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C ALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNI^VERSITY SAN LUIS OBISPO M u s i a n g D a i i y MAY 3, 1996 VOLUME LX, No. 114 FRIDAY

1996 A SI Election! McShane, Rocca take the reins Results By Tim Bragg Daily Stoff Writei Steve McShane, running as a write-in candidate, proved that ASI President aggressive campaigning pays off Thursday with a 760-vote mar­ Steve McShane 1 6 9 5 gin of victory over opponent Duane Banderob in the race for Duane Banderob 935 ASI President. McShane won with 1,695 ASI Board Chair votes to Banderob’s 935. In the race for ASI Chair of Mike Rocca 1 9 9 4 the Board, Mike Rocca with Enrique Mondragon 267 1,994 votes, soundly defeated write-in candidate Enrique Mondragon, who received 267 Board of Directors votes. The races for seats on the Agriculture Board of Directors attracted a Kellie Carter 409 large number of candidates. Allison Kennon*Frink 370 More than 50 candidates cam­ paigned for 23 seats on the Adriane Stanley 356 board. Andrew Graham 329 (For winners see column at left). Tamer Osman 293 The vote is still technically unofficial until the ASI Board of % Architecture ■% Directors approves the results later this month, said ASI Elec­ Edward Mojica 127 tions Committee Chair Sam Arturo Rodriguez 111 Reid. McShane was forced to run as a write-in candidate because his Business campaign manager submitted Brooke Forrar 176 the signatures required to get on the ballot 10 minutes past the Tom Spengler 158 ft deadline. Anne Cronin 158 Because his name was not on the ballot, McShane launched an intensive publicity campaign to Engineering make students aware of his can­ Amanda Bailey 319 didacy. McShane said he ran his campaign to increase awareness Yazmin Torrez 290 See MCSHANE page 3 Lara Tigmo 227 Joe Ventura 192 Christopher Makalintal 172 f Liberal Arts Cindy Entzi 271 Rachel Raymond 220 Sean McGowan 206 Renee Carter 198 Daniel Gels 151

Science and Math Trisha Wong 202 Megan Mikacich 173 m lyent Graves 130 Though voters had to write his name on every ballot, Steve McShane gulled off a sound victory to become ASI's new president Thursday; more than twice as many voters turned out as last year / Daily photo by Joe Johnston Chair elect Mike Rocca Student voters felt uninformed about ASI candidates, issues By Micheli« Castro quarter here and I didn’t even more publicity through the Mus­ paper. around midterms, and it’s kind of oed Carl Ferretti know if this university had a stu­ tang Daily — question and Stirling added that the stu­ hard to pay attention to what’s Doily Stoff Writers dent government or not. answer columns, quotes and pic­ dent newspaper is a good outlet going on.” Elections have come and gone, “I didn’t know what ASI was tures of the candidates,” said and resource because it is widely Not only did voters express and students felt out of touch — until I saw some papers on a Ann Cronin, business junior. read on the campus. their concerns about the again. notice board.” Mike Stirling, a recreation ad­ Other students blamed their shortage of information, they dis­ While students exited the ministration senior, said “I don’t lack of involvement on their busy closed who they voted for and “I only got some information polls at the agriculture building feel as informed as I would like schedules. (Wednesday) because the can­ why. Thursday, many felt Mustang to be. I don’t feel the Mustang “I didn’t feel informed,” said “I voted for Duane (Banderob) didates came to our classroom,” Daily could have provided better Daily did an adequate job of Stefanie Knoch, ornamental hor­ said Lucky Bogatsu, data science coverage. covering the issues. I’d like to see ticulture freshman. “I was preoc­ because he’s involved with ASI, freshman. “This is my first “I would have liked to see more debating issues in the cupied because elections are See VOTERS page 3 2 FRIDAY, M A Y 3, 1996 MUSTANG DAILY May The first fire of the season has Friday firefighters pushing prevention 19 days left in spring quarter Roy Lorsen brakes can cause sparks and damages,” Meswaim said. TODAY'S WEATHER: Awfully hot! Doily Staff Writer fires. Many people only think about TOMORROW'S WEATHER: Hot! Catalytic converters more fire prevention at the stEurt of fire A 20-acre blaze on Tuesday at than four years old should also season, Meswaim said, and then Today's high/low: 90s/50s Tomorrow's high/low: 80s/50s the intersection of Highway 58 be inspected for defects and holes fail to take precautions. and Huero Road, east of Santa that could drop material and “People may start out strong, Correction: Margarita, gave the fire season cause fires. but some tend to slack off around an early start this year. Dirt bikes must be ridden in July 4 and in late August,” We wish to apologize to Nick Routh, the last of eight The season normally runs designated areas only and have Meswaim said. “The public must candidates for the £1 Corral Bookstore Director posi­ from May 15 to Oct. 31. approved spark arresters or ap­ stay fire conscious until Oct. 31 The public can take a few proved muffler systems. (or when the) rains start that tion, for misspelling his name in the May 2 edition of steps to protect themselves, Meswaim said those who end the fire season.” ______Mustang Daily. ______however. This includes monitor­ cause fires out of negligence can Some precautions residents ing barbecue areas, holding camp be held accountable for their ac­ can take are: fires in designated areas by per­ tions. • Keep at least a 100-foot mits only, and being cautious “Any negligent act that could clearance around vehicle parking The Academy of American Poets poetry contest is now open. A $100 prize when cigarette-smoking in the be avoided and that causes a fire and structures in grass areas. car or while walking. will be offered for the best poems. Students should submit two to four poems or — the person causing that act •All residences should have Wildland workers should can be held responsible for visible address numbers at group of poems with the author's name, address and phone numbers to the carry shovels, water and dry damages,” Meswaim said. “This driveway entrances and on the English Department today. chemical extinguishers. includes the person driving reck­ main structure. Emergency Motorists should avoid driving Magical Michaet star magician of the Northwest, is coming to Son Luis Obispo lessly ... who runs off the road vehicles have difflculty finding on dry grass and stick to desig­ and starts a fire.” unnumbered homes. for 0 special show at the Self Defense & Empowerment Training Center from 6 nated roads. p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call 544-5425 or 995-1224. Greg Meswaim, a fire preven­ Parents should also be wary, As of May 1, only agriculture tion specialist for the California Meswaim said. burning by permit on bum days Upcoming Department of