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November 9th 1992
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Physical Planning and Develop by John Andrews ment must restart the bidding pro senior writer cess and contend with all its legali ties concerning time and who can Constate, San 'Bernardino's 'Weef^y Completion of the new ath actually bid the job. Second, and letic facility has hit its first snag. perhaps most troubling, is the fact The job of contracting of the 5,000 that the next lowest bidder after seat gymnasium and surrounding J.A. Jones was approximately $1 P.E., Nursing and ROTC offices million over the amount granted to was bid to Los Angeles based J.A. Cal State, San Bernardino for Jones Construction Co. on Octo completion of the facility. l^oCum 27 Issue 6 9>(ffvemSer9,1992 ber 13. Five days later, the outfit Cynthia Pringle of the Public withdrew its bid of $19,990,000 Affairs Office said there was a leaving the University with sev stipulation iii thecontract with J .A. eral problems. Jones that allowed them five days First, the Department of see "CONTRACT", page 8 Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious'^' New Basic Skills Policy implemented for English and math quirements. by Jolene Bartos students to complete G.Ii. math enrolled in a course that either though it may be unpopular, wi II juid Hnglish cttfly in their de The unit requirement Chronicle staff writer fulfills or leads to fulfillment of help students avoid getting close gree. in at the junior college level, even enroll at another college or uni by Jolene Bartos after completing some, or in versity to fulfill course require Chronicle staff writer some cases all, of their other ments for their degree at course work at CSUSB. CSUSB. Fw senior Mark Pater- "It's not a new phe "We would have to son, studying math is "like go nomenon," said Dan Angelo, look at each individual student's ing on a date with someone you Director of Admissions and file to see who is enrolled con don't want to go with; but you Records at San Bernardino Val currently at another school," go because somebody paid you." ley College. "It's common for Chouinard said. Paierson is taking his people tocomeback to the jun Bob Stafford, SBVC General Education math re ior college level after doing math instructor, said 20-30% of quirement at San Bernardino course work at the university the students in his transferable Valley College, even though he level. They take the backward classes are Cal Stale students. is only one quarter away from route for lots of reasons." SBVC courses Math 102 and graduating with his B.S. in Angelo said it would Math 138 are transfer equiva CriminalJustice from Cal State, be impossible to find a figure on lents for CSUSB's Math 110 San Bernardino. Heisnotalone how many people actually en and Math 115, respectively. inhisstrugglestofulfill hismaih roll at SBVC with the sole pur Diana Avila, SBVC requirement. pose of completing their math Math department chair, agreed It is well documented requirement. Once admitted, that pcrhaps20% of students in that many people have difficul records of course work pursued these classes are CSUSB stu ties with learning mathematics, for the purpose of meeting uni dents. "You'd have to poll the often spending time in college versity requirements are not classes to get an accurate count," tfying to gain ahigh school math kept, he explained. she specified. proficiency level. What may Even concurrent en Why do students take seem backwards is the method rollment fonns do not give an math at the junior college level by which some CSUSB stu accurate figure, said Mary when they can complete their dents arc goingabout meeting Chouinard, Records Evaluations other course work at the univer their math requirement. Many OfficeratCSUSB. Concurrent sity level? are taking the 'backward track', enrollment forms must be sub- "I want to be an Airborne Ranger." See ROTC page 4 and 5 see "MATH,"page 7 taking the required course mittedbyCal State students who Crunch Time! [ampjiS TidCitS Herders and loners can coexist in library International Students Association It's the seventh week of the ing herders, but if you stalk care The Internationa! Students Association welcomes all stu term. That means midtenns, term csuss A weekly fully, you can find rows of single dents interested in cultural activities meetings Wednesdays at papers, C.A.R. Registration, term /o/ column by study desks between rows of 2:30 p.m. in University Hall 261. For