La Voz de Aztlan, May 20 1989
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Title
La Voz de Aztlan, May 20 1989
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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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Fresno, California
Date
5/20/1989
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A SPECIAL EDmON OF 1HE DAILY COLLEGIAN
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO
MEChA's 20th anniversary
observance is May 12
CSUF professor Dr. Lea Ybarra and
community activist Ben Benavidez will
head the speakers at MEChA's 20th
Anniversary dinner/dance May 12.
MEChA Chair Karen Cogley and
Coalinga High senior Monica Mirales
will talk about student activism and
the Unity-Students for Responsible
Government party at the Community
Link center.
The lheme of the program,
"Celcbrating our past to win our
future" will commemorate a movement
that started over 20 years ago.
Community Link is located at 1130
N. Wishon.
Dinner will start at 6 p.m., the
dance at 9 p.m. with music by disc
jockey Mark Lozada.
Tickets can be purchased at the
MEChA booth in the Free Speech
Area.
For more information call 2217669.
Deadline for Chicano
Commencement is May 5
May 5 is the deadline for ceremony which
recognizes each
applications to participate in lhe 13th graduate.
Annual Chicano Commencment
There is a $10 participation fee.
This year's celebration will be
Turn in applications to the
Saturday, May 27 from 5:45 p.m. lo University Outreach Office in Joyal
10 p.m. The actual ceremony will be Administration, room 251.
from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
For more information call the
The CSUF Chicano Alumni Outreach Office at 294-2048.
Association sponsors the bilingual
Culture Clash, a comedy troupe of three Chicanos from Sacrome!'to,
will headline Wednesday's Semono de la Razo action in the
Satellite Student Union. See Page 4.
-
La Voz: a 20 year legacy of 'la plume morena·
By Jill Soltero
Staff Writer
but its purpose surely did not. As
Ramirez stated 20 years ago in the first
editorial, "The intention of this paper
Struggle
and
rebellion
are is to unite and not incite, to seek
synonymous with the CSUF Chicano cooperation, and not revenge, and to
movement that gripped the campus end racism and not enhance it." ( See
during the late '60s and early '70s. page 2 for a reprint of this editorial in
Born from this activism was La Voz de its entirety).
During a recent interview, Angie
Aztlan.
La Voz, which actually began as La Rios, the Fall 1976 editor, said the La
Pluma Morena, was there to chronicle Voz experience to her, and many other
the Chicano student movement from students, was a valuable experience.
She stressed the importance of
the beginning and continues its legacy.
La Voz played a vital role in the having a campus Chicano publication
movement because it expressed because it reaches the community level
Chicano achievements, concerns, and and disseminates information.
"La Voz served as a communication
sentiments to the rest of the CSUF
vehicle for the Chicano students and
community.
On May 2, 1969, La Pluma Morena for the community," she said.
Chicano issues in 1976 included the
was first published and John F.
Ramirez was its editor. He was also desire to have fair representation of
involved in the newly formed MEChA. Chicano pupils in the CSUF student
Issues which prevailed during that government, lhc UFW, and a variety
time included: guaranteed financing for of Fresno Chicano community issues,
La Raza Studies, the UFW grape Rios said.
For Rios, who was a political
boycott, and concern over CSUF
police harassment towards Chicanos. science/sociology major, La Voz
Chicanos also demanded control of one provided her the opportunity to develop
edition of The Daily Collegian every and improve her writing skills and also
taught her how the media worked.
two weeks.
In the fall of 1970 La Pluma She now owns the Rios Company in
Morena was renamed La Voz de Fresno which provides marketing,
relations,
and
political
Aztlan. The name may have changed, public
consulting for her clients.
During this year's mayoral race,
Rios was campaign manager for Karen
Humphrey, whose victory made
Humphrey the city's first woman
mayor.
In 1987 Rios managed the Juan
Arambula campaign during his
successful run for a position on the
Fresno Unified School District Board
offrustees.
Since her La Voz days, Rios has
also assisted on the presidential
campaigns of Geraldine Ferraro and
former Gov. Jerry Brown. She also
worked on the Los Angeles OlympiGs
Organizing Committee in 1984 with
Peter Ueubcrolh.
Arlolher La Voz editor of the early
'70s was Lorenzo "Larry" Romero,
who has been a veteran news reporter
for one of the state's major
newspapers, The San Jose Mercury
News.
Romero, whose journalism option
at CSUF was news-editorial, was
editor during the fall of 1974 and the
spring of 1975. The La Voz editorship,
he said, h~u Ll profound impact on his
life.
"La Voz ailowed me to practice
reporting and writing on issues that
pertained to Chicanos, said Romero.
"The paper was also a learning
experience because it taught me what it
was like to do the job and how it was
like to be perceived by lhe
community," he said. "I give La Voz
the credit. It got me motivated."
Romero said that occasionally La
Voz was only seen as a minority
publication and nothing else.
"I think a common misconception is
lhat some people think that La Vaz is
strictly a minority paper. But it's also
a newspaper. You still have to sell ads,
meet deadline pressure, and compete. It
was a valid experience and I still
cherish it.
"We have not taken a bnck scat lo
anyone," Romero continued. "We
competed joumaJistically. We were
able to hold our heads up and say,
'Hey, we can do it.' La Voz is an
institution now.''
