Thursday, March 24, 1988
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Vol. 41, No. 11
Mural • ra1ses eyebrows By Rick Perez
The Music Department building recently got a colorful touch added to its exterior. It is in the form of a mural created by a City College student and his associate, who claim to be graffiti artists. Although some people consider graffiti an act of vandalism, the creators of the mural believe otherwise. Ed Martinez, who signs his work "Scape," and co-creator Bob Ortiz, who signs his work "Nexus," explained it is not just plain graffiti. Martinez said that all of their work has meaning behind it. "We are the best graffiti artists in San Jose, bar none," boasted Martinez. The mural consists of four characters, each representing a specific character. One character is part human, part robot and part clown. Martinez claims that this figure represents the imperviousness of man while at the same time having the funloving side of a clown. He is black in honor of Black History Month. The third character is the root of controversy. It is a picture of "Eddy," the symbol used by the heavy metal band "Iron Maiden ." The artists meant for it to represent the wild side of human nature, but it is being mistaken for a picture of the Devil. The only materials used by the artists were various colors of spray paint and a straight edge. Martinez became involved with graffiti while in high school. He came to school one day to see the campus had been vandalized, and liked the work that had been done. After two years of painting graffiti , Martinez met his current partner, Bob Ortiz, who has then gotten him into painting more complex murals.
Photo by Dolores Lorigo
Graffiti artist Ed Martinez (Scape) stands by mural.
Spring convocation
Issues of life and death
By Jim Boeckl
By the year 2020, there will be 50 million people in America over the age of 64. What rights will they have to decide how and when they will die, especially in an age of advanced medical technology? This was a key question raised at the San Jose City College Spring Convocation, on Tuesday. The issue was chosen in the spirit of the academic theme at City College this school year: "Technology and the Ethical Imperative." "We selected the topic of 'Technology and the Ethical Imperative,' primarily because this valley lies in the heart of one of the great technological revolutions of the 20th century," said Dean of Instruction Dr. Leo Chavez.
"The field of medicine, for terminally ill people who were example, has yet to come fully being kept alive by modern to terms with such funda- medical technology. They mental issues as life. What is each suffered greatly and it? When does it start? When wanted to be allowed to die. This raises moral questions does it end?" Chavez asked. Speaker Patricia Fobair, a that need to be resolved. "The technology is clinical social worker for Stanford University Medical available to keep us alive, Center, addressed some of the probably beyond our desire to responsibilities people face in be alive, and this raises a lot an age of high technology. of important issues," said Ms. She said to deal with a Fobair. "Right to Die" issue effecShe pointed out that tively, the principles of technology should be used to medical ethics must be con- help avoid premature death sidered. The goals of which and to relieve suffering. But are to preserve life, ease if people don't use it suffering, do no additional responsibly, they can become harm, respect the autonomy of victims of it. the patient, allocate medical Carole Runyan Price, resources fairly, and tell the Associate Director of Adminpatient and family members istration for Stanford Hosthe truth about their medical pital, said that people have a situation. right to control their own She gave two examples of destiny. She discussed the
"Durable Power of Attorney,'' a legally binding document that states a patient's preferences in a critical-care situation. The document allows a person to chose one of three possibilities regarding their care in a "right to die" situation. The options are: 1) Do not prolong my life, unless I (or my agent) desire it. 2) Do prolong my life, until my doctor decides otherwise. 3) Prolong my life at all costs. Ms. Price said that many people are unaware of the document, or of the fact that they can decide their own fate. She encouraged discussion among family members to make it clear how each member feels about a possible "right to die" situation.
SJCC basketball players honored Spring Break is March 28 to Apri14
By Rick Perez
The Golden Gate Conference selections for the Most Valuable Player and the two All-Conference basketball teams have been completed. Two City College· players were picked for the first All
Conference team; Darryl Woods and Winston Bell. Woods was also named AllState guard by the Junior College Athletic Bureau. Matt Sample and Rick Witmer both received Hanorable Mentions .
City College saw two of its former basketball players in this year's NCAA basketball tournament John Vergason from Loyola/Marymount in Los Angeles, and Arnell Jones from Boise State.
