PCC Courier, March 15, 1985

PCC COURIER VOL. 60, NO. 5 Blood Drive Falls Short of Goal PASADENA CITY COLLEGE. PASADENA, CALIFORNIA GOOD DEED — A volunteer takes time out from classes to donate a pint of blood at last weeks blood drive. The drive managed to get 148 pints of blood. — Courier photo by Don Bolina Women's Day Program Thursday By James Lomax/Ramona Hoyos Staff Writers Last week’s two day Red Cross blood drive collected 148 pints of blood. The anticipated goal of 200 pints was not reached. At this point, this semesters total is 14 pints lower than last semester. Dorothy Bvles, blood drive chairman said, “the blood drive wasn’t as suc¬ cessful as last semester, but we did have a rather good turnout for the drive. I thought that out of 10,000 students, at least half could give. As usual, there were some inviduals who were unable to give. Those who did give received refreshments, a button or T- shirt saying T gave Blood.’ Maybe next time it will be better.’’ One of the problems with attracting donors is the myth that people who give blood run a risk of contracting AIDS (Aquired Immune Deficiency Syn¬ drome.) Before giving blood each donor is screened for other diseases such as hepatitus.syphillis, malaria, and narcotics use. Donors must not have had a recent cold, must weigh at least 110 pounds and be at least the 17 years old. “Most of the campus clubs helped By Ramona Hoyos Staff Writer This years tryouts for Cheerleaders and Songleaders will be held on April 30 from 3 to 5pm in the Womens Gym. Practice for the tryouts will be on April 23, 24 and 25 at 2 p.m., also in the Womens Gym. Any students intrested in trying out must atend the practice sessions to learn the routines they will’ be judged on. Jennifer McKinney, student ac¬ tivities adviser, and past Pep Squad members, will be judging the tryout hopefuls. Participants will be judged on four separated categories at the tryouts. Appearance, original routine, the rou¬ tine they have been taught at the practices and overall showmanship will each be judged. Each category has been given a number of points which will be totaled at the end of the routine, 100 points being the highest possible score. All returning cheerleaders and Songs must try out and be judged again. PCC has cut the Small Flags from the Pep Sqaud program to increase the amout of cheerleaders and songs. The Cheerlearder and Song sqads will be increased to 10 to 12 members. Each squad previously consisted of 6 to 8 members. Cheerleaders and Songleaders who are chosen will attend a summer camp. At the camp, they will learn new routines and enter in competitions against other colleges. Last year PCC’s Songleaders came in first place in the summer camp competition, which was held at UC Bereklv. The squads also publicized the blood drive. I’m happy that everyone helped and glad as well,” said Byles. Those who participated in the drive all agreed that to give blood is a sure way to help people. Two who gave outstanding amounts of blood at the last blood drive were Bruce Broadnax who gave over a gallon of blood, and Doug Brown who contributed 14 pints. The students who gave blood seemed to feel very good about their efforts. “After the first time giving blood it isn’t scary at all,” said Eric Wood, a PCC student. Howai Leu, also a student here said, “this is my fourth time giving blood, its a great way to help people.” Cassie Angulo commented, “I try to give blood as often as I can to help people who are in need.” The Red Cross Foundation helps patients who need the blood for opera¬ tions and blood transfusions. The Red Cross service system is based on more than ten million blood donors each year. Nearly everyone will need blood at one time in their lives. These dona¬ tions help make that blood available. Blood drives are held three times a year at PCC. The next one will take place during summer session. enter in other outside competition, judge high school performances by cheerleaders and songleaderes and will perform at several area functions. “I encourage any intrested students to try out. It’s a good way to show your school spirit and participate in ac¬ tivities,” said McKinney. The Cheer and Song Leaders will than begin their duties next year at football games. For more information, contact McKinney in the Campus Cen¬ ter. Unde Sam's Allies By Joe Holman News Editor Uncle Sam’s Allies (USA), a new campus club, will present their first guest speaker, Congressman Carlos Moorehead, Friday at noon in R122. USA is organized by Mike Mehterian, Angela Toft and Mycke Tilton. Mehterian also serves as president of the Collegete Republicans. Toft is the vice president. “Basically our goal is to promote Americanism.” said Toft. “Our defini¬ tion of Americanism is defined in the Constitution of the United States and means simply that all men are en¬ dowed by their Creater with certain inaliable rights. This means two