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Thursday, May 12, 1988
Serving San Jose City College
South African pastor denounces apartheid By Joe Posadas
S NJOSE ITY Photo by Dolores Lorigo Rev. Farisani condemns so-called apartheid reforms
Calling the South African policy of apartheid "a violence being committed against my people," The Rev. Tshenuwani Simon Farisani spoke before a City College &udience and shared his experiences of torture and beatings at the hands of South African police. On the issue of violence, the 40-year-old Lutheran Pastor went on to add, "I do not practice nor advocate violence but understand my people's resort to violence. I'll never condemn them." His strongest criticism centered on the so-called reforms by the ruling whiteminority Afrikaner government: "We have refused to accept that apartheid can be 'reformed'. Apartheid must be brought down, not reformed, it must be destroyed and democracy installed. If the
West supports us, it will shorten our struggle, if it doesn't we will be free in spite of it." The Rev. Farisani was also critical of the lack of education given to black children calling apartheid "an academic disaster for our people." The Rev. Farisani has been imprisoned four times in the past 10 years. He has spent a total of 442 days in either solitary confinement or in a hospital recovering from his beatings. His third imprisonment was the longest at seven and a half months, and the worst. He was beaten then made to wipe up his own blood from the floor. He was placed in a pool of water and electric wires attached to his body and genitals. It was the third imprisonment that sent him to the hospital to recover from his beatings. The Rev. Farisani toured Europe and the United States
in 86 with the help of Amnesty International and upon his return to South Africa in , November, was imprisoned for the fourth time. The Rev. Farisani left his country upon his release on January 30, 1987 to receive medical treatment which was denied him in his own country. He now resides at the Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley. The Rev. Faris ani concluded his speech with a plea for everyone to become involved in doing something about the injustice being committed in South Africa. "It is not enough for you to come listen to me and say ' Oh yes I agree with you'. Anywhere I speak I get standing ovations, deafening applause, but it is meaningless unless meaningful actions are taken on behalf of the African people" he said, "there is no freedom without a price."
City College G.A.I.N. program has new advisor Kathy Flynn The G.A.I.N. program (Greater Avenues For Independence) has extended it s services to include a counselor on campus in the ' Fmancial Aid Office. This program is designed to assist A.F.D.C. (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) recipients in becoming self-sufficient, and less welfare dependent. G.A.I.N . hel ps A.F.D.C. recipients become job ready in two years by
providing vocational training, academic instruction and counseling. The program also provides English classes for non-English speaking clients. Ramona Romandia, City College's newly elected A.S.C. Administrative Assistant and volunteer in the G.A.I.N. program, is one of those who has benefitted from the program. "The G.A.I.N. program allowed me the freedom to take evening, Saturday, and Intercession classes by
paying for child care," Romandia said. In addition to assisting in child care costs, the G.A.I.N. program also provides her with monthly checks for transportation to school and A.S.C. conferences. George Posey, the new G.A.I.N. counselor at City College, describes his duties as assisting G.A.I.N . .students with financial aid forms, registration, tutorial assistance and work studies. Posey also has, on occasion,
New G.E. stan.dards for fall '88 By Joe Medina The General Education requirements at City College have been modified, in an attempt to better consolidate graduation requirements and California State University transfer requirements. The changes will only affect students who enroll during or. after the fall of 1988 semester. Students who have enrolled prior to fall of '88 will be held to the G .E. requirements that were in effect at the time of their enrollment. Fall '88 freshmen will be
Trustees, are part of a twostage renovation program that is intended to update and improve the City College campus. The new program still does little to guide students who are interested in transferring to the University of California sysde~ees. In addition, current classes tem or other universities. will be re-evaluated during the Those students are encouraged next few months to determine to seek counseling advice for if they follow the new G.E. specific transfer details. "The earlier you can plan ideals. The new G .E. patterns, your major apd transfer which were recently approved requirements, the better," said by the District Board of Dr. Chavez. offered two G.E. curriculums: one with an emphasis on vocational training, and the other with emphasis on meeting transfer requirements to the Cal State University system. Both paths offer associate in arts or science
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helped students whose child care checks had not been issued. "Because the program is new, my workers have sometimes either misplaced or sent me the wrong forms for child care," explained Romandia. She added that although filling out all the forms every month is time consuming, the amount of child · care money the G.A.I.N. program provides is worth the effort. All A.F.D.C. recipients with children of age six and
Honors program
By D. Le'Vinia K. Loyd Students interested in more challenging courses, more recognition ·for good grades and the possibility of winning a $500 scholarship, should look into the City College Honors Program. To be eligible for the program students with no previous college experience should have a high school G.P.A. of at least 3.5. Students with college experience should have completed 12 credits with a G.P.A. of at least 3.25. Honors Program Director Jim Samuelson, said that these
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over are required to register in G.A.I.N., unless they are determined by Social Services to be exempt or deterred until a later time. A.F.D.C. recipients can, however, register in the program on a voluntary basis before their children reach age six. Persons interested in making an appointment with Mr. Posey can find him in room 500 or can call 2982181 extension 3743 from 8 a.m·.-5 p.m . Mond ay through Friday.
