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Vol. 46,No. 2
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ASC president Maoists incite campus debate resigns office; VP fills vacancy by Mark Gomez Editor-in-Chief
At the Feb. 12 ASC meeting, Miguel Cordero resigned h~ position as president of the student bOdy. Vice-President Bianca Hernandez has assumed the offiee and will serve until elections are held in April. Cordero noted that he resigned because his studies came before anything else, and he
"cordially resigned," his office, but said that "we've all made errors." Cordero then noted flaws of most of the members of the executive council, beginning with the vice president Bianca Hernandez. Cordero noted that Hernandez
has missed meetings that were in her line of responsibilities as vice president as well as filling in for Cordero when he could not make certain meetings. He said that she would now be the president, but that "you don't care who you hurt along the way." Cordero also noted that the adminisrtaive assistant Mike Pickett did not check club charters 10 see who held student body cards. Secretary Ilene Meeks was not void of criticism from Cordero, being accused of not taking good notes during ASC meetings. The biggest implication made was when Cordero said the advisor of the ASC, Priscilla Santos; "lacked a code of ethics" and "broke a personal confidence." Cordero said his peace and gave the floor to the new president Bianca Hernandez. After the meeting, Cordero futher accused Santos of "discussing personal
On Tuesday, Feb. 12, two supporters of the Revolutionary Communist Party, identifying themselves only as 'B.D.' and 'Trac,' set up a table in the G. E. ·area, sparking a lively and occasionally heated exchange of political views with students. Four campus police officers converged on the scene, demanding to see a
permit. In the photo, Chuck Southward, associate dean of student services and counseling, points out to B.O. that the permit only allowed them to be in front of the S building. The police dutifully escorted the activists to .their proper location, stood watch until their permit expired, and then followed them off c~mpus. Photo by ~hri~ Geer
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Construction mess to worsen in spring by Julie F. Atlas Staff Writer
Jason Noce works on the Student Union Photo by Desiree Larson
Construction on the San Jost City College campus will continue in March, with work on a plaza in front of the bookstore and weightroom. . August · 1992 is the expected completion date for the newly refurbished Student Union. 'The cost of the Student Union Building has a ballpark figure of about $1.8 million," said Phil Mowry, director of facilities. If you were to put on a hard hat and walk around the fenced off area into the Student Union, you would have to watch out for falling sheet rock, step over wood planks, and hear an array of loud noises from hammers, drills and a moving forklift t6 get an igea of what it takes for the 29-year-old Student Union to be transformect. "Fifteen per cent of the building i completed," said Mowry. 'The only surprise so far is a small amount of dry rot under the floor and some corroded plllll!bing in places." Since the Disability Act of 1991 is now in effect, wheelchair
ramps, bathrooms and te!ephones will be up 10 code. The last inspection code·upgrade was in 1974and many changes have taken place since then in the law. The changes that will be taking place include refurbishing the dining area. The snackbar will be moved into the serving area, enlarged ·and· made accessible from the outside of the building. ~ kitchen will now be able 10 pro-
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duce a wider variety of foods . The upstairs will house a balcony to the mezzanine area with. a number of rooms, including a big screen TV room, a semi quiet lounge, a DJ booth and upgraded bathrooms. The lower level will have a glass partition separating the video game
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Quincy Troupe to speak at City College by Mark Gomez Editor-in-Chief
Quincy Troupe, noted poet and novelist, will speak at San Jore · City College 10 am. Wednesday, Feb. 26 in the College Theatre, in recognition of Black History Month. Troupe is best known for writing the life story of Miles Davis, and editing the biography of author James Baldwin, and has been publis!led in over 100 magazines. He has also written three books of poetry, entitled "Skulls Along the·River,""SnakebackSolos,"and "Ash Doors ·a nd Juju Guitars." There will also be an oral presentation of black literature, entitled "Black Voices," from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 25 in the SJCC theatre. Students will give presentations ~d intepretations of black literature. The event is sponsored by the Communication & Forensics Association at City College, and au- thentic Afro-American refreshments will be erved. Both events will be free of charge to the public.
