PCC Courier, October 23, 1986

NO. VOL. 63 PASADENA CITY COLLEGE. PASADENA, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 23. 1986 • Prop. 61 is one of the most controversial ballots in the November election. Read how it will affect you on page 2. • Whoopi Goldberg has emerged as one Hollywood’s hottest new stars! Read the review for her new movie on page 3. • What’s going on in professional sports? Find out in “On The Pro Scene,” on page 4. • Basketball season is just a slam dunk away! How will the Lancers fair? find out on page 5. • The things that go bump in the dark will come out next week! How does Hollywood create those horrible creatures? Find out on page 6. HAIL TO THE QUEEN. . . — Kristin Leigh Harris was selected as Rose Parade on Jan 1 and serve as the official Tournament of Roses Queen of the Rose Court on Tuesday. Oct. 21 She will reign over the Ambassador. —Courier photo by Don Boiine Election Losers Want To Help By Keith Foster Associate Sports Editor Even though the Amezola ticket swept last week’s AS elections, several of the defeated candidates still have plans to get involved in student govern¬ ment. The Courier asked them what their future plans are and what they thought of the elections. Lance Oberholtzer, who came in second place in the presidential elec¬ tion, said he’d like to see some action. “I’d like to see something substantial get done that each student could benefit from.” Oberholtzer declared that he would be back to contribute to student govern¬ ment. “I am considering running for student trustee,” said Oberholtzer. “I think I could benefit the school and the students.” Nelly Schneider, who came in third place with a disappointing 150 votes, also says she will continue to be in¬ volved. “I will be involved in some way. I will try to bring my promises up to the board. As a student I believe I owe something to the school.” But the most suprising politician of all is probably Paul Grosz. Grosz headed the Grosz-Negligence Platform and ran for all nine positions. “Last year in the student trustee elections I came in third place without even run¬ ning, so I decided to run for all nine AS positions.” Grosz received strong criticism from several of the other members of stu¬ dent government. “I was insulted for the other candidates,” said Student Trustee Scott Svonkin. “They were taking the election seriously, they re¬ ally cared. I was also offended for the student body. It took credibility away from the elections.” Grosz disagreed with Svonkin and discussed the validity of his campaign. “There is too much seriousness on this campus. Humor is the only safe re¬ sponse to the ‘Svonkinoid’ campus lead¬ ership. I am responding to the suspicious election results by seceding from the student body and forming a government in exile. Meetings will be held across the street at International Express, as soon as they get their liquor license. Also, I am not a crook. Official applications for positions in my new government can be found in toilet stalls all over campus. All positions are open, except for village idiot . ' ' Everyone in the election did not consider the Grosz-Negligence Plat¬ form offensive. Newly elected AS Pres¬ ident Steve Amezola considered Grosz a legitimate candidate. “I saw him at the counting of the ballots and I be¬ lieved he was serious. He meant every¬ thing he said in the Courier. He was seriously out to get votes.” Grosz managed to get 50 votes over¬ all and came in second place in the write-in position for Coordinator of Cultural Affairs. Most of the people that voted for him did in fact write in his name for all nine positions. “I really didn’t give it much credence. His intent wasn’t really seri¬ ous, I didn’t see any seriousness in his campaign,” said Alvar Kauti, Dean of Student Activities. NEWSLINE • This year Pasadena is celebrating its centennial birthday. To celebrate the historic event this year’s homecoming theme will be “Remember When—!” The Alumni Association is giving away cash prizes to the club or organization with the best float. Categories include best theme, most original and most humorous. Contact Connie Hurston for more details. • Tomorrow night’s free captioned movie presented by the hearing impaired program is “The Man In The Iron Mask!” The movie, which stars Richard Chamberlain, starts at 7:00 p.m. in R122. • SCORE is holding a business seminar in Harbeson Hall this morning at 10 a.m. The subject is “Marketing and Sales Promotion.” Free coun¬ seling is available by appointment in D217. • The library is still accepting submissions for the name of the new computer system. $50 will be awarded to the winner and $25 to the runner-up. All ideas must be submitted at the circulation desk before closing time Oct. 31. • There is space available for next month’s two flea markets. To reserve space, a student benefit sticker is needed. For