Latino Clubs Show Pride of Heritage
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C AL IF O RNI A S T A T E U NIV E RSIT Y , F ULLE RT O N INSIDE 4 n Travel: Avner Ofer learns about sex, bikes and rock n’ roll in his weekly column nOpinion: Joe kicks some mad science on current Women’s soccer 6 slang trends in this week’s Cup o’ Joe loses close game to BYU, 2-1 —see Sports page 5 VOLUME 69, I ss UE 7 TUESDAY S E ptEM B ER 21, 1999 Latino clubs Glover show pride heads of heritage CSUF’s nCAMPUS: Clubs offer Dolores.” 40th The Movimento Estudiantil Chicano guest speakers and de Aztlan (MEChA) club held a kick- nCAMPUS: The uni- off celebration on September 11, in versity celebrated the entertainment to cel- the Titan Student Union. The celebra- tion included El Grito, mariachis and anniversary with guest ebrate month cultural food. “As a Hispanic woman, I some- speakers, student fair BY JAMIE K. AYALA times feel solitary. It makes me feel Special to the Titan more comfortable to see clubs like and a concert ILSA (Independent Latino Student According to Isaac Cardenas, BY TAM NGUYEN Association) holding events on cam- Staff writer department chair of chicano stud- pus. I’ll be celebrating this month ies, 1/4 of all students at Cal State at such events along with the other Fullerton are Chicano/Latino and students,” said Laura Maldonado, a Cal State Fullerton celebrated its continue to grow. human services major. 40th anniversary Friday with a lethal “This demographic clearly reflects Throughout the month, cultural twist the surrounding community of Orange clubs, including Mesa Cooperativa, The day-long event kicked off with County and I predict that we will soon celebrate through guest speakers, a convocation speech by President be looking at 1 out of every 3 students films or cultural entertainment. Milton Gordon and continued with having some kind of Hispanic back- “This month is an opportunity for speeches by special guests Danny ground,” Cardenas said. my family and I to reflect on our Glover, star of the “Lethal Weapon” Congress designated September culture and share stories of our his- series, and Tracy E. Caldwell, a 15 through October 15 National tory, said Jesse Ramirez, a recent CSUF alumna and NASA astronaut. Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrating Psychology graduate. “This is a time At 11 a.m., audience members this growing population. In President to also learn about all different Latin stood with their hands on their heart Clinton’s proclamation, he said that American cultures, not just our own. while senior vocal major Marty the Hispanic culture enriches “our As they now say in sociology, we’re Schaefer sang the national anthem. social, intellectual, and artistic life.” a tossed salad. So as such, we need to Glover, who is also a United “The importance of Hispanic learn a little more about everyone. It’s Nations Goodwill Ambassador, Heritage Month is to celebrate his- really great that the U.S. celebrates enthusiastically approached the podi- tory, culture and contributions made this month.” um to greet the audience and give his in our nation,” Cardenas said. “It Ramirez said that one way to get speech. is a time to show pride in heritage culturally enriched is to visit Olvera Being dyslexic, Glover was terri- whether one may be first, second, or Street, a Los Angeles historic land- fied of speaking in front of an audi- third generation.” mark located across the street from ence. He thanked his second-grade Hispanic Heritage Month coinci- Union Station. This street offers cul- teacher Ms. Lumber for encouraging dentally begins on the same day on tural food, shops, and live entertain- him despite his dyslexia. He said which many Hispanic countries cel- ment. that meeting other students of color was an exceptional experience and ebrate their independence from Spain. For more ideas on ways to cel- MYLES ROBinsON/Daily Titan that changing the social dynamic on They do so by reenacting a famous ebrate the month, whether Hispanic Actor and Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations, Danny Glover gives the thumbs up during speech given by Father Miguel or not, see www.mcps.k12.md.us.cur- Friday’s 40th anniversary celebration. Glover gave the convocation address. 