JOSEPH CROWLEY To our readers I lie Spartan Dail) ssIII 1101 Whose generation is it publish on Friday. Oct. 17. really anyway? We will resume normal. daily publication on OPINION 2 Monday. (Xi 20. SERVING SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY SINCE 1934 SPA RTAN DAILY VOLUME 121, NUMBER 35 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16,2003 WWW THESPARTANDAILY COM Legacy of Smith, Carlos honored by SJSU Awareness By Janet Pak Daily Staff Writer crucial in Tommie Smith and John Carlos, two Olympic medal sprinters in the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, stood together thwarting on the podium and raisedtheir fists in the air to protest racial injustice. A series of events will be held today throughout campus to commemorate the historic moment, said Rachel sex crimes Greathouse, Associated Students con- troller and chair of the committee that sponsored the events. By Ron Pangrac Tommie Smith and John Carlos will Daily Ste' Writer be present between 10 and 11 cm. in the Umunhum Room of the Student In 2002, nine criminal sex offenses Union for a panel discussion about were reported to the San Jose State athletes as role models. University Police Department, They will also be speaking on the according to Safety 101, an annual same topic during an open forum campus safety report issued in from 11 a.m. to noon. September. A conversation with both men about Thc problem may be much larger their act and the attention to social than those numbers would indicate, issues will be hosted at the Dr. Martin said Capt. Bruce Lowe of the UPD. Luther King Jr. Joint Library is slated "Statistically, it may he only one in to take place from 3 to 4:30 e.m. nine offenses that are reported to the The HBO documentary Fists of police," Lowe said. Freedom," can be viewed at the Of the nine reported offenses, six Mosaic Cross Cultural Center. It were rape, which is defined as pene- takes a closer look at the men and the tration by the male organ. Five events surrounding their stand from 2 occurred on campus, and one to 3_ p.m. occurred in a residential facility. "We did what we thought was right The other three offenses in 2002 at the time," Smith said. "The '60s were sexual battery fondling and were a time of social change." touching which occurred on cam- He said he hopes history shows they pus. were right because they were vilified SJSU has resources available for vic- when they Came back from the tims of sexual assaults, including Otympics. counseling service., in the Smith said no one rallied around Administration building and the pre- him because people were afraid of vention education program in the possible repercussions. Student Health Center. Scott Myers-Lipton, an assistant "We always encourage students to professor in the sociology department come in and talk about it," said who will be moderating the panel dis- Wiggsy Sivertsen,_ director of coun- cussion with the athletes on student seling services. "(Victims) have scars, activism, said the moment in history and those scars need to he healed." had a large impact. Two steps in dealing with sexual He learned the two men made a assault involve preparation, said great contribution to San Jose State Lowe awareness of how to prevent University students and the civil rights it and knowing what to do when it struggle through his studies. happens. Once an assault has 4,t\ occurred, it is important to seek help. "It was courageous to do what they Roland Morgner / Daily File Photo did ... during the Olympic games, Safety 101 contains information to Myers-Lipton said. John Carlos, left, and Tommie Smith arrive at the San Jose airport on Oct. 21, 1968, shortly after being banished from the Mexico City increase prevention awareness. The At noon, a barbecue that costs $15 will Summer Olympic Village. Smith finished first in the men's 200-meter sprint final while Carlos took third. On the medal stand, the two report is available online or in the serve as a fund-raising event, with food UPD office at the Seventh Street San Jose State College runners protested the civil rights situation in the United States by bowing their heads and pointing black glove garage. served from Armadillo Willy's, she said. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., art students clad fists toward the sky. The action had them barred from the Village. The Prevention Education will display their work in the art quad In other events, Marvin Banks and his ances by various student organizations A fund-raising dinner at the wide scope for everyone to participate Program also provides literature for centering on their vision of civil rights. back-up band that specializes in '60s, to honor the men. Fairmont Hotel starts at 6 p.m. Tickets in," said Alice Lee, A.S. vice president. interested students. Winning art pieces are scheduled to '70s and '80s R&B classics will provide Performances by Greek organiza- are $100 and funds from the evening The A.S. board of directors will visit Another resource for prevention is be auctioned liter that evening at the nurching music for the protest years. tions such as Delta Sigma Theta are will pay for the construction of a sculp- classrooms including political science available from the San Jose Police fund-raising dinner. Commemorative During the same time, a multicul- slated from 1 to 2 p.m., which ture/statue to be placed on campus, and sociology to tell students the his- Department or the Santa Clara T-shirts and posters are available for tural show is scheduled at the Seventh includes an African-American pride according to A.S. information. County Sheriff's Office through purchase during that time. Street plaza, which includes perform- and faith step show. "We wanted to provide as much of a See OLYMPIANS, page 5 Megan s Law. Convicted sex offenders arc required by law to register with their local police. Under Megan's Law, specific data on the offenders are pro- vided to the public through comput- King Library progress hits home stretch er stations at select police offices. Information in the database By Robert Hong Whitlatch said all of the currently 1 i.duded in the improved signage Stotts said that although the city There are currently 33 works of art includes the county and zip code of available books have arrived, and now will be the addition of labels for the does not have plans to add new struc- in the building. A list of all of them residence of the registered offenders, Daily Staff Writer the administration is just waiting to put magazine insertion on the fourth tural features to the library, there will can be obtained at the information their photograph, age, physical char- the finishing touches in the building. floor. The signs will label each maga- be additional books. desk on the first floor, said Stotts. acteristics and the crimes of which The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "We've had sonic electrical prob- zine and periodical, so patrons will be "The city has a large book budget," The student online databases avail- they have been convicted. Joint Library at San Jose State lems," Whitlatch said. "The self-check able to find exactly what they are she said. The public library system able in the library also leave much to Kimberlee Caddis, crime preven- University is entering the final stages machines keep going down." looking for. purchased 350,000 books last year." be discovered. tion specialist with SJPD, said many complete. She also mentioned that the blinds The reason behind this change is an Stotts also mentioned that the city's With constant additions added by people use the database. of being structurally After replacing signs, revamping were being worked on. attempt to make library searchers aware redevelopment agency spent almost database engines, students have a We've had people come in and strategically As far as technical developments, the that there is more than meets the eye in $1 million on art for the King Library. ready flow of current information. check their zip code," Gaddis said. cubicles, adding books, new, placing art and pulling together for library is in the process of enhancing the magazine section. It is a little- Although there MT no current plans "If we have the funds, we might try "They might be dating someone collaborative city-university efforts, their Web site, and merging the known fact that each aisle that hosts to bring in new art, Stotts believes to set more databases," Whitlatch or their kid has a new soccer coach or the King Library is finally wrapping records from the public library with magazines contains shelves that can be much of the art has yet to be discov- said. piano teacher." ue its long-awaited conclusion. the university's. flipped over to reveal more issues. ered. Although the library will inevitably One item not shown in the data- Construction is finished, and now "As the semester progresses, we will We want people to have access to "The art for this building was go through changes, at the moment base is a person's specific address. we're trying to conduct business," said Jo add new building signs to make things all collections," said Elsie Stotts, a designed to be discovered by the users the major alterations are almost drawn Whitlatch, associate dean of the library. easier to find," Whitlatch said. supervising librarian for the city. (of the library)," Stotts said to a close See CRIME, page 3 Flu season arrives, shots available Dancing Queen ...