more information, contact papers, and the looming threat of boola. President Carmela Cosio at 820-3639 or V ice President Rumaldo final exams. It's time to start The course William For both species, timing is C. Marquez at 880-7557. they never studying. Lundquisf everything. The library is much gave you Most students quite logically busier on Sunday than it is on gravitate to the Pfau Library when Saturday. The rest of the week is Fun Flicks they feel that vague urge to study. amplify sounds. standing room only. Another ad Fun Flicks, a totally interactive video, will be on campus After all, the library is quieter In an ideal world, students vantage to weekend study is that Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Student Union than the Pub and it's out of the would have the common cour there are dozens of empty benches Lounge area. Students will be able to make their own MTV-style wind. tesy to make no sound at all in a and paik-like areas outside that videos and mini movies and walk away with their video tapes. The problem is that there are library. This is a basic rule like are perfect for either herders or basically two kinds of students: not smoking when you pumpgas. loners. those that study in herds, and But this is CSUSB, where herd By this time, certain mem Correcctions lone-wolves. The first type are ers and loners often clash. bers of both species have realized descended from Brontosaurs, the If you are a herder, stick to that they need professional help In the last issue of The and Judy Hawkins. The second type from Tyrannosaurs. the group study areas. If theseare to pass somecourses. Fortunately, C/iromc/e, we incorrectly Chronicle appologize for For those with the herding full, try gathering at the Com at CSUSB, you can't fail a course identifiedMikeLangions, the errors. instinct, the library provides mons. The entire upper floor full by merely being ignorant, you group study areas on the north of tables is available for studying have to be lazy too. east side of the fourth floor, and between meals. Last year, the Those willing to drop by the the southeast side of the third Commons offered snacks and Learning Center located at Uni floor. These are the onlv areas drinks during study hours for versity Hall, Room 351, will find Lam the language spoken by one billion people, take that can contain the sounds made herders who like to graze, but not free tutoring, study space, writ by herding studiers. this year; not yet anyway. ing assistance, math workshops, T^andarln Chinese Loners are only too aware For lone-wolves hunting and other features designed to that any form of communication, down the perfectly quiet study make failure nearly impossible. FLAN 101F (06812) even whispering, at the big round ing place the fourth floor of the Next week: You mean things 10:00-11:50MWF tables carries through half of a library (or fifth if you don't need actually happen on this campus? library floor. Those doorless cu arestroom) is the best bet. It'snot How come I never hear about bicles on the perimeters only easy staying clear of the chatter them? Page 2 The Chronicle November 9,1992 In the Opinion of The CHRONICLE... The Chronicle staff Retro-revolution for the 90's: Stacy McClendon-editor in chief Back to the Future, in a place called Hope Amy Heritage- manning editor senior writer It all started with the introduction of the Mazda Kennedy, he certainly looks more like him than did John Andrews- Bruce opinion editor Miata in the summer of 1989. That was the year Bush or Reagan. Both Hillary Qinton and Tipper Anthony GUpin- copy editor Mazda figured out how to make a cheerful little Gore wore hairstyles reminiscent of Jackie William Lundquist- photo editor roadster that combines the charm of a '60s era MG Kennedy at her husband's inauguration. Nick Nazarian- or Triumph with the reliability of a modem Japa The crowd also bore a strong resemblance to a Michelle Vandraiss- layout editor nese sedan. The Miata is a '60s sports car, only '60s era demonstration. There were blacks, whites, staff writers, photographers and art/sfs.' better. men, women, old, young, gay, straight. Many Wade Carver, Monique Davis, Neiland Deny, Other signs followed. Greed slipped out of women wore beautiful straight long hair that has Donna Espinoza, Jeff Freeman, Martin Hepp, fashion. Milli Vanilli had their Grammy taken away been the exclusive province of Asian students for Steven Jennings, Jennifer Kim, Tiff any Jones, from them. For the first time in a decade, students 