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SPART DAILY Volume 111, No. 21 Serving San Jose State University Since 1934 September 29, 1998 CMS TIME Smoothing out life's wrinkles
A Special Report Graphic by James S. Gunsalus Officials vow to untangle parking knot
By Shane Lewis how the parking garage will be Senior Staff Writer run is still undecided. "We haven't determined who Ryan Olein/ Spartan Daily With the proposed joint will park in it or how it will be library project between San managed," Forsberg said. "We Amanda Finch, a ceramics major, works on a sculpture of a woman's body Monday afternoon in the Industrial Studies Building. Jose State University and the just know right now that we city of San Jose set to be com- will need significant parking." pleted by 2003 and the upcom- However, the university has ing closure of Lots 4 and 20, not addressed the issue of Lots officials seek to curb concerns 4, located by the ATMs, and 20, CFA gives thumbs down to parking plan on future parking problems. located on Eighth Street "Whatever parking you have between San Salvador and By Heidi Marie ransom The association is unhappy about this scheduled to hold an executive board meet- for the university will remain William streets, closing Staff Writer part of the proposal because it feels convert- ing today at 11 a.m. at the faculty dining for the university. We're not because of the building of & new ing the ground floor of the 10th Street room next to the Student Union open to any- talking about taking spaces child care center and renova- The San Jose chapter of the California Garage would take parking spaces away and one interested in attending. The teacher's away, we're adding more," said tions being made to the Faculty Association, the teacher's union for aggravate an existing parking shortage association plans to discuss the parking James Webb, San Jose public Business Building, according to San Jose State University, is angry about problem. issue at this meeting. library commissioner. Lt. Bruce Lowe, administrative current plans for parking in connection with Should a $9.2 billion bond be approved by "The idea that administration can even The space he is referring to division commander of the the proposed joint library project, according California voters Nov. 3, the joint library contemplate taking away even more parking is a proposed parking structure University Police Department. to Jo Whitlatch, president of the San Jose plan would combine San Jose State from faculty, staff, and students is very dis- that will be built by the San Employees will lose 116 park- chapter of the association. University's and the city of San Jose's turbing," Whitlatch said. "This is unaccept- Jose Redevelopment Agency on ing spots in Lot 20 in October According to plans for the building of the library resources in one building, eliminat- able. We are planning to raise this parking the northeast corner of Fourth and 154 in Lot 4 in November. new structure, office space in the Wahlquist ing the need for the city's Dr. Martin Luther problem and the plans for future parking as and San Fernando streets. "The closing of Lot 4 will building would be moved to the bottom floor King Jr. Main Library and SJSU's Wahlquist a major issue for discussion with manage- "It will have approximately have an enormous impact. It's of the 10th Street Garage, which would be and Clark libraries. ment of the university." 800 parking spots in it," Webb going to have a very unpleas- converted for that use. The SJSU chapter of the association is See CFA, page 8 said. He added that parking ant effect on students. A lot of rates, whether city employees faculty are going to move to the will park there and the exis- 10th Street Garage," said Seth tence of a validation program Bates, chair of the department Yom Kippur time for reflection, forgiveness are still in the discussion of technology. "Students and phase. faculty will be competing for ByJoAnn Peach the year before and seek forgive- repentance. Certain customs are no sexual relations. This structure will be spots." Staff Writer ness from people they've practiced throughout the day, The Torah is the scroll con- enough to meet the needs of the Lowe said that while it is wronged." starting at sunset the night taining the first five books of the public, according to Linda Bain, possible that faculty may park Sunset today will mark the "Everyone makes such a big before. Bible, called the Pentateuch. The provost and vice president for in student spots, the university beginning of what some Jews deal of Hanukkah just because That night, called Kol Nidre, restrictions described are in academic affairs. has not decided to turn any stu- feel is the most introspective and it's close to Christmas," advertis- Jews are released from vows effect for 24 hours. "We anticipate that there dent parking into employee solemn day of the Jewish year, ing graduate Rita Zahir said. that were not fulfilled from the Devout Jews generally follow will be adequate parking for parking at this time. Yom Kippur. "You see 'Happy Hanukkah!' previous year. all the restrictions. However, the the public," Bain said. Competition between those Yom Kippur is 10 days after slogans everywhere just because These vows can be to another degree to which the restrictions Jim Forsberg, assistant exec- who frequent downtown on Rosh Hashanah, which started people try to connect it to person or to oneself. Afterwards, are followed is dependent on how utive director of the on Sept. 20 at