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Overcrowded classes may violate contract Editor: If a student finds her/himself "packed into a classroom like a sardine in a can" as reported Feb. 6 by Kevin Moore, there's a good possibility that a legally binding contract is being violated. According to the collective bargaining agreement between the Faculty Association and San Jose/ Evergreen DisUict, neither an individual faculty member nor an administrator has a right to override maximum class sizes established in our contract without specific agreement of the Faculty Association. Students can verify the contractual max of any classes they suspect may be in violation by calling Director of Admissions, Robert Brown, x. 3761. If the student's class is larger than the max, she/he can advise the FA of this at x. 3779.
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As reported by a faculty force to our Governing Board Dec.10, 1991, SanJoseiE District's class sizes have been rz in excess of neighboring nity colleges for a long time. The combination of too students with individual problems and too little time to dress them adequately results 1 students being unable to seek: get all the support they need succeed, particularly in basic classes. Money that could ba been spent in past years of p , to improve this situation has spent elsewhere. Students have while our Governing Board Administrators have relished, w· warped pride, the amassing of pluses rather than the im ment of education. Fran McBrien, Pres. Faculty As · ·
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Burmese hero ignored by U.N. Editorial
Breast-feeding is not abuse reastfeeding is not a crime. But officials of the Onandaga County Department of Social Services in Syracuse, New York, have bent over backward in their effort to make it one. Denise Perrigo was arrested and had her two-year-old daughter taken away from her for a year because she experienced some arousal when nursing the child and then made the mistake of asking the wrong folks about those feelings. She had been trying to reach La Leche League, an international breast-feeding support and advocacy group. A League member could have told her that many mothers experience some light arousal and that the feelings would likely pass. Instead, Perrigo was referred to a Rape Crisis Center where a volunteer construed her feelings as evidence of child abuse and reported her to the Department of Social Services (DSS). Workers there set out to make Perrigo a villain and in the process truly made her child a victim. Perrigo was ultimately exonerated of abuse charges and the little girl was returned home, but not until the DSS has taken its witch hunt as far as it could go. After one judge found no evidence of abuse or neglect, the DSS flled charges before another judge. Department officials denied custody to Perrigo's parents because the grandparents would not ac-
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knowledge that any abuse had taken place. They kept the mother and child separated with visitation limited to only two hours on alternate weeks, and then only under county supervision. Where did the system fail? With so many cases of legitimate abuse and injury of children, why did the Onondaga Department of Social Services seize upon this case to champion? Perrigo is suing the DSS now, and if justice is to be served, she will win. The initial misunderstanding could fairly have led to an investigation, but if such investigation were properly conducted, it should have stopped there. The DSS was itself negligent in assessing Perrigo's situation. It is guilty of emotionally endangering her child. That no one within the department recognized and mitigated the hysteria is truly scary. People entrusted with so much power in the lives of innocent children should perhaps themselves be subject to regular checks. Prospective police officers are psychologically screened to weed out those with power problems. Maybe social workers in child welfare agencies should be tested to screen out those with a messiah complex who could do more harm than good in a position of control. Babies do not need to be saved from breastfeeding.
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ports of electric shock torture brutal beatings during q · Entertainment Editor ing. The brutal military regime in The U.N. has not e<me to Burma (Myanmar) that has kept agreement on proposals to arti the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize winner aid or arms trades to the B Aung San Suu Kyi, 46, under house military. One resolution by S arrest since 1989, has not had any den was "politely withdrawn" serious pressure from the United no explanation. Other resolu · Nations or the have been Association o f - - - - - - - - - - - roaded fcx
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Even after she had been deClared the 1991 N 0 bel pr_e_sent _ fascist Peace Prize military JUnta and its ruthless dicta- winner the tor, General Ne ' Win,inpowerfor military illegally the past 29 years. In September expelled her 1988, "general f her po l't' elections" were rom I ICaI held,andSuuKyi party and the assumed the lead' ership of ~e human rights democratic movementandthe abuses continue. Sou_th East As~ Nauons. Suu Kyt was awarded the prize for her leadershipofBurma's democraticopposition to the
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Wendy Wilson Asst Volleyball Coach I don't think that we're the ooes that have to worry about it. The ones that will have to worry about it are the children of tomorrow. We have to do something to stop the ozone from depletion, such as stop the warfare.
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I could live without air conditioning and aerosol cans but I couldn't live without going outside.
