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Women's History searches for past visionaries Shawna Lisk Staff Writer Women's History Month will be celebrated at San Jose City
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The Times/Mari Matsumoto dry ice and water mixes, producing a thick fog . Below a dentistry student takes the blood pressure of a fellow City College student at Welcome Day.
tudents elcome' lub diversity Smoking water drew s tudents ser like something out of a ankenstein" movie, bubbling of three tall vials on the table, h one a mesmerizing color: genta, blue and green. The sight was attractive and nyofthe curious students who lured closer to the chemistry leon "Welcome Day" learned t dry ice, when added to waProduced the thick fog that ed out of the containers. That, as San Jose City College lllistry instructor Choo Song ned, was j ust an interesting ee of science fact that was de n behind a myriad of color Welcome Day. "It's usually a day for the Asia ted Student Council towele students ... and (for) clubs how what they're about," said ·e Chatterton, the AS presil
loping to attract mini-seter students as well as stuts who bad enrolled in the lllar semester, Welcome Day · held later in the semester, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday
in the campus quad . Draw n b y the col o rful displays, informative representa ti ves and free candy, between 100 to 200 students attended Welcome Day. Amongst the clubs represented were La Raza, Phi T he ta Kappa (the International Honor Society), Sigma eta Beta (the cosmotology club) and MECHa. Tables were set around the quad in a large circle with club representatives on hand to discuss the different things they have to offer students. "It's awesome," said L aura Bruton, Sigma Eta Beta member. "It's by far the best program that the state has to offer." While a lot of the people sitting at the tables belonged to a club, a few people there represented programs that affect students. A few of the non-club tables were Gateway (a program that helps students succeed in college by offering educational planning, tutoring and equipment loans), the
College from March 17 - 24. Women's History Month has been observed at City College officially for the last 14 years and informally for almost 30 years . "The reason that we have Women's History Month is because the history of women, their lives and accomplishments, what we did, wrote and thought is extremely under taught in regular classes," said Roseanne Lucia Quinn, an English instructor at City College and this year' s Women' s History Month coordinator.
The title of this year's celebration is "Past Visionaries, New Visions." Il focuses on women who have made significant social, artistic and political contributions to improving the conditions of those around them . This year's program promises to· be varied, informative and entertaining with presentations from City College instructor Martha Kendall, former student Yoshiko Buchanan and the Mayor of San Jose, Susan Hammer. Jewelle Gomez, a long lime feminist, African American activist and author of the book "Oral See Women's History,page 8
District trustees may vote on fees Luisa Prieto Staff Writer
health center and chemistry. While many of the tables offered chocolate to passing students, the dentistry table checked blood pressure. One of the tables that drew many students was the chemi try table. Although Song had set up a chem istry table for high school welcome days, thi was the ftrst year be had one at City College. "I was contacted by (the) administration .. .and asked ... to comeouttodayand set up abooth for Welcome Day," said Song. The photography department was another of the non-clubs who had a table. "It's a lot of fun" said Nikki Carmitro , a student photographer. 'We have a lot of group activities .. .! like it a lot" "I t went well," aid Chatterton. " .. .I was happy with the outcome."