requirements are mostly a guide and that he will allow students with a G.P.A. lower than 3.25 to enroll in a class if they show ability in that subject. The honors courses offered next fall will be: American Literature (English 84B), taught by Mary Jane Page; Basic Ethics (Philosophy 65), taught by Dr. AI Di Pippo, and Contemporary Issues Election '88 (Soc. Sci. 50), taught by Dr. Leo Chavez. Students interested in applying should contact Jim Samuelson, in room GE-206N, ext. 3880.
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Editor: The Associated Student Council would like to address the students of San Jose City College in regards to recent articles in the papers and to the flyers that were being passed around campus. First of all , ASB encourages all students to bring their concerns to us. The Student Body Government is here · to serve .. students; we cannot do that if you do not come to us. The students' voice is stronger when it goes through the proper process, and it will have tnOre back-up. We meet every Wednes-
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community college is a nice thing to have in town. With low-t::ost tuition, an open admission policy, and extensive developmental programs, the beginnings of a college education are accessible by pretty much anyone in the community. But even with the benefits that a community college offers, there are people who think that these schools are not doing enough. For example, in an April26 news release, California State Senator Art Torres charges that "community colleges are failing in their mission to transfer students to four-year college and university campuses. "Instead, they've become a revolving door to nowhere for thousands of transfer students," he adds. Torres is sponsoring legislation that would "re-establish the community college's mission of transferring students to University of California and Cal State schools." His plan is for all California community colleges to establish "transfer centers," to organize, coordinate, and assist transfer students, and to "develop a uniform general education core curriculum." (City College already has a transfer center and has updated the G.E. curriculum for fall freshmen, but a curriculum that satisfies both California University systems has not yet been agreed upon.) Certainly every transfer student would benefit from more clear-cut transfer requirements, and a community college is obligated to do everything it can to encourage and assist transfer hopefuls. But it is going to take a lot more than easY:-to-follow transfer requirements to significantly increase the transfer Editor-in-Chief Jim Boeckl Sports Editor Doug Thurman Staff Writers Lori Cambridge Paul Smith Rick Perez
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day at 2 p.m. in the Student Union, upstairs in room u. 200. We welcome any input • you have and encourage you • all to attend any ASB meeting 1 Secondly, students wh~ . have grievances need to know < there are grievance committees 1 on this campus that are set up 1 to help them. , In regards to the articles in ; the papers, we stand behind the idea of an investigation to l bring out the truth. 1
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rate. There are many reasons why most community college students don't transfer. While almost every college entrant dreams of getting a college degree, the reality is that it takes focus and a lot of work. Planning a major and having the dedication to do the course work is only part of it. There are financial concerns, living arrangements, scheduling problems, social interactions, . and personal challenges to deal with. Only those students who are determined enough will get through it all. That is the essence of a college education -getting through it all, effectively. . Many students who don't transfer are not interested in transferring. Some only take classes that interest them or to continue their existing education. Others, anxious to get into the job world, are only interested in a two-year degree or vocational training. There are, of course, many students who want to transfer, but don't. While community colleges have the responsibility to provide the oppottunity for those students to transfer, there is only so much they can do. If those students don't take advantage of those opportunities, the school hasn't "failed." To improve the community college transfer rate is no easy ~sk. Yes, simplifying the logistics of transferring will help a little. But the biggest obstacle to overcome lies with the students. They have· to be willing to commit themselves to the task. The best that the school can do is to give them the chance and some encouragement. Opinion Editor Joe Medina Photo Editor/ Production Chief Luzmaria V. Martinez
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I am writing to you as a concerned citizen. I am a 21year-old fulltime San Jose City College student who expects to transfer to a four-year university next spring. My concern is one over the treatment that AFDC (Welfare) recipients receive and I know this from personal experience. The general public does not fully understand what we go through. Here are just some of the burdens that we must endure: degrading treatment from case workers, limited medical options, and inadequate medical care. Furthermore, we are trapped in a maze of bureaucracy. For instance, I know first hand that a person is denied food stamps if she receives a school grant. I am faced with the choice of either educating myself or feeding myself and my child. Also, I receive a mere $51 1 a month to support myself and my child. For this amount, I am expected to sit for hours in welfare offices filling out paperwork, proving my ex. penses and listening to case-