Forestry in San “Parents of minors who start a is allowed. All door-yard burn­ Luis Obispo, recommends that fire can be held liable for both ing, like yard debris and outside Magic: The Gathering Pro Tour will be in California May 3 through May 5 at drivers have their brakes in­ the criminal and civil acts of the 50 gallon-drum burning, is now the Queen Mary in Long Beach. Magic is a world renowned card game similar to spected. Worn out metal-to-metal minors and could pay expensive prohibited. Dungeons and Dragons. For more information, call (415) 864-2333. Agenda Items: c/o Notoska CoBns Zingg: future bleak for state funding Graphic Arts, 226 Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 By M ott Laziar Advertising: 756-1143 Doily Staff Writer n/Ve lose big time in this. It's OK if we're an average university, Editorial: 756-1796 Amid talks of state budget but we're not.” Fax: 756-6784 decreases and truncated univer­ Paul Zin^g ***Plense submit information at least tbree doys prior to the event*** sity funding, Paul Zingg, Cal Provost and vice president for Academic Affairs Owe to Hie excessive demoniL not a l items submitted to the Agendo secHon wiH be Poly’s new provost and vice printed. In order to guarantee publication, an advertisement must bo purchased. Agenda president for Academic AffEurs, information wiH be printed exacHy os it is received (Lo. speKng, times and dates). discussed some of the univer­ The new scheme developed an for any opposition to the Csd Poly sity’s financial challenges averEige figure — approximately PlEm EUid its financial aspects. Thursday morning. $5,900 — that each enrolled stu­ “The senate passed the resolu­ dent receives. In a visit with a beginning tion 2-1,” Zingg said. “ASI sup­ reporting cIeiss, Zingg tEdked “We lose big time in this,” ports it. The University Alumni about recent changes in Califor­ Zingg said. “It’s O.K. if we’re an Society supports it. The Staff nia’s university funding scheme. . average university, but we’re Council unanimously supports it. not. Seventy percent of our stu­ ‘The folks who don’t support “Cal Poly is the ninth largest dents are in high-cost programs.” California State University in it don’t understand that the state terms of enrollment,” Zingg said. In addition, Zingg explained is not going to bail us out,” Zingg areer said. “Unfortunately, it’s as “But our (approximately $100 that the state’s higher education million) academic budget is the funding continues to dwindle. simple as that.” 6th largest in the CSU system.” Currently, the state university Zingg also dispelled rumors of programs battle other miscel­ According to Zingg, this fact a drEistic enrollment increase in laneous progTEuns for 11 percent Cal Poiys near future. In Motion upset other CSU presidents Emd of the state’s budget. 1^ to the change in the funding In 1960, all of the higher scheme. “In 2002, ‘other’ (programs) education offleiEds in California, Previously, the state funding will constitute 4 percent of the including representatives of the scheme recognized that some state budget,” Zingg said. “The CSU system, the University of MEET WITH US mEgors needed more funding per likelihood of the higher educa­ California system and all com­ student than other majors, Zingg tion situation improving is not munity colleges, met and SEUd. good. You can forget it.” developed a master plan for WEDNESDAY, MAY 8TH California higher education, “A high-cost program here at There are two major options Zingg sEud. Stop by the Placement Office Cal Poly can cost up to $8,000 in the works to help meet these per student every yeEu-,” Zingg financial challenges, Zingg said. “The plan established for details on hot opportunities SEUd. The first is a fee increEwe for all guidelines for enrollment,” he Csd Poly students. The second is sEiid. “For Csd Poly, the growth in Santa Clara, California. However, lower-cost mE^ors a $125 million capitEd campaign tEu^et is 17,500 full-time stu­ such Eis history or philosophy cim by University AdvEmcement. dents,” Who’s hot?N orttI is. As one of the world's most diversifled developers cost approximately $3,500 per ‘This cEunpEugn would kick off student every year, Zingg said. Currently, 15,250 students at­ of communications prcxlucts, systems and nenworks, wre’re focusing in 1997 Euid run through 2001, tend Cal Poly. It is possible that our expertise on designing, building and integrating the world’s “Withinfor­ the new funding which ia the 100th anniversary the university could reach its mation, entertainment and communications networks. 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It and not fake like McShane, who and there has been a nice propo»*- Doily Stoff Writers says what he thinks (students) tion of males and females.” makes me feel like the future is good." want to hear.” But the College of Business More than 2,800 students (ap­ Voters of McShane, ASI estimated turnout would be less proximately 16 prercent of the presidential write-in candidate, than one percent. student body) turned out over Dale Owens voted for him based on reasons “It’s kinda slow compared to the two-day voting period to par­ different than voters who chose past years,” said Dordo Byles, ticipate in this year’s ASI elec­ San Luis Obispo resident who worked booth Banderob. proctor and member of the tions. “It was the first time I paid at­ League of Women Voters. Write-in candidate Steve tention to elections because my She also said that students McShane will be next year’s ASI Dale Owens, a San Luis booth locations for the individual friend McShane was running,” expressed to her their desire to president and Mike Rocca will Obispo resident, worked the elec­ colleges. This year, elections said Jose Ramirez, an agricul­ be better informed. chair its board of directors, ac­ tion booth for the College of En­ committees advertised the loca­ tural business junior. Proctor Marcia Munson felt cording to ASI Elections Chair gineering this year. tions where students could vote. History senior Mike Lara the students showed more inter­ Sam Reid. “It’s always a great ex­ Five people tallied the votes said, “I’ve known McShane for est when they were voting for the • According to Reid, the turnout perience,” said Owens, who has Thursday evening, including four the past two years. He’s a Rec Center. for this year’s elections, ap­ been participating in ASI elec­ student members of the election proximately 2,880, was more tions for the past few years. “It committee and their adviser Bob than twice that of last year. Ap­ gives me a kick in the pants.” Walters. MCSHANE: “I want to get to work right away” proximately 1,200 votes were cast for ASI president last year. Owens, 85, was pleased with The process went as follows: From page 1 people involved in our campaign McShane, with 64 percent of student participation and the or­ the ballots were locked in boxes to get the