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Thursday, October 15, 1998
San Jose's mayoral race enters the 21 century Brian Cahn Sraff Writer San Jose's mayoral campaign has entered the 21st century as both candidates, Patricia Dando and Ron Gonzales, have sites located on the Internet. After spending a few minutes at each site, it will become apparent to all voters that they will face a tough decision next month: who will be the next mayor of San Jose. The choices are Dando, San Jose city council member, or Gonzales, a former Hewlett-Packard manager and Santa Clara County supervisor.
Both candidates are promoting virtually the same issues. Dando' s top priorities are improving schools, protecting neighborhoods, and stopping govenunent waste. Gonzales also endorses the improvement of San Jose's schools, strengthening neighborhoods, but also intends to concentrate on the local gang and drug problems. While the issues are nearly the same for each candidate, their proposed solutions are completely different According to Dando's web site, schools can be improved with partnerships with businesses to expand Internet access for all
schools and students. She also endorses smaller class sizes, an anti-truancy program, and a program called the School Safety Team. The site does not elaborate on how these programs will achieve their goals, but it does provide detailed descriptions of what each proposal entails. For example, the school safety program is to be sraffed by police and probation officers in coordination with school officials, students and parents. Gonzales, on the other hand, seems to believe that schools can only be improved if they have more and better teachers.
Gonzales' site details programs that offer educational loans to students studying to become math or science teachers, and provide loans to help teachers moving to San Jose with the down payment on a new home. He is also pushing a nationally recognized program, the Role Model Program, to keep students enrolled in school. While Dando makes government waste one of her top priorities, Gonzales makes no reference to it. Last week Dando received the endorsement from her former opponent, Cathy see Race, page 8
Measure I could help update campus facilities Mitzi Farnsworth Staff Writer
Above, a cover to a watercontrol is in desperate need of repair. Left, the door leading to a ceram ics class is damaged and the paint is peeling off. The bond issue would cover many repairs and pgrading necessary to the campus. The issue is up for vote on Nov. 3. Photos by Pablo Martinez
San Jose and Milpitas residents are being asked to help refurbish the San Jose City College and Evergreen Valley Community College campuses through the Measure I bond issue. This series of bonds would allow the reconstruction of many City College buildings that have remained unchanged since the campus opened its doors over 40 years ago. Measure I, the bond issue that would provide the Sa[l Jose/Evergreen Community College District with the essential funds to replace and update campus facilities on both campuses, is currently campaigning for voter support before the Nov. 3 election. Measure I is a bond proposal for $135 million, of which $75 million would go to City College, to pay for the construction of new facilities and an upgrade on many of the existing facilities.
Financial aid offered at SJCC Joseph Urzua Entertainment Editor With the high cost of books, classes and living adding up, it's getting tough for students to get by. Perhaps a trip to the Financial Aid Office could shed SOme light The Fmancial Aid Office may have several ways to assist students with fmancial burdens. It offers &rants, fee waivers and academic scholarship to Sb:J<Jents who qualify. "We encourage students to come in (the Financial Aid office) and ask questions to fmd out if and what they may qualify for." said Charlotte VonRueden, a
financial aid advisor. ''Many students who do qualify are completely unaware of it." Approximately 1,300 students received fmancial aid at San Jose City College last year. The amount of fmancial aid recieved is determined by the number of units students are enrolled in as well , as progress shown and grade point average. Oneformofaidavailable, is the Board ofGovernors Fee Waiver. It is a state offered grant which aids low income students by waiving class and registration fees. Another of the more popular grants available, is the Pell grant, a federal grant that is a bit harder to be see Aid, page 8
The bond will only cost the average home owner less than $22 a year, and will last for twenty years. If Measure I is passed, a local contractor will do the actual construction and upgrades, which should only take a few years to complete.
need of repair. Many of the older buildings on City Campus lack air-conditioning and heating, making it difficult for students and teachers to focus on lessons while they are trying to keep warm or comfortably cool during classes. Among other things, the bond
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issue would provide money for a complete site electrical power upgrade on the entire school and full compliance with the American Disabilities Act regulations.
