mainnummmummgamimgmearammuummg OPINION ; forum SPORTS Sunny except for The ups and is. Spartans go patchy morning downs of being head-to-head fog. vertically with the Cal Highs in the gifted. Bears. mid-60s to 80s. See page 2... Opinion See page 4... SPARTAN \ ohmic 103, Number 21 DAILY lor San Jose Stale 1 nil, ersil since 1931 Friday, September 30, 1994 Underage Brown drinking bashes on decline ottio'? Frats changing their 'Animal House' ways Cindy Trotter Wilson Spartan Daily Stall Writer Stereotypically, fraternities Pledges to freeze r and sororities are out to have a good time with alcohol and are CSU student drunk most of the time, but fees By Nancie Gruber according to government stud- `wartan Daily Stall Writer 1 ies underage drinking has Democratic gubernatorial candidate ial L declined by 32%. Kathleen Brown promised to freeze The University Police Depart- tuition and fees next year at ment reported 137 on-campus California's universities and communi- . v0,3013AND arrests for minors in possession ty colleges if she is elected in of alcohol at school events be- November. ma 'LETS colzf.um tween Jan. 1 and Sept. 17,1993. The promise, which was met with a Sixty-five of the 137 students deafening cheer from students and were arrested since Jan. 1. teachers alike, was made in a speech TOGETHER As of Jan. 1, eight minors were at the Student Union Amphitheater cited for possession of alcohol Thursday. while attending fraternity parties. In addition to the freezes in fee CHRIS GON7A1 ", DAV/ "There's a lot more people hikes, Brown pledged to fight for col- Supporters of Kathleen Brown surround the Student Union Amphitheater on Tnursday hoiding signs bash ; n - who don't drink. I feel it's turning lege affordability and accessibility with around a little bit." said Nicole more loans. Scaringe, Alpha Phi vice presi- Much of Brown's speech was critical dent of fraternity education. of the policies of Gov. Pete Wilson, Brown's proposals "I hope that is a trend that con- especially with regard to education. tinues," UPD Lt. Bruce Lowe said. "What Wilson forgot or never "People really aren't aware learned is that there's a connection get mixed reviews what alcohol or drugs can do to between what you earn and what you them, except pretty much get learned," she said. By Kevin Valine you intoxicated," Sigma Chi Brown said that while Pete Wilson Spartan Daily Staff Writer ched people up. I'm going to President Chris Rocca said. has plans for re-election, she has plans vote for her. Students need "When I see young kids drink- to rebuild California. But she offered Gubernatorial candidate all the help they can get." ing, 1 don't really like it because no details of the plan. Kathleen Brown's speech Brown spoke for 16 min- I know it's a problem in the Brown also attacked Wilson for his was just what most San Jose utes before an estimated making. I don't think anyone support of Proposition 187, the State University students crowd of 750 to 800 people, that isn't in college should be November ballot initiative that would wanted to hear during a rally University Police officers here at the parties." deny undocumented California resi- held Thursday in the Student said. A new state law now holds a dents public education and govern- Union Amphitheater. The Amphitheater was CHRIS GONZALESSPAR-IAN I I VI party host responsible for ment-funded health care. "She seemed very inspir- packed with people sitting in Brown gives her "Top Ten Reasons why SJSU students cant underage drinking. afford four more years Brown said California needs leaders ing," said senior political sci- the stands, and standing of Pete Wilson" to more than 750 people. "What I can do as the presi- who plan for the future, not ones who ence major Dave Newmark. along the walkways. A crowd, chants of "No Re-Pete," a ref- "I'm here for five extra credit dent of the house is to make blame and bash immigrants. "She really knew what to say anywhere from three deep to erence to not re-electing Gov. points in my mechanical sure that everyone drinking is "He has fanned the flames and to this crowd, and they were 10 deep, surrounded the Pete Wilson on Nov. 8. engineering 101 class. If not over 21." Rocca said. "because focused on immigrant bashing in his very responsive. She has the Amphitheater. But not all students were for that, I'd probably not be we could be sued as a house campaign. He supported 187. right message, and she says Speaking without notes. Impressed with Brown's here." and I could be sued personally." [Proposition] 187 must be defeated," it well." Brown used humor and one- speech. Sanchez, who's not regis- Sigma Chi hires a catering ser- Brown said. Sophomore psychology ma- liners to keep the crowd When asked why he tered to vote, said