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Volume 59, Issue 3

Students’ advocate

Dean Mario Chacon recognized for service Focus, page 9

Serving the San Diego City College community since 1945

Report: College is right on track

Student dies after fall from T building

Incident ruled suicide; students reminded that mental health services are available on campus

By Manny Lopez A man jumped to his death from the third-floor balcony of the T building Oct. 13.

Although the San Diego Medical Examiner’s Office identified the man, who was in his early 30s, family members later requested that his name not be released.

The incident occurred at around 3:43 p.m. and was ruled a suicide, according to the Medical Examiner’s Office.

Witnesses said the man jumped suddenly and without warning.

Campus police responded and were on the scene immediately.

San Diego City Police sources said that when the man was found, he was unconscious and had a slight pulse.

He was transported to UCSD by paramedics and later died at the hospital of his injuries.

The man was a student at Mesa College who, according

Oct. 19-Nov. 8, 2004

Exit report wraps up accreditation process; results known in January

county given the tight supply, according to Health Center officials.

The loss of Chiron’s supply resulted when regulators in England suspended Chiron’s license in the United Kingdom for

By Donna Maranto The final phase of the accreditation process for City College came to a close on Oct. 7 when the visiting accreditation team gave an exit report on campus.

The final recommendation of accreditation (or non-accreditation) for the college was not disclosed, a confidential matter until an official report in January.

During the exit interview, it was announced that City College had received a $500,000 nursing grant, as well as a Title 5 Grant for about $2.2 million dollars.

“So far we have two out of three, so things are going well,” team chairman Mark Edelstein, president of Diablo Valley College, said of three goals for City College, the third goal for success being actual accreditation.

The team of visiting educators complimented the philosophy of the college’s Self Study Report, recommending that “the college complete its work on the development of Student Learning Outcomes and review its master planning

See FLU, Page 13

See REPORT, Page 6

Photo by Mike Sullivan

Knights soccer teams bounce back San Diego City College’s Juan Perez grapples with a Cuyamaca College player on Oct. 8 during a game in which the Knights won 5-2. After poor performances in 2003, both the men’s and women’s soccer teams have bounced back and made marked improvements to start the new season. See Sports, Page 16

See FALL, Page 10

Campus flu shots to be diverted to county

By Ariana Cortez At first, everyone was being encouraged to get their flu shot to avoid catching the flu this year. That was before Oct. 5, when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention learned that the Chiron Corporation would not be able to distribute

any of its influenza vaccine to the United States, leaving healthcare providers like City College’s Health Center scrambling to distribute the vaccine only to those who need it most.

At some point this month, the campus will turn over its supply of flu shots to the

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TimeCapsule

As San Diego City College and the San Diego Community College District celebrate 90 years of educational service, City Times offers a look back in time by opening its archives.

City Times Oct. 19, 1987 Volume 42, Number 1 There was controversy in the student government elections, in which 54 people voted out of about 14,000 students.

Editor-in-Chief: None listed Adviser: Barry Garron

Four running for seats on district board

By Sandi Garcia The Board of Trustees is the San Diego Community College District’s publicly elected governing board. The board is composed of five locally elected board members, three student trustees (one each from City, Mesa and Miramar Colleges), and a chancellor, the district’s chief executive officer who is responsible for carrying out policies approved by the Board of Trustees.

The trustees work together to accomplish the district’s mission: to provide accessible, high quality learning experiences to meet the educational needs of the San Diego community.

This November, there are two seats up for election. District B serves Mira Mesa, Scripps Ranch, Kearny Mesa, Allied Gardens, Linda Vista and San Carlos. District D serves Del Cerro, Paradise Hills, Talmadge, Encanto, Chollas Creek, Oak Park, Kensington

and Rolando Park.

District B candidates: n Name: William H. Schwandt Party endorsement: Democratic Age: 73 Education: A.A., B.S. (Business Management/ Accounting), M.A. (Business Education) Current job: Incumbent member SD Community College District Board of Trustees Primary Results: 67.13 percent (21,265 votes) n Name: John Cubello Party endorsement: Republican Age: 37 Education: A.A. (General Education), B.A. (Political Science), M.S. (Educational Technology) Current job: Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, San Diego

ITT Technical Institute Primary Results: 32.72 percent (10,365 votes) District D candidates: n Name: Marty Block Party endorsement: Democratic Age: 54 Education: B.S. (Political Science), J.D. Current job: Incumbent member San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees Primary Results: 49.20 percent (12,105) n Name: Kate Kelly Party endorsement: n/a Age: 67 Education: B.S. (Speech, Home Economics, Social Studies), M.A. (Educational Administration) Current job: Teacher, ITT Technical Institute Primary Results: 35.69 percent (8,781 votes)

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Defibrillators now available on campus Lifesaving ‘Chatty Cathy’ machines help restart heart

Photo by Michael San Juan Students had the opportunity to get information on universities from across the country during City College’s Transfer Fair, held Oct. 7 in Gorton Quad. Ivy League schools were represented at the event.

Universities make their pitch Ivy League schools court students during Transfer Fair

By Gaby Moreno Tables and chairs circled around in front of the City College cafeteria. Students walked around and searched for the university of their interest. The College Transfer Fair, which took place in Gorton Quad on Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., gave many students an opportunity to get to know universities from all around

the United States.

University representatives were available to give information and answer questions. Universities such as Fresno State, UC Merced, California State University Northridge, Columbia University School of General Studies, along with many more, attended the fair.

But why is it that big universities like Columbia are interested

in recruiting community college students?

Columbia University, which is located in Morningside Heights, on the upper West Side of Manhattan, gives returning students an opportunity to refocus their education. Its College of General Studies focuses mainly on students who See TRAHSFER, Page 10

By Donna Maranto Imagine walking into a classroom and finding someone unconscious and suffering from sudden cardiac arrest. For that person, unless a defibrillation shock is delivered within 10 minutes, there is a 90-95 percent chance he or she will die. Now, because of newly installed automated external defibrillators (AEDs), it is possible to administer lifesaving technology on campus without exhausting critical time waiting for paramedics.

The AEDs are part of the College Police’s new lifesaving defibrillation program, which began Aug. 30. There are nine devices districtwide, five (one each) at ECC, City College, Mesa, Miramar and the District Service Center. There is also one in each of the campus police cars.

According to campus police Sgt. Ed Headtke, “50,000 lives a year are saved by AEDs (Red Cross statistic); originally you needed a prescription from a doctor to have one, but soon we will be able to find them at Wal-Mart.”

The units cost $2,000 and are designed to be “user friendly.” When the box is opened, the AED begins to talk, like a “Chatty Cathy” doll, and instructs the user on each step necessary to begin the defibrillation.

There are green and red lights — green meaning ready and red meaning no battery.

When used on a victim, it automatically analyzes the heart pattern; if sudden cardiac arrest is not the problem, it will not allow a shock and advises proper lifesaving proceSee HEART, Page 11

City College students get Moore information

By Sandi Garcia Filmmaker Michael Moore gave more than just his opinion Oct. 12 when he spoke at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

After donating 200 free tickets to students at San Diego City College, he donated his appearance fee, after expenses, to found a scholarship at Cal

State San Marcos.

Surprise guests at the event included folk singer Joan Baez and former Rage Against the Machine band member Tom Morello.

Moore wanted to be certain that San Diego County community college students could attend the local stop on his

“Slacker Uprising Tour,” a 60-city tour which is designed to get millions of traditional nonvoters to the polls on Nov. 2.

