San Jose City College Times, Vol. 46, Issue 15, Nov 25, 1992

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voL 46, No. 15

Wednesday, November 25, 1992

ASC calls end to cafe boycott after meetings

by Margaret Bethel Staff Writer

The Associated Student Council officially ended its boycott of theSanJoseCityCafe Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the weekly ASC meeting.

Although none of t11e cafe's prices have dropped since t11e ne-

"I want to thank ... the faculty who didn't support the boycott, but did, in good faith ,support the students."

David Perdue ASC President gotiations, t11ere are many new affordable value plans. Lowering the prices of indi vidual items will be decided by tl1e Cafeteria Committee, consisting of students, faculty, and cafe staff. This committee is still being established and will meet after it is completely organized.

"They are really creative wit11 bow they 're working the di s-

counts," said David Perdue, President of t11e ASC. One new plan brought abo ut by t11e negotiations is t11e Box Dinners, avai lable until 8 p.m. There will be tl1ree choices on t11e menu , each a very balanced meal, for under $5.00.

Ramona Heimlich, on-site manager of t11e cafe, was satisfied wi t11 t11c negotiations and t11e end of t11e boycott. "I'm glad t11a t we worked it out and I'm looking forward to doing business wi t11 everyone again," said Heimlich.

When asked about t11e negotiation agreemen ts, Perdue stated " I am very happy as t11e head of t11i s goveming body, and I hope the students are happy as well." ''I'd like to take cru·e of t11ese kind of tl1ings right away, in the future," remarked Heimlich. She wou ld also like students and faculty to be aware of t11e "c ustomer comment c;mJs" avai lable in front of the cash ier's s ta tion, which give everyone t11e opportunity to comment on cleanliness, food, service and anyt11ing else a customer might find important enough to be conveyed to t11e cafe management.

Satisfied wit11 t11e ou tcome of the boycott, Perdue added, "I want to U1ank Rrunona Heimlich ru1d t11e faculty member· who didn't support t11e boycott, but did, in good faitl1 , suppon t11e students."

David Perdue, left, and Makeba ld-Deen pose as the Homecoming king and queen.

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Homecomi ng returns to SJCC

by Ilene Meeks Staff Writer

An enthusiastic San Jose City College crowd cheered as Associated Student Body President David Purdue and Commiss ioner of Evening Affairs Makeba Id-Deen were crowned Homecoming King

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Vivian Nakayama, T iffany Dliss,ru1d Melissa Mabie were Ladies of t11e Court.

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and Queen Friday, Nov. 20.

Homecoming fes tiviti es included a football grune with San Mateo City College, t11e coronation ceremony at half-time, and a postgame dance.

City College students voted for Homecoming Kjng ~md Queen over a four-dax P-Crio~L The ot11er can-

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general public... ·.· 'Midday' gives students the unique experience of JX!rforming in front of a audience. · The 'Midday' recital series features faculty ,soloists,area musicians and ensembles from the ml!sic program at City College.

Piatfonn for the Western culture music is the type perfonned, such as Mozart to Ravel, but the music yaries depending on who is performing that particular week.

'Midday does not happen every week by itself.

Many of the music instructors contribute to most of the perfonnances by either performing or planning the different recitals.

Garda is majoring in music, and. also plays the .guitai. He bas participated in three 'Midday' performances.

"It·gives you a chance to bear really good musk by talented.musicians and to meet other students and musicians as well" said Garcia "You learn about the compositions and styles of music and a feel of the different pieces," said Gordon Taft Jr. Taft is also majoring in music and he plays the saxophone. He would like to transferto the University of California at Los Angeles.

One of the things Taft enjoys most about 'Midday' is," .. .It keeps you relaxed ... .It should deftweek!".

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Military to join States' military establishT hementUnited is currently under fire from many sides.

The defense budget is being slashed due to the collapse of the evil empire and the the absence of any real threat to the American way of life and business; female soldiers are being steadfast in demanding their rights to fully participate in the disciplines that they were trained to perform; and now gays and lesbians much to the horror of military leaders- are starting to be regarded as full human beings with the same rights as everyone else.

It is this last development that has the macho homophobes in the military worried the most.

With the recent reinstatement of an admittedly gay sailor, fears that the perversion of the very moral fiber of all four branches of the sevice will destroy the flower of American youth are shaking the foundation of the Pentagon more severly than anything that ever happened

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during the Cold War. Why the fear? Are gays and lesbians really any different from anyone else?

Does sexual Oiientation play any role whatsoever in a person's ability to perform his or her duties?

How does a person's private sex life affect his or her job?

