------~ - - ~ - - Professor, poet, avid tennis Was the recommendation to Ag students experience player and Star Trek fan cut classified positions hands-on approach to Dr. Jack Hernandez necessary to balance the learning thanks to donated receives BC teaching budget or was the panic sheep. award. avoidable? Features, page 4 Features, page 3 Opinion, peg& 2 THE ...... NEGADE Vol. 70 No. 11 Baketsfteld College September 10, 1999 S ~ .... mg study decreases classified morale
BY MICHAEL 0. ROSS "What has suq,riscd me the most. make some additional adjustments Editor in Chief I think, is the total lack of for $1.6 million. I think we were still compassion that the admioisttatioo out about $750,000 at that rime and Mike Buchak's life has been put has sbo~" said Buchal, who bas mat was around May." on bold. More than two months ago, worked on campus for 24 y~. To cover the remaining deficit, be was told be would lose bis job in ~11·s been over two mootbs and not Serrano then presented a Janet August. one administrator bas talked to me rec. ommendation on behalf of BC to Fulks, left, While Bucbak still holds his aboutanythingaboutthis. Just, 'Hey the "Board of Tnastces that cut some discusses graphic artist position on campus, he Mike, we'd like to kt you know classified hours and certain the staffing is unsure if he'll keep it for much what's going on.' I still don't know positions completely. longer. what's going on." But a number of classifi.:d staff study Bucbak's situation developed The classified cutback. and r.culty at BC feH thal this during last from a recommendation to the Board recommendations developed from a rcommendarion was 100 drastic a Thursday's of Trustees from BC President Dr. district-wide budget deficit, BC's proposal. Board of Sandra Serrano to cut back on portion equaling $2.6 millioo. "You have to realize mat they've Trustees classified labor by reducing hours "After looking at musurcs to been drug through the dirt for the meeting. aDtl cutting seven to 11 positions to balance the budget ... 'NC uWldc noo past two and half months," said balance its budget defu."it. Buchak's labor adjustments of$300,000," said Mkbacl Noland, president of REBECCA position was included in those Sem.oo during an inaview. "We chapter 336 of the California School PIMIENTA I THE recommended to be cut ~ abk to go into the system and Sft BlitlGET, Pqe6 RIP New chancellor talces on budget
BY FRANCIS C. MAYER 'Gades kick offseason Rip staff writer
Newly appointed Kem Comm.unity College District ~llor Dr. Waltct Pacbrd is hitting the boots . .. I'm studying tbe budget carefully," said Pacbrd in a tclcphooc ioaview from bis Illinois office. According to a press releue from the district. Pact.ud isn't expected to officially assume tbe duties of bis $135,000 a year position until Dec. 1. Pacbrd's enthusiasm about bis new job may speed the process up. "I might be out tbne a little sooner, maybe Nov. l," said Pact.ard. "but ru have to talk to the board fint." "We feh be was a.agetic,.. said Jeny Slunen, chair of the seacbcummiaee • wowectll:nn!tbefield of applicaals to twO. The odier fiNJist WU Dr. Sufwd Sbuprt, president ofNOl1h Hanis CollJ&e in Hoostoo. '"Or. Pacurc:I brings a level of e~iatce that we anticiJ>* will bring us t..ck to being an excellent district," said KCCD board member Huvey Hall ''If there's a Since 1987, Plcbld blizzard I can has served as the acting e~ecutive dean of lead you iDstruction and dean of tlh-ough it, and the social and bebaviorial other sciences· division at CoUege of DuPage in unexpected Glen Ellyn. m. problems as In l 995 be began well." semoa as DuPlge's vice president of academic -De. Walter and student affaus. the Packard, job he cum:ntly holck. cbaneellor His experience is not limited to administrative posts. Between 1978 and 1987, be W2S a professor of social and behavioral scie.ices atManake Community College in Venice, f1a. Packard is ready to de.al with some of the proveroial tboras in lhe Kem Ct,mmuaity College District's side, the most promiDent being the budget crisis. "We also chose him because he bas a good .I bacqround in fiscal JNOlg,emr;at," said Hall. Pacbn1 will be mating a Joog commute next month from Glen E1lylt. 'TU be bae for the Oct. 7 board meeting," be said, "and if rmable to stay over the 1'1CCU~ I' ill going to try ROBERT TAYLOR I THE RIP to catcll the foocbell pllle Friday night." Coach Dallas Grider and members of the Renegade footbaJI team Pacbrd' s p-ofession&I career bu thus far been based scrimmage with Reedley College in the nft1y renovated Memorial Stadium. in DliDois and Florida, but the geogr.tplrics of Soutbem The 'Gades will face last year's Potato Bowl rivals Grossmont College at Califorma ~ aot dainllfj91, be said when be was Saturday's game. For coverage, see stories on Page 5. rmundc,d of Batmfield's flat ..,.,,srom.. "If tbcR' s a hlizzml I cm lead yoa dlrougb it," said Pa.cbrd. "and oda UDC1pe,::!ed problems as wel.l." Lack of faculty results in packed classes in math, English departments
BY NICHOLE PEARY faculty we have DO ~ to go." cl.asse",, .. said dq:ctmc:a,t chair Kate Pluta. "Nobody an opportunity working full-time," said Dr. David Rip slaff writer Dr. Chutes CarlsoD, deu of i.mttuction who lim flJ ao saroom full ofM&1dc ,,,, and say' 'I'm sony. Monies, dean of instruction who oversees the English supervises the madi depllW feels dllr problem~ class ii cw• ck If.• t.t tbeR' 1 omy so much you can do DepartmenL A bculty shortage in the Math and English al.I aspec:tJ of curriculum, DOt jmt a few chosen "Thal' s earning a salary. To be quite frank, it 1-w to do with all the pep;. i lbe "''",,, write. ff dt::pltUl.euts bas left bocb students and instructors bard deputmem. Phdaquestiooa the iuleg,isy oftberolc of faculty and with the hourly wage. It's not a competiti vc hourly wag~ pteslCIG to fuld a way to accoow,• ,date 400 dndl::uts left He bas ci1cd futile a«k,14,i(S • adveniaD& for new admiaisttattoo iD cle,Jiog 1rith students and their ~ to Cal State, adult school, the high school wubcat prerequi.s.iie course&. m::ru;ti iD LOi ~ ADtdope Valley sod M>eW> 00r:d'Hl8. district. .. WdbiD 1he rat year die Bakcnfidd CoDege Mada mQ~ .... ''Pee.pie wk a lot abcJlll 'We're far son nts.' but But in the end, Morales cooteods ~ responsibility Dtpww uooe bas lost a Mal of tom- ~met. orf*l Im rleas caller Olli die DCCC aity lO build m ,/ , ' TIU ~Nl!GADE RIP Septen1ber 10, 1999 Pege2 September 10, 1999 Pagel I BC lacks student union BC reduces ArtsFest KCCD budget cuts keep while other colleges to four events due to • offer relaxing facilities scheduling conflicts BY PAMELA WILSON classifieds~.&.. BY MICHAEL D. ROSS if DOI all, of the funds can be easily Rip staff writer guessmg I..... ' Editor in Chief geoented. '' Rumors, lolv morale A survey also cOll!d be conducted Dr. Jack Hernandez helps ,,. - . The Kem Island Ans Fest ha, been shoncncd to four events As you walk through the dooo., to~ if students wOll!d be willing to this year, due 10 planning probkms and a lack of funds, ,ay make classified staff the loud roar of bowling balls pay a higher tuition for a few years to students find their own Bakersfield College offic·ials. smashing against wooden pins fills help raise funds for the student The ArtsFest began with the Bakersfield Symphony nervous. your cars. Your nose fills with uruoo. philosophical paths. Orchestra on Aug. 28 and will finish with the Shakespeare smells of tacos and burritos and you The remaining funds could come Festival, which ends on Oct. 27. BY NICHOLE PERRY can't help bu! think, "Yo quiero from Kem Community College BY DANIEL HUNT 'The AnsFest has traditionally la,tcd a couple of month, Rip staff writer Taco Bell." And comfonable, Disbict revenues or an outside pany Opinion Editor featuring the different ans," said Jan Rockoff, adminis1ra1ivc padded chairs beckon your tired interested in establishing a bowling assistant for the Bakersfield Cullegc Foundation. '"This year. It's just another day al muscles. alley or some other form of If today was not a school day, you would most howc·,e,, the AnsFest is only four events scheduled during a Bakersfield College for the This haven is the ideal hangout profitable entenainment in the likely find philosophy professor Dr. Jack Hernandez two monlh period. classified staff. Fielding phone for the stressed student. It's the student union. Fast food franchises playing tennis sornewhen: around town, applying "We tried to restructure the AnsFest and we tried to do calls from irate students, playing CSU, Fresno would be deep thought to a game he believes "stop-frames" the something different and then we kept running into obstacles. human Rolodex, n:vlenishing the student union interested in world when you're playing. like venues being filled and people already doing other things. facilities with needed supplies, in and every spring \Vith community building their Today, however, is a day where Hernandez is in "So we decided to g(, with the popular events that were general doing what it takes to make The Rip staffers own restaurants the classroom, but he ~so 't want his students to already well established and that were already being planned." the well-oiled machine which is have the op donations, however, like in the facility come away with just a textbook lesson. said Rockoff. BC run. But along with all Ilic daily ·'The best thing is for students to come away wiser port'Jnity to visit those utilized for the and we'd no ,/ Hank Webb, divisisn chair for the Fine Ans Department, chores of a humble, not to mention it for the annual longer ha'fe to and have bttter undcrstatiding of what Ibey want in also agreed that the timing was off when scheduling this year's often o,·erlooked, classified staff, Grace Van Dyke Bird (their) life," he said. i Journalism drive down Mt. / Ansfest because of conflicts. Webb said "money is always a comes the imminent, ever pressing Association of library, most. if not all, of Vernon Avenue Hernandez, 62, chair of the Philosophy ' problem." question: Will I be spared? Dcpa.'1ment at Bakersfield College, is the type of ' Community the fur...ds (for a student when we want SEAN JONES I THE RIP Fund-raisers are being scheduled for later iii !he year. Over the summer, district Colleges State something to eat teacher who gives his studeot.s something to talk Dr. Jack Hernandez relaxes in his campus office in between classes. "We'll go into next year better prepared," he said. housekeeping has shown the Conference. union) can be easily other than about. He incorporates modem and illustrative The three events still to come are the Ellingto:1 Celebration. KCCO to be in a budget deficit. Every time I generated. cafeteria food. examples to tie his lecture of philosophy to his In a speech that honored him in front of his dcaling with community and social issues. He gave the Shakespeare Festival and the Ansfest Art Competition. BC's alone weighed in at an ha ,e the great This also may classes. Early one Mooday morning a disccssion of colleagues, she said that ..Jack ;!oesn't let his own lectures at California State University, Bakersfield. The Ellington Celebration will be held Sunday at 7:30p.m. approximate$ 2.6 million. Though pleasure of help to create cooscquentalism has him asking his students. "Do opinions affect the thinking of his students. Instead, He also won the BC Margaret Levinson Faculty A 16-memberdance band will perform some pooular songs in an Aug. 5 decision to freeze enjoying the additional oo- you tell the truth if the truth hurts or do you lie and he shares his love of knowledge and gives ~tudeots Achievement Award in 1991. the Outdoor Theatre. district-wide hiring and various facility, I realize we've been campus jobs for students. avoid the injwy caused by the truth?" the tools they need to think for themselves." Besides teaching, Hernandez writes poetry. He The admission for the Ellington Celebration is $10 for campus buC:get cuts greatly gypped The next question to answer is "He doesn't discuss the book too much, but he's A graduate of the University of Michigan who publi~bed a book entitled "Jastro Park.," a collection ndults, $6 for students/ seniors and free for children 12 and adjusted the shortage, until Even CSU, Baker..field has a where to put a student union. How going after the big picture," said Jeff Shipman of his received his bachelor's degree in philosophy and his of poetry chronicling his life. He writes mostly about under. n:cently a friendly solution to the student union with cc.mfortablc about the abandoned baseball field philosophy class. "I enjoy how he discusses what it's mastc.r' s degree in literattue, Heruaodez aspired to friends, family and his favorite sport, tennis. The Shakespeare Festival begins on Sept. 29. The plays deficit in funds was still to be had. JOE SIMPSON I THE RIP lounges where students can reiax between the football pnctice field all about versus the ideas and rules of philosophy." be lawyer. Aftcrn:ceivinghis master's, he decided to E-;en outside of class, he poses ethical questions being perfonned this year are "Henry Y," directed by guest The temporary solution came between classes. Why then arc we and the Gerry Collins baseball field? It's this appTtJach to teaching that rcsulled in pursue other options. to anyone who lends an ear. Agenjo recalls him artist Terry McMahon, and 'The Taming of the Shrew," about in the recommended announced that an unexpected just another in a countless number one's importance and value could reduced to spendwg our time in The area presently lies dormant and Hernandez winning the Shirley Trembley Award for "I thought that teaching would be good, since I asking her two young daughters, Maria and Nina, directed by Randall Messick, festival artistic direc,or. The termination of several classified amount of money was allocated to of battles. be held aoxountable for the low uncomfortable, although colorful, overgrown. Distinguished Teaching. He was awarded the booor always enjoyed my teachers. It was a good choice for questions about ethical ch<>ices, having them think performances will be held at 8 p.m. in the Outdoor Theater staff jobs, enough to ~over an the college due to high FTES (fu!J. For some reason it is classified morale among the classified plastic chairs in the cafeteria, or A student union would not oru y this year after more than 30 years at BC. He keeps the roe." about the plausible answers. Wednesdays through Saturdays for four weeks. estimated $ 700,000 balance. time equivalent student) employees who seem 10 get the raw staffers these days. Maybe i, has to tying up computers in the library improve the campus appearance, but award, a medal, around the neck of bis office mate, He came to Bakersfield CoUege in 1961. He "He's just as engaged with them (her daughters) Toe ArtsFest An Competition reception will be held Sept. The proposal, which was enrollment. Though the jobs of the deal. Just when they feel one step do with a lack of security in the chatting on the Internet? provide a nice area for studcots and a life-sized cardbovd figure of Capt. Jean-Luc received his doctorate in education from the as he would be with any colleague or student," 30 in the Wylie and May Louise Jones An Gallery at announced at a July 1 Board of classified staff were spared for the up another setback occurs. overall integrity of the Many would argue that a student others to relax before football and Picard of the "Star Trek" TV series. Hernandez is a University of California. Los Angeles in 1972. Upon Agenjo said in her speech. Bakersfield College. Trustees meeting, left many moment. many remain at an A contract is settled to assure administrative staff in the KCCD. union wOll!d be too expensive for baseball games. And the lower longtime fan of the show. returning to Bakersfield College, Hernandez became '1 enjoy having his class because you get to sit and Juried works of Kern County artists will be shown classified employees in emotional emotional standstill. better pay and benefits, but jobs arc Whatever the case may be, BC to bulid. After all, CSUB doesn't parlring lot would provide plenty of Library Director Anna Agenjo nominated him for dean of students and vice chancellor for the Kem discuss current events and see what we would have beginning at 6:30 p.m. An hour later, three "best in show" turmoi I for the duration of the Having recently conquered one threatened. Those threatened arc KCCD has to gain the trust of the have an expensive stadium to keep palting. the award after knowing Hernandez as a student and Community College District. After 13 years in done," said Tony Schwartz, one of his students. awards of $200 will be presented. The exhibit will continue summer months. roadblock in the great contract given moment.Ill)' piece of mind classified staff to keep the machine up and can aff~ a student union. With a little time and effort. this later on as a colleague. administration, Hernandez returned to teaching in Hernandez said be also enjoys his students. through Oct. 29. All this changed at a Sept. 2 debate of the spring semester, the and job security, but for bow loog'I lhat TllDS this institution in peak With comtlunity donations, visiOII could l)ec(>me a reality and we "He's a wonderful. teacher and a great human 1985. · "Student interaction and ~eeing that the students Admission is free for the an competition. board meeting when it was classifed staff seems to be fighting Perhaps lhe endless wcrry of condition. however, lite those utilized fur the · could all rest in comfortable, padded · bciug;'' said Agenjo. "He was overlooked fur this fc.r "I wanted to be back with the students," he said. · are leaving· bis ·cJass with s-omething villi!, is' Whlle this year might have gotten off to a late start, next Grace Van Dyke Bird Library, most, chairs with oor nacho bell grandes. so long." She believes that Hemaodez is "what all Besides being an active leader for BC. he wrote a important," he said. "I hope they come away year the ArtsFest should be back on schedule, sajd Rockoff teachers should be." column in The Baursfield Californian in the 1980s enriched." "We are going to try to get an early start," she rmd about next year's events. Caltrans construction on Highway 178 ·ev MICHAEL o. noes ... leads to delays, detours and confusion Ecltoi' In Chief .. l~ . BY E. MICHAEL LEDFORD highway altogether. M a result, Rip staff writer b!ues were tardy, Stlldcnb were late to scbool, and the woitmg cws had The California Department of to spend tbatmucbmoreoo gasoline. our Transponation, infamous for its On Caltnns. behalf, at least they had • ability to put off until tomorrow the foresigbl l!Ot to pave during the what should have been done day; mucb lJIOl"C damage could have yesterday, has struck again. Perhaps been done. !he puhlicly proclaimed kings--0f Maybe Caltrans officials didn ': The Associates Student Visa®can help you manage college expenses with procrastination at Caltrans felt they realize that if you rip the pavement wen:n' t moving slow enough, and so up and leave it for a week, it tends to have dealt themselves another kick get daJJgerous. Until recently, fewer worries. Your dollars go further with all these great benefits. in the groin. frapnents of asphalt littered the Anyone who's driven on streets like wc('ds, and many Bakersfield roads can sympathize vehicles wen: damaged by the half with the Titanic. Potholes and fioisbed project. It got to a point sinking vehicles sprinkle iJghways where GET refused to llllvigate the like 178 like acne on a 13-year-old highway, thinking it safer to risk boy. In an ~!tempt to remedy 178, JOE Sl~PSON I T~:e RIP aetting disemboweltod by tardy Caltrans contracted Granite college students. Ironically, students Construction to repair the ailing planners should have had the pavement played a big part in its fear take GET because liDding pamng • 3% cash back on purchases* highway. Instead of a quick repair, foresight not to schednle a repair factor. Tlie local CHP office' used to m.;.lte them late fer class. however, 178 has taken weeks to over one. ,eportcd two fender-benders caused Now that it is finished. though, mend, and it may be more than Admittedly, now that 178 is by the redirection of traffic and you have to give c:aiu-• officials another week before the east wing is mostly repaved, it is a lot easier to cracked winjshields caused by credit. They di:I make 178 safer. • Mo annual fee finished. C.Jtrans officials blame navigate. Gone are most of the waist asphalt being flung into the air by Maybe next time. however, common !l:c Labor Day holiday for the delay. deep potholes that used to suck in commuters. The majority of sense will teach them not to schcdttle Maybe no one should wort on a vehicles and never let go, but for motorists decided it was safer ( and a major highway IC8IIlJCWring oven~ national holiday, but Caltraos' aw!'j]e, 178 was scary. "l he lack of probably faster) to just avoid the national holiday. • Credit line up to $2,500 THE RENEGADE RIP Michael D. Roaa Editor in Chief 'GADE FEEDBACK MIKE CUNNINGHAII I THE Ru> Robert Taylor Erin M. Lopez Photo Edffor Fss!ures Editor Are you planning to attend football games in the riew stadium? Why? Leanne cave Joe SI ml)SOrt Winne-r of the Sports Editor Graphics Edffor 1997 JACC Pac.esener Award Daniel Hunt Mark Marlett Opinion l=ditor Wsb Editor n.. __,,_ R,p ;, p C•• 11 Christie [I]-- Pt>o/o A --."'- - -' .. , --· ~ ' .... ------~------~-- - - Page4 FEATURES September 10, 1999 September 10, 1999 Page 5 'Gades reload for rematch vs. Grossmont Saturday Her- ~- ' .. - . BY LEANNE CAVE the catches for the 'Gades this Defensively, the 'Gades are big, Sports Editor season," Hugle said . strong and fast up front. Brook Rob,ert Thomas, a sophomore Miller, a freshman from South, , . . . I .]' . . : . . . In the game of football, from Las Vegas, Nev., who will run Damon Tolson, a freshman from . ~ ~ : } ...... scrimmage is a dress rehearsal for the ball, rushed for 56 yards on eight H.D.Woodson High out of ·. : ' · .. ; I ,'1 ' ~- . -~- - - . ·n . .. :, I. Th'ffll the upcoming season. carriei and had a five-yard rushing Washington, D.C., and Kamaloni On Sept. 2. lhe 1999 Renegades touchdown. Thomas, who is Manu, 11 307-pound sophomore took the field against Reedley lightning quick, has been clocked at from Paso Robles, will lead the College in a scrimmage with hopes 4.35 in the 40-yard dash. assaull on opposing offenses. Five woolly additions to of determining who will get lhe "He is the fastest man on the Toe secondary looks 10 be quick leading roles in key positions. team," Grider said. He will have a with Eddie Brown, a sophomore Dallas Grider, head football supporting cast of backs who have from Tehachapi, and Elton Seals, a the BC campus have ag cOllCh for Bakersfield College, said, been clocked at 4.6 or better in the sophomore from Benson, Ore., "We do have more talent in key 40-yard dash. returning to make big hits and plays students flocking to learn positions than we've had in many One drawback for the 'Gajes is on opposing receivers. years, mayl>e ever, we just have 10 the loss of running back Justin With lhc scrimmage now history, put the talent together to make a Reinier, who left the team this week the Renegades look forward to their winning team.,, due to personal problems. Grider season opener at 7 p.rn. at newly BY MEGAN LINFORD LAURA DURIGA I THE RIP Three candidates are vying for said that Reinier was not dropped remodled Memorial Stadi11m. lbere Rip staff writer Students eagerly gather to observe one of the newcomers, their fir<3t •;.;f many hands-on encounters with the sheep. the quarterback position. Jeff from the I.cam, but that Reinier needs will be a dedication ceremony Lanna, a sophomore from East; to address personal issues fin!. The before the kick-off. A tailgate party Did ewe know the sheep arc baaack? Jason Ghilarducci, a freshman from BC sophomore scored three sponsored by the college also will be The Agriculture Department welcomed five sheep to and Haley, near lhe library. are key to understanding the material that is presented in within their pen. Gardella said that despile !he hot Bakersfield Shafter; and Michael Murphy. a touchdowns last season. held. Bakersfield College as school started. The sheep arc 'They are a student project and will be used as a class. freshman from South Eugene, Ore. With his The 'Gades lost to Grossmont in "A teacher could slalld up there and teach, but you wealher, lhe sheep are cvmfortable. absence, the offensive owned by [orrner BC sludent Melissa Wonderly, who leaching tool," said Gardella. L.inna started things off, showing line has some talent but lac i;s depth. the Potato Bowl and they would like can'l learn," said Christensen. ''Tba!'s how I learn, by "Sheep originated in very hot areas and are an will attend Cal Poly this fall, and were donated after She said 1he sheep are 'lital to the class, a11d b.s ability to pass. 'Jhilarducci threw The line bas worked bard in weight to avenge that loss. Bryan Eakin, a looking at lhem." He said that through such hands-on adaptable species," she said, "and their wool insulales sheep that were here iast spring were killed and throughoul the semester students will look at wool a 29-yard touchdown pass to training and on the practice field to sophomore from Bakersfield, said, learning and by being around tlic sheep he learns twice them against both cold and heat." slaughtereJ. quality a:,d breed characteristics, aging lhe sheep (by sophomore receiver Jared Bratcher, come 1ogetbcr as a team. "We've been waiting all season, we as much as he would from a normal lecture. They are kept in an area that is well shaded by orange Of the five sh~ep currently at BC, four are blackface looking at 1heir teeth) and talking about management but it was nJlified because of a Sean Folweiler, a sophomore had a pretty bad loss to :Jrossmont Gardella :;aid that about tw0-thirds of her class has no trees, and will wander under the trees to keep cool, said Suffolk's and one is a whiteface Dorset. Bolh of lhese procedures for sheep. Gardella will teach her studenls penalty. from Centennial, said, "We've and we would like a little revenge." m ,.-~\- prior sheep or livestock experience. Gardella. breeds are raised for lheir meat but are also an imponant how to handle and manage the sheep by hringing in a Murphy completed three of seven worked hard in the weight room and Grider hope~ the fans fill the In addition to being a topic of classes, the sheep are She is· un~ure how long this group of sheep will be , source of wool. sheep dog and giving a demonstration. passes, including one to tight end have l>een running out here in 100- stadium throughout the season. · · ,;~., · · helping out with natural. weeding, pr.ining and kept at BC, but probably as long as is needed for the class. The sheep are used primarily in an Introduction 10 Eric Cbris1ensen, an Animal Science major, takes Troy Hugle, a sophomore from degree weather to get physically and "We hope to have a family · <',;,~'.' · fertilizing. Sheep are known for being "picky eaters," The sheep will most likely go c,n to be slaughtered, sine<: Animal Science class said Gay Gardella, inslIU,lor. care of the sheep, making sure that lhey have enough G.W. Carver of New Orleans, La. mentally ready for the upcoruing atnlo.!phereandbethesocialevent,".,. ROBERT TAYLOR I THE RIP she said. but have done a good job of eating the weeds their breeds are known for their hiib quality meat. They are being kepi in the agriculture unit on Panorama water and are doing well. Christensen sr.id that the sheep "I am looking forward to making season.' .. he said. Andrew Stuebbe dives forward as Sean Folweiler blocks during recent scrimmage. When you'vt> been up all night finishiug DENTAL CHECK UP that project for your English class·and realize you don't have a folder for it, BY LEANNE CAVE career.'' in Llie season opener. and now Ryan. • •\111,·ith student Sports Editor Ryan said be can hardly wait for 'The stadium looks awe so, oe and 'They are all talented kickers; *One Dolkir or >1alT ID ($89 value) isn't it good to know we're open 24 hours? the season to begin. He will pull I would like to see it filled. The more Ryan said he can kick field goals up The kicking legacy will continue double duty as a punter and kicker fans we have, the more pumped we lo 55 yards. The other day he kickcJ Includes: Exam • X-Rays • Consultation • 24 Hour Drive-Thro Prescriptions at Bakersfield College this season. for the 'Gades this season. get." a 58-yardcr in practice." · • One Hour Photo Service . Ryan Baker has spent thto off He is especially looking forward Head football coach Dallas Ryan said he hopes that his hetrJ season lifting, stretching and to the opener against Grossmont. Grider said, "He is doing a good job work will pay off for the team as 1,c,; INSURA.NCE WELCOME • Friendly sales Slaff to help you with working on flexibility so that he can '''Ne lost to them in the Potato for us. It all begins with his father, kicks off the season for the 'Gades all your needs carry on his family tradition as a BC Bowl, so we would like to beat them who played for BC, then his brothers on Saturday. Theu s10r8 thatreme spawned our pop\Uf drive-thru eanetpresso stores Emergencies welcome • Preventative comprehensive care Renegade kicker. "I have been an,iund this program ~ this stadium aIJ mylife,"he said, Convenient and close to the BC Campus · ~ & '-. "- Mt. Vernon University· "'My dad, Dr. Bili Baker, played for Stephen Klein, D.D.S. 3815 Mt. 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Immediate Planning for college is Rip Sports Editor, Jh®jad: hnp:llwww.utopiad.com/membcr/getPaid?refid=7S325 placement assistance. Limited required. if friends, seating. Call Today. hard worlc. let us help. Remember, it is FBEE!! And you refer your you get paid at 395-4324. while they swf the net: 1-800-8594109 .Transfer Day & College·· Night .. ·-. - -· ------Attention BC Students Speedy Research Bakersfield College More than 50 rolege and a,,.,.,,, ...... university I epresentattves will ()Ytt !4.M tofiia. • dlpplDp. Are You Transferring to CSUB in the Winter, 2000 Term? \.'*'1M, b-,--.di Thursday provide information about ...... ,...mr-,.~ costs, programs of study, 65~6 Hollywood Blvd. September 16 2nd floor. R\1 209 financial aid, housing and ~·ONSITE ADMISSIONS~ Lo, Angeles. CA 9002& 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. transfer requirements. It all I{,,,,.,,_. ~f._ -fn 10 }() J. m. · 6 p. m._ 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. happens Lnder a '\)jg top" style Monday, Sept. 27 & Tuesday, Sept. 28 S11uro.iy,. 111 m ·.arm tent in the center of the Cu.,tom Rewarch Availabk BC Counselina Center, Room 37 Vi s,/),1(I Ame '1fa, Bakersfield C-olk,ge campus. c c.a T<>day! c t.3QO.JS.,,00( 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cluck wilh tlu Worlr-"ope Studenls should meet the fallowing ro transfer: 51,uk,u A.,tivitus office • Financial Aid • Completed aU ofAmi A and B.4 of ill Cenur-4 s c-p,u eMte •flalcl s CSU General~... requimnnus • UC/CSU Requirements for IJIIJ /osl or found itnfts. COLLEGE • Junior High Focus- • Compkted 56 CSU transferabk ll1lits College: Making It Happen • GPA of2.0 or higher • JnformatiOn Session u Appl!, 1111, nm llltttin& tM aboTe crtteria may RBI M u \Vhy put off colleg£ when the Army National (en Espanol} ; 1,; ed tned If tlie7 - e1:r• 1tt ...W oet ot ldp • hd. Guard can get yoo there righl now? When yoo • Systems of Higher Education :: i: J4J J" ± IMll!Mt llip tdtoe,\ ll1IMcripb I". ' s.dl ..t :i: I 2tten Rubes By Leigh Ruben BUDGEl": Classified staff I M .... .-- _...... ~ ... - .Q'..-Ort. Ct\., I' upset by proposed cuts Continued from Page I Employees Association. 'They've (the board) 1ablcd that resolution twice at the_fmt Renegade Room opens this Tuesday and second board meeting. And the entire time, the class1~ed The Renegade Room of Bakersfield College will be open for dinner , have just been drug along with it. It's not been good, nolJ_ust Tuesday and Thursday evenings this semester staring Tuesday. for classified, but it's not been good for faculty and I don't thi~ Dinner will be served from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. Chef Patrick Coyle • il's been good for administration either, because it tends to ptt will be cooking on Tuesday. Thursday will feature Chef Gregory Scou. • people against each other." Reservations are recommended. For more iofonnation, call 395-4441. • Serrano said the remaining S750,000 has been generated by • additional allocations from summer full-time equivalent students. BC Mariachi Night set for Wednesday 'Then we received an additional allocation based on fTES An evening of traditional music by several Mariachi groups is that was predominantly generated in the summer, which scheduled for Wednesday evening at the Bakersfield College Outdoor allowed us to get an increased allocation, which then didn't Theater. Groups include Las Adelitas, an all-female Mariachi band. mean that we needed to take measures to balance the budget in The festivit.es begin at 5:30 p.m. with food available from 5 until 7 the same way tr.at had previously been recommended," said p.m. Serrano. Advance tickets are $ IO. General admission is $12, students and The ~ommendation was then recently withdrawn at the seniors are $5. Ages JO and unc'er get in free. Sept. 2 Board of Trustees meeting. For tickets or infonnation ctll 395-4326 or 395-4532. According to Noland, the resolution withdrawal has helped raise the classified staff morale. "It is a success to the morale of the cl~sified staff and then actually I think it is a success for the institution as a whole, but it's going to take some time to overcome the damage." The Board of Trustees also requested tha, BC produce a comprehensive staffing study to compare with other districts to • examine productivity and streamline tJdgets. The board had requested the study for the Sept. 2 board meeting. At thst meeting. however, the board agreed to bump the aeadline back to February, 2000 duet.:> the complex nature of the study. "Different people had different perceptions of what that mother, a 24-year-old BC student, was was, so at Bakersfield CoU~ge, we 're not only looking at just a "If MARK RILEY I THE RIP warned by police about leaving her study, but also connecting to a plan," said Noland. we were • going to do that, it would take much longer than just the 3Ci days j children unattended. BPD officers were at her car when that the Board of Trustees was (suggesting.)" ToP Tal\J NICKNAMES FOR she returned. Still, the classified staff remains apprehensive. "I've bad a couple of comments of, 'Well, wait until NEW ORLEANS • February. See what happens in February,"' said Noland. "But • Teens busted for pot, my response to that is, well then at least we've had our 1O. Planet Hangover. BY SEAN JONES Rip staff photographer booked into probati~n opportunity to participate in these decisions an.d February 9. The Topless Metropolis. ought to look mocb different." 8. The Least Annoying French Place on Earth. Two juveniles were arrested at the Buchak. however, remains uneasy. 7. Your Buddy on the Muddy. Police warn student after BC bus stop for possession of '1 know Mike Noland thinks it was a victory I 00 percent, but 6. John Goodman's Favorite Hangout. marijuana. I don't sec it that way," he said. "I went to the board meeting kids are left in vehicle Campus police reports state that the 5. Where the Saints Go 6- and - 101 and the board feels they have to lower the staff from SS percent Bakersfield police officers were 1>oys, 13 and 15, were arrested by local 4. Attack of the Drunken Fraternity Boys. to just below 80 percent I believe, so I think they'll still be called after a campus police officer police at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19. The boys looking at it from that point of view. 3. The Small Difficult. found two boys left in the bao:k of a car bad about two grams of pot in their 2. The City that Sobriety Forgot. '1've got so many yea."'S here and I'm S4 years old. Who's Aug. 17 on Wright Way. possession. going to hire a 54-year-old'? I've got to try aod bang on to 1. Jambalayapaloozal The children, a 5-year-o}d and an 1be teens were book.ed into the Kern whatever I can here. It's not pretty, but that's the way it is. I'm 18-mooth-old, were left ift Toyota c~nty Probation Department for Reprinted with permission from "The /..ate Snow" with David LetfSrrrian • a tiibting for my life, basically." with the air conditioining on. The possession of ma. B.C. Education bas A Friend on the Board of Trustees Do you have an event that you want Harvey L. Hall BC to know about? Member, Board of Trustees Then contact AREA3 The Renegade Rip BUSINESS (805) 322-1625 • E-MAlL: [email protected] at 395·4324. astle Print & blication, Inc. · ion of Bakersfield Envelope & Printing Co., Inc. Located In the BC I 9 No Surcharge at this ATM Jlh!~ \t isit 1/J (l1t tht i11tn 1'd Ill 1IJUJU,. trfru. ~ ( ' . .·" '~ has become based upon his men1ories of his • season victory anl 500th all •, I 1nentor, the late Fred , time win against Potato Bowl candidates' past behaviors Jacobs, and how he rivals Grossmont College. rather than their intentions for influenced his life. Sports, page 3 7 the nation. Opinion, Page 2 Opin!on, Page 2 THE _NEGADE Vol. 70 No. 12 Bakersfield Coltege September 17, 1999 Colleagues, friends remember BC librarian BY DANIEL HUNT anyone could," recalled his friend in the Indoor Theater. parents, Fred A. Jacobs and was hired as a librarian, he also Opinion Editor and colleague Vince Barry. Barry.as Barry, as well as others, recalled Ragnhilde Olsen, moved frequentJy taught political science, English, well as other teachers, said that Jacobs traveling "at the drop ~f a around the world. Jacobs graduated drama and library science. Jacobs Fred Rue Jacobs had a zest for Jacobs never met a stranger. His hat" to Los Angeles or San Francisco from high school in Heidelburg, was a visiting professor at life. personality often broke the ice when to sec a play. Like Jacobs, B~ Germany. He earned a degree from universities in Texas, North After more than a 15-year-battle he met someone new. enjoyed writing plays and watc~g the University of California at Carolina, i>oland and China. with prostate cancer, Jacobs died "Fred was funny and the rejection letters from product10n Berkeley. Later on, be obtained Faculty and friends remembered Sunday in his Bakersfield home. unconventional and that was companies come back. . . graduate drgrecs from University of t1is willingness to help students. Al Jacobs worked as a reference something that people felt very "We used to compare rcJecbon Southern California and California Naso, an art professor at BC. librarian and English teacher at relaxed around," said Barry. letters in an ice cream parlor across State University, Fullerton. remembers bow Jacobs would house Bakersfield College for 33 years, but He recalled when he, Jacobs and from BC," he said. Jacobs married Ava Jane Haas scholars and students at his home. his passions for poetry, the 49ers, s!udents would pli.y whiffle ball He aod others interviewed noted and became a social worker on the "He would often lend them bis bowling and travel are some of the between the old library and the that many "Fred stories" could not San Carlos Indian Reserve in house, money and books," said things that friends remember about theater. Because Jacobs was such a be printed. According to obituary California. He worked in the Watts Na.so. "He gave a lot to BC and its Fred Aue Jacobs died him. part of BC, a memorial service will information, Jacobs was born on district in Los Angeles before students." Sunday after a long battle "He got as much out of life as be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25 June 6, 1934 in Oakland. His coming to BC in 1966. Altbou4h he See JACOBS, Pase 4 with cancer. New software allows online registration BY MEGAN LINFORD Rip staff writer Registering for classes can be a formidable task for Bakersfield College students. Whether it entails standing in line at Admissions and Records or registering through the telcpbonc system, registration can often be a long and difficult process. What most students don't know is that BC is now offering on1ine registration. BC's Buoer Web is an online program that makes registering quick and easy. Bakersfield citizens voice In i.ddition to offering registration, Banner their concerns ever L;A. Web bas a wide varietf of-feabues that students can access. gun show restrictions at These include adding aod dropping clas.sca., updating your student file, applying to BC (if you local gun exhibition. m: a new student), aa:ess to your transcript and class schedules, billing and financial ai~ E. MICHAEL LEDFORD information. Rip staff writer "I look at it like a bridge," said Mite Noland, academic advisor. "A bridge from our Banner With the banning of guns and ammunition sales student information registration system to the on all Los Angeles County property, Bakersfield Internet, so students can come in off the Internet ,c,m enthusiasts fear that local gun shows are in md get into our system. H jeopardy. And they were cager to voice their Banner Web (also called "Banweb") was opinions during the weekend long Central Coast originally a program putcbased by the Kem Gun Show held recently at the Kem County Community College District from a software Fairgrounds. company called · "lbe ban on gun shows in Pomona was a big SCT. A pilot mistake," said Alan Costa, who said be is a onliDe registration "I look at it like a Vietnam veteran. "There were a couple of vendors program was who made some bad mistakes, but they should Gun enthusiasts talce a moment to rest at Ule recent Central Coast Gun Show. tested out at Cerro bridge, a bridge punish them, utd not the whole group of people." Coso College last from our Banner Costa was interviewed outside the show sprit!g and was student information because Ceottal Coast officials would not allow a implemented at the Rip reporter or photographer in the show. two other schools registration system· Costa was referring to the recent bi,n on gun in the district to the internet ... " shows in L.A. Investigations led officials to (Porterville - Mike Noland, believe that several vendors at the Great Western College and BC) Gun Show held in Pomona were selling firearms this semester. academic adviser illegally. Since the In response. the L.A. Board of Supervisors system is new. it banned all sales of guns and mununition on L.A. bas not been very heavily advertised. A flyer is county property. available in the Counseling Ceuter and !leademic Since recent trends of violence, including counseiors let students know about the new Buford Furrow's cold-blooJed rampage in propm when they registered for the fall. The new August, gun shows have come under harsh option for registration also will ~ included in the criticism. In an L.A. Times story, gun shows were new schedules, said Sue Vaughn. Director of described as '"the one stop s~op for weapons." Enrollment Services. L.A. County Supen'isor Zev Yaroslavsky However, student feedback so fat has been called gun shows "shopping malls for the purchase positive, Noland said. of illegal weaponry." '1 have beard (from students) that it is a good But Jeff Padgett, son of Central Coast Gun Left, Gary Walker arrives with a pair of system, that it works well." Show director Dean Padgett, adamantly denied guns he hopes to sell. Right, Bill There are more than one hundred community any danger of illegal sales at his CApo. He Cobine, right, checks patrons' IDs to colleges across California and a majority of them contended that all firearm transactions must go ensure they match fireann purchase are now offer similar internet registration options through the proper legal channels, or the firearms information. for their students. stay in possession of Central Coast. This type of registration system works well for PHOTOS BY ROeERT TAYLER I THE RIP "Wilh every gun that comes in, we Lake down more visually oriented snldents. as the information the driver's license number and the name of the is laid in a u,cr frieodly formaL fellow that brings i! in. (There's) a number system she said, referring to Furrow's ~e with a Norinco won't do the crime." "I would expect that a majority of the students we put on (the fireann) and that same gun bas to 9-mm Uzi submachine gun clone, an Imbel .308 FALN '1bey're a few bad apples ruining it for everyone," would use the Web, at least in part," V augbn sai~. come out with that same fellow. with the same done, and a Bushmaster AR-ts type assault rifle. said Jennings. "Get it out of the bands of the unqualified When a student registers online, th~ number on it and the same identification, or the Kristen Edgar, 13, agreed with Wells. MPcople can and irrespoosible, aod 1 assume that would solve the information that the} enter into the system is settt gun won't even leave the building," said Padgett. just buy guns and shoot people," she said. problem. Somehow, some slip through the cracks and through four main dacabases: finance , financial Su!lP()rting his claims of safety, Padgett shared Her friend. 13-year-old Ally Hathaway, shared her the rotten apples get them, and it ruins it for those who aid, human resources and students. These a Fresno poli~ report about the show written after opinion. "I don't want to get shot" have a purpose and reason to use theru." databases process the information and bill the lhree hours of investigation. It stated that the But gun show attendant Jim Jennings dis.agreed. Security guard Bill Cobine Jw to regularly carry a student aixordingl y. detectives .. did not observe aoytf-ing questionable "Guns don, t till people, people kill people. (The assault b.aodg\.'tl for protection on the job and said be has yet to A fifth database, alumni/development, exists as to legality," that ""uniformed officers use its rifle ban) is just a small step that leads to bigger steps, it after years of experience. but is not yet in use. ( oversaw) the security inspections," "nothing was that virtoaUy ~ the American people. and that's · MI live out in the counny. I have the right to defend my Students can access Banweb through the observed that would indicate the attraction very disbeanemng." place. I can't depend on the police department, because Ineemet at: bttps:J/banweb.kccd.cc.ca. us. Ban web wanting to conduct illegal sales or purchases." '1t's DOI the guns, it's the Jack of enforcement in the scmetimes (there's) as much as a 30 minute response also can be accessed through the 5C home page The report's ending stated that all the Jaws," said goo show patrOO fo~l Hoo(ell. time," he said. (bttp:i/www.bc.cc.ca.us) and clicking on C1JStOIDe:TS looked like ••father-son collectors of Costa wbo1eheartedly agreed. "'We've bad assault -If a person bas a good bead oo bis shoulders, I don't "Guide," then "Students," then "On-line firearms, bunters, and gun enth11Siasts.'' rifles since ... World War I. A few bad seeds lls.ed !hem see any rQSOll they sbooJdn' t carry a weapon ... All my Registratioo." But Ja..'lice Wells, the wife of a gun show against the people, and they think it's (the fault of) the kids w~ tmned to re§p«l lbem and how to use them. An4 although the new syst---m might be easier atteodec, supported the l'lll on assault rifles. assault rifle. It's oot the ri-fJe, it's the peop;e. If a felon or and I've never bad my kids in trouble with a firearm or for some, Noland advises against waiting to ''Rcccot events have spoken for themselves." crimmal knows that the ··ktim may have a gun, they anything else." ~gister until the last minute. "Whatever yoo do and however you do it," be said, "do it early and be prepared." Page 3 Page2 September 17, 1999 $ep1tmber 17, 1999 ------~ Wrestlers do well Politicians and privacy during duals meet to Newsweek, was that if the puhlic felt it was necessar, BC earns Does the public need to know to reject him based on what he may or rr,ay not have don~. BY FRANCIS C. MAYER champ D.1vid llonill" of ~11 San that is its prerogative. Clinton· s repiy to the sarne • Rip staff writer Antonio College. what officials did in their question was that he "didn"t inhale." Cku Johnsun aho is u1111in~ oil The c:ircumstances surrounding each politician .. This definitely has the makings l,iatus, ;,fter missing last s,·a,011 wilh wilder, younger days? Wlil injuries sufkrc,1 in a car .1 ~ Jacobs coming down those newspaper. Pred, I believe, trying to . .. demand.ng, so I spoke with Fred Ph.D. Candidate will be in town I week only. FREE calling time: inside stairs with long hair and get Vaughn, the publisher, off his about quitting after the master's (expected completion) 2891 Day/Eve. classes. lmmcdiatc ..... a bad attitude and a reputation back to write pieces for the The Reneg.Jde R,p tS produi::..d by ec rc,ur(l..3:,"'!.:-n i:l.ls~,s. Pfint~ by Reporters: Melissa Dabrushman, • No credit hletory 83\er~I ~·.j En-.elope & Pnnting Co, E. Michael Ledford, Mega,, Linford, It'< _,:,,rod cf s! r.t.....:ed on F riaays. Our,ng Mayer, Nichole Perry, Richard required. t~ sr_t>.ool ye a r . The R,p is pvbliY'$J Francis C. Ul"~• 1t~ a;.r~S l(e,rn D. Whipple, Parr..,ia Wilson. The Garden Shed ci Commu- 11-t"/ 0::" ... ~ 0 S'.'.XI Ek·?':l cf Tr.;~ tts. ~e---,er_ s.olit ~ b PhotogtaPheR: Stephanie A. Bell, at Bakersfield College .Is c.c,r,1•r,1 and op,~ resu wsth Joseph Clark, Katynthea Coo()9r, Mike s.t~r~ eddo~ ------lffl their job, his job is done." thing abotA final dal aid!" Tbe Gitrden Shed is a project of the Environmental Horti::ulture prottra;n. • C••er Christle Proceeds enrich student educstion. --~--~- Pholo Adviser \ \ f . ·-· ---~----~--, ____ ...., ____ j...,~---~------...... Page4 September 17, 1999 ' .. . ' . ' . Rubes By Leigh Ruben JACOBS: 'He helped me by 11111 I ..,. pushing me to try harder' - ....., IOl!WIIIN ===-... ._ '"910l'I COIII Continued from Page 1 Rebecca Mooney, a former student and now professor in the English UJHRT'S HftPPEHIHG UIHERE £ UIITH UJHOH depanment, said that Jacobs is the reason she's at BC. "He helped me by pushing me to try harder. He was always there 10 help Overseas tours planned for next year me. He knew everything," reminisced Mooney." I called him recently to ask The Institute fo. Cultural Exchange is planninglwo overseas tours for ' about poker cards. I wouldn't know where to look up infonnation, but I next summer. One tour is scheduled for Ireland, England and Scotland always k.new Fred would k.now." and will cost $2,235. The sign-up meeting will be held Saturday. The • Barry s.ud that Jacobs projected a sense of freedom. Naso agreed. othertour is planned for Italy and Greece and will cost $2,295. The sign- "Students loved how he was passionate about life," said Naso. up meeting will be held Sept. 25. Contact Jim Engel at 399-6507 for • He was a large literature and dramatic enthusiast, collecting many works more information. including those of Ted Hughes, then Poet Laureate of England. Jacobs became an au1hori1y on Hughes. He mer Hughes on several occasions and Computer courses to start this month was invited to attend Hughes' funeral in Wesuninster Abbey last year. Beginning the week of Sept. 27, BC will offer courses in popular • Besides collecring, Jacohs wrote poetry and plays. His plays were computer applications. The courses include introductions lo the • performed in San Francisco, New York, Poland as well as Bakersfield. lntemel, Microcomputers and Windows 95, Microsoft Word, Micrnsoft • His cancer never prevented him from traveling or slaying. He was on the Excel, Microsoft Access and website construction using HTML. For • registration information, contact the BC Computer Studies Department • BC Bowling Team and played poker recently. al 3954470. "He never let the cancer stop him from Jivi,,g," said Naso. CoRREc110Ns In the Sept. lOedition of~ Rip, Dr. David Rosales, dean of instruction, was improperly identified in a story about math and English classes. Additionally, a story on the ag department sh~p incorrectly stated tha: the sheep from last seme!.ter were slaughtered, when they actually were used for breeding. ~ Rip £!aft' apologizes for the:.e errors and any confusi,ln they may have caused. MARK RILEY /THE RIP ToP TEN TIDNGS THAT Wll.L GET ~,,,ri11,,j:ff11'id• y OU KICKED OUT OF THE EMMYS /es, 0,11 DENTAL CHECK UP 10. Showing up in tha same gown as Hugh Downs. c,,,rn:& 9. Bringing your own orchestra and interrupting winners' *Ice Crea. Parties *One Dollar •with stu~nl speeches after only five seconds. or staff ID our place .Jlaft.-,::- -~ or yours 8. Demonstrating in a very physical way how much you ($89 value) love Raymond. We do ~ You have • rhe work , the fan Includes: Exam • X-Rays • Consultation 7. Yelling, "Borrrrrinnnnngggggg!" during montage of 7 k.ffl.-6 p.m .. 7a.m.~p.m. actors who passed away this year, Birthdays • ~ • PTA's • Etc. 11Lm·3p.m. 6. When orchestra plays you off, you flip them off. We'll bring ice cream (2 scoops each), INSURANCE WELCOI\,IE 5. Pointing at Jimmy Smits and screaming, "A ghost! A toppings. whipped cream, nuts, cups, ghost!" spoons, napkins and .,..e'/1 do tk wori.! Emergencies welcome • P,n,enrarive comprehensfre care 4. 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HUNT things, if we work together according to Gerhold. ··1 don't think the districl ever Board of Trustees meeting on the Opinioo Editor "What we are finding is that the FIBS, which stands for full-time expected us to make the budget," budget, which is based on the same administration under former equivalent students, is a statistir: that said Gerhold in a in1erview earlier FIES data that is being audited, Three dozen faculty came chancellors believes that one person counts all the hours completed by lhis week. Conte snapped a reply and the board together in the Science and can't make a difference. They can't, students so that the district receives In his lener, he said that if the data was left in confusion. Engineering building Wedne:day but the group together can." state funding. is incorrect, all the other "We looked puu]cd," said Hall. afternoon to rally aroond the union Teachers aren't hoping just for a But instead of a pay increase, Joe expenditures, including the budget "lbc board is concerned about the officials who will represent them in better contract, they arc hoping that a Conte, the interim chancellor for the that was just passed, should have situation ... but the faculty should contact negotiations for the new pay increase that was promised in district, ordered ar, audit tochedc the been halted. Gerhold conside~ this receive the increase." year. the previous contract will happen. numbe~. an '"att.ack against full-time faculty." Bodi Hall and Trustee Pauline The teachers, including Dr. John A contract approved between the That was in early August and The letter was published in The Larwood were disappointed that Gerhol~. union president, were Kem Community CoUcge District since then a conflict has built up Rip. His reasoning behind the letter Conte did not disclose to them what emotional as they urged faculty to and the teachers' union last year between teachers, the teacher's was to inform people in the college the pay issue was about. stay together. guaranteed a 2 percent increase if the union and the administration, district of what had happened. "Joe (Conte) bas done a good job "It's not just about getting higher data counting full-time students including Conte. But according to Gerhold and as interim chancellor," said salaries, what it's really about is all swpassed almost S percent. lo July Last week., Gctbold e-mailed a Trustee Harvey Hall, the board was Larwood. But both Hall and DANIEL HUNT I THE RIP of us together," said Gerhold to when the disttict filed the report with letter to everyone in the district that not informed of this increase at all. Larwood were let down by Conte's teachers. '1f we work together, think the state, the numbers told he was disappointed with the Board Conte never explair.ed what the lack of communicatiO!l. Inez Devtin-Kelty holds up together, we can't be punished, can't administrators that fTES had of Trustees and the delayed statu~ of increase was and when Gerhold "(It) leads me to think that we are a copy of the faculty be pushed and can't be made to do increased almost 6 percent, the retro pay. mentioned the increase during the See CONTRACT, Page 6 contract at the recerit rally. Students say too few colleges at Left, Jessica Cuellar sings to the music Transfer Day of Mariachi Garibaldi, BY PAMELA W1L$0N group, was the first act of the Rip staff writer Bands, dancers night. Also on hand to one of the night's give BC taste of entertain the crowd were Thirty-seven colleges participated in Batersfiekl bands Mariachi Garibaldi, musical acts. College's Transfer Day, but ~veral students said they Mexican cuhure. Mariachi Teoarupa and Bottom left, would lite to KC more colleges at the enoo•I C\'alt. Mariachi Las Adelitas, an all rrenbers of Transfer day and College N'agbt is an evelll. whe:7e BY MEGAN LINFORD female group. Soloist David the Mariachi college representatives come and answer questions for Rip staff writer Ojeda and dance group Garibaldi students about their prospective four-year colleges. Alcgcria En El Vallc :ounded According to Vivian Mason, transfer service Anyone who thinks lhe out the program. brass section perfonnin coordinator, 50 colleg~ participatd in Transfer Day "Macarcna" is old news has The origins of mariachi and College Night Howevec, only 37 coll~es out of the never seen it done mariachi music arc deeply rooted BC's 50 were on campus during the day. style. within Mexican culture, and Outdoor - Meghan Smith. 19, was disappointed tlw Stanford The hit song of a few years the desire of the sponsors and Theater. was not one of the colleges that participated. Smith still ago was played by band coordinators of the event was Bottom right,. thinks that Traru:fer Day is uscfuJ for students. Mariachi Sao Marcos to the to promote the awareness of Connie Nieto "The coonsclors !Jctc al BC don't know exactly what delight of the crowd al the the Hispanic culture. of the group each school needs. Transfer Day is really useful because fifth annual Ma.riachi Night "'We want to promote Xochiquetzal each college c.an tell you cxact!y Yllbat you need to on Sept. 15. As the band culture and showcase local transfer," Smith said. played the familiar refrain talent," said Manuel demonstrates Mario Martinez, 20, who is considering Nonhridge. ("Hey, Marcarena!"), the Gonzales, co-coordinator of Mariachi agiftd. majority of the aud.i~ was the event. "We tcally wanted dancing for 1bc representatives have first-band knowledge and on its feet, laughing, singing to contribute to the the informalioo." and dancing along with the community al large so they audience. Jesse Tait, 18, wa.,; among those who felt more song. could get a flavor of the colleges ncc:ded to be at the event Backdrops that were Mexican culrure." "I wouJd like to sec more colleges represented." originally set up for the Kem Half of the proc«ds that But Mason explained that she can't force the colleges Shakespeare Festival were were raised from the event to participate. incorporated into the will go to student scholarships "We can't make them come, all we can do is exteoo decorating job by local f.ivcn by chc Ci.ucanoCultural an invitation," She said. company Affairs of the Hean, Center. The other baif will go Kyle Lyrn Matthews, a representative from with a large flag of Mexico to the BC !.iariachi program. \\-"~ Uiliversity, said that she thinks students finishing the transfonnation Scholarships can be applied should be more active in seeking transfer information of the BC Outdoor Theater. for through the Fmancial Aid and c,)lmscling should be more available. Mariachi Night ha~ Office. Ten $250 awards all "I tell students to look for what they arc really becerne a BC tradition, and ready have been given out for interested in, outside of school, something they really attendance this year was this year. want to uo, ~n find something that relalcs and go from estimated at around 1,000. 1be concert had numerous there," Matthews said. "Students do not have to know Presented by aie BC Chicano families in attendance, what they want to major ;n right oow." Cultural Center and everyone from grandparents Paul Comacho, a representative from University of sponsored by Radio to grandchildren came to California at Irvine, said that anotilcr problem is the Campesina and Bank of enjoy tht.: traditions of transition from a junior college to a four-year college. America, the event lasted for mariachi music. "The students oecd to understand that everything is about four hours, with food "People enjoy seeing the faster going to a 10-wcek program. Sometimes all you served from 5 to 7 p.m. younger people continue with PHOTOS BY have is;;, midterm and a final," Comacho said. Xochiquetzal, a dance See MARIACHI, Page 6 STEPHAN/EA. BEU/THE RIP Mason said that although some colleges invited dido 't show, Traosfor Day was positive for many students. "I feel like we tiad a real good event,tt M'lSOll said. Career Services Center forces relocation of student centers on campus • BY KAl YNTHEA COOPER institutions. Fa.rmakis said the on1 y Wilhelmina Anthony of the Martin • Rip staff writer available space on campus was Luther King Jr. Center.and Cornelio "If you eliminate this program, you'll eliminate a Chicano Cultural · where 1t,e .::cncers were located, Rodriguez of the Chicano Cultural very important resource that has helped Students involved in the Chicano which was the second floor of the old C..:ntcr, were transferred to new many COalitiOil, Students : Cultural Center, Manin Luther King I ibrary building. areas. students to succeed." • Jr. Center, International Srudents ~we realize that anytime we Anthony now works in EOPS and - Jess Nieto, urge catnpus . Center and re-entry students have ma.kc a change there's goi.og to be Rodriguez is the director of the coalition spokesman administrators to . been left v.ith no place to go as a somebody who is Dot happy about Delano Center. • result of a Jecision to institute a it," said Fannakis- Students from the Chicano further evaluate . Career Services Center where the Howevt r, he maintained that Cultural Center are partic.ularly decision. He maintained that the director d · · . centers formerty were located. administrators are still trying to upset by the decision. At the recent Jess Nieto, spokesman for the position for the center had been ectS10Il tO ACC(>{ding to Dr. Loo Farmak.is. coordinate the rclocalioo of the mariachi festival, studr,nts passed coalition, said the group is eliminated by the college. relocate the : dean of stt.1cnts, BC wanted to centers. out fliers seeking support for re· concerned about the stat.is and Nieto, a fonncr director of the • establish a Career Services Cemer .. There was no attempt to establishing the center. future of the Chicano Cultur.11 ~ter, c:tplaincd that the program Student centers · through Employers' Training deliberately leave the students out. The Coalition for Bakersfield Center, has k.ept stt.Jcnts in school. : R~ce on c.ampus. He said that but timing was the is.sue," be said. College Chicano Cultural Center "'We are baslcally very C01.c.erncd 1f you eliminate this program, and dire~tOfS. th(,: n.:w center wi II meet the needs of The dccisioo was made in the and Chicano Studies was expected to about the institutional neglect of yoo'll eliminate a very important • 85 percent of BC students, those who summer ...ftcr being discussed by hold a press conference at noon Chicano studies and the position the resource that has helped many • don't transfer to o IJ Page2 September 24, 1999 September 24, 1999 EKIUI~l~S Pagel Re-introducing punk to In Memory of Bakersfield From Buck Owens and the any people will tesify Buckaroos to Korn, Bakersfield has M • • • • • • • been a se,urcc of musical diversity . about how much of Following the lead of punk bands • • • • - from the '80s, another group is rising himself he gave to them, and • • • .. from the mc1Sses to blaze a trail of originality in the streets of the what I know of his generosity • Golden Empire . 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Eddie Custodian Eddie Roriguez plays golden oldies daily Volleyball begins well despite BY MELISSA DABRUSHMAN the lack of returning players Fall sports look Rip staff writer Al around 7 a.m. on BY MELISSA DABRUSHMAN Car1ec said. "We have a really to new season any weekday morning, Rip staff writer "We have good teamwork, good leam. Everyone is friendly, Buddy Holly's voice can and I think that will help and we gr.I along really good." BY ERIN M. LOPEZ Bob Covey says his learn i, be heard singing songs in Despite having only three Freshman player Sandy S1ieler Features Editor capahlc of running well. lhe Campus Center. returning sophomores, 1he us through." says she enjoys being on !he learn. "The returning players Other days, it's Diana Bakersfield College volleyball -Amber Green, "This is really good experience, II' s I 04 degrees oulside. show pron.is,· in 1he upcoming Ross and lhe Supremes. It team is off to a pretty good start. volleyball player and I can already 1ell 1his is going 10 Inside the sizzling BC gym. seas<,n.'' Covey commented. all depends on 1hi: "The girls won Tuesday night's be a good season," she said. "I am the volleyball learn is hard at "Our lop returners are (Erik) musical mood of Eddie home game against Pasadena City really looking forward 10 it." work preparing for the Aguilar and Jose Arambula Rodriguez, Bakersfie Id College," said Ken Lay, Amber Green, a second year upcoming sports season. and Omar Garcia. In early Ccllege's custodial spokesman for 1be BC sports JO freshmen," said Coach Colleen player. agrees wi1h Slieler. "We've been working season workouts, Rudy complex manager. marketing department. 'They won Richert, who has been coaching " I 1hink 1ha1 we have a good more than our buns off," said Cavasos looks really good." "I've gol a huge the first match 15-4, lost the second volleyball al BC for IO years. "I thir,k chance of winning our conference. volleyball player Tara Jones. Assisling Covey in his collection," be said. match 9-5, won the third match I 5- it will take us a linle time to get inio We have only been practicing for a "But il's good for us. We're coaching du1ies will be former Rodriguez plays bis 9, Jo~t the fourth match 13·15, and !he \eve I of jurtior college volleyball." couple months, hul when our gelling in shape." women's cross coun1ry coach oldies via sleree in !he won the fifth match I J-12." Second year player Danell Cartee :onference rime comes in For 1he past several weeks, Richard Yill.1!ovos. Campus Center weekday The team has been practicing for agrees wilh Richert. November, I lhink thal we'll do fall sports have been in high "He was lhe firsl ever mornings from 4 to 7 a.m. well over two months, preparing "There are a Joi of new players on pretty good," she said. "We have gear as BC a1hletes !rain for women· s cross country coach "It keeps me for the busy season ahead. the team. I predict that we will do good teamwork, and I think thal the upcoming season. al BC and he's been with us as entertained." "We have a really young team, prelty good the resl of the season," will help us lhrough." The wresiling team started a part-time coach for a number The music helps put its season on Sept. 11 al the of years and now he· s working Rodriguez in the mood to Bakersfield Duels. wilh me. (He's an) excellent do his custodial duties, he Wrestling coach Bill coachandwe'rereallypleased said. Kalivas said, "We have some to have him." "In the summertime, betler :ithletes (lhis year) and Though baskelball season when there's nobody the majority of our team has doesn't gc: under way unlil here, I keep it on all day much belier wrestling November, both women's long," be 53.id. knowledge." basketball coach Paula Dahl "Occasionally, the Returning from las! year's and men's baske1ball coach faculty will come out here team is sophomore defending Jeff Hughes are looking and tell me bow much slate champion Ryan forward to the upcoming they enjoy the music. I Meloche. Also returning is s~~son. have only bad one or two All-American Lawrence "I lhink thal, as any coach, complaints in all lhe time Johnson and honorable I expecl my learn to play hard I have been playing it mention All-American Cleo and to work 1oge1her as a here, which is about six Johnson, who recovered from team," said Dahl. "We've gol years." a near-fatal car accident a lot of freshmen but they Jennifer Tessandori, Kalivas says thatthe !cam's si:em really enthusiastic." assistant for the Outrcaeb experien~e and athleticism Men's baske1ball coach Program, a di vision of will conlribule to a good Jeff Hughes is gearing up for EOPS, enjoys hearing season. the season as well. "We have Rodriguez's music in the "We're much more an more talent now 1han we did. morning. athletic team than w~·ve been overall, last year." "He plays all oldies, in !he past," said Kalivas. "I'd But that doesn't mean that real oldies," she said. like to for us lo be a top IO winning is going to be easy. '1be first tiling that runs ream." "Every game's going w be through your mind when Women's cross country a dogfight," t.e said. you enter the Campus LAURA DURIGA I THE RIP coach Pamela Kelley also is Luckily for women's Center is, 'Oh, Eddie is Eddie Rodriguez works _in Campus Center. benefiting from ~;-, soccer coach Jaime Diaz. 1he here' because lhe music is experienced te:.w. ~ecause of only dogfights have been in this, Kelley· s goals for getting his team ready for on. It gets my morning loud in the summer, wllen lliere's Christmas S011gs of country, blues, qualifying for ·1hi state conipetition. goin8, no one around," she -&aid., "It jazz,· rock music, a little bit of cliainpionsfiipsseerii'j5ossil'ile. -· · "I told the girls the first day "The Supremes, the doesn't bother any of us who work everything.· "I think we can do 1hat, I that I was here thal we needed Shirelles, whatever is on here. I Ii.kc all the '60s music be Some of Rodriguez's favorite think we're much more solid," to play a game of catch-up that oldies station, be plays. It's from my era. I'm sure the bands include the Flamingoes, the said Kelley. "Everybody has 'cause we were so behind," plays," she said. "I think older students really like it." Harptones and the Cadillacs. had cross country experience said Diaz. "We've been doing Dropping In At The Fair it's his motivation music Rodriguez, a falher of eight and "Sometimes, the other in high school .. " double (praclices) for two lo get that cleaning admitted "Star Trek" fan, bas been custodianscallmeandsay, 'lean': Some players who show weeks. We've been doing a lot Bungee jumper Brent Burke takes the plunge during a media tour We~nesday going." collecting his music for over 35 bear your music, can you play it morning of the Kern Cour.ty Fair, The fair opened its doors to the public Irene Spencer, student years. louder?' or, 'Eddje, do you have promise in future of conditioning." competitions are sophomore Diaz knows about physical Wednesday afternoon and will be in town until Oct. 3. activities secretary, "I have a good selection," he any Beach BoysT' agrees with Tessendori. said He adds -;vith a smile, ''I'm open Anna Rios, freshmen Erin conditioning as he was an Stewart from Stockdale, as alhletic trainer for BC fonhree "He'll turn it on really "During Christmas time, I play to requests." well as Hanna Miller from years before taking over from Bakersfield Christian and former women's soccer Emily Lopez from Shafter. coach, Kavan Howell. .• ROBERT TAYLOR I THE RIP Both the women's and the "We're prelty solid Festival features 'Henry V' and 'Stirew' ~negade defensive tackle Damon Tolson zeroes in on the Giants' quarterback. The 'Gades beat COS, 38-3. men's cross- country teams everywhere," he said. "We .• compeled for the first time at have a solid defense. We have ,' BY JOE SIMPSON Messick, of the BC Theater Department. taste of Bakersfield. Think Shakespeare Ventura Sept. 9. an "'xcellent midfield, which is Graphics Editor Messick, also one of the cast members in a S1etson. Men's cross country coach important in soccer." of"Henry V," has directed IO Shakespeare "We're doing 'Shrew' in a western The 15"' Annual Bakersfield College Festival productions in the past. setting." Messick said. "It's gonna be Renegades cut down another 'Sequoia' Shakespeare Festival will open "It's a big project to put together. We interesting." Wednesday, with "Henry V" performed in have guest actors, community actors. and Wi1h only a few days until the curtain the Outdoor Theater. student actors." Messick explained. "We rises, the cast and crew are putting in ip big defeat Valley rival • • against Central . "Henry V" will run until Oct. 23. Don have set construction, costume designers. some major hours in preparation. They . McClure stars as !he noble Henry. BC and props. There's a lot of people behind hold rehearsal, Monday through Friday, and a 4-yard run by Darin Ale,i: Wallace.Wallace had two completed six of nine anempts for graduate Kama Conengim will play !he the scenes." three hours a diy, for each play. BY FRANCIS C. MAYER 'Pl-I~ . e.,.~~e Rip staff writer Redelsperger. interceptions during the night and 126 yards and also hooked up on a . leading lady, Katherine. Terri Mahon will Remple, 40, guest actor in'The Taming Many are laking part in both "'Ne knew they were running, turned this one into a 65-yard 77-yard touchdown play with wide direct. Mahon has acted in the Ashland, of the Shrew," is familiar with all the hard produc1ions. making for long days. The Bakersfield College we knew what plays they were touchdown return, and was named receiver Jared Bratcher. Oregon Shakespeare Festival, one of !he work involved in a Shakespeare Festival. Assist ant slage manager Deborah Blake a Renegades football team "beat running, but...," said Giants Western State Conference Player of "It was rtice to finally get a shot nation's larges! Shakespeare festivals. He is a veteran Shakespeare fesiivals in enjoys lhe thrill of it all, but has a warning do-.llll" the College of the Sequoias Jinebad.er James Young. Despite the Week for his efforts. Celillo' s and take advantage of it." said Apply on the web 'The Taming of the Shrew" opens Los Angeles, Nevada and Ashland. for the public. Giants 38-3 in game that featured the fact that the Giants were aware passing attempts were mostly in vain Larma. Thursday and runs until Oct. 22. also in the Remple even acted on "All My Children." "Because we had to tum people away a well rounded play from all angles of of the Thomas threat, they dido' t for the entire:,ame. tu.ming in a paltry The Giants were nearly shut out outdoor !heater. Special guest actor Nick "I got to rescue Susan Lucci," Remple las! year. People had better get their and get up to ·~!!I of the 'Gades squad. stop eight completions for 24 passes until a fourth quarter punt fumble. Remple will star as Petruchio. Heidi Bums recalled. tickets early this year," Blake said. him. "lbey were more intense," said They were keying on me attempted and 114 yards. He also After a defensive stand, the Giants will portray Kale, the shrew. Bums, a BC While McMahon opted to do "Henry Adult rickets are $8. Students and • FREE calling time.· STEPHANIE A. BELi.. / THE RIP Giants quarterback Mario Celillo, tonight, but I still bad two threw three interceptions toial and settled on a rrtildly face-saving 37- graduate, has been in several Shakespeare V" in period, Messick and his cast are seniors are $5. Groups of 20 or more are "They played harder and they really touchdowns," said Thomas. bad no touchdowns. yard field goal by Justin Levine. festivals in years past. Directing is Randy giving "the Taming of the Shrew" a little also $5 per ticket. Actors rehearse for "Henry V," which opens Wednesday at BC. beat us down." At the start of the first balf, Another nice surprise for the "P1ain and simple, they're a • •!!I of FREE calling • Get a !!1% rebate The 'Gades led 14--0 at the half, Celillo attempted a shon pass and 'Gades was the play of back-up better team," said Giams head time just for applying. towards calling on on a 53-yard run by Robert Thomas was picked off by defensive back quarterback Jeff Larma. 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