Vol. XXXXI No. 2 Fremont, California

MONITORMONITOROHLONE COLLEGE

Thursday, August 25, 2005

Volleyballteam looksfor players

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Securitycameraswatching

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Parking Machine 101

After students complained that the new parking permit ma-chines were broken, campus police decided to run a remedialcourse on vending machine strategy. Step One: press the No. 1button and wait until it says to put in your money. Step Two: put

Ohlone officer Stewart Dawson monitors images from surveillance cameras.Photo by Devina Deo

By ANNA NEMCHUKNews editor

More than 30 surveillance cam-eras now grace the grounds ofOhlone College. They will be re-cording 24 hours a day, CampusPolice Chief Steve Fajardo assured,and will be monitored at certaintimes by campus security person-nel.

Due to security issues, some de-tails are unavailable for publica-tion at this time.

The cost of the project was in therange of $300,000. The money camefrom a bond approved four yearsago and is part of a general campussecurity improvement program.

In the works are “code blue”

If you’re on campus,you’re on camera

EnvironmentWorld Forumset Sept. 20

phones to be installed around cam-pus that would instantly connect tocampus security, and the policedepartment, in the absence of theformer.

The camera installation had noconnection to the alleged rape lastyear, Fajardo firmly stated.

The keyless locks currently en-sconced at “key locations” aroundcampus, however, were in responsedue to the equipment thefts lastyear.

Despite rumors to the contrary,the Campus Chief was adamantthat no cameras have been installedin private areas, which includelocker rooms and bathrooms.

“People first, people alwaysfirst,” Fajardo declared.

English Dept. gets its AA degree

By ANNIE UTTERStaff writer

The Sept. 20 World Fo-rum will be about The Natu-ral Step Approach to Envi-ronmental Sustainability inthe gym starting at noon. Aguest speaker will be an-nounced. An open discus-sion will commence afterthe meeting to answer ques-tions. Students, faculty andthe community are invited.For more information, con-tact Sarah Zentner at (510)659-7369.

By ANNA NEMCHUKNews editor

“You, too, could be an Englishmajor,” Alison Kuehner, professorof English, offered with a smileupon hearing that Ohlone’s newEnglish AA degree had been ap-proved by the Chancellor’s office.

Kuehner spearheaded the com-bined efforts of faculty and admin-istrative staff, which took morethan two years to come to fruition.

The degree is integrated with allthe major UCs and CSUs in thearea, though students should stillcheck with their prospectiveschools to pinpoint the best classesfor them.

The degree is a quick 20 unitswith English 101A and 101B re-

quired, a choice of three out of fivecore classes and the student’s pickof another course among 19 whichinclude: English 106 - Censorshipand Literature, 117 - Science Fic-tion and Fantasy and 114 - WorldMythology. The exact require-ments can be found on Ohlone’sweb site at www.ohlone.edu/org/currguides/current/english.html

Some controversy has come upover making two of the five coreclasses English 105A and 105B,Survey of American Literature andEnglish Literature, respectively,year long courses, improving inte-gration further with some univer-sities. The major concern is whetherstudents would want to have oneclass extend over two semesters.

“I think the question has been

Photo by Devina Deo

Alison Kuehner

what’s going to work forour students, what can helpthem,” said Kuehner.

Goals for this degree areweeding out liberal artsmajors who are actuallyEnglish majors and givingstudents specific skillsaimed at improving writ-ing and critical thinking.

The degree has gone intoeffect immediately, so any-one having already com-pleted the requirements iseligible.

This spring’s course of-ferings have already beenlargely determined, but theEnglish department is ex-cited at reintroducing morecourses next fall.

in your money. Step Three: take the permit when it comes out.Police say students have tried to put in money before they pressNo. 1. This won’t work. The machine will spit out your dollar, andyou may get a $28 ticket; don’t let this happen to you.

Smith Centerturning 10 withparty Sept. 17

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By JEROME ENGELBERTSOpinions editor

In a society that is more andmore under someone’s watchful eyeevery minute, the arrival of surveil-lance cameras here on campus willstrike some as a non-event, andsome as yet another instance ofcontrol-from-above.

