Serving San Jose City College
Vol. 43, No. 4
Thursday, March 30, 1989
Youn at heart By John Besmer The renaming of all the buildings on the San Jose City College campus is being considered for the fall of 1989. City College President Dr. Byron Skinner suggested this change to the San Jose/Evergreen Community College District Board of Trustees three years ago in an effort to give the campus a more scholastic appeal. Skinner said the idea of buildings being called X, Y and Z is too prosaic. "We need to give the campus more spice, as if it were a university," he said. The center building of the General Education sec.tion will be re-
named Martin Luther King Hall, if the board of trustees approves the name. Charles Murry and Anne Heffley suggested the name, and Skinner said that he "enthusiastically" endorsed the idea when he learned of it Another suggestion is that the Student Union be named after Herman Buchser, the first president of City College. ' The building renaming must follow a set of criteria - the person honored must be deceased, have made a notable contribution to society, and must have a multicultural context The board 'o f trustees will rule on the issue at its second meeting in May, and, if approved, the board will begin voting on names that
Chase broadcasts opinions on women, news in SJCC talk Rosalie Eskew pays tribute to Carl Asunama at his 50th birthday party. Asunama, who works in the San Jose City College audio visual department, threw the bash at the Hyatt House Meditcrrenean Room recently, and celebrated reaching the half-century point with 350 of his closest friends. - Photo by Robin Stock
Director hopes for bookstore revision If all goes as planned, San Jose City College will have a brighter, fresher looking bookstore by the summer of 1990, according to Dave Painter, District Director of Bookstores. Some of the · improvements would include installation of a new air conditioning system, a new ceiling and an overall remodeling of the store's layout JI'S "We would like to create a look in that is new an'd fresh," said Painter, "something that the campus can be Proud of." Painter pointed out that the Present facility has not been a rec!pient of any major remodeling 81Ilce 1968, and in his opinion is in dire need of a new look. Although remodeling would Create a more pleasant working atmosphere within the bookstore, Painter insists that "our ultimate &oal is to serve the students. A new look and a new ambience, "all or that enhances the service," Painter. Monies for this proposed reproject would be gener-
ated by the bookstore itself, according to Painter. Although it is a part of the Community College District, the bookstore is "totally self-supporting," and pays its own salaries and occupancy costs. In an average year, the City College bookstore generates about $600,000 in annual textbook sales. All new textbooks are sold at a 25 percent gross profit margin, which is "standard for community colleges," according to Painter. It is with these monies that Painter hopes to make improvements in the City College bookstore. But the ultimate decision about the distribution of funds rests in the hands of the Community College Board of Trustees. In keeping with board rulings, profits are diverted to wherever the board feels they are needed the most At this time, all of the profits go right back into maintaining the bookstore. If this present trend continues, and the board approves Painter's recommendations, City College students may soon be able to spend their hard-earned dollars on textbooks in a fresh, new environment
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shared her concerns on children and childcare. "We need to make it possible "Women must do twice as good as men, and that's not hard," said for women to feel it's okay to have Sylvia Chase, KRON news anchor, children." Chase said. "Businesses who recently spoke at San Jose are going to see that they need to City College's fourth annual provide childcare." In addition to co-anchoring Women's History Celebration in Newcenter 4 's "Evening Edition" the College Theater. Nellie Bly, and Women in Jour- and "Late Edition" at 6 & 11 p.m. nalism in general, were just two and hosting KRON specials, Chase among many of the topics that she continues to produce investigative reporting and field work that addressed. Chase began with a historical prompted TV Guide to name her view of the first woman in journal- the no. 1 newspaper and documentary reporter in its 1983 nationism, Nellie Bly. Bly covered the news on sweat wide survey of investigative reshops, corruption and divorce. She porters. In her first month at KRON, went to Mexico and took notes on how women were treated there. Chase put together five major stoHer first journalism job was a story ries. A series on the resurgence of on how women were getting government spying made national "ripped off' at their jobs. "She is a and international news when she great inspiration to me," Chase disclosed that the FBI was holding 11 pages of information on Sasaid. On the issue of feminism, mantha Smith , the little girl who Chase said she's for it with some visited the Soviet Union at the inreservations. Although her speech vitation of Yurl Andropov. Other touched on feminism, she also Assignments included a look at
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Sylvia Chase Hyatt Legal Services and an investigation of conflict of interest in California's Public Utilities Commission. While working on ABC's ''20/ 20", Chase's stories ranged from investigative reports to special features and personality profiles. She won two Emmy awards and numerous other accolades before moving to KRON.
