California State University, San Bernardino CSUSB ScholarWorks Coyote Chronicle Special Collections & Archives 2-26-1997 February 26th 1997 CSUSB Follow this and additional works at: http://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/coyote-chronicle Recommended Citation CSUSB, "February 26th 1997" (1997). Coyote Chronicle. Paper 373. http://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/coyote-chronicle/373 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Special Collections & Archives at CSUSB ScholarWorks. It has been accepted for inclusion in Coyote Chronicle by an authorized administrator of CSUSB ScholarWorks. For more information, please contact [email protected]. News CSUSB stiidentbel|)s tocurb Borderline, Brodcs& Dunn's wayward teens gang new album, ccmtains soft affiliation. See stay, pg. 4 ballads and rockin' bonky tonk. See review, pg. 11 Volume 31 Issue 9 California State University, San Bernardino February 26,1997 1500 Herded Into Homecoming '97 Corral By Camille Cervantes- country band confmned the west- Garcia em theme. The tent also housed buffet tables arrayed with chicken Chronicle Staff Writer wings, tacos, chips, salsa, ham­ burgers and beverages that staved Cool winds, so characteristic to off the guests' hunger pangs be­ our foothills, ushered in CSUSB's fore the main course. HtMnecoming, the "Coyote Cor­ A bigger buffet met the crowd at ral," on Saturday February 15. As 4:30 p.m. inside the old gym. In doors opened, campus volunteers, the spirit of the old west, this ambassadors and cheerleaders "spread" would have made any were all (xi hand to greet the record cowboy or cowgirl proud! Theall- 1,500-member crowd of alumni you-can-eat grilled chicken, ribs, and their families. beans, com-on-the-cob, apple pie Western-style bandannas, name and ice cream beckrxied and cer­ tags and programs acquainted ar­ tainly satisfied even the largest rivals with the western theme of ^petites. the day's celebration. Around campus, several depart­ Options fcx spending the day ments hosted alumni gatherings, were plentiful. One of the more allowing many the opportunity of popular was the horse-drawn catching up with old acquaintan­ wagon that carried many on wind­ ces. The departments of Conunu- ing tours of the campus. Open for nication and Liberal Studies held inspection were Coussoulis Arena their gatherings in the comfort of and the new Visual Arts Center, the Student Union and, again, food, both receiving nods and exclama­ refreshments and hospitality were tions. One past faculty member Students 'kick-it' with the CSUSB coyote at the "Coyote Corral" Homecoming '97 Photo by Jim Chaffin plentiful. commented that "the beauty and The day was considered a suc­ structure of the Center rivals that the relief of parents and children painting, balloon design, cartoons, stay more...". cess by all measures thanks to its of larger universities." alike. Staffedprimarily by student videos, popcorn and the ever-popu­ Just outside, but surrounded by cxganizers and volunteers. Even Back in the main activity area, a volunteers, children were enter­ lar clown.Excitement was evident a tent to ward off those slightly ourown Coyote mascot,who posed "Kid's Corral" provided a wel­ tained by an asscxtment of activi­ in the faces of the many young chilly winds, the musical sounds for the occasional picture, appeared come respite to the day, much to ties: tissue flower-making, face visitors along with pleas of, "let's of Southern Spirit, a five-piece to be glowing with pride. Faculty, Students Contest Unwarranted Ti By Joseph Hardman vices would call, "Illegally"? she received last November. She later she rehimed to the dispenser If this were the circumstance in appealed the ticket, but was de- Chronicle Staff Writer hoping there would be an ^ten- which you were the recipient of a ni^. She feels she was treated dant available to help, but no one parking ticket, then the ticket you unjustly. had appeared yet. • Students and fac­ received was deserved arxl duly Glover pulled up behind a car Since Glover was already late ulty claim they have issued. That is not the case for waiting at the one-day parking because she had waited so long for some faculty and students, who ticket dispenser at the entrance of an attendant, she decided to go to wrongly received feel they have received very unde­ the Jack Brown Hall parking lot class. When she returned she found served tickets. The car before her was waiting for parking tickets she hadjust received a ticket. She A number of faculty and stu­ a parking attendant, because the told the issuing officer the circum­ dents have become disgruntled dispenser was not working. She stances. He told her he didn't Are you one of those students with the campus parking services decided to go find a parking spot know the dispenser wasn't work­ who opt not to buy a $30 parking over the issuance of tickets they and walk back to the dispenser, in ing, and that she could dispute the decal at the beginning of the quar­ feel were undeserved. hopes of saving time so she ticket. ter, deciding to take your chances Assneth Glover, a student at wouldn't be late to class. After Glover went through the two- and to park—what the parking ser­ CSUSB, is still disputing the ticket finding a parking spot IS minutes Please see Parking...on pg. 7 News The Covote Chronicle February 26. 