Apart from the campus police’sincrease in ability to go after thosewho take liberties with the law oncampus – how will the camerasaffect students, if at all?

First of all, we should realizethat none of us have that manysecrets left anyway. The arrival ofon-line shopping, email, cell phones

IS big brother watching? And what is he seeing?(you’re not calling in your creditcard number on one of those, areyou?) and the assorted combineddatabases of banks, insurance com-panies and credit bureaus, to namea few, have created a wealth ofinformation about our personal life,to be tapped into by many peoplewe know nothing about.

Unless you stay completely offthe grid (and say bye-bye to yourbank account, internet, cell phone -except if you use a pay-as-you-gophone), and don’t forget to opt outof each insurance company’s op-tion to sell your information - not tomention realtors, mortgage brokers,magazines you subscribe to, asso-ciations you may belong to - the list

is enormous you can expect to rackup an increasingly fat file on muchof your behavior, and not just formarketing purposes, either. The FBIreally wants to know about you ifyou combine reading Soldier ofFortune magazine with postingblogs to www.coup-d’etat.com (Imade it up) and taking pilot lessons.

Ok, so we’ve established thatyou’re already being looked at a lot.

So what’s a few more surveil-lance cameras? After all, you’re nota delinquent, right? No spray paintin your pocket, no malicious intentwhile lurking on campus after dark.Why should you care if your blurrycountenance is seen on a few moni-tors? Welllllllll.... You shouldn’t,

really. But maybe you should alsodevelop the common sense that per-fectly legal, but non-educationallyoriented activities on-campus mightbe seen by others.

How about that half hour kiss-ing session between MATH151 andANT101?

And was that you I saw kickingthe soda machine in Building 6?Did you know that so-and-so has ahairpiece that comes off in moder-ately strong breezes?

Is that your boyfriend getting“friendly” with my...boyfriend?Hmmm.

Anyone who has spent some timetrolling around the Internet (I know,we would never do a thing like

that) knows that “interesting” foot-age from security cameras has away of showing up in unexpectedplaces.

Does that mean we shouldn’thave surveillance cameras? I, forone, think we should: if only be-cause they might prevent a repeat oflast year’s rape.

But I also feel that good inten-tions and common sense notwith-standing, we should be consciousof the fact that somebody is watch-ing, and modify our behavior if wethink that’s advisable. And by theway: did you know you were wear-ing two different socks last Tues-day? It’s on www.un-aware.com -or something.

LETTERS

EDITOR:

The Associated Students ofOhlone College (ASOC) welcomesall students to Fall Semester 2005!The ASOC is your student govern-ment council. The purpose ofASOC is to serve Ohlone Collegestudents and meet their needs. Amultitude of campus events, activi-ties, workshops, speakers, commu-nity outreach projects and muchmore are produced, funded or coor-

Student government says welcome to Ohlonedinated by the ASOC.

The members of ASOC repre-sent the students’ voice on campus,locally and nationally. They striveto address the student's issues andneeds. The ASOC is comprised ofexecutive officers, senators and twoadvisors. The Executive Officersare elected each Spring during acampus-wide election.

The senators are inducted eachsemester upon meeting certainqualifications and submitting a pe-

tition with 50 signatures.To find out what’s happening on

campus, the ASOC invites studentsto drop by the Student ActivitiesCenter located next to the informa-tion desk in the lobby of BuildingOne.

The Student Activities Center isan area for students to get informa-tion about upcoming campus events,in addition to promoting club ac-tivities, athletic teams, classes andmuch more. Students will also have

a chance to meet and speak withASOC representatives. By con-necting with ASOC members, get-ting involved with student govern-ment or clubs, or attending ASOCsponsored events and activities,students get the entire college ex-perience.