He began working as a Fresno Bee
reporter in 1975 and continued there
after graduation for six years. For the
past nine years he has been reporting
for The Mercury News . He and Rios
are solid proof that La Voz de Aztlan
breeds success.
But will La Voz
continue to
flourish?
Please see
LA VO Z page 3
La
'Vo~
May, 1989
CSU, Fresno
:
The First Chicano Editorial
TIie
following
is
the
fzrst
editorial
a CSUF Chicano publication.
It appeared in La Pluma Morena, La Voz'
original name, in the May S, 1969 issue
which also promoted Cinco de Mayo
activities at then-Fresno State College.
Black and Chicano students fought jointly
to attain gains for minorites on campus
including access to the student press
through special editions.
The two ethnic
groups were allowed to publish one issue
on alternatt Mondays. We reprint this
editorial, by first editor John F. Ramirez,
a., a tribute to those student activists of
1969 who laid the groundwork for two
decades of
Chicano student editors who
published in
followed.
This is the first issue of a Chicano-Black coalition
paper. Its content and posture will and should reflect
our combined points of view, for it has been gained
through our efforts, yet we have also gained it for all
those students who have need of it And those in our
community whom have been left out of the scheme
.of things will be urged to contnoute as well, for they
have much to say. In this respect our paper may be
unique to Fresno. However, space will be limited in
each issue and editions will be few at first These
circumstances have been agreed upon for the
remainder of this semester, but for next fall a far
better arrangement, which has already passed one
stage of approval. is hopefully anticipated. This kind
of paper could be one positive step towards avoiding
the possibility of a San Francisco State debacle here,
something I am sure none of us want for many
reasons. But it was a reality there and no matter
where, an understandable, yet license, violently
manifested, volcano of frustration ~ exist This is
no threat
This paper would not have been created had The
Collegian shown more than just a mere token
amount of sensitivity, commitment, and fairness to
all of its captive readers. The Collegian is not alone
at fault though. The students have also shown their
share of complacency, apathy, and little sense of
urgency and are as blameworthy. Now change has
been demanded and a new paper, for better or worse,
exists.
Though many have rightly considered
themselves excluded, the initiative and obligation to
act fell heaviest upon the Chicano and Black students
for clearly they have been the ones most excluded.
When we individually or collectively speak in our
To sum up the intentions of this
paper I believe that the Chicano
and Black students will faithfully
strive within good reason to use
this paper to unite and not incite,
seek cooperation and notrevenge,
and.to end racism and not enhance
it~for together is .the only
real way we can seek and build a
newer world.
paper we will most likely speak as our Chicano and
Black cultures have taught us and made us feel, but it
also my belief that at the same time. but yet far
more importantly. we should and must speak as
members of a far greater group--the human race.
This should be a rule that stands for all, no matter
what color or culture. I believe it was with this
is
A woman speaks her peace at one
of the many rallies CSUF Chicano
stu~ents held during the movimiento.
thought in mind that Cesar Chavez said that the
purpose of our struggle is to prevent "the victim
from being the victim, and the executioner from
being the executioner."
As this paper rests in your hands right now, so do
the solutions to many of the problems that face your
fellow man, but before solutions can be found we
must be .committed to try, with empathy and
compassion, to understand one another and not close
our eyes to facts though they be contrary to all we
may have heard or learned. We must
become
committed to the point where we will act when
action is necessary, and we should always promote
that media which strives to make facts and true
feelings public. This paper and'this week of La Raza
are two of that media.
To sum up the intentions of this paper I believe
that the Chicano and Black students will faithfully
strive within good reason to use this paper to unite
and not incite, to seek cooperation and not revenge,
and to end racism and not enhance it, for together is
the only real way we can seek and build a newer
world.
The Chicano students would like to thank their
Black brothers and sisters for allowing them to have
the first issue of this paper because of the week of La
Raza Bronce. This shows respect for our people,
history, and traditions, and we are very grateful.
VIVA LA CAUSA!
EDITOR--JOHN F. RAMIREZ
Spring '69, La Pluma Morena
Step by step Mechistas march toward equality during the early '70s.
Thanks Given
Dear Editor,
On behalf of Semana de La Raza I
would like to thank the following
individuals, offices, and committees
for making Semana de La Raza a
quality program:
President Harold Haak; Vice
President Judith Kuipers and Assistant
Vice President Leonard Salazar; Dean
of Student Affairs Bill Corcoran;
Student Programs; and the University
Student Union Programs Committee.
Thank you,
Andres Montoya, Chair
Semana de La Raza
Committee of MEChA
CSU, Fresno
:May 1989
La
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LAVOZ
continued from page l
Among its current problems is
funding-an obstacle that Rios says has
always existed.
"La Voz had to fight a lot for
funding," she said. "We had to make
sure that we had enough of it"
According to current editor Sylvia
Castro, this semester $1400 was
allocated to the paper. Seven hundred
dollars is allocated for labor and the
other half is for printing. For the
publication of a four-page issue, the
minimum printing cost is $225.
The average number of La Voz
issues printed per semester is four fourpage issues (one per month), a far cry
from the initial alternate Mondays
(twice a month) 20 years ago.
"This means that if we want to
print an eight-page issue the first time
around we would have to spend half of
our budget to print that issue," Castro
said. "The budget limits coverage of
different Chicano events on campus."