One arguement pushed by the military establishment is one of morals. In light of the recent "Tailhook" scandal- in which a rowdy group of drunken pilots assulted women who were unfortunate enough to be within groping distance- it seems that ethical problems in the military would be better addressed by cracking down on heterosexual offenders, rather than worry about imaginary problems regarding sexual preference.

An individual's sexual orientation, if kept between consenting adults in p1ivacy, is a meaningless subject.

Job performance should be the only crite1ia used to decide a person's fitness for employment in any field .

Support Cosmetology Food Drive A

lthough Thanksgiving and Christmas are supposed to be happy celebrations, all too often these are the hardest times of the year for many families.

San Jose City College Cosmetology Department recognizes this problem and is sponsoring a canned goods drive. They will be giving all cans donated to the San Jose branch of the Salvation Army.

The canned food drive is an annual event for the Cosmetology Department

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and this will be their fourth year collecting donations for the families who need them.

Until Dec. 11, the Cosmetology Dept., at room V -11, will be sponsoring this food drive by giving a free scalp treatment to anyone who donates any canned good(s).

At a time when too many people are concerned with their own problems, it is refreshing to see a group concerned with other people, and attempting to help them.

This drive deserves support.

Editor-in-Chief Christopher Geer Editor's Assistant Dirk Johnson Copy Editor Jack Pavey Production Chief Otto Waldorf Production Mru·kGomez

Advertising Stacie Bartram Staff Writers Margaret Bethel Ilene Meeks Sean Peterson Danny Sarinana Amelia Lara Cartoonis t Gil Zamora

Photographers Ryan L. Bates Jay Cantu Joseph Jolly Artie Lashbrook Elliott Millner Advi5er Alt Carey

Rejoice, citizens of San Josethe San Jose City Council voted 11-0 against having a citizens review board that has independent investigative powers over the police department.

Having a citizen's review board would have caused many unnecessaryproblems between the public and the law enforcement officials.

Mosllikely, the board would have probably consisted of a select group of Socialists or some Marxist followers .

A civilian review board would be too dependent on politics, and would cause not11ing but complications for everyone involved.

Police Chief Lou Cobarruviaz had already threatened to resign if the council voted in favor of having police internal matters in the public's hands. Cobanuviaz has 27yearsontheforce, butis willing to risk all for what he believes.

Had Cobarruviaz not opposed the civilian review board , the council might have actually voted for it, which would have caused San Jose police officers to lose fait11 in their chief and tile force.

However, it was not a total victory for Cobarruviaz and the poli ce

department, because the council voted to place an independent au. ditor to direct investigation of police cond uct, and t11is leav Cobanuviaz totally responsible for his deparunent' s conducL Probably even more important than anyti1ing else, ti1e plan call for additional training for officers oo how to handle delicate situations.

Altl10ugh ti1e new system wil provide for outside review dllfinl investigations in police mauen. ti1e review board advocates say that' s not enough . They are pro!J. ably just upset because the coun unanimously voted down tile re· view board. An independent audi· tor is not the answer to all of the problems, but it's a lot better than havin g a bunch of idealists trying to run the police depru·unent's in· temal affai rs.

Think about it: how can poli officers concen trate on protcclin, t11e fair city of San Jose if they are always being questioned byagro of nmTow minded indi victuals wh' have absolu tely no idea of w · police officers have to go ti1rouo from day to day?

People should just relax an. give this plan a chance to wort Nobody will know if it will tx successful until it is tried.

Letter

Keep abortion legal Editor, Abortion should remain legal, save and affordable. An unplanned pregnancy can happen to anyone.

The decision to have an abortion is personal. Neither religion nor State or Federal Government should be involved in this decision. The woman who is pregnant should determine what is best for her individual circumstances. Nine months of pregnancy and the responsibility of childcare for the next 18 years should be optional , not mandatory.

Most women seeking an abortion are young and in pursuit of an education, a profession, or career goal . They realize that continuing a pregnancy to delivery could adversely affect their entire future.

Women are not forced to have an abortion . Con versely , they should not be coerced to continue a pregnancy to delivery . For the anti-choice people to impose their philosophy or religion upon another individual is totally unacceptable.

Moreover, adoption as ru1 alternative is anything but a panacea. Most women find the prospect of adoption unbearable (95% of

teenagers who deliver a baby de· cide to keep it).

