San Jose City College Times, Vol. 43, Issue 11, Oct 5, 1989

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Vol. 43, No. 11

Thursday, October 5, 1989

505 vote at EVC

Robledo elected Student Trustee difference is that EVC's election locale was more accessible to stuAfter all the ballots had been dents. Their booth was located in cast and counted, Robert Robledo the main entrance to the school, from Evergreen Valley College whereas City College's was inside was named Student Trustee. the Student Union, where it was Robledo received 447 votes difficult to see. from EVC and San Jose City ColErb believes the turn out was leges combined, whereas his oppo- "not bad" for City College. "It has nent, City College's Bill Erb re- been worse," he says. ceived only 208.

But Erb feels "it is absurd not 414 students from EVC voted to have two students trustees," one for Robledo, in contrast to the 140 from each college. Robert Robledo students from City College that feels the same. voted for Erb. Robledo was able to One of his first priorities is to accumulate 33 votes from City see that a two-trustee system is inCollege and Erb received 68 votes corporated into the San Jose/Everfrom EVC participants. green Valley Community College In the trustee elections that oc- District.

"I would like to see Bill Erb as curred last semester, the number of voters per campus was a closer the second trustee," says Robledo. figure than this time.

"We would work well together."

This year, Evergreen Valley Another one of Robledo's constudents accounted for 505 votes, cerns is uniting the two colleges while the City College student through activities and the campus body went to the booth 181 times. newspapers. Robledo says that Erb said one of the main rea- "every goal can be accomplished sons for such a dramatic number through good communication."

By Jill Morales

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Upset over U.S. involvement

Instructors visit Nicaragua

By Bruce A. Carter

Mexico," she said, "but there (Nicaragua) it was widespread."

Lopez says the poverty in Nicaragua is largely due to the fact that the government spends up to 50 percent of its economy fighting the U.S.-backed Contra rebel group.

When San Jose City College instructors Fran McBrien and Ann Lopez visited Nicaragua this summer, each went with a pre-conceived notion of what they would fmd there: a poverty-stricken, war'Money that would torn and repressed population.

What they actually encountered have been used for disturbed them both. resources was used McBrien and Lopez, who went on separate trips, did find wide(for) defense against spread poverty and the ruins of war, but repression from the U.S.-sponsored Sandinista government was not in activity.' evidence.

"I don't think there is accurate reporting in this country in respect "If you see the movie 'Romto Nicaragua," said Lopez, a biol- ero', you can get an idea of what ogy and natural sciences instructor. the situation is like in Nicaragua," "It's either lacking or inaccurate." said Lopez.

Lopez did, however, encounter Although that movie focuses on "the worst poverty I've ever seen. the politic upheaval occurring in El There are pockets of poverty in Salvador, Lopez asserts that the

effects of U.S. involvement in that country are similar to what has happened to the economy of Nicaragua. McBrien concurs.

"I expected to see people depressed and downcast," said McBrien. "Instead, I got a sense of optimism and support for their government."

McBrien, a business education instructor, was in Nicaragua from July 20- Aug. 12 giving workshop lectures in human resources to Nicaraguan professionals.

Though she felt that the Nicaraguans were knowledgeable and well-prepared, McBrien saw that their progress was being inhibited by their obvious lack of resources.

"Money that would have been used for resources was used in military defense against U.S.-sponsored activity," Me Brien said. She added that loans to Nicaragua from

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Finance ·V.P. calls it quits

Morales resigns

By Brian Wachter Daniel C. Morales, who was elected Director of Finance for the Associated Students Executive Council last May, read his letter of ·resignation at Wednesday's A. S. meeting.

Morales will be vacating his post as of Oct. 19, making a total of six AS positions that will need to be filled.

Currently, the positions of Newsletter Secretary, Director of Academic Affairs, Director of Publicity, Director of Evening Mfairs and Area IV Liaison are open

to interested students.

Morales says it has been a pleasure to work with the Executive Council, but although he says that together they have "accomplished a great deal. . . we cannot stop there."

In his message to fellow council members, which he presented right before resigning, Morales lastly states that "we must not forget our purpose!"

Morales refused to comment on the reason for his resignation, saying it would require "a long explanation" which he did not have time for before presstime.

Yikesf It's super student!

With 32 units at SJCC, EVC, Nguyen takes on load

By Jill Morales Can one person handle 32 units in one semester? The answer is yes, and Mai Nguyen, a student at both San Jose City and Evergreen Valley Colleges is doing it!

"It is all review for me," Nguyen says of his massive school load, "so I can study quickly."

Nguyen is enrolled in 17 units at City College, and 15 at EVC. His schedule is filled with American Literature, Philosophy, Psychology, History of Art, Political Science, Survey of American

History, Political Science, Eco- namese army as a surgeon and nomics, English 1B and General captain, Nguyen "escaped" to Science.

