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According to Scott Blakey, a PG&E spokesman, tbe power outage began south of City College on Keesling Avenue. While cutting down tree limbs, a man from J .A.B. Landscaping accidentally brought down a branch onto an electric wire. ''The branch fell," Blakey said,
the entire campus until ovti!U IVa went out, students and staff the spring weather- in class
"and as it feU , it touched the line and him .. . he had some bums around his bead." While the power was restored to the General Education buildings and the 500 wing after forty-five minutes, the rest of the campus remained without power un til 2:58 p.m.
Calls to PG&E throughout the day showed that by 10:30, ninety-five percent of power had been restored to the area. ''The remaining is out due to the tree cutters that hit a circuit breaker," Tamara Buckman, an operator for PG&E said
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City College celebrates Cinco de Mayo by Joe Feldman Staff Writer It's time for a fiesta! Dancing, music, chips and salsa, guest speaker, children smacking · Las and even a shouting contest Arrrr-iij-baaa!!) were someofthe eo.ents held on the San Jose City College campus to commemorate Cinco de Mayo. The midday festival was orgaby La Raza Student Alliance
and MECbA, botb of whi ch represent Latino students who attend City College. Even with an unexpected power failure that bit the campus, the festivities were not badly hampered thanks to a power generator. The only major problem was the inability to beat the cheese for the chips at the nacho booth (which turned into the chips and salsa booth). "Each year there is something
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new (referring to the power outage) but it was good to see the children from tbe daycare on cam p us h a ving fun wi th th e pinatas," said Monica Sanchez, President of La Raza. "It was important to gather fellow students and share Latino culture," she said. Among the festival'shighlights was guest speaker Rudy Cordova, a retired City College teacher of Latino culture who spoke about
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the importance of Cinco de Mayo. "It was a political movement, a struggle to separate church from state, to give more privileges and freedom to the poor and less power to the rich," he said. Cinco de Mayo began on May 5, 1862, when a small group of Mexican peasants defeated the French army at the battle ofPuebla However, it wasn't until 5 years later that they finally kicked the French out for good. Now it is an annual celebration that brings Mexican-Americans together to revive the past, revel in the present and look to the future . Zeke Garcia, Dean of Special Programs, was one of the many people who checked out the festivities. "It's a great activity. With all of the djversity on this campus, it gives the opportunity for students to share in Latino culture," he said. Many of the students felt the same way. ''The philosophy of independence connects all of us as a whole," said Ro a Perez, a Latin American Literature Major. Besides tbe power failure, the event went off without a hitch and seemed to be quite a success.
Students who usually mingle around the lower half of the College Union may be wondering where the music they' ve been hearing lately is coming from . Since Monday, May 5, t11e San Jore City College radio station, KJCC, has bee n broadcasting through a speaker located inside of the College Union . The person responsibl e for taking action in allowing KJCC to be broadcasted in the College Union, is Mike Man sel le, Associated Student Council vice president. Manselle was inspired by t11e idea during the past election when a candidate suggested that the campus radio station would be a good forum to use for student activities. "People tend to listen easier. Many students walk by bulletin boards and don't pay attention tocampusactivities," said Mansell e. Manselle was curious to find outstudents' opinions on themauer so he conducted an infonnal poll. The poll consisted offifry students and revealed that forty-tl1ree of the students thought it was a good idea, tbree didn't and four had no opinion. A few years ago students on the Broadcasting Staff attempted to broadcast in the College Union, but their plans did not go well due to loud volume of the music and
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Recently, a major catastrophe struck San Francisco. No, it wasn't a gruesome homicide, or a devastating fire, or even a massive earthquake. It was a garbage strike. Yes, that's right, a simple stinking (no pun intended) garbage strike. How can this be a major catastrophe you may ask? Well, think about it this way. In a city as large as San Francisco with all of its residents, businesses and tourists, there is going to be an enormous amount of product consumption and, therefore, refuse. And when the brave souls who are supposed to pick up after all of the city's wastemakersdon'tshow up for work, trash starts piling up higher and higher and causes a major fiasco. This was tl1e scenario in the residential and commercial streets of San Francisco a couple of weeks ago until the garbage collectors and the city's waste-collection service agreed on a new contract that raised the pay and benefits for the trash collectors. Even though the strike only lasted for two days, the city was feeling the effects. Curbsides of residents and business owners were
