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SC leads boycott f 'SJ City Cafe' food Members of the Associated Stuents Council, during a special eeting on Monday, Oct. 26, voted o boycott the SJ City Cafe in the ollege Union. The boycott began that evening hen flyers were distributed an' ouncing the boycott in protest gainst high food prices, and stuents were passing out the flyers at e entrance to the cafe Tuesday d Wednesday as well. The meeting was headed by
ASC President David Perdue and Director of Administration David McKague. Perdue feels strongly that the prices are too high and that "the food continues to get worse, and the service too is hotTible." Perdue said he has found support among members of the Faculty Senate, the Classified Council, and President Del Anderson. ASC Vice President Jerome Jones suggested targeting "prices that are too high. Some are okay, (Jet's) give a list of what we consider is too high."
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Others suggested turning the boycott into an opportunity to negotiate ASB card discounts as well; Perdue was reluctant to negotiate, viewing it as a sign of weakness. He hoped that once the boycott causes the cafe to lose business, the restaurant management will be forced to negotiate or go out of business. On-Site Manager of Food Services Ramona Heimlich confmned that boycott leaders never went to the food services to complain be-
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Elections are routinely corned to horse races, but the curnt race for the San Jose/Evergreen Community College Board of Trustees could more accurately be tenned a stampede. This year, a total of fifteen candidates are vying for the four open seats on the board. This relative deluge of candidates was precipitated in the electionofl990, when voters approved ballot measures that expanded the number of seats on the board from five to seven and divided the county into seven neighborhood or 'trustee
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trustees from the county at large. The new rules require that candidates reside in the area they would represent. These changes were made in part on the recommendation of attorney Joaquin Avila, a minority-rights advocate, in order to build a board that would more accurate! y reflect the community's wide range of social and ethnic diversity. Ronald Kong, Chancellor of the San Jose/Evergreen Community College District, said the four new members of the Board of Trustees, along with the remaining incumbents from other trustee areas will have some thorny issues to deal with, in particular the shrinking of state funding for the district. Kong said that funding affects
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New logo symbolizes change at City College by Margaret Bethel Staff Writer
After two decades, San Jose City College has retired its old logo and created a new one. Replacing the old, mazelike logo is one that "was first inspired by the glass in frontoftheCollege Union," said Marta Lucey, Director of Marketing for the San Jose/Evergreen Community College District. The committee to select the new logo consisted of Jill McCoy, Faculty Chair; Barry Johnson, Classified Employees; Frances j Nakashoji, Administrator; Jason Heard, Student; and Marta Lucey, Director of Marketing. According to Jill McCoy, Facu I ty Chair of the New Logo Committee, the logo was designed to represent City College in the valley. "Perhaps the symbols will be reminiscent of the
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different cultures of the valley," said McCoy. Both Lucey and McCoy feel that the new logo can and will be interpreted in many different ways, regardless of its implied symbolism. "It was important to have an up-to-date image of the school," said McCoy. She seems satisfied with the new rendition, and added that it's a great improvement over the old logo. Steve Yamaguma, an award winning graphic artist in San Jose, was chosen by the committee to create his impression of City College. Yamaguma has done £>-, ample designing throughout the district -GV over the years. 1. "We wanted someone familiar with the school." said McCoy. Although graphic arts students would ap~ar to be the most logical choice for that, the commJttee, which included students, felt it would be in the best
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Editor: Due to the efforts of many people, San Jose City College is taking on a new image in the community. We have always been a studentcentered, highly effective, community college with a long tradition of fine education. (Although we have been, seemingly, reluctant to announce our merits.) Many elem'ents have lead to our constituency looking more favorably at City College, among them: professional and caring faculty, a new and forward-looking president, a motivated and supportive classified and administrative staff, special programs which support students, staff development, meaningful statistical reports, a concerted effort to improve promotional materials, a well-wrought renovation of the College Union, a coordina ted out-
reach and visitation program ~ potential students, improved ~ cilities and grounds, and very · portantly, our willingness to de clare these factors. Sometimes it takes the obse tions of an outsider or a newcom to solidify the knowledge · something has changed. Recent remarks which rang from a high school principal say ing that City College bas been tel rifle for his school-to a new facul~ member remarking that the Col lege really cares about studentsa long tenn faculty member stalin that he is truly proud toworkatS Jose City College-to a student ex claiming U1at City College is "wa cool" all exemplify the attitude o self-respect which bas been accru ing among staff and students City College.