The parking fee proposal could be up for consideration at the Tuesday district board meeting. The Sa n Jo se /E vergreen Community Coll e ge Di s trict board of trustees might decide on a fee increase for parking. The current propo als call for either a gradual increase of the parking fees or doubling the parking fee for this fall. AtarecentAssociated Student Council mee tin g, M a rie Chatterton discussed a meeting he had had with Vice-Chancellor Mike Hill about the grad ual increase of parking fees. According to Chatterton, if the fee is gradually increased there will be an architect bid in 19981999. Amongst the things that will be decidedis how many stories the parking structure will be. The building for the structure will begin in 1999-2000. "By 2000-2001 is when the $2.50 (parking fee) comes in effect and that's actually when the debt needs to be paid," said Chatterton. "So how it's going to work out is tho e of you who are herenow ... won' t reallybepaying for the garage, you'll be paying for the upkeep of our current
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parking lot." " ... (That's) bow it's being presented to the Board (of Trustees)," Chatterton said. " .. .1 think it makes for a win-win situation for everyone and Evergreen is happy." The ASC conducted a parking survey in which 32 of a possible 8,500 students responded . The three questio ns on the survey asked if students ever had trouble fmdin g a parking space at San Jose City College, would an increase cause them to transfer and how much should be charged fo r a daily parking ticket. Of those 32 votes, 13 frequently had problems fi nding parking space o n campus, 10 occasionally had problems and nine never bad any difficulties . Five said that an increase in parking fees wo uld cause them to transfer to another school while 27 said that it wouldn't. Despite the majority of the 32 that wouldn't leave the school if the price increased, no one wanted to pay more than $1 for parking. Twenty-one voted to keep the price at 50 cents while 11 rai ed to $1. Students have a Ia t chance to turn in the survey to the Facilitie Planning Commiue. The parking survey is on page 6.
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Theater experience not worth high pri Joseph Urzua Staff Writer It's Friday, opening night of "Titanic."
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Spinning the scandal wheel nee again, Bill Clinton has wakened to find a war escalating, not in another country, but in his own bedroom. In the latest scandal of the White House, Clinton has been under fire for his supposed affair with Monica Lewinsky, a former intern. Is anyone surprised? After the publicity of the Paula Jones and Gennifer Flowers scandals, it shouldn't be. What is surprising is that this story has seemed to dominate the news. Even though press coverage on the scandal has died down a little, it still a main topic on everyone's lips. It's the newest soap opera-what are Monica and Bill doing behind closed doors today? Forget the fact that our country and the youth of our country are being sent to fight another country's war again. Does anyone care that the blasts in the Olympics and the abortion-clinic attacks have been connected? Never mind the fact Clinton has increased storm aid so the state of California can clean up after El Nino's devastating effects. All that seems to matter is whether or not the chief is secretly hailed beneath White House sheets. Beneath the sudsy melodrama of the Lewinsky/Ointon story is a growing question. Does anyone really care about the latest episode of "All the President's Women"? The answer seems to be yes.
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In a society that is more familiar with the film adaptation of "Great Expectations" than the book it's supposedly based on, Clinton's latest war is media candy. It amuses, horrifies and best of all-it's real. It's a delicious distraction. One that takes the viewers away from all the dull concerns like taxes, crime or Saddam Hussein. You might not be able to stop crime or Hussein, but by golly Clinton can be dragged through the proverbial mud. It's the latest form of entertainment for today's society. It's almost a game-what will be the next scandal of the day? Let's tum the wheel and find out. Our society should be worrying about the more important aspects of the news today, such as a possible war with Saddam Hussein. Instead our society chooses to focus on the most recent scandal and the media swoops down to cover it because it knows America will eat it up. The highest ranking news coverage goes to the bidder who can create the most violence or commits a greater sex offense. Will the Clinton scandal ever be resolved? No, but people will eventually get bored. Wake up America! We have greater and more important issues occurring in the world today.
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I waited in line to buy tickets for almost half an hour, which isn't very unusual for the Century 22 theater in San Jose. A smug grin crossed my face as I purchased two tickets for the 8 p.m. showing, thinking of all those who will wait until the last minute to buy tickets, only to discover the showing has sold out. "Fifteen buck s for two tickets!" I shouted as the total popped up on the display monitor. "Is it a live performance?" Then came the fun part, waiting in a huge line that circled the theaters parking lot to get in the theater. Half of the line was allowed into the lobby to wait about half an hour before show time. Once in the lobby, I had to deal with a snack bar line that resembled a mosh pit at a rock concert. The eager snack bar employees were more interested in discussing their social lives amongst themselves than taking my order, which they messed up three times before getting it right. I almost had a heart attack when the cashier rang up two large sodas and a medium popcorn with a total of $11.34. It had taken about twenty minutes to make it through the snack bar line, so by the time I found a seat, it was fifteen minutes after show time. I was relieved to fmd out the movie was held to allow everyone time to be seated. However, relief soon gave way to frustration as I realize there was a half hour of coming attractions.
