. A restaurant comfortable in its casual, cluttered skin, has owner Judy (“the beauty, on duty,” as it reads on the menu) inviting the neighborhood over for breakfast. Reminiscent of an eccentric aunt’s dining room festooned with personal trinkets and humorous sentiment, the community becomes a mismatched family. That stranger seated next to you becomes “Uncle Sal,” as you kindly ask him to pass the syrup. And you’ll need a lot of that syrup because the pancakes are enormous! All you need is one, possibly topped with walnuts, blueberries or peanut butter! Since the theme here is to embrace everyone, they even offer biscuits and vegetable gravy, along
with the traditional sausage gravy so vegetarians and meat eaters can unite at one table. Built on good intentions and genuine appreciation of patrons as people, their slogan “Small World, Big Kitchen” is gradually materializing, one waffle at a time. ■ Deli Wish GrantedGrant’s Marketplace (2953 Beech St.) is a fairy godmother to those in search of the true, deli sandwich. The standard being: quality cold-cuts layered upon first-rate bread adorned with proper condiments- not as an option, but as a steadfast rule. Top of the line meat (Boar’s Head — no turkey roll here) and bread (Bread and Cie — crispy outside, billowy inside) keep this modest neighborhood deli delivering all day long (6:30am-9pm). Breakfast offers a variety of bagels (Big City Bagels) and numerous coffee concoctions, but to achieve the greatest, one must
See HIPSTERS, Page 6
A local grocery mart with everything you need to prepare dinner or a fantastic lunching destination with outside seating.
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ernment relations for the district. With the new funding, the plan is to hire 30 new faculty members during the 2006-07 school year for City, Mesa and Miramar. During the 2004-05 and 200506 school years, the district was able to add 100 new faculty and over 1,000 new classes. The bill also changes the way funding is calculated for growth, allowing districts that are expanding more rapidly to receive more funding and also gives more base funding to rural colleges that might otherwise be in danger of closing. Other programs that will benefit are select non-credit classes that have had a long standing low rate of reimbursement from funding such as English as a Second Language or other sequences of classes that lead to greater achievement, such as a certificate or to help the student get ahead in life.
Continued from Page 1 million was distributed in 2004, the second installment of $30 million in 2005 and the final installment of $130 million in January. Senate Bill 361, introduced by state Sen. Jack Scott, D-Pasadena, passed the assembly on Aug. 23 and the state Senate on Sept. 1. Students “should know that the state is supporting you like everyone else,” a member of Scott’s staff said. To bring the San Diego Community College District up to the equalized rate, the district has received 9.3 million dollars, according to John Nunes, associate director of public information and gov-
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ments of the Field Act or the California Building Standards Code. As it stands now, buildings must meet the requirements of the Field Act, which is stricter than the California Building Standards Code and applies to K-12 school buildings but not to fouryear universities. In his veto message, Schwarzenegger said he was unable to sign this bill because the provisions are already contained in the education bond measure that will be on the November ballot. A member of Ducheny’s staff said the senator was very disappointed and surprised by the veto after working so hard on the bill and after it had passed through both the assembly and the state Senate. If the bond measure does not pass, Ducheny will most likely go back to the governor and ask that he review the issue again. The staff member said that Gov. Schwarzenegger obviously supports the policy because he put it in the bond.
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year to Hurricane Katrina victims whose colleges or universities are closed because of damage from the storm. In his veto message, Schwarzenegger said he was unable to sign this bill because only the input of the Board of Governors and the CCC Chancellor were taken into account when it was developed. Since it would affect the entire state, he said the legislature, the administration, the state’s agencies focused on higher education issues, the business community and other stakeholders should be allowed to give input. Senate Bill 1290, introduced by state Sen. Denise Moreno Ducheny, D-San Diego, would have allowed any building that was built, modified, or expanded on a community college campus beginning Jan. 1, 2007 to meet either the require-
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travel off the beaten path and run directly into the “Rosemary Avocado Smash” (rosemary olive oil bread, avocado, basil, salt and pepper). Classics, like the gooey warmth of a Reuben or the salty, coolness of a BLT are matched with “newbies” like Caprese with fresh mozzarella and “Smokin’ Joe” (roast beef, cheddar and bbq sauce). Sweet nostalgia wafts from bottles of Coke and Stewart’s root beer as the sinful delight of creamy “Joe” lato (named after the owner) rounds out the most satisfying of lunches.