Iars. We Americans seem to really like the t is possible to gain understanding of our country getting completely idea about a culture by looking at their hammered. artistic works. Is it a "deer in the headlights" effect, Drama and philosophical writings from the ancient Greeks show us a culture where we are so horrified by the violence that we can't stay away from it? Is it a dedicated to their gods . subconscious hatred for our society which Artifacts from Native American tribes illustrate the importance of nature and life makes us cheer when we see our cities getting creamed? to their cultures. Letter Studying the artwork, sculptures and No. We like the violence. This is a painfully writings of these cultures shows us what obvious fact that makes movie producers was important and sacred to the people. It is almost humorous to study the arts chortle with glee, dollar signs flashing in their eyes. Americans love the blood, guts, of these cultures, drawing parallels to and fear of annihilation. their ways of life, and then take a look at Producers and movie writers must love ours. Editor: the fact that they don't have to do anything "The coast is toast." I am writing in reference to the People throughout the nation flocked more to reach their audience (us) than to election article that came out in the to see the movie "Volcano" last weekend. kill a Jot of people and maybe blow up a April 24 newspaper. Many items Signs promoting the movie are headed by couple of towns on the screen. reported are false and misreprethe aforementioned slogan, which basiThis is a trend in entertainment that may sented. I would appreciate a corcally promises death, mass destruction, never end. Let's face it, there are infinite rection of those items in your next ways that violence can be presented, and and a healthy dose of good old American paper. special effects technology will keep it violence. TI1e first thing I noticed was a realistic enough that we'll keep cheering. If one were to draw a conclusion from quote by Lucia Castorena in the Our love for these movies shows exactly second paragraph; she never stated the popularity of this film, it would this. probably be that Americans are masochis- what is important and appealing to our Secondly, the polls closed at culture. The sad truth is that the violence tic gore-lovers with a death wish. 1:00 on Friday, and ran Saturday in these movies really does mirror many Another good example would be the 10-12 as well. aspects of our time. movie "Independence Day," the topThirdly, ballots were counted If a future civilization was to research grossing movie of 1996. Monday afternoon and posted that The plot line was basically aliens our culture and look at our entertainment afternoon. invading earth and destroying our cities. for clues, they would be shocked to see Fourthly, Jennifer Snyder was This movie made over 200 million dolsuch a low point in humanity. disqualified for violation of Elec-
lined with trash and sewer rats were frolicking in the heaps of rotten, smelly filth. Mayor Willie Brown was even asked by reporters if he was going to declare a state of emergency. Luckily, a contract was negotiated, no state of emergency needed to be declared and world order was again restored. This little incident should be a reminder of just how important garbage collectors are to the mold of society. They are taken for granted, yet without them we would all be helplessly suffocated by the never ending onslaught of trash. It would be like the Middle Ages when people would throw their garbage on the streets to just sit there until t11e rats came to feast on , it and spread t11eir germs U1rough· out the land (which, incidentally, was a major cause of the bubonic plague that wiped out half the population of Europe). In retrospect, the San Francisco garbage collectors got what they deserved with their new contract. In an unappealing line of work, they earn every penny and they should be appreciated for keeping our streets clean. Wit110ut them, we would have one messed up world (once again, no pun intended).
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Rap lyrics push freedomof speech Deal with the problem, not the lyrics by Tamiko Rast Staff Writer In an expletive-laced song produced by
Dr. Dre and performed by Snoop Doggy Dogg and other rap artists, women are rescribed in the crudest sexual sense, as 'llo's" and "tricks." Making a blanket statement that all rap should be censored is wrong. However, there are a few extreme examples like the one above, that push the limits of free speech and decency and should be censored. Censoring rap isn't an attempt to stifle the creativity or free speech of artists. It is only an effort to protect those who may be adversely affected by the lyrics, especially impressionable young adults. Rap music is undoubtedly one of the most powerful musical mediums today. Its influence is canied within the messages of artists' lyrics, having the ability to make people think and act differently. Because they wield so much influence, rap artists should take responsibility for their lyrics by considering what negative and positive effects their words will have on others. Sadly, the power of words has been recklessly underestimated by some rap c artists. They seta damaging example for the fans who value the messages from their songs. A song by the Da Lench Mob, titled, 'F*ck You and Your Heroes,' was equally offensive. It includes verses like, "I'm glad Lincoln got bucked in the face- We shoulda been free in the first place." Throughout the song, the rappers dismiss
accomplishments of white people solely because of their race. Other African-Americans, like Bryant Gumbel and Arsenio Hall. are .·. criticized for being 'too white.' Rock and Liberace are referred to as and whites are called '7Pr·nP<i''''~' It' s sad and OISturi:>In;& ,J!!lit
a ny pe rson's ·., achievements importance. Censorship unfortunate because imposes an establishment's or commun ity 's standards upon what another person says does.