Veronica Moore, a former City College adjunct instructor and Michael Moore’s sister, contacted professor Kelly Mayhew to arrange the ticket

donations.

“Michael really wanted community college students to get tickets,” Mayhew said. “It was very important to him that they have this opportunity.”

The donated tickets were given out on a first-come, firstSee MOORE, Page 15

Submitted photo Filmmaker Michael Moore talks to the crowd Oct. 12 in Del Mar.

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The war in Iraq is reason to keep Bush We have to look at the main question before us today, the most important question of our time: Why should we reelect President George W. Bush for a second term? These are turbulent times, and we as American citizens need a strong president to continue the war on terror.

This man has proved himself by not backing down from his the prime objective. The president put the world on notice: “We will hold any person or regime that harbors or supports terrorists as guilty of terrorism as the terrorists themselves” (www.georgewbush.com). This is what is needed! I do not want another 9/11 here in our homeland nobody does.

We do not and will not allow our country be a playground for foreign terrorist.

Let us look at what the president has done on the war on terrorism. Afghanistan and Iraq are now liberated from repressive and oppressive dictatorships.

Terrorist camps in Afghanistan are now destroyed and the people are voting in their own democratic elections. The Afghans are now our allies in bringing down Al Qaeda terrorist. Saddam Hus-

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Bush campaign photo President Bush addresses the military. sein is imprisoned waiting for a trial for crimes against his country. There is an interim government in Iraq, which is going to have a free election in January.

The president, while using force presently, knows it is not the answer for the security of our country and seeks to change the resentment of people towards United States. However, this will take some time. He also wants to change the conditions that bring the recruitment of terrorist.

Freedom for the people is needed; free people do not support terrorists. All over

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the world people must denounce weapons of mass destruction and help the world to be a safer place to live. Even Moammar Khadafi of Libya responded to our president by surrendering their weapons program.

I remember after the Gulf War, George H. Bush had enormous popularity, but two years later lost his reelection bid for the White House. George H. Bush was the first President to lose a reelection after winning a war. One bumper sticker I saw said, “Saddam’s got his job, How about you?” Ironic isn’t it? This is the main reason to reelect George W. Bush, to show the world we are resolute on the war on terrorism. This year I want to see a bumper sticker saying, “America did its job. We got Hussein!”

Les Swazzo is a student at San Diego City College

A misinformed America is the real threat “I have a friend who watches the news.”

Not that you really need to it be explained again.

Not because it isn’t already glaringly obvious. But let’s go ahead and beat a dead horse. Just one more time.

The war in Iraq is being taken for granted, marginalized. But wait. I’m not implying the intelligentsia, the great minds which posses a level of superior knowledge the masses will never attain.

I mean you.

Let’s talk about some good, old-fashioned propaganda, American flavored.

Why? It’s working. The Associated Press wrote a story about a poll conducted late this August by the Program on International Policy Attitudes at the University of Maryland. It is the tip of a mounting iceberg of data revealing the disturbing gullibility of the U.S. population.

“More than half of Americans (54 percent) continue to believe Iraq had weapons of mass destruction or a program to develop them ... evidence of such weapons has not been found.” In addition, “half believe Iraq was either closely linked with Al Qaeda before the war (35 percent) or was directly involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on this country

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(15 percent).”

Again, there is no connection. No supporting evidence. None. Scarily, these beliefs were basis for the war campaign in Iraq. Now that is terrifying.

It’s what Noam Chomsky calls “the manufacture of consent.” And it’s far from being a new concept.

Remember the imminent threat Saddam Hussein posed? He has been captured, while a war revolving around him is still being waged. Oh, and remember Osama bin Laden? Yes you do! He was really bad Al Qaeda; Public enemy No.1, in fact. And he is currently...you know? I don’t really know! No one does.

But that’s not important anymore. One thing that we do know is how much aid we offered the country of Afghanistan.

That’s not much, unless you count that oil pipeline.

America was ordered to pack up camp and move to Iraq for what we could have only supposed was the call to fight for our very endangered lives. How could any of us know any of this, or even claim to

understand it?

The news media passes on the information they get from those higher up and those higher up can pass on data in whatever interpreted way they like. Then, the few informed Americans who even participate in the news and politics of this country pass their spin on what is going on to those who literally have never heard anything about anything.

So let’s go back to the president and what people understand about him and what is happening with this war.

President Bush is reportedly a man who follows the word of the Christian God and His will. Rationally and morally, people understand that this still does not justify a man’s actions.

Acting beneath the banner of God’s will still does not substantiate an ill-conceived premise. In this context, the Bible is appropriate and significant.

“It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty and miss the way.” -Proverbs 19:2 Right now America is consumed with the war we are fighting in Iraq. And if you take away the threat of imminent terror in Iraq, you don’t have much of a See THREAT, Page 5

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Threat Continued from Page 4 war. Not a valid war anyway. This was the decision that was made, a decision we are now seeing the consequences of.

The sobering reality Americans are left to reckon with is the truth. “U.S. military deaths in the Iraq campaign passed 1,000 today (Sept. 7).” - Associated Press Liking or not liking a leader is irrelevant and ignorant. Questioning the

VOICE / NEWS decisions our leaders make and offering solutions and alternatives equates to you exercising your right as an American, and that is something to be proud of. Making sure our government is checked and balanced defines as the democracy we are supposed to be.

The death toll of Americans in Iraq hurtles ignorance from harmless into being a murderous crime.

Misunderstanding and misinterpretation of information, or complete failure to seek the truth all serve to fuel the manufacture of consent. This enables the propaganda machine to

operate in full force. Please dig deeply into the fabric of current events and find out what really is going on before you vote this election.

If you have no idea where to start, turn on the news, or go online. Mainstream news is a start, but don’t disregard alternative news sources. http://www.independent-media.org http://www.indymedia.org http://www.commondreams.org http://www.guerrillanews.com Kim Humes is a City Times staff writer

Journalism job fair runs Oct. 28-30 in Los Angeles

By Lauren Ciallella Sixty dollars seems like a lot of money for a struggling college student to spend, unless it opens the door to the future. A chance for success lies at the Journalism Opportunities Conference, which takes place Oct. 28-30 in Los Angeles, at the Millennium Biltmore hotel.

The conference is the largest job fair on the West Coast for journalists, boasting over 100 recruiters who are looking to hire students for internships, entry-level jobs or those in the field hoping to broaden their scope of success.

The conference runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 1

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p.m. Saturday.

The event is open to those who are of at least sophomore status and who pay the $60 student fee (one price for entire weekend). Interviewing varies from scheduled appointments to walk-up sessions and will take place all three days. Students should bring their most current resumes and extra copies to distribute.

Workshops will also be held on Friday, giving tips about interviewing, how to create a top-notch resume and critiquing video footage. Hotel and food accommodations are the student’s responsibility. For more information, call (213) 437-4408 or visit www.ccnma.org.

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Report

The Standards

Continued from Page 1 and resource allocation process to insure that the learning outcomes in addition to more traditional student achievement data are utilized consistently in the planning process.”

The team visited classes and campus activities during the week of Oct. 4. Opening the exit meeting, college President Terrence Burgess spoke of the importance of this process - how much it helps City staff’s efforts as educators, administrators and, now with the newly adopted “SLO” (student learning outcomes) procedures, student’s efforts can be more effectively appreciated and evaluated.