By Mark Cornejo Take a shot Daily Staff Writer Times, dates and places where SJSU students and faculty and The school of nursing at San Jose State can receive flu vaccinations: University is once again prepared to deal with influenza by offering preventive vacci Student Health Center (room 401) nations next week. Wednesday., 2 to 4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 31. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The shots will be available in the Health building, room 401 on Wednesday from 2 Administration building (room 167) to 4 p.m., and Friday, Oct. 31 from 11 cm Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2 to 3:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2 to to 2 p.m. They will also be available in the 3:30 p.m.; Thursday, Oct. 30, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Administration building, room 167 on Cost is $15 per vaccination. Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and on Wednesday Oct. 29 and Thursday, Oct. 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. shots, and that students are more likely to go the body to create its own immunities to Elizabeth Dietz, a professor in the school to the Health Center on campus or go to most flu viruses. of nursing, said the program was started 10 their usual doctor for a flu shot. She said the problem Is that the Center for years ago as a way to offir the SJSU com- She said the shots help out the communi- Disease Control and Prevention uses munity the opportunity to receive a flu shot ty and the nursing students as well. research a year in advance to estimate which as well as help the nursing program. "One responsibility is to provide a service," strains of the virus are most likely to effect The cost of each shot is 815, money Dietz Dietz said. "The other is to provide educa- people the following year. Janean Brongersma Daily Staff "Most of the time they're about 911 percent said is then put back into the program to tion and training for the nursing students Somya Kapoor, a senior computer science major, and members of the San Jose students. who administer the shots." right," Diet, said. "Mil for supplies for the Ithangra team practice for the Glimpse of India compe- heilfpayietz said faculty anti staff at SJSU are the Dietz explained that the flu shots, which State University Coed people who usually take advantage of the flu do contain some parts of the flu virus, allow See SHOTS, page 5 tition in Morris Dailey Auditorium on Tuesday afternoon.
41 ’&1111.1.1%, PAGE 2 OPINION FHE SPARTAN DAILYi OCTOBER 16, 2003 t,c) -Aro$ A story of courage, bravery and civil rights efforts In the words of Tommie Smith, the night of Oct 16, 1968 According to Smith, the seeds of protest had been sewn Committee President Douglas Roble (he doesn't remember their families relocated to the Hotel El Diplomatic an was "a melancholy time." more than a year-and-a-half prior to the Olympics. who) stating, "If any athlete does anything to embarrass downtown Mexico City. Smith had just captured the men's 200-meter sprint Following the Olympic trials at South Lake Tahoe, the U.S. America, he will be immediately sent home." Athletes were required to remain in the Village until the Olympic gold medal at the Mexico City Summer Olympics. team was flown to Denver to be fitted for "He challenged us then," Smith said. completion of their event. His teammate on the San Jose State College track team and uniforms they would wear at the Olympics. As "The Star-Spangled Banner" blared "Tommie Smith and John Carlos didn't disobey any countryman, John Carlos, had finished third. The black athletes on the team had a over the stadium months later, Smith and orders," Smith said. "We stayed in the Village until our races As the sun set on Olympic Stadium, the pair, along with meeting, first to determine whether they Carlos raised their fists and lowered their were over, and then we attempted to get out." second-place finisher Peter Norman of Australia, strode to would boycott the Olympics or not. heads. Eventually, the IOC tracked the pair down, asking if they the medal stand to receive their race rewards. In light of the turbulent events unfolding Norman "His reaction before we left the would return to USOC headquarters. What happened next needs no introduction or explanation in the United States, the group decided to (tunnel) was positive. ... It was a human "I asked John if he wanted to go and he said 'no,'" Smith for the picture of Smith and Carlos black-gloved fists forge ahead with plans to compete at the rights issue, and he understood," Smith said said. "So we didn't go." raised into the Mexico City night in a show of defiance and Games. looked straight ahead. That weekend, Smith and Carlos were ousted from the protest of the American civil rights situation says it all. At the Olympics, Smith outlegged "A lot of people thought these niggers were Olympic Games, returning to San Jose on Oct. 21. Melancholy indeed. Norman in a time of 19.83 seconds. A sub bad," Smith said. "It wasn't like that at all. Unfortunately, on their return, Smith and Carlos were "You have to understand that the 1960s were a time of 20-second 200 meters wouldn't be run until We didn't break any rules. We thought what greeted with a cold shoulder. social change. My father and his father had gone through too Carl Lewis at the 1984 Los Angeles we did was the correct thing. "Everyone was afraid black people also. They didn't show many beatings and lynchings for me to act like a damn Games. CHRIS GI 0 VA NNETTI "We skipped down from the podium and up to give us a pat on the back The system was white peo - Neanderthal," said Smith, currently the head track coach at "Everyone who won a medal was sum- had, like, a 10-mile walk to the tunnel. It was ple didn't dare stand up and defend us," Smith said. "They Santa Monica College. "This project for human rights was moned to a room to prepare for the parade to the podium," actually about 50 meters, but it felt longer. I knew things were had to be proud quietly. We had to understand it and hope- different than anything anyone had ever done before. It was said Smith, who graduated from San Jose State College in going to get thrown at us, verbal jabs. I told John 'Don't look filly, one day, people would pick up the charge and responsi- aggressively positive." December 1969 with a degree in sociology. "John and I had up, don't look up,'" Smith said. "I felt hate and anger. I just bility." Carlos couldn't be reached for comment. determined what we were going to do a few hours before." put my fist up and kept going. People didn't understand what The pair, however, will be on campus today for "Welcome At the trials, Smith remembers the black sprinters receiving we were doing." Chris Giovannetti is the Back Tommie Smith and John Carlos," a daylong festival a letter from either International Olympic Committee Following the events, Smith and Carlos returned to the Spartan Daily executive editor commemorating the events of 35 years ago. President Avery Brundedge or United States Olympic Olympic Village. However, fearing retribution, the pair and 'No Shame' appears Thursdays. Viewpoint I Response to opinion column GUEST COLUMNIST Dear editor, Ms. Bhuta also says that she has seen "very few women who are openly proud of who they are." Well, if she (or anyone Generations do not always As the coordinators of San Jose State University's Love from the Spartan Daily, for that matter) had stopped by the Your Body Week, we are deeply offended by Falguni Bhuta's amphitheater today on Tuesday at noon, she would have seen opinion column. four fabulous women proud of their bodies and showing just First, how can Ms. Bhuta know that we are "paranoid about how well big girls can move. The Women's Resource Center (our) bodies" if she's never asked us? hosted the Phat Fly Girls from San Francisco, a plus-sized fall under same stereotypes In addition, she completely misrepresented the goal of Love hip-hop dance group and nearly 100 people attended the Your Body Week In the press release to the Spartan Daily, it energetic, interactive performance. We have a tendency in this country to label people, espe- ing the students arriving now from the group that arrived a clearly stated that Love Your Body Week is about encourag- If anyone wants more information about Love Your Body cially young people, in accord with what certain pundits see few years or a decade ago. We understand, of course, that the ing all people to "stop internalizing all the negative images Week, or if they want more information about body image, as the major themes and principle changes occurring as the university campus is a very different place than it was in the that bombard us and focus on positive ideas to love our the Women's Resource Center is going to continue to have an young come into adulthood. 