workers threaten to cut off my d rud. d We are literally stripped of f our rights. Just last week, my girlfriend's aid was cut off s without due notice of this ac· ~ tion. I was also unable to pay my rent because they put a 0b hold on my check without my knowledge. The reason for the hold was that I was due for recertifica· tion and my caseworker was not avrulable for two scheduled appointments. The third ap- a pointment was two days prior v to my deadline, making it im· II possible for my check to be released on time. h In the area of medical care, I we have received the worst J discrimination of all. For ex· J ample when my daughter dis· ~ located her arm, one hospital I phoned refused to even speak ( to me upon fmding out I was a . medical patient. . I am sending this letter mthe hope that it will serve to de· t stroy the stereotype of people ~ on welfare. We are human c beings like anyone else and should be treated 'Yith ~e same li respect and digntty g1~en to k any other member of soctety. fl tl
Sincerely, a: Elyse L. Jacobsen b,
Teacher says 'domo' Editor: I wish to commend you on your editorial regarding the Japanese-American redress issue. I, as a Japanese-American, was involved in the evacuation of Japanese-Americans from the West Coast of the United States to the inland states. It
was truly a case o~ civil-rights violation for those mvolved. Your inclusion of tb~ American Indians and the blac citizens was poignant. We have much to be concerned~'s atU· garding the governm~nt u· tude toward our ethmc pop lation in these United States. W. (Sam) NakaSO SJCC Faculty
The Times • Thursday, May 12, 1988 .
More dams or better management?
(Editor's note: The following article, especially applicable in time of drought, is reprinted :nt from Headwaters, published by u . mt Friends of the River.)
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up bestowing on California this year a less than bountiful in supply of precipitation. nd After two years of back-to·to back dry weather, most meteorologists agree we're having a drought. Not yet as severe as the parched days of 1976-1 977, but a drought 1e nevertheless. :il As in 1977, water rationing plans are being dusted off and, as in 1977, talk in some circles is turning again to the need for more dams and water storage projects to correct the delivery mistakes of Mother Nature. Some Marin County resirry dents, remembering the dry f days of 1977 when toilet 0 flushing was a luxury and rrft shared showers meant more 1 • than a good time, can perhaps ~ be excused the knee-jerk ~ conclusion that water shortage
rry by definition signals the need
for more dams. And residents of Los Angeles, whose city council has before it the most comprehensive water conservation program in the state, may also assume that when supply is the problem building more reservoirs is the solution. What a surprise to discover that while water supplies are undeniably low, there is, nevertheless, more than enough water in California to meet every genuine need. It's just not being managed intelligently and some of is just sitting around unused. Consider these interesting facts: In 1977, during the worst drought on record, water contractors were screaming for ·the water they wanted impounded behind the almostcompleted New Melones Dam on the Stanislaus River. New Melones, they swore, would slake California's thirst. Today, 11 years later, New Melones Dam has plugged the Stanislaus. The river is dead, but much of the water still sits there in a stagnant earthen tub, largely unused, because firm contracts for a good part of that massive pool have yet to be signed. If New Melones water
was so necessary, one might ask, why isn't it all being used? During the last drought, while Mari.nites shared showers and drained their hot tubs, some 200,000 acre feet of water was escaping into the ground from unlined irrigation canals in Imperial County. That loss alone equaled much of the firm yield of New Melones Dam and even the Metropolitan Water District of Los Angeles agreed it could and should be saved. To date no agreement has been signed to line those ditches and save that water. We are told that water is scarce, but not for farmers in the Westlands Water .District on the west side of the San Joaquin Valley who pay less than $10 an acre foot for water that costs more than $97 an acre foot to deliver.· That amounts to an annual taxpayersupported subsidy of $217 an acre. And nearly 60 percent of the land irrigated by that almost-free fluid is used to grow surplus crops. Agriculture uses 85 percent of all developed water in the state, much of it priced so cheaply there is little incentive
to conserve. Hut a study done by the Natural Resources Defense Council concluded that realistic increases in the price of agricultural water could lead to market-driven conservation of more than 1 million acre feet in California. All of this suggests that California does not have a water supply problem, but a ·water management problem. And until we address the basic management deficiencies in the system of water distribution, we will continue to have shortages in dry yearsno matter how many reservoirs we build, no matter how many rivers we destroy. Talking protectively about saving rivers in the middle of a drought sounds like the bleeding heart sentimentality of adolescent idealists still wet behind the years. But there is concrete common sense behind that sentiment and a lot of f"mn financiallo~c.
