La Voz de Aztlan, February 18 1982
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La Voz de Aztlan, February 18 1982
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Associated Students of Fresno State
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La Voz de Aztlan (Daily Collegian, California State University, Fresno)
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Inside this issue
Dos Rosas Nuevas
'Bordei' Review
Frank Del Olmo
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dalifornia State University Fresno
AZTLAN
Thursd•y Februarv 18. 1 Q82
I
The mural on the State Building on the coQ1or of Mariposa & 0 Streets has proven to be a challenge for artist John Sierra. The mural
is expected to be completed in a couple of months. (Related story to be published in the March J 8 issue.)
·
Pace
La Voz de Aztlan
l. February 18, 1982
FrOm the editor
...
Hopefully all of you are regular readers of La Voz de Aztlan ·and
agree with its purpose. For those ofyou who have missed out by not
reading this sort ofpublication, let me-explain briefly it's origin.and
concept.
lt.'s commencement dates back to the infamous sixties and seventies
when students on this campus and others ··across the nation were
organizing ir, protest of the "Status Quo." Organizing rallies and
marching up and down campus were and are still ways for students to
express their differences with administrators.· Because those same
· differences are still often distorted by the campus daily newspapers
and the outside news media, La Voz hopes to render the other side of
the story-a more sensitive approach to Chicano issues. The ones who
absorbed most of this distortion and biased reporting were Chicano
and Black students who at that time only numbered a few hundred,
but had the loudest cry for recognition and equal distribution of
Associated Student's funds.
· ·
To combat this invisible image, Chicano students along with Blacks
pushed and shoved their administrators into allocating funds for
alternative newspapers that would present the other sule of the story.
The result was theoirth of what you are .now reading I
When the newspaper came out the editor and the reporters were
writing stories of events on campus and off campus with what is
called, a" Chicano perspective." This editor agrees that, when Chicano .
reporters write news stories for a Chicano operated newspaper they
are influenced in their writings by their ethnic values and traditions.
This very reason of being influenced by ethnic values was the charge
brought up against the traditional campus newspaper in their half
sided coverage of campus events and issues.
Chicano students felt, then, as we do now that -the traditional
_campus newspaper are not adequately representing· the entire
student body in news coverage, especially concerning the Chicano
student.
The present editor, as have past editors, always 'try to include in the
issues, stories that relate to the student, .whether the event be on
campus or across the Mexican· border. The newspaper a lot of the
times is not read because it is a Chicano newspaper, and therefore the
news that is printed does not concern Gringos.
The stories that we write are not meant to be read only by Chicanos
but by anyone who wants to learn· of the world around them. . We
don't write about an event because Chicanos have a special interest in
it or because it's a Mexican making the news. The stories that appear
in La Voz are written/or the enjoyment ofany reader who is willing to
set aside differences.
. Pedro Perez
Editor-in-Chief
La Voz de Aztlan
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tlJTERS TO THE EDITOR
To the editor:
In thc\vorld of journalistic rush. newspaper editors frequently fail to see the
political role which student play in society. Mr. Agrier•s (editor of the Daily
Collegian) one-sided view of my involvement in the effort!! against the HT ax payer's
Hotel"' is a perfect example of this.
What is the Taxpayers Hotel'?. I will
attempt to summarize it. The city council
is planning to use millions of taxpayers
dollars as a subsidy to the Holiday l nn for
construction of a hotel downtown. They
would be exercixing their rights of eminent domain to evict private business for
this commercial venture. Furthermore.
this is occuring simultaneously while bus
services, social programs, and police and
fire protection is being reduced. This
action is being taken without con!\ulting
the electorate via a referendum. Our efforts are aimed at placing this question on
vention of governmental misuse of author-·
the ballot to let the tax pa ye.rs decide on its
ity. who will'?
m«~s.
•
CSUF does not operate in a political
Mr. Agner's accusation that my involvement in this issue constitutes an abuse of vacuum which· is' unaffected by external
office. is one which reflects a narrow- political decisions. We cannot operate in
minded perspective on student politics. I our pretentious academic world. disrefeel that students play an important role in garding the other segments of the commaintaining social awareness of the soci- munity. Furthermore. without involvement in external decisions we will be
ety. To deny this responsibility would
exclude our participation in issues of trampled upon by the r,olitical mechaninuclear disarmament. political repression. zations which often exclude students. Enracism. or other issues which do not lightened self-interest does not work in
"directly" affect the student.
. special interest politics. We must support
Mr. Agner's I that•
"the Tax- the causes of others if we arc ever to expect
payer's Hotel is not a student issue. but a their support on matters directly affecting
community issue" reflects an isolated per- us.
It will be a sad day when student
spective of the role of students in a society.
If students don't a·d vocate the rights of the activism reaches the lowly depths such
electorate in the decision making process. that we cease. to consider ourselves a part
who will? If we don't support social pro- of the community. I loath the day when
grams. small businessmen. and the pre- our own self-interest i!\ so great that we fail
to see how pain and injustice handed to
others affects us. Perhaps in their grasping search for critici~m of mv actiom. the
Collegian should begin to effecfr"ely pr;;sent issues such as this one to the student
body for their evaluation.
None of the problems in the world were
ever solved through complacency. but
rather by activity. I \'iew my office as one
of serving the students on University
issues. such as food services, housing.
tuition. and campus planning. but also on
those issues with broader ~ocietal implications. The former affect students exclusively. the latter affect them inclusively.
Neither can be ignored. Perhaps rather
than critici1ing the political activity of
others. the Collegian needs to evaluate its
own policy regarding social issues.
Jeff B. Watson. President
Associated Students
Page 3, Februuy J'9 198l
La Voz de
Sanger Latin,os Take
Recall In Stride
'
Jess
BY AL REYES
EL TIEMPO REPORTER
The three Latino targets of a
successful recall in Sanger say
that, while disappointed, they are
not discouraged by the results of
the January 26 election which
ou~ed two of them.
·the three .Chicanos had been
elected to the Sanger City Council in 1980 in a historic political
victory which gave Latinos their
fi.rst majority ever on the City
Council in Sanger where Spanishsurnamed residents make up 66
percent of the 12,000 + community 15 miles east of Fresno.
By a margin of less than 200
votes, Sanger Mayor Tanis Y:bclrra, Jr. and Councilwoman
corro Davila were recalled from
their council seats while a third
council member, Jess Marquez,
survived the recall. ·
.However, supporters of the recall, Sanger Citizens for Good
Government, had discouraged a
recall against Marquez because
it would've created three lameduck council members.
"I look at it as a learning experience for all of us, u said Davila. "We need alot more work
though everybody helped ()Ut an
awful lot. But we·have alot more
people who are registered voters
who could've voted."
·so-
Marquez
agreed
with
Davila.
"We just have to work just a
little · bit harder to educate our
people a little bit more,'' he said.
"They have to learn what the real
issues are."
The three Chicano candidates
had cc ntended that there were no
legitimate reasons for the recall
campaign.
This point was echoed in an
editorial in the Sanger Herald
newspaper which supported the
councilmembers by editoriali~ing
against the recall.
Supporters of the three council ·members maintained that dis-·
gruntled Anglos were behind the
recall because they didn't like
Mexican-Americans running 1he:
city and couldn't' . accept th.-.
change.
Losing candidate Ybarra saic1
the recall supporters were guilty
of spreading half-truths.
"It's really sad that the people
of Sanger voted the'way that they
did, considering there were never
any charges,'' said Ybarra.
"There were alot of innuendos,
alot of lies and rumors and I
imagine that's the mentality of
the people and the way they want
,to deal."
Backing the recall was a relatively new newspaper in Sanger, ·
The Paper.
It· called for the remo~al of
Ybarra and Davila but not Marquez because if all three had been
defeated, the 5-member city
council would have lost its
t1uorum and would therefore be
unable to conduct business.
In that case, the three would
have kept the seats until they
could be replaced in a special
election that would take place in
late April.
However, if at least one of the
three was not removed from office in the recall, the remaining
council would still have three-
members, enough to do business.
Therefore, the two recalled,
Socorro- and Ybarra, leave their
seats immediately.
In addition to Marquez, still
on the council . are Tom Olson
and Rene Gonzalez. But those
two are up for re-election this
· year.
Spokespersons for the Sanger
Citizens for Good Government
have said they initiated the recall
because they were angry the
Council had replaced the Sang«;,
City Attorney and (ired the City
p,tanager.
· The city manager left on his
t>wn accora ano .tl1e Chicano
council members said the attorney decision was within their
prerogative· as a new majority in
city government.
· ·
By Margarita M. Martinez
The major thrust of the campaign will
be aimed at registering the Chicano voters
and educating them on the impact of their
votes. An unofficial group was organized
last month -to analyze the San Joaquin
Valley situation. What developed has
been a coalition of Chicano leaders
headed by Orange Cove Mayor, Victor
Lopez. Lopez will coordinate the campaign from Merced to ·Kern County. Each
county in the Valley will elect coordinators to oversee certain areas. Each
coordinatof""'W.ill also comprise the executive board.
Fresno has been divided up into five
districts each headed by a coordinator in
charge of his respective district. Plans
have begun for a series of weekends aimed
at registering Fresno Chicanos. Registering Chicano voters is a crucial strategy of
the entire campaign. Studies have shown
that Spanish surnamed are the least registered of any major. group in the United
States. They also vote less than any other
major group in the U.S .. In California
there are one million registered Chicano
voters of which 642,000 voted in the 1980
elections. An intense effort will be made at
registering
a million more Chicanos.
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Those on the campaign perceive two million potential Chicano voters. One and
one-tenths million voters voted for Edmund G. Brown Jr. in the Primary Election for Governor in 1974. With Chicanos
representing California's largest minority,
sheer numbers suggest it could happen.
"The most you can do for the Mario
Obledo campaign is to register to vote and
vote," stressed Roberto Hinojosa, one of
fi.ve coordinators in Fresno, "It would also
be a tremendous help if people could
donate money and time. Whether the time
be spent stuffing envelopes, walking
precincts, or donating money. Anything
people can contribute will be useful."
On March 5 a f undraiser has been
planned for Obledo at the Las Vegas
Room at the Hacienda Inn. The price of
the affair will be .$50.00 a plate. The goal is ·
to raise $50,000. Cesar Chavez and Senator Joseph Montoya~will be guest speakers.
Anyone able to donate time or money is
asked to call any of the following Fresno
coordinators: Tomas Hill, 255-4340; Hector Arenas, 485-4381; Fernando Aguirre,
Ro'berto Hinojosa at 264-1233; or David
Rodriquez, 237-0490.
La -Voz will be informing you in the
coming weeks on the progress of the
campaign.
are considering registering metre
Chicano votes which they say will
give them a clear majority in elections.
In addition to the council seats
which Ybarra and Davila lost
two other council seats will be
for election in April .fiisf '6efore.
the recalled seats will be voted
on.
The two 'lost the election despite an even more effective absentee ballot strategy which
brought the Chicano Counc.' 7
members 900 votes.
·
The candidates had· first used
the method in their winning cam-
up
<
paign in 1980 and it had proved
· effective in getting residents out
to vote who otherwise wouldn't
have.
One losing candidate in 1980,
incumbent Ana Marie Beatie had
challenged the Chicano's election
practices in Fresno Superior
Court but lost.
U.S. On
Brink
Of War?
Obledo stepping up
Chicano leaders in the San Joaquin
Valley have bt!gun to organize on behalf
of Mario Obledo, who will be in Fresno at
the end of this month to announce his
candidacy for Governor. Organizers predict the campaign for the Primary Election in June will be successful in proving
that Chicanos in California can be a
powerful political fo rce.
"They (rec~II proponents) did
alot of things to confuse the voters," added Marquez. "Trying to
split us and confuse the people isa str.ategy and apparently it
worked."
Observers say the recall means
that the future poljtic,y campaigns for the Sanger Council
could become more intense and
bitter.
Mexican-Americans in Sanger
9\'Pall·WHALEN. ·
&MIUDODES
I'he· leagari Administration
has in tk~
last week drastically
escalated lJ.S. involvement in 't he
war in El--Salvador.
. ln a Jj)Ove to circumvent congress, Pr~sident Reagan has allocatted
million out of 'his
executive slush fund to replace
the helicopters and other military ·
llardware that were destroyed
:by· the Farbundo Marti National
Liberation Front (FMLN).
s,s
·s,s ·
· This
million is in addition
to the $26 million already author.:
-iZJed 1P}d iover Sl 00 million requested by the Reagan Administration for fiscal ·year l 98~.
'Accor'cling io die; New York
Times, U .s.. Ambassador Dean
Hinton feels that elections in
'El Salvador will not resolve the
conflict, ·a nd · be is requestina
.t~t 80 helicopters immediately
be sent to assist the U.S. backed
military junta.
These events couoled with the
traiilint of 1,600 Salvadoreari.
troops in the Unhed States, is ·
evidence that the Reagan Administration js willing to lead Americans int~ another Viet Nam style
war in Ce11tral America.
' Jtt spite of the over 36,000
men, women and children already dead and the recently re- ·
vealed massacres, the Reagan Administration certified in January
that there are no human rights.
~jolation~ being committed by
theSalvadorean army.
/ This certification process, which '
is required by congress,is meant
to assure congress that the U_.S.
is not functioning as the sole
supporter' of a repressive and ·
unpopulor regime.
.
Reports of the mq_rder, .. mutilations, .and rape of 20· civilians
by the Salvadorean army that
took place on Sunday January
31, 1982 contradict Rtagan's claims
that there are no human rights
violations.
Accordin~ ,{to Lily Martinez
of the Latin American Support
Committee "It is time for us
to unite and take action by writ"'
ing our re11resentatives and letting them know that we don't
want another war in El Salvador .
As it was in -Viet Nam, Chicanos
will be the first ·10 die."
Martinez added, "Its crazy tor
the Reagan Administr~tion tu
spend so much money on supporting an unpopular war wh~•people in the United States ar...
suffering because of cut back:.
in ·social programs." ·
Reprint.ed from El Tiempo
. La Voz de Aztlan
l,'aJe ,4, February 18, 1982
CSUF WELCOMES TWO
OUTSTANDING CHICANAS
by Sandra Castro
her writing ability came when Little Joe y
la Familia r~corded Mendoza's song
"Amor Bonito" which ultimately launched their career. Despite her success at
writing, Mendoza maintains, "It hasn't
been my calling to compose songs-rather
to sing and record them." As Mendoza
points out, "La Musica es mi vida, and as
long as my public puts up with me 111 be
around."
CS UF is h6nored to have two outstanding Chicanas as guest instructors for the
Spring' 1982 se·m~ster. Lydia Mendoza, a
multi-talented Nortena performer, and
Dr. Ines Hernandez-Tovar,agifted writer
and poet, showcased some of their talents
during a February 11th reception in their
honor held by the La Raza Studies and
English Departments.• Asked whether ei. ther would stay at CSUF following the
Spri'ng semester both ~ere unsure of their
plans·.
Lydia Mendoza, a performer whose
name in many homes is synonymous with
Nortena music, is teaching a class entitled,
"the World of Lydia Mendoza: A Survey
of Mexicctn-American Folk Tradi.tions"
as part of the La Raza Studies Department.
Mendoza is at CSUF as part of a
program funded by the National Endowment for the Arts1visiting different universities and colleges-throughout the U.S. in
an effort to recruit Chicanos 'into music
and also ·t o give support and encouragement to students. In her travels she has
visited several campuses: Chicago, H oust on, San Antonio, Portland, Oregon, and
Fresno. She has also performed in Canada
and Alaska and was invited to perform at
President Carter's inauguration.
