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161AN I KILLERS Softball team defeats third- straight nationally- ranked opponent SPARTAN Sports, 4-5 Attf A'Asisiol ED' VoL. 118 Bidding farewell to graduates who have been a part of 70 columnist's college life No. v Atso IN TODAY'S ISSUE Opinion, 2 Opinion 2 Sports 4-5 Classified .. 5 c AIL Sparta Guide 3 Crossword 5 ARVING SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY SINCE 1934 Parking permits may be raised about $35 By Amber Sheldon the proposal, beginning in the been a parking fee increase in next three years will cost more the cost would increase from $81 Associated Students presi- fall semester, DAILY SrAFF WRI I I R the price of park- 15 years. than $10.3 million. to $134.50 in three years. Single dent Maribel Martinez said the ing for a single semester will "They're saying in order to be "All of it will come from the day passes would increase in committee was not comfortable On May 1, the San Jose State rise from $81 to $116.50. The on top of maintenance and increase in parking fees," Mar- cost from $2 to $8. voting for a three-year increase. University Student Fee Advisory cost of a daily parking pass future developments, they are souri said. "We felt there was a need for "They approved a one-year Committee voted 5 to 4 in favor would also increase from $2 to going to need the increase," he The plan proposed by Chief of a fee increases, but we didn't increase only," Martinez said. of a one-year parking permit fee $4 per day. said. Police Richard Abeyta initially think it should be as dramatic Denise Olenak, a student increase. Committee member Mehr- Mansouri said the cost to called for a three-year fee as what was outlined in the If President Caret approves shad Mansouri said there hasn't improve the garages over the increase. According to that plan, three-year plan," Marsouri said. See PARKING Page 6 Baby 131 e 's 22nd annual festival brings musicians to San Jose State for a day a music
By Paul Mercado beer in a secure beer garden area that is fenced off' from the rest of festival, allow- DAILY STAFF WRITI It ing no one under 21 to enter," De Alba With the end of the semester in sight, said. it wasn't a blue day on campus as this According to Gehrke, the festival is year's annual Metro Fountain Blues Fes- the largest free blues festival in the tival took place in front of the Event Cen- world, and serves as a kick-off to the ter to a mostly aging baby boomer crowd. blues festival season. The sunny weather provided for a "In '81, when we decided to do a festi- good day to listen to some talented blues val, we wanted music that cuts across all musicians, including up-and-comer demographics. The blues is wonderful Corby Yates. American music that was invented here. Paseo de San Carlos was filled with it is the soul of Ainerica and everyone students, families and friends who came enjoys the blues," Gehrke said. to enjoy the beginning of the outdoor Sgt. John Laws of UPD said he was Above, Blues Festival headliner, music season in the downtown area. the watch commander for the blues festi- Tonuny Ca.stro, plays with fel- This is the 22nd year for the Fountain val and a soccer game that was happen- Blues Festival, said Alfonso De Alba, ing at Spartan Stadium on Saturday. low band members Keith Crossan, executive director of Associated Stu- KSJS, the campus radio station, tenor saxaphone, and bass gui- dents. broadcasted the festival live from their The festival originally started when studio. tarist Randy McDonald, during Ted Gehrke, producer and director of the Kevin Ariente, ICSJS jazz music direc- the 22nd Annual Metro Fountain festival, and Associated Students put on tor, said there was a great lineup, which Blues Festival. The festival was a concert that gave A.S. some extra rev- included Tommy Castro, the aforemen- enue, which it decided to use to put on a tioned Yates, Mighty Mo Rodgers, E.C. held on Saturday in front of the free blues festival. Scott and Smoke among others. campus Event Center. "The reason we choose to have a blues Patrick Battle, a senior majoring in Right, Akbar Shetty, wearing a festival is because it is the greatest administration of justice, said the festi- Arnerican music there is. By presenting it val was a good chance to try new music. foam cowboy hat, pretends to here at San Jose State, it is our tribute to "I really like the music, it is different play the guitar, an Associated Stu- Americana," De Alba said. "This is it, this from what I listen to. When you're is the best thing we do in America, hav- exposed to different kinds of music you dents raffle prize for the Blues ing festivals for everybody to enjoy." learn to appreciate it," Battle said. Festival, while a fellow AS staff He said they have never had any real Musician Mighty Mo Rodgers also member walks away. The 22nd security concerns, because of the security credited blues for its influence on Ameri- presence. can music over the years. Annual Metro Fountain Blues "We get a lot of visitors from the com- "If it wasn't for the blues, there would Festival was sponsored in part by munity who come over and enjoy the be no American popular music. You can go the Associated Students as well as campus, and enjoy good music and food. This is a family crowd and the A.S sells see BLUES. Page 3 other organizations. Paola% by klySil LI hail' Ihal) Skil/ Israeli prime minister's party votes to Radioactivity reject concept of Palestinian state TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) Israeli international pressure on Israel and tie as prime minister. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's Likud his hands diplomatically. Only a handful of delegates voted party voted Monday to reject the cre- Though the party body does not have against the Netanyahu-backed resolu- ation of a Palestinian state, a major the power to remove Sharon from office, tion, which read, "No Palestinian state defeat for Sharon. the vote showed his political weakness will be cveated west of the Jordan The vote, by a show of hands of mem- in his own camp and might limit his (River)," referring to the area including bers of the Likud Central Committee, effectiveness. the West Bank, Israel and the Gaza was overwhelmingly against accepting Behind the confrontation with Strip. the eventual creation of a Palestinian Sharon was ex- premier Benjamin Opposition to a Palestinian state has state. Sharon had strongly opposed the Netanyahu, who has announced his been the traditional position of the resolution and had tried to prevent the plans to challenge Sharon for party vote, concerned that it would increase leadership and eventually replace him see ISRAEL, Page 3 Jimmy Carter first U.S. president to visit Cuba since 1959 11.1\ ANA ,.11 likt I Lic- ilic com,t, ot tho,t. rvlations. mark smile, Jimmy Carter arrived in day evening. That is why those of us who were wit- Cuba on Sunday and became the first After their private jet arrived at 10:45 nesses to that attitude see you with U.S. president in or out of office to a.m., Castro escorted the Carters down a respect. visit this communist country since the red carpet and over to a wooden podium "Our country receives you and your 1959 revolution that put Fidel Castro in with the Cuban and Ainerican flags fly- delegation with sincere hospitality," Cas- kt.,,n La Mar / Daily Mall power. ing alongside. They stood at attention for tro added. Dressed in a gray suit, Castro, 75, the playing of the Cuban and the Amer- Castro also told Carter he was wel- San Jose State University Health Physicist, John Pickering greeted Carter. 77, at the airport with a ican national anthems. The "Star-Span- come to expand his scheduled visit later threw open gled Banner" is rarely heard in Cuba, this week to a biotechnology institute to describes the difference between two different types of holding contain- handshake and symbolically the doors of the island to the former though it was also played when the Bal- include other similar institutions after ers in the storage room of the Nuclear Research Facility in the bottom of American head of state, saying he could timore Orioles competed against a recent U.S. charges his country is trying Duncan Hall. To his left, the lead lid is raised on a high-density concrete go anywhere and speak with anyone Cuban all-star baseball team here in to deNIelop biochemical weapons. pit where concrete and dirt act as a shield to protect people from expo- "even if they do not share our endeavors" 1999. "You will have free and complete sure. To his right, Pickering points to a similar containment devise where an obvious reference to human rights "It is no secret that for almost a cen- access together with any specialists of tury there have not been optimal rela- your choosing to that or any other of groups. the acting shield is water. This room is used to store over 400 radioactive Carter said hi, and his wife, Rosalynn, tions between the two states," Castro our most prestigious scientific research sources of material that the students and faculty use for experiments. San had traveled here as friends of the told Carter in his brief remarks. "How- centers, some of which have been recent- Jose State University is one of the few California State Universities to have Cuban people and hoped to meet many ever, I wish to state that in the four ly accused, just a few days before your a nuclear research department on campus. during their five-day stay. Carter years of your tenure as president. you reminded Cubans that he would be had the courage to make efforts to see CARTER, Page 3
