Serving San Jose City College
Vol. 43, No.5
'Few doing the work of many' . •
Thursday, April 13, 1989
B rger jockeys
ASC plans fa1r, u bal l, elections By Marie Yoder
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The Spring Fair, the upcoming ASC elections , and the Fourth Annual Black & White Ball are just a few of the activities that the Associated Student Council has planned for this spring. "The planned ASB activities for spring are fantastic; we have an active council and they've selected activities that reflect a wide range of student interests," said Judy Rookstool, advisor to the ASC. The ASC has nine members that have been either elected or appointed to carry on activities and business for the council. ''I'm excited about all the things we're doing" said Alba Elena Diaz Diaz, President of the ASC. "It's just that a few are doing the work of many." Diaz is Chairperson of the Spring Fair, "an annual event that generates funds for ASB campus events. It is also an opportunity for campus clubs to raise funds for their activities." She explained that on May 4-5 there will outside vendors on campus, selling everything from food to jewelry to clothing. Information booths will be set up from various campus departments and clubs. According to Donna Zimmerdahl, ASC Election Commissioner, the ASC has planned a campus . wide election of officers, May 25-
26. ''I'm trying to get each club to
participate in the elections because my goal is to get all students to vote." said Zimmerdahl. She says candidate applications for elected offices are available now and are due Aprill8. She pointed out that campaigning will not begin until April 19 and will run through April21. A candidates' forum is planned for April 24. "Everyone should get involved. You are not required to have a ASB card and you need not be a citizen in order to vote. All you need to do is to be enrolled at San Jose City College," said Zimmerdahl. The event looked forward to the most, according to co-chairperson Diaz, is the semi-formal Black & White Ball which will takes place • May 19 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Milpitas. "The Black & White Ball is for all of those on campus," said Diaz. "It is for the installation of newly . elected officers. It's also a chance for people to meet them in a social setting." She explained that the ball will include dinner and dancing. KJCC disc jockeys Chris Mabie, left, and Gerard The agenda is set up to recognize outgoing ASB elected offiJaskiewicz, temporarily give up spinning records to cers, as well as appointed directors flip burgers at a recent bar-b-que benefit for City and club representatives. The Bruce Jenner Classic, Spirit School try-outs, Hall of Excellence and Scholarship Awards Ceremony are also among the activities planned by the ASC for spring.
What a ding-a-ling!
'Everyman XX' to open April 20 By Hortencia Sandoval "Everyman XX," a new play adapted from a medieval morality Play by Evergreen Valley College journalism instructor Van Phillips, Opens April 20 in the Campus Theatre. The original play, "Everyman," Was written in the 15th century by an anonymous Christian author. Its theme is revealed in the prologue:
"Here beginneth a treatise how
the high father of Heaven sendeth death to summon every creature to come and give account of their lives in this world, and is in manner of a moral play" The play's plot follows the Older play but deviates in several Significant ways. The play suggests that modern man is lost, that he lives in a world
of confusion and chaos, a world of nihilistic emptiness where money, status and games take precedence over moral and ethical values. The play is a collaboration by several faculty members of the San Jose City/Evergreen Community College District. Written by Phillips, it features choreography by SJCC/EVC drama instructor Jeff Risk with original music by SJCC music instructor Joseph Blaha. The production is under the supervision and direction of George Forrester, drama instructor at both campuses. Performances will be at 8 p.m. on April 20-22 and 27-29 with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. on April 23 and 30 in the City College Theater. The Box Office telephone number is 288-3786.
In the big house: the downtown jail
College's resident FM-radio station. KJCC made $110 from the cook-out. Photo by Robin Stock
Carillon bells take their toll on campus By Mildread A Barnett Have you heard bells ringing in your ears lately? Take heart. You aren't going crazy. Bells are ringing, and they aren't the "Bells of St. Mary's"! They're the musical tunes of San Jose City College's newly-installed carillon bells. In the tradition of Stanford, Berkeley and San Jose State, Evergreen Valley College and City College are hosting the electronic, taped bells on a trial basis. A sales representative from Schulmerich Carillons, Inc., encouraged Evergreen Valley President Gerald Strelitz to install the bells on Evergreen's campus as an experiment, said Phil Mowry, director of Facilities Planning. The Facility Planning Committee for City College decided to follow in Evergreen's footsteps. ''We have installed the lowest cost version that Schulrnerich Carillons had in stock. We wanted to see how well the bells would do on our campuses," said Mowry.
If the bells are welcomed, purchase of a $7,500 unit for each campus will be considered by the Planning Committee. From 500 varieties of taped music, ranging from classical to contemporary, "elevator music" was the experimental music of choice, according to Dr. Strelitz. Generally, Evergreen's reaction was positive. "I've heard only a few people who thought the bells were a little loud," Mowry said. Comments regarding the musical selections varied among City College students and teachers. "I enjoy bells on a college campus. I've been around other college campuses that had bells, and I think they add a peaceful, serene feeling to the campus," said Tim Harper, career counselor and instructor. "I'm not real excited about the selection of songs. I don't enjoy Lawrence Welk music on campus." Kevin Carr, a second semester student, said, "I hate the bells. They're distracting when you try to study If they rang on the hour ev-
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ery hour then I wouldn't mind." The bell chimes go off at noon on Saturday and Sunday and every hour on the hour except between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, according to Mowry. Music is played at 10 minutes before the hour each hour from just before 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. "The music and chimes were programmed to go off at these particular times in an attempt to not have them sounding too frequently," Mowry said. He has received reports that the location of the bells on the City College campus seems to present some hearing difficulty for students and faculty. At present, three large speakers rest atop the corners of the Student Union, with the unit itself located in a custodial closet. If the chimes are permanently installed, a new location will be chosen. "Our hope is that the colleges will think the bells are wonderful and request that they be installed permanently," said Mowry.
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