things: there is a God and our rights come from God... The government is our servant.” Toft added. By Laura Longo Special Correspondent PCC will be celebrating the achieve¬ ments of today’s women at the Women’s Day Program, Thursday, March 21. Campus festivities include a panel discussion and a luncheon. Coor¬ dinated by Lynn Stanton and Kaylene Hallberg, the event will begin at noon in Harbeson Hall. A panel of PCC Alumna from varied graduation classes, 1920’sto 1980’s. The panel will also share their perception of what life was like at PCC during those decades. Each speaker will relate a specific instance when the college con¬ tributed something of value. “We wanted to coordinate this theme in relation to the 60th anniversary and bring back graduates to show the his- “What we want to do is to inter-act with other campus clubs,” said Mehterian. “Most clubs were hesitant to get involved in projects with the Collegiate Republicans because they had this negative image of con¬ servatives and how they act.” The club is maintaining ongoing reg¬ istration and has a table on the Quad everyday to allow students to get ac¬ quainted with the new organization. USA held its first meeting yesterday and club officers were elected. Cur¬ rently the club has 23 active members. “The people in USA cover a wide variety of the political spectrum.” Mehterian said. “We have con¬ servatives, liberals and even a member of the Peace and Freedom party.” The club plans on having a canned food and clothing drive to help the L.A. tory and achievements of them.” said Hallberg. “This will allow students, faculty and friends to see the evolution and transition of women at PCC.” Discussion of other issues such as how students have been motivated toward their ultimate goals by certain classes and teachers will also be presented. “They will bring in the changing role of women from the era of the 1920’s to modern days,” said Hallberg. “The women will discuss contributions that helped them develop professionally and personally.” A buffet luncheon will follow in the Circadian from 1:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. with harpest, Bonnie Moore. Tickets are available at the PCC bank for $4. Included in the luncheon will be recog- nitin of outstanding women graduates Missions as well as welcoming speak¬ ers (including Patrick Nolan, assembly minority leader), video tapes, films and forums. The club also intends on several “social events” which will be coordinated by Tilton. In additon to all the planned events, USA will publish a monthly newsletter. Dues have yet to be determined, but will not exceed $5 a sememster, ac¬ cording to Mehterian. The only other requirement of club members is to remain active. “We just want mem¬ bers to stay active and continue to support the club,” said Tilton. “We want this club to be educational and also provide members with the knowledge of how to get involved in political campaigns,” said Toft. “We are going to work hard to make this the most active club ever at PCC.” from the graduating classes of 1926 through 1985. The program evolved from National Five scholarships will be offered to PCC students enrolling in English 35 or English 60, according to Dr. Phyllis Mael. These courses will enable stu¬ dents to make the sixth trip to the Shakespearean Festival in Ashland, Or¬ egon from June 22 to June 29. The festival is celebrating its 50th An¬ niversary this year. The highest appli¬ cants will win scholarships to attend the festival. March 22 is the deadline for submit¬ ting applications. Brochures and ap¬ plications are available in the English Office (C217). The prerequisite is eligibility for basic English or per¬ mission of the instructor Mael. English 60 is a three unit transfer course, a survey of dramatic literature. English 35 is a one unit transfer credit course called “Shakespeare, the Major Dra¬ matist.” > Additional information is available through Mael at 578-7249. Several classes on campus will be co¬ operating to put on sales one Sunday a month in the Campus Center. An off¬ shoot of the Flea Market, the events will give many students hands on ex¬ perience in marketing. The classes involved include art, advertising, pub¬ lic relations and market merchandis¬ ing. Some students will receive pay for their efforts. While the Flea Market caters to a Women’s Week which is a tribute to all thewomen who have helped Anmerica become strong. wide range of customers interests, the new system will provide a theme for each sale. Small collectibles will be featured one month, followed by dolls, coins or baseball card sales. Project planners said these shows will benefit many people considering the number of people that collect things. Students will scout other sales to see what sells well and make decisions on what they should feature. Anyone can rent space to sell his items. In the past Campus Clubs could receive a space