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Vol. 47, No. 11
Serving San Jose City College
Thursday, September 30, 1993
Dancing to a different beat Old wiring system SJCC instructor studies dance in Africa
results in outages
by Julia Ballantyne
by Margaret Bethel Opinion Editor
Staff Writer
Wbile growing up in Springfiel d Massachusetts, Nancy Hackett, a three- year San J ost City College dance instructor, never dreamed that someday she would be dancing in Africa. U ntil the age of seventeen, Hackett toured with the Miriam Modern Dance Company in Springfield. At eighteen, Hackett went to school for four years at the University of Upstate New York, and studied modem dance with published professors like Garth Fagan, world renowned for his dance company, "Bucket Dance," and also with Oyde Morgan. Morgan, who taught classes at the university with a more Caribbean movement, inspired Hackett to get additional training in Jamaica. And in her senior year, that's just what she did. "After being influenced by J amaican dance training in school, I felt the need to go abroad and furtbermyskill,"Hackett said. That experience paved the way to her future with dance. Africa would be her the next conquest. Hackett went to Accra, Africa for six weeks last summer with a group of 16 other people from NYSU. During her trip, Hacke tt learned about African dance and music, religion, village traditions
A series of problems concerning San JostCity College's wiring system resulted in a power outage on Wednesday, Sep t. 22 and Thursday, Sep L 23. The loss of two feeder cables in the Business and Drama buildings caused the two-day power failure. While electricity was out in those two buildings, the College Union was closed as well in order to replace the malfunctioning
cables. Although power has been restored, Phillip Mowry, Director of Plant Planning, Operations and Maintenance for the San Jose/Evergreen Community College District, plans further testing and may need to replace the wiring system at City CoUege,some parts of which have been in use for almost forty
years. "I just hope it doesn ' t happen again," Mowry said,"but after the recent problems, I'm afraid to say it won' t."
Trustees approve an assistant for chancellor Julie A. Galvan Editor-in-Chief
Instructor Nancy Hackett rehearses an African social dance. and the way they lived day by day in their poverty stricken society. One memorable experience was being invited to visit the home of Kumassi,the Asantabini of Ghana , thehighchiefoftheAkahn people.
Each day of her six-week stay in Africa began with a two-and-ahalf hour drumming class, and a
See Dance, page 8.
Despite a district-wide hiring freeze that has been in effect for one year, the Board of Trustees and Ron Kong, Chancellor of the San Jose/Evergreen Community College District, have approved the establishment of an Assistant to the Chancellor position. The trustees unanimously approved the position at the Sept. 14 meeting. "I have clerical support ... but I don't have assistants for just doing seme special projects or get things moving that a secretary doesn't have time to do," Kong said.
Kong pointed out that ViceChancellor and Assistant to the Chancellor are two different posilions. "Vice Chancellor Mike Hill has a very different position. He is in charge of business services, contracts, payroll, security, purchases ... the new assistant would somewhat be feeling the pulse of the community for me," Kong said. The responsibilities of the Assistant to the Chancellor will include ensuring communication between the colleges in the district and the district offices, acting on the Chancellor's behalf, repre-
See Assistant, page 8.
Gee only incumbent Food for thought ... re-elected in FA vote position of external information officer, received 106 votes. Editorial Assistant Receiving 132 votes, Anne In an week-longelection whose Heffley, an English instructor at results were announced Wednes- City College, was elected as inday, 177 members of the Faculty ternal information officer. Association elected four new Carroll and Heffley, who were members to the association's ex- both elected to vacant positions, ecutive board. will take office immediately. The The only incumbent to be re- incumbents in the other positions elected was Henry Gee, interim will serve the remainder of their district-wide President, who ran terms with the officers-elect bellnopposedandreceived 131 votes. ginning their duties at the end of Jack Burroughs, a part-time in- the semester. structor at San Jost City College, Burrows, Heffley and Heiliger Was elected as the City College ran on platforms opposing the Part-Tone Campus Representative, current union administration. All beating out Emily Strauss 95 votes three criticized the executive board to80. in their position statements. Virginia Scales, a City College All of the officers-elect, howtsL instructor, was edged out 90- ever, wrote of their desire to work 87 by Linda Heiliger, a City Col- with the other members of the exlege photography instructor, for ecutive board and their constituthe p() ition of City College Cam- ents. P\1 Representative. "I believe strongly," wro te aruce Carroll, an Evergreen Heffley, "in full faculty participaVaney College mathematics in- tion and an atmosphere of coop~or running unopposed for the eration."