If rap artis producers recording companies unwilling to own standards of decency, censorshiP should result.
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Since the late 70's, rap music has done than whimper for attention - it has open closed ears with its cries of an ignored group of people. Groups like N.W.A., the GetoBoysand2LiveCrewhave expanded the boundary of what is acceptable in music. After protests and Senate bearings, explicit rap lyrics have still thrived. There is a reason for it. Long thought of as useless outcasts whose deaths mean nothing more than random statistics lined in chalk, rap performers illuminate the dark recesses found in both ghettos and suburbs. Unfortunately , a lot of people don' twant to hear it. By calling rap offensive, they hope to quiet the voices of people who, only a hundred and twenty years ago, would have been murclered for a wrong look. They point to the never ending crime rate and claim that rap is casting a romantic light over and abuse.
"Life was simpler when music didn't use four letter words," they say. What these people don' trealize, however, is that society did have these problems long before the rapsters scratched up records to create a melancholic beat In the 1950's, when music believed to represent an era of innocence, there were unwed mothers and ignored child abuse. In the 1970's, music quickened into loud throbs that warned of innocence lost and a harsh society that turned its head when confronted with something unpleasant. By focusing on the foul language the rappers use and the violence that some have been involved in, they try to get rap censored. However, f one was to push aside the rhytbrnic beats and listen to the words, listen to the meaning, a different message would be heard. In Coolie's "Gangsta's Paradise," he laments the tragedy of life being wasted on image and hopelessness. "I'm the kinda G the little homies wanna be like," Coolio says, "on my knees in the night, saying prayers in the streetlight . .. Tell me why are we so blind to see that the one's we hurt, are you and me ..." If it were censored, rap music would not end crime. Instead, the passionate ballads that society has deemed offensive would no longer be the cries of those who were thrust aside, but instead become the grave markers of the people who dared the scorn of society in hopes of making life easier for the millions of others left behind.
90's mantra: 'I don't wanna' Getting the job was easy- a friend recommended me, the interview was brief and favorable, and the job itself promised a challenging opportunity to better my journalistic resume. I should have guessed it was too good to be true, and the roadblock assmned a famil iar form- paperwork. "Isn't this enough for an I-9 form?" I asked, unfolding my birtl;l certificate. "I havemyDMV J.D. card, too." I hold on to possessions about as well as the Salvation Army, so now all I have is my birth certificate as documentation of my citizenship and right to labor.
The secretary senses an unfamiliar ituation and red flags go up in the form of a disapproving hum. "We can't hire anyone without a social security card," she pronounces. Well, I've seen an I-9 form . All the government asks is that you establish identity and eligibil ity to work. They even offer List A and List B, and ask that a document from each be provided. As bureaucratic dances go, this one is pretty simple. Put one from List A in, fill the List A space out .. Put one from List Bin, and you've filled t11e 1-9 out.. (To
the tune of the 'bokey pokey' ~) A little favoritism is all I ask for. AU I need is a little paperwork sbu(fle. The secretary doesn't dance.:.. hokey pokey, shuffle, or otherwise. "It's policy," she states, and it's time to leave. Policy, follicy . Now, this isn't a totally one-dimensional issue; when I'm at work, I am on the secretary' s side. There is no more beautiful, all-inclusive translation of "I don't wanna" than "No, it's policy." If someone comes into TAP plastics and wants a piece of bulletproof plastic drilled like a piece of Swiss cheese, I don't have to say, "No, I don't wanna." lean say, "No, it's policy," and that's it. Unfortunately, other people use the phrase out of a fear less tangible U1an a prospective power-tool disaster. American society and its cultural acceptance of litigation has fostered a wiclespread fear of personal responsibility. A "policy" provides the easy, mindless and consistent escape from that responsibil ity. So what do we do about it? Folks, let us begin the fi ght right here at City College. It's time to draw the line, take our medicine and drill into some bulletproof plastic, so to speak. If it's been a while, taldng responsibility may need some easing into. Exercise 1: Go Urrough the drive-thru, spill some coffee on your groin, and concentrate on feeling stupid, not accusing. Repeat daily until you feel enlightened. Once personal responsibility bas completely taken the place of policy in your life, you can assume the "Where r Stand" mantra of twenty-first century life. All together now: I don't wanna.
