San Jose City College Times, Vol. 47, Issue 16, Dec 16, 1993 by San Jose City College Times

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Serving San Jose City College

Thursday, December 16, 1993

Trustees approve two vice presidents 1

by Julie A. Galvan Editor-in-Chief

Raul Rodriguez and Evelyn , Wesley were recently appointed Vice Presidents of Instruction and , StudentServices,respectively, for San Jore City College. The Board of Trustees for the San Jose/Evergreen Community College District approved the ap1 ~ pointments Tuesday night. Rodriguez was selected Vice Presidentoflnstruction from a pool of 44 applicants, and Wesley was named Vice President of Student Services from a group of 40 applicants. The positions, which pay $69,000 a year plus benefits, are effective Jan. 24, 1994. "They both look like outstanding people who have excellent backgrounds and experience," said district Chancellor Ron Kong. "I'm real optimistic they will do a great job at City College and I look forward to working with them." Rodriquez holds a bachelors' degree in liberal studies, a masters' degree in school and applied psychology and a doctorate in psychology.

His academic background also includes formal leadership training through the National Community College Hispanic Council and administrative mentorship through the Association of California Community Colleges Administrators. He has also had teaching experience in psychology at Cabrillo College and UC Santa Cruz. Wesley has a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology, a Master of Science in counseling and a doctorate in educational psychology. She has taught at Cal State Hayward, counseled at Merritt College in Oakland and has acted as consultant to the Attorney General of California. "Dr. Rodriguez's professional and personal life show a strong commitment to the support of ... underrepresented students and services to his community," City College PresidentDel Anderson wrote in a memo. "Dr. Wesley's worklifeischaracterized by excellence, determination and advocacy for others. She is a strong advocate for students . .. and has demonstrated strong leadership within the business community."

Spring registration lines may be faster by Margaret Bethel Opinion Editor

cholarships: 68 days and counting Doug Cortney istant Editor "'nly nine shopping days until

That message bombards stuts from all directions; the mese reverberates on television, on radio and in shopping malls oss the nation. But for students at San Jore College there is an even more ~orumt number to keep in mind holiday season: 68. That's how many days are left

until the deadline for on-campus scholarship applications (March 4 for those of us without computer brains). The City College scholarship committee recently published the 1993-1994 Scholarship Booklet, containing information about 85 different scholarships available to City College students. In the spring of this year, City College students received 108 different scholarships worth a totals of $27,595. If there are no qualified appli-

cants for a scholarship, it is not awarded, but Lydia Keuser, chairperson of the scholarship committee, said that there were only three awards not given out last semester for this reason . Keuser also said that students should check requirements carefully and apply for any and all scholarships for which they qualify. "We have more of a problem with not enough applicants than with too many applicants for some

See Scholarships, page 8.

With registration having begun Nov. 15, classes are already rapidly filling up, but continuing students will be able to keep registering for whatever courses are left until Feb. 4. Swdents who wish to add a class after the Feb. 4 deadline will need the instructor's signature, "otherwise, (the registration office is) just out of control," said Robert Brown,directorofAdmissionsand Records. According to Brown there has been a considerable increase in enrollment applications to San Jos~ City College, but registration is down about 11 percent from last year. This decrease was expected because the process of appointment regi uation was changed in order to shorten the amount of time students spend in line. "This emester we didn't waste

so much time ... they just got you in there and got you out," said Tricia Molina, a psychology major. Brown expects enrollment figures to be normal, if not increased. by Jan. 5, the time incoming students begin to register. Because of an attempt by Governor Wilson to balance the state budget last summer, the current registration cost is $13 per unit plus a $10 health fee. The optional parking permit is still $20, and as a service to the students it's now available in the registration office at the time of purchase. Because of Wilson's decision to raise the cost per unit, many students received retroactive bill through the mail last semester. According to Brown there are no plans for another fee increase, although he added, "We have not heard of anything yet but that doesn't mean it won't happen ... and I would not be at all surprised if it did."

