Avila Involved in Power Struggle By MEMO MUNOZ lege for the last eleven years? As a matter of were adjusted, leaves were granted, Ceniceroz that, "The CFA is pro-affirmative Despite me CFA's lack of support or en­ In the wake of Prop. 13 and the transfer of fact. I was the initiator of that department overloads were eliminated, harrassment was action, the union is pro-seniority, which wipes dorsement, Avila said, "I would like to bring ex-president Armando Rodriguez, on the sur­ with the help of students in 1968 and I was ended, and seniority was maintained. " out affimiative action programs." as much harmony to the campus and have us face, life on Elac's campus appears normal. also the continuing sponsor of Mecha. " Ceniceroz feels that the union's priority on CFA President Frank Gutierrez in all working together as an educational fami­ But there goes by, seemingly unnoticed by (Elac's Chicano Studies Department was seniority is detrimental to Chicanos because, reference to Ceniceroz's theory about an ly; the students, the faculty, the staff, the ad­ most, a fierce and complex political war established in 1969. i "Chicanos were not hired for a long time, agreement between Koltai and the AFT said, ministration. involving racial implications between the Some CFA members including a Chicano which means Prop 13 could result in layoffs "They (AFT and Koltai) brought in a presi­ "If everybody feels good about coming to American Federation of Teachers (AFT), Studies instructor expressed concern with of all Chicano instructors " dent completely from left field." Gutierrez work or school here, and feels a strong iden­ who are endorsing acting president Arthur Avila's lack of administrative experience. Ceniceroz explained his theory of how also agrees with Ceniceroz and Perez that, tity with the college, there's no reason why Avila for the permanent position of president, Tm surprised that they (CFA) would not be Avila. a Chicano. was appointed acting presi­ "Their (AFT) prime thing is seniority be­ we can't have the very best college in the dis­ and Elac's Chicano Faculty Association supportive of a person who has been ap­ dent. "They (AFT) don't mind having a cause most of them wre hired before trict." (CFA). pointed president, considering that he was Chicano as Elac president, but he must be minorities." Avila continued, "We have to have a spirit Acting-President Arthur Avila's thirty year the chairperson and initiated the Chicano AFT associated." According to Music Department of belonging, a spirit of loyalty, a spirit of affiliation with the AFT has resulted in Studies Department at another college." Chairperson and CFA member Henry Cobos. working together, and enjoying it. A good strong opposition by the CFA. which "due to "The AFT has nothing to do with my can­ CFA Charges "deal" during a phone conversation he had with school spirit." the increasing militancy of the elitist AFT didacy. " said Avila. He continued. "So what Several CFA members have suggested that LACCD Trustee William Orozco in February, He plans to accomplish this "By meeting leadership, can no longer support the union's it appears like, is that the (Elac) Chicano Avila's appointment as acting president was Orozco sided with the CFA when he said, frequently with all the groups, making sure policies. " according to an "AFT Withdrawal Studies Department doesn't want a president a result of a 'deal " between District Tm aware that there have been problems that we (the administration) anticipate any Form " that was circulated to CFA members from another Chicano Studies Department at Chancellor Leslie Koltai. and AFT Executive with Mr. Avila's administration abilities " problems, by fostering a spirit of trust and in February. another college." Director Virginia Mulrooney. referred to as According to Paez, Orozco had told him openness, and being available to talk to In two-months the Los Angeles Commu­ "It's interesting because the only thing "the mastermind " by Ceniceroz, with the that Koltai's suspected collaboration with the people." nity College District (LACCD) Board of they can point to is the AFT. " said Avila. collaboration of union members, also re­ AFT resulting in Avila's appointment as Using the play "Zoot Suit" as an example Trustees will decide who they will appoint Ceniceroz Blasts AFT ferred to as "Mulrooney's Marauders " by acting president, "was railroaded." of what he hopes to accomplish as president, as president of Elac. Charges by Chicano Studies Chairperson the CFA. Ceniceroz' statement on November 15 that, Avila said, "The most important things about Responds to Charges Raymond Ceniceroz on February 13 tJiat. Ceniceroz, continuing with his theory said, "Avila's appointment is to appease the the play, is the fact that it was created by During a recent interview, in response to "The AFT is anti-minority, and instead is for "By appointing Avila as president, he Chicano community that does not see him as Luis Valdez, a Chicano, and that the principle allegations by CFA members that the AFT is teacher power and seniority." could be par­ (Koltai) may be giving Elac to the AFT, and one of its own, " is preceeded by Paez' state­ player, James Edward Olmos, is a graduate a racist organization, and that he (Avila) is tially justified by the February 6 AFT College gain AFT support for the Cal State L.A. ment that, ""In affirmative action you look for of East Los Angeles College. "an extremely loyal union man" and "an Guild Newsletter — Read On — which states. presidency." qualified car\didates. and Avila cannot be 'He (Olmos) had been unknown to the AFT advocate." Avila said. "Do they (CFA) "This fall, more than 177 grievances were "The AFT is a white-dominated union," considered a qualified candidate with no world, although in my opinion he is equal to a also know that I was the Chairman of the filed on nine campuses of the district. As a said chemistry instructor and CFA member background in administration, when there Brando or Sir Lawrence Olivier. Chicano Studies Department at Valley Col­ result of these settlements, assignments Oscar Paez on February 13. He agrees with are others who are." (Cont. on Page Three, Col. Three) wmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE CAM PUS ^?^ NEWS Volume XXXVIIssue 25 Monterey Park, California May 2, 1979 Ethics Proposals Approved by Senate By DELLA ROSALES Kurisu is directly responsible to, it has (Marcif 29) letter, " said senate According to the guidelines es­ Two out of four proposals dealing now been established that Dean of Stu­ member Edward Rosenberg. tablished at the senate meeting, the with professional ethics, presented by dent Services Manuel Ronquillo is her Because Stapleton's presentation committee will set rules of conduct of journalism instructor Jean Stapleton at immediate supervisor. was "not to refute the chanrges of that professional ethics regarding faculty at the Academic Senate meeting last "She works and reports to Ronquil­ (March 29) letter. " but "to find the tac­ Elac. Such rules of conduct should not Wednesday on behalf of Women's lo. " said Gutierrez, who stated that tic that the letter represents to be un­ be in violation of present legally es­ tablished rules. Center director June Kurisu. were ac­ "She holds a counseling position. " but professional." the senate voted un­ cepted by the senate by a vote of 5-4. "has never worked in counseling. " and animously, after much debate, to es­ Those selected to be members of the ""has never answered directly to the tablish an ethics committee. committee will be the candidates The senate accepted the resolutions counseling department." The Ethics Committee will be a receiving the highest number of votes, which stated: "What's involved here is the welfare faculty committee of five people as designated by the Faculty Hand­ 1 The criticism of certificated of East LA. college: it's not just the elected at large by the faculty. book. teachers by other teachers working in collusion with students is a violation of professional ethics. 2. The public criticism of a teacher ADDRESSES COMMUNITY—Acting President Arthur Avila by other teachers without due process ASB To Elect New Officers is a violation of professional ethics. recognized participants and spoke positively about education At the end of this month new officers directors and the remainder will serve is May 11 at 3 p.m., according to Raul and Elac, at "Community Day" last Saturday, while Gordon Resolutions which did not receive for both the Associated Students (AS), as day representatives. Torres AS Supreme Court Chiel "motions for passage were: • Moreno, chairperson of the Community Advisory Committee Supreme Court and AS legislature Judicial officers will also be elected Justice. looks on. Prompted by the recent controversy (Board of Directors, BOD) will be at this election. Students will be runn­ Students who wish to run for a stu­ concerning a March 29 letter sent to elected. ing for the Supreme Court Chief Justice dent government position must meet Photo by Memo Munoz Kurisu questioning her effectiveness as The AS legislature positions that are position as well as for four associate the following AS constitutional require­ center director. Stapleton presented up for grabs consist of the following of­ justice openings. ments: the resolutions because, "'I was hoping fices: president, vice-president, comp­ All officers will be elected to a one • have an AS membership card Elac Opens Doors the senate, as an unbiased group, was troller and executive directors of the year term of office. • must have completed at least 12 going to have the courage to say we're BOD