15 years. The big difference from the '60s was the Kevin Kelley, Jeff Lowe, Lee Romano, on campus could admit that they were not Republi mood. Natalie Romano,MeHssa Stampe, cans. Harmony found its way into Rap music. Led These people were celebrating, not demonstrat Dehlia Umunna, Nikki Williams Zeppelin came out on CD. Suddenly, it was the ing. Just think of the difference in Little Rock Dr. Joseph M. Webb, faculty adviser '60s again. between 1962 and 1992. The '90s, like the '60s, The pendulum continued on its backward swing will change the world in ways we can't imagine yet, The CHRONICLE is published weekly (during the academic session,) last Tuesday when President-Elect Bill Clinton but it will be a decade of building, not of tearing by the Department of Communications Studies, California State greeted 50,000 supporters in front of the Old down. University, 5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, 92407. Statehouse in Arkansas. The '90s are shaping up to be a lot like the '60s, Opinions expressed in the CHRONICLE are those of the If Clinton doesn't look exactly like Jack only better. student writers and editors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the University, its administration or faculty. The CHRONICLE welcomes your letters to the editors. WIN Clean Politics play In (;A]i!(C.woit.vmX^ fMm.kM.CO' m isrepresentation, cheap shots and 1 ^wmcT^opifffbrt by Anthony Bruce Gilpin red herrings. What should be a I WJ61»-16CCKPHO?f opinion editor season of sober, public discourse * fWlFfi3LfIW)K»m on thestate of theUnion, to prepare ywnoUGWTOflt- the people to intelligent choices By the time this paper is on matters of grave and universal (jm- printed, the dust will have settled. /.f) importance, has devolved into a \]L -ED- The echoes will have died down. The cows will have come home. contest to see which candidate can deliver the lowest blows to his And I may have run out of cliches. opponent. The American people have Ideally, a presidential spoken, except for one fat lady, / UWlKpJttnoKALW- campaign should consist of who sang. By a narrow, but honorable people of opposing comfortable margin of the popular viewpoints, explaining to the vote, they have chosen William Vjw "tHP If tlicitp electorate in a reasonable, rational Jefferson Clinton of Hope, Ark. to manner, why their plans for be the forty second President of Ssffif governing America will best serve the United Slates. In the months the people's needs and desires. and years ahead, as Mr. Clinton What has developed in recent takes what is, arguably, the most elections is a sort of forensic suessful job on the planet, I can version of professional wrestling, only wish him godspeed and good in which luck. candidates flatly declaim that no honorable person could Shortly after 8 p.m. on election possibly disagree with them. night, outgoing President George (Clinton) runs the country as well Herbert Walker Bush conceded I r^ly felt for the citizen who overly concerned with ethics or BUI Clinton in and out of the White chastised the three major as he ran his campaign," Quayle the election to his Democratic etiquette. But we live in the real House as quickly as possible. said in his concession speech, opponent. Included in the presidential candidates at the world, where dirty politics is But in the most gracious second televised debate, for their "we'll be all right." A classy quip president's remarks were the business as usual. statement of his political career, increasingly vicious personal ousted V ice President Dan Quayle from a real trooper. traditional, expected overtures of And let's be honest: we love On with the show. rcspectforihepeople'sjudgement, attacks on each other. This it. We may publicly mourn the admonished his audience to give and pledges of support to the new American wanted to hear about demise of clean politics, but the the new kid on stage a chance. "If Administration. the issues, which had become road-show soap opera the Now that the political tertiary items (if mentioned at all) politicians have performed over tetters Policy campaigns are over, as the winners in campaign oratory. the past year has b^n uncommonly The Chronicle welcomes your letters to the editors, which we and losers do their usual This angry, frustrated citizen entertaining. will publish without prejudice. conciliatory waltz, I haveasimple succeeded in making the And beneath it all, we know it The Chronicle's policy is to only print letters that provide the request* candidates