Mendoza began her career over half a
century ago in 1928 playing in a quartet
consisting of her mother, father, and
younger sister. "I knew 1 wanted to perform ever since l was four years old,"
Mendoz.a)said1 then added "My mother
taught me how to play the guitar, and I
learned the mandolin and violin on my
own." She went on to teach her sisters how
to play the violin and mandolin.
She launched her solo career in 1934
with the release of her first album. Mendoza claims she did not write "Mal Hombre"'{her biggest hit) despite niuch speculation to the contrary. H~wever, Mendoza has written songs which were interpreted by other performers. RecogQition of
Before arnvmg at CSUF, Dr. Ines
Hernandez-Tovar was finishing work on
her dissertation on Chicano literature for
a PhD in English from the University of
Houston. S}le has t~ught Chicano Studies
at the University of Texas at Austin.
Tovar has been involved in Chicano
Literature and Art Festivals held in Austin, Texas in an attempt to expose Chicano children to Chicano· art and literature, which the volunteer poets, writers,
and artists felt they were not being exposed to. This novel plan sponsored teacher
workshops and hands-on training with
kids. The Festival ultimately ended with a
city-wide exhibition of Chicano aTt and
literature. Tovar and many 'other volunteers worked for practically nothing; volunteering their time and effort. Tovar
explains, "it was a huge effort, and one we
were proud of; it was a success and
something that came out of Texas." Tovar
said that nothing of that kind has developed anywhere else in the nation.
I
Tovar officially began writing poetry in
1975_when she started doing public readings. Her first poem was published in
Texas in Caracol Magazine. The magazine, encouraged unpublished poets to
submit their work and had an excellent
reputation among poets and writers.
While in Texas, she has organized poetry
readings which are termed "Canto Libre"
meaning, "Our canto, our poesia is libre."
With fame came dedicated fans (she is
most well-known in Texas). She became
known as "La Alondra de la Frontera" or
"The Lark of the Border." She is not
certain how the name originated, but
suspects that it was because most of her
recordings were played primarily in the
border areas. Her recordings eventually
branched out into all of Mexico, South
America, and throughout the Southwest
u.s. ·
Asked whether it was harder for women
to enter the music industry in the past,
Mendoza explained it all depended on
parental encouragement. "ln the past, it
· was considered improper and incorrect
for women to have a career in music,
many parents did not allow it." Mendoza
feels strongly that as parents all should
encourage children to be the best they can
be.
Mendoza's career has taken a new route
recently after appearing in the documentary "Chulas Fronteras" which won an
award in Europe. The film examines life in
border cities , traditions and culture and
follows Mendoza's career through the
years.
Lydia Mendoza
./
With due respects to la llorona
Her grito
is a war whoop
a call to arms
for those that hear
the llamamiento
She is not a mad woman ·.
She did not kill her own children
·she is a warrior woman who screams
us out of apathy
who wrenches us
from inertia
who calls her children
to ·defend their pueblos
and themselves
Because
in her womb
deep
in the center
of this universe
she feels
the moment
the time
precise
is
near
.Ines Hernandez-Tovar
When asked what advice she has for
aspiring musicians Mendoza stated, "All
who have ambition for music should not
leave or ignore it." We all must find and
struggle to "make it" but perseverance is
the key word and can make the difference
between success or failure.
Although Tovar considers herself both
a writer and a poet, she also does research.
She writes in both Spanish and English
and at times mixes the two languages,
sometimes adding phrases from Indian
languages, Tovar described the poet as a
person ~ho didn't accept anybody's rules.
"The poet is the anarchist," she said,
"you '11 have ·a hard time trying to convince
a poet to accept a dogma." "We (Chicanos) have a _Lot of originality in our
·Raza." This originality is reflected in
Chicano poetry and writing. Among .the
many great writers who have influ~nced
Dr. Hernandez-Tovar are the American
writers Walt Whitman and Emily Dickin. son. Tovar is influenced by people who
have integrity and are interested in communicating truth to people in the clearest,
cleanest way they can. "As I grew I
discovered the writers from Sur America,
and Aztec Poetry." One of her ·favorite
writers is a young Guatemalan revolutionary Rene Castillo , who was assassinated, and whom she describes as "inspir- ,
ing and moving." She feels a special bond
between fellow poets like Tomas Rivera
and Lorna DeCervantes.
Her future plans include doing more
research, writing, and working with students, as well as working in movements
for human rights and the long struggle for
human. justice. (See the poem written by
Ines Hernandez-Tovar.)
La Voz de Aztlan
Page 5, February 18, 1982
Mexicanos in the -m ovies
Well, Hollywood has done it to us again ~ith their latest movie, Thl
Border, starring Jack Nicholson.
Intrigued by the caption on the advertisement~"The Border is the
most controversial and emotionally gripping film of the year,;, I
ventured out to see a matinee. I thought to myself, "Maybe for once
I'll be pleasantly surprised,. and the mo-vie will do justice to the issue of
illegal aliens-after all academy-award-winning Jack was starring in
it!
Emotionally gripping - Yes - pleasantly surp.rised, I was not. Not
only were the same old stereotypes about Mexicanos flashed before
my very eyes-but a new trait was also added-baby stealing. (And
who says Chicanos aren't entering into new fields.)
. Thus. the only major Chicano figure turns out to be a total scum. As
for the female role, Elpidia Carrillo (the new kid in town) plays the
helpless role_of Maria who loses her husband during an earthquake.
Poor Maria is then left to care for her infant baby and her younger
brother, Juan, who, incidently, later on turns int.o a glue sniffing street
kid along with the rest ofhis friends. (As you can see the names of the.
characters are very original.)
·
By now rou '!'USt be wondering what the plot of the story was, and
what Jack, ·or shall I say Charlie Smith was up to during all this time.
Well, Charlie being tht! super-sensitive border patrolman that he was
for. some un~n_own reason, which the audience is never clear on, i;
compelled to he1p Maria and her brother across the border into the
U.S.
~eedless ~o say the rest of the film is filled with senseless violence
while C.harl~e trys to be the hero and saves Maria and.her baby from a
. ruthless Chicano and a few othe~ bad guys1
Consequently, although Tt,~ Border.centers. around the•cqrruption.
of Anglo border p_atrolme.n, the movie leaves a lot to be desired. We .
(lre never acquainted with the feelings of the illegal aliens, and the
character ?f Maria is never fully developed to do her any justice. Thus .
once. agam., Hollywood fails to get past the old stereotypes of
Mexzcanos_
- Lourdes Villarreal
Photo from: 4'8 Anos del Pueblo Chicano
La Voz de Aztlan
Paie 6, February 18, 1982
Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou, author of the be~tsellers, 1 Know Why The Caged Bird Smgs;
and Gather Together In My Name, spoke
to a packed John Wright Theater crowd
recently.
.
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Ms. Angelou addressed a captive audience with her soul-stirring poetry and personal experiences. Even though about 200
people had co.be turned away, the mood
of the audience was never dampened.
After. an emotional filled lecture Maya
addressed the members of the press at a
receptio~ held in her honor. At the pre~s
conference Maya spoke about the cond11ions of relations between · whites and
blacks, she said that in the 60's we had a
chance to alleviate the conditions of isolation and poverty and that there was a
great deal of hope for fair play, mercy, and
justice, something that is not t:ue today.
Maya's .voice sore from an illness was
-strong when she spoke of the need to
change. "One has to want change not only
as an individual but as~ nation. Freedom
and justice are precious. One has to want
it more' than life," she said. The power of
inequality is .very powerful, she added.
When asked where one starts the
change for equality, she soft-spokenly
responded, "One must start at the home in
order to bring about fair play." She _
further remarked the need to seek an end
to inequatity bec-ause we will either eradicate it or we won't be here.
One reporter asked Maya what was the
one thing she wished for all mankind,
Maya smiled broadly and said "courage.'~
Ms. Angelou appeared as part of African Peoples History Month, which will
continue through February with a variety
of speakers and activities. Check Uhuru
for specific details.
Teatro on the Move
By Larry Banales
Although many teatro groups across
the country are feeling the impact of
Reaganom1cs, CSUF's Teatro continues
to travel throughout the state from San
Diego to San Francisco performing skits
and workshops for grammar schools and
other organizations. These presentations
deal with various social issues, such as
barrio warfare, paint sniffing, drugs, senior citizens, racial discrimination and
other problems facing society. The workshops also cover various aspects of teatro
and help individuals build self-esteem and
cope with other behavioral problems, especially at the grade-school level. Ln addition to providing these services· to the
community, they offer numerous entertainment acts, which include a band that
plays everything from acid rock to salsa
and rancheras. belly dancers, singers. and
clowns. According to Teatro's director
and instructor Willie Lopez, what ever
type of performers some organization is
looking for they can provide. "It's like
ordering pizza: if you want pepperoni and
cheese. that's what you'll get."
Director Willie Lopez. undresses after doing a skit of La Viejita during Dia de
Los Muertos.
Teatro is composed of over ·one-hundred members of which 80% are community volunteers. Most performers are co!lege-age individuals who come from diverse ethnic backgrounds; Indian, Anglo,
Black, and Chicano / Mexicano. They
range in age from four to sixttsev~n
years, which makes this group ~mque m
that it unites many people of various ages
ahd backgrounds who attempt to resolve
numerous social problems for the benefit
of everyone and who provide an endless
flow of talent to brighten a holiday or
special occasion. In addition, noted Lopez.
the group also constructs their costumes.
sets, and handles arrangements for all
performances. They perform about two to
three shows per week and about eight a
month. Among other things, they ha_ve
also been involved in a television special
dealing with barrio warfare, have recorded an album and are presently working on
another, and have assisted in completing a
yet-to~be-published book.
Teatro will .be traveling to Houston at
the end of the semester to do a show. If
anyone would like more · information
about Teatro, give Willie Lopez a call at
252-0407.
Page 7, February 18, 1982
La Voz de AztJan
Chicanos In The Media:
Rqger Lucio
developecand :a series of "breaks" ensued
Lucio feels he has been treated fairly by
eventually landing him a job at Channel the management at Channel 47, ironi47 as a cameraman.
cally, a television station which l)as had
somewhat of a past rep.u tation ainong cer"l first _became interested in camera tain minority media professionals and
Fresno may be a bit too slow paced for
worlc when· I was at Fresno Cable TV community groups such as TACOMA for
Roger Lucio, Channel 47's cameraman
switching video tapes," he recalls, "l
weatherman, and reporter- but he cer~
reme~ber being assigned to cover city mistreatment and misrepresentation of
tainly tries his best to make up for it.
council and board of supervis.o r meetingsminorities. "I have no qualms whatsoever
against 47," he assures, "They've given me
Squirming ?ack an? forth in his living I really enjoyed doing it.',_
a lot of breaks."
ro~m couch with the vigor and energy of a
Lucio's dark, good looks have been
third grader, Lucio talks about his preferseen across thousands of Vailey television
ence for "life in the- fast lane."
"As a main audience, the Chican_o
screens lately as fill-in weatherman and
community
is not always covered in the
"l 'ma crazy person," l,.ucio admits with newsbreak reporter for 47. Garbed in
best positive light," Lucio comments, "I
jeans
and
a
pale
blue
oxford
shirt,
Lucio
a contagious grin, "I like to have fun and
-do think that the farmworker, besides the
be around people who li~e the same."
jumps up in his bare feet to answer the farmer, should be recognized by the
Originally from Orange County near telephone. "l 'm really a nervous wreck on media. The migrant farmworker, for
Los Angeles, Lucio, 24, was raised in Dos camera," he comments, "I had never done example, leads a very difficult and special
Palos and attended Fresno City College the weather or any on-camera work life with very unique problems and needs."
where he became editor o_f the campus before. They just asked me ·10 do it and I Lucio adds that any noteworthy changes
would have to be made at management
newspaper. His interests in journalism did it!"
By Fernando Quintero
level.
Lucio's private war against media prejudices and injustices is indeed a silent one.
''I'm going to have to do some conforming
if I want to make it," he says, "l 'm looking
out for number one."
What would Lucio like to be doing ten
years from now? He says he would like to
be a "good reporter." His plans include
polishing up his reporting· and writing
skills.
Tugging at his straight, black hair
Lucio signals his growing impatience. A~
he pops up to answer another telephone
call, a sudden expression of solemness
grows over his face. "Sure there are some
obstacles," he adds, "But I'll get over
them." One can't help but take him
seriously.
Del Olmo: A new perspective
,,
By Julia Benitez
Frank Del Olmo, a Los Angeles Times
editorial writer, was in Fresno last week to
speak to a local media group.
Del Olmo spoke at a luncheon meeting
of the Central California Chicano
Media Association, a group founded'
in 1975 by people workmg m the news
media, to promote accurate media portrayal of Latinos, foster advancement of
Latinos employed in the media and to
encourage Latinos to pursue journalism
careers.
In his speech Del Olmo talked about the
great strides Chicanos have taken in the
media but stressed the importance of
young Latinos pursuing journalism car- .
eers, "When I started working as a general
assignment reporter at the Times, I was
the only Chicano out of about seventyfive reporters," he said, "now we have
about a dozen Latino reporters and more
non-Latinos who can speak Spanish."
Del Olmo, 33, talked about his career
With the L.A. Times which spans over a
decade. He began as a general assignment
r~porter in 1971 and workt:d his way into
his present position · of being the only
ethnic minority of the Times' nine editorial writers.
Del Olmo's specialty on the editorial
staff is Latin American affairs. He said it
is what he has always wanted to do and
feels be brings "a cer-1.ain sensitivity" to its
coverage at the Times. Other areas of his
expertise include the politics of Los An-
geles' City Hall, and immigration policies
and practices.
In the ten years Del Olmo has been
writing about immigration, he has seen
increased regulation of immigration consultants, due. in part, to his articles which
focused on the problem of consultants
cheating undocumented people who were
trying to legalize their status in the U.S ..
He also received an Emmy in 1976 for a ,
documentary he wrote for television entitled "The Unwanted."
Del Olmo graduated Magna Cum
Laude from California State University,
Northridge, in 1970 with a bachelor
degree in journalism. The following academic year he taught English composition
at the same university and was faculty
advisor to the Chicano Studies Department's newspaper.
Before being hired at the Times, Del
Olmo served an internship on the Riverside California Press-Enterprise, was the
campus correspondent at San Fernando
Valley State College for "Newsweek" and
served an internship at the Los Angeles
Times.
People attending the meeting asked Del
Olmo for his views on ·politkal issues,
such as what is happeningin El Salvador
and his opinion on new immigration po~icies. He presented' the Times edit"rial
positions, but stated. that for jpuroalists,
"It's important to lc~ep·::µ~ to elate- on .
what's happening but nofto ge('P.ersonally involved."
·.
Los Angeles Times editorial writer,
Frank Del Olmo.
La Voz de Aztlan
Pase 8, February 18, 1982
The CSUF
Chicano
.
Health
Organization
(CHO) will
hold a very
important
meeting
·La V oz de Aztlan
Photographer Wanted
Today, Feb.
18th at 5 p.m.
in CU room
308. Anyo.ae
interested in
health is
urged to attend.
Inquire at
Keats Campus Building
Las Adelitas W elco1nes
all Chfcanos to the Feb. 24
Wednesday meeting at Noon.
Bring your lunch to the
College Union ((;heck _bulJetln
board for room number)'.
la voz
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JQue viva La mujer!
de aztlan
Editor: Pedro Perez
.
Managing editor: -Lourdes Villareal
Production Manager:-- Sandra Castro
Reporters: Julia {3enitez, Margarita Martinez, David Duran, Bobby Rodriguez
Production: Larry Banales
Photographer: Richard Ri os ·
-La Voz de Aztla n is California Sta te
University Fresno's Chicano newspaper.