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Adding-to problem· ast issue the Times reported on the possible illegal disclosure of student transcripts to a Mercury News reporter. A number of questions were raised, and · many were left unanswered. While certain people would like to see a formal investigation of this incident, there may not be enough evidence available to warrant one. On the other hand, there are those who claim that they already know the details of what happened. They call themselves "Students for Unbiased Teachers" and have been circulating newsletters around campus. The letters are easily recognized. They have been typed on a machine with a faulty "W," they contain possibly libelous and unsubstantiated accusations directed toward two City College instructors in particular (and two others by association), and they are unsigned. In their zeal to expose the "truth" about the record snatching, the "Students for Unbiased Teachers" have overlooked an element that is critical to their crusade: credibility. In order for accusations to be credible,
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By Julie King_ Dear Ann Landers, I am a large, developed country that is arguably the most powerful nation in the world. My citizens enjoy one of the highest standards of living anywhere, and are staunchly democratic. Sounds like I should have no problems, right? Wrong. One of my smaller neighbors (we'll call him "Pedro" for security reasons), is having some trouble with another border nation (who we'll call"Juan"). Pedro and Juan fight on a regular basis. However, lately the fighting has been getting worse. What's more, Juan has the support of a large, Communist nation ("Vladimir") who is as powerful as I am. Anyway, Pedro asked for my help. Since he's my friend, I obliged to send him 3,200 troops. But guess what? The citizens of my country are having a fit. They are picketing, protesting, and causing all kinds of problems. Actually, I can't really blame them. Last time I "helped" a friend, I wound up starting a war (a conflict, actually) that spanned more than 10 years, and killed 38,174 Army soldiers, 14,829 Marines, 2,552 sailors, and 2,580 members of the Air Force, for a total of 58,135 estimated deaths, not including M.I.A.s, whose average age was 19. Now you'd think that my people could forgive a little
they must be backed tip with evidence. "Reliable sources" and gut feelings aren't enough, especially in a college environment, where the power of reason is supposed to overcome emotions and calm the jerk of the knee. An interesting thing about these kinds of attacks is that they have a way of backfrring. It's difficult to raise questions about the integrity of someone when you don't show any integrity of your own. Instead of illuminating the truth, the "Students for Unbiased Teachers" have cast their own shadow. Because they have remained anonymous, the writers of these letters will probably get away with their libelous statements. Nevertheless, if the members of "Students for Unbiased Teachers" are not willing (or able) to step forward and present evidence against the people they accuse, then their efforts will be in vain. In which case, their newsletters will have little more significance than the scribbling found on bathBy Kathy Flynn room walls. As a disabled student, I face many frustrations. First there are the hard, wood desks in my classrooms that even non-handicapped students find uncomfortable. I fmd it very hard to sit in Editor: how much you know about mind with nonsense. Tell us a desk that was made foF high [We are writing] in re- baseball but a few people instead how dedicated they school students in the 70's, sponse to your article en- can't lose or win a game. are, working hard every day with a bad back and rheumatitled, "Baseball Team Loses Remember it is a TEAM since August. _As fellow ath- toid arthritis. The next problem I face is No. 2 Rank", in which you sport. We understand you're letes, we feel they deserve an discredited certain players and pressured for time with dead- apology and better coverage. how to get from the General [damaged] the whole team's lines for a story, but please They're Number One in our Education Building to my classes at the front of the self-esteem. We don't know don't pollute the reader's book! The Lady Jaguars college, especially when my teachers keep our classes past 10 minutes to the hour. The Times welcomes comment from the public on subjects of interest The most thwarting experto the campus community. Letters to the Editor and Viewpoint articles ience besides standing in line should be submitted in typewritten form, double · space<;~ if possible. to register, is buying books. Handwritten submissions will be acceptable if readable. Letters and While in every walk we all viewpoints will be edited for style and length, and should be signed. hurry up to wait, standing in Names may be withheld under special circumstances. an endless line with an armWe especially encourage comment by students, faculty, staff and load of book has got to be the administrators on matters of general interest, regardleSs of whether or not worst experience I've encounthey have been discussed in the Times. tered. I have to wonder why a
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P.S. I can't promise I'll take your advice. Dear Sam, Too many problems are caused by people sticking their noses where they don't belong. Have the intelligence to learn from your past mistakes and mind your own beeswax! Dear Ann Landers, I am a 17 -year-old girl whose boyfriend is stationed at Fort Ord. I'm terrified that he will be deployed to Honduras and get killed in what appears to be the next Vietnam War. I love him, Ann. What can I do?