behave themselves— was all a show, performed by following information: Can we please put the knives for all of ninety minutes. After the players who were mortal enemies 1.The writer's full legal name. away? And keep them put debate, themu^lorm resumed, and on stage, but behind the scenes 2. A return address. away? continued unabated until Election might admit that they aren't so 3. A telephone number at which we can contact the writer incompatible, after all. This is Candid historians will Day. Return addresses and telephone numbers wUl not be publish^, It's enough to make you sick, important to note, as I have heard remember the elections of 1992 as except on the writer's request. many Bush supporters grumble a bloody, muddy orgy of character if you are naive enough to believe All letters are subject to editing for spelling and space assassination, trial by rumor. that politics are, or ever were. that the only thing to do now is get considerations. Page 3 The Chronicle November 9,1992, rp"Y>rb~b * w b * # b g "g o o e b 0 0 b d"> g » ¥ ¥ <~yyhVg » 'e e 9 ^ q 0 0 d"b B a 0 e'g'fl c 8 a gTrtTVTt"ihnnrypTnrYTry'»~e~r'BTi"ffTVVtroTrB"a'i'g iiroTTTy^nnrginnrgTryTraTffya' OPERflTion cflmpus ST No, these boys aren't all dressed up for a night of trick-or-treating. They're serious about thitrair Each year, the Military Science department hosts a "Ranger Challenge," a competition whicHlows Officer Training Corps members to challenge each other in training exercises. This year's compe^n wi Saturday, Oct. 31—and what a Halloween treat it was. Page 4 The Chronicle November 9,1992 - - ^ 8^ 8 t,t.f t9 99t9*9.M »>«a>g.>aatt>B8ttaOttflQi>aBBOQ«oo»aoofloaooooooo»oooQooooflOBOOOoaaflOOOo6 6 6oao^ftQBaQOfl<>flooypftftf '0'gTTyymTryyrrirr>rr»rrryrgTnrr^rrrrTnro'in}Vg^"r»rrnrro'ya'a'qvo'ryT^^ 8-5'8'B'o"(rry'yryr»rrYT>'rr8Trryinnnrgwy>rr8'TvrryyB"OTryYyYT>^'y8Trr^rr8Tnnnrryvr| t theimiinin^. hichibws Regional npetiibn woi held on oaflttrtt«tt>o Continued from page 1 De'Nean Coleman, Programs believes the general difficulties Coordinator for CSUSB's students have with math are "re /y . ,1? ~^Mney Mark Patcrson says the Learning Center, suggesting a lated to grade school." Elemen junior college malh cla.ss gives possible reason why some stu tary teachers who have diffi Nw. 19-McityKdy Vinc«Tt&Rot3ert\bweII him "more individualized help," dents take lower division classes culty doing matli teach it through Nov. 20 - Beverly Hendrteks & Ernie Garcia and takes a pace he is more atthejuniorcollegelevel. "Itis rote memory, he explained. ftov. 21 - Jody Duroan & Bud California State University, San Bernardino Associated Students, Incorporated Organizational Chart As of 9/15/92 Sheri Major Fhresident Jana Geiger Cheryl Osborne (714) 880-5932 Treasurer Patrick Areffi Vice President (714) 880-.5932 (714) 880-5932 Business Manager Michael Viscomi Debra Hinshaw (714) 880-5932 Legislative Directoi Administrative Director (714) 880-5932 (714) 880-5932 Dacia Sealey IRP/Finance Assistant Associated Students Servicis Executive Secretary RostrH of r>ir«^<-fors Bussy Abraham (714)880-5932 Eli/abcth Garcia Michelle Norri.s Darlene Gabriel Chair. Services Finance Board/ ASI Office Assistant Administration Natural Sciences (714) 880-5937 Club Allocation Tammy Lybrand Kevin Harris Oliver Sutter Mary Francis Board Social Sciences Sludcnt-At-Large Public Relations (714) 880-5932 ASI Box Office & (714) 880-5937 Cheryl Osborne BtMtk CO-OD & Yosei Sugawara Terry Szucsko (714) 880-5933 Spec/Dual Major Studcnt-Al-L^gc Patrick Areffi Eve Tompkins Recreational Dr. Guiterrez Randy Hanell Dr. Gonzalez Environmcmal Terry Szucsko Rentals Presidential Rep. Faculty Rep. (714) 880-5937 Michelle Norris (714) 880-.5935 Randy Harrell Albert Rupisan Kelly Miller ASI Advisee Coachclla Valley Legal Aid (714) 880-5936 Ronald Shannon Manager Graduate Amy Toy Kathy Mirabella Humanities Assistant Manager Jeff Trainer Raheel Farough Education Sheryl-Lynn Wilkeson Undeclared Health & Safety Laura Ball (714) 880-5937 ROD Vice President Associated Student Productions Pro-Temn Craig Kapper David Timms Michelle Norris G.U.E.S.S. Chair. ASP (714) 880-5937 (714) 880-5930 Review Board Rules Commillee Ida Rogers (714) 880-5932 Oliver Sutler, Chair Cultural Planning Elections (714) 880-5930 Chief Justice David Timms (714) 880-5932 John Wilkerson Durlene Gabriel Byron Oshiro John Fierro Yosci Sugawara Escape Joe Rixman Elizabeth Garcia (714) 880-5930 Page 7 The Chronicle No'ifember 9,1992 When ZOO T.V. comes to town