Slaying suspect still awaits trial By Eugene Guido In the case of the State of California vs. Gregory Paul Rector, a new trial date is to be determined in court at a trial-setting hearing scheduled for June 14. Rector, 28, is charged with the Feb. 26, 1986 gunshot slaying of Mark Garies, kidnapping, and assault on Lori Shifrel, Garies ' girlfriend, who survived the ordeal. Both were City College students at
the time and active in student affairs. Rector's trial had been set for Jan. 9 in Oakland. According to M. J . Tocci, Alameda County Deputy District Attorney, more time was requested by Sherry Schoenberg, Alameda County Assistant Public Defender, to prepare Rector's defense. Two other "special circumstance" cases were then moved up on the court calendar, and, because
of the currently crowded schedule, a new trial date cannot be set until the June hearing. Tocci said that in the interest of justice and of compassion for the families of both victims, me prosecution is "deeply concerned" by the long delay; however, she says she is trusting that Calendar Court Judge Michael Ballachey can hold to his promise that, this time, Rector's trial will be "definitely set"
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Cleaning up our act If the Student Union is the center of student activity at San Jose City College, one could easily deduct from the physical condition of the place that the primary student activity is behaving like boors. At virtually any time of the school day, one may find piles of garbage littering the tables, beverages spilled on the floors, and the condiments table in the cafeteria a me&s. Students who wish to study usually seek refuge outside, thanks to a jukebox which plays at mind-numbing levels and a collection of video games and pinball machines that add their chorus to the cacophony. As one student was overheard to say, "It-'s like hanging around in a giant 7Eleven." The Student Union has ended up as a huge indoor playground, and the responsibility for this lies squarely on the shoulders of the student body. Of course, the rather makeshift appearance of the Union, with folding chairs and tables and a rather archaic interior, lends to student disrespect of the building. But plans for changes are in the works. We hope they include enclosing the jukebox and video games into a sound-proof, separate room, and giving the union an interior atmosphere and furniture that students would think twice about fouling. The San Jose State University Student Union is well-furnished and is used by many more d stu ents.than our student union, yet it offers a clean, quiet environment. H h b · h d owever, t e aSIC C ange nee ed to make the student union respectable is a change in the students.
The students who abuse the building are in the minority, but that minority includes a cross section of the students at City College. It is not a single group, but the more slovenly members of each group who have little respect for those who will use the building after they will and feel no compunction in leaving a mess behind them. The childhood litany of "clean up after yourself' apparently never struck home with these people. They seem to think the custodians and other school employees are here to remedy the problems they, the students, create. They are wrong. We hope that students have enough pride in their school to see that each student is responsible for the campus' appearance, and that it only takes a few to spoil things for the many. Avoid being one of the few. \
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When the last of the small group finally assembled in the living room of Charles Ackerman, they checked the room for bugs, the phones for wire taps and the birds outside for surveillance cameras. They were satisfied that their privacy was ensured and thus, they began to plot. Ackerman looked at the people who chose to follow his orders, the young and old, people of every faith and creed, people who shared the same hatred for the same people. "Do you understand why we are here?'' said Ackerman. "There must be no misunderstanding." His followers turned to each other as if looking for signs of misunderstanding on people's faces, and then they looked at Ackerman again. "We understand," said one. "Good. Now we can begin to avenge the cause of education," Ackerman said and then added with zeal, "We will now plot against those who threaten itthose brain-dead morons who talk
in class!" As if on cue, Ackerman's followers hissed at the very reference of the people who giggled and
yakked in class, distracting them and making them miss important information during Ackerman's lectures. " "Not just the students in class; the ones outside must be ...disci· plined as well." "Oh. Uh, I mean, 'I see."' "Is there something wrong, my young disciple?" said Ackerman. "Well, it's just that..well, you know. What we're doing is wrong." "All we're going to do is tape their mouths shut when they're ·asleep." The young disciple let out a sigh of relief. "It sounded like you guys were planning a murder." "We are simply angry at these people," Ackerman replied. "They make the effort to be in class and for some reason, they refuse to let every else to learn. ''They talk, they laugh out loud, they even tum on their ghetto bias· ters outside while classes are still in session, and they continue after one asks them to stop." "I appreciate that, sir," said tlx young disciple. "I will follow." "Are we ready, then, my fol· lowers?" Ackerman called to h~ flock of ticked-off students as the) raised their rolls of Scotch tapt "Excellent. Now let's gQ and hey-let's be careful out there."
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had printed a photo-story of a ar' Dear Editor: During Women's Week, I went woman being gang-raped against a to see Anne Simonton speak about .pool table. The magazine was quite of sexism and violence against likely circulating in that town I» tic th women in advertising and porno- fore the rape. Often, violence against women graphy. She said many studies have definitely linked the use of is trivialized and glamorized in the av media. pornography with violent crimes. Anne Simonton's Santa Cruz· One example of this is the true 0\J story about which the movie ''The based group, Media Watch, uses boycotts and letter-writing to Accused" was made. Most people know how the counteract this horrible situation, tD su woman in this story was gang- try to help people recognize ~ raped against a pool table while humiliation and horror that is usetl inJ onlookers encouraged the rapists, to sell magazines and other prod· re1 but many people do not know that ucts. Danica Augros en a month prior, "Hustler Magazine"
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Investigative Reporting San Jose recently played host to some of the nation's most notable reporters, including six Pulitzer Prize winners, at the West Coast Conference of the Investigative Reporters and Editors. Times reporters Bruce Carter, Ellie Molloy and Caroline Schoch-were in attendance, and explain here how these reporters dig up facts that some people would like to keep buried.