-Julie King, San Jose City College Dear Julie, Pray.
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mistake like that, but they have really long memories. Anyway, all this hubbub has caused me to have second thoughts about having lent my troops to Pedro. I don't want to start another "conflict", especially when the arguments going on between Pedro and Juan don't really concern my peop.le. Yet, how can I tum my back on the little guy? I do have sort of an imperialistic reputation to live up to. What should I do? For security reasons, sign me,
Staff Writers Paul Smith Rick Perez Keith Gaxiola D.Le'Vinia K. Loyd Lori Cambridge Matt Barba Martin Oppus Joe Posadas Tawny Zimmerdahl
Sports Writer Christopher Filice Ads Manager Kathy Flynn Photographers Dolores Lorigo Robin Stock Sherry Carrier Advisor Art Carey
college"like San Jose City is so good to us disabled students by providing excellent parking, large bathrooms with rails, a support center for the disabled students, an elevator in the Student Union, and special classes designed for the handicapped, yet we are forced to endure all the aforementioneQ. problems. All I ask is some patience from my teachers as I hobble to my classes, a desk made for some comfort, a line for "handicapped only" in the Financial Aid Office, Bookstore, and the Administration Office. I would be extremely thankful and so would my limbs. I realize that teachers are not aware that those of us who are not in wheelchairs are handicapped. We disabled students really appreciate your patience, but classes with a time clock are another matter and another story.
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'As Is' depiction of AIDS stirs controversy Editor: I'm speaking to the educational factor of the play "As Is". ~Watching it] felt like a thousand horses had trampled on my intellect. "As Is," in my opinion, was a "How to Supernatural Fair" [sic], "How to Become a Homosexual," and "How to Make Love to a Homosexual Until You Die." Tell us that this play is going to be about the life of a homosexual and how he spread the disease [AIDS] and his sexual appeasement at any cost. At one point in the play, the performer portraying the nun pulled the curtains while two AIDS patients, one already dying and the other going to, indulged. It was an affront to God . Education, to me, would be · to show the sort of effects of the disease, not a scene where the actors stagger and return to bed and have sex. Show
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some kind of skin disorder. No precautions were shown; [people were] just freely catching AIDS. AIDS is a killer, not a holiday or picnic. We are not talking about a fashion fad. It is quite different. You can buy condoms in red, white, or blue,
'AIDS is
a killer ... not a picnic.' what a price. You could even . receive for your protection a rebate for your indulgence, "DEATH." If I learned anything, [it was that] the moral limits were broken and safety of others were null. I'm still in awe with the education that's being spared. Concerned, Frances King
By Joe Medina Oh, jeez, first the Students for Biased Puppets, then this. In the light of a letter sent to the Times by Frances King, I'm beginning to think that the campus is turning into one of those creatures I'd expect to see on Star Trek or Doctor
Who. Picture it: one shapeless blob with paranoid tendencies and a severe case of paralogia typing letters (I don't know how, but it can) that say things that have little to do with the reality from which they were based. Enough of science fiction, let's talk about reality, specifically Frances King indignantly writing a letter that calls the play "As Is" an "affront to God ." Oh, yes, another self-appointed spokesman for God who doesn't know diddlysquat about what God is; that's all we need. Frances King has brilliantly dis-
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portant issue. She wanted the play to go into medical detajl about the effects of the disease. I ask you: Isn't the sight of the emotional suffering enough? On a purely thespian note, it would be rather extreme to show an actor actually using a condom. "As Is" may be a realistic play, with its depicting homosexual men kissing and having sex, but there's no reason for it to be a naturalistic play. A live sexual act on stage would, to put it lightly, detract from the human drama. My purpose in writing this wasn't to defend "As Is". The cast and crew of the show are adults who can take care of themselves. However, I am getting sick to the point of being hospitalized of students on campus who have nothing better to do than to leave their brains in their classes.