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reside.nt Clinton signed a bill in 1996 that gave us the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, replacing federal e ntitlement programs and Aid to Families with Depende nt Children (AFDC) with programs funded by federal block grants. It would offer temporary assistance for needy families that met certain requireme nts but the new welfare to work program limits applicants to a five year maximum of government aid. Millions of people depende nt on welfare to help them supplem ent their meager earni ngs while struggling through college and trying to support their children are now cut off because they no longer m eet the requirements to remain on the program. Part of the problem is the attempt to educate those o n welfare. Most states don't have programs that allow those in the welfare system the same opportunity to get a college education as the average young adult. These people are educated through trade schools or programs that will stick them in a decent paying job in a year or less but they are then left stuck in the same profession for life. Certainly the welfare of their children must come first, but part of being a good parent also includes a little bit of fulfillment. Not every welfare mother or father will find joy in truck-driving, cosmetology, computer-
programming or dental assisting. Some would like to be teachers, or engineers or lawyers or doctors. By limiting the choices of furthering their education to only trade schools, we are giving a long-term problem a quick fix that won't hold together for very long. Certainly, a skill is important in this day and age, but part of going to college is learning different things, exploring your interests so that you can earn a degree in a field that you enjoy. Money is an issue. Educating parents, feeding their children and keeping e veryone in a decent house is very costly, but in the lo ng run it's worth it. As it stands, students with families are finding it difficult to hold down jobs that pay enough for them to go to school, keep an apartment and take care of their families. If we refuse to allow those who need financial assistance the availability of support from the county, state and federal government. we are selling ourselves short as a nation. In this land where everything is supposed to be plentiful, isn't it a shame that we are too concerned with cost-cutting to take advantage of a nation of intelligent individuals going to waste, when we could be working those minds in our colleges. Teach them so that they can teach us.
Here is undeniable proof that not all Clinton supporters are interchangeable automatons who think and act alike: Clinton should resign. Perhaps il is easier for me than most 'Clintonites' to actually go against the party line since I am not a Democrat (or Republican). Prior to the House Judicial Committee hearings, I was firmly opposed to Clinton resigning because resignation was the equivalent to impeachment., which I still oppose. However, after witnessing the partisan games from both sides and observing the congress sit back as the world economy collapses around the United States, I have changed my mind. It has become clear to me that if impeachment hearings do go forward, then our government will be so preoccupied with partisan politics that it will be unable to do a nything bul cat-fight about Clinton. Does anyone remember Lhe government shutdown of 1995? Well I hope you liked il, because we're on track for another one this year. A couple of weeks ago, Clinton announced that the 1998 fiscal year bad ended and boasted of a surplus; but there is currenlly no budget for fiscal year 1999. Republicans seem totally unwilling to work with Clinton Proof of this can be seen in the fact that virtually all Clintonendorsed legislation has met with an untimely demise at the hands of Republicans this year. Victims of this sad fact include: the tobacco bill, HMO reform, and Social Security. Right now, the congress is more concerned about whether Clinton lied than doing what they were elected to do.
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What about Kosovo, Iran/ Afghanistan, Iraq, North Korea and other conflicts that have ignited in the past few months. It seems to me that the only thing that is preventing them from exploding is the fear of United Stales involvement. Once it becomes clear that tbe United States is too busy figh ting within itself to be an effective world leader, that will be the opportunity the despots of the world have been waiting for. Perhaps I have over done the "doom and gloom" scenarios a bit, but given the world's current economic crises and con flicts, Clinton's resignation seems to be a reasonable way to ensure that our country is equipped to deal with them. I would support a President Ar Gore and since he would be an incumbent at the next election, tbc Republicans would be forced IIi work with him despite their personal biases. Also, Gore would be in a better position to deal with the current crises Lhan a president mired in impeachment hearings. My opinion is not meant as a slight against Clinton; he has been an excellent president with sound policies. It is an independent voter's objecti ve realization that Gore would have more power as president than an impeachmenl· bound Clinton would. Clinton can be just as partisan as any other politician, but when push comes to shove he does what's best for the country. Mr. President, take the highroad and resign before the United State government and economy i irreparably banned. If you put a<;ide the notion tha Clinton should remain to showur the Republicans and view the situation as an objective observer, you may come to the sam conclusion.
