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Volume 104, No. 61 CSU,Fresno's independent Daily News Source _6- : V— *-! Munda v, May, 1,1995 'Native Blessing' kicks off Semana r-r By Belinda Lee Staff writer fc ) ' Joe Roealo Jr/The Daily OMegian Gabriel Acosta blows an Akokolli at opening ceremonies for Semana De La Raza. With the theme of unity and harmony, celebrations leading up to Cinco de Mayo started yesterday with the beating of tarumara drums and the blowing of the akokoli horns a t the Free Speech Area. Mazatzin Casas Acosta, di¬ rector of Aztekayolokalli Xinaxtli, a correspondence group, ushered in the year of Chiknaui Akatl in a ritual¬ like ceremony called Tozoztontli, a small vigil for the fertilizing rains. And rain it did. It poured like Fresno has not seen in a long rime. Acosta said theceremony is not a religious ritual, but rather an offering of respect to everyone and everything. The bio wing of the horn is to break the silence of igno¬ rance, to put ourselves in the presence of our grandfathers and to show respect to every¬ thing and everyone," Acosta said. "The drum beat is the. heartbeat of the earth, to put us in sync with the move¬ ment of earth. We don't Wor¬ ship anything. Ifs observa- tianand respecting. The most important thing is yourself and your relationship with everything around you." Noon on May 1 is the day of Ozomatli which marks the beginning of the year of the nine reed, Acosta said. Those present joined the offering of praise and thanksgiving in all four directions — north, east, south and west—then the sky and the earth. "We call the sun Father because he gives us light and warmth," Acosta said. "If you see that he shines on every¬ body, you'll see who your brothers are. We call earth Mother because she gives us life, clothes us, feeds us and houses us. And when we go [die], she'll take us back." Immediately following the ceremony was Teatro Tortilla, a skit which serves both to en¬ tertain and educate the public about what Cincb de^iayo is about. Ramiro Teran, a math se¬ nior; Cheo Gamino, who is working on his teaching cre¬ dential; and Ruben Fuentes who works with the Univer¬ sity Migrant Services/Camp put on the skit to raise people's conscience levels about the rea¬ son behind the Cinco de Mayo celebration. Gamino said May 5 is the celebration of the resistance against foreign invasion, in particular the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It was a battle of 6,000 French with firearms against 4,000 Mexicans with shcks and J machetes, and the Mexicans See SEMANA, Page 3 Vice Presidential candidates look towards ASI future By Draegebl Martinez Staff writer Most of the year, many stu¬ dents wouldn't be able to tell the . difference between the Associ¬ ated Students Ire. offices of Leg¬ islative Vice President (LVP) and External Vice President (EVP) without plenty of hints. At least six students can talk all about it, though: The candidates for the posts in next week's ASI elec¬ tions. For the record, the LVP has more powers and responsibili¬ ties than the EVP. The ASI bylaws list the LVP's tasks, including pre¬ siding as chair of the AS Senate, assuming the presidency in rxfc event of a vacancy in that office and holding an orientation for new members of the faculty and student committees within two weeks of their appointments. Also, ASI bylaws have em¬ powered the EVP to serve as the ■• official representative to the Cali¬ fornia State Student Association (CSSA), to serve as chair of the ASIPiiblkAffaireCcounitteeand to sit as a voting member of the /0 University Student Union Board. Three can dida tes are running for LVP. The United Student Alliance's (USA) candidate for LVPJuan Garcia, is a senior crirru- * nology major. He said that if he is ejected, he intends "to expand education and reach out to the student population, and to pro- See VICE, Page 7 CS Lrpay increase insults professors By Adrianne Go Staff writer Joe Rosato Jr/The Defy CoMegian Professor Warren Kessler speaks at the Faculty Self-Respect Rally The sign symbolizes the 55 average hours a week the faculty works. V Professors "disgruntled with salary negotiations between the California Fac¬ ulty Association and the chancellor's office gathered Monday