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Getting the dirt on City Hall their financial statements, contributor lists, real estate deals, divorce Reporters Myrta Pulliam of the records and other legal documents. Indianapolis Star and Glenn BunThey familiarize themselves ting of the Los Angeles Times with the Public Records Act, which spoke recently at a symposium in allows access to such documenlS San Jose sponsored by Investiga- by the public and media tive Reporters & Editors, an educaBunting, a former San Jose tional organization for reporters. Mercury News reporter, did just · At a seminar entitled "City that on Los Angeles Mayor Tom Hall-Investigating Your Local Bradley when he wanted to assess Government," the investigative re- the mayor's performance in office. porters pulled no punches. Bunting requested the mayor's "Know who the players (elected calendar and telephone logs over a officials) are and the power struc- period of several years, and, after a ture," Pulliam said. legal battle with the city attorney's Reporters who work the city office, was able to obtain informahall beat don't come by their sto- tion for one year. ries easily. It takes perseverance Public officials are often unand hard work by an enterprising aware that their daily schedules are journalist to get the full story. public record and list dawn-to-dusk There may be a conflict of inter- appointments and social functions. "I asked (his office) for everyest when politicians accept money for their re-election campaigns thing under the sun," Bunting said. from special interests (such as deFrom the records obtained, velopers), then favor legislation or Bunting did three months' worth of projects to benefit those interests, . stories and four front-page stories said Pulliam and Bunting. on the mayor. Investigative reporters must ''The mayor's office called the also recognize, and act on, signs paper and called it harrassment," that there has been a change in a Bunting related. politician's lifestyle. Diq the counBut by then he had the backcil member live modestly before ground for probing into how the being elected to the city council mayor spent his time. but now displays signs of wealth? And it turned out to be interestIs the elected official showing ing stuff. signs of being less attentive to cerMayor Bradley, who is black, tain segments of his or her con- spent most of his time, according stituency than when first elected? to his calendar, on the west side of Bunting and his colleagues Los Angeles, the ritzy, wealthy learn how to follow "paper trails" side of the city; he went into th~ on individual council members by black community sometimes, but examining, among other things, never visited the Latino commu-
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nity, Bunting discovered. Why? Bradley went where the money was and sent his aides to represent him for meetings and events in the poorer black and Latino sections of town, Bunting said. It also became clear to Bunting that the mayor didn't spend any time preparing himself on an issue. His calendar showed he didn't meet with his aides about issues or much else. Presently, the Los Angeles Times is trying to get Governor George Deukmejian's calendar and has been told by the governor's office that routine disclosure requests by the newspaper would be "counterproductive" and would "endanger the governor's security," according to Bunting. These arguments the reporter finds "ridiculous." Bunting also stressed the reporter's need to investigate city governments' "huge, massive bureaucracy. What are the rules and regulations to get contract? ... Anything over $10,000 has to be a competitive bid." He talks to competitors in the bid process. They have lost out and are angry. They can give good information and the reporter gives them the opportunity to think out loud as to why some people always get the contracts. Then the winners' ties to city officials and politicians can be traced. 'The information is there," Bunting said. "It is easy to get; you just have to work on it"
_Overcoming writer's block: start early, organize By Caroline A. Schoch It has happened to everybody.
A.. very blank piece of paper staring hostilely at the would-be author, 'Who hasn't a clue as to how to start. · "How to Tell the Story to ~eople," one of 15 Investigative ~eporters and Editors (IRE) semillars held on March 11 in San Jose, dealt with exactly this problem. On the panel were news rePorter Tim Reitennan of the San :rancisco Examiner and Jacqui anaszynski, 1988 Pulitzer Prize'Winning feature writer of the St
Paul Pioneer Press Dispatch. "Most obstacles can be overcome," said Reitennan. A "sense of direction," and good organization are essential to write a good story, he said. Easy enough. What about the stress and confusion of having to meet a deadline? Reiterman' s remedy is simple: "Starting to write early is one way to identify holes," he said, and helps keep one's sense of direction. Reporters write according to the "inverted pyramid" principle. They summarize the story in an opening
sentence, called the lead. A well written lead grabs people's attention, and they will-hopefullyread the rest, or as reporters call it, the "body"of the story. The most important infonnation has to be at the top of the pyramid, the least important on the bottom. If a story is too long to fit into the newspaper, editors can cut it from the bottom up, and it will still be infonnative and coherent. "Writing is an intuitive process," claims Banaszynski. Even th'?ugh Banaszynski is a gifted wnter, she finds herself waiting for
"the Muse to strike" at times, she admitted. One of Banaszynski's basic premises is "show, don't tell." Use detail to tell the reader exactly what happened. Her set of"show, don't tell" tools includes using contrast, analogy, simple sentences -in a nutshell colorful, terse, vivid language. The final product, which hopefully emerges, should be read aloud, says Banaszynski. It should be "peer edited" by a friend or family. It may require rewriting. At this point, Banaszynski says,
it comes in handy to know some people that definitely do not like you. It might be somewhat tricky to get them to listen to your story, but they will surely not hold back with criticism. She also says, that these people will only retain what really interested them, giving you a clue about possible rewriting. If you get stuck, Banaszynski said, take a walk, write a letter, talk to somebody. "The Muse," says Banaszynski, "helps those who help themselves. Writing is hard and lonely work."