The Self Study Report is organized according to four standards: Institutional Mission and Effectiveness, Student Learning Programs and Services, Resources, and Leadership and Governance.

Prior to the exit interview and meeting, the team held an open discussion on Oct. 5 from 1 to 2 p.m. to which faculty and students were invited.

Edelstein opened with a welcoming of the members, as well as all of those present.

Mark Snowhite, professor of English and language arts at Crafton Hills College and a member of the visiting team, talked to City faculty about trying to work on new sharedgovernance structures.

According to faculty member Candace Waltz, there is much improvement with the way the structure has been revised, “but it is just the pilot, so we don’t yet know how it is going to work.”

Some faculty had complained in the past that their voices became lost to the administration because of the way the campus is organized.

According to Nancy Cary, English department chairwoman, “Now we are having discussions.”

The restructuring has created more checks and balances with the chairs’ councils; the new model involves more shared governance, according to the faculty members at the meeting.

College funding was another topic.

“The funding hasn’t been

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MAJOR RECOMMENDATIONS The Self Study Report is organized according to four standards: Institutional Mission and Effectiveness, Student Learning Programs and Services, Resources, and Leadership and Governance.

The additional recommendations for Standard 1: n “That the college develop a process to evaluate and report to faculty and staff on the effectiveness of major changes that it undertakes in areas such as master planning, governance, and the academic calendar.”

Photos by Mike Sullivan President of Diablo Valley College and team chair Dr. Mark Edelstein addresses an open accreditation meeting at San Diego City College on Oct. 5. Dr. Frank Chong and Dr. Candace Waltz look on in the background. At left, Vice President of Academic Affairs at Los Angeles Southwest College Leige Henderson addresses the panel.

there,” according to Minon Spradley of City’s biology faculty and co-chairman for Standard 2. He said committee work for funding “is an arduous task.” It is hard to convince faculty not involved in the process that people are really trying their absolute best, he said.

“What are the guiding principles in deciding whether it will be philosophy or biology that gets the funding?” com-

mittee member Dr. Frank Chong asked.

City staff member Sally Deato, Keeper of the Light (a manager in the accreditation process), said priority lists are set by the deans; once the lists are submitted, the dean sits with the different schools and discusses the possibilities.

According to Cary, there was a lack of long-range educational planning or a map for the future — that money is

the key and changes the guidelines. A long-range plan has now been developed, she said.

Student Mercedes Lopez inquired about educational growth. “What is the commitment behind the growth?” she asked, also offering thanks for the quality of instruction at City College.

Responding to her question, the Standard 2 chair responded that the commitment was based on two things: the desire to serve the community and the resources through which growth is possible.

Overall, the compliment far outweighed the complaints: Leige Henderson, an accreditation team member from LA Southwest College, expressed her observation that people at City have a passion for working. Waltz also commented that City’s honors program is twice the size of Mesa College’s.

One complaint came from Chicano Studies chairman Ternot Macranato in his comments on hiring practices, citing the lack of Latino and black educators in the history department, and other important positions.

n “That in order to build upon their efforts to strengthen institutional effectiveness and to foster a culture of evidence throughout the district, the district office and the colleges should cooperate in the development of an enhanced research function with both strong district and strong college components.” c“That in order to coordinate the master planning efforts already established at the colleges, the district should continue its work to formulate an overall strategic plan that will provide a vision for the future development of the district based upon extensive conversations among faculty and staff, students, college and district leaders, board members, and the community.”

Standard 1 is especially timely as the Associated Student Government is currently formulating its mission statement and strategic planning for the academic year. In a strategic planning meeting held by the Executive Board of the ASG, the mission statement was finalized: “We the Associated Student Government of San Diego Community College pledge our commitment to the students, the Associated Student Government, this college, and the San Diego Community College District’s ongoing commitment to excellence. Our commitment to San Diego Community College directs us to maintain a partnership between the students and the institution. As a liaison we will promote student representation through shared governance. We will strive to improve the learning environment and encourage campus development through meeting the current and future needs of students. As representatives of the students we are dedicated to guiding, encouraging, and supporting student activities, awareness of student diversity, and the development of leadership skills.

With fiscal responsibility, accountability, and integrity in mind we will uphold this mission statement.”

The executive board will complete this key phase with its strategic planning, creating a guiding vision for the coming year.

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Applications available for Assistance Scholarships The Standards Contuiinued from Page 6 There was one recommendation for Standard 2: n “That the college develops a consistent funding model that supports the needs of the Learning Resource Center for both human and fiscal resources.”

Two recommendations for Standard 3: n “That the district, in cooperation with the colleges, should explore new efforts and initiatives to identify the barriers that limit the diversity of their workforce and to insure that faculty and staff reflect the rich diversity of their student body.” n “That the college develop a comprehensive information of technology plan addressing such issues as network development, equipment replacement schedules, support staff, and funding for all instructional and administrative technology. This plan should be fully integrated into the annual planning process.”

One recommendation for Standard 4: n “That the district build upon its efforts to clearly delineate the functions of the district and the colleges and to communicate more effectively with faculty and staff throughout the district paying additional attention to coordinating and integrating services and activities within the district office itself and regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the delineation and the quality of services provided to the colleges.”

SELF STUDY REPORT An executive board approved the certification of the Institutional Self-Study Report on May 20. The introductory statement read, “This Institutional Self Study Report is submitted for the purpose of assisting in the determination of the institution’s accreditation status. We certify that there was broad participation by the campus community and we believe the self study report accurately reflects the nature and substance of this institution.”

The signatory: Marty Block, President, Board of Trustees; August Gallego, Chancellor, SDCCD; Constance Carroll, Chancellor Designate; Terrance Burgess, President, SDCC; Larry Brown, Vice President of Student Services; Candace Waltz, Self Study Coordinator; Elizabeth Anderson, President of the Academic Senate; Desiree van Soanen, Interim President of the Classified Senate; and, Eric Dobbs, President, Associated Student Government.

The compass was chosen as the logo for the self-study because the process serves as a kind of institutional compass. It is grounded in past knowledge and configured according to experience, measurement and history.

By Sandi Garcia Applications are now being accepted for the San Diego City College Educational Assistance Scholarships.

This year, there are over 50 distinct competitions, and many of them award multiple prizes. Most are advertised in the 24-page award catalogue. Other awards (with varying deadlines) are available throughout the year. All applications and information are available in D-106.

“This scholarship program is growing by leaps and bounds”, said scholarship coordinator Carmen Ruffo. “There are new ones offered every year.”

To illustrate her point, Ruffo cited the fact that in April, City College awards totaled more than $125,000, whereas

just five years ago they totaled just $36,000.

Most scholarship funds are made available through gifts from the faculty, staff and supporters from the San Diego community. This year, there are also three student organizations offering scholarships.

To the recipient, often just being selected as the winner can mean more than the actual money does. Mercedes Lopez, an engineering major, described her feelings about winning in one of last year’s competitions.

“The first scholarship I ever won was from the Friends of Downtown. Winning it was a huge boost; it meant someone out there believed in me,” Lopez said. “Even when the going got tough (long after winning) I knew someone else

believed in my abilities and it made it easier to get through the hard times.”

Ruffo advises that “students should apply for as many scholarships as they qualify for so they don’t miss the boat.”

The most common reasons for students not winning are failure to apply because they do not expect to win, submitting incomplete applications, or missing the deadline.

