VOLUME 108, NO. 34 WEDNESDAY MARCH 1 2 , 1 9 9 7 VOTE! A.S. ELECTIONS TODAY AND THURSDAY
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1.1 been iiicaw one for the board Lack of executive director A.S. lac adviser Gary liarlicit "Now, the thought of A.S. leaves a bad unopposed said the number of vacancies varies on ,!ie board from year to Year, but taste in a lot of people's mouths and I candidates hurt student government work ..this has been AO unusual year in that the resignations have been nuich think that's sad." meet every week has really As ,led By Kimberly Lemke higher than in years before." and Kim Skolnick majority of current position candi- the organaation. Now, the thought Situnions agreed that more ratan Spartan Dail) Staff Writers dates running unopposed for scats of A.S. leaves a had taste in a lot of le, have appeared on the board dur- Dave Wietecha, SJSU academic senator are key issues raised at this current people's mouths and I think that's mg his term but said he felt the res- In light of the "changing of the Juncture. sad." ignations were due to external fac- named, have claimed that the posi- never been interested in applying for guard" in Associated Students, ques- According to Dave Wietecha, a Dandle Fedor, former director of tors tion has been lefi vacant because the position and that he couldn't tions still remain with regard to the San Jose State University student aca- student affairs and an SJSU alumna. Issues remaining in regard to the Simmons is interested in assuming even apply for the job because he organizational and fiscal chaos that demic senator, this year's A.S. board places much of the blame about the ...Latent Associated Students Board of the position after he graduates in doesn't meet the minimum require- plague the 1996-97 Board of has had its share of problems. current board problems at the feel iii )ires tors arc: Ma','. ments. Directors. Wietecha was an A.S. board member A.S. president Jerry Simmons. A consulting ritin Was hired in "Ile's wanted that (executive "I've been accepted into The long-term absence of an in 1995-96. "If people knew what he was really NoVet111,CI I'M(' to find a new A.S. director) position for himself. He's Pepperdine for law school and I plan executive director, multiple vacan- "This has been a very turbulent doing, they wouldn't support hint," exc, nose thus tot, .1 poNiti011 that has wanted that since last year," Fedor on attending," Simmons said. "I have cies on the board, no written min- year for A.S.," Wietecha said. "The Fedor said. cal citirt e ,111Lc %V. Fedor, as well as said. never expressed interest in the posi- utes for several meetings, the void of lack of an executive director, as well Even members of the A.S. inner several Who %\ 101 110t to be However, Simmons said he has tion and I think the fact that people a checks and balance system circle admit that the past term has not as the fact that the board doesn't See AS., page 6 Au revoir, Saint-Jean Candidate Junior forward accused to leave for NBA By Mike Traphagen Spartan Daily Senior Staff Writer on fliers San Jose State University basketball Fans may soon have a National Basketball IVIvsterious posting cuvuses Association player they can call their own. Junior forward Olivier Saint-Jean Roth of sexual harassment announced 'Tuesday he is bypassing his final year of eligibility at SJSU to declare himself available for the NBA draft in By Andy W. Ho and Aaron Williams June. Spartan Daily Staff Writers Saint-Jean, the eighth-ranked scorer in the nation with a 23.8 points per game Accusations, followed by denials more typical with nation- average and who received an honorable Al elections, came to San Jose State University Tuesday when a mention to the 1997 Associated Press All- her targeting an Associated Students presidential candidate America team, will become the first player was distributed throughout the campus. in Spartan history to enter the NBA draft The flier, which was posted on light posts and trees on cam- before completing his senior season. pus, made claims of sexual harassment and discrimination "People need to understand that all my against A.S. presidential candi- life I've been someone who takes advan- date Roland Roth. 