sundown. Christmas. People make it a big five restrictions commanded by religio is the person is. Redevelopment Agency, said See Parking, page 8 According to Shalom Bochner, a deal, but in reality, Yom Kippur the Torah are observed including For example, a person may member of the Jewish is so much more important." no eating or drinking, no bathe during Yom Kippur but Community Center in Los Gatos, Yom Kippur, the day of atone- bathing, no anointing of the body will fast the entire day. it is a time to "feel purified from ment, brings to a close 10 days of with oil, perfume or cologne and See Yom Kippur, page 7 UPD distributes Spartan Army tailgates) recruits parking survey By Cecilia Afselins-Alni away to any one of the bring more people to the Staff Writer (Spartan Army) members by games, especially families By Ginn White kind of support we would have lottery," Levers said. "We with children. Staff Writer for additional parking," said Lt. Before the football game will have another tailgate "Parents don't want to Bruce Lowe of UPD. "This r- against University of New before the game." bring their kids to tailgate Possible remedies to the vey is just the preliminary st,p Mexico on Saturday, a new To recruit more people for parties where there is a lot parking woes on campus are towards relieving the current Spartan fan organization homecoming, Levers will go of alcohol," he said. "This being explored by the situation." had its first recruiting out to the residence halls will be a better opportunity University Police Department Students complain that find- event. and inform people about the to get more people involved Office of Traffic and Parking ing a spot at almost any time of The recently founded fan group and the events. with sports at San Jose Operations in the form of a sur- day takes about half an hour. Spartan Army, which con- The tailgate party did State." vey titled "Parking Problem?" "I can't get to class on time," sists of supporters of San not only consist of hamburg- Border said there is The office distributed 500 of engineering freshman Ariel Jose State University ath- ers and beer on the East something special about the the surveys Friday at the Flores said. "I'd pay for valet letics, had a tailgate party at Field between the Spartan football season with tailgate Seventh Street Garage and 500 parking." 3 p.m. Village and the football sta- parties that start hours more Monday at the Fourth Valet parking, or "stacking," The number of atten- dium. before kickoff, but some- Street Garage. could add an additional 500 to dants, approximately 40 There was a goalkeeper thing similar for basketball More surveys will be passed 700 cars to existing garages people, was a disappoint- challenge, a quarterback or other sports also could out to students going to class and would involve hiring an 's-V ment to leader Jonathan challenge, an obstacle work well. today at the 10th Street outside agency to facilitate it. Levers. course and three-on-three Representatives from the Garage and Thursday at the This third party would be "Students have a lot to do off-the-wall soccer. athletic department were South Campus Park and Ride insured and students could use 1 during this time of the A disc jockey from local also there. lot. a valet parking sticker and semester, and I think the radio station Wild 94.9 was According to Rich Chew, Questions on the survey could literally drop off their weather has to do with it also there. the Spartan athletics acade- include where students would Cars. also," he said. "(The) home- San Jose Clash players mic coordinator, the Spartan like an additional parking "We have to balance the coming (game) will probably Braeden Cloutier, Brian Army will help get students structure built, if they would safety of the community with be better." Sebapole and Wade Barrett to attend events other than pay for the possible price customer demand that's the Chris Preovolos/ Spartan Daily Homecoming is at 6 p.m. were also there to sign auto- sports. the students and stay fiscally graphs. "This is what college increase connected with Political science major Jonathan Levers on Oct. 10 when the garage or if students would responsible," Lowe said. Spartans play Rice Recent occupational ther- experience is all about," he instead pay for valet parking. The cost for an additional cheers on the San Jose State University foot- University at Spartan apist graduate Justin said. 'It's refreshing to see a "We are trying to see what See Survey, page 8 ball team during its victory over University of Stadium. Border said he thinks this student (Levers) who can New Mexico on Saturday at Spartan Stadium. "We will have a TV to give kind of tailgate activity will show leadership." Forget the ill effects Campus eateries of nicotine, smoking provide tasteless, proves to be cool expensive chow can Smoking is cool. Say Food-a-la-puke all you want about be found at the all the ill effects, but Student Union cafe- the cold hard truth 38 peo- teria. ple will continue to smoke The food needs a lot of as long as it's cool and improvement as well as right now it is. more variety. The stu- The American Cancer dents are not asking for Society can show us pic- gourmet food, just eatable tures of uncool smokers food. and the Surgeon General Eatable food is not let- can tell us smoking will tuce in the salad bar that cause birth defects and has been sitting in the bin cancer, but people will for two days. continue to smoke. Eatable food is not Smoking is cool and overcooked or under- anyone who says