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Out of frustration and indignation I am writing this letter, on behalf of a group of concerned students, about unfair parking tickets. We are at least 50 students who feel we have been unfairly cited. Everybody says: "No matte r where you park you get a ticket." In the middle of August I got a ticket, because I didn' t notice that it was a parking lot for staff. Two weeks later I parked in a different parking lot, the one in the comer of Bascom and Parlanoore, where it actually reads student/ staff parking lot. Wedon'thaveanylhing against Davis. The bottom line is that the
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Football season kicks in inactMty Shawna Lisk Opinion Editor
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Football: the essence of America As the leaves tum brown and
wind begins to chill, there are y things we come to expect ny days, longer nights and the ver important football season! Yes, probably the second most r>ortant event that occurs every llnday (depending on who you k, it sometimes is the first) is P Ootball. Many people wonder in amazeent when they see millions of ericans camped out in front of lV, giving it their undivided ltention for hours with only small reaks in between. Yet, there are those who are turnped at the phenomenon, not le to comprehend the usefulness i1 fthi modern American tradition. .!J These people obviously do not 0 der land the camaraderie that is eveloped. They cannot fathom
the almost unbreakable bond that is forged as fans come together for a common goal. Watching football is more than just watching a game. In essence, it is the very meaning of being an American. Patriotic and loyal men and women devote these hours of their lives to support their teams in competition. I compare it to the way Americans come together to defeat foreign aggres ion like in the World Wars as well as the American Revolution. In ten e competition is in our blood. It is the important ingredient within our American souls that pu hes us to be the best. Without this competitive drive America, The United States of America, would not be the place it is today . Non-patriots view America in a negative perspective, but compared to the rest of the
world, America is almost perfect. Perfection which we all strive to attain. For this reason our American instincts draw us to compete and never give up. Football is just one way Americans are able to express their American instincts together. On Sunday Americans go to various lengths to insure they are able to watch and support their teams, while they battle. I wonder what Americans would be like without football , without competition. I imagine it would be a lonely, desolate place where mediocrity is acceptable. For those of you who don ' t like football there is a simple solution. Instead of trying to prevent others from watching and playing it, or judging those who do, I advise you tosimplyNOTWATCHIT. ·That should take care of YOUR problems.
Ahh ... it' s football season again and the scent of testosterone fills the air. I loathe football season. I think that it is contributing to the decline of our society. Don't get me wrong, I love to go to football games. Football fans heave an incredible energy when they are gathered together in a stadium. It's the people who are watchers and not doers that I have a problem with. Attending a football game is a good way to release the more violent tendencies that we all have. A little blood lust is good for the soul. It' s not the regular football fan that I have problems with ; its the beerdrinking, couch-sitting, potato chip-eating lump that I have problems with. You know who I'm talking about. It' s the guy who walks around with mayonnaise stains on the corner of his mouth or the gal whose shirt is constantly stained with chip dip. There are so many other things that can be done on the weekend. Heck, if making it in person to a football game is an impossibility, gather some friends together and play a game of touch football. Spend quality time with your children; do housework, laundry; paint your toenails; wash your car. Just do something! I've also noticed that the rabid foo tball couch fan has some pretty tacky, childish and some times downright frightening ideas of what male bonding constitutes. I don' t know if it' s that they have sat on their butts for so long that they have become numb from the waist down and need to reafftrm their masculinity. Maybe its just that their brains have gone on auto pilot from being off for so long, but it scares me. The thing is though, that if you get these men, and women, away from the TV set long enough, they are okay people.
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Like, pieces of a puzzle Salgado places the parts of a broken water pipe together.