’Round Town Tip — Every Saturday is South Park’s open air market from 8:30am to 11:30am on 30th and A Street. The quarterly walk about has recently passed, but will appear again in a couple of months, opening stores from 6 to 10pm for chatting, strolling and refreshments. An annual “Old House Fair” takes place every June. Uptown Magazine has a coupon for “buy one get one free” at Vagabond. “Kulture in the Kitchen” gives an opportunity to experience poetry, music and theater at Big Kitchen.
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distasteful for girls who have pictures of themselves in the bathroom, and I’m thinking why do I want to see that!”
Continued from Page 4 pissed. From the background picture to the angry metal head song that says, “F the world cause you broke my heart!” It’s healthy, but is it just another way for the media to use the Internet and people to sell themselves like we sell CDs? Another City College student had a lot to say when it came to the exploitation that Myspace has bestowed upon young minds and to its followers. She says “It’s just another dumb way for a high school popularity contest, except instead of Susie has a new car, its Susie has a top twenty, and no way Bob is her number one. Or today I’m mad at you so your now number four, oh no, I’m going to die. I’m number four! Although its semi amusing for the people who showcase their talents it’s also semi
All I have to say is, I have always loved those popularity contests in high school, and to see adults have the same issues as I use to, well it’s always pretty cool. So do you think you want to enter the network of Myspace? Rekindle those old friendships and speak your mind, and let the world meet you? And if you have a Myspace, are you addicted and do you realize some of the dents Myspace has put on your life. Well, if you do have a myspace you can always look me up, I’m available on it everyday! At my URL, www.myspace.com/babybluemila, you can read my poems and you can see my pretty pictures. I won my contest! Jamila Mosi is a City Times staff writer
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I’d like to buy the world a Coke (free refills) And here we are with the world spiraling into a lost “Jetsons” episode. A pill for everything (and I mean everything) is being thrown on the market to make you sleep, kick acid relief or help you become perfectly likable to your coworkers and the outside world. The downside is that most Lauren Ciallella of these pills cause conditions far worse than the original problem. Got allergies, take Zytab- clears your nose (and bowels — “explosive diarrhea may be a side effect of Zytab”). I’ll take my stuffy nose, thank you very much and keep my clean underwear in the bargain. Life has begun to blur into a “Twilight Zone” vision of a future ruled by technology. Our complete and utter dependence on computers (remember Y2K?), conception of life in a Petri dish (is the possibility of 8 babies at once worth the risk?), and the availability to get anything at anytime from anywhere in the world at a moment’s whim (and expecting it to be that way) has created a societal monster feeding on human weakness — unlimited possibilities. When do we give up the human factor in exchange for efficiency? When did we decide that the easiest, fastest route was the most rewarding? Although I don’t know what I would have done without a cell phone when my
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car broke down, technology has stripped away the finer points of life that engage us on a human level. The demise of local “mom and pop shops” robs the community of a loyalty to support one another in personal success. Instead, we support a conglomeration of newly erected, cement warehouses packed with all the amenities of life (at half the price), using only your moral fiber as a bartering tool. There is no loyalty with big business. If they lose your patronage, someone else will spring up in your place. Powerhouses like Chili’s and Applebee’s (aka “Crapplebee’s”) excel in mediocrity. Dabbling in the sub par (and delivering every time), they offer up an assembly line of uninventive gruel, pumped out to your table in 10.5 minutes, weighing exactly 16 oz. and served by your “all too happy to help you” waiter, Bobby. His forced familiarity is all part of the well oiled machine whose ultimate goal of convenience and accessibility overrides quality. It’s a game of odds. If you put yourself on enough street corners, there are a certain percentage of passers-by that will enter. Look at Starbuck’s (who’ll promptly be setting up their next store in my shower, since it’s the only square inch without one). The idea of unlimited possibilities is a dangerous catalyst. When given an option, humans are inclined to examine it simply because we can. Our curious nature causes us to continually raise the bar, whether it’s necessary or not.