It will change what kind of products that I buy and which leaders I vote for.
Emily Gardner Sociology It doesn't affect me directly, but I'm concerned for my son who has asthma. It will be harder for everyone to breathe.
Desiree Ortiz Liberal Studies We have to make changes. Less time for entertainment We have to do something to save the environment • Photos: Dirlc Johnson Reporting: Artie Lashbrook
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Burma- -- From page 2 member countries of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN, formed in 1967 by Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Thailand) continue to do business with the military. Exportation of Burma's natural resources to neighboring states and member countries of the ASEAN, in exchange for military arms, are sidetracked through third countries to avoid possible trade sanctions. Trade sanctions must be imposed.
Pressure should be put on the military regime and strictly enforced. The military j unta has told Suu Kyi she can leave the country, but will never be able to return.
Suu Kyi says she will leave the country under 4 conditions. Ftrst, all political prisoners must be released. Second, civilian government must take over. Third, she must be allowed to explain to her fellow countrymen why she is leaving. Fourth, that she be able to walk from her home to the airpon. None of these conditions have been accepted by the regime. Even after she had been declared the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize winner, the military illegally expelled her from her political party, and the human rights abuses continue. How much longer can the U.N. let this go on?
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Change is in the air Campus station moves to new format . By John Nalty Staff Writer
that they will have new "Top 40 Mania" is .no 1on top 40, ·so it w~ rebadged "M · Mania," and "The Jobn N
San Jost City College's radio station, KJCC 104.1 FM, in an Show" willchangeto"~: attempt to make the station more due to the radical change accessible to the student listener, classic rock and roll to altemati will be going to both AM and FM rock. in about a month. In addition to the fonnatc~a~gt In addition to a two-band to Alternative Rock, KJCC broadcast, KJCC has become a one- refocused the noon news on Toesmusic-format station. day and Thursday to belp w In other words, the musical t!te student body on campus chaos of many different music local issues. In the past, tbe styles and shows . -, , news wasmainl will be replaced focused on ~ with one· format, ~ tionalevents. AitemativeRock. KJCC~ Checkin' out the platts, Ed Fritz, left, Mike to broadcast on 840 AM as well. The new Most comgiven away ldBower, center and John Bartley of San Jose format "Alternative Rock" is a move to mercial radio sta- 0 ets to sbows City. College's radio station KJCC, 104.1 FM provide a r:nore professional atmosphere for tions have one popular artis discuss the changes in format and the move broadcast students. format for music. . such as Uta Fad, Photo Elliott Millner · By going to a Ray Collms Asphalt Ballet, single format, the Broadcasting adviser Danger Dangez broadcast · stuand many odlers, dentscannowreceiveamorereal- in an attempt to promote the Sir istic education in broadcast radio. tion. from page one KJCC will be on AM and FM When asked about the new forroom because students complained of noise and smoke. aside $1.45 million. This figure has jumped to $2.3 mat, Kevin Nickelson of "Music · in an attempt to settle concerns by The building will be able to hold 500 people. million. Some of the projects that have come out of Mania," said, "It will be better for listeners with limited access to FM The Student Union was the biggest project out of this funding are the newly redone Moorpark entrance, the student listener... not to jump radio (such as those with AM raa series of upgrades within the Campus Improvement cobblestone concrete walkway, school sign and land- from one type of music to another. dios in their automobiles.) "Sometimes astudentmight get In about a month KJCC will go ReCommendation Plan submitted by the Campus scaping. Facility Planning Committee more than five years "Some of $e other work that will be started soon confused... or mad ... and turn us to 840 AM and will stay onl04.1 FM, so those listeners will have• ago. · will be the outside quad area," said McLennan. ''The off." KJCC listener Yoleo Ito agrees, easier time tuning in. Students and faculty worked together to come up fences are now at a minimum compared to what they BroadcastingDept.adviserRay with recomri:l.endations for the improvements of the will be in March. Mark my words, it's going to get a stating, "I'll miss some of the lot worse before it gets better, so everybody sfiould be shows, but I think it's about time... Collins, when asked about the excampus and the changes for the Student Uni<m. The station will gain the listening pansion to two bands said, '1'be The District Trustees approved the plan and set . ·prepared for that." · · base it needs." reason for going to AM is to getas The names of most of the shows more exposure." -will not change, to make it less To this change, Don Helllll. confusing for the listener. KJCCDJ agrees, saying," KJCCHowever, som~ shows are so by going to AM ... can ·aim toward different from the new format a larger listening base.'!