'the flier said tage of an opportunity." said Saint-Jean, Roth was forced to resign from who came to the United States from his position as a resident adviser "To the best of France to play college basketball. because of a sexual harassment He said while he lived in France, peo- laim filed against him. my knoledge, ple told him he had "no shot" of playing Furthermore, the flier said a di, no charges basketball for an American college, but he rintination complaint had becii received a scholarship from the University filed against Roth while he was were ever See Saint-Jean, page 4 president of the Jewish Student filed." Both of the accusations were Saint-Jean 1..11owcd by the names of two people the flier said could verify Roland Roth, these facts. flowever, both A.S. presidential may go in Writs were denied by Roth as candidate well as by the two people - first round Mike Pereira and Steve liarko - named in the flier. By Dennis Knight Pereira had proof that a sexual harassment Spartan Daily Staff Writer the flier said laim was made against Roth. Pereira, the president of the An official from the Sacramento Kings Inter-Residence Hall Association, denied any involvement thinks Olivier Saint -lean, San Jose State's with thc flier. honorable-mention All-American for- "I had nothing to do with that." Pereira said. "My MUM is ward, should be a first-round pick in the not on there with my permission." upcoming NBA draft. Pereira also said he spoke with Roth while Roth was A resi- ...cotty Stirling, director of scouting for dent adviser, "but it had nothing to do with sexual harass- the Sacramento Kings, said Saint -Jean's ment." athleticism will make him a marketable Roth said he was not forced to quit but resigned from his commodity in the June 25 NBA Draft position As resident adviser because he had if com- being held at the Charlotte Coliseum in pleting his responsibilities. North Carolina. "To the best of my knowledge, no charges were ever filed," "He's very, very athletic. He can run PHOTO BY ARIC CRABS Spartan Daily Roth said. "RI). (Resident Director) Matt Reese said I made (offensive) comments. I had no idea I was offending anybody, and is a good jumper. He has quickness in which Saint Jean annouced his availabili SJSU basketball player Rick Hite hugs Oliver Saint-Jean alter a press conference though. I was not confronted." See Scouts, page 4 Draft ty for the N91 NBA See Flier, page 6
Great Mall murder hearing Thursday Editorial Tomorrow Assessing the SJSII Delense attorney wants charges dismissed R.11)0.i IN .1k0 partv A profile of KFOG "I don't know why he's Page 2 By Kim Skolnick Feb. 7. for the defense until the D.J. Dave Morey, Spartan Daily Staff Writer Thc motion 'tales thAl all inter- doing this. That's not the (ace goes to Mal a stage A.S. measures who has been view with Jon' Ranoa, A security hr List' 11.4% yet to math. Argo men ts on the motion to dis- Ret.ornmetulation.s on hosting 100 10" guard at the mail Ind witness to the way lawyers act." While Rokill,Ott can miss murder charges against thc man shooting, was withheld by the district all karma whit-it tilt: case the six A.S. ballot for 15 years. Jc c Used in the I NA ober 19% shoot- Attorney's office. goes lo Mal. wit nesse% for ing at the Great Mall in Milpitas will propositions Robinson has been making "outra- -- Joyce Allegro, the defense are not be heard Thursday in Superior Court 2 geous" remarks to the press about his allowed to be called dur- Page at the San Jose Hall of Justice. Deputy District Attorney motion. Deputy District Attorney ing preliminary proceed- Former San lose Fire (;apt. Robert Joyce Allegro said, who is prosecuting ings unless they meet one Spartan Gremminger is accused of the homi- Gremminger's attorney was given two the case. of the following criteria: the witness Baseball cide of Anthony Lamont Gilbert, a other statements from Karma, A writ- "I don't know why he's doing idlers a complete defense; the witness University of suspected shoplifter, who was shot in ten statement and an interview, taken this." Allegro said "That's not the impeaches the testimony 4)1 A prosecu- the parking lot of the Great Mall on on the day of the shooting, she said. Nevada at Reno way lawyers act t tin witness: or the witness can negate Oct. 24, 1996. According to Allegro, the informa. defeats SJSU Robinson could not be reached for some element 441 the pm ices ill ion. Ken Robinson, Gremmingees tion contained within the interview comment. As to Allegro. Ranoa does Page 4 defense attorney, filed a motion to with Ranoa is not crucial and will not Allegro said that Robinson's not qualify. dismiss the case against his diem on change the eventual outcome of the motion will most likely fail. -