One aspect of ti1e anti-choi coalition that is despicable ~ fraudulent advertisi ng. Their "Crisis Pregnancy Centers" offer free "co unseling" or "help" However, young women seekin; information relevant to aborti<l are not provided with facts. Ins~ they are presented with unsolicit propaganda and distorted pho graphs. They exploit the youn, woman's feelings of guilt. 1bil often causes a delayed deci · resulting in an advanced abo · with increased complication .

Prior to legalization, abo · was the leading cause of mal mortality. First trimester a is now 20 times safer than deli · ery. The Supreme Court ruled I Eisenstadt vs Baird: "If the right privacy means anyti1ing, it i tb' right of t11e individual to be free unwananted governmental in sion into matters so private affect the decision to bear a chi]( To declare abortion ille would adversely affect millions boti1 men ru1d women.

Tom Gunter

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Jags' season opens with win

by Sean Peterson Staff Writer

Frank Mazzola, Iefl, and coach Barry North huddle after the San Mateo game.

Football season ends on high note

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The San Jose City College football team ended a rough season with a win by defeating tile College of San Mateo 35-16 at the Homecoming game on Nov. 20, 1992.

The Jags' finish t11eseason witi1 a 5-5 record, 4-3 in tile Golden Gate Conference. The Jags • put together a three game win streak near the end of the season before losing to Chabot 25-0. They ti1en went on to defeat San Mateo. ''The most important thing is we won four out of our last five games. And I think one of tile most important things in life is ti1at you are a finisher and timt how you finish something is very important..even ti10ugh we started out very, very shaky, ... " said head coach Howard Gay. "I think the kids still finished up on a real positive note and I til ink they feel real good about tilemselves. I think it should give tile sophomores a good feeling about themselves and their effort...and I think, it should give the freshmen agreat feeling going into 1993 that we won four out of our last five (games) and won third place at the Golden Gate Conference ... " said

1\1 Football want to single anyone out. I think witi1 a year's experience ti1ey could be real fine football players for us next year.. .!' d like to til ink tl1e freslunen going into 1993 will have a real positive feeling about tilemselves and about our chances in t11e Golden Gate Conference."

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Gay. Troy Gassaway's stellar performance included two touchdowns, and reaching the 1,000 yard mark in rushing, finishing tile season with 1,023 yards. Gassaway is only the second Jaguar players to reach the 1,000 yard mark in rushing, the other player being Jerry Mastro back in 1986.

"I believe (tiley) are tile only two 1,000 yard rushers we've had herein the last 12 years. Theoffenive line played particularly well and the defen e played very well.

Armando Hernandez intercepted three passes and James Eskridge intercepted one," said Gay. As returning freshmen next year," ... there are a lot of key fresh- ~~'TJ~ntJ:riM~:tH~.,r;~ men, so I don't really know if I

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Sp~rts The women's volleyball team was defeated by Chabot College on Nov. 13, 5-15, 11-15, 15-6, and 3-15. They then went on to shut out Laney College 15-0, 150,and 15-0onNov.18. The team's overall record was 16-15-4. City College was one of five out of the seven Golden Gate Conference teams to make it to the ftrst round

The women's basketball team got off to a great start by gaining a victory over Fresno City College, 80-70 in their season opener.

Freshman forward Kim Yanda came off the bench to lead the Jaguars by shooting well from the floor, hitting 7 of 11 and 5 of 6 free throws for a total of 19 points. She was equally impressive on the boards by grabbing 9 rebounds .

Veteran Bobby Joe Ellis was also very effective against Fresno, shooting 8 of 13 from tile floor for 17 points. La Cherie Grant also had a respectable performance by scoring 15 points.

The Jaguars were plauged with foul trouble early in the first half, and suddenly found themselves down 37 to 40. Fresno also converted 15 of 22 free throws in the first half alone.

The Jaguars had a hard-time

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The women's basketball team won tileir ftrst game of the season against Fresno City College with a score of 80-70. Their next home game is against DeAnza College at 7:30pm. on Friday Nov. 27.

trying to control Fresno's Angela Whitfield. She had a game high 26 points against the tough defense of the Jaguars.

Even though Oberg was dissappointed with her team for giving up 70 points on defense, she was impressed with their offensive effon.

By the second half the lady Jaguars were moving the ball well and playing better defense. After halftime the Jag were able to outscore Fresno43 to 30. "The second half we worked more as a team, " said Head Coach Teni Oberg.

"I t was a great win for us," said Oberg abo ut her overall feeling of the game.

The next time the Jaguars will see action is when they host DeAnza at 7:30pm Friday, Nov. 27.

to Answer last week's sports trivia qu iz: Erni e Banks hit three home ru ns 1n 39 games in the '71 season.