, 2 MAY 13, 2002 OPINION SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERS' I Semester's end brings thanks to grads the semester comes to a close first semester, but you and yuur col- even though I insisted I was OK Fee hike not in best As.Lnd graduation day approaches, leagues wouldn't let me. You, in partic- You've watched after me, led me in many of us will be saying good- ular, made me your special project and the right direction. If it weren't for you, bye to some of our friends and loved tried to get me more involved with the I don't know where I'd be in my career. interest of students ones. newsroom. Even though you'll be leaving for Even though I'm continuing on here You treated me as your equal, your Fresno in a few weeks, and 111 be head- the California Stat,e University chancellor's at San Jose State University, I have a friend and your brother. ing to Oregon two separate direc- Ifoffice has its way, nonresidents will be paying 15 few people I'd like to say goodbye to as We went out to lunch together. tions I know we'll remain good percent more in tuition by this fall. they move on with their lives and get We drank together and we watched friends and our paths will cross again. In addition to a President Caret-volunteered 1 per- into the real world. sports together. You've instilled your work ethic in cent cut, San Jose State University students will feel Mina', ("Unravel") you did it kid. We even talked about our futures me and I have been listening since the the continued rippling effects of the state economy You and I came in at the same time, and our pasts. start. You've been a great inspiration But why should out-of-state students be subjected but you will be leaving before me. When you were in high school, you to me both in the newsroom and to an future. increase and not residents? Out-of-state and You've been a good friend during the The knew you wanted to be a journalist. I, out. I've always said I never wanted to international students pay an average aforementioned individuals are of $8,640 per last two years, and I congratulate you just two exsunples of persons who have on the other hand, had my heart set on be you, rather I'd like to take what year, while residents pay less thrill $2,000. on your achievement. I'll always just getting into college and hoping you've offered me and use it as I try to This legislation seems to touched my life in the last two years be a deflection. remember when we were staff writers but while there are a few more, there something would fall into my lap. better myself There are students who said they would protest if and we never spoke a word to each It was like we were on two separate One can only be so lucky to meet the CSU passes the is one person in particular who I want legislation. other. Kind of funny because it's two to pay homage to. paths, but those paths finally crossed someone like you in his or her life. I Some international students have demonstrated years later and now it seems as if we two years ago. was fortunate to meet you at a time in the past but said nothing changed. Mike, ("Oz-mosis") the first time I can never shut up. I hope we can keep walked into the Spartan Daily, I Imew I'm glad they did. when I needed some guidance. While _The state legislature has few lobbyists for those in touch in the future. If they hadn't, you would not have many people will remember you as who are not California voters. I wanted to be your friend. We were so Beau, ("Professional Crastinator") similar two guys who were into touched my life just as many others "Oz," I was fortunate enough to know 4' 'International students need more of a voice since it seems as if it were yesterday that we wrestling, shared the same sense of have. the real Mike. the CSU administration will not speak for them. were racing to the finish in our first In the last two years, I have not I thank you from the bottom of my This year, 1,597 students are humor and both wanted to be sports either out-of-state or semester as writers. But now, you will writers. only found my writing mentor, but I've heart for everything you've done for international students, according to International be leaving us. You and I have been also made a good friend. me, arid this newspaper. Programs and Services. International students During my first semester on staff, are through some odd times, but I am glad you t,00k me under your wing and I know that if I really needed you, You will be missed and I wish you not eligible for need-based firrancial aid. t,o have known you. You are truly a you'd always be there for me. And in the best of luck, just don't forget me This makes this legislation even more helped me ease into this place that we shameful. unique individual who brought an call our second home. return, you'd ask for nothing. when you get all famous. While each California resident gets $7,000 in sub- utunatched presence to the newsroom You're so motivated and driven that sidies, only $300 to You spoke up for