Gary Cooper, Evergreen Valley College, does not let the swirling dust bother him as he pours the excess dirt into the mouth of the tractor. Shawn Nelson checks for a pressure spigot for a 4 a.m. wash down of the quad.
In a high ranger, David Barrientos raises 35 to 40 ground in order to change a light bulb.
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In the wee hours of the morning a gate rolls open, materials are checked, and the sputter of an engine breaks the silence, as the San Jose City College Grounds Department begins their day. Throughout their day they will travel skyward change a light bulb, down to the depths of the earth to look at a broken water pipe. They dutifully keep the campus looking lovely each day. . 60 acres of City College is tended to by silent, helpful, hard working gentleman who enjoy their job. Occasionally the gentlemen of Evergreen Valley College will come over to lend a hand on projects around the campus. As their day comes to an end their reward is around them. So, take your time when leaving the campus to enjoy the litter free green grass and other works these men have provided for us . If you have time you may just · want to thank the men, who work behind the scenes to preserve the beauty in front. '
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Peter Chiodo scoops up leaves and tosses them over the side to the roof. Rudy Torrevillas nurtures the football field back to life by providing it with fertilizer.
'!be beauty of the lush green trees and gras~ is enjoyed by many of the students at Ciy College.
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Adewale Adefela Special to the 1imes
I This woman bas been in a red bathing suit that freaks your mind (guys, of course. Maybe some girls too?) . But with its cast of not-SO-tal· She's been in nothing at all ented actors, it's doubtful that tbe many times, and really freaks your show will make it through the ftrSt mind, and now she wants to carry season. a gun. What's wrong with the show? What more would a guy want, except she carry a whip and be in Let's analyze it and see. First, there's Anderson, she his bedroom every night? Before Pamela Anderson talks too fast and can't tell a joke; Lee's new show "V.I.P." pre- she's just not natural (no pun in· miered, little was done to promote tended, but what the heck!). She might have made it iL thr ough Okay, so "B ayw atch" "V.I. P." with her large • (Valerie Irons pair of artifi· Security). cia! assets, bu starring on a shov Z-4195 and Princess Bala discover paradise at a picnic in Dream Line studios animated feature 'Antz.' Anderson, where she's has rolled its supposed have • flrst two epian inkling of a sodes and, ... brain, she's dis· knew what the rest of the movie would be like. Mitzi Farnsworth and I'm still appointing. It seemed the screenplay writers intended to make waiting for Staff Writer In fact, in a film appealing to both children and adults, but the the exciteboth episodes 1 Antz is the latest feature length computer ani- film's ability to capture the attention and laughter of ment factor to mation film to come from Dream Works Studios. children seems weak. Many of the jokes would be kick in. attention was drawn to her The focus of the story is a worker ant, Z-4195 difficult for a young child to understand. "V. l.P." (Woody Allen), trying to come to tenns with his in'Antz' features the voices of Woody Allen, is supposed to breast repeat· edly; my guess ability to accept his place in ant society. Sharon Stone, Sylvester Stallone as Weevil, Anne be an action is to keep us Z-4195 manages to meet the princess of the Bancroft as the Queen, Gene Hackman as General comedy. (guys) inter· 1 colony, Princess Bala (portrayed by Sharon Stone), Mandible, Dan Aykroyd as Chip, Danny Glover as The story Pamela Anderson Lee after she sneaks into the club where all the worker Barbatus and ChristopherWalken as Cuttet ested, because line is that a and soldier ants congregate. Woody Allen's portrayal ofZ-4195 is well done, beautiful no mauer what They hit it off, but are unIt'salmostasiftheywrotethechar- young woman (Anderson) comes she tries to do, we're her main auable to get to know each other beacter with Allen in mind for the to Hollywood in search of fame. dience. cause a brawl breaks out in the part. Her co-stars aren't much help While on a date with a hot acto~; crowd and separates them. Sharon Stone, as Princess she inadvertently saves him from either. There's Tasha, the no-non· Infatuated with the princess, BaJa, was authentic and led me to an assassin's bullet. sense leader, Nikki the demolition Z-4195 devises a plan to meet her believe that this role may not have Looking for a good excuse for expert with a killer body, Kate the again, when the ant army goes been too much a stretch