This year, there is a strict application deadline for all competitions listed in the catalogue of Dec. 10 at 3:30 p.m.

Students who try to turn applications in at 3:31pm the day will be turned away, as they are every year.

Students can also research national scholarship competitions using resources at the Transfer/Career Center,

located in room A-110.

Other scholarships are available exclusively to students who are members of the following honors societies/ programs: Alpha Gamma Sigma, Phi Theta Kappa and the San Diego City College Honors Program. Each fall, the San Diego Foundation offers scholarships to students in San Diego County. The organization’s Web site is www.sdfoundation.org/ scholarships.

There are several helpful scholarship search engines available online, including www.fastweb.com and www.collegeboard.com. The San Diego Public Libraries have books available for checkout offering advice on how to conduct a successful scholarship search.

Jazz 88 earns top NAB radio nomination

By Manny Lopez KSDS-Jazz 88 was one of five New Age/Jazz radio station from across the country nominated for the National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Award.

Selections were made by the NAB Marconi Radio Awards Selection Academy, a premier panel of judges made up of general managers, program directors, regional executives, owners, consultants and former radio executives from across the United States.

“The Marconi awards are the most prestigious awards given by and for the industry, the equivalent of televisions Academy Awards,” said Jeffrey Yorke, spokesman for the NAB. KSDS Program Director Joe Kocherhans said this was Jazz 88’s sixth nomination in this category and was the only public radio station nominated. Jazz 88 won the award back in 1993, which Yorke said, “proves that consistency works.”

The NAB represents over 8,000 local radio stations. The awards are given annually.

This year’s ceremony was held Oct. 7 in San Diego at the Manchester Grand Hyatt.

Start to finish

David Anguihno paints a poster encouraging students to vote during a poster competition on Voter Awareness Day, sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa, on Oct. 13. Anguihno’s poster, left, won first place. Laura Gwyne, below, works on her poster. Photos by Sandi Garcia

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Oct. 19-Nov. 8, 2004

FilmReview

Lauren Ciallella

Jersey state of mind

Film shows actor’s talents as director You’re probably most familiar with Zach Braff from his role as Dr. Dorian on NBC’s, “Scrubs,” but he is also the writer, director and leading man in the new movie, “Garden State.”

His character, Andrew Largeman (aka “Large”) leaves his lukewarm acting career and abusive job as a waiter in LA to fly back home for his mother’s funeral.

During this visit, he connects with old friends and makes a new one in Natalie Portman’s character, Sam. The story is mixed with dramatic reality of family and life paths, along with witty cynicisms thrown in here and there.

It is a film that depends on the strength of its characters and their somewhat jaded, amicable nature while they stomp through their trials of daily life. All of them are wonderfully flawed in their own quirky way and even Large’s old friend, Mark, who has now become a grave digger and pilfers the dead’s jewelry, becomes a loyal, somewhat likeable character.

The visual aspect of the film is another characteristic that makes this movie. It really captures the essence of New Jersey in late fall with wide shots of the lush green, yet gloomy cemetery and the constant grayness that envelopes the sky during this season. Other scenes are See JERSEY, Page 12

Art in chalk Photos by Mike Sullivan San Diegans enjoyed art, food and entertainment Oct. 10 during the 10th annual Little Italy Precious Festa.

Top photo, Cheryl Andaya works on her Superman chalk drawing at the chalk “La Strada” area of the festval.

Jeff Acrea puts the final touches on his chalk drawing, one of several made by local artists. The chalk art is a popular attraction every year.

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Former City coach runs for Assembly

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Loophole in student loan program costs millions

By Sandi Garcia City College has many ties to the local community. Some are unexpected. For example, Lori Saldaña, a former City College basketball coach and health education instructor, is running for State Assembly. She is vying for the 76th Assembly District Seat, which is being vacated by Christine Kehoe who is termed out of office.

Born and raised in San Diego, Saldaña graduated from Madison High School and from San Diego State University. She joined City College as the Women’s Basketball Coach in the spring of 1982, and also taught Health Education classes. Saldaña then taught part-time at the Educational Cultural Complex within the San Diego Community College District. Facing the same situation many of today’s adjunct professors do, she was unable to be hired-on as a full-time instructor due to budget shortfalls.

Saldaña left teaching to work as a carpenter See COACH, Page 12

Frye enters mayor’s race

By Sandi Garcia Until recently, the San Diego mayoral race was not a very exciting spectator sport. The two competitors were both Republicans, both currently hold public office, and both campaigned for mayor in the 2000 election. This changed Sept. 30 when city Councilwoman Donna Frye announced she was running as a write-in candidate.

“I had hoped voters would have a choice”, Frye said in a phone interview on Oct. 14. She said her decision to run was based on calls she received from supporters who said either they weren’t going to vote for Mayor or they would write her name in. One caller even suggested that Frye go through the processes of becoming an official write-in candidate so that his vote would count. After deciding that she “could no longer sit by and not take action”, Frye finalized See FRYE, Page 14

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Photo by Mike Sullivan Dean Mario Chacon has been recognized for his work with students.

Problem solver

Dean Chacon recognized for work with student government, other groups

By Donna Maranto It was 1996, and Mario Chacon was on his way to work, his very first day as dean of student affairs at San Diego City College, understandably nervous.

The night before, he had taken his son to the pet store to get some mice to feed their pet snake; on the way home, the mice escaped in the car. The following morning,

while driving on Highway 163, he felt something crawl up his leg - it was a white mouse. He screamed, and almost didn’t make it to that first day of work.

Since that unexpected surprise on day one, Chacon has focused his job on working with students and campus organizations. He is well known among students and See CHACON, Page 14

By Manny Lopez The federal government is shelling out hundreds of millions of dollars in unnecessary and wasteful subsidies to banks and student loan companies through a loophole in the student loan program which guarantees lenders a 9.5 percent return on loans for college students backed by tax-exempt bonds, according to a report by the Government Accountability Office.

Neither Congress nor the Department of Education has taken action to stop the bleeding even though it would be in the public’s best interest to do so. Education officials contend that making changes to the Departments regulations would likely be very difficult and time consuming and that Congress could solve the problem much quicker. Though Congress has written in an end to the subsidy into the Higher Education Act, which will be voted on in 2005, lawmakers have been unable to agree on legislation that would end the subsidy anytime soon.

Without government intervention, taxpayers will remain on the hook for this costly drain on resources which the GAO reports has consumed 78 percent of all subsidies paid to lenders under the program in the current fiscal year.

The root of the problem stems from legislation passed in the 1980s designed to encourage lenders such as banks, state agencies and other non-profit and for profit organizations, to issue loans, which help students and families finance post secondary education costs under the Federal Family Education Loan Program.

Some lenders issue taxexempt bonds to raise capital, See LOOPHOLE, Page 13

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Transfer Continued from Page 3 have had an interruption in their education for at least one academic year.

They seek students from community colleges because that is where most adult students come back after their one-year interruption since high school.

Evelyn Kircher, the representative for Columbia University, said Columbia University is a great opportunity for students.

“Students get access to a rigorous and intellectual experience that is life altering,” she said.

Fall Continued from Page 1 to a City College official who requested anonymity, had attended classes at City Fin_17_5x6 8/5/04 1:47 PM Page 1 in the past.

No information regarding the man’s state of mind was available at press time.