La Voz de Aztlan is located in the Keats
Campus Building.
<
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dalifornia State University Fresno
AZTLAN
Thursd•y Februarv 18. 1 Q82
I
The mural on the State Building on the coQ1or of Mariposa & 0 Streets has proven to be a challenge for artist John Sierra. The mural
is expected to be completed in a couple of months. (Related story to be published in the March J 8 issue.)
·
Pace
La Voz de Aztlan
l. February 18, 1982
FrOm the editor
...
Hopefully all of you are regular readers of La Voz de Aztlan ·and
agree with its purpose. For those ofyou who have missed out by not
reading this sort ofpublication, let me-explain briefly it's origin.and
concept.
lt.'s commencement dates back to the infamous sixties and seventies
when students on this campus and others ··across the nation were
organizing ir, protest of the "Status Quo." Organizing rallies and
marching up and down campus were and are still ways for students to
express their differences with administrators.· Because those same
· differences are still often distorted by the campus daily newspapers
and the outside news media, La Voz hopes to render the other side of
the story-a more sensitive approach to Chicano issues. The ones who
absorbed most of this distortion and biased reporting were Chicano
and Black students who at that time only numbered a few hundred,
but had the loudest cry for recognition and equal distribution of
Associated Student's funds.
· ·
To combat this invisible image, Chicano students along with Blacks
pushed and shoved their administrators into allocating funds for
alternative newspapers that would present the other sule of the story.
The result was theoirth of what you are .now reading I
When the newspaper came out the editor and the reporters were
writing stories of events on campus and off campus with what is
called, a" Chicano perspective." This editor agrees that, when Chicano .
reporters write news stories for a Chicano operated newspaper they
are influenced in their writings by their ethnic values and traditions.
This very reason of being influenced by ethnic values was the charge
brought up against the traditional campus newspaper in their half
sided coverage of campus events and issues.
Chicano students felt, then, as we do now that -the traditional
_campus newspaper are not adequately representing· the entire
student body in news coverage, especially concerning the Chicano
student.
The present editor, as have past editors, always 'try to include in the
issues, stories that relate to the student, .whether the event be on
campus or across the Mexican· border. The newspaper a lot of the
times is not read because it is a Chicano newspaper, and therefore the
news that is printed does not concern Gringos.
The stories that we write are not meant to be read only by Chicanos
but by anyone who wants to learn· of the world around them. . We
don't write about an event because Chicanos have a special interest in
it or because it's a Mexican making the news. The stories that appear
in La Voz are written/or the enjoyment ofany reader who is willing to
set aside differences.
. Pedro Perez
Editor-in-Chief
La Voz de Aztlan
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tlJTERS TO THE EDITOR
To the editor:
In thc\vorld of journalistic rush. newspaper editors frequently fail to see the
political role which student play in society. Mr. Agrier•s (editor of the Daily
Collegian) one-sided view of my involvement in the effort!! against the HT ax payer's
Hotel"' is a perfect example of this.
What is the Taxpayers Hotel'?. I will
attempt to summarize it. The city council
is planning to use millions of taxpayers
dollars as a subsidy to the Holiday l nn for
construction of a hotel downtown. They
would be exercixing their rights of eminent domain to evict private business for
this commercial venture. Furthermore.
this is occuring simultaneously while bus
services, social programs, and police and
fire protection is being reduced. This
action is being taken without con!\ulting
the electorate via a referendum. Our efforts are aimed at placing this question on
vention of governmental misuse of author-·
the ballot to let the tax pa ye.rs decide on its
ity. who will'?
m«~s.
•
CSUF does not operate in a political
Mr. Agner's accusation that my involvement in this issue constitutes an abuse of vacuum which· is' unaffected by external
office. is one which reflects a narrow- political decisions. We cannot operate in
minded perspective on student politics. I our pretentious academic world. disrefeel that students play an important role in garding the other segments of the commaintaining social awareness of the soci- munity. Furthermore. without involvement in external decisions we will be
ety. To deny this responsibility would
exclude our participation in issues of trampled upon by the r,olitical mechaninuclear disarmament. political repression. zations which often exclude students. Enracism. or other issues which do not lightened self-interest does not work in
"directly" affect the student.
. special interest politics. We must support
Mr. Agner's I that•
"the Tax- the causes of others if we arc ever to expect
payer's Hotel is not a student issue. but a their support on matters directly affecting
community issue" reflects an isolated per- us.
It will be a sad day when student
spective of the role of students in a society.
If students don't a·d vocate the rights of the activism reaches the lowly depths such
electorate in the decision making process. that we cease. to consider ourselves a part
who will? If we don't support social pro- of the community. I loath the day when
grams. small businessmen. and the pre- our own self-interest i!\ so great that we fail
to see how pain and injustice handed to
others affects us. Perhaps in their grasping search for critici~m of mv actiom. the
Collegian should begin to effecfr"ely pr;;sent issues such as this one to the student
body for their evaluation.
None of the problems in the world were
ever solved through complacency. but
rather by activity. I \'iew my office as one
of serving the students on University
issues. such as food services, housing.
tuition. and campus planning. but also on
those issues with broader ~ocietal implications. The former affect students exclusively. the latter affect them inclusively.
Neither can be ignored. Perhaps rather
than critici1ing the political activity of
others. the Collegian needs to evaluate its
own policy regarding social issues.
Jeff B. Watson. President
Associated Students
Page 3, Februuy J'9 198l
La Voz de
Sanger Latin,os Take
Recall In Stride
'
Jess
BY AL REYES
EL TIEMPO REPORTER
The three Latino targets of a
successful recall in Sanger say
that, while disappointed, they are
not discouraged by the results of
the January 26 election which
ou~ed two of them.
·the three .Chicanos had been
elected to the Sanger City Council in 1980 in a historic political
victory which gave Latinos their
fi.rst majority ever on the City
Council in Sanger where Spanishsurnamed residents make up 66
percent of the 12,000 + community 15 miles east of Fresno.
By a margin of less than 200
votes, Sanger Mayor Tanis Y:bclrra, Jr. and Councilwoman
corro Davila were recalled from
their council seats while a third
council member, Jess Marquez,
survived the recall. ·
.However, supporters of the recall, Sanger Citizens for Good
Government, had discouraged a
recall against Marquez because
it would've created three lameduck council members.
"I look at it as a learning experience for all of us, u said Davila. "We need alot more work
though everybody helped ()Ut an
awful lot. But we·have alot more
people who are registered voters
who could've voted."
·so-
Marquez
agreed
with
Davila.
"We just have to work just a
little · bit harder to educate our
people a little bit more,'' he said.
"They have to learn what the real
issues are."
The three Chicano candidates
had cc ntended that there were no
legitimate reasons for the recall
campaign.
This point was echoed in an
editorial in the Sanger Herald
newspaper which supported the
councilmembers by editoriali~ing
against the recall.
Supporters of the three council ·members maintained that dis-·
gruntled Anglos were behind the
recall because they didn't like
Mexican-Americans running 1he:
city and couldn't' . accept th.-.
change.
Losing candidate Ybarra saic1
the recall supporters were guilty
of spreading half-truths.
"It's really sad that the people
of Sanger voted the'way that they
did, considering there were never
any charges,'' said Ybarra.
"There were alot of innuendos,
alot of lies and rumors and I
imagine that's the mentality of
the people and the way they want
,to deal."
Backing the recall was a relatively new newspaper in Sanger, ·
The Paper.
It· called for the remo~al of
Ybarra and Davila but not Marquez because if all three had been
defeated, the 5-member city
council would have lost its
t1uorum and would therefore be
unable to conduct business.
In that case, the three would
have kept the seats until they
could be replaced in a special
election that would take place in
late April.
However, if at least one of the
three was not removed from office in the recall, the remaining
council would still have three-
members, enough to do business.
Therefore, the two recalled,
Socorro- and Ybarra, leave their
seats immediately.
In addition to Marquez, still
on the council . are Tom Olson
and Rene Gonzalez. But those
two are up for re-election this
· year.
Spokespersons for the Sanger
Citizens for Good Government
have said they initiated the recall
because they were angry the
Council had replaced the Sang«;,
City Attorney and (ired the City
p,tanager.
· The city manager left on his
t>wn accora ano .tl1e Chicano
council members said the attorney decision was within their
prerogative· as a new majority in
city government.
· ·
By Margarita M. Martinez
The major thrust of the campaign will
be aimed at registering the Chicano voters
and educating them on the impact of their
votes. An unofficial group was organized
last month -to analyze the San Joaquin
Valley situation. What developed has
been a coalition of Chicano leaders
headed by Orange Cove Mayor, Victor
Lopez. Lopez will coordinate the campaign from Merced to ·Kern County. Each
county in the Valley will elect coordinators to oversee certain areas. Each
coordinatof""'W.ill also comprise the executive board.
Fresno has been divided up into five
districts each headed by a coordinator in
charge of his respective district. Plans
have begun for a series of weekends aimed
at registering Fresno Chicanos. Registering Chicano voters is a crucial strategy of
the entire campaign. Studies have shown
that Spanish surnamed are the least registered of any major. group in the United
States. They also vote less than any other
major group in the U.S .. In California
there are one million registered Chicano
voters of which 642,000 voted in the 1980
elections. An intense effort will be made at
registering
a million more Chicanos.
,-'
Those on the campaign perceive two million potential Chicano voters. One and
one-tenths million voters voted for Edmund G. Brown Jr. in the Primary Election for Governor in 1974. With Chicanos
representing California's largest minority,
sheer numbers suggest it could happen.
"The most you can do for the Mario
Obledo campaign is to register to vote and
vote," stressed Roberto Hinojosa, one of
fi.ve coordinators in Fresno, "It would also
be a tremendous help if people could
donate money and time. Whether the time
be spent stuffing envelopes, walking
precincts, or donating money. Anything
people can contribute will be useful."
On March 5 a f undraiser has been
planned for Obledo at the Las Vegas
Room at the Hacienda Inn. The price of
the affair will be .$50.00 a plate. The goal is ·
to raise $50,000. Cesar Chavez and Senator Joseph Montoya~will be guest speakers.
Anyone able to donate time or money is
asked to call any of the following Fresno
coordinators: Tomas Hill, 255-4340; Hector Arenas, 485-4381; Fernando Aguirre,
Ro'berto Hinojosa at 264-1233; or David
Rodriquez, 237-0490.
La -Voz will be informing you in the
coming weeks on the progress of the
campaign.
are considering registering metre
Chicano votes which they say will
give them a clear majority in elections.
In addition to the council seats
which Ybarra and Davila lost
two other council seats will be
for election in April .fiisf '6efore.
the recalled seats will be voted
on.
The two 'lost the election despite an even more effective absentee ballot strategy which
brought the Chicano Counc.' 7
members 900 votes.
·
The candidates had· first used
the method in their winning cam-
up
<
paign in 1980 and it had proved
· effective in getting residents out
to vote who otherwise wouldn't
have.
One losing candidate in 1980,
incumbent Ana Marie Beatie had
challenged the Chicano's election
practices in Fresno Superior
Court but lost.
U.S. On
Brink
Of War?
Obledo stepping up
Chicano leaders in the San Joaquin
Valley have bt!gun to organize on behalf
of Mario Obledo, who will be in Fresno at
the end of this month to announce his
candidacy for Governor. Organizers predict the campaign for the Primary Election in June will be successful in proving
that Chicanos in California can be a
powerful political fo rce.
"They (rec~II proponents) did
alot of things to confuse the voters," added Marquez. "Trying to
split us and confuse the people isa str.ategy and apparently it
worked."
Observers say the recall means
that the future poljtic,y campaigns for the Sanger Council
could become more intense and
bitter.
Mexican-Americans in Sanger
9\'Pall·WHALEN. ·
&MIUDODES
I'he· leagari Administration
has in tk~
last week drastically
escalated lJ.S. involvement in 't he
war in El--Salvador.
. ln a Jj)Ove to circumvent congress, Pr~sident Reagan has allocatted
million out of 'his
executive slush fund to replace
the helicopters and other military ·
llardware that were destroyed
:by· the Farbundo Marti National
Liberation Front (FMLN).
s,s
·s,s ·
· This
million is in addition
to the $26 million already author.:
-iZJed 1P}d iover Sl 00 million requested by the Reagan Administration for fiscal ·year l 98~.
'Accor'cling io die; New York
Times, U .s.. Ambassador Dean
Hinton feels that elections in
'El Salvador will not resolve the
conflict, ·a nd · be is requestina
.t~t 80 helicopters immediately
be sent to assist the U.S. backed
military junta.
These events couoled with the
traiilint of 1,600 Salvadoreari.
troops in the Unhed States, is ·
evidence that the Reagan Administration js willing to lead Americans int~ another Viet Nam style
war in Ce11tral America.
' Jtt spite of the over 36,000
men, women and children already dead and the recently re- ·
vealed massacres, the Reagan Administration certified in January
that there are no human rights.
~jolation~ being committed by
theSalvadorean army.
/ This certification process, which '
is required by congress,is meant
to assure congress that the U_.S.
is not functioning as the sole
supporter' of a repressive and ·
unpopulor regime.
.
Reports of the mq_rder, .. mutilations, .and rape of 20· civilians
by the Salvadorean army that
took place on Sunday January
31, 1982 contradict Rtagan's claims
that there are no human rights
violations.
Accordin~ ,{to Lily Martinez
of the Latin American Support
Committee "It is time for us
to unite and take action by writ"'
ing our re11resentatives and letting them know that we don't
want another war in El Salvador .
As it was in -Viet Nam, Chicanos
will be the first ·10 die."
Martinez added, "Its crazy tor
the Reagan Administr~tion tu
spend so much money on supporting an unpopular war wh~•people in the United States ar...
suffering because of cut back:.
in ·social programs." ·
Reprint.ed from El Tiempo
. La Voz de Aztlan
l,'aJe ,4, February 18, 1982
CSUF WELCOMES TWO
OUTSTANDING CHICANAS
by Sandra Castro
her writing ability came when Little Joe y
la Familia r~corded Mendoza's song
"Amor Bonito" which ultimately launched their career. Despite her success at
writing, Mendoza maintains, "It hasn't
been my calling to compose songs-rather
to sing and record them." As Mendoza
points out, "La Musica es mi vida, and as
long as my public puts up with me 111 be
around."
CS UF is h6nored to have two outstanding Chicanas as guest instructors for the
Spring' 1982 se·m~ster. Lydia Mendoza, a
multi-talented Nortena performer, and
Dr. Ines Hernandez-Tovar,agifted writer
and poet, showcased some of their talents
during a February 11th reception in their
honor held by the La Raza Studies and
English Departments.• Asked whether ei. ther would stay at CSUF following the
Spri'ng semester both ~ere unsure of their
plans·.
Lydia Mendoza, a performer whose
name in many homes is synonymous with
Nortena music, is teaching a class entitled,
"the World of Lydia Mendoza: A Survey
of Mexicctn-American Folk Tradi.tions"
as part of the La Raza Studies Department.
Mendoza is at CSUF as part of a
program funded by the National Endowment for the Arts1visiting different universities and colleges-throughout the U.S. in
an effort to recruit Chicanos 'into music
and also ·t o give support and encouragement to students. In her travels she has
visited several campuses: Chicago, H oust on, San Antonio, Portland, Oregon, and
Fresno. She has also performed in Canada
and Alaska and was invited to perform at
President Carter's inauguration.