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Lou Reed's 'Magic' is a loss El F t b Y A nne ena os er Copy Editor
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And ''No Chance" has an almost folksy rock feel which is fleshed out by Rob Wasserman on an Lou Reed's taken a walk on the electric upright bass. But absent weird side. vocal style. His technique can the lyrics, most of these tunes Not that he was ever a paragon scarcely be called singing. The sound like new age fare attacked of white-bread American normalcy "lyrics are delivered on a pumpedby too much electricity. or anything, but his latest offering up vocal track with Reed talking Finally, the lyrics are really could give even the Munsters a along to the musiC, usually with grim. They're too grim. Reed's case of the heebie-jeebies, or ~t justa hintofsing-song.and melody wit is still there, but the humor is to his voice. Reed's deep, soft · just too dark to really provide the least a bad bummer. In his newly-released album, monotoae that was so mysterious, comic relief the album desper"Magic and Loss," on Warner's even sexy, on ''Take a Walk on the ately needs. His stark, personal SireRecords,Reeddelvesintosuch Wild Side:· and "Sweet Jane' is insights into the emotions surweighty topics as cancer, self-mu- just. depressing delivering sorig rounding death and loss are jartilation and cremation. This is after gloomy song on this album. ring and so, so sad. heaviosity taken to the point of · Then there is the music. Reed The only light spot is "What's bizarre. himself acknowledges that it is not Good," which was featured in · Reedwrotethealbumasasoul- what one might traditionally call the Wirn Wenders movie "Until cleansing to help him process the rock and roll. Said Reed, "Somethe End of ~e World." Mostly, pain of losing two friends to can- times the definition of what rock it's a white-knuckle ride through cer. His explorations into the dif- and roll is has caused me to be the morose. ferent emotional aspects of that thought of in ways that are too The press release for "Magic experience are transcribed into the confiDing, so sometimes it becomes and Loss" says it "offers the ausongs on "Magic and Loss."But easier to just think of it as Lou dience an opportunity to rise to what may have been cathartic for Reed Music." Of the "Lou Reed the challenge of greatness." If Reed comes off as intensely sad Music" on this album, "Warrior you consider maudlin morbidity King,' bas a bard rocky sound to it and depressing for a listener. "greatness," then knock yourself For one thing, there·is Reed's as does "Power and Glory Part II." out, this one's for you .
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and it provides a glimpse of the storytelling lows the exploits of the French scrivener Restif, an aging satyr with the hots for any style of French culture. ''Mama, There's a Man in YourBed,"isa young woman within reach. Not even his delightful French comedy. It's full of sur- · daughters are safe. Restif follows one of the·King's ladiesprises, ·and touches on everything from ofin-waiting and fmds hilhself on a coach with fice politics to social, class and race relaThomas Paine of the American Revolution, tions. Count Casanova. and the elderly The office cleaning woman, Juliet . · AS the story unfolds, it is revealed that . Bonaventure, finds out about a scheme by the King is in fligh.t for his life, in disguise, two disgruntled employees. to frame their and the lady is on her way to meet him at the boss·. Shehides thecompanypresident,Pau1 Blindet, when he goes on the lam and helps border. This is an ~using film revealing a small . him clear his ·g~ name. Paul returns the favor by helping out slice of Fre~ch history. Had this fllm been when the eldestofJ uliet' s five sons is arrested shot in English, it would be better known to for drug posession and he soon begins a long Americans. . The next presentation by L' Alliance courtship of Juliet. Well worth watching, there are few films · Fran~se will be a showing of "Le Malade Imaginaire," at 7:30p.m. March 5-7 and 2 anywhere which ·can compare to this one. "LaNuitde Varennes," is $eton the eve p.m. Mar<;h 8 in the Carriage House of the of the French Revolution. The viewer'fol- Villa Montalvo, Saratoga
