PCC Courier, May 20, 1970

Anti-War Protest Staged on VE Day PCC CoufoieSv VOL. 32, NO. 13 PASADENA CITY COLLEGE, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA MAY 20, 1970 — Courier Photo by Jack McGlasson DR. JEROME WOLF, PCC political science instruc- in protest to the deaths of Americans in South- tor, helped organize and lead the march at east Asia, Wolf walks ahead of about 75 Pasadena. Seen here wearing a black arm band protestors as they march east from the campus. Board Fires Dialogue Editor; Ed Powell Quits iu Protest Students Marsh on Downtown Offices By RICK ERMSHAR The first thing one noticed upon entering the room for last weeks’ ASB Board meeting was a row full of men wearing “PCC Swimming” shirts. Coach Ron Ballatore had brought his team up as a whole to observe the boards’ vote on the appropriation of funds to purchase lettermen jackets for our conference champs. They received the money be¬ cause of a deal worked in the purchase. Lettermen jackets are usually $35 apiece, Which would have run the bill up to $385, but according to one swimmer the jackets are being ordered at $21 apiece, or $231 collectively. The Board’s other major move was to remove Jerry Lile as com¬ missioner of dialogue. This was done in a closed door session, since it was a personnel matter. Lile was not allowed to enter the room to hear the charges brought up against him, but was informed of the action after the meeting by Bob Medina, president. Reasons Given The two reasons Lile was re¬ moved were (1.) he was not the owner of a current ASB card, and (2.) he was carrying only 11% units of classwork. The meeting was adjourned after this action. An emergency meeting was then called for noon the next day, Friday. As soon as the Board sat down, it again called a closed-door session. This was a surprise to the audience, as there were no microphones and thus no one knew the Board was conducting business. The doors were opened approxi¬ mately 15 minutes later and it was announced that the Board’s decision of the day before Lile was upheld by a vote of two “aye,” four “nay,” and three ab¬ stentions. The Board announced that the two reasons of the day before were in fact not valid, but the Board felt that in its opinion Lile should be removed. Sophomore President Ed Powell then resigned his position, stating as his reasons his feelings of the Board’s ineffectiveness. The floor was opened at this time for discussion. It was learn¬ ed during this period that the two “yes” votes were voiced by Bruce Malter and Ed Powell. This reporter talked with sev¬ eral of the Board members after the meeting was adjourned. It was learned that two of the ab¬ stentions, Mark Sullivan and Sherry Campbell, would have vot¬ ed yes if the discussion period had been held before the vote was tak¬ en. No Vote to Prexy The Board president does not have a vote, according to the school constitution, but Medina stated he would have voted “yes” to retain Lile. “I was a little dis¬ appointed in the Board,” said the president. “I don’t feel that 13 people on a board should speak for the whole student body. It should be more representative.” Board member Pete Kuretski, who voted “no,” said, “I ask students about every issue on this campus. I’ve had comments from students, and I feel that Dialogue is like most other campus actions: it does not reflect the student body; just the Campus Center crowd.” AMS President Oscar Rodri¬ guez, who instigated the charges • Continued on Page Three By JEFF WICKLAND The semi-deserted PCC campus was the starting point two weeks ago for a relatively mild edition of the nationwide outcry against the war. More than 75 demonstrators, mostly from PCC, marched from the Mirror Pools first to the draft board, and then into downtown Pasadena on Friday, May 8. Their object: to display indignation at being shut out of school, as well as to protest the Cambodian op¬ eration and the Kent State trag¬ edy. Under the direction of Dr. Jer¬ ome Wolf of the Social Sciences Department, members of the Peace and Freedom Club led a generally uneventful demonstra¬ tion, quietly picketing the campus before the march along Colorado Blvd. Audience participation was lim¬ ited to such tame gestures as peace signs or disapproving stares. The police kept an eye on the demonstration, but followed a hands-off policy as requested by the college. Violence Feared The march replaced a massive silent vigil to have been held in the Mirror Pool area. The all-day protest was automatically post¬ poned by the college, shut down on May 7 and 8. Administrators feared that such a major demonstration combined with an open campus would have drawn unmanageable crowds of militants from local state and private colleges closed by Gover¬ nor Reagan, although no trouble was expected from PCC students. The march was substituted for the vigil, and the emphasis was spread to cover the nationwide college shutdown. Demonstration Begins At 8 a.m. 23 demonstrators gathered on the front lawn to prepare for the march. Picket signs were whipped up on the spot, attacking the war and vari¬ ous figures of authority on the state and federal levels. Slogans included “Shut Reagan, not schools,” “Bums of the world, unite!”, and “A wider war is not peace.” Vice-President Agnew also came under fire. Within minutes, demonstrators formed a picket line on the front sidewalk. Dr. Wolf, bearded and wearing a sweater, led the march around an oval path that gradu¬ ally widened as more recruits joined. Eventually, at least 75 march¬ ers, well-stocked with