City College Mental Health Services

Oct. 19-Nov. 8, 2004

Former City College student Amy Garcia was accepted to the School of General Studies with a full scholarship.

She is now attending Columbia and doing well.

Even though the most popular major at Columbia is economics, the university offers many majors, such as religion, visual arts, ancient studies and Italian literature. Columbia University is also committed to students in Ivy League education, which is a name given to eight different schools: Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Pennsylvania, Princeton and Yale.

If City students are interested in transferring to Columbia or any other university, the Transfer/Career Center in room A-110 has information. officials said they want all students to know that services are available to anyone who is currently enrolled and attending classes on campus.

“Any student who is feeling emotional or psychological distress can walk in and talk to a therapist without an appointment,” Mental Health Coordinator Cynthia Barton said. Initial intake interviews are free and short/long term therapy is available.

The Mental Health Services office is located in room A-221.

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Defibrillation, which means delivering an electric shock to the heart, is the only known treatment to restore the normal rhythm. For every minute defibrillation is delayed, the victim’s chances of survival go down. If a victim receives the shock within a minute, there is a 90 percent chance of resuscitation. When it takes 10 minutes to administer, the odds fall to less than 5 percent.

“The proper procedure in case of this type of emergency is still to call 911 first, and then notify the campus police 24-hour dispatch at (619) 388-6405,” Headtke reminded.

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Student registration drive nets 570 voters

By Steve Vanica Nearly 200 City College faculty members, including classified staff, and President Terrence Burgess helped register 570 students to vote between Sept.

13 and 18.

The newly registered voters will now be encouraged to take the next step into the voting booth and help make a difference by becoming active citizens.

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for the success of the Voter Registration Drive from district Chancellor Constance Carroll and the SDCCD Board of Trustees. Officials reported the process was smooth.

Registration cards have been turned in to the county Registrar of Voters.

Students should expect to receive proof of registration by mail shortly. Election Day is Nov. 2.

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Jersey Continued from Page 8 extremely visually affective in a more artistic form, such as when he tries on a shirt that had been made for him that matches the wallpaper behind him. It doesn’t have a big affect on the storyline, but it’s aesthetically pleasing and makes you want to see more.

These little pieces of eye candy are seen throughout the film.

There’s a definite somber tone to the movie, although the characters themselves all possess a sense of lighthearted sarcasm. You almost feel sorry for them and truly become involved in them as people. It brings up the saying “You can never go home again” and explores the

odd feeling of returning to a small, hometown where time has seemed to stand still, yet everything has changed.

The movie is made up of short scenes that fade to black before starting the next one.

This is very affective to keep time moving. He is only home for four days, so there is almost an impeding time limit ticking for these characters and their interaction with each other. You feel their sense of closeness to one another and a certain ease of back and forth flow in conversation that guides the movie along steadily.

It’s a good character film, as well as, being directed with a refreshing delve into the artistic realm. It’s a movie that you visually remember after you leave the theater and is spattered with humorous one liners that make you look back on it fondly.

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She beat out two candidates with more political experience, Vince Hall and Heidi von Szeliski. Now, the 76th Assembly District race is one of the most heated in the area.

Saldaña is running against Republican Tricia Hunter, a former Assemblywoman who has worked as a lobbyist and as a consultant and is a Registered Nurse and against Libertarian Jennifer Osborne, a Tax Preparer/Notary.

In a phone interview, Saldaña said her two priorities if elected were improving the resources available for public education and in

Oct. 19-Nov. 8, 2004 improving environmental conditions, which would reduce preventable health problems like asthma. Saldaña claims she is “a supporter of trickle-up economics”. One way she suggested to help increase services at the Community Colleges is to develop a “Service Learning” program, where students work as interns to earn school credit.

She claims this would not take anything away from full-time employees, as it would be a way to increase service hours (such as in libraries) rather than replace paid workers.

She believes that a better educated public leads to higher paying jobs and more tax revenue for the state; she contends this is win-win for everyone involved. Saldaña was the only candidate to accept voluntary campaign spending limits, which allowed her to submit a statement in the Voter Information Pamphlet.

A partial list of Saldaña’s endorsements is as follows: the Democratic Party and Reform Party of CA; Congresswoman Davis; State Senators Alpert and Ducheny; State Assembly Members Nuñez, Kehoe, and

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Vargas; City Council Members Frye, Atkins, and Zucchet; the Sierra Club; Equality California; CA Nurses Association; SD City Firefighters and CA State Firefighters Association; SD Police Officers Association; SD Deputy Sheriffs’ Association; and the National Organization for Women. A partial list of Hunter’s endorsements is as follows: the Republican Party; Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger; State Assembly Members Horton, McCarthy, Plescia, and Wynland; CA State Sheriffs’ Association; National Women’s Political Caucus; the Association of Conservation Employees; and the CA Chamber of Commerce.

Osborne is endorsed by the Libertarian Party. Complete lists of all candidates’ endorsements can be found at www.lorisaldana.com, www.hunterforassembly.com, and osborneforassembly.org.

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Each year this Legislature will propose, analyze, and debate over 6,000 bills in a single twoyear session.

There are an overwhelming number of choices to make on Election Day. San Diegans will choose who they want for president, for both the Senate and the House of Representatives, a new mayor will be chosen, and there are no less than 24 propositions on the ballot. One thing is certain voters have a lot of homework to do before Nov. 2.

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CityCalendar

Compiled by Sandi Garcia Send items to City Times, 1313 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101, e-mail citytimes@journalist.com, or call (619) 388-3880

n OCTOBER 20: Women’s Volleyball vs. Imperial Valley, gym, 5 p.m.

20: Men’s Soccer vs. Palomar, field, 3 p.m.

20: Women’s Soccer vs. Mesa, field, 1 p.m.

21: Drop-in Salsa Dance Lessons (presented

by Alpha Gamma Sigma), D-102, 1-2 p.m. (donations accepted) 22: Job Fair (presented by the Transfer/ Career Center), Gorton Quad, 9 a.m.

22: Men’s Soccer vs. Imperial Valley, field, 3 p.m.

22: Last day to file a petition for graduation for an AA/AS or Certificate of Achievement for Spring/Summer 2005 graduation in order to receive an evaluation prior to beginning of Spring Semester, A-110 27: Women’s Soccer vs. Southwestern, field, 3 p.m.

27: “Rocky Horror Picture Show” movie night

Loophole Continued from Page 9 which is used to make or purchase those loans. Loans financed with such bonds prior to Oct. 1, 1993, are guaranteed a 9.5 percent rate of return, which is called the lender yield. When interest rates paid by borrowers which as of this report are at 3.4

Flu Continued from Page 1 three months. Flu season typically peaks between December and March, so the United States will not be supplied by Chiron for this upcoming flu season.

The expected supply of flu vaccine will be cut in half, which is why some people are being asked to step aside for those who fall in the high-risk category and need it most. The high-risk categories include those over age 65, babies under 2 years old and those of all ages with chronic medical conditions.

The Health Center and many other places that normally offer flu shots are only

(presented by LGBTSU), D-121A, 4 p.m.

28: Drop-in Salsa Dance Lessons (presented

by Alpha Gamma Sigma), Gorton Quad, 1-2 p.m. (donations accepted) 29: Women’s Volleyball vs. Grossmont, gym, 7 p.m.

