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OPINION 2 Arr._ SPORTS 4 SERVING SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY SINCE 1934 SPARTAN DAILY VOLUME 121, NUMBER 54 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2003 WWW.THESPARTANDAILY.COM Second presidential candidate visits SJSU Hiring By Falguni Bhuta Daily Projects Editor process With the decision about next San Jose State University president just a few days away, students, staff and fac- ulty members had a chance to meet and mingle with the second of three criticized presidential candidates Wednesday. On his daylong visit to campus, By Tony Burchyns Gregory M. St. L. O'Brien, chancellor of the University of New Orleans, dis- Daily Senior Staff Writer cussed issues affecting SJSU and his 16-year experience heading an urban Assemblyman Manny Diaz held an public university. on-campus press conference During an hour-long presentation in Wednesday morning to criticize the the Engineering building, O'Brien process being used to hire the next demonstrated his abilities as a leader San Jose State University president. and stressed the importance of part- "Many people from the community nerships with private organizations for approached me because they were advancement of universities. concerned about the process of the O'Brien, 59, said the role of any uni- selection of the next president," Diaz versity president is to develop a uni- said. fied goal. Joining Diaz at the Boccardo Gate "The first job is to create a vision, a on Fourth Street was a 20-person set of values and to listen to the com- brigade, of local business and commu- munity," O'Brien said. "It is important nity leaders, SJSU students and one to create a climate where people can Student Affairs official. express themselves." Nine members of the group took II O'Brien said he was happy to have turns speaking. One after another, the chance to come to San Jose, which they criticized California State has a treasure of intellectual capital. University Chancellor Charles B. He said the ability to have this univer- Reed and the board of trustees for sity connect with the community failing to take a more inclusive, com- could be very exciting munity-oriented route to finding a Provost Marshall Goodman said he new president. was impressed with O'Brien's experi- "I hope when the president comes ence and partnership. on board the Santa Clara business community does not do what the uni- "He is very aware of an urban, met- Photos by Janean Brongersma / Daily Staff ropolitan setting, and I think that's versity did to the business communi- critical," Goodman said. Gregory M. St. L. O'Brien, one of three San Jose State University ty," said Ken Leonard, vice president Apart from serving as chancellor and presidential candidates, shows a presentation on his accomplish- of Amdahl Corporation. professor of psychology and public Much of the group's criticism cen- ments while working at the University of New Orleans in a forum tered on the nature and scope of the affairs at the University of New Wednesday morning in the Engineering building. Orleans, O'Brien also served as inter- campus advisory committee assem- im superintendent of New Orleans bled to aid California State University Public Schools, provost and professor trustees in their search. at the University of Michigan-Flint, "It wasn't inclusive enough," Diaz and dean of the School of Welfare at said after the press conference. "If you the University of Wisconsin - Left: Belle Wei, d ean of the College of Engineering, right, was look at the makeup of it, I think the Milwaukee. decision that was made by the chan- one of the attendees to listen to Gregory M. St. L. O'Brien, one of cellor was to make it as small as pos- When asked during a press confer- three San Jose State University presidential candidates, as he talks ence about his capability to handle sible and to make it as in-house as budget cuts, O'Brien said during his about his accomplishments as chancellor of the University of New possible." time at UNO, the school went Orleans. O'Brien had an all-day schedule of events on campus Diaz was not alone in expressing through 14 budget cuts in a 16-month which included an open forum in the morning, a press conference dissatisfaction. "There was a lack of openness and period, which reduced state funding in the afternoon and a reception in the evening. from 85 percent to 23 percent. accessibility for us to give our (input) "We found other ways including about the important role of the indi- tuition, but also corporate partner- vidual who would be at the helm of ships to help us expand," O'Brien said. Engineering, said O'Brien has a very makers by ThinkQiiest USA. the $13 billion effort to revitalize the of intercollegiate athletics in a univer- our institution," said Dawn