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In case of Rapture by Doug Cortney Assistant Editor

Editorial

1993, the year in review Soon it will be time to say, "Happy New Year" and to ring in 1994. Here are a few of the events and people who captured our attention and made headlines in 1993. . DistricUCampus • Noelia Vela becomes Evergreen Valley College's first female President Local • Operation Rescue's "Summer of Refuge" comes to San Jose, causing more publicity than protests. • Petaluma community reaches out to help the family of Polly Klaas National • Bill Clinton is inaugurated • Ruth Bader Ginsberg becomes the second female Supreme Court justice. • A court ruling returns Keith Meinhold, an openly gay sailor, to active duty • The United States Supreme Court upholds the Boy Scouts' right to deny membership to an atheist boy. • Abortionist is shot, killed • Support pours in for victims of the midwest floods • Southern California fires • Florida tourist murders become a regular occurence • World Trade Center bombing • ATF hosts a barbeque of Branch Davidians in Waco • Kimberly Mayes wins court battle and stays with the man who raised her • Iowa judge rules to return Jessica DeBoer to biological parents after three years with adoptive parents • Gregory K. divorces his parents • Yes, we hafta ... NAFTA passes • Gore casts deciding vote on budget in Senate •Brady bill passes

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• John Wayne Bobbitt experiences a new slice of life • Rita Dove becomes first female AfricanAmerican poet laureate International • Israel and the PLO sign a peace accord, but the deal is beginning to unravel around the edges. • Canada has a female Prime Minister for four months. • Pablo Escobar, leader of the Columbian drug cartel, is killed in a shootout with the police. • Bosnia-Somalia Science/medicine • House freshmen kill the Texas superconducting supercollider. • Hubble has big trouble in space • Arizona biosphere fails to meet expectations Entertainment • David Letterman switches networks • Michael Jackson faces a civil suit • Barney, the Purple Wonder, loves us and teaches kids to lip-sync • Teen idol River Phoenix dies on Halloween night from a drug overdose • Princess Di announces plans to limit media exposure - yeah, right • Frank Zappa dies from prostate cancer • Arthur Ashe dies from AIDS • ''The Program" pulled from theaters • Beavis and Butt-head under, heh heh, fire • Julia Roberts returns to the big screen Business/Economics • American Airline workers strike • Clinton promises to "end welfare as we know it" • Jurassic Park becomes top-grossing film of all time • Apple computer in a world of hurt-stock drops 30 points

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I nearly caused an accident the other day. On purpose. Don't misunderstand, it' s not that I'm a violent person. Quite the contrary, I just wanted to meet the woman driving the other car. Oh my, now I sound like a firstrate slut- and that isn' t the way it was at all. Maybe I should just tell you what happened ... I was driving home from school the same way I always do, thinking thesamethingsialwaysthink(such as, "Golly, gee. Heck. I'm running *really* late"). I was wolfmg down lunch, so was only peripherally aware of my surroundings, when I suddenly noticed the car in front of me. Well, what I actually noticed was the license plate holder of the car in front of me. I bad, cf course, been completely aware of the car itself for some time. The license plate bolder read "In case of Rapture, this car will be unmanned." So I naturally had a desire to run the car off the road. Not that I have any grudge against religious people. It was just

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that it seemed like the best way to meet the driver. She seemed spe. cial.

Lots of people have religio statements on their cars, but this wasn' t your average "Praise God" or "Read the Bible" message, nosiree. This statement said, "Look everyone! I'm a good person and I'm going to heaven! Hah!" I figured she must be in tight upstairs and I hoped she might takt a liking to me and put in a good word with the Big Guy. But then I thought better of it She just didn't seem like His type. Not that I know Him personally, but the stuff I've read makes me think He likes His women (and men, too) a little less on the, urn, egotistical side. After all, her license plate holder was sort of like someone walking through high school with a big sign that says "I don't know when the captain of the football team will have his next party, but I'm sure I'll be invited." If I were the football captain, I'd be upset., and I don' tsupposeit goes over much better with the Almighty. So I drove right on past.

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Be chased, not chaste by Julia Ballantyne Sports Editor

Like flowers need the sun to grow and people need the air to breath, sex is the ultimate expression oflove. The physical show of affection exchanged between two people who love each other deeply can be one of the most powerful emotions felt by any human being. On Monday, Nov. 29, there was an article in the San Jose Mercury News that noted there is a Life CboicesStudentGroupon the campus of California State University at Fullerton. The organization is trying to create a revolution of chastity in society and plans to start its worthless crusade on college campuses in southern California. This group claims that the only answer to preventing the spread of disease is abstinence and that people shouldn't engage in the act until they are married. But is that really the answer to stopping the spread of disease? Will people be able to withhold from the power of love? I think not! These are the 90s and this is the age of sexual freedom of expression. People are totally aware of

what diseases are out there and that it's their own decision to make as to whether or not they will engage in sex with their chosen partner. Most people understand what "prevention" is and what the result can be if precautions aren't taken seri· ously. Even if people choose to ignore it, sex plays a very important part in a marriage and if both partness were fulfllled, perhaps adultery would be reduced to playing a smaller part in the cause of di· vorce. If you don't fmd out if you and your loved one are sexually coiDpatible prior to making that life long commitment, there's bound to be trouble on the horizon. In these days, some people never marry. Instead they live together. have children together and Iov each other for as long as they can. There are many couples who enjoy a completely satisfied life witheacb other without being married. So I say good I uck to the college groups who are trying to promOit chastity among their fellow W· dents. But it's unrealistic and a waste of time, and it won' tcbangc the natural human desire toeoga e in such a pure form of expressin love to one another.

