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Movie depicts exploitation of Mexicans Very ranly are Mexicans coming across the border into the United States 'Il¬ legally' viewed with sympathy or concern. They have become the scapegoats of any¬ one who will benefit from their exploitation. As I entered the theatre to see Borderline, a movie about 'Illegal ^liens' prepared myself. I felt very suspicious and ready to tino tawts with the movie. thought it would be an inaccurate portrayal of Mexicans by an Anglo who knew little of Mexican culture. The star of Borderline is Charles Bronson, a main reason iv cynicism. I thought he would be beating Mexicans throughout the movie, 'is surprised when the move turned out to be more of a documentary. The movie portrayed the uncertain plight of the undocumented worker through a series of realistk scenes. The movie made you feel what the workers were going through. The movie begins with a scene at a border patrol office in La Mesa, outside of San Diego of which Bronson is in charge of. A fellow officer, not far from retirement is murdered along with an innocent Mexi- n boy, when the patrolman stops a truck transporting Mexicans. The film is mainly about Bronsons' determination to find the killer. His hunt takes him through Tijuana where we see a woman smuggled in the motor of a car badly burned when the radiator overheats. In another scene Bronson goes into a San Diego barrio and into a stereotypical scene, where Chicano teen-agers an wearing caps and pendeltons and loitering In front of a tailing apart apartment complex. The complex, of course, is decorated with graffiti and the young Chicanos speak with drawls. Another stereotypical scene Is right before the young Mexican boy is killed. A companion in a conversation asks him about his father the boy replies in Spanish, 'Nos dejo hace mucho tiempo' 'He left us a long time ago.' It seems that this line is often heard in most movies dealing with Mexicans. Always the uncaring father ho has left his family and there is never an explanation of why he has left. Aside from these typical stereotypes the movie contains a certain realness. A lot of Spanish is spoken in the movie adding to it reality. If you an of Mexican ancestor/ and speak Spanish it is eyen more naiistic. It depicts the way in which growers exploit the poor Mexicans and the living conditions they an subjected to. The most appealing feature of the film is that It makes clear that it is not really the 'aliens' who an the problem, but it is the tragedy of the poor Mexicans in search of j better life who are exploited and robbed of their only chance at a better life by highly organized border smugglers or coyotes who deliver them like animals to the United States. The film clealy documents that those who an able to break away do so, leaving a hostile world behind them to face an uncertain one ahead. by Margarita M. Martinez Working on campus and in the community I Ku Klux Klan prompts opposition By Margarita M. Martinez The Ku Klux Klan was in Fresno on Saturday, September 27, in an effort to recruit more members and continue spreading their racist propoganda. The staged a cross burning at Pierce Park In Centerville attended ay about 150 people. ' Their continued public presence in Fresno has caused opposition groups. One group is the Human Rights Coalition composed of some students from Students from Economic Demo¬ cracy, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom and other concerned individuals from various A spokesperson for the Human Rights Coalition, Ron Caul, stated "It is com¬ posed of people like myself, not be¬ longing to or being a member of any organization." A main concern of the group is to combat what they feel was favorable publicity given to the Klan. Mr. Caul reported that Bill Wilkinson, the Imperial Wizard of the Klan arrived at the Fresno airport on Friday, Sep¬ tember 26, armed with knifes and chains. He claimed this illegal and the they should have been arrested for carrying concealed weapons. Mr. Caul claimed the Klan was armed and dangerous and the City of Fresno condoned their actions by turning the other way. •If -the Lowrider Confederation or the Black Panther Croup had .arrived at the Fresno Airport carrying concealed weapons they would not have gotten away with it,' asserted Caul. 'This demonstrates the City of Fresno's racist attitudes.' CHICANOS-IN-LAW Fundraiser friday October 10 5358 Nth 6th at. apt 202 Check it outll ku Klux Klan stages' UVoiDt Arrlan made speak to Klan members regarding Caul's allegations, but they refused to comment because we were 'not white. * The group is also preparing itself for the inevitability of bolder Klan activity. The Coalition is concerned that the Invisible Empire of the Ku Klux Klan has its headquarters in Clovis Photo by Dave Nielsen The Coaltion plans continued public education of the Klan's violent nature and their racist views. A resolution was recently passed opposing the Klan. Their goal is to oppose the Klan in anyway possible LA VOZ DE AZTLAN W-or-ln-Chiel: Ed-ard Apwtto 1* J "I CHO President, Frances Navarrette, CHO advisor, Dr. William Collin, examines samples obtained In the parasite survey prelect. California State University at Fresno's CHO also actively takes part in various Last week CHO elected new officers CHO (Chicano Hearth Organization) conferences held on