29: Men’s Soccer vs. Mesa, field, 3pm 29: “A Chorus Line”, Saville Theater, 8 p.m. ($15 adults, $10 students/seniors/military) 30: “A Chorus Line”, Saville Theater, 8 p.m. ($15 adults, $10 students/seniors/military) 31: “A Chorus Line”, Saville Theater, 2 p.m. ($15 adults, $10 students/seniors/military) n NOVEMBER 02: Election Day 03: Women’s Soccer vs. Grossmont, field, 3 p.m.

04: Drop-in Salsa Dance Lessons (presented

by Alpha Gamma Sigma), D-102, 1-2 p.m. (donations accepted) 05: “A Chorus Line”, Saville Theater, 8 p.m. ($15 adults, $10 students/seniors/military) 05: Last day to withdraw from classes and receive a “W” 06: Phi Theta Kappa Fall Induction Ceremony, Gorton Quad, 4 p.m.

06: “A Chorus Line”, Saville Theater, 8 p.m. ($15 adults, $10 students/seniors/military) 07: “A Chorus Line”, Saville Theater, 2 p.m. ($15 adults, $10 students/seniors/military) 09: Women’s Soccer vs. MiraCosta, field, 3 p.m.

09: Bi-National Mambo Orchestra (presented

by Jazz 88), Saville Theater, 8 p.m. (free) 10: Dr. Teri Sowell: Asking for Eyes - African Art in Perspective (presented by World Cultures), B-103, 1 p.m.

10: Women’s Volleyball vs. Mesa, gym,

percent, falls below the guaranteed lender yield, the government pays lenders the difference - a subsidy called special allowance payments.

The GAO report found that special allowance payments have increased from $209 million in fiscal year 2001 to $556 million in fiscal year 2003 and has reached about $634 million at the end of the third quarter of fiscal year 2004.

The report further found that two reasons account for this

rise: a decline in the interest rate paid by borrowers and a rise in the dollar volume of 9.5 percent loans.

In an editorial on Sept.

27, The Los Angeles Times reported that a delay in closing the loophole could cost taxpayers an additional $2.8 billion, on top of the $6 billion already committed. The GAO estimates that changing that law could produce a savings of up to $5 billion between 2005 and 2014.

providing vaccine to those in the high-risk category. Currently, the Health Center has 90 flu shots on hand, but officials said they have been informed by Chancellor Constance Carroll that the shots are to be handed over to the county for distribution to those who are in the most need of the vaccine.

Until that happens, though, the health center is temporarily giving shots to students and staff in the high-risk category since there are many people on campus who qualify.

Health Center officials strongly encourage students who are in the high-risk group, suffer from asthma, or are in great need of the flu shot, to stop by as soon as possible before they are given over to the county. Flu shots will

be available for $15 at the center, located in room A-116.

They can be reached at (619) 388-3450.

The center’s hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday and Wednesday, and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday.

For those who are relatively healthy ages 5 to 49 and do not fall into the high-risk category, there is the nasal flu vaccine mist. This is another option of protection against the flu and probably the best alternative for most people this flu season.

FluMist is sprayed into each nostril, and stimulates the production of protective antibodies. This product is now in high demand at doctor’s offices and pharmacies, but there will be more sent within the next few months. There should be

7 p.m.

11: Drop-in Salsa Dance Lessons (presented

by Alpha Gamma Sigma), D-102, 1-2 p.m. (donations accepted) 12: City College Closed (Veterans Day observed) 12: “A Chorus Line”, Saville Theater, 8 p.m. ($15 adults, $10 students/seniors/military) 13: “A Chorus Line”, Saville Theater, 8 p.m. ($15 adults, $10 students/seniors/military) 14: “A Chorus Line”, Saville Theater, 2 p.m. ($15 adults, $10 students/seniors/military) 17: Women’s Volleyball vs. Palomar, gym, 7 p.m.

18: Opportunities Abroad Fair, Gorton Quad, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

19: Downtown Vision Plan (Centre City Development Corp.), Saville Theater, 4 p.m.

20: Men’s Basketball vs. LA Trade Tech, gym, 7 p.m.

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The Haunted Hotel 4th and Market Blood Bayou 6th and Market Oct. 1-31 Sun, Wed, and Thurs 7-11PM / Fri and Sat 6PM-1AM 12.99 Scream Zone at the Del Mar Fairgrounds House of Horror Haunted Hayride plenty FluMist to go around this flu season.

“Just be sure that the whole household receives the flu vaccine mist because although those who receive FluMist will not catch the flu bug themselves, the flu can still be passed to others who are not protected,” said Dotti Cordell, director of student health services.

Other ways to protect against the flu include frequently washing hands, and to avoid touching the nose, eyes, and mouth. Cordell also suggests using hand sanitizers along with washing hands.

“Hospitals say that using hand sanitizers are just as good if not better than using hot water and soap,” she said.

Cordell said she carries some around herself. “It’s an excellent thing to have and keep in

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your backpack or purse. They come in small purse sizes, too.”

At a news briefing at the Department of Health and Human Services, Dr. Julie Gerberding, director of the CDC, said, “We do not know yet how serious the flu season epidemic is going to be this year,” so there are no immediate threats at the moment. But according to www.fluwatch.com, which tracks the flu virus all over the United States, the first case of the flu has been reported in San Diego.

For more information about the flu, visit www.cdc.gov/flu.

This Web site offers information directly from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and is updated daily.

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Frye Continued from Page 9 the paperwork that made her an official candidate on Oct. 4.

Frye will be at a disadvantage because her name will not be printed on either the absentee or regular election ballots, but as an official candidate her name will be posted in the polls.

That doesn’t seem to discourage voters, though. In a KFMB-TV “Local 8 Web Poll” taken on Oct. 4, 34 percent of the respondents indicated they would vote for Frye. She needs 34 percent to win. A write-in candidate hasn’t won a major seat in San Diego County since Ron Packard was elected to Congress in 1982. Frye is optimistic about her chances. In her words, “the public knows how to write.”

According to Frye, there are three priority issues that need to be addressed by the mayor.

The first is open government and rebuilding the public trust.

She doesn’t “believe the public trusts government right now — they feel disenfranchised.”

The second issue is the city’s financial crisis.

“Aside from the pension, there are over $500 million in unfunded basic needs right now that nobody is talking about,” she said. “This applies to parks and recreation and other general fund issues. This needs to be talked about in public so the people understand.”

Frye said full disclosure of all city financial records would

be the only way to begin resolving the crisis.

The third priority is attention to basic neighborhood issues.

“Potholes, parks, beaches, clean water and infrastructure affect people every day,” Frye continued. “These issues have not been a part of the discussion for the mayor’s race. They have somehow gotten lost.”

A graduate of Cosumnes River College in Sacramento (a two-year school) and of National University, Frye acknowledged that she understands the needs of community college students, such as affordable housing and decent jobs.

Frye said she offers a simple plan to help increase the number of affordable housing units.

She would close a loophole in the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance that allows developers to pay an “in lieu” fee (of up to $2.50 per square foot) rather than pricing 10 percent of new units at affordable levels. Frye contends that another way to make sure housing is affordable is to create jobs that pay livable wages; specifically, more “good blue-collar manufacturing jobs” are needed.

Frye has served on the San Diego City Council since 2001 when she was elected to complete the term of Valerie Stallings, who had resigned. In 2002, Frye won reelection with a 64 percent majority vote. She will be included in the upcoming mayoral debates, the first of which is scheduled for Oct. 19. A full listing of the debates can be found at her web-site, www.donnafryeformayor.com.