America. He wanted to leave VietNguyen was born in Saigon , nam because of Communism.

Vietnam on Sept.13, 1943. His To support himself, Nguyen native language is Vietnamese, but writes and publishes a beauty he also speaks French fluently, and magazine called "Dep". It is disis coming along very well in the tributed to Vietnamese communiEnglish language as well. ties in the United States, Canada, "I want to not only learn Eng- France and Vietnam. Nguyen has lish better, but to be aware of also written 15 medical books.

American culture as a whole."

Nguyen likes the Bay area, so Nguyen graduated from the Uni- he will probably stay around for a versity of Saigon, where he re- while. ceived his M.D. He says the people here are Mter serving in the South Viet- "very kind and beautiful."

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One voice not enough

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Editorial Focus on the newborn, not the unborn

Childcare a priority The anti-abortion movement has chosen a name that implies great scope for its endeavor.

Unfortunately, the "right to life" for them seems to diminish in importance outside the womb. We've never heard a right-to-lifer discuss quality education, adequate childcare, or even infant health care as rights of importance.

We believe it is more humane to care and plan for the children we already have than to insure the births of those which we are not even prepared to provide for sufficiently.

More than 40% of American families are headed by a single parent, who is usually female, one who almost invariably must seek employment outside the home in order to support children. Yet childcare, unlike education, is treated by federal and state governments as if it were the individual family's problem, not theirs. The cost of care is huge, funding is small.

Here at City College, where many parents are single or otherwise unable to mind small children during the day, we are fortunate to have our own childcare center.

But, according to director Janice Wheeler, not enough parents even know about the center.

Even if they did, their children would at first enter only a waiting list, which is a short one only because of the lack of publicity.

Licensed by the state for 73 children, the center receives only enough funding to provide staffing for 53.

For parents trying to better themselves through education, the need is true and the solutions are few.

Our office of admissions and records does not even compile statistics on how many parents we have in attendance here. I think it would be very hard to assess the childcare needs of our student body without even knowing how many of us have children.

If the "right to life" movement won't address the needs of families, the "reproductive rights," or pro-choice movement should, and probably will, pick up the ball.

This means determining the needs of families, then filling the gap with government funding.

Letter This is a letter of appreciation to everyone who was inconvenienced by the recent problems with the elevator in the General Education building.

The failure was intermittent, requiring a lengthy isolation and diagnosis process.

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Thank you for your patience and understanding while the problem was being solved.

Sincerely, Chief Edwin Dunn, Campus Police

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Advertising Renee Aguilar

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By Bruce A. Carter Now that the elections are finally over, and a student trustee has been named to sit on the district Board of Trustees, what have we learned from this experience?

What is painfully obvious is that no one person can, or should, represent both Evergreen Valley and City College campuses equally.

If the trustee is from EVC, and in this case he is, how can he possibly know of all the things, good or bad, that go on an City College?

On the other hand, had a City College candidate won, how could he possibly be expected to know everything that goes on at Evergreen?

If the purpose of the student trustee is to represent the views of the students on both campuses at board meetings, and if there is only one trustee, one campus will always be under-represented. It's simply impossible for one person to be at two places at once.

I have no doubt that Robert

Robledo will try, and give his best effort, to serve both camp uses equally; his dedication to the job is not the issue here.

The issue is that the board of trustees has decreed that there be only one trustee, and that a situation exists in which there will always be some apprehension on the part of the "other school" as 10 whether or not they are being heard.

The remedy seems simple enough; one school, one voice. The trustee position does not even have a vote on the board, it only serves to be a line of direct communication between the students and the board that governs our schools.

I praise the ASBs of both schools for having the maturity 10 put their differences aside long enough to hold simultaneous elec· tions. This has led to having at least one voice.

But, let's continue to work to· gether to support the idea of two, separate voices, so that equal representation will be a reality in the near future.

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More police for a safe city

By Maureen Castellanos "Police officer down!" is the nightmare call that officers dread the most. Is the next call days, hours or mere seconds away? Is the police department prepared?

It was in January when two San Jose police officers were killed in a downtown shootout. Police Chief Joseph Me Namara said in a Mercury News article at the time, "S.J. hit for cops death," that the city's ratio of police officers per 1,000 residents is about half that of the national average. · Little has changed since then.

Two-officer patrol cars are not always available because of staff. ing shortages. There is still a suit pending by the police union demanding more officers. which has been pushed further ahead into the spring of 1990 while negotiations for a new contract are under way.

San Jose has just over 1,000 police officers. On a typical shift there are an average of 100 officers patrolling the streets. On a Friday evening in September there were such serious staff shortages only one two-officer patrol car worked the swing shift. This city has approximately 171.19 square miles and a population of 717,962 residents and approximately 100 officers on street patrol. Do you feel protected? Will you sleep peacefully at night with this knowledge?