by Doug Cortney
A bird's eye view ... Whether they're taking a break in between classes, studying together with friends or cruising by for a quick sugar fix,
students at San Jose City College can be found packing the College Union during the peak hours of the afternoon. Son Nguyen/ The Times.
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Editor: to make it work for the student." · I am disappointed in the Times make mistakes, others make · for its editorial of September 2, takes . But to suggest that wed011 1993. For many years I have been care is incomprehensible. an advocate of the student newspaIf one student didn't read per and have given many hours of footnotes in the schedule ofc interview to any reporter who that the signature of the ho contacted me about college con- coordinator was required to regi: 1 cerns. I did so again this semester ter for an Honors class does with the Editor-in-Chieffor an ar- imply that the Admissions Offi ticle for future publication and with is comprised of a bunch of dolts staff writer Doug Cortney for the Where is the student's responsi 1 9-2-93 issue. I have always been bility? pleased because I have been quoted You are a college student. accurately and in context. (1bank you are eligible for an honors c you Doug for a very accurate job of shouldn't you be able to read reporting my comments.) understand written directions? The editorial paints a very disI will be reluctant to give in torted picture of the staff of the terview to the Times staff if A missions and Records and t.bt and of the staff of Schedules and Schedules and Catalogue staff Catalogues. Reference to my staff maligned without good reason. W as believing that "Hemingway's make errors, but we are not "r best work was on the football field" beans." Take us to task when wt is a slur that I can not ignore. "screw up" but do your homework. Students are confused at regis- and give others the benefit of doub 1 tration. I admit that and understand when the blame can be shared. it We, on the staff, try to make registration as simple as possible. Robert L. Brown It is a complicated process, and is Director of Admissions and 1 at best, "the pits." But we try hard Record! 1
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ith budgets tighter than any in recent memory, with a district-wide hiring freeze in place and with mounting concern about the future of California's economy, the staff in our district is expected to do more work in the same time and for the same pay. To their credit, the faculty and staff of the district have risen to the challenge and are doing admirably in difficult circumstances. And the load will finally be lessened ... at least for some. At its meeting on Sept 14 the Board of Trustees approved the establishment of an Assistant to the Chancellor at a cost of $53,122 per year. This individual will assist the chancellor with special projects, act as a liaison to the corporate community and state educational organizations and coordinate communication between the colleges and the district. Part of the assistant's job will be to monitor state and federal legislation, to maintain the board policy manual and to handle sensitive correspondence for the chancellor. "Basically, it's kind of my troubleshooter in a sense," said Kong, "it's just getting too heavy, too hectic .... " We appreciate that things may go undone without this new position, but
there are times when one must prioritize jobs and be content only to do the most important The faculty and staff have been told for the last several years that there is no money available for raises. We recognize that $53,122 is a relatively insignificant part of a $41 million budget, but it doesn't take too many $50,000 items to add up to real money. If the district has $53,122 to spend, we would prefer to see it spent on something else. $53,122 could be a lot of scholarships or book loans. $53,122 could be classroom supplies for cash-starved instructional programs. $53,122 could even be a nice downpayment on employee raises. Instead, $53,122 will be a "troubleshooter." Maybe the "trouble-shooter" can come up with some ways to fund these other needs. Maybe not. The district is in the business of education, of sparking intellectual curiosity and building that spark into a fire. The board has to spend money to get that fire burning and some of that money must go to district administration. In this case, though, the board is simply burning money we can't afford to spend.