So as the clantor for more dams grows louder, remember that we haven't yet learned to use the water we already have economically and wisely. There is no point to installing more plumbing already in place.
Beyond logic and economic common sense, however·, there are other reasons to protect rivers, even in the midst of a drought. There are alternatives to dams and reservoirs, but there are no alternatives to a river once destroyed. We forget sometimes that we are a part of nature rather than lords of nature. We forget that our roots run back into the wilderness and that our souls always seek the serenity it offers. We forget, and yet we run from the cities to the country, from the crowds· to the open spaces, from rivers of asphalt to rivers of water. Perhaps because of the heightened awareness of water it creates, a drought is a good tilne to start remembering.
·~Retirees, classified staff to be recognized
ed City College instructors who .p· are retiring and classified staff or will be honored at two separate n· luncheons this month. be The Faculty Senate will honor faculty retirees Faye ·e, Bremond, biological science; st Jack Burrows, social science; K- John Graham, speech; Mike ~i McGuire, social science; Bob
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Moxley, physical science; Ken Muchow, electronics; Barbara Rosenlund, French; Bob Goudy, photography; and Friedel Volz, dental assisting: Their luncheon will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 26, at Tasso's Garden restaurant, 1111 Meridian Ave. Reservations must be
made with Geri Peterson, Faculty Senate office, by May 20. · Eleven classified staff members will be recognized starting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 19, at the Three A ames restaurant, 1547 Meridian Ave. Honored staff members include Faye Ardizzone,
custodian; Sherry Brink, Reprographics production coordinator; Irma Cornejo, schedules and catalog technician; Tony Cornejo, groundskeeper; Achsah Davy, child development center director; Judith Griffin, computer information systems instructional aide; Pe~gy Harrington, counseling
assistant; Martha Lucey, public information assistant; Joe · Lugo, word processing instructional aide; Hiko Nakaso, admissions and records clerk; and Jane Norris, administrative secretary. Reservations must be submitted to the office of the President by Monday, May 16.
de Mayo fiesta
~e City College was alive with e- the sounds arid colors of 'le Mexican culture last week, in · ~ celebration of Cinco de Mayo. ~e The celebration, which to lasted four days, started with a keynote speech by San Jose Attorney Fernando Zazueta, on the history of Cinco de Mayo , and the significance of the 0 ' battle of Pueblo.
Following the speech was a costume fashion show and folk dance, plus art exhibits by Iithographist Manuel Jaramillo Rodriguez and former City college art student Maria Chabiel. Other events included a live Mariachi band and showings of the films "La Bamba" and "Los Hijos de Sanchez."