The newspaper, as a supplement of
The Collegian is student funded as part
of the Collegian budget
However, the recent adoption of The
Collegian Independence Plan by
CSUFs student electorate may provide
strength to the funding base. Prior to
the plan, the student senate determined
the Collegian's allocation.
Now, a Publications Commission
will decide the Collegian's funding
level with approval of the senate.
Castro feels the commission may be
more receptive to additional funding for
I.a Voz.
"Campus Hispanic contributions and
issues could be more effectively
conveyed if La Voz could publish more
frequently," Castro said.
She also said that, although the
special editons of the minority paper
were designed by its founders to
provide a voice until minorities could
someday merge into The Collegian
staff, La Voz will still be needed.
"I.a
Voz offers a different,
specialized and much needed focus that
so-called mainstream publications can't
fully provide," said Castro, a senior
jourrnalism major. "It offers Hispanic
journalism majors the opportunity to
work in and understand media."
This semester Castro incorporated
the assistance of the CSUF Chicano
Journalism Student Association and
the Fresno Chapter of the Califomia
Chicano News Media Association
which is comprised of local Hispanic
professional journalists.
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Applications for Editor of La Voz de Aztlan are now being accepted.
Pick up applications in the Associated Students Office, University Student Union,
rm. 312. Deadline is May 8.
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2611 E. Hammond
NE corner of Fresno
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CONGRATULATIONS TO MEChA AND
LA VOZ ON YOUR 20TH ANNIVERSARIES
Chicano and Latin American Studies
CLAS classes explore the Chicano-Latino experience
in the areas of education, sociology, psychology, history,
culture, art, music, literature, and community service.
New classes for Fall 1989
CLAS
CLAS
CLAS
CLAS
CLAS
1 Sex, Race, & Class in American Society
128 Contemporary Political Issues
180T Introduction to Latin American Studies,.
180T The Vietnam Experience
180T Chicanos & the Criminal Justice System
CLAS Faculty
Lea Ybarra, Ph.D., Coordinator
Manuel Figueroa, Ph.D.
William Flores, Ph.D.
Jesus Luna, Ph.D.
Ernesto Martinez, Ph.D.
Manuel Pena, Ph.D.
CIDCANO AND LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES • SOCIAL SCIENCE RM. 211
CSU FRESNO • FRESNO, CA • 93740-0097 • 294-2848
ta Voz e Azt1an
Editor-Sylvia Castro
Assistant Editor-Chris Heredia
Staff Writers-Linda Castro, Mike Olvera, Al Robles, Jill Soltero, Blanca Suarez, Steve Zapata
Production-Sandra Marooquin
Photo Editor-Hector Amezcua
Special thanks to the
California Chicano News Media Association-Fresno Chapter;
Donnell Alexander.Joann Baltau, Mark Mirko,& Thor Swift of The Daily Collegian
la Voz ck Aztlan is published monthly by th:: Associated Swdcnts, Incoponued of California State University, Fresno. The rx:wspaper office is located in the Keats Campus Building, Fresno, Cal ifornia 93470.11,e opinions published are not
necessarily those of the Associated Students, Incorporated, TM Daily Collegia11 o.- IA Voz ck Aztkzn and its staff. Unisigned editorials are the majority opinion of the paper's editorial board.
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May1989
La Voz de Az an w1s r es everyone
, n eye-opening Cinco de Mayo
iiif!ihibi◄finl---9 a.m.
--~--
11:30 a.m.
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
International May Day Celebration
Speakers :
Music:
Poets:,
8 p.m.
Bob Allison
Jesse de la Cruz,
Ray Schilling
Glen Delpit
Lupe Gutierrez
Ernesto Trejo
Chuck Molten
Wendy Rose
Phil Levine
Food Sale
Free Speech Area
La Estudiantina de
Guanajuato, Mexico
Satellite Student Union
iii+iiMliH
12 -2 p.m. Danzantes de Aztlan
La Estudiantina de
Guanajuato:
Children's Day
Children's Performance
La Vina Elementary
Del Rey Elementary
Bullard Talent Elementary
Caruthers Union Elementary
Biola Pershing School
Sierra Vista Elementary
Farmersville Jr. High
Toulome Elementary
Piftatas
Sponsored by
Mex- Tech Students
7:30 &
Stand and Deliver
9:45p.m.
Film
Satellite Student Union
IIIIIW~lltl■---TARDEADA
Food Booths
11:00 a. m.
Mariachi Zapopan
12:00 p. m.
Los N iiios de Aztlan
Clovis High School .
12:30 p. m.
Marimba Band
Evening Presentation
8 p.
Huayucaltia
m.
Musical Group
Performing Latin
American Music
Satellite Student Union
IIMPitl
Satellite Student Union
"Twenty Years of
Student Activism"
Dr. Carlos Munoz
UC Berkeley
April 28-May 19, 1989 ·
La Mujer: A Rose of Varied Hues
A Photographic Exhibit of Mexican
Women of the San Joaquin Valley.
Henry Madden Library
May 1-19, 1989
Pre-Columbian Style Ceramic Masks
An Exhibit of Ceramic Masks Created
by Ruben Vargas
Comunity Night
Mariachi Zapopan
Jose Montoya,
7p.m.
Sp.m.
poetry
8:30 p.m.
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An instrumental and vocal
group from Guanajuato,
Mexico
12 p.m.
