Mustang D aily California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo Volume 55, No. 112 Tuesday, May 7, 1991 Budget rumors untrue - so far "■^í0 ■ But Poly will feel the effects of cuts starting this summer, an administration official says. By Travis Swafford this summer. He stressed that Stai* Writer all the subjects would be offered, just at fewer times than was Ever since the state’s budget originally planned. As a result, proposal was released, rumors students will face larger classes have been running rampant. and a narrower selection this Summer school would be can­ summer. This is a trend that celed, new construction would be probably will continue into next halted and no new students year, Koob said. would be accepted. Koob also dismissed the None of these rumors is true, rumor that no new students SHERRY L GURTLER/Mustang Daily but some of them might become would be accepted this summer. Poly’s Cinco de Mayo celebration Included traditional Mexican theatre, music and dance. reality in the near future. He did say, however, that his of­ The new proposal calls for fice is considering the possibility Poly to cut $9 million from its of not accepting applications for Poly’s Cinco de Mayo festivities budget by June 15. The cuts will the spring quarter of next year. be made by trimming instruc­ “The numbers for spring are fair­ tional programs, according to ly small anyway,” said Koob. put Mexican culture in spotlight Director of Public Affairs Stan Koob said he did not see over­ Bernstein. All seven schools in crowding as a problem for Cal Everardo Martinez, master of Mexican food and listen to live the university are likely to be af­ Poly in the future. But he did say By Shirley Meissner that new student enrollment Staff Writer ceremonies for the festivities music while watching perfor­ fected. and director of Developmental mances by traditional Aztec While it hasn’t been deter­ would have to be limited some­ Last weekend’s “Cinco de Outreach. and Mexican dancers and a mined exactly where the cuts how because of the budget cuts. Mayo” celebration brought Cinco de Mayo celebrates Latino theater ensemble. will be, many people agree they “I don’t see how we can avoid more than great Mexican food Mexico’s 1868 defeat of France M.E.Ch.A., Movimiento Es­ will have a significant affect on it,” he said. to Cal Poly. It also brought to which tried to establish a tudiantil Chicano de Aztlan, the future of Cal Poly. Koob also denied rumors the campus traditional French monarchy in Mexico. sponsored the event. The per­ Despite the severity of the about halting construction. He Mexican dance, music and A handful of Cal Poly’s 2,000 formers were mostly Cal Poly cuts, the idea of not holing sum­ noted that funding for projects drama. Latino students organized the students with a few students mer school this year was labeled currently under construction was “This is the biggest cultural “fiesta” which took place on from Cuesta College. as “crazy” by Vice President of approved as much as eight years event Cal Poly has ever seen, Dexter lawn from 3 to 7 p.m. Dressed in a cowboy hat and Academic Affairs Robert Koob. ago and has nothing to do with which runs parallel to the Sunday. and a red, Mexican-style shirt, “That was never even considered the current budget. “The rumors largest Latino population Cal Between 300 to 400 people David Sanchez, associate for by this office,” said Koob. are a typical reaction to he cuts,” Poly has ever had,” said gathered to eat authentic Sec CINCO DE MAYO, page 6 However, Koob did say that said Koob, “but they are some­ fewer classes would be offered what naïve.” Poly teams dominate at Mustang Stampede By Lori Cheeseman T~9 TW Staff Writer M» ^ ------------------ Despite a lower-than-average turnout at the r \ Mustang Stampede this weekend. Cal Poly’s rodeo team beat the heat and dominated the events. The Cal Poly women’s rodeo team placed first, with Julie Adair, an agricultural business junior, winning two of the three events and the women’s all-around event. Melinda Duncan, an animal science sophomore, won the third event, breakaway roping. ■■«seie-» The men’s team won four out of six events but lost to West Hills College by 10 points. Cal Poly rodeo team member Billy Dimit won bareback riding, Jimmy Stickler took the calf- roping event, and David Dodson placed first in steer wrestling. Levi Grantham placed first in team roping. “Overall, it was a terrific weekend for our rodeo team,” said Rodeo Coach Clay Robinson. “We took a killing as far as the numbers attending, but next year that could change if we