Phi Theta Kappa congratulates David Anguihno, winner of the most motivational “Voice Your Vote” themed poster Photo by Donna Maranto

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MusicCalendar Compiled by Steve Vanica

Wed, Oct 20 n Jimmy Buffet @ Coors 619-671-3600 n Fu Manchu, The Rolling Blackouts @ Casbah, Little Italy 619-232-4355 n Kid Commando, Business Lady @ Che Café, La Jolla 858-534-2311 Fri, Oct 22 n American Music Club, The Court and Spark @ Casbah, Little Italy 619-232-4355 n Om Trio @ Winston’s, Ocean Beach 619-222-6822 n Jeffrey Foucault @ Acoustic Music San Diego, Normal Heights 619-303-8176 Sat, Oct 23 n Digital Underground, Carlos Washington and the Amazing Giant People @ Canes, Mission Beach 858-488-1780 n Big Bad Voodoo Daddy @ Harrah’s Rincon 866-468-3399 n Karl Denson, The Stockholm Syndrome, Umphrey

Chacon Continued from Page 9 faculty for his sage advice and the steady guidance he offers to the Associated Student Government and other student organizations and clubs.

The dean also handles student disputes.

Chacon says his job is filled with challenges and rewards.

“I feel as though everything I have ever learned both in and out of school is drawn upon,” he says. “I feel useful and, in most cases, appreciated. City College is a very special place — an institution that doesn’t shy away from the diversity within but holds it up as an example of beauty and strength.”

Recently, the ASG was experiencing problems with rules of order, communication misunderstandings and other issues between the Executive Board and the ASG president.

Under Chacon’s guidance, a Judicial Review of the president was shelved.

“I hope we can use some other means of solving the problem informally, with mediation perhaps,” he says.

“These circumstances are different than the problems Mesa College experienced; we have two strata in resolving issues: goals and procedures.

In this, communication is

McGee @ 4th and B, Downtown 619-231-4343 Sun, Oct 24 n RJD2, Prince Po, Hangar 18 @ Casbah, Little Italy 619-232-4355 Louise Taylor @ Acoustic Music San Diego, Normal Heights 619-303-8176 n Sly and Robbie, Mishka @ Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach 858-481-8140 n June Panic, Elephant Micah @ Java Joe’s, El Cajon 619-286-0400 Fri, Oct 29 n Helmet, Instruction @ Casbah, Little Italy 619-232-4355 n Rilo Kiley, Now It’s Overhead, Tilly and the Wall @ Epicentre, Mira Mesa 858-271-4000 n Interpol, The Secret Machines @ Soma, Sports Arena 619-226-7662 n The Misfits, Agent Orange, The Millionaires @ Canes, Mission Beach 858-488-1780

very important.”

Mesa’s student government was shut down last year because of internal strife.

His work earned him special recognition at the close of the spring semester, when Chacon was honored by the ASG with a plaque for his outstanding services at the final executive board meeting of the school year.

“I was awarded in a small ‘surprise’ ceremony at the close of the spring semester for services,” he recalls. “It was a wonderful gesture by students who I respect and admire.”

Along with a photograph of the ASG and board members on the plaque, there’s an inscription: “As dean of student affairs, your leadership has served as a compass guiding the Associated Student Government through a successful year. Your dedication and devotion to students reflects great credit upon the San Diego Community College District. The Associated Student Government extends admiration and sincere heartfelt appreciation. May 2004.”

In his capacity in the Office of Student Affairs, he and his staff provide students and faculty with support services such as the Student Activities/Associated Students Cashier and the Office of Financial Aid and Tutorial Center, which

Chacon notes are important components of student affairs.

Other services include tuition deferment, emergency book loans and a scholarship program.

Chacon earned a bachelor’s degree in history at Cal State Los Angeles and a master’s degree in Education, with emphasis in counseling at SDSU. While in college he was active in United Mexican/American Students and M.E.CH.A.; the organizations he is affiliated with are Chicanarte (an arts organization) and Centro Cultural Por la Raza in Balboa Park.

He is a member of the San Diego Board of Directors and is currently a board member of Kumeyaay Institute.

In addition to his educational background, Chacon has a wide variety of work experience, including selling newspapers age 10, being an “errand boy” in the garment industry in Los Angeles, driving as a tire delivery employee and working in a steel mill and at the UCLA library. Then, at the age of 21, he began teaching bilingual education in Boyle Heights in East Los Angeles.

He has experience as a counselor at several community clinics and at UCSD. At the age of 38, he became the assistant dean of student affairs at Thurgood Marshall College of UCSD.

Oct. 19-Nov. 8, 2004

Soccer Continued from Page 16 their competition all they can handle. Except for a few defensive breakdowns or miscommunications, the Lady Knights have played toe-to-toe with some of the best teams in the Pacific Coast Conference.

Despite the fact that this team is only returning two players from last year, the Lady Knights are getting stronger and more effective on their ball passing and attack.

Moore Continued from Page 3 served basis and were gone within minutes. Similar donations were made at MiraCosta and other area community colleges.

While most people at the presentation were already anti-Bush or pro-Kerry, there were undecided voters in the crowd, including a San Diego City College student who gave her first name, Michelle. When asked if the event had helped her decide, she responded, “No, but it has given me some new information that I’ll have to think about.”

Over 10,000 tickets were distributed to the event. Students were allowed to pick up free tickets for three days before they opened for sale to the general public. When tickets went on sale Oct. 7, the remaining tickets sold out that day at $10 each.

Originally, Moore was scheduled to speak on campus at Cal State San Marcos in October 2003, but the event was cancelled due to the wildfires that month. When his agent attempted to reschedule and coordinate the visit with other scheduled appearances on the West Coast, CSUSM president Dr. Karen Haynes declined permission for Moore to speak on campus prior to the election.

Haynes cited concerns over the legality of using state money to fund a speaker who had “direct political advocacy.”

The CSUSM student gov-

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NEWS / VOICE / SPORTS “We’re just now starting to play together and we are making tons of progress,” head coach Andi Milburn said.

Besides the correctable mistakes, the Lady Knights have been the victim of mediocre officiating that has seen opposing players committing fouls with the intent to harm.

Some of the most notable of these came against Southwestern College with the referee being unable or unwilling to caution the opponent.

Despite this, Milburn insists that her team not stoop to that level and instead continue to play fair and hard.

ernment and community rallied over Moore’s right to speak; donations poured in and Moore’s event was relocated to the Del Mar Fairgrounds on Oct. 12.

The show was scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., but Moore did not come onstage until nearly 8 p.m. The delay was welcomed by the “after work crowd” who endured traffic delays of more than an hour on Interstate 5 as a result of the event.

As ticket-holders finally arrived at the venue, they were greeted by approximately 50 protesters. Other local media reported there were about 200 protesters. The protestors held signs with messages such as “No-Moore Kerry.”

While nonviolent, the protestors frequently approached cars stopped in the traffic and heckled the passengers.

Moore was greeted by a standing ovation. As soon as he arrived onstage, he announced he would not be keeping his fee for the evening. He said that as a testament to the student leaders of CSUSM that would not take “no” for an answer, he was donating $20,000 to found a scholarship for Cal State San Marcos students who would “raise the most hell with administration.”

His hope was “to encourage students in the future to do the true American thing and stand up for what they believe in.” Each scholarship will be valued at $5,000 per year.

