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Thursday, March 4, 1993
Dodging the raindrops City College suffers 11% drop ,in students since spring 1992 by Sean Peterson Sports Editor
San Jose City College bas experienced a slight decline in the number of full-time estimated students (FfES) for the last two semesters. Since the spring of 1992 there has been approximately an 11% drop in the total enrollment number of FIES at City College, but there bas been an increase in the amount of units each student is carrying. The amount of funding City
"City College is doing better than other colleges," stated Kangas referring to the district. Although, District Director of Admissions & Records Robert L. Brown feels that we could see a significant decline in enrollment, because of the registraion fee. Higher fees don't appear to be having a serious effect on enrollment, but there has been a slight drop in the number of eveningstudents in the Foreign Languages and Accounting Departments because of the $50 differential fee for students with a bachelor's degree.
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College recieves is based on how many full-time estimated students are enrolled. A census is taken in the ftfth or sixth week of school, after the students have been given enough time to rearrange their schedule. The census for Spring 1993 bas been taken, but is not available at this time. According to the Director of Academic Standards John Kangas, the retention-rate for Fall1992 was approximately 72% after the first census. And that the average from each semester varies very little.
Ayoung lady, who wished to stay anonymous, gets caught nthe rain without an umbrella.
After a record year of rainfall , California's drought problems are over, for the time being. Chris Geer/The Times
Wlediation decision expected soon by Christopher Geer ~drtor-in-Chief
After presenting the final argulllents concerning faculty salary Monday, March 1, the college district and Faculty Association awaiting the recommendation f mediator, Jud ge Chri s Knowlton , which is e xpected ~metime after March 10. The facul tv at San Jose City ~Uege has been worki ng without contract for the past two years. In the meantime, the reasons t the FA bas been unable to ·ve at an agreement with the · trict and possible solutions are ubject of heated debate. Towards the end of the fall. 992, semester, the executive board ftbe FA held an election to decide hether the associauon . hould join California and American FedliOn of Teachers (CFT/AFI), a tiona! union which i. part of the \Fi.JCIO. The decision to hold the lection wac; made by the executive d of the FA to help bring an d to the negotiauon and give facult) a contract for the 1991 .. academic year v.hich has a uy past I ran McB r,en, president of the supporte< affil iation with the
'The full-timers are worried about being out voted by the minority... ' Pat Butler Instructor/ Counselor natio nal union to increase the as ociation' s ability to force the district to sit down and work out problems fas ter. Heavy opposition to affiliation arose from Pat Butler, the FA' founder and former president. Butler, surpri ed by the short notice f the election, frantically put together a campaign to deny the motion t join the union via the u. e of voice-mail and campu memo " ewerccaught f og Wow hov. are we £0ing t0 d feat thi '>' We cou tdn t even con ct thL part timer. and r h upporters of af Jfp(l th<m threeanc! low
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"Words are bullets or butterflies. Mean what you say and say what you mean," said author and poet Piri Thomas February 24 at San Jose City College's Community Room. Piri Thomas' visit was part of the celebration of Black History here at City College. Thomas, best known for his autobiograpy, "Those Mean · Streets," has written four books, numerous poems and magazine articles. He is currently working on two more books, including a children's story. "You've gotto believe in yourself," was Thomas' basic message. He bas a speaking style full of aphorism and spontatneous poetry. His manner was personal, trans-cultural and inspirational. He speaks to the heart. About racism be says, "refuse that word minority .Minority means less than . Each of us is a majority of one." If any word must be used, "use human being." He says, " Vive le difference and let' s get to know each other." He says the true enemy i "the breed named greed." Thomas a ks each one of u to. "walk tall in dignity," be, "reborn m dignity." He add unexpected dashe of humor. When urging u to never doubt ourselve be quips, "There i no uch thing as de feat unle it's da feet you walk on •· Thomas ~tresse that you are v. bat yor thmk ''The cruele t pri on of all i the prison of your min Do ' 1 mug yourself The m ind 1. something very beauti ful.· Thoma~ grc. w up in pani h Harlem in New York. He participated m \ iolent gang hfe in order
to belong until a shoot out with police during an armed robbery sent him to prison for seven years. It was while he was serving time that, "time began to serve him," as he likes to say. He began to think, to ask himself questions, and, "Lo and Behold! I got answers!" said Thomas. Thomas got a piece of paper and said,"Paper, I'm going to tell you a story. I started to dip my pen into memories ... " and be started to write about his life. Thomas' growth has been twofold . As well as believing that "relationships give us our strength," he is also a strong advocate of finding yourself through
yourself. "Most of us try to find who we are from others." He urges us not to do this. Instead, be says, "Make that inner journey. Believe in yourself." Thomas ended his talk by quoting, "the greatest philosopher," Popeye, "I yam what I yam because I yam what I yam ." Despite his philosophical bent, Thomas is a poet. There were moments on stage when he seemed to forget the world and become truly inspired. He was not a man reading poetry. He was a poet who embodied the words he spoke. The poet and poetry became one. The muses must be happy.