move back to our traditional weekend.” Robinson said about 4,000 people attended, compared to about 10,000 in past years when the HANS HESS/Mustang Daily Sec RODEO, page 5 A Lassen rodeo team member takes part in the calf-roping event. Concrete Canoe? STOP... YIELD... ONE WfiY. Wednesday's weather: Cal Poly’s Associated Students of Partly cloudy. Civil Engineers hosted the Concrete STOP and think twice before Canoe Weekend at Laguna Lake destroying street signs. Highs: 70s - 80s and added a few new touches to Read more about it on... Lows: 60s the competition. ^ Ï • nw winds up to 20 mph P a g e 5 P a g e 8 4 ft. seas nw swells 7 ft. luesday. May 7,1991 O pinion Mustang Daily REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK LETTERS TO THE EDITOR the article not reflective of î m Burris clears upthese facts. I think it important to also ‘misinformation’note that the elections rules nor any of the elections com­ As an ASI executive officer mittees reports stated any 0 and as someone with six limit in days or hours for a years of experience in ASI, I complaint to be filed nor do feel obligated to clear up some the rules state hours for cam­ of the misinformation in the paigning — only days that Monday article “ASI delays you are allowed to campaign. approval election while inves­ Therefore, ^3 a corporation tigation continues.” I was par­ serving the needs of students, ticularly appalled at the infor­ we have a duty to follow up mation given about the every complaint — whether second complaint. the person following it up It was stated that the believes it’s valid or not. second complaint was because I think it is also important “he (Kapic) was calling to note that Kapic did not friends on the night before make any of the calls accord­ elections, after the deadline, ing to the complaint, and I and asking them to vote tor think it is unfair in the article M:, • him.” The complaint was ac­ to state that he did. The issue tually because campaign at stake is — was it a fair workers for Kapic were call­ election? And in light of the ing students from the greek complaints, that will be directory randomly and tell­ decided by the Board of Direc­ ing them to vote for Kapic. It tors. I encourage any students wasn’t done the night before with opinions on this matter elections, it was done on elec­ to attend our meeting Wed­ tion days in both elections. I nesday at 7 p.m. in U.U. 220. was outraged to read that the elections chairman and ad­ Franklin Burris viser had approved this ASI executive vp \. blatant violation of their own / campaign rules. It states on '4 page 4, section F of the rules that “active campaigning” is Correction “distribution of specified in­ The “Nuthin’ butt V' formation about any ASI can­ Wranglers” photo appear­ \ didate, written or otherwise.” ing on the front page of the Calling students to tell them May 6 issue of Mustang a candidate is most qualified Daily was taken by Hans and to vote for him is definite­ Hess. ly “active campaigning” under Due to paste-up errors, this definition. Active cam­ paragraphs were switched tf paigning is not allowed on in the May 2 article “Mus­ election days which is clearly tang Village hit by finan­ outlined on page 1 of the cial troubles.” rules. I find the statements in Fans should not criticize Amy Grant for her success Christine Kohn 1 ara ,'VIlirph) Editor m Chief l.arre Sterling By Karen Travis Managing Editor Opinion Editor I.eslie Morris .lason Foster She has been called the most popular artist in ingful. Arts & Entertainment Editor Investigative Editor contemporary Christian music and the most suc­ Everyone has something to say about what Patty Hayes (ilenn Horn cessful artist in terms of crossing over and es­ they have learned in life. In the past decade. tablishing secular success. She has made Grant has tried to balance being a wife and Freelance Editor Insight Editor numerous television appearances and is better mother of two toddlers with the pressure of .Adrian Hodgson .loe Tarica known by the public than any other gospel living under the public eye. But through it all, Sports Editor Copy Editor singer. But now, loyal fans are questioning her she has managed to keep her heart in the Chris­ faith. Her name? Amy Grant. tian music field without setting trends and al­ .Ion Rogers .Jennifer Smith It has been frustrating to Usten to the con­ ways remaining true, honest and unique to her Snapshot Engineer Illustrator troversy regarding Grant’s latest recordings. call as a gospel singer. A. .1. .Schuermann Herb Kamm V/ith the release of her newest of 12 albums Through her songs.