During the past 12 months San Jose has lost 48 police officers, nearly half (21) resigned. Most went on to better paying jobs such

as high tech security, sales and lay counseling. As one ex-officer said, "Why should I put my life on the line for $30,000 per year?" This officer, like many, has a family to support.

Salary is not the only factor, there is the profound stress t~at takes it toll, hoping that back-up is close by when a desperate call for assistance is made, and having to deal with the criminal low-life ele· ment and increasing violence.

And, alarmingly, Mayor Tom McEnery and city council, with the exception of a valiant Lu Ryden, doesn't seem to give a hang that a city this size has only half the police officers it needs. The issue is probably money it usually is, then where are their priorities? Also, why aren't news stories about in· creasing gang violence and drive· by shootings appearing in the pa· per? · We have beautiful downtown buildings and light-rail madness, and some areas are becoming so dangerous you dare not venture into them.

This city needs 2,100 police of· ficers. Why the foot dragging? It is time the mayor and city council and its managers got in step with the citizens they have promised to serve.

Will it take another Jan. 21 trag· edy to yank our leaders out of their apathetic slumber? Let's have some straight forward answers as to why this city does not have the 2,100 officers God knows we need and no double-talk.

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Commentary

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SPEAKOUTSJPIEAKOU1rSPEAKOUTSJPIEA KOU1r Will the new drunk driving law reduce fatalities?

I Mychael Smith Film Broadcasting ''No, education is the main key in reducing fatalities."

Mart Baraiso Engineering Tania Ornelaz Psychology

Brenda Salazar Anthropology "Yes, I think it should, I hope it does."

"No, because they only pull people over at check points anyway."

Robert Leavold Laser technology

"No, people go out and drink to have a good time. It's up to that person to have a designated driver."

"Yes, because the number of alcoholic beverages consumed will be less."

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Strivi ng to become 'a college that cares'

By Mildread A. Barnett

The week of Sept. 26 through the 28 at a management retreat in Carmel Valley, administration , faculty, classified staff and students got together to discuss, among a lot of other things, the "Image of San Jose City College."

It was concluded that in the early to late 70's City College maintained an image as "a college that cares." Now, in the 80's, City College has somehow lost that "we care" image, and now finds itself relentlessly striving to dispel an ill reputation founded on negative press, misunderstandings and bad judgement calls; only to name a few of the contributing factors.

Administration, faculty, staff and students rose to the challenge of creating a new, and more positive image, by outlining ways to return to the "we care" image of the past. Areas discussed were enrollment management, curricula, human resources, facilities, governance, communication and budget. It was suggested that these efforts in these areas could begin by negotiating our differences. S erious attention was given, and will be given to these critical areas, . not because AB 1725 is the law, but because "it is the right thing to do."

It was pointed out that San Jose City College is at a historical threshold in history. In the latter part of this 20th century, the issue that is most significant to our age is Affirmative Action. Demographically, and historically, City College is in a unique position to contribute to this age of Affirmative Action, by taking positive action on major issues.

The achievements that have made City College an outstanding institution were highlighted by each department head; however, as issues were being tackled, discus-

sion of realistic approaches to im- ing to its students and to the com- nity colleges in the country.

Our administrailon, faculty, and proving relationships between ad- munity. Further, I am looking forministration, faculty, staff and stu- ward to our school reaping the staff have made it their resolve to dents was noted as a priority in fruitful harvest that is certain to meei the challenges of the 90s with gaining, and in retaining, students. come from the joint efforts of the new innovative ideas and proHeads were being scratched, eye- dedicated leaders of San Jose City grams that entice, invite and fully satisfy requirements for the acabrows raised, hands rubbed and College. tears shed as solutions and im,By all of us doing our part to demic success of our students.

With a spirit of trust and coop- ~=:__----'----'=;;..;;; provements were sought to long- contribute to the success of our overdue issues. college, we can make City College eration, please join us in our efMildread Barnett As a student of City College, one of the most desirable commu- forts. and President of the student body, I - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - , was particularly impressed by the positive and urgent theme of those in attendance. The genuine concern for the well-being of our students was apparent. I was proud to be among such dedicated leaders; men and women who took their jobs seriously; realized when they were wrong, and were willing to make the necessary changes to improve in serving the academic Quality education approved needs of our students.

Concentrated training that by the Calif. State Dept. of Rumor may have it that many gets you job-ready in the of the teachers at City College reEducation and accredited shortest practical time. ally don't care about the students. by the Western AssociaThe intense brainstorming that A job-oriented curriculum tion of Schools &Colleges. went on this week in the confmes providing career skills that of Carmel Valley set those rumors A professional teaching meet industry demands. to rest. There was no doubt in the staff with job experience in mind of this student leader that the areas they teach.

Practical education based positive changes were about to on the experience and deoccur at City College.

