X-FILES SPORTS Weekly weekend preview of hit TV show, plus Rainbows find pot of gold and 65-48 win at upcoming San Francisco tour information Friday Spartans' expense; losing streak reaches 18 See page 3 SPARTAN DAILY See page 4 Volume 110, No. 26 Serving San Jose State University Since 1934 February 27, 1998 Bilingual education, Cleaning the glass Prop. 227 debated ByJerentiah Oshan dren learn English faster, according seat Writ t. to Rick Trujillo, vice-president of the Amalgamated Transit Union The possiblity of bilingual educa- Local 265, which is the union for tion being elimintated from This proposition was Santa Clara County Transit work- California public schools has written with the ers. sparked debate over the, effective- Trujillo also said that theist, ness of Proposition 227 -- the same intent as gathering signatures for the propo- English-only initiative. sition did not mention the elimina- (propositions) Education for all Children, 187 tion of bilingual education. which is a group critical of the and 209. Opponents have been criticized proposition, argues the loss of local by Unz for misrepresenting what control and some eel the wording of Ray Baeza, the proposition would do. "One. misconception is that stu- the initiative - such as possible president of the Labor lawsuits against teachers makes dents of all ages will be forced into it a bad move tier the state. Council for Latino American a single class room," Unz said. "In a There will Is. a rally eittempting Advancement small school it might make sense, to raise, awareness it this issoe but for thee most part I would not Saturday ift noon in Caesar Chavez 79 suggest this." Park For San Jose State University, The position of English for the Department iifEducation, speaking the effect will he felt strongest in Children, a group which is backing for State Superintendent of Schools the College of Education, according English-only, is that the current Detainee Eastin. to Alexander Sapiens, coordinator system is not working and that Under this proposal, he said, the of the Spanish BCLAD program. English -only education, which good bilingual programs would be "It would definitely have an would take its place, has been thrown out with the bad. effect on our grant money," he said. proven tee work. According tee an English for the "We would not Is. able tee gee after "All children in California public Children press release, bilingual grants having to dee with he schools shall be taught English in education is currently mandatory education and that kind ed program English," according tee Proposition for most schools and under the its would most likely be cut." 227. proposition schools can implement Students currently pursuing a The legislation would end the the new program under their own bilingual teaching credential would current system that allows schools approach. not have. thee ability tee teach in that tie ChMtil 1.101V st llitellts Will be Ron Unz, Palo Alto businessman area in California, according to taught English. according to Maria who gained political notoriety when Sapiens. Ferrer, chair of Education for all he ran against Gov. Pete Wilson for For non-English speaking Children Bilingual and English as thy Republican nomination in minorities, the pneposition is seen a Second Language, programs 1994, is heading up this legislation. as this June's annual attack on would cease to exist. according tee Unz is quick to point out that the them. FeaTer. legislation wets spurred on by dis- "This proposition was yc ritten The suggested legislation's actu- gruntled Spanish-speaking parents with the same intent as (proposi- al wording is. "Children who are in ee Lies Angeles scheeed district. tions) IH7 cii I 209." said Ray English learners shall lee. educated "We. hope tee revamp the ieduca- Baeza. presid..ht of the Labor through sheltered English inuner- Gore C system tier students who are Coe nue' tier Latino American Advancement. cchich of sion during a temporary transition currently nia being taught English is an arm o period not normally intended tee adequately," Unz sear'. "This partic- the AFL-CIO. exceed one. year," according tee the ular school was actually refusing tee Unz counters this by pointing English tier the rhildron wohsito. teach children English." out that he was opposed to Marmet Williams, guard for San Jose State University. goes up for a rebound while Micah Lack of local control has drawn Both sides have charged the Proposition 187 and this bill aims Kroeger, forward for University of Hawaii, looks on. The Spartans lost their 18th straight game the nicest ce deem. (ether with misrepresenting their to help mule rity students. not push 65-48 on Thursday night at the Event Center Saturday the Spartans go up against the San "Districts enight to have sonic. positions. them clown. Diego State Aztecs at 7:30 p.m. in the Event Center. This will be the Spartans last game of tle'xiheilitv iii tailoring their own Unz has been criticized by the "Studonts should be ably tee pick the season. See related story on page 6. educational programs," said Doug opposition tier representing his ini- up English within a few months Stone, communicator her the. tiative as a program tee help chil- under this pr, egrain.