WE EINE SDAY Dee Dee Enabenter brings Klansmember deserves Debating the benefits of winning record, coaching what he gets for bombing tripling up in dorms philosophy to softball team a church in 1963 Sports, page 8 Opinion, page 3 opposing Views, page 2 sPARTANServing San Jose State University Since 1934 DAIL May 2, 2001 www.spartandaily.org Volume 116, No. 62 Arsonist suspected in Joe West fire By Tiffani AnaIla residents did not listen to calls to California Department of Forestry The fire, which was caused by Joe West was cement," Ramirez fire discussing the danger of not evacuate Joe West Hall. and Fire Protection, has no sus- an accelerant, a kind of fuel, could said. "Otherwise, it would have lit leaving the building when the fire DAIL) SI 11T ii1)11012 The fire, which remains under pect, said Cpl. Amado Ramirez of have caused millions of dollars of' up pretty good." alarm is pulled, Hansen said. An April 18 fire ignored by investigation, destroyed two the UPD, but the department damage had the fire broken the Because of the failure of resi- Those who failed to evacuate dozens of Joe West Hall residents benches, a fence and electrical con- knows that the fire was started basement window and entered the dents to evacuate the building, the Joe West Hall on April 18 must was apparently caused by an duits at the walkway between Joe between 4:20 a.m. and 5 a.m. building endangering those who Residential Life Staff, which con- perform community service by arsonist, a San Jose State Univer- West Hall and the Dining Com- The UPD will look for arsonists did not evacuate, Ramirez said. sists of Resident Advisers and Res- talking to other residents about sity official said Tuesday. mons, Hansen said. who are on parole in the local area "We're lucky it (the fire) was ident Directors from different Res- the dangers of not evacuating, University Housing Services The University Police Depart- who could have committed the outside and that the bridge con- idence Halls at SJSU, has been Director Susan Hansen said 100 ment, which is working with the crime, Ramirez said. necting the Dining Commons to conducting workshops since the See JOE WEST, Page t, Energy, Lifting their spirits higher A line of cheer hope- money fuls stay in sync during a tryout routine. The women were just a few of the 43 who tried out for the San Jose State woes University cheer squad. Twenty-one women and five men made the final team that will represent continue San Jose State Universi- ty in the 2001-2002 sea- son. By Erik Anderson Y SI \ 1012 SI 01- WRI IT It See story and A new energy fee for students may not happen photos, Page 5 after all. Instead, it may be the academic programs on campus that will feel the axe if alternative solu- tions for an estimated $3 million shortfall this year are not found, university officials say. The results could be devastating, they add. University President Robert Caret said plans are being made to roll this year's $3 million into next year's budget. A combined two-year deficit could reach levels as high as $7 million to $9 million, he said. 'That's the big chunk of money we are looking at," Caret said. Don Kassing, vice president of administration and finance, said the amount represented nearly 5 percent of the university's total general budget of $184 million. "That is substantial," he said. A normal utility bill for the campus run, about $4 million out of an operating expense bud- get of $31 million, Kassing said. The $9 million energy deficit brinp the total utility bill to $13 million. He said that the remaining $153 million of the total general budget goes toward faculty and staff salary and benefits. tar K,, Ina ),///1 fill "That really wrecks the capacity to do any- thing else," Kassing said. One solution suggested by Caret last week at his monthly press conference would be to spread the costs among the university's four divisions see EN E RC V. Pave 4 A.S. member recognized by CSU system It% .1cii4 I orreS She has a really good rapport and really good character a lot of integrity. She's a 49ers'Walsh Doll, \%tolos "She's very outspoken and takes initia- scholar activist ." Corina Herrera was one of 21 stu Herrera said she balances her time dents throughout the state to receive a tive. She's always the one speaking out." between classes, the gang prevention California State program, University award for \ nu:mho 01 INVS working with homeless chil- honored with community service. Nisperos.. dren and being the Associated Students Herrera, a senior double-majoring in director of student fee affairs. sociology and Spanish, was the only stu- justice, economic, health, public safety or Training program. Her normal day lasts from 9 a.m. to 10 dent at San Jose State