I was rather pleased witb film, but all the annoyances ol evening ruined the experience me. No matter how enjoyable film is, I fail to understand theaters can justify charging for admission. Nor can they $3.25 for a two ounce beverage, other than fact that owners know full people will pay that much to entertained. And why do these charge so much? Is it because the maint(:nan,cel of running these large theaters has increased in cost the past few years? Is it because of the su sound quality? Or co uld it be that bidding against theaters for first of a new release, these theaters bidding so much they havt charge more in order to make profit? If this last offering were lhc case, wouldn't it make more to charge less at the box office order to attract more business! Especially since a films released in the last year been little more than special filled thrill rides with weak and very little, if any, development. Why pay outrageous prices sec films that may not be any But since these theaters mainly interested in the almigbl! dollar, perhaps they shou improve the movieexperience by hiring individual! with some semblance of service skills or by developingI better system for dealing wilb !It large crowds that emerge premier nights and weekends. If they're going to ~..:uou l!c •vJ••u prices, they should treat patrons like kings.
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Starr Writer Students begin the spring seter with visions in their heads they will not allow themselves lobe trampled by the unrelenting ~nt of reading and homework. Students vow to stay on top their assignments and not put off until the last minute. Yet, creeping around the corwaiting to strike if given a ce, is the infamous ''Procrastion." This bad weed known as "Protination " has robbed us of pre~ hours' of sleep and food. Too many times students have 'ted until the night before an ~y is due to start the paper.
Quiz and exam grades have suffered because of stressful cramming the hour before an exam. Students have placed projects off to the side thinking they had plenty of time to finish. Many students use the excuse that they work better under the pressure and for some this excuse works. For others the pressure only brings sorrow. But not this semester fellow students! Let's all take an oath together that we will not allow this fiend invade our work. We will not think thoughts such as, "I will do it later," or I have plenty of time to finish it." No, these are the ver y
thoughts that gives "Procrastination" a chance to attack. Together students, strive to keep good study habits alive. Do not let "Procrastination" take over your life and destroy your grades. Ignore the welcoming sunny days and gathering friends . (Well , not all of the sunny days and your friends .) Pick up those pencils, pens, and highlighters, go mark away in those books and rewrite those n01es. Do the reading and homework no matter how torturous it may be. The reward will be a greater feeling of accomplishment. Remember, students: "Seize the As ignments !"
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Procrastination does not deserve the bad reputation it has received. When done right, it separates the lazy amateur from the dedicated prolonger. I'm not talking about careless laziness, mind you . I'm talking about tb e sharp-edged procrastinator; the kind that knows better than to try to ~ut out a paper the night before it's due. To call someone who thinks that the night before a test is a good time to start studying a procrastinator, is like calling a burger and fries a gourmet meal. Real procrastinating takes time to learn to do right. It takes knowledge of the hours of libraries and Internet peak periods as well as having good organization skills. When a paper is assigned, some people dive right into it and quickly make plans as to how to go about it. A procrastinator, meanwhile, looks at a subject and assigns it a time: four days. While the research and reading for the paper may slowly take place between when the assignment was given and when it is due, the writing for it won't begin until the four days before it is due. The writing begins on the flrst day, gets edited on the second and more information is added on the morning of the third. Later that evening, the paper is edited one last time and then not looked at again until it is returned. While waiting to start on a paper, procrastinators think about how it'll go, what mood to strike and so on. They may scribble down a few notes, but nothing that they can't have fun with. Perhaps that is their secret: while everyone else worries, they can have fun with their work. Procrastinators do not fret over each word as they write, but let whatever spills forth on the flrst draft stand longer than what others may allow. They will later go back and edit their work, of course, but they know that the passion of the moment is reflected in their words and that their paper will be stronger for it. Procrastination isn't so much avoiding something as it is saving it for a beuer time. When done properly, it can have better results than starting on time.