campus. Members and the organization has several activ- professional or allied health is composed of students interested In a provided Information concerning ities scheduled. One current project Is may participate In CHO. health profession or allied health career. CSUF's health and science programs co-sponsoring a Survival Skills Con- Chicano Health Organization CHO's programs and activities are plan- to high school students at the Chicano ference set for October 11. are held on Wednesdays, in San ned to fulfill the organization's three Youth Conference. CHO has also oo- 4, Room 220, at 500 p.m. main objectives. These are: 1) Re- sponsored a Health Conference consist- crultment of Chicanos into the health ing of workshops dealing with Chicanos profession and allied hearth fields 2) in Health Professions. This conference ' Retention of those students planning was attended by high ' a career in the field of hearth and 3) from throughout the Valley. having students In the health profession Other projects undertaken by CHO and allied health fields become involved include the sponsoring of a blood pres- In improving the quality of health in the sure clinic and conducting a research project to detect the Incidence of para¬ sites in a rural Fresno community. CHO elects officers President: Frances Navarrette 2S1-9839 Vice President: Richard Rios 292-7847 Secretary: Yolanda Rodriguez 487-3207 Aloruo Garcia 299-8263 backgrounds with a wide variety of in¬ terests. This Is exemplified by the dif¬ ferent majors which are represented in CHO's roster. Students from Biology, Nursing, Health Science, and Psy¬ chology are among those active in CHO. CHO has recently been involved In organizing several programs and par¬ ticipating in many events. Last sem¬ ester, a number of CHO members tra¬ veled to southern California where they toured the campuses. CHO students also attended the La Raza Medical Association (La Rama) retreat held at UC San Diego. Another field trip involved visiting various Bay Area campuses and attending a conference at UC San Francisco. Speakers are c at CHO meetings and functions. Among those who have spoken to CHO are, Antonio Spampinato, from the UC Berkeley School of Public Health; and Helen Conzales from the Valley Medical Center Volunteer Program. These speakers provide information on opportunities for students interested in health careers. They also serve as contact persons in assisting in school admissions and career planning. C.H.O. CONDUCTS SURVEY As a means of fulfilling a major organ¬ izational objective of community involve¬ ment, the Chicano Hearth Organization | has just completed a survey to determ ne the incidence of parasites in the resi- |dents of a rural farrrrworker commu Ityl located in west Fresno County. Work on the project began in January I960 with the guidance of Dr. William Collin and Dr. Wallace Harmon of the) ICSUF Biology department. The pro- Iject's goal was to determine the i ci- Uence of Intestinal parasites in the population of the chosen community and [in the process provide CHO members an Ibpportunrtyto ' research m Observations were recorded, and data (compiled. Those participants who had barasitic infections were notified so they could seek treatment. All CHO members who participated inl the project were In agreement that thai parasite survey was a worthwhile exper-l lence. They had the opportunity to con-f tory techniques. This survey will serve as a foundation for additional research projects to be conducted by CHO. [GHO co-sponsors Survival] Skills Conference working In conjunction with Professions Career Opportunity Program (H.P.CO.P.) of the Office of Statewide Planning and Development, wNl co- sponsor a Survival Skills Conference scheduled Saturday, October 11, 1980 beginning at 8:30 am. to be held on the CSUF campus. The conference Is dir¬ ected towards all minority undergrad¬ uates who are planning on a health professional career. elp undergraduates prepare for careers i public health, medk.:.-* or rlentistry. Professions,' will explore the need snd] opportunities for various types of minor¬ ity health professionals and their role in the communities. The second ad-l dress, 'Minority Admissions in the I 1980's * will discuss minority admissions! records and trends of health prof ess lonall schools In California. It will also inform! students of various action steps whkh| can be taken to gain acceptance. Other workshops Include, Plann ng Your Curriculum, Effective Study Tech¬ niques, Community Imrofvement vs Non-Involvement, Academic Support Systems and How to Use Them. Non-lnvolvet . Academic Support ^52__ Systems and How to Use Them, f- a h«jJhM> fectlvery Preparing for and Taking professional^ Ex*m*' ■nd Undergraduate Financial counselor, snd students will be available A% persons consUertnH a career fail throughout the day to share their the health field are urges to attend personal experiences and speak to stu- „ past confeieimes have been of | ' *•*»• value to participating students. The conference will highlight two more information, one may call: keynote presentations. The first, "The Biology Department (487-2001) he Need for Minorities In the Health E.O.P. Office (437-1021)
Object Description
Title | 1980_10 The Daily Collegian October 1980 |
Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
Publication Date | 1980 |
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 |