other- cooked hamburgers with a wise is fooling themselves. Sure, not everyone mushy tomato slice on top of it. might find smoking cool, but look around. Eatable food is not a bowl of broccoli beef James Dean: If he doesn't capture the mean- that's either too spicy or has no taste at all. ing of cool than who does? And guess what? He Coffee that has been sitting in the coffee smoked. Who can forget the shot of him leaning maker the whole day without changing doesn't up against his car with smoke trailing from his attract us either. mouth with cigarette in hand? It tastes nasty and the bad coffee breath it Every single movie by Quentin Tarantino: gives you will not go away after eating a box of Just about every character in every movie he Tic-Tacs. has produced, directed or written has a ciga- Fraternity pledge responsible for own death The least the students could get is a variety of rette. Don't tell me you don't think those guys different foods at affordable prices. School start- are cool. If you didn't, you wouldn't have looks like fraternities nationwide are lege freshman and not with death as a ed about a month ago and the only place to eat watched the movies. It's an inescapable fact: Itin for another ride on the controver- consequence. on campus is the cafeteria in the Student Union. people who smoke in movies look cool. sial roller coaster and for no justifi- Life is too precious to risk just to get The dormitory residents have a choice of eat- Even cigarette ads do a wonderful job of por- able reason. into a frat or get a buzz. Maybe some col- ing at the Dining Commons or eating at the traying the "cool" image. If it's not Joe Camel, Last week's indictment of a lege students will figure it out before it's Student Union. then it's the Marlboro Man and if it's not him, Massachusetts Institute of Technology too late. The Dinning Commons food is not exactly it's some other catchy ad. fraternity for the drinking death of a stu- It's extremely unfortunate that a gourmet either. Students living at the residence Admittedly smoking is not good for you In dent came as a warning to fraternities, young man's life was lost due to alcohol halls pay about $6,000 for housing, which fact it's about as bad as anything you can put in according to Newsweek Magazine, but the consumption, but blaming the fraternity includes the food. your body legally. Again, I must remind you, warning should be directed elsewhere. for his death is only going to lead to other When signing a contract to live at the halls, people don't smoke for their health, they smoke Scott Krueger, an 18-year-old pledge ridiculous charges. students must purchase a meal plan. They can because it's cool. for Phi Gamma Delta, died last Next thing you know we'll be seeing choose between 10 meals, 15 meals or 19 meals Sure, they smoke now because they are September after consuming a fatal I %Me 11111.1111.01 sororities charged because someone who for the week. Students have to be tricked into addicted or some other wonderful excuse but amount of alcohol at an alleged hazing bought too many cupcakes at a bake sale eating the food somehow. they started because they wanted to fit in party. lilt Ivo IIIII1.'1% died of over-consumption. The Student Union cafeteria closes around another way of saying "I'm cool." No one smokes Now the fraternity is in hot water as it Crazier still, we may also see a frater- 7:30 p.m. About half an hour before closing because it tastes good. They smoke because they faces manslaughter charges brought on nity charged for the death of a member Cactus Cafe is out of chicken and the burger want a stick with a fire on the end burning in by Boston prosecutors. who over-exerted himself in a ping-pong-a-thon. place is out of the meat for cheeseateak sand- their mouths. My question is: Why? Will the madness ever end? It sure doesn't look wiches. There is never enough of the better food. Admittedly, I too have a cigarette on occasion Krueger's death shouldn't be blamed on the fra- like it. The lines are long but that's not because which only bolsters my point. Smoking gives me ternity. Instead the blame should be directed else- Newsweek reported that although no charges everyone wants to eat the food at the Student absolutely nothing in return. I feel gross, it where, primarily in the direction of the victim him- were filed against MIT, the school received criticism Union. That's because the pub has been taken tastes like crap and I've probably taken close to self for it's "troubling lack of supervision." away from us. a week off my life. I smoke for one reason: I He decided to pledge for the fraternity. Following the death, MIT shut down the fraterni- We are supposed to have a couple of new fast think it's cool. He attended the party. ty and apparently has made numerous reforms. food places but the construction seems to never I find smoking cool. The sad part is, so do a lot He consumed the alcohol. Perhaps they implemented a new course called end. of other young people. He broke the law. "Learning To Say No 101." There are not enough seats in the cafeteria Kids start smoking because they see grown- He lost his life. Young men and women in college, and every- either. It's like looking for a parking space in the ups doing it who they think look rd understand the charges if he'd been abducted where else for that matter, need to learn how to take school's garages. Five people are looking for one Of course, this isn't supposed to be a cigarette by the fraternity members and forced to consume