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6 Entertainment Haunting beauty awaits in 'Dark City' Thursday, March 5, 1998
Joseph Urzua Staff Writer All right science fiction fans, what do you get if you cross "The Crow," "Scanners," "Total Recall'' and tons of bald guys in leather? "Dark City", starring Rufus Sewell, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly, Richard O'Brien and Wiliiam Hurt is the answer. "Dark City" is a tale of mythic proportions about one man's battle to reclaim his destiny. John Murdoch (Sewell) awakens alone in a strange hotel to fmd that he is wanted for murder. The problem is, he has no memory of the murders, or of anything else for that matter. Pursued by Detective Bumstead (Hurt), Murdoch seeks to unravel the mystery of his identity. As he edges closer to solving the mystery, he stumbles upon an underworld controlled by a group of ominous beings collectively known as the "Strangers." These shadow-like figures
possess the ability to stop time and alter reality through a process known as Tuning. By focusing their minds, they are able to change the environment By a strange coincidence, Murdoch is also endowed with this power and is able to resist the Strangers' control over his mind. And for that, he must die. With the aid of the mysterious Dr. Schreber (Sutherland), Murdoch is able to stay one step ahead of his adversaries. He slowly pieces together the labyrinthine puzzle of his past: his childhood, his love for his estranged wife, Emma (Connelly), and the key to a hideous series of murders which he is suspected of committing. Alex Proyas, the acclaimed director of ''The Crow," brings his unique visual style to this futuristic thriller. With an excellent cast and some of the most stunning com-
puter generated morphing sequences, "Dark City" still lacks something. It offers several subplots yet focuses primarily on the Murdoch aspect, presenting several questions to the audience that never get answered. The fUm also dragged along through the middle portion where the pace could have been picked up a bit without altering its integrity. The movie rushes through the
The stars come out at mid-day Jess Ortega Staff Writer Inside room F-7 in the music dept. lights are dim and there is someone muttering, "Who's playing ?" "Mr. Behroozi and Frey." A hush falls over the crowd. The two musicians enter the room and all eyes are directed at them. A few introductions are said and Music at Midday has begun. Every Wednesday at City College we have Music at Midday. By arrangement with the professors tudents have a chance to demonstrate the musical talents that they have acquired. "Performance is a very strong
point of our music dept.... Students are expected to perform at a certain level of understanding of what the music is all about," said Mr. Behroozi guitar instructor at City
College. Students at City College can go to room F-7 and listen for free to live music from many different styles.
"Music is a kind of self expression which doesn't require words," said Donna Mendoza, guitar student explains the significance of playing and participating in the music Dept. "Taking a class makes you apprieciate other musicians, how hard it is, and how good they are, and it also helps you begin to express yourself," said Mendoza. Mu sic at Midday recruits people for its recitals from anumber of different places beginning with students, faculty, and guest artists from around the Bay area. "Sometimes they have a Jazz combo, other times they have traditional music, its a chance to get exposed to different types of music," said Alex Phillips, a music appreciation student at City College.
San Jose City College Student Parking Survey The Associated Student Body is anxious for student feedback to the following parking survey. Please fill in this form and return it to the ASB offices in the Student Union or the ASB mailbox in Reprographics., Rm. 307. Background : Currently all community colleges in Santa Clara County charge $2 per day except for the San Jose I Evergreen College District, wh ich charges .50 cents. The parking lots as SJCC overflow at peak class hours, and neighbors across the freeway are threatening to petition the city of San Jose to ban non-resident parking in the same manner as has been accomplished south of the campus. 1. Do you have difficulties in finding a parking place on the San Jose City College campus? Frequently_ __
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climax which should have been slowed down a bit and better developed. With a running time of one hour and 45 minutes, the film seemed much longer. "Dark City" is a good fUm with excellent performances all around and spectacular sets. There is great chemistry between Sewell and Connelly, but their moments together on-screen are too few and far between.