placards, were on the picket line. Most, but not all, wore the stereotype levis, sandals, headbands, etc. of cam¬ pus demonstrations. Some wore black mourning bands, and a black flag was held in the lead. Police Passive The march was quiet, and drew few spectators. Police limited their observation to passing squad cars and a rumored visit by plainclothes men. Dean John Eikenbery, who was on hand to watch the demonstra¬ tion, reported asking the police to stay off campus during the demonstration unless trouble started. He expressed a feeling that police presence could only aggra¬ vate an otherwise peaceful situa¬ tion. In his words, “I need a uniform around here like I need a hole in the head.” On the spur of the moment, the demonstration paid a visit to the Selective Service Bureal several blocks east of campus. The office had not yet opened, but personnel watched the picketers from inside. The march returned to the cam¬ pus for a few minutes’ relaxation in the shade before their planned demonstration at the downtown Post Office. There they set up the picket line on the front steps, drawing suspicious glances from passers- by. Afterwards, they swung north to hit the recruiting stations on Marengo. They marched through City Hall before returning, foot¬ sore and sun-baked, to PCC. The demonstration broke up around midday. Anti-Anti War Demonstrator During the picketing at PCC, a one-woman counter-demonstra¬ tion of sorts took up position a few yards from the main attrac¬ tion. PCC student Cheryl Meaden, who had no Thursday classes, ar¬ rived Friday morning to find the campus closed. In protest, she painted a sign that asked “Why give in?” by withdrawing from Southeast Asia, or by closing col¬ leges in the face of threats. The protest drew mixed emo¬ tions. Drivers on Colorado Blvd. expressed approval by blowing horns, flashing peace signs, and yelling encouragement that was largely unintelligible Teen Magazine Hires PCC Reporter, Editor $10,000 Available to Musicians from National Competition Can a humble, hard-working re- proter from the PCC Courier find happiness in the big city as edi¬ torial assistant on a nationally known magazine? Lynne Bianco, former PCC Courier reporter, now on the edi¬ torial staff of Teen Magazine, would answer with a firm “Yes.” Miss Bianco had earned her teaching credential at Cal State LA, and thought her career was set as a history teacher, but she found the teaching of history too dull for her temperament. At the ripe old age of 24 she returned to college for a year of work in journalism. She has been a most welcome addition to the Courier staff, writ¬ ing many feature articles, which incidentally have been requested for reprints in other papers. She also originated the column, “Free and Easy,” which regularly tells readers of various activities around town that were fun and didn’t cost a penny. Miss Bianco admits that it’s not an easy thing to find a spot on an editorial staff. Armed with an impressive collection of her work, she stormed the offices of every publication in Pasadena without much encouragement. Not one spot opened up for her. Undaunted, she took on the Los Angeles publications. After many interviews, she was finally hired by Teen Magazine. This talented writer insists it was all worthwhile, because she was able to get out of a boring job into one that presents daily excitement and challenge. She hopes that her experience may inspire others to “follow their secret star” and not allow themselves to be stuck in a job they dislike. Cash prizes totaling $10,000 are available to gifted musicians in the 1970 Young Musicians Foun¬ dation National Competition. Now in its 15th year, the com¬ petition will be held from June 15 to 20 at UCLA with the finals on Sunday, June 21 in the Ahmanson Theater of the Los Angeles Music Center. Contestants, up to 25 years of age, will qualify in five catego¬ ries: piano, violin and viola, cello, voice, and composition. Besides national recognition, all finalists will receive career grants of $500. Winners in the five cate¬ gories will receive an additional $1000 Debut Award. Each will be presented as a soloist with the Young Musicians Foundation Debut Orchestra dur¬ ing its 1970-71 concert season. An added incentive is consideration to perform as soloists with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orch¬ estra in the Music Center Pavil¬ ion. Each applicant must submit two letters of recommendation (from recognized conductors, composers, music teachers, etc.) In lieu of one such letter, an ap¬ plicant may submit evidence that he has won either a symphony association competition or one sponsored by a music group rec¬ ognized by YMF. Competition applications may be obtained from the Young Mu¬ sicians Foundation at the Music Center, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles 90012. Completed entries must be postmarked no later than May 25. The panel of distinguished jud¬ ges for the competition is com¬ posed of outstanding musicians from around the world. Talented PCC students are urged to join in this competition. $800 Needed Representatives of the Martin Luther King Fund Drive will be coming to all 9 a.m. classes on Wednesday and Thursday, May 27 and 28, to solicit money for their group. According to spokesmen, “This fund is a non¬ interest loan for anyone in need of financial aid for edu¬ cational purposes. Our goal is $800, and what you give could help you.” There will also be a table set up outside the Cam¬ pus Center for information and for further collections.