control of their lives. space. You're in luck if you get one. advertisement. I do not condone smoking. the alcohol at gunpoint, but information so far isn't Mommy and daddy can't be hand-holders People traveling with their trays full of food and Smoking is a horrible habit and I don't leaning in that direction. throughout life, and they surely are not going to be looking for a place to sit. One space opens and admire anyone who smokes. While most of my The only warning to come of this whole incident there the next time that loud-mouth buddy of yours everyone wants it. You might even feel like say- friends smoke, I'm sure most of them would quit shouldn't be directed at frats across the United hands you a shot of "to-kill-ya," I mean tequila, and ing: "C'mon, feel free, sit on my lap baby." if they could. The point remains, they started States, but toward those who give in to peer pres- tells you to slam it. Whenever in doubt about the quality of the smoking because they thought it was cool. It's sure and those who can't utter the little, but very food in the cafeteria, Jambe Juice is around the the exact same reason I find myself lighting up powerful word "No." corner. A person can never go wrong with' a from time to time. The message to those people is, "Don't be such a smoothie. It's quick and healthy. It can even be What it all comes down to is, smoking will wuss!" Yvette Anna nejo is the Spartan Daily features editor. drunk while standing instead of looking for a continue to plague our society until its image is Doing stupid and irresponsible things just to fit Her column appears every Tuesday. place to sit. destroyed. in or because all your friends were doing it was OK I don't have any clue how that will be accom- when you were in the sixth grade, but not as a col- Katrina Thranski is a Spartan Daily plished but until then I have a feeling I'll con- staff writer tinue acting cool. Jeremiah Oshan is the Spartan Daily assistant sports editor His column will appear every Tuesday.
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4 0 4 more information, call Scott and I 1 Sparta Guide Jenny at 9244330. 1)1 I ( SAW Study In England Program Today Film showing: 'Dirty Secrets": Informational meeting from 12 - Alpha Phi Omega Jennifer, Everado, and the CIA in 1 p.m. in the Faculty Office Joint library bad news for university Informational meeting: How to Guatemala at 3:30 p.m. in Building Room 104. For more infor- students join from 7 - 8 p.m. in the Student Washington Square Hall Room 04. mation, call Dr. Peter Haas at 924. Union's Costanoan Room. For more For more information, call 5574. Afew months ago, I heard junior college, I found the weekends as well? What would information, call 924-6626. Jonathan Karpf at 924-5721. about the idea of a joint library to be very inadequate. they do? When would they get Student Democratic Committee library. Many of the ideas The machines were also broken to use the library? SJSU Budo Tallutau Club Catholic Campus Ministry Campaign kick-off to end 16 brought forth are ones I have down. I often went to SJSU to I have just one more ques- Martial arts training/lesson Daily mass form 12:10 - 12:35 years of Republican governors. thought about as well. do my research. If the new tion. Will the tuition increase? from 4 - 5 p.m. in the Judo Room p.m. and Women's aeries Th Speaker, music and rotor registra- Therefore, I would like to focus library comes, this will all One of the reasons many peo- located in YUH Room 202. For of Liseux from 7 - 9 p.m. and faith tion drive at 12 p.m. in the on a few of these points change. It will be harder for ple go here is because it is less more information, call Garth at series- The Death Penalty from 5 - Amphitheater. For more informa- because I feel that having a students to get books, because expensive than other schools. 297-7646. p.m. at the Campus Ministry tion, call Ignacio Hernandez at the corner of 10th and joint library is a terrible idea. not only will they be checking Many people find the tuition to Center at 924-5563. School of Art and Design San Carlos streets, across from the First, there is the issue of out books, but so will the regu- be expensive enough. If the residence halls. For more informa- parking. I have only been going lar patrons. new library comes, and this Student galleries art exhibits Career Center from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m and recep- tion, call Ginny or Father Bob at Recruiting services workshop at to San Jose State University There might be more com- increases the tuition, it may tions from 6 - 8 p.m. in the Art and 938-1610. for 3:30 p.m. in the Student Union's a few semesters, and puters, but they will probably just be too expensive for many. Industrial Studies buildings. For Almaden Room. For more informa- already I have seen the hassle overload more often because of In effect, many students may more information, call Scott and Career Center tion, call 924-6033. of parking, especially in the all the use. Also, there will drop out, lowering the student Jenny at 924-4990. Tuesday night Resume critique from 12:90 - 3 first few weeks of each semes- probably be a longer wait. attendance rate. Lecture Series: Rick Dingus, mutil- p.m. in Building Q, and interview Gay lesbian and bisexual ter. If the new library comes, it It is just like the freeway. We are always being told media photographer from 5 - 6 p.m. preparation for teachers from 9:90 Alliance will only make things worse. In Adding an extra lane only calls that we are the future. If so, in the Art Building Room 133. For - 6 p.m. in the Student Union's Gay, lesbian partners and chil- addition to students, faculty for more traffic. It does nothing then we should be receiving the more information, call Andy at 924- Umunhum Room, For more infor- dren at 3:30 p.m. in the Student and staff parking near campus, to lessen existing traffic. In best education possible. 