for bee cowering behind his date, the fa- innocent, nerdy type secratery and before the royal family for their Anne Bancroft, Gene Hack- mous actor lies and claims that the guy, who's a classy dresset review. man and Christopher Walken, lent Valerie is his bodyguard. They all act like they just gOI Impersonating a soldier ant, the more serious and secondary The media sensationalizes out of acting school. Z-4195 makes his way into the main hall where the characters an air of professionalism and believabil- the story , and soon Valerie Irons I was more disappointed wid queen (Anne Bancroft), princess and General ity. the second episode than with 11M is presented to the public as Mandible(Gene Hackman) look over the soldiers. The plot was put together well and interesting to "Bodyguard to the Stars." first. The only thing thatcaughtm) Things take an unexpected turn and Z-4195 finds watch unfold on screen, however !felt it was too typiCoincidentally, three highly attention were the brief glimpse! himself in the middle of a battle with a colony of cal of Hollywood's style of movie making. trained bodyguards who have just of a Dodge Viper GTS and a Mus· Termites. This film seemed to follow the same format. inherited a failing agency uncover tang droptop; none of the actiDg When Z retums to the colony, he is welcomed The main character always gets the girl (or guy). Valerie's secret and strike a deal did it for me. My advice to Anderson, seeU as a war hero and granted audience with the queen There is always a chase scene or great escape. with her to use her name for their and the princess. The girl character acts unpleasantly towards the new agency, while she plays fig- 'Playboy' will let you do anotbel It is discovered that Z-4195 is not a soldier but a main male charactet; she always sees through her cover, or rna ybe let another private urehead boss. worker ant, he panics and takes the princess hostage mental fog and falls in love with him. "V.l.P." has a fairly descent home video "get stolen." to avoid death. And of course, the main character is always the At this point in the film I realized that I already hero of the story.
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Toasty tunes froiD 'The Toasters' Joseph Urzua Entertainment Editor You want ska, you got it! Courtesy of long time ska favorites 'The Toasters." What is "ska" music you may be asking yourself {and if so, what planet are you from)? Ska music is a fusion of reggae, swing, jazz and punk rock. Recently, ska music has experienced an explosion in popularity through such bands as The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Reel Big Fish, The Pietasters and Santa Cruz locals Slow Gherkin. The Toasters have been a rnajor influence on many of these bands and have even been dubbed ska pioneers by Billboard. "Don't let the Bastards Grind You Down," the latest album from The Toasters (on Moon Ska
Records) more than proves they are deserving of this title. The title track from the album has a ferocious energy that makes you want to get up and dance around the room. With bouncing guitar chords, wailing horns and driving drum
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Through the World," "Underground Town," "Spooky Graveyard" and "Weekend in L.A." maintain a highly dancable beat that make it hard to sit still. While "Fire in My Soul," "Everything You Said Has Been a Lie" put a dynamic spin on the traditional ballad. Even the autobiographical tunes like "Devil and a .45" and "Daddy Cry" manage to express a serious sentiment while maintaining an upbeat feeling. The Toasters released their first single in 1983 and have maintained a strong presence in the ska music scene ever sense. The Toasters will be performing at the "Independents Day" show at Palooka ville, 1133 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz on Nov. 7. Doors open at llp.m . For more info call 454-0707.
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Volleyball squad pins hopes on w ork ethic Allison Fine Special to The Times The San Jost City College women's volleyball team hosted a 20 team tournament Oct. 2-3. The highly competitive tournament incl uded several community colleges from the Bay Area, including teams from the Lady Jaguars own Golden Gate Conference. The Jags' most fierce competitor during conference play, the Foothill College Owls, won the tournament. The Jags however, didn't get to play in the preview to their upcoming conference season because it was the host team. On Oct. 7, however, the Lady Jags did play in a tough match against Hartnell College. The loss for the Jaguars, who are 1-1 in preconference play, came in a 5 game 'fight to the finish' type match. "Hartnell has a strong team , and they'llprobably win their conference," said head coach Sam Huerta.
