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San SServing Jose State University Since 1934 PARTAN AILY1 April 6, 2001 www.spartandaily.org Volume 116, No. 43 SJSU inks partnership with the Azores By Julian students with J. Ramos opportunities to university is on the eastern said Virginia Da Luz Vieira, a Vasco Garcia, presi- travel and study abroad." island of Sao Miguel, Garcia professor D1111 SEAIF WRIIIR in the foreign lan- dent Garcia visited SJSU last year said. guage department. of University of As a part of San Jose State and talked with President Support from the Portuguese According to Vieira, Maria the Azores, and Mar- University's continuing effort to Robert Caret about a coopera- community in the San Jose area Emilia Carreira Das Neves, a shall Goodman, San develop international partner- tion agreement, according to is one of the reasons the Univer- Portuguese nun, was the first Jose State University ships with universities, Provost Carmen Sigler, dean of the sity of the Azores sought a part- person to teach Portuguese on Provost, talked about Marshall Goodman, along with humanities department. nership with SJSU, Sigler said. campus. an agreement Vasco Garcia, president of the "There is a possibility of stu- "This signing strengthens A year later, Heraldo Da they University of the Azores, off the dent and faculty exchanges," the link between the University Silva, a professor, became the signed Thursday that coast of Portugal, signed an Garcia said. of the Azores and an institution director of Portuguese studies. will allow both students agreement linking both institu- The Azores, a chain of nine in California where there is a He served as its director from and faculty members tions Thursday. Portuguese islands in the Portuguese community," Garcia 1974 to 1998. to study abroad at "All of our international Atlantic Ocean, is 930 miles said. At this time, students can agreements are important," from the Portuguese capital of The Portuguese studies pro- either university. Goodman said. "They facilitate Lisbon. The main campus of the gram at SJSU began in 1973, See AZORES, Page 3 David Bittun / Daily Staff Perfecting the pirouette W rksh P Katie Webber, right, per- offers aid forms a dance combination with the rest of her advanced with taxes jazz dance class. The class By Vesenia Santana meets from 1:30 p.m. to DUNS' All %%RHIN 3:20 p.m. Tues- The due date for filing the 2000 U.S. indi- days and Thurs- vidual federal and state income tax return is 10 days away. days in Wash- For international students who may have ington Square questions about U.S. federal income taxes, Hall, Room 204. an Internal Revenue Service evaluator is Graduating scheduled to speak at a workshop at 3 p.m. seniors in the today in Washington Square Hall, Room 109. class will be performing at the Senior Port- PREVIEW folio concert at 7 p.m. on May Gloria Ramirez, the scheduled speaker, who has worked for the IRS for 19 years, will 4 and 5 in be on campus to help students file their own Spartan Com- federal income taxes. plex, Room Helen Stevens, the director of Internation- 219. al Programs and Student Services, said the decision to host the event came about because of the continuous questions international stu- dents ask the department about taxes. "We get bombarded with questions about tax issues that we are not qualified to answer," Stevens said. She said she thinks that after the work- shop and by using the official IRS Web site, international students should be able to pre- pare their own income tax returns. kristopher Gainey "I know they do that all the time on their own," Stevens said. "And I thought that by / Daily Staff having this workshop, it might help them enough to get them through." See WORKSHOP. Page 6 L()NG ROAD TO GLORY Concert series promotes women future," to one within his grasp. Vietnam native Nguyen By Vivian itcj Thome and Fanny Mendelssohn said. Nguyen came a step closer in Hensel, among others. Ever since selected as DARN Phu Nguyen earns March when he was PRLVILW Erie Mills, an assistant profes- the San Jose one of 30 awardees to receive the While some students will by In appreciation of female com- sor of music, and Luba Sindler, a State Univer- Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship studying, working or vegetating posers, San Jose State Universi- lecturer, are the coordinators of national honor sity student's for New Americans award. ty's school of music and dance is departure from Sunday, Chris Tadina, a senior the concert series. By Kevin Higuchi The Paul and Daisy Soros Fel- majoring in anthropology, said he scheduled to