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Offended by the Times Editor: Iwanttocommentontheentertaining article that was written .about the efficiency of the student services offices. I was disappointed to see the one-sidedness that was pervasive throughout the editorial. Nowhere in the article is there any mention that you sought to interview the Counseling Department or the Office of Admissions and Records. My staff and I have never been contacted by the Times to tell our side of the story. I am embarrassed for the Times. Why? Because this editorial smacks with yellow journalism (note the use of the words, ''bloodthirsty mob''), irrelevant words (what does Hemingway have to do with efficiency?), and it is filled with insults to the instructional and student services departments (note the
sentence "the people in the reg· tration office who also believ Hemingway's best work was the football field"). Yes, I take offense to this su· perficial type of journalism. The clerks in these departments "bend over backwards" to serve all students. They deserve praise, nd demeaning remarks. Because this is a learning in· 1 stitution, and you are a student of 1 journalism, I will give you the benefit of the doubt. In the future. I do hope that you tell both sides of a story accurately and stay away c from the use of superficial journal· ' ism. By the way, I personally be· lieve that you owe the instructional and classified staffs an apology. Rosalie Eskew Registrar
Editor's Response The editorial that appeared in the Sept. 2 issue of the Times was a factual account of a student's experiences at registration. Nowhere in the editorial were Admissions and Records staff or Schedules and Catalogs staff referred to as "lima beans." Also, the schedule of Classes does not clearly state that a signature is required to register for an honors class; it does state that honors classes are open to all students
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Media need tighter reigns by Margaret Bethel Opinion Editor
Why are the media so afraid to present both sides of an issue? Is it because they are afraid of losing the ability to form public opinion or is it because tbey're just lazy? Our current congress bas finally decided to stand up to the media monster and put a stop to its slanted and biased coverage of national and global affairs. The sword with which they will stop tbese crimes of the pen is called the Fairness Doctrine. One of the many atrocities committed during tbe Reagan administration was when Ron and his criminal gang removed the Fairness Doctrine from the FCC's bylaws in 1987. The idea of the Fairness Doctrine is to provide equal air-time for the presentation of opposing viewpoints and ideas so that tbe public will be better informed and aware of the events and situations concerning our nation. The doctrine is necessary because the number of licenses for broadcasting is limited by the spectrum while newspapers have no restrictions. Although there are fewer radio and television stations the broadcasting medium reaches a far greater audience. This makes it imperative to assure that the opinions presented on the air are balanced by coverage of opposing viewpoints. One Pat Buchanan-flunkey who doesn't seem to understand the idea of fairness in the field of broadcasting is Rush Limbaugh. The loud and boisterous Limbaugh
preaches to America from his radio soap box by Christopher L. Gear for four hours every day and it still isn't Production Manager enough for his over-inflated ego and body. Bill Clinton should stop worrying about He also bas a syndicated half-hour, egostroking television program which airs on atrocities being committed in other countries and start putting an end to those being weeknights across the country. If the subject matter discussed on his committed by congress. Since the beshow were fair or ,.-----------------------------------, even relevant, ginning of the congress would year, a motion never have taken bas been instigated not only to notice of him let alone set out to reinstate the put an end to his FCC's Fairness shenanigans. But Doctrine, which was repealed by since be inspires millions of the Reagan Admindless "Rush ministration in Groupies" to call 1987, but also to tum it into law. the White House and clog up The Fairness phone lines for Doctrine would hours at a time legally enforce with complaints an ideal media about Hillary's The bill reads, new hairdo, "A broadcast something must licensee shall be done. afford reasonWhen the ableopportunity Fairness Docfor discussion trine is signed con fl i c tin g into law by Bill views on issues Clinto , the ofpublicimporpublic will bentance." But this efit two-fold; we L-------------------------------------J should already will finally get to view the side of the story be the case, for media ethics require that the media doesn't want us to see and Rush news be presented in an informative manLimbaugb will have let to the democrats ner. But what if this were to be enforced by finish a seQtence.