Wedn aday, March 12, 1997 2 OPINION San Jose State University SPARTAN DAILY
Political parties: SJSU needs a unified opposing voice rise of the SJSU Party has given us up of people from sororities and fratern, take a closer look at party politics on this opposing voice. Thesomething interesting to report They claim to want a number of posit's, Editorial campus. Maybe it is the students' fault for not about this Associated Students elec- far-reaching changes in the A.S. govern In light of the fact that there are no other being more involved in student government. tion. Unfortunately, the rumor, innuendo mcnt. parties to challenge the SJSU Party, com- However, we feel even if no one voted, the They want to create an environment in look good on the surface are often problem- bined with the nastiness that seems to be idea of a government where everyone agreed and outright hypocrisy surrounding this atic once the deeper issues come out. party has given us a reason to take a closer which the student government at SJSU get inherent in any partisan election, forces us to is ripe for corruption and narrow-minded along and is able to accomplish something Mysterious phone calls from people condemn slates in this and any other A.S. agendas neither of which have any place look. defending the party before any stories have Who are these people? What do they substantial. election. in higher education or the United States These are noble goals and on the sur- run, anonymous fliers posted throughout the If there were two or three- other campus political arena. want? Why are they forming? campus libeling their foes and the constant For the most part, the SJSU Party is made face seem to he in the best interest of the political parties, we would have less prob- student population. However, things that and unnecessary posturing has caused us to lems with slates, but there is no unified
Supporting films that Recommendations for A.S. measures Shakur and Smalls remind us of the past caught in crossfire always be the case, the system While that may not ....Am whatsoever a Man sowenli hat shall he also cnt ly went to see John Singletons fourth offering Yes on Measure F 1ft, has, for the most part, worked to keep power front reap." Galatians 6:7 -Rosewood" and was blown away by the movie falling into the hands of the few. and by the fact that the theater was virtually empty. semester the TranSil Access Pr, .gram If Measure I passes in this week's A.S. elections, stu- "Rosewood" is a graphic story of America's not-so- Eatil the death of rapper Notorious BIG, the enables students to avoid the parking frenzy. dents at SJSU will no longer have the same protection Withrivalry between East and West Coast artists pretty past. In the film, a white woman falsely accuses a With a flash of a student ID, SJSU students offered in the U.S. Constitution. The measure would black man of beating her to hide the fact that she's been has escalated from absurdity to insanity. may access all Valley Transportation Authority light give the A.S. president more power over the selection of blue death has many convinced gangsta rap carries the brutalized by her lover, who's also white. Her attempt to rail, buses and paratransit services. the Justices on the A.S. Judicial Board. divert attention from her affair is successful, and the seeds of its own destruction. T. cover the increased fares imposed by vrA, We urge the students to vote against Measure I and The Notorious BIG., who is also known as Biggie white citizens set out to "round up the [awls." They go Measure E provides an additional $6 per semester in keep the executive branch out of the judiciary business. on a binge of burning and lynching and in the end black Smalls, was killed in a drive-by the Associated Students fee for the continuation of shooting last weekend. His men, women and children lay TAP. dead, a fact that's downplayed death comes close on the heels Despite the increase, we support the measure. of the death of rapper and rival by historical records. The program still saves students money on a regu- No on Measure J 1 Black people complain there Tupac Shakur six months ago. lar bus or light rail pass. It encourages alternative Shakur and Smalls died in a aren't many films that I ransportation as well as promotes environmental of the features of Measure