Classes in modern facilipendability of continued Someone pointed out that imties that parallel the enviproving our image in the commusuccess for 126 years. ronmentfound in industry. nity means frrst improving the image we maintain of ourselves. An A proven placement servCertificate &Associate Deinferiority complex is being imice that helpsyoufindyour gree programs. posed on City College by inside first job, and provides fuand outside elements. All in attenFinancial Aid Plans tailored ture placement throughdance agreed that it is the job of to meet your needs.

-out your technical career. each member of the City College team to promote a spirit of achievement, success and good will among those on campus. Everyone was determined to do their part.

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Evidence of an active campus

RECRUITMENT 1EAM-The San Jose Police Department Recruiting Team visits San Jose City College to increase their numbers. Students take

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POLL SITTING-Democracy is in action as Virgil Dizon (I.) and Mart Baraiso (r.) play poll sitters and Suzanne Jacquez registers to vote in the Student

Trustee elections which took place last week. Mike Hasz casts his vote in the booth which was set up in the Student Union for the election.

Forme.r Times editor makes point

Breton speaks to students nalism at San Jose State University before accepting a minority intern"I've always made it on my ship at the Los Angeles Times. He own," says former City College spent a year there before returning Times editor Marcos Breton, who home to write for the Mercury is now a staff writer for the San News, where he covers the east Jose Mercury News.

San Jose beat Breton spoke to Art Carey's After starting with the Mercury newswriting class recently, detail- News, Breton found himself back ing his progression from student to in L.A. at an opportune moment. professional journalist.

There on another assignment, he Self-assurance and persever- witnessed the huge skyscraper ftre ance are the keys to personal suc- of May, 1988. He covered the discess, especially when you are in a aster in marathon fashion, staying business which "sometimes is like up for 48 hours and phoning in ina crapshoot," Breton said. formation as he furiously jotted Breton earned his B. A in jour- down developments.

By Brian Wachter

Although he says his editors are surprisingly open to his prompting for more Hispanic coverage and most of his story ideas are his own, Breton says that "affirmative action is not working in my field."

Most of the people Breton works with are white and male, he said. He added that he believes the problem originates more with ignorance and laziness on the part of management than with genuine bigotry.

Breton's personal goal, as of now, is to become a better writer.

"To be a compelling writer is something to work on," he said.

WHAT DO YOU SEE?-Photography instructor Linda Heiliger studies one of the many works the Edith Argabrite exhibit on display in the campus gallery. The exhibit will run through Oct. 6.

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dented openness in which 21 political parties are active and vocal.

(EDITOR'S NOTE: Biology inCurrently the Sandinista party struCtor Ann Lopez visited Nicaragua and government is the most poputhis past summer. The following story lar among all people I talked with. is her account of life in that country.)

The Communist party is considRecently I returned from a five- ered one of the opposition parties week trip to Nicaragua. I went with in Nicaragua. an organization called Tecnica.

I found several newspapers Tecnica sends volunteers with expressing different points of view technical skills to Nicaragua to politically. "La Prensa" is a newshelp develop the country. paper expressive of the far right.

As a Spanish-speaking biolo- "La Barricada" is a newspaper repgist, with a great interest and con- resenting the Sandinista governcern for rainforests , I asked ment Tecnica to place me in some caOn another occasion I attended pacity in which I could contribute a forum of professionals who feel to rainforest conservation. Maps of that the Sandinista government has Nicaragua and its location in the damaged their economic status in tropics, clearly indicated a country the society. I also talked to a taxi driver who was not happy with the full of rainforest.

I went to Nicaragua with my new government. There was not daughter and a lot of trepidation. the faintest inkling of any sort of The '!ledia had convinced me that fear or repression as these people Nicaragua was a dangerous, re- spoke. On the contrary, they spoke pressive Communist state, with a their views in an animated and lot of fighting; soldiers on every convincing manner. corner, tanks in the street, and At least 90% of the people I reminders of the struggle are everywhere, as REVOLUTION REMEMBERED-It is the lOth people living in fear. I made a firm talked to, from all walks of life; anniversary of the Nicaraguan Revolution and evidenced by this statue in Matagalpa. decision to stay out of the politics from the washerwoman in the of Nicaragua, and to concentrate guest house I was staying in, to Photo by Ann Lopez streets and in school. All prenatal on my work as a biologist in rain- waiters in restaurants and farmers, care for every woman in Nicaragua and Ecology. I learned the first day turing and killing the turtles, forcforest conservation. to doctors and teachers at the Unithat the herbarium is not function- ing them to discharge their eggs; to is provided free of charge.

The only word I can think of versity of Central America, to ing for lack of resources to buy the be shipped to market the following Even with current economic that comes close to describing my maids who clean houses for a livday. constraints, the government contin- most mundane of office supplies. experience in Nicaragua is "awe- ing; all agreed that conditions had These experiences truly brought I found a working team of biues to supply all school children some." I was initially surprised to improved for them dramatically home the fact that rainforest and ologists and ecologists who were with a glass of milk each day.