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Emrnylou Harris adopts acoustic sound, new band AnneEiena Foster Copy Editor Gone is tlie wa-wa, the hot pedal steel, the rocking rythym of the Hot Band. Emmylou Harris bas forsaken her electric country past to adopt an acou~tic apJX"oach to the music she's loved for so long.· On heroew album ''Emmylou Harris and the Nash Ramblers at the Ryman," she introduces a new band and a new sound. Harris bas always been on the leadiogedgeofaggressivecountry music. Together with her long-time back-up band, The Hot Band, she presented her tunes with a driving rock approach. Then a couple of years ago; she got a bronchial infection that · made singing difficult for her. "It made me realize that maybe a quieter sound would keep my voice in better shape," said Harris. Her is a voice worth protect-
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ing. With the gentle accompaniment of. the Nash Ramblers, the trueness of her tone is showcased on the ballads "Mansion on the Hill," by Bruce Springsteen, and the classic "Hard Times." Her clarity is accentuated ~:m the a cappella song ''Calling My Children Honie." Still, she sings as sweet and strong as ever on traditional country songs sqch as "Get Up John," and "Guitar Town." Harris also does an up-tempo version of the Curley Williams 1une "Half as M~l:!-." immortalized as a ballad b¥ Patsy Cline. . . The Nash Ramblers have talent-a-plenty to recommend them. Sam Bush on the fiddle was the founder of the New Grass Revival, amajoracou tic bandon the country circuit for nearly 20 years. AI Perkins brings hi years of tring experiencefromtheFlyingBurrito
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It is not often tllat a fllm be carried by one-liners, gues~ appearancesandpuns, but "Wayne's World" does just that. . Starring Mike Myers and Dana Carvey as Wayne Campbell and Garth Alger, twofun-Iovingyoutbs who host a late-night cable show from their basement. The plot is simple, but not important. Myers a.Qd Carvey are so hilarious, they· carry the fllm ·throughout the terrible performance$ by the. supporting actors. Produced by Lome Michaels, based on the Saturday Night Live ·skit by the same actors, the plot fails when brought to the screen, but the film is saved by the comic genius of Carvey and Myers. One unforgettable scene is when Wayne, Garth, and company ing Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody."Othersiocludeaquickspoof of "Laverne and Shirley," a cameo by Alice Cooper and a surprise vi it by a Terminator. Wayne (Mike Myers) is the ho t and brains of the show. His
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Have you ever dreamed of becoming a Grand Prix driver? Now you can at Fast Eddie's R.C. Raceway i n Santa Clara. If you have a car, radio and batteries you could become the next A.J. Foyt of radio control racing.
The 1/10 scale car drivers prepare for the big race.
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Lady Jags boast best record ever 1be lady Jaguars had a three
I* win streak come to an end .tJen they lost to the College of Sal Mateo 56-49. Head coach Terri Oberg said, ••we played hard, but not well". Qrerg also said that the loss will DOl change the dynamics of the
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oars record is 24-8, and 9-2 in the Golden Gate Conference. The Jaguars are ranked eleventh in thestateandsixth in
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making the women's basketball pogram the best in school history. Last year was the first year the w<men won 20 games in one season, and they have already surpassed that marie. In the Golden Gate Conference, SanJostCityCollegeandthe ColJegeoCSanMateoareneck-n-neck. The Jaguars have already clinched
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a play-off berth, but still have a crucial game to play at 6:00 p.m . Friday, Feb. 21 at home against Chabot. If the Jags lose, they become co-champions with the College of San Mateo, but awinwould give the Jaguars a confer-
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Feb. 26, and the Jaguars