4 Re-entry program No. 1 in California Thursday, March 30, 1989
"I found a whole new set of friends, a support system I desperSan Jose City College has the ately needed at this time in my Number One re-entry program in life," she said. California. The re-entry staff, which conAt least, that's what a research sists of four full-time employees, study done by a student at Univer- view their program as an asset to sity of California at Davis con- the entire faculty and student body. cluded. "Re-entry students are students Julie Brootkowski interviewed who are motivated. They are an re-entry teachers, staff and students asset to any classroom," said Grafrom re-entry programs throughout ham-Martinez. the state's 106 community colIt has been shown that re-entry leges, 19 state colleges and nine students have a positive perspecCalifornia universities. tive on life and are willing to share Brootkowski determined that that enthusiasm. the components of a successful reOne such student, whose posientry program are strong, coura- tive attitude helped him through regeous and creative leaders, a strong entry was Mario Ramirez. history, and the ability to make it Mario, then a single parent and through the hard times. father of two, graduated from City She found San Jose City Col- College in June 1988. lege to rank No. 1 in all these arHe is now working toward a eas. degree in social work at San Jose "Our re-entry program deserves State University. to be deemed No. 1 in the state," ''The re-entry counselors were said Diane Graham-Martinez. the major factor in motivating me "Re-entry students begin college to go on to a four-year college," with extra concerns not common to said Ramirez. "They pulled me the average student Some wonder through the hard times. When I if they will be the oldest student on wanted to give up, Maria Garcia, campus and others are concerned the re-entry coordinator, would with their ability to learn." pull me into her office, and give Through the re-entry program me all the reasons to continue." Through classes, workshops these students learn how to be successful academically and how to and informal discussions students cope with the challenges of col- are provided with the environment lege. necessary to learn how to effec300 new and continuing stu- tively deal with re-entry issues. dents, whose average age is 27, Informed re-entry personnel returned to college this semester assist students through math and English tutoring, counseling, famthrough the re-entry program. One such student is Anna Ree ily planning and learning centers, Hickerson, now in her third semes- to gain knowledge and develop ter here at City College. abilities needed to succeed in colBy Mildread A Barnett
Linda Ramirez, left, and Deborah Mashburd, center, listen to Lois Janowski at a Re-entry Brown Bag lecture Photo by Robin Stock lege. A major workshop of the reentry program is the Brown Bag Program, in which speakers from community groups such as the YMCA, Planned Parenthood, the Department of Agriculture, battered women's shelters, the Salvation Army and the Consumer Credit Union come to City College to give lectures on subjects of interest, such as problems with latch-key kids, money management, food economy, laser technology and family planning. Field trips to community organizations, businesses and places of interest are another feature of the Brown Bag Program. All students are encouraged to participate in the Brown Bag Pro-
gram from 1-2 p.m. every Wednesday in room 201. The last program of the semester is called the End of Semester Celebration. It is a potluck luncheon where awards of merit will be given to students and staff. ''The re-entry program has been successful in graduating students who have learned to increase their options and make the most of their college educati<tts. Whether they continue their educations at the university level or go directly to work, they go with skills and confidence gained through a positive experience," said Graham-Martinez. One of re-entry's success stories is Deborah Callerman, who began
as a college freshmen at the age 57. She received her masters' de- c gree in counseling psychology age 65. She is now 71 and still ...~r ......... happily as a psychologist. When re-entry students ._ -··-- • they're too old, tells them about Callerman. "In the future, I would like to sec a program that would have full-time director," said "Re-entry would be the u•uw"'"•• for other programs such as (Greater Avenues for Independ· ence), a program designed for stu· dents WhO are receiving a";)~"I41Uol> l and given a two year education program, or programs that work 1' with single heads-of-households."
