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CINCO DE MAYO, 1978 Baxter responds in writing 'tas Escaramuzas' doing if with precision Ade{ita spirit lives thru riding team The eight girls dressed In tra- dltonal Mexican charro uniforms wearing large sombreros sit sidesaddle high atop tbelr spirited horses. 'Their defiant expressions and stances remind people of the ade- Utas during the Mexican revo- They call themselves Las Es- -aramraas Jesusltas, a girl's borse riding driU team from Madera. f Las Escaramuzasf, formed In 1974, perform precision riding drlUs at fairs and charreadas and appear In parades exhibiting tbe traditional Mexican sport to tbe people of the San Joaquin Valley. Under the direction of driU master Jesse Lopez, Jr., the driU team has had major performances In the Fresno and Madera District Fairs, Fresno City CoUege and have appeared in parades In Tulare-, Kerman and Chow-hllla. .some were scared to death the first time they rode a horse... Las Escaramuzas are a put of Los Cbarros Untdos de M " era, a male riders team. Twenty-five year old L a Fresno City College student and member of Los Cbarros Unldos, formed Las Escaramuzas four years ago with only a few horses and girls and no riding uniforms. "I feel so proud. It started out as an Idea and It seemed so far-fetched," Lopez sail bake sales and car' washes, tbey raised enough money to purchase Mexican-style side saddles. Tbe girls also handmade tbelr authentic-looking riding uniforms all tbe while practicing drills and routines two to three times a The girls, who range In ages from 14 to 24, practic. during the months from March to October with a final performance ia the Mexican rodeo at the Fresno District Fair. During their exhibition. Las Escaramuzas perform such drills and routines as El Attanico (tbe fan), El Reloj (tbe clock), EI Peine (tbe comb) and Las Crusades (the crosses). Lopez said Mexican audiences feel proud to see Chicanos in the United States.participating in sports from Mexico such as tbe riding teams. He said Las Escaramuzas are unique because they'are the only female riding team In this area. ,: . "Las Escaramuzas not only show tbelr skill In tbe riding drills, but tbey also show tbe Mexican people tbat women can participate, too," Lopez said. Tbe riding team encourages girls to Join tbe group if tbey are willing to put tbelr Interests in "this project. "Tbe girls' practice twice a week and on weekends," Lopez said. There are do age requirements but one demand is tbat tbey be wHUng to work clbsely with tbe horses. Patsy Morales, a three-year veteran of tbe group, also said a girl needs courage to "stick It out" out said tbe audience ces It all worth "It makes you feel so good when tbe people are watching tbat you want to do It very much. It keeps you more "Interested, also," she said.. Instructor Lopes, said his ultimate goal for Las Escaramuzas would be to see tbem travel and compete against teams and also travel to Mexico, and compete against teams there. "Some of tbe girls learn really fast and some were scared to death tbe first time tbey rode the horse," Lopez saKL For tbe timid and shy girls- • 1 d Lope.,- usually tbe begmners-separai training ls required,' Beginner are trained on calm and gentle fctheanl- '...they graduate , you might fay, to a horse with more spirit...' rtt," said Lopes, Although most of Las Escaramuzas already bed experience In working with horses, two of the members bad never even ridden AUcia Lopez, a Las Escaramuzas member, was scared of horses when sbe Joined tbe group but easily adjusted to tbe animal since she rode tbe gentlest borse of tbe team. "If a girl wants to Join the team I suggest all you need ls a borse and lots of courage," she said.. Urgent Message From El Co mite' The Committee to Save La Raza will march from CSUF to FCC on Monday, May 8, to expose and protest the fact that Baxter has not responded to tbe demands and requested eomr-runity meeting. The march WJ1 gather to leave at 10:00 in tbe Free Baxter was given the demands and a letter requesting his presence at the commui.tty meeting