more information contact Marion in CC214, 10 a.m. -4 p.m. • Getting Out opens next Friday. See it in the Little Theater. • Caltech will present “SPACE: The Social Dimensions.” The lecture will be given by Dr. Paul Bohannan this Saturday. • Hear the Tarnhelm Ensemble play a piano quartet by Faure in K300 today at noon. • The Financial Aid Office has scholarships avail¬ able and you could be eligible. More information may be obtained in D200. Amezola Ticket Sweeps AS Elections By Andre’ Coleman News Editor The Steve Amezola ticket cleaned up in the AS Elections last week. Amezola, who was elected the new AS President received 499 votes in the victory and defeated opponents Lance Oberholtzer who received 321 votes, Nelly Schneider who received 150 votes and write-in candidate Paul V. Grosz who received 50 votes. This marks the third year in a row that an entire ticket has swept the elections. Amezola was elected Ex¬ ecutive Vice President on the Jim Mares ticket last year. “It was hard work on everyone’s part. I think the team effort con¬ tributed to the ticket’s victory. Run¬ ning with a ticket has its advantages; it’s no secret that two heads are better than one,” said Amezola. The other candidates that were elected are: Executive Vice President Brendon O’Brien, Vice President of Academic Affairs Julie Rangel, Vice President of Business Affairs Michael Matsuda, Vice President of Student Services Denise O’Brien, Coordinator of Campus Events Sal Huerta, Coordi¬ nator of Special Programs Нота Amirabbasi and Coordinator of Ex¬ ternal Affairs Melissa Fisher. Amezola felt very good about the executive board. “They’re all capable people, and they are able to take on the responsibilities. They have the quali¬ fications and desires to get the job done,” said Amezola. But the members of Amezola ’s ticket were not the only people smiling. Alvar Kauti, dean of student activities, says this is the best election he can re¬ member in years. “It ran very, very smoothly. I think it was one of the smoothest elections we’ve has in a long time. Their objec¬ tions and reasons for running were very good,” said Kauti. Connie Hurston, recently appointed student activities adviser, agreed with Kauti and added, “I was very pleased with the elections. I hope next year we can increase awareness and participa¬ tion.” Amezola thinks his past experience will help in his higher, tougher position. “Being vice president helped me develop my skills in procedure, chair¬ ing committees and learn to coordinate group functions,” said Amezola. Amezola said the ticket was very anxious to get to work. “We will work very hard to well represent the stu¬ dents in every facet of student govern¬ ment, and we also plan on working with the student trustee to develop a pro¬ gram that will utilize the parking facil¬ ities to their fullest potential.” THE ENVELOPE PLEASE . . .—The AS Elec tions were held last week and for the third year in a row an entire ticket swept the elections. See the related stories on this page for more information. — Courier photo by Alan Duignan The Courier Without students there would be no teachers Blood Drive By Eric P. Scott Staff Writer PCC will hold its annual drive next Wednesday and Thursda’ Oct. 29-30, in - lounge. Donations will be accepted in memory of student athletes Sean Montgomery and Travonn J dent. blood. Cookies and juice provide an additional incentive. Last October PCC contributed 100 units. Manciero points out that Caltech’s blood drives at the same time contribute about twice as much in spite of a smaller campus com¬ munity. Manciero cites AIDS hysteria as the number one reason why people are reluctant to donate. “You cannot According to Bob Manciero, field get AIDS from giving blood.” The representative for the American Red Red Cross uses sterile needles and Cross, a critical shortage exists in bags that are not shared with other Los Angeles. The county needs an donors. average 1500 units per day, espe- Dr. Casey encourages all PCC dally in the holiday seasons. A Red students, staff and faculty to donate. Most people between 17 and 66 years of age that weigh at least 110 pounds and are in good health are eligible. Montgomery and Johnson’s parents will receive cards mentioning that „ 32 percent. As a result blood has been donated in their sons’ some {elective] surgeries have been honor. delayed. Please sign up in the Student Ac- “One pint will save four people’s tivities office by Oct. 27. Connie lives - blood is broken down into its Hurston can provide more informa components,” Manciero said. It will tion a only take 45 minutes to an hour of Amerb your time, 10 to actually dona! memo released this week warns that the inventory of О Positive (the most needed type) is only 47 percent of the usual 1240 units; О Negative is in even shorter at (818) 578-7384 or call the Red Cross at (818) INSIDE