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Too Much Joy's oddball masterpiece stepmother's head/ He'll tear her throat to shreds," from "ConnectiToo Much Joy sounds like the cut," the precise playing of guitarkind of guys who were too smart ist Jay Blumenfield, bassist Sandy for their own good in junior high Smallens and drummer Tommy school and got dumped in trash Vinton hold it all together, albeit cans a lot. Their new album, Son tenuously, sorta like a cub scout of Sam I Am, hopscotches wise- trying to contain a chihuahua in guy-like between pop nirvana and saran wrap. And the above meninspired silliness, with weird lyrics tioned "Connecticut," a fake funk and monster guitar hooks tempered workout dealing with fairy tales by chiming harmonies into a rec- gone awry, contains the single ord that must be heard to be be- greatest use of sampling to datelieved-or understood, for that during one short instrumental matter. break, there's a riff and then the There's simply no way to de- "shawk!" from "In a Big Country," scribe on paper how TMJ twists then another riff and Bono trying hooks out of the most unlikely lyr- to reach a high note in U2's "The ics, and make it work spectacu- Sweetest Thing." That description larly. When vocalist Tim Quirk is like a long touchdown pass-it (note appropriate last name) fmds looks plain on paper, but after you himself homeless after his dad sells see it, you want to watch the replay the ol' homestead out from under again and again. him, he concludes that "Making Sarcasm and out-and-out gall fun of bums-bad karma thing to are TMJ's trademark-they cover do." And, gawd help ya, you find L.L. Cool J. 's "That's a Lie," fer yourself singing dumb stuff like chrissakes, and do a doggone def that in the express line at the super- job of it. And they can put themmarket. selves down. F'r instance, in Quirk doesn't do it all by him- "Song for a Girl Who has One," as self, though. When the lyrics go Quirk sings, "I'm on my way, I'm over the top, as in the immortal on my way," his bandmates chirp, lines, "There's a six-foot squirrel "I don't think so!" in perfect harnamed Grip/ He lives under my mony. And scattered references to bed/ He'll rip off your Calvin and Hobbes, Firehose and
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The members of Too Much Joy: from left, Sandy Smallens, Tim Quirk, Tommy Vinton and Jay Blumenficld. Michael Stipe's dubious "voice of a generation" status show that TMJ think before they speak ... maybe. The crowning ·moment is in "Hugo!" as TMJ put down the "business," as it were, by decrying
Choir to give free concert By Caroline A. Schoch The "Voices of Spring Concert 1989," the San Jose City College Chamber Choir's annual Spring Concert, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday March 31 in room F-7 of the music building. In the first half of the program, the Chamber Choir, directed by music instructor Victor Chacon, will perform choral numbers by such composers as William Byrd
and Giuseppe Pitoni. Two vocal jazz selections readapted from Johann Sebastian Bach and two Negro spirituals"Elijah Rock"and "Charlouown" by composers Jester Hairston and Charles Bryan-will complement the classical portion of the program. The second half of the program features the solo vocal talents of individual singers in a mixed bag of Broadway showtunes-"Phan-
tom of the Opera," "Cats" and "Camelot" by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Operetta favorites from "The Mikado" by Gilbert and Sullivan will be performed, and then followed by a series of selections from Mozart operas such as ''The Magic Flute" and ''The Marriage of Figaro." The public is invited to attend this free event For more information, call 288-3717.
Film review
'Munchausen' a joy to see By Joe Medina Be forewarned. You cannot join "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen" if you have a stone for a heart and an artichoke for a brain. Terry Gilliam's latest cinematic work is perhaps the most enjoyable mental exercise ever on
film. The film is based on the man who has gone down in history as the world's biggest liar, Karl Friedrich Hieronymus, the Baron von Munchausen, but according to this film, he wasn't lying. The film follows Baron Munchausen's (John Neville) search for his old comrades from his adventures of long ago. Eric Idle of "Monty Python" and ''The Rutles" fame, Jack Purvis of "Time Bandits," Winston Dennis and co-screenwriter Charles McKeown play, respectively, Baron Munchausen's old friends: Benhold (a man so fast that he chains his feet to large balls of lead to keep still); Gustavus (a little fellow with hypersensitive ears and lungs powerful enough to flatten an army); Albrecht (the world's strongest man) and Adolphus (who can see and shoot anything from the opposite end of a continent).
The journey that Baron Munchausen and ten-year-old Sally Salt (Sarah Polley from PBS's "Ramona" series) take to fmd them all is only a part of Terry Gilliam's dream-like and perfectly silly exploration of everyone's need for fantasies and heroes. Terry Gilliam has pressed all the wonders of life, from childhood to the grave, and compressed it into about 126 minutes. John Neville as Baron Munchausen becomes a Don Quixote that never dies. Even as Sally and Baron Munchausen fly away in a balloon made of the townswomen's underwear to find the Baron's comrades, bureaucratic busybody Horatio Jackson (played by Jonathan Pryce from "Something Wicked This Way Comes" and Terry Gilliam's previous film "Brazil") declares, "He won't get far on hot air and fantasy." Despite such discouragements and even Death following them wherever they go, Sally-with her determination-inspires the Baron and his friends to prove Jackson · wrong. "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen" might not be a film that everyone can appreciate. If you take it literally, you'll miss the
whole point of the film. It also has that touch of maniacal whimsey that "Monty Python" has, which makes sense since Terry Gilliam was a cast member and an animator for "Monty Python," and such wild humor has been known to turn off people who want their humor easy and simple to understand. But if you decide to join Baron Munchausen's quest, you'll be wowed by an adventure that would make Indiana Jones cringe and Franz Kafka smile in appreciation.