However, the film is eloquently dark and has a · feeling of dread a nd which may appeal to fans of 'Th .a Crow." ~lr All in all, this is an entertain- 11 ing and very thought film, but definitely not one bring a date to.
Loebs of ballads; Top 40 dreams Joseph Urzua Staff Writer The gal in the glasses is back, and Lisa Loeb 's new album "Firecracker" sizzles. " I Do, " the first single released form the album has already made its way into the top 40 play list. This follow-up to the 1995 album "Tails" isn't quite as energetic, but has a much more melodic, fun and adult sound to it. While many of the songs from "Tails" expressed regret and longing, "Firecracker's" songs express a more hopeful and independent feeling . "Firecracker" contains 12 songs. These include "I Do" as well as other upbeat songs such as "Truthfully," "Wishing Heart," "Dance With The Angels," "Let's Forget About It" (the second single release from this album) and "Split Second."
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The album is also loaded witll ballads, incl uding the haunting melodies "How" (featured on the "Twister" soundtrack) and title track "Firecracker." It does contain a couple of songs that don't seem to fit in with the rest of the album. "Falling In love" almost hasa country feel to it, but i n' t quite energetic enough. The schmaltzy tune "Jake," which is somewhere between a ballad and a waltz, also fails to keep ones attention. Overall, this is a very good n album with plenty of upbeat tunes and ballads to keep any fan this fern happy . ThosewhoenjoyedLoeb I album wil l notice the lack ol energy, but should be pleasantlY surprised nonetheless. Currently, Loeb is tourin: , with fellow songstress sarah McLachlan and wi II be appearin. March 9 at the San Jose Statt University Events Center.
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·onship Tournament in California. The Jaguars began the Northern ·a (Nor Cal) Tournament a one week bye, a right they by fi nishing the regular ranked number one in the Cal Conference. During the bye week the Jags ---i nn~l~licl~. lifted weights and went extensive scrimmaging, in to prevent the staleness which follows a bye. 'The De Anza game was a good ~• ....IIIQ>'uu for us. We learned that we beatable when we don't play " said coach Terri Oberg. Following the bye week, the defeated Ohlone College a score of 82-61, improving season record to 30-2. The Jags began the game a little showing the effects of the bye. went into half-time leading a score of 34-22.
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performances from Cortney Keegen, 19 points, Nina Vinther, 17 points, and Arbatisha Kitchen, 12 points. "Our chemistry was there. We played good team basketball," said Oberg. The Jaguars have played good team basketball most of the year, as is evident by their six All Conference selectio ns, including: Co-MVP Arbatisha Kitchen, Cortney Keegan, Natalia Jonas, Kristie Reed, Nina Vinther and Tami Munson. "We are at our best when we can consistently push the ball up t~e court," said Oberg. The final home game for the Lady Jags will be 7 p.m. Friday. They play Sacramento City College (21- 11 ), ranked eighth, for the Nor Cal Championship. The winner travels to the State Championship tournament in Irvine, while the other team 's season ends. This will be the first game between these teams this season. "It should be a good game. Sac ramento is very athletic," s aid Oberg. "I n single elimination situations every team is dangero us." she added. According to Oberg , fan support has " ...been awesome". "In our final home game, we would appreciate strong student support,"said Oberg.
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meet. Their second meet was a Coast Conference meet which was not scored. Their third meet against Hartnell College, West Valley College, Foothill College, and Contra Costa College, earned the Jags another second place fmish. Returning sophomore Derek Diuner fmished in first place in both the hammer throw and the discus events. Sophomore Louie Andre placed second in the 1500m event. For now, Haas' duty is to prepare the team mentally and physically for the importantmeets coming up at the end of the season.