J is to grant the acknowledge them and the OncA.S. government board of directors the power rain of gunfire, victims of the awareness By participating in TAP. students may climate of rivalry and retalia- struggles they've gone through. avoid stressful traffic and save wear-and-tear on their to adopt provisions of an initiative without stu- It's a valid argument, one that dent body vote, per Article VIII item 3, tion both helped create. cars. This is not to say they I've made myself. But when a Measure J also stipulates that A.S. general elections deserved WRITER'S FORUM movie Issues, to die. They did not, addresses these will be held in April instead of March and candidates for By Di -vin black people avoid them in WRITER'S FORUM executive officers must have attended at least two of the although many have argued Gen..' No on Measure G droves. It makes no sense. By three semesters before the first day in October after the these artists were claimed by My sister and I tried unsuc- Barrio., elections. the same culture of violence that brought them fame and cessfully to convince our Don't shell out that extra $6 for Measure G The plank in the measure that would allow the pass- mother to see it. which, among other things, asks students to ing of the provisions of an initiative without student fortune. We often show little sympathy for the victims of celebrity and stardom when their faces are black. As I said, "Rosewood" is graphic. In one scene, white finance the construction of student group voles is akin to giving the A.S. government a blank families have picnics and take family photos while the offices. check with SJSU students trusting that the A.S. board Rap music is no stranger to criticism and controver- charred bodies of black men and women smolder less The AS. has yet determine where the offices will will fill in the correct amount. sy. While many indict its violence and misogyny, most than 10 feet away. There are many people, like my moth be located and is considering adding a floor to the students are not likely to forget Me furniture overlook its moments of insight and eloquence. er, who simply refuse to see movies like "Rosewood," say Student Union And the Child Care Center. Building debacle where the A.S. executives spent $12,000 on new Moreover, most make little effort to understand or ing it upsets them to see people being brutalized and onto the second floor of the Child Care Center is esti- furniture for their offices. improve the conditions in which this anger flourishes. Others note how white murdered for simply being who they are. I'll say to other mated at $800.000. F-Slimatcs for the Student llnion This measure will maintain checks and balances on youths' appetite for tales of people the same thing I said to my mother, "Cloeing our are pending. decisions made by the AS. government and its board of gunplay and crime influ- eyes to the past doesn't make it go away. It only makes its Because the office locations are not CUllefete, it is directors. ences the content of rap more likely to repeat it." likely there will be a fee increase in subsequent semes- This would put the responsibility back on SJSU stu- How many lyrics. These critics watch A couple of weeks after seeing "Rosewood," the film ters. dents to vote "no" on J and eliminate any moral dilem- more must in disgust as the children "Booty Call," with Jamie Foss and ViVit.1 A. Fox, was Measure G also asks that a portion of the 86 go mas that could arise if the board of directors had such of poverty prostitute themselves to the children released. "Booty Call" is an inane funny but inane toward supporting a coordinator lies the intramural disc ret ionary powers. die before story that follows two couples on a double date. The day club sports. The CSU Board of Trustees requires one- Measure J will keep power balanced, the choices sim- of privilege. that I went to see the movie, it was standing room only. third of the 86 be "alleged to cover financial aid needs ple and in students' hands. we agree I reacted to the news I only have one question, "Why ?" of SJSU students C.21Pte by this measure." If this measure fails, it will give the A.S board of of Shakur's and Smalls' I'm often teased about my "Three-Person Rule." If a directors no choice, no confusion and no moral dilem- rap's vices death with a mixture of ill it. I check it out. shock and sadness. For movie has at least three black people MA. outnumber