Interested students can pick up ap­ units but not more than 70 units prior to not going to let this happen anymore. Twelve executive directors are to be plications at the students activities of­ holding office. However, they didn't have the courage chosen. In accordance with the AS con­ fice in the Arthur Baum lounge. • must carry 9 units during lerm of At Community Day to name names " stitution six will be chosen as evening The deadline for filing an application office at 262-5338. The respiratory therapy program Stapleton was referring to the two Sponsored by the Community Ad­ faculty members, and two students visory Board (CAB). Community Day booth appeared to be the most popular because of an instrument on their dis­ who signed the letter. One of the at Elac last Saturday, attracted about faculty members. Frank Gutierrez, Major Wins $2,500 play table, which was used by in­ Electronics fifty people, including Los Angeles who is president of the Chicano Faculty Community College District i LACCD i dividuals to test the amount of air they could force from their lungs. This Association, is also chairperson of the Trustee William Orozco and Candidate counseling department. for the Los Angeles Unified School device is used to check for bronchitis n Bank of America Competition District iLAUSDi Board of Education and other respiratory- diseases accord­ Charges of unethical procedure were Vahac Mardirosian. who were both ing to respiratory therapy instructor made by Stapleton. who said "he Elan Dung Trung Tran has won the engage in a discussion with the judges. Tran has always been a good student scheduled to speak. Paul Powers. (GutierrezI is the chair of the depart­ first prize of $2,500 in the Bank of During the discussion they were since coming to the U.S. as a refugee Community Day was planned as an Acting President Arthur Avila said ment under which Ms. Kurisu is as­ America-sponsored Southern Califor­ asked "What should be the chief in­ from Vietnam in 1975. Tran traveled open invitation to the public to visit the outcome of "Community Day" was signed. If he is not happy with her nia Community College Awards com­ terest of all technical endeavors and from the refugee camp in Indian Town Elac and find what programs and ser­ ""excellent " He concluded. "I want to work, he is in a position to advise her petition held last Wednesday. why''"" Gap in Pennsylvania to Monterey High vices the college has to offer, according congratulate the faculty, staff, and the and work with her. He also will sit on Tran competed with nine other Tran said the discussion drifted from School in Monterey, Calif, where he to the CAB. community because we have done her evaluation committee." finalists in the category of Science and thoughts of short-term profit and long- earned a 4.0 grade average. Tran is do­ LACCD Trustee William Orozco. well —By Memo Munoi After much confusion as to who Engineering. The other three term effects of technology on the en­ ing just as well at Elac. while speaking to an audience in the categories were Business. Technical/ vironment and society. Tran credits the speech department student lounge said. "In 1969 when the Vocational, and Social Science/Hu­ Tran thought that one way scientists as being an invaluable aid in his win­ first Board of Trustees was sworn into sports Switch manities. could have some say in what their ning the award With a "special thanks office in this very room, one of the Forty-eight community colleges research will be used for is to get into to Steven Padilla (his speeth tutor), things we the trustees came to grips from throughout Southern California the decision-making area of science, Collin McKay, and Mr Anderson, you with was the development of what I Elac To Leave Metro, participated in the competition in get some training in business and helped me a lot.'" consider to be the most beautiful which one other Elan won a become part of management. Tran has only.been speaking English campus of our colleges." scholarship This idea is partly what helped Tran since coming to the US and thought Orozco said. "East Los Angeles Col­ Join Former League Bertha Ambriz won $500 before the win his award, said one of the five his language skills needed help in order lege carnpus has some of the most out­ finals along with Tran She competed in judges after the banquet when Tran to compete for this award "Tran also standing facilities: the administrative By MARIO VILLEGAS JR. would be able to reinstate those sports the Technical Vocational category. spoke with him. wanted lo thank the engineering buildings, the nursing building, the Elac's athletic teains will compete in with the money that would be saved. In winning his award. Tran. along Plans to save his winnings and use department for sponsoring him. football stadium, the swim stadium, the Southern California Conference in Scheit then agreed to request the COA with the other finalists in his category, them to help finance his transfer to "I'm satisfied with my performance. and now the new library." the 1979-80 school year, as a result of a to remove Elac from the Metro and had to answer written questions and UCLA in the fall where he will major in I tried to do my best," said Tran. With construction of the new library vote by the Committee of Athletics into the Southern Cal. electrical engineering. —Jim Thomas nearly completed. Orozco added that (COA) of the California Community Scheit made the request at the COA's "Contrary perhaps to what many peo­ and Junior College Association (CC- meeting in Burlingame (near San Fran­ ple feared, it would completely JAl. cisco) last Thursday, and it's believed eradicate the mall. The mall is there, Huskie teams will now join Cvpress. that the statewide committee's vote and it is a fairly-sized one." Golden West, LACC. LA Harbor. LA was unanimous. LAUSD Board candidate Vahac Mar­ Southwest. RIO Hondo and Santa According to Duling. the day after dirosian who was also present, told the Monica in the Southern California the meeting on April 18 in Riverside, audience. "It is important that the Conference (Southern Call. the Metro s athletic directors held one Elac faculty believe in the capabilities Cypress and LACC recently dropped of its usual meetings. But. at the of the young people of this community, football for the 1979 season. meeting the athletic directors voted to so that we can have a college that According to Men's Athletic Director keep Elac from going to the Southern graduates our young people for the John Duling. he. Acting-President Cal and to stay in the Metro. professions." Arthur Avila. Dean of Student Person­ Metro Commissioner William Rus­ CAB Chairperson Gordon Moreno, nel Services Manuel Ronquillo and sell told Scheit of the vote by the and board members Monterey Park some members of the athletic depart­ athletic directors and urged Scheit not Councilperson Louise Davis, and ment, attended a meeting of the sub­ to represent Elac at the COA meeting California Highway Patrol Public Af­ committee for Southern California re- and thus keep Elac in the Metro But. fairs Officer Pete Ramos were present leaguing on April 18 in Riverside Scheit declined to do so and went to A karate and a folklorico demonstra­ Duling stated that Avila requested Burlingame tion were performed by students of Chairperson Omar Scheit to change us Elac's soccer team will remain in the classes taught by Community Services. from the Metropolitan Conference to Metro league since the Southern Cal A total of thirty display stations, the Southern Cal In exchange, we does not have soccer Fortunately. operated by different departments, would reinstate the sports previously Bakersfield does not have a soccer programs, and offices of Elac. were dropped this year team, therefore there won't be any placed in the student lounge and outside Elac did not offer men's or women's expensive rides to the Central Valley in the front of Ihe school cross country, track and field, water city polo, wrestling or gold teams this past Elac is no stranger to the new con­ ON Correction year. According to Duling. this was ference after competing in it for six C.\ staled incorrectly last week because of funding cuts as a result of straight years prior to moving into the 4. that Summer Courses would run the Jarvis-Gann Tax Initiative of June Metro in 1975 It will compete for at TOP STUDENTS—Dung Trung Tra;,. ,c;;. :^ California. Bertha Alicia Ambriz received $500 Irom May 21 to June 15. Registra- 1978 (Proposition 13) least one year in the Southern Cal in the category of Technical-Vocational Bank Following the 1979-80 school year, a ceived the first place award of $2,500 for liun will take place on these dates. According to Duling. Avila told of Americas Executive Vice-President Hal The Summer Session will begin June Scheit that with the elimination of long, complete reshuffling of the schools into Science-Engineering in Bank of America's 18. expensive trips to Bakersfield. Elac new conferences is expected 1979 Community College Awards for Southern Jackson presented the awards. 'AGE TWO CAMPUS NEWS WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 1979

