SJ CC, SJS Students Protest EOP Cutbacks Four hundred Chicano students from City College will march 120 miles to Sacramento during Easter vacation to protest Governor Reagan's proposed Educational Opportunity Program CEOP) fund cutbacks. The students had planned to attend a retreat in Boulder Creek, but decided to join th e five-day Chicano Education Pilgrimage to the capitol after talking to the Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan CMECHA) organization at San Jose State College, planners of the "continue the funds" walk. The marchers, about 2000, who plan to leave San Jose from the intersection of Hedding and 13th streets on April 2 at 8:00a.m., will walk 20 miles a day with a 35-mile vehicle shuttle between Livermore and Stockton due to non-pedestrian freeways. Vans will accompany the marchers, providing some food and storage space for sleeping bags and clothing. The protesters will sleep in parks and church halls along the route in Niles, Livermore,
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ACTIVE in planning City College's participation in the march on the capitol were MECHA'S Chris Nunez (left) and Ruben Marin.
Stockton, and Thornton, arriving at the capitol in Sacramento on April 7. Objectives of the march include: 1) to protest EOP fund cutback; 2) to protest vocational tracking of minority students; 3) to protest for more Chicano representation in educational administration, and the implementation of bi-lingual programs, 4) to demand more Chicano community involvement in educational policy .making. The Chicano community of San Jose welcomes all people to join the march, but advises protesters to bring blankets, food, extra socks and foot powder, and toilet gear. " Most EOP students at junior colleges transfer to state colleges and depend on financial grants to get through. What people don't realize is if the funds stop, poor people will have to drop out of school, return to the ghetto, and will never get a chance for a good job with adequate income," said Rueben Marin, chairman of MECHA. EOP funds are being cut back in the
BSU Conference
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Following the theme of " Harambee" (pull together ), representatives of California's Black Student Unions pulled together resources and recommended solutions to three major problems facing Blacks in California colleges a nd communities. · The solutions, ironed out at the state convention hosted by California Polytechnical Institute, in San Luis Obispo, concerned BSU unity and communication, community awareness and financial aids. Representing San J ose City College were BSU's Central Committee and t wo faculty advisors. Working on the committee to resolve the problems of unity and communica tion wer e LaVonia Anderson, cochairman ; Harris Aldridge, minister of education; and Debbie Reeves, secretary. The main solution concerning BSU unity was the elimination of the concept tha t BSU ' s a r e clubs or socia-l organizations and should func tion as such. It was pointed out by a representative from Golden Gate College in San F rancisco " that the plight of one Black person is the plight of all Black people and that we must address ourselves to this concept. " In an attempt to provide both unity and tigher communication processes, it was recommended that 1) communication links be set up between the various regions, 2) a mailing list be circulated
and 3) a newsletter be formulated to send information to regions on a nationwide basis. Dealing with problems concerning the community were Elaine Riley, minister of treasury; Winston T. Persons, minister of culture; G. Curtis Johnson, minister of information and T.J. Owens, counselor and faculty advisor. Lead by Persons, the group resolved that 1) political relations must be formulated between the campus and the community, 2) that viable chains of communication must be strengthened and that the level of awareness within the community must be expanded. It was also stated that such programs are needed because " often times the college and community function as separate units instead of one. " ($ee Page 2, Col. 2)
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Nine City College actors have been hired for an educational tele vis ion production of "Alice in Wonderland." Open auditions were conducted in room D-101 March 18 by Kristin McGuire, "A Pocke tful of Tales" narrator, creator and writer, and Will Eyerman, director for the children's series which is produced and funded b~ the Archdiocese
·of San Francisco for closed circuit televising. "Alice," the third of 15 separate 15 minute segments of the series, will be taped May 1 in Menlo Park. Rehearsals will be held April 17 and 24.