Piri Thomas, poet and novelist speaks at City College. Kristine Werner/Th e Times
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memo to Mayor Susan Hammer: In your State of the City address you .reiterated that one of your main priorities was creating jobs. San Joseans have yet to see evidence of your genuine support. Your efforts may appear noble, but there is more to consider. The taxpayers should have more input into major decisions like bringing IBM to downtown. And did you ever stop to think that businessmen are perhaps a little more shrewd than City Council people, and could be taking San Jose for a huge joyride? Anything that gets done means jobs, and that is not automatically good. Was it for jobs that you tried to dump that stadium on us? Or perhaps an attempt to glorify San Jose, already the Capital of Silicon Valley? The Redevelopment Agency labors on, as if property taxes aren't high enough. An ironic example of the redevelopment program is the plaza under construction west of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. Library patrons can sit and wait for it to open after budget
cuts force the library to reduce its hours and staffing. Your support of the arena despite a City deficit of up to $42 million, is very American. Surely a winning team like the Sharks deserves a home here , even if it makes life hell for the neighborhoods surrounding the arena and adds to overwhelming traffic conditions. The cost is already $32 million over the projected cost of $100 million, not counting the additional parking demanded by the Sharks. Very encouraging. The City Council is making a bad impression. Perhaps you want as little comprehension and public input as possible. Is that why you have imposed Speaking Limitations on those at meetings who would like to discuss matters in detail? There is a word for such restrictions ... censorship. Your are to be commended for giving San Joseans a chance to practice for the upcoming Recycling Plus program. Trying to extract meaning from your speeches is like sifting through garbage.
Campus police mean business tudents and faculty alike will be parking permit is in plain view. S happy to know that the San Jose City Such drivers will be sharply repriCollege Campus Police are alive and well this spring, and they mean business. No longer will the reprehensible go unpunished. Nor will the long arm of the law extend any mercy upon those who, intentionally or otherwise, do not comply with the rules and regulations regarding school parking facilities. Sh~e on speedsters who fly through the parking lots at 60 mph. Fifty lashes with a College Union noodle to the driver who blocks traffic by parking illegally. But woe to the student who dares d~splay_ too many expired daily permits in h1s vehicle, regardless if a valid semester
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manded by a written warning in a gallant effort by campus police to discourage such harmful behavior. The driver foolhardy enough to lose his semester permit, (or unfortunate enough to have it stolen) must make amends for his error by clearing his wallet of $10 for a new school-issued grey piece of plastic. It is hoped that these measures will enable campus police to better serve and protect our City College community; however it is highly probable that they will only be a source of busy work for officers when the lines at Jim's Donuts are just too long.
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Part of the platform our current commander-in-chief rode to victory was the old "tax the rich" bit of rhetoric that always makes the middle and lower classes swoon with hope for economic justice when election day rolls around. Unfortunately, Clinton's definition of "rich" has been modified to include anyone with two nickels to rub together. Sure, the wealthy will foot some of the deficit bill- but, as always, the middle and lower income folks are the ones who'll be grabbed by the ankles, turned upside down and sbakenuntiltheirpocketsareempty and their fillings are scattered across the linoleum. InJanuary, 1992,Clintonstated in a campaign document, "We should cut middle-class taxes immediately by 10%." One year later, during an interview in Little Rock, his opinion shifted a bit: " ...the press thought the most important issue in the race was the middle-class tax cut.
thought that." Perhaps because the middle-class voters were collecting aluminum can andre- · turnable bottles in an attempt 1o fend off the IRS . The worstpartofClinton'spf(} posal- which would be the second largest tax hike in history- is the broad-based energy tax plan. 'ot only will the energy tax have an immediate effect on the household budget, but the cost-of-living will rise proportionally across the board. You wouldn't expect America's captains of industry to just absorb any additional overhead, would you? The "Misery" index for the ( middle-class (according to politi- ~ cal analyst Kevin P. Phillips) shot up to 40% from 34% during the " greed fes toftheReagan-Bu had- a ministrations, based on income d payroll taxes, medical paymeniS I and interest payments. And now e with the turnabout by Clinton, we n can expect the Misery index to reach critical mass within the next four years. Where the hell is Lee Harve L
TY~i~m~ an~ ;~k;s~d;~·;;lhW?II by Chris Haskett Staff Writer
It has been one year since Mike Tyson was convicted of raping Desiree Washington, for which he is serving a six-year sentence. However, Tyson has returned to court. by proxy, to appeal the decision that KO' d his freedom. Heading Tyson's legal entourage is a lawyer with the savvy of a politician and the ferocity of a rabid dog-Alan Dershowitz. Dershowitz is not known for his winning record, but for his willingness to take on highly publicized cases. Mike Tyson obviously has the cash to afford the legal legerdemain needed as salvation for his violation of Ms. Washington. Dershowitz, in turn, has already revealed some of the tactics he will use in Tyson's case to The New York Times saying there was "massive prejudice" on the part of trial judge, Patricia Gifford. A dangerous precedent will be set if Dershowitz can weaken the severity of Tyson's crime by injecting the word "prejudice" into this appeal. Dershowitz is clearly exploiting the fear and trepidation created by the gross injustice of the Rodney King verdict. If the three appellate court judges fmd merit in Dershowitz's argument, it means that injustice can be parlayed into freedom for the guilty.