the military or police? Do you believe that the Los Angeles Police Department felt that media were fair when they aired the video tape of peace officers beating Rodney King? But what must be considered is why any group of people, who are sworn to uphold and protect the Constitution, would pass a bill that blatantly rescinds our rights. It is because the recent rash of criticism from one microphone that millions of formerly quiet and submissive citizens have been inspired to stand up and ask congress, "What the bell do you think your doing?'' Rep. Bill Hefner complained that the negative attacks on congress are "getting to the point where we are not able to govern." The man behind the microphone, with, as be says, "talent on loan from god," is Rush Limbaugh. Two years ago few would have known his name, but whether you Jove, bate or are in different towards him, be is a household name who is a thorn in the side of every legislator on Capitol Hill. In a recent editorial, the Wall Street Journal referred to Limbaugh as, "the Godzillaoftalkradio" and dubbed the recent push of the Fairness Doctrine as the "Hush Rush Laws." Whether in agreement with Limbaugh or not, people need to understand and believe the importance of the right to free speech. Limbaugh's program isn't beard by millions of people everyday because it's forced upon them like an image of Big Brother on a telescreen in George Orwell's "1984." It's listened to because people enjoy the show and they choose to listen to it. If the Fairness Doctrine is passed, everyone will lose their right to choose.
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now bas time to rekindle old flames and reinforce family ties. Deep down inside, some small part Editor: this district would lead to lay offs, ---· of me wants to beI'm writing to let you know our lost sections and massively inlieve that these club's stand on the "school choice creased fees. We also feel that the games sharpen voucher" coming soon to the vot- schools who get these vouchers Spine!" memorizationskills, ers. We·are very strong in our op- would not have to answer to the It has often improve hand-eye position of this potential disaster, state regarding where they spend been said that coordination and the reasons are clear. the money. love is the force are conducive to ; We feel the law would kill our We ask everyone to vote against By A. that brings learning. public schools because it would this horribly written law. If you're People to- L-----~-------------------------------------J But somehow I steal millions of dollars from K-12 not registered to vote, register to &ether. But last weekend I learned guys? Is Sega Genesis the male just cannot convice myself that schools as well as community vote. of a force greater than love. bonding ritual of the '90s? drool dripping off of someone's colleges. John P. Nalty It's stronger than the Super Apparently, I'm not the only chin is a sign of intelligent life. The millions of dollars lost in Broadcasting Club President Bowl, more captivating than a person who bas given this question bachelor party, able to make grown serious thought. A group of world renowned men blow hundreds of dollars in a psychologists have researched the Single shot... Sega phenomenon and concluded It's the distant and more techthat although there are side effects nologically advanced relative of DEUCIOUS TlnCK OR THIN STYLES to playing the game too often &cane sets like Atari, Intellivision, • WEDNESDAY· AU YOU CAN EAT·PIZZA 6-9:00PM (foregoing sleep for another 90 <lnd Nintendo. It's Sega Genesis. • MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBAU games of"Terminator II'' can have Everywhere video games are • FRESH GARDEN SALAD Willi OVER 191NGREDIENTS absolutely devastating affects on SOld, the faces of Sega fans can be • VARIETY OF SANDWICHES of mind), there an individual's state lit up with joy and wonder • ALL NATURAL AND QUAUTY INGREDIENTS are also some benefits. liJce kids in a candy store. But these • MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY LUNCH SPECIAL For starters, nobody bOthers a SWeets, with names like "X-Men," • ASK ABOUT GROUP AND PARTY DISCOUNTS "Streetfighter II'' and ''Toe Jam vegetable. • VIDEO GAMES NOW HIRING AIL SHIFTS And Sega junkies don't have to lind Earl." can cost anywhere from •FINE FAMILY ATMOSHPERE worry about their friends making S4o to$65. • OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK "So we like truffles," shrugs fun of them,because, well, in no time at all they will have forgotten one fanatic. Some games, such as "Mortal all aoout them. • • • - •llliijiiiiii.m. to 2:00p.m. But is there any hope at all for }(Oltlbat," have parental advisory labels on their packaging, and for those who become trapped in the &God reason. Sega' s recent release vicious cycle of eating, sleeping <>!%arcade favorite includes such and playing Sega? IJarge Pepperoni One former fan who recently llveting scenes as a fighter ripping tach Additional Item $1 .13 more (Naglee at Bascom) ~y's bloody spine out and graduated from the 12-step SEGA 99 +Tax ~victims being robbed of their GENESIS ANONYMOUS prol'fot Ylllid wiUI de!Mry gram said that although his new dri-t>ping, beating hearts. 15% DISCOUNT WITH SAN JOSE CITY COLLEGE STUDENT ID bobby, underwater basket weav'Will a few hours of Sega someing, is nowhere near as exciting, be day replace tossing down a beer
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Like fireworks lighting up the night sky, the stadium lights illuminate the field during the Jaguars' home opening game against Fresno College.