Mendoza began her career over half a
century ago in 1928 playing in a quartet
consisting of her mother, father, and
younger sister. "I knew 1 wanted to perform ever since l was four years old,"
Mendoz.a)said1 then added "My mother
taught me how to play the guitar, and I
learned the mandolin and violin on my
own." She went on to teach her sisters how
to play the violin and mandolin.
She launched her solo career in 1934
with the release of her first album. Mendoza claims she did not write "Mal Hombre"'{her biggest hit) despite niuch speculation to the contrary. H~wever, Mendoza has written songs which were interpreted by other performers. RecogQition of
Before arnvmg at CSUF, Dr. Ines
Hernandez-Tovar was finishing work on
her dissertation on Chicano literature for
a PhD in English from the University of
Houston. S}le has t~ught Chicano Studies
at the University of Texas at Austin.
Tovar has been involved in Chicano
Literature and Art Festivals held in Austin, Texas in an attempt to expose Chicano children to Chicano· art and literature, which the volunteer poets, writers,
and artists felt they were not being exposed to. This novel plan sponsored teacher
workshops and hands-on training with
kids. The Festival ultimately ended with a
city-wide exhibition of Chicano aTt and
literature. Tovar and many 'other volunteers worked for practically nothing; volunteering their time and effort. Tovar
explains, "it was a huge effort, and one we
were proud of; it was a success and
something that came out of Texas." Tovar
said that nothing of that kind has developed anywhere else in the nation.
I
Tovar officially began writing poetry in
1975_when she started doing public readings. Her first poem was published in
Texas in Caracol Magazine. The magazine, encouraged unpublished poets to
submit their work and had an excellent
reputation among poets and writers.
While in Texas, she has organized poetry
readings which are termed "Canto Libre"
meaning, "Our canto, our poesia is libre."
With fame came dedicated fans (she is
most well-known in Texas). She became
known as "La Alondra de la Frontera" or
"The Lark of the Border." She is not
certain how the name originated, but
suspects that it was because most of her
recordings were played primarily in the
border areas. Her recordings eventually
branched out into all of Mexico, South
America, and throughout the Southwest
u.s. ·
Asked whether it was harder for women
to enter the music industry in the past,
Mendoza explained it all depended on
parental encouragement. "ln the past, it
· was considered improper and incorrect
for women to have a career in music,
many parents did not allow it." Mendoza
feels strongly that as parents all should
encourage children to be the best they can
be.
Mendoza's career has taken a new route
recently after appearing in the documentary "Chulas Fronteras" which won an
award in Europe. The film examines life in
border cities , traditions and culture and
follows Mendoza's career through the
years.
Lydia Mendoza
./
With due respects to la llorona
Her grito
is a war whoop
a call to arms
for those that hear
the llamamiento
She is not a mad woman ·.
She did not kill her own children
·she is a warrior woman who screams
us out of apathy
who wrenches us
from inertia
who calls her children
to ·defend their pueblos
and themselves
Because
in her womb
deep
in the center
of this universe
she feels
the moment
the time
precise
is
near
.Ines Hernandez-Tovar
When asked what advice she has for
aspiring musicians Mendoza stated, "All
who have ambition for music should not
leave or ignore it." We all must find and
struggle to "make it" but perseverance is
the key word and can make the difference
between success or failure.
Although Tovar considers herself both
a writer and a poet, she also does research.
She writes in both Spanish and English
and at times mixes the two languages,
sometimes adding phrases from Indian
languages, Tovar described the poet as a
person ~ho didn't accept anybody's rules.
"The poet is the anarchist," she said,
"you '11 have ·a hard time trying to convince
a poet to accept a dogma." "We (Chicanos) have a _Lot of originality in our
·Raza." This originality is reflected in
Chicano poetry and writing. Among .the
many great writers who have influ~nced
Dr. Hernandez-Tovar are the American
writers Walt Whitman and Emily Dickin. son. Tovar is influenced by people who
have integrity and are interested in communicating truth to people in the clearest,
cleanest way they can. "As I grew I
discovered the writers from Sur America,
and Aztec Poetry." One of her ·favorite
writers is a young Guatemalan revolutionary Rene Castillo , who was assassinated, and whom she describes as "inspir- ,
ing and moving." She feels a special bond
between fellow poets like Tomas Rivera
and Lorna DeCervantes.
Her future plans include doing more
research, writing, and working with students, as well as working in movements
for human rights and the long struggle for
human. justice. (See the poem written by
Ines Hernandez-Tovar.)
La Voz de Aztlan
Page 5, February 18, 1982
Mexicanos in the -m ovies
Well, Hollywood has done it to us again ~ith their latest movie, Thl
Border, starring Jack Nicholson.
Intrigued by the caption on the advertisement~"The Border is the
most controversial and emotionally gripping film of the year,;, I
ventured out to see a matinee. I thought to myself, "Maybe for once
I'll be pleasantly surprised,. and the mo-vie will do justice to the issue of
illegal aliens-after all academy-award-winning Jack was starring in
it!
Emotionally gripping - Yes - pleasantly surp.rised, I was not. Not
only were the same old stereotypes about Mexicanos flashed before
my very eyes-but a new trait was also added-baby stealing. (And
who says Chicanos aren't entering into new fields.)
. Thus. the only major Chicano figure turns out to be a total scum. As
for the female role, Elpidia Carrillo (the new kid in town) plays the
helpless role_of Maria who loses her husband during an earthquake.
Poor Maria is then left to care for her infant baby and her younger
brother, Juan, who, incidently, later on turns int.o a glue sniffing street
kid along with the rest ofhis friends. (As you can see the names of the.
characters are very original.)
·
By now rou '!'USt be wondering what the plot of the story was, and
what Jack, ·or shall I say Charlie Smith was up to during all this time.
Well, Charlie being tht! super-sensitive border patrolman that he was
for. some un~n_own reason, which the audience is never clear on, i;
compelled to he1p Maria and her brother across the border into the
U.S.
~eedless ~o say the rest of the film is filled with senseless violence
while C.harl~e trys to be the hero and saves Maria and.her baby from a
. ruthless Chicano and a few othe~ bad guys1
Consequently, although Tt,~ Border.centers. around the•cqrruption.
of Anglo border p_atrolme.n, the movie leaves a lot to be desired. We .
(lre never acquainted with the feelings of the illegal aliens, and the
character ?f Maria is never fully developed to do her any justice. Thus .
once. agam., Hollywood fails to get past the old stereotypes of
Mexzcanos_
- Lourdes Villarreal
Photo from: 4'8 Anos del Pueblo Chicano
La Voz de Aztlan
Paie 6, February 18, 1982
Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou, author of the be~tsellers, 1 Know Why The Caged Bird Smgs;
and Gather Together In My Name, spoke
to a packed John Wright Theater crowd
recently.
.
.
Ms. Angelou addressed a captive audience with her soul-stirring poetry and personal experiences. Even though about 200
people had co.be turned away, the mood
of the audience was never dampened.
After. an emotional filled lecture Maya
addressed the members of the press at a
receptio~ held in her honor. At the pre~s
conference Maya spoke about the cond11ions of relations between · whites and
blacks, she said that in the 60's we had a
chance to alleviate the conditions of isolation and poverty and that there was a
great deal of hope for fair play, mercy, and
justice, something that is not t:ue today.
Maya's .voice sore from an illness was
-strong when she spoke of the need to
change. "One has to want change not only
as an individual but as~ nation. Freedom
and justice are precious. One has to want
it more' than life," she said. The power of
inequality is .very powerful, she added.
When asked where one starts the
change for equality, she soft-spokenly
responded, "One must start at the home in
order to bring about fair play." She _
further remarked the need to seek an end
to inequatity bec-ause we will either eradicate it or we won't be here.
One reporter asked Maya what was the
one thing she wished for all mankind,
Maya smiled broadly and said "courage.'~
Ms. Angelou appeared as part of African Peoples History Month, which will
continue through February with a variety
of speakers and activities. Check Uhuru
for specific details.
Teatro on the Move
By Larry Banales
Although many teatro groups across
the country are feeling the impact of
Reaganom1cs, CSUF's Teatro continues
to travel throughout the state from San
Diego to San Francisco performing skits
and workshops for grammar schools and
other organizations. These presentations
deal with various social issues, such as
barrio warfare, paint sniffing, drugs, senior citizens, racial discrimination and
other problems facing society. The workshops also cover various aspects of teatro
and help individuals build self-esteem and
cope with other behavioral problems, especially at the grade-school level. Ln addition to providing these services· to the
community, they offer numerous entertainment acts, which include a band that
plays everything from acid rock to salsa
and rancheras. belly dancers, singers. and
clowns. According to Teatro's director
and instructor Willie Lopez, what ever
type of performers some organization is
looking for they can provide. "It's like
ordering pizza: if you want pepperoni and
cheese. that's what you'll get."
Director Willie Lopez. undresses after doing a skit of La Viejita during Dia de
Los Muertos.
Teatro is composed of over ·one-hundred members of which 80% are community volunteers. Most performers are co!lege-age individuals who come from diverse ethnic backgrounds; Indian, Anglo,
Black, and Chicano / Mexicano. They
range in age from four to sixttsev~n
years, which makes this group ~mque m
that it unites many people of various ages
ahd backgrounds who attempt to resolve
numerous social problems for the benefit
of everyone and who provide an endless
flow of talent to brighten a holiday or
special occasion. In addition, noted Lopez.
the group also constructs their costumes.
sets, and handles arrangements for all
performances. They perform about two to
three shows per week and about eight a
month. Among other things, they ha_ve
also been involved in a television special
dealing with barrio warfare, have recorded an album and are presently working on
another, and have assisted in completing a
yet-to~be-published book.
Teatro will .be traveling to Houston at
the end of the semester to do a show. If
anyone would like more · information
about Teatro, give Willie Lopez a call at
252-0407.
Page 7, February 18, 1982
La Voz de AztJan
Chicanos In The Media:
Rqger Lucio
developecand :a series of "breaks" ensued
Lucio feels he has been treated fairly by
eventually landing him a job at Channel the management at Channel 47, ironi47 as a cameraman.
cally, a television station which l)as had
somewhat of a past rep.u tation ainong cer"l first _became interested in camera tain minority media professionals and
Fresno may be a bit too slow paced for
worlc when· I was at Fresno Cable TV community groups such as TACOMA for
Roger Lucio, Channel 47's cameraman
switching video tapes," he recalls, "l
weatherman, and reporter- but he cer~
reme~ber being assigned to cover city mistreatment and misrepresentation of
tainly tries his best to make up for it.
council and board of supervis.o r meetingsminorities. "I have no qualms whatsoever
against 47," he assures, "They've given me
Squirming ?ack an? forth in his living I really enjoyed doing it.',_
a lot of breaks."
ro~m couch with the vigor and energy of a
Lucio's dark, good looks have been
third grader, Lucio talks about his preferseen across thousands of Vailey television
ence for "life in the- fast lane."
"As a main audience, the Chican_o
screens lately as fill-in weatherman and
community
is not always covered in the
"l 'ma crazy person," l,.ucio admits with newsbreak reporter for 47. Garbed in
best positive light," Lucio comments, "I
jeans
and
a
pale
blue
oxford
shirt,
Lucio
a contagious grin, "I like to have fun and
-do think that the farmworker, besides the
be around people who li~e the same."
jumps up in his bare feet to answer the farmer, should be recognized by the
Originally from Orange County near telephone. "l 'm really a nervous wreck on media. The migrant farmworker, for
Los Angeles, Lucio, 24, was raised in Dos camera," he comments, "I had never done example, leads a very difficult and special
Palos and attended Fresno City College the weather or any on-camera work life with very unique problems and needs."
where he became editor o_f the campus before. They just asked me ·10 do it and I Lucio adds that any noteworthy changes
would have to be made at management
newspaper. His interests in journalism did it!"
By Fernando Quintero
level.
Lucio's private war against media prejudices and injustices is indeed a silent one.
''I'm going to have to do some conforming
if I want to make it," he says, "l 'm looking
out for number one."
What would Lucio like to be doing ten
years from now? He says he would like to
be a "good reporter." His plans include
polishing up his reporting· and writing
skills.
Tugging at his straight, black hair
Lucio signals his growing impatience. A~
he pops up to answer another telephone
call, a sudden expression of solemness
grows over his face. "Sure there are some
obstacles," he adds, "But I'll get over
them." One can't help but take him
seriously.
Del Olmo: A new perspective
,,
By Julia Benitez
Frank Del Olmo, a Los Angeles Times
editorial writer, was in Fresno last week to
speak to a local media group.
Del Olmo spoke at a luncheon meeting
of the Central California Chicano
Media Association, a group founded'
in 1975 by people workmg m the news
media, to promote accurate media portrayal of Latinos, foster advancement of
Latinos employed in the media and to
encourage Latinos to pursue journalism
careers.
In his speech Del Olmo talked about the
great strides Chicanos have taken in the
media but stressed the importance of
young Latinos pursuing journalism car- .
eers, "When I started working as a general
assignment reporter at the Times, I was
the only Chicano out of about seventyfive reporters," he said, "now we have
about a dozen Latino reporters and more
non-Latinos who can speak Spanish."
Del Olmo, 33, talked about his career
With the L.A. Times which spans over a
decade. He began as a general assignment
r~porter in 1971 and workt:d his way into
his present position · of being the only
ethnic minority of the Times' nine editorial writers.
Del Olmo's specialty on the editorial
staff is Latin American affairs. He said it
is what he has always wanted to do and
feels be brings "a cer-1.ain sensitivity" to its
coverage at the Times. Other areas of his
expertise include the politics of Los An-
geles' City Hall, and immigration policies
and practices.
In the ten years Del Olmo has been
writing about immigration, he has seen
increased regulation of immigration consultants, due. in part, to his articles which
focused on the problem of consultants
cheating undocumented people who were
trying to legalize their status in the U.S ..
He also received an Emmy in 1976 for a ,
documentary he wrote for television entitled "The Unwanted."
Del Olmo graduated Magna Cum
Laude from California State University,
Northridge, in 1970 with a bachelor
degree in journalism. The following academic year he taught English composition
at the same university and was faculty
advisor to the Chicano Studies Department's newspaper.
Before being hired at the Times, Del
Olmo served an internship on the Riverside California Press-Enterprise, was the
campus correspondent at San Fernando
Valley State College for "Newsweek" and
served an internship at the Los Angeles
Times.
People attending the meeting asked Del
Olmo for his views on ·politkal issues,
such as what is happeningin El Salvador
and his opinion on new immigration po~icies. He presented' the Times edit"rial
positions, but stated. that for jpuroalists,
"It's important to lc~ep·::µ~ to elate- on .
what's happening but nofto ge('P.ersonally involved."
·.
Los Angeles Times editorial writer,
Frank Del Olmo.
La Voz de Aztlan
Pase 8, February 18, 1982
The CSUF
Chicano
.
Health
Organization
(CHO) will
hold a very
important
meeting
·La V oz de Aztlan
Photographer Wanted
Today, Feb.
18th at 5 p.m.
in CU room
308. Anyo.ae
interested in
health is
urged to attend.
Inquire at
Keats Campus Building
Las Adelitas W elco1nes
all Chfcanos to the Feb. 24
Wednesday meeting at Noon.
Bring your lunch to the
College Union ((;heck _bulJetln
board for room number)'.
la voz
.
JQue viva La mujer!
de aztlan
Editor: Pedro Perez
.
Managing editor: -Lourdes Villareal
Production Manager:-- Sandra Castro
Reporters: Julia {3enitez, Margarita Martinez, David Duran, Bobby Rodriguez
Production: Larry Banales
Photographer: Richard Ri os ·
-La Voz de Aztla n is California Sta te
University Fresno's Chicano newspaper.