1950s or the 1970s, It's bigger, more complex, more diverse bodies, nourish our minds and celebrate our curves. We all information table outside the Student Union until Thursday. The 1920s was the era of the Lost Generation, a time in terms of age, ethnicity, nationality and lifestyle. There are live in this culture, and it is a mistake to assume that these You can also stop by the Women's Resource Center in between world wars perhaps best symbolized by the rootless more graduate students, more married students, many more images don't affect us. After all, advertisers are counting on Administration building, room 249. expatriates who peopled Ernest Hemingway's Paris. At the working students and fewer who belong to that traditional the fact that they do. other end of the century, we found Generations X and Y. cadre of 18- to 22-year-olds. And yes, Love Your Body Week is about "appreciating your Erika M Jackson Generation Y (the 60 million children of the baby boomers) Still, we tend to think of every new class as something of a body the way it is." People spend billions of dollars a year try- Senior is a diverse group described as quite practi- new generation. Then we are surprised when ing to change their bodies. It is in these corporations' best Anthropology/Behavioral Science cal, tricky for marketers to capture, and very, we discover that our latest arrivals on campus interest that people feel bad about their bodies. Whether it's very tech savvy. In between these genera- don't at all seem to fit the mold set by the pun- the diet and fitness industry telling people they are too fat, or Jessica L Martin tional bookends, we found the likes of the dits and other label merchants. But the sur- the breast implant companies telling women that their Senior Beat Generation, the Me Generation, the prise is a pleasant one, reminding us of how breasts are too small, or eye surgeons telling Asian women Sociology Silent Generation (my peer group) and privileged we are to live a large part of our that their eyes are "misshapen" and need "correction." It is assorted others, campus life among you. wrong and needs to stop. Anne Chau The labels seem full of meaning, but when I have been listening to the distinctive voic- Oh, and what exactly is a "clean and nutritious diet"? Food Sophomore you get down to it, the meaning is hard to es of our students across the campus and on (and by extension, fat) has become the new morality in our Business find. Millions of young Americans did not these editorial pages. Clearly, you are not part culture. How many women haven't said or heard "I've been go to Paris in the 1920s. Millions did not of a group whose members are lost, or beat, or good today," when talking about their diet? Or, in contrast, Lindsey Bynum arrive in San Francisco with Jack Kerouac silent or turned inward. You are not the group "I've been bad today," when they choose to eat whatever is Senior and beatnik friends as the 1950s ebbed away. JOSEPH CROWLEY of drinking, gambling, partying students that their heart's desire? English Millions did not subscribe to the inward- the media sometimes suggest are the arche- turning, instant gratification behaviors that were the "me"- types of modern college life. SPARTA GUIDE ness themes of the 1970s and 1980s. Rather, I see a group that is balanced, reasonable, rooted, Think about it for a moment. Do you perceive yourself as optimistic and purposeful. You are not without worries, and Sparta Guide is provided free of charge to students, faculty and staff members. The deadline for entries is noon Generation Y? in these times, how could it be otherwise? You may have k three working days before the desired publication date. Entry forms are available in the Spartan Daily office in What is a generation, anyway? Not much more than a con- soured on institutions we once held dear. You still have a lot Dwight Bentel Hall, room 209. Entries can also be c-mailed to [email protected] titled "Sparta Guide." venient category, a catchy concept popularized by the media of growing up to do. But your wellsprings of hope are abun- Space restrictions may require editing of submissions. Entries are printed in the order in which they are received. and prone to collapse when you get to inquiring about its dantly evident. particulars. Yet, we use it regularly not just for the Lost, For that we are grateful. And we are renewed. Our job is to TODAY and the Beat, and the Silent, but to try to get a handle on keep those wellsprings flowing. UNIVERSITY THEATER what differentiates the young from the older SOCIETY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS and the older The Amen Corner, written by James Baldwin and from the oldest, and to help define The Society of Manufacturing Engineers will be host- directed by Ethel Pitts Walker, will play today at 7 the boundaries of that Joseph Crowley ing a meeting today at 3 p.m. in the Industrial Studies p.m. and Oct. 17, 18 and 19. Tickets for students, fac- peculiar social divide known as the generation gap. Interim President building, room132. All majors are welcome to join in ulty and seniors cost $10 and tickets cost $15 for gen- On our campuses, we employ it especially in distinguish- San Jose State University discussions about potential seminars and workshops, a eral admission. Tickets are available at the Event WESTEC competition entry as well as general society Center, ticketmaster.com and at the door. For more information information, call 924-4551. Viewpoint! No weapons found in Iraq National security adviser Condoleezza Rice defended was a ploy, a fabrication, an excuse for invasion. It aroused GAY LESBIAN BISEXUAL TRANSGENDER ALLIES INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FELLOWSHIP President Bush's Iraq policy Wednesday, asking Americans to frightening images and terror in the minds of Americans, even "Queer eye for the straight guy/gal and straight eye for Intro to the worldwide organization and Bible study be patient with rebuilding efforts in the region and with the if all it did was create skepticism in the minds of much of the the queer girl/guy" activity to help diffuse stereotypes will take place today at 6:30 p.m. in the Ohlone room hunt for weapons of mass destruction.Annual global military rest of the world, who were more worried about American will be held today at 7 p.m. in Royce Hall TV lounge. in the Student Union. For more information, call spending was $780 billion in 1999, $840 billion in 2001 and weapons of mass destruction. For more information, e-mail [email protected]. Andrew Kim at 674-3000. is on target for $1 trillion, according to U.N. estimates. The United States started downplaying weapons of mass THE 'THURSDAY' LISTENING HOUR CONCERT SERIES SJSU CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY Besides the human casualties, the Iraqi war has already seen destruction even before the invasion of Iraq, and as you can sec A piano recital with student highlights will be held Daily Mass takes place every weekday at 12:10 p.m. in the destruction of millions of dollars worth of military equip- from the news articles above, they're