Former City College student Olga Vasquez monitors the scoreboard.
A sprained Hyper Jaguar fans out-yell the cheerleaders as they cheer on their team during a late rally.
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It doesn't matter if you're in the stands, on the sidelines or at the twenty yard line; on and off the field, fans and players alike get caught up in the thrill and excitement of the grid iron sport, football. It's a test of physical endurance for the players, and sure, there may even be a casualty or two, but, as the old saying • goes, no pain, no game. Cheerleader Patricia Lorenzana takes a break from cheering.
Photos by Son Nguyen
A moment of silence before the action begins .
Nowhere to run .... Fresno's running back is tackled by Charles Pemberton (bottom right) .
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'The Joy Luck Club," a highly acclaimed motion picture based on the best-selling novel by Amy Tan, a San Jose City College alumna, has all the right ingredients. With three cups of powerful emotion, two tablespoons of exquisite cinematography and a dash of humor, you can't help but love this wonderfully unusual film. 'The Joy Luck Club" is based on the lives of four mothers and their four daughters. Themothers¥.eall Chineseimmigrants, each with harrowing 'storiesaboutleavingChinatocome to the United States in the early 1900's. Flashbacks show memories of the women growing up in China Mothers and daughters smile for the camera in that reveal how their relationships with their mothers shaped their lives. The daughters, who are all ChineseAn Oliver Stone production, "The Joy American's, also have stories about their Luck Club," was directed and produced by complex relationships with their mothers. The movie focuses on one daughter, June Wayne Wang and written and produced by Amy Tan, who attended City College in (Ming-Na Wen), who has been asked to join 1970 and 1971. her three Aunties, Lindo (Tsai Chin), An The costumes and cinematography are Mei (Lisa Lu), and Ying Ying (France astounding in the way they depict the era Nuyen) of The Joy Luck Club, to take the before World War II in China placeofherdeceasedmother, Suyuan (IGeu One impressive scene in particular was a Chinh), in a game of mahjong. wedding ceremony held in a EuropeanThe plot unfolds with flashbacks of each looking mansion in Shanghai, between one Auntie's unforgettable and tragic memories oftheAuntie'sinheryouth,andherwealthy of her life in China during the Japanese pre-chosen groom. invasion of China and how it brought her to The scene is filled with a beautiful array America. of customary gowns worn by the bride and Each story is more moving and more attendants, and the ceremony showing the powerful than the next. Each story portrays traditional way in which the Chinese mar- an Auntie's unique relationship with her ried in the 1930's. mother and the events that have affected the
An example of this was between the opinionated and pushy Auntie Lindo and her ant daughter Waverly in a salon. The two argue about and come to realize through and laughter that they really each other and how difficult it is express what they really mean. The emotionally per·sru:tSlvealll female cast should capture hearts of female viewers and even leave them exploring own lives in connection to mothers. City College students may personally interested in seeing "The Joy Luck Club," the new Amy Tan release. film because Tan was once a dent at City College. life of her precious American-raiseddaughTan received a Masters of Arts in ter in present time. tics from San Jose State University and · Oneofthefilm'smostmemorablescenes 1989 wrote her first novel, "The Joy was the memory of Suyuan, June's mother, Club," the longest-running hardcover during the Japanese invasion of mainland the New York Times' best-sellers list China that year. Suyuan is forced to give up her twin baby The novel has been translated into daughters, leaving them under a tree to die 20 languages, including Chinese. while trying to escape on foot from the In 1991, Tan published her second dangers of China to immigrate to America. selling novel, "The Kitchen God' s IGeu Chinh gives a very emotionally mov- also a number one best-seller on the hard cover list. ing performance as Suyuan. During the film, the flashbacks from the Tan is currently writing her third characters make the audience feel how a which is scheduled for publication bond is created between the mothers and 'The Joy Luck Club" is currently daughters, by showing the transfer of wis- Ding in several Bay Area theaters and dom and affection between the generations defmitely a must-see. Don't forget to and how easily motherly love is misinter- your mother or daughter and a handful preted because of the generation gap. Kleenex.