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Lorie Van/ The Times Dressed in her "bunny suit," Huong Lien Phan sterilizes in the particle dryer before entering the Intel lab at City College.
Covered head to toe in 'bunny suits,' the students taking semiconductor manufacturing .technician classes at San Jos~ City College resemble hazardous material handlers. But they're not "suiting up" to protect from deadly chemicals, they are practicing for the delicate operations of semiconductor manufacturing. "I don't like the bunny suits," said student Huong Lien Phan, "but it's part of the job." The facility, located in the ElectronicLab'sRoom 107,houses 14 computer stations, a simulated "air shower!' and will be expanded to include more computers, keycard ID and virtual reality en virorunents. The innovative facility was made possible through a high-tech collaboration between Intel Corporation, City College and Mission College in hopes of meeting the computer chip industry's demand for highly
trained technicians. Employment opportunities for graduates of the SMT program are "limitless," said SMT instructor Gerry M ullen. Because the program is new, there aren't any graduates yet, but current students are already receiving job offers from various Bay Area electronics companies. Mullen "almost guarantees" job placement for SMT graduates and said that semiconductor manufacturing technicians earn "very high salaries." Although Mullen considers the idea simple, simulated fabrication training facilities hadn't existed at any other company or institution. The idea has been well-received and by the year's end, 25 colleges will make this type of program available. 'This type of training will be the standard," Mullen said. Intel maintains a three-way, ongoingpartnershipwithCityCollege and Mission College to support the facility and SMT training program. Intel is state-of-the-
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by Trevor Bryden Executive Editor The "pothead" stereotype may soon need some editing. In San Jose, if medicinal marijuana advocates like Rainbow smoke shop owner Suzie Andrews get their way, a "pothead" may be typified not by his dredlocked hair or tiedied shirt, but by his medical bracelet and his wheelchair. "I'm just filling a prescription," says Andrews, who opened Rainbow Medical Cannabis Club on West San Carlos street. At the shop, patients will submit consent forms, which have been filled out by physicians. They then will have their photo taken and an identification card made. After that, they can buy a 118 ounce quantity of marijuana for $40. According to Andrews, it is the best quality marijuana available. "These people are sick already," she explains. "They shouldn't be smoking too much." LegalmarijuanasalesinSan Joseisstillsomewhatuncharted territory. Guidelines, however, have been established, and Andrews says that she will follow the law. In areas where the letter of the law is vague, she seems poised to follow the spirit. "Compassion is what it is all about," says Tony Barbagello, a Rainbow Smoke Shop employee and Andrews' "right hand man." Indeed, the center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to filling only medical requests.
art computer equipment, software and fiscal support, along with student scholarshi ps and internships. According to Gregory Ohanneson, Associate Director of Administration and Fiscal Opera. Lions at City College, Intel's expenses were at least $500,000. City College has remodeled the electronics lab and is absorbing instructor costs. Through the agreemen~ students can attend SMT courses at City College and fulftll electronics courses at Mission. Three full-semester courses are part of the SMT program, one of which is currently available at City College. High school students, college students, and other electronics company employees are being actively recruited for the program. "Real jobs, real learning opportunities, real scholarships ...it doesn ' tgetmuch better than lha~" Mullen said. "Without Intel, this wouldn ' t even be a figment of anyone's imagination."
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You can work all the muscles in your body as well as breaking a good sweat at the Fitness Center located next door to the Bookstore. Carlos Medina ( right )strains to lift while working out.