Sevsee very few soldiers in Managua, since the revolution; with the eral teachers at a rural school in able to transcend their limited re- environmental conservation cannot and no tanks in the street; only a Sandinista government. southern Nicaragua claim that sources and organize courses for be done in a vacuum. homemade tank from the revoluFor example, I learned that since the revolution, the govern- students and even conferences to Even with enlightened governtion, on display in the Revolution when economic conditions were ment has provided them with promote environmental conserva- mental attempts at conservation Museum. better, before the U.S. trade emhealthy meals regularly; something tion and awareness. measures, such as are currently I expected to see heavy Soviet bargo, every person was guaranI was amazed as I watched them they never had before. found in Nicaragua, an economic and Communist influence, and teed sufficient rice and beans to I found a society of open, warm working day to day as a coopera- blockade from a more powerful quickly learned that there are 1,500 prevent hunger. Children who are people; lacking in many of the tive team; enjoying one another's foreign country can disrupt the Americans in Nicaragua and only a on the streets today, trying to surtypes of crime that plague Ameri- company, sharing ideas with one potential for economic growth and few hundred Soviets. vive by selling everything from another; and demonstrating a qual- prosperity to the point where poor can society.

I found a society of unprece- candy to parrots, were off the For instance, kidnapping is al- ity of openness and warmth with people, with no other alternatives most unheard of. It was wonderful one another that would be the envy for survival, are forced to prey on to go places with my daughter and of most departments in American the environment, ac; the only shortnot have to watch her every minute colleges and universities. term recourse and solution to their for fear she might vanish. hunger.

Use of illegal drugs is almost Perhaps the most startling expenon-existent The only real crime is rience for me has been the theft by hungry people who have enormous disparity between the few other opportunities for surimpressions of Nicaragua I had vival. gained from the media, and what I The Sandinista police are workactually saw with my own eyes, ing to develop an honest society. A heard, and experienced, while I friend of mine had his camera stowas there. I think the decline in the len out of the house he was staying infant mortality rate in the ten at. It was reported to the police; years since the revolution, from and after he left, the police recov124 to 79, tells the whole story. ered it from a man selling it in the The Sandinista government is a market. It was given to me, and I "people's government" that really brought it back to the U.S. for my cares about its people. It is a govfriend. ernment that is doing everything it I visited the 70-member Danilo can, within its limited resources, to Gonzalez farm cooperative in the enact the necessary reforms, inmountains of Matagalpa; north of cluding agrarian reform , to imManagua. What impressed me the most was how proud and happy the · The government has laws that prove the conditions of hunger and would facilitate environmental poverty that most Nicaraguans find people were to own their land; conservation. For instance, there themselves in. knowing that they are the beneficiThe price for the new political EXPENSIVE T ASTES-Nicaraguan currency being very weak, tt are laws against the sale of wild aries of all the profits from their experiment that the Sandinista took nearly 500 Cordobas to purchase dinner for four people. animals. labors. government represents has been The Mothers of Heroes and After complaining about the Photo by Ann Lopez Martyrs represented a theme that I street sale of young deer, and par- high; 40,000 lives lost in the revorots stuffed in overcrowded cages lution. However, if there is a single found everywhere among the in the hot sun; I was told that the characteristic common to all Nicapeople, i.e., that war must stop.

After giving us testimonials of government can't enforce its own raguans, it is the desire for freedom laws, because the sellers, having no and sovereignty.

Continued from page 1 McBrien said she left Nicaragua horror about the suffering of their The expression from the revoluother way to make money, would worid ·banks have been cut since with a great sense of hope, not only sons and husbands at the hands of tion, "Patria Libre o Morir" or "A the trade embargoes of the mid- for the people of Nicaragua, but for the Contra, they pleaded with us to starve.

Free Fatherland or Death," is remiThere are also laws against the all of Central America. tell our government how much O's. niscent of a statement

by Patrick capture of the three species of ma"I see Nicaragua being on the they hate war and to stop warring As an American, McBrien exhenry, one of the founders of the rine turtles that visit the Pacific ted to receive some sort of hos- brink of disaster, , said McBrien, against them. Everywhere throughNicaraguan shores between June American Revolution, who said, tility towards her by the Nicara- " but resisting disaster against out the society in the hearts and and December to lay their eggs. " Give me liberty, or give me minds of all who I met, was a uan people, but, to her surprise, enormous odds."

However, the government has no death."

McBrien said that in Nicaragua genuine, almost desperate, desire one was shown.

