1994_12 The Daily Collegian December 1994

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Friday, December 2, 1994
IAVOZBRffiFLINES
Ce i ba Awards, Dinner & Dance
is December 9 at VFW Hal'
On Friday, December 9, there
will be a celebration of Centro
Bellas Artes'tenth year of expos¬
ing the historical, cultural and
artistic contributions of the Chi¬
eano, Mexicart o, and Indigenous
people in the San Joaquin Valley
with a dinner and dance.
The keynote speaker will be
Pedro Rpdriguez, President of
National Association of Latino
Arts and Culture based in San
Antonio, Texas. The event will
.be held at the VFW Hall Post
8900, in Fresno from 6 pjn. to
midnight
Tickefe are $15 per person.
Contact CBA at 237-2783.
CWAA seeks submissions for
Flies, Cockroaches, and Po¬
ets Journal
The Chieano Writers Artists
Association isseekingpoetry, fic¬
tion, non-fiction (prose) and /or
original art and photography for
their journal titled Flies, Cock¬
roaches, and Poets.
Address submissions to Flies,
Cockroaches, and Poets, c/o En-
S glish Department, 5245 N. Backer
4 Ave, Fresno, California  93740-
0098. Submissions must be re-
. ceived by Wednesday, Decem¬
ber 21.
Contact Luis Covarrubias at
291-7016.
Centro Bellas Artes accepting
membership dues
CBA is now accepting mem¬
bership dues.
' Student rates are $5, Associ¬
ate/Artist rates are $15. Groups,
Organizations and businesses are
as follows: Donor $100, Sponsor
rates are $500, and benefactor
rates are $1000.
CBA wekomesnew members.
Founded in 1984, CBA is de¬
signed to broaden the reach and
scope of the Chieano, Mexican
culture in the valley, as well as
offer Chieano, Mexicano artists
an opportunity to express them¬
selves through the various arts.
Contact CBA at 237-2783.
Artist Carlos Licon displaying
from December 1 to 21
Carlos Licon's work depicts
typical scenes of everyday Mexi¬
can life. The symbols of sun and
moon which appeared in most of
his works represent hope. His
vibranf use of color conveys a
positive outlook and reflect his
Mexican/American heritage.
This exhibit is co-funded
through theCSUFStudent Union
Diversity Awareness Program.
Works on display have been gen¬
erously loaned to CSUF from
various California private collec¬
tions.
The Phebe Conley Gallery
presents Carlos Licon ...
Fetrospectiva del Artista, curated
by Ricardo M. Jimenez.
The hours of the exhibit are 8
a.m. to noon and 1 pan. to 5 pjn.
Monday through Friday, and Sat¬
urday and Sunday from 1 p.m.
to 5 p.m.
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COFFEE BREAK
By T<»»nr Monreal
b
^ Theroomempty
; chairs without people
A yelloto bulb sways in a da
Pushing light into the corners
shadows run back and forth.
They are the criminals at work,
without sound they move.
The cup emptied by, human lips
only the lipstick stain is left
\ She's gone...
) But still she remains
/ like a picture to look at  .
time and again.
ACUNA, from page 1
percent to 11.5 percent.   .
Unfortunately, other sources
claim, different numbers. The
number of male Hispanic faculty
at UCSB was 32 in 1987-1988 and
iri 1991-W92, with a 31 faculty
members. The number of female
Hispanic faculty is also tragically
lower with only 8 members in
• 1987-1988 and 9 faculty in 1991-
1992. In comparision with the
national outlook, with Hispanic
makingup30percentofthepopu-
lation, this is hardly remarkable.
Recenlty, Acuna, hiinself,sent
out a letter asking for continued
support Theletter, issued inearly
Ocotober, discussed rising costs
of the case already and why it is
so important that this case wins is
favor of Acuna, for political rea¬
sons affecting the entire Chieano
community.
The Friends of Rudy (FOR)
Acuna formed soon after the case
went to court helping to collect
support for the legal fees of
Acuna's case.    The support
;
led is not so much for Dr.
himself but for the cause
id tljle importance of this land-
case that could impact the
access of higher education to
Chicanos. The committee also
produced a recent newpaper for
the cause.
The FOR Acuna: Take Back
Our History newspaper waspub-
lished in the summer of 1994-
Theeightpage publication isfilled
with articles detailing the case,
commentary onthe case and most
importantly asking for anyfinan-
cial support.
In addition, articles discussed
how the political activism among
minority students has become so
evident in the 1990*8, quoting
similar protests at school such as
Harvard, Stanford University,
and Michigan State University.
For more information, you,
may contact the committee at
FOR ACUftA COMMITTEE,
P.O. Box 33523, Granada Hills,
CA 9J394.
A CHRISTMAS TRADITION
Posada Universitaria 1994 is
a cultural event which, for the
last eight years, has been spon¬
sored by CSUF students and
various organizations that form<
the Posada Committee. This
event is designed to promote
the Hispanic culture and con¬
tribute to the cultural diversity
enrichment on this campus.