La Voz de Aztlan is located in the Keats
Campus Building.
<
Editorial: (209) 294-2486. Letters to the
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dalifornia State University Fresno
AZTLAN
Thursd•y Februarv 18. 1 Q82
I
The mural on the State Building on the coQ1or of Mariposa & 0 Streets has proven to be a challenge for artist John Sierra. The mural
is expected to be completed in a couple of months. (Related story to be published in the March J 8 issue.)
·
Pace
La Voz de Aztlan
l. February 18, 1982
FrOm the editor
...
Hopefully all of you are regular readers of La Voz de Aztlan ·and
agree with its purpose. For those ofyou who have missed out by not
reading this sort ofpublication, let me-explain briefly it's origin.and
concept.
lt.'s commencement dates back to the infamous sixties and seventies
when students on this campus and others ··across the nation were
organizing ir, protest of the "Status Quo." Organizing rallies and
marching up and down campus were and are still ways for students to
express their differences with administrators.· Because those same
· differences are still often distorted by the campus daily newspapers
and the outside news media, La Voz hopes to render the other side of
the story-a more sensitive approach to Chicano issues. The ones who
absorbed most of this distortion and biased reporting were Chicano
and Black students who at that time only numbered a few hundred,
but had the loudest cry for recognition and equal distribution of
Associated Student's funds.
· ·
To combat this invisible image, Chicano students along with Blacks
pushed and shoved their administrators into allocating funds for
alternative newspapers that would present the other sule of the story.
The result was theoirth of what you are .now reading I
When the newspaper came out the editor and the reporters were
writing stories of events on campus and off campus with what is
called, a" Chicano perspective." This editor agrees that, when Chicano .
reporters write news stories for a Chicano operated newspaper they
are influenced in their writings by their ethnic values and traditions.
This very reason of being influenced by ethnic values was the charge
brought up against the traditional campus newspaper in their half
sided coverage of campus events and issues.
Chicano students felt, then, as we do now that -the traditional
_campus newspaper are not adequately representing· the entire
student body in news coverage, especially concerning the Chicano
student.
The present editor, as have past editors, always 'try to include in the
issues, stories that relate to the student, .whether the event be on
campus or across the Mexican· border. The newspaper a lot of the
times is not read because it is a Chicano newspaper, and therefore the
news that is printed does not concern Gringos.
The stories that we write are not meant to be read only by Chicanos
but by anyone who wants to learn· of the world around them. . We
don't write about an event because Chicanos have a special interest in
it or because it's a Mexican making the news. The stories that appear
in La Voz are written/or the enjoyment ofany reader who is willing to
set aside differences.
. Pedro Perez
Editor-in-Chief
La Voz de Aztlan
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tlJTERS TO THE EDITOR
To the editor:
In thc\vorld of journalistic rush. newspaper editors frequently fail to see the
political role which student play in society. Mr. Agrier•s (editor of the Daily
Collegian) one-sided view of my involvement in the effort!! against the HT ax payer's
Hotel"' is a perfect example of this.
What is the Taxpayers Hotel'?. I will
attempt to summarize it. The city council
is planning to use millions of taxpayers
dollars as a subsidy to the Holiday l nn for
construction of a hotel downtown. They
would be exercixing their rights of eminent domain to evict private business for
this commercial venture. Furthermore.
this is occuring simultaneously while bus
services, social programs, and police and
fire protection is being reduced. This
action is being taken without con!\ulting
the electorate via a referendum. Our efforts are aimed at placing this question on
vention of governmental misuse of author-·
the ballot to let the tax pa ye.rs decide on its
ity. who will'?
m«~s.
•
CSUF does not operate in a political
Mr. Agner's accusation that my involvement in this issue constitutes an abuse of vacuum which· is' unaffected by external
office. is one which reflects a narrow- political decisions. We cannot operate in
minded perspective on student politics. I our pretentious academic world. disrefeel that students play an important role in garding the other segments of the commaintaining social awareness of the soci- munity. Furthermore. without involvement in external decisions we will be
ety. To deny this responsibility would
exclude our participation in issues of trampled upon by the r,olitical mechaninuclear disarmament. political repression. zations which often exclude students. Enracism. or other issues which do not lightened self-interest does not work in
"directly" affect the student.
. special interest politics. We must support
Mr. Agner's I that•
"the Tax- the causes of others if we arc ever to expect
payer's Hotel is not a student issue. but a their support on matters directly affecting
community issue" reflects an isolated per- us.
It will be a sad day when student
spective of the role of students in a society.
If students don't a·d vocate the rights of the activism reaches the lowly depths such
electorate in the decision making process. that we cease. to consider ourselves a part
who will? If we don't support social pro- of the community. I loath the day when
grams. small businessmen. and the pre- our own self-interest i!\ so great that we fail
to see how pain and injustice handed to
others affects us. Perhaps in their grasping search for critici~m of mv actiom. the
Collegian should begin to effecfr"ely pr;;sent issues such as this one to the student
body for their evaluation.
None of the problems in the world were
ever solved through complacency. but
rather by activity. I \'iew my office as one
of serving the students on University
issues. such as food services, housing.
tuition. and campus planning. but also on
those issues with broader ~ocietal implications. The former affect students exclusively. the latter affect them inclusively.
Neither can be ignored. Perhaps rather
than critici1ing the political activity of
others. the Collegian needs to evaluate its
own policy regarding social issues.
Jeff B. Watson. President
Associated Students
Page 3, Februuy J'9 198l
La Voz de
Sanger Latin,os Take
Recall In Stride
'
Jess
BY AL REYES
EL TIEMPO REPORTER
The three Latino targets of a
successful recall in Sanger say
that, while disappointed, they are
not discouraged by the results of
the January 26 election which
ou~ed two of them.
·the three .Chicanos had been
elected to the Sanger City Council in 1980 in a historic political
victory which gave Latinos their
fi.rst majority ever on the City
Council in Sanger where Spanishsurnamed residents make up 66
percent of the 12,000 + community 15 miles east of Fresno.
By a margin of less than 200
votes, Sanger Mayor Tanis Y:bclrra, Jr. and Councilwoman
corro Davila were recalled from
their council seats while a third
council member, Jess Marquez,
survived the recall. ·
.However, supporters of the recall, Sanger Citizens for Good
Government, had discouraged a
recall against Marquez because
it would've created three lameduck council members.
"I look at it as a learning experience for all of us, u said Davila. "We need alot more work
though everybody helped ()Ut an
awful lot. But we·have alot more
people who are registered voters
who could've voted."
·so-
Marquez
agreed
with
Davila.
"We just have to work just a
little · bit harder to educate our
people a little bit more,'' he said.
"They have to learn what the real
issues are."
The three Chicano candidates
had cc ntended that there were no
legitimate reasons for the recall
campaign.
This point was echoed in an
editorial in the Sanger Herald
newspaper which supported the
councilmembers by editoriali~ing
against the recall.
Supporters of the three council ·members maintained that dis-·
gruntled Anglos were behind the
recall because they didn't like
Mexican-Americans running 1he:
city and couldn't' . accept th.-.
change.
Losing candidate Ybarra saic1
the recall supporters were guilty
of spreading half-truths.
"It's really sad that the people
of Sanger voted the'way that they
did, considering there were never
any charges,'' said Ybarra.
"There were alot of innuendos,
alot of lies and rumors and I
imagine that's the mentality of
the people and the way they want
,to deal."
Backing the recall was a relatively new newspaper in Sanger, ·
The Paper.
It· called for the remo~al of
Ybarra and Davila but not Marquez because if all three had been
defeated, the 5-member city
council would have lost its
t1uorum and would therefore be
unable to conduct business.
In that case, the three would
have kept the seats until they
could be replaced in a special
election that would take place in
late April.
However, if at least one of the
three was not removed from office in the recall, the remaining
council would still have three-
members, enough to do business.
Therefore, the two recalled,
Socorro- and Ybarra, leave their
seats immediately.
In addition to Marquez, still
on the council . are Tom Olson
and Rene Gonzalez. But those
two are up for re-election this
· year.
Spokespersons for the Sanger
Citizens for Good Government
have said they initiated the recall
because they were angry the
Council had replaced the Sang«;,
City Attorney and (ired the City
p,tanager.
· The city manager left on his
t>wn accora ano .tl1e Chicano
council members said the attorney decision was within their
prerogative· as a new majority in
city government.
· ·
By Margarita M. Martinez
The major thrust of the campaign will
be aimed at registering the Chicano voters
and educating them on the impact of their
votes. An unofficial group was organized
last month -to analyze the San Joaquin
Valley situation. What developed has
been a coalition of Chicano leaders
headed by Orange Cove Mayor, Victor
Lopez. Lopez will coordinate the campaign from Merced to ·Kern County. Each
county in the Valley will elect coordinators to oversee certain areas. Each
coordinatof""'W.ill also comprise the executive board.
Fresno has been divided up into five
districts each headed by a coordinator in
charge of his respective district. Plans
have begun for a series of weekends aimed
at registering Fresno Chicanos. Registering Chicano voters is a crucial strategy of
the entire campaign. Studies have shown
that Spanish surnamed are the least registered of any major. group in the United
States. They also vote less than any other
major group in the U.S .. In California
there are one million registered Chicano
voters of which 642,000 voted in the 1980
elections. An intense effort will be made at
registering
a million more Chicanos.
,-'
Those on the campaign perceive two million potential Chicano voters. One and
one-tenths million voters voted for Edmund G. Brown Jr. in the Primary Election for Governor in 1974. With Chicanos
representing California's largest minority,
sheer numbers suggest it could happen.
"The most you can do for the Mario
Obledo campaign is to register to vote and
vote," stressed Roberto Hinojosa, one of
fi.ve coordinators in Fresno, "It would also
be a tremendous help if people could
donate money and time. Whether the time
be spent stuffing envelopes, walking
precincts, or donating money. Anything
people can contribute will be useful."
On March 5 a f undraiser has been
planned for Obledo at the Las Vegas
Room at the Hacienda Inn. The price of
the affair will be .$50.00 a plate. The goal is ·
to raise $50,000. Cesar Chavez and Senator Joseph Montoya~will be guest speakers.
Anyone able to donate time or money is
asked to call any of the following Fresno
coordinators: Tomas Hill, 255-4340; Hector Arenas, 485-4381; Fernando Aguirre,
Ro'berto Hinojosa at 264-1233; or David
Rodriquez, 237-0490.
La -Voz will be informing you in the
coming weeks on the progress of the
campaign.
are considering registering metre
Chicano votes which they say will
give them a clear majority in elections.
In addition to the council seats
which Ybarra and Davila lost
two other council seats will be
for election in April .fiisf '6efore.
the recalled seats will be voted
on.
The two 'lost the election despite an even more effective absentee ballot strategy which
brought the Chicano Counc.' 7
members 900 votes.
·
The candidates had· first used
the method in their winning cam-
up
<
paign in 1980 and it had proved
· effective in getting residents out
to vote who otherwise wouldn't
have.
One losing candidate in 1980,
incumbent Ana Marie Beatie had
challenged the Chicano's election
practices in Fresno Superior
Court but lost.
U.S. On
Brink
Of War?
Obledo stepping up
Chicano leaders in the San Joaquin
Valley have bt!gun to organize on behalf
of Mario Obledo, who will be in Fresno at
the end of this month to announce his
candidacy for Governor. Organizers predict the campaign for the Primary Election in June will be successful in proving
that Chicanos in California can be a
powerful political fo rce.
"They (rec~II proponents) did
alot of things to confuse the voters," added Marquez. "Trying to
split us and confuse the people isa str.ategy and apparently it
worked."
Observers say the recall means
that the future poljtic,y campaigns for the Sanger Council
could become more intense and
bitter.
Mexican-Americans in Sanger
9\'Pall·WHALEN. ·
&MIUDODES
I'he· leagari Administration
has in tk~
last week drastically
escalated lJ.S. involvement in 't he
war in El--Salvador.
. ln a Jj)Ove to circumvent congress, Pr~sident Reagan has allocatted
million out of 'his
executive slush fund to replace
the helicopters and other military ·
llardware that were destroyed
:by· the Farbundo Marti National
Liberation Front (FMLN).
s,s
·s,s ·
· This
million is in addition
to the $26 million already author.:
-iZJed 1P}d iover Sl 00 million requested by the Reagan Administration for fiscal ·year l 98~.
'Accor'cling io die; New York
Times, U .s.. Ambassador Dean
Hinton feels that elections in
'El Salvador will not resolve the
conflict, ·a nd · be is requestina
.t~t 80 helicopters immediately
be sent to assist the U.S. backed
military junta.
These events couoled with the
traiilint of 1,600 Salvadoreari.
troops in the Unhed States, is ·
evidence that the Reagan Administration js willing to lead Americans int~ another Viet Nam style
war in Ce11tral America.
' Jtt spite of the over 36,000
men, women and children already dead and the recently re- ·
vealed massacres, the Reagan Administration certified in January
that there are no human rights.
~jolation~ being committed by
theSalvadorean army.
/ This certification process, which '
is required by congress,is meant
to assure congress that the U_.S.
is not functioning as the sole
supporter' of a repressive and ·
unpopulor regime.
.
Reports of the mq_rder, .. mutilations, .and rape of 20· civilians
by the Salvadorean army that
took place on Sunday January
31, 1982 contradict Rtagan's claims
that there are no human rights
violations.
Accordin~ ,{to Lily Martinez
of the Latin American Support
Committee "It is time for us
to unite and take action by writ"'
ing our re11resentatives and letting them know that we don't
want another war in El Salvador .
As it was in -Viet Nam, Chicanos
will be the first ·10 die."
Martinez added, "Its crazy tor
the Reagan Administr~tion tu
spend so much money on supporting an unpopular war wh~•people in the United States ar...
suffering because of cut back:.
in ·social programs." ·
Reprint.ed from El Tiempo
. La Voz de Aztlan
l,'aJe ,4, February 18, 1982
CSUF WELCOMES TWO
OUTSTANDING CHICANAS
by Sandra Castro
her writing ability came when Little Joe y
la Familia r~corded Mendoza's song
"Amor Bonito" which ultimately launched their career. Despite her success at
writing, Mendoza maintains, "It hasn't
been my calling to compose songs-rather
to sing and record them." As Mendoza
points out, "La Musica es mi vida, and as
long as my public puts up with me 111 be
around."
CS UF is h6nored to have two outstanding Chicanas as guest instructors for the
Spring' 1982 se·m~ster. Lydia Mendoza, a
multi-talented Nortena performer, and
Dr. Ines Hernandez-Tovar,agifted writer
and poet, showcased some of their talents
during a February 11th reception in their
honor held by the La Raza Studies and
English Departments.• Asked whether ei. ther would stay at CSUF following the
Spri'ng semester both ~ere unsure of their
plans·.
Lydia Mendoza, a performer whose
name in many homes is synonymous with
Nortena music, is teaching a class entitled,
"the World of Lydia Mendoza: A Survey
of Mexicctn-American Folk Tradi.tions"
as part of the La Raza Studies Department.
Mendoza is at CSUF as part of a
program funded by the National Endowment for the Arts1visiting different universities and colleges-throughout the U.S. in
an effort to recruit Chicanos 'into music
and also ·t o give support and encouragement to students. In her travels she has
visited several campuses: Chicago, H oust on, San Antonio, Portland, Oregon, and
Fresno. She has also performed in Canada
and Alaska and was invited to perform at
President Carter's inauguration.
Mendoza began her career over half a
century ago in 1928 playing in a quartet
consisting of her mother, father, and
younger sister. "I knew 1 wanted to perform ever since l was four years old,"
Mendoz.a)said1 then added "My mother
taught me how to play the guitar, and I
learned the mandolin and violin on my
own." She went on to teach her sisters how
to play the violin and mandolin.
