PCC Courier, January 18, 1990

CO URIER VOL. 69 NO. 13 PASADENA CITY COLLEGE, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 18, 1990 A Few Dollars for the Environment Oceanography Class Endows 1 Acre of Rain Forest Michael Rocha News Editor Not many students know that when they take classes here at PCC, they will have an effect on the environment. When Dave Douglass talked about global warming in his night¬ time oceanography class, one of his students asked him if the de- рвобвадде fob bclizc An Opportunity for Positive Action pletion of the world’s rain forests is one of the reasons for the warming trend. His answer was a resounding “yes.” While on the topic of rain forests, Douglass casually referred to a pro¬ gram that allows people to buy acres of rain forests so that they can be spared from industrialization. "I mentioned to them that there was this program that allows people to buy parts of the rain forest to be set aside as a national park area called Rio Bravo Conservation Area," said Douglass. The program, known as Pro¬ gramme for Belize, was started by an organization here in the United States and has been successfully incorporated into the governmental affairs of the small Latin American nation of Belize, a country roughly the size the New Hampshire. Through Programme for Belize, anyone can purchase and endow an acre of the Rio Bravo area for $50. According to a certificate of ap¬ preciation from organizers of the program, the “PCC Oceanographic Class #1032 made a donation to purchase and endow one acre of rain forest in the Rio Bravo Conservation Area of north west Belize. Participa¬ tion in the Programme is positive action of lasting value.” The program was started by the Please see BELIZE, page 6 James Urges Youth To Continue King's Dream of Equality David Sands Staff Writer Rev. Clarence L. James Sr., president of Youth Leadership Development Programs in Atlanta, Georgia, addressed a large audi¬ ence in the Campus Center last week during a celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birth¬ day. The celebration's theme was entitled ‘ ‘Making the Dream a Reality,” and was sponsored by The Association of Black Employees and the African- American Student Association. James, a graduate of Harvard University, delivered a sermon that applied not only to the black community, but to mankind. His sermon was based on the legacy King left the United States. “I have come to say a word about my risen and fallen leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It is im¬ portant for us to make sure we have the proper and correct his¬ torical perspective and understand¬ ing when we talk about Dr. King,’ ’ said James. James shared his memory of the march on the United Nations in 1967. One million people were brought together by King from both the civil rights movement and the peace movement. James contin¬ ued by elaborating on King ’ s leader¬ ship in both movements. “Dr. King declared his independence and used it to force together some of the great¬ est movements in the history of this country. I was there. It was a marvelous sight to understand and realize. To feel and know the energy of the masses when one million people get together on one agenda, con¬ cerned with one purpose, and com¬ mitted to one cause. The founda¬ tions of power begin to shake and shiver,” said James. King attempted to reveal the economic progress and political barriers that isolated the black com¬ munity long ago. While addressing the topics of politics and socio-eco- momic affairs in the U.S., James hinted the black community had virtually no involvement due to unofficial blackballing and govern¬ ment propaganda. James stated his theories on the African-Americans position in government and cited examples to help explain the use of government propaganda within the economy used to control the mobil¬ ity of the black man’s rights to ac¬ quire financial freedom and power. “Black men are allowed to be David Pierre / The Courier THE DREAM LIVES ON- The Rev. Clarence James Sr. gave a keynote speech at the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration. articulate, educated and urbane. Some of them are well dressed and others well versed. We are allowed to freely use basketballs and footballs some even typewriters, but black men are not allowed to wield power in the U.S. except on behalf of this nation,” said James. According to James, the struggle for economic and political advance¬ ment in the black community emerges from poverty alone. During his summary of the economic triangle formed by the government, James made some clear distinctions be¬ tween wealth and poverty. “Down through the years pov¬ erty was painted as being black, brown, red and yellow. During President Reagan’s first admini¬ stration he plunged this country into a depression that was called a recession to try and keep some folks from facing the truth. Suddenly poverty came home to the suburbs and we had white collar poverty. And then we found out that people are not out of work because they don’t want to work, but because the economy of this nation is en¬ gineered to produce at the top of this triangular structure great wealth at the top and wide pov¬ erty at the bottom. For there cannot be great wealth without great po v- Please see KING, page 6 of 'No Skating' Ordinance 'Fiber Perspectives' Show Opens Newly-posted Maha Karam Staff Writer Freshly-painted signs that say “NO SKATING or SKATEBOARDING” replaced old and faded ones to once again remind students as well as non-students of college regulations concerning skating and skateboar- Signs Remind ding, said PCC Police Investigator Ralph- Evans. New signs forbidding all skating activities on campus are posted around the college to ensure student safety. “Skating or skateboarding on cam¬ pus property creates hazards that we are trying to avoid,” said Evans. “Most of the time, the culprit is not a college student. It’s usually just a kid that lives close by and likes to skate on campus.” “We just warn them, but we con¬ fiscate the skateboard or skates and only parents can claim it.” The California Vehicle Code 21113 (F) is an authority section that allows the school district to enforce all laws included in the vehicle code book, including the laws and rules estab¬ lished by the PCC Board of Trus¬ tees. There are many students and college staff around campus com¬ plaining of skaters zooming by them, down ramps or in hallways. Please see SKATING, page 6 The PCC Art Gallery is cur¬ rently presenting the exhibition “Fiber Perspectives,” which opened Jan. 8 and will run until Feb. 8. Coordinated by Suzanne Bravender, professor of art, the exhibitpresents works by agroup of women artists known collec¬ tively as the “L.A. Eight.” The group has officially been in existance for two years; yet several of the members have known each other for over 15years. What brings the group together is Please see SHOW, page 6 ADJUSTMENT DAY Remember that today is the day to make program changes for students who used Mail-in Registration. BOOK BUY BACK The PCC Bookstore will be buying back used books during finals week, Jan. 23-30. The bookstore-will pay 55 percent of the selling price for textbooks in good condition. Books with writing and under¬ lining will be purchased back, but books in bad condition will not be accepted. Workbooks and guides may not be returned. Titles no longer in use or old editions can be sold at wholesale blue book prices. STUDENT SYMPOSIUM The Student Activities is now accepting applications for the 21st Annual Student Symposium, which will be held on March 16-18 in Washington, D.C. This year’s topic is “Congress and the Presidency in the 1990s.” Applicants must have at least a 3.3 GPA and completed 30 units. Applicants must also be currently enrolled in 12 units or more. Applications and additional in¬ formation can be obtained in Stu¬ dent Activities, CC203. The dead¬ line is 2 p.m. on Feb. 15. STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL The PCC Student Film Festival will be held on Jan. 25 at 8 p.m. in the Forum. The film and videos to be fea¬ tured are all from beginning, inter¬ mediate, advanced and independ¬ ent filmmakers. The event is open and free to the public. Because of themes inappropriate for children, children will not be admitted. STUDENT AID Student Aid Applications for| CAlifomia (SAAC) are now available at the Financial Aid Office, D-205. Students interested in Cal Grant must meet the March 2 deadline. Dabelow Finds Home Social Science teacher goes back to her alma mater. Please see Page 4 INDEX Opinion 2 Arts & Entertainment 3 Features 4 Sports 5 News Features 6