Inthepastyears,studentpar-
ticipation has increased to ca¬
pacity. This year the event is
scheduled to start at 9 a.m. with
student panel followed by folk-
loric dancing and "Pastorela," a
theatrical representation of the
holy journey, will be presented
at 11 a.m.
The procession will start from
the Satellite Student Union and
will continue making various
stopsatseveralbuildingson cam¬
pus.
Approximately 400 students
will be led by a chorus singing
traditional Christmas carols, ac¬
companied by a musical group.
Several students will be wearing
Christmas costumes to represent
important Christmas characters.
The procession will conclude at
the Satellite Student Union and
will continue with the scheduled
entertainment.
After the entertainment, ev¬
eryone is invited to eat tamales
and Christmas souvenirs
(aguinaldos) that will be served
free for everyone. While enjoy¬
ing the food, there will be live
entertainment Everyone is wel¬
come to join with the breaking
ofpiftatas.
Sdrdile of Bjects
9 ajn.    BiaTOBniJcfei Stuctent
Farel
lOajti.   ErnnpRsini w/tendachi
11am    Ifestarela
EBrxnmtes de AztlAn
Gnpo ES-TU-nitis
Singing TYartiHfrwl
s Qrristmas Carols
Noon     Fbod,nugdc,
agurinalcbs,
prifEfcds, 3"d lobs cf
• fin.
Dr. Loco's Rockin' Jalapeno Band
will spice up Fresno December 10
■ "Dr. Loco is pleased to be
sharing the stage with '
Rock En Espanol artist
Sergio Arau y la
Venganza de
Moctezuma. .
Jalapefto power returns to
Fresno on Saturday, December
10 for a Christmas party at the
Fresno Hacienda Ballroom.
From the Bay Area, Fresno fa¬
vorite Dr. Loco's Rockin'
Jalpefto Band returns with their
unique sound that fuels both
the soul and the feet.
The San Jose Mercury News
said, "When Dr. Loco—the big
pepper behind the red hot
Rockin' Jalepeno Band—takes
the stage, his dance "friendly,
horn driven canciones hit you
like a slap up along side la cabeza.
And it's not just the force
behind his tight nine-piece
band, it's the power behind his
message: Chieano Empower¬
ment"
Dr. Loco is scholar/activist
Jose B. Cu&lar, PH.D., profes¬
sor of Chieano studies and
chairman of San Francisco State
University's La Raza Studies
Department
^Dr. Loco played to sold-out
crowds in his last two appear¬
ances at the Wild Blue Yonder
playing his unmistakable Chi-
cano/Roots/World music. Dr.
Loco calls his music "Chieano
world beat" and ifs attracting
young ,college educated
Chicanos searching for affirma¬
tion of tjjeir culture, according
to the San Jose Mercury News.
TtVhigjh-energy, ifs posi¬
tive," said Jesse Var61a, public
affairs director at Berkeley's
KPFA-FM (94.1), who for the
past 12 years has hosted a
weekly Chieano music pro¬
gram. V
"—— V
Dr. LootfsRocMrf Jaiapeno Bard appeared h Fresnoh 1992. They wi
reUnDe&1Q,1994. Photo by then La vfaz EcifcrHecfcrAmezaja,ncw
a Fresno Bee phofcjgaphBC {CJSN Destnos Archives)
'Tt reminds me of the after¬
noon parties, usually held on Sun¬
days in Mexico, with lots of mu¬
sic. Ifs that way with Loco—ifs
almost like a family thing. Ifs
not about drinking and getting
messed up; it's about feeling good
about yourself," Var^la said.
Dr. Loco is pleased to be shar¬
ing the stage for this holiday kick-
off with Rock En Espaftol artist
Sergio Arau y la Venganza de
Moctezuma (Moctezuma's Re¬
venge). Based in Mexico City,
Sergio Aru combines a Norteno-
, based rock and roll with theat
ries and social commentary mat
has made him a crowd pleaser in
both Mexico and then here in the
U.S. His last performance in San
Francisco was to celebrate the
US. debut of his father's (Alfonso
Ar?u) latest directorial effort Like
WaterForChocokte. Aristic pas¬
sion runs deep in the Arau fam-
xily and Sergio carries on the
tradition with a visual afid mu¬
sical tour de force.      '
The Rockin' Jalpeno Band
and La Vengania de
Moctezuma have combined
forces before for festivals in
Texas and Mexico, Dr. Loco's
musical versatility is the perfect
compliment for the groove- ori¬
ented RockEn Espaftol of Sergio
Arau.
Tickets can be purchased at
Baja's Mexican Restaurant and
Cantina on Shaw Avenue and
Sixth Street. Tickets are $14 in
advance, and $15 at the door.
Students can purchase tickets
for $10 with student ID, at the
door only. The show starts at 9
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