1997 '97 Part-Time Job Expo and Career Opportunities Fair To Offer Exceiient Resources for Students Pages 2-6 By Jason Armstrong the CSUSB Career Development tell me they got a job at one of the tage of the wide variety of slices News career fairs. These students often the Career Develc^ent Center Executive Editor Center, have strong distinguishing Page 7 characteristics frmn one another. say that they love their job, they has to offer. In contrast to the Career Opportu­ are getting paid well, and they never For more information about the News/Roving Are you in need of a part-time nities Fair, which is open to the would have considered [the job] job fairs or Career Devel<^ment job to help pay for school and gen^ public, the '97 Part-Time otherwise," said Esposito. CenterresouTces, call the Center at Page 8 lulls? Or are you ^proaching JobExpoisexclusivelyfor CSUSB In additicHi to the upcoming job 880-5250, CM* visit the office, lo­ gradu^on, apprehensive at the students. fairs, students should take advan­ cated in UH-329. Pawprints prospect of blindly searching for "A wide variety of companies m entry level position? participate in these job fairs, and it Page 9 If so, you should attend the up­ can be a great way fw a student to coming campus job fairs, which get a foot in the door," said Serrano Village Crossword will aff<xd students valuable op­ Esposito. For the Career C^poitu- portunities to network and learn nities Fair in particular, Esposito Pages 10-13 about numerous professional com­ encourages students to, "Bring re­ Seeking Resident panies. Students may walk away sumes, and dress in imfessicmal A&E from the fairs with an intemsh^, attire. Managers may be hiring at or a part- or full-time job. the event." Assistants Page 14 The '97 Part-Time Job Expo According to Esposito, the com­ it because you have a genuine de­ will be held on Thursday, March 6, panies that participate don't al­ By La'Keisha Gilford Technology from 10a.m. to2pjn. in the Events ways have immediate tunings, sire to help others. Tliis positkm is Center. Nearly SO ccxnpanies and but most do. "Though it isn't a Chronicle Staff Writer (^lenging because you will deal agencies will be in attendance at requiranent forparticipating com­ with issues that students face liv­ Page 15 the event, which is co-sponsored panies, the majority will have jobs Serrano Village is currently ing in the residence halls. It is also Health & Safety by the United Parcel Service for available." seddng charism^c, energetic, self rewarding knowing that you are the fourth consecutive year. The To encourage employer partici­ motivated student leaders as can­ influencing other persons' lives. Page 16 Career Opportunities Fair, will be pation, Esposito mails letters of didates f(H eight resident assistant All interested persons must have held oa Wednesday, April 16, invit^on to a wide array of (X)m- positions open for the 1997-1998 earned a minimum cumulative Op/Ed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the same panies which may offer full-time acadonic year. grade point average of 2.0, dem­ location. positions, including government Resident Assistants are para- onstrated leadership .ability, and •These events are great oppor­ and private agencies, county em­ IHofessional student staff. There is turned in a completed ^plication. Page 17 tunities fff students," said Paul ployers, C.P.A.'s, and criminal one resident assistant that lives in Applications can be picked up Esposito, Jr., Cowdinator of Hace- justice ^ployers. every building with approximately in the Housing Office in the middle Calendar meni Services for the Career De­ Esposito solicits cpmpaniesin 50 students. The compensation of Serrano Village, which is aclus- velopment Center. "Response was person as well. He visits different for this position is free r(X)m and ter of brown buildings that sits on Page 18 excellent last year, by students and companies every otha* Wednes­ board for one academic year. The the eastern edge of campus ofl employers. Over 75 companies day at their site, stoA invites them to job is also a great resume builder NcHthPaikBlvd. Serrano Village Sports and l^lbo participants came to last post vacancies at the Care^ De­ and a $oo6 opportunity to netwoik is the on-campus housing ccanplex year's Career Opportunities Fair, velopment Center, and to recruit with campus [HOfessicHials andresi- here at California State Univer­ Page 19 and ova* 50 companies and 700 (HI campus.