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Men's basketball team advances into third round Steven J. Choy Sports Editor Get out the construction warning signs. The San Jose City College men's basketball team steamrolled over Sacramento City College, 101-85 in the second round of the Northern California Regional playoffs Wednesday night. Guard Dave Fergerson and forward/guard Shawn Harris led the team with 24 points a piece. City College now moves into the third round to face fifth ranked Skyline College. That game versus Skyline will be played on Saturday. In the first round , City College's Jaguars showed th~ir killer instinct by tearing apart Merritt college by 47 points , recording a 135-88 victory .. Forward/guard Shawn Harris, tallied up 24 points including making three of six 3-point attempts . Harris also led the game in steals with five. Guard Dave Fergerson also outmatched the entire Merritt
team in assists, by dishing out seven dimes, three more than their opponents altogether. Forward Lynn Washington added to the romping by pulling down 19 rebounds, to go along with his 18 points. Merritt College could not keep pace with City College's up-tempo style of play. "Our strength is our speed," said Carr. Coach Carr expalins that the preparation that went into this game was no different t11an regular season games. " We don't do any thin g different practicing for playoff games," said Carr. Carr does not want to change the winning formula that earned them a 28-4 record for the regular season;aformula which produced six players obtaining All-Coast Conference honors. Co-captains Lynn Washington
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and Dave Fergerson made the first All-Coast conference team. The second team included Shawn Harris. Dontay Harris, Leroy Mayo and Reggie Williams all received honorable mention. "Focusing on the next two weeks is the thing I worry about the most," said Carr. Carr knows that this is a single eliminatio n to urn ament so focu s ing on every game is important. "Our intensit y is the same going into every game," said Carr. ''There is no next game when you lose. Carr's hi gh ly competitive nature shows through when asked what his goals are for the team . "My goal going into every tournament is to win the championships," sa id Carr, "otherwise there's no reason to play the game. "
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0 FaShion Institute of Design and Merchandising will be in the College Union from 10 a.m. to l p.m. today. Students are able to drop in without an appoinunent. UC Davis will be in the Career/ Transfer Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday to answer transfer questions by appoinunent Sign ups began on Feb. 24. St. Mary's College will be in the College Union from 4:30-6:30 p.m. to discuss the extension program.
0 San Jos~ City College President Chui Tsang, dean of counseling and matriculation Chuck Southward, Rosalie Gonzales from outreach/recruitment, and Dennis Wahler from business education, will hold a brown bag lunch from noon~l p.m. Friday in the Community Room~ The board will discuss a potential student. exchange program. · 0 The Office of Admissions and Records will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
0 The Cosmetology Deparunent will conduct a haircolor and bleach woikshop from 9 am. to noon March 10. The cost of the workshop will vary $6-$12 depending on the length of hair. Students must have file on color or P.D test prior to the workshop. 0 Student Health Services will host the Holistic Health Care Conference March 12, 11 a.m.to 1 p.m•. in the Community Room. Guita Kianian, Ph.D, will speak on six ways to treat, promote, and improve your health holistically. 0 Gonzaga University will be in the College Union quad on March 12, 9 am. to 1 p.m. Students may drop in without an appointment. Golden Gate University will be in the College Union for transfer questions from 5-8 p.m. Mills College will be in the Careerrrransfer ·Center from lOa.m. to I p.m. March 18. Appoinunents are needed. 0 SJCC is proud to present the SEA-Women's Caucus For Art Annual Exhibit "Women's Work." the exhibit will be on display in the Art Gallery March 2-24. Gallery Hours Mon. & Wed. 9 am to 1 pm, Tues. & Thurs 12:30 to 6:30pm, and Friday 9 to 11 am. For more information call ext. 3890.
