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vol. 47, No. 14
Serving San Jose City College
Thursday, November 11. 1993
Phone registration A noteworthy performance possible for 1995 by Margaret Bethel Opinion Editor
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As early as the spring of '95, swdents may be able to cut their tiroespentregisteringconsiderably by using phone registration. Robert Brown, dean of admissionsand recordsbas beenrequesting the implementation of phone registration since 1989. "Our biggest sttm1bling block frankly,is money," said Brown. The estimated cost of establisbiog this time- saving system for the San Jose/Evergreen Community College District ranges from Sl25,000-$150,000. Since the office of Admissions and Records does not have any reserve funds to spend on this project, the money will have to be allocated from the district "It's not necessarily a money saving venture for the college's, it would be a service to the students," Brown said. OnWednesday,Nov. l7,Brown will fmall y get to meet with district administrators to discuss the proposal.
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Each student would receive a letter informing them when they would be able to call in and register. It would then be up to them to be prepared with their anticipated class schedule along with possible alternative courses, their social security ntm1ber and a personal identification number. After completing the registering process the student will be given the option of purchasing a parking permit and will then be informed of the total fee. It bas not yet been decided whether students will be billed or if they'll need to walk in and pay. Although the system will not be accessible to first t,ime City College students, it will be available to all continuing students with less than 90 units. "I think it's a great idea," said Andreas Bocsary, a student at City College, "it's worked well in the past with other schools". While there have been no fmal decisions made concerning the possibility of phone registration, Brown said, "I would very much like to see the district move in this direction as a service to the students."
What's in a name?
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Those who atttended the Nov. 3 Music at Midday performance by Russian flautist Evgeny Ganin found music to be an international
language. Ganin played several classical pieces that were appreciated despite the language barrier. (See page 6 for review.)
Future uncertain for City College spo.rts; rivals may not compete by Christopher Geer Production Manager WbenaskedwbySanJo~City
College bas been refused admittance to the Coast Conference after being accepted only three weeks ago, Bert Bonanno, dean of physical education and athletics, said, "I don't have a clue." City College is now faced with a Dec. 1 deadline to align itself with either the Coast Conference, if admitted, or to stay in the Golden Gate Conference. "It's still a very strong conference," Bonanno said, but be con-
tinued to say that joining the Coast Conference would benefit sports at City College because of geographic proximity, competition with natural rivals and fmancial savings. The four colleges Bonanno speaks of are De Anza, Foothill, Oblone and West Valley. Although six applied, West Valley was the only school from the Golden Gate Conference to be admitted to the Coast Conference. The future is very uncertain. Bonanno described the situation as perplexing and said that City College would most likely remain in the Golden Gate Conference.
But other schools have also joined in theemmigration from the Golden Gate Conference to protect themselves if it collapses. Both Laney College and San Joaquin Delta College have applied to the Bay Valley Conference. If admitted, that would leave onlyfiveteamsin theailingGolden Gate Conference. Every team in the conference bad applied for admission to play somewhere else. "I can't say what's going to happen," Bonanno said. "After being in the Coast Conference for only three weeks ... and violating norules, we'resuddenlyoutagain."
Reports of campus thefts on the rise by Julie A. Galvan Editor-in-Chief
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Although the "H.R. Buchser College Union" has always been its official name,this building is often referred to as the "Student Union" instead of the "College Union." Perhaps if one of these signs were taken down, people could get it straight.
In recent weeks, reports of stolen personal property have increased with losses estimated from $35- 363. The items reported stolen include a bicycle, a backpack and purses, some having been stolen from Reprographics and offices in the GE building. "This kind of thing happens in spurts, butnotusuallyonaregular basis," said Di trict Police Chief Ed Dunne. "We're putting the word out to be aware." According to Dunne. there is
most likely someone "working" the campus. "This person looks just likeanyoneelse,"Dunnesaid. "An
Thieves are opportunists opportunist, a thief, blends in perfectly on this campus." Often, students will leave their bags or purses unattended in the library to return to the stacks or
speak to someone at the front desk. People who do this take a risk that a thief is watching and waiting for such a moment to make amove. One of the biggest causes of theft is usually an individual's carelessness in assuming a false sense of security. "When a person works in their office, they feel secure, just as students feel secure when they come on this campus," Dunne said. "Their immediate concerns are on other things." Dunne said the best prevention is for people to be aware of their suroundings and not assume someone else will do it for them.