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Daryl Lindstrom----she tells it 'As Is' By Lori Cambridge The realities of life may frighten and inhibit some people, but not City College drama instructor Daryl Lindstrom. In fact, it is precisely these realities that she strives to present to the audiences watching the plays she directs. Since she started teaching drama and voice here last fall, Lindstrom has directed two plays- "In the Boom-Boom Room" and "As Is." Both plays have shocked and surprised some people, while pleasing others. "In the Boom-Boom Room" showed a young woman in the '60s trying to "find herself," and contained some nudity and profanity. "As Is" was about a homosexual coming to terms with the fact that he had AIDS. While some people have criticized the subject matter of the plays, Lindstrom has stood her ground. She argues that the issues raised in the plays are real and a part of life, and that they should be addressed, not avoided. "Some people are afraid of life and a life lived in fear is boring, '"she said. When choosing a play Lindstrom says there are many
things to consider. She feels that directors should feel passion for the plays they choose. She also believes that it is important to choose plays that are well written. Budgeting is also a factor when selecting a play, and student acting abilities must be considered as well. Besides working in the drama department, which takes an enormous amount of time and energy, Lindstrom manages to find time for other interests. These include aviation ground school lessons, which she attends with her 16year-old son, cooking, and working with film, which she believes is the ultimate director's medium. For this summer's Shakespearian Festival, Lindstrom has chosen to produce and direct the classic "Romeo and Juliet," which is about two lovers who commit suicide. When explaining her choice, Lindstrom reminds us that it was Shakespeare who said, "Theater holds a mirror up to nature." Lindstrom promises that next year's plays will be equally controversial. Possible productions include "A Hatful of Rain," a story about a
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Daryl Lindstrom and the world on stage heroin addict and "Jesse and the Bandit Queen," about Jesse James and Belle Starr. After Lindstrom graduated from Emerson College and received a Master of Fine Arts in Theater from Boston Uni-
Review
Reality fades in 'Colors' By D. Le'Vinia K. Loyd After recently viewing "Colors" for the second time since its release, I have found that my first impressions were correct: its focus is blurred, making the "colors" run together. The movie was advertised as a depiction of gang behavior in Los Angeles, focusing on the drug trafficking and violence that run rampant in that area. However, the film's center of concentration is the police
and the way they handle the gangs. Though that, too, is important, the advertising was certainly misleading. If the movie was truly to portray Los Angeles' gang-related problems, it should have concentrated much more on the drug and violence aspects, both in the gangs and in the community, rather than dwelling on the law and order point of view. Furthermore, what little screen time the gangs did receive was almost totally onesided. Director Dennis Hopper
focused a great deal more on the Crips (who wear blue) than on their chief rivals, the Pirus, or Bloods (who wear red). The interaction of these two notorious black gangs should have been shown on a much larger scale, for although the Hispanic gangs (shown extensively in the film) are also significant in L.A., the Crips and the Bloods cause most of the trouble. The only real confrontation between the two groups took place at the end of the film , and even that was just
versity, she went on to teach at the university and junior college levels. Besides her teaching career, Lindstrom worked as a production assistant for the film "The Witches of Eastwick" and
as an extra on the television series "Spenser for Hire." She also directed, produced, and starred in a television pilot called "Auto America" in which she interviewed celebrities about their personal cars.
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-Jags take title after Laney losesBy Doug Thunnan
. If all the criteria for winning the Golden Gate Conference baseball title were on paper two weeks ago, the odds on City College walking away with sole possession of it wouldn't have looked very encouraging. It would have looked something like this: • The Jaguars would have to win their last two games of the season, against two teams that have played tough against them all year. . • Laney College (Oakland) would have to lose two of its last three games of the season. A complex scenario, and one the Jags seemed unlikely to overcome. But, as early Monday evening rolled around, the circumstances
were looking better than ever. The Jags completed their part of the deal by beating West Valley last Thursday, and, in probably their biggest game of the year, defeated Diablo Valley 9-5 on Monday. So, already knowing that Laney had to win its last game against San Mateo College because of a loss to West Valley last week, the Jags sat, just minutes after their final win, awaiting the score from San Mateo. And When the news finally came, the Jags were the champs of the GGC. San Mateo,which'fmished in third place, defeated Laney 5-1, setting the Eagles' record back to 15-8 and sending the Jaguars on to the regional playoffs. Meanwhile, the Eagles will enter the sectional
playoffs. The winner of the sectional playoffs will head to the regionals, and the two survivors of it will go on to the state finals. The regional playoffs will begin on May 19. The Jags disposed of Diablo Valley behind the pitching of 1987 GGC Pitcher of the Year Scott Erickson, as well as capitalizing on four Viking errors. The Vikings put a run on the board in their first chance at the plate with a single and a RBI double from their first two hitters. But, the Jaguars struck right back in their half with a run as left fielder Jeff Borgese smacked a single to score center fielder Steve Bosco. Mter another Viking lead off single and a walk by Erickson, the Vikings managed to put another run on the board with two infield ground outs, and the Vikings were
on top, 2-1. The Jags didn't have to do much in the way of hitting the ball to score runs in the third and fourth mnmgs, as Viking starter Rick Solt dug a hole for himself that he was unable to get out of. The Jags took advantage of Solt after he hit the frrst two batters he faced in the third, subsequently sparking a two-run rally. In the fourth, Solt deepened his grave. After getting Ryan Haley to pop to the catcher, Solt hit yet another batter, and the Jags were off to a three run inning which knocked him from the box. Erickson held the Vikings scoreless until the fifth inning when, after a one-out walk, the Vikings used a string of three hits to put up two runs. The inning finally ended after another single off Erickson tempted runner Alan Lisenko to score, but he came up
short as Borgese threw a strike to home from left field for the put out The Jags scored three more in the sixth, after a lead-off error-two more to accompany it-and a pair of walks proved costly for the Vikings. With the score at 9-5, the Jags received a scare in the ninth after Tom Myers, who relieved Erickson in the eighth, couldn't find the right breaks to shut the door. After striking out the frrst Viking, two base hits and an error loaded the bases and Head Coach Barry Woodhead called on Shawn Rohrwild from the bullpen. Rohrwild's third pitch bounced to second baseman . Ralph Maldonado, who coupled with Kerry Woodson at shortstop to complete the game-ending double play.