word out.” the vote, beat out Duane ganization of the election. He until they were brought to the of his goals as much as to just Banderob, current executive Banderob. McShane garnered said there was a nice mixture of ASI Business Office. The boxes promote his name. vice president of ASI, had attack­ 1,695 votes to Banderob’s 935. male and female voters and that were then unlocked, and the bal­ “My approach has been, and ed McShane on the issue of In the race for board chair, the election process and prepara­ lots were stacked, divided by col­ always will be, to get in touch money spent on the campaign. Rocca defeated write-in hopeful tions were much better than in lege and aligned to be counted by with the average student, not Banderob said he spent ap­ Enrique Mondragon, 1,994 votes years past. the computer. just those already involved in proximately $600 of his own (88 percent) to 267 (12 percent). “It makes me feel like the fu­ All write-in votes were then ASI,” McShane said. money for his campaign. Frank Garcia, McShane’s ture is good,” Owens said. McShane said he was excited Despite differences in their tallied and verified by hand. campaign manager, said he feels Reid said the collecting and about winning the election. “I campaign promises, both can­ the intensive campaign efforts The percentage of voters want to get to work right away,” didates emphasized better com­ counting of the ballots went contributed to the increase in quickly because all the ballots broken down by college, where McShane said. munication between ASI and voter turnout this year. each voter can vote for two to five One of the issues heavily students. were separated before the com­ “I think it helped out a lot,” he puters counted them. board members, but president debated during the campaign Rocca said he is eager to sit said. “We wanted to reach stu­ and board chair only once, is as was the amount of money can­ down with the current chair, An­ dents who were not participating Reid speculated that the in­ follows: didates were spending. tonio Torres, and come up with in ASI.” creased voter turnout could be Frank Garcia, McShane’s some goals for next year and to attributed to two factors. Acculturé: 70 percent (2,349) campaign manager rmd architec­ familiarize himself with the of­ One way they accomplished Science and Math: 36 percent this was to appeal to students There was a total of 50 can­ ture sophomore, said the army of fice. didates for each board position (629) volunteers in McShane’s cam­ He said that the high-profile with diverse backgrounds to help Liberal Arts: 62 percent (1,765) out with the campaign. and only 23 positions to fill, Reid paign really helped the soil nature of the race overshadowed said, plus each presidential can­ Engineering: 60 percent (2,322) science senior. the position that he was running “That was one of our three Business: 38 percent (747) main goals,” McShane said. “The didate “spoke to hundreds of “It wasn’t all about money,” for. people.” Garcia said. “We had a large “There were a lot of people other two were to increase com­ These results include votes for amount of contributions, and of who walked up to vote for presi­ munication between students Another reason for the large college representatives, one vote course that helped. 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1 t 1 4 FRIDAY, M AY 3, 1996 Opinion MUSTANG DAILY LETTERS COMMENTARY A new department? Editor, The A$I popularity contest Here at Cal Poly we are known as a school for future leaders and innovators. To continue this tradition I pro­ I’ve never liked elections. Heather Holly pose we add a new department to create leaders for the They always seem to be popularity contests. Junior high, probably make a great president, trends of the future. This will be a spinoff of the city high school, and now college and probably national, too — they There is only one reason he will not receive my vote. and regional planning department and should be called all seem to boil down to who’s the most liked. I wish it After Banderob left, rural and regional planning. didn’t, but then, everyone and during his speech, n\ I believe that change in society is inevitable as cities wishes for a perfect world. I SHOULD MeShane “poked fun” at will reach a breaking point. Large cities are becoming There are a few points Banderob’s style and per­ unsustainable as they are de(>endent on thousands of about our ASI presidential B E ELFCTHD sonality. lifeline threads that are extremely difficult to maintain. election I would like to I use “poked fun” be­ Essentials like water and food and nonessentials like make, however. First of all, PRESIDENT cause mock is too strong electricity must be transported from around the coun­ thank you to the candidates BECAUSE 1 1« * a word. I also don’t know try to sustain a comfortable but fragile way of life. Qual­ for your speeches during how much each of the can­ ity of life is also deteriorating as people are increasingly spring training for WOW. It A M MORE didates has ridiculed the feeling crowded, lonely and unfulfilled. People from the was my only chance to re­ other before this. I simply cities generally lack strong community ties and tend to ally see and hear the candi­ POPU UA R thought Steve MeShane’s be isolated from others. A general mistrust of strangers dates, not just all the post­ m I behavior was unneces­ and antisocial forms of transportation and entertain­ ers and everyone else’s opin­ sary and do not want ment (ex. automobile, television) are common in large ions of them. REMOr Blâ someone who would do cities. such a thing representing Rural and regional planning should address these SI6N5 ( me as ASI president. problems by studying alternatives to the status quo. It I simply thought Steve I am sure both candi­ could focus on maintaining a sustainable future by plan­ McShone's behavior dates would do a fine job. ning communities in a rural setting where essentials If I could have my way, are located. Quality of life would improve as people work was unnecessary and r e Banderob would be presi­ together to maintain themselves in a tangible manner. do not want someone dent and appoint Sectors of the community would be involved in agricul­ MeShane as his vice presi­ ture, manufacturing, education, etc. as people began to who would do such a dent because I think they directly rely on other people instead of large corpora­ need each other to find tions or governments. People will start to feel a sense of thing representing me the right balance to get belonging to a community where they are secure and as ASI president. the jobs done. Each has needed by others. CO ideas that should be acted There are many grave issues to solve before a plan upon, and I would hate to like mine can be implemented. People need to be in­ The thing that upset me see all students lose these formed and open to alternative