After his announcement, Moore welcomed the first of his secret guests onstage; it was folksinger/activist Joan Baez.

After performing two songs a cappella, Baez invited Moore

No on Prop. 66 — because there’s no quick-fix to crime

Photo by Mike Sullivan San Diego City College’s Ivan Vega eludes a Cuyamaca College defender on Oct. 8.

and all the spectators to join her in a verse of, “America the Beautiful.” Many people held hands and some even cried during the song, the first in many emotional moments shared that night.

After Baez exited, Moore began his commentary on the recent debates and on the upcoming election. At that point, several Republicans in the audience began to create a disturbance and were escorted out by security. Moore asked the rest of the audience to “be nice” when they began to heckle the aggravators.

After Moore invited his other surprise guest on-stage, Tom Morello (former band member of Rage Against the Machine), he read some letters that he had received via e-mail from soldiers in Iraq. The crowd became somber again as the letters were read. The letters were two in a collection Moore just published in book form, entitled “Will They Ever Trust Us Again: Letters from the War Zone.”

As his speech wound down, Moore announced that his next documentary will examine health maintenance organizations, or HMOs. He stated that Pfizer Pharmaceuticals has circulated an internal memo warning staff to be on the look out for “a heavyset white man looking frumpy and carrying a microphone.” He claims they have even set up a “Michael Moore Hotline” for employees to call. In typical Moore fashion, he distributed the phone number for everyone to prankcall Pfizer the next morning and say, “He’s in the building right now.”

I wouldn’t dream of telling you how to vote. It’s not in my nature to force my own opinion when anyone’s could be valid. I will however let you know what I’ve found out about Proposition 66 and the consequences of enacting it.Prop. 66 will amend the original three strikes law to include only serious and/or violent felonies in second and third strikes. It also changes the lists of violent and serious felonies. Two crimes no longer considered strikes would be: attempted burglary and the participation in felonies committed by street gangs. Strikes will need to be tried and proved separately.

Anyone sentenced to 25 with an L under the original three strikes law (the last 10 years) will have to be re-sentenced.

I admit that fewer “strikeable” crimes would result in less prisoners serving life terms on the taxpayer’s dime.

There are a few crimes which don’t deserve a life sentence, even if they are committed by career criminals. I would point out however; that attempted burglary can be any failed commercial theft from a candy bar to a wide screen TV. And the cost. The cost will be astronomical. After our savings on life-long prison housing for the felons who are released, fewer lifers coming in, and fewer drawn out strike trials; we still need to account for a few other things. With each strike now tried separately; the defendant will have to face separate court cases which mean more court appointments and more money from our pockets for our already understaffed and overworked justice system. With the retrial of what I’m guessing are thousands of inmates

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currently in state and federal prisons; more of a strain will be put on the local jails and county court-houses. Proposition 66 takes the stress of the state and puts it squarely on the city. That doesn’t sound like a good plan to me.

Finally we come to the child protection act which was sewn into the legislation to make it more appealing to the masses.

It has nothing to do with “three strikes” as a legal idea. This isn’t to say it’s a bad piece of legislation, only poorly placed.

It would give child molesters longer mandatory sentences on the first offence, although six years isn’t nearly long enough in my opinion. This would be a good law on its own but as a tag-on to prop 66 it’s only a sad reminder that politics is the name of the game.

In a time when we need moderation and modification of laws that don’t work, this initiative brings us destruction. Somebody smarter than I once said that we should turn the other cheek to transgressions against us. I agree wholeheartedly but also take notice that we have only two cheeks. What happens when we run out?

Instead of giving the criminals more chances, let us give the judge (the man we hired to “judge” the situation) more control over the sentencing of repeat offenders. I’m voting “NO” on phony quick-fix laws.

I’m voting “NO” on Proposition 66.

Christopher Young is a City Times staff writer

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Women’s v-ball continues building on early success

Lady Knights beat Southwestern after loss to Grossmont

Photo by Mike Sullivan San Diego City College’s Fernando Blanco attempts to get around a Cuyamaca College defender on Oct. 8. The SDCC Knights went on to win 5-2. The win reflects an overall improvement in the Knights’ performance.

Course correction Knights soccer teams bouncing back in 2004

By Hector Trujillo After poor performances in 2003, both the men’s and women’s soccer teams have bounced back and made marked improvements to start the new season.

On the men’s side, coach Milton Hidalgo has seen his team bounce back from their opening game loss to win their next six games in a row.

Thanks in large part to the play of Oscar Espinoza, who leads the team with eight goals in combination with Dimitri Hidalgo and Juan Perez, who have scored 7 goals each, the Knights continue to improve.

“The corrections that we have made so far are not of a

drastic nature,” Hidalgo said.

“This team feeds off each other and put pressure on the opponent from the start.”

The Knights have scored at least four goals in every match except one and five or more goals in half of their matches this season.

“This group of guys we have is the deepest and most talented the school has had in along time...I think we can play and beat any opponent we face from now till the end of the season.” Hidalgo added.

The most notable victory for the Knights so far this season came against Moorpark. Moorpark was ranked among the top-five teams in the state at

the time the two schools met.

“It’s gotten to the point where we don’t worry about who we are facing but rather about ourselves and meeting our expectations.”

On the women’s side, the Lady Knights have also made marked improvements in this year.

After being clearly outplayed in their first game of the season, the Lady Knights have matched up well with the rest of their opponents this season.

While the team has not achieved its first victory so far, the Lady Knights have given See SOCCER, Page 15

By Christopher Young Despite stumbling a little in the preseason, the Lady Knights volleyball team is coming together for the beginning of regular league play. Their first game on Oct. 6 ended with a loss to Grossmont, but two days later the women trounced Southwestern 3-1.

It hasn’t been easy so far. With four new players and a new head coach, the team has had to adapt quickly.

“Teaching people how to handle new positions or how to play with a different coach is always a challenge for an athlete,” head coach Dede Bodnar said.

“It takes time to buy in to the new position or the new coach’s style.”

Oct. 8’s performance reinforced what the team has learned. The week before, team captain Lindsay Stevens had said that they needed to work on passing and middle blocker Syreeta Bender reported that she would be focusing on communication, two aspects that go hand-inhand.

In recent games, Stevens led the team with 26 kills in four rounds.

Christa Clegg added another 12 kills to her 89 for the season.

The first round against Southwestern Community College ended quickly with an 11-point lead by City.

In round two, Southwest-

ern came together for a 30-24 win. The Lady Knights took an early lead in round three and barely held on to it later for a 6-point win. Round four was neck-and-neck with the teams matching each other by points until City left them in the dust and sent the visitors home at 21-30.

The Knights’ coach cares for more than just winning, though. Handling the competitive spirits and attitudes that her players bring to every match is something she pays attention to.

“Obviously everyone wants to be a star and, even for those who don’t want to be a star, I just want to make sure that jealousy is not created because some players are getting more scoring chances than others,” Bodnar said.

The Lady Knights have had to deal with some injuries recently. Heather Richard pulled a muscle after making a save made during a match; she led the team in dig-saves. Cece Williams is out with a pulled bicep-tendon. Both will hopefully return to the team soon.

On a brighter note, Jaci Whiffen is back from the injury that she suffered early in the season.

With a tough schedule ahead, the Lady Knights must continue to play tough and have fun. Four of their next seven games are on the road, including a match against sister college Mesa and rival Palomar.