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Vol. 47, No. 9
Thursday, September 2, 1993
Student assaulted at EVC
Zoglin replaces Kanter
by Doug Cortney
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A 32-year old student was kidnapped at gunpoint and sexually assaulted on her way to class at Evergreen Valley College around 7 am. Tuesday. Police Chief Ed Dunn said that the woman's sister drove her to school and dropped her off at the south end of the Cedro cluster. An asian man approached her as she walked past the Cedro building, pointed a gun at her and ordered her to get into a car in the parking lot, where he fondled her for about ten minutes. A police interview with the student found that she went to class once she was released. It was not until after class was over that she contacted her sister, who took her to the Student Health office at Evergreen Valley College. The nurse contacted the police, who interviewed the victim, and then sent her to Valley Medical Center for examination and counseling. According to Dunn, it is not uncommon for the victim of a sexual assault to continue his or her ordinary schedule. "The embarrassment and degradation and humiliation and fear ... ·can throw any person, male or female, into trying to disbelieve the horror [they're] going through," he said. Valley Medical Center staff determined that there was no penile intercourse, but that the assailant may have penetrated the victim ·with his finger. That would not be classified as rape, but would constitute penetration by a foreign object under section 289 of the California Penal Codes. The last time an incident like this occurred on the Evergreen campus was in the late 1970's although there was a rape at San J ore City College in 1982. The perpetrator in that case was apprehended within three weeks and was sentenced to three years in prison. In addition to safety measures Pllt in place by the administration, Dunn hopes that students and staff in the district will become more aware of their surroundings. Anyone noticing anything or anyone suspicious should turn and walk the other way. "The ideal possibility: walk in P<tirs or in groups," be advised. 1-Iaving keys in band before arriving at your car can reduce risk as well.
Robbin Strickland searches for a class in an overwhelming sea of computer printouts. Son Ngyuen/The Times
Enrollment up from fall '92 Late signups boost student ~oun~ to 9,634 by Doug Cortney
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First day figures show that San Jose City College has more students taking more classes this fall than at the same time last year. The first day survey counted 9,634 students at City College and 8,527 at Evergreen Valley College. Brown expects enrollment to reach 10,800 at each college by the end of the semester. The survey indicated an increase of 1% in the number of students enrolled and a 2% increase in the wide. "On our campus it bas not number of units being taken. In been very significant," said Brown, comparison, most colleges in the but some campuses have been hit area have seen enrollment drop, hard by the change. While Evergreen Valley according to Robert Brown, Director of Admissions and Records. College's enrollment decreased ''During the summer there was 12% this semester, Brown noted all the hype about the fees at the that the decrease was intentional. community colleges," said Brown, Evergreen Valley College offered adding that students were relieved 17% fewer courses than last year when fees only increased by $3.00 and stopped accepting applications at the end of July, according to per unit. Brown also noted that the dif- Brown. Even the 12%decreaseatEverferential fees imposed by the state, whereby those community college green Valley College is up from students who have already earned the 31% decrease Brown recorded a bachelor's degree pay $50 per four weeks ago. The final enrollment numbers unit, has affected enrollments tate-
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are important because the state only funds 2,384.5 full-time students. Any expenses for contact above that cap must be picked up by the district An infonnal poll of local community colleges conducted by Brown on August 13 showed that Mission College ar.::l West Valley Community College have both seen their enrollment decline 18% since last year. The only local college to show an increase was Oblone College, whose enrollment bad increased 2%, although Brown said that a more recent contact said Ohlone College's enrollment was down5%bytheflfstdayofclasses . Graphic by Allan Angel
Mary Lou Zoglin has been appointed to serve on a consulting contract to temporarily fill the position left vacant by Martha Kanter, former dean of instruction. Kanter left San Jose City College in July when she was appointed president of De Anza College. Zoglin ''Dr. Zoglin's job will involve oversight of academic affairs, curriculum committees and day to day issues involving faculty and coordinating the efforts of the deans," Del Anderson, president of San Jose City College, said. During the college administrative reorganization last semester, the position was changed from dean to vice president Zoglin is expected to serve in the interim position for six to twelve months, · until the permanent appointment. ''This is the same type of work I was doing beforelretired,"Zoglin said. "It's nice to be able to help people with problems I've experienced before." A selection committee is ,scheduled to be created by the third weekinSeptember,asisabrochure that would advertise the position for at least 60 days. "The interview process could start as early as spring semester," Anderson said. , Zoglin has a strong academic . background and bas held several ·administrative, appointed and elective posi lions. She recently retired from , Coastline College, where she was a Vice President of Instruction for 1 seven years, in 1992. She then served as Interim Vice President for Instruction/ Assistant · SuperintendentatHartnell College . until1993 .