By THOMAS IRVINE Smog is beneficial to health. "It increases lung Racing down the freeway on my return to lovely Los capacity because you have to inhale twice as much to Angeles after a weekend of depression in friendly breath scarcp amounts of oxygen," I said, "as well as Fresno. I was overjoyed to once again breathe the blocking out dangerous radiation that could cause skin smog-filled air. cancer, he interrupted. "In fact that is the secret in­ It immediately gave me a sense of well-being, gredient in most suntan lotions. " OPINION security and warmth, almost embracing me like a soft Then it hit me. "With the gas prices as they are we blanket. soon might have a smog shortage." I was worried. Coming home to grey skies with visibility of less "No, Mayor Bradley would never let that happen. than a mile was truly a gift from above (by that, I Fresh, clean air would ruin the economy. Shoppers Smog mean corporation presidents). Their kind gestures will would go outside with their family instead of not go unnoticed, for as long as they exist, so will the marketing. by-products of their factories. "The air quality control units would be out of jobs. Smog is great. There are many good aspects of this Movie houses would be empty, as would restaurants. atmospheric film. And it may just be that smog is The television industry could collapse. L.A.'s greatest asset. "Our community can't exit normally without My friend Chris and I discussed this possibility: smog," said Chris. "Well, first it increases tourism, thus tourist trade. "What's in store for the future of pollution then? People fly from all over the world who want to see How can it be saved?" I wanted to know. famous Los Angeles smog," he said. "Already world leaders are working to insure the Greatest "Don't forget that it can be bottled and used as a steady supply of oil to California And as a back-up roach spray," I added. measure, factories are being induced to move their "How does that work?" he wondered. location to Los Angeles. So don't worry, smog will I explained, "Well it won't kill your bugs but it gets always be a part of our lives, " he concluded. them to move to Hacienda Heights." We pulled into my driveway, he stopped the car, ex­ Asset "Oh," he chuckled. 'Did you know that the air hausted. quality in L.A. extends life expectancy? As I bid my friend farewell, tears were streaming "No." (I was baffled now.) down my face. "On smog-filled days children play indoors," he "Are you that glad to be htxne, Tom?" he asked, as said. he put the car in gear to leave. "Or is smog that "So what," was my response to this useless infor­ sensitive a subject to you?" mation. As I picked up my luggage and headed for the door I "That alone decreases the chances of being run over replied. "I'm not crying, but for some reason my eyes LACCD Offers just sting like hell." by a truck. " He laughed again. Career Training Disinterest of Coaches and Teachers In the quest for greater financial security many persons pay hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars for career training available tuition-free at community colleges. One private nursing school has newspaper ads urging those )ould Create Disillusioned Students interested in an exciting life working with doctors to enroll at By DEBI JOHNSTON It is difficult to discover in life, what teaching, to ensure that fundamental found an interest lo share with your the school. Believe the ad copy if you want, just remember the process of learning. friends? Are you so busy looking for you really want to become. Perhaps bottom line: that money could be spent elsewhere. Elac has a To me. a coaches' continual dis­ some are so busy finding their ways, If you feel and show disinterest, then that special someone; a life partner to interest in their team is like a priest Ihey haven't thought of "becoming in­ get out, quit leaching. Students need a live in love with that you don't want to nursing department second to none, a new facility, and no tui­ lot showing an interest in God. It just volved" as a logical way of discovering positive influence lo learn, not an become involved? tion. cannot work out. If you don't care or if that often elusive direction. apathetic one. There are many in­ Are your life problems so immense A realtor's license can be a ticket to a comfortable life sell­ you don't have the time to donate, then terested people waiting in line for your When I'm confronted wilh a continual that you have no lime to find or show an ing real estate, especially here in Southern California with it's do not choose coaching as your career. jobs. interest in the life around you? Are you speculative market. Classes to ready one for the licensing When I am confronted with apathy in disinterest exhibited by an instructor, I 1 feel sorry for them, because they have 1 think of the people I know al this frightened to become involved; to gel exam are available at Elac. a coach, it saddens me. To be a coach, school who don't care and I wonder to know people? What is it that makes a you have to love what you are doing. obviously chosen the wrong prfession. "Want to learn to read faster and with more understanding? whal il is. Is it because you haven't person become so apathetic? Go to the first free meeting of... " Instead go to the learning You have to donate your time . . . lots To be a teacher, you have to be in­ found that illusive pattern of life — a I look al life and think you only get of it. You'll get paid for twenty hours a terested. You have lo enjoy what career goal? Or perhaps you thought resource center and get free tutoring. Take a speed reading one shol, one chance, one time, course, free every lesson. week and probably work forty. you're teaching lo create a positive en­ you found it and it isn't right for you. through. 1 say give it all you've got Disinterest Transferred vironment for students to learn. You Have you nol found a friend lo share because "You may never pass this way The list of equivalent classes available for free at Elac com­ If you feel or show any disinterest at need to transfer that positive feeling in your interests with? Have you not again." pared to private schools goes on: dental hygiene, stenography, ill. il is transferred lo the field, and to legal and medical transcribing, and computer programming. the players. It is impossible to hide if There are nine colleges in the Los Angeles Community Col­ you feel it. It will reflect on the leam Elan Stranded in Motorhome 5 Days; lege District and if a program is not offered at Elac, you can as a whole and individually. probably find it at one of the other schools. L.A. City College Those students go out for sports to has a radio broadcasting program, L.A. Trade Tech offers enjoy physical education, learn about Finds Heat of Desert No Dessert classes in woodworking to electronics. lhe game, and meet some good friends. By LORI VOUNG three miles from the Colorado River was standing in the water I saw a Instead of paying hundreds of dollars to learn sound They often have to recruit their own During the Easter vacation, 1 had we looked in the directory to see if we small alligator swim by. (Actually it recording, court reporting, or paramedics, go to a community players out of the college community; planned a relaxing five-day trip to could travel there by a bus. There were was a large lizard.) Chances Lost college. Arizona. 1 had it all pictured in my not any buses traveling in that direc­ I immediately rushed for the bank Many students are unaware that classes other than Some are dedicated, some are not. mind . . . galloping on horseback tion and lo lop il off there was only one screaming with hands in the air. Jim, academic classes preparing one to transfer to a four-year col­ Bul they all will lose the chance to who was facing in the opposite direc­ Ihrough green meadows with the wind walk-in Iheatre — playing a Disney lege or university are available. Classes that prepare one in a improve without a truly dedicated blowing through my hair; and sun­ movie. tion hadn't seen the lizard and with a person lo guide them and mold them bathing wilh an icy drink in hand by the bewildered expression asked what was marketable skill are offered, be it flower arranging to work in Mechanic Quits a flower shop, or water safety to become a lifeguard. into a leam. pool. Whal ecstacy. Not accustomed to such an "ex­ wrong. I stood on the bank screaming I know some athletes who do care. But my fantasy began to fade as our citing" town, we returned lo the and pointing. Check with the Elac counseling department and see if what They are willing to extend themselves motorhome engine started making fun­ motorhome. The mechanic had taken Jim Couldn't See It is offered here is what you want. Compare community college and try. And 1 know a lot of quitters, ny noises just hours after we'd left. We the engine apart and wanted to quit for Before Jim could see the lizard for facilities with private schools before making a choice. rhey were smart to quit because they were still in the desert and that was the the day. He had run into unexpected himself il had gone underwater and Your tax dollars pay for the programs anyway so take advan­ didn't try, they weren't willing to ex- last place I wanted lo be stranded. complications. Needless lo say he was already downstream. Jim was tage of them instead of paying twice. lend themselves and they plainly did Fulled Over wanted more time and more money. beginning lo have second thoughts nol care. We pulled over to the side of the road I dreaded the thought of spending the about me. Hmmm. the heat musl be The list is long of those dedicated getting to her — and insisted I saw a I and decided to stay the nignl. In the night in this desolate lown. but the I The editorial is the opinion of the Campus News _ coaches with time on their hands lo gel morning we could get a fresh start, pull mechanic didn't give us much choice. log. the job done. But don't waste the into the nearest town, have our repairs The nexl day the mechanic pulled the Well, I know whal I saw, and I Editorial Staff. All other articles on this page repre- m player's lime, if you can only give six made and be on our way. same routine. This continued for four thankfully that was the last day I spenl I sent the opinion of each individual writer. | hours a week to coach a leam. Morning came and sure enough we days. in Blythe and the lasl day I ever hope lo I think nothing is worse for the moral made il lo Desert Center (a little hole In order to keep our sanity we scan­ spend there. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii mil iiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii of our school population than dis­ in the wall). They didn'l have the parts ned the cily. We came across a park interest. Even negative reaction is bet­ we needed and couldn't help us. Bul all and relaxed as the trees sheltered us Clerk Complains ter than no reaction al all. At least a was nol lost. The mechanic said our from the blazing sun. The next day to reaction will show us that people care engine was in good enough condition to keep cool, we went pool-hopping. We aboul what is happening here. get us to the nexl town — Blythe. and were discovered by the management Why Should I Care there we wouldn't have any problems (luckily as we were leaving). Workers: 'We're People Too' If no one reacts, either positively or gelling our engine fixed. Searching for something else to do, a negatively, it creates an atmosphere After arriving in Blythe, we pulled gas station attendant tipped us off By GAYNEEN HANSON One time a customer walked into my there were many like her. I would try detrimental lo everyone's qualily of into a Texaco station. The mechanic aboul a canal the local people swim in. The next time a salesclerk waits on store after phoning in an order. I rang lo argue with them. But another saying life. Sooner or later everyone will fall there said he could make adjustments Going Swimming you, slop and think for a moment; are up her long list of purchases on my cash should go along with "the customer is register. victim lo the feeling. "If nobody else for a minimal cost and have us on our Wary of jumping into unfamiliar clerks human beings or just machines? always right " and that is "never argue cares — why should I?" way that evening. That was encourag­ waters. I watched Jim venture out. Surprisingly enough, most people '"Excuse me, miss, but I didn't order wilh the customer." A clerk will never When I see disinterest in students, it ing. don't even think aboul the person who this," and she picked up an item. come out the winner in such an argu­ When all seemed safe, I followed. ment. bothers me. But I think to myself... it Our feet were our only means of tran­ The water was cool and fell fantastic. is ringing up their purchase. "Yes, you did. I have il written down is probably just another phase of grow­ sportation, so my friend Jim and I Since we were in a canal an occasional Neither did I, until I became a clerk. here on this paper as you were dic­ When I was on the other side of the ing, of learning. decided to scout around. Since we were log or stick would float by But as I Now I know first-hand the hardships tating it to me on the phone," I said, counter, I noticed a few clerks were those poor people go Ihrough. trying to maintain my composure. impolite to me. At the time, 1 thought Unlil then. I used to be rude to clerks. After looking al the paper she said. their behavior was unwarranted. Now 1 I thought of them as little more than "Well then, you must have copied it know that their defenses were up. I was slaves, worthless, sub-human. Why wrong." just another customer, and another should they be priviledged to my smile "But I read it back to you before you potential ego crusher. and good manners? hung up." I can't blame them if they wanted to When I was in a bad mood, instead "Then you must have read it too fast. strike first. When a clerk is paid slave of taking it out on my family, I'd jusl go I'm half-deaf, you know." wages and is worked like a slave, shopping and lake il out on the clerks. But I didn't know. I had never seen suinelliing happens lo their self-image. I'd get all that nastiness out of my this person before in my life. Clerks, and that includes waitresses system by the time I'd get home. It was This went on for some lime until I and gas station attendents, are people, a great way to let off steam, bul a habit finally had to ring up her purchase all too. Their feelings can be hurt jusl like 1 have since given up. over again. Through clenched teeth yours and mine. I must have come into contact with while my body shook with rage, I told The next time you're in a store and hundreds of people with misplaced her the amount. We finished the trans­ find yourself beginning to give a clerk a hostilities. action and she left. bad time, stop and give them a smile No matter how polite and well- I would never see her again. Bul instead. They'll appreciate it. mannered I was they were still rude to me. I'd see a customer looking blankly at EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE a shelf and I would walk over. "Hello, can I help you? " I would say in a pleasant voice. "No! Do I look like 1 need help? CAMPUS^NEWS "Well, 1 jusl thought ..." Member Associated Collegiate Press, Journalism Association of "Yeah, you jusl thought. I didn't know clerks were now being paid to Community Colleges, California Newspaper Publishers Association think. " he would say wilh a sneer and DELLA ROSALES walk away. 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Monterey Park California 91754 Telephone 265-8610 Produced by journalism dent ID number lor other identi­ students of the college Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsyl­ this double-exposure photo was the work of Opinions expressed m the editorials are the views ol the editorial board All olher opinions expressed m the paper fication) shuuld accompany each are those of the writer and not necesanly those of the collage or ot Campus News vania have apparently caused the local wild­ a former photography student). letter. Laltera to the editor should be no more than 200 words m length They must be signed by the writer and should be in by Thursday preceding publication WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 1979 CAMPUS NEWS PAGE THI CFA Expresses Suspicions President Defends Loyalties (Cont. from Page One, Col. six) Latin-American Civic Association of Garcia said, "He has an excellent but also in the community, which San Fernando Valley in 1965. track record that goes back years. He tainly makes him nobidy's puppet "The point of my story is that the "He also started the largest Head has not only been involved in the AFT. play had to be created by a Mexican- "Art has devoted a tremenc Start Program in Los Angeles, which amount of time proving his concerr American. The player whose career involves 8.000 children a year,' ac­ was launched by that play, got the op­ education, especially for Chicam cording to Arriola. said Alonzo Orozco, who worked portunity simply because of the play. Avila Ran For Office "Once discovered, his talents were Avila when he started the Head S available, visible, accepted, and He continued, "Art felt the Chicanos Program in the Valley and is now recognized by everybody. So that in a needed political representation in the director of the program. sense is what I would like to see for this Valley, so in 1973 he raised $15,000 and Orozco added that, "Art wouldn't college, " said Avila. ran against Sen. Alan Robbins of the the needs of the union over the need 20th District, who raised $357,000." Chicanos." New Spirit Urged According to Arriola. "'He has "I would like to see this college made "He has finally been recognized always been a very involved guy in his it's unfortunate" that the CFA sil with its own efforts, because of the kind community. In his own way he's a very of spirit, because of the opportunity, tion exists said Orozco. effective politican, and is very deserv­ Senior Graphics Artist at El and the manifold of resources we have ing of the position of president." here. Carlos Del Hoyo, who has never r Arriola added, "That sucker will Avila said, "This is the most politi "We could produce people that could fight for Chicanos. He has always been launch careers in sports, science, campus I have ever worked at. I wo in key positions to route money to like to see politics on this campus st architecture, or any one of our depart­ politicians." ments. Just as that play launched his so we can get productive things dont (Olmos) career. I'd like to see the col­ Arriola also suggested that, ""Maybe "The CFA doesn't speak for all lege launch many careers for young they (CFA) don't like the idea of Chicanos on campus," said Del Ho; someone coming from the Valley." Avila concluded, 'My concern is tl people of this community. Avila Founded Department "In other words,, I would like to be the Chicanos on this campus sho' Luis Valdez. He created a play; I would Generally agreeing with Arriola, Cal work together and not against ea like to make this college," said Avila. State Northridge Chicano Studies- other in order to accomplish afl As far as his lack of administration Department Chairperson Jorge Garcia Raymond Ceniceroz mative action." experience is concerned. Avila said. "Art Avila was the founding reiterated his earlier statements that father of LA. Valley's Chicano Studies ""administrative work is not an esoteric Department at a time when no other thing" and added that in "'most col­ Chicano teacher on campus wanted leges of higher learning, they pick peo­ anything to do with it " ple from the classroom to become president." NEWS JN BRIEF Although Avila's relations with the CFA at Elac are weak, he does have 10 K Race in Three Days LAST LAP—Boys and girls, aged 10-15, from the East Los strong supporters residing in the San The A.S.