If economic and political sancfunds to hire the personnel to en"When I asked them how we there was a new model of govern- for peace. . . . tions against Nicaragua were reAmericans) could be welcomed so ment that could resist influence My asstgnment m ramforest force the law. moved, her new government would I watched in horror on a trip to armly , people would say 'We from world powers and survive conservation began in the Univerbe free to develop a model of ecow clearly it is not the people, it wi.t~ ~n econ?my that works by sity o,r ~en~al America'~, or "Ia the turtle reserve, as hundreds of s the government of the United utlltzmg theu own internal re- UCA s natwnal herbanum of poor people flocked to the beach at nomic and environmental reform sources.

Nicaragua and School of Biology sundown, and spent the night cap- and prosperity in Latin America. lates'," McBrien said.

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Film review

'Casualties of War

COMBAT S1RESS-War tom and weary, Eriksson (Michael J. Fox), Meserve (Sean Penn), and Clark (Don Harvey) struggle in their conflict with the enemy, as well as with each other in "Casualities Of War," a

Record review

By Tracy Seals "Casualties of War" is a gripping true-story of five men and their differences in morality.

Michael J. Fox and Sean Penn are superb in this deeply compelling movie set in Vietnam. Fox plays Eriksson, the "cherry" of his squad. He has only been in Vietnam three weeks. Unlike his role on "Family Ties," Fox plays his character with dramatic depth and realism.

Penn plays a hard-nosed sergeant named Meserve. Penn conveys authority and magnetism and is a true-natural at this role.

The plot of the movie revolves around the abduction and rape of a Vietnamese woman. Meserve informs his men that they'll be taknew ftlm based on a book by Daniel Lang. The ftlm was ing along some "portable R & R "directed by Brian Palma and produced by Art Linson, · a young woman that they will kidnap and rape while they are out in while David Rabe wrote the screenplay. the jungle.

This is where Eriksson stands up to Meserve and the other men in

his group.

Eriksson tries to show young woman some and even attempts to free oner from her assailants.'"'--''---'"' is faced with the decision of and wrong and whether to disobey his sergeant.

This unique scene and spectacular moments in the are due to the imagination of tor Brian DePalma. His highly claimed camera work and brings a sense of authenticity to 1969 novel by Daniel Lang.

DePalma's past works of art elude, "Carrie", "Scarface", Double" and most recently, Untouchables".

Although the movie has language, lots of death and lence, it is a movie highly seeing.

"Casualties of War" is thought-provoking movie that leave you questioning your ethics. This is definitely one DePalma's finest works.

Campe r Van Beeth oven 's journey into disorientation leave his mark on the world rests in

By Chris Bucholtz his quick-pick ticket (in "When I Remember the childhood joy of Win the Lottery"). being left alone with a swivel ofEven the old-hat topic of the fice chair? While no one was look- road becomes Camper-ized into ing, an adventurous like could spin weirdness, on "The Light from a that chair, and spin and spin and Cake," which veers precariously spin, until everything was a blur. from 4:4 time to a 3:3 waltz with And when the chair stopped nary a warning. spinning, the world didn't, and the Perhaps best of all is "All Her kid experienced a weird, happy Favorite Fruit," which, thanks to sort of nausea. · Lowry's deadpan vocals, sounds For the unindoctrinated, that' s like Neil Diamond trying to sing "I what the music of Camper Van Am , I Said" after drinking a bottle Beethoven feels like -loopy, off- of cough syrup and getting hit in balance, but always with a sense of the face with a shovel. direction, even if it ' s only in a Not that weird is all there is to circle. the Campers. They rock fairly hard Their fifth full-length LP, Key in places, like "(I Was Born in a) Lime Pie, may have the chair spin- Laundromat" and "Pictures of ning a bit too fast for frrst-time lis- Matchstick Men." But add to the teners of the band. recipe a woozy gypsy funeral It hasn't got any goofball novelty tunes like their first record, Telephone Free Landslide Victory, or any of the undisguised sarcasm position available of their last LP, the Patty Hearst Established Insurance rock opera, Our Beloved RevoluCompany tionary Sweetheart.

The less apparent beauty of the Part-time, Mon.-Thurs., Campers' craziness comes to the 4-8 p.m. fore here, showcasing their offbeat instrumentation, irregular time signatures and David Lowry's bizTelemarketing zare, rambling and often hilarious or lyrics.

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Starting Salary $9.00 Victor Krummenacher and call Henri Chris Pederson provide the rhythmic scaffolding upon which the 978-2214 rest of the band build, and lead guitarist Greg Lisher unselfishly lets new violinist Morgan Fichter (Jonathan Segal's replacement) grab some of what should have ~ been lead guitar lines, warping songs even more than usual.

Fichter really puts the english on the Campers ' cover of the Status Quo's psychedelic oldie "Pictures of Matchstick Men," which emerges as the least murky song of the batch - which means that Lowry's lyrics are more wacked-out than usual.