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What do you get when you combine Salsa, Mariachi and Country with a dash of Rock and Roll? "Los Compadres: Songs from the Barrios." Los Compadres is a bilingual group consisting of Noe Montoya, Rick "Boogie" Espinoza and Toma<; Montoya. llJOugh they have been performing in the Bay Area for the last six years, "Songs from the Barrios" is their first release. "To sit in an establishment and hear your music ... it's, like, wow!" Espinoza said proadly. Espinoza, who is currently attending San Jose City College, wrote the song "From U1e Heart." He also has a lot to be proud of. From humorous to touching, U1e music was great to liste n to. Even if me listener doesn't understand Spanish, U1e eclectic sounds that fill U1e entire CD are mesmerizing. The local feel in the music becomes apparent in the second song, "No way, Jose." "I went to San Jose," sings t11e lead vocalist. "I wind up washing dishes for 50 cents a day, I told the man I want a raise and U1is is what he said, 'No way, Jose, if you don't got a green card, you don't get no raise today."' The melody and the voice harmonies are enthralling, especially in the first song "Feria de Las A ores." The whole song is in Spanish, but t11e melodic sound from t11e two voices mixing is intoxicating.
Interesting instruments, like a harp and accordion, are used in this album. Although normally unheard of in rock and roll music, the instrumentsadda uniquesound to the infamous bass, guitar, and drums found in most bands. The accordion takes a dominant role and plays a solo performance on U1e sixth song of the album, "Las Canciones del Amor."
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The harp adds a classical mood to "El Emigrado." The rock and roll angle to the music comes through on the song "Elvis Perez." Sung to t11e tune of "Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley, one of the lines goes "You eat noU1ing but hot dogs with mustard all U1e time. You ain't never had a taco and you ain't no amigo of mine." Outstanding songs are "Feria de Las Rores" and "El Emigrado." The most comical song in the album U1at stands out is "No Way, Jose". TI1e overall sound of t11e album is good and U1e variety is excellent, compared to modem rock albums with every song sounding identical to the previous one. "Songs from the Barrios" will be sold in t11e City College bookstore through the end of t11e semester. Tile City of San Jose will be putting on a concert featuring Los Compadres on July 20 at "The Stage." For more information about Los Compadres, cont.:1ct Noe Montoya at (408) 270-5314.
All the make-up in the world could not protect Dan Sulit from the lousy plot,
And a fool shall lead them by Luisa Prieto Entertainment Editor
Like Yin and Yang, the San Jose City College Theatre Art's production of "The Servant of Two Masters" had both good and evil. A group of charming actors were combined with nice costumes and gorgeous sets. Unfortunately, they were set against a pretty silly plot Written by Carlo Goldoni in 1749, Ule play opens with the greatly anticipated marriage ann~:mncement of Clarice and Silvio. However, Uleir wedding is endangered when a servant named Truffaldino arrives and informs them that Clarice's previous fiance, Federigo, is there to see her. In the age-old cliche of an Italian comedy, Federigo turns out to be a woman, (Federigo's twin sister, Beatrice, in fact). But as exciting as the old comedies could be, "The Servant of Two Masters" was a bitter disappointment. As Beatrice set out to accomplish her goals of finding her lover, she forgot to feed Truffaldino. Moved by selflsh desires and predictable cliches, Truffaldino decides to hire himself out to anotller man with the hopes of being paid more. It was not surprising to anyone that his second
master turned out to be Beatrice's lover, Florindo. "St 1 Even with all of Truffaldino's goofy antics, plot did its best to find ways to imitate nails bein Ca dragged across a chalkboard. e Constance Slider did a wonderful job of portrayi ibe lie chameleon-like Beatrice, if for nothing else being able to keep a straight face. Adam A. Antuna's Truffaldino kept the attenti of the audience with his leaps and bounds when plot slowed to a snail's pace. The rest of the cast was memorable despite the pi Pedro Torr was excellent the love driv Rorindo. Ariadna Leal and Hugo Ponce were channing the tom lovers, Clarice and Silvio. Sean Jordan played Clarice's father, Pantal Ly witl1loving grumpiness. ~ Tony McMahon, who had a dual role as the pones: IU and as Silvio's father, was delightful in both roles. Dan Sulit was hilarious as the cook, Brighella. Despite the actor' s cooperation andcharm,~OII'eltt ' the plot was still weak and predictable. ,tt The final straw for suspension of disbelief was ~ once everyone heard the truth, they broke intoali1 . f~ dance and forgave him.