She launched her solo career in 1934
with the release of her first album. Mendoza claims she did not write "Mal Hombre"'{her biggest hit) despite niuch speculation to the contrary. H~wever, Mendoza has written songs which were interpreted by other performers. RecogQition of
Before arnvmg at CSUF, Dr. Ines
Hernandez-Tovar was finishing work on
her dissertation on Chicano literature for
a PhD in English from the University of
Houston. S}le has t~ught Chicano Studies
at the University of Texas at Austin.
Tovar has been involved in Chicano
Literature and Art Festivals held in Austin, Texas in an attempt to expose Chicano children to Chicano· art and literature, which the volunteer poets, writers,
and artists felt they were not being exposed to. This novel plan sponsored teacher
workshops and hands-on training with
kids. The Festival ultimately ended with a
city-wide exhibition of Chicano aTt and
literature. Tovar and many 'other volunteers worked for practically nothing; volunteering their time and effort. Tovar
explains, "it was a huge effort, and one we
were proud of; it was a success and
something that came out of Texas." Tovar
said that nothing of that kind has developed anywhere else in the nation.
I
Tovar officially began writing poetry in
1975_when she started doing public readings. Her first poem was published in
Texas in Caracol Magazine. The magazine, encouraged unpublished poets to
submit their work and had an excellent
reputation among poets and writers.
While in Texas, she has organized poetry
readings which are termed "Canto Libre"
meaning, "Our canto, our poesia is libre."
With fame came dedicated fans (she is
most well-known in Texas). She became
known as "La Alondra de la Frontera" or
"The Lark of the Border." She is not
certain how the name originated, but
suspects that it was because most of her
recordings were played primarily in the
border areas. Her recordings eventually
branched out into all of Mexico, South
America, and throughout the Southwest
u.s. ·
Asked whether it was harder for women
to enter the music industry in the past,
Mendoza explained it all depended on
parental encouragement. "ln the past, it
· was considered improper and incorrect
for women to have a career in music,
many parents did not allow it." Mendoza
feels strongly that as parents all should
encourage children to be the best they can
be.
Mendoza's career has taken a new route
recently after appearing in the documentary "Chulas Fronteras" which won an
award in Europe. The film examines life in
border cities , traditions and culture and
follows Mendoza's career through the
years.
Lydia Mendoza
./
With due respects to la llorona
Her grito
is a war whoop
a call to arms
for those that hear
the llamamiento
She is not a mad woman ·.
She did not kill her own children
·she is a warrior woman who screams
us out of apathy
who wrenches us
from inertia
who calls her children
to ·defend their pueblos
and themselves
Because
in her womb
deep
in the center
of this universe
she feels
the moment
the time
precise
is
near
.Ines Hernandez-Tovar
When asked what advice she has for
aspiring musicians Mendoza stated, "All
who have ambition for music should not
leave or ignore it." We all must find and
struggle to "make it" but perseverance is
the key word and can make the difference
between success or failure.
Although Tovar considers herself both
a writer and a poet, she also does research.
She writes in both Spanish and English
and at times mixes the two languages,
sometimes adding phrases from Indian
languages, Tovar described the poet as a
person ~ho didn't accept anybody's rules.
"The poet is the anarchist," she said,
"you '11 have ·a hard time trying to convince
a poet to accept a dogma." "We (Chicanos) have a _Lot of originality in our
·Raza." This originality is reflected in
Chicano poetry and writing. Among .the
many great writers who have influ~nced
Dr. Hernandez-Tovar are the American
writers Walt Whitman and Emily Dickin. son. Tovar is influenced by people who
have integrity and are interested in communicating truth to people in the clearest,
cleanest way they can. "As I grew I
discovered the writers from Sur America,
and Aztec Poetry." One of her ·favorite
writers is a young Guatemalan revolutionary Rene Castillo , who was assassinated, and whom she describes as "inspir- ,
ing and moving." She feels a special bond
between fellow poets like Tomas Rivera
and Lorna DeCervantes.
Her future plans include doing more
research, writing, and working with students, as well as working in movements
for human rights and the long struggle for
human. justice. (See the poem written by
Ines Hernandez-Tovar.)
La Voz de Aztlan
Page 5, February 18, 1982
Mexicanos in the -m ovies
Well, Hollywood has done it to us again ~ith their latest movie, Thl
Border, starring Jack Nicholson.
Intrigued by the caption on the advertisement~"The Border is the
most controversial and emotionally gripping film of the year,;, I
ventured out to see a matinee. I thought to myself, "Maybe for once
I'll be pleasantly surprised,. and the mo-vie will do justice to the issue of
illegal aliens-after all academy-award-winning Jack was starring in
it!
Emotionally gripping - Yes - pleasantly surp.rised, I was not. Not
only were the same old stereotypes about Mexicanos flashed before
my very eyes-but a new trait was also added-baby stealing. (And
who says Chicanos aren't entering into new fields.)
. Thus. the only major Chicano figure turns out to be a total scum. As
for the female role, Elpidia Carrillo (the new kid in town) plays the
helpless role_of Maria who loses her husband during an earthquake.
Poor Maria is then left to care for her infant baby and her younger
brother, Juan, who, incidently, later on turns int.o a glue sniffing street
kid along with the rest ofhis friends. (As you can see the names of the.
characters are very original.)
·
By now rou '!'USt be wondering what the plot of the story was, and
what Jack, ·or shall I say Charlie Smith was up to during all this time.
Well, Charlie being tht! super-sensitive border patrolman that he was
for. some un~n_own reason, which the audience is never clear on, i;
compelled to he1p Maria and her brother across the border into the
U.S.
~eedless ~o say the rest of the film is filled with senseless violence
while C.harl~e trys to be the hero and saves Maria and.her baby from a
. ruthless Chicano and a few othe~ bad guys1
Consequently, although Tt,~ Border.centers. around the•cqrruption.
of Anglo border p_atrolme.n, the movie leaves a lot to be desired. We .
(lre never acquainted with the feelings of the illegal aliens, and the
character ?f Maria is never fully developed to do her any justice. Thus .
once. agam., Hollywood fails to get past the old stereotypes of
Mexzcanos_
- Lourdes Villarreal
Photo from: 4'8 Anos del Pueblo Chicano
La Voz de Aztlan
Paie 6, February 18, 1982
Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou, author of the be~tsellers, 1 Know Why The Caged Bird Smgs;
and Gather Together In My Name, spoke
to a packed John Wright Theater crowd
recently.
.
.
Ms. Angelou addressed a captive audience with her soul-stirring poetry and personal experiences. Even though about 200
people had co.be turned away, the mood
of the audience was never dampened.
After. an emotional filled lecture Maya
addressed the members of the press at a
receptio~ held in her honor. At the pre~s
conference Maya spoke about the cond11ions of relations between · whites and
blacks, she said that in the 60's we had a
chance to alleviate the conditions of isolation and poverty and that there was a
great deal of hope for fair play, mercy, and
justice, something that is not t:ue today.
Maya's .voice sore from an illness was
-strong when she spoke of the need to
change. "One has to want change not only
as an individual but as~ nation. Freedom
and justice are precious. One has to want
it more' than life," she said. The power of
inequality is .very powerful, she added.
When asked where one starts the
change for equality, she soft-spokenly
responded, "One must start at the home in
order to bring about fair play." She _
further remarked the need to seek an end
to inequatity bec-ause we will either eradicate it or we won't be here.
One reporter asked Maya what was the
one thing she wished for all mankind,
Maya smiled broadly and said "courage.'~
Ms. Angelou appeared as part of African Peoples History Month, which will
continue through February with a variety
of speakers and activities. Check Uhuru
for specific details.
Teatro on the Move
By Larry Banales
Although many teatro groups across
the country are feeling the impact of
Reaganom1cs, CSUF's Teatro continues
to travel throughout the state from San
Diego to San Francisco performing skits
and workshops for grammar schools and
other organizations. These presentations
deal with various social issues, such as
barrio warfare, paint sniffing, drugs, senior citizens, racial discrimination and
other problems facing society. The workshops also cover various aspects of teatro
and help individuals build self-esteem and
cope with other behavioral problems, especially at the grade-school level. Ln addition to providing these services· to the
community, they offer numerous entertainment acts, which include a band that
plays everything from acid rock to salsa
and rancheras. belly dancers, singers. and
clowns. According to Teatro's director
and instructor Willie Lopez, what ever
type of performers some organization is
looking for they can provide. "It's like
ordering pizza: if you want pepperoni and
cheese. that's what you'll get."
Director Willie Lopez. undresses after doing a skit of La Viejita during Dia de
Los Muertos.
Teatro is composed of over ·one-hundred members of which 80% are community volunteers. Most performers are co!lege-age individuals who come from diverse ethnic backgrounds; Indian, Anglo,
Black, and Chicano / Mexicano. They
range in age from four to sixttsev~n
years, which makes this group ~mque m
that it unites many people of various ages
ahd backgrounds who attempt to resolve
numerous social problems for the benefit
of everyone and who provide an endless
flow of talent to brighten a holiday or
special occasion. In addition, noted Lopez.
the group also constructs their costumes.
sets, and handles arrangements for all
performances. They perform about two to
three shows per week and about eight a
month. Among other things, they ha_ve
also been involved in a television special
dealing with barrio warfare, have recorded an album and are presently working on
another, and have assisted in completing a
yet-to~be-published book.
Teatro will .be traveling to Houston at
the end of the semester to do a show. If
anyone would like more · information
about Teatro, give Willie Lopez a call at
252-0407.
Page 7, February 18, 1982
La Voz de AztJan
Chicanos In The Media:
Rqger Lucio
developecand :a series of "breaks" ensued
Lucio feels he has been treated fairly by
eventually landing him a job at Channel the management at Channel 47, ironi47 as a cameraman.
cally, a television station which l)as had
somewhat of a past rep.u tation ainong cer"l first _became interested in camera tain minority media professionals and
Fresno may be a bit too slow paced for
worlc when· I was at Fresno Cable TV community groups such as TACOMA for
Roger Lucio, Channel 47's cameraman
switching video tapes," he recalls, "l
weatherman, and reporter- but he cer~
reme~ber being assigned to cover city mistreatment and misrepresentation of
tainly tries his best to make up for it.
council and board of supervis.o r meetingsminorities. "I have no qualms whatsoever
against 47," he assures, "They've given me
Squirming ?ack an? forth in his living I really enjoyed doing it.',_
a lot of breaks."
ro~m couch with the vigor and energy of a
Lucio's dark, good looks have been
third grader, Lucio talks about his preferseen across thousands of Vailey television
ence for "life in the- fast lane."
"As a main audience, the Chican_o
screens lately as fill-in weatherman and
community
is not always covered in the
"l 'ma crazy person," l,.ucio admits with newsbreak reporter for 47. Garbed in
best positive light," Lucio comments, "I
jeans
and
a
pale
blue
oxford
shirt,
Lucio
a contagious grin, "I like to have fun and
-do think that the farmworker, besides the
be around people who li~e the same."
jumps up in his bare feet to answer the farmer, should be recognized by the
Originally from Orange County near telephone. "l 'm really a nervous wreck on media. The migrant farmworker, for
Los Angeles, Lucio, 24, was raised in Dos camera," he comments, "I had never done example, leads a very difficult and special
Palos and attended Fresno City College the weather or any on-camera work life with very unique problems and needs."
where he became editor o_f the campus before. They just asked me ·10 do it and I Lucio adds that any noteworthy changes
would have to be made at management
newspaper. His interests in journalism did it!"
By Fernando Quintero
level.
Lucio's private war against media prejudices and injustices is indeed a silent one.
''I'm going to have to do some conforming
if I want to make it," he says, "l 'm looking
out for number one."
What would Lucio like to be doing ten
years from now? He says he would like to
be a "good reporter." His plans include
polishing up his reporting· and writing
skills.
Tugging at his straight, black hair
Lucio signals his growing impatience. A~
he pops up to answer another telephone
call, a sudden expression of solemness
grows over his face. "Sure there are some
obstacles," he adds, "But I'll get over
them." One can't help but take him
seriously.
Del Olmo: A new perspective
,,
By Julia Benitez
Frank Del Olmo, a Los Angeles Times
editorial writer, was in Fresno last week to
speak to a local media group.
Del Olmo spoke at a luncheon meeting
of the Central California Chicano
Media Association, a group founded'
in 1975 by people workmg m the news
media, to promote accurate media portrayal of Latinos, foster advancement of
Latinos employed in the media and to
encourage Latinos to pursue journalism
careers.
In his speech Del Olmo talked about the
great strides Chicanos have taken in the
media but stressed the importance of
young Latinos pursuing journalism car- .
eers, "When I started working as a general
assignment reporter at the Times, I was
the only Chicano out of about seventyfive reporters," he said, "now we have
about a dozen Latino reporters and more
non-Latinos who can speak Spanish."
Del Olmo, 33, talked about his career
With the L.A. Times which spans over a
decade. He began as a general assignment
r~porter in 1971 and workt:d his way into
his present position · of being the only
ethnic minority of the Times' nine editorial writers.
Del Olmo's specialty on the editorial
staff is Latin American affairs. He said it
is what he has always wanted to do and
feels be brings "a cer-1.ain sensitivity" to its
coverage at the Times. Other areas of his
expertise include the politics of Los An-
geles' City Hall, and immigration policies
and practices.
In the ten years Del Olmo has been
writing about immigration, he has seen
increased regulation of immigration consultants, due. in part, to his articles which
focused on the problem of consultants
cheating undocumented people who were
trying to legalize their status in the U.S ..
He also received an Emmy in 1976 for a ,
documentary he wrote for television entitled "The Unwanted."
Del Olmo graduated Magna Cum
Laude from California State University,
Northridge, in 1970 with a bachelor
degree in journalism. The following academic year he taught English composition
at the same university and was faculty
advisor to the Chicano Studies Department's newspaper.
Before being hired at the Times, Del
Olmo served an internship on the Riverside California Press-Enterprise, was the
campus correspondent at San Fernando
Valley State College for "Newsweek" and
served an internship at the Los Angeles
Times.
People attending the meeting asked Del
Olmo for his views on ·politkal issues,
such as what is happeningin El Salvador
and his opinion on new immigration po~icies. He presented' the Times edit"rial
positions, but stated. that for jpuroalists,
"It's important to lc~ep·::µ~ to elate- on .
what's happening but nofto ge('P.ersonally involved."
·.
Los Angeles Times editorial writer,
Frank Del Olmo.
La Voz de Aztlan
Pase 8, February 18, 1982
The CSUF
Chicano
.
Health
Organization
(CHO) will
hold a very
important
meeting
·La V oz de Aztlan
Photographer Wanted
Today, Feb.
18th at 5 p.m.
in CU room
308. Anyo.ae
interested in
health is
urged to attend.
Inquire at
Keats Campus Building
Las Adelitas W elco1nes
all Chfcanos to the Feb. 24
Wednesday meeting at Noon.
Bring your lunch to the
College Union ((;heck _bulJetln
board for room number)'.
la voz
.
JQue viva La mujer!
de aztlan
Editor: Pedro Perez
.
Managing editor: -Lourdes Villareal
Production Manager:-- Sandra Castro
Reporters: Julia {3enitez, Margarita Martinez, David Duran, Bobby Rodriguez
Production: Larry Banales
Photographer: Richard Ri os ·
-La Voz de Aztla n is California Sta te
University Fresno's Chicano newspaper.
La Voz de Aztlan is located in the Keats
Campus Building.