University to environmental issues, according to the She was nominated for the award by p.m., she said, often with meetings dur- Tower Award receive the Students That Are Recog- CSU Office of Public Affairs. sociology Professor Bob Gliner, who) said ing her lunch break. nized for Service, or STARS, award. Herrera is active in various communi- Herrera is a model for other students. Although these activities keep her The award is given to students who ty services, including gang prevention, "Other people pay attention when she busy. Herrera said she wouldn't have it 13 Julian .1. Ramo). demonstrate an ongoing commitment to homeless action and INVST, the Interna- talks," Gliner said. "I've seen her when DAIIN so ro Wsiii serving the community through social tional and National Volunteer Service she does her service (gang prevention). %ee HERR! R k io 4 Fame and honor are nothing new for San Francisco 49ers general manager and vice pres- ident Bill Walsh. From the National Football Cinco de Mayo celebration continue League Hall of Fame to the Alan B. Simpkins Center, his contributions are synonymous with 11 he% in Higuchi Some students in attendance showed their Bay Area sports. festive spirit with large sombreros as well as Walsh, whose Spartan and 49er apparel hang 1)11 %%KWH large-brimmed cowboy hats. side-by-side in the Simpkins Center, was named Red, white and green streamers flew above On the sidewalk in front of the house, a the 2001 Tower Award winner by San Jose State the Gamma Zeta Alpha Fraternity house mariachi band dressed in black suits with sil- University President Robert Caret on April 17. from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday as members of ver studs played "Nortenas," a type of mari- Walsh, the head coach of the 1980s 49ers' the fraternity offered free food and brought in achi music that features Spaniel folk songs, dynasty that won three Super Bowls in the a mariachi group to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Martinez said. decade, received both his bachelor's (1954) and The house was decorated with the tradi- "The food was great, and the music was master's (1958) degrees in education at SJSU. tional colors of the Mexican flag, as well as a excellent," said Amy Ruiz, a junior business "It's (Tower Award) something I would have mural that featured painted pictures of the major. "It was a good (outcome." never expected as an undergraduate and as a Latino community. The group sang tunes, which were accom- graduate student," Walsh said. The fraternity brothers prepared a large panied by violins and trumpets, while those The Tower Award is the highest honor given table spread with homemade Mexican dishes who attended sat and ate on the lawn and by the university that is not an honorary with some help from their parents as an addi- enjoyed the sunny weather. degree, Caret said. The award, in its 32nd year, tion to their week long celebration, said Jesus "It's a good time to hang out," said Maria is given out annually to an alumnus, alumna or Martinez, a sophomore criminal justice major Lobato, a junior majoring in management friend of the university who has made a signifi- and fraternity member. information systems. "This is a good way to cant contribution to SJSU. tna Brnlees Daily Ste Some of the students attending filled their share our culture." include U.S. Secretary plates with Mexican rice, chicken salad, The celebration wan free to any students Past winners of Trans- of portation Norm Mineta and Judo coach Yosh Jazz Rodriguez and Tiffany Quintana danced the "Rancheras posole a traditional dish prepared with who wanted to attend and was designed to Uchida. Mexico" on Tuesday at the Gamma Zeta Alpha Fraternity house on beans and chicken layered green, red and help share the Latino culture with the com- Along with his staff, Caret said he had been San Fernando Street. Menudo and horchata, a Mexican rice and cin- white jello and an assortment of Mexican pas- Mexican tries made of sweet flaky pink bread. see CINCO DE MAYO, Page 4 see WALSH. Page 4 namon drink, were served with other types of food. 4 I (C) P DAILY WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2001 SPARTAN SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY it a good idea to have three people living in a dorm room? SJSU students save money by tripling up Triple dorms limit freedoms, privacy bed, Commuting to school is one problem I can do without. Parking is another story. Those who live on Imagine occupying a 12-by-15-foot dorm room with three other students, a bunk bed, an additional campus don't have to deal with these two traumatizing dilemmas, yet many students continue to three desks, three dressers, two closets and a bookshelf.