Lou Reed's ads for American Express and Honda, and proclaiming (attention, Bartlett's Book of Quotations editors), "Every great band should be shot/ Before they make their Combat Rock." Ouch!
Son of Sam I Am screams "wise guys!" and at the same time rings 100 percent true. If there's one thing Too Much Joy have too much of, it's nerve, and God bless 'em for that.
Record review
Field Trip goes places on new LPBeautiful By Chris Bucholtz Field Trip's history is reminiscent of the Monty Python sketch about the band that changes its name every twenty minutes. They've gone through a half-dozen names so far, all perfectly swell, including Red White Grey and Plastic Cactus. But what was it that wacky nut Bill Shakespeare said about roses and names and such? "A rose by any other name still may make a record so doggone good that it may signal the next great American band?" Something like that Their debut album Beautiful mixes brilliant, wise, thoughtful writing with some of the best slambang playing to date. The result is a collection that contains at least three instant classics-the leatherlunged "Can't Say No," "Tunneling" and, especially, "Run," the kind of song that would have the Replacements' Paul Westerberg scratching his head and saying to himself, "Damn! Why didn't I think of that?" The foursome hail from the East
Bay-none of that artsy pseudostyle that plagues many of their San Francisco neighbors. It's all real and honest playing, and Jim Galbraith's hoarse voice is as real as it gets. "Run," about mistaken expectations, oozes sincerity, thanks to Galbraith's growling and Greg Kinkle's appropriately mournful bass. But Field Trip can go the other way, too-"Tunneling," "Can't Say No" and "Firecracker" are to be kept away from flammables, because Kinkle, Galbraith, drummer Tom Galbraith and lead guitarist Anthony Quezada burn like a phosphorus grenade in a bucket of kerosene. And the more traditional "Where Did I Go Wrong?" is the kind of song that could revive Green on Red's career, with dobro and cello from the Romans' Michael Uhlenkott and Mike Pappenberg and a rather Dan Stuart-esque vocal performance by Galbraith. Get your folks to sign those permission slips, kiddies. This is one Field Trip that is not to be missed.
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Thursday, March 30, 1989
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Summer
Jaguars begin their march to the m ajors
Leftfielder Jas on Bugg bunts against the Laney Eagles
Josh Banks, left, congratulates Kerry Woodson
Baseball equipment waits to be used
Photos by Dolores Lorigo and Keith Gaxiola
Jason Pokrzywinski, left, discusses strategy with Lou Lucca
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Thursday, March 30, 1989
Sports
Pitching buoys baseball Jags
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Speed gun operator Dave Blume clocks a pitch Photo by Dolores Lorigo
Rivalry developes
San Mateo thorn in Lady Jags' side By Kathy Flynn The Lady Jags Softball team is licking its wounds after a 1-0 defeat at the hands of its strongest competition, San Mateo City College Tuesday. This is the third time the Jags have been mangled by the Bull Dogs, the only Golden Gate Conference team to defeat them this
year.
'... they have strong pitchers and hitters' -Huerta "San Mateo is difficult to beat because they have strong pitchers and hitters, ...our hitting was not up to par and we were lacking confidence," said Coach Sam Huerta. The Lady Jags lost to the eventual champion San Mateo in the 12 'team double elimination Fresno Tournament twice by scores of 1-2 and 2-0. The Jags placed second and had
five all-tourney selections. pitcher Carry Gessel, catcher Donna Davis, first base Kathy Gangwish, Shortstop Sara Scott, and center fielder Laura Stelhik. Third base Julie Norris also had an outstanding tourney according to Huerta. According to Huerta, Gessel and Davis are an excellent pitchercatcher combination. Gessel was an All-state utility player last year, and is a strong player. "At this level of competition, it's common to see close games like this," said Huerta. "We have an excellent women's softball team this year,"said Huerta. The GGC is loaded with talent, headed by last years GGC champion Diablo Valley College, West Valley College, and of course San Mateo. The Jaguars, whose overall record is 19-7 and 1-1 in league, will play at West Valley today at 3p.m. The Jags will then host defending GGC champion DVC on Saturday at lla.m. They will then travel to the Napa Invitational where they placed second last year.