-sponsored lOK Run will Fernando Valley near his Panorama start at 9 a.m. on Saturday according to Angeles District Parks and Recreation, were competing in City home. Ralph Arriola. a politicking AS. Comptroller Sam King. Employment Agency the first East Los Angeles District track meet in 14 years, friend who has known Avila since high According to King, categories were BEVERLY HILLS: 8383 Wiishire Blvd. (90211) 658-5333 last Saturday. Photo by Adolpho Bernal school said, "Art helped to start the changed since the last run. New age DELAMO/TORRANCE: 21535 Hawthorne BL (90503) 540-5225 categories for both men and women ENCINO: 16633 Ventura BL (91316) 872-2364 are: 18-34: 35-49; and 50 and 50 and GLENDALE: 431 No. Brand BL (91203) 240-6870 older. PASADENA: 645 E. Colorado Bl. (91101) 449-3532 Assembly Passes Bill To Guarantee Contestants can make their checks SANTA MONICA: 1334 Lincoln BL (90401) 451-9881 payable to lOK at East LA., and can VAN NUYS: 5440 Van Nuys BL (91401) 981-7535 mail them along with an entry form to Fair Housing To California Students 1301 Brooklyn Ave.. Monterey Park. CA WILSHIRE BL.: 3144 Wiishire BL (90005) 381-2911 91754. An assembly bill that would ban person seeking housing about their stu­ troublemakers, irresponsible, and skip­ Graduating? ped paying rent." added Singer. For further information call the A.S. landlords or owners (anyone having the dent status. office at 2625338. right to sell, rent or lease a housing un­ A minimum fine of $500 can be levied AB 224 was approved by the as­ WHERE CAN YOU GET A JOB? HOW MUCH MONEY it) from discriminating against stu­ by a court against anyone (such as a sembly by a 41-37 vote, the bare ma­ Advisors Sought CAN YOU MAKE? HOW EXCITING WILL IT BE? dents solely because they are students, landlord) who violates the bill. jority necessary to secure passage. Applications are available for four has passed the state assembly and is The impetus for the bill "came from The bill will now go to the Senate students and one classified employee We have easy answers to all your questions. We have hundreds of office now on its way to the senate for ap­ students at UCLA who had difficulty Local Government Committee, and interested in becoming members of the proval. renting apartments because they were then for a vote before the entire senate. Elac Women's Center Advisory Com­ jobs and there's one for you whether your skills and aspirations are Assembly Bill 224, introduced by As­ students. " according to Muff Singer, If the bill is approved without any mittee according to June Kurisu, great or small. All jobs are 100% tree to you. administrative assistant to as­ amendments made by the senate, it semblyperson Howard Berman of the Women's Center Director. Applications » •* * 43rd District here in Los Angeles, semblyperson Berman. will then go to the governor who will will be accepted until May 11. Members states ... "no person shall be denied The assemblypersons stafI further either sign the bill into law or veto it. must be able to attend noon meetings Don't wait — line up a Job before you graduate. Come housing based solely on the fact that investigated the problem and found Singer is hopeful that it will be ap­ on the first and third Tuesdays of each to our office nearest you — we have eight In the the person is a student. ' that students at UCLA and from other proved, noting that the real-estate lob school month Greater Los Angeles area. The bill would also prevent any campuses had the same problem. by is strong but ""that the bill has beer person having the right to sell, rent or "We found the unfair stereotype.that introduced so many times it shows we lease any housing unit to question a student renters were loud. are persistent " Braille Labeling Aids Blind By JESUS SANCHEZ Almost every door and telephone on campus will be labeled in braille to as­ sist blind and visually impaired stu­ dents at Elac. according to Joe Najar, Special Education counselor. "The purpose of this program is to assist blind and visually impaired stu­ dents (those who's eyesight is beyond the help of eyeglasses) by letting them know what room or building they are entering into, and what telephone they are dialing from. " he said The labels, which are made by a special braille label machine, are being placed at a certain height comfortable enough for a person of 5'9" to reach it, he stated. ""We are also trying to put them on the same side of the doors to avoid con­ fusion," stated Najar Special Education student workers have already covered over ninety per cent of the campus entrances and telephones with the yellow plastic labels. Although the braille labels are mak­ ing their debut on campus, they are not a new idea, says Najar. The labels have BRAILLE WELCOME—The Elac campus has been labeled in been used at other campuses and have braille to assist the blind and visually impaired students. proven to be successful with no inci­ Photo by Laura Aguilar dents of malicious vandalism recorded. Najar said that at first "most people STUDENTS: did not know what the labels were for Earn S60-S240 per week, stuffing and addressing Envelopes in New Expanding and what our student workers were do­ Business Work at home. 900 people needed in this area ing. 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California's Finest Birth OPEN Control and Abortion Centers 233-5123 601 S. Westmoreland (near Wiishire & Vermont) 220 SOUTM LMMimni Los Angeles, CA 90020 FOUR CAMPUS NEWS WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 1979 ean's Ust Requirements Change ktudents who made the A student could earn Koya, Noriko Powell. Eileen Villanueva. Francisco Scholes, Thomas J. in'8 List last semester dean's honors by obtaining i to meet tougher re- a 3.0 GPA before the grade Kuan, Fai L. Price. Deborah S. Villarreal, Toniann Shioji, Richard rements than had been requirement was changed. uired for several years Each semester a stu­ Kung, So Hui Quan. Crystal R. Villarreal, Victor Stevens. Elsa C. Elac. dent who earns the right to Kurisu, Kay K. Virojanadul, Suraphan Tanaka, John W.* n order for a person to be placed on the deans list Quinones, Michael A. placed on the Deans is also enrolled in the Lai, Mariam Ramirez, Jose R. Wan, Tin P.* Tang, Yat F.* t is also enrolled in the Alpha Gamma Sigma ained a 3.5 GPA while Honor Society. Lam, Van Dao Ramirez, Maria I. Whisenhunt, Doyle E. Thomas, James M. Tying at least 12 units. Tovar, Bertha L. 'The change was made Students who obtained Lara. Delia Ramirez, Pedro White, Sharon D. bring the college's dean's list honors can pick Lau. Deanna B. Young, Mary M. lors requirements into up their certificates at the Ramirez, Victor Wilson, Sonja C. :ordance with the other information circle after Law. Lwok Keung* Ramos, Marina Witt, Alice E, leges in the district," May 7, according to assis­ d Dean of Student Ser­ tant pean of Admissions Lee. Perdita K. Rayburn, Therese Wong, Clifford S. es Manuel Ronquillo. Roberto Almanza. Lee. Whee N. Reed, Patricia J. The following students are Wong, Edwin recipients of the President's Escobar, Jose M. Leon. Edward S. Reeves, Ronald D. Wong, Kitty W. Award for third time honors. following students are plents of the Deans' List Espinosa, Virginia M. Lopez. Angelica Reinier, Vicki L. Wong, Steve K. ird for first time honors. Espinoza, Michael J. Lopez, Bertha M.* Rivera, Rebecca G. Wyndon, Roger F. sta, Jose G. Estrada, Sergio Lopez, Cynthia L. Ro, Choon Sung Yamasaki, Becky Abeyta, Katy M.* ilar. Jerry A. Falcasantos, Luz Lopez. Debbie K. Rodriguez, Cecilia Yee, John K. Amaya, William lilar, Raul, Jr. Fonseca, Jose J. Lopez, Marcella Rodriguez, Consuelo Yung, Man Kenneth Andreides, Susan L. Lopez, Patricia P. Arnold, Eileen lirre, Armando* Fox, Debbie Rodriguez, Frank Zapata, Javier Lopez, Ricardo Brkic, Ferdo a, Armando M. Franco, Mariana A.* Rodriguez. John P. Zeigler, Linda L. Lua, Jesus ardo. Jess, Jr. Franklin, Michael Rodriguez. Rosa M. Zimbehl, Shellv D. Casarez, Grace Macias, Rose D. inita, Sandy A. Fujinami. Wendy N.* Rogan, Patrick S. Chan, Vincent M. illano, Richard A. Gallego, Colleen P. Maekawa, Michi* Crispin, Margaret A.* Romine, Vivian M. as, Robert Gallegos. Leonard E.* Mahoney, Julie M. Delao, Armando E. Romo, Michael A.* Gallegos. Paul S. Maravilla. Rebecca Eiben, Albert G. sate, George Rosales, Delia ato, Margaret E. Gallion. Kenneth R* Marderosian, Michael The following students are Escamilla, Maria D. Rubalcava. Robert recipients of the Deans' List imidara, Cristina Galvan. Allan M.* Martinez, Cecilia* Award with a Gold Seal for Garcia, Michael A. Sanchez, Guadalupe D. second time honors. Garcia, Daniel Martinez, Joann Helland, Audrey E. iley, Kathleen Sasaki, Tetsu R. Garcia, Ernest J. Martinez, Michael A. Hon, Ann Christina mish, William E. Sato, Danny A. etscher, Stevie J. Garcia. Fernando* Martinez, Raymond R. Arambula, Victor Hon, Jane Elizabeth Savage, Barbara E.* nnett, Caroline N. Garza, Henry* Masuda, Paul S. Ayala, Julieta M. Lau, Teresa P.* Schiffhauer. Clara T. stancourt, Debbie A. Giang, Mei M. McCoy, Mary D. Bolivar, Martha P. Law, King K.* Schmeda. Charles A. sdorf, Dennis* Gil, Maria J. McMahon, George M. Bouayad. Hassane* Linn, Michael E* Schwartz. Michael D. azinskas, Algirdas Gill. Clinton A. Meza, Manuel C. Bruckman. David W. Meade, Laura A.* Serrato, John J.* 'eiter, Ronald, Jr. Gish. Brad S. Miller, Margaret C. Cheng. Ruth C. Minami, Diane L. Shin, Sung W. 