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7 Sports Jags take Mariners 47-22 for season's first win Thursday, September 30, 1993
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by Julia Ballantyne Staff Writer
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Conference league games with their flrst victory of the season over the College of Marin Mariners 47-22. Starting quarterback Chris Brooks, a returning sophomore who has been playing football in Fremont since the age of thirteen, led the ball game with a strong first half, scoring 20 points in the first quarter and 14 points in the second quarter. Brooks completed 11 of 16 passes for 150 yards, with a 49yard tight spiral to wide receiver Greg Thomas, a freshman from Victor Valley, for a touchdown in tbe first quarter, and a 5-yard keeper in the second quarter. ''The Mariners were a pretty sound ball club, but this was the game that the offensive line really broke out of their shell," Assistant Coach Bob Springer said. "The offensive game that Thomas and Brooks had really made a difference." Wide receiver Greg Thomas caughtsixpassesfor110yardsand made a total of three touchdowns in the game. "Thomas is my go to receiver, we work well together, we have adhesiveness and symmetry as an
offense, we are all more coherent and the line blocked a lot better," quarterback Chris Brooks said. One of the most wmsual plays of the game(Coach Springer called it ''The Gatorade play") was carried out by defensive back DePrice Kelley, a freshman from Pioneer High, who picked up a fumble by the Mariners' punt returner and ran it in for a 40-yard touchdown. ''There is definitely improvement all the way around. Both offensively and defensively, we are really starting tocomplementeach other," Springer said. On the defensive line, a couple of the players who stood out from the rest were defensive backs Desi Barbour, a sophomore from Whitehaven High in Tennessee, and Chris Jacobs, a freshman from Gunderson High. ''The offense was easier to read than the other teams so far," said Barbour, who made a nice interception on a Mariner's punt and ran it down the field 55 yards for a touchdown, ending the first quarter 20-0. In the second quarter, Jacobs had a 34-yard interception against the Mariners that set the ball up on the 5-yard line for a touchdown. "I came out there to show everyone that we could win a ball game, and we will worlceven harder to beatDVC," Jacobs said. Diablo Valley College will be
Tight end John Scheler (12} and running back Baraka Carter (64} practice offensive plays. Jay Cantu! The Times the Jag's next opponents in a home game at 7 p.m. Oct. 9. The Jaguars have a bye this week. "In last year's game against DVC, we were right in there until our defense had a couple of relaxing moments that allowed DVC to take the lead with two touchdowns that won the game," Springer said. "We will be preparing for DVC this week and next week by work-
ing on our game plans and strategy; we will let it loose and hope it works." The Mariners scored 14 points in the second quarter and 8 points in the fourth, with their first touchdown a 70-yardreturnonapuntin the second quarter and their last touchdown pressured. With only 37 seconds remaining in the game they pulled off the
extra two points on a completed pass. The game against the Mariners ended with two touchdowns by the Jags in the third quarter and a noscore fourth. The Jaguar team's coaches and players would like to extend a spe: cial "thank you" to the all of the support in the stands and the support of the cheerleaders.