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march ("Opening Theme") and "June," which transforms from a wistful summertime ode to a Sgt. Pepper-esque violin workout, and the result is beautifully disorienting.

This is the Campers' most subtle work to date, but it's still miles ahead in terms of chances taken. In a perfect world, Camper Van Beethoven's creations would be considered classical music, and maybe it will be someday. After

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Thursday, October 5, 1989

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GGC outlook upbeat

Jags fired up to face WVC

FORERUNNERS-Leading the pack, from left to right, Clint Pappadakis, Frank Perez, Greg Machado and David Lucas prepare for cross-country competi-

tion. The team runs today at the Golden Gate Conference meet at the Hidden Lake course at Martinez, and again on Saturday at the Crystal Springs Invitational. photo by Tracy Seals

Team 'working well together'

Lady Jags spike Napa ing players this season, and only one with any previous collegelevel experience, he feels confident about his team's chances at this point of the season.

Huerta has had strong competition for his squad so far this season. He feels that experimenting with different offenses and defenses now will lead to improved results later.

"We're still moving personnel around to try and find the right combination," said Huerta. "Our goal right now is to learn to work together."

The Jags worked well together in stopping Napa's 6'-2" big hitter.

"We kept her off stride the whole time and never let her get into her game," Huerta said. "I kept thinking that it (our defense)

By Bruce A. Carter Though his young team is only

24 so far this year, Women's Volleyball Coach Sam Huerta senses that momentum has begun to shift in his favor.

In their most recent match, against Napa College, the lady Jaguars won in straight sets,IS-7 15-12 15-13. Huerta feels that his young squad is finally starting to gel and function as a whole unit "The girls realized that they could get behind, catch up, get behind again and go ahead again without experiencing any emotional lapses," said Huerta. "They are also learning to play together, to leave their individual egos on the bench."

Although Huerta has no return-

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Golden Gate Conterence playbegins this weekend for the Jags when they travel to Westmont High to take on West Valley.

West Valley is much improved on defense and looks to have their bes_t quarterback ever, according

'I'm very enthused going into conference play.

I've seen all the teams and I don't think we'll be out-classed by any of them.'Coach Howard Gay to Gay. Since DeAnza and Foothill Colleges have withdrawn from the Golden Gate Conference andwill not play the Jaguars this year, this will be the Jags' only chance to play a Santa Clara County team.

This should give the team a little extra incentive to beat West Valley.

Coach Gay's biggest concern is "how inconsistent we played in the preseason. We will definitely have to be more consistent on offense and defense to be successful in conference play."

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would work for a few rotations, then for a game or two, and the next thing I know, the match is over."

Huerta claims that good offense and superb passing were keys to defeating Napa, along with outstanding play by Wendy Wilson, Nikki Heick, Kitty Bittenbender and Joan Besmer.

The next competition for the Jaguars will be at the College of the Sequoias Invitational, a 40team tourney to be held this Friday and Saturday in Visalia. Teams from all over California and northem Arizona will be in competition there.

The Jags will then begin Golden Gate Conference play against West Valley College on Wed., Oct 14 in an away game.

By Frank Cappiello Coach Howard Gay's Men's Football team will begin Golden Gate Conference play this Saturday with hopes of becoming a strong contender.

The Jags ended their preseason with a 2-2 record.

Two weeks ago, the Jags crushed Chico State's Junior Varsity team 52-14.

Gay was unhappy with the number of penalties the Jaguars committed, there were a total of 15 for 145 yards, but had to smile at the fact that his team gained 497 yards on the ground opposed to Chico State's 199.

Preseason play came to an end with the Jags suffering a 6-0 loss to Delta last Friday.

"Our defense did a great job,"said Coach Gay,"holding Delta to two field goals."

Unfortunately, the same could not be said for the Jags' offense, as they mishandled the ball 12 times, including two fumbles inside the opponent's twenty yard line and several dropped passes. " I'm very enthused going into (Golden Gate) conference play," Gay said. "I've seen all the teams and don't think we'll be outclassed by any of them."

The Jags accomplished some preseason goals.

"We worked through the preseason injury free, we learned from our mistakes and gained experience from the tough schedule we played·,'; said Gay.

Football SJCC vs. West Valley (at Westmont High School) SFCC vs. SJCC Volleyball COS Invitational at Visalia West Valley at SJCC San Jose Classic SFCCatSJCC Cross-Country Golden Gate Conference meet at Hidden Lake, Martinez Crystal Springs Invitational

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The Calentiar In a continuing series of L iterature of the W orld, Fran McBrien will discuss Latin American authors at 1 p.m., Tuesday.

Oct 10, in room GE 205.

The Disabled Students Program offers day and evening courses in speech and language skills, assessment classes and tutoring in room 310. Phone 288-3746.

KJCC will be offering free classified ads to students which will run every Tuesday and Thursday atl1 :57 a.m. Ads are to be kept to 25 words or less and dropped off at the station in room 212.