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'X' recalls a life of struggle

by Ilene Meeks Staff Writer

One of U1is year's most controversial and intriguing films to hit the screen, "Malcolm X," opened at the box office Nov. 18.

"X" stars Denzel Washington ("Glory"), and co-stars Angela Bassett ("The Jacksons") who plays Uw wife ofMalcolm X, Betty Shabazz, Albert Hall ("Music Box") is Baines, AI Freeman Jr. ("One Life to Live") appears as U1e honorable Elijah Muh ammad, Spike Lee plays Shorty and Delroy Lindo ("The Hard Way") plays West Indian Archie.

Director Spike Lee did the right thing when he directed 'X,' delivering a very accurate portrayal of Malcolm's life, based on U1e book "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" as told to Alex Haley.

He went all out for the production of this movie, spending an estimated $33 million dollm·s, and it really shows in U1e top-notch production. To ensure U1e movie was as accurate as possible, U1e widow of Malcolm X, Dr. Betty Shabazz, was a consultant for U1e project.

The movie shows how his life was one of constant evolution and change.

From Malcolm Little, the little black kid growing up in Omal1a Nebraska, to Detroit Red U1e zootsuited hustler, to U1e raging convict who converts to the Nation of Islam as Malcolm X, U1e national spokesman for U1e Nation of Islam, and ultimately to El Hajj Malik El- Shabazz, his last and final

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change resu lting from his pilgrimage to Mecca.

Malcolm became U1e national spokesman for U1e Nation of Islam, spreading the truth about AfricanAmerican history and exposing the evils of racism in America.

The X attached to his surname symbolized his rejection ofhisslave name and referred to hi s "unknown" African identity.

Lee used an ex tensive cast wiU1

cameo appearances by Bobb.

Scale, AI Sharpton, and Marsalis.

The score is filled with music and includes U1e talents such legends as Duke El Count Basie, Ella Fi tz Lionel !Iampton, Billie Louis Jordan, John Coltrane, Ink Spots, and recent music Aretha Franklin and Arrested

Times wins 12 awards at conference

by Christopher Geer

Murderer convicted

Student's killer awaiting sentence

by Danny Sarinana Staff Writer

The killer of San Jose City College student Rosell ina LoBue si ts in his cell awaiting the decision of jurors whether he will receive a sentence of life imprisonmen t or death.

Erik S. Chatman, 28, was found guilty by a Superior Coun jury in Santa Clara, Mon. Nov. 9, on charges of torture and first degree murder for the stabbing death of the former student.

LoBue died Oct. 7. 1987 in the Photo Drive Up booth where she worked. She had been stabbed or slashed 51 times.

The jury has not, as of yet, returned with a sentence for Chatman.

Services h~ld for custodian

by Chri stopher Geer Editor-in-Chief

Funeral services were held for John King, a member of the San Jose City College Custodial staff since June 1986.

The services were on Nov. 17 at the Oak. Hill Funeral Home and he will be laid to rest at the Golden Gate National Cemetery.

John passed away .on Nov. 11 following a brief illness. He will be sor~ly m_issed by co-workers both here and at the Evergreen campus and a wide cucle of friends.

Homecoming Anthony Tiley, and Randy Va11 Fossen were the Men of the Court.

Van Fossen AnU1ony did not dress up or wear shoes in prote t of motorcycle helmet laws.

The night was a success for the Homecoming Royal court, as well as ilie Jaguars, who went out in style, beating City College of Sm1 Mateo with a score of 35-16.

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Studentsenjoyed the provisions supplied by U1eCityCafeand music

by DJ Montgomery in honor of Homecoming at a post-game party held in U1e College Union Community room.

The nigh t cmne to a close wiU1 the King and Queen slow dancing on U1e dm1Ce lloor, while I lomecoming celebrants looked on.

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The San Jose Ci ty College Times took home12 awards at the Journalism Association of CommunityColleges' NorCal Regional Conference on Sat. Nov. 14.

First-place winners were Andy Barron, Kevin Moore, and Otto Waldorf, for sports photography, feature writing and editorial writing respectively. . The Times also took fourth place for general excellence which was disappointing after winning the third place award at the state conference last spring.

Other awards won by City College students; Ouo Waldorf-fifth place newswriting, AnneEiena Foster-second place editorial writing, Gil Zamora-fifth place editorial cartoon, AnneEiena Fostersix th place column writing, Otto Waldorf-honorable mention criti-

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The conference, which over 15 community colleges participated in, was held at the the American River College in Sacramento. The conference included workshops covering all aspects of the journalism trade including tips on interviewing, graphics and design, photojournalism and editing.

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