Lee, pres- "For us, these partnerships have been strong record as the UNO chancellor. O'Brien said the University of New hig.her education system there. sity, O'Brien said it was necessary to ident of the Asian Pacific Islander key ways to enhance our academic "(He is strong) especially in the area of Orleans and SJSU have very similar When asked by an audience mem- figure out its role and who the share- Caucus at SJSU. programs." industry partnership," Wei said. "I think characteristics. One of them, he said, ber, the candidate =pressed his opin- holders are. The two SJSU students who spoke He said bad times occur in cycles it's a pretty remarkable achievement was the diverse nature of students on ion about Greek life on campuses. "The students, the university and the at the press conference said they ques- and that one should have the faith to and also talks about the high standards both campuses, while the other was While in college, he said, founding a public are the shareholders. If every- tioned search committee's democratic get through them. the university has for students." their potential to tap the surrounding fraternity changed his life, and for him body doesn't want to kick in and help, integrity. "(The community) wants to help you During his tenure as chancellor of business community. it was an enriching experience. it probably isn't worth it," he said. I "I feel that we represent the majori- because they need you for their suc- UNO, O'Brien said he developed a O'Brien said he was one of the three "Greek life can be extraordinarily believe it can serve a great role but ty of students on campus in saying cess," O'Brien said. "Together when research and technology park on the college presidents from the United fun, but it needs to be done responsi- everybody has to participate and all that we were absolutely disregarded in bly," he said, while joking that his fra- the shareholders have to find a way to this process," said Aurelia Figueroa, a the university and its community are campus that produced more than States sent to Iraq to evaluate the political partners, they can build something 8,000 new jobs. He also mentioned higher education system there and ternity resembled the one in the make their contribution to the univer- science major. even with a bad state economy" the film school at the university, which make recommendations about movie, "Revenge of the Nerds." Belle Wei, dean of the College of was rated No. 1 for independent film- improvements. He said he was part of When asked about the importance See O'BRIEN, page 3 See DIAZ, page 3 Fouyer the man behind the concert Hitting the books ... By Ron Pangrac "We deal with anything_ they need 110111 what needed to be done. Staff Write? the local area," he said. 9Are put them in "I do a lot of watching to make sure /Nirly touch with caterers. Musical instruments. things happen," Fouyer said. "I keep an eye Saturday Was a typical 19-hour workday Doctors, if someone's not feeling well. on the big picture, but I make sure the little for Todd }buyer. Some performers look for people who do details dont get missed." He picked up bagels at 7:30 a.m, for his massage before the show." Fouyer did not hesitate to contribute. He work crew. Fouyer only uses suppliers he can trust to often joined in on tasks. He climbed a catwalk above hundreds of come through, even if it's in the middle of a "I jump in when something needs to be people. show. done," he said. "I'm definitely more of a And he located a bottle of Pepto-Bismol. Part of his preparation is to plan how many hands-on manager." "Showtime always has to happen at a cer- workers he will need for the event. Once he By noon, he was pleased with the progress. tain time, so whatever it takes to make sure knows how many people a local vendor such "It's all based on the preparation, he said, that happens is what we have to do," he said. as a lighting company will supply, he "But if something happens, I'm here to put Fouyer, the technical services manager for arranges for the rest by using a stagehands' out fires. People -have planned to come to union and his own staff of technicians. the show tonight." A DAY IN THE LIFE OF Set-up of the concert stage could not begin Fouyer knows not everything can be until less than 24 hours beforehand, he said. planned for. TODD FOUYER "Last night's basketball game ended One worker got a small injury Saturday around 9:30," Fouyer said. 