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m.lmpeach Slick Willie now - by Christopher Geer Editor-in-Chief
Well, well, well. Only one month into the our year, tax and spend frenzy and voters are already feeling those high "contribution" blues. You were all warned that this would happen if that fork-tongued sax player was elected into office. But no, you had to see it for yourselves. It's the same mentality that forces people to taste soured milk, just to ~ know that it really tastes bad. as Know new taxes. Where have we heard ·l ~is before? In case you forgot, President Clinton promised a tax break for the middlea- lass. He swore up and down that it would as ilappen even though economists and other e· !Xlliticians (remember Paul Tsongas) said it r· wasn't possible. So here's the latest deal. If you make over 's 530,000 annually, kiss that new sax goods. bye h~cause you will be paying ~ore. N ~tin !axes though; Clinton's rhetonc e· squad is calling it a "contribution." re . a What about the low-mcome :n people? Surely they will get the break they deserve. Nab, they to should consider themselves lucky lbough because the bottom line on d their 1040ez should read about the e· same as last year. In an effort to be fair to our good president, his plan iJ does give a break to one bracket. If e· You earn less than $10,000 you will save 12 bucks. Enjoy your movie. Is anyone safe from this tax1 biking monger? Not really. To get iJ at the pocket books of the poor, r· Clinton is doing what he does best... blowing smoke (since he won't inhale it.) He has proposed a hefty sin tax for alcohol and tobacco PToducts, the heaviest users of Which are in the lower income brackets. The increase proposed Will double the cost of a normal Jlack of cigarettes. It does not seem that be is distributing the burden evenly, as he promised only four lllonths ago. These products already have huge taxes on them, so why not tax the sins of the rich? I propose a Yacht tax, a more than one mansion lax, an Aspen ski trip tax, a dead-
animal clothing tax, a dog psychologist tax and a tax on those eight gallon per mile recreational vehicles. You know, the bare necessities of over indulgent life. He also promised his radical, left-wing supporters that he would allow homosexuals to serve in the armed forces. It hasn't happened. Afterallofthesmokehascleared, we will see a committee formed in August to investigate the effects of this strange group joining the military. In the meantime, those who prefer to chase the skirts of their own gender will no longer be asked their sexual preference before enlisting in the armed services. I doubt that the other soldiers will be happy to learn about the sexually deviant life-styles of their bunkmates halfway through basic training. If Clinton wishes to break all of his campaign promises, let him. The majority of America expected him to last November. We just hope that the rest of you will remember this in 1996.
Campaign promises fulfilled by Margaret Bethel Campus Editor
In the last month a new President has moved into the White House, and along the way has inspired a new feeling of confidence that, as promised, there will be change. Our economy deserves immediate attention, pleaded the voters. And within a month, President Clinton has produced a plan for the most dramatic shift in the United States' fiscal policy since the Republican reign of terror began 12 years ago. This "Reagan in reverse" policy will solve the problems of the deficit by fmally cutting back on government spending, and raising taxes on the rich, the only income group that voted for George Bush last November. Although higher taxes are likely to effect everyone, the bottom line is, as Clinton put it, "The price of doing (nothing) is higher than the price of change." Nevertheless, 70 percent of the new tax
burden will fall on people making more than $100,000 a year, ironically, those are the same people who received all of those unfair tax breaks under Republican Administrations. As for those campaign promises, usually quickly forgotten by newly elected officials, Clinton has proved to have a good shortterm memory. Soon after inauguration Clinton began his fight to stop discrimination in the military and lift the ban on homosexuals. He succeeded in withdrawing the question as to the sexual preference of new recruits. Also, as promised, the Family Leave Bill has been passed and the gag rule has been lifted. President Clinton has proven through his first month in office, that the next four years will consist of a strong leader who will commit to improve every aspect of our country and remain fair in the process.
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The following is the DJ schedule for the San Jose City College radio station, 840 AM KJCC. The station broadcast times are as follows; Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Possible schedule change).