4328. mation, call 924-6033. ' Union's Guadalupe Room. For more there will be the regular reality, then, there will really Besides, why should we be pay- information, call Juan Ramos at patrons. It is crowded enough be no extra computers or books, ing good money to this school, Beta Alpha Psi School of Art and Design 456-5058. as it is. People will have to but just enough to keep up and then be forced to use other Grant Thornton office visit from Student galleries art exhibits come several hours early just because of the extra people the facilities because our facilities 3:30 5 30 p.m. at the Grant from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Art and Department of Occupational to find parking. new library will bring. cannot keep up? If we are to go Thornton San Jose Office located at Industrial Studies buildings. For Therapy out into the world and 150 Almaden Blvd. Maps are avail- more information, call Scott and Advising for O.T. program appli- What about the people who Finally, there could very well make it Jenny at 924-4330. live on campus? What if they be a decrease in hours also. I a better place, then we need to able in Business Classrooms Room cants at 5 p.m. in Central 208. For more information, call Classroom Building Room 210. For want to go somewhere with took a class here over the sum- be given the proper respect and Pam Arquelada at 258-4695. Nutrition and Food Science students, attention. This means keeping more information, call Amy their cars? Do they have to mer, and many Club Killingsworth at 924.3073. worry about finding a parking including myself, were very the school a school, and the SJSU Marketing Association Entertainment Discount Books space when they return? They upset at the decrease in the public, public. Toby Cowans from Corporate for sale. Save up to 50 percent on Nutrition and Food Science live on campus, what are they library hours. Summer classes Express will discuss marketing to dining, movies, sporting events Department to do? They have no choice. Due are even more compact than Carleen 0' Halloran businesses and consumers from amd more for sale from now until Measure your percent body fat to the location of this universi- usual, and that is all the more psychology 4 30 - 6 p m in the Student Union's December in the Nutrition and using bio-electrical impedance. In ty, many people feel safer dri- reason why the library hours Costanoan Room. For more infor- Food Science Club box located in the Central Classrooms Building ving their cars instead of tak- should stay the same. If the mation, call Andy at 559-8018. Central Classroom Building Room Room 109 form 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. ing public transportation. They new library comes, the hours 200. For more information, call The cost is 95 for students, faculty will be at a loss as well. will probably be cut all the Career Center Melanie at 997-2860. and staff and $10 for all others.For As far as the book selection time. In addition, what about Recruiting services workshop at more information, call Jill goes, I like it. When I was in a those people who work on the 12,30 p.m. in the Student Union's Episcopal Canterbury Christensen at 924-3110. Almaden Room, and interview Community preparation for teachers from 3:30 Free dinner and discussion from The Listening Hour - 6 p.m. in the Student Union's 5:30 - 7 p.m. at the Campus Opera San Jose will be perform- Umunhum Room. For more infor- Ministry Center at the corner of ing excerpts from Gounod's 'Romeo coming-out tales on her Web site. She has just fin- mation, call 924-6033. 10th and San Carlos streets, across and Juliette' and Thomas W bb’s ished a book titled "Love, Ellen: A Mother- from the residence halls. Everyone "Piano" from 12:30 - 1:15 p.m. in Daughter Journey." Library Donations and Sales is welcome. For more information, the Music Building's Concert Hall. Unit call Katherine at 275-1346. For more information, call 924- Ongoing book sale from 10 a.m. 4631. Sharon Stone plays mom - 3 p.m in the Clark Library Lobby SJSU Ballroom Dance Club and in Wahlquist Library North Advanced beginning and inter- Catholic Campus Ministry NEW YORK (AP) - Sharon Stone is only play- Room 408. For more information, mediate cha-cha from 7 - 9 p.m. in Bible study from 7 - 9 ing a mom in a new movie, her publicist says, deny- call 924-2705 Spartan Complex East Room 89. p.m.:Chapters 9 and 10 of Luke ing published reports that she's pregnant. For more information, call Carmen and Daily Mass from 12!10 - 12:35 Citing friends of the actress, the New York Post Black Alliance of Scientists and at 924 -SPIN. p.m. in the Campus Ministry Maya Angelou turns 70 that Stone, married less than a Engineers Center at the corner of loth and reporteel Monday Donations and Salem; year, is in her first trimester. General body meeting at 6:30 Library San Carlos streets, across from th WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) - Fbr Maya Unit They are totally p.m in the Engineering Building residence halls. For more informa- Angelou, turning 70 didn't just bring a birthday. It 'She's absolutely not pregnant. Ongoing book