life-styles for changes to was how it was handled proposed ideas, benefits slowly occur. Academic programs like rural and regional during WOW. It is not the _ for all students, because planning could facilitate new ideas and should be in­ fault of the WOW board or * ^1 1 j-i one person lost the popu- cluded in our institutions of higher learning. anyone else, really — it j ust f > I larity contest. I hope all proves my popularity con­ the ideas are put to use no Solomon McCrea test point. Duane Banderob matter who wins. I don’t Environmental and systematic biology spK)ke first, and made some /v a- want the most popular excellent points. There was BWMm man to have the job. polite applause. But before I want the one who will he could even get off the get the job done and make Theft vs. assault stage in Chumash, much of the changes that need to the crowd was shouting for be made and put good Editor, MeShane. I was even told, ideas to use no matter I would like to comment on Jeff Deach’s commentary though I did not hear it, that who suggested them and of April 30, “Forgive and forget.” First, to compare Banderob was booed. Banderob left the auditorium with his give credit where credit is due and be a good representa­ Da’Monn Sanders’ situation to Reggie Parkers' is absurd. head low, and I don’t think a soul can blame him. While I wish tive of Poly students to the community, faculty and every­ What Jeff Deach forgot to include was what crime Parker he had stayed to hear MeShane out of courtesy, I cannot blame one else. actually committed. Sanders picked up a credit card and him at all for leaving quickly and quietly considering the cir­ Too bad I live in a dream world. used it illegally. Parker violently and physically manipu­ cumstances. lated a young woman to give him and his friend oral This is not meant to be a putdown for Steve MeShane. I satisfaction in a stairwell. This is not an innocent crime. understand he has done much for students here, and would Heather Holly is a psychology sophomore. Td degrade a young woman in that fashion is extremely brutal and ruthless. Do we want these people on the Cal LETTER Poly campus? I applaud the men’s basketball coach for not recruiting Reggie Parker, lb steal a credit card is one thing; raping a woman is extremely different. Whiners aren’t winners Editor, Greg Michel Typical day at Cal Poly: you’re walking to class and all of a is out to get me? Or should 1 take action to change the Business freshman sudden you see two individuals having an ardent discussion things I disagree with? I would like to take the latter about who’s to blame for the things going wrong in their lives, choice. Complaining and whining can only go so far, and their educations, the state, the government. If you can think if we are not going to do anything to solve the problem, of something that annoys you, these people can find some­ we might as well shut up. Yes, we can change the world one or something to blame. I hate those kind of people, and by writing to people in office, by protesting in rallies and sometimes I fall into it myself. I hate it when we act as if we by voicing our opinions where they can be heard, not in "The state is nothing were victims of the outside world and blame everyone else the Sandwich Plant. An individual, just a single person for our worries and tragedies. The system, the government, can change the world in so many ways, and yet, when we the republicans, the democrats, the affirmative action pro­ have so many rights in this country, we seldom make wise hut a state of mind. grams, the undocumented immigrants, the minorities, the use of them. We need perseverance to see our goals come majority, the ghetto, the list goes on and on. You know what through. When we complain and victimize ourselves, we I say to that? The first person you should blame is yourself are wasting our energy and saliva. We can use all that And you can change and nobody else. energy to do a whole lot of things, not just voice our con­ Sure, the system is unfair. Did the 1RS ask me if I wanted cerns to the wind. to give them my money? Did the CSU system ask if I wanted So next time, when you’re ready to blame someone and your mind..." to take any of the breadth requirement courses? In fact, a lot point that finger, look at yourself first and see how many of the things happening in this world were decided before I fingers are pointing back to you. Craig Franklin, "Free Luna" was bom. Should I start complaining like a madman? Should Ramon Hermida I victimize myself to the point that I start thinking everyone Computer engineering junior

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By CorolyN Skorneck and a greater commitment to see migrant’s sponsor is considered Asscxioted Press that people come to America to in deciding eligibility for certain work and to build their dream, benefits — Aid to Families with WASHINGTON — A nearly u- not to live off the fruit of some­ Dependent Children, Sup­ nanimous Senate passed an im­ one else’s labor.” plemental Security Income and migration bill Thursday that Senate approval sends the food stamps — for three years would tighten border controls legislation to a conference com­ after arrival. and make it tougher for illegal mittee, where negotiators will at­ aliens to get U.S. jobs. It would tempt to resolve differences be­ The Senate bill would con­ also curtail legal immigrants’ ac­ tween Senate and House ver­ sider the sponsor’s income for al­ cess to social services. sions of the bill. most all public benefits — with The 97-3 vote sends a mes­ A key difference is a House the exception of the school lunch sage “that America will no longer provision that would let states and Women, Infants and stand by passively — we will deny public education to undocu­ Children feeding programs — for take control of our borders,” said mented immigrant children. up to 10 years or until the im­ Senate Majority Leader Bob Kennedy called that offensive migrant becomes a citizen, which Dole, the presumptive GOP and said he would work to keep takes five years. The sponsor’s presidential nominee. it out of any compromise. The ad­ obligation would become legally President Clinton said he was ministration has threatened a enforceable, under the bill. “pleased that the Senat'i has en­ Clinton veto if that provision In addition, a legal immigrant dorsed our strategy wi h legisla­ remains. tion that answers my ad­ could be deported for receiving Neither the Senate bill nor virtually any public benefits for ministration’s call for tougher the House bill would impose new penalties for alien smugglers, more than 12 months during the limits on the number of legal im­ first five years here. criminal aliens and manufac­ migrants admitted. The House turers and sellers of fraudulent stripped out such provisions. In The lawmakers, by wide mar­ documents.” the Senate, a separate bill ad­ gins, rejected numerous amend­ “I urge the Congress to quick­ dressing that issue awaits action, ments that would have softened ly finalize and send me this key although Simpson said that was the provisions related to sponsor legislation,” Clinton said in a ^ RESERVATIONS NOW dead for now. income, hewing to Simpson’s BEING ACCEPTED ON: statement. “The work with legal im­ criticism that doing so would be The measure would nearly migration will be done at some merely “shifting the cost from TWO BEDROOM/ double the border patrol guards future time by future legis­ the people who sponsor them, ONE BATHROOM to about 10,000, authorize pilot lators,” he said. usually relatives, to the APARTMENTS projects that would let employers To reduce employment of il­ American taxpayers.” easily verify whether a worker is legal aliens, the Senate bill calls eligible for a job in the United for standardized, counterfeit- The bill also would overturn States and increase p>enalties for proof birth certificates and other rules that became law just a IUlOAI> Starting at: document fraud and alien smug­ state-issued identifying docu­ week ago limiting asylum- gling. ments, while making it easier for seekers’ rights to enter the s T ii i: i: T $725.00 Per Month “We have stuff in there that employers to ensure that the country and prove their case. V I* v u I M I , N T S has everything but the rack and people they hire are eligible to The rules, part of the anti-ter- the thumbscrew for people who work here. rorism law signed by Clinton on * Free Utilities * Coimniuiity T.V. Room are violating the laws of the It would reduce from 29 to six April 24, were targeted at those United States,” said the the number of acceptable iden­ who arrive with no documents or * Swimming Pool * Tenuis Court measure’s chief author. Sen. tifying documents and set up fraudulent documents. But Sen. * Cal Poly Shuttle * On Site Laundry Room Alan Simpson, R-Wyo. various pilot projects for limited Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., who The bill also contains “far- areas, including a database that authored the amendment passed * Free Parking * On Site Management reaching and comprehensive” employers could contact to make 51-49, said people in fear for For more information, plca«c »top b^: provisions to “reduce the oppor­ sure a worker’s name and Social their lives from their own tunities of the job market to be a Security number matched. The governments cannot be expected 61 N. BroMi St. magnet for those that want to projects could not be made to obtain legal documents from San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 come across our borders and nationwide or permanent those governments in order to (Behind Luck^s Shopping Center) work in America and displace without congressional approval. flee. American workers,” said Sen. OrCaU(S05)544-7772 24hrsaDay Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., who Although the bill largely tar­ Voting against the immigra­ worked with Simpson to craft the gets illegal aliens, it also would tion bill were three Démocraties bill. make it tougher for legal im­ senators: Russell Feingold of Republican Sen. Phil Gramm migrants to obtain needs-based Wisconsin, Bob Graham of of Texas said the bill “will mean public benefits. Under current Florida and Paul Simon of Il­ stronger control of our borders law, the income of an im- linois. Teens charged in Nipomo Mesa murder lived at the time, although her the jury find special circumstan­ By Deborak Hostiags ces, they face maximum penal­ Assodoted Press family later moved into San Luis Obispo. ties of life without possibility of Ô TORTILLA FLATS SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — “The investigation revealed parole, said Sandi Gibbons, a Three high-school boys who she was in fact murdered the spokeswoman for the Los An­ formed a music group to glorify very night she left her house,” geles County district attorney’s Satan drugged, raped, tortured Bouchard said. office. and murdered a 15-year-old girl The three boys allegedly If they’re tried as juveniles, in hope a virgin sacrifice would “selected and stalked her believ­ the defendants face a maximum earn them “a ticket to hell,” ing that the blonde-haired, blue­ of seven years, plus or minus six prosecutors said 'Thursday. eyed girl was a virgin and that months, of juvenile detention, The allegations outline in her sacrifice would earn them a she said. cryptic legalese the horrifying ‘ticket to hell,”’ Bouchard said in Casey’s attorney, Kevin death of Elyse Pahler — a crime an interview. McReynolds, opposes that, as­ incongruous with the serenity of The oldest of four children, serting his client should be dealt CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION the central California com­ Elyse was described by family with by the juvenile court sys­ munities nestled in coastal members as being gifted in tem. . *Sunday, May 5* foothills between San Francisco painting, acting, music and “A lot of the allegations are and Los Angeles. dance. grossly overstated and some of Prosecutors have charged them are flatly without any fac­ Fiesta at the Flats... “She sketched dress designs tual support whatsoever,” he Jacob W. Delashmutt, 16, Joseph and made her own clothes,” the Fiorella, 15, and Royce E. Casey, said. “The defense has demanded family said on a newspaper a prima facie hearing, which is 17, in the death of the Arroyo obituary form. Grande High School freshman an opportunity to force the “She was active in sports and prosecution to present some who disappeared July 22 and in her church. She loved God, his was found dead eight months evidence to substantiate some of ^ Fiesta with the Best! ^ ^ beautiful world and loved her these baseless allegations. Our later. friends and large family.” Elyse had been sought only as view is that many of these al­ * * *Great Music and Dancing a missing person until Casey The teens were arrested legations are intended to inflame came forward on March 14 and March 14 and charged four days public opinion and we look for- Super Happy Hour 4-7pm led authorities to her decom­ later in the murder. Additional wanl to the hearing.” posed body. Deputy District At­ charges of gang involvement, McRejmolds would not com­ torney Dan Bouchard said. rape, torture and conspiracy ment on any specifics of Casey’s Lunch • Dinner Her body, lying within walk­ were added this week, Bouchard alleged involvement. He added, ing distance of homes, was par­ said. “I have enough confidence in the tially obscured in a eucalyptus A fitness hearing scheduled ability of the criminal justice sys­ 544-7575 • 1051 Nipom o • D ow ntow n SLO grove on Nipomo Mesa, a plateau for June 12 will determine tem to differentiate between in Arroyo Grande about 15 miles whether prosecutors can charge varying levels of culpability and south of San Luis Obispo. The the teens as adults. cooperation and respond accord­ ■0 # 0 Ô0 # 0 ©13 site was close to where the girl If they’re tried as adults and ingly.” 