look to be a very comTerri Oberg Petit i v e team to play. 5'9" Lady Jaguar co-captain Erin Rose fights for position against San Mateo defender. Oberg feels her team can be photo by Andy Barron very successful in the playoffs, as long as they take one game at a time. Once the play-offs begin, your first loss will be your last loss. ''The kids are pumped, and ready for the playoffs," said Oberg. This will be the second conOnFeb.14, theJaguarstravelled secutiveseason the Jags advanced by Cliff Biddle to San Francisco City College and to the post-season. Staff Writer sqeaked by with a winning score of The Jaguar men's basketball 72 to 71. game. The two leading scorers for the team fell to West Valley College Chris Samdahlleads the Jags in for a second time Wednesday Jaguars were Darnell Woods, who rebounds ,averaging 9.8 per game. scored 21 points, bringing his avnight, 105-74. Shennan Morris holds an avererage for the year to 11 .6. points a age of 7.3 rebounds per game. With the victory, the Vikings took first place in the Golden Gate game. There will be a state meeting on Sherman Morris followed Monday, Feb. 24, regarding which Conference. Goingintothegame, West Val- swith 19, which now puts his aver- teams will be playing which in the ley was the # 1 ranked team in age to 18 points a game. play-offs. The Jaguars currently stand at Northern California With Wednesday nights victory, the Vikings now 5-3 ( 17-9 overall) in the Golden boast a 25-2 overall record, 6-3 in Gate League, with San Francisco at 5-3 (22-6 overall). West Valley theGGC. College is the top in the league with Golden Gate In the previous game Jan. 28 at 7-1 ( 24-2 overall). Conference Standings City College, the Jags had lost by "We could have some tough As of Feb. 18 three points in overtime. League Overall The Jags had won their two competition in the play-offs," said men's coach Percy Carr. 7-1 24-02 West Valley previous games against Diablo San Francisco 5-3 16-09 The men' s basketball team does Valley College and San Francisco San Jose 5-3 16-09 have some pretty impressive avCity College. Diablo Valley 3-5 18-10 On Feb. 11, the Jags hosted erages for the year. Darnell Woods Chabot 3-5 15-13 Diablo Valley College, winning is currently holding a #2 position San Joaquin Delta 1-7 16-12 in the league with 7.8 assists per with a score of 93 to 87.
Men fall to Vikings 105-74; West Valley wins GGC title
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Chuck Hunter visits Egypt by Tara Roberts
'For Your Information' Associated students of &in Jose City College acknowl~ge and honor the inauguration (:hancellol' Ronald A. Kong, of San . JosefEvel'green Cominunity College District, SJCC Pl'esidentDel ·. 'M . Andel'son and Evel'green Valley College Pn~sident Rich&d Carpenter at 10 am., Friday, Feb. 21. It will be held in the SJCC .,, pl'esidents conference room~ , · · ·· · · •
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• The custodial staff is holding a retirement party for Cbudio Martinez, who worlc.ed fol' siln·Jost City College ovel' 20 years. · The pot luck party Will begin at 8 p.m., Feb. 24, in the college conference Rm. 504. •
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stu®nt appointments will be held from 9-10:30 a.m. and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.tn. GI'Oup orientation will be held from 10:30-11 'a.m. Sign up in the Careerffransfer Center. · • Apply for fall scholarship money! Most deadlines &e M&ch 6. Applications &e in Rm. W-102 or in the counseling building reception area. • There will be a dual lecture in honor of Black History month 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 27, in the Student UniQn Ballroom at San Jose State University. Rapper KRS One wills~~ on humanity, education, lies and the connection with Mricans in .Ameiiea. Kwame Ture, (Stokley Carmichael) speaks on Africa, past and present and the connection with Africans in America worldwide. Tickets can be bough tat Bass for $6 in advanced and $7 at the door • ~frican Unity Dance Party, featuring Mro-pop; Traditional. . Congolese and Eritrean dance music will be held~ Saturday, Feb. 22 at 7-12:30 p.m. at San Jose State University student union ballroom. Admission for students is $6 and $8 general. For more information, call 924.{!261 or 924-6262. · • · Les Comediens de L'Alliance Francaise presents "Le . 'Malade lmagil)aire" at the Car.riage Hoose of the Vilia Montalvo, ' ' Saratoga frooi.Thurs<iay;-Matqi 5 _lo Sat~y. March 7 and on · Sunday, M&ch 8 at 2 p:m~. To reserve or purchase tickets prea,se call295-5110. •· . . •. • ·Glacier Park, in Montana, is lookinglo hire 900 college · students. Jobs include aJ&ge variety of hC)tel positiQ!lS such ~.· front desk, maids, co<>ks, waitreSses and bus drivers.·Emplciyees . are needed this ye& from mid May to early October. For detills on jobs and sillllfies please call, GlaCier Park Inc., at(602) 2Q72612;•or, write Glacier Parle i~.~ DW Tower; Phoenix, Arizolia., 85077. . . . ...