Jenner tuneup for Olympics By Christopher Filice
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OUT IN FRONT-Shaun Will born, from the College of Sequoias, heads for the finish line in a recent Nor-Cal heptathlon and decathlon meet held at City College.
The lOth annual Bruce Jenner Bud Light Classic Premier Track Meet will be held at noon May 28 on the City College campus, and will feature athletes from 18 countries. "This year's theme is 'the Olympians are coming,'" said Bert Bonanno, City College Athletic Director and the Classic's Director. Bonanno has experienced all nine previous Classics, and this year, the World Class Meet will be the only North American stop on the 1988 Grand Prix tour schedule. It will be the only chance for Americans to see these athletes in person, on American soil, as they tune up for the 1988 Olympics. Among the prestigious athletes filling the card this year for the United States will be Jackie Joyner-Kersee and
Track team.s win titles The City College mens and women's track teams ran away with the 1988 team title to wrap up the Golden Gate Conference Championships held at City College. The men 's track team, coached by Stephen Haas, made an impressive showing. The Jags won by 36 points ahead of their closest competitor. The Jags have not lost a dual meet in 16 years. Harold Rucker won both ~e long jump and the triple Jump events, and Stacy Boyd ~ot third place in both the long JU1llp and 400m hurdles. . P~le vaulter Vic Pelayo won m h1s event, which made him the number two vaulter in the scho~l's history. Bnan Laird finished second in the 3000m steeple chase, and Fernando Balderas won in the lO,OOOm. Pat Nelson won the high hurdles event and Gary Blanco got a second place fin-
ish in the 400m hurdles. Coach Haas said that "it was a great effort" and "it was obvious they performed well." The lady Jags amassed 130 team points and stole the crown from defending GGC champion Diablo Valley College, who finished second with 107 points. Along the way to the title the lady Jaguars had six frrst place winners and five second places. Deena Adams won both the 1500m and the 3000m, and Donya Andrews-Little sprinted to victories in both the 200m and the 400m. Barbara Keehner turned in a second in the 800m and a third in the 1500m. In the field events, long jumper Bridget Johnson marked a personal best with a jump of 17' 3 1/4", as well as placing second in the lOOm.
Sherry Kouns tossed a career best in the discus, with a throw of 132' 8". Kouns also placed second in the shot put. With the addition of triple jumper Jocelyn Cunningham and the two relay teams (4x100m, 4x400m), all of the Lady Jags will be ad-va-ncing to the Nor Cal finals to be held at Fresno City College on Friday, May 13. At the finals, the top six finishers in both the field and distance events move on to the state championships, while the sprint (100m-800m) and team relay events will include the top four finishers for the state meet to be held on Saturday, May 21, at Bakersfield City College. Coach Bob Jones said that he expects a good performance from the women's team and is hoping for better weather than the last few meets.