its My friends have taken this rule and run with it. Every H years, I had brushed these time a "black" movie comes out they say, "Oh, Genoa's No on Measure virtues? arguments aside, listening going to see that one." They're trivializing something I more to the music than its feel strongly about. easure hi proposes to eliminate five posi- No on Measure K message. This is a luxury When black film makers like Singleton and Spike Lee tions on the A.S. Board of Directors and we can ill-afford. put out a film, there's ))) reit> it than nest what's Seen on replace them with five student representa- How many more black men must get caught in the the big screen. They foe problems that other film mak- tives to the Academic Senate. While not changing J1141 as the presidents and their chosen running mates crossfire as the line between the studio and the streets ers often don't: having their work edited for "sot iii tele, the number of members on the A.S. board, the num- for vice president campaign together for the ultimate blurs? How many more must die before we agree rap's vance: gaining financial backing and getting adequate ber of elected student representatives would fall from Atnerican offices, Measure K on the ballot her the vices outnumber its virtues? publicity for their films once they've been bought. 21 to 16. Associated Students Election Board calls for amending It is time we admit we are ill-served by its confusion I've' taken it tupon myself to support their efforts. We feel the elimination of the five positions the current election bylaws to have candidates for the of machismo with manhood. We are ill-served by the the dilairs branch mitt together. attacks and insults it hurls at women. That's ))))) to say I only go to movies 111.11 have Rid( pill California state director, the environmen executive Branch to fairly reflect the a plc iii thelll or I go to every movie that has 1)1.1, k i ire rue tal affairs three tear, the communications director, the In order flu the Executive Rappers have excused their most offensive lyrics as leis. Some movie plots, regardless of the number iii bla, k intercultural affairs director and the personnel direc- diverse needs and agendas of the vartous student demo- reflection of the conditions in which they live. I however, , har,et ters, simply don't interest me. Nerd I say more tor would leave the A.S. without a balanced rep graphics, the election procedure should allow voters to in the wake of Shaleur's and Smalls' deaths, these argu- than "Mat !kilt II?" It's one thing to support black film resentation of members concerned with student isolate presidential and vice presidential candidates as ments appear flimsy and false. Rappers must take own- its Cs Maker, Mid allOther to tint waste Iwo hours and $7.50 ii individuals. ership of their contributions to the climate of violence. If yon want me to take the time and money to see Elected officials whom voters have no choice but to 'fliere is indication the industry is growing weary of your him. yoll're ping to have to make frle laugh, cry, vote in as a team would provide the officials with too the gangster antics. Dr. Dre, an original architect of think make it worth my while. No on Measure I much power to promote the agendas of a small group gangster rap, has distanced himself from his past work, The powerful performances in "Rosewood" made it of students. treating it with equal parts of embarrassment and ennui. Unfortunately, Shakur and Smalls were worth it. Ihilortimately, people chose to see Jamie Foss. ne- of the (tire-most tenets of the Anterisatt. denied this opportunity. Instead, they died prematurely, I butt licked by a dog. the arc of the star of 'all" having his sermon , if democracy is the separation of Now the-re's a ii,trat moment in black movie history. their evolution cut short. 0 powers 1 lee reitSrill her that is 10 keep Inc en AMU'S Of Ilt1W 1 from happening. Genoa Harrow is a Spartan Daily Staff Writer. Dem Fehely is a Spartan Datly Staff Writer