"B ut we stepped up a notch and played them harder than many other teams would. We stepped up our defense and surprised them."
Huerta also explained that there were no players Steven J. Choy tha t were outstanding in their performance, but rather Sports Editor it was a "total team effort." After losing a teeth-clenching The Jags had played on Wednesday against the game against College of The DeAnza Dons atDeAnza College in Cupertino. Huerta Sequioas, in which a controversial had good expectations for this match and said his penalty call may have changed the outlookfortheseasonispositive. outcome, the Jags won't be 'Theteamhas anoutstandingworkethic,"Huerta spending the bye week smiling. Thegamestartedslow;itwasn't explains, "and that should lead to a great season." Huerta also acknowledged both the Jaguar foot- until the second quarter when the ball and basketball teams for their support so far this ' ftrst points were scored. COS went season. into the half leading by a touch"The football team makes so much noise up down. there," Huerta said. "That helps to build the teams It was the second quarter the confidence level." team finally "woke up" and began Friday begins the Lady Jaguars conference sea- to play aggressively, according to son at home against last season' league champions, assistant coach Bob Springer "We were probably feeling the the Foothi ll Owls, at 6:30 o.m.
Records rejuvenate sports Steven J, Choy Sports Editor Going, going, gone! As of date that phrase has been yelled a combined 136 times this year referring to each of Sammy Sosa's and Mark McGuire's record chasing and record breaking, respectively, home
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most consecutive games played, as well as him sitting down for the frrst time in 2,632 games. So-called experts have said that today' s sports lack passion and bas lost fan interest as well as fan support. Although I agree that perhaps fan attendance has dropped for runs. baseball (mostly due to the 1995 While strike) and viewership bas demany creased due to upgrade in technolsports ogy and the television medium, fans are many of America's most popular in awe of sportsbavebeenasexcitingasever. t h i s Let's take auto racing for our spec- first example. This year semitacu Jar newcomer Jeff Gordon was on the piece of verge of breaking the record of five histo ry strai gbt first place fmishes in a row. McGuire Not to mention, Gordon bas been is trying one of the most consistently sucto create cessful drivers in history, and he for himself, many experts have has only just begun. labeled this era of sports as dull Who can forget about local hero and incomparable to sports of Jerry Rice's accomplishments this Yesteryear. era? This label being attached to Not only bas be long since surthe era that has seen the likes of passed any other receiver in allthe 5-time NBA world cham- time touchdowns scored, be also Pion Chicago Bulls. owns just about every other footThe sanie era that has seen ball record you can imagine. 'Baltimore Oi:iole Cal Ripken, Some sports that are low proftle lr. pass Lou Gebrig•s record of in America have also made their
way into history. The 1996 U.S. women's Olympic gymnastic champions were the frrst of its kind. Tennis' mild-mannered superstar, Pete Sampras, is on the verge of tying the record for most Grand Slam championships. How about the golf prodigy, Tiger Woods. With the 1997 Masters title, Woods transcended age, as well as color, restraints for the sport. Finally, before the bot bat of McGuire started sending 70 balls into the stratosphere, there was the greatMicbaelJordan winning his flfth consecutive NBA Litle, third most valuable player award and seventh straight scoring title. Questionably Jordan is the best basketball player of all time. So I ask you, how dull are sports today? Maybe very dull if your name is Joe Clueless and live at 1515 Cave Cove. Even though mainstream m edia has caused fans to pick and choose exactly which sport to watch and when, sports today are as popular as 50 years ago. It will just take 50 years for us to properly realize that
affects of the three or four hour bus trip," said Springer. "When we woke up, we played hard enough to have won." With consistent aggressive play in the third quarter, the Jags found themselvesoutontopatthestartof the fourth, 17-14. Tbencametheinfamouspenalty that came back to haunt the team. With COS threatening to score mid-quarter, theJags' defense was able to hold their ground and force a Held goal attempt. When near the 20 yard line, COS missed the field goal attempt. Though COS missed on the atsee Penalties, page 8