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e have entered into a time when certain politicians feel it more politically valuable to attack the character of their opponents than to deal with issues such as the economy and education. Since the presidential campaign began, all three candidates have been bombarding each other with accusations or cheap shots. During the debates, this behavior only worsened. Governor of Arkansas Bill Clinton has been ripping George Bush for his, "Read my lips," speech on taxes throughout his presidential campaign. When the debates began, Clinton wasted no time in belting Bush for his broken promise. Clinton also accused Bush of "coddling" Iraqi President Saddarn Hussein prior to the Persian Gulf War. The third party candidate, H. Ross Perot, was just as guilty in making rash statements as Clinton. Perot questioned Clinton's character by saying, "I could say that (if) I ran a small grocery store .. .! can run Wal-Mart. That's not true."
Perot also accused Bush of giving away part of Kuwait to Hussein, going to war only after Hussein took the whole country. He also implied that the Bush administration was hiding evidence that would prove his allegation. Rather than dealing with the issues, Bush felt it necessary to accuse Clinton of dodging the draft and being unpatriotic. Bush possibly realized that these televised debates were his last chance to shrink Clinton's sizable lead , and his best chance to gain at the polls. The debates were designed to help voters clarify issues such as the recession, education, the deficit, free trade and aid to technology. Some of the issues were discussed, but somehow it turned into a forum for bashing and mud-slinging. If the candidates dealt with the important issues of this country, instead of trying to slander their opponents, the United States would be better off. Stop arguing and deal with the nation's problems.
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Editor: I must challenge Dou g las Cortney's endorsement of Robert Robledo as the best candidate for the San Jose/Evergreen Community College District board of trustees for District 7 (Sept. 17, 1992). As a young 1992 graduate of San Jose City College, Robledo has neither enough knowledge of higher education nor experience in the larger educational community to be qualified for the position. A far better choice in District 7 is Richard Hobbs, current Director of the Catholic Charities Immigration Program. His know ledge of the community college system is first-hand, having taught ESL classes for ten years at City College and De Anza His academic background is
outstanding, including a law de· greeand twomaster'sdegrees(one from the University of Mexico). His work as a human rights at· tomey and community organize! has won him awards and res throughout Santa Clara County. From Peace Corps service in Afghanistan and Ec uador, to human rights work in El Salvador, to his current service as a minority and immigrant rights attorney in San Jos e, Hobbs h as shown authentic dedication to human values. Richard Hobbs' combination of proven leadership ability, years of experience in education, and real commitment to U1e community is exactly what effective service as a District Trustee requires. Spencer Shaw SJCC Math Dept
Buyers be wary of fake haunted houses ast year, several churches in the Salinas area presented "Haunted Houses" that were not meant to entertain, but rather, to shock people into buying the churches' position on abortion. ·The houses generally featured two rooms (which you could not leave unless they let you). The first was a young woman lying on a table pretending to have an abortion, and the procedure ending with her crying, "I want my baby back!" The second was a forced sermon which told the unsuspecting patrons of the
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sins of abortion. There is a time and place where such issues should be discussed, and a fake haunted house is not one of them. If these people, no matter what their reasoning, need to trick people into listening to their positions, they're not worth hearing at all. This Halloween, prepare yourself before you go to a questionable haunted house .. Ask people leaving what was inside and 1f there is any doubt, go somewhere else. Have a safe and carefree Halloween.