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ady Jaguars well-armed for playoff battle 1be City College Jaguars are with strong pitching and defense for their first game in gional Play-Offs against the ge of Sequoias this Friday at With two athletes on the team for All Nor-Cal and several for the All-Coast Conferthe Jags have a lineup to confidence in their chances. 0\trall, the team finished their with a record of 32-1 2, made them Conference coAngie Catalano, a was chosen for the All team. Catalano holds a leadership role on the team compliments her skill at the She is the leading hitter with batting average and 31 Coach Debbie Huntze says Jlalano leads by example. ldo. 'She's the type of kid that will s, bard for you," Huntze said. bein Catalano's dedication an d esswonherthetitleCo-Player ibe Year. She says she is able to nge the batters by calling for ·ety of pitches. She is confitin the team's pitching. :n Jessica Rose holds an impres~ pitching record. This season is 23-5 with 14 shutouts and
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Along with pitching and defense, team unity has been an important factor for the co-champion softball team this season. Co-Pitcher of the Year. Jaime Simon supports her well with her offspeed pitching. Huntze names pitching as an important factor in their wins. "Because of our pitching and defense we are able to stay in games and come out on top," she said. Huntze says that leaders such as
these make the road to victory easier. "I think with those leaders and other sophomores it's helped to keep us together," she said. The strong team environment has helped several players, both freshman and sophomore, be chosen for the All-Coast conference.
Rose , Catalano, infielder Rockie Villa and outfielder Priscilla Coleman were selected for the first team of the All-Coast Conference. Christy Smith, infielder, Angie Castro, infielder, Melissa Taku, utility and Angel Briones, outfielder were chosen for second
team. Honorable mention went to pitcher Jaime Simon, infielder Brandi Rodriguez and outfielder Jaime Cerra. Huntze is proud of her team and says, "If we can play solid defense and get our offense going and if our pitchers stay on, we have a good chance ."
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til. lbeSanJos~CityCollegetrack participated in the Northern omia Finals held in San sco, on May 10. :t The Northern California Triere unusual this time. The
meet was difficult because for the athletes it seems like it doesn't count for anything with the exception of qualifying for the finals," said men's head track and field coach Steve Haas. There were a couple of upsets in this meet with Jo Jo Wright (long jump), Rick Ventura (400 meter race) and David Jackson {shot put and discus) who did not qualify to advance to the finals . Wright did not qualify in the long jump, but according to coach
Haas, maybe it was a blessing in disguise, as Wright has suffered through this season with a bad ankle. Wright's ankle usually flares up during long jump practice and competition, which interferes with his sprinting. Wright qualified 6th in the 100 meter race and 5th in the 200 meter race for the finals. Rick Ventura placed 19th as a qualifier for the 400 meter race with a time of 50.74. (Only the top ten athletes will qualify to advance
to the finals). However, Ventura qualified with Wright, Griffin and Pryor to compete in the finals for the 4x400 meter relay with a qualifying time of3:17.03. Jackson finished 15th in shot put and 14th in discus, (Top 12 qualified). The leading qualifier in the 400 intermediate hurdles was Charles Griffin with a time of 54.37 qualifying in first place. Griffin has been hindered by a knee
problem which has been an ongoing struggle this season. Griffin also qualified for the high jump. Derek Prior qualified in 3rd place in the 400 meter dash with a time of 47:73 . Jackie Hotchkiss qualified in the discus with 131.3 feet and has earned a spot at a chance to advance towards the state final s. The City College track athletes will compete on Saturday, May 10, at San Joaquin Delta College Finals.
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_8__T_hu_ffi_d_~_._M_a_y_a_,,_s_s7-------Ca~US-----------T-h_e_r_im~es~ Lights-- From Page 1. 'IF or Your Information, • Beginnings: A dance concert, will be featured at 12:30 today and at 8:30p.m. on May 9 and10 in the dance studio, Room 211-D. The admission is free. For more information call (415) 6886782. • Graduation ceremonies will beheld at 6 p.m.Wednesday, June 4 in the plaza of the General Education building.
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Music at Midday will feature music from students enrolled in music classes from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 21.
• The SJCC Dlood Drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May9 in the Community Room. Form ore information call Rene Ayala at ext. 3925 and bring photo ID. • The gallery will present work from students from U1e past school year. It runs until Friday, May 23. For more information call Eve Mathiac; at ext. 3890. •
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l11e summer session starts on Monday, June 16. Continuing students will have access to the STAR phone registration system starting Monday, May 19. Summer schedules of classes are now available in the Admi ssions and Records office. The fifth annual "La Raza" graduation ceremony for Latino students will be held at 6:30p.m. Tuesday, June 3 in the Union Plaza quad. For more information call Sophi Ruiz at ext. 3901.