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Title | Oct 6, 1980 La Voz Pg. 2-3 |
Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
Publication Date | 1980 |
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 | Movie depicts exploitation of Mexicans Very ranly are Mexicans coming across the border into the United States 'Il¬ legally' viewed with sympathy or concern. They have become the scapegoats of any¬ one who will benefit from their exploitation. As I entered the theatre to see Borderline, a movie about 'Illegal ^liens' prepared myself. I felt very suspicious and ready to tino tawts with the movie. thought it would be an inaccurate portrayal of Mexicans by an Anglo who knew little of Mexican culture. The star of Borderline is Charles Bronson, a main reason iv cynicism. I thought he would be beating Mexicans throughout the movie, 'is surprised when the move turned out to be more of a documentary. The movie portrayed the uncertain plight of the undocumented worker through a series of realistk scenes. The movie made you feel what the workers were going through. The movie begins with a scene at a border patrol office in La Mesa, outside of San Diego of which Bronson is in charge of. A fellow officer, not far from retirement is murdered along with an innocent Mexi- n boy, when the patrolman stops a truck transporting Mexicans. The film is mainly about Bronsons' determination to find the killer. His hunt takes him through Tijuana where we see a woman smuggled in the motor of a car badly burned when the radiator overheats. In another scene Bronson goes into a San Diego barrio and into a stereotypical scene, where Chicano teen-agers an wearing caps and pendeltons and loitering In front of a tailing apart apartment complex. The complex, of course, is decorated with graffiti and the young Chicanos speak with drawls. Another stereotypical scene Is right before the young Mexican boy is killed. A companion in a conversation asks him about his father the boy replies in Spanish, 'Nos dejo hace mucho tiempo' 'He left us a long time ago.' It seems that this line is often heard in most movies dealing with Mexicans. Always the uncaring father ho has left his family and there is never an explanation of why he has left. Aside from these typical stereotypes the movie contains a certain realness. A lot of Spanish is spoken in the movie adding to it reality. If you an of Mexican ancestor/ and speak Spanish it is eyen more naiistic. It depicts the way in which growers exploit the poor Mexicans and the living conditions they an subjected to. The most appealing feature of the film is that It makes clear that it is not really the 'aliens' who an the problem, but it is the tragedy of the poor Mexicans in search of j better life who are exploited and robbed of their only chance at a better life by highly organized border smugglers or coyotes who deliver them like animals to the United States. The film clealy documents that those who an able to break away do so, leaving a hostile world behind them to face an uncertain one ahead. by Margarita M. Martinez Working on campus and in the community I Ku Klux Klan prompts opposition By Margarita M. Martinez The Ku Klux Klan was in Fresno on Saturday, September 27, in an effort to recruit more members and continue spreading their racist propoganda. The staged a cross burning at Pierce Park In Centerville attended ay about 150 people. ' Their continued public presence in Fresno has caused opposition groups. One group is the Human Rights Coalition composed of some students from Students from Economic Demo¬ cracy, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom and other concerned individuals from various A spokesperson for the Human Rights Coalition, Ron Caul, stated "It is com¬ posed of people like myself, not be¬ longing to or being a member of any organization." A main concern of the group is to combat what they feel was favorable publicity given to the Klan. Mr. Caul reported that Bill Wilkinson, the Imperial Wizard of the Klan arrived at the Fresno airport on Friday, Sep¬ tember 26, armed with knifes and chains. He claimed this illegal and the they should have been arrested for carrying concealed weapons. Mr. Caul claimed the Klan was armed and dangerous and the City of Fresno condoned their actions by turning the other way. •If -the Lowrider Confederation or the Black Panther Croup had .arrived at the Fresno Airport carrying concealed weapons they would not have gotten away with it,' asserted Caul. 'This demonstrates the City of Fresno's racist attitudes.' CHICANOS-IN-LAW Fundraiser friday October 10 5358 Nth 6th at. apt 202 Check it outll ku Klux Klan stages' UVoiDt Arrlan made speak to Klan members regarding Caul's allegations, but they refused to comment because we were 'not white. * The group is also preparing itself for the inevitability of bolder Klan activity. The Coalition is concerned that the Invisible Empire of the Ku Klux Klan has its headquarters in Clovis Photo by Dave Nielsen The Coaltion plans continued public education of the Klan's violent nature and their racist views. A resolution was recently passed opposing the Klan. Their goal is to oppose the Klan in anyway possible LA VOZ DE AZTLAN W-or-ln-Chiel: Ed-ard Apwtto 1* J "I CHO President, Frances Navarrette, CHO advisor, Dr. William Collin, examines samples obtained In the parasite