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To be or not to be, that is the question. For many students at San Jose City College, the drama department is a known center of the curriculum. For the adventurous few, it's an apprenticeship to the big league of drama. DramamajorMichaelGooclson, 18, depends on the drama departmental City to develop his skills as an actor. Like all majors in the drama program, Goodson is required to participate in two productions per semester. He tries to hold a role in one production and a technical position in the other, so he has t11e chance to expe1ience both aspects of the theater. In the recent production of''The Marriage of Bette and Boo," Goodson, who played Boo, admits that the role was not what he originally planned to play. "I had mentally prepared for t11e role of 'Matt" (Boo's son) all summer, but the play had to be recast after some adju tments to the role of Bette were made," Goodson ex plained. The role of Bette was recasl, after a few rehearsals, for Mandy Turpin. George Forrester, senior member of the coUege drama department and director of the play, believed that no person ot11er than Goodson could play opposite Turpin. Once the role of Bette was cast, the rest of the cast was put in place. Choosing a play to be put into production is a long proces which invol ves many people. "The members of the department come togetJ1er at the beginning of the school year and decide what pieces should be done," Forrester said.
The poetry of life, love, beauty, struggle, heritage and faith shines through on "3 Years, 5 months, and 2 Days in the Life of... ," the outstanding debut album by Usually four plays are put into Atlanta's Arrested Development. They have made it onto the rap, production in a school year with a hip bop and alternative music balance of one period piece, comcharts, creating music of substance edy, drama, and a combination of that is at once powerful, moving both. and celebratory. Auditions are open to anyone The singles "Tennessee ," interested. Forrester conducts au"People Everyday," "Mama's Alditions over a three day span. He ways on Stage," "Mr. Wenda!," starts off by explaining the play, and "Fisbin' for Religion," stand t11en having people eitJ1er read out as unique tunes on this album. monologues or acta scene out with ''Tennessee," the flrst single another hopeful actor. By the tbird from the album, is a compelling evening, the cast is chosen. of faith and cultural combination Goodson knows exactly how heritage. strenuous the rehearsals are after "Althoughiamblackandproud/ the cast is chosen. For the characproblems got me pessimistic/ ...why ter of Boo, Goodson had to redoes it have to be so damn tuff?/ search alcoholism, do some per... Lord I ask you to me my guiding sonal searching of the topic, and take in reactions of people who force and truth ..." "People Everyday," addresses have dealt with alcoholism in tlle alcoholism and black-on-black family . violence. Singer/songwriter If t11e stage is not for you, you Speech sings about being out with are encouraged to help out backhis date and getting barrassed by stage. other black men. "1l10se that don't feel that tlley "A group of brothers started are mentally prepared for the front outldrinkingtbe40ounce/ buggin' usually perform backstage with lights, make-up, et cetera." Forrester said. $7.00 Most often those who work WEEKLY PAYCHECKS backstage also bring in friends to help OUL Parttime or Fulttime City College' next production is "She SLoops to Conquer," a comCREDIT UNION edy in which a mother tries to Excellent Benefits arrange a marriage between her reluctant son and her unwilling Full training niece. The show will run between Nov. 20 and 29 with ticket prices Apply: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri. of $6.00 for general and $2.00 for senior admissions. Vanguard Security Services For more information on how 3212 Scott Blvd., Santa Clara you can become part of Drama program call 298-2181 extension Nr. 1Q1-Sar) T.oinac; Exp. +Olcott 3602.
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Don't expect one of tlle be C songs on tlle album, "Fisbin' 4 d Religion," tobebeard onanycom· ~ mercia! radio stations. It criticiz the Baptist church as a promotero fi passivity among black Americans. b teaching them to accept tlleir situ· n ation instead of fighting to im· n prove it. tc "The reason I'm flshin' for re· 0 ligion/ is my church makes me fal. to sleep/ they're praising a G E that watches you weep/ and doesn' 1 want you to do a damn thing abou L it/ When they want change/ tb preacher says shoutitl... all shoutin' does is make/ you lose your voice . Arrested Development promo pride in one's heritage, unity, an understanding among all people as the way to heal society's ills. Po this in your stereo, take pride i who you are, love your brothers and sisters, whatever tlleir color religion . Listen to tllis music comfort your soul, and unlearr what you've been taught to believe Feed your bead, I dare you!