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Culture Clash,
Henry Madden Library
April 24-May 19, 1989
Painting exhibit by
Roger Valverde
Satellite Student Union
comedy group.
Satellite Student Union
California Statewide
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A SPECIAL EDmON OF 1HE DAILY COLLEGIAN
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO
MEChA's 20th anniversary
observance is May 12
CSUF professor Dr. Lea Ybarra and
community activist Ben Benavidez will
head the speakers at MEChA's 20th
Anniversary dinner/dance May 12.
MEChA Chair Karen Cogley and
Coalinga High senior Monica Mirales
will talk about student activism and
the Unity-Students for Responsible
Government party at the Community
Link center.
The lheme of the program,
"Celcbrating our past to win our
future" will commemorate a movement
that started over 20 years ago.
Community Link is located at 1130
N. Wishon.
Dinner will start at 6 p.m., the
dance at 9 p.m. with music by disc
jockey Mark Lozada.
Tickets can be purchased at the
MEChA booth in the Free Speech
Area.
For more information call 2217669.
Deadline for Chicano
Commencement is May 5
May 5 is the deadline for ceremony which
recognizes each
applications to participate in lhe 13th graduate.
Annual Chicano Commencment
There is a $10 participation fee.
This year's celebration will be
Turn in applications to the
Saturday, May 27 from 5:45 p.m. lo University Outreach Office in Joyal
10 p.m. The actual ceremony will be Administration, room 251.
from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
For more information call the
The CSUF Chicano Alumni Outreach Office at 294-2048.
Association sponsors the bilingual
Culture Clash, a comedy troupe of three Chicanos from Sacrome!'to,
will headline Wednesday's Semono de la Razo action in the
Satellite Student Union. See Page 4.
-
La Voz: a 20 year legacy of 'la plume morena·
By Jill Soltero
Staff Writer
but its purpose surely did not. As
Ramirez stated 20 years ago in the first
editorial, "The intention of this paper
Struggle
and
rebellion
are is to unite and not incite, to seek
synonymous with the CSUF Chicano cooperation, and not revenge, and to
movement that gripped the campus end racism and not enhance it." ( See
during the late '60s and early '70s. page 2 for a reprint of this editorial in
Born from this activism was La Voz de its entirety).
During a recent interview, Angie
Aztlan.
La Voz, which actually began as La Rios, the Fall 1976 editor, said the La
Pluma Morena, was there to chronicle Voz experience to her, and many other
the Chicano student movement from students, was a valuable experience.
She stressed the importance of
the beginning and continues its legacy.
La Voz played a vital role in the having a campus Chicano publication
movement because it expressed because it reaches the community level
Chicano achievements, concerns, and and disseminates information.
"La Voz served as a communication
sentiments to the rest of the CSUF
vehicle for the Chicano students and
community.
On May 2, 1969, La Pluma Morena for the community," she said.
Chicano issues in 1976 included the
was first published and John F.
Ramirez was its editor. He was also desire to have fair representation of
involved in the newly formed MEChA. Chicano pupils in the CSUF student
Issues which prevailed during that government, lhc UFW, and a variety
time included: guaranteed financing for of Fresno Chicano community issues,
La Raza Studies, the UFW grape Rios said.
For Rios, who was a political
boycott, and concern over CSUF
police harassment towards Chicanos. science/sociology major, La Voz
Chicanos also demanded control of one provided her the opportunity to develop
edition of The Daily Collegian every and improve her writing skills and also
taught her how the media worked.
two weeks.
In the fall of 1970 La Pluma She now owns the Rios Company in
Morena was renamed La Voz de Fresno which provides marketing,
relations,
and
political
Aztlan. The name may have changed, public
consulting for her clients.
During this year's mayoral race,
Rios was campaign manager for Karen
Humphrey, whose victory made
Humphrey the city's first woman
mayor.
In 1987 Rios managed the Juan
Arambula campaign during his
successful run for a position on the
Fresno Unified School District Board
offrustees.
Since her La Voz days, Rios has
also assisted on the presidential
campaigns of Geraldine Ferraro and
former Gov. Jerry Brown. She also
worked on the Los Angeles OlympiGs
Organizing Committee in 1984 with
Peter Ueubcrolh.
Arlolher La Voz editor of the early
'70s was Lorenzo "Larry" Romero,
who has been a veteran news reporter
for one of the state's major
newspapers, The San Jose Mercury
News.
Romero, whose journalism option
at CSUF was news-editorial, was
editor during the fall of 1974 and the
spring of 1975. The La Voz editorship,
he said, h~u Ll profound impact on his
life.
"La Voz ailowed me to practice
reporting and writing on issues that
pertained to Chicanos, said Romero.
"The paper was also a learning
experience because it taught me what it
was like to do the job and how it was
like to be perceived by lhe
community," he said. "I give La Voz
the credit. It got me motivated."
Romero said that occasionally La
Voz was only seen as a minority
publication and nothing else.
"I think a common misconception is
lhat some people think that La Vaz is
strictly a minority paper. But it's also
a newspaper. You still have to sell ads,
meet deadline pressure, and compete. It
was a valid experience and I still
cherish it.
"We have not taken a bnck scat lo
anyone," Romero continued. "We
competed joumaJistically. We were
able to hold our heads up and say,
'Hey, we can do it.' La Voz is an
institution now.''