sale from 10 a.m. wrong," publicist Cindi Berger said Monday Room 358 For more information, tion, call Ginny at 938-1610. brought months of birthday parties. call Tim at 297-0380. - 3 p.m in the Clark Library Lobby The poet turned 70 on April 4, but the celebra- Stone, 40, who became a star after her steamy and in Wahlquist Library North role in 'Basic Instinct", plays the mother of a International Relations tions keep going. First Oprah Winfrey threw a bash Christian Fellowship Room 408 For more information, young, handicapped genius in the upcoming movie Nurses Association with a weeklong cruise, then there was the London Bible study/ support group at 2 call Acquision at 924-2705. International guest "The Mighty" Amnesty birthday fund-raiser, and next month there's p m in the Student Union's speaker at 3 p.m. in the Student another fund-raiser. The actress married San Francisco Examiner Almaden Room. For more informa- Asian American Christian Union's Costanoan Room. For mor "Yes, the celebration has been going on all year executive editor Phil Bronstein in February. tion, call Diane Stegmeir at 279- Fellowship information, call Karim at 379- - and I'm still standing, thank you," Angelou said "I'm ready for motherhood because I've found 6385. Speaker, Pastor Richard Chung 4950. from her home in Winston-Salem. "I believe I've the perfect partner," Stone told a British magazine at 7.30 p.m. in the Student Union's in May. 'So we make love every single moment that Nutrition and Food Science Costanoan Room. For mor informa- Pre-Med Club had enough birthday parties this year to carry me tion, call Eli at (510) 770-1903. into my 90s." we get a chance" Department Weekly meeting at 1:30 p.m. in party at Winston-Salem State Measure your percent body fat Duncan Hall Room 345. Dr. The Oct. 3 bio-electrical impedance. In SJSU Women's Rugby Club University will feature Quincy Jones, R&B duo using Fainstat will be speaking on nter- Madonna is forgiven the Central Classrooms Building Practice from 6:30 p.m. -sunset nal Medicine and rheumatology. Ashford & Simpson, and the poet herself, who read Room 103 form 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Winter Field Track on 10th For more information, call P dram at President Clinton's inauguration. athletes are NEW DELHI, India (AP) - - Hindus who criti- The coat is $5 for students, faculty Street. All interested Haijari n at 569-5490. The party will raise money for the Maya encouraged to join For more infor- cized Madonna for her revealing clothing wore not and staff and $10 for all others. For Angelou Institute for the Improvement of Child mation, call Hilda at 924-8799. looking deeply enough, some Hindu scholars say. more information, call Jill SJSU Tsunami Anima and Family Education, and other educational pro- Christensen at 924-3110. Weekly video showing of "Hinduism is a religion of tolerance," Liberal Studies Society grams. Japanese animnation and discus- Acharya Vageesh Shastri, one of the most respect- Golden Key National An SJSU credential student will Honor sion on anima related topics and ed scholars in the Hindu holy city of Varanasi, said Society host an informational question and collectibles from 7 - 10 p.m. in Sunday. 'One should have the Vision to look beyond First general meeting from answer session about the creden- 7 - 8 Weshington Square Hall Room 109. Ellen's mom speaks out p.m. in the Student Union's tial program. In the Student her transparent tops, Her interior is more appeal- For more information, call Ian at SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Strangers would stop ing than her exterior." Almaden Room. All members please Union's Almaden Room from 1:30 - 873-2534. 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cover. Manson even wore feathers in one of (Rebecca Gayheart, otherwise works. known as the "Noxzema Girl" The script was written by a her videos as well. newcomer to the Garbage opened the show with songs from her television commer- relative Silvio Horta, the screen- from their new album "Version 2.0." Manson cials) is Natalie's friend who field. was hired on to write sang 'Temptation Waits" and "I Think I'm is more interested in Paul writer, than in the ever-increasing "Urban Legend" shortly after Paranoid.' school. The later acts included" Stupid Girl" and body count. graduating film Legend's" only "Queer," which are off the first album. Both True to its name, "Urban "Urban that the songs gave the band international attention. Legend" packs in plenty of downside is the fact of a mys- Even so, the show was able to mix songs popular myths that still sur- mystery isn't much plot from both albums. The new album is fast vive to this day. While none tery at all. With minimal audi- paced, and some of the vulgar lyrics made have been proven factual, twists thrown to the Manson seem like a "bad girl." However, her each has been passed down in ence, deducing the identity of sim- delicate face features let the crowd know her various forms over the years. the killer becomes rather innocence. Among the legends used in ple. The band sounded crisp and clear. If the the film are the "dog in the At that point, watching the audience members closed their eyes during microwave," "killer in the movie loses some of its excite- the concert, they might have thought they back seat," and "Pop Rocks ment as the audience is left to were listening to one of the bands CDs. Rosalinda Garza/ Spartan Daily and Pepsi." watch things play out. For those unfamiliar with "Urban Legend" probably