First Person: As he belted out Desire, scenes behind him featured political ral Review: U2 delivers A concert worth lies supporting now President- Elect Bill Clinton. Politics stayed thepulsatingopening of theirWar on theagenda when after the song, by John Andrews classic "New Years Day" how Bono madehis repeated and much Chronicle senior writer ever, the show reached a new the bad weather publicized phone call to The level. The band locked into gear playing. The highlight of their White House. As with all prior U2 was in town last weeTc- for an inspiring night of music by Natalie Romano show was when a dummy cloaked calls, no connection with George end. You know, those Irish guys that featured a five song acoustic Chronicle staff writer as a KIu Klux Klan member was Bush was made. that kept trying to carry the torch set on the extended portion of the hung. Although 1 had started out of consciousness for rock and stage. U2 delivered powerful ver Following the distraction of sions of "One," "Bullet the Blue It was Friday afternoon and the evening in a rather negative roll during the image-heavy eight a young male exhibitionist bar Sky" /"Running to Stand Still" my outlook for the evening was vein, I'd had to admit U2's ZOO ies. They had given in a bit with ing a little backside flesh, the and the anthemic "Bad" to which not a positive one. Dingy pigeon T.V. was quite a spectacular for last year's Achtang Baby, a col lights went down and the regality the crowd nearly drownd out grey skies were pouring rain and the senses. lection of less political more per of ZOO T.V. was upon us. Bono's wailing vocal. During this I was on day one of a nasty cold. Following the show, 1 was sonal songs many featuringd^ce Typical in black leather and particularly mesmerizing se At that particular moment, I able to dwell on all imagery at rythmns that have been the rage over-gelled hair, Bono strutted quence 1 noticed something couldn't decide which was drip length because it took us a half of late. across the stage armed with a funny. ZOO TV was either just ping worse, the clouds or my hour to figure out where we had Then they come up with this large remote control. Facing the an enlarged monitor for the band nose. Of all nights, I was going to parked the car. ZOO TV idea, a sensory assault set behind him. Bono snapped on as it played or left in darkness and U2's ZOO T.V. concert. designed, 1 suspect, to show us three large rectangular television Bono had abandoned the jaded And going in such style! To that the preening, narcissistic screens and four smaller square rock star persona for a more un combat the foul weather I was character lead singer Bono Vox ones. As the chords to ZOO Sta affected delivery that let the sporting a flannel shirt, bulky- has enacted for the show isjust tion began, a blitzkrieg of mes power of the music speak for lined jacket, floppy-rimmed hat what we expect the leader of a sages emerged across the screens. itself. and mittens. As my boyfriend superstar rock band to be. With Anthems advised the audience "It just feels really good tc and I got into the car, I almost this in mind, 1 settled in for a not to believe all they see and to be here in L.A. tonight," he said flipped over my Clinton/Gore night of high glitz and stream watch more television. Northeast as the Edge picked out the open sign and wrote "Yosemite or lined production with little hope of the stage an electric message ing notes of "1Still Haven't Found Bust" Frowning in my happy of seeing the kind of uncompro board displayed statistics about What I'm Looking For," a senti camper uniform, we headed to mising earnestness U2 has repre drug abuse, crime, and other sor ment that, in light of the occa ward Dodger Stadium where the sented to the music world for did facts of American life. sion, was felt by everyone. concert was being held. over a decade. Through out theconcert, dif The encore brought some As soon as we had gotten Fortunately for me and the ferent images as well as words what of a return to the glitz with thoroughly lost somewhere in the 50,000 other people that packed manifested on the screens. Either Bono decked out in a platinum L.A. area, a KROQ d.j. an Dodger Stadium Friday, Oct 30, the audience was able to view cowboy suit as he exhorted the nounced a venue change for the 1 was wrong. pretaped footage or the actual crowd with arocking rendition of concert. Instead of the original The show began with a suc show as it occurred. In the middle "Desire" while the