have its last concert "We have to promote women Bien Hoa, Viet- lowship for New Americans is a D1,111 SIAM WRIIIR plans to attend the last install- at 4 p.m. Sunday in the Music composers because we're missing nam, in 1992, charitable trust and selects 30 building Concert Hall. Nguyen ment of the "Sundays of Note" out on good music," Sindler said. Despite rough times in Phu has applicants per year for their three-concert chamber series, Numerous faculty members The idea for the chamber music Nguyen's life, he said he has worked to graduate studies, according to and guest artists are slated to change his which is dedicated to women. series was created with the help of always looked toward the future. Warren Ilchman, the director of "Music tends to be a male-domi- play various compositions written a California State University Cre- "I'm ;crateful for the opportu- future from a the foundation. by female composers such as Hyo- Nguyen possible nated profession,"Tadina said. "It's nity to reach for a probably dream see NGUYEN, Page 6 a novelty to see women in music." shin Na, Clara Schumann, Diane see CONCERT, Page 6 Alcohol lecture influences sparse audience
By Kevin Higuchi -I think thIS Wati all impor- tant presentation because all D 1111 SI All WRIIIR Screening Day examines students have been exposed to The small turnout at the alcohol," said Wanda Thienvi- Health Effects of Alcohol lecture student drinking problems wat, a senior majoring in kinesi- in the Health building on Thurs- ology. day made Genevieve Platt worry By Karen Kabiling 1111-11tS," said Ayde, a junior Because the audience was so majoring in occupational thera- that students might not care DAR), srAur WRrIFR small, the lecture was held like a about the effects of alcohol on py question-and-answer session. their lives. Sara Ayde, a student who Students who participated in The intimate atmosphere "I hope students are not attended the university's first the event, which was sponsored encouraged the audience to ask avoiding the topic," said Platt, a Alcohol Screening Day, said by the Prevention Education questions, Platt said. psychologist and nurse practi- most students have some type of Program on Monday in the Paci- Some of the topics pointed out tioner. drinking problem. fica mom of the Student Union, were about the percentages of Only four people attended the "You need to know yourself, were able to find out whether pure alcohol in a type of liquor, lecture to hear Platt discuss the and you need to know your own how much alcohol one's liver can dangers of drinking and what See SURVEY, Page 3 break down and characteristic precautions to take if a person signs of an alcoholic, such as hi id Raton Daily Stall dents should have been here." The quiz had statements that has alcohol poisoning. drinking alone and having an Nurse Genevieve Platt talks to a small group of students about the lecture was The lecture started with a helped spark questions among abnormally high tolerance. "I thought the health effects of drinking alcohol in the Health Center. Four stu- really informative," said Linh "true or false" quiz to test the those who attended about the The quiz pointed out some Dinh, a sophomore majoring in attendant's knowledge about the fallacies that are common dents attended Thursday's lecture. Platt said she was disappointed biology. "I felt bad because stu- effects of alcohol. among people who drink. see ALCOHOL, page 3 with the small turnout.
40 thir'*;.111S,,, C) I ONT FEDAY, APRS. 6, 2001 SPARTAN DAILY SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY Letters A look back on unforgettable friendships my 20 years on this planet, I've than me, and their names were Hai I met Nate in sixth grade, and vie Inreally only had a handful of and Long. began doing all the things friends do: New policies lack benefits friends. I've never been the They were Vietnamese and had play sports and go through our adventurous type. I never went out of many different cultural rituals, but teenage years together. for international students my way to make friends, nor have I we still got along. Through Nate, I met Fred. been on the opposite end, where peo- We attended one another's birth- Fred was more of an acquaintance the great hype about lower summer ple go out of their way to be my day parties and ate one another's cul- to me, because I only saw him when Amidtuition fees, I write this letter as a solemn friend. But the friendships I have had tural food. Nate and I played basketball. But in reminder to all those who may have forgotten have been positive. But outside of the birthday parties, high school, Fred