He began working as a Fresno Bee
reporter in 1975 and continued there
after graduation for six years. For the
past nine years he has been reporting
for The Mercury News . He and Rios
are solid proof that La Voz de Aztlan
breeds success.
But will La Voz
continue to
flourish?
Please see
LA VO Z page 3
La
'Vo~
May, 1989
CSU, Fresno
:
The First Chicano Editorial
TIie
following
is
the
fzrst
editorial
a CSUF Chicano publication.
It appeared in La Pluma Morena, La Voz'
original name, in the May S, 1969 issue
which also promoted Cinco de Mayo
activities at then-Fresno State College.
Black and Chicano students fought jointly
to attain gains for minorites on campus
including access to the student press
through special editions.
The two ethnic
groups were allowed to publish one issue
on alternatt Mondays. We reprint this
editorial, by first editor John F. Ramirez,
a., a tribute to those student activists of
1969 who laid the groundwork for two
decades of
Chicano student editors who
published in
followed.
This is the first issue of a Chicano-Black coalition
paper. Its content and posture will and should reflect
our combined points of view, for it has been gained
through our efforts, yet we have also gained it for all
those students who have need of it And those in our
community whom have been left out of the scheme
.of things will be urged to contnoute as well, for they
have much to say. In this respect our paper may be
unique to Fresno. However, space will be limited in
each issue and editions will be few at first These
circumstances have been agreed upon for the
remainder of this semester, but for next fall a far
better arrangement, which has already passed one
stage of approval. is hopefully anticipated. This kind
of paper could be one positive step towards avoiding
the possibility of a San Francisco State debacle here,
something I am sure none of us want for many
reasons. But it was a reality there and no matter
where, an understandable, yet license, violently
manifested, volcano of frustration ~ exist This is
no threat
This paper would not have been created had The
Collegian shown more than just a mere token
amount of sensitivity, commitment, and fairness to
all of its captive readers. The Collegian is not alone
at fault though. The students have also shown their
share of complacency, apathy, and little sense of
urgency and are as blameworthy. Now change has
been demanded and a new paper, for better or worse,
exists.
Though many have rightly considered
themselves excluded, the initiative and obligation to
act fell heaviest upon the Chicano and Black students
for clearly they have been the ones most excluded.
When we individually or collectively speak in our
To sum up the intentions of this
paper I believe that the Chicano
and Black students will faithfully
strive within good reason to use
this paper to unite and not incite,
seek cooperation and notrevenge,
and.to end racism and not enhance
it~for together is .the only
real way we can seek and build a
newer world.
paper we will most likely speak as our Chicano and
Black cultures have taught us and made us feel, but it
also my belief that at the same time. but yet far
more importantly. we should and must speak as
members of a far greater group--the human race.
This should be a rule that stands for all, no matter
what color or culture. I believe it was with this
is
A woman speaks her peace at one
of the many rallies CSUF Chicano
stu~ents held during the movimiento.
thought in mind that Cesar Chavez said that the
purpose of our struggle is to prevent "the victim
from being the victim, and the executioner from
being the executioner."
As this paper rests in your hands right now, so do
the solutions to many of the problems that face your
fellow man, but before solutions can be found we
must be .committed to try, with empathy and
compassion, to understand one another and not close
our eyes to facts though they be contrary to all we
may have heard or learned. We must
become
committed to the point where we will act when
action is necessary, and we should always promote
that media which strives to make facts and true
feelings public. This paper and'this week of La Raza
are two of that media.
To sum up the intentions of this paper I believe
that the Chicano and Black students will faithfully
strive within good reason to use this paper to unite
and not incite, to seek cooperation and not revenge,
and to end racism and not enhance it, for together is
the only real way we can seek and build a newer
world.
The Chicano students would like to thank their
Black brothers and sisters for allowing them to have
the first issue of this paper because of the week of La
Raza Bronce. This shows respect for our people,
history, and traditions, and we are very grateful.
VIVA LA CAUSA!
EDITOR--JOHN F. RAMIREZ
Spring '69, La Pluma Morena
Step by step Mechistas march toward equality during the early '70s.
Thanks Given
Dear Editor,
On behalf of Semana de La Raza I
would like to thank the following
individuals, offices, and committees
for making Semana de La Raza a
quality program:
President Harold Haak; Vice
President Judith Kuipers and Assistant
Vice President Leonard Salazar; Dean
of Student Affairs Bill Corcoran;
Student Programs; and the University
Student Union Programs Committee.
Thank you,
Andres Montoya, Chair
Semana de La Raza
Committee of MEChA
CSU, Fresno
:May 1989
La
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LAVOZ
continued from page l
Among its current problems is
funding-an obstacle that Rios says has
always existed.
"La Voz had to fight a lot for
funding," she said. "We had to make
sure that we had enough of it"
According to current editor Sylvia
Castro, this semester $1400 was
allocated to the paper. Seven hundred
dollars is allocated for labor and the
other half is for printing. For the
publication of a four-page issue, the
minimum printing cost is $225.
The average number of La Voz
issues printed per semester is four fourpage issues (one per month), a far cry
from the initial alternate Mondays
(twice a month) 20 years ago.
"This means that if we want to
print an eight-page issue the first time
around we would have to spend half of
our budget to print that issue," Castro
said. "The budget limits coverage of
different Chicano events on campus."