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"I don't know .about this one Tony!" I "You'll never know unless you try it!" he We were in the mountains above Lake Bay for a weekend of rock climbing, and now it turn. My heart pounded and I felt light-headed as I the 70 feet of vertical granite. It was so still, so lifeless, yet I felt drawn to something about a place like this, where the is so obvious, and its creations are so · Looking up at the wall, I couldn't It was an ocean of blue, highlighted tured thunderheads. They seemed so close, and in great towers. I took a few deep breaths of the mountain air where I was and where I wanted to go. I w closer to those clouds. I checked my harness, hands on the rock, and started climbing. Granite is great rock to climb. It is solid and makes it trustworthy. And it is abrasive, which good grip. It is also quite aesthetic. I carefully worked my way up a crack in the looked like a lightning bolt frozen in time. It wasn't long before my forearms started the toes of my shoes inserted and twisted in alternately jammed each hand so I could rest In the next ten feet the crack narrowed to I knew that once I started again, there would be
A climber reaches into his chalk bag with one hand, while dangling with the other. Tools of the trade: sticky-soled climbing chalk.
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or turning back. I caught a glimpse of the ground below and a feeling of panic carne over me. "Come on, get it toge~er!" I told myself. I had a rope on for God's sake. If I fell, Tony would hold me, assuming he was ready, and assuming nothing failed. I gathered as much composure as I could, then committed to the crux. The first fmger jam felt terrible, and I moved through it as quickly as I could, expecting to peel off the rock at any instant. The next one was even worse. As I reached overhead with my free hand, my fingers started to slip out of the crack. I could tell how much trouble I was in by the shot of adrenalin I got. At that moment my fingers popped loose and I felt my body start slowly peeling away from the rock. In a last ditch effort I stuffed the fingers of my free hand into the crack and twisted them. Somehow they held! With my pulse racing, I hurried through the next couple of moves and got to a good rest spot. I clung to the wall in relief and astonishment. It was several minutes before I caught my breath, and my arms stopped aching. I wiped the sweat off my face, chalked up, and fmished the climb. ' Once on top, I stood up and unclipped the rope. I had made it. I looked at the ground below, then up at the sky. There was a big white cloud right above us. It was so close. I put my hand up and stretched for it, and let out a yell for joy.
A climber concentrates on the rock.
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A belayer concentrates on her climbing partner.
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Correcti"onal officer trainees going strong By Paul Smith The City College Corrections Officer training program is in full swing to help fill employment openings in the new Santa Clara County Jail downtown and the expanding Elmwood Facility. This will create the room necessary to imprison people now being released because of the overcrowded jail system. There are 40 students In each academy (or class), and they are paid to help with living expenses during the program. To qualify for the academy, a person must have a high school diploma, pass an entrance exam, and a background check. " The district is responding to fill the vacancy in the county detention facilities ... and we will do our best to fill that need," said C. Carlyle Norment, the assistant dean of instruction who is assigned to direct the corrections program. In addition to seven days of weapons training ( for the service revolver and the service shotgun), the corrections students study the U.S. Constitution, the California penal code, contraband control (contraband is anything that is not approved), first aid, booking procedures, and other related subjects. They also participate in an intense physical fitness segment that emphasizes lifetime body maintenance, as well as self defense (hand-to-hand ·restraining tactics). The program is "a paramilitary chain of command in which discipline is taken very seriously," said
trainee Michael Amarillas. "lt's needed (in) this field for the situations that we will be put into. It will not only prepare us physically, but mentally as well." Vernon Renner, the associate provost at Evergreen College, said that City College and Evergreen Valley College also operate a police academy, a refresher course for seasoned officers, and a large reserve training program. The current class of trainees will graduate on March 25. The officers are being trained in a new philosophy of rehabilitating criminal offenders, called direct supervision. A group of 48 inmates are incarcerated in a module. The module has a day room or family room, an exercise yard, a multi-purpose room (used for progran1s such as Alcoholics Anonymous) and separate bedrooms. The one officer in the module serves as a supervisor. The officer has a hand pack radio with a distress button on his person for the purpose of summoning help should the need arise. The modules also have lockdown areas for uncooperative inmates. Eventually the direct supervision method will be implemented in the older facilities as well. Why would anyone want to work in a jail? "It's a new developing agency," says Amarillas. "It's a service to the community, and it's required. (The inmates) conform to the rules or they will be put back in the old jail (system)."