scheduled tor Wednesday, May 10, 7:00 p.m., at tbe Mosqueda Center. Be was urged to respond Immediately and said that he would do so by Wednesday. Thus far, no word has been received from Urn, and the Committee feels that be ls stalling to ". . . let the clock run down." Members of the Committee beUeve tha' if Baxter can Ignore this second request for a meeting, (a request deUvered to Us office with the support of about 200 picketing students), be win certainly not. respond to tbe demands for Chlcano faculty and sapportlve services. To aUow Baxter to buy time Is meGy-what he wants. Raza students and fccalty must more swiftly In pressing for tbe com- nmnlty meeting and a resolution to tbe problem of racist insen- sttlvity and arrogance at CSUF. Chicano request for off-campus meeting nixed BY BRUCE SCOTT Deep-to a letter from CSUF President Norman dexter saying he wee K with Ctdcnno repre - S office, about 50 stu- refusal to meet with them In the com- Stan Santos, a CSUF student and mem- ber of the Committee to Save La Rasa, said the meeting must be held In the community because Baxter's office Is not large eno-igb to accomodate every person coacerned about minority education, — : "We have two minority groups lnvol- ved--El Concfllo de Fresno and the Mexican-American PoUtical Association (MAPA)," be said, "ti woU as La Rasa Studies and numerous concerned tndlvi- f-rmattre action policies, mtao-ity re- dals and leaders of tbe community who -rultment, and both new and on-going should have the opportunity to participate." • CSUF Preiident Norman Baxter "The question is, what does he have against going oat into the community and against leaving bit Uttle castle? R has become obvious that he does not want to acknowledge the existence of that community out there, or tbat be has any responsibility to that corn- Baxter's offer to meet with members of the Mexican-American commjnlty was coot-toed In a May 3 letter sent to community representatives. The recipients of the letter—Venancio Genoa, re- ' p-wsenHnj El ConcIUo de Fresno, and Thomas Manes, an attorney and a mett- Asscciation (MAPA)--have not yeat formally responded to Baxter's tetter. .- -to-ponding to charges of racism at tbe university, Baxter wrote, "I beUeve this university ls acting in good faith to serve all Its cousUtoents, especially As an example; Baxter cited figures la the March 20, 1978 Issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education, which listed CSUF ss having., percent minori- The Chlcano community i about _5 percent of the pop the area served by CSUF, be said. Baxter's letter was in response to one presented to him on May 1 by Gaona, Nanes and Committee to Save La Rasa member Stan Santos, which listed demands concerning CSUF minori- Fresno City College students and faculty members also were protesting Proposition 13, which tbey Said would, If passed eUmmate U Raia Stadles and minority faculty members. Iranian qrovp's chqrtef remains revoked Demonstration labeled 'intimidating/ 'unwritten policy' stalls decision BY FRANCIS DURIIA'U According to SAC member Kafl Reporter Chester Christ-son, tbe policy forbids them to hold the hearing The Student Affairs Committee ti an orga_d_atio_*s attorney ls (SAC) meeting last Thursday was present while the university at- anythtng but that (a meeting) torney ls not there. The meeting did occur jdi Chrtst-son explained why the 20 seconds of it The rest of l«r_-g eouM not te be^ •after i tm, to 4:40 » dosed set-ion, held by the p.m.