The newspaper, as a supplement of
The Collegian is student funded as part
of the Collegian budget
However, the recent adoption of The
Collegian Independence Plan by
CSUFs student electorate may provide
strength to the funding base. Prior to
the plan, the student senate determined
the Collegian's allocation.
Now, a Publications Commission
will decide the Collegian's funding
level with approval of the senate.
Castro feels the commission may be
more receptive to additional funding for
I.a Voz.
"Campus Hispanic contributions and
issues could be more effectively
conveyed if La Voz could publish more
frequently," Castro said.
She also said that, although the
special editons of the minority paper
were designed by its founders to
provide a voice until minorities could
someday merge into The Collegian
staff, La Voz will still be needed.
"I.a
Voz offers a different,
specialized and much needed focus that
so-called mainstream publications can't
fully provide," said Castro, a senior
jourrnalism major. "It offers Hispanic
journalism majors the opportunity to
work in and understand media."
This semester Castro incorporated
the assistance of the CSUF Chicano
Journalism Student Association and
the Fresno Chapter of the Califomia
Chicano News Media Association
which is comprised of local Hispanic
professional journalists.
WE HAVE" ALL I
Be,t •election & Great Service
FANTAsnc SAVINGS
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Full-lilu clothing, new & 11.Ud
furnihln, housewares, Ii~,
small appliances, etc.
Special SCH from May 1-7
1/2 OIi
All Regular Price
BROWN TAGS.
A complete family
clothing line
Applications for Editor of La Voz de Aztlan are now being accepted.
Pick up applications in the Associated Students Office, University Student Union,
rm. 312. Deadline is May 8.
FRESNO GOODWILL
2611 E. Hammond
NE corner of Fresno
&Olive
266-0532
CONGRATULATIONS TO MEChA AND
LA VOZ ON YOUR 20TH ANNIVERSARIES
Chicano and Latin American Studies
CLAS classes explore the Chicano-Latino experience
in the areas of education, sociology, psychology, history,
culture, art, music, literature, and community service.
New classes for Fall 1989
CLAS
CLAS
CLAS
CLAS
CLAS
1 Sex, Race, & Class in American Society
128 Contemporary Political Issues
180T Introduction to Latin American Studies,.
180T The Vietnam Experience
180T Chicanos & the Criminal Justice System
CLAS Faculty
Lea Ybarra, Ph.D., Coordinator
Manuel Figueroa, Ph.D.
William Flores, Ph.D.
Jesus Luna, Ph.D.
Ernesto Martinez, Ph.D.
Manuel Pena, Ph.D.
CIDCANO AND LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES • SOCIAL SCIENCE RM. 211
CSU FRESNO • FRESNO, CA • 93740-0097 • 294-2848
ta Voz e Azt1an
Editor-Sylvia Castro
Assistant Editor-Chris Heredia
Staff Writers-Linda Castro, Mike Olvera, Al Robles, Jill Soltero, Blanca Suarez, Steve Zapata
Production-Sandra Marooquin
Photo Editor-Hector Amezcua
Special thanks to the
California Chicano News Media Association-Fresno Chapter;
Donnell Alexander.Joann Baltau, Mark Mirko,& Thor Swift of The Daily Collegian
la Voz ck Aztlan is published monthly by th:: Associated Swdcnts, Incoponued of California State University, Fresno. The rx:wspaper office is located in the Keats Campus Building, Fresno, Cal ifornia 93470.11,e opinions published are not
necessarily those of the Associated Students, Incorporated, TM Daily Collegia11 o.- IA Voz ck Aztkzn and its staff. Unisigned editorials are the majority opinion of the paper's editorial board.
3
La
4 'Voz
CSU, Fresno
May1989
La Voz de Az an w1s r es everyone
, n eye-opening Cinco de Mayo
iiif!ihibi◄finl---9 a.m.
--~--
11:30 a.m.
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
International May Day Celebration
Speakers :
Music:
Poets:,
8 p.m.
Bob Allison
Jesse de la Cruz,
Ray Schilling
Glen Delpit
Lupe Gutierrez
Ernesto Trejo
Chuck Molten
Wendy Rose
Phil Levine
Food Sale
Free Speech Area
La Estudiantina de
Guanajuato, Mexico
Satellite Student Union
iii+iiMliH
12 -2 p.m. Danzantes de Aztlan
La Estudiantina de
Guanajuato:
Children's Day
Children's Performance
La Vina Elementary
Del Rey Elementary
Bullard Talent Elementary
Caruthers Union Elementary
Biola Pershing School
Sierra Vista Elementary
Farmersville Jr. High
Toulome Elementary
Piftatas
Sponsored by
Mex- Tech Students
7:30 &
Stand and Deliver
9:45p.m.
Film
Satellite Student Union
IIIIIW~lltl■---TARDEADA
Food Booths
11:00 a. m.
Mariachi Zapopan
12:00 p. m.
Los N iiios de Aztlan
Clovis High School .
12:30 p. m.
Marimba Band
Evening Presentation
8 p.
Huayucaltia
m.
Musical Group
Performing Latin
American Music
Satellite Student Union
IIMPitl
Satellite Student Union
"Twenty Years of
Student Activism"
Dr. Carlos Munoz
UC Berkeley
April 28-May 19, 1989 ·
La Mujer: A Rose of Varied Hues
A Photographic Exhibit of Mexican
Women of the San Joaquin Valley.