Williams banquet establishes award
By Julie King
San Jose Vice-Mayor arid City Council member lola Williams was the guest of honor at the First Annual lola Williams Award Banquet which was held recently. The banquet, held to celebrate Black History Month, was hosted by San Jose City College's Black Student Union in conjunction with the San Jose chapter of the NAACP. As dinner was served, a capacity crowd listened intently as friends and former co-workers, including City College President Dr. Byron Skinner, extolled the virtues of Williams in a testimonialtype fashion reminiscent of "This Is Your Life. Williams was then presented with a commendation signed by Mayor McEnery. The climax of the evening, however, came when Williams stood to receive an award for community service excellence from the B.S.U. and the NAACP. She was greeted with a standing ovation
The award, presented by former B.S.U president Audrey Owens, is now known officially as the lola Williams Award and will be presented annually to a black individual who has displayed exemplary service to the community "I have a warm feeling inside," silld Williams, visibly moved as she accepted the plaque. She then told the audience that what pleased her most is, that the proceeds from the banquet will be going toward establishing several lola Williams scholarships to help black students attend City College. Williams praised the interracial crowd for coming together to celebrate Black History Month, and asked them to continue their suppor-t of blacks in the community, particularly young people. She also asked them to continue to help raise money for minority scholarships by attending the Second Annual lola Williams Award Banquet _ ~ext y~ar. __ .
Computer-enhanced photo by Sherry Carrier
ATTEN-HUT!!!- Officers in training in the City College Corrections Officer training program stand at full attention as they listen
to their instructor give them commands. The 40 students in each academy will help fill the employment openings in county jail facilities.
Sporis Jag track coach after second title By Doug Thurman
Women's head track coach Bob Jones is in a unique situation this year with a chance to do something most coaches never get the opportunity to do. If Jones' expectations are true to fact, then he will achieve his second Golden Gate Conference championship, in the same school year, in different sports. The first came in November when the women's cross country team, lead by league champion Deena Adams, overtook West Valley College's harriers to claim the GGC championship. The title marked a first in Jones' six-year tenure at City College. With his 10 member track and field team, Jones said that the Lady Jaguars have as good a chance as any to win the league title. "I think we have the best balanced team in the conference," he said. "Chabot is areal good team and DVC (Diablo Valley College) has an outside chance, but I think we're the most balanced." The Lady Jags will have a chance to match up against some of the best teams in Northern California this Saturday at the Beaver Relays at American River College in Sacramento. The Lady Jags collected
70 points and produced personal season bests for several members last Friday on their way to tri-meet win over West Valley (41 points) and San Francisco City College (23 points). Donya Andrews-Little won three events in the meet, while turning in season bests in all three. In the track events, Andrews-Little posted times of 26.2 in the 200 me.ter run and 58.9 in the 400 meter. · Her third fl.rst-place medal came in the long-jwrtp with a vault of 16-11. Sherry Kouns attained a lifetime best in the javelin event with a first-place throw of 94-4, and also claimed victories in the shot put and discus events. Barbara Keehner also turned in a personal season best with a third-place 4.56.1 in the 1,500 meter run, bettering her previous best by a full six seconds. In the hurdle events, Joyce Cunningham took Jl fl.rst in the lOOm. with a time of 17.43, and Karen Randall placed first with a 1.22~ 7 in the 400m. Bridgit Johnson jumped a season-high 35-8 for a second in the triple jump, with Cunningham close behind with a 35-5. "The girls really did some · good things out there (against West Valley and SFCC)," Jones said.
