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VOL. 65, NO. 7
PASADENA CITY COLLEGE, PASADENA. CALIFORNIA
OCTOBER 15, 1987
Lecture Series Features Social Topics
By Mark McElrea
News Editor
The PCC social sciences department
kicks off its 1987-88 Forum lecture
series on Oct, 22 at 10:30 a.m. in C301.
The opening presentation is entitled
The Status of the American Labor Move¬
ment Today and features the executive
secretary-treasurer of the Los Angeles
County Federation of Labor (AFL-CIO)
William R. Robertson.
Robertson’s labor background is ex¬
tensive and ranges from the midwest to
Los Angeles.
From 1957 to 1967 he served as
president of the San Fernando Valley
Hotel and Restaurant Employees Local
694. He joined the staff of the Los
Angeles County Federation of Labor in
1967 and has held his present position
since 1975.
Robertson also takes an active part
in community affairs, having served on
the executive board of the Los Angeles
Olympic Organization Committee,
along with being a member of the
Recreation and Parks Commission for
the City of Los Angeles.
The three remaining lectures are
titled the U.S.-Mexican Relations. A Win¬
dow to the World, Nov. 4, featuring
Julian Nava, The New Asian Immigra
tion, March 10, with Lucie Cheng, and
The Unity of Africa. May 19. hosted by
PCC professors Marjorie R. Forsythe,
Francis E. Nyong, along with Califor¬
nia State University professor Earl H.
Phillips.
A former United States Ambassador
to Mexico, Nava has spent the last
three decades conducting research and
teaching latin affairs at
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Drawing Determines Raffle Winner
Bv Jim Gunther
Staff Writer
Plans are underway for PCC’s sec¬
ond annual Employment Expo which
will be held May 11 in the Quad.
According to expo coordinator, Nancy
King, PCC is expecting the biggest
turnout ever.
The event was kicked off last week
with a drawing for prizes donated by
local merchants. Lisa Duran, of Rose¬
mead.' won the first prize of an AM-FM
stereo radio. Second prize went to
William Gower of San Marino.
“Last year's expo was a big sucess,”
said King.
More than 30 companies participated
including JPL, Wells Fargo Bank, the
Internal Revenue Service 'and TRW
Electronics and Defense.
More than 1,000 PCC students at¬
tended. According to King, the expo
resulted in numerous job placements
and interviews.
Courier/Jay Dorfman
PCC Job Expo ’88 kicked off with drawing held in placement center.
Plans for Pools
Reflect Changes
By Jim Burke color will enhance the reflecting qual-
Staff Writer ity of the pools.
_ The original contract issued in June
was to cost $309,000. It will cost an
Due to changes in the plans to reno¬
vate the Mirror Pools, an additional
$23,000 will be required to complete the
project.
The most dramatic change in plans
concerns the adoption of a tile surface
covering part of the pool’s bottom.
“The tile bottom is an important
feature,” said James Menath, director
of facilities services." It will wear
much longer, and in the end could save
money through lower maintenance
costs.” According to Menath, the most
noticeable change the tile will bring to
the pools is a difference in the color of
the pool lining.
According to James H. Menath, di¬
rector of facilities services, it was
hoped that the renovation would be
completed by the time school started in
September, but. with the plan changes,
that could not be done.
It is hoped by the company con¬
tracted to do the work, Steven Schultz
Company, Inc., that the modifications
to the pools will be completed by mid-
November.
Originally the pool was to be lined in
white plaster, but a charcoal colored
plaster will now be used. The plaster is
shaded to match the tile. It is hoped by
the Board of Trustees that the darker
Victory for
By Sally Blake
Associate News Editor
The PCC Forensics team, directed
by Tony Georgilas. received top honors
in two tournaments this month. At both
competitions more than 25 schools par¬
ticipated.
The students earned rankings at the
El Camino Warm Up, which is used as
a testing ground for new material.
According to Georgilas, Daniel Hurst
took two superior ratings, performing
in the Lincoln Douglas debate
catagory. He beat competitors from
USC, UCLA, California State Univer¬
sity at Northridge, and University of
California at Irvine.
Dennis Anderson received a superior
rating in individual events. Kara Moore
acquired an excellent rating in the
prose division, and Sharon Saucer re¬
ceived excellent ratings in impromptu.
“I'm really proud of them,” said
Georgilas. “Our team is exceptional.”
PCC’s second tournament at the Uni¬
versity of California Polytechinic at
extra $11,000 in materials and labor for
the tile. Also a new subcontractor must
be hired to do the tile work.
The addition of a tile bed and side
band is not the only noticeable change
to occur to the Mirror Pools.
Originally, plans called for the re¬
moval of nine Carob trees that sur¬
rounded the pools. The outer-row of
trees was to have been left intact for
aesthetic reasons. It had been theorized
that damage caused by the trees root
systems was the primary reason the
pools leaked.
Due to heart rot, all of the trees in
the surrounding area were removed
and replaced with Carrot Wood trees.
The problem of heart rot came 4o
light in a dramatic fashion, as a large
limb fell from a tree moments before
the start of last springs commence¬
ment ceremonies. Core samples taken
at that time showed extensive rotting
and the decision was made to remove
all the trees.
Additional changes to the original bid
are less noticeable. They deal mainly
with waterproofing the pools and the
removal of extra concrete that was not
taken into account in the original con¬
tract. These changes will add an extra
$12,000 to the contract bringing the
total price up to $332,000.