11-12 p.m. - Mario Hip hop, rap
10-11 a.m. -Jerome Jones, Electronic music 11-12 p.m.- Agro, The Censored Power Hour Speed metal, techno
TUESDAY 9-10 a.m.- UltraViolet, The Conscious Alternative Rock, modem rock, rap 10-11 a.m. - The Gamekeeper, Classic rock, album rock 11-12 p.m. - Kim Heaney, Hard rock, alterntative rock
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12-1 p.m.- Gil, Underground Soundz Alternative, freestyle remixes 1-2p.m. -Aaron, R&B, jazz, variety
1-2 p.m. -Mike Baker, R&B, slow jams, top 40
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Regina Sweat, The Todd & Sweat Show R&B , jazz
WEDNESDAY 10-11 a.m.- Joe Carr, R&B, rap, slow jams 11-12 p.m.- Martin Gomez, Spanish THURSDAY 9-10 a.m.- John Nalty, The John Nally Show Oldies, classic rock
FRIDAY 10-11 a.m.- Rand(y), Hard alternative rock 11-12 p.m.- Big Eric, The Big Eric Hour Modem rock, classic rock The Union Station broadcasts from the DJ Booth upstaris in the College Union. The Union Station hours are from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
10-10:30 am.- Al-B, Modem rock 10:30-11 p.m.- Nemesis, Classic rock
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great deal of pressure put on them, which varied from, what I believe, illegal to inappropriate," said Butler. The measure was approved by a majority of the teachers, but failed because it did not receive the twothirds majority it needed to be passed. The full-time staff, for the most part, voted against the measure, but were almost out voted by the part-time staff. Part-time instructors pay only $25 a year in union dues while fulltime members pay $200 and also teach fewer classes. All members receive one vote. In an effort to eliminate the objections raised during the election, Butler bas circulated a petition to return the district to an open shop for part-timers. Ifpart-timeinstructors wish to be affiliated with the association, they can still be so and those who do not will continue to
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McBrien also denies Butler's suggestion that one of her motives to have the FA join the CTA/FfA was financial. She claims the seat she would have received related to the CFT/AFT was on the Central Labor Council and would have been beneficial to the FA. Butler also claims that he was misquoted in a recent FA newsletter which stated that he would, "supportafftliation if it were to come up again." McBrien named the indivictuals who allege the remark and Butler maintains that it is a lie. McBrien has also questioned the legality of changing to an open shop for the part-time staff. Butler bas asked to see a letter by FA attorney Robert Bezemek which describes the possible legal prob!ems of changing to an open shop. McBrien has refused to release the letter because it contains privileged information which could benefit the district in their current negotialions.
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As a former San Jose high school dropout, E. Mark Moreno never dreamed he would overcome the odds by reporting for the "Bay Area's best newspaper." "I never expected working at the Mercury News," claimed Moreno. Moreno,aformerSanJoseCity College student, was the recent guest speaker at Art Carey's Mass Media & Society Class. Moreno currently works at the San Jose Mercury News as a general assignment reporter for the Eastside, a position he has held since August. After dropping out of high school, Moreno carne to City College determined to do something with his life. He worked on The Times as an Opinion page editor in 1987. He later transfered to San Jose State University, eventually writing and reporting for the Spartan Daily. After recently graduating from SJSU with a Bachelors degree in Journalism, he worked at various newspapers doing unpaid internships, like at the Santa Cruz Sentinel. Being a Mexican-American, Moreno thinks has had a lot to do with not being hired at different newspapers. "I collected my share of rejection slips, because I didn't fit the bill .. .I wasn't the right kind of
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E. Mark Moreno minority," said Moreno. Recently, Moreno wrote a front page article about pencils resembling hypodermic needles being sold at the Berryessa Flea Market. Earlier, an opinion piece that he had written about Mercury News coverage of the East side gang problem bad gotten him noticed by editors. One of the reasons why be never expected to work at the Mercury News is that many of the writers hired came from Ivy League schools in the East, such as Columbia University. "It's a tough business ...we have to inform the public and the public has a right to know," said Moreno. Moreno's job, he concluded, and the main job of a newspaper is, "we're supposed to be serving the community."