A short stint as a waitress in an “all you can eat” rib joint taught me about people’s inability to say no. It had nothing to do with desire or need, it was the fact they had the option. Why would
you guzzle 8 pints of orange soda? Free refills. Lauren Ciallella is City Times’ arts editor
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Grant Continued from Page 3 associate’s science degree in manufacturing engineering technology with a choice of emphasis in either electronics or fabrication, MFET also provides students the opportunity to achieve an electronics manufacturing and or a fabrication-manufacturing certificate of achievement or also a manufacturing
fundamentals and or an advance-manufacturing certificate of completion. “It has been an eye opening experience,” said City College student and Williams Aerospace & MFG fabricator Dan Xaamilom. “It has given me more potential to excel in my career as a fabricator. Now that bosses have realized the importance of the MFET program, they are showing encouragement and supporting me in all my efforts.” Anyone interested in MFET can contact Dr. Truc Ngo at (619) 388–3394 or via e-mail at ngo@sdccd.edu.
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Family Continued from Page 3 years ago after several years of inactivity. This will mark the third year for the Senate and the program. “We run the risk of becoming invisible again if we don’t have money,” says Desiree van Saanen, the secretary of Classified Senate. Along with the Adopt-a-Family program, the senate also holds the Annual Classified Convocation in July. The Classified Convocation is a separate event from the faculty’s convocation in that it welcomes back all of the non-faculty staff. The president of City College attends and updates the staff on new issues. To honor staff, the senate holds an annual award luncheon for certain individuals who have great dedication and
Desiree van Saanen / Photo Courtesy Members for City College’s Classified Senate hold a bake sale Sept. 28 as a fundraiser. years of service. Awards are presented to City College workers for five years of service and beyond.
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Home tournament
City College’s Knights women’s volleyball team took part in a home tournament Sept. 30 at the Harry West Gymnasium. In recent action, the Knights won a game Oct. 13 against Southwestern College at home. The score was 3-0.
City-Mesa battle ends in tie By Shane Crumrine City Times
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In a physical game littered with yellow cards, the San Diego City men’s soccer team opened up their Pacific Coast Conference schedule in a hard fought game against Mesa that ended in a 1-1 tie on Oct.11 at City College. City drew first blood when their stand out sophomore forward Larry Emeanua blew past the Mesa defenders and blasted a goal past Mesa’s goal keeper Derek Otton in the first minute of the game. Emeanua’s eight assists, eighteen goals, and 44 total points are good enough to rank him in the state. Mesa scored their goal in the 33rd minute. They were able to penetrate City’s defense and after two deflected attempts they were able to squeeze a goal past City’s goal keeper Robin Gilson. The Knights were able to control the tempo of the game for the majority of the first half. But were unable to capitalize on the opportunities that they did have. City had eleven shots on goal in the first half while Mesa was only able to compile five. The
game became very physical towards the end of the first half with City players receiving four yellow cards in a ten minute span. A fight nearly broke out broke out between two players after a rough play. There was some pushing and shoving but cooler heads prevailed and no punches were thrown. The second half was a battle of defenses and goal keepers with both teams standing strong. The winless Mesa team surprised every one with there solid play against the defending P.C.C. champs who had only lost one game. The Knights were still out shooting Mesa but Otten came up big with a few stops. Not to be outdone, Gilson provided just as much clutch plays if not more including a diving save on a ball that looked as if it were heading right into the upper left part of the goal. Gilson is the number one rated goal keeper in the state. Cities had their opportunities in the last minutes but were unable to get a shot off. The tie makes their record 7-1-1 overall and 0-0-1 in conference play. To find out more about San Diego City sports, visit www.sdcity.edu.