<
Editorial: (209) 294-2486. Letters to the
editor are welcomed. The newspaper re-·
,erves the right to edit let ters.
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dalifornia State University Fresno
AZTLAN
Thursd•y Februarv 18. 1 Q82
I
The mural on the State Building on the coQ1or of Mariposa & 0 Streets has proven to be a challenge for artist John Sierra. The mural
is expected to be completed in a couple of months. (Related story to be published in the March J 8 issue.)
·
Pace
La Voz de Aztlan
l. February 18, 1982
FrOm the editor
...
Hopefully all of you are regular readers of La Voz de Aztlan ·and
agree with its purpose. For those ofyou who have missed out by not
reading this sort ofpublication, let me-explain briefly it's origin.and
concept.
lt.'s commencement dates back to the infamous sixties and seventies
when students on this campus and others ··across the nation were
organizing ir, protest of the "Status Quo." Organizing rallies and
marching up and down campus were and are still ways for students to
express their differences with administrators.· Because those same
· differences are still often distorted by the campus daily newspapers
and the outside news media, La Voz hopes to render the other side of
the story-a more sensitive approach to Chicano issues. The ones who
absorbed most of this distortion and biased reporting were Chicano
and Black students who at that time only numbered a few hundred,
but had the loudest cry for recognition and equal distribution of
Associated Student's funds.
· ·
To combat this invisible image, Chicano students along with Blacks
pushed and shoved their administrators into allocating funds for
alternative newspapers that would present the other sule of the story.
The result was theoirth of what you are .now reading I
When the newspaper came out the editor and the reporters were
writing stories of events on campus and off campus with what is
called, a" Chicano perspective." This editor agrees that, when Chicano .
reporters write news stories for a Chicano operated newspaper they
are influenced in their writings by their ethnic values and traditions.
This very reason of being influenced by ethnic values was the charge
brought up against the traditional campus newspaper in their half
sided coverage of campus events and issues.
Chicano students felt, then, as we do now that -the traditional
_campus newspaper are not adequately representing· the entire
student body in news coverage, especially concerning the Chicano
student.
The present editor, as have past editors, always 'try to include in the
issues, stories that relate to the student, .whether the event be on
campus or across the Mexican· border. The newspaper a lot of the
times is not read because it is a Chicano newspaper, and therefore the
news that is printed does not concern Gringos.
The stories that we write are not meant to be read only by Chicanos
but by anyone who wants to learn· of the world around them. . We
don't write about an event because Chicanos have a special interest in
it or because it's a Mexican making the news. The stories that appear
in La Voz are written/or the enjoyment ofany reader who is willing to
set aside differences.
. Pedro Perez
Editor-in-Chief
La Voz de Aztlan
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tlJTERS TO THE EDITOR
To the editor:
In thc\vorld of journalistic rush. newspaper editors frequently fail to see the
political role which student play in society. Mr. Agrier•s (editor of the Daily
Collegian) one-sided view of my involvement in the effort!! against the HT ax payer's
Hotel"' is a perfect example of this.
What is the Taxpayers Hotel'?. I will
attempt to summarize it. The city council
is planning to use millions of taxpayers
dollars as a subsidy to the Holiday l nn for
construction of a hotel downtown. They
would be exercixing their rights of eminent domain to evict private business for
this commercial venture. Furthermore.
this is occuring simultaneously while bus
services, social programs, and police and
fire protection is being reduced. This
action is being taken without con!\ulting
the electorate via a referendum. Our efforts are aimed at placing this question on
vention of governmental misuse of author-·
the ballot to let the tax pa ye.rs decide on its
ity. who will'?
m«~s.
•
CSUF does not operate in a political
Mr. Agner's accusation that my involvement in this issue constitutes an abuse of vacuum which· is' unaffected by external
office. is one which reflects a narrow- political decisions. We cannot operate in
minded perspective on student politics. I our pretentious academic world. disrefeel that students play an important role in garding the other segments of the commaintaining social awareness of the soci- munity. Furthermore. without involvement in external decisions we will be
ety. To deny this responsibility would
exclude our participation in issues of trampled upon by the r,olitical mechaninuclear disarmament. political repression. zations which often exclude students. Enracism. or other issues which do not lightened self-interest does not work in
"directly" affect the student.
. special interest politics. We must support
Mr. Agner's I that•
"the Tax- the causes of others if we arc ever to expect
payer's Hotel is not a student issue. but a their support on matters directly affecting
community issue" reflects an isolated per- us.
It will be a sad day when student
spective of the role of students in a society.
If students don't a·d vocate the rights of the activism reaches the lowly depths such
electorate in the decision making process. that we cease. to consider ourselves a part
who will? If we don't support social pro- of the community. I loath the day when
grams. small businessmen. and the pre- our own self-interest i!\ so great that we fail
to see how pain and injustice handed to
others affects us. Perhaps in their grasping search for critici~m of mv actiom. the
Collegian should begin to effecfr"ely pr;;sent issues such as this one to the student
body for their evaluation.
None of the problems in the world were
ever solved through complacency. but
rather by activity. I \'iew my office as one
of serving the students on University
issues. such as food services, housing.
tuition. and campus planning. but also on
those issues with broader ~ocietal implications. The former affect students exclusively. the latter affect them inclusively.
Neither can be ignored. Perhaps rather
than critici1ing the political activity of
others. the Collegian needs to evaluate its
own policy regarding social issues.
Jeff B. Watson. President
Associated Students
Page 3, Februuy J'9 198l
La Voz de
Sanger Latin,os Take
Recall In Stride
'
Jess
BY AL REYES
EL TIEMPO REPORTER
The three Latino targets of a
successful recall in Sanger say
that, while disappointed, they are
not discouraged by the results of
the January 26 election which
ou~ed two of them.
·the three .Chicanos had been
elected to the Sanger City Council in 1980 in a historic political
victory which gave Latinos their
fi.rst majority ever on the City
Council in Sanger where Spanishsurnamed residents make up 66
percent of the 12,000 + community 15 miles east of Fresno.
By a margin of less than 200
votes, Sanger Mayor Tanis Y:bclrra, Jr. and Councilwoman
corro Davila were recalled from
their council seats while a third
council member, Jess Marquez,
survived the recall. ·
.However, supporters of the recall, Sanger Citizens for Good
Government, had discouraged a
recall against Marquez because
it would've created three lameduck council members.
"I look at it as a learning experience for all of us, u said Davila. "We need alot more work
though everybody helped ()Ut an
awful lot. But we·have alot more
people who are registered voters
who could've voted."
·so-
Marquez
agreed
with
Davila.
"We just have to work just a
little · bit harder to educate our
people a little bit more,'' he said.
"They have to learn what the real
issues are."
The three Chicano candidates
had cc ntended that there were no
legitimate reasons for the recall
campaign.
This point was echoed in an
editorial in the Sanger Herald
newspaper which supported the
councilmembers by editoriali~ing
against the recall.
Supporters of the three council ·members maintained that dis-·
gruntled Anglos were behind the
recall because they didn't like
Mexican-Americans running 1he:
city and couldn't' . accept th.-.
change.
Losing candidate Ybarra saic1
the recall supporters were guilty
of spreading half-truths.
"It's really sad that the people
of Sanger voted the'way that they
did, considering there were never
any charges,'' said Ybarra.
"There were alot of innuendos,
alot of lies and rumors and I
imagine that's the mentality of
the people and the way they want
,to deal."
Backing the recall was a relatively new newspaper in Sanger, ·
The Paper.
It· called for the remo~al of
Ybarra and Davila but not Marquez because if all three had been
defeated, the 5-member city
council would have lost its
t1uorum and would therefore be
unable to conduct business.
In that case, the three would
have kept the seats until they
could be replaced in a special
election that would take place in
late April.
However, if at least one of the
three was not removed from office in the recall, the remaining
council would still have three-
members, enough to do business.
Therefore, the two recalled,
Socorro- and Ybarra, leave their
seats immediately.
In addition to Marquez, still
on the council . are Tom Olson
and Rene Gonzalez. But those
two are up for re-election this
· year.
Spokespersons for the Sanger
Citizens for Good Government
have said they initiated the recall
because they were angry the
Council had replaced the Sang«;,
City Attorney and (ired the City
p,tanager.
· The city manager left on his
t>wn accora ano .tl1e Chicano
council members said the attorney decision was within their
prerogative· as a new majority in
city government.
· ·
By Margarita M. Martinez
The major thrust of the campaign will
be aimed at registering the Chicano voters
and educating them on the impact of their
votes. An unofficial group was organized
last month -to analyze the San Joaquin
Valley situation. What developed has
been a coalition of Chicano leaders
headed by Orange Cove Mayor, Victor
Lopez. Lopez will coordinate the campaign from Merced to ·Kern County. Each
county in the Valley will elect coordinators to oversee certain areas. Each
coordinatof""'W.ill also comprise the executive board.
Fresno has been divided up into five
districts each headed by a coordinator in
charge of his respective district. Plans
have begun for a series of weekends aimed
at registering Fresno Chicanos. Registering Chicano voters is a crucial strategy of
the entire campaign. Studies have shown
that Spanish surnamed are the least registered of any major. group in the United
States. They also vote less than any other
major group in the U.S .. In California
there are one million registered Chicano
voters of which 642,000 voted in the 1980
elections. An intense effort will be made at
registering
a million more Chicanos.
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Those on the campaign perceive two million potential Chicano voters. One and
one-tenths million voters voted for Edmund G. Brown Jr. in the Primary Election for Governor in 1974. With Chicanos
representing California's largest minority,
sheer numbers suggest it could happen.
"The most you can do for the Mario
Obledo campaign is to register to vote and
vote," stressed Roberto Hinojosa, one of
fi.ve coordinators in Fresno, "It would also
be a tremendous help if people could
donate money and time. Whether the time
be spent stuffing envelopes, walking
precincts, or donating money. Anything
people can contribute will be useful."
On March 5 a f undraiser has been
planned for Obledo at the Las Vegas
Room at the Hacienda Inn. The price of
the affair will be .$50.00 a plate. The goal is ·
to raise $50,000. Cesar Chavez and Senator Joseph Montoya~will be guest speakers.
Anyone able to donate time or money is
asked to call any of the following Fresno
coordinators: Tomas Hill, 255-4340; Hector Arenas, 485-4381; Fernando Aguirre,
Ro'berto Hinojosa at 264-1233; or David
Rodriquez, 237-0490.
La -Voz will be informing you in the
coming weeks on the progress of the
campaign.
are considering registering metre
Chicano votes which they say will
give them a clear majority in elections.
In addition to the council seats
which Ybarra and Davila lost
two other council seats will be
for election in April .fiisf '6efore.
the recalled seats will be voted
on.
The two 'lost the election despite an even more effective absentee ballot strategy which
brought the Chicano Counc.' 7
members 900 votes.
·
The candidates had· first used
the method in their winning cam-
up
<
paign in 1980 and it had proved
· effective in getting residents out
to vote who otherwise wouldn't
have.
One losing candidate in 1980,
incumbent Ana Marie Beatie had
challenged the Chicano's election
practices in Fresno Superior
Court but lost.
U.S. On
Brink
Of War?
Obledo stepping up
Chicano leaders in the San Joaquin
Valley have bt!gun to organize on behalf
of Mario Obledo, who will be in Fresno at
the end of this month to announce his
candidacy for Governor. Organizers predict the campaign for the Primary Election in June will be successful in proving
that Chicanos in California can be a
powerful political fo rce.
"They (rec~II proponents) did
alot of things to confuse the voters," added Marquez. "Trying to
split us and confuse the people isa str.ategy and apparently it
worked."
Observers say the recall means
that the future poljtic,y campaigns for the Sanger Council
could become more intense and
bitter.
Mexican-Americans in Sanger
9\'Pall·WHALEN. ·
&MIUDODES
I'he· leagari Administration
has in tk~
last week drastically
escalated lJ.S. involvement in 't he
war in El--Salvador.
. ln a Jj)Ove to circumvent congress, Pr~sident Reagan has allocatted
million out of 'his
executive slush fund to replace
the helicopters and other military ·
llardware that were destroyed
:by· the Farbundo Marti National
Liberation Front (FMLN).
s,s
·s,s ·
· This
million is in addition
to the $26 million already author.:
-iZJed 1P}d iover Sl 00 million requested by the Reagan Administration for fiscal ·year l 98~.
'Accor'cling io die; New York
Times, U .s.. Ambassador Dean
Hinton feels that elections in
'El Salvador will not resolve the
conflict, ·a nd · be is requestina
.t~t 80 helicopters immediately
be sent to assist the U.S. backed
military junta.
These events couoled with the
traiilint of 1,600 Salvadoreari.
troops in the Unhed States, is ·
evidence that the Reagan Administration js willing to lead Americans int~ another Viet Nam style
war in Ce11tral America.
' Jtt spite of the over 36,000
men, women and children already dead and the recently re- ·
vealed massacres, the Reagan Administration certified in January
that there are no human rights.
~jolation~ being committed by
theSalvadorean army.
/ This certification process, which '
is required by congress,is meant
to assure congress that the U_.S.
is not functioning as the sole
supporter' of a repressive and ·
unpopulor regime.
.
Reports of the mq_rder, .. mutilations, .and rape of 20· civilians
by the Salvadorean army that
took place on Sunday January
31, 1982 contradict Rtagan's claims
that there are no human rights
violations.
Accordin~ ,{to Lily Martinez
of the Latin American Support
Committee "It is time for us
to unite and take action by writ"'
ing our re11resentatives and letting them know that we don't
want another war in El Salvador .
As it was in -Viet Nam, Chicanos
will be the first ·10 die."
Martinez added, "Its crazy tor
the Reagan Administr~tion tu
spend so much money on supporting an unpopular war wh~•people in the United States ar...
suffering because of cut back:.
in ·social programs." ·
Reprint.ed from El Tiempo
. La Voz de Aztlan
l,'aJe ,4, February 18, 1982
CSUF WELCOMES TWO
OUTSTANDING CHICANAS
by Sandra Castro
her writing ability came when Little Joe y
la Familia r~corded Mendoza's song
"Amor Bonito" which ultimately launched their career. Despite her success at
writing, Mendoza maintains, "It hasn't
been my calling to compose songs-rather
to sing and record them." As Mendoza
points out, "La Musica es mi vida, and as
long as my public puts up with me 111 be
around."
CS UF is h6nored to have two outstanding Chicanas as guest instructors for the
Spring' 1982 se·m~ster. Lydia Mendoza, a
multi-talented Nortena performer, and
Dr. Ines Hernandez-Tovar,agifted writer
and poet, showcased some of their talents
during a February 11th reception in their
honor held by the La Raza Studies and
English Departments.• Asked whether ei. ther would stay at CSUF following the
Spri'ng semester both ~ere unsure of their
plans·.
Lydia Mendoza, a performer whose
name in many homes is synonymous with
Nortena music, is teaching a class entitled,
"the World of Lydia Mendoza: A Survey
of Mexicctn-American Folk Tradi.tions"
as part of the La Raza Studies Department.
Mendoza is at CSUF as part of a
program funded by the National Endowment for the Arts1visiting different universities and colleges-throughout the U.S. in
an effort to recruit Chicanos 'into music
and also ·t o give support and encouragement to students. In her travels she has
visited several campuses: Chicago, H oust on, San Antonio, Portland, Oregon, and
Fresno. She has also performed in Canada
and Alaska and was invited to perform at
President Carter's inauguration.
Mendoza began her career over half a
century ago in 1928 playing in a quartet
consisting of her mother, father, and
younger sister. "I knew 1 wanted to perform ever since l was four years old,"
Mendoz.a)said1 then added "My mother
taught me how to play the guitar, and I
learned the mandolin and violin on my
own." She went on to teach her sisters how
to play the violin and mandolin.