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chamber is barbaric LONG LlNES byGas solve the problem. Julia Ballantyne I'm not trying to justify the way IN YOUR ' Mason took five innocent lives. 1 Staff Writer
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Is capital punishment the an- feel a deep sympathy for the famiswer to crime, or just cold blooded lies who have lost their loved ones. murder? Is there·a better solution But according to the New Testato handling criminal justice? This ment, Jesus never spoke about is one of the most controversial capitol punishment. Justifying topics in America today. capital punishment by using the As a nation we are actively try- Old Testament's "An Eye For An ing to eliminate murder and vio- Eye," is not acting responsibly. lence in our society, but when we take a life for a life, a murder for a murder, we are only promoting . violence as the answer to violence. It's premeditative, it's barbaric, it's ghoulish and it's not rational. Obviously it doesn't deter crime in America. For every 100,000, people the crime rate has risen from 597 in 1980 to 758 in 1992. 77 percent of the American This issue has once again been population supports the death raised because of the highly publi- penalty. Most people think that the cized execution ofDavid Mason in state is saving money with execuSan Quentin Prison's gas chamber tions rather than spending it on a shortly after midnight on August lifetime of room and board. But the 25. fact is, it costs more to go through This was the second execution the judicial process of appeals than in California, the first one being to house the criminal for life. Robert Alton Hanis last year. We can't help Mason but we Mason,convictedoffivecounts can help close to 400 other crimi· of murder out of insanity, suffered nals who await their deadly sen· from a childhood tainted by physi- tence. cal and psychological abuse. CerThe state's death penalty that tainly, society could have found a was re-established in 1976 can and way to treat his mental illness rather should be revoked, and it's up to than tum to execution as the way to the voters to make it happen.
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elcome back to San Jose City College, home of mind-boggling bureaucracy, where with each new semester the level of idiocy rises in correspondence with the fees. Although communication between departments would save time, money and sanity for both students and faculty, it is lacking at City College. When the office of Admissions and Records produced the fall class schedule, it became questionable whether or not the contents had been discussed with any other departments. When a student registered for a level three American Literature class, it was recommended in the fall schedule that an English 102 class be taken simultaneously. In hopes of adding this class and unaware of its potential to recruit students with the mental capacity of a lima bean, she stepped into the lair of the clinically moronic. The level of intelligence required for this class was quickly brought to her attention when the instructor asked the ever so challenging question, "Does anyone know who Ernest Hemingway was?" Assuming the question was rhetorical, she glanced around the room and remembered an important rule of life; never assume anything. As the blank stares of the classmates drifted to the floor in obvious confusion, one brave student dared to answer, "Didn't he play for the 49ers?" After hurriedly packing up her bag she made her way to the registration office in order to find a more suitable class for that time slot. This student then waited in line for an hour only to be told that her new
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class selection was an Honors course, therefore her registration slip required a counselor's signature. Stifling her frustration the student went to the counseling office to learn that there was only one counselor working and about fifteen equally troubled students ahead of her. Twenty minutes later she left the counseling office with a prized signature in her posession. Upon returning to the crowded registration office she dodged the bloodthirsty mob waiting in line as she flashed her signed registration slip and was granted permission to pass. To the student's dismay the ordeal of getting into her desired class was hardly over, the people in the registration office who also believe Hemingway's best work was on the football field, had failed to mention yet another required signature from the Director of the Honors Program. Once again she was sent trekking across campus, this time to the GE building, to stand in another line for about twenty minutes, only to be told she had been sent to the wrong room. Meanwhile, back at the ranch (registration office) a new shift had come on, so by the time the student returned with everything in order, nobody knew or cared who she was and they suggested she wait in line. Unfortunately, students have no recourse other than to chalk this kind of hassle up to experience. Maybe next semester the offices responsible for student services will figure out a way to be more prepared and communicative with one another and less likely to give students the runaround.
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Just looking for their rights by Doug Cortney Staff Writer
The homosexual agenda is a lie. I do not mean that homosexuals are lying, but rather that their opponents are. They like to bemoan the 'homosexual agenda' being promoted across the country when no such agenda actually exists. Think about it What is the homosexual agenda alleged to be? An end to housing discrimination. An end to discrimination in employment An end to beatings in the streets. I don't know about you, but I think this sounds a lot like an American agenda: "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." Sure, there are those homosexuals who expect Big Daddy USA to provide them with jobs, housing, and anything else they want. But there are an awful lot of heterosexuals who want the same thing. Most homosexuals really aren't that exciting. They live quiet lives. They have normal jobs. Except for what happens in their bedrooms they are just like everyone else. This is what members of the
Christian right are afraid you will figure out. Why do you think they produce their anti-gay, pro-hate newsletters and videotapes? They don't do it for artistic value. They are trying to put their own 'spin' on the issue, that homosexuals are so different from ev· eryone else that they are barely human. Most of them don't say it, but
What is the 'homosexual agenda' alleged to be? the next logical step is this: if homosexualsreallyaren' thwnan then they really don't have many rights. Housing discrimination is okay. Employment discri mi nation is okay. A litUe good-natured gay bashing is okay. But it is not okay. Maybe the real problem is that homosexuals belie ve that the United States is all about personal freedom s. But I don' t think so. I think the real problem is that a whole lot of other people don' t
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Jaguars hopeful as season starts by Chris Geer and Sonja Costello
Hoping to improve on a mediocre 5-5 record last year, the San Jore City College Jaguars will begin the new football season in a battle with the Los Medanos College Mustangs on Saturday, Sept. 11.