Leonard Washington, chairman of the Black Studies Department, explained last Tuesday that the letter was sent due to .concern over the high number of blacks receiving aid who were not meeting the academic requirements. It was felt that failure to enforce the set standards was detrimental to tl;le black community in the long run, he added. F inancial Aids Director 'Bud' Walton confirmed Thursday that the action, which affected all students on the aid rolls who did not meet the pre- requisites was related to the BSU-BSD letter. In a prepared statement Monday, Walton reviewed the agenda that had been taken up at Friday's meeting of the Financial Aids Officer Bud Walton Black Student Union Chairman Lee it was an unwritten rule that funds not be Financial Aids Committee. The meeting (right) presents Ford Foundation Riley won a major victory March 23 granted to small groups. was closed to the press by a unanimous to (first row, from left) scholarships about of consists group" " whose Riley, when he s uccessfully argued that the decision of the members present. student council should grant funds to 400 student&, successfully argued that the The seven member committee, which Five City College sophomores have send a City College delegation to the state BSU could hardly be called a social club, comprised of three faculty members won the first Ford Foundation is and, unlik&other "club" conferences, the conference. ($ee Page 2, Col. 5) scholarships in a new nationwide After bearing the recomm endation of BSU conference was expected to net program instituted this year. the finance committee that student results beneficient to the e ntire City The award winners, announced in a body. student College government loan $284 to BSU, Riley said signed by Gordon A. Sabine of Ford letter Director of Activities John Arnett the loan could not be repayed. Foundation, include journalism major the granted be BSU that moHon the made Associated Student Body President Gil Lavonia Anderson, sociology major Jones and Vice President Victoria Ruff funds. The motion passed, over the Joseph A. Freyre, and social science comfinance the of recommendation argued that a grant to an association majors Lewis C. Crue~ Caroline Y. Lopez officially recognized on campus as a club mittee, with five "yes" votes. Toni Gilmore , a City College and Richard J . Maxcy. who Williams, Phil Finance of Director would set an undesirable precedent, and Receiving honorable mentions were Miss Ruff said that, if such a grant were argued in fa vor of granting the funds, sophomore, emerged as one of the eight made, student body funds would "haveto later told the " Times" that he " felt it was finalists in the Community College sophomores Ramiro V. Asencio, Raul G. be made available to all clubs on cam- · a necessity that City College be Awards competition program's regional Carnarema, Raul L. Enriquez, Nicholas competition afterwinn.ingthecompetition A. Fores, Gary M. Ledesma, Cornelius represented at the state conference." pus." ' Maye, Adelina S. Ortiz, Lee A. Riley, last Tuesday in Salinas. we statewide things of lot a "There's ASB advisor Steve Holeman said there Miss Gilmore will go on to the finals to Joseph S. Romero and Adan Trejo. has been a precedent for years that no should know about," Williams stated. The Ford Foundation upper division Williams also said that this semester's compete in her field ( technicalfunds will be given to clubs, but that it vocational) and try to garner a $2000 would not be contrary to the constitution student government is examining the award for first place in the program to do so. He pointed out that, in the past, sponsored by Bank of America. • The 16 contestants in the finals, which will be held next month in San Francisco, are guaranteed a minimum award of $250 for their efforts. Two other SJCC students in the Dr. Herman W. Hyatt, a black A new short-term loan fund has been presented by AI Hesse, Rotary's regional competition were awarded $150 pediatrician currently running for a seat created by Almaden Rotary Club to scholarship chairman to Bud Walton, each in runner-up prize money. The two on the San Jose Community College assist City College students in City College's financial aids officer, who were; business, sophomore Diana Brian ; . District Board of Trustees, told the science-humanities , " Times" last week that he " hopes to be social will administer the funds in behalf of and emergency situations. Rotary members. The fund will sophomore Victoria Ruff, ASB vice instrumental in bridging the gap between The initial contribution of $500 was Almaden ,...._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __;_ __,. be called the "Almaden Rotary · president. administration and students." The students were selected by a panel Emergency Loan Funds." " Students should feel free enough to Loans ranging from SS to $25 will be of civic and business leaders from the start working with the school again, and Childcare Center made to students who are in need of funds Salinas area. The judges' decisions were not fear administrative attitudes of 'we Meeting to he Held Friday for school supplies and equipment, based on scholastic records, citizenship know what's best for your children,' " and group discussions conducted with the attention and the like. medical Hyatt said. All interested parents and contestants. the course, of hope, "We said, Walton According to Hyatt, students should a attend to students are invited Ralph Schroeder, president of Gavilan contribution will be the beginning of have more freedom on campus as long as meeting concerning the Baby Sitting other such monies needed to keep worthy College in Gilroy, acted as chairman of lawlessness is not involved. He also feels cooperative. in college, whether they are the regional competition. Coordinator that if the Board would get down to students , ~he meeting is scheduled for students preparing for job opportunities, was B of A's vice president and manager matters that are immediately presented F nday in the theater beginning at ll:OO. or heads of households re-training to of the Salinas main office, Norman before them, and reach a conclusion, it Murphy. provide for their families." will help students to better their The recent decision to drop 120 students from financial aid programs was apparently sparked by a statement to the administration from the Black Student Union in conjunction with the Black Studies Department.