SPARTAN DAILY Opinion page iil Women's low, 'sari "t1920149 (408,9/4 Resource 44,,wittlrit, ‘ liiare 3:910 policies Center does not I mail SJSUSLYdaoicom Ex., utive Editor I arry lee ifilers Mk' en( nureged to Managing Editor Mantis Walton endorse A.S. candidate Roland Roth STAFF' WRITERS; expo.. thenoitivris on Ow I ipinion Production Editor Carolyn Can strnan Vasa pagti testIs a Letter u, the FiLditm or are writing this letter steno to the following: building Photo Editor .1. I Clenderun Agawa, Melane Balangue fienoa barrow, t pos Viewpoint Letter to the Editor Opinion Editor . rinsane Ann Nat as Ivan Bergman, Sean Coffey. Andre* W Jays, Wcto cilrre I a MS( On office space Ito student organiza- I A la-lea the 8ditor ex 200. Sports Editor i iu tie Sheliell linen eh!,-y, Jame, rocaogo, I -Vey ception that has been tions, fighting for lower prices in FIP,1011,1P/ ord t an meow or pivot CAssistant Sports Editor Matt Romig ' !o 0'1 " deliberately spread by one- of president because he has come the bookstore and food services, 11 1,1 1, t enno. - of rtec that has appear,' in the the Chief Photographer 'Wan Gabon Sp.irt an Daily presidential candidates. Rutland out clearly in support of the completing the child care center, Features Editor William Jeske A Comma, VI...pant im a 450- issues that Campus Editor luiweria I Millado .iher, Jana Seshadri, Roth. concern us. preserving financial aid and other aord ear..y on current ranipos, Iiill Downtown Editor aztara,, Ronda Studer, 'I'he Women's Resource In writing, on his campaign federal funding and increasing Laura I polltaral or metal Editor t,P, touts teidel. taws vants. moue% literature, Wi4copy Sulinnarent1S beentne the proper- Center is not endorsing Roland he states a commit- funding for the Scholarship Sr Staff Writer Mike tiautiagen tali, Deanna ?Unite ty .4- the Spartan Ihuly and Italy he Roth for Associated Students Endowment Fund. edited for elaniv grammar. hbel PINMX:11.11'10 is,. president. When we met him, he struck Advertising Director anshria Barerbrugge and length KnibilYinenbans muirt thb. We never offered to endorse us as being a person who is open Art Director .on I revs contain the siutherea name, We do support Re1)11 Manager Christine Kirdaisth addrears phiine number, signa- hint, and he never even asked us and who will listen to all student y Mahone! Manager Jennifer Vornogola ture. NMI Major. to do sel. the other constituencies. Siaiet Entertainment Manager Nstine Sahli Stlt no nm May be put in the Downtown Manager qiiantel Scheeler lie did drop by last week. We think people need to look 4 batten, to the rAttor hoe the Editorial ( 'artoonist at Martieting Manager kik. Benner When we questioned him about candidate, at the issues involved in this and ko, I gee/ Spartan 'lady oilier in I height rf, Marketing Assistant sandy Wong Bente! !fall Roam 209, pent by fen the issues that concern us, he did all student elections, get ,04 Retail Account Executives Avanaiia Noma. E;RAPII ICS Jeffrey Batuhan, te,11080 82441237 or mallerl to the not give us clear or satisfactory involved, go to meetings. pMary Chan, Chris I isher, Chit in Itao, Charlie TIP, NOP Spartan 13aily Editor, Kean. Chen His Lee, %Nis Savo h 1 (Lien So answers. (We decided, inciden- for A.S. president This is our Associated Student ADVISS:RS School of Journaliam and Mane Entertainment Account Executives Jesus tally, not to back him for elec- government body. It needs to Advertising COinInunickillnonn, San hoo State a. Deanna !besot Jon Nita. ’,,Y 1, because he has serve all of us, but it can't Wheeier 1 11 .,1117..11, I 'niverastv. (Me Warhington tion). unless Square Downtown Account Executives Parido Editonal ben JO.% IA efi 192-0149 But he did not ask us outright we inform ourselves and become ’,tei r, ,ro, come out clearly Arguello I ar S ol Brayrnart, Viven Chen Susan Editor-hamar*, written by, and to endorse him, and we definitely involved. Medved Photo are- clue ronsonso or, the did not endorse him. Artists Judy lung. Joseph Hit Mae Kaspar, lire , M, Nay iiparian l)eily editor., not the in support of the Nine rdieaion staff This is exactly the kind of c-yn- Katherine Bock, Pahltalual News Room 408 924 3280 Fax. 408 924 Advertising 408 924 I, ' opinion. and adver ical and deliberately misleading issues that Joni .l'hissen, too lllll de, 11.01 necei....b oage,t Spartan Daily (USPS1509480) is published every sit., day for (lull acarleit campaigning we do not support! Elizabeth Tirado the Ineara.of year] 525 and (semester) 515 Peepo.c postage pad at San Jose and additional the Spartan Nay. the We do support the can- concern us. Co-coordinators of the diming School Journalism other &hies Mad subscophons at tepted on a remainder at semester basis and Mama mensunical Km,. or S.ISI; didate, Jeffrey Batuhan, for A.S. 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