San Jose City College Times, Vol. 39, Issue 13, Oct 31, 1986

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U.S. owes WWII internees, says Rep. Mineta

Representative Norman Mineta

By E. Mark Moreno A bill to provide compensation for Japanese-Americans interned during World War II will be introduced again during the bicentennial year of the U.S. Constitution after two unsuccessful attempts at bringing it to a vote, Rep. Norman Mineta CD-San Jose) said during a speech at the campus theater on Monday. The speech was held in conjunction with the City College theme of "Freedom and

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Responsibility" for the 1986-87 ·school year. Mineta, who represents the 13th Congressional District, said that the U.S. Constitution is a "living document" and not just something that lawyers argue about over interpretation. "The fact that we will be addressing," he told the audience, "is the failure of the Constitution to protect certain citizens at one point in time." Mineta went on to describe the conditions leading up to the

internment of many Japanese-Americans following the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. "During the time from the eighteen forties, on the U.S. had lived under a 'yellow peril hysteria' ... and there was a great deal of pressure on President Roosevelt to remove (the Japanese-Americans) from the West Coast," he said. "Even J. Edgar Hoover recommended against it," said Mineta of Executive Order 9066,

Serving San Jose City Col lege

Friday, October 31, 1986

College of 'first choice'

2 fight parking citations

By Deborah Kerr Administrators, board members, and staff shed their titles, rolled up their sleeves, and enthusiastically worked side-byside with City College/EVC teachers, staff and students at the second annual district retreat held at the Carmel Valley Inn last weekend. "San Jose/Evergreen: Colleges of First Choice," focused primarily on developing a marketing strategy to project a positive image of both colleges into the community. Located 10 miles inland from Carmel, the lush, green outdoor setting was barely noticed by retreat goers intent on discovering why EVC and City College are not the first choice for college-bound students and what to do about it. It was a long, gruelling process, but much worth the time and energy. "We've got what it takes already," said Tim Harper, City College instructor and counselor, who facilitated the discussions. "What we need is to get the word out." Many excellent ideas sprouted from the informal group talkss which composed most of the retreat; resembling something like an educational brainstorm. Four main areas targeted for improvement within one year are: better marketing and public relations; an emphasis on quality; improving the physical environment (mainly at city College); and making a stronger emphasis on "people value" (e.g., letting district employees know that they are important). An idea group for each area was formed on Saturday morning to discuss how to make such changes. After re-congregating, each group presented their strategies, including flow-charts and other visual aids, to the entire body. These proposals will be consolidated and presented to the district board of trustees at the Nov. 4 board meeting at the district offices, 4750 San Felipe Road. Students, staff and faculty are encouraged to attend the 7:30 meeting.

which brought about the evacuation and placed him, then ten, and his family in a camp. That presidential act described those to be evacuated as "all·alien and non-alien" people of Japanese descent, which encompassed American citizens, explained Mineta. Those who were old enough to remember the camps vividly didn't speak to their children about the war years because of a "mark of shame" that Mineta said See MINETTA, page 7

Little dragon is all puff This 'dragon' (four-year-old Tyler Scott), pays little attention to the confines of her costume as she whisks down a slide in the Child Development Center (CDC) playground. · CDC children are celebrating at their annual Halloween party today, but there will be no sugary snacks here. According to Achsah Davy, CDC director, the children will be served a "nutritious snack." The CDC is located in that obscure building

Photo by Luzmaria V. Martine~

resembling a suite of doctors' offices located at the end of the southeast parking lot. Childcare is available to students and staff, according to Davy, who said that positions for staff children just opened up this fall. Keep an eye out for a four-year-old group of 'gremlins', (actually CDC children dressed-up), who will parade around the campus between 10:00 and 11:00 this morning in all their finery.

Bv l~borah Kerr Do you think that the parking situation at City College is confusing? If so, you are not alone. Chuck Hunter, head of the campus reading program, is currently fighting an $11 parking ticket he feels is unjust. Journalism student Nora Hensley is -doing the same. What do these people have in common? They both feel that the parking lots are rnismarked, confusing, and are in desperate need , of updating. Hunter, who's court date is scheduled for Wednesday, received his ticket for parkiing in a slot titled "President," located in front of the administrative offices on Sept. 18. He said he parked there because he was late for a meeting. When he complained to the president's secretary, Carmen Castellano, she told him he couldn't park there because it wa~ the president's spot, but, said Hun~er, "I saw her car in hi s spot just the other day." "There are certain elitisms we don't need around here," he continued, "such as having preferred parking spaces for nly certain people." He point out that the president doesn't need special parking space available because there are always empty staff parking spaces. Hunter cited instances w ~e he felt others were getting !ferrential treatment.

"I saw a campus police car parked on the sidewalk in fr"nt of continuing education, whic is a See PARKING, pa£e 7

Baseball team to travel overseas

By Michou Yenokida For the first time, a San Jose City College athletic team will participate in a series of games outside of the U.S. From June 1-22, City College's baseball team will play up to eight games in Japan and Taiwan. The schedule is being finalized with the help of the

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women's basketball coach, Sam U.S. to play abroad. In tum, the Nakaso, and will ipclude going to All Japan University Baseball San Jose's sister city Okayama League will issue a formal written and and a side trip to Hong invitation kto the team. All of this formality gives Kong. The U.S. Baseball Association, · substance to Coach Barry the governing body for amateur Woodhead's wish to eventually baseball, has provided sanction start an exchange program for for the baseball team to leave the players.

"I want to educate my pi not only on the field, but also about life," he said. Coach wood head's • maj objective for the trip is to ru ..,. players live with families in each country and to attend cultural events. He hopes that such experiences will benefit his Sec FAR EAST, page 6

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