for a noontime Faculty Self-Respect Day rally. The rally was in protest of the Cali¬ fornia State University system's deci- . si on to "break off negotiations and its intention to throw out our time-honored ^salary schedule and advancement pro¬ cess," said Mark Hanna, CFA president. AboutSO faculty members munched on carrot cake to the runes of such songs as "Solidarity Forever" and "What a Clam!" during the rally, which was held i on the west side of the Thomas Admin¬ istration building alongside the rock- climbing wall and the larger-than-life inflatable Jeep "I'm damn mad," said Eugene Krebs, professor in the Child and Family Stud¬ ies department. It's about time we go kick some butt*' Krebs is a full-time tenured profes¬ sor who has been at the university for more than 14 years. He said the chancellor's current proposal of a 1.2 percent raise is an "insult" to professors. CFA representatives are asking for a 2 percent raise,, \ _. 'TmaUforkickmgbutt" Krebs said. "Sometimes you have, to kick a mule in the head to get their attention." Negotiations are expected to con¬ tinue Tuesday between representatives from the California State University, the CFA and a mediator assigned by the State Conciliation Service. Krebs puts in more than 40 to 50 hoursperweek,notincludingtimespent on committee work. He said it would be nice if the CSU could keep faculty sala¬ ries at pace with the cost of living. According to Hanna, associate pro¬ fessors are paid $41,184> and full-time professors at the top of the pay scale receive about $60,000. Currently, 42 per- _ See FACULTY, Page 7 . . ■ i . * C I■ -.f.— ;.\
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Title | 1995_05 The Daily Collegian May 1995 |
Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
Publication Date | 1995 |
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Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
Contributors | Associated Students of Fresno State. |
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Title | May 2, 1995, Page 1 |
Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
Publication Date | 1995 |
Description | Daily (except weedends) during the school year. Microfilm. Palo Alto, Calif.: BMI Library Microfilms, 1986- microfilm reels; 35 mm. Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- |
Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
Contributors | Associated Students of Fresno State. |
Coverage | Vol.1 no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- to present |
Format | Microfilm reels, 35 mm. |
Technical Information | Scanned at 600 dpi; TIFF; Microfilm ScanPro 2000 "E-image data" |
Language | eng |
Full-Text-Search | Volume 104, No. 61 CSU,Fresno's independent Daily News Source _6- : V— *-! Munda v, May, 1,1995 'Native Blessing' kicks off Semana r-r By Belinda Lee Staff writer fc ) ' Joe Roealo Jr/The Daily OMegian Gabriel Acosta blows an Akokolli at opening ceremonies for Semana De La Raza. With the theme of unity and harmony, celebrations leading up to Cinco de Mayo started yesterday with the beating of tarumara drums and the blowing of the akokoli horns a t the Free Speech Area. Mazatzin Casas Acosta, di¬ rector of Aztekayolokalli Xinaxtli, a correspondence group, ushered in the year of Chiknaui Akatl in a ritual¬ like ceremony called Tozoztontli, a small vigil for the fertilizing rains. And rain it did. It poured like Fresno has not seen in a long rime. Acosta said theceremony is not a religious ritual, but rather an offering of respect to everyone and everything. The bio wing of the horn is to break the silence of igno¬ rance, to put ourselves in the presence of our grandfathers and to show respect to every¬ thing and everyone," Acosta said. "The drum beat is the. heartbeat of the earth, to put us in sync with the move¬ ment of earth. We don't Wor¬ ship anything. Ifs observa- tianand respecting. The most important thing is yourself and your relationship with everything around you." Noon on May 1 is the day of Ozomatli which marks the beginning of the year of the nine reed, Acosta said. Those present joined the offering of praise and thanksgiving in all four directions — north, east, south and west—then the sky and the earth. "We call the sun Father because