She launched her solo career in 1934
with the release of her first album. Mendoza claims she did not write "Mal Hombre"'{her biggest hit) despite niuch speculation to the contrary. H~wever, Mendoza has written songs which were interpreted by other performers. RecogQition of
Before arnvmg at CSUF, Dr. Ines
Hernandez-Tovar was finishing work on
her dissertation on Chicano literature for
a PhD in English from the University of
Houston. S}le has t~ught Chicano Studies
at the University of Texas at Austin.
Tovar has been involved in Chicano
Literature and Art Festivals held in Austin, Texas in an attempt to expose Chicano children to Chicano· art and literature, which the volunteer poets, writers,
and artists felt they were not being exposed to. This novel plan sponsored teacher
workshops and hands-on training with
kids. The Festival ultimately ended with a
city-wide exhibition of Chicano aTt and
literature. Tovar and many 'other volunteers worked for practically nothing; volunteering their time and effort. Tovar
explains, "it was a huge effort, and one we
were proud of; it was a success and
something that came out of Texas." Tovar
said that nothing of that kind has developed anywhere else in the nation.
I
Tovar officially began writing poetry in
1975_when she started doing public readings. Her first poem was published in
Texas in Caracol Magazine. The magazine, encouraged unpublished poets to
submit their work and had an excellent
reputation among poets and writers.
While in Texas, she has organized poetry
readings which are termed "Canto Libre"
meaning, "Our canto, our poesia is libre."
With fame came dedicated fans (she is
most well-known in Texas). She became
known as "La Alondra de la Frontera" or
"The Lark of the Border." She is not
certain how the name originated, but
suspects that it was because most of her
recordings were played primarily in the
border areas. Her recordings eventually
branched out into all of Mexico, South
America, and throughout the Southwest
u.s. ·
Asked whether it was harder for women
to enter the music industry in the past,
Mendoza explained it all depended on
parental encouragement. "ln the past, it
· was considered improper and incorrect
for women to have a career in music,
many parents did not allow it." Mendoza
feels strongly that as parents all should
encourage children to be the best they can
be.
Mendoza's career has taken a new route
recently after appearing in the documentary "Chulas Fronteras" which won an
award in Europe. The film examines life in
border cities , traditions and culture and
follows Mendoza's career through the
years.
Lydia Mendoza
./
With due respects to la llorona
Her grito
is a war whoop
a call to arms
for those that hear
the llamamiento
She is not a mad woman ·.
She did not kill her own children
·she is a warrior woman who screams
us out of apathy
who wrenches us
from inertia
who calls her children
to ·defend their pueblos
and themselves
Because
in her womb
deep
in the center
of this universe
she feels
the moment
the time
precise
is
near
.Ines Hernandez-Tovar
When asked what advice she has for
aspiring musicians Mendoza stated, "All
who have ambition for music should not
leave or ignore it." We all must find and
struggle to "make it" but perseverance is
the key word and can make the difference
between success or failure.
Although Tovar considers herself both
a writer and a poet, she also does research.
She writes in both Spanish and English
and at times mixes the two languages,
sometimes adding phrases from Indian
languages, Tovar described the poet as a
person ~ho didn't accept anybody's rules.
"The poet is the anarchist," she said,
"you '11 have ·a hard time trying to convince
a poet to accept a dogma." "We (Chicanos) have a _Lot of originality in our
·Raza." This originality is reflected in
Chicano poetry and writing. Among .the
many great writers who have influ~nced
Dr. Hernandez-Tovar are the American
writers Walt Whitman and Emily Dickin. son. Tovar is influenced by people who
have integrity and are interested in communicating truth to people in the clearest,
cleanest way they can. "As I grew I
discovered the writers from Sur America,
and Aztec Poetry." One of her ·favorite
writers is a young Guatemalan revolutionary Rene Castillo , who was assassinated, and whom she describes as "inspir- ,
ing and moving." She feels a special bond
between fellow poets like Tomas Rivera
and Lorna DeCervantes.
Her future plans include doing more
research, writing, and working with students, as well as working in movements
for human rights and the long struggle for
human. justice. (See the poem written by
Ines Hernandez-Tovar.)
La Voz de Aztlan
Page 5, February 18, 1982
Mexicanos in the -m ovies
Well, Hollywood has done it to us again ~ith their latest movie, Thl
Border, starring Jack Nicholson.
Intrigued by the caption on the advertisement~"The Border is the
most controversial and emotionally gripping film of the year,;, I
ventured out to see a matinee. I thought to myself, "Maybe for once
I'll be pleasantly surprised,. and the mo-vie will do justice to the issue of
illegal aliens-after all academy-award-winning Jack was starring in
it!
Emotionally gripping - Yes - pleasantly surp.rised, I was not. Not
only were the same old stereotypes about Mexicanos flashed before
my very eyes-but a new trait was also added-baby stealing. (And
who says Chicanos aren't entering into new fields.)
. Thus. the only major Chicano figure turns out to be a total scum. As
for the female role, Elpidia Carrillo (the new kid in town) plays the
helpless role_of Maria who loses her husband during an earthquake.
Poor Maria is then left to care for her infant baby and her younger
brother, Juan, who, incidently, later on turns int.o a glue sniffing street
kid along with the rest ofhis friends. (As you can see the names of the.
characters are very original.)
·
By now rou '!'USt be wondering what the plot of the story was, and
what Jack, ·or shall I say Charlie Smith was up to during all this time.
Well, Charlie being tht! super-sensitive border patrolman that he was
for. some un~n_own reason, which the audience is never clear on, i;
compelled to he1p Maria and her brother across the border into the
U.S.
~eedless ~o say the rest of the film is filled with senseless violence
while C.harl~e trys to be the hero and saves Maria and.her baby from a
. ruthless Chicano and a few othe~ bad guys1
Consequently, although Tt,~ Border.centers. around the•cqrruption.
of Anglo border p_atrolme.n, the movie leaves a lot to be desired. We .
(lre never acquainted with the feelings of the illegal aliens, and the
character ?f Maria is never fully developed to do her any justice. Thus .
once. agam., Hollywood fails to get past the old stereotypes of
Mexzcanos_
- Lourdes Villarreal
Photo from: 4'8 Anos del Pueblo Chicano
La Voz de Aztlan
Paie 6, February 18, 1982
Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou, author of the be~tsellers, 1 Know Why The Caged Bird Smgs;
and Gather Together In My Name, spoke
to a packed John Wright Theater crowd
recently.
.
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Ms. Angelou addressed a captive audience with her soul-stirring poetry and personal experiences. Even though about 200
people had co.be turned away, the mood
of the audience was never dampened.
After. an emotional filled lecture Maya
addressed the members of the press at a
receptio~ held in her honor. At the pre~s
conference Maya spoke about the cond11ions of relations between · whites and
blacks, she said that in the 60's we had a
chance to alleviate the conditions of isolation and poverty and that there was a
great deal of hope for fair play, mercy, and
justice, something that is not t:ue today.
Maya's .voice sore from an illness was
-strong when she spoke of the need to
change. "One has to want change not only
as an individual but as~ nation. Freedom
and justice are precious. One has to want
it more' than life," she said. The power of
inequality is .very powerful, she added.
When asked where one starts the
change for equality, she soft-spokenly
responded, "One must start at the home in
order to bring about fair play." She _
further remarked the need to seek an end
to inequatity bec-ause we will either eradicate it or we won't be here.
One reporter asked Maya what was the
one thing she wished for all mankind,
Maya smiled broadly and said "courage.'~
Ms. Angelou appeared as part of African Peoples History Month, which will
continue through February with a variety
of speakers and activities. Check Uhuru
for specific details.
Teatro on the Move
By Larry Banales
Although many teatro groups across
the country are feeling the impact of
Reaganom1cs, CSUF's Teatro continues
to travel throughout the state from San
Diego to San Francisco performing skits
and workshops for grammar schools and
other organizations. These presentations
deal with various social issues, such as
barrio warfare, paint sniffing, drugs, senior citizens, racial discrimination and
other problems facing society. The workshops also cover various aspects of teatro
and help individuals build self-esteem and
cope with other behavioral problems, especially at the grade-school level. Ln addition to providing these services· to the
community, they offer numerous entertainment acts, which include a band that
plays everything from acid rock to salsa
and rancheras. belly dancers, singers. and
clowns. According to Teatro's director
and instructor Willie Lopez, what ever
type of performers some organization is
looking for they can provide. "It's like
ordering pizza: if you want pepperoni and
cheese. that's what you'll get."
Director Willie Lopez. undresses after doing a skit of La Viejita during Dia de
Los Muertos.
Teatro is composed of over ·one-hundred members of which 80% are community volunteers. Most performers are co!lege-age individuals who come from diverse ethnic backgrounds; Indian, Anglo,
Black, and Chicano / Mexicano. They
range in age from four to sixttsev~n
years, which makes this group ~mque m
that it unites many people of various ages
ahd backgrounds who attempt to resolve
numerous social problems for the benefit
of everyone and who provide an endless
flow of talent to brighten a holiday or
special occasion. In addition, noted Lopez.
the group also constructs their costumes.
sets, and handles arrangements for all
performances. They perform about two to
three shows per week and about eight a
month. Among other things, they ha_ve
also been involved in a television special
dealing with barrio warfare, have recorded an album and are presently working on
another, and have assisted in completing a
yet-to~be-published book.
Teatro will .be traveling to Houston at
the end of the semester to do a show. If
anyone would like more · information
about Teatro, give Willie Lopez a call at
252-0407.
Page 7, February 18, 1982
La Voz de AztJan
Chicanos In The Media:
Rqger Lucio
developecand :a series of "breaks" ensued
Lucio feels he has been treated fairly by
eventually landing him a job at Channel the management at Channel 47, ironi47 as a cameraman.
cally, a television station which l)as had
somewhat of a past rep.u tation ainong cer"l first _became interested in camera tain minority media professionals and
Fresno may be a bit too slow paced for
worlc when· I was at Fresno Cable TV community groups such as TACOMA for
Roger Lucio, Channel 47's cameraman
switching video tapes," he recalls, "l
weatherman, and reporter- but he cer~
reme~ber being assigned to cover city mistreatment and misrepresentation of
tainly tries his best to make up for it.
council and board of supervis.o r meetingsminorities. "I have no qualms whatsoever
against 47," he assures, "They've given me
Squirming ?ack an? forth in his living I really enjoyed doing it.',_
a lot of breaks."
ro~m couch with the vigor and energy of a
Lucio's dark, good looks have been
third grader, Lucio talks about his preferseen across thousands of Vailey television
ence for "life in the- fast lane."
"As a main audience, the Chican_o
screens lately as fill-in weatherman and
community
is not always covered in the
"l 'ma crazy person," l,.ucio admits with newsbreak reporter for 47. Garbed in
best positive light," Lucio comments, "I
jeans
and
a
pale
blue
oxford
shirt,
Lucio
a contagious grin, "I like to have fun and
-do think that the farmworker, besides the
be around people who li~e the same."
jumps up in his bare feet to answer the farmer, should be recognized by the
Originally from Orange County near telephone. "l 'm really a nervous wreck on media. The migrant farmworker, for
Los Angeles, Lucio, 24, was raised in Dos camera," he comments, "I had never done example, leads a very difficult and special
Palos and attended Fresno City College the weather or any on-camera work life with very unique problems and needs."
where he became editor o_f the campus before. They just asked me ·10 do it and I Lucio adds that any noteworthy changes
would have to be made at management
newspaper. His interests in journalism did it!"
By Fernando Quintero
level.
Lucio's private war against media prejudices and injustices is indeed a silent one.
''I'm going to have to do some conforming
if I want to make it," he says, "l 'm looking
out for number one."
What would Lucio like to be doing ten
years from now? He says he would like to
be a "good reporter." His plans include
polishing up his reporting· and writing
skills.
Tugging at his straight, black hair
Lucio signals his growing impatience. A~
he pops up to answer another telephone
call, a sudden expression of solemness
grows over his face. "Sure there are some
obstacles," he adds, "But I'll get over
them." One can't help but take him
seriously.
Del Olmo: A new perspective
,,
By Julia Benitez
Frank Del Olmo, a Los Angeles Times
editorial writer, was in Fresno last week to
speak to a local media group.
Del Olmo spoke at a luncheon meeting
of the Central California Chicano
Media Association, a group founded'
in 1975 by people workmg m the news
media, to promote accurate media portrayal of Latinos, foster advancement of
Latinos employed in the media and to
encourage Latinos to pursue journalism
careers.
In his speech Del Olmo talked about the
great strides Chicanos have taken in the
media but stressed the importance of
young Latinos pursuing journalism car- .
eers, "When I started working as a general
assignment reporter at the Times, I was
the only Chicano out of about seventyfive reporters," he said, "now we have
about a dozen Latino reporters and more
non-Latinos who can speak Spanish."
Del Olmo, 33, talked about his career
With the L.A. Times which spans over a
decade. He began as a general assignment
r~porter in 1971 and workt:d his way into
his present position · of being the only
ethnic minority of the Times' nine editorial writers.
Del Olmo's specialty on the editorial
staff is Latin American affairs. He said it
is what he has always wanted to do and
feels be brings "a cer-1.ain sensitivity" to its
coverage at the Times. Other areas of his
expertise include the politics of Los An-
geles' City Hall, and immigration policies
and practices.
In the ten years Del Olmo has been
writing about immigration, he has seen
increased regulation of immigration consultants, due. in part, to his articles which
focused on the problem of consultants
cheating undocumented people who were
trying to legalize their status in the U.S ..
He also received an Emmy in 1976 for a ,
documentary he wrote for television entitled "The Unwanted."
Del Olmo graduated Magna Cum
Laude from California State University,
Northridge, in 1970 with a bachelor
degree in journalism. The following academic year he taught English composition
at the same university and was faculty
advisor to the Chicano Studies Department's newspaper.
Before being hired at the Times, Del
Olmo served an internship on the Riverside California Press-Enterprise, was the
campus correspondent at San Fernando
Valley State College for "Newsweek" and
served an internship at the Los Angeles
Times.
People attending the meeting asked Del
Olmo for his views on ·politkal issues,
such as what is happeningin El Salvador
and his opinion on new immigration po~icies. He presented' the Times edit"rial
positions, but stated. that for jpuroalists,
"It's important to lc~ep·::µ~ to elate- on .
what's happening but nofto ge('P.ersonally involved."
·.
Los Angeles Times editorial writer,
Frank Del Olmo.
La Voz de Aztlan
Pase 8, February 18, 1982
The CSUF
Chicano
.
Health
Organization
(CHO) will
hold a very
important
meeting
·La V oz de Aztlan
Photographer Wanted
Today, Feb.
18th at 5 p.m.
in CU room
308. Anyo.ae
interested in
health is
urged to attend.
Inquire at
Keats Campus Building
Las Adelitas W elco1nes
all Chfcanos to the Feb. 24
Wednesday meeting at Noon.
Bring your lunch to the
College Union ((;heck _bulJetln
board for room number)'.
la voz
.
JQue viva La mujer!
de aztlan
Editor: Pedro Perez
.
Managing editor: -Lourdes Villareal
Production Manager:-- Sandra Castro
Reporters: Julia {3enitez, Margarita Martinez, David Duran, Bobby Rodriguez
Production: Larry Banales
Photographer: Richard Ri os ·
-La Voz de Aztla n is California Sta te
University Fresno's Chicano newspaper.
La Voz de Aztlan is located in the Keats
Campus Building.
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Editorial: (209) 294-2486. Letters to the
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