'We had our but only needed bandages. Technical services manager for (custodial) company clean up, lay tile on the "Injuries occur on a regular basis," he said. SJSU Event Center floor and set up chairs. At 11:30, I had a "A lot of things are happening all at once." crew come in and set up the stage." Safety is something that he stresses at all All the advance work begins to come times. It is included in training for student the San Jose State University Event Center, together on the day of the event. workers. plans and oversees preparation of countless "Lighting will come in at 9, sound at 10," Based on manpower plans, Fouyer let some details for sporting events, concerts and Fouyer said. "We'll have sound checks in workers off around 2 p.m. and others around other activities at the center. the early afternoon, the show tonight, and 4 p.m. Some were scheduled to return by 11 His responsibilities include stage set up, then we 11 take it all down." p.m. to help with the dismantling lights, sound and power, Fouyer said. He At 10 a.m. Saturday, more than 25 people A few people would stay the whole day to has a staff of technicians, and he works were bustling around the bare stage. man the show. closely with dozens of professionals provid- The lighting company was readying its Throughout the day, whether roaming the ed by local unions and vendors. cquipment to be hoisted above the stage. facility or sitting in his office, Fouyer was Planning for an event such as Saturday's The sound company was unloading speak- approached constantly with progress Teena Marie and Rick James concert starts ers, consoles and other gear. updates as well as requests. at least six weeks ahead of time for Fouyer. Fouyer's crew of stagehands and staff tech- When two soundmen were due to arrive, He works with the performers' tour com- nicians were everywhere laying cable to Fouyer pulled parking passes from his back pany _ as well as the promoter who booked meet the power needs for the show, covering pocket and handed them to their supervisor. the Event Center. the scoreboard with draperies, moving large When asked for rubber bands, he grabbed "A show like this has a layout of what items onto the stage with a forklift. some off the handle of his office door. they need," he said. "I start looking at what While some of Fouyer's staff members are By early afternoon, the lighting and sound their requirements are." local professionals, others are students at SjSII. equipment was in place. Fouyers crew Was The tour company may bring some of its "We provide training to bring their tech- moving platforms, iiii r pliouic stAnds and own items, such as instruments and technical nical expertise up to the level needed," he other gear onto the stage. AIM k equipment. For other needs, Fouyer has a list of said. Activity Was slower I;n FOUri, and he Autumn Cruz Daily Staff suppliers he will recommend to the company. Fouyer oversaw the activities but provided Tiffany Lu, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering, does homework for her He is ready to field any request, he said. little direction. Workers seemed to know See FOUYER, page 3 Mechanics of Materials class in the Engineering building Wednesday afternoon. PAGE 2 OPINION THE SPARTAN DAILY NOVEMBER 13, 2003 NO SHAME Going home is just not the same after college The first time I returned home from college, I found out rent than an actual sanctuary. The place is familiar if it's come borne thinking they had stepped into Saddarn's post- weren't enough, VH1 unleashed memories of "Less Than that my parents had changed the lock on the front door. pitch black inside, I can still walk through the house and raid bungalow. Zero," Roos and Colecovision. Doesn't VH1 realize I actu- I'm not sure if my parents did it on purpose or if they re- not run into anything but I feel like a visitor instead of All it took for us to become buddies was for me to move ally have to work and be somewhat productive? That I can't keyed and forgot to tell me. One thing is clear, however a family member. away from home. My brother and I actual- sit on the couch all day and watch B-list celebrities make You can go home, it's just not the same. At least that's the sentiment I received ly talk on a regular basis (without four-let- fun of Robert Downey Jr. or Steve Guttenberg? For the first 20 years of my life, I lived in Fairfield at my when I went to Fairfield on Friday for ter words) and can be in a room for more (That said, if anyone knows where I can get a pair of Roos parents' house, went to a junior college, worked my glam- what I hoped would be a relaxing weekend than 10 minutes at a time without a single in size 11.5 or Dwayne Wayne shades, well, the number at orous job at a sporting goods store and did my best to avoid of absolutely nothing. haymaker being thrown. the Spartan Daily is 924-3281.) meatloaf night at the Giovannetti mansion. When I walk through the door I'm usu- It was a big step for us. Saturday went relatively well, if only because my mom I loathed living with my parents. Curfew. Badgering ally greeted by one of three phrases by my The same goes with my folks. Pops and I was severely concerned about my state of fashion. Every