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Rough road for cross country team Jaguars finish fifth in a field of seven teams llxcountry
Despite a slow start and some injuries to key runners, the San Jos6 City College cross country team has a chance to finish fourth in the Golden Gate Conference. ·st The most recent meet for City • College, was the Crystal Springs 4 dual meet in Belmont on Friday, n· October 23. ' The Jaguars were able to place 0 fifth in a field of seven schools, . but City College only had five .u· runners available to run in the m· meet. The competition was very tough. Crystal Springs is a 4 .1 re: mile course. Other schools to compete in Belmont were Chabot, San Joaquin Delta, West Valley College, College of San Mateo and
Diablo Valley College. Evan Sjostrom was the ·number one finisher for City College, posting a mark of 23:42. Sjostrom has beenasteadycompetitor for head coach Stephen Haas this season. Muhammed Chaudhry finished second for City College. Haas felt he ran alright, but could have had a better race . Armando Perez has been nursing an unrelated hip injury, but was able to finish fourth in the dual meet. There is no serious damage to his hip, but Perez is receiving daily treatments. Jose Rico finished third and Roberto Tafolla was fifth for the
Ailing Jaguars. Despite their finishing times, both Rico and Tafolla were able to run a solid races. If City College can defeat Chabot in two weeks, they can finish in the middle of the conference. "We are hoping to finish in the middle of the conference, which is fourth place, by beating Chabot," said Haas. The next scoring meet for City College, is in two weeks at the conference championships. All the schools in the conference will be competing in this meet. "If our two guys are healthy we will do it, if not we'll struggle," said Haas referring to his team. Next up for City College, is a non-scoring meet in Stockton Friday, October 30. at 2:30p.m.
Coach Oberg is optimistic about the women's 1992-93 basketball season :rs by Danny Sarinana Staff Writer
The San Jose City College women's basketball team is setting their sights on repeating or improving their No. 5 ranking in Northern California, and their second consecutive season with twenty or more victories. Pre-season competition will commence Nov. 7. against American River College in Sacramento and at San Jose City College for it's opener against Fresno on Nov . 13. Four tournarnents, U1e Santa Rosa Tourney, the East Bay Classic, the Reno shoot-out and the Jaguar Invitational along with a number of exhibtion games will also be included in the pre-season schedule. The team last season finished with most impressing results. With a compiled record of26-9, the Jaguars became Golden Gate Conference Champions and reached the 2nd round in State competition. But the remarkable aspect of last season's team, was it's ability to remain focused on academics.
Even in the midst of Uleir glory, Ule team managed to maintain a G.P.A of 3.07. According to Coach Terri Oberg, this year's team will be" A force to reckon with." With returning players such as veterans Bobby Joe Ellis, Ron Etta Conyers, Jennifer Vandenberg and the addition of talented newcom-
ers, Joanne Griego, Jessica Socias and Kim Yanda, the outlook of this season's team is hopeful and positive said Coach Oberg. Oberg also said that she expects 120percenton the court from her players and that "winning and losing will take care of itself." Although regular season play will not commence until January of 1993, thelady Jaguars are looking forward to playing power houses such as San Mateo and Delta.
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High School Visitation Day will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 4 and 5. If you are interested in participating in t11is event, please contact Rosalie Gonzales (Ext. 3675) or Judy Rookstool (Ext: 3149).
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A photographic sut·vey of the Life and Times of Dr. . .Martin Luther King, Jr. -will be presented at the San Jose Musuem of Art, Nov. 7 lbrough Feb. 14, 1993. Admission is $4 general, $2 senior/student and free for children under 12. For more information call Christy Adams at 287-2787.