Hoping to make the cut, aspiring Jaguar David Vu, 66, reaches out for a pass in practice. Jay Cantu/ The Times
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The Board of Trustees unanimously decided on Aug.24 that San Jos~ City College runners will have a repaired and resurfaced track by the end of this semester. The work will cost $163,190and will be done largely for reasons of safety. The repairs should be completed by the end of September, according to Phillip Mowry, Director of Plant Planning, Operations, and Maintenance for the San Jose/Evergreen Community College District Mowry called the track 'unsafe. In a memo to the Chancellor he wrote that, "we may have a liability in the event someone suffers an injury." Students, too, have noticed the need for work on the track. MatMcCartney, a second year engineering student, said that the track is "beginning to tear. It needs to be resurfaced." "We run the track a lot We know it," said Jake Stull, a second year student and baseball player. Another baseball player, Scott Deremer, a Sociology student in his third year added, "I didn't really like it. I twas bubbly big-time." Funds for the repair will come from four sources: the college's Capital Outlay Fund, the Institute for Business and Community Development, the Bruce Jenner Foundation and the district's deferred maintenance fund. Stephen Haas, City College rnen' s Track and Field coach, said that the average life of a running track is 15 years. The track at City College has delivered a bit more wear by lasting 18 years. In 1986 the track was shortened from its original440 yards to 400 llleters. At that time the high jump nmway was lengthened and the iavelin facility was added. Haas suggested that moisture
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It may prove to be a difficult job for the Jags though as they have lost the talents of running back Troy Gassaway who was only the second player in City College history to rush for more than a 1,000 yards in a single season. Two talented young aU1letes will trytofilltheholeleftbyGassaway; Shawn Coose, a freshman from Oa_IcGroveHigh School, an~ Chris Aha, a freshman out of Irvmgton High School. San Francisco City College will again be the team to watch this season. Last year they won the Golden Gate Conference, but failed to advance to the state and national community college football championships when they lost to Saddleback College of Mission Viejo, 24-12. Head Coach Howard Gay said the team's best shot is if the offensive and defensive lines, which lack some depth can stay healt11y. As far as defense, Gay said that, "So far the secondary looks pretty
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Promising new players in the secondary this year are defensive back Marcus Thompson and Chris Jacobs, both from Gunderson High School.
'The main focus for practice is getting better to prepare for opponents. We work on getting better every week.'
Athletics, said that doing the work now may save money in the long · run. He noted that the subsurface Howard Gay may need replacement if Head Coach the deterioration is allowed to continue, and that would be extremely For two more weeks players expensive. can only prepare to meet the foreTrustee Ken Yeager, boding opener, but Gay underwho originally had many stands t11e importance of practice. concerns about the "1l1e main focus for practice is project, said he "asked a getting beuer to prepare for oppolot of questions," but that nents. We work on gelling better all were answered to his every week," said Gay. satisfaction. Yeager cast his vote with a unani- , - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - : - - - - - - - , mous board to approve the project going to bid. The district sent bid Time Location Opponent Date requests for the project to four companies. Mar1 p.m. Los Medanos Pittsburg Saturday Sept. 11 tin Surfacing, Inc., the ?p.m. SJCC Fresno City Saturday Sept. 18 only vendor to bid on the ?p.m. SJCC Marin Saturday Sept. 25 project, was awarded the BYE Saturday Oct. 2 contract at the trustees' Diablo Valley* Pleasant Hill ?p.m. Saturday Oct. 9 meeting on Aug. 24. ?p.m.. San Francisco* SJCC Saturday Oct. 16 Mowry said that when ?p.m. West Valley* SJCC Saturday Oct. 23 he came to the district in 1 p.m. S.J. Delta* Stockton Saturday Oct. 30 1972, the Reslite track ?p.m. • SJCC Laney Saturday Nov. 6 then in place was dete?p.m. Chabot* SJCC Saturday Nov. 13 riorating. In 1976 Chev1 p.m. San Mateo San Mateo* Saturday Nov. 20 ron offered to give a price break on their 440 sys*Golden Gate Conference game tem. The work was done in 1977 and cost about $250,000. In addition to PE classes and athletic programs, the track is used by community members and outside sporting events. The income from outside uses is credited to the Institute for Cliffs StudyWare course reviews are a Community and Business Devel. dynamic new way to study for midterms opment. and finals.