The ASOC is currently accept-ing applications through Sept. 6for students interested in becominga Senator. If you’d like to joinASOC by becoming a senator,

please drop by the Campus Activi-ties window, Room 1140, or by theASOC office, Room 1130. Youcan also contact Renee Gonzales,campus activities student servicesassistant at 659.7311 orrgonzales@ohlone.edu.

Upcoming events include ClubDays, Sept. 6-7 in the Quad, and theOhlone Carnival, Oct. 5.

RENE GONZALESCampus Activities Assistant

CAMPUS COMMENT > > >

How do you feel about cameras on campus?

NICOLE PRICEPsychology

“It's cool, I feel safer.”

JOSH DAUGHERTYHistory/Political Science“I don't want to live in an

Orwellian culture.”

LISA KEYESUndecided

“It's a good thing consideringwhat happened last semester.”

SHELLY BAKERLiterature

“Big brother. That's horrible.”

AOISE SANDSUndecided

“I'm not doing anything wrong. Itdoesn't bother me.”

CAMPUS EVENTSAugust 25, 2005 MONITOR 3

SEPTEMBER12 21st Annual Golf

Tournament -- All day. Regis-tration fee of $225 for individualsor $900 for groups of 4 includesgreen fees, cart, lunch, dinner, andprizes. Tournament will take placeat Castlewood Country Club inPleasanton. For the registration

form, visit www.ohlone.edu.

14 David Tomb: Paint-ings -- This exhibit will be openfrom September 14th to October15. Reception and Artist Lecturewill be held on September 21stfrom 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

17 Smith Center's 10thAnniversary Gala-- 6:30 p.m.

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Special guest star Alex Borstein ofMADtv hosts an all-out salute tothe 10th Anniversary of the SmithCenter. Borstein performs herstand-up comic act as part of theevening’s entertainment, which fea-tures music, dance and comedy.Tickets are $50 for adults, $40 forseniors, and $25 for youth under12.

24 The Great Garage

Sale Blast -- 8 a.m. - 2 p.m inOhlone College Parking Lot "E."The Great Garage Sale Blast is togive those who need to clean outtheir house the possibility to takeadvantage of the large crowds.There will be no competition fromprofessional vendors or arts &crafts vendors. Pre-Registration is$25 or same day sign up is $30. Formore information contactrettare@ohlone.edu.

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By SARA KWANStaff writer

Students from a beginning soft-ball class gathered around the dug-out before their second day of classand among all the chattering came afirm voice, “Are you wearing jeans?”A student replies, “I always wearjeans when playing softball.” DonnaRunyon said, “Not in this class.”There was not another rebuttal.

Other students laughed, but be-yond the humor was the demandingand firm yet gentle voice of CoachRunyon, or as she prefers to becalled, “Coach.” She would loudlyyell out instructions to her studentsand players but would go back to a

calmer tone when speaking withsomeone standing next to her. Theupbeat and fit Coach achieved amilestone last season that only afew elite softball coaches in Cali-fornia have reached.

Runyon didn’t know it was com-ing. It wasn’t until her playersshowed up to a game in San Mateowith flowers and cards that sherealized she was sitting on 599career wins. Her team tried toohard that night and Runyon had towait until the next game, where theteam promptly came back to helpRunyon reach her privilegedacheivement, getting 600 wins.

The modest Coach thought noth-ing of it and stated that the only

important goals for the team are thethree goals they set in the begin-ning of the season. Every season,team members set three goals forthemselves, last season they metall three. The three goals were towin their tournament, to win morethan 30 games and to get a 3.0GPA.

Runyon demands respect notonly as a teacher and coach, butalso as a friend. The former catcherof softball Pro League teams saidit’s important that players rallyaround each other and motivateeach other to be good. Team chem-istry is significant and Runyon saidshe encourages her players to sharepersonal experiences as a way of

Softball coach reaches rare last season milestoneteaching life lessons on and off thefield.

Runyon created an attitude forher team that is modeled by heridolization of professional base-ball players Will Clark and PeteRose, who brought hustle and thedesire to win to every game.

Runyon’s team plays dirty andplays hard. She encourages themto never give up and they neverdid, getting her three consecutive

championship trophies from 2003-2005. Along the way, they helpedher reach 600 wins.