me when I needed $400 in subsidies exists for non- and have an unforgettable character. I can't help but feed off of it and use it resident students who attend a CSU. help and you refused to give up on me, And just as you stated in my birth- no matter how pathetic I was or how as my fuel when I need it the most. Ben Aguirre Jr. is the There is a $50 million to $60 million deficit in over- You've invited me into your home Spartan Daily executive editor, this all CSU revenue, yet day card last week, I too, know we'll be low my self-esteem was. SJSU's enrollment is at record during that when I was too drunk to drive home, is the final Anrwyed" of the semester levels, according to a press release sent out by the keeping tabs on each other in the I contemplated quitting university press office. Some international students rnight not retum to SJSU because of the increase, according to students Working together, we quoted recently in a Spartan Daily article. -o 14A-r po voo -ri.4),J)< . . One argument for the increase is that since they don't pay state taxes, nonresidents should make up cAvily scAgN? for it in higher tuition fees. can make a change Is three thnes the amount residents are charged cu not enough? (-) least once a week 1 ant They may not pay taxes, but they also aren't Atconfronted with apathy. allowed to work off campus without a special visa, so =less they are here on scholarship or have family Being a resident adviser, I deal help, they are stuck. On-carnpus jobs are not as lucra- with student apathy during cam- tive as off-csunpus jobs. Many students say they will pus and hall events. be forced to consider moving back home if the Being a part of the Spartan increase takes effect. Daily, I deal with community apa- If SJSU touts itself as a metropolitan university thy when trying to work in a stu- that encourages diversity, maybe we should consider dent environment. nonresidents as a psut of the spectrum of academia Being a member of society, I am and not as a group to be singled out and taxed. confronted with apathy from all Saturday's meeting, many of Many of the nonresidents make the Bay Area a sides when working on social whom were part of neighborhood permanent home after graduation. issues. associations, participated in build- Maybe SJSU could look at its nonresident stu- Usually, though, that apathy is ing parks and after-school pro- dents as an investment in the future instead of anoth- my own. grams; created neighborhood er cash cow. When Cindy Chavez, the city newsletters and watch gr oups; and council representative for the petitioned their local goverrunents downtown district, held her fourth to be a part of maiciudittleir scviety annual -neighborhood summit : 'better by redevelop schooW and meeting this weekend, I had a increasing public transportation chance to confront my attitude use. Quote about being involved and encour- These people had full-time jobs aging change. and families, but they still man- Initially, I went to the meeting aged to facilitate change in their for the Daily: www.offthemark com for extra credit. neighborhoods. Marine FEATuas SYND. 02002 MARK PARISI I was not prepared for what I I had never imagined that all it left with. took was one conununity member, "A PROBLEM IS A CHANCE FOR YOU TO DO MA< I woke up early Saturday morn- with one g ood idea, to create a bet- BEST." ing wishing I could just go back to ter living environment. bed and forfeit the extra credit. As the day was coming to a Ta PRocii_i Thankfully, a friend was going to close, Chavez took the time to - Duke Ellington the meeting too, and she made speak privately with the group of sure I remembered my commit- students who went to the summit. v rn to relax ment. I could have asked her a million .11Iti 10e. your mind. for more information, Counseling Services After breakfast, we arrived at questions that afternoon, but all I noitact Daniel George.--Aboyie at 924-5865. General process group from 2:30 p.m. to the convention center a few min- really wanted to know was how I 4:30 p.ut. in the Administration building, utes into Chavez's opening speech. could be a part of it. School of Art & Design Room 201. For more information, contact She was describing projects she I don't want to be a politician. Spartuide Student gallery art receptions from 6 Kell Fujimoto and Jeni Landau at 924-5910. was currently working on, those I don't want to run a neighbor- p to 8 p.m. in the Art and Industrial she had completed, and future pro- hood association. jects she was hoping to complete. Studies buildings. For more information, Counseling Services I don't want to deal with contro- contact John or Nicole at 921-4330. Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered In her speech, she recognized versy. Monday people in the community who had But I wouldn't mind Tuesday support group from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. watching a 90.5 KSJS Ground Zero Radio in the Administration building, Room 201. played an active part in making child's face light up when his ele- Black Graduation CD sale, everything for a dollar. in front For more information, contact Sheening Lin beneficial change in the area. mentary school gets a new play- Black graduation committee meetings Cadre of the Student Union Amphitheater from at 924-5899 or Terri Thames at 924-5923. As I looked around me, I noticed ground. everyone welcome at 7 p.m. in the Africana "Like White on Rice" digital video noon to I p m. For more inforrnation. contact the people she recognized were I wouldn't mind having the Center in the modules next to the ATMs. screening at 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Art MiellellP at 924-4578. normal people, who happen to live thanks of an elderly woman when building, Room 133. For more information. For more information, contact Traci at 26.5- . Wednesday in areas that need drastic change. I write to my representative ask- 2408. contact Neal Dern' at 316.1470. 00.5 KSJS Ground Zero Radio Some of them were young, some ing the city not to develop on her The last Tuneful Tueiulay of the semester, Library Multicultural Resource Center were old. Some had Ph.D.'s, some land. Coalition for Social Juatice, Nurses Christian Fellowship live music every wix.k.T'his week: witness the Presentation by Diana Borrego of the didn't. Some were rich, most I wouldn't mind helping a child Solidarity and Unity Bible discussion nt 9:30 a.m. and 10,30 weren't. Some end with The Evergreen Branch of the San Jose Public of them didn't even learn t,o read at a community Weekly meeting at 6 p.m. in the Pacheco a.m. in the Montalvo room. located inside Vidras fmm nixin to I p.m. in the Library. Her discussion. about Huichol Indi- speak English. homework center. room to reflectively organize events this the Student Union. For more inforniation, Student Union Amphitheater. For more infor- ans, is scheduled from noon to I p.m. in the But they all cared enough to One smile, one "thank you," and semester. All student organizations are wel- contact Diane Stegmeir at 248-2997. mation. contact Shaun Morris nt 924-8764. multicultural center, Module A. For more make their community a better one more child on his way to col- come. information. contact Jeff Paul at 924-2707 or place. They all cared enough to lege, may be the only way to Library Multicultural Resource Center Movim ien to Estud iantil sacrifice a beautiful Saturday to Chicano de Aztlan 924- 2815. change the world. It may be the SJSU Faculty/Staff iValking Club Film showing of "Smoke Signals- from come together and pay tribute to only way to fight apathy. Weekly officers meeting at 6 p.m. in Beginning/intermediate levels: take half noon to 2 p.m. in the multicultural center in their efforts and their diverse The idea sure has come face-to- of your lunch and walk around campus. Module A. For more information. contact the Chicano Library HPSOUrco Center. Mod- Sparta Guide is provided free of charge ideas. face with my apathetic attitude. Meets every Monday from 11:30 a.m. out- Jeff Paul at 924-2707 or 924. 2815. ule A. For more information. contact Adri. to students, faculty and staff members. The Until this weekend, I believed Who knows? With any luck, I side of the Career Center. Fbr more informa- ana Garcia at 250-9245. deadline for entries is noon, three working only organizations with full-time may be able to help change the tion, contact Teresa Backer at 924-6055. Zen Meditation leaders and a lot of money could world someday, and all because of Zen Meditation Good Works Sangha will Mosaic: &ISM multicultural center days before the desired publication date. Entry Mrms are available in the Spartan make change. a little extra credit. School of Art & Design hold an organized meeting fnim 6:30 p.m. to Music, improvisation, meditation and Daily Office. Space restrictions may require Now I realize that I could have Student galleries open from 10 a.m. to 4 8 p.m. Meditation instruction will be admin- cultural exchange with Eddie Gale from 7 editing of submission& Phone and e.mail been actively doing it myself all Sarah Grote Ruf is a Spartan p.m. in the Art and Industrial Studies build. istered by a 7,en Monk and others. Bring p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Mosaic. multicultural entries not accepted. Entries are printed in along. Daily Production Editor, this is inv. For more information, contact John or meditation cushion/pillow and dress com center in the Student 11nion. For more infor. the nrch, in which they arc Preeived. The groups of people present at tlu, final "Naivete" of the semester Nicole at 924-4330 fortably N,m.11uddhist and novo, o, r11..1 ion. contact 924-6255.
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