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City College's Presidential search finally over has worked at a number of schools, includ- presidents, Tsang has no definite agenda for ing at Stanford University. things he wants to accomplish. His main Tsang's current position has made him concern, however, is the drop in enrollment.

After a wait ofl8 months, San Jose City unable to start his new appointment until He feels that this is due to competition from College has finally decided on a President March. other colleges.

Chui L. Tsang, Ph.D., Dean of the "I don't want to drop my current job. I Tsang plans to talk to students, staff and School of Applied Science and Technology need to be responsible and put closure to it. the business environment to find out what at the City College of San Francisco, has However, it is important that I start soon. courses need to be offered in order to comreen hired to fill the long-empty position.

The college has been without a President for pile courses that are more pertinent and Tsang, who is a native of Hong Kong, a long time. Any longer wait would be more to the needs and likes of students. was schooled in California. Tsang attended detrimental to the college," said Tsang.

Tsang also plans to "look at the learning Contra Costa Community College from TsangwashiredbytheBoardofTrustees environment and see if it's conducive to 1971-1973 and then went on to receive his and City College after a long and compre- high-pressure learning and ease it to make it lochelor's degree with honors at the Uni- hensiveprocess,includinganinterviewwith as workable as possible."

1-ersity of California at Berkeley. a student and faculty committee and interHe also plans to look at the community to Tsang also received his Ph.D. in Lin- views with the Board and Chancellor Evans. see what City College needs in order to guistics from Stanford University. Tsang Unlike many of City College's former See Tsang, page 4. ~~--------~~~-= -~=-====================~~~-by Sonya Wormington E<fitor-in-Chief

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Although he was hit with an eightpoint five mimon dollar fine, lllaoy people are torn between beYiiklerment and scorn that the end ~still not in sight.

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Black History Month underway

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by Luisa Prieto

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Freshman forward Leroy Mayo attempts a shot in the game against Chabot College. The Jaguars traveled to Hayward and defeated the

Gladiators 81-80, on Jan 31. The mens' basketball team is currently ranked fifth in the state with a 22-4 record.

February is Black History Month, and at San Jose City College events featuring art and politics will highlight the celebration.

The definitive guide to February's events, thefree"Black History Month Celebration Booklet," can be found in the Admissions and Records office and at most of the events.

"Music at Midday" during the t month of February will feature prominent African musicians.

"Music at Midday" is a series of hour-long free concerts 12 p.m.

Wednesdays in room F-7.

Between 9-10:20 a.m. February 6 in the Community Room, a video biography will chronicle the success of Madame C.J. Walker.

A Gospel Extravaganza, considered among the highlights of February'sschedule, will premiere at 7 p.m. February 21 at the Bethel Church of San Jose, 1201 South Winchester Blvd.

Renowned artist Jimi Claybrooks' collection of "egg tempura" style paintings will be displayed at the City College Gallery from Feb. 10-26. Two receptions providing opportunities to meet the artist will take place on Feb. 11 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m and between 6:30 p.m. and 7:50p.m.

On February 27, a panel discussion with the topic, "Black Experience in the 21st Century," will feature prominent members of the community.

Responsible for these events is a committee chaired by Office Technology instructor Sharon Youngblood, who puts "community support" on her wish list for February.

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They sound like words that belong to the legal profession, don't they?

Well, there is a profession that is worse and is 10 times more cold-hearted than being a lawyer. All that has to be done is to look at the tragic deaths of Ennis Cosby and Adriene Rogers and the way that the media has handled them.

These two stories are perfect examples of what is good and bad about journalism.

A journalist is motivated by three . dreaded words; Get a quote.

It is these words that made hundreds of reporters flock Bill Cosby in the days after his son was murdered.

Cosby and his family had no time to mourn for their only son thanks to braindead reporters who had to get a quote that showed the emotion of sadness.

Imagine being a reporter trying to talk to Cosby the day after his son died, "Excuse me Mr. Cosby, but I was wondering how you feel about your son being murdered."

The answer is obvious. Everybody knows how Bill Cosby feels.

It goes without question.

But then again his quote is icing on the cake for a potential award-winning story.

The sad thing is, that isn't the worse part of the story. Autumn Jackson, who was later arrested on extortion charges, threatened Cosby by saying she would go public with a claim that she is Cosby's daughter if she wasn't paid $24 million.

So, not only did Cosby have to deal with a loss of a son, he also had to deal with another 100 reporters who needed a quote on a story that was heartless and scandalous.

Cosby's show entertained and brought families together for years. He should have been treated with respect, but instead was treated like mud that grows grass for

the sheep of society.