began dating my about the existence of a certain group of students on I was born in San Francisco in we, along with another friend who sister. this campus that is adversely affected by this change: 1980 and lived there until I was happened to him, but I still think the was named Art, all began playing I have to admit I was upset that he international students. seven. friendship helped me grow. baseball together and collecting base- was dating her at first, but in the How comfortably have the administration mem- During my seven years in San Ironic as it may seem, a year later, ball cards two hobbies I still enjoy. long run, it helped strengthen our bers of our campus neglected the effects of such dras- Francisco, I had one person whom I my parents decided to move to Santa We were all neighbors for three relationship, and we progressed into tic changes on international students? With the mas- grew really attached to, a kid named Clara, and we left, and I don't recall years. The brothers lived on the friends. sive slump in the economy slashing jobs and leaving Noah. saying 'goodbye' to any of my school- fourth floor, I lived on first, and Art In fact, it was Fred who helped me many in dire anticipation for a job, this policy change I met Noah when we were in the mates. lived in a complex down the street. realize that friendship isn't built on could not have come at a worse time. Did the deci- same classroom at John Sweat Ele- When I arrived in Santa Clara, I That is, until my parents decided to just hanging out with someone who sion-makers think that the same international stu- mentary School. He and I shared the met two kids one was named move to a different part of Santa shares the same interests; it is about dents who have been paying $246 per unit every same interests. Chris, and the other was Aaron. Clara. knowing each other and being able to semester, without any scholarships or financial aid, We erkjoyed playing baseball, kick- Chris, Aaron and I were best Yes, the new residence was only help each other through situations, can very well sustain an extra couple of hundred dol- ball, dodge-ball, talking about how friends. Chris owned a tetherball sys- half a mile away, but when you're 10 both good and bad. lars on their budget? the kid that sat on our left smelled tem a game that was highly popu- and 11 years old, half a mile, walking All my previous friendships were Granted that the majority of the.students have a funny and how dumb it was to make lar at the time, and one that all three or biking, seems like five. all based on shared interests, and I plus on their budget this summer, but is that a good those clay vases for our mothers. of us were good at. He was also a As I figured, we grew further hadn't shared a real "bonding" expe- enough reason to neglect international students? The kid lived a few miles away video-game freak. apart, and eventually I began seeing rience with any of them. I refer, also, to the exuberant article published in from where I lived, but my parents Aaron and I spent hours at Chris' them only once a year. Six months ago, Fred and I went the Daily on April 3 titled "New summer fee plan to allowed me to go to his house. His house playing R.B.I. Baseball for In the long run, it turned out to be bowling and then decided to get din- ease student bill," by Erik Anderson. It was a great father would pick me up and would Nintendo and talking about baseball. a good thing. Art started doing drugs ner at a local Carrows. article describing the money to be saved by "stu- occasionally take us to Golden Gate One day, however, Chris broke the and getting involved in gangs, and We talked for hours, and we didn't dents." Even though it had a cost breakdown to the Park to go play on the swings and news he was moving away. the brothers, who were two and three leave the restaurant until 4:30 a.m. dollar, it simply neglected, for lack of a stronger play baseball. I was devastated. years older than me, began going to five hours after we initially sat down. word, any mention of even the existence of interna- We were good friends. When we My second friend was about to high school and making friends with After that conversation, I began to tional students. picked teams for kickball, we were leave, but at least I got to say good- older people. see the whole picture: Friends are Whether it was ignorance on Anderson's part or a together. When we had to pick a part- bye. Yet, they helped me mature. They probably the most important things cleverly devised plan, I leave to your discretion. ner to walk through the pumpkin My bad luck didn't end there, how- showed