survey prelect. California State University at Fresno's CHO also actively takes part in various Last week CHO elected new officers CHO (Chicano Hearth Organization) conferences held on campus. Members and the organization has several activ- professional or allied health is composed of students interested In a provided Information concerning ities scheduled. One current project Is may participate In CHO. health profession or allied health career. CSUF's health and science programs co-sponsoring a Survival Skills Con- Chicano Health Organization CHO's programs and activities are plan- to high school students at the Chicano ference set for October 11. are held on Wednesdays, in San ned to fulfill the organization's three Youth Conference. CHO has also oo- 4, Room 220, at 500 p.m. main objectives. These are: 1) Re- sponsored a Health Conference consist- crultment of Chicanos into the health ing of workshops dealing with Chicanos profession and allied hearth fields 2) in Health Professions. This conference ' Retention of those students planning was attended by high ' a career in the field of hearth and 3) from throughout the Valley. having students In the health profession Other projects undertaken by CHO and allied health fields become involved include the sponsoring of a blood pres- In improving the quality of health in the sure clinic and conducting a research project to detect the Incidence of para¬ sites in a rural Fresno community. CHO elects officers President: Frances Navarrette 2S1-9839 Vice President: Richard Rios 292-7847 Secretary: Yolanda Rodriguez 487-3207 Aloruo Garcia 299-8263 backgrounds with a wide variety of in¬ terests. This Is exemplified by the dif¬ ferent majors which are represented in CHO's roster. Students from Biology, Nursing, Health Science, and Psy¬ chology are among those active in CHO. CHO has recently been involved In organizing several programs and par¬ ticipating in many events. Last sem¬ ester, a number of CHO members tra¬ veled to southern California where they toured the campuses. CHO students also attended the La Raza Medical Association (La Rama) retreat held at UC San Diego. Another field trip involved visiting various Bay Area campuses and attending a conference at UC San Francisco. Speakers are c at CHO meetings and functions. Among those who have spoken to CHO are, Antonio Spampinato, from the UC Berkeley School of Public Health; and Helen Conzales from the Valley Medical Center Volunteer Program. These speakers provide information on opportunities for students interested in health careers. They also serve as contact persons in assisting in school admissions and career planning. C.H.O. CONDUCTS SURVEY As a means of fulfilling a major organ¬ izational objective of community involve¬ ment, the Chicano Hearth Organization | has just completed a survey to determ ne the incidence of parasites in the resi- |dents of a rural farrrrworker commu Ityl located in west Fresno County. Work on the project began in January I960 with the guidance of Dr. William Collin and Dr. Wallace Harmon of the) ICSUF Biology department. The pro- Iject's goal was to determine the i ci- Uence of Intestinal parasites in the population of the chosen community and [in the process provide CHO members an Ibpportunrtyto ' research m Observations were recorded, and data (compiled. Those participants who had barasitic infections were notified so they could seek treatment. All CHO members who participated inl the project were In agreement that thai parasite survey was a worthwhile exper-l lence. They had the opportunity to con-f tory techniques. This survey will serve as a foundation for additional research projects to be conducted by CHO. [GHO co-sponsors Survival] Skills Conference working In conjunction with Professions Career Opportunity Program (H.P.CO.P.) of the Office of Statewide Planning and Development, wNl co- sponsor a Survival Skills Conference scheduled Saturday, October 11, 1980 beginning at 8:30 am. to be held on the CSUF campus. The conference Is dir¬ ected towards all minority undergrad¬ uates who are planning on a health professional career. elp undergraduates prepare for careers i public health, medk.:.-* or rlentistry. Professions,' will explore the need snd] opportunities for various types of minor¬ ity health professionals and their role in the communities. The second ad-l dress, 'Minority Admissions in the I 1980's * will discuss minority admissions! records and trends of health prof ess lonall schools In California. It will also inform! students of various action steps whkh| can be taken to gain acceptance. Other workshops Include, Plann ng Your Curriculum, Effective Study Tech¬ niques, Community Imrofvement vs Non-Involvement, Academic Support Systems and How to Use Them. Non-lnvolvet . Academic Support ^52__ Systems and How to Use Them, f- a h«jJhM> fectlvery Preparing for and Taking professional^ Ex*m*' ■nd Undergraduate Financial counselor, snd students will be available A% persons consUertnH a career fail throughout the day to share their the health field are urges to attend personal experiences and speak to stu- „ past confeieimes have been of | ' *•*»• value to participating students. The conference will highlight two more information, one may call: keynote presentations. The first, "The Biology Department (487-2001) he Need for Minorities In the Health E.O.P. Office (437-1021) |