6 FRIDAY, M A Y 3, 1996 MUSTANG DAILY Committee wants $L0 torch run sparks excitement external reviews Thousands line of each academic streets to cheer program at Poly By Josie NUHef torch carriers Doily Staff Writer Improving education at Cal By Mark Armstrong Poly by requiring outside evalua­ Doily Staff Writer tion of courses is the goal of one Academic Senate committee. Cal Poly business freshman The committee introduced to Carrie Feiler never had this r* the senate on 'Tuesday two many people gather in one place resolutions requiring all to watch her run. academic programs to par­ It must have had something ticipate in external reviews. to do with that torch she was The first proposed resolution carrying Thursday. mandates that some form of ex­ “This is unbelievable,” Feiler ternal review be performed at said, still breathing heavy, and least once every five years. in awe of the massive crowd of The second gives specific in­ people yelling for her and trying structions on how that review to get closer. “Especially since should be conducted, according I’m not even a runner. I’m to Roxy Peck, presenter of the definitely a swimmer.” resolutions. Feiler admitted she is now of­ “The first one’s more ficially a runner, too. philosophic and the second one “I’ll be in shape for the next gives more the nuts-and-bolts,” time,” Feiler said with a huge Peck said. grin. Many of Cal Poly’s academic The glow from the torch, not programs already choose to un­ to mention the gathering of dergo external reviews. Others motorcycle-cop sirens, emerged fulfill the requirement by par­ like a mirage from Santa Rosa ticipating in accreditation and Monterey Streets at five studies. minutes to 2 p.m. The resolutions target The hoard of onlookers belted programs that don’t participate out cheers as Feiler ran out from in either, which could make dis­ behind the monstrous press cussion about the resolutions caravan. People waving heated. streamers and American flags “I have a feeling that it will be rushed to the open walkway to a somewhat controversial topic get a closer look at the runner when it’s on the floor, Peck said. and her torch. “There’s not universal agreement Feiler slowed to a fast walk that we need reviews in all as she hit the final half-block of departments.” her journey into Mission Plaza. Departments that don’t cur­ She waved to the crowd flow­ rently undergo a review will be ing onto Monterey Street and bound by the procedures outlined picked up her pace as she went in the second resolution. up the mission steps, where she The review process includes a lit a miniature version of Atlan­ three-person review team which ta’s final resting place for the would study information com­ torch. piled by the department, conduct The out-of-breath, 18-year- an on-site survey and write a old thought the short run down report on their findings. Monterey Street would be easier At least one of the reviewers than what she encountered. must be from a university other “I actually thought it would than Cal Pbly. 'The other two be no problem,” Feiler said, and could be from industry, govern­ looked to the torch, charred at ment or another college. the tip. “But it’s so heavy!” Feiler managed just fine car- The resolution insists that rjdng the 3.5-pound torch, none of the members be from Cal switching her grip from hand to Poly because the university al­ hand. ready conducts an internal "It's going to be a thrill for all of you. This is a once-in-o-lifetinie reviqw of each department once The 100th Anniversary Olym­ every five years. pic Torch Relay arrived in San situation. Every time I see or hear about the Olympic Games I Luis Obispo by train from Santa “TTie whole point is to get out­ side input,” Peck said. “We need Barbara at 1:25 p.m., almost one can't sit still. It gets me so excited." hour later than scheduled. reviewers who don’t have any The delay did not, however, Charles Hickcox preconceived ideas of what can, dampen the spirits of the more or cannot, be done at Cal Poly. than 10,000 people that came Olympic medalist from Templeton Some things occur to people from out to see the spectacle. the outside who don’t have any Feiler, who was nominated to preconceptions.” carry the torch because of her Maria Sideris, a speech com­ volunteer efforts in her munication sophomore, said she Templeton resident Charles But Mehran Esiambolipour thinks outside reviews are im­ hometown, passed the flame on Hickcox, who brought home was competing for Iran. He has to Morro Bay resident William portant. three gold medals and a silver been calling the United States “Reviewing departments can Scotnica. His pre-run game plan for swimming in the 1968 home for the past nine years and was to keep a nice pace only improve the quality of that Mexico City Olympics, told the now lives in Arroyo Grande. \ ! department,” Sideris said. “Im­ throughout. crowd the emotion involved with “This is wonderful,” Esiam­ “I’m gonna take it slow,” Scot­ plementing advice would help the Olympics is like nothing bolipour said of the Olympic Business freshman Carrie Feiler (top) them provide better services for nica said right before his big mo­ else. 'Torch Relay. “My body gets ran approximately one mile every the students.” ment. “It’s going to be a thrill for all goose bumps.” Also scheduled to take a day to prepore for carrying the 'The Academic Senate commit­ of you. This is a once in a 'The whole crowd seemed to tee that wrote the resolutions jtroll with the Olympic torch lifetime situation,” Hickcox told be feeling the same goose bumps O l ^ i c Torch into Mission Plazo in vas another Cal Poly student, decided a three-person review the crowd. “Every time I see or as the torch came in and shared downtown Son Luis Obispo Thursday board would ensure a wide range brestry and natural resources hear about the Olympic Games I its glow with San Luis Obispo. afternoon. Hundreds, including Sue reshman Ryan Duston. of input is contributed. can’t sit still. It gets me so ex­ As Scotnica waited for his Youngdale and Maryann Rott, 6, “Three people bring different Duston took his jog from the cited.” I ntersection of Marsh and chance to start on the home (above) gathered in nearly 90- perspectives and different liiguera streets and jogged to Other Olympic athletes not stretch back to the train station, degree weather to watch tne torch knowledge than if it’s a single South Street as the eighth link scheduled to appear also showed San Luis Obispo mayor and Cal go by / Doily photos by Down person with a single perspec­ in the San Luis Obispo relay up to speak to the crowd about Poly political science professor Kolmar tive,” Peck said. chain. their experiences, including one Allen Settle was on hand to 'The information submitted to The crowds of