me that things change. on the face of this earth. I do not hold Anderson accountable for the article's patch, we were together. ever. A year later, Aaron and his fam- The once-innocent children whom They are always there in a time of contents, for I see this as a well-spread attitude But one day, he wasn't there. ily moved to Southern California, and I played baseball with were now need, and above all, friendships among the campus administration and leaders. I called his house and learned that I was left in Santa Clara thinking doing drugs or already into their always teach you something that will The fee, however, is not the only cause of trouble. his grandmother had passed away that I would never be able to keep a c.areers. help you progress through life. Had there been more classes offered in the summer, and that he and his dad went to take friend. When I arrived at junior high a number of these international students could take care of the funeral arrangements and The same time I met Chris and school, I met two guys whom I still Ren Aguirre Jr is the Spartan them in a bid to graduate early. weren't coming back. Aaron, I also met two other kids. remain friends with to this day: Nati, Daily Sports Editor The overall picture is this: A "regular" student To this day, I still wonder what They were brothers who were older and Fred. 'Annoyed" appears bidays. would have similar classes as before but pay lower fees. An international student would have similar class- ''ELEcrFetc BILL es as before but pay higher fees. Madman coach does not I request, on behalf of others who associate with this situation, that the decision-makers reconsider these changes to better suit everyone. deserve another chance
Ronil Patel I'm not mistaken, choking anoth- senior Ifer person is considered to be an electrical engineering inappropriate action. If Tm not mistaken, throwing a TIFFANI chair and almost hitting an elderly ANALLA woman would be considered an inap- Impact Party victories are propriate action. Arid if I'm not mistaken, verbal no surprise, well-deserved abuse is an inappropriate action. If you're college basketball coach was Roberto-Carlos Torres amazed that Bobby Knight, however, then acting Cough. Whyhe lost the election? A candidate who says out in such a way is just fine. By the way, do you watch the WWF, that "only people with an A.S. background Everyone give Texas Tech Universi- Mr. Knight? can keep in A.S." has obviously lost sight of the pur- ty a big round of applause for hiring For some reason, Knight, after pose of Associated Students. Knight. being fired by the University of Indi- It is a student organization that represents the stu- Woo-hoo. ana last fall for what school officials dents who fund it. He really answered his own ques- The school inked the 60-year-old deemed "a pattern of unacceptable tion. ICnight to a five-year, $1.25-million- behavior," is back in the college bas- As far as the "dropout candidate," Carlos Aguirre's dollar contract about two weeks ago. ketball limelight. comment that "Maribel is going to be a puppet presi- With incentives, Knight could reach Apparently winning is an elixir for dent," anyone who is willing to put up a fight against an annual salary of $400,000. contemptible behavior in the eyes of Goliath is a winner no matter what the outcome. 0 - I really admire schools with strug- Texas Tech. Maribel has already proven that she is smart and - gling basketball programs that have Knight is, after all, one of the all- tough. She also has something else her predecessors the guts to hire someone who has time winningest coaches in college didn't have: substantial backing of the students. anger management problems. basketball. Look out, A.S. Board. You now have a watchdog The Red Raiders' were last in the His resume is quite impressive. group: Students for Students. And before you know it, Big 12 Conference and finished the In six years coaching the team at it will be election time again. overall season with a 9-19 record. Army, Knight won a total of 102 Texas Tech's athletics department games. also lost money for three consecutive In 29 years at Indiana he won three years. national championships, 11 Big Ten Steve Cohen The last time the Red Raiders' bas- titles and 661 games. senior ketball team advanced to the Sweet 16 Right now, Knight needs to amass hospitality management kit` 200, tOlk4C-Q,EAC TO( was five years ago. 117 more wins to surpass the Univer- I'm assuming the school wanted to sity of North Carolina's Dean Smith's jump-start its lackluster program. I career-coaching record for victories. International Student