• Faculty and Staff who have announced their retirement will have a reception in their honor at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 13. The staff who will be retiring include Rudy Cordova, Vivian Martinez, Janet Marovich, Johnny Underwood, Roberta Willeford, Tony Cornejo, Robert L. Magana, James Mendoza, Jose Sanchez and Frances Nakashoji . •
Applied marketing is having an open house on Friday, May 30 regarding t11e Western Association of Food Chains for t11e certificate program offered in ilie fall. For the time and room number please call Ms. Wolfe at ext. 3984.
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World Dance City will present .Latino performers from Pioneer High School, a dance group from Stanford and from SJCC. It will be in the San Jose City College theater at 7 p.m. May 17 and 18. Admission is $7.00.
• A recruitment fair will be held by SJCC to help the 10,000 people on the GAIN waiting list to learn about welfare reform and educational programs. l11e fai r will begin at 8:30a.m. Thursday, May 15. For more information call Maricela Martinez at 2883743. •
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A job placement fair will feature over 50 local employers available to talk to students at9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 21. Dring your resume to the fair. Additional information and help wiili your resume can be found at the Job Placemen t Office or call Jeanette D' Anna at 288-3 783.
Monday. "We've had a crew out there since this morning ... they're still on sight working." "If (the tree cutters) aren't done with their work, then we can't turn on the power," said Brain Cutillo, another PG&E operator. According to Buckman, an investigation would be started on the landscaping company involved. "It's been known to happen," said Kathleen Smith, another PG&E operator. "Roofers do it ... sometimes homeowners accidentally do it." "When lines are damaged," Blakey said, "you isolate that circuit .. .like the lights in a Christmas tree. You isolate the bad bulb so that the others keep glowing." While ilie cafeteria closed for theday, thebookstorewaiteditout and opened when the power returned in the afternoon. Relying upon flashlights, the Student Healtll Services remained open. "We're managing the best we can," said Ayako Saito, director of StudentHealiliServices. "(We use) flashlights when we do exams." Chui Tsang, president of City College, walked around the campus Monday morning looking at the effects of the power outage. "I was in a meeting and the power flickered on and off for about half an hour," said Tsang . "We are losing a lot of work and school time because of this inconvenience. This couldn't have come at a worse time. It could interrupt the ...Cinco de Mayo celebration." Hindsight shows that it did. "We're improvising," said Hugo Hernandez, one of the many students who was preparing for the celebration despite the lack of electricity. "It'sasi, no situation." Fortunately for the Cinco de Mayo celebrations, the festivities occurred out in tlle student plaza with tlle help of a generator. The cosmetology department was caught preparing for their 37th Ann ual Cosmetology Show when the power went out.
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• The Beta Epsilon Nu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa will be holding U1eir Chartering and Induction Ceremony in the Community Room today from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m . The ceremony will honor students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. •
l11e Associated Students of San Jose City College invite you to the 19971 fall of Excellence Awards banquet to honor outstandig students, faculty and alumni . The banquet will be held May 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Holiday Inn . The cost is $10 per person. For tickets, see Jane in Business Sevices. For more information, call Erin at ext. 3618. Compiled by Lewis Rountree
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The Andrew Toa case, which began after Toa and another former student allegedly robbed and killed a liquor store employee on October 30, 1995, has a trial date set to begin on January 12, 1998. The trial bas been delayed because the district attorney handling the Toa case is currently working on another case not scheduled to end until the middle of July . Toa wasafonnerfootball player last attending San Jose City College in Fall 1995.
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Athena Parpas shows off Yvonne Macha's hair and makeup styles for the Cosmetology Department's annual show. The competition was held on May 5, in the Community Room. Working together, the students moved their preparations outside the cosmetology building. "We're getting tlle community room ready and getting a radio with batteries," said Susie Castaneda. "I'm the one that panicked. (The students) gave me a hug. Now I say the show will go on." Luckily for the Cosmetology department, the power returned nearly an hour into ilieir show. While many teachers canceled classes because of the power outage, one teacher continued to hold class in the dark business building. The aftermath of the blackout left many students and teachers behind in their work. While the memories of the hours spent without air conditioning, computers and lights will not be forgotten any time soon, the problems may have just begun for the landscaping company and the man who was injured.
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