about schoolwork. I couldn't stand it, until ... parents: have finally reached the point in our rela- time I come home, she worries I don't have enough clothes, I transferred to San Jose State University, moved into the "When are you going to shave? We tionship where we can sit down, watch a even though I can't shut my dresser and make repeated Markham Hall dormitory and found out that fife with my bought you an electric razor last ball game, sip a beer and not argue about a trips to Goodwill to drop off my used garments. parents wasn't as bad as I thought it was. Christmas." single thing. "Do you have a winter coat?" At school, the Dining Commons food was awful. "When are you getting your hair cut? Weird. "Do you have enough socks?" Actually awful doesn't begin to describe the food. I've been You have money for a haircut right?" CHRIS GIOVANNETTI I've resigned myself to the fact that mem- And, yes ... waiting two years to ask this, but were the DC cooks try- "Don't drink all of my beer." bers of my family can only stay in a room for "Do you have enough underwear?" ing to play Russian roulette with our stomachs? Not this time. All I got was a look my sister gave me that so long before conflict and bickering set in. I think they Thankfully, mom and I didn't go boxer shopping this trip. At home, the food was more than adequate. Suddenly resided somewhere between "I hope he's only staying for realized this because when I woke up late Saturday morn- Finally, on Sunday morning, I was ready to head back to meatloaf didn't look so bad compared to the meat surprise two nights like he promised" and "Don't change the chan- ing, everyone was either at work or running errands. school. I still feel like a stranger in my old room but at least that was served up in the DC. What was the surprise? You nel until after this episode of 'What Not To Wear' is over." Nobody values alone time like I do. I reside in a fraterni- I understand why. found out the next morning. My siblings (one sister and one brother, who are twins) ty house with 18 other, um, Christian gentlemen, and I What I lacked in emotional scars and bloodstains I made My mom's cooking wasn't just good, but it was free. And and I have a unique relationship. We've never been able to work in a newsroom. I'm never by myself. up in the free food I stole from my parents. everyone knows college students pounce on free food like a agree on anything. When I was younger, my brother and I Instead of doing something productive, I digested a buf- cheetah going after a wounded gazelle. used to get into fistfights about the most inane things, usu- fet of my favorite cheesy series du jour and watched VH1's I also never got used to wearing shower shoes and putting ally over who got to hold the remote control. These weren't "I Love the 80s." Fortunately, when I hadn't looked, VH1 toilet paper on the scat before using it. your normal hair-pulling scuffles either. They were all-out launched a follow-up to the series, "I Love the 80s Strikes Chris Giovannetti is the Almost three years later, going home doesn't really feel fracases complete with bloody noses, broken furniture and Back." Spartan Daily executive editor. like, well, going home. Home, now, is more like a room for combatants being thrown into doors. Our parents would Good lord, as if He-Man, Atari and Baby on Board signs 'No Shame' appears Thursdays. Letter Academics are more important GUEST COLUMN than sports for the university Being a successful global Dear editor, university should facilitate the students with faculty and classes/courses. Let's facilitate the students' educational Academics are important. Students go to college to get career instead of the seemingly habitual and persistent is important an education. With the recent budget cuts, many depart- impediment of invaluable educational growth. ments are experiencing loss of faculty and classes/cours- Regardless of whether you realize it, you are a global citizen. Conversely, an unsuccessful global citizen does not manage es. Education is our priority and should receive funding The only question is whether you are a successful global citi- to keep up, perhaps not recognizing the need to keep up. on a priority level. Jesus Angulo zen. The consequences of failure can be severe. Unemployment Sports should be secondary. Why give athletics an Mexican-American Studies You are a global citizen because you live in a place where or marginal employment is one of the most obvious increase in funding? Academics are important and the Graduate Student what you do and what happens to you is strongly intercon- prices to be paid for failure. nected with what other people are doing elsewhere in the This is why you should care. Your life and the quality of it world. Take your job, for example. The type of job you get, are