-was spent to waiting, dls- SAC members. i was beld iLNCIAS ntode- clafjoo's (NdSA) reasons why lay'the'meeting until NCEA's tbelr revoked campus charter attorney J. V. Henry could arrive, should be reinstated. Meanwhile, about 10 persons Vet, their reasons were never began shouting anti-Shah and presented because of university anti-CIA slogans outside the policy. south entrance to tbe Business Butldtog whUe Massoumi held the door open. After the closed session, Another meeting wffl be bald such cases to see If It would ahead of time of my coming.'' Wednesday at 4 p.m. In Joyal be advtseable for them to have Chrlstison replied, "apparent- Admlnlstratico Bldg., room 203. an attorney present, ly I wasn't told of that." Chrlstison Indicated the meeting Christ-Son said the Chan- ' During tbelr disrassta-, David would be called off again If there cellor's office was contacted Frl- Ben, dean of student affairs, " "them by asking Henry day and the university was ad- interrupted vised thai an attorney represent- to talk to 1 tittng, dls- SAC m onestlons. _ >etin_ was "» < "If they (NCISA members) are vised that an attorney represent- to talk to Massoumi and not to noisy, we*U call it off again, lng the administration need not march down the hall of toe Busl- I don't feel my commit- be present for the NCISA hear- ness Bufldlng with his protest tog. gro-p. He said tbe delay was onfor- Henry said, "Ten him (Mas- tunate and that it was putting souml) to wait three minutes and a burden upon students and fac- I wffl be right with Urn." _lty«espec_-ny with finals week BeU responded, "He (Mis- upcoming, souml) won't listen to me." When Henry arrived, Christ!- Henry them left to talk to order tbe SAC meeting and asked for a motion. SAC member Herb Fox called for an adjoun- ; No demonstration march dTWn ' _-_oryto-da_r1sttson''t-ead- the halls of the betiding occnred, l-_in._|-f_rt__f. fag<i|fl«fnffiymflri txit the protest continued outside. Music competition open The Fresno Free CoUege 5, Bates (1936-1974), Is to en- Foundation, i_ association with courage young composers and to the School of Music, University promote the music ot the com- igana- petition's winner by perfo Mahmoud Massoumi Christ-Son said be was not informed about any plans for a demon_.r.tion, the presence or NCEA's attorney or press cover- *% aald the SAC hearing would '■^JJjfiL? t,T»kJZ?%Z£X' have to be delayed until tbe uni- 2?*?S__..?S_:. T!-2_ ve-^seJ-ora-rj was available. _■ P»^ w a gronp B they Intend to bring an attorney na meeting, n poUcy, be ftfe dAN CAIIFOIKIA iUIl I (••lirtflf of lov«." -*-6**»-
Object Description
Title | 1978_05 The Daily Collegian May 1978 |
Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
Publication Date | 1978 |
Description | Daily (except weekends) during the school year. Microfilm. Palo Alto, Calif. |
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, 35mm. |
Technical Information | Scanned at 600 dpi; TIFF; Microfilm ScanPro 2000 "E-image data" |
Language | eng |
Description
Title | May 5, 1978 La Voz Pg. 4- May 9, 1978 Pg. 1 |
Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
Publication Date | 1978 |
Description | Daily (except weekends) during the school year. Microfilm. Palo Alto, Calif. |
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, 35mm. |
Technical Information | Scanned at 600 dpi; TIFF; Microfilm ScanPro 2000 "E-image data" |
Language | eng |
Full-Text-Search | CINCO DE MAYO, 1978 Baxter responds in writing 'tas Escaramuzas' doing if with precision Ade{ita spirit lives thru riding team The eight girls dressed In tra- dltonal Mexican charro uniforms wearing large sombreros sit sidesaddle high atop tbelr spirited horses. 'Their defiant expressions and stances remind people of the ade- Utas during the Mexican revo- They call themselves Las Es- -aramraas Jesusltas, a girl's borse riding driU team from Madera. f Las Escaramuzasf, formed In 1974, perform precision riding drlUs at fairs and charreadas and appear In parades exhibiting tbe traditional Mexican sport to tbe people of the San Joaquin Valley. Under the direction of driU master Jesse Lopez, Jr., the driU team has had major performances In the Fresno and Madera District Fairs, Fresno City CoUege and have appeared in parades In Tulare-, Kerman and Chow-hllla. .some were scared to death the first time they rode a horse... Las Escaramuzas are a put of Los Cbarros Untdos de M " era, a male riders team. Twenty-five year old L a Fresno City College student and member of Los Cbarros Unldos, formed Las Escaramuzas four years ago with only a few horses and girls and no riding uniforms. "I feel so proud. It started out as an Idea and It seemed so