downplaying it even today from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. in the Music building SJSU campus ministry center. For more information, ment on the battlefield, more now. They figured that once they had whipped up the Concert Hall. Dr. Gwendolyn Mok will be performing call Sister Marcia at 938-1610. American economy was built on war and is maintained on American public's fervor to invade and conquer, the excuse French piano music. For more information, call Joan war or what they now call "defense spending." It's money they used wasn't so important anymore. And they know the Stubbe at 924-4649. SJSU CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY that goes into the pocket of big businesses, that back a big mil- American public has a pretty short attention span, so they Scripture reflection on the upcoming Sunday readings itary because they profit from it. President Eisenhower knew were counting on them to have the attitude that, "Well, it's COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING takes place at 7 p.m. on Thursdays in the chapel on the the system well and called it the "military-industrial complex," over now, and we won. Saddam is gone and Iraq is free, so who A presentation on bioinformatics passway databases corner of 10th and San Carlos streets. For more infor- warning the United States of its influence. His warning a half cares if they didn't find weapons of mass destruction? What and algorithms with speaker Dr. Peter Karp, the direc- mation, call Sister Marcia at 938-1610. century ago didn't do much good as one can see, else is on television?" tor of bioinformatics research in Menlo Park, will be That is why they haven't found any weapons of mass held today from noon to 1 p.m. in the Engineering SJSU CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY destruction. They have already billions on rebuilding Iraq. All Ted Rudow III auditorium, room 189. An Alpha Omega meeting takes place from 8:30 to 10 the American hoopla about Iraqi weapons of mass destruction Aiumnio p.m. on Thursdays in the SJSU campus ministry cen- AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE ter. For more information, call Kay Polintan at 938- The Affirmative Action Committee of the Academic 1610. ANOTHER DIMENTIAN I PAUL DYBDAHL Senate is hosting a forum titled "Enhancing Diversity in Our University Community" today from 1:30 to STUDENT LIFE AND LEADERSHIP 4:30 p.m. in the Engineering building, room 285. For "Leadership Today: Creating Community in a Diverse more information, call Professor Balance Chow at World" will take place from Jan. 13-16. Applications 924-4430 or Professor Kathy Abriam-Yago at 924- are being accepted through Nov. 3. "Leadership today" 3159. is designed to train students to address issues of diver- sity. There is no cost to participate. Applications are NATIONAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPHERS ASSOCIATION available in the Mosaic Cross-Cultural Center in the Speaker Joe Cavaretta from the Associated Press in Student Union and at the Student Life and Las Vegas will speak today at 7:30 p.m. in Dr. Martin Leadership, in the old Cafeteria building. For more Luther King Jr. Joint Library on the second floor in information, call Nam Nguyen at 924-5963. Suite B. For more information, call Dennis Dunleavy at 924-3245. FRIDAY CENTER FOR LITERARY ARTS FILM SERIES Neil Gaiman in conversation will be held today at 4:30 A film series titled "Israel and Palestine: Into the p.m. in the SJSU community University Room in the Heart of the Conflict" will be held today at 7 p.m. in old cafeteria. An evening with Neil Gaiman will take the Science building, room 142. The award winning place today at 7:30 p.m. in Morris Daily Auditorium. Australian journalist John Pilger will speak. For more tDA Admission costs $7 for students and faculty adn $15 information, contact the South Bay Mobilization at for general admission. For tickets or more information, [email protected] or visit YEAH MY LOBOTOMY WENT VEIL., ts,UT I'M call 924-6350 or visit the Web site www.litart.org. http://www.southbaymobilization.org. CONSTANTLY PL AGUID BY 'PHANTOM THOOAHTS
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By Ken Lotich Close to a hundred people showed up to the Big Moves' Phat Fly Girls per- Daily Ste- Writer formance held on Tuesday at noon in the Student Union Amphitheater, Members of the Women's Resource Jackson said. Center at San Jose State University "A lot of people were excited to see want students to be proud of who they women that were comfortable with are, regardless of their size or shape. their own bodies, not apologizing for "Love Your Body Week," which con- their size," Jackson said. cludes today, presented a series of events "Big Moves promotes health and and programs promoting positive body exercise," Wolf said. "We support health Image. at every size." Enka Jackson, a senior majoring in Matilda St. John, a dancer for the Phat anthropology and behavioral science, Fly Girls, said there is a lack of different was the coordinator for "Love Your body sizes embraced by society today. Body Week." "There are different places in which we e want to bring awareness about intersect," said St. John. "One is the hip- body-size issues,"Jackson said."We also hop world and the other is the dance take this time to be proud of who we are world. In neither place is there a wide as human beings." raw. of types of dancer bodies." An information table will be out by Two routines were performed, with the Student Union today from 10:30 the show running about 45 minutes. a.m. to 3 p.m. Members of the Women's Following the performance, members ReKnlite Center and other volunteers of the Phat Fly Girls held a discussion were also at the table Monday through in the Guadalupe room in the Student Wednesday. Union. One of the goals was to get students to The depiction and perception of Krysti La Tour / Daily Staff sign a petition protesting Abercrombie women in magazines and television was Angela Ardizzone climbs the stairs in MacQuarrie Hall during a training session of Arnold Air Society Friday. The and Fitch for not using real" people in one of the topics touched upon. their advertisements, said Nicole "It seems that the media allows you to student run organization is a professional, honorary, service society that is dedicated to preparing AFROTC cadets Melton, a sophomore majoring in soci- have body image only if you're under a for life as Air Force officers. ology Last year the Women's Resource size 14," Wolf said. Center was able to collect 153 signa- Wolf said people need to stop feeling tures protesting Gap's portrayal of mod- pressured to look a certain way. els in their advertisements. "Those with weight or body issues CRIME I 600 sex offenders in downtown San Jose D'Andreial Eadson, a junior majoring tend to set up unrealistic expectations in sociology, signed the petition for themselves," said Wolf I've seen Wednesday afternoon. people put their lives on hold until they continuedfrom page I Rapes are classified in two groups, Agencies like the YWCA also offer tially, the information can be useful "These kind of advertisements are creat- reach a certain weight." Lowe said stranger rape and courses. Information on such courses for the police, he said. A report can be ing a false image for people," Eadson said. On Wednesday at the Mosaic Cross- "Registered sex offenders are very acquaintance rape. may be obtained from counseling compared to previous reports to iden- "Its not right, and its degrading." Cultural Center:, Jackson played "Real transient," Gaddis said. "They move Stranger rape occurs when the vic- services or the prevention education ti potential ongoing problems. On Wednesday, they had collected Women Have Curves," a movie focused into an area, people find out, and it tim does not know the attacker. program. One problem with prosecuting more than 100 signatures, Melton said. on a youngyoung, girl named Ana (played by becomes uncomfortable