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S Serving San Jose State University Since kILY 111111M11 hA FRIDAY PARTAN AMY www.thespartandai y.com 9.28.01 Vol.. 117, No. 21 STEPS TO BETTER SAFETY WEATHER Campus walk PARTLY CLOUDY identifies areas High: 79 Low: 55 of need, Caret OPINION tells group By Colin Atagi 'Annoyed' DAILY STAFF WRITER takes a look Graduate student Cicelyn back at the Tejada said she has concerns struggles of about walking around campus at wnting a night alone. column with "At night when I leave, when it writer's gets dark, its kind of scary walk- block. ing from class to the garage," Tejada said. To deal with this problem, as a part of safety week, several orga- nizations across San Jose State 'Where's University came together Wednes- My day night to make sure students Lighter?' can feel safe while on campus. overhears an Student interns to the presi- uncommon dent joined the University Police dialogue Department, Associated Students and President Robert Caret in between walking around campus to look friends. for safety hazards. David Ruiz, the coordinator of student interns to the president, Page 2 said the goal of the annual safety walk is to find locations on campus that needed new light bulbs, a tree or bush trimmed and a blue light SPORTS phone fixed, among other things. .1aShong King Daily Staff About 12 to 15 people partici- San Jose State University President Robert Caret takes a tour cussed on his safety walk on Wednesday were the accessibility of blue pated, including President Robert of the campus in search of areas that need safety improvements. Dis- light phones and the walkway lighting situation throughout campus. Caret, he said. "The safety walk is a way for assistance, Lowe said. dent began planning the annual The information is then sent to garage, among other places. the president of SJSU to go out People are able to request a event at the beginning of the Caret to be finalized. Ashley Neu, a freshman with the public and address police escort whenever they get semester, he said. Ayite Gaba, a student interns majoring in social work, said she any out of campus safety concerns," said Lt. Bruce late and do not The safety walk is usually to the president, organized the was glad the effort is being made want to walk to their car by planned to Lowe of UPD. take place around the route, Lowe said. to make sure students can feel themselves, Lowe said. same time as the safety fair, Ruiz One of the main concerns was "There are more than 200 blue The walk began at Tower Hall safe on campus. the condition of the blue lights, said. lights on campus," he said. Campus organizations such as and ended at the Market Café, "I think that's good just so that Lowe said. The first safety walk to help Ruiz said. they can make sure everything's Blue lights are used for stu- fraternities, sororities and hous- students feel safe took place in ing are contacted to see if they The group did safety checks on OK, just in case anything were to dents and the general public to 1996, Ruiz said. the Seventh Street garage, stu- call UPD whenever they need have anything that needs to be happen," Neu said. "I feel pretty Student interns to the presi- checked, Ruiz said. dent housing, and the 10th Street safe at school now." The San Jose Earthquakes stomp the Columbus Crew in a rough and tumble match. The 3-0 win Alum house Forum examines affects of put the Earthquakes into the needs a new site playoffs. By Sarah Grace Rut' times these things take more "I'm hoping, ideally, well time." have progress in the coming affirmative action in the CSU DARN Viii Alan Freeman, the director weeks," Najjar said. There was a unanimous con- for planning, design and con- Najjar said he and other By Todd Bend," The forum was open to stu- a better 'An Island sensus among the alumni struction, said he hopes to members of the board have DAILY STAFF WRITER dents and faculty to get Bruddah' board members earlier this begin working on finding a been studying alumni centers understanding on the issue of Students taking a class at the affirmative action issue and remembers week during a meeting to dis- suitable location for the center across the country to get an cuss options for a new alumni soon. idea of what they think SJSU San Jose State University how important interaction Wilt Cham- house location on campus, said "We haven't really sat down needs. called creating a meaningful between faculty and students is. berlain and Fred Najjar, associate vice to discuss specific options so Some of the things the pro- life are required to do commu- Hiring a diverse staff and Michael president for alumni affairs. far," Freeman said. posed