Mary Decker-Slaney. Joyner-Kersee was voted the World's Greatest Athlete by Track and Field News, and won the Sullivan Award for Best Amateur Athlete last year. She holds the world record in the heptathlon (7 ,158 points) and is co-holder of the women's long jump record (24' 5 1/2"). Mary Decker-Slaney,whose tragic injury in the 1984 Summer Olympics forced her out of competition, has come back and now owns nine American Records in everything from the 800-meter up to and including
the 10,000-meter run. She also holds the world record in the mile run (4.:16:71). She will be running the 3,000-meter race at the Classic. · Another addition to this year's meet will be the participation by 20 athletes from the People's Republic of China. Canada is also well represented. Tickets for the meet may be purchased through all local Bass locations or by mail to the West Box Office in San Jose. Reserved seats are $13 and grandstand seats and standing area tickets are $10.
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The·Calendar The Dance Deparunent will present "Dance Designs" at 8 p.m. today through Saturday, May 14 and at 2 p.m. May 15, Sunday in the College Theatre. Admission is $5 general admission, $3 for students and $1 for seniors. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Retirees of the San Jose/Evergreen Community College District will be honor¢ at a reception at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 17. The reception will be held at the district offices, 4750 San Felipe Rd, j>rior to the regular board of trostees meeting.
OOPS!-City College Dancers try to get it right during one of their rehearsals for the upcoming cpncert "Dance Designs," which
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Colors- - - - - - - - - - - - Continued from Page 6 a footnote in the text of what really goes on. What the movie also failed to point out is the huge problem of individuals who are not gang members, but who reside in highly gangpopulated areas, also known as "turf." ·These people are constant witnesses to and often victims of the horrible violence that pervades their community, and the children in these "war zones" are often pressured to get involved. The movie did have an interesting angle in its portrayal of the differences between the two main characters, Sean . Penn and Robert Duvall, however, and that helped to make the police frame of reference a little mo re interesting. Duvall and Penn had totally different ways of trying to win the battle, even though they were fighting the same one. The most powerful, heartwrenching moment came at the end of the movie, during a confrontation between the two officers; Penn, the want-to-be hero and Duvall, the · experienced cop. In the scene,
l'enn's character finally realizes that his gung-ho, savethe-world approach may not be the safest and most effective w ay to approach gang violence. The scene allowed Penn to drop the "macho tough guy" attitude, and show his true "colors." The technical aspects of the film, which was shot throughout L.A., were handled very well. The scenes had an aura · of au thenticity as landmarks like Watts Towers and the Imperial Highway flashed through the background. In fact, the backgrounds were more realistic than the minimal amounts of gang violence depicted in the film. "Colors," however, with all of its omissions,is still worth seeing. It does fulfill some educational objectives, for although its information about gang relationships with drugs, violence, and each other is slim, it does arm the audience with some reasons not to get involved. "Colors" also does fairly well on the entertainment scale. The characters are interesting and diverse, and the use of
actual gang members as extras in the film adds an underlying sense of danger. But for those of you who are hoping for a lot of bloody gang contact between the Crips and the Bloods, I think you'll find that their "Colors" won't shine as brightly as you expect.
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·• Evergreen Valley College will present a "Spring Dance Showcase" ;rt 8 p.m. May 19-21 .in the City College Theater. . Admission i~ : ~5 for genery.tl. ~drr!ission , $3 for. students, and $1 for. kniois, /F.ohntori:Oatiori; dial.··225-3093.. ·· · · . .. ··.·-:.;;:;:· -·-·.·.··.·· }rhe 'BI~~k .and .Whlte Spring Ball will be held from . 6:30p.m . .to •1 a.m~ Friday, MaY 20, at . the Holiday Inn on .Almaden Boulevard. /Dinn~r will be at 7:30p.m .• and dancing (~iubeginaiiQp.m .. D!nhh.and .dancing is $15. Dancing only · :is $7. for individuals and $10 perf couple. Tickets are on sale now in th~ SJ~dent:Accounts . Office;· U-1 oo~
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.. .... .ri~~cation .· or'.the Hall . of Excellence will be held following an All-College meeting at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 2. The Hall of Excellence, which will be located near the entrance of the library, will honor the accomplishments of the college's · . students, faculty and staff. City College will honor the graduating class of 1988 in .· ceremonies at the San Jose Civic Auditorium at 6:30 p.m .• . J~ne 3. The graduation guest speaker will be the Rev. Cecil .. Williams of Glide Memorial Church of San Francisco. Gunbild Swanson .has been selected to appear in the 18th . Edition of :who's Who in California. Ms. Swanson, a physicai education .instructor at City College, was honored for "outstanding professional achievement. superior leadership and exceptional service."
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