- he said. English-only opponents rally around treaty IS). Jeremiah Oshan and religious rights eel' the estimated guage is still a protected right. tree C. sail Ann., -AV. dealenee cc t L sedtt me e 100.000 Mexicans who lived in the tire- "What thy treaty did was provide en "comelet cens The host cult ea-,sts ,,t teeny proof that Mexicans were cc ceeleenized I lic is leer them tee leArii Thee Treaty of Guadalupe I lidalge elicit Following the, 9:30 a.m. discussion at people." said Henry Gutierrez. San Jose III the Way 1)41,S11)11.- What the treaty did was Sacred Heart State. University assistant pre efi.sseer et cit Guadalupe an end to the Mexican -American War in Handyman Hall near 'l'c'e etc provide proof that 1848 and allowed the. I Tufted States tee Church, the group will march about 1.5 Social Science. "Under that pruvispen. cecIl he, .1, .1 -.tart lift. 1mt tee gen acquire California. New :Mexico, miles tee Caesar Chavez Park where Mexican -Americans can claim protec crate eelelcc'.il 'eel the pre.p,..0 cii Mexicans were a colo- Nevada and other parts of the. Proposition 227 will be discussed tion for language. under the N charter -Av,. ,.,1,,,,, t thi. link nized people. Southwest. If Proposition 227 passes. California of hurnim rights." ) leetvwen Prop 227 iituf the. treat. It is also the, topes of discussion at a public schools would only be allowed tee According to Sherri Ann is. press SPC said Ray iiaezer ter,sclent eel the. 1.eile,,r Henry Gutierrez, talk sponsored by Education eel' ;ill teach in English. retary tier English for the. Children. the. Council tic' Latin,. American "hide Children Saturday. Though the treaty only. (explicitly pro- treaty should not get in the way ot stu es ;else, sieunsorinte SJSU assistant professor The treaty established the. U.S.- te,cts civil and religious rights tier dents' ability tee speak English fluently. the. event and is a heretic Ii ot the :Mg. llexican bordor and preserved the civil Mexicans, some are claiming that Ian "There is no purpose tee dval with the CIO 77 George Gershwin concert focuses spotlight on funds lis Minds I eigh Griser raphyr Hick (ioss and the. Spartoons vocal green!) ice \\ 11111 Gershwin favorites WeTi hiCall$1. I hey pre'se'nt cc wide. variety ut music styles The Schmid ct Nlusir and Dance has scludided ''lies music range, !reale prime classics tie pup to a fundraiser the, annual Spring 141.11(.111 .epc.rei.- said 1.,ic,111W SI1111,-t,11, t\ coordina- Concort cf Ihst mutton tier :Viand) 1 at 4 leiiim tor Mr the colle.v.e, c,1 lltiiminitivs and Arts the. Nleisic Concert }fall wes en(' ot the, tirst musichins tei The benefit is expected tee help raise. lunds tier introduce. into peeleed.ir songs the rhythms and a nev lighting s’stent in the Concert I all. which melodic heists eel I.I// many s,i,c es ele.spe.r.ete.h. need, cl Among e erslm s sealgs art, -The Nian I Accurding to Pre elessor 'Feel Lucas. director let ( ;id Rhythm- and WatCh the. Sall 'best' St SC1111111 ()ver Me and Dance., the. le;dils are see hied t led t The spArteer, ceie.e4 eel ,111 all :1111111111 tinli.; stay on ell after the. have been turned Ht. including tormer SJSU President John oft liemzel "These lights v..-erc 111Stallid in 1956 and The group has been practicing since. haY.en't been updated ..ince.." Lucas said September and will be closing with a -pecial "Performers lia e, a hard time re.aeling t Mem comic moneelogne performed ley. Bonze! music on stage. - Sponsors, vlie. will be listed in the. imngram, The. need is tel :Ill average lighting system and special ticket holders will teem the guest that meets modern standards ;enlists tor a Slipper %salt the. Stars hillowing the "Whenever we, have. ;en the. amitotic'. performance in the. University Room which is nihv .tipor ton Owit can step the. inerson controlling the, lights That located across froni the Music Building. doesn't look very professional.- Lucas said Tickets tier seats will vary depending on their John Bunzel, former San Jose State University president, left, and Bob Mullin sing a rendition of Thee comprt will include Mielodies cumposer location.