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For almost fifty years, Las Ve• gas has been the most wretched hive of scum and villainy on the planet It has attracted the dregs of humanity from around the globe and eventually, I knew, I would suecumb to its unholy calling. The excuse for me to go to the e, small desert town came this fall whenmyfatherinvitedmeto attend the annual Soldier of Fortune convention. t. Although I bad been asked to go before, I leapt at this opportunity because for the first time I had the money and the proper identification to enjoy all the evils Las Vegas has to offer. So a month later, I was crammed into a car with three friends trekking across the beautiful San Joaquin Valley in • route to Vegas. In a terrible foresbadowingof e the trip, I broke

escapade. horror stories recited by my father the overwhelming sense of patrio- gusting town I had ever been to, I I trembled with fear when I of crimes committed by groups tismwhenyou'reamongstalarge knownowthatitisthelightswhich saw the wide assortment of weap- like People for the Ethical group of men and make the town livable and that the ons and parapherwomen who have conventioneers which roll in and nalia in the hall risked their lives out of the forgettable town are not because I thought in the name of all Shriners looking to chase skirts there would be no God and country. through the twisted mazes of slot way the other By the end of machines. Some of the souls members- of the the trip I could seeking solitude in Las Vegas are caravan would be see my friends people looking for a little rest beable to stomach physically grop- tween their silent excursions to such an ostentaing their hips in save the world. tious display of vainful searchof Perhaps if everyone had the self-defense and an absent side- opportunities in life and the ability loathing of our Commander-in- Treatment of Animals (PET A) and arm to blow the kneecaps off the to comprehend the world around Chief, Bill Clinton. other assorted tree-hugging clans unenlightened and disrespectful them as the conventioneers at the But they would have to perse- and began to understand the sen- individuals who were too close- 15th Annual Soldier of Fortune vere through the experience be- sible logic of arguing from fact minded to listen to the messages Convention had, we would live in cause it was what was truly best for rather than emotion. being conveyed inside. a much better place. But for now, I them. The success of the trip can not My personal opinions changed will take satisfaction in knowing I Perhaps being wholly be contributed to my fa- as well. When we rolled into Ve- have helped at least three people in the presence of ther, though; itis hard not to ignore gas I thought it was the most dis- see the right side of things. allthesetrulyfine Americans who (Don't worry, it's not another test.) realize freedom is a right which mustbeprotected Used textbook+ Bookstore= Money!!! would somehow remold their atti-

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Using common sense to stretch your holiday dollar by Margaret Bethel Opinion Editor

Students who spend every Christmas recuperating from the exhausting and more than likely fatal Christmas Eve shopping frenzy, where they spent more money than they had on things they didn'teven want to pass off as gifts to their friends, should definitely consider a holiday budget plan. The most important step in preparing for Christmas shopping is to start early. For instance, shoppers can take advantage of all the wrapping paper and other decorative paraphernalia that always goes on sale Dec. 26 and stock up for next year.

Another way to avoid financial disaster is to join a Christmas Club through a bank or credit union. This is a guaranteed way of saving money specifically for the holidays. The bank takes out a set amount from each paycheck and the club members can't dip into their funds until the end of the year. It would also be helpful to last-minute shoppers and their bank books to make a list of whom they want to buy gifts for and how much they are willing to spend. The trick is sticking to the list and then not going over the set prices. When those lists include entire families, shoppers need to think economically.

Rather than buying individual gifts for an uncle, an aunt and three cousins, why not get one thing for the whole family to enjoy? The next step to a happy and relaxing holiday season is to avoid window shopping. Aside from getting toes stepped on and being pushed around by the unfailing mobs of last minute shoppers, it may result in impulse buying-adefiniteno-nowhen one has a budget plan. And a final piece of advice to incurable procrastinators who wait until the last minute to do their Christmas shopping: be sure to ask about return and refund policies before making a purchase.