for them, so Acquaintance rape involves parties Even with resources for awareness acquaintance rape, Lowe said, stems "I've been telling people to love their America who is constantly thy move on." that already know each other. Date available, individuals must take from the prior relationship. body, and appreciate the skin they're in," pressured about her body size by her The police do not want to associate rape is one form of acquaintance responsibility for utilizing them to "The physical evidence is usually Melton said. mother (Lupe Ontiveros). the address with the crime, Gaddis rape. increase their awareness of the rele- clear," he said. "The question for Lindsey Bynum, a senior majoring in "The movie had a really good mes- said, because of the danger a vigilante "You are more at risk with some- vant issues. That is difficult, Lowe acquaintance rape is, 'Was it consen- English with a minor in women's stud- sage," said Haleh Rahmani, a sopho- will damage the property one you know than with someone said. sual?" ies, is the coordinator for the Women's more majoring in psychology. "Body As of Oct. 1, Santa Clara County jumping out from a bush," Sivertsen "Most people don't want to hear After any sexual assault, counseling Resource Center. Bynum said she sat at size doesn't deal with what really mat- has 3,499 registered sex offenders, said. about crime prevention," he said. can help the victim cope with the the information table on Tuesday. ters a person's identity." according to statistics on the Web site Lowe said in the case of acquain- "People are busy and they find preven- emotional consequences, Sivertsen "People were asking about the Rahmani said students could learn a for the California State Attorney tance rape, alcohol or drugs are often tion boring." said. resources we have available at the lot from the week's events. General. involved. After a sexual assault, two issues the As with awareness and prevention, a Women's Resource Center," Bynum "I thought these programs are really Sgt. Ray Celan of UPD said there A primary means for knowing how victim must deal with are involving person may obtain or be referred to said. "A lot of people had interest in the good things," said Rahrnani. "Today are more than 600 registered sex to respond during a sexual assault are the police and obtaining counseling. counseling through counseling servic- information we had at the table." kids seem to be going on diets at such a offenders in the downtown San Jose self-defense workshops. Lowe encourages victims to report es or the prevention education pro- The table had fliers, pamphlets and young age. area. The UPD is offering a course called an assault in a timely manner so the gram. literature about body image and size Bynum said she hopes students are Gaddis listed two reasons why there "rape aggression defense" this week- police can investigate it. For Sivertsen, it does not matter if discrimination. able to learn from "Love Your Body may be so many in the area. end. "The longer someone waits, the the incident occurred recently or years Big Moves, a size-diverse hip-hop Week" to be proud of who they are and "Downtown areas have a lot of serv- Lasting eight hours on Saturday and more difficult it is to prosecute," Lowe ago. dance group, was created two years ago acc.spt the way they look. ices available for people more tran- four hours on Sunday, the course said. Seven out of 10 women are sexual- by Marina Wolf to encourage women of "These events were put on to encour- sient housing, job training, job place- includes crime prevention informa- If someone is uncomfortable report- abused before age 18," she said. all sizes to have fun dancing while pro- age people to start accepting themselves ment, medical services, she said. tion, training on physical protection ing an attack to the police for any rea- And ourjob is to provide care for our moting health awareness at every size, for what they are and not what society "There's also a tendency for them to techniques and simulation of attacks son, Lowe said the victim can report it students. Jackson said. deems beautiful," 13),,num said. go back to the area they are familiar for practice, said Sgt. Jenny Pak of confidentially. The two ways to do this with, where they have family and a UPD. are to call 947-STOP or to complete a job." "We teach people how to avoid the confidential form available at the While the number of registered sex situation and how to get out of the UPD Web site. offenders in the area may bother some situation," Pak said. "When making a report, the woman Center for Literary Arts people, Lowe stressed that a greater The course is held at least once each can feel victimized again," Lowe said. concern exists on campus. semester, she said. It is open to stu- "The form is set up so we do not know College of Humanities and the Arts "The much larger problem on cam- dents, faculty, staff and community who is making the report." members. Even if a report is made confiden- pus is acquaintance rape," he said. Neil Gaiman Two-time Hugo Award Winner Garage altercation leads to arrest World Fantasy Award Winner
By JaShong King considered a deadly weapon. call at 8:18 a.m and arrived shortly Steyer disputed Wong's account in afterward. Author of American Gods. Neverwhere, Daily Staff Writer his statement. He said after the near When he arrived, Villarica said he Coraline, The Wolves In the Walls, collision, he got out of his car and saw bruises on Wong's cheeks, and and the Sandman graphic novels A near collision between two cars yelled at Wong to stop because he dents on his car. He also said there in the 10th Street garage wanted to talk to Wong about the were no visible injuries to Steyer's Wednesday morning lead to injuries incident. knees. and a student arrested on a charge Kirk said Wong pulled forward Villarica said neither one wanted THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2003 of assault with a deadly weapon, and hit him in the leg, causing him medical attention. police said. to land on the hood of Wong's car. Steyer is currently being held at An Evening with Neil Garman Sgt. Tim Villarica of the UPD Villarica said UPD received the the Santa Clara County Jail. said the suspect, Kirk Steyer, was Morris Dailey Hall accused of assaulting another driver, 7:30 pm Jimmy Wong, with Wong's car door. CO TO )30 S 1/1110 ST, KNOW. ^NO 411.0 ,I4 C owl are both San Jose any. 1.1141 ,111. Steyer and Wong 1101/1 IGUANA'S .011 Wst..0. Gar.* State University_atudents. 305011116 eg 101 11S 1,11 26 Isol According to Wong's statement to Admission the UPD, after a near collision with General admission $15 Steyer's car in the garage, Steyer got Students/Faculty/Staff with I.D. $ 7 out of his car and jumped on Wong's hood as he attempted to drive away. Tickets now available at all Ticketmaster outlets. Wong said as he tried to exit his car, Steyer pushed the door shut and The nearest Ticketmaster is in the Event Center caught Wong's head between the I-1 on the San Jose State University campus (408) door frame and the door. 924-6350 Villarica said the car door was iermi CORRECTION 0 * THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2003 In a photo caption on Wednesday, Om, I as .411106,611I - 16. Conversation with CLA Director Mitch Berman the Spartan Daily falsely reported followed by Q&A with the SJSU community that to become an official student the Old Cafeteria organization at San Jose State University room (in Building 1 University, the organization needs to WEB DESIGNER WANTED Free Admission get authorization from Associated A, NA tr. SI, 4:30 pm Students. In fact, official registration as a student organization at SJSU is handled by the Office of Student Life Associated Students is seeking a motivated, creative and Leadership, not by Associated and experienced Web Designer for one of our part Books by Neil Gaiman are available at Students. The Daily regrets the error. time student assistant positions. Spartan Bookstore 1 CET1FOR49e Enhancinkthe aesthetics, implementing creative Center ideas, graphics and feature sets for the AS website are SUBWAY' some of the responsibilities. Literary bny 6- a Iu111 Arts inc1140droch information on Center for Literary Arts events please drIbig onel get WV OM 6 HTML coding, Flash. For more call (408) 924-4600 equol Ime, value to, 45, Required skills include: wwwiltart.org Eitpires10/30/03 Dreamweaver, Frontpage, Photoshop, Illustrator, and or visit our website at www.litart.org All CLA events are wheelchair accessible VR apps. wo,41, A rAo-liviti $ The programs of the Center tor Literary Arts are made possible in pail by funding from the Patrons of the College of Please refer to the AS website for full details Humanities and the Arts at San Jose State University and by grants from the City &San Jose Arts Commission the