Runyon will receive her awardfor reaching 600 wins at the Na-tional Fast Pitch Coach Conven-tion, attended by softball coachesfrom high schools, other two yearcolleges and four year universities.Awards will be presented tocoaches who achieve wins by thehundreds (100 wins, 200 wins, etc.).

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PPOO SSRRTTSSNew coach hopes to bring success from CSUEB

Thursday, August 25, 2005

New OhloneVolleyball CoachJamie Cortezhopes to buildon the potentialshown last sea-son. The volley-ball team finishedthe 2004 season atan even 8-8. Lastseason, Cortezwas an assistantcoach for the CalState UniversityEast Bay teamthat finished lastseason ranked 7thin the country,Division 3.

By STEVENCHAVEZSports editor

TheFinalScore

Welcome back to the Final Score.This has been a fun summer in theworld of sports and I plan on fillingyou in the way only I can. So if youhaven’t kept up with the sportingworld as a whole or you just tuned into hear some comedic banter, youshould be in for quite a treat.

We begin our fun-filled look atsports with a serious story, the lateThomas Herrion. Herrion fell deadfollowing a preseason game that sawhis 49ers lose to the Broncos. Herrionwas on the field for the game’s finaldrive, helping lead the way for the49ers to march down the field toscore what ultimately was a mean-ingless touchdown in the game. Thedrive was not meaningless toHerrion, however, as he came off thefield with a typical jovial Herrionsmile, asking former Pro Bowl of-fensive lineman Guy McIntyre howhe did and what he might be able toimprove upon.

The tragedy of Herrion has beenfelt throughout the fraternity that isthe NFL but its most obvious effectswere felt right here in the Bay Area.Now, keep in mind that grown menare often ridiculed and/or lookedupon as weak to show fear or softemotions. It is not “manly” or “cou-rageous” to show anything on thefootball field but sheer aggression.Herrion’s death transformed 75 meninto humble, sorrowful beings, un-

afraid to show their emotions ontheir sleeves.

Pro Bowl center JeremyNewberry, perhaps, best summedup why he was having trouble hold-ing back the tears as he spoke to themedia on Monday.

“His whole goal in life was to bein this football team and take careof his family,” Newberry said. “Imean we’re pretty fortunate to beable to do that and to have ourhealth, for the most part. It makesme feel small whining about, youknow, a sore knee or an ankle andthis and that, when a guy was fight-ing for his life and lost that battle.”

Herrion was not a star, or astandout on the field. At 23, he hadyet to even make his first NFLregular season roster. He spent thepast two preseasons with the Cow-boys and the 49ers with a stint inNFL Europe in between.

Herrion was a star off the field.Affectionately known as “RubenStuddard” to his teammates for hisrobust size and breathtaking sing-ing voice, Herrion could be countedon to pick up the team with a songor a few jokes. His mother, inter-viewed following her son’s deathon ESPN, said that she was oncetold by a teacher that if this footballthing didn’t work out, he couldalways look into a career as a co-median.

The 49ers will wear a stickerwith the number 72 on it for theentire season, honoring their fallenteammate. It’s sad that we’ll neverknow how good this man couldhave been on the football field, butin the game of life, Herrion was ProBowl caliber.

The summer wasn’t only full ofundeserved personal tragedy, someof it was self-inflicted. RafaelPalmeiro, for one, has had a crazysummer.

He went from a certain trip to theHall of Fame, joining an elite groupof four players to collect both 500home runs and 3,000 hits in theircareer (his company in the 3,000/500 club: Willie Mays, EddieMurray and home run king HenryAaron, all Hall of Fame inductees),to shame and humiliation only thelikes of Marion Jones has seen be-fore him. At least that’s what shouldhave happened.

The same way that Sammy Sosasquirmed off the hook after thecorked bat incident, baseball’s me-

dia giants have allowed fellowLatino Palmeiro to slide away fromany guilt, embarrassment or shameby letting the story die.