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College Union sign subject of debate in heated Student Council meeting by Ilene Meeks Campus Editor More than a few eyebrows were raised last week, when lbe new College Union sigJl was resurrected from t11e H.B College Union plaque. Several members of the Associated Student Council (ASC) sharply criticized the Student Union being referred to as the Herman Buchser College Union. The change was questioned during a heated discussion that took place during the Oct. 21 ASC meeting, between a handful of ASC members and Associate Dean of Student Services Chuck Southward. After t11e meeting, council members and Southward separately expressed tlleir views regarding the situation. "The decision process is in error," said Associated Student Council President David Purdue, adding t11at he was appalled about lbe change happening witllOutstudent involvement. His main concern was that students weren'tinvolved in the decision process. "I am angry and students are
angry," said Purdue. "Don'tsit by and be dictated to, this is a shared governance. I would likeinputfrom students." Anita Bonner, Commissioner of the College Union, said she is in full support of the students if their needs are not being met. "My feeling is student government should have been involved, that is where we will have some unanswered questions ," said Bonner. David McKague,former appointed Director of Administration, shared some of the same views as the ASC President regarding this issue. "Generations of students, faculty, staff and administration have known it as the Student Union for 30 years," McKague said. "The old Student Union used to look like a dog pen before it was remodeled. As soon as it was remodeled, we had administrators making plans for the offices upstairs. One of the ways they could do t11is is by naming it the 'College Union'. They did not want to occupy this space then, but they do now," Mckague said. Before placing the 'College Union' sign, Southward received a
phone call from Phil Mowry, DiJ. trict Director of Plant, Plannin& Operations & Maintenance Mowry asked Soulbward what the name of the building is. Southward responded the official name on the plaque. Southward was referring to the brown plaque outside the College Union, in the comernearesttoSbl· dent Accounts office. The plaque states, " H.R Buchser College Union dedicated Spring 1966 to H.R. Buchser President-Superintendent 19541967 By Associated Students ..." According to Southward tbe name is not changed. "There was never any meetin! to decide on the name," said Southward,also adding there W3! never a deliberate attempt to UDdennine students. Southward also mentioned another part of the reconstructioo process is referred to as "Phase 3." Phase 3 will consist in part of the elimination of all of the blue building name signs on campus The blue sign that reads 'Student Union' will definitely be removed in time, Mowry commented. Hei.l not sure when lbe sign will actually be removed.
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board attention will go to student retention, transfer issues, and developing staff diversity. "The new board members coming on will have a real challenge," he said. The contested seats are for Areas 1, 3, 5, and 7, currently occupied by Rene Bloch, Bobby Dixon, Richard Bowers and Charlotte Powers. Seats for Areas 2, 4 and 6 will come up for re-election in 1994. Area 1 candidates are Bobby Dixon, a battalion chief with the
George Melendez, a teacher in the Berryessa school district. The candidates for Area 2 are Rene Bloch, a vocational counselorwithCalifomia'sDepartment of Rehabilitation. Areas 5 and 7 have lbe most candidates for the board this election year. The candidates for Area 5 are Sue Ferdig, stockbroker; G. Gary Casper, program manager; Catherine Hepner, software spe-
cialist; Blair D. Whitney, radio station business manager, Christopher Rose, businessman, and Holly Lt Roy, electronics executive. The candidates for Area 7 are Ben Wallach, businessman: Roberto Robledo, sales representative and student; Rene Washing· ton, graduate student; Richard Hobbs, immigration lawyer, and Ken Yeager, an instructor at 531 Jose State University.
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interest of the college to hire a professional . There bas also been a logo created for the San Jose/ Evergtecl Community College District. This first -ever logo for the dit trict has the step like design on dlr lower half, to represent City College, and a design similar to a tret on the upper half, to represent Ev· ergreen Valley College.
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Danny Argonza chats with United States Air Force Captain Jeanne Gilmour in front of the College Union during College and University Day. Many colleges were present for this event. Artie Lashbrook/The Times
fore they took action. The boycott the intensified on Oct 27. Students passed out flyers near the entrance advising oilier students not to buy anything except the affordable soft drinks. Heimlich said the SJ City Cafe bas compared its own prices to other colleges and that their prices
are lower. At the regular ASC meeting on Oct. 28, the council voted to officially endorse the boycott. Perdue said that the boycott has been very successful. However, cafe manager Heimlich said that "Sales are down very little."
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