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Clubs join forces writer to speak for first-time event By Tony Burchyns said. been for 411 of the interest we had Daily Senior stair Writer Caiman's latest edition to the series, Interclub event from other clubs." "Sandman: Endless Nights" (2003), Reyes said the various clubs pro- Neil Gaiman, the world-renowned features the work of SJSU art and moted the event individually. comics and fiction writer who created design lecturer Barron Storey, accord- looks to be "We stuck to the basics by using the popular "Sandman" series for DC ing Caiman's Web site. fliers and word-of-mouth," said Comics in 1988, will appear today on As far as quality comic book writing annual affair Reyes, "It is, after all, our jobs to campus to give a public reading of his goes, Berman said Gaiman has raised market other clubs at SJSU. work and answer questions about his the bar for others in the field. Other clubs present were the pub- "He incorporates a sense of mythic- relations student society of unorthodox journey from comic books Lerma lic to best-selling author, according to the ness and gravity that defies what you By Michael America and the communication English department. normally think of comic books," he Daily Staff Writer studies club. Phuong Thang, vice "This guy is the hottest author in the said. president of the communications world," said Mitch Berman, director of Stork and Berman both said Gaiman On Wednesday, several SJSU stu- club, was contacted by the public the Center for Literary Arts and creates a new mythology of extraordi- dent clubs gathered at the Seventh relations society with the idea. instructor of creative writing at San nary breadth in the "Sandman" series. Street barbecue pits to eat and min- "We wanted to expose the differ- Jose State University. "Do I get butter- "He draws from eclectic strands, dif- gle with club members and hungry ent clubs on campus because a lot of flies? Yes. He's really at the vanguard of ferent myths, cultures and periods of members of the public. students don't know about them," the graphic novel movement." time," Berman said. It is believed by the organizers to Thang said. Gaiman, a two-time Hugo Award Remarkably, Gaiman has somehow be the first interclub event, said Hua said he hoped that a lot of winner, will participate in a free ques- accumulated a vast knowledge of Richard Hua, president of the mar- non-club members would show up tion -and - humanities and history without ever keting association club. and have a burger or a hot dog. answer session attending college, Berman said. The event was initiated by Hua in "This is a good way for the clubs at 4:30 p.m. in In 1991, Caiman's "Sandman No. part to showcase the San Jose State to broaden their member base," the University 19" became the first comic ever to win University campus community. Hua said. "We wanted new people Room. At 7:30 a literary prize when it took the World "Our school is known as a com- to check out the clubs and maybe p.m., he will Fantasy Award for best short story muter school, and we wanted to sign up." give a reading according to a biography on the show the community that we don't The gathering attracted about a at a fund-raiser author's Web site. have to be segregated," Hua said. hundred students at various times at Morris "His development of minor characters For other attendees, it was an during the afternoon. Reyes said Dailey is like Charles Dickens," Berman said. extension of their usual behavior. he expected a few more people to Accordingly, Berman said it did not show up but was happy with the Auditorium. move into Tom Nishihira of the computer sci- Though surprise him to see Gaiman ence club said he first met Hua and turnout regardless. traditional novel writing in recent years. other organizers it was a Gaiman has narrative sweep of members of the marketing associ- For GAIMAN penned a flock "The giant, ates club when they approached chance to dispel stereotypes con- of "Sandman" indicated he was ready for cerning students and class work. best-selling novels," Berman said. him to put together their club Web fantasy novels for adults 7v,glf it Andriotis, promotions director including Stork said she uses Caiman's 1997 .1que / Daily Staff site. Tula "American Gods" (2001), ShihMing Huang, a senior majoring in molecular biology, stops "I thought that it was a great for the marketing association club, "Neverwhere" novel "Nevenvhere," a story about hoped it would show every- (1997) and "Good misfits who dwell in deep cav- between classes Tuesday at the Geology Club idea," said Nishihira, "It looks like said she Omens" (with Terry Pratchett, 1990) eternal fundraiser table in this barbecue exploded, and a lot one that they can have fun. the English-born erns below London, in a lower-divi- the lobby of Duncan Hall to buy a handmade purple agate already being planned as an author is current- class entitled "science fiction and more people showed up." "It is ly scaling book charts with the latest sion amethyst necklace. The club was selling baked goods, fossils, The main organizer for the event annual event, Thang said. "This is fantasy" (English 22). This is the edition to his "Sandman" series and a interesting in his jewelry and plants all made or provided by its members. was Johnross Reyes, vice president just the initial barbecue. new children's picture book titled "The "One thing I find of the marketing association club. foundation for future interclub col- Wolves in mythology is his characters never die, the Wall," according to the can die and come "This was a joint idea that I and laborations." Center for Literary Arts. but certain forms Hua had, and it became my proj- But for Hua, he hoped to prove at first back," Stork said. "The characters are Gaiman hit his homerun in the ect," Reyes said, "But this would least one thing. late 1980s when he took a botched endless." Carquinez officials not have happened if it had not "We are not a commuter school." 1939 comic book hero, "Sandman," Stork said the genres of science fic- renamed him Dream and cast him in a tion and fantasy fiction have gotten a keenly original gothic soap opera, bad rap from the "highbrow literary according to Berman and fellow SJSU establishment," despite their populari- concerned over invitation I1earl Tea -Drinks ty among readers. Remo Ow( English professor Nancy Stork. "Realism and modernism are still They said the "Sandman" series, now Associated Press the fact that we're waiting for the certi- Coftee reprinted in 10 bound volumes, more favored (in academics), authors like fication process," said the governor- Earnest Hemmingway and John elect's spokesman, H.D. Palmer. Tea SA114.14At hie& or less tells the tale of seven immortal, Steinbeck," she said "However, CROCKETT Officials in this humanoid siblings Death, Destiny, small San Francisco Bay area town are in Crockett, which has a population of Desire, Destruction, Blackwell's Bookstore at Oxford less than 3,200, is located about 25 miles Monday - Thursday 10am-11pm FREI!. wart less Despair, University surveyed 5,000 readers, and a quandary over which California gover- Friday 10am-midnight Delirium and Dream who inhabit a nor to invite to the opening ceremony east of San Francisco. 