already and will be increasingly affected by your status as SPARTA GUIDE how much you are paid and how long you are able to keep it a global citizen. Sparta Guide is provided free of charge to students, faculty and staff members. The deadline for entries is noon are all a direct function of what the competition is doing else- Here are some ideas about what you can do to maximize three working days before the desired publication date. Entry forms are available in the Spartan Daily office in where. your chances of becoming a successful global citizen: Dwight Bentel Hall, room 209. Entries can also be e-mailed to [email protected] titled "Sparta Guide." Forrester Research predicts that at least 3.3 million white- Skill sets. In the global supply chain of the high-tech sec- Space restrictions may require editing of submissions. Entries are printed in the order in which they are received. collar jobs and $136 billion in wages will tor, research and development at the high shift from the United States to low-cost end are typically accomplished here, while TODAY countries by 2015. manufacturing, along with low-end takes place every Thursday at 7 p.m. in the chapel on the It's happening to American employees research and development, tends to be done THE 'THURSDAY' LISTENING HOUR CONCERT SERIES corner of 10th and San Carlos streets. For more informa- constantly. Jobs are leaving the United States in Taiwan, China and India. In order for SJSU Dance Studio with director Gary Masters will take tion, call Sister Marcia at 938-1610. place today from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. in the Music build- for Bulgaria, China, Costa Rica, Hungary, technical professionals to have opportuni- ing Concert Hall. For more information, call Joan Stubbe SJSU CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY India, the Philippines, Russia, South Africa ties here, it is therefore essential for them to at 924-4649. Alpha Omega meetings take place Thursdays from 8:30 and Ireland. In India, a worker at a call cen- aggressively develop these high-end skills. to 10 p.m. in the SJSU Campus Ministry Center. For ter earns about $2,700 each year, while a new Understanding other cultures. As jobs CAREER CENTER more information, call Kay Polintan at 938-1610. graduate with a degree in Information are created in Asia and other parts of the Internship Connection Day will be held today from 1 to Technology (IT) will make around $5,000. world, income levels will rise aecordingly. 4 p.m. in the Student Union. Meet with 17 employers SJSU CAmouc CAMPUS MINISTRY In China, an IT professional cams about This will lead to the development of mar- who are recruiting students for Spring/Summer Daily Mass takes place every weekday at 12:10 p.m. in one-sixth of what a U.S. IT worker makes. BELLE WEI kets for electronic products. We will be in a Internship/Co-op positions. For more information, call the SJSU campus Ministry Center. For more informa- Economies is just one aspect of globaliza- position to successfully participate in these the Career Center at 924-6031, or visit the Web site tion, call Sister Marcia at 938-1610. tion. Geopolitics is another, as is environment. The three, of new markets only if we understand local cultures and www.careercentersjsu.edu. course, are all interrelated. lifestyles. FRIDAY Consider for a moment geopolitics. Let's say that the ter- Civic involvement. The engine of economic growth and CAREER CENTER rorist threat, heaven forbid, begins to spiral out of control, prosperity requires a peaceful context CAREER CENTER and sustainable envi- An internship workshop and a panel discussion for sci- and it becomes necessary to reinstitute some sort of compul- ronment in order to function at full An internship workshop and panel discussion for liberal throttle. What this calls ence/computer science majors will take place today from sory military service. If you are of age, you could be drafted. for, then, is a certain measure of civic involvement, in order to 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in building F. arts majors will take place today from 12:30 to1:30 p.m. in building F. What happens to you at this point could very much become assure that the necessary environment for growth and pros- CAREER CENTER a matter of lift and death. perity exists. It is important that you stay knowledgeable "Inside Track To Govemment Jobs" will be held today SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND DANCE Turning to the environment, unless you belong to a small about what's going on and take an active role in helping soci- from noon to 2 p.m. in the Costanoan room in the The Gospel Ensemble will have a concert today at 7 p.m. minority that is blissfully unaware of weather patterns and ety stay on course. Student Union. Federal, state, county