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which have plagued the track for the past six years. He said most of problemshaveoccurredon the east end of the track, where the older work was done. Bert Bonanno, City College Dean of Physical Education and
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::. • · EiiuickfeaturesFurniture and Art The exhibit runs until Sept> · 29 ipilie San Jose City College Grulery. The Gallery is open · from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, and noon to4 p.m. on Tue.sday and Thursday. •
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• Purchase your Associated Student Body (ASB) card for only $5.00 at the Admissions and Records or Student Accounts Department's. There are big discounts for ASB card holders on campus activities and from local merchants. Students can piCk up the merchant and campus discount list at time of purchase.
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Reopening of bookstore delayed after sprinklers fail inspection
• There will be an "Open House" in the Faculty Senate Lounge from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7. The meeting is sponsored by the Alcohol and Drug Counseling Program Alumni. Mark your calendar and be there.
.• School wili .h ot bii in session Mond~y, Sept. 6, to observe the ' Labor Day Holiday:• • The Cosmetology DepartmenUs pleased to offer beauty ser~ . . to . students. Senior<·Citizehs, Staff and ASD card . :holcte;rs \v.il(receive special discounted prices. The services . . ·.·· · offer&~ ·aie:: Hairsty1irig/ 'Haircuts, :i-rair Removal, Facials, · .,:;.Mailieuring/ JfaircQloring anci Permane11t Waving, . . nallie a few:·'.Pnce$ wm\,ary and appOintments are necessary. .· ·: D<in~J forge.t io asbibout their i'Day.of Beauty'~ special. Cali );.'· · 288-3710 f(>r app(>inunents. · ·
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The opening of the new San Jore City College Bookstore has been delayed to approximately Oct. 15 because its new sprinkler system didn't pass its first inspection and the approval process took longer than expected. Students who attended school last semester anticipated the grand reopening for late August or early September. The delay in the scheduled opening date resulted in long lines and congestion.
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When construction started in early April, there were some students who openly expressed their concern and disapproval about the project, claiming these were not the times in which the college could afford such an expenditure. Painter said, however, that the funding was coming strictly from the Bookstore's profits over the last six years, ~d not the San Jose/
Other noticeable changes will be a faster checkout using a bank style line, as well as a more convenient layout that will enable the store get a larger quantity of stock out, and have a cleaner presentation for the products available. The Bookstore remodel w~ done not only to serve the studenrs more effectively but also to enhance the campus.
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But the long lines during the first week of school were only part of the reason some students were frustrated. "I waited for thirty minutes in line ... and they didn'tbave some of the books I needed. I was kind of mad because I bad to go back and try again later," said Claudia Sahagun, a second year psychology major. In defense to some of the students complaints, Painter said "an information booth was provided to help students who needed direction, and to inform them if a particular book was in before getting into line."
Evergreen Commun ity College District general fund. Painter also added that the increase in registration fees had nothing to do with the bookstore's remodeling. The budget was se t for $450,000 and Painter happily announced that they were coming in under that amount. The Bookstore was originally opened in 1968 and Painter said, "After about 25 years it' s about time for a good face lift." The biggest difference between the new bookstore and the old "Barnstore" as Painter puts it, is the much larger selection and amount of books that will be presented on the floor for sale.
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• FreeHIV testing is available at the East Valley Clinic on 2470 Alvin Ave. in San Jose. No appointment is necessary and testing is anonomyous. Testing times are from 9 to 11:45 a.m. on Mondays and from 12:00 to.1:15 p.m. on Wednesdays. For further information·, call (408)'274-7100.
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EVC names woman president Reporters by Julie A. Galvan Editor-in-chief
Noelia Vela, Evergreen Valley CoiJege's first woman president, was welcomed .------:::-----, on campus Wednesday. Vela succeeds Ernest Berg, interim president of Evergreen College for the ....___V_e-la......___._ past academic year. The Board of Trustees of San Jose/Evergreen Community College District voted unanimously Tuesday, July 27, to appoint the 44-year-old from Southern California. The search for a new president, which began one year ago, had to be started over last spring
when three finalists dropped out at the last minute. "Dr. Vela comes to us highly qualified as a leader and a team builder," said Chancellor Ronald A. Kong. "She is recognized throughout California for her advocacy for students and student support services." Vela bas said she will work to create a student center at Evergreen Valley College and to develop the school's curriculum. Before her appointment as president, Vela, who holds a doctorate ineducationalleadersbip, was dean of student services at Cuyamaca College in El Cajon. She bas held several administrative positions in counseling and student services and bas worked at colleges in California, Illinois and Texas.
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