This, my friends, is your ex-ample of media bias (and I’m onlyslightly talking about myself). Al-low me to play devil’s advocate fora moment. If this exact same situa-tion came up, and the name on thepositive result list was Barry Bondsinstead of Rafael Palmeiro, wewould still be hearing Bonds’sname, every single day, and howmuch of a cheater/drug abuser hewas.

The media excuse for why Bondswas singled out so much in the firstdays of BALCO was because of thehistorical implications that camealong with what Bonds was accom-plishing on the field.

He was putting up first-ballotHall of Fame numbers and had puthimself into a class that only twoother men had occupied before himin the 700 home run club.

Palmeiro’s, however, is everybit as huge and historical as a posi-tive Bonds test. The difference?Bonds ruffles the collective mediafeathers while Palmeiro denies, de-nies, denies.

Quick note: How convenient isit that the french newspaperL’Equipe has all this damning evi-dence against seven time Tour de

France champion Lance Armstrongseven years after the original testswere taken in 1999 when Armstronghas no realistic recourse for de-fending himself?

All I really have to say is this:Armstrong has never tested posi-tive in the past and there really isn’tany reason to consider this allega-tion truth. This is the same paperthat has tried to tarnish Armstrong’sname in the past. Smells like theseEuropean journalists have the samebug up their collective asses aboutArmstrong that American journal-ists have for Bonds.

Quick note, part 2: Why wouldESPN go to commercial with thelead, “If the knew then what theyknow now, Barry Bonds would notbe a Giant,” when Peter Magowendidn’t say that?

He said he wouldn’t have guar-anteed the pick-up of his 2006 con-tract. He added, “I’d like to think ifI had all the accomplishments hehad, especially late in life like he’shad them, and I asked my organi-zation for an extension, I mightfeel pretty let down, if not insulted,that they didn’t consider my re-quest.”

That is straight up irresponsiblejournalism and someone should callESPN on their crap. I’ll just ad-dress everyone...

Hey, press guys, you suck!

Tragedy in the Bay Area, folly in Baltimore

By NICK ZAMBRANOStaff writer

A team is nothing without its players, andwhen the number of players is minimal, thelife support is close to being pulled.

Ohlone, we have a problem. The women’svolleyball team is inching closer to the plugfor the upcoming season. First year HeadCoach Jamie Cortez is desperately trying tofield a team for this upcoming season and isseeking anyone interested in playing.

Cortez comes to us from Cal State EastBay, where she was an assistant coach underlegendary coach Jim Spagle for the last twoseasons. Prior to those two seasons at CSUEB,Cortez was also involved with the volleyballprograms at Castro Valley and Deer ValleyHigh Schools.

This year’s squad does have a few returningplayers, among them, Donnalyn Sanchez.Sanchez is joined by women’s basketball starsAngelica Benjamin and Melanie Inouye. Add-ing even more to this year’s squad is two-sportstar Jessica Soderholm.

Soderholm comes to us from James LoganHigh where she also played softball and wasa teammate of Benjamin’s on the school’svolleyball team.

Yes, these girls are highly talented andskilled but the team still needs more girls tofill the squad. For those unfamiliar with thegame of volleyball, it takes six people on thecourt to play a match.

Have a fear being laughed off the team?No worries.

Cortez welcomes any girl wanting to tryout, no experience necessary.

All that Cortez asks is that players comeready to have a positive learning experience.

So to any girls interested in trying out forthe squad this season, please take the follow-ing into consideration.

Tryouts have been under way since Aug.15 and are held Monday through Friday,from 12:20 to 3 p.m., in Epler Gymnasium.Tryouts end Sept. 2.

If you have any further questions, pleasefeel free to contact Coach Cortez at (510)659-6051.

Soccer season to open The Renegade soccer team kicks off the 2005 campaign this

weekend in the Allan Hancock Tournament in Santa Maria. TheLady Renegade soccer season opens here on campus Thursday,Sept. 1 at 4 p.m. on the soccer field.

Photo by Devina Deo