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In time for Women's History Month, the San Jose City College Drama Department will present its first production of the spring semester, "Vinegar Tom," on March. 12. Originally written by Caryl Churchill for a feminist company, the production is about both the freedom and persecution of women. Set in 17th century England, the play shows us the lives and perhaps deaths of several women who disregard what society called 'normal' and were accused of witchcraft. "These women," drama director Donna Mendoza said," are trying to live their own lives in a society that didn't give them much independence." "One of the interesting things about the play is that it doesn'tjust happen in the 17th century. There's a chorus of modem characters, and between the scenes of the period play they come out and do satirical poems about the action, so that makes it very contemporary and relevant to what is going on with women now," added Mendoza. For example, Donna Mendoza explained one poem called "If everyone worked as bard as me," in which five women play the part of the perfect wives. They work and clean and take care of their homes and their children. They say this role of wife and mother is what keeps the country strong, and that they love doing it because it makes them good people. The timelessness of some of the scenes will take your breath away. One of the women goes to a healer to" ... get something for an abortion becausesbe'sbadsomanycbildren and she nearly died with the last
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one. For deciding not to risk her life again, she is condemned as a witch. Filled with some violence and adult themes, "Vinegar Tom" is intended for mature audiences. For example, "Two women are tortured in it, and we have to show their torture. It was a torture called 'pricking' .. .if a woman was a witch you could find a place on her body that if you pricked it with a pin or a knife it wouldn't bleed and she would not feel any pain .. . and of course they always find what they're looking for," said Mendoza.
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Two dancers from Axis Dance Troupe illustrate modern dance. For some 200 hundred years, (from the early 15 century to the late 17 century), the persecutions that resulted from the witch trials have left quite a legacy. Throughout time people have persecuted women as well as those who were different. There will always be those who will rationalize the torture of someone who they didn't agree with. It's a sad twist of fate when the society of the time permits or ignores it. The symbolism and meaning of"Vinegar Tom," will transcend time and culture. This production will reach out for you to come and bear witness.
Pe rjormances will be at 8 p.m. on March 12,13,1 8,and 20and at 2 p.m. on March 14 and 21 in the City College Theatre. Tickets can be purchased at the door, $6 for general admission, $4 for students, and $2 for senior citizens. Cal/288-3784, ext. 3602for more information
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Combine modem dance workshops with a professional dance company and you get Dance Poss Ability, scheduled Sunday and Monday, March 21 and22at San Jose City College. Dance Poss Ability, sponsored through City CollegeS taff Developmentand the SJCCDanceFoundation, is a group of workshops to expand perceptions about modem dance. The workshops seemed like a really good idea, according to Dance/Drama Instructor Jimmyle Listenbee. Listenbee is the main coordinator of Dance PossAbility. "I wanted to stress the continuum of ability through dance. Physical ability and creative ability are on a endless continuum,
that's what dance is all about," said Listenbee. Compared to ballet, Listenbee believes, "this is more beautiful to me, because it's truer to the person that is doing it." The main attraction of the workshops is Axis Dance Troupe. They are a professional dance company that include dancers with disabilities. The first one is the Authentic Movement worshop will introduce expressive movements at noon Sunday in the A-gym. "With closed eyes you visualize yourself dancing," said Student coordinator, Kohara Enemark about the Authentic Movement workshop. An introduction to improvising bodily movement and interaction between participants is the Contact Improvisation workshop at 2 p.m. Sunday in the A-Gym.
The Axis Dance Troupe lecture/demonstrations starts at4 p.m. Sunday in the A-gym is open admission, but they are respectively requesting $1-$5 donations. An 'Axis' training session will offer different material and ways to work with dance students with disabilities at 2 p.m. Monday. The Life Forms Software demonstrations instructed by Alice Rose from De Anza will simulate real 3-D human motion in animation and choreography at 9 a.m. Monday in room S-5. City College staff and students will have preregistration priority over the general public before March 5.
For more information concerning preregistration or workshops, contact Jimmyle Listenbee at 2982181, ext. 3629.
T-wo local rock bands play clubs, vvith different results by Samantha DeYoung Staff Writer
I'm tom. The music scene is so diverse. In an era of 'anything goes' I'm fmding it bard to choose which music bas staying power. As I flounder in the sea of grunge or get lost in the backwash of the modern rock scene, it's all I can do to keep my bead above the vast sea of artists. Moth Macabre and Cats:Cboir- two totally different
JOy i1LU;UIJlVU recent club outings. Grab a seat on the bandwagon to the musical future! Signed to Interscope Records (i.e.. NirvanaSeattle Grunge label), Moth Macabre (MM) is trying it's hand at the trendy grunge wave. I caught MM at an In terse ope party thrown at the DNA Lounge in the city a
few weeks back. Their music wasn't bad,(it wasn't that memorable either) no gimmicks, no catchy lyrics, not much stage presence. Kind oflike a garage band that should've kept to themselves 'cause they didn't seem to get anyone's attention, nor did they seem to care. Isn't entertainment what it's all about? MM is a musically sound group (loud to the max), and their lyrics seem to be really meaningful to
Up and coming local band from Redwood City pictured above and signed to Riot records.
them. I'm not doubting that there are probably a lot of people who may like this group and I'm not knocking all "grunge" type musicians. You can make up your own mind, I just call 'em like I hear 'em. Anyway, if you missed their free show at the Cactus club on Monday, you can catch their debut album on the Interscope label at the usual music stores. Finding genuine talent in a local rock group these days is bard to do. After the hair clears and the attitudes subside there's usually not much left However, I've been following a local group of guys from Redwood City called Cats:Cboir who have recently joined the lineup at Riot Records. It's a crying shame these guys haven 'treceived the recognition due to them. Their songwriting is unsurpassed by any other new local band. The composition and musical talent is definitely of professional caliber. Such originals as "Love War" and "Dirty Angels," are songs that you'll be singing on the way borne. You can catch "House ofD.O.G." on local radio station KRQR. On their subtle side,"Love War" is a
moving ballad about falling out of love. One listen to Cat' s:Cboir and I was a junkie. It's a fun band to dance to and very inspirational to watch for you aspiring musicians. You can catch these guys all over the bay area in local clubs. My advice is to see them now. As soon as this grunge infatuation dies down and the local talented rock artists begin to be recognized again, these guys will be off and running !
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Woodhead gets 8-4 win over Canadian team by Chris Haskett Staff Writer
Tim Dixson pitches to Chabot College in a 7-41oss. Jay Cantuffhe Times
Jaguars advance
It bas already been a season of firsts for the San Jose City College baseball team. Unfortunately, they are not the kind of frrsts a team wants, including a 3 and 7 record. Cty College first suffered when three players became ineligible for academic reasons. This bas never happened before. In addition, the Jaguars have played four of the six top ranked teams in the state, two of which are in the Jaguars tough Golden Gate Conference. Knowing this, it is easy to understand the team's unprecedented-according to Woodhead-2 and 5 start. The season began with a Tournament in Contra Costa. The first game, against Laney College of Oakland, featured outstanding pitching in which the Jaguars only allowed two hits but only got one hit and lost 1-0. At the Tournament in Fresno, the Jags lost to L.A. Harbor College, the No.3 ranked-team in the state, then beat Porterville College, 5-3, but lost to Canada College, 3-0. "Our biggest problem is we just baven'tscoredanyruns," explained Woodhead. "The defense bas been good and the pitching bas been outstanding."
and Dennis Meyers are playing exceptionally well this season and Coach Woodhead expects them all to receive scholarships. On Wednesday, Feb. 24, the Jaguars picked up their hitting, defeating the National Baseball Institute Blues, 8-4. Jared Schock began the onslaught in the bottom of the 1st when his shot down the third base line scored Tony Dermendziev from second base. Schock then stole second and third and came home on a sacrifice fly. Guy Giuffre also !lit well, with a double scoring two runs in the 6th inning. The Jaguars bad an outstanding performance from freshman Neil Turnbull, who pitched eight innings and allowed only three runs. "I felt really good," said an elated Turnbull. "I was really impressed with everything. My offspeed stuff was working good and (my) fastball was a little wild, but I bad the stuff to get by." And this was no easy victory for the Jaguars. Their opponent was the NBf from Canada. The Bluesareadevelopmentprogram for Canada's national team, which
will represent their country in the '96 Olympics in Atlanta. They are in the United States for a 17-game tour. The Blues will also play an annual charity game with the ToronLo Blue Jays later this year. "It's quite a big deal not only for the kids but for the coaches too." saidNBI Coach, Marty Lehn. "It's kinda neat to stand on the foul lines with the Robbie Alomars and the Joe Carters of the world." Last week, the Jaguars traveled to Sacramento for a tournament. With Meyers on the mound, the Jaguars defeated Sacramento State University, 8-2. Robbie Thigpen, Joe Raineri and Robbie Hernandez each had doubles, and Guy Giuffre was good for a triple. The Jaguars lost their next two games to Sacramento City College 3-2 and a rematch with the Canadian NBI Blues 7-2. Despite a 3-run homerun by Scott Logan, the host Jaguars fell to Chabot College 7-4, on Mar. 2.
Women's Basketball Golden Gate Conference Final
San Mateo San Jose s. J. Delta Chabot San Francisco
League Overall 11-1 25-5 10-2 23-7 6-6 11-17 3-9 7-21 0-12 3-23
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by Sean Peterson Sports Editor
The San Jose City College men's basketball team (25-7) bas played extremely well in post season, rolled over Sierra College 80-72 in the second-round of the state playoffs. Sophomore Mike Barnes led the Jaguars with 20 points over Sierra (20-12) Wed., Mar. 3. The Jags led 47-33 at halftime, but VincentBamettsatmost of the second half on the bench because of foul trouble. However, Sophomore Ellis Cummings picked up the slack by scoring 9 of his 13 points in the second half. He also grabbed 7 rebounds. Barnett led the Jags with 22 points including three 3-point goals. Barnett, also pulled down 7 rebounds.