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The real beauty- and the sheer terror- of charge cards is that shoppers can collect all sorts of cool stuff in the store, flash a piece of plastic at the clerk and return home with the merchandise, all without needing to have so much as a dollar in the bank. Of course, shoppers who engage in this type of"spending" sprees eventually land in credit card hell. This is even worse than a "go to jail" card, becauserollingdoubleswon't get you out. Let's take the (completely fictitious yet completely possible) case of Mr. and Mrs. Chargeit as an example. Last September Mrs. Chargeit, a San Jose City Col-

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lege student, applied for of those great charge being hawked on cam was approved and by October. Now the Chargeits, having plenty of financial savvy, used their new card only sparingly in October and November, always paying their bill in full before the 28day grace period _ _..._ expired, thus avoiding fmance charg But, being poor dents, they couldn't great Chanukah gifts wanted to get for their and family. So.--they decided

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interest rate of 1.2 percentnew credit card. 15.4 percent APR, for those the time they who know the lingo - their shopping they twelve monthly payments cov$900 worth of ered $125.41 in interest, but only paid for $106.29 of their merchandise. And they $1,010 balance. So this year they discovered had used their card for a $20 that Chanukah was right cash ad vance around the corner, they still ~-·~ five times, in- didn't have any money and curring a$2 fee they still owed $903 on their each time. They credit card. Mr. and Mrs. Chargeit were now owed 1,010andhad in credit card hell. But they had learned their no money with ...,......_ _.which to pay it. lesson. They cut up their card To make a and vowed not ever to charge Short, the Chargeits again until they had paid their Percent of their bal- bill in full. And they promised themlllinimum monthly each time they re- selves that once they paid their dit card bill all last bill they would never again charge more than they could afford.

Opportunity abounds for college students to establish their own credit record. But as with everything else in life, students must be careful and read the fine print. Two weeks can't pass at San Jose City College without one of the major banks stopping by and setting up a booth peddling its plastic wares. Although these excursions are an excellent opportunity for students to estab li sh credit, they should also be aware that the banks are not giving out credit cards out of the goodness of their hearts; they expect to tum an excellent profit. Many of the cards offered to college students have very high interest rates, up to 21% APR, an annual fee as high as $45 or both. To get the best deal on a first credit card, shop around. Check with banks to see if they offer cards to young people at a reasonable rate. Some card companies will issue cards to both parents and their children. Some other credit card companies offer secured credit, which requires users to place the amount of their

credit limit i? an account at flexible with payme~ts , but the company s bank to act as eventually students w1ll have collateral if the debtor de- to start living in fear of a faults on the loan. bruiser knocking on the door Another way to quickly offering to do some reconestablish credit is to purchase structive kneecap surgery. a car on loan. Even if students default Every first-time car buyer on a loan, they should underwill need a co-signer for the stand they still have rights. loan. .Creditors can not call a About six months after the placeofemploymentifasked loan has been obtained, of- not to. fers for credit cards will start Nor can they call in the wee hours of the night. The best thing to do as a college student in financial trouble is to speak with a credit counselor. A credit counselor will work out a payment plan and will help keep the wolves away from student's doors and telephones. However, once in serious financial trouble, an individual can file two different types of bankruptcy, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, pouring in, if bills are paid on both of which require the assistance of a professional time. lawyer. Again it is still important Chapter Seven is basically to read the fine print and to total liquidation of finana look for hidden fees and other cial and material holdings and staggering costs. Chapter 13 is a restructuring Once credit has been esof financial obligations. tablished students may find While this is the season to themselves holding more cards than a dealer in a Las be merry, remember not to Vegas casino and unable to overdo it. A Christmas can't be meet their financial obligamerry if students end up paytions. Some companies will be ing for it all year.

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Binchy creates a very readable Irish tale by Margaret Bethel Opinion Editor

In the peaceful village of Shancarrig , Ireland, Maeve Binchy' s characters come to life in her most recent national bestseller, "The Copper Beech." "Copper Beech" is an insider's perspective of life in a small Irish town and learning about the intricate personalities of its residents. Her storytelling is addictive and emotional. Each character is fully developed and the honest descriptions of human nature are revealed through their loves, dreams, fears