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· · • Preparation session for the Mathematics Contest will be held in room"S-9 from 1:30-2:30 p:m. Tilesday;OCti 20. Asecbnd session will be held in room S-9 from 1:30- 2:30p.m. Tuesctay, . Nov.3. • San Jose City Coliege's annuiil Transfer Day will be held in the CollegeUnion Quad from 9a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23. ··.. Over 40 four-year college university representatives will be in · · attendance. · · • Cheap Fiu·s'hots1Stude~t Health Services, Room 308A/ is giving flu shots foronlyeig~tdollars from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 - 3 p.m~ Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Also, 6- 8:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. No appoinlmentis necessary. • Come to the Careerffransfer Center and meet the new fulltime coordinator Julia Dea, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 - 5 p.m: Monday through Friday. Get Internet access and updated career and college program information. • Homecoming elections are coming! The deadline to enter and run in the election is noon Wednesday, Oct. 28. The elections will be held on Nov. 4 - 5. For more information contact Ted Jones, director of elections, at ext 3663. • The annual Night at the Races baseball fundraiser will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30. The event will take place in San Mateo at Bay Meadows Race course. A buffet dinner will be served. Orders for the $30 tickets can be placed via either theemail system or campus mail. For more information contact Doug Robb, head baseball coach.
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approved for. The qualifications are based on student income, as well as parental income for students under the age of 25. Academic progress is also monitored with this grant. Another available grant is EOPS, a state-funded grant offered to students already approved for a Pell Grant if determined to be in need. Also offered with a Pell Grant is the Federal Work Studies program. This is a limited program which only a certain amount of students qualify for. Under this program students work at an on-campus job where they can earn work experience credit. Their wages are not taxed as long as it is their only employment. Book loans and grants are also available in very limited numbers to students who are currently enrolled in a minimum of nine units. Students also have to had previous!y completed at least nine units and be California residents. Students must be able to demonstrate an effort to provide own welfare and financial need must be documented. Transcripts from other colleges may be requested if applicable.
"Although student loans are available through llle financial aid office they are fairly difficult to receive and usual! ynotencouraged at the comunnity college level." said VonRueden. "Students who do receive loans are re uired to show continuou s cademic progress." Many scholarship are available as well. Scholarships are not based on need, but certai criteria such as students' GPA, community service and on specific majors. The new scholarship book will be available to students by mid December. There will also be a scholarship workshop at llle beginning of the spring semester. The deadline for scholarship applications will be March 8. For students interested in applying, new fmancial aid applications will be available for the 19992000 school year by the end of December. The Financial Aid Office is located in theY building. Hours are 9 am. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fridays. For more information, students can stop by theY building or phone the Financial Aid office at 2977519.
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Hoang Vu displays his art work in the new exhibit, Cervixes, in the gallery from Oct. 5-22.
Chavez Napoli. "The people of San Jose can trustPatDando... the only candidate with experience" Napoli said in a press release at Dando's site. Dando also has the endorsement of five former mayors of San Jose including Tom McEnery. A myriad of local elected officials and community members have also lent their support.
But based on the web site, Napoli and the five ex-mayors are her only major endorsements. Gonzales however, has several major endorsements including, Mayor Susan Hammer, Senators DianeFienstien and Barbara Boxer, former San Jose chief of police Lou Cobarruviaz and former Representative Norm Mineta. Gonzales also has several en-
dorsements from community ers and local companies. One noticeable between the sites, is Dando attacks Go1n:z<tlef lack of experience and his on her site, but Gonzales does mention his opponent on his. Dando' s web site is located http://www .dandoformayor Gonzales' web site is- --·---,~ http://www