40th / 2 Hidalgo in 1810 calling for Mexico’s riculum/socialstd/Hispanic.html. independence entitled “El Grito de Career planning center helps students plan for their nPROGRAM: students and alumni. access information from the career tion about careers that interest them Announcements and postings of about 2,600 employers, many of the Students use the center for different resource library, the “CHOICES” with books and videos in the career student jobs offered on campus are jobs offered are full-time positions Center includes career reasons at different times of the year. computer program or the walk-in resource library. also available in the career center. within about 50 miles of CSUF. “[What they access] depends on the career counselors is a TitanCard. Students can use the resource Students who have decided on a “If students are waiting until January resource library and season,” said career counselor Michele A row of computers against one library to retrieve information about career, or who just want to intern in or February to get on Job Trak, they counseling Powell. “Many students close to grad- wall in the center are equipped with the salaries, job descriptions and work- a career to see if it is right for them, will miss the deadline,” said Career uation are thinking about careers, a program called “CHOICES.” This ing conditions of many careers. should use the website jobtrak.com, Counselor Michele Powell. “It only interviews and resume critiques.” program enables students to complete Two walls within the center are lined according to Jim Case, Director of the takes five minutes.” BY JENNIFER POMBO The services are offered at no cost checklists about their interests and with bookshelves filled with books, Career Planning & Placement Center. Case said that on-campus student Staff Writer to CSUF students or alumni. The cen- transferable skills, and get information videos and binders which contain The Job Trak website allows stu- jobs should be added to the employer ter is funded primarily by the Division on about 4,000 colleges and graduate information about various careers. dents and alumni to post their resumes listings on the Job Trak website soon. Choosing a major can take years of of Student Affairs. schools. In addition to the resources in the online for potential employers to pre- For more career information, stu- soul-searching and countless nights The center offers career related “The [interest checklist] test only career library, career counselors can view. dents can visit the center on Mondays studying the Cal State Fullerton cata- planning, placement, counseling and took 10 to15 minutes,” said junior help clarify students’ questions or help “I encourage any student that is and Tuesdays from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and log for requirements. computer-aided guidance. Students Yvonne Pizana. them develop career goals. going to graduate in the next 9 or ten Wednesdays thru Fridays from 8 a.m.- The Career Planning & Placement can also use the center to find informa- Results from the checklists are dis- Students can make appointments months to get onto Job Trak and get 5 p.m. Center here on campus can assist stu- tion about part-time employment on played in a graph and can be printed with career counselors to help guide a profile and resume posted so that if The Career Planning and Placement dents trying to make that decision. campus, to make an appointment for out or saved onto a disk for future them in selecting a career or critiqu- an employer sees it and is interested, Center is having “Career Day” on The center, located in Langsdorf a critique of their resume and to find reference. ing a resume, or they can see walk-in we can contact them [the student],” September 29 in the quad; represen- Hall 208, provides a variety of career information about numerous careers. In addition to the interest check- counselors without an appointment to Case said. tatives of over 100 companies are information and services to CSUF The only thing students need to list, students can find out informa- answer quick questions. Job Trak currently has listings for expected to attend. CSUF student succeeds with determination nGRADUATION: Student because of the excess amount of units “I spend about 10 minutes each Bakhtiari said that another factor in he is taking. CSUF Admissions and night planning the next day,” he said. his time management success is hav- graduates in two semes- Records allows students to take 19 Those ten minutes apparently work ing a flexiable job. units before requiring special forms for him. Working for Millbrook, a mer- ters to obtain permission for additional A typical day for Bakhtiari begins chandising company, Bakhtiari is units. at 6:30 a.m. unless he hits the gym, responsible for the merchandising of VERONICA BULLARD “I enjoy staying busy,” Bakhtiari then it begins at 5:00 a.m. spices in three different stores, Aliso Staff Writer said. He then drives to school where he Viejo, La Habra and Anaheim Hills. Bakhtiari manages to accomplish attends his 9 a.m. in the basement of He frequently visits two of them in a Twenty-three year-old Cal State so much by staying organized. He car- the Education Center building. After single day. Fullerton student, Jeff Bakhtiari ries around a credit card size Franklin an hour of taking notes, Bakhtiari In addition to that job he helps his knows the definition of time manage- Covey computerized organizer to makes a quick jog across the quad parents with the banking needs of ment.