onlookers who was announced as a mem­ proclaim May 2nd Olympic said to the crowd. “May we al­ the review team by the depart­ started piling onto the sidewalks ber of the Ol 3rmpic weightlifting 'Torch Relay Day for the city. ways remember the power and ments would include expanded of Mission Plaza before noon and team from the 1980 Olsmipics in Settle also presented the key to glory of this moment.” course outlines, data on students Moscow. enjoyed music from students of the city to 1996 Atlanta Olympic After beginning on April 27 and faculty and sample student Monterey Bay Academy school, Some puzzled looks came Games representative, Hillary in Los Angeles, the torch will projects. while former and future Olym­ from the crowd, possibly Hanson. continue its 50,000-mile journey During the on-site visit, the pians living on the Central wondering if this person ignored “From generation to genera­ through 42 states until it team would meet with faculty, Coast spoke to the crowd about the U.S. boycott and competed tion, from country to country, it reaches its final destination in administrators and students to their experiences. anjrway. is the light of hope,” Hanson Atlanta on July 19. ______assess the program. MUSTANG DAILY FRIDAY, M A Y 3, 1996 BASEBAL1.: Cal Poly swept Hawaii last weekend COTRIGHT: Will help pay for Downing’s medical bills, which total $595 From page 8 the second one, 2-1, and won the From page 8 called him a nigger. Garritty did kicked in the head and the sides final game, 5-3. not hear Downing say the word of his chest. The Aztecs will be relying on Mustang left-fielder Jon Cotright, who had just arrived nigger. Cotright said Downing tripped first baseman Travis Lee, who Macalutas is looking to break- at the night club and was trying Cotright swung at Downing over a parking lot curb. He added leads the team with a .364 batting ^ another Cal Poly record in this to get out of his car, claims he did­ with his left and missed, hitting average, 17 home-run and 59 RBI. that he only hit Downing once. series, as he looks to set the career n’t call her a bitch. Julie Sandiego, who was standing Following the altercations, San Diego State assistant runs scored record. Downing was standing beside coach Jim Warner said hedoesn’t next to Downing, on the side of Cotright attempted to settle out­ Entering this afternoon’s the passenger door when Cotright the head. He followed with a right side of court by paying Downing’s expect the Aztecs to be tired when was trying to get out, Cotright they reach San Luis Obispo. game, he is one run behind Jason which struck Downing in the eye, medical bills. Downing agreed to Maas, who holds the record with said. At that point, Cotright said according to police reports. Cotright’s proposition, but after “Our pitching has been pretty that Downing called him a nigger. good all year,” Warner said. 150 runs scored. Macalutas also Bryant stepped out of the car delays by Cotright, Downing’s “We’ve had a few offensive trou­ holds the Mustang record for “(Downing said), 'Well, nigger, along with three other men. you better get back inthe car,*” mother brought it to the District bles.” career base hits, with 237, and Bryant ran toward the fight and Attorney. “Cal Poly is coming off a good career doubles with 48. Cotright said. He then stepf)ed out of the car to confront claims that he was trying to The public announcement of sweep of Hawaii,” Warner added. During the Hawaiian trip. Cal break it up, but according to Poly swept the University of Downing. this incident follows former bas­ “Last time we played them, they Downing, Bryant came at him played well anddidn’t beat them­ Hawaii in a league series, and Bryant, who was sitting in the ketball player Da’Monn Sanders’ then split two double-headers back behind Cotright, said he with a punch. Cotright said suspension. Sanders stole a wallet selves.” Bryant was trying to hold Earlier this year, the with the University of Hawaii- heard Downing call him a nigger. and attempted to use a credit card Mustangs took two of three games Hilo. The trip improved the Pat Garritty, who witnessed Downing from behind. on April 12. The freshman will from the Aztecs in San Diego. Cal Mustangs’ league record to 15-12, the fight, said a man in the back Downing fell to the ground transfer to Seminole Community Poly took the first game 6-4, lost 27-21 overall. seat told Cotright that Downing and can only remember being- College in Oklahoma.

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} ! í m . í-5 8 FRIDAY, MAY, 3, 1996 SPORTS MUSTANG DAILY SPORTS Cotright reprimanded for assault, Bryant cleared B|A|R By Franco Castaldini RobertDowning, and agreed to He must also meet certain acade­ One of the girls with Downing, Spetiol to the D o i l y _ __ pay some of the $595 for mic requirements set by the Leslie Tennie, told him one of the A TAVERN OF SPORTS NEWS Downing’s medical bills. Bryant is basketball staff, according to men in a Jeep Cherokee called Shanta Cotright, a member of in good standing with the team. Schneider. her a “bitch.” Cotright was sitting TODAY’S GAMES the men’s basketball team who Cotright will also help pay for “This is not a basketball deci­ in the passenger seat of the car. “I walked over (to the car) • Baseball vs. San Diego State @ San led Cal Poly in scoring last year, the medical bills. On top of that, sion,” Schneider said. “This is a pleaded no contest Tuesday to an he will miss the season opener decision to prepare him for life. with her and she starts talking Luis Obispo Stadium, 2 p.m. assault charge. next year and will be required to We have to give him the guidance with the guys, and Shanta was in TOMORROW’S GAMES The 22-year-old guard was meet standards set by the he deserves, the love that he the front,” Downing said. “One of • Baseball vs. San Diego State @ San involved in a fight on Nov. 9, 1995 basketball staff. needs so he can get on with his the guys in the back said ‘Oh, we Luis Obispo Stadium, 1 p.m. along with teammate Colin “Shanta will make restitution life.” know you, you’re Leslie.’And they • Central Coast Roadrunners vs. San Bryant at The Graduate, a night for this incident if he fulfills his Schneider did not suspend started flirting with her. Francisco Seals @ Mustang Stadium, club. responsibilities,” said Head Coach Cotright or Bryant because he “And Leslie goes, ‘Did one of 7:30 p.m. All criminal charges have been Jeff Schneider. “If he fulfills these said there were no charges you call me a bitch?’ And Shanta dropped against both players. responsibilities, then he will be brought against his players. goes, ‘Well, I probably did. I’m SUNDAY’S GAMES Cotright has been enrolled in a part of the team. If he does not, The incident, which led to kind of drunk,” Downing contin­ • Baseball vs. San Diego State @ San counseling program which is then he will be dismissed from the Cotright’s reprimanding, occurred ued. Cotright and Bryant said Luis Obispo Stadium, 1 p.m. designed to help him control his program.” in the parking lot of the night club they were not drinking alcohol • Softball vs. U.C. Berkeley @ Berkeley, assaultive behavior. If the standards are not met, just past 11 p.m. that night. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. On Wednesday, Cal Poly’s Cotright could miss more than one Downing, who suffered a After the conversation. Athletic Department released a game, Schneider said. bruised eye, a pinched nerve in Downing asked Cotright if he statement which cleared Bryant Along with those penalties his back and cuts, according to could apologize for calling Tennie Football Scrimmage Saturday of all charges. Bryant reached a imposed on Cotright, he will also police reports, was waiting in line a bitch. The Cal Poly Green and Gold game civil compromise with the victim. be involved in community service. with a group of girls. See COTRIGHT page 7 will take place this Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Mustang Stadium. Admission is free for the inter-squad game. Mustangs hope to stampede t^O TO BRlFS 1 9 English soccer fan jailed for attacking prosecuting attorney San Diego State in WAC race

LONDON (AP) — A fan convicted of By Greg Manifold “The odds are that Northridge provoking an attack by English soccer Doily Assistant Sports Editor will win the league,” said Cal Poly star Eric Cantona, jumped over the pitching coach Tom Kunis. “We’re courtroom railing on Thursday, grabbed the prosecutor by the throat The Cal Poly ba.seball team looking for a shot at second place and yelled: ‘Tm innocent.” abandoned the white sands of the and an outside shot at the play­ It got him seven days in jail. Hawaiian Islands and arrived offs.” Matthew Simmons, 21, had been back in San Luis Obispo early Before the Mustangs can start found guilty of two charges of using Thursday morning. thinking about the playoffs, they threatening words and behavior The team returned home from have to worry about San Diego. towards Cantona during a game last a successful six-day road trip, in ‘They’re an excellent pitching year between Manchester United and team and they have a lot of Crystal Palace at Seihurst Park. which they took five of their seven Cantona, the Manchester United games. depth,” Kunis said. “(San Diego) striker, was leaving the field after being The Mustangs hope to contin­ also creates a lot of action on the sent off for a foul when he suddendly ue their bases and tries to vaulted over the advertising hoardings momentum make you feel and drove his feet into Simmons’ heading into a uncomfortable.” chest, then punched him twice. three game Kunis has Simmons jumped over a bench and Mike Zirelli start­ seized prosecutor Jeffery McCann series against from behind in a head lock, ripping the San Diego WESTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE ing today, and McCann’s tie off in the process. State Aztecs. Matt Atterberry Victorious in 11 of their last 15 and Jason Novi will pitch the last games, the Mustangs are only two games, respectively. three games behind Cal State While the Mustangs return a Northridge in the West Division of little tired after the trip to the Western Athletic Conference Hawaii, the Aztecs are also com­ (WAC), only two games behind ing off two straight midweek second place Fresno State, and games. Major League Baseball one game behind third place San The Aztecs lost to Loyola Marymount Tuesday, and American League Standings Diego. Cal Poly is 15-12 in the WAC, Wednesday night lost to the East Divisign and 27-21, as the San Diego series University of California, los W L Pet. GB Angeles in 11 innings. The two New York 14 10 .583 — opens today at 2 p.m. at San Luis losses dropped San Diego’s record Baltimore 14 13 .519 11/2 Cal Poly catcher Matt Priess lets the ball get away while trying to tog out Obispo Stadium. The Saturday to 31-22-2. Toronto 13 14 .481 21/2 a Fresno State runner two weeks ago / Daily photo by Joe Johnston and Sunday games both begin at Detroit 9 19 .321 7 1p.m. See BASEBALL page 7 Boston 8 19 .296 71/2

Central Division W L Pet. GB Muresan voted NBA’s most improved player Roadrunners Cleveland 17 8 .680 — Chicago 15 11 .577 21/2 Minnesota 14 12 .538 31/2 By David Giasberg the Bullets’ first 76 games before Even his English has given honors Milwaukee 12 14 .461 51/2 Assocoited Press a knee injury ended his season. improved. On the night Nash Kansas City 9 19 .321 91/2 He averaged 14.5 points and 9.5 made Muresan the 30th overall DoHy Stoff Report______LANDOVER, Md. — Gheorghe rebounds per game and led the pick in the 1993 NBA draft, West Division Muresan, the tallest NBA with a .584 shooting per­ Muresan quickly learned his first The Central Coast Roadrunner W L Pet. GB amateur soccer team was honored player in the NBA at 7- centage. four words of English. With the Texas 17 10 .630 — foot-7, has a new label: When he drafted Muresan Thursday by the U.S.I.S.L. Seattle 16 11 .593 1 cameras rolling, he said, “I love Forward Abel Gutierrez and Most improved player. three years ago, John Nash California 15 12 .555 2 this game.” defender Jeff Oetman were hon­ The Washington Oakland 13 14 .481 4 wasn’t sure whether the Nash, who resigned as general ored as all-league players of the Bullets’ center, who • Standings as of 5/1 Romanian would be good enough manager Tuesday, figured he had week. this season recorded to make it to the NBA. He cer­ his arms up, he’s 12 feet tall. It’s The Roadrunners as a team äuöyEortHiOilf career-high numbers tainly didn’t expect Muresan to be were honored as the team of the intimidating,” Washington for­ “Shanta will make restitution for in minutes, points, this good this early. week. ward Juwan Howard said. “I’m this incident if he fulfills his rebounds, assists, “Each night I try hard. I have Gutierrez scored the winning glad he’s on my team.” responsibilities.” blocks and field goal percentage, more good nights than bad," said goal in the Roadrunners’ first on Thursday became the fourth Muresan, whose improvement Muresan joins a string of game against the Southern Jeff Schneider California Gunners last Friday. Cal Poly head basketball on the future of Bullet in seven years to win the was a big reason why the Bullets Bullets to claim the award this decade. Harvey Grant got it in On Sunday, against the Valley junior guard Shanta Cotright league’s most improved player won 18 more games this season Golden Eagles, Oetman scored CAL POLY award. than last. “Lots of people tell me I 1989-90; Pervis Ellison took the the game winning goal on a penal­ SPORTS HOTLINE Playing in his third NBA sea­ can’t play in NBA, but I tried to trophy home in 1991-92 and Don ty kick with only two minutes (805) 756-SCOR son, the 7-foot-7 Muresan started work hard to show I can.” MacLean won it in 1993-94. remaining in regulation play.