SServing San Jose State University Since 1934 MONDAY PARTAN DAILY www.thespartandaily.com 10.8.01 VOL. 117, No. 27 Attack led by long-range bombers WASHINGTON (AP) missiles, airfields, aircraft, mil- paign promised atter the Sept. Defense officials said one ship ... so that they will have Forty U.S. and British war- itary command and control 11 attacks on the United goal of the initial strike was to better opportunities to pre- planes and an armada of war- installations and terrorist States. One senior administra- weaken the Taliban's military vail," Rumsfeld said. ships and submarines pum- camps. tion official said the military defenses so that rebel Afghans Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., WEATHER meled strongholds of the al- In one case, Taliban military strikes would be sustained and could advance in their effort to vice chairman of the Senate Qaida network and the Taliban equipment including tanks was would last at least a few days. overthrow the regime that has Intelligence Committee, said SUNNY regime in Afghanistan on Sun- struck near Mazar-e-Sharif in "Our objective is to defeat harbored Osama bin Laden's that early indications were pos- High: 73 day with Tomahawk cruise mis- northern Afghanistan, officials those who use terrorism and al-Qaida network. itive. siles, 500-pound gravity bombs said. those who house or support "Our interest is to strength- "It looks to be at this early Low: 54 and computer-guided bombs. The demonstration of West- them," Defense Secretary Don- en those forces that are juncture successful," Shelby The targets included early ern firepower was the first ald H. Rumsfeld told a Penta- opposed to al-Qaida and warning radars, surface-to-air wave of an anti-terrorism cam- gon news conference, opposed to the Taliban leader- See ATTACK, Page 6 OPINION 'Born Under New labs A Bad Sign' drops bombs Water you doing? and wonders about "Kabul open and You." on SJSU 'Unravel' discovers being an on campus child isn't so lonely when By Kemberl) Gong you have an DAILY STABWRITER extended In response to tte few crowd- family. ed computer labs on campus, three computer labs have opened virtually unbeknownst to some students at San Jose State Uni- Page 2 versity. The labs located in Washing- ton Square Hall, MacQuarrie Hall and Sweeney Hall have not SPORTS had high rates of attendance since opening in the Fall semes- ter, according to Mary Jo Gor- ney-Moreno, SJSU interim asso- ciate vice president. Four more computer labs are scheduled to open within the semester in addition to the three new labs. They would be located in the Boccardo Business Center, the Engineering building and Dun- can Hall. These computer labs will have The men's soccer team was between 20 and 25 computers in victo- each, Gorney-Moreno said. rious in a 4-0 rout against Cal A 100-station computer lab is Poly San Luis Obispo on Sunday. also slated to open on the second .1lark Kacina Special to the Daili floor of Clark Library this semester. Melvin Hidayat places Brandi Lyn Fletcher on a board during for $165 and SJSU students for $50. Harper said the class is Even with all of the new labs, a lifeguard training class at the San Jose State University Aquat- cheaper than those offered in the community which can be as some students do not know ic Center. The group was learning the proper technique of plac- high as $200. She added the class was also a way to recruit about the open-access labs on ing a person with a spinal cord injury on a board. The class was people to become lifeguards at the Aquatic Center, which is campus because they haven't located between Joe West Hall and the Event Center. Students been well publicized, said Naomi held on Sept. 29, 30 and Oct. 6. Students learned how to Lee, an English major. become a "profession rescuer," which includes first aid and car- who take the class offered at SJSU will receive a refund if they "I did a lot of research to find dio pulmonary resuscitation certified by the American Red are hired there, Harper said. The class is also slated to be -- Cross, said instructor Becki Harper. It was offered to the public offered in the spring semester in either April or May. It was another overtime loss for See LAB, Page 5 the women's soccer team on Sunday at Spartan Stadium. Pages 3-4 Golden Key Society wins award Suspect arrested for By Todd Bendy% lot to Stacie Haro, Golden Key's ing, community services and INSIDE former president. scholarships. DAILY STAFF V, R11114 "This award means that we SJSU's program was present- snatching briefcase Letters Pg. 2 With the support of her execu- have a lot of wonderful, dedicat- ed the award at the August 2001 