Sophomore pitcher Kerry Woodson extended his undefeated record to seven wins as the Jaguar baseball team rolled to a 11-4 win over the San Mateo City College Bull Dogs Tuesday. Woodson, who is one of the most recruited community college players in the country and is highly touted by "Baseball America", was relieved by Sophomore Tom Myers in the seventh inning. Myers pitched two innings of strong relief only to be pulled in the ninth for the closer Freshman David Sampson. Two of Woodson's teammates also sport perfect season records . Sophomore Todd Manly is currently 4-0 and Freshman Marty Kilian was 3-0 before suffering a shoulder injury. Baseball Coach Barry Woodhead said, ''This is the best team, pitching wise, I have coached." Woodhead's pitchers have a 23-6 overall record. Other big contributors to the pitching rotation are Sophomore Jim Thompson, Freshman Brent Deremer, Myers, and Sampson, according to Woodhead. Sophomore catcher Ryan Haley has thrown out over half the runners that have attempted to steal on him, and he hit one of the Jaguars four doubles in the San Mateo game. Sophomore Second baseman Ralph Maldonaldo also added a
double to raise his on-base percentage to over .500, and his batting average to .390. Woodhead said Freshman shortstop Lou Lucca is "definitely one of the best players we have had here at City College," with over 35 runs batted in. Sophomore right fielder Matt Marks is hitting over .375. The Jaguars are ranked first in Northern California, and second in the state, and are 7-1 in Golden Gate Conference play. The GGC is by far the toughest league in the state, according to Woodhead, with five teams ranked in the top 13 in northern California, and three in the top 20 in state. Leading the challengers is league rival Diablo Valley College, who is ranked fourth in the region and ninth in state. Woodhead said the next two weeks of the season will be the most important as the Jags will play everyone in the league, including DVC twice. "Sooner or later every guy knows he will get the call to do his part for the team," said Woodhead. Apparently grounds keeper Tony Cornejo has received his call many times and has responded with extra hours and produced excellent results, according to Woodhead. City College will play at 2:30 p.m today against the Laney Eagles in Oakland. In the next home game the Jags will face DVC at 2:30p.m Tuesday.
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The Women's 'frack team is about to attend the two toughest meets of the season. This weekend it will travel to Fresno for the FresnoRelays, and next weekend members will host the Bruce Jenner Classic where the best community college runners and throwers will be on showcase at San Jose City College. The bright stars for the Jaguars will be thrower Sherry Kouns, who is ranked second in Northern California in both the shot put (39', 9 3/4") and discus (136' 5"), sprinter Pam Johnson (100-200 meters) and distance runners Debbie Bedal (1,500-3,000 meters) and Tori Perry (800 meters). The Men's Track team has had its unbeaten streak of Golden Gate Conference dual meet victories snapped after 15 years. The Jags have suffered two losses to league contender Diablo Valley College. The team next will compete in the Fresno relays and Bruee Jermer Classic.
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Scoreboard Women's Softball SJCC vs. American River (canceled) SJCC 14, Laney 0 San Mateo l, SJCC 0
Fresrw Tourney SJCC l, Merced 0 SJCC 11, King's River 1 San Mateo 2, SJCC 1 SJCC l, College Of Sequoias 0 SJCC 1, De Anza 0 SJ<:;C 6, Sacramento City 0 San Mateo 2, SJCC 0
College of the Sequoias Tourney College of Canyons 2, SJCC 0 SJCC 8, Solano 0 SJCC 14, West Hills 0 Bakersfield 8, SJCC 0 Men's Baseball SJCC 16, West Valley 1 SJCC vs. San Mateo (Rained out) SJCC 9, West Valley 2 SJCC 7, Laney 3 SJCC 5, San Francisco 1 West Valley 2, SJCC 0 (11) SJCC 11, San Mateo 4 Men's Track DVC 88, SJCC 76, San Mateo 17 DVC 88, SJCC 67, Chabot 26 Women's Track San Mateo 56, SJCC 51, DVC 41 DVC 63, SJCC 60, Chabot 34 Men's Golf Monterey 357, SJCC 370
Camirw Norte Santa Rosa 395, SJCC 397, Chabot399
Come out and see the Jags! It's free!
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Thursday, March 30, 1989
Campus
"Clay," an art exhibit of contrasting styles· by two of City · College's promising art students, Paul Rabio and Blanka Abelin, will be displayed in the Campus Gallery from Apri13-21. ·Gallery hours are noon -4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and noon - 2 p.m. Friday. A reception will be held for the artists in the gallery from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4;
ITS· _A JUNGLE IN THERE!-Although most students (and faculty) probably don't know it, !.here's a "wild kingdom" hidden in the Science Building. In the room next to S14 is City College's Natural Science
Museum, home of stuffed animals, bearskins, and mounted deer and sheep heads. Lab technician Hazel Funke and student assistant Julio Alcala provide a gray fox with some spring cleanil)g. Photo by Joe Jolly
Minorities aided in struggle to succeed in 4-year schools By Eugene Guido A new Skills Training & Readines~ in the Trades class for . women will be offered through !.he Re-Entry Program beginning · Apri118. Find out what women need to know to begin working in nonp-aditional trades. Earn 3 1(2 units. Scholarships available. For more information call288-3708. "Everyman," a play directed by George Forrester, will be performed April20-23 and April2?~3 0 in the College Theater.