Council guess they thought Knight would be But, it's only a matter of time before Super cheap car wash Cost $4, 11 the perfect remedy. Knight erupts. Spartaciu .1 in to 6 p m at the International Hou., And why not? Players aren't perfect, and neither located on Ilth Street, between San Sal- I'm sure some of the Texas Tech is Knight. , ador and San Carlos; streets For more players won't mind occasionally being He can't change who he is, and information. call 924.6570 verbally berated if they miss a layup after years of college coaching experi- Today cos.:in.' 1 15 p in the Student Council student. from across the Bay Area to or are head-butted if they get their ence. ICnight can't be expected to Chamber., located in the Student Union experience a night of fellowship. teaclung pocket picked by an opposing player. change his disciplinarian style of Courmeling Services For more information, call Faten Hips' at and worship, 8 p m in Morns Dailey Audi- Monday I can hear the knocking of colliding coaching. Gay lesbian bisexual, transgendered 738-5940 or visit the Web site et torium foreheads right now. Even if he is once again fired. support group, II a m to noon in the www Nsu edu/orp/maa SJSU Geology Club Smack. another below-average basketball pro- Admimatration building, Room 269 For Speaker Steven F Connelly presents Right now, I'd like to take a 30-sec- gram will give Knight, yet again. more Information, call Sheening Lin at School of Art and Design Saturday -The Calaveras Fault Exposed,* 12 30 p rn ond timeout to warn old ladies in the another shot at redemption. 924-5899 Student galleries art exhibit:0.. I() to 1 20 p m m Duncan Hall, Room 306 audience to watch out for flying chairs. And after Knight has run out of col- a ni to 4 p ni in the Art and Induntrial sjspirit.org For more information, call Halle Momson It's such a common occurrence at a lege coaching opportunities, he will be International Student Council Studiee buildings For more information Meditation guided and instruction at 924-5232 basketball game for someone to get given a job as a sports broadcaster. Super cheap car wash Coat 14, 1 p m call John or Nicole at 924.4330 al -- All meditators welcome. 4 30 p m to nailed with a chair. Or, if that doesn't work, he can to 5 30 p m at the International House, 5 30 p m at the Camp. Ministry Chapel, Ow. always become a professional wrestler. laated on I Ith Street, between San Sal. San Jose Stale Cheer Squad located at 300 S 10th St For more infor And if some of the Red Raider play- Ouch. vador and San Carina atmeta For more Cheerleading tryouts, 6 30 p m in mation, call R Wharton at 605-1687 ikod. p ot ,e1.1 Inv el eAarp owl*. ers are out of breath because they information, call 921-6570 SPX, Room 218 For more information, call fr. Or. and aaff .ambe. T. ...Kew far rwro a num. happen to be out of shape, good old Tiffani Analla is the head coach Jenne Mills at 924.1693 San Joee State Cheer Squad et Cry da. beton Ow &room' palasealson 41# Knight will be there to open up their Spartan Daily Muslim Student. 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AZORES: New SJSU study abroad ALCOHOL: Speaker identifies five types of common drinkers tontinued froni Page I The lecture also covered the five breathing patterns or has gone pale location in Portugal different types of drinkers common or bluish in the face, he or she to- practical facts, such as the proof to a college campus. should receive medical attention. continued from Page number .. ;. oo on a bottle of alcohol and They are known as "the social," Platt also said those suffering o.00. A how it is equal to twice the percent- only minor in Portuguese stud- who uses alcohol as a social lubri- from alcohol poisoning should age of pure alcohol in the drink. ies, Da Silva cant but does not drink to get never be left sleeping on their said. Courses Platt said the average body can drunk, "the experimenter," who is include beginning, intermediate .! backs due to the danger of the indi- e 0 . break down about one drink every often drinking for the first and advanced Portuguese, the time, viduals choking on their own ":4... ," hour, and spacing drinks out can "the abstainer." who does not drink, vomit. study of Portuguese .4.V. culture and as lower the chances of exceeding the individual studies. "the party animal," who is always Platt covered the common symp- There is also legal blood alcohol level. drinks to get drunk and a club on campus, Da Silva said. "the prob- toms of alcohol poisoning and what f. .0* 4' re," e She also explained that one lematic drinker," who drinks alone to do to help that