Forensics
Pomona. Carrie Johnson took first
place in the extemporaneous category,
and second in impromptu. Shawn Barry
gripped first place in the informative
speeches, and Dennis Anderson took
first in drama. Wendy Hovland re¬
ceived first in poetry.
Overall, the team accumulated more
sweepstake points than any other
school.
“Our team is very strong this year
and very competitive,” said Georgilas.
Over 100 members make up the entire
forensics team, with 16 returning mem¬
bers.
According to Georgilas, he is always
recruiting new members.
Georgilas, along with Chrystal
Watson, and Liana Koppel coach the
team.
The dedication of the coaches and the
hard work of the entire team, accord¬
ing to Georgilas, creates an at¬
mosphere that allows students to reach
their full potential.
The team’s next tournament is at
Biola University the weekend of Octo¬
ber 30 and 31.
Courier/Mark McElrea
Mirror Pool renovation has been in progress since last summer. Protection against future root growth includes building concrete barriers.
Board Alters Homecoming Vote
By Meta McCullough
Staff Writer
The A.S. Interim Board has estab¬
lished a new set of guidelines governing
the pay-per-vote Homecoming elec¬
tions.
Original plans called for an election
featuring a winner decided by cash
contributions. No limit had been settled
on the amount each voter could con¬
tribute. This year will be the first time
in the pageant’s history that a cash
installment determines the winner.
The new rule stipulates that the
vote/donation will consist of a min¬
imum amount of one cent, and shall not
exceed $1. According to Gilbert
Morgan, student trustee, the voting will
be conducted in a fashion similar to
that of the AS elections. A list of
student names and social security
numbers will be checked to verify
eligibility to vote.
According to Connie Hurston, stu¬
dent services adviser, the plan was
designed to help combat student apathy
towards the election. This apathy was
exhibited in last year’s election that
saw fewer than 500 students partici¬
pate.
“Getting the students interested by
having a fund raiser for charity is one
way to get people involved,” said
Hurston.
Not all board members agreed the
idea of the money vote constituted the
best approach to solving the problem.
Mike Matsuda, AS Vice President of
Business Affairs for the O’brien ticket,
charged that the “money ballot is
wrong and unfair.”
Voicing similar feelings, student
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Amirabbasi stressed “that a
person wanting to vote should not be
required to pay.”
Voicing differing opinions, co-chair¬
persons Morgan and Charlene Tabet
expressedenthusiasm about the idea of
electing the king and queen through the
use of a fund raiser.
“Establishing a maximum amount a
person can contribute is necessary to
ensure a fair vote,” said Tabet.
“Something uncommon that gener¬
ates controversy is good. It stimulates
voter interest in Homecoming,” said
Morgan.
After an initial evaluation by the
judges, candidates will then be selected
as finalists. At that time, the donations
will be collected. Again the candidates
(male and female) with the most mon¬
etary contributions will be declared the
queen and king.
Voting will take place Tuesday Oct.
27, and Wednesday Oct. 28, at 1:30 p.m.
in the Quad.
First Female Admitted Into Kiwanis Club
By Paul Allen
Editor-in-Chief
In April of 1986 Beth Cooper, traffic
director for PCC’s campus radio sta¬
tion KPCC, was asked to speak to the
Pasadana Kiwanis Club about “the
methods of writing public service an¬
nouncements.”
In June of the same year, Cooper and
Pasadena Kiwanis president Bob Full-
erbegan working closely to generate
ideas to include local service clubs into
their respective fund drives.
Now, on Oct. 7 of 1987, after 42-years
of limiting its memberships to men, the
Pasadena Kiwanis Club has inducted
Cooper into the orginization. The Kiwa-
nians presented Cooper with their hon¬
orary apron, which she had to get
signed by her fellow members.
Upon accepting her membership Co¬
oper jokingly said: “You are the first
group of men that hasn’t asked me to
take notes or make them coffee.” She
will be doing a lot more than making
coffee for this service club. Along with
various tasks, Cooper will be working
with the club’s fund drives, something
that is second-hand with her. She was in
charge of the KPCC fund drive last
May that raised more than $30,000 in
donated premiums and $90,000 in spend¬
able money for the non-profit radio
station.
“Beth’s willingness to work with
problems such as homeless people and
drug education just add to the already
long list of things we took into con¬
sideration before having her join our
club,” said Fuller “It was time we had
some new blood and this seemed to be
the perfect opportunity to have Beth
join us.”
Cooper, a native of Alhambra, ad¬
mits her induction will not only be
great for her personally but a huge
benefit to KPCC and the college. “I will
be able to visit other Kiwanis clubs
(there are 13 in the district) and tell
them about PCC and KPCC.”
Besides working on the fund drive
committee. Cooper will concentrate on
community service projects such as
“Just Say No,” a nationwide campaign
against drugs, the Booth Memorial
Fund and a scholarship loan program
that allows students to pay back loans
without interest. “I've been around a
lot of business oriented people all my
life, so I've seen what a good education
can do for a person.”
Of the six constitutional objectives
the Kiwanis Club tries to adhere to,
developing and promoting are the one’s
Cooper will be working with the most.
“I really believe in their principles and
will help promote the development of
fund raisers to my best capability.”
After speaking with the individual
Kiwanians and listening to Cooper, it
seems the Kiwanis Constitutional Ob-
Beth Cooper
jeclive that describes Cooper the best
is giving. It reads, “To give primacy to
the human and spiritual, rather than to
the material values of life.” This is
something that Cooper has been doing
all her life and will continue to do
within the community.