111ft:filet the No. 1 choice for the greatest novel The first Carquinez span opened May Saturday llam-midnight blurred and layered world comprised written in English in the 20th century for the new Carquinez Bridge next Sunday 10am-11pm entirely of people's dreams. month. 21, 1927, the same day Charles was (J.R.R. Tolkien's) 'Lord of the Lindbergh landed in Paris completing Berman said "Sandman" is an intel- Rings.'" Caiman's visit today kicks off Will it be recalled Gov. Gray Davis? lectual comic book, a humorous Or Governor-elect Arnold the first solo flight across the Atlantic. 310 S. 3RD ST. SAN JOSE, CA 95112 mythology that appeals the highly regarded Major Authors MIGHT ACROSS FROM MCDONALD'S not only to the Series of lectures and readings, accord- Schwarzenegger? masses (Seven million copies in print The ribbon-cutting ceremony is worldwide), ing to the Center for Literary Arts. but to intellectuals, aca- For 16 years, the Major Authors scheduled for Nov. 15, the deadline for demics and celebrity artists such as the secretary of state to certify the recall Norman Mailer, Series has brought to SJSU preemi- Stephen King, Clive nent writers such as Arthur Miller, election results. Barker and Tori Amos. "Crockett will welcome the governor, In fact, it is Toni Morrison, Allen Ginsberg, Derek widely reported that Walcott, Ken Kesey, Adrienne Rich whoever it is. But Schwarzenemer has a Gann= and Amos consider themselves and Edward Albee. nice ring to it. Maybe we'll call it, 'Iron "artistic soul mates," Berman said. Man Meets Iron Workers,' " said English Cost of admittance to Caiman's 7:30 department chair Paul p.m. reading is 17 for students and 015 Carquinez Bridge Celebration Douglass said graphic novels fic- Committee Chairman Gene Pedrotti. tional stories for for the general public. adults published in Tickets will be available at the door, Before the Oct. 7 recall election, Davis' the form of comic books have cred- office cleared the grand opening date itable qualities that separate and proceeds will benefit the Center them from for Literary Arts, Berman said. although the governor has not con- traditional works of fiction. firmed an appearance, a spokeswoman "By representing The next speaker in the series, human emotions Pulitzer Prize winner Studs Terkel, said. and experiences with a combination of Schwarzeneggcr has received "any images and words, graphic will appear Oct. 30 in Morris Dailey novels Auditorium, according to the Center number of (appearance) requests but engage our minds differently," nothing has been scheduled by virtue of Douglass said. for Literary Arts. He said graphic novels merit aca- demic study, and in fact one of Caiman's illustrated works is taught in English 101 at SJSU. Stork said contemporary graphic novels such as "Sandman" raise social issues and effectively expand the comic genre beyond the adolescent male fan- tasy of being a superhero. Jackie Caughlan, a first-year graduate student gunning for a masters degree in English, said she didn't think much of comic books before she read Gaiman's "Sandman" spin-off, "Death: The High Cost of Living" (1993), in which the main character, Death, is a 504 1/2 PINTS young woman. st. "It was the first comic book I could Thursday & Saturday Nights 9 prn until Midnight access," she said. Caughlan said she noticed some men The path you choose today' and women dress like "Sandman" char- rriED HOUSE acters at San Francisco nightclubs. can lead to tomorrow's success. 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continuedfrom page .1 By Falguni Bhuta not.. Daily Project.) Editot Dietz said this year the Center for Disease Control and Prevention A four-alarm fire severely damaged the upper level of believes there are about 10 different a restaurant on Seventh and Santa Clara streets early strains of the virus that people can WeBnesday morning, according to San Jose Fire catch, but they only used three Department officials. Although no one was injured in strains in the serum. the fire, one firefighter, who was trying to get the fire The three strains used are named under control, was hospitalized as a precautionary meas- A/Moscow, A/New Caledonia, and ure, said Capt. Allison Cabral, San Jose Police B/Hong Kong. D_Fpartment spokeswoman. Dietz said the names are derived The name of the firefighter could not be released for pri- from the regions doctors believe the vacy purposes. strains originated from. "He stressed due to overexertion and has been taken to She said if the body develops San Jose Hospital," said Battalion Chief Kevin Conant immunities for these three strains from Battalion 1 of the SJPD. then the body will be strong enough The fire, which broke out at 3:53 a.m., was reported to to fight off any strain of the flu the fire department by a security guard in a neighboring virus. grocery store, Conant said. Dietz said that even though the flu The firefighters were at the site of the incident within shots arc intended for people four minutes, Cabral said. It was almost two-and-a-half younger than five and older than 50 hours before about 70 firefighters brought it under con- years of age, all students should trol at 6:36 a.m. receive a shot. Cabral said the fire, which covered an area of 15,000- "We're in close proximity to each square feet, severely damaged the first floor of the restau- other," Dietz said. "We sneeze and rant that was used for storage. She said there was some cough on each other, and are on top heavy smoke damage to the area. of each other all the time. Think The incident, which took place one block north of the about how many times you've San Jose State University campus, originated in Asian absentmindedly stuck a pencil in Garden restaurant, which is frequently visited by SJSU your mouth. Where had it been?" students, said My Phuong, the owner's sister. Jessica Lacanlale, a freshmen nurs- The owner of the restaurant, Keven Nguyen, who was in ing major, said students should have a state of shock, did not speak them but she will not. "We don't know what happened," Phuong said. "We got "I probably won't get one," the news, and we were shocked." Lacanlale said. "But I think people Cabral estimated the damage to be $300,000. She said should get them (because of the the cause of the fire was unknown and the fire department close conditions students are in)." is in the process of investigating it. Yvonne Pingue Daily Staff Dietz said there are three groups of "The origin (of the fire) is accidental, and this is not a Charred remains of the Asian Garden Restaurant line the sidewalk on the corner of Seventh and Santa Clara streets people who cannot have a flu shot. case of arson," Cabral said. Wednesday afternoon. The fire broke out at 3:53 a.m, and was first reported to the San Jose Fire Department by a Women who are in their first Conant said although the fire did not extend much neighboring security guard. The total damage is estimated at 5300,000 with significant smoke damage. As of beyond the restaurant, the neighboring Cali Bakery and trimester of a pregnancy should not Wednesday afternoon the cause of the fire was still unknown. receive a shot because it could effect Sandwiches could be affected by the damage. the development of the child. People who are allergic to eggs should not have a shot -because the serum is grown by using egg yolk. And people who have thimersol, a Midwife serving one OLYMPIANS I preservative in vaccinations for Infants that causes high levels of conttnuedfrom page / educational process to get involved in pened and what it meant for SJSU mercury, cannot have the shot, but this," Imara said. and the country. Dietz said not to worry because if year on house arrest tory of the moment in Mexico City. Greathouse said she hopes to make "Hopefully they too can become stu- someone has thimersol they would "We wanted them to be a part of this the event an annual one