Fortunately, Adrienne Rogers was luckier.

Adrienne Rogers, the older sister of NBA Toronto Raptors forward Carlos Rogers, died of kidney transplant complications.

Carlos Rogers was willing to give up his career and donate his kidney, but it was already too late.

In order to appreciate this story one has to look at Rogers.

Here is a 6-11 forward who can dunk from the free-throw line during a game and has a history of being disruptive and loud in the locker room.

He was another troubled player in the league that had unlimited talent, but a limited maturity level.

Scenes of Rogers breaking down expressing love of his sister during a press conference, not a chase through the city to get a quote, changed the image of Carlos the punk into Carlos the sincere young adult.

The good thing is there are more admirable parts to this story.

Like former Detroit Piston point guard Isiah Thomas, Raptors executive vicepresident, running a quarter mile from the Raptors' office to Rogers' apartment to tell him that the hospital told him that Rogers' sister wouldn't make it.

After Rogers hurled a lamp and fell to his knees crying, Thomas chartered a jet so Rogers could see his dying sister.

Combine that with an elderly man walking into Thomas' office and offering his kidney to donate, and what is left is an important story about hardship, love and compassion.

So there it is, two deaths and two totally different stories in media values and morals.

Guess what story was on the front page.

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Editor -in-Chief................................... Sonya Wormi ngton Production Manager .......................... Jon Perez Adviser................................................ Art C. Carey Staff Writers Layla Aguilera, Trevor Bryden, Joe Feldman, Andrew Navarro, Lynda M. Pearson, Luisa Prieto, Tamiko Rast, Ryan Ash Reynoso, Lewis Rountree, Mandi Sparks Production Ad ver tisint: Andrew Faulstich, Colin Kennedy, Tanya George, Andrew Moyco, Steven Tavares, Jacyln Lucas, Colleen Waldrop Jennifer Snyder The Times is located in Rm. 303 at San Jose City College, 2100 Moorpark Ave., San Jose, CA 95128. Telephone: (408) 298-2181, ext. 3849. Fax : (408) 288-9023

·Black history is so intertwined in American history, it is difficult to separate the two because it has defined us as a nation .

Black History Month is itself very young, and was created to educate us all about the accomplishments of African-Americans.

In classrooms, children will learn from the beginning about people like Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Malcolm X, Rosa Parks, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr . .

Outside of the classroom, we will see magazines, newspapers, and television reports highlighting the contributions African-Americans have made to society, but it was not always this way.

Just a generation ago, mainstream history books were primarily Eurocentric. Now, history books include the broader perspectives of people from various backgrounds.

However, in talking to my fellow students, I found that many admit not knowing much about black history.

Until taking an AfricanAmerican Culture class, my own know ledge had been limited to slavery, segregation, and the civil rights movement. Those were cru-

cial times in American history, significant events and acbievt. ments had been virtually u~ tome.

The Harlem Renaissance ~ 1920s was a literary move~~~e~~ influential African-American erature, music, and art culture.

Among writing works of & lion and prose, African-Amenca writers expressed their desire equality and respect with pow eloquence.

The Harlem Renaissance an important precedent to theci1 rights movements.

During World War I, num African-American soldiers military decorations for their rageous actions from the flak! government.

However, not one of Ametia 1.5 million African-American diers who served in WWl or WW. received the UnitedState'shiglt military award- the Congressiol:i Medal of Honor- untill991.

No one has to look far to lea: about black history, and because is Black History Month, ea knowledge will be brought direct to us.

We must try to understand many facets of black histcry fully appreciate the tremen sacrifices and achievements Af: can-Americans have made.

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by Luisa Prieto Staff Writer

As the semester begins and I find myself with half of the school adding and dropping classes, I long fora mocha.

A large, steaming cup of chocolate and expresso perfectly blended together, topped with fluffy whip cream and a dash of chocolate sprinkles. Holding the warm cup on a cold spring morning is a wonderful way to wake up.

While a plastic lid will hide the multi-layered pattern of the whip cream, the mocha will retain its warmth longer and the lid will help protect the precious liquid from being spilled. I thought about

mocha often as I waited in lilx imagining bringing the cup up my lips and taking a long sip. my mind, the liquid has enough to not bum my tongue warmenoughfortherichchocol:t scented steam towaftpastmy andreplacethestressofthem · chair-like classes with peace.

In class, the cup sits beside on a chair. It's within my reach caution holds my hand as I wait my teacher not to be looking in direction.

Like an old friend, the fills an important niche in an erwise stressful day. Prom· nothing more than something w and tasty to drink, a deli · mocha can brighten up any da.

Do Solllething for Heaven's Sake!

CityTeam Youth Outreach is looking for volunteers to serve as Bible ·club leaders, tutors, big brothers/sisters, camp counselors and coaches.

Consider joining our team by contacting Fran Lewis. Phone: 232-5600 x5788.

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Staff Writer They are currently ranked It may have been the. longest fifth in the state, and by defeating second in San Jose City College's Chabot last Friday night, the Jaguars are now in a three way tie basketball history.

Chabot College's Gladiators between CbabotCollegeandFootprepared an inbound pass, down hill College for first place in the by one point, with the overtime conference. period about to expire. When time "It was an exciting basketball ran out, all Chabot had managed game from the beginning to the was a toss towards the rim and the end," said Percy Carr, head coach.

Jaguars had an 82-81 victory.

"If a team starts out hot at the The score did not reflect beginning (like Chabot with a 14 completely the dominance the Jag- point lead), you can't lose your uars showed throughout an ex- poise because you have to stay tremel y intense and physical game. focused. It is important not to The Jaguars have had prob- overreact because it only lasts for a lems with Chabot before, losing short period of time," said Carr. two previous meetings.

Within the last 42 seconds of The Jaguars traveled to the overtime period, the Jaguars Gladiator territory to become the were down by one point with the victor in what will be known as one score 80 to 81. of their most incredible, fast -paced Chabot player MattMunizhad games ever. the ball and was attempting to pass The Jaguars never let their when City College freshman guard guard down.

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Emilio Ratti/Tha Times Leroy Mayo, No. 30, scores easily against Chabot.

scored a lay-up with 10 seconds left.

Fergerson had 14 points, including two three-point shots.

There was some confusion about the game's official ending time.

After the game's apparent end, the official put one second back on the clock with Chabot in possession. That one second was not enough time for the Gladiators to make a genuine shot for the victory.

The victory definitely resulted from the contributions of freshman forward Leroy Mayo, who scored 26 points and had six rebounds.

Freshman forward Lynn Washington had 15 points with 15 rebounds, making a powerful combination with Mayo in eradicating a 38-42 halftime deficit.

In the second half, the Jaguars relied on two other players to pull the team towards victory.

Freshman guard Shawn Har-

ris had 11 points and six rebounds.

Harris was three for three in threepoint shots.

Sophomore guard Jesper Rasmussen had nine points and was a major contributor to the team's perimeter attack.

The Jaguars will face De Anza College at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb.7, at City College.

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It was an exciting basketball game from beginning to end.

Percy Carr Head Coach At 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb.12, the Jaguars will make the trek to Los Altos to face the Foothill Owls.

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Sophomore running back Clifton Rainey once again led the San Jose City Collge football team 10 victory as he scored both llucbdowns against Los Medanos College while compiling 237 rusbing yards.

The Jaguars won the East County Bowl againstLosMedanos · Pittsburgh, California on DeCtmber 7, 1996, byascoreof14-7.

"I don't think the game was as ~ as the score indicates. 14 to looks close, but if you compare lbe statistics, the Jaguars were two kl iXle in every category," said Howard Gay, head football coach.

The Jaguars finished second in Coast Conference, right under <Jly eouegeofSanFrancisco, with overall record of 7-4.

The defensive player of the &alne went to freshman defensive llld Cedric Pittman, who was also San Jose City College Honorle Mention Player at the 1996 ~all banquet.

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went to freshman wide receiver Kendrick Dukes, who bad the best game of the season with four receptions for 113 offensive yards.

The Junior College Gridwire has named four players for awards thi s 1996 season, includin g sophomore offensive lineman Jose Martinez. He was the Junior College All-American on Second Team.

Rainey was an Honorable Mention. At City College, Rainey was awarded the Most Valuable Player award. Rainey, with 1,197 rushing yards and six touchdowns, ranked 11th in the state.

Sophomore tight end Anthony Martin was also given an Honorable Mention award. At City College, Martin received an All Conference Award for First Team.

"It was a great feeling to beat Los Medanos. This was the fourth time in the 90's playing against them. The kids should feel good about this game. The credit should go to the kids and the coaches, since they were able to hang on long enough to twn it around and start winning," said Gay.

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• Representatives from the University of San Francisco be on . ·· ··. campus fram 9 a. m~ to 1 p.m. Tuesday Feb.11. Contact the Career Transfer Center for an appointment. .

• The San J6Se City College Art Gallery preknts work by artist Jimi .· Clilybrooks, The exhibit is open from Feb. lOth through the 26th.

•II The Fut~re Teache;s Club will be holding a meeting

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· · Feb.l1 in Room B-204.

• Prospective transfer students are invited to visit California State · University, Sacramento from 8:30a.m. to 3 p.m. February 17.

Interested students should call 1-(800) SAC-IS-IT. • Frank Wilkinson, Executive Director of the National Committee Against Repressive Legislation will be speaking at 7:30 p.m. ·. today at Evergreen College in room RE311. He will also be · speaking at San Jose State University at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 7th in the Student Union's Umunhum Room (second floor).

• The Cosmetology Department invites students to be a client in the salon. The salon is located in V -11. For more information or an appointment, call288-3710.

• Taxpayers can now file their tax returns on-line. The 1040 EZ Online program is available from Parsons Technology. The cost of filing is $9 .. 95 and software is available at http:/// www.parsonstech.com.

• "Concord Pavilion," The Bay Area's Premiere Amphitheater, is now hiring for the 1997 season. Students interested in part time work should call (510)671-3100.

• Big Yellow, the new Internet Yellow Pages, allows graduating seniors looking for employment internet access to employment information at http:///www.bigyellow.com.

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Tsang is also concerned about the conditions of the buildings on campus. He feels strongly about the lack of funding for the proposed library.

TSang feels strongly about how community colleges compare to four-year institutions.

"Because of my education at Contra Costa Community College, I have a deep appreciation of what a community college can do. I see that community colleges give as high of an education as four-year colleges."

Tsang's background from Hong Kong has also helped him appreciate the Bay Area more.

"It has provided a wider perspective of my understanding of the United States' place in the

world. The Bay Area is special.. .it is an extremely diverse community. We are rich as a community.

We make use of different business and cultural connections throughout the world. This is a rare gift," said Tsang.

Tsang also says that he is very committed to staying on as permanent president of City College.

"I have signed a four year contract with the Board. In order to do my job well, I need to invest time and energy into the college."

Most of all, Tsang says that he is looking forward to getting started, but he has many questions regarding the college.

"I will listen very carefully to what people are saying. We need to solve problems. A college is not run by one person .. .it takes a whole college to do this job."

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Simpson or Ronald Goldman.

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San Jose City College's flrst on-campus credit union is now open for business.

After months of planning and remodeling part of the College Union, California State Employees Credit Union of San Jose bas opened a branch office at City College.

ThisresultsfromCityCollege's three-year quest for an on-campus A TM machine. City College has not previously had a bank, credit union or ATM, though an A TM has long been in demand by the faculty and students.

Chris Brown, Director of Administration and Fiscal Operations at City College, said putting an ATM in the Bookstore was first considered, but drawbacks to that plan soon appeared. The A TM would be accessible only during Bookstore hours and customers would be charged a fee per use.

None of the local banks City College first contacted were interested in providing banking services.

"Clearly, the cost of having one here outweighed the benefits," said Brown.

Then about eight months ago, CSECU expressed interest in providing an A TM and full-service credit union at City College.

CSECU is a separate entity from the school, and already operates a large branch at San Jose State University. One convenience is that students can keep their credit union accounts active when transferring to SJSU. While other banks requested compensation for their services, CSECU signed a multi-year contract with City College in which money will not be exchanged by either party. The credit union is not obligated to invest any future revenues in the school.

CSECU provides the same services as other credit unions, such as savings and checking accounts, direct deposit, loans, share certificates and entertainment discounts (including discounted tickets for Great America, Marine World and Disneyland).

Credit unions receive a charter from the State, specifying who is eligible for membership. CSECU' s lifetime membership is extended to all City College faculty, students and alumni.

Even the students who have joined but discontinue their stud-

ies at City College can rem · members .

Convenience is amajorplusr~ credit union members. Sunn 1 Singh, a CSECU loan officer,~. lieves that students will also ~ attracted to the credit union's Io~. interest rates and family a~ sphere.

"We can give customers o~. on-one attention that you can'tfilll at a big bank," said Singh.

He added that CSECU on student Visas at a competitive 14.25% fixed interest rate, with accounts, including checkin1, earning interest. CSECU doesn't charge for ATM use, even for noomembers.

As a student promotion, CSEU! is offering free checking for orr year, the first fifty checks free. unlimited ATM use and a one· time membership/service fee a five dollars .

CSECU is located at the College Union building, next to the Admissions & Records office.

The credit union is open 9a.m. to 5:30 p .m. Monday throu~ Thursday, and from 9 a.m. until ! on Fridays. The ATM is availab~ for use 24 hours a day. CSECC can be reached here at City College by calling (408) 998-7017.

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