'iones, Adeline G los ter, Olga Molina, Arleene Chin. Horacio Norton, Shirley A* Sievert. Kristen A. ilderon, Jose L. Gomez. Alicia A. Montenegro. Angelica* Chiu, Chi Hung R. Olivas, Augustina M. Silva. Juan S. lUejas, Rosa M. Gonzales. Vincent R. Moore. Janet Lynn Chong. Melvin Ong, Thanhbinh V. Sinn. Sonia ampos, Jaime Gridiron. Donald R. Moore, Mary Lynn* Davis. Paul W. Ozaki, Katsuhiro Soderstrom, Tomas J.* appello. Sherry L. Guerrero, Vicki Mota Jesus Deluna. John E. Padilla, Steven C. Solis. Sonia P. arrasco, Griselda Guevara. Francisco J. Mueller. Patrick A. Ebenkamp, Lynne M. Pena, Eddie M. Soto, Katherine arrillo, Helen J. Guevara. Maria A. Narvaez, Arturo Espinosa, Victor E. Roe, Felicia L. Strain, Jewelene R. asas, Ruben C. Gutierrez. Francisco Nash, Adrien R. Finamore, Frances V. Rosa, Toni E. Stringer, Karen J.* astle, Dwane A. Gutierrez, Rachel M. Navarro, Ronald D. Fukushima. Masuo Rothermel, George C. Tan, Sandra W. !ervantes, Evangelina Guzman, Betty Nee, Hao Hong Garcia. Alfred D.* Schug, Eric N. Telkes, Joan B, ;han. Susan S. Guzman, Roy R. Negron, Nellie R* Garcia, Heriberto Song, Moo Ja Tello, Beatriz E. Ihang, Peter T. Hammond. Leovimenda D. Noriega, Robert* Garcia, Manuel F.* Spiess, Catarina M.* Tello, Veronica !hang, Yin W. Hanson. Gayneen A. Ochoa, Yolanda J. Garcia, Vickie L. Tran, Dung T. :hiu, Yee Tam Harris, Charles T. Onesto, Joe Thomas, Patricia A. Hall, Wade S. Tsang, Mary C. :iarke, Douglas Harris, Elizabeth V. Orihuela, Nelson, Jr. Tien, Cheng M.* Hosozawa, Sunji R. Tse, Canny Kin* Contreras, Marc J. Hefner, Patricia K.* Oshita, Naki Tinajero, Roberta D. Ide, Catherine Wear, Wesley W. Corella, Bernard L. Herman, Estela R. Oster, Gordon E.* Tkachuk, George D. Inouye, Betty N. Wilson, Johnny M. Ilorrea, Mary Lorraine Hesse, Carol Lynn Park. Jeong I. Torres, Karen Inouye, Gary A. Wong, Silas S. Corry, George E. Hesse, Rebecca L. Peatman. Richard L* Torres, Lydia A. Jaramillo, Dalia M. Cortez, David Ho, Siu Cheung Pefroza. Jose D. Torres, Michael H. Kelley, Denise C. HoUoway, Christopher Peila. Tina M.* The following students are Costa, Celeste M. Trujillo, Norma M.* King, Samuel V. recipients of the Chancel­ Counts, Ruby Hunt, Hubert E* Perez. David V. Tsa, Jaime M. Kurose, Susie N. lor's Award for fourth time honors. Crawford. Phillip L. Ibarra, Peter R. Perez, Jose J. Tsang, Chi Y. Lastra, Robert Cruz. Michael Irvine, Thomas J. Perez, Mary L. Valdez, Robert P. Lew, Sue Mon Jazayery, Seyomojtaba Perez, Sandra C. Defrancis. Delia Valdivea, Eva Lopez, Elvira Amador, Mai D. Jehdian, Garabet A. Perry, Carol A. Delaney. Stephen P. Vargas, Diana P. Lopez, Raul A. Bautista. Maria Jennings, Lauren G. Peters, Susan J* Diaz, Silvia* Vasquez, Alma L. Macinas, Armando Bautista. Roberto* Jimenez, Louis M. Pham, Luat U.* Disabella. Linda Vasquez, Marie Martinez, Teresa A. Beltran, Gino J.* Jimenez, Sylvia B. Pinckard, Joyce Doi, Philip* Vasquez, Crescenciano Mejia, Diana Diaz, Adela Joaquin, Jose Pinkston, Carol D. Donovan. Thomas C* Vasquez, Elena L. Mulvihill, Teresa E. * Imori, Jill D. Kaplan, Lucy A. Pok. Angela W. Doran. Robert C. Velasquez, Vivian Nunez, Patricia I. Low, Ving C* Kaplinsky, George Powell. Doris J. Dow, Joyce W.* Vera, Maria T. Osorio, Silvia Moe. Mary E. Katsuyama, Kenny Y. Drayer. John R* Ramirez, Barbara J. Paredes, Joseph A. Duncan, Noel W. Rizzi. Trefoni M. Tanahara, Glen Kent, William* * denotes students who earned a 4.0 GPA last semester Rodarte, Rene S. Engman, Cathy A. Kidd. Lori J. Tretter, Richard A* WEDNESDAY, MAY 2. 1979 CAMPUS NEWS PAGE FIVE Activities Scheduied For Cinco de iVIayo Editors Note—Ttie following is tlie 11:30 a.m. film. The Mexicana in the Saturday, Soccer Field Festival sctiedule ot events for ttie Cinco de Garment Indpstry noon music, Mariachi America f^ayo festival, for Wednesday ttirougti The Triple Oppression: 1 p.m dancing. La Serna High Sunday. Starting Friday, all activities As a Woman. As a Worker. School Folklorico except ttie Friday nigtit dance, will As a Mexicana 2 p.m magic show. Mike Rivera. take place on ttie soccer field. Sched­ noon speaker, Linda Apodaca, magician at "Magic uled times ot events are subiect to instructor of Chicano Castle " in Hollywood ctiange. Studies. UC Claremont 3 p.m dancing. Head Start The Role of Women in the Folklorico Wednesday: Chicano Studies Day Mexican Revolution 3:30 p.m. . speaker. Carlos Montes, Theme: The Future Direction of 1 p.m information forum. Rape political activist Chicano Studies Hot-Line, Anti-Steriliza­ 4 p.m music. Conjunto Vera Cruz 10:30 a.m. introduction, Rudy Torres, tion Committee. Child 5 p.m pinata breaking instructor of Chicano Abuse Center 6 p.m free outdoor concert. Studies 2:30 p.m. . film, History of Chicanas, Avatar 11 a.m. ... slides of Chicano Sylvia Morales, instructor 8 p.m continuation, Miguel Cruz Movement/speakers of film-making at USC & Skins noon music, Los Perros de PCL (People's College of Law, Friday: Program Moves To Sunday: Cinco de Mayo Week Ends L.A.) Soccer Field noon music, Mariachi America 1 p.m slides of Chicano noon music. Mariachi America 1 p.m music, Conjunto Vera Cruz Movement/speakers 1 p.m dancing. East Los 2 p.m theatrics. Teatro Los Folklorico Puppets Thursday: Raza Women's Day 2 p.m music, Los Lobos de Este 2:30 p.m. . speaker, Coors Boycott Theme: Oppression of Women de Los Angeles Committee 3 p.m speaker. Carlos Montes, 3 p.m music. Los Perros de PCL 10 a.m. ... introduction political activist (People's College of Law) 10:30 a.m. speaker, Alicia Sandoval, 4 p.m drama. Teatro Mariposa 4 p.m pre-Columbian dancing, instructor of journalism, 5 p.m dancing. UCLA Folklorico Explendor Azteca TV program host 9 p.m dance. La Baile De La 4:30 p.m. . speaker, Carlos Montes, The Role of the Chicana in the Media Mujer. student center; $3 political activist 11:15 a.m. self-defense per person. $5 per couple 5 p.m music, Los Lobos de Este FLUIVIMOXED FELIX—Jesse Carmona, Danny on Fridays and Saturdays and 8 p.m. Sundays. demonstration de Los Angeles Chavez, Joe Antunez, and Paul Davis, left to Saturday matinees are at 2:30 p.m. For reser­ right, during a rehearsal of "The Odd Couple." vations, call 265-8941. Tickets are $2, Literary Contest The play opens Friday and will start at 8:30 p.m. Photo by Laura Aguilar Milestone Winners Selected Dealing of Car(ds A(d(ds Insight By GAYNEEN HANSON past issues of Milestone magazine to Molina. Ariadne Yee, Marion Canter, Thirty winners were picked from 200 show the different themes of the 1940's and Michi Maekawa won once. entries to be published in this spring's through 1970's. Where it will be held For poetry, Elsa Stevens won first To Play's Characters, Actions Milestone magazine, according to hasn't been decided yet. place for "Beware of Wolves in Carol Lem, advisor. In fiction. Belle Shrager won first Feminist Clothing (or Wink and Tell)," By STEVEN PADILLA it was kind of funny to say that you "The overall quality was excellent. place for "Mama," about the plight of a social/satirical comment on the being funny in themselves, give the There was a wide variety of themes, Womens Movement. Marion Canter It has been said that a turti of a card have three queens when you were characters warmth, and depth. No the aged in an old folks home. Luis can determine the fate of an individual. holding three fours, but after awhile we also," said Lem. Rodriguez won second place for "La won second place for "Country Mor­ lines are wasted. Every action has a "I'm pleased the magazine was able ning," Stevens won top honorable men­ For students in the Little Theatre got used to it. " said cast member Paul purpose. Veinte-Nueve." Anita Lutt won top production of 'The Odd Couple." the Davis. to be printed this semester. There's a honorable mention for "The Old Oak tion for "Aging/Envejecimiento." Rickets offered as an example of chance, because of cutbacks, that the Tree." Thomas Irvine won twice for Honorable mention went to the follow­ fate of their play may also rest in He noted that much of the ing people; Thomas Irvine — twice, cards. Poker cards. characters' personalities in the play Simon's craftsmanship a scene in magazines will not be printed by out­ honorable mention, Elsa Chinea which Oscar drops his pants on stage. side printers next semester. We'll have Stevens, and Mona Hidalgo won once. Marion Canter — twice, Anita C.H. One of the prominent features in the are revealed through their actions at Lutt — twice, Paul Masuda, Marisela Neil Simon comedy, set to open this the poker game. The way an actor In addition to being a funny bit of stage to work harder to get money for next business, the joke allows the actor to year. It would be a shame if this issue In the essay category, Mike Cardenas Norte — three times. Sue Mon Toy Friday for a two-week run in the Little holds his cards, stacks his chips or Lew. and Teresa Alcala. Theatre, is the weekly poker game held reacts to winning and losing can say a make a quick costume change for the was to be our last. I'd like to see this 30- won first place for "The Last Return, " by the odd couple and their buddies. lot about a character, said Davis. An next scene. The sight gag also il­ year tradition continue," she added. a reminiscence about his uncle. In light verse. Steven Padilla won Many of the jokes and much of the ac­ outgoing person, for example, might lustrates Oscar Madison's sloppy, Twenty-three out of the 30 winners Evangelina Vasquez, won second place first place for "On Writer's Block.' tion centers on the poker game and the keep his chips m an unorganized pile casual nature. From a technical stand­ were from Lem's Creative Writing for 'Remembering Letty." Isabel San­ Agnes McLaughlin won second place Elac actor's chances for a