James Pratt finished with 11 points and Reginald Steele added 10 points in the Jaguar's victory. The Jags defeated Porterville 91-71 to advance to the secondround against Sierra. Barnett bad 28 points io lead his team over Porterville (10-19) in the first-round game. Cummings bad 15 points and six rebounds. City College will face College of the Sequoias in the third-round on Sat., Mar. 6. at Visalia.
Men's Basketball Golden Gate Conference Final
League Overall Diablo 9-1 26-6 West Valley 6-4 21-6 San Jose 5-5 23-7 Chabot 5-5 18-11 San Francisco 5-5 16-13 S.J. Delta 0-10 10-17
Golf coach optimistic fmally finishing at 430. City College placed second in their next tournament swinging The San Jose City College Golf 397. Monterey took frrst with 382, team has teed off to a 2-2 overall followed by Foothill who shot 402. start for the 1993 season. The Jags wrapped up the next The Jags' frrst match against two matches with a wins over Chabot College resulted in defeat. Canada College 387-396, and a Chabot shot 283 at The Villages loss to Foothill College. Country Club, while the Jag'sjust Sophomore, A very Cook is over at 292. playing well for the Jaguars with a The Jags traveled to Stanford 78.5 average after six rounds and University to compete in a tour- freshman, Chris Henry is averagnament. The Jag's managed to ing 79.5. fmish fifth in a field of 17 teams. Coach Dow, has led City ColNext the Jag's played at The lege to twelve championships and Del Rio Country Club, where they five Northern California titles. faced The College of Sequoias. "I see no reason why this years The Jags shot an even 400, while team bouldn'tbeacontendertoo," the divots were flying for C.O.S added Coach Dow. by Scott Sisto Staff Wr~er
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. The San Jose Cit}' d>llege track & · fi eld faced Coiltra Costa and Santa Rosa in a non-scoring meet Friday, Feb. 12. Jaguars' sensation, Ato Bolden placed first the men's 100-meter dash with a time of 10.2 secgnds. · · Freshman Jaime Lawson, also ran well taking first in the 400-meter dash with a time of 49.6 seconds. Sean Ramos finished second in the 400 with a time of 49.9 seconds. The'Jags' 4 x 100-meter relay team blazed past the other teams with a time of 49 seeonds flat. Which is an excellent time for this early in the season. The 4 x 400-meter relay team also took first with a time just under 3 minutes and 20seconds. And Sergio Ramos took second in the Javelin by equaling his best mark of 157 feet and 5 inches.
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The women's basketball team was defeated, by the South's no. 3 seed Hancock College 95-73 in the State Playoffs on Saturday, Feb. 27. For the first eight minutes of the game the Jaguars held Tania Brunton, scoreless on 0-4 shooting. And the lady Jags went on a 9-2 run to grab the lead. But Brunton seemed to be too much for the lady Jags, scoring 28 points in the first half and a game-high 38 points overall. She also grabbed 11 rebounds. At the end of the first half the Jags found themselves only down 49-43.
The Jaguars clawed and scratched their way to within seven points with 8:37 in the game. · · However, the Jaguars were in foul trouble for most of the game. With about six minutes left both LaCheri Grant and RonEtta Conyers fouled-out "The kids played their hearts out..." said Head Coach Terri Oberg. Sophomore Bobby Joe Ellis led the Jaguars with 16 points, while Grant and Conyers each added 12 points.
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The City College softball team hosted a doubleheader against Foothill College Tuesday, Mar. 2. Cynthia Molina went 2 for 2 at the plate in the first game to lead the Jags past Foothill 3-2. Pitcher Julie Mendiola (2-1) threw a two-hitter in the Jags' victory. Angelica Gonzalez went 2 for 2 at the plate, including a homerun as the lady Jaguars defeated Foothill in the second game 7-6. Jennifer Vandenberg hit well went 2 for 3 and Alisa Tipton went 2 for4. Stella Colin hit a base hit up the right field to score Vandenberg and Tipton late in the game. And Michelle Aviles went 2 for 3 and had a double as the Jaguars dismantled Hartnell College 7-1. Mendiola pitched another two-hitter in the win.
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A.S.B. Card Photo Schedule is as follows; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, and 10 a.m.-11 a.m. on Fridays, upstairs in the College Union near the T .V. area . Faculty and students interested in a district-wide Gay/ Lesbian/ Bisexual Issues Association, can attend their meeting at 4 p.m. on Monday, March 8, in the Faculty Senate meeting room. For more information, contact John Sklute at ext. 3858 . The City College radio station is back on the air! 840 A.M. KJCC is on the air from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. "La Raza" Student Alliance invites students to the weekly club meetings held at 1 p.m. on Fridays in Rm. U-207. For more information, contact Marisela at ext. 3642.
