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WII11111119,1 VOLUME 10II, NO. 52 WEDNESDAY APRIL 1 6 , 1 9 9 7 INSIDE SPORTS rOeig Ow Short-handed Spartans *.*** Students relax in the Pur fall to No. 7 Cardinal tvv** 44. shade between classes Page 4 kV/ Page 6 SPARTANServing San Jose State University DAILY Since 1934 Caret explains issues with media University president expands on scholarships, serach for student affairs administrator Spartan Daily staff Report of San Jose library to be developed and fund- to four. ed by both the university and the city. He The vice president is responsible for over- San Jose State University President said that two sites under consideration to be seeing student outreach, disabled services, Robert Caret held a news conference on demolished are Hugh Gillis Hall and counseling and oversees students, among Tuesday, expanding on a slate of issues, Wahlquist Librar),,,, but Caret admitted that other duties. including a scholarship program, the SJSU he wouldn't know what to do with the staff Caret is responsible for choosing the vice Foundation, the joint city-university library, in those buildings. president after the list of final applicants who and the search for a new vice president of Caret also said that the city is eager to have been interviewed by the search commit- Student Affairs. approve any site along South Fourth Street. tee is submitted to him. The SJSU Foundation has been plagued Caret said that plans for a scholarship pro- The final candidates will appear on cam- by problems recently, signaled by a drop in gram were moving ahead. Under the plan, pus over the next two weeks. its financial reserve accounts and the resig- four-year scholarships will be offered to George Jones will appear in the A.S. nation of its executive director, S. Kent between five and 10 students who show high Council Chambers on Thursday from 11:30 Gibson. academic and leadership potential. a.m, to noon. Karl Beeler will appear in Caret responded to questions about the According to Caret, each recipient would Engineering Room 189 on Friday front Foundation by trying to explain how it oper- receive $100,000. 11:30 a.m. to noon. Robert Palmer, Jr. will ates. Responding to a question about the appear in the A.S. Council Chambers on According to Caret, the purpose of the recruitement of a diverse group for posi- ucsday from 11:30 a.m. to noon. reserve account is to cover unforeseen tions at San Jose State University, Caret Monica Rascoe will appear in Engineering expenses. said that the applicants for vice president of Room 189 on April 29 from 11:30 a.m. to Caret spoke about the new SJSU and City Student Affairs have been narrowed down 110011. Activists White Tax tips murder protest trial taxes begins Reformers demonstrate By Kim Skolnick Spartan Daily Staff Writer By Mark Steidle] After a five-year delay, the trial of Spartan Daily Staff Writer two brothers accused of killing their April 15 is not a pleasant day for most people. It's tax parents began Tuesday at the San day. It's the last day you have to give your hard-earned lose Hall of Justice. ITIOncy to Uncle Sam to do God-knows-what with. An The brothers, Jon Douglas White organization called People Opposing Welfare Reform Jr. and Scott Alton White, are (P)WR) is well-versed in where that tax money is going, accused of killing their father, Jon and they organized a protest At the Meridian Street Poo White Sr. and mother, Shirley Office in San Jose on Tuesday to demonstrate their disgust White, in May 1992.'111e bodies of for the system. White Sr. and his wife were discov- About 20 protesters for POWR marched in front of the. ered in their gray Ford Aerostar van post office and planned to stay there until midnight, which by a jogger eight days alier they dis- is the tax deadline. They carried various signs, like "Take. appeared. the Rich off Welfare." "Our taxes are not for profit," and Iii opening statements, attorneys distributed pamphlets that further detailed their basianih painted opposing pictures of the plaint: that one-third of the taxes taken are for welfare anal defendants. James McNair corporations and the rich receive three and a half times is 'Fhompson, defense attorney for much of that money as the poor. PHOTO BY LEA TAURIELLO Spartan Daily White Jr., tells the story of a family "The protest today is primarily educational." said Al ripped apart by abuse and alcohol. Traugott, a member of POWR's steering committec. The Meridian Post Office set up drop off spots on Meridian Avenue so drivers, like this family in their tow truck, can have a much "When (White Sr.) drank he was a "People aren't aware that the rich and corporations get three easier time getting through the crowds. Both sides of the street had post office worker collecting until midnight. monster." Thompson said. "When and a half times AS much as the poor people." he's drunk, he's mean: when he's POWR makes several allegations in their pamphlets mean, he's allusive. lie's a bully." See Welfare, page 6 See White, page 6 Breaking City plans for ground at Vietnamese Garden on Wednesday. It is I Ills 11 this garden since 1987. The garden is By Yaako AVOWS the main the showcase of Spartan Daily Staff Writer Vietnam Founders' Week, ai a waling Vietnamese culture and history," said expected to be built by the year 2000, Earth Day events to the Vietnamese :tiltural !leakage Nguyen. ,i member of the Vietnam and $4 million is needed for its con- The first plant. the I lam Garden AssOl Id non. Founders' association. "People in the communi- struction. the association explained By Jana Sesimdri graders from Horace Mann Bamboo, At Ille VICIII.IfIlese ultural Spartan Daily Staff Writer Week started Saturday. ty have been waiting for this event for that they have begun fundraising, but Elementary School are invited to I lernage Garden will be plant"! .Is The garden will feature Native nine years." it is far from meeting its goal. Even campus to join in Earth-friendly A wide range of environmental symbol of sharing dillerent cultures in Atiiericatt plant% And 10%11 111/Intal 1.1ic organizers finally got a permit though they haven't raised all of the organizations and vendors will be activities. The kids will be the City of San lose. SI/IltheASt Asian fintAan .al %pea les sur- from the try officials last ()ember 10 funds needed, the awn Lamm said on hand at the Seventh Street involved in several educational The g dbreaking ceremony rounding the flagpoles, km paid And build S s acre plot of land lot at groundbreaking will take pine. P1322 to commemorate Earth [)ay sessions about the environment will take place AI Ille I one Bluff Way WWI(' Ilke Al111111111g to ecl iii he r mote Creek Park a ham. I lie ViettlattleSC Garden will be such AS forest Ilk, the watercycle ( :aimed Expressway at 11:4S a. iii on Tuesday. Coordinated by the Vil'ill.1111 AS10(1116111. The Ass", iii it,, has been planning See Garden, page 6 Environmental Resource Center, and recycling. the event will be from 9 a.m. to 3 Mahaffey said the four spon- p.m., and will feature booths by sors of the Earth Day events are: Bella Mia Restaurant, 24-Hour health environmental organizations such Editorial Highlighting men's as Sierra Club, the animal protec- Fitness, HOPE and KOMI'. radio station. Sttawbet rs Tomorrow By Larry Hernandez "We're hoping that this will IK die tion agency, "Pcta," Silicon Spartan Daily Staff Writer Valley Bicycle Coalition and Bay workers desert(' From the director of first of many men's health awareness Area Action. alma "Clerks," Kevin The University I fealth Center's clays," Katsoudas said. SJSU-sporuared event decent Katsoudas said the event is impor There will be live music by the Page 2 Health Education Department will campus group, "Big Band," from Smith's latest film, try to help men bet mane CORI- tant be( AMC t (dirge- age men between The Center for Geographic Amy the ages of 18 to 24 are a high-risk noon to I p.m. Door prizes and Prison terms "Chasing l'ort able with health issues. The raffia will be held as well. Education at SJSU is one of the I health ( :enter will be hosting Men's group bet AMC they are susceptible to According to Dana Mahaffey, sponsors of an Earth Day project Minor felonies ma) health Awareness I fay IrOM 9 a. m. 10 drinking and substance abuse. direaor of the Environmental at Los Alamitos Creek. On no longer trigger 4 p.M. Ii011.1110W on the second floor Katsimdas explained that the event Friday, students from the geogra- of was the idea 01 Oscar Battle, Health Resource Center, two speeches 25-years-to-life terms the Student Union. will be presented: Ken Broome phy department will help approx- The event is titled "In Pursuit of a hint :Him' coordinator, who felt that will speak at10a.m. on generat- iinately 175 students from Randol Page 3 [healthier Future For Men." men's health issues dim not get the Elementary School with a map- same attention As women's issues, ing renewable electricity and Paul According to Ellie Katsoudas, a mass ping project in conjunction with "Basically WOIllell are always hav- Spitler at 11 a.m, on limiting log- Women's tennis communications student who has gins in our country.