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sense of familiarly in spite of the fact they are all fictional characters. The reader can relate to the complexity of the characters with understanding because they are comparable to actual people one sees everyday. Although each character is unique, the town has its effect on each of them in many of the same ways. The whole village revolves around the three-room stone schoolhouse, built in 1899 and, as of 1930, when the story begins, run by Jim and Nora Kelly. In the s.choolyard is the copper beech tree, which has been appreciated by generations of children who carved their initials and those of their loved ones into it Another prominent factor in the lives ofShancarrig' s citizens is the Catholic Church of the Holy Redeemer. The parish priest, Monsignor O'Toole, was an elderly and sickly man who let his curate, Father Gunn, run everything in his own way. The book begins with Father Gunn preparing for the Bishop's visit to Shancarrig school. The entire town gets involved to clean, paint, plant flowers and make an abundance of desserts to serve with tea when the Bishop arrives. The purpose of his trip is to consecrate the school and the future of all the young people it will educate. This event is celebrated by all of the townspeople, even Mattie, the postman and only

known atheist in Shancarrig. Many of the people of this small village in Ireland fmd solace for their different misfortunes in the Barna Woods. These beautifully described woods are where Maddy Ross rationalizes her love for the town's new young priest; where Eddie Barton dreams about fmally meeting Christine, his pen pal in Scotland and where almost everyone in Shancarrig goes to find peace of mind. This book evokes strong emotions of all kinds when dealing

with the plights as well as the gOOd fortunes of the individual charac. ters with their own compelling stories. Binchy'sstorytelling makesthe reader feel at home in Sbancarrig and affectionate toward its people. As if actually involved in the lives of the characters in this small and close-knit community the reader cares what happens to them and feels compelled to continue reading. Other best-selling novels avaiJ. able from Binchy include "Circle of Friends" and "The Lilac Bus."

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Jaguars remain undefeated by Christopher Geer Production Manager

To say the San Jose City CollegeJaguarsare playing well would He added tbat two of the teams tbe be an understatement, but Head Jaguars will face tbis weekend have CoachPercyCarrsays, "We'renot beenamongthevictimsoftbeJags' playing the best we can." perfect start, but he said, "they are After a 14-0 start. most observ- very tough and tbey have been ers would believe Carr would be close games." The Jaguars satisfied with his - - - -- - - - - - will be on the road p~yerS, but he said, "We need untilnextyearand will return home improvement on in tbeir conferthe free throw ence opener to tine." face San Joaquin If Carr is ever • ' impressed, sin- 1 Delta College at ~ should prePercy Carr 7:30p.m.Jan. 14. ~tobundleup. Head Coach Among the Witb tbe City - - - -- - - - - - - success stories of · the basketball College Classic llllder their belts, the Jaguars should team is the sophomore Vincent well prepared for the College of Barnett Carr was quoted in tbe San Jose e Sequoias tournament this Mercury News comparing Barnett eekend. "AU the teams (in this tourna- to Jason Kidd of tbe Cal Bears. t) are very, very good," Carr Carr clarified the quote for the witb reservation when com- Times saying, "Otber people have ling about tbe upcoming meet compared (Barnett) t9 Kidd. I was

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misquoted, but the fact remains he is a very good player." Another understatement, as Barnett not only leads tbe Golden Gate Conference in total points (236 as of Dec.6) and average points per game (29.5 as of Dec. 6}, butallofNorthemCaliforniaas well. Fan support is as important in basketball as it is in any otber sport, so come back to school a few days early to cheer tbe Jaguars to tbeir first conference win on Jan. 14 or on Jan. 21 when the Jaguars will host West Valley College.

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I4; 'san Jore City College President Del Anderson was awarded with a plaque in recognition of her service on the Project Diversity Screening Conlmittee.'Ibe City Council presented this plaque to express appreciation for her interest in municipal government and her two-yearparticipation on the project

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,. New A.A. group turns to God • by Doug Cortney Assistant Editor

The seven of them sat in the Associated Students' Council Chambers Tuesday, but they weren' tholding a council meeting. They talked about God a lot, but they weren't having a revival. They were at a meeting of the newly formed Alcoholics Anonymous group, which meets at noon Tuesdays and Thursdays at San Jore City College. The basic ideas behind A.A. are that its members are powerless against alcohol, that men cannot help them cope with its effects and that they must, therefore, tum to God for support. Charles, Tuesday's chairman, spoke about his life and the experiences that brought him to A.A.. Today Charles is struggling with the same things that face every

other college student- he was at Tuesday's meeting during a break from studying for a math final but before he became sober things were different He spoke of his childhood, his military service and time he spent in prison. But no matter what period of his life before A.A. he was discussing, it was always the same: "and I was drinking every day." But today Charles is sober; today Charles is attending college; today Charles is respected by friends and colleagues.He attributes his success to A.A.. "Without Alcoholics Anonymous I wouldn't be in college today," he said, "I owe Alcoholics Anonymous for introducing me to my God again and making all this possible." Fred agreed. "I think the greatest thing that happened to me in A.A. is that I have a relationship

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