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Morrey no-hits SFCC 11-0 By Keith Gaxiola
San Jose City College Softball pitcher Barbara Morrey, who has been playing softball competitively for twelve years, tossed a nohitter on Thursday, March 17, en-route to an 11-0 shelling against San Francisco City College. Morrey, who was a member of last years Golden Gate Conference champion Jaguar team, recorded six strike outs on the mound and hit a single, a double, and a triple as well in the Jaguar win, which improved its record to 3-1. Freshman Carry Gessell was a defensive phenomena, letting nothing hit to her side of the diamond get out of the infield. She also added a single, a double and a RBI. Jana Paiz, a Yerba Buena High School graduate, drilled a fifth inning home run passed the center fielder.
·Last year's All-GGC team member Perla Ross hit two doubles and reached second base for a third time on a throwing error. The Jags, who will play visit West Valley College at 3 p.m. today, didn't get to fully spank SFCC because · of a rule that states if one team has a ten point superiority by the fifth inning, the game must be stopped. The game was ended after the sixth inning. Third baseman Shelli Eller, who was second team All-GGC last year, said, "This was the smoothest game we played." Eller also said that with focus and PMI (positive mental image) the Lady Jags will definitely be in the hunt again this year for the GGC championship. According to Head coach Sam Huerta, this year's young team has its work cut
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it will probably be a race to the end. Huerta has been moving the players around to gain experience at the various positions. Since there are only three returning sophomores, he is trying to get the team together to achieve what he calls "team unity". Huerta has fl.ve P's to his game plan. They are: E,rior £Ianning frevents E,oor E,erformance. The Jaguars' next home game will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday March 26th against San Mateo. The team will be off to the COS Easter tournament from March 27-29 where the ten best teams in the state will be featured in the 24team tournament. Their first opponent will be Bakersfield City College. The outlook is bright for the young Jaguar softball team, according to Huerta, if they can overcome a few injuries they have suffered.
Jags lose 9-0 lead in eighth
Photo by Mike Chacon Dusting off-Matt Marks wipes off dirt against San Mateo.
The City College men's baseball team had what seemed to be a comfortable lead against Laney College last Saturday heading into the eighth inning. But, with the score 9-3 and the Laney on their home diamond, the Eagles rallied for seven runs in their half of the inning, leaving a score of 10-9 and the Jaguars only one last at bat. Eagle Rob Saitz, who had beaten the Jaguars earlier this year, came on to put out the fl.re in the top of the ninth to seal the victory. · The Jaguars, who are 3-5 in league play, put together a two-out-rally to take a 4-0 lead in the first inning. Catcher Ryan Haley reached first on an error to lead off ~ three run third inning. Ralph Maldanodo doubled to score Haley and was knocked in by a single by Jon Ifland. After Kerry Woodson spanked a base hit, Bosco kept the inning alive with a run scoring sin~le, and the
Jags were on top 7-0. The Jags increased their lead to 9-0 in the sixth as both and Ifland and shortstop Eric Coca knocked in runs for the Jags. Jag starter Scott Erickson held the Eagles to only two hits and no runs through five innings, but a two-run home run and three consecutive base hits moved the Eagles to within six. Joe Misa came on for the Jaguars and retired the side in the seventh. But, in the eighth inning
Misa . was rapped for seven runs on five hits to move the Eagles ahead to stay. Eagle rightfielder Harold Booker, who was 3 for 4 on the day, supplied the final blast, a deep fly ball to right field which the Jaguars had. trouble retrieving, and ended up a bases loaded inside-thepark grand-slam. Geoff Samuels came in to throw one pitch, an inningending double play, but the Jaguars were unable to come back in the ninth.
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Thieves on campus steal the confidence of students By Le'V~nia K. Loyd
Women's Photos T his photograph by Lynn Govea is one of a number on display in the Library as part of the Women's History Week celebration. The pictures, take by students of photography instructors Linda Heiliger and Steve Salisian, can be seen through April 8.