free of charge. It is a coummunity service in that profits will be split for campus beautification, building renovation, operational ex- pences and the wages for participants. For a previous sale, PCC art stu¬ dents put out fliers, and the advertising students placed ads in busses for $2 a piece. Some students were even aired on KMEX, a Mexican television sta¬ tion. Additional information can be ob¬ tained from A1 Kauti, dean of students, upstairs in the Campus Center. Verna Well, PCC artist and historian will be giving an illustrated lecture on, “ The Battle of Bunker Hill West,” March 19, 1985, at 7 p.m. in the Forum. She will site some of our areas best Victorian houses, Angels Flight, tun¬ nels, and old trains and the more recent development of bulldozers. Spirit Tryouts New Club Promotes Americanism Campus Briefs AS Board Addresses and Resolves Three Key Issues at Meeting CHRIS COFER AS PRESIDENT STRIVING TOWARD IMPROVEMENT— Chris Cofer, AS President, and Ron Martinez, Coordinator of campus entertainment, listened to three key issues at last week’s Board meet¬ ing. Meetings are held every Tuesday at 11:30 in the Campus Center and are open to students. RON MARTINEZ By Donald G. Chandler II Fine Arts Editor The AS Board addressed and re¬ solved three pertinent items at Tues¬ day’s weekly meeting and accepted a letter of resignation from Chris McMorrow, Chief Justice of the Su¬ preme Council. The first order of business involved an apology from Angie Parker, ex¬ ecutive vice president. Parker had presented a proposal during the previous meeting to provide an alter¬ native form of entertainment during the usual lunchtime band format. Her idea was to hire professional musical star look alikes that would lip snyc to recorded music. She requested a $900 appropriation from the general fund for these entertainers whose im¬ personations include Madonna, Lionel Richie, Prince, Donna Summer, and Pat Benatar. Parker voted with the Board which adopted the proposal and approved the appropriation. However, the Donna Summer im¬ personator is Parker’s mother. Ac¬ cording to Robert’s Rules of Order, which govern AS business, a board member cannot vote on matters in¬ volving a conflict of interest. Jennifer McKinney, AS Adviser, agreed that for a Board member to vote on a matter where money would be given to a family member would qualify as a conflict of interest. McKinney in¬ formed Parker that she had violated Robert’s Rules of Order prior to last Tuesday’s meeting. During those proceedings, Parker said, “I’m sorry for my unawareness that I could not vote on the matter. My mom will play for free, and I got a Pat Benatar look alike to make up for the difference in cost.” The second item of business dis¬ cussed by the board involved the parking issue. Scott Svonkin, vice president of student affairs, reported that an ad hoc committee had been set up to study the ongoing parking problem. He also stated that 56 new parking slots will be availible for students next semester. This will occur be¬ cause the houses built next to “B” bungalow by construction students had been removed, providing ad- ditonal faculty parking spots. There¬ fore, the Board of Trustees decided to convert the faculty spots in Lot two into student spots. Another major item of business was a $1000 AS appropriation for structural changes in the Child Care Center. Pauline Crab, director of the center had previously requested the money from the AS. The board stud¬ ied the proposal for adding a covered wing that would shade a play area for the children. The board acknowledged the need and decided to appropriate funds, but only if Crab could assure the board that the money would be spent on structural changes. Ap¬ parently, the center currently has no shaded areas for the children to play outdoors, according to Jennifer McKinney, AS advisor. McKinney cited another reason for needed struc¬ tural changes, “The sand box always gets wet when it rains and this addi¬ tional coverage would stretch over the sand box as well." In his letter of resignation, McMor¬ row, cited the following reasons for withdrawing from the college. He said, “I recently have been hired, by Bobby McGee’s restaurant and I have found that it is impossible for me to do homework during the only free time I have to sleep. Because I already have a degree (graduate of UC Davis,) and my new job has top priority, rather than being “dropped” from my classes and scarring my academic record, on March 6, 1985 I withdrew from the college.” The AS meeting concluded with audience participation. Jeff Wright, a student asked McKinney to make a clarification as to the actual board vote on the AS resolution passed some weeks past (pertaining to the Su¬ preme Council). Previously, McKin¬ ney reported to the Courier that the vote had been 6-0 in favor. As it turns out, the vote was actually 5-1-1. McKinney said, “she stands cor¬ rected.”