City Times — April 22, 2010

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Volume 64, Number 12

April 22, 2010

Campus park is hot spot for drugs By RICKY SOLTERO City Times

Recent marijuana related activities at San Diego City College have caused some concern among students and staff according to City College officials. The alleged marijuana consumption has been taking place in the park located in front of the Learning Resource Center with students and non-students taking part in the presumed activities. “The park has always been a popular spot for this kind of activity because it allows the people doing it the chance to see if the police are coming, as there is no real good way to sneak up on anyone there,” Campus Police Sergeant Lou Zizzo said.

Images courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey and Google Maps

SHEVAUN BRANDOM City Times Photo Illustration

The cracks in the illustration above denote portions of the Rose Canyon fault that run through City College. The fault runs along Interstate 5 and extends near Petco Park.

A FAULT RUNS THROUGH IT Is City College ready for an earthquake? By MARK RIVERA and DAN BERGER City Times

Earthquakes have been on the minds of many students and faculty since the 7.2 earthquake struck this past Easter Sunday. Luckily, the quake occurred while classes were not in session. However, there are many students and faculty that ask themselves what should be done if an earthquake strikes while classes are in session. This question has also come to the mind of English professor Karen Lim. Before the Easter quake hit, she was not sure what should be done if such an event occurred during a class session. “We would first off, stop what we were doing, evacuate the building, and head to an open clearing away from the building,” Lim said. This seems to be how most students would react to an earthquake during class hours. Student Alice Tio said, “My

first instinct would be to run outside, stay away from trees and buildings - anything that would fall on me.” The same idea is echoed by student Paul Sable, “I’d probably run out the door or go underneath the desk. Isn’t that what you’re supposed to do?” Because the school does not provide specific instructions for faculty on what to do in the event of an earthquake happening during class hours, Lim and her classes n Tips on how went in search to prep for a of earthquake disaster preparedness News, page 3 instructions. “That Monday my classes went through the Red Cross Web site and looked for instructions on what to do during and after an earthquake,” Lim said. Not all teachers have taken the same initiative as that of Lim, and with specific instructions on earthquake preparedness not provided for the faculty, students are left in the dark when it comes to such instances. “I know they just started administration workshops on emergency preparedness,” Lim said, “but there should be more

See FAULT, page 3

City College professor says we are on shaky ground By JOHN BALCHAK

It will lessen panic and teaches the brain how to react,” she said. S o m e of her suggestions for reacting to a temblor are to get under the cover of a table or desk and not run out of a buildLisa Chaddock ing where glass may shatter and fall. “Running in a panic out into the street, where cars may not be in control, is how one of the deaths during this quake happened,” Chaddock said. The main fissure beneath downtown San Diego is the Rose Canyon fault, marking the impact of the Pacific and North American plates. This fault runs along Interstate 5 and

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The Easter day earthquake that shook Southern California and Northern Baja was a wake up call for many in the area who hadn’t considered the danger, but City College professor Lisa Chaddock has spent much of her professional life getting ready for such an event. Chaddock, a geology instructor at City and Cuyamaca Colleges, is a life-long resident of San Diego and has studied the local fault lines extensively. She has helped design earthquake preparedness in the community and in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security. Her students are required to complete a family disaster plan and take part in the yearly, statewide “Shakeout” during which they practice procedures to be taken in case of an earthquake. “Studies have shown that people who practice even once are better prepared for an event.

See SHAKY, page 3

“There has been some concern with the lack of security in afternoon and late night classes,” —Erin Engstrom Professor “We have been contacted by LRC staff regarding the activity in the park and our answer to them is always the same…we can only do what we can with what we have,” added Zizzo. Two information desk librarians made no comment regarding the subject and seemed unaware of any of the proceedings. Dean of Information and Learning Technology Gerald Ramsey declined our offer to an interview when asked about the reported drug use. Professor Erin Engstrom, who teaches at the bottom level of the LRC, said she had heard LRC staff members talking about certain activities in front of the LRC. She said she has not seen anyone doing drugs there but she wouldn’t be surprised because minimal security. “There has been some concern with the lack of security in afternoon and late night classes,” said Engstrom. When City College students were asked about the marijuana use at the park, responses varied but plenty of students seemed aware of the situation but did not seemed bothered. “Marijuana is not really a problem. It’s not a drug, it’s a plant,” said City College student Michael Carrozo.

See DRUGS, page 10

Board of Trustees discuss issues at Miramar College By NICK MOONE Correspondent The San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees traveled to San Diego Miramar College on March 25 for their bi-monthly meeting. Throughout the year, the board visits each of the three SDCCD campuses as well as Continuing Education. This was the final stop of the four scheduled. Chancellor Constance M. Carroll described the purpose of the change in venue.

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“Once a year we come through to help proliferate the open door policy and to allow student leaders, classified faculty and staff to address the board,” Carroll said. “It’s kind of neat that they come to us at least once a year,” said student Nicole Anderson. In an hour long presentation, Miramar faculty, staff and students provided a detailed account of activities and successes over the past year.

See TRUSTEES, page 10

NICK MOONE Correspondent Board of Trustees members Maria Nieto Senour and Mary Graham talk beside City College Associated Student President David Campbell, who served as a student trustee March 25 at Miramar College.

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