Runners start slow, show promise by Doug Cortney Editorial Assistant
Runner Sam Yohannes gets a pep talk from coach Steve Hass. Sam Junaidy/The Times
the team a week ago; Brendon Mosher is a track athlete who uses cross-country as a training vehicle, and David Gillis, a Seventh-Day Adventist, is unable to run on Saturdays. Because it takes five runners for a team to score in a meet, the Jaguars need one more runner to compete.
GGC volleyball win for Jaguars The San Jos~ City College women's volleyball team won its first conference match of the season Wednesday night against Laney College. The Jaguars smashed their opponents 15-1, 15-2, 15-0 on their own court to open their Golden Gate Conference season.
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Although the San Jos~ City College men's cross-country team has yet to score in a meet, coach Stephen Haas says they "have the makings of an outstanding team." The team performed well at the first two meets of the season, the Fresno and Sierra Invitationals, but injuries and other problems have prevented four of the team's eight members from competing. Nonetheless, Haas said the team has great potential. He said that Samuel Yohannes is the team's strongest runner. Yohannes ran in high school and is "one of the best runners in northern California," Haas said. Yohannes placed tenth in the Fresno Invitational Sept 11 and second at the Sierra Invitational Sept. 18. David Chavez is also a strong member of the team. said Haas, "be's just a bulldog." Chavez placed fifteenth in the Fresno meet With twenty-five teams at the
meet, it was impressive for anumber two runner to place so high, said Haas. Chavez placed above the number one runners from ten schools. Haas expects Juan Pinales to be anotherstrongmemberoftheteam, but Pinales has been unable to compete this semester because he suffers from distance runner's knee. Haas hopes he will be able to race in the Golden Gate Invitational Oct. 9. Daniel Chavez, too, is "going to make a real contribution to (the) team," Haas said. He described Chavez as the number four runner on the team and said that there is a big gap from Chavez back to the next runner. Muhammed Chaudhry is still recovering from last semester's hip injury; Robert Frost only joined
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From 8:30 am.-3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct 14, City College's Student Health Ser\rices will provide a day ofHN testing, in room 308A. Test results will be '" available in two weeks and will be given to the student · atttie Health Department. The Board of Trustees ofthe San Jo~vetgreen . COmmunity College Districtwill be hosting a reception . · ili h(mrir of Dt. Noelia Veta, the new President of Evergreen Valley College, from 4-6 p.m. in the Evergreen Community Center on Friday, Oct. 15.
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The San Jose City College Gallery and the Latino Education Association of City College will be presenting "El Dia De Los Muertos En Oaxaca," an exliibit of band painted photographs by Lissa Jones and Ctirtis Fukuda. Tbe exhibit willrun from Oct. 4 t6 OCt 29, Gallery hours are frmrt 2-6 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday, noon-4 p.m. on Tuesday ' and ThUrsday arid noon-2p.m. on Friday.