successful while a more reserved and quiet person point the play is amazingly well- class. doval won top honorable mention for for "The Mathematician," Thomas Ir­ show rests, you might say. in their own might carefully stack the winnings. constructed, said Ricketts. He added "In the Creative Writing class the "A Giant Slumber Party," Belle vine won top honorable mention for that directing "The Odd Couple" has Shrager won twice for honorable men­ hands. "The Odd Couple" is one of Simon's Milestone entrants helped each other "The Mimic, " and also Irvine won given him a new understanding of the by criticizing each other's work and tion,; Linda Yamakawa won twice, honorable mention. Joan Wirth won "Simon is very specific about what earlier plays and is reminiscent of the skills of Simon. Sonia Sinn. Leonard Trajo, Henry goes on during the games." said type of writing he did for Sid Ceasar's giving suggestions, " said one of the honorable mention. director Charles Ricketts. He noted "Your Show of Shows" in the 50's. Sight Since there are so many punch lines, contest winners. "I think the critiques that since many of the lines refer to the gags abound and some of the punch it is tempting to play the show strictly helped some of the contest entrants to cards the players have in their hands lines sound like excerpts from a stand- for individual laughs. But the Little win " and the status of the game in general, up comic's routine. "I know a guy who Theatre production will try to bring out Lem said she didn't know if all the the play must be carefully staged to was mugged in a doctor's office. He the realistic quality of the piece rather winners would be able to be published HANDLEBARS SALOON make sure the game and dialogue had to wear a nurses' uniform home. " than treating it solely as a collection of in this years Milestone magazine. OPEN 8 YEARS coincide. But for all of his silly esoupades and one-liners, said Ricketts. "We are try­ Due to the length of the winning entries The actors are required to actually clever lines ("Poland could live for a ing to create characters," he said, "not and the lack of space, all might not be * 3 MILLION BEERS SOLD play several hands of poker during the year on what my kids leave over from caricatures." printed Honorable mention would then show. What makes this difficult is that lunch" I Simon never sacrifices If the drama students play their be the ones not printed. * OVER 1 MILLION CUSTOMERS According to Lem the entries were the cards dealt out may not match the character for the sake of schtick, said cards right, they might just see a full- * LIVE ROCK BANDS cards written in the dialogue. "At first Ricketts All of the jokes, in addition to house opening night. judged on imagination, perception, craftsmanship, creativity, and the * DANCING 6 NIGHTS A WEEK quality of writing. "The topics ranged from social/- * EXCELLENT MEXICAN FOOD 'Chicago Trial' Intense Play; political concerns to personal identities and relationships. Quite a few were about relatives dying or getting ill. Also, some dealt in meditation and 37 N. CATALINA 795-2588 Audience Involved In Production looking into oneself. " said Lem. r^ 0PEN8PM-2AM By LORI VOUNG ded to the intensity of the play. The ac­ The Conspiracy Trial lasted more A reading of the contest winners PASADENA The play "The Chicago Conspiracy tors were within arms' reach from the than five months. Every word you hear from both semesters will be held May Trial" is a re-enactment of the 1969 first row. in the play is taken directly from court 24. Members of the facultv will read trial of the "Chicago 8 " Eight men As the lights dimmed, slides of the transcripts. were charged with inciting riots one '60's flashed by while patriotic music In making this production, original decade ago at the 1968 Democratic and heavy drumming played in the participants of the trial have shared Convention in Chicago. background. A date flashes on the MUSIC screen — September 26.1969. The lights their first-hand trial experiences. What could have been a boring play are turned on and the trial begins. Among these are Tom Hayden, Hoff­ RETAILER was mastered into an intense, fast- man's wife Anita, and defense lawyers paced production. While awaiting entry In August 1968. opposition against the Leonard Weinglass and Charles Garry. OFTHE to the theatre, a radical yippie actor Vietnam War was at its peak. Thou­ .w stood upon a soapbox as he shouted to sands of anti-war demonstrators went Some of the actors like Logan YEAR. the crowd. He was typically dressed to Chicago to express their views Ramsey, who plays David Dellinger (a and was part of the production to in­ publicly and found themselves in a defendant) have been in television spire mood and possitily take you back violent confrontation with the Chicago productions Outstanding perfor­ to the late '60's era. Police Department and the Illinois mances were given by George Murdock National Guard. who played Julius Hoffman (the A yippie is a person involved in the In 1969 the Federal Government's judge), and also by Paul Lieber who MEMOREX Youth International Party, which was Justice Department prosecuted eight played Abbie Hoffman (a defendant). at its peak in the '60's. men for conspiring to organize the The play will continue through May The environment was a courtroom week-long series of protest activities. at the Odyssey 2 Theatre located at setting. Upon arrival, the marshal The "Chicago Eight " as they came to 12111 Ohio Ave. in Los Angeles. 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PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT Swimmers Finish Third Campus Autonomy and Elac's mens swimming team sped to third and Jim Coles finished fifth in the to first without getting first, as possi­ a school record in the process of grueling race. ble. In this 66-lap marathon race. finishing a very respectable third in the When the time came for body control Soderstrom kept a steady pace about Hispanic Representation Metropolitan Conference meet held at and grace, the Huskies turned to two body lengths behind LA. Valley's the Swim Stadium on April 19-21. Gilman. With his expertness in twists, Steve Wolvek. With about three laps The Huskies 800-yard relay team pikes, and verticle entries. Bilman cap­ left in the race. Soderstrom made his sprinted to a time of 7:20.23. which tured a first place in the three-meter move. He gained on the leader with VOTE smashed the old school record by over springboard diving competition. every stroke. Just about everybody in 11 -seconds at 7:3L43. Gilman also finished a very high second the stadium was screaming with excit­ in the one meter springboard competi­ ment as the race came down to the Eiac had many fine performances tion. final stroke. The outcome was .04 of a from several swimmers. Placing high second in favor of Wolvek. Wolvek's Tues.p May 29 for the Huskies were Tom Soderstrom, Besides his third place finish in the time was 16:36.68 while Soderstrom and Allen Gilman. Soderstrom picked 1650-yard freestyle, Castanha also finished at 16:36.72. up three second-place finishes and picked up a third place finish in the 400- Elan Jim Higgins enjoyed some fine CHICANO FACULTY ASSOCIATION Gilman picked up a first and a second yard individual medley. performances at the meet. place finish. In the 1650-yard freestyle, Higgins explained that the Huskie Elac's John Castanha finished a close Soderstrom finished just about as close swimmers were the only swimmers in Endorsements for: the meet who have not shaved down and not gone through tapered workouts. Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees 'For the state meet we will taper our workouts. Our times at the state meet should be quite faster, " said Higgins. Tapered workouts are workouts, which include more resting and less swimming than in regular workouts. This enables the swimmers' muscles to stay in top condition while resting up for the meet. Six Huskies have been currently training for the state meet. Higgins. Coles, Castanha, Gilman. Terry Gor­ ing, and Soderstrom leave today for San Jose for the meet to be held to­ morrow through Saturday. Huskies Lose Softball Team Ends Season The Women's softball team ended their season on a sour note as they were defeated 10-1. by the LA. Mission Free Spirits in a game held last Monday at DIVER'S EDUCATION—Huskie diver Terry Goring shows Elac. technique that he hopes could get him an award in this week's The Free Spirits scored 3 runs in the state meet in San Jose. first inning. 