0 The Careerrrransfer Center is open 6-8 p.m. every Monday. 0 Justice Ming W. Chin, aS urpreme CourtJ ustice of California, has been appointed as the 1998 graduation speaker. Compiled by Times Staff
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Tradition" will kick off this years Women's History Month celebration . The event will be held from 7:30-9 p.m. on March 17 in the Community Room. Kendall will keep the momentum going by giving a presentation describing the warm, personalsideofSusanB . Anthony, an early activist in the fight for women's suffrage. Kendall's presentation will be from 11 a.m. to noon March 18 in the Community Room. There will be a wide variety of presentations. With the topics ranging from Kydo (Japanese Archery) to an interdisciplinary symposium on Hildegard von Bingen, a theologian who lived during the years of 1097-1178. The dynamic week of activities will conclude on March 24 in the Community Room from 7:308:30 p.m. with a presentation from performance artist and storyteller OlgaLoya. Loya will present Juana Briones in costume and in Juana's voice. Briones was a prominent and exciting Latina woman in early California history. She was a businesswomen,
landowner, midwife, rancher and single mother of eight. "It's important to raise the awareness of the condition of women," Quinn said. "Not just locally, but certainly locally, but globally and historically. We do that in order to celebrate women's accomplishments and work for change in order to make the condition of women's lives beuer." Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend all of the events. The events are free and offered at a variety of limes. The Women's History Month Celebration is being co-sponsored by the Office of the President, Dr. Chui L. Tsang, and the San Jose Branch of the American Association of University Women. In conjunction with Women's History Month, the City College art gallery's current exhibit is "Women's Work." The show will be running from March 2-24 and will feature the work of several women arti ts from around the Bay Area. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Mon. and Wed., noon to 7 p.m. Tue. and Thurs., and from noon to 3 p.m. on Friday. For more information on the "Women's Work" exhibit, please call (408) 298-2181 , ext 3890.
Hernandez brings new bloo to Student Health Services Alex Vasquez Staff Writer Thanks to the efforts of San Jore City College student health services director and registered nurse Rose Hernandez, students can look forward to many new services and programs. Currently, City College students have more services available to them than any other community college in San Jose. The quality and quantity of services happens to be a great source of pride for Hernandez. Physicals, birth control (for both women and men), sexually transmitted disease testing, personaland health counseling, family planning counseling, and TB tests arejustafewoftheservices which City College students can receive. · The center also offers HIV prevention and anonymous testing referrals, vaccination/immunization, and lowcostlab services. Many of these services are covered by the $11 health services fee, which is paid alongside other enrollment fees. However, there is a flu vaccination offered to students for about $8. This program is so popular that last fall the school ran out. "We're ordering 2-3 times as
many (vaccinations) as last year," said Hernandez. One project Hernandez is excited about is Family P.A.C.T. This program will give students, who qualify, free condoms, birth control and depo provera shots. Presently condoms cost $2 for a pack of 12, and a one month supply of birth control pills cost $5. Hernandez is working on getting more services added on to Family P.A.C.T. The program "targets the students who slip through the cracks," said Hernandez, noting that not all of the students can afford to spend $60 or more a year for birth control. In order to qualify for this program a student must not have any prior history of receiving contraceptives from City College. A demonstrable financial burden is another qualification. Students must also use the contraceptives 100% of the time. Family P.A.C.T. is tentatively scheduled to begin in the Fall1998 semester. Hernandez is busy scheduling guest speakers and seminars for students. The following list is tentative and subject to change.
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fercnce is scheduled on March from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the munity room. The guest speaker, Dr. Kianian, will discuss six treat, promote and improve health holistically. In Apri l, Hernandez is ning a "Domestic Violence Battered Women Seminar" to get not only battered women also the friends and family tered women. In May, a discussion drunk driving is being planned. She hopes that this will curb the drinking and driving occurs with graduation as weU summer vacation. The student health center located in room 308A behind bookstore. It is open from8 3:30p.m. Monday through and from 6-9 p.m. Monday Friday. Although a doctor is present from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and Friday, a nurse is always present during erational hours. Hernandez hopes that students will take advantage evening hours and invites them stop by the health center. She "I am the one dressed in ready to work."
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