"Walk for AIDS '93," a fundraiser to support Santa Clara County agencies that provide services including AIDS prevention education and direct support services for persons with HIV and AIDS, will begin at9a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 17. Student Health Services · and the Associated Student Body encourage students and staff to participate. Pledge packets can be picked up in room 308A. "Dating in the Holidays," a workshop sponsored by City College's Alumni Association Alcohol and Drug Studies Chapter, will take place from 1:30-4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30, in the Faculty Lounge in the College Union. General admission is $10 and $7 for students. For more information, call Mary Crocker Cook at (408) 993-1745. The ASB card photos are now being taken upstairsin the College Union, near the television area, from 8:30-11:30 am. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 1:30-3 p.m. and 5-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday and · Thursday. Students interested in volunteering to help with the recycling program on campus and promoting environmental awareness are welcome to attend the Environmental Action Coalition meeting at 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct 4, in room U207, in the College Union. For more information, call Amelia at (408) 259-8265. The Lesbian, Gay and Friends Clubwill meet in the GE conference room at 2 p.m.'on Friday, Oct 1, and at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5, to discuss activities for the semester. Anyone interested in lesbian and gay issues is invited to attend. Mexiean Folkloric Dance, a not-for-credit, recreational club will begi~ instruction from 7:30-9:10
p.m. on Monday, OCt~ 4, in room 211-M and will continue for six weeks. All dancers are welcome, special shoes will be necessary and a $25 donation is requested for expenses. For more infoanation, contact Jimmyle Listen bee at(408) 298-2181, ext 3629. Compiled by Margaret Bethel
Many of the students at San Jose City College may not be aware that the college offers vocational training and certificates as well as
two year academic degrees. Here D McSherry operates a milling machine in the building of City College. Genaro Meza/ The
Library to go 'on line' in '9 by Julie A. Galvan Editor-in-Chief
After decades of using a now antiquated card catalog system, San Jose City College students will soon be able to let their fingers do the walking on a computer keyboard. The installation of a $350,000 integrated on-line library computer system at City College and Evergreen Valley College was approved by the Board of Trustees at its Sept. 14 meeting. 'This project has actually been in the planning stages for probably four or five years," said Russell Fischer, Library Director. "The districtjust did not make the money available."
Fischer said the system, which will initially consist of eight computer terminals, will enable students to call up library materials on the screen and see whether or not they are available for check-out. "All the public libraries have computer systems; we're a little behind," Fischer said. According to Fischer, students will by able to access information more quickly. Students will also have available to them information on the holdings of both City College and Evergreen College libraries. On Friday, Sept. 24, contract negotiations began with the vendor, Innovative Interfaces, Inc., and the installation of the system is tentatively scheduled for March,
Instructor expected to recover soon by Christopher Geer Production Manager
Charles Murry, instructor and mentor of the Umoja Project, will be released from the hospital within the next two weeks and is expected to make a full recovery from the stroke he suffered on Wednesday, Aug. 11. He was released from Good Samaritan Hospital on Monday, Aug. 16 and was transferred to the Los Gatos Rehabilitation Center at Community Hospital.
Murry said that he was feeling much better and that he is undergoing "a lot of therapy all day and different types." It is hoped that Murry will be able to return to San J os~ City College this fall, but his doctor is going to wait until six months bas
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three hour dance class. -senting the district at meetings, "I always had an interest in tracking legislative bills for the drumming, so I went in there with Chancellor and dealing with com- some experience behind me I was plaints directed towards the able to catch on really fast and Chancellor's office. learn new rhythms," Hackett said. "For me to try to handle that 'Their music always comes flfSt wouldtakeallkindsoftime,"Kong and dance is just an assumed part said. of the music." '"There was something about The position will be advertised for at least one month and then a dancing to live percussion that was selection committee will be created just phenomenal. You really had to and the interviewing process will feel the music and be in tune with begin. not only your ears, but your whole ''We've been bogged down for body," Hackett said. In comparison to America's so long," Kong said. " ... It's a key position. I think it's time." many styles of dance, there are
only two types of dance in the African society, social and ritual. They make a big distinction between the two. Hackett learned something valuable from her trip to Africa. Whether it was day or night, there was always the sound of music, drums, dancing, chanting or singing; this is the way the Africans expressed their beauty and love for each other. '"They are very rich in their beliefs and they are very spiritual and connected. We have a lot to learn from them," Hackett concluded.
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1994. ''This . is a very old uw•wu.a The sight will have to be Pn 11oi nn~~ with the cables and electrical lets that aren't available Fischer said. "It will then take to test the system." Students aren't the only who will be adjusting to the computer system; library emmo"' ees will need to attend sessions to learn how to use system to check out books to dents. "It may be hard to make adjustment, butit will much more efficient," said employee Stacey McKenzie. "We've been waiting so long, said Fischer, "we're really pleased it's finally going to happen."
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