3 runs in the second inning Photo by Laura Aguiiar and 4 runs in the fourth inning. The Huskies''lone run came in the J. WILLIAM OROZCO. seat ^5 MONROE RICHMAN, seat #1 fifth inning when Pat Reed walked, and scored when the Free Spirits catcher Swimmers Travel Nortii attempted to pick her off but instead threw the ball past the first baseman and rightfielder. For State Competition The Huskies ended the conference Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education season with a 0-13 record. The state swimming and diving meet Castanha and Soderstrom will com­ It was a "learning season" for the is strongly in the minds of several East pete in the 500-yard freestyle, the 400- Huskie team as they had only two LA. swimmers and divers as they yard individual medley, the 1,650-yard returning players from last year's leave for San Jose today for their big­ freestyle, and the 80-yard freestyle team. There was even doubt if the gest and last swim meet of tho season. relay. Huskies could fill a team with nine Six from the men's team and five from Coles will compete in the 800-yard players in time for the start of the the women's team will compete. freestyle relay. season. Jim Higgins, John Castanha, Tom Goring and Gilman will compete in Although ending the season with no Soderstrom, Jim Coles, Terry Goring, the one and three-meter springboard wins, the Huskies did continue to and Allen Gilman are Elac's mens' diving events. improve with every game. competitors, who are coached by Mike In the women's events, Elac's 200 They lost their first eight conference Wiley. and 400-yard medley relay teams con­ games by margins of 15-20 runs and Doris Powell, Becky Taylor, sisting of Powell, Taylor, Miller, and were being shut out in most of those Margaret Miller, Lori Kidd, and Kidd will compete. games. Jenifer Boyle are Elac s womens' com­ Three of four swimmers from the But the last five games saw the petitors, who are coached by Joe medley team will also swim in in­ Huskies improve tremendously and if Goldin. dividual races. Powell will swim in the they could have gotten a few good 50 and 100-yard backstroke events. breaks in those games, they could at In order to compete in the state Taylor will compete in the 100-yard least have won 2 or 3 of those games. meet, a swimmer must surpass at individual medley and the 50 and 100- some time during the course of the "We really improved during the yard breaststroke events. She will also year; Debi did great pitching. Laurie season, the time standard set for that compete in the one and three-meter particular event. Each event for both was excellent defensively in her short­ springboard events. Taylor is the stop position, and last years returning men and women has a different time defending champion in both spring­ standard. player Pat was excellent behind the board events. plate, " said Huskies coach Gilda Higgins will compete in the 200-yard Miller will compete in the 50 and 100- Ozuna. "I think we should have a better freestyle, the 200-yard individual yard butterfly events. team next year with all of our players medley, the 200-yard butterfly, and the Boyle will complete in the 50-yard expected to return except Reed and 800-yard freestyle relay. breaststroke. second-vear player Mary Spann. " ^"^mk Cagers Lose 2 of 3 in League Games VAHAC MARDIROSIAN, district ^5 (E.L.A.I The Huskies basketball team played and our offense was moving and scor­ Beach, losing the game 86-46. Diane their most spirited game of the season ing well " Johnson led the Huskie offense, scoring Los Angeles Community College District in their win over Bakersfield, April 19, Diane Johnson played an outstanding 12 points and pulling in 14 rebounds. She at the Bakersfield homecourt. Lupe game defensively and offensively, haul­ excelled defensively for Elac as well. Within the LACCD the AFT strongly influences Board decisions and Heredero led the Huskies offensively ing in twelve rebounds and shooting for Lupe Heredero made 11 points, with too often ignores the uniquesness of ELAC, as well as that of other connecting for 45 percent of her at­ 17 points making 34'; (7 out of 21). Laura Yglesias and Janet Weathersby tempted field goals (9 of 20) and 4 out of Janet Weathersby was an important scoring 8 points apiece for the Huskies. colleges. The AFT's "barroom bartering" has allowed the Chancellor, at 4 free throws for a total of 22 points to key in this defeat. "Janet sunk two Four starters getting into foul trou­ aid in the 59-51 victory. baskets and four crucial freethrows ble and poor shooting from the free will, to shuffle administrators and assign college presidents throughout with just minutes left and a 49-47 throw line were some of the con­ Coach Marilyn Ladd commented, score," Ladd said. Weathersby con­ tributing factors for the women's the district, resulting in weakened local campus administrations and "this was the most exciting game of cluded the game making 31 percent of basketball team to drop a 70-53, contest easier pickings for AFT to gain greater district control. the season for Elac. We maintained a her field goals attempted and 4 out of 10 to the El Camino Warriors. slim lead throughout the contest and free throws for 14 total points. The AFT move to replace William Orozco with an AFT activist is a came out the winners in the end. Elac On April 24th. the Huskies could not The game which was held last Thurs­ did not allow any successful fastbreaks continue their winning ways at Long day at Elac was a tight and exciting game. doubly harmful attempt. First, it completely removes independent input After a sloppy start, both teams and opposition at Board meetings; and secondly, it eliminates the only Sports Humor finally started to settle down and with 11:40 to play in the half, the Warriors Hispanic community representative on the Board. held a slim 11-7 lead Writers Play Rename Game Huskie guard Janet Weatherby The Chicano Faculty Association believes that continued independent seemed to spark the team when she By DEBI JOHNSTON made a razzle-dazzle behind-the-back thought on the Board of Trustees is in the best interest of all ELAC faculty In sports writing, an attempt is made always socking another player so it should be called soccer. dribble at the midcourt line. and students. Therefore, we solicit your support for the candidacy of to find descriptive verbs complimen­ In the next five minutes the Huskies tary to the sport one is telling the story Another problem concerning terms used in sports coverage is with outscored the Warriors 10-4, to take a William Orozco and Monroe Richman in the May 29tn run off election. about Finding the proper term is slim 17-15 advantage sometimes a difficult task, but general­ feminine and masculine wordage A reporter must constantly be aware of Both teams then battled for the lead ly quite a fun game in itself. for the rest of the half, with the War­ Can a sports writer refer to a tennis this. We would not want to be known as riors taking a slim 30-26 lead into the player as a lobster? Are the archery a ""sexist" newspaper. locker room. players really full of bull'.' Can we call Perhaps we should call baseball Los Angeles Unified School District them bull'shooters? The Huskies came fighting back, out- players and softball players batpersons scoring the Warriors 8-0. in a matter of Is the badminton team compiled of and mittpersons. Archers shall be 2 minutes and were only one point down This is the first year that Board members are being elected according to geo­ shuttlecockers? bowpersons Maybe we should change at 38-37. graphical district seats. District ti5 contains most of the ELAC feeder schools, and What will be the readers response, if soccer to soc-him. It was about this point when Huskie the headline about a mommy who plays For the hockey headline, ""person- starters Vivian Harris. Laura Yglesias, is an area which is often neglected by the L.A. Board of Education. Hispanic on the field hockey team reads pucker " would fall within these and Wealhersbee got into foul trouble. "Mother Pucker — Full of Hockey"'" guidelines And the badminton players representation on the L.A. Board of Education depends entirely upon the election Can we refer to a member of the sometimes called shuttlecock-hims. The Warriors started then to pull baseball team as batman"* But then we Turning out of the area of competi­ away from the Huskies, outscoring of Vahac Mardirosian to this district seat. would have to call a softball player tion into another area of dedicated par­ them 14-2. to take a commanding 56-40 balwoman And can you tell me who ticipation, why can't we refer to the lead with 5 minutes to play The CFA endorses Vahac Mardirosian because of his many years of activism with came up with the idea to call these fans as athletic supporters? What about Coach Ladd managed to bring back players mittmen"' Should we call a those cheerleaders'" Perhaps yell- some of the starters but the Warriors Chicano grass roots organizations, promoting educational achievement for students wrestler a mattman"' built up too much of a lead and directors sould be an adequate term. in East Los Angeles schools. Are all the volleyball team members In conclusion. I would like to remind managed to coast the rest of the way. spiked"' And can anyone explain to me the players on all of the teams that we Heredero and Weathersby led the The election of Mardirosian to represent District u5 will assure a Chicano voice on exactly what a birdie-batter does'" Why in journalism are students too We stay Huskies with 16 and 15 points, respec­ are we allowed to refer to basketball late on Monday nights editing stories tively the Board of Education for the East Los Angeles community, and a leader who will players as hoopsters'.' Can we call the and creating headlines to report how Gay Duffy led the Warriors with 33 swimmers skinny dips' Who makes up our Huskie teams have fared in com­ points, with Lee and McKinley adding strive to improve the educational programs of the ELAC feeder schools. these rules anyway"' petition. 11 points apiece. I have alway.s wondered why the We try our hardest to state all the "We were in the game until about 11 games of football and soccer have been facts and spell all the names correctly minutes to play when our starters got given misleading names Since one and call your teams by the proper into foul trouble," said coach Ladd. kicks a soccer ball around with ones terms But if you can't take a joke you "We still had a chance to win this feet, it should be called football (or wouldn t be here And to the archery game, but we missed too many PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT feetball). And in football, someone is team, may you kiss off. . . accurately freethrows