At 10 a.m. today, in the Faculty Lounge, comedian Edie Matthews will share her views on shopping, marriage, men, PMS, and exercise . . Instructors are encouraged to bring their classes. Maren Seidler, Olympic shot-putter, will speak on "Challenges for Women in Non-Traditional Sports" at 11 a.m. today in the faculty lounge. A panel featuring Lorna Dee Cervantes, Chitra Divakaruni, and Gail Rudd will discuss "Women Poets," at 11 a.m., Friday, March 25, in the faculty lounge. Nati~nal Teacher
The problem of crime is everywhere, even on campus. Just about the only crimes we see or hear of on campus are parking violations. But there ·are occasionally more significant crimes being committed on campus. Yearly statistics show that crimes on campus are down this year by about 69 percent, with only 29 misdemeanors reported from February 1987 to February 1988. However, these statistics are no consolation to the victims. Petty theft victim Stacy Turner has had her car burglarized twice while parked on campus. Another student, Rick Perez, had the tail lights stolen from his car which was parked not far from the campus police office. "We have to pay $20 so we can park in the parking
lot for the semester, so our cars won't be subject to theft and still [we get] no protection and sometimes, no parking," said Turner. Many students are trying to take protection into their own hands by installing high-priced car alarms in their vehicles. Yet even these are not foolproof. If the alarm is tripped, but doesn't have an automatic reset, the car may be towed if the alarm is becoming a nuisance to the neighboring classes. Petty thefts, however, do not always involve automobiles. "Most thefts occur in the locker room," says Police Assistant Gail McCoy." She suggests that students drop off any large sums of money in the campus police office until they leave campus. Another officer supports the "out of sight, out of mind" theory . If your valuables are not visible, they are less likely to be
stolen.
However, as frustrating as petty thefts are to .the victims, there are still more serious crimes reported. They are, however, extremely rare. For example, the assault on instructor Tanja Brekke last year, whose assailant is still sought, remains to be the only assault reported thus far. The campus police are a_vailable to make suggestiOns to students on how best to protect themselves against both serious crimes like assault, and aggravating ones, like petty theft. However, they do say that the best way to prevent these crimes is for students to k~ep an eye open for any suspicious people. "I wish the campu s police would keep their eyes open," said student Julie King. "With everything going on in the world, school is one place you should feel confident."
A.A. award recipient sought By Keith Gaxiola
San Jose City College is seeking nominations from the public for an Honorary Associate in Arts degree to be awarded at the college's commencement ceremonies to be held on June 3 in the San Jose Civic Auditorium. The nominee must be a person who has made a positive contribution to the needs and general welfare of
the community. Also, the recipient's commnity work must have been accomplished beyond the dictates of that person's employment or elected office while he or she served as a role model for others wbo serve the community. A committee composed of representatives of the Governing Board of Trustees, Faculty Senate, Asso-
ciated Student Body, classified staff and admirustration shall make the final selection. The deadline fo r nominations is April 22. Nominations should be submitted to the Office of the President, San Jose City College, 2100 Moorpark Ave. San Jose CA 95128.
The Easter Card Hunt Starts Here!
Day is Tuesday, May 3.
The San Jose City College Gallery is featuring "Images and Objects" through April 15. An artists reception will be held 5-9 p.m., March 24. Tuesday, April 5, Dr. Skinner's Lunch and Lyceum will honor the publication of Promethean, The San Jose City College literary magazine produced by the creative writing class. Copies of the magazine will be distributed at that time or will be available at the front of the GE Building. Financial Aid forms for the Fall 1988 semester are now available in the Financial Aid Office, room 500. For assistance see Kathy Degn. Staff and faculty are encouraged to donate or loan published works for display in the Ha11 of Excellence Publications Collection soon to be opening at the campus library. Contact Dr. Leo Chavez, Dean of Instruction. April 12 is AIDS Awareness Day. In· addition to speakers, there will be free condoms and literature distributed. This event is sponsored by the ASB.
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