far-fetched," Lopez sail bake sales and car' washes, tbey raised enough money to purchase Mexican-style side saddles. Tbe girls also handmade tbelr authentic-looking riding uniforms all tbe while practicing drills and routines two to three times a The girls, who range In ages from 14 to 24, practic. during the months from March to October with a final performance ia the Mexican rodeo at the Fresno District Fair. During their exhibition. Las Escaramuzas perform such drills and routines as El Attanico (tbe fan), El Reloj (tbe clock), EI Peine (tbe comb) and Las Crusades (the crosses). Lopez said Mexican audiences feel proud to see Chicanos in the United States.participating in sports from Mexico such as tbe riding teams. He said Las Escaramuzas are unique because they'are the only female riding team In this area. ,: . "Las Escaramuzas not only show tbelr skill In tbe riding drills, but tbey also show tbe Mexican people tbat women can participate, too," Lopez said. Tbe riding team encourages girls to Join tbe group if tbey are willing to put tbelr Interests in "this project. "Tbe girls' practice twice a week and on weekends," Lopez said. There are do age requirements but one demand is tbat tbey be wHUng to work clbsely with tbe horses. Patsy Morales, a three-year veteran of tbe group, also said a girl needs courage to "stick It out" out said tbe audience ces It all worth "It makes you feel so good when tbe people are watching tbat you want to do It very much. It keeps you more "Interested, also," she said.. Instructor Lopes, said his ultimate goal for Las Escaramuzas would be to see tbem travel and compete against teams and also travel to Mexico, and compete against teams there. "Some of tbe girls learn really fast and some were scared to death tbe first time tbey rode the horse," Lopez saKL For tbe timid and shy girls- • 1 d Lope.,- usually tbe begmners-separai training ls required,' Beginner are trained on calm and gentle fctheanl- '...they graduate , you might fay, to a horse with more spirit...' rtt," said Lopes, Although most of Las Escaramuzas already bed experience In working with horses, two of the members bad never even ridden AUcia Lopez, a Las Escaramuzas member, was scared of horses when sbe Joined tbe group but easily adjusted to tbe animal since she rode tbe gentlest borse of tbe team. "If a girl wants to Join the team I suggest all you need ls a borse and lots of courage," she said.. Urgent Message From El Co mite' The Committee to Save La Raza will march from CSUF to FCC on Monday, May 8, to expose and protest the fact that Baxter has not responded to tbe demands and requested eomr-runity meeting. The march WJ1 gather to leave at 10:00 in tbe Free Baxter was given the demands and a letter requesting his presence at the commui.tty meeting scheduled tor Wednesday, May 10, 7:00 p.m., at tbe Mosqueda Center. Be was urged to respond Immediately and said that he would do so by Wednesday. Thus far, no word has been received from Urn, and the Committee feels that be ls stalling to ". . . let the clock run down." Members of the Committee beUeve tha' if Baxter can Ignore this second request for a meeting, (a request deUvered to Us office with the support of about 200 picketing students), be win certainly not. respond to tbe demands for Chlcano faculty and sapportlve services. To aUow Baxter to buy time Is meGy-what he wants. Raza students and fccalty must more swiftly In pressing for tbe com- nmnlty meeting and a resolution to tbe problem of racist insen- sttlvity and arrogance at CSUF. Chicano request for off-campus meeting nixed BY BRUCE SCOTT Deep-to a letter from CSUF President Norman dexter saying he wee K with Ctdcnno repre - S office, about 50 stu- refusal to meet with them In the com- Stan Santos, a CSUF student and mem- ber of the Committee to Save La Rasa, said the meeting must be held In the community because Baxter's office Is not large eno-igb to accomodate every person coacerned about minority education, — : "We have two minority groups lnvol- ved--El Concfllo de Fresno and the Mexican-American PoUtical Association (MAPA)," be said, "ti woU as La Rasa Studies and numerous concerned tndlvi- f-rmattre action policies, mtao-ity re- dals and leaders of tbe community who -rultment, and both new and on-going should have the opportunity to participate." • CSUF Preiident Norman Baxter "The question is, what does he have against going oat into the community and against leaving bit Uttle castle? R has become obvious that he does not want to acknowledge the existence of that community out there, or tbat be has any responsibility to that corn- Baxter's offer to meet with members of the Mexican-American commjnlty was coot-toed In a May 3 letter sent to community representatives. The recipients of the letter—Venancio Genoa, re- ' p-wsenHnj El ConcIUo de Fresno, and Thomas Manes, an attorney and a mett- Asscciation (MAPA)--have not yeat formally responded to Baxter's tetter. .- -to-ponding to charges of racism at tbe university, Baxter wrote, "I beUeve this university ls acting in good faith to serve all Its cousUtoents, especially As an example; Baxter cited figures la the March 20, 1978 Issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education, which listed CSUF ss having., percent minori- The Chlcano community i about _5 percent of the pop the area served by CSUF, be said. Baxter's letter was in response to one presented to him on May 1 by Gaona, Nanes and Committee to Save La Rasa member Stan Santos, which listed demands concerning CSUF minori- Fresno City College students and faculty members also were protesting Proposition 13, which tbey Said would, If passed eUmmate U Raia Stadles and minority faculty members. Iranian qrovp's chqrtef remains revoked Demonstration labeled 'intimidating/ 'unwritten policy' stalls decision BY FRANCIS DURIIA'U According to SAC member Kafl Reporter Chester Christ-son, tbe policy forbids them to hold the hearing The Student Affairs Committee ti an orga_d_atio_*s attorney ls (SAC) meeting last Thursday was present while the university at- anythtng but that (a meeting) torney ls not there. The meeting did occur jdi Chrtst-son explained why the 20 seconds of it The rest of l«r_-g eouM not te be^ •after i tm, to 4:40 » dosed set-ion, held by the p.m.-was spent to waiting, dls- SAC members. i was beld iLNCIAS ntode- clafjoo's (NdSA) reasons why lay'the'meeting until NCEA's tbelr revoked campus charter attorney J. V. Henry could arrive, should be reinstated. Meanwhile, about 10 persons Vet, their reasons were never began shouting anti-Shah and presented because of university anti-CIA slogans outside the policy. south entrance to tbe Business Butldtog whUe Massoumi held the door open. After the closed session, Another meeting wffl be bald such cases to see If It would ahead of time of my coming.'' Wednesday at 4 p.m. In Joyal be advtseable for them to have Chrlstison replied, "apparent- Admlnlstratico Bldg., room 203. an attorney present, ly I wasn't told of that." Chrlstison Indicated the meeting Christ-Son said the Chan- ' During tbelr disrassta-, David would be called off again If there cellor's office was contacted Frl- Ben, dean of student affairs, " "them by asking Henry day and the university was ad- interrupted vised thai an attorney represent- to talk to 1 tittng, dls- SAC m onestlons. _ >etin_ was "» < "If they (NCISA members) are vised that an attorney represent- to talk to Massoumi and not to noisy, we*U call it off again, lng the administration need not march down the hall of toe Busl- I don't feel my commit- be present for the NCISA hear- ness Bufldlng with his protest tog. gro-p. He said tbe delay was onfor- Henry said, "Ten him (Mas- tunate and that it was putting souml) to wait three minutes and a burden upon students and fac- I wffl be right with Urn." _lty«espec_-ny with finals week BeU responded, "He (Mis- upcoming, souml) won't listen to me." When Henry arrived, Christ!- Henry them left to talk to order tbe SAC meeting and asked for a motion. SAC member Herb Fox called for an adjoun- ; No demonstration march dTWn ' _-_oryto-da_r1sttson''t-ead- the halls of the betiding occnred, l-_in._|-f_rt__f. fag |