Between sets, Manson thanked the fans Shirley Manson, lead singer of Garbage, stares out into the audience during Friday's ener- for buying and listening to the new album. the legends, the first tells of won't win any awards or getic performance at the San Jose State University Event Center. She told the audience how the media gave an old lady who tried to dry receive critical acclaim. What bad reviews to "Version 2.0." Still, the band look tough. her wet dog in the microwave it will do, however, it provide believed they could make it work anyway. Garbage also played a song that was not Garbage will perform its last show in with disastrous results. a fun ride on a open after- While singing "Hammering in My Head," published on either album. The number was California next week in Santa Barbara. The second is a story about a noon. Remember to check the Manson picked up a guitar and stroked the dedicated to their light technician. lady that is driving home only back seat before you leave. strings a few times while the crowd went Some male fans screamed "I love you!" to crazy. The guitar made the petite red head Manson. She laughed and told them to "shut
American Heart Royal Crown Revue revives classic swing Association- Originally from Los Frpherv Hart Deo.* By Cecilia Afzelius-Alm Angeles, Strok Staff Wnter the Royal Crown Revue has toured the United States, Wide, short ties and polished Europe, Japan and Australia. two-tone shoes distinguished Their first tour in Europe was in The Usual on Thursday from its 1991, after their first CD, "Kings ordinary nights. of Gangster Pop." After the For a few hours, the swing era release, the band spread the existed once again. Black hats, swing virus all over the world. wide pants and suspenders And most thought the swing AMERICAN HEART brought visitors back to the era ended in 1950. ASSOCIA710N 1940s. Anyone who hasn't been Trumpet player Scott Steen, MEMORIALS &TRIBUTES paying attention lately, swing who has been with the band for music is coming back. seven years, said he has always MEM The Royal Crown Revue took been more into jazz and swing 1-800-A HA-USA 1 the stage at 11:15 p.m. with than other kinds of music. explosive energy Singer Eddie "It was swing from the begin- Nichols grabbed the entire audi- ning for me," he said. "It's not Oft ewe prowled as public mews ence right away and kept their very difficult to find swing or 01594. Arraemn Home Amociallon attention with some odd jokes jazz bands (in Los Angeles)." mixed in with songs from the According to Steen, the band new CD, 'The Contender," and has had the same members for solos by members of the crew. the last five years. As a unique brand of "gang- Among songs performed were ster-punk-swing," as the band "Work Baby Work," "Everyone calls it themselves, they have a Knows You're Crazy," and "Zip Check the Classifieds new way of performing swing Gun Bop." Steve Peterson of San music. It's not the kind that was Jose had never been to a swing hears1 during World War II and concert before Thursday night. Photos by the Vietnam War. "This is more like a culture Brian Prince/ Spartan Daily This type of swing is inspired than a type of music," he said. "I Saxophone player Bill Ungerman (above) and lead singer Eddie by punk and rock. Faster, more never thought I'd enjoy music Nichols (bottom) of Royal Crown Revue perform Thursday night at intense and with more energy originally from the '40s. It gives The Usual in downtown San Jose Read the explains the band's "new" style of you a kind of spirit." twisting bodies emphasized the like a conversation." Accounting swing music, which actually Every song was spiced a bit swing era feeling. Throm was taught how to started in 1989 when the group more by dancers. Guys who were Chris Throm of San Jose said swing dance by just showing up Spartan Daily Assistant first got together throwing their female dancing that swing is more fun than any at the clubs and taking $5 Taking more risks reflects the partners over their shoulders other dancing style. lessons. daily (Part-Time) personalities of the band mem- (one accidentally fell down) "You interact with the person "Good dancers are also friend- bers and their music. along with swinging legs and you dance with," he said. "It's ly about showing you," he said. Enterprise Rent-A-Car seeks an organized indi- SanjoseState SKI di SNOWBOARD CLUB vidual to support the in- house staff accountant. PIZZ Responsihities include *FREE A/P, A/R, car accounting, for all Stti fir title work and collections. 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John Waters, who could be called one of He was a white guy, who Baltimore's most famous filmmakers, is was trying to produce music back. After a four-year hiatus, Waters normally dominated by African returns to the world of movies with his new American artists. film, "Pecker." It's a wonderful spoof of pho- His big hit with House of mercial rap that highlighted a tography and the art world, as seen through Pain was "Jump Around," beat-stealing, mafioso-and- the eyes of its main character, named Pecker. which in the end hurt their player-club lifestyle, Everlast He is named so because as a child he always reputation as rappers since it is a innovator at making rap a pecked at his food. became an anthem to the flan- respectable art form that voic- To those of you who have seen some of nel-wearing alternative crowd. es the problems faced by his Waters' most famous films, notably "Pink After a slew of unsuccessful generation. Flamingos," and 'Polyester," it may come as a rap albums, House of Pain dis- Even though his rap songs surprise that 'Pecker" is not intended to appeared into the realm of one- ,such as "Money," featuring shock its audience as those films were. hit wonders. Sadat X, and "Tired" are sound "Pecker" turns out to be an enjoyable Everlast has resurfaced into rap tracks, Everlast is at his romp that makes fun of the contrast between the music world with the best picking up his guitar play- the affluent art collectors of New York and release of his solo album, ing and singing blues over hip- their more down-to-earth neighbors in "Whitey Ford Sings the Blues," hop beats. Baltimore. and it suffers from the same As a result, the best tracks make up a hilarious couple in John The cast of "Pecker" couldn't be any better. Christna Ricci (Shelley) and Edward Furlong (Pecker) problem as before. of the album are "What It's Edward Furlong plays Pecker, a goofy 18- Walters "Pecker." The film is a comedic look at an artist's struggle in New York. It is done by a white guy and Like," "Today (Watch Me year old who works in a Baltimore sandwich the spirit of his character with great integri- trast to the stuffy art scene in New York. it is not rap. But there is a Shine)," and "The Letter." shop. ty and sincerity, critical to making us root for Pecker has a great success, but with his catch. The album is one of the "Letter" shows the musical Pecker is intrigued, by his peculiar friends the scrupulous amateur photographer. fame comes hardship. His friends desert best and most progressive ability of Everlast. With a and neighbors and finds them interesting Lending credible support is Christina Ricci him, and Pecker must choose between the albums this year. backdrop of insightful piano subjects for his photos, which he takes using as Pecker's girlfriend. She's a natural actress big lights of New York and the relative nor- Following in the footsteps of and string orchestra, he a cheap camera he got from his mother's who understands the craft of performing and malcy of his beloved Baltimore. Wyclef Jean's "Carnival," reflects on his past love inter- thrift store. seems to get better with each film she "Pecker" is undoubtedly a fine John Everlast laces most of his est and what could have been. Furlong gives this role his all and infuses appears in. Waters film with most of his trademark songs with his blues guitar, "I just seen you out with you Lily Taylor also gives a brilliant perfor- touches. The color and cinematography are which in the end produces a new mans/ looking kind of mance. She is terrific in the film, as are all extreme in the truest sense. Waters, the finished project that can't be happy/ feeling like somebody the supporting players, who come from director, goes out of his way to create a uni- placed into a definite category. just slapped me/ my guts in a Waters' stock group of non-actors that he form color scheme for his films. He dresses The album changes Everlast knot/ my temps gettin hot/ I employs to lend "credibility" to his often the Baltimore characters in gaudy thrift from rapper to musician along want to make that man bleed/ obscure films. store attire and, just as appropriately, finds the lines of Bob Dylan. and wet his speedknock." In the flick Pecker loves his native the perfect look for the New York folks as Dylan was a sound piece for "Letter" typifies Everlast's Baltimore and the eccentric characters that well. his generation. Listeners could whole album. It is a rap song, inhabit his neighborhood. As the film is a satire, it pokes fun at identify with Dylan's lyrics, but it isn't. It is a blues song, As his photographs grow more and more everything from the New York art dealers' even though they didn't neces- but it isn't. popular with his friends and relatives, instant proclamation of Pecker's genius to sarily experience his lyric con- In the end it is just music. Pecker decides to stage an exhibition of his his little sister's sugar addiction. For Waters, tent. Everlast has the same His musical ability shows work. However, the only place he can show and this is true of all his films, everybody's ability. His album, which is that Everlast is a gifted musi- his pictures is in the sandwich shop where fair game. half-rap and half-blues, con- cian, and rap can go to a better he works. The film is tame by Waters' standards, but veys images of money, drugs place instead of the weak and This scene is one of the funniest in the it includes much to offend. He might joke and death in the inner city. tired sampling streets known movie. Pecker's boss won't let Pecker's around but he also loves and cares about the The lyrics are reminiscent of as Puff Daddy Avenue and Photos courtesy of Fine Line Features friends and relatives into the show unless characters in his films. the rap scene in the late '80s Mase Boulevard. "Whitey they purchase something. Lily Taylor, play- Waters toys with the imperfections of the and early '90s, when rap was Ford" shows and proves that Furlong) snaps a shot of Pecker (Edward ing a savvy New York art dealer, shows up eccentric people in his movies, and he frames tackling the social issues of its rap is music. Shelley (Christina Ricci) while she folds for the-exhibit and praises Pecker's art as his heroes with great affection. It's a good generation. That's pretty good coming clothes at a laundry mat in "Peeker." something fresh and new, a complete con- catch. After a long period of corn- from a white guy.
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