The1989 NC 5 Spring Conference, presented by the.Northern California Community College Computer Consortium, .will be held at San Jose City College, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, April 28 and Saturday, April29. At 7:30p.m. Friday evening, a special dinner meeting and vendor exhibits·will be held at the LeBaron · Hotel. For lunch and dinner rates and more information call (408) . 288-3716. The Career Pla~ement Office assists students seeking fulltime or part-time· employment in their vocational field. · For more information see Jeanette D' Anna or Pat Barnette in the Counseling . buildin~ · . .
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"Laffs Straight from the Art,'' humor and art exhibition will bepresentedatthecampusgallery. Exhibitionhoursare noo~ to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Fridays n9?n to 2 p.m.
"Earth Day '89" rally.and galhering will t>e held from 11 a:m . . ..to 5 p.m Saturday April 22 at Santa Teresa Park (next to IBM ..: Research Labs). · ·: · · · .·
Day enrollment falls 6 percent at SJCC By Eugene Guido Differing enrollment trends between San Jose City College and Evergreen Valley College are apparent from final statistics of student population at both campuses, as tabulated by Robert Brown, District Director, Admissions and Records. The Spring '89 tenth week statistics show that City College now has a total of 11,159 students, 6,633 day and 4,526 evening, for a decline of six and ten percent, respectively.
Evergreen Valley Coll~ge now has a total of9,383 students, 5,927 day and 3,456 evening, for a change of eight percent up and one percent down, respectively. Brown attributes l.hese changes to essentially the same demographic trends he indicated in his first census report this year: a drift of college-age people away from older central city neighborhoods to newer outlying communities. The gender ratio has reversed, however, from a slight female predominance to an almost balanced enrollment at this time.
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Ah, to be free at last... the student, with high school credits in hand, and about to enter college_ !.he ftrst ever from this minority family to fulfill those long-standing dreams for an offsp · to te college and build a ~!r :0~ ~ better life and status in society. For economic reasons, some minority students start with community college, determined to graduate to the university level for a four-year colle e education. Unfortunately, aftergabout two years a number of minority students drop out of the academic world and become part of the statistics in a story of failure that has been repeated too often in the past 15 years. Statistics show that, since 1975, there has been a steady decline in the percentages of qualified blacks and Hispanics continuing on through college. According to New Perspectives Quarterly ("Storm Warnings," Jan.-Feb., '87), racial and ethnic minorities will account for 30 percent of 18-to 22-yearolds in the United States; while minority communities are the most rapidly growing segment of our population, their rates of participation in higher education, except for Asian Americans, are actually dedining; and only 8.8 percent of black Americans, 7.8 percent of Hispanic Americans, and less !.han
1.5 percent of Native-Americans have a bachelor'~ degree. . Dr. Byro~ Skmner, pres~dent of San Jose CitY. College, IS conce~ed about th1~ ~!end. . . competitiv~. ed~e m ~e mternauonal market, Skinner srud, "is going to.be pred~c~ted on how well we tram our Citizenry. The !apanes~ and Germans are outdo.~ mg us with bette~ school systems. To engage th1s problem at the college level, the San .Jose/Everg~ee~ Valley Co~~umty. College District r~ent~y J?med With S~ta Clara Umvers1ty m a cooperative
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Part 1 in a 2 part series program !.hat should help reverse !.he decline in transfers of community college-graduating minority students into four-year colleges and universities. The transfer centers at both community colleges have already been providing guidance to all students who are planning to transfer to !.he four-year institutions. The centers conduct counseling sessions covering career planning, academic advising, and course selection, and they provide information pertaining to financial aid. Also, representatives from the four-year schools are available periodically on campus to discuss majors, evaluate transcripts, and
provide follow-up services related to application materials and proce· dures. . . Now, the c~nters ~e nurtunng, WI~ parental-lik~ pnde, the c~perat1ve acaden.uc l?rogram with Santa Clara Umvers1ty, known of· ficial~~ as !.he SCU/SJC:C/EVC Trans~uon Pro~m . Its pnme pur· pose 1s. to assist students at San Jose City and Evergreen Colleges to better prepare themsel.ves ~or transfers to Santa Cl~a Uruvers1ty. Thro~gh counseling at bo~ the c?mmumty college and ~e umver· s1ty, .!.he stu~ent determmes what special r~urrements need to . ~ met for h1s or ~er chose~ maJor. Then an Educal.Jon Plan IS de~el· oped fo~ lhe eventual transfer mto that maJor at San~ Cl~a. Dubbed the 2+~ Program (two campuses workmg ~oncw:· rently on a two-year proJeCt), 11 rna~ be a fore~nner ?f olher cooperative academic P~OJeclS. . . NEXT: On AP_rz~ 13 • the .rzmes
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