center is scheduled to nity service, retaining them is a problem, Freshman Jordan's The board meeting, which Guerra, who has been work- include are an alumni hall of Brendan Shue, an Santos said. A California State administration of justice major, University panelist agreed return to took place Monday, included ing with the campus planning fame, reception area, state-of- representatives from faculty, department, said the two the-art conference rooms, and other students attended that there is need to support basketball. financial aid, and community groups have been trying to catering, a high-tech business SJSITs first Affirmative Action one another as faculty mem- members, said Maria Guerra, work together to envision a center and an outdoor recep- forum Wednesday as part of bers and to develop a plan that Page 4 the alumni association presi- center that will work with the tion area. this community service, will encourage professors to dent. current look of campus. According to Guerra, once "I've always been interested continue their careers at SJSU. The alumni association "You have to get consensus the alumni association has an in the '60s and the civil rights Sylvia Andrew, dean of the moved off campus last year from a lot more people," Guerra idea of where the center will be era," Shue said. "I wanted to College of Social Work, said she when the building it resided in said. "Of course, (the proposed it can begin fund-raising. see how it's changed since felt there has been a problem INSIDE was torn down to accommo- center is) going to have to "I envision we'll have to then. It's interesting that in hiring faculty members of date the move of the Universi- adhere to campus rules." embark on a capital cam- diversity among administra- different races, ethnicities and tion hasn't change since the lifestyles. Pg. 2 ty House, formerly known as According to Najjar, campus paign," Guerra said. Letters the Scheller House. planning has also been Both Guerra and Najjar said beginning of affirmative 'What we don't have is the action." ganas (desire to hire a diverse Sparta Guide Pg. 2 According to Najjar, the vote involved with deciding what they believe a new center on reaffirmed the board's desires will benefit San Jose State campus will benefit the SJSU About 40 students and fac- faculty)," Andrew said. Classified Pg. 3 to build a new, state-of-the-art University. community. ulty were in attendance at the Andrew also said SJSU landmark facility on campus. "They have very clear ideas "There's no way you can cope forum, which was sponsored by wants to hire people who are Crossword Pg. 3 Najjar said, however, there about what they think is good with the alumni association the Academic Senate. committed to students. Giving have been no developments yet for the university," Najjar said. from off campus," Guerra said. Dr. Maria Santos of the support and communicating Sports t Pg. 4 regarding a specific location. A more definitive decision "But it has to work with cur- chancellor's office spoke on the with faculty are important "At this point, we have noth- about a center location is rent students, alumni, faculty topic titled, "Hiring a diverse qualities, she said. ing conclusive," Najjar said. "It expected in about six weeks, he and the community or it's just and talented faculty in the doesn't surprise me. Some- said. not going to fly." post-proposition 209 era." See FORUM. Page 3 Business takes students around the world ourtil lis I odd I I kndr both Bonnie Thompson, man- who have family outside the ager/travel consultant and United States. Sill R travel Pearl have had to answer. In her case, it was helpful Imagine being an exchange "They know where they because she travels a lot. s leade student leaving for a three- want to go, they just want to "You can get ideas and pric- month trip to London. know the cost," Thompson ing" Mollineda said, "I recom- You have the opportunity to said. mend students to stop by and purchase the ticket for $434 Juan Ramos, a freshman check it out," plus tax at Council Travel or recreation and leisure studies The only trouble Travel $784 at another travel agency. major, said he liked that the Council has had since its Which would you pick? traveling agency offered bet- opening on Tuesday is com- One of Council Travels ter rates than other competi- puter glitches that prevented newest stores opened on San tors. Thompson or Pearl from issu- Jose State University's cam- "What was interesting is ing rail passes to Europe. pus however, most students that they have good rates com- "Our computers are still not haven't noticed it yet, accord- pared to other student travel up to par," Thompson said.