person get Clube Lusitania was estab- ,.. .."410 drink can be either a 14-ounce beer, to relieve stress, lished in 1986 to Platt said. through it. unify Por- David Raton Daily Sal), four-ounce glass of wine or one- Another topic addressed tuguese students at SJSU and to was Platt opened the floor for any Unh Dinh, a biology major, tests her knowledge of ounce shot. how to handle someone with alcohol additional questions at the end and promote the culture of Por- Thienviwat said spacing drinks alcohol and its effects by taking poisoning. was hopeful that those who attend- tuguese-speaking countries such a quiz during a lecture out to one per hour helps prevent Platt as Brazil, and regions said that if an individual ed would share what they learned from in the Health Center. drunk driving. has passed out, has irregular around the world, the club's Web with others. site said. The program receives funds from SJSU for the beginning- level Portuguese classes, Vieira SURVEY: Event's purpose was to raise awareness of alcohol-related problems and promote treatment said. The remainder of the money continued from Page I behaviors and attitudes and dents. Tam said the alcohol screening is provided by an endowment whether alcohol is limiting their "I've Alcohol screening could act as would benefit the students. trust with the Spartan Founda- they had a problem with alcohol. success in academics, athletics or learned d warning sign to indicate any She said there were scheduled tion from a number of Por- According to a journal from the relationships," she said. how to handle problems and educate students alcohol screenings for SJSU ath- tuguese corrununity groups from Psychology of Addictive Behav- Students who attended the about its effects, Tam said. letes at South Campus and in across California, Da Silva said. iors, studies conducted during the event, which ran from 10 a.m. to 2 my alcohol. You "I think people would do it if Residence Halls. "There are seven fraternal past 10 years revealed that the p.m., filled out a questionnaire they had a problem with drinking The one-day campus event organizations statewide," Da highest proportion of drinkers, and then met with a clinician to need to know or if it runs in the family or some- wasn't the only chance for stu- Silva said. "Some with as many heavy drinkers and individuals find whether they had any alco- thing," he said. dents to learn more about the with multiple substance depen- holic-related problems. your tolerance If it wasn't for Defayette and dangers of alcohol. Students have as 10,000 to 15,000 members. dencies tends to They have been instrumental." be within the age A recent excerpt from tit the other occupational students many opportunities to learn more range that encompasses more investigative television program level. Otherwise, ;timing for extra points, 57 stu- about the effects of alcohol here Goodman said he hopes the than 92 percent of all enrolled col- "48 partnership will be a mutually Hours" about the dangers of you're more dents might not have participated on campus, according to Tam. lege students. drinking played while students in the Alcohol Screening. She said the Preventive Educa- successful collaboration and that Margaret Tam, coordinator of filled out their it presents an opportunity for questionnaire or susceptible to Selah Santiago sat outside the tion Program Center offers stu- the Prevention Education Pro- waited for their turn. Pacifica romn wondering what dent outreach, resources and students from SJSU and Univer- gram Center, said the center par- According to the video, sity of the Azores to expand their the getting yourself "BAC." or blood alcohol content, referrals and is located in the ticipates in national surveys with average person sees more than was. Health building, Room 220 Mon- horizons. the Harvard College Alcohol 100 alcohol advertisements by the in dangerous One of the areas that Good- Posters and fliers stating ''Free day through Friday from 9 a.m. to study and added that according to age of 18. Coffee. Are you working on your 4:30 p.m. man mentioned for SJSU-Azores those surveys, binge drinking at The video showed the and regrettable collaborations was in the study dangers GPA or BAC?" brought confusion "We're not licensed to counsel, San Jose State University is sig- of binge drinking, and explained to the freshman majoring in busi- but we can listen and give refer- of the world's oceans. nificantly lower than the national situations." The University of the Azores that many begin drinking as ness marketing. rals," she said. average. young as 14 years old. When Santiago Mund out what Ayde didn't go to the Preven- has all excellent oceanography "Our mission is to promote --Sara Ayde, It also said binge drinking, junior, the event was for, she said she tive Education Program Center, department, Garcia said. making responsible choices about where a person occupational therapy The university has partner- consumes large wasn't sure if she would attend. but said she learned through alcohol, drugs, date and acquain- amounts of alcohol in a short peri- "I don't drink. So I don't know experience. ships on the East Coast of the tance rape and sexual-assault United States, but SJSU is its od of time, is the No. 1 threat to if that would really affect me," she "I've had problems and issues prevention," Tam said. college students and is often class. said. "But it's good that they are with drinking in the past, but I've first West Coast partner. She said the The SJSU marine science pro- screening and linked to alcohol poisoning. "I think alcohol consumption doing it." learned from them now," she said. gram, a section of the College of educational event was held in cel- William Defayette, a junior goes beyond college students," Brad Clark, a senior majoring Like many people, the occupa- Science, uses the Moss Landing ebration of the third annual majoring in occupational therapy, Defayette said. "SJSU has a lot in aviation, said he was on the tional therapy major said she Marine Laboratory in Monterey. National Screening Day. said corporate America has more less." same level. wasn't a drunk that drinks by "There is a possibility of joint- National Alcohol Screening problems with drinking than col- He said not too many people he "I'm a bartender. but I don't herself every night, but has research projects," Garcia said. Day is a large-scale screening and lege students. knows at SJSU have drinking drink," Clark said. learned the drinking do's and Enrollment in the Portuguese education event to raise aware- It's more about "happy hour" problems. The free coffee didn't spark any don'ts as she had grown up. studies program has fluctuated ness of the signs and symptoms of and relieving stress from work, During a recent visit to friends interest for him. either. "I've learned how to handle my throughout the years, Vieira alcohol-related problems to help Defayette said. at Chico State, Defayette said, "I don't drink c,offee," he said. alcohol," Ayde said. "You need to said, and the signing represents guide students with potential Although he has an occasional most of the students he saw were "Isn't the point for people who know your tolerance level. Other- a possible rise in awareness. problems into intervention or martini. Defayette said he attend- at bars were drinking heavily. drink too much?" wise, you're more susceptible to "It's a step in making the Por- treatment, Tam said. ed the alcohol screening as extra He said, however, it's a problem Although there isn't much of getting yourself in dangerous and tuguese presence more visible on "It's basically to assess their credit for an occupational therapy for everyone, not just college stu- an alcohol problem on campus, regrettable situations." campus," she said.
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SPARTAN D.S. Perez Since their 3-2 victory against Los Angeles on March 27, the DAILY SENIOR STAFF WRITER Sharks have scored 18 goals in OUTLOOK How ironic would it be if the the past five gaines and have San Jose Sharks had their first gone 4-1. winning season in the team's 10- Center Mike Ricci is showing year history and missed the up prepared for the playoffs and Baseball Stanley Cup Playoffs? has been the Sharks' savior, if not It would be a slap in the face to the sole offense provider, recently. Today through Sunday vs the Sharks and their fans, whose In the past four games Ricci has Rice at Municipal Stadium team has had some success in the scored five goals and has a total postseason, but has never had a of 19 for the season to go along Tuesday vs. California at 7 .500 record at the end of the reg- with 21 assists. p.m at Municipal Stadium ular season. Ricci, who centers the check- On a local radio show, Sharks ing line with Scott Thornton and right wing Teemu Selanne mused Niklas Sundstrom, has been a Softball about the Sharks' situation. pain for opposing goaltenders Saturday vs. Fresno State "If somebody told me you're this season, as he tends to camp at 1 p.m. at SJSU Field. not going to make the playoffs right in front of the goal crease with 90 points," Selanne said, and swat at the rebounds. Sunday vs Loyola Mary- "they must be high or something." By placing himself in that mount at noon at SJSU Field Indeed, the situation for the position, Ricci also takes a beat- final four playoff spots in the ing from the other teams' Wednesday at Santa Clara Western Conference is high defensemen on a nightly basis, tension, that is. something most players would at 4 p.m. Or was. After Thursday night's wince at. His face, with welts and 3-0 victory against the Phoenix a mouthful of missing teeth, is Coyotes at the Compaq Center proof enough that staying in front Tennis formerly known as the San Jose of the net is a dangerous ordeal. Monday at USF at 3:30 Arena the Sharks and their "He's fearless," Thornton said. fans don't have to look to that "He goes to the crease for garbage P m unfortunate outcome. goals. Night in and out, he's there With the victory, the Sharks battling in front of the net. He's Thursday at UC Santa are officially in the Stanley Cup keeping us alive with those Barbara at 1:30 p.m. Playoffs, and must now squabble goals." with the Edmonton Oilers, the Ricci doesn't take all the credit Vancouver Canucks and the Los for himself, noting that Thornton Gymnastics Angeles Kings for the seeding has 18 goals and 35 points for the Saturday at NCAA Region- arrangements. season, and Sundstrom has 10 al Championships in Los The Sharks are currently 39- goals and 47 points. 27-12-2, with 92 points in the "Sometimes I take it to the net, Angeles standings. The Sharks have two but I often don't do it as much as David Royal Daily Staff games left, hosting the Dallas Sundstrom and Thornton," Ricci Men's Golf Stars on Saturday and then fin- said. San Jose Sharks defenseman Mike Rathje vented his frustration on the Minnesota Wild's Stacey April 21 and 22 in U.S. ishing the regular season Sunday Indeed, it has been a career Roest in the first period of Monday's game. The Sharks won the game 4-2. Invitational at Stanford. in Anaheim. year for Thornton, who describes Selanne, who was acquired from Selanne said."' can't get too frus- both have speed and are seeing Regardless of the results, the himself as "a straight-up forward the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim on trated." each other well out there on the monkey is officially off Sharks' who plays physical." March 5 for goaltender Steve After an experiment putting ice," Sutter said. "Teemu's still Women's Golf head coach Darryl Sutter's back.. He isn't known for his scoring Shields and left wing Jeff Selanne at left wing failed, he adjusting. He still has some For the fifth time, his team has prowess; Thornton's previous Friesen, can provide more was moved to the second line things he needs to work on. He is Today through Sunday in squeaked into the playoffs, but career high in scoring was 22 offense. where he is paired with center working at it." PING/ASU Invitational in this time he has a team that fin- points, a feat done in '94-'95 with After a slow start with the Marco Sturm and veteran left The Sharks could have more Tempe. Ariz. ished over .500. the Edmonton Oilers. Sharks, Selanne has seven goals winger Stephane Matteau. Both firepower when the playoffs come "It's what everybody wanted," Thornton credits Sundstrom, in 10 games as a Shark, including players are a far cry from around, as center Vincent Damp- Water Polo Sutter said with a sigh. the playmaker of the trio, for his two against the Minnesota Wild Selanne's former teammate in housse may be ready to play in this sea- on Monday and two again against Anaheim, superstar left wing the first round. Saturday vs. UCLA at noon offensive performance Playoff preparedness son. the Coyotes on Thursday night. Paul Kariya. "We need big goals," said at the Aquatic Center "Sundstrom is an unbelievable Still, Selanne, who had 76 However, Sutter said he thinks Sharks right wing Owen Nolan. To get to the playoffs, as well player," Thornton said. "He sur- goals in his rookie year with the that Sturm, who has put up 32 "Our (offense) was struggling, but Sunday vs. Loyola Mary. as to succeed there, the Sharks prises me every night. He's Winnipeg Jets in the '92-'93 sea- points this season, and Selanne now it's starting to move around, mount at noon at the Aquatic. will need offense. underrated as a playmaker and a son and hasciptched more than are a good fit. especially with Selanne here. It Center. Between Feb. 26 and March passer he can make plays or 40 goals fbur times in his career, "I think Selanne and Marco should get better when Vinny .4 "' 2f, the Sharks were outscored 45- fancy passes. Most of my goals, I admits he. adjusting to his are pretty good together. 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