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Egypt... sandy deserts, camels, pyramids, museums lined in·gold and Cleopatra look-alikes running fro~ village to village. At least, that's one stereotypical image of this rem&kably diverse middle eastern country. In reality, the original Egyptian culture died off 2,000 years ago; when the Greek and Roman civilizations were flourishing. They defaced many of the ancient statues and paintings. Now all that is left is ruins. Chuck Hunter, reading instructor in SanJoseCity College' sreading lab, was fortunate enough to experience the historic wealth of Egypt while visiting his son, Chuck Hunter Jr., who is a cultural affairs officer for the United States Embassy. On an 18 day trip to Egypt from Dec. 27 -Jan. 14, Hunter alorig witli his wife· Pat aDd his sister Sandra Coopermanwereabletovisitmany · · different cities in Egypt The bulk of their time was spent in Cairo. "This is such an absolutely astonishing city," said Hunter, about the' capital of the country. Hunter recalled bow one moment you would be surrounded by Greek and Romanruinsthenwalkupthestreet and within blocks encounter a whole different impression with the ancient Egyptian ruins. "The whole time I was wrapped in the sounds of the middle ages ... .I would love to go.back." he sa.id. Hunterandhisfamilywereable . to visit many different places during their stay in Egypt, including,
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Chuck Hunter displays his souvenir from ancient Egyptian civilization. Photo by Eric Peterson the Great Pyramid, which is one of
the .seven wonders of the ancient world. It is a mysterious figure because all of the lal'ge structures had to tie carved by hand. Power tools were not available to the andent Egyptians. Another place of interest was the Temple of Karnak, which is over 5,000 years old and still has its original coloring. .
"Awe," was oQe simple wild Hunter used to describe his OOJli. nant impression of Egypt. Hun~ recounted how there has been w:J little change in lifestyle over llr years. Camel caravans, donkey ridm andmudhuts weretheactualtbi that Hunter saw. "It was like living in bisury,' be said.
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Borrow no·more By Rose Mary Wlasiuk Campus Editor
High default rates coupled with administrative intolerance may leave many California community college students empty-banded. David Mertes, chancellor of California community colleges is calling for a statewide bold on loans to community college students,duetoanaverage35% default rate. In order for community colleges not to be terminated from federal funding , the goal is to stay under a 20% default rate. Because community colleges must accept everyone, many students with inadequate academic resources and low incomes apply for loans and drop out in mid-semester when they run into either personal or financial problems. They then areeitherunableorunwilling to
repay the loans. "To encourage young people to come out $7000 in debt is just not my thing," said Maureen Kent, director of fmancial aid at San J ost·City College, "I would rather have you get a part-time job than beoome indebted." City College f~ulty do not deem it reasonable for students to be indebted before transferring to a four-year institution and highly discourage student loans because of City College's comparably low tuition. Therefore, the school has been able to stay under the 20% default rate. "We &e not in any sort of jeopardy," said Chuck Southw&d, dean of students service . Alternatives have been introduced, including prohibiting frrst year students from loan privilege • increasing size of federal grants and helping organize better work study programs.
from page one things with other students. She would go on a one on one basis, then talk about it with other students," he said . . Santos' r~tion . was one of · disbelief at what Cordero said. "It's so sad. I know in my heart tbarthis has not taken place." Throughout the entire preceedings, Santos' job was to advise, not make decisions. " You have too grit your teeth and not get involved," she said. The ASC now finds itself without a vice president. and will be accepting applications to fill the po ilion on an interim basis. "I imagine the executive council would take place in this," said Santos. Applications for the position of Vice-President, as well as the other vacant positions, will be accepted. ·Other vacant po itions on the A.S.C. &e the Director of Activities, Director of Evening Affair and the Director of Publicity.
ENJOY A EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE AT HOME! Host a European intel)l this summer. Selected European college age students (18-28 yrs. ol come to California each summer to participate in a 10-12 week work and cultural exchange program. Homes are needed in the Bay Area for these young people. They speak good English, work 30 to 40 brs. a week and pay their hosts $250 a month for a room and one meal a day. They are responsible for their ow transportation. Support for this exchange effort makes it possible for 400 American students to learn through similar work and cultural immersion in Europe. Like to learn more about the program and the possibility of hosting a student? Please call: Priscilla Higgins (415} 949-7524
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