his vice for their parties that is She criticized the initiative on sev- jor Christy Kummer agreed. entertained. Much of what attended the rally, junior mechanical engineering pro- responsible for checking the eral counts, saying it has no money in "Kathleen Brown was she said was greeted with mechanical engineering fessor offered the extra cred- identification of all those who good," she said "She psy- sustained applause and major Albert Sanchez said, attend the parties. See Brown, page 6 See Reaction, page 6 "It's in the best interest of the house to hire the catering ser- vice," Rocca said. Things are changing, accord- October brings job opportunities ing to James Bradford of Phi Getting the right angle Gamma Delta "Fraternities have a 'bring Career Planning and Placement Center hosts month-long event your own beer' policy, a beer check at the door and invited By Matthew Tom guests have a mark oil their Spartan Daily Staff Writer graduation is 4 to 6 months. because of growing concern "The career planning process is among career placement coun- hand to indicate that they're longer than it used to be," said selors that students are apathet- 21," Bradford said. The Career Planning and Place- June Lim, assistant director of ic and fearful of the future job "The Greek system is doing ment Center will hold its inaugural Career Planning and Placement. market. their part and the school is Career Awareness Month in "Most students haven't focused on "Students need to get motivat- doing their part as far as alco- October in an attempt to get San their career. They need to start ed," Melkonlan said. "The job hol awareness is concerned." Jose State University students to thinking now." market is definitely tougher, but Interfraternity Council Pres- think about their future in the job The program begins Tuesday not impossible with the right ident Jonathan Polanich said. market. with an open house at the Ca- preparation." Fraternities and sororities 'Most stu- "October has reer Center in the Business The program will allow students are banding together to make dents been labeled Ca- Classrooms building. The to hear from Industry pro- alcohol awareness a permanent reer Awareness open house will feature fessionals during panel part of Greek life haven't Month to dispel demonstrations of the discussions. Employers The Greek system, Panhel- focused on the myth about software packages avail- representing different lenic and International Fratern- their the poor job able to students. fields within an industry ity Councils are working togeth- er providing a program every career. market students The software packages will talk about job oppor- have been hear- Include a self-assessment tunities and will answer semester called "Greek Aware- They need ing about in program, which helps stu- questions from students ness Program (GAP)." to start the media," said dents find what career best suits "The panel discussions will The program takes place thinking Lina Melkonlan, them, a major/minor finder and allow students to hear from real three to five weeks after mem- assistant direc- a career information program, professionals who will talk about bers join the Greek system. now.' tor of Career which lists job titles and salary the future of the industry into the GAP teaches these members June Llm Planning and information. year 2000," Melkonlan said. about alcohol awareness and Career Planning Placement. "The open house will show the The job market has changed the efforts to encourage and Placement The Career students what's available and how over the past couple years, accord- responsible use of alcohol, with Awareness Month program is pri- to use it, so students can prepare ing to Melkonian. Career workshops including risk man- marily designed to get a student to and plan for the next step," Lim Awareness Month is geared to give agement think about the long process of said. "Students need to be more students ideas. "The program informs stu- JEANETTE HANNA--SPARTAN ofra.N looking for a job. strategic in their career planning "Students have no Idea what lies dents how to have a healthy Graphics student May Huang uses a ruler to get a According to Lim, the average process." ahead," Melkonlan said. "We'll give social life," said Jo-Anne Shibles, perspective of the Business Tower on Thursday time it takes to find a Job after The program was developed them a sneak preview." coordinator of Greek Life. 2 Friday, September 30, 1994 OPINION San Jose State University SPARTAN DAILY MAROUI-IES Ntvi.,,;VA Writer's Forum 43 r,48 as .4EVi 01.4194 Miss. few OK...my questions to see if publicit you can serve as tit 'Easy music' fans 1- Michelle Maitre , fair am' fL1d1y respond unpartial An.or on to ;lour attain inner peace lbw the 0.J.