This program begins Monday, Oct. 9.

Blanca Alvarado, Vice Mayor of the City of San Jose, will be honored at the first annual Latino Education Association Award Ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 12., at the Park Center Holiday Inn. The last day for reservations is Oct. 5. Information can be obtained from Carmen at 288-3780.

Any student wishing to contribute clothes, games, food or blankets to Hurricane Hugo victims in South Carolina can do so by bringing them to room U-201. (upstairs in the Student Union) Macintosh workshops will be offered for faculty staff and B2 Lab Aides on Wednesday, Oct. 11 from 2-5 p.m. in room B-2.

The topic will be Introduction to the Macintosh. To register call Jay Dickinson or Phyllis Hedrick at ext. 3770. · Students interested in using one of 20 new Macintosh SE/30 Computers can sign up for Computer Information Systems 200, a lab class open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. daily in room B-2.

Evergreen Valley College will present Health Faire '89 on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at thefountai!l pavilion on campus. Admission is free.

The Career/Transfer Center is presenting Career Exploration Faire on Wednesday Oct. 11, from 9 a.m.· 1 p.m .. For more information call the Center at 288·375 ex 3939.

The San Jose Wind Symphony will be performing at the Milpitas Community Center on Sunday Nov. 5, at 3 p.m .. Guest soloist will be Sharon Brooks Keith.

The F irst Annual Intramural Speech Tournament will be held at San Jose City College from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29. Those interested should contact Merylee Shelton at 2883785.

A series oflectures on nuclear weapons and their impact on our comm unity will be held Oct. 10-13 at Evergreen Valley College's Montgomery Hall. The lectures are presented by the EVC Awareness Club.

Crime preventio~ brochures can be obtained in the campus police offices on both the City College and Evergreen Valley College campuses. Topics covered include rape awareness, child abuse, earthquake preparedness and legal assistance.

Drama review

'Breasts' a moving tale of suffering and digl1ity

By Renee Aguilar

Sometimes it takes a highschool graduate a while for the wheels to get turning; all careers are not determined overnight.

In the case of Bruce Carter, this semester's City College Times editor-in-chief, overnight became 14 years.

"In 1974 I had no idea of what I wanted to do with my life," said Carter. "So, like a lot of people I know, I did nothing."

Actually, "nothing" turned out to be 16 years in the restaurant industry, where Carter learned everything from fast food to fine cuisine. Then, a year ago, the realization of knowing when a job just doesn't fit hit hard.

"I always enjoyed writing," Carter explained, "so I figured it was time to get back to school and learn to do it right."

Carter wrote for the school newspaper at Saddleback High in Santa Ana, Ca., but it had been a long time since he had actually done any writing.

He initially had some reservations about quitting his job to pursue a new career, but the mere thought of remaining with the wrong job hastened hiS decision.

Carter was raised in southern California, in the Orange County area, and plans to continue his education at Long Beach State University in the fall of 1990, where he will rna 'or in ·oumalism.

female breasts.

The message that this play veils, however, is on a very subject and is a play that should make the time to see.

"Purple Breasts" will be formed at 8 p.m. this evening, well as Friday and Saturday nings. The final showing will 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, in the College Theatre.

"Purple Breasts," a moving play with a detailed insight on the subject of breast cancer, has dramatically improved from last year's production.

With the addition of new characters, new scenes and a second act, "Purple Breasts" touches the audience even more effectively thanlastyear. ~==================~ The play, which tells the story of Zoe, a woman diagnosed with metastatic cancer, reveals the confusion and fear that not only she, but all of the people around her, experiences.

The tremendous amount of physical and psychological strains that are put upon Zoe are neverending, as are the variety of reac- · tions to the disease that she receives.

Compelling performances by all , of the cast members help director · Daryl Lindstrom get the message of the consequences of breast can- . cer into the public eye.

Tom Hammon, Bobbe Martin, Susan McMahon, Allaire Paterson, Ann Rands, Heather Sanderson and Gloria Galant Symon have all devoted much time to this project, and all seem to be driven by an obviously strong emotion to the topic.

Lindstrom, who was diagnosed as having metastatic cancer in SepL, 1988, says that her "unsquelchable urge to say something has become clearer. Stronger."

The audience members are invited to share their feelings about the play. Lindstrom encourages this feedback by having the actors Heather Sanderson portrays Zoe, while Tom Ammon takes the and crew come out into the lobby David in the play "Purple Breasts." The play's fmal showing will be after every show.

Attracting just as many men as ,.o;..c;.;.t._8_._ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ ""'1 women, "Purple Breasts" is a play that is sure to send a message to all

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At times, it may be frightening, emotionally moving and true-tolife, but at the same time, the play is not always dark with despair.

The cast interjects humor into the play which helps to lighten the aUnosphere.

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