and city representa- with special guest performances. It costs $3 to $5 for temperature changes, you've probably noticed some of the To enjoy a high quality of life, with any degree of stability, tives will demystify the process for accessing government SJSU students and $7 for general admission. odd fluctuations we've been experiencing recently in this area, you must be a successful global citizen. To be a successful jobs. Find out who is hiring and how to apply for jobs which may well be repercussions of global warming. global citizen, you must come to terms with the current and internships. SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN Global warming can be linked directly with geopolitical dynamic of interconnectedness. Understanding the desires of Student Galleries will be open today from 9 a.m. to 6 events (the Kyoto Treaty, for example), which in turn are the person on the street in Beijing or Bangalore is more than CAREER CENTER p.m. in the Art building. For more information, call Sam often a direct consequence of economic developments. So it just an academic exercise. Your home mortgage may depend Employer tables for internships will be displayed today or Bill at 924-4330. is that one thing is connected to another, in our highly inter- on it. from noon to 3 p.m. in the Student Union upper pad. For connected world. CHINESE more information, call the Career Center at 924-6031. CAMPUS FELLOWSHIP A successful global citizen is someone who can effectively A Christian fellowship that shares faith in Jesus Christ navigate the turbulent waters of a world in flux, a person EL CIRCULO HISPANO AND LAMBDA THETA ALPHA LATIN SORORITY with others takes place every Friday from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Belle Wei is the dean INC. in the Almaden room of the Student Union. For more whose knowledge and skill sets are continuously upgraded of the College of Engineering. Jose Mendez-Negrete, the author of "Las Hyas de Juan; information, visit www.sjsuccforg or e-mail and therefore up to the task Guest columnists appear Thursdays daughters Betryaed" will speak today from 3 to 6 p.m. in [email protected]. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Joint Library on the second ANOTHER DIMENTIAN I PAUL DYBDAHL floor in Suite B. For more information, e-mail lambdala- ISLAMIC STUDIES GROUP [email protected] or [email protected]. Jummah Prayer takes place every Friday at 1:15 p.m. in the Costanoan room in the Student Union. For more SOCIETY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS information, contact Yasir Rao at 286-1217 or e-mail The Society of Manufacturing Engineers will be holding [email protected]. a meeting today at 3 p.m. in the Industrial Studies build- ing, room 132. Refreshments will be served in a discus- SJSU CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY sion of the VVESTEC project and an update on the soci- Daily Mass takes place every weekday at 12:10 p.m. in ety. All majors are welcome to attend. For more informa- the SJSU campus Ministry Center. For more informa- tion, call 924-3227. tion, call Sister Marcia at 938-1610. SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN SATURDAY Student Galleries will be open today from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Art building. For more information, call Sam THE Gov. GAMES or Bill at 924-4330. A free competition event with representatives from the FBI, Army and the Air Force will take place today from 1 INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FELLOWSHIP to 4:30 p.m. in the barbecue pit. They will be competing An introduction to the worldwide organization and a against each other in a series of events and trivia. Food Bible study takes place every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the and prizes will be given away to the audience as well as Ohlone room in the Student Union. For more informa- an opportunity to find out information about working at tion, call Andrew Kim at 674-3000. one of the organizations involved in the event, visit http://www.fbidiversity.com http://ww.v.fbidiversity.com. CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST A weekly meeting of worship, prayer, sharing and fellow- SUNDAY ship is held Thursdays at 8 p.m. in the chapel. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 297-7616. SJSU cA THOIX CAMPUS MINISTRY Sunday Mass take place every Sunday from noon to 5 U .MS 3UST FINISHED GkADIN(, YOuR TESTS, AN D MU CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY p.m. in SJSU campus ministry center. For more informa- CAN HONESTLY spo, THAT Y'ALL AIN'T THAT SMAICT Scripture reflection on the upcoming Sunday readings tion, call Sister Marcia at 938-1610. AND OH, GOD, MOST OF you AXE RDL U&LY, Too."
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