that's cele- dent activists and try to realize thez have been told by now. Associated Pre! advocate from Sebastopol, pleaded no and go to classes. ... It's something brated campuswide. can do something they believe in, Jennifer Kuehneisen, a senior pub- contest in May to two felony counts important for them to participate in, The entire day is devoted to the Greathouse said. lic relations major, said she does not of practicing medicine without a said Greathouse, A.S. controller. event because of the opportunity to Myers-Lipton agrees the message plan to get a flu shot, but thinks stu- SANTA ROSA A Sonoma license. In exchange, prosecutors Nehanda Imara, chair of the unveil the artist marquee and educate the men sent can inspire students. dents can keep from being sick if County midwife who was sentenced dropped a child endangerment Africana advisory group, said the the campus, she said. "It was a message of hope that comes they get enough rest and take care of to a year in county jail after handling charge. organization is hosting a conversation Huy Tran, A.S. director of govern- down to those times that we can make themselves. the birth of a profoundly brain dam- At her July sentencing, Koehler was with both athletes. ing affairs, said the Vietnamese stu- a difference," Myers-Lipton said. "We run ourselves ragged," aged boy is instead serving her time at required to agree to not have anything She said she wants students to be dent organization was going to per- A.S. vice president Alice Lee, said Kuehneisen said. "We stay up latF, her home on an organic farm with an to do with midwifery during her sen- stimulated by the dialogue and con- form a skit about an old folktale what students can learn is SJSU lacks studying and don't get enough sleep." electronic monitoring, anklet. tence or probation. versation of their courageous act. involving a boy who plants watermel- a sense of pride. Dietz stressed that the best way for "This is killing us, said the boy's "The judge told her she is not to be "I want to bring attention to social on seeds. "Two alumni made an impact in his- people to keep healthy is to wash father, Mark Condon. "We know life present, attend, advise, educate or issues that continue to affect our com- He said the boy looks at the seeds tory, and so can you," Lee said. "If they their hands throughout the day. isn't fair, but we expect it to be just, otherwise be involved in any birth or munity," Imam said. with hope, and he would be successful can cause this moment in history to "Just plain old soap and water,,, and we expected the judgment of the the practice of midwifery or advise Imara said she was pleased and hon- in growing them. happen ... (students) can change the Dietz said. court to stand up." anyone else in relation to midwifery," ored to work with several campus groups. Greathouse said she hopes students course of history in their own small Nan Koehler, 63, a home birth prosecutor Joan Risse said. "It's a tremendous, exciting and an will learn about both men, what hap- way."
A historic moment of San Jose State University and Associated Students student activism SJSU you to celebrate this historic moment with SanJose State cordially invites A stand for change UNIVERSITY
TOMMIE SMITH Eic JOHN CARLOS '68 OLYMPIANS AND SAN JOSE STATE STUDENT ACTIVISTS OCTOBER 16, 2003
Commernoralir2y TA Legacy Wit ALL DAY CAMPUS ACTIVITIES Reliving the Moment: Legacy Multicultural Show Tommie Smith and John Carlos Classroom Presentations 7th Street Plaza, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm "A Conversation" Entire Campus, All Day San Jose State University student organizations. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library Associated Students officers and Black Student Folklorico Dance Club, Pakistani Student Cultural Heritage Center, 5th floor, Union members become Civil Rights ambassadors Association, Pride of the Pacific Islands, and the 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm for the day, visiting classes to tell students the story Vietnamese Student Association combine their The Africana Center and the Black Student of that histonc moment in Mexico City, 1968. multicultural talents in honor of our community's Union will host this event to commemorate the unsung heroes. Tommie Smith and John Carlos, 35th Anniversary of the heroic moment at the JOIN US IN Civil Rights Art at the Plaza honorary inductees to the A.S. 55 Unsung Heroes 1968 Olympics in Mexico City by our former San Art Quad, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Awards Club, will read out the names of the 2003 Jose State University students. The conversation WELCOMING BACK SJSU students display in an exhibit and award recipients. will stimulate reflection about their courageous competition format their vision of civil rights act and bring attention to social issues that TOMMIE SMITH 8c Winning art pieces will be auctioned later that African American Pride and Faith Stepshow continue to affect our community. night at the Fundraising Dinner. 7th Street Plaza, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm JOHN CARLOS Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, Kappa "Commemorating A Legacy" Panel Conversation SJSU Student Activism Alpha Psi, Alpha Phi Alpha, Iota Phi Theta Fundraising Dinner TO SJSU Student Union - Umunhum Room, sororities and fraternities celebrate one of the The Fairmont Hotel, 6:00 pm 10:00 am - moo em historic moments in the African American This t undraising Dinner is to commemorate Tommie Smith and John Carlos are joined COMITRin.h, with 1 CtPrIShOW. the 35th Anniversary of the heroic moment at by students Mary Moran, Justin Nguyen, Ambra the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City by our former Jundraisiny /)inner Kelly, and SJSU professor Dr. Marquita Byrd of Commemorative Sculpture San Jose State University students Funds Communication Studies, in an in-depth discussion Fundraiser and Barbecue collected from this event will be utilized for the OcloSer /6, 2003, 600 pm of civil rights and student activism. 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm construction of a sculpture/statue to be placed (510.sc Join SJSU students, faculty. and staff for a on a prominent location at the SJSU campus ?he 7ez1rmon/ 71tdel, ran Athletes as Role Models: Open Forum festive afternoon of food and fun, as we celebrate Student Union - Upper Pad, Tommie Smith and John Carlos This fundraiser Donations and proceeds from this event will support the 11:00 am - 12:00 pm benefits the construction of a sculpture honoring commemorative sculpture at SJSU in honor of creation of a Meet and greet SJSU athletes, Tommie Smith, these former SJSU student advocates and Events are brought to you by the Associated Carlos and student advocacy. Tommie Smith 8, John and John Carlos in a light discussion on the role athletes Commemorative t -shirts and posters Students, Africana Center. Mosaic Cross- model responsibilities of student athletes will also be available for purchase Cultural Center. Student Life and Leadership Center, Athletics Department, School of Art Music of the Protest Era "Fists of Freedom" and Design. Administration, Student 311 /)ay Camptis Welivelies Student Union - Amphitheater, Documentary Presentation Affairs Divisions, and the Event Center 12:00 pm - 1:047 pm Mosaic Cross-Cultural Center, 'Alf or) Banks and his great back-up band 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm specialize in the 60's, 70's, and 80's R+B Classics The HBO documentary "Fists of Freedom" For more information, please visit our website that provided the marching music for the protest expands on this historic moment taking a closer www.as.sjsu.edu or call 408,924.0242. Marvin is a dynamic classy entertainer with look at these specials individuals and the events ASSOCIATED STUDENTS , ;(,(41 roots and an amazing vocal range that surrounded their brave stand for civil rights SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY