MoNDAN, PRII 8, 2002 WW%.TIIESPA RTAN DA I I .Y.COM 1A NNOYED Ben Aguirre Jr. has had it with phone-totting drivers who slow traffic Opinion, 2 SPAR.TAN THE SPLITs Sloppy Tulsa play garners Spartan VoL. 118 softball team doubleheader split Sports, 5 No. 44 V ALSO IN TODAY'S ISSUE Opinion 2 Sparta Gude 2 Classified . 7 AIL Sports 4-5 Crossword 7 SERVING SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY SINCE 1934 Groups to talk about peace By Anna Bakalis DAILY STAFF WRITER The issues surrounding the current Israeli-Palestinian con- Silicon Valley Tattoo Jamboree hooks San Jose flict are multi-faceted and while an understanding is important, it is also difficult for students to keep up with current events, By Amber Sheldon according to San Jose State Uni- D MIN S I NI-1- WRITTR versity student leaders. The monotone buzzing "I thitik students are sincere, from tattoo needles was bare- but I don't know if they are ly audible undes the music aware," said Tyson Amir-Mustafa, mayhem erupting from the president of the Muslim Student San Luis Obispo band Super- Association. "If they want to do cel, who were ripping into something, the most important their instruments onstage. step is to gain information." As the lead singer crooned In an attempt to help students and screamed into the micro- understand the conflict, the phone, others sat in padded Associated Students and Mosaic chairs, enjoying the hard rock are slated to host two forums. rhythms, as works of art were Students interested in talking being permanently etched about the Middle East are wel- into their skin. come to attend. The first one is Tattoo artists, piercers and scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on spectators filled the San Jose Wednesday in the Pacifica room McEnery Convention Center in the Student Union for the first Silicon Valley Tat- "It's really important that we too Jtunboree on Friday, Sat- have these forums," said David urday and Sunday. Some of Goodman, treasurer and former the best tattoo artiste in the president of the Jewish Student nation displayed their art- Union. "They aren't there to nec- work on walls and on skin. essarily give students answers, The eclecticism was appar- but to ask questions. Hopefully, ent, from blue dreads to they will be inspired to critically pierced septums and full-body look at the situation and form tattoos as people ventured their own solutions." from booth to booth. General student reaction to At one station. Randy the crisis has been one of sympa- Keener sat back in his chair thy, said Amir-Mustafa. with a smile on his face, as his "If you talk with students right arm was being injected about it, they have big hearts with ink. and they want to help. They don't "It doesn't hurt enough not want people dying; they don't to get one. It's not even a con- want a war." sideration. I was 15 (when I The ascending tension got my first tattoo). I had a between the jairaeli government fake 1.D.," Keener said. "I and the Palestinian Authority Christ). KlmAct Dail' ,Stall don't really count them any- was heightened yesterday after more. I'm beyond that point. I an Israeli-lead military offense. Richard Overholser, of Phoenix, lies on a table in the San Jose Convention Center as Sid Bishop pierces his back with hooks for sus- just get them and they blend Aimed at Jenin, a West Bank city in." of 70,000, it was the city's third pension. Overholser participated on Saturday night in the "Carousel of Flesh" as part of the first Silicon Valley Tattoo Jamboree. Above, As To Keener's left, sat James day of intense fighting. the "Carousel of Flesh" revolved at the San Jose Convention Center on Saturday night, "Moo" endured suspension by four temporary See CONFLICT. Page 8 piercings. The suspension carousel was part of the first Silicon Valley Tattoo Jamboree held over the weekend. See TATTOO, Page 6 Third annual international week to celebrate diversity By Alvin M. Morgan Student adviser and the organizer said. "The purpose of this week is international week debut, began International Scholarship Nevertheless, there will be new of many of the week's events, said U) promote international cultures Apr. 3 and is an opportunity for Fundraising Dinner. events such Wednesday's presen- DAII SIAFF the department's staff organized and diversity and to share some of students to demonstrate their "We do encourage everyone to tation about immigration law. Today through Apr. 14, the the events and workshops in an the cultures that the international creativity and take part in creat- participate. We have had a lot posi- The presentation, to be held International Programs and Ser- effort to promote international students have brought with them." ing a peace flag. tive responses to it so far. Students from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Business vices Department will be spon- students and their cultures. Today and tomorrow are the Flags can be made between 11 have been walking by and taking Building room 4, is designed to soring San Jose State Universi- "I would like to see students final days to participate in inter- a.m. and 1 p.m. at tables outside part in the flag-making." Lu said. assist international students who ty's third annual International recognize that we have a lot of national week's first event. Flags of the Student Union and all flags According to Lu, many of the would like to work in the United Week. international students and that for Peace. will be on display at the Interna- events have been carried over Samantha I.u. an International our campus is quite diverse," Lu The event, which makes its tional House during Wednesday's from prior international weeks. sty WEEK. Page 6 New Duncan Hall lab Local Catholics ' opened with reception react to scandal By Nlike Corpus tinkering ,ind learning about science." DAII SIAFI W RI I I R As his fortune grew, Keck %II I MAI A reception and ribbon cutting decided he wanted his money to I), II ceremony were held in the Dun- continue to do good for the scien- can Hall basement Friday for the tific community, and he started The recently publicized reports of sexual misconduct by grand opening of a new chemistry the W.M. Keck Foundation in clergy throughout the Catholic Church have affected the teaching and research lab. 1954. local Catholic community and many others rnncerned About 40 people, including atu- The foundation has since been about safety and trust in the institution. dents, faculty members, alumni dedicated to funding projects to Detailed reports in daily newspapers and a Newsweek and university officials, attended further scientific research, espe- cover story have forced the church to take an active posi- the ceremony, which marked the cially in higher education. tion on the various accusations some clergy members are opening of the W.M. Keck Facility Pellegrini said the foundation faci ng. for Chemical Research. currently has assets in excess of Bishop Patrick McGrath of the San Jose Diocese dis- The facility has been open and 81.3 billion. tributed a release to media outlets in mid-March to rein- in use for about four months. After her talk, Pellegrini state the policy the church has with clergy members according to Gerry Selter, dean of joined San Jose State University accused of sexual abuse. the college of science. President Robert Caret in cutting "The diocese has stringent screening procedures for Before the ribbon was cut, the ribbon. those who are training for ministry am priests and dea- Maria Pellegrini, progTam direc- According to Scher, students cons," McGrath said in the release. "We have in place a tor for science and engineering at and faculty use the staW-of-the- strict prntocol for investigating and responding to accusa- the W.M. Keck foundation, gave a art facility for teaching and indi- tions of sexual abuse by diocesan employees, including Evan Parker Special to the Daily priests and volunteers." brief talk on the life and work of vidual research. Catholics continue to attend mass and profess their faith in the wake of the "I think it is a splendid learn- The Catholic community on campus has also been W. M. Keck. which has recently tarnished the reputation of the American Catholic According to Pellegrini, ing environment for our stu- scandal oil Church. William Myron Keck was an See LAB. Page X See PRIESTS. Page 6 2 ti,R0 8, 2002 OPINION 10%1 UNI\ I RSIll Driven crazy by idiots behind the wheel IIiiite people. I hate cars. I hate peo- but not before I shouted a few profani- nearly ramming into another driver Paving field doesn't ple who drive cars.OK, maybe not ties in his direction while using one of the other day I think I have seen the all of you, but there is a small per- my fingers to show him how exactly light. Now let's not overstate my use. I centage of you that I can't stand. how I felt. was never a frequent user of the cellu- solve parking issues You drive your cars while chatting Moving onto another road-related lar gadget in the first place, so me on your cell phones. You don't signal subject, what's the deal with some adrnitting this mistake isn't that hard, now everyone knows we have a parking when changing lanes. Asian drivers? neither is my decision to never use my Bycrunch on our campus, as most colleges do.