he gives us light and warmth," Acosta said. "If you see that he shines on every¬ body, you'll see who your brothers are. We call earth Mother because she gives us life, clothes us, feeds us and houses us. And when we go [die], she'll take us back." Immediately following the ceremony was Teatro Tortilla, a skit which serves both to en¬ tertain and educate the public about what Cincb de^iayo is about. Ramiro Teran, a math se¬ nior; Cheo Gamino, who is working on his teaching cre¬ dential; and Ruben Fuentes who works with the Univer¬ sity Migrant Services/Camp put on the skit to raise people's conscience levels about the rea¬ son behind the Cinco de Mayo celebration. Gamino said May 5 is the celebration of the resistance against foreign invasion, in particular the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It was a battle of 6,000 French with firearms against 4,000 Mexicans with shcks and J machetes, and the Mexicans See SEMANA, Page 3 Vice Presidential candidates look towards ASI future By Draegebl Martinez Staff writer Most of the year, many stu¬ dents wouldn't be able to tell the . difference between the Associ¬ ated Students Ire. offices of Leg¬ islative Vice President (LVP) and External Vice President (EVP) without plenty of hints. At least six students can talk all about it, though: The candidates for the posts in next week's ASI elec¬ tions. For the record, the LVP has more powers and responsibili¬ ties than the EVP. The ASI bylaws list the LVP's tasks, including pre¬ siding as chair of the AS Senate, assuming the presidency in rxfc event of a vacancy in that office and holding an orientation for new members of the faculty and student committees within two weeks of their appointments. Also, ASI bylaws have em¬ powered the EVP to serve as the ■• official representative to the Cali¬ fornia State Student Association (CSSA), to serve as chair of the ASIPiiblkAffaireCcounitteeand to sit as a voting member of the /0 University Student Union Board. Three can dida tes are running for LVP. The United Student Alliance's (USA) candidate for LVPJuan Garcia, is a senior crirru- * nology major. He said that if he is ejected, he intends "to expand education and reach out to the student population, and to pro- See VICE, Page 7 CS Lrpay increase insults professors By Adrianne Go Staff writer Joe Rosato Jr/The Defy CoMegian Professor Warren Kessler speaks at the Faculty Self-Respect Rally The sign symbolizes the 55 average hours a week the faculty works. V Professors "disgruntled with salary negotiations between the California Fac¬ ulty Association and the chancellor's office gathered Monday for a noontime Faculty Self-Respect Day rally. The rally was in protest of the Cali¬ fornia State University system's deci- . si on to "break off negotiations and its intention to throw out our time-honored ^salary schedule and advancement pro¬ cess," said Mark Hanna, CFA president. AboutSO faculty members munched on carrot cake to the runes of such songs as "Solidarity Forever" and "What a Clam!" during the rally, which was held i on the west side of the Thomas Admin¬ istration building alongside the rock- climbing wall and the larger-than-life inflatable Jeep "I'm damn mad," said Eugene Krebs, professor in the Child and Family Stud¬ ies department. It's about time we go kick some butt*' Krebs is a full-time tenured profes¬ sor who has been at the university for more than 14 years. He said the chancellor's current proposal of a 1.2 percent raise is an "insult" to professors. CFA representatives are asking for a 2 percent raise,, \ _. 'TmaUforkickmgbutt" Krebs said. "Sometimes you have, to kick a mule in the head to get their attention." Negotiations are expected to con¬ tinue Tuesday between representatives from the California State University, the CFA and a mediator assigned by the State Conciliation Service. Krebs puts in more than 40 to 50 hoursperweek,notincludingtimespent on committee work. He said it would be nice if the CSU could keep faculty sala¬ ries at pace with the cost of living. According to Hanna, associate pro¬ fessors are paid $41,184> and full-time professors at the top of the pay scale receive about $60,000. Currently, 42 per- _ See FACULTY, Page 7 . . ■ i . * C I■ -.f.— ;.\ |