screens order; Public Enemy, The Sugar cession of songs from Achtung of onesong, a vision of Lou Reed flashed political images and Cubes, U2, the new line up would Baby, all incorporating the diz appeared on the video and sang sound bites from the '92 cam be switching the first two bands. zying images that flickered from with Bono. One of the more amus paign. As late and lost as we were, I was six towering video monitors on ing uses of the screens, was to "What's it gonna be," he going to miss The Sugar Cubes, stage. Bono paraded from one tape audience members reveal prodded the delerious crowd, the band I had really wanted to end of the set to the other, slither ing their deepest confessions. "Four more days or four more see. The only good thing I could ing amongst several camera men Stories ranging from the mild tc years?" point out this particular juncture that transported his leather-clad, the wild were told. I sprang outol The band leandcd back to was that the rain had cleared. self-grandizing image onto the my seat when I actually saw some ward the candor of the heart of After getting directions from a giant screens. The band seemed one 1 knew. the show, closing with "Stand by gas station attendant, a guy sell to labor through these more stu During U2's encore. Bono Me," "With or Without You," ing flowers on the street comer, dio-oriented songs, having no unfolded to all his passion for and a charming version of Elvis' and a fellow motorist at a red extra musicians to replace the politics and pantsuits. While the numerous layers of sound on "1 Can't Help Falling In Love light, wefinally reached the gates With You." of Dodger Stadium. rest of the band assumed their Achtung. The overall effect of 1 ended a nine year quest to By the time we had actually "Even Better than the Real Thing" same attire. Bono reappeared as a see U2 in concert and was glad to entered the park and located our and "The Fly" as part of the ZOO silver silhouette in a metallic suit, find that their social and spiritual TV concept were compelling seats. Public Enemy was already cowboy hat and platform shoes. message still moves me like no nonetheless. other. When the band launched into CONTRACT "If the Chancellor's Office The "cost saving items" ac overall cost of building materi the completion of the facility but continued from page one had not accepted their explana cording toShum, will be primarily als," he said. Shum says the value engineering to withdraw their bid. The com tion," said Shum. "We would have in reducing the quality of the fa Following Shum and his team has actually projected con pany cited a "calculation error not been required to return their cilities cosmetic material. team's value engineering work,an struction to be finished earlier than made by a subcontractor in the bid bond." "An example might be reduc abbreviated bidding process will the original date given in June of comput£Uion of the job's mechani Shum said his department's ing the finishes in non-essential begin. Shum said his department last year. cal system," said Pringle. first step in solving the budgetary areas like the mechanical room or is required to give only the con "It is interesting that in talk According to head of Physi problem has been to assemble a the metal deck over the gym," said tractors that previously bid the job ing to the contractors now, they cal Planning and Development team of architects and and various Shum. a provision that cuts the normal are estimating completion in 19 William Shum, J.A. Jones had to contractors who bid the job to trim Another maneuver employed bidding period in half. months, five months ahead of then report their explanation for the extra million dollars off the to reduce the budget problem said "With a more limited number schedule, withdrawal to the State cost of construction. Shum, has been the subcontract of bidders, we should have a ven " he said. Chancellor's office of Physical "We are attempting to iden ing of building materials to mul dor in about three weeks," said The groundbreaking cer Planning and Development in Los tify cost saving items that will tiple manufacturing companies. Shum. emony for the facility, originally Alamitos which he said the office bring us back down to budget," "Creating competition like The burden of bidding the job scheduled for early January, will found satisfactory. said Shum. this should allow us to reduce the out again would appear to delay now take place in late February. Page 8 The Chronkte Novemb^ 9,1992