Henry Madden Library
May 1-19, 1989
Pre-Columbian Style Ceramic Masks
An Exhibit of Ceramic Masks Created
by Ruben Vargas
Comunity Night
Mariachi Zapopan
Jose Montoya,
7p.m.
Sp.m.
poetry
8:30 p.m.
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,wt:iirlwt~d:: sbl!letimes. poignant: ~u.t
·, aIWays</ hilar.1ously::·:· funny>•··· u-ip::'
~hrough\ ,:: the ': history ,. of : San··
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·.NightLive"' (but funnier :and.more :i
>irreyerent),, ha$: an . appeaf ·tliat. ri9t .
An instrumental and vocal
group from Guanajuato,
Mexico
12 p.m.
·. •~i:(f~'i~vt:;;~f:;~;Jli;:i~i:
Culture Clash,
Henry Madden Library
April 24-May 19, 1989
Painting exhibit by
Roger Valverde
Satellite Student Union
comedy group.
Satellite Student Union
California Statewide
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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO
ALL ACTIVITIES FREE OF CHARGE
Y e
a r s
La Union Hace la Fuerza
only·.. :: r~cbes>· Chicano .,./ Latino ,.·
.audieri~·es •.but:can send·Anglos·iri{9 .
.convulsive fi1$:'' of laugbter; ~ven::i .'·
:'they're the. targets of . the gi:-qup'.s>
politically co~~t bat:bs.
,.
But hey~ .. Anglos,, chilJ,. out <;A>·•
·Culture: Clash/ show
takes'pokel'aF
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A SPECIAL EDmON OF 1HE DAILY COLLEGIAN
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO
MEChA's 20th anniversary
observance is May 12
CSUF professor Dr. Lea Ybarra and
community activist Ben Benavidez will
head the speakers at MEChA's 20th
Anniversary dinner/dance May 12.
MEChA Chair Karen Cogley and
Coalinga High senior Monica Mirales
will talk about student activism and
the Unity-Students for Responsible
Government party at the Community
Link center.
The lheme of the program,
"Celcbrating our past to win our
future" will commemorate a movement
that started over 20 years ago.
Community Link is located at 1130
N. Wishon.
Dinner will start at 6 p.m., the
dance at 9 p.m. with music by disc
jockey Mark Lozada.
Tickets can be purchased at the
MEChA booth in the Free Speech
Area.
For more information call 2217669.
Deadline for Chicano
Commencement is May 5
May 5 is the deadline for ceremony which
recognizes each
applications to participate in lhe 13th graduate.
Annual Chicano Commencment
There is a $10 participation fee.
This year's celebration will be
Turn in applications to the
Saturday, May 27 from 5:45 p.m. lo University Outreach Office in Joyal
10 p.m. The actual ceremony will be Administration, room 251.
from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
For more information call the
The CSUF Chicano Alumni Outreach Office at 294-2048.
Association sponsors the bilingual
Culture Clash, a comedy troupe of three Chicanos from Sacrome!'to,
will headline Wednesday's Semono de la Razo action in the
Satellite Student Union. See Page 4.
-
La Voz: a 20 year legacy of 'la plume morena·
By Jill Soltero
Staff Writer
but its purpose surely did not. As
Ramirez stated 20 years ago in the first
editorial, "The intention of this paper
Struggle
and
rebellion
are is to unite and not incite, to seek
synonymous with the CSUF Chicano cooperation, and not revenge, and to
movement that gripped the campus end racism and not enhance it." ( See
during the late '60s and early '70s. page 2 for a reprint of this editorial in
Born from this activism was La Voz de its entirety).
During a recent interview, Angie
Aztlan.
La Voz, which actually began as La Rios, the Fall 1976 editor, said the La
Pluma Morena, was there to chronicle Voz experience to her, and many other
the Chicano student movement from students, was a valuable experience.
She stressed the importance of
the beginning and continues its legacy.
La Voz played a vital role in the having a campus Chicano publication
movement because it expressed because it reaches the community level
Chicano achievements, concerns, and and disseminates information.
"La Voz served as a communication
sentiments to the rest of the CSUF
vehicle for the Chicano students and
community.
On May 2, 1969, La Pluma Morena for the community," she said.
Chicano issues in 1976 included the
was first published and John F.
Ramirez was its editor. He was also desire to have fair representation of
involved in the newly formed MEChA. Chicano pupils in the CSUF student
Issues which prevailed during that government, lhc UFW, and a variety
time included: guaranteed financing for of Fresno Chicano community issues,
La Raza Studies, the UFW grape Rios said.
For Rios, who was a political
boycott, and concern over CSUF
police harassment towards Chicanos. science/sociology major, La Voz
Chicanos also demanded control of one provided her the opportunity to develop
edition of The Daily Collegian every and improve her writing skills and also
taught her how the media worked.
two weeks.
In the fall of 1970 La Pluma She now owns the Rios Company in
Morena was renamed La Voz de Fresno which provides marketing,
relations,
and
political
Aztlan. The name may have changed, public
consulting for her clients.
During this year's mayoral race,
Rios was campaign manager for Karen
Humphrey, whose victory made
Humphrey the city's first woman
mayor.
In 1987 Rios managed the Juan
Arambula campaign during his
successful run for a position on the
Fresno Unified School District Board
offrustees.