tive board, Faun Hammon, presi- ed students in our organization Golden Key International Con- By Colin Atagi "I saw him first in the Sparta Guide Pg. 2 International to make a differ- vention, "The Brand of Excel- dent of Golden Key that are willing and Karla Cachet hallway and thought he Viewpoint Pg. 2 Honour Society at San Jose State ence," Haro said. lence," in Dallas. looked suspicious," Fanfa University, helped change the Golden Key is a non-profit, This year was the most com- DAII Y STAFF WRITERS said. "Then I went to the Sports Pgs. 3-4 to a program international academic honors petitive, according to Hammon. struggling society A suspect was charged copy room and saw him Classifieds Pg. 7 that recently won the Most organization that provides acad- "We had 215 out of 315 chap- walk out of my office car- Improved Chapter award. emic recognition, leadership Wednesday afternoon for Page 6 attempting to steal a rying something. I saw Crossword Pg. 7 Winning the award meant a opportunities, career network- See KEY. briefcase from a San Jose him from the back and I State University employ- could see my briefcases University Club luncheon ee, according to Lt. Shan- strap." Helping mom out... non Maloney of the Uni- Gordon Burton. chair of versity Police Depart- the occupational therapy experiences low turnout ment. department, said "Some- Maloney said the crime one yelled, 'he stole my the late 1960s. She By Lisa Butt around since took place in the Central purse,' because people said entertainment activities such DAIL) SI \ IF WRIFER Classroom building would pay more attention as musical performances and poet- to someone stealing a around 5:30 p.m. The University Club hosted a ry readings later dwindled purse then a briefcase." aging facility. The employee was weekly all-you-can-eat brunch buf- because of the The briefcase con- Sunday club has undergone several identified as Catherine A. fet open to the public The palm pilot and with a "dismal turnout," renovations such as a repainting Fanfa, the departmental tained a morning papers that would be said chef Richard Lewis. and a brand-new kitchen including analyst of the occupation- Lewis said 40 to 45 people new equipment and flooring, Lewis al therapy department. see THEFT. Page 6 attended. said. The restoration was complet University Club president Jack ed last March. Williams said the club serves San The club has about 100 mem- Jose State University faculty and bers, according to Williams. staff during weekday luncheons. He said there are university Speech questions America's Located on the corner of South clubs at Stanford University and Eighth and East San Salvador other California State Universitie involvment with terrorism State Hayward. streets, the University Club hous- such as Cal at SJSU fac- Williams said the brunch l'crut Slatter, the School the es visiting scholars and has also taught tor- ulty and staff for up to a year, should broaden the club's expo- Americas ture techniques to its gradu- Williams said. sure. been felt there were University Club waitress Portia About 200 people showed ates, who have allegedly Lewis said he for human rights several reasons for the low Jones said those who attended up Friday night in the Stu- responsible attacks it because they dent Union to attend a speech atrocities in other countries. turnout. British and U.S. seemed to enjoy out were one reason. felt they were at home. opposing what is viewed as The speakers pointed on Afghanistan examples as the mas- "People are afraid to come out She said she received tips, the United States* sponsor- such said. which she did not expect, since she ship of terrorism in South sacre of six Jesuit priests in and walk around," he by soldiers in Dining room manager Marie normally does not get them at the America. El Salvador were Father Roy Bourgeois, 1989. Some of those soldiers Mitchell said many workers weekday luncheons. school because they had The brunches are open to the founder of the "School of were graduates of the not in the area Laura located in Fort Benning, Ga., Monday off in observance for public from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Americas Watch" and every Sunday. Slattery, a former military the speakers pointed out. Columbus Day. justice The crowd was asked for Others said they felt the low Lewis said it consists of about officer and social lack and lunch items teacher, criticized the U.S. for both donations and support attendance was because of the 27 breakfast non-violent including eggs, muffins and pas- continuing the School of the for upcoming of advertising. protests, taking place outside Rachel Bagnani, who does tries.