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Evening students are invited to attend the Evening Students' Med itation Group, to help unwind and attain alertness through meditation, from 5:30-6:15 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays in Rm. D-1 05 in the City College Drama Building.
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The City College Drama Dept will present the modem drama by English feminist Caryl Churchill, ''Vinegar Tom". Show timesstartat8p.m.onFriday,March 12,andonMarch 13,18, 19, and 20, with Sunday Matinees at2 p.m. on Marchl4and 21, in the City College Theatre. Tickets are $6 for General Admission, $4 for Students and $2 for Senior Citizens. All tickets may be purchased at the door a half-hour before each performance.
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Berkeley ceramic artist Molly Prier will show slides of her work and demonstrate her techniques for burnishing ceramic forms and pit ftring from 7-9 p.m. on Monday, March 15 in the Ceramics Studio, Rm. 311, next to the Campus Bookstore. Everyone is invited to attend. Attendance is free of charge. For more information, contact art instructor, Jim Wayne, at 298-2181 ext. 3816.
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Sigma Eta Beta Hair Cut Day will be from 9am.-3 p .m. on Monday, March 15. Sigma Eta Beta is the support group for the Cosmetology Dept. and their fundraisers contribute to the Cosmetology Scholarship Fund.
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"La Raza" StudenLAlliance will host ''La Raza" P oetry Festival. The festival will feature authors Charlie Trujillo Soldados .a nd Alfredo Arteaga Cantos along with other distinguished poets/writers and raw talent from the surrounding Bay Area All proceeds from the event go toward the club's Scholarship Fund and other upcoming cultural events. The Festival will be from 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, in the City College Theatre. Admission is $5 for Adults, $3 .f or Students, children under 10 admitted free. Compiled by Amelia Lara
Deep in the heart of the Biology Building lies this turtle. Lying amid his decaying food, he lives his lonely life on an unsteady diet. And for
Celebrating Women's History Month at City College by Margaret Bethel Campus Editor
In acknowledgement and appreciation of distinguished women throughout Santa Clara County, San Jose City College will host its eighth annualWomen'sHistoryCelebration from Monday, March 1 to Friday, March 12. This two week commemoration, co-sponsored by City College, the American Association of University Women (San Jose Branch) and the California Council for the Hurnanities, willincludeaseriesoffestivities, all in celebration of women and their achievements. Theflrstoftheseevents took place on Monday, March 1. It involved "Images of Women in the Media" presented by Jane Boyd, an instructor in Women's Studies at San Jose State. After Boyd pointed out that her presentation was based on, "analysis, not blame," she talked about the exploitation of women in different advertisements and how their bodies are used to sell a product. There will be a wide range of activities covered in the next two weeks, workshops include, "Asian
Although many people consider the Environmental Action Coalition a good idea and an important club to have on campus, very few people show up to the weekly meetings. Many students on campus think their "good intentions" are good enough, however it's the few concerned students who tum their intentions into actions that truly make a difference. "It' frustrating, trying to start a club and get thing done when encountering so many setbacks because we don't even have enough club members to become chartered by the ASC," said Amelia Lara, the ASC representative for the EAC. Therefore, the EAr invites all interested students to its weekly meetings from 2-3 p.m. on Mondays in room S-12. At the upcoming meeting on Monday, March 8, elections for club officer will be held, and volunteer position will be assigned. Positions include, involvement in the campus recycling program, the letter writing campaign to support state and federal environmental legislation and to heir plan and organize fundraisers so the EAC can adopt an acre of protected rainforest in Belize. For more information, please contact Amelia Lara at 298-2181 ext. 3849.
American Women Artists," "Women in American Music," "Treading the Trails of Technology," "Native American Women's Issues" and many other topics. An event scheduled to take place from I to 2p.m. on Wednesday, March 10 in the College Community Room will be "HIV/AIDS in Women". This will be presented by Dr. Jacqueline O'Leary and Donna Brandt, RN, of the HIV Clinic Program at Valley Medical Center. At 7p.m. on Thursday, March 4, Flo Wong will host "Asian Amencan Women Artists Association" a presentation featuring examples of the work of more than 70 members of the Association. Another event scheduled from noon to 1:30p.m. on Thursday, March 11, in the College Commu-
nity Room will be a presentation of the Janet Gray Hayes Award. In honor of her great achievements, Georgia Travis, Humanitarian and Founder of the Georgia Travis Center for Homeless Women and Children will be the recipient of the award, presented by Janet Gray Hayes, former mayor of San Jose. And finally, to conclude this celebration the Drama Department will present the opening of "Vinegar Tom". A play by Caryl Churchhill, which explores the persecution of women as witches in 17th century England. The play will begin at 8p.m. on Friday, March 12, in the College Theater. Tickets are $6 for General Admission, $4 for Students and $2 for Senior Citizens.
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