Jones, Ruff Lose Money Argument
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Salaries have been tentatively set at $2.00 per hour. There were no more than 12 actors present at the beginning of the readings but more began to trickle in as the news drifted about the Drama bujldjng until
nothing but standing room remained. As the students signed audition cards, scripts for . "The Queen ' s Croquet Game," the only scene to be drClllllatized, were handed around. Actors chosen were: Alice Campos; Queen, Francis Williams ; Cheshire Cat, Buddy Hendrix; Number 2, Bob Young; Number 5, Don Moore; Knave, Edie Berry ; King, Bob Loomis ; Two Soldiers, Linda Segura and Irene Flores. Miss Campos, a second semester freshman, is a newcomer to drama. Her only theatrical experience thus far is in filling in with behind the scenes activity in last semester's productions. Though Lewis Carroll's Alice has consistently appeared with lo.ng, straight blond hair, she will be allowed to break tradition and play the part with her own brunette curls. Some of the other actors have drama credits reaching back two years. Loomis appeared in "Madwoman of Chaillot" and " The Miser," an d currently has a major role in " Thieves' Carnival." Miss Segura had roles in " Look Back in Anger" and "Mother Courage." She has also been in " It's a Steal" and "Blood Wedding. " In addHion to his recent appearance in San Jose Theater Guild's production of " We Bombed in San Jose," Young has had experience in other locations, including "Brigadoon," a musical performed at Arkansas Stale College. He is Richard J. Maxcy, Caroline Y. Lopez, LaVonia Anderson, Joseph A. also slated for a role in " The Childhood," Freyre and Lewis C. Cruel. an original one-act play by a City College student scheduled for later this spring. Hendrix has had acting and dancing scholarships, established to provide assistance to minority students, provide' roles in " Blood Wedding" and " It's A for payment of 20 to 80 per cent of a Steal." His talents extend to playwriting. student's educational costs. Specific " Miscegena t!on," his drama , is in (See Page 2, Col, 4) percentages are based on need.
Sophs Win Ford Dollars
BSU-BSD Prompt Financial Aid Drops
Rotary Creates Loan Fund
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Nine CC Thespians Win TV Roles
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State Colleges by more than two and one half-million dollars. The reason for the cut, according to Governor Reagan, is that State Colleges are not accepting fr eshmen and sophomore aid recipients. Instead, these . minority students are to attend the 94 California junior colleges. The Junior Colleges in California have had minority aid funds cut back every semester since the Cooperative Learning Program (CLP J and the EOP, began in 1968. For 1971, the 94 junior colleges asked the chancellor's office for about $12 million in aid. The chancellor, Dr. Glen S. Dumke, recommended $6.7 million, but the governor approved $3.5 million, one million dollars less-- with an increase of 26 schools applying. Less than 20 per cent of the City College student body is Chicano in a community of more than 35 per cent Chicano population. EOP/ CLP programs were enacted to help poor people attend school, get better paying jobs, and become more self-sufficient, ending racial discrimination , poverty, and welfare expa nsion, and equalizing community job opportunities. Of the $92,547 received at City College for student financial aid, $50,000 was given in direct grants not to exceed $600 per student, and $38,000 was paid to the 245 students receiving $2.50 per hour teaching more than 500 other students under the tutoring program. The CLP program, directed by Armando Moreno, has increased Chicano enrollment at SJCC by more than 50 per cent since 1965 by going into the community and helping minority high schoolers, who would otherwise drop out (S(le Page 2, Col. 3)
TRUSTEES INTERRUPTED
Hoj o Challenges Board for Board membership, threw down a white glove and a proclamation challenging the Board to a " verbal duel for failing the community in your role as Board members. " Johnson feels that the community has been inadequately represented. " It is my firm belief that modern education needs more than tired men with narrow 1910 views," stated Johnson in his proclamation. Johnson staged an unsuccessful duel last Thursday in St. James Park. education, and would avoid violence and Johnson said that he was supported by "some students and about 10 of the St. keep police off the campus. He intends to establish a system of James 'winos' on hand." Johnson is running against Board research to produce a plan to deal with students, rather than calling for outside incumbents Renee Baum, Dr. John Marlow, and Board president Yancey protection. . Williams. Hyatt said that if elected, he will move The meeting continued with slides and to see that school tests are revised to discussion concerning the new insure an equal chance for all students. Evergreen Valley campus. " Tests today are not applicable to our The new campus features a tight students, they tend to lean to one side," community of buildings which inclu?e a the doctor continued. planetarium, sludent center, stadium , " As a black man and father of six, I and performance hall. Architectural know the problems of the minorities, and plans call for the campus to be set into 1 will do my best to help them in every the surrounding hillside. way I can, to get an equal educational There are plans set for 6,000 available background with all groups," Hyatt park ing s paces which will bE' concluded. \See pa~e 2. col. 5l
Last Tuesday's Board of Trustees meeting was interrupted briefly by a young man attired in the style. of the .., early 1900's. Henry 0. (Jojo) Johnson, a member of the English department who is running
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