Since her La Voz days, Rios has
also assisted on the presidential
campaigns of Geraldine Ferraro and
former Gov. Jerry Brown. She also
worked on the Los Angeles OlympiGs
Organizing Committee in 1984 with
Peter Ueubcrolh.
Arlolher La Voz editor of the early
'70s was Lorenzo "Larry" Romero,
who has been a veteran news reporter
for one of the state's major
newspapers, The San Jose Mercury
News.
Romero, whose journalism option
at CSUF was news-editorial, was
editor during the fall of 1974 and the
spring of 1975. The La Voz editorship,
he said, h~u Ll profound impact on his
life.
"La Voz ailowed me to practice
reporting and writing on issues that
pertained to Chicanos, said Romero.
"The paper was also a learning
experience because it taught me what it
was like to do the job and how it was
like to be perceived by lhe
community," he said. "I give La Voz
the credit. It got me motivated."
Romero said that occasionally La
Voz was only seen as a minority
publication and nothing else.
"I think a common misconception is
lhat some people think that La Vaz is
strictly a minority paper. But it's also
a newspaper. You still have to sell ads,
meet deadline pressure, and compete. It
was a valid experience and I still
cherish it.
"We have not taken a bnck scat lo
anyone," Romero continued. "We
competed joumaJistically. We were
able to hold our heads up and say,
'Hey, we can do it.' La Voz is an
institution now.''
He began working as a Fresno Bee
reporter in 1975 and continued there
after graduation for six years. For the
past nine years he has been reporting
for The Mercury News . He and Rios
are solid proof that La Voz de Aztlan
breeds success.
But will La Voz
continue to
flourish?
Please see
LA VO Z page 3
La
'Vo~
May, 1989
CSU, Fresno
:
The First Chicano Editorial
TIie
following
is
the
fzrst
editorial
a CSUF Chicano publication.
It appeared in La Pluma Morena, La Voz'
original name, in the May S, 1969 issue
which also promoted Cinco de Mayo
activities at then-Fresno State College.
Black and Chicano students fought jointly
to attain gains for minorites on campus
including access to the student press
through special editions.
The two ethnic
groups were allowed to publish one issue
on alternatt Mondays. We reprint this
editorial, by first editor John F. Ramirez,
a., a tribute to those student activists of
1969 who laid the groundwork for two
decades of
Chicano student editors who
published in
followed.
This is the first issue of a Chicano-Black coalition
paper. Its content and posture will and should reflect
our combined points of view, for it has been gained
through our efforts, yet we have also gained it for all
those students who have need of it And those in our
community whom have been left out of the scheme
.of things will be urged to contnoute as well, for they
have much to say. In this respect our paper may be
unique to Fresno. However, space will be limited in
each issue and editions will be few at first These
circumstances have been agreed upon for the
remainder of this semester, but for next fall a far
better arrangement, which has already passed one
stage of approval. is hopefully anticipated. This kind
of paper could be one positive step towards avoiding
the possibility of a San Francisco State debacle here,
something I am sure none of us want for many
reasons. But it was a reality there and no matter
where, an understandable, yet license, violently
manifested, volcano of frustration ~ exist This is
no threat
This paper would not have been created had The
Collegian shown more than just a mere token
amount of sensitivity, commitment, and fairness to
all of its captive readers. The Collegian is not alone
at fault though. The students have also shown their
share of complacency, apathy, and little sense of
urgency and are as blameworthy. Now change has
been demanded and a new paper, for better or worse,
exists.
Though many have rightly considered
themselves excluded, the initiative and obligation to
act fell heaviest upon the Chicano and Black students
for clearly they have been the ones most excluded.
When we individually or collectively speak in our
To sum up the intentions of this
paper I believe that the Chicano
and Black students will faithfully
strive within good reason to use
this paper to unite and not incite,
seek cooperation and notrevenge,
and.to end racism and not enhance
it~for together is .the only
real way we can seek and build a
newer world.
paper we will most likely speak as our Chicano and
Black cultures have taught us and made us feel, but it
also my belief that at the same time. but yet far
more importantly. we should and must speak as
members of a far greater group--the human race.
This should be a rule that stands for all, no matter
what color or culture. I believe it was with this
is
A woman speaks her peace at one
of the many rallies CSUF Chicano
stu~ents held during the movimiento.
thought in mind that Cesar Chavez said that the
purpose of our struggle is to prevent "the victim
from being the victim, and the executioner from
being the executioner."
As this paper rests in your hands right now, so do
the solutions to many of the problems that face your
fellow man, but before solutions can be found we
must be .committed to try, with empathy and
compassion, to understand one another and not close
our eyes to facts though they be contrary to all we
may have heard or learned. We must
become
committed to the point where we will act when
action is necessary, and we should always promote
that media which strives to make facts and true
feelings public. This paper and'this week of La Raza
are two of that media.
To sum up the intentions of this paper I believe
that the Chicano and Black students will faithfully
strive within good reason to use this paper to unite
and not incite, to seek cooperation and not revenge,
and to end racism and not enhance it, for together is
the only real way we can seek and build a newer
world.
The Chicano students would like to thank their
Black brothers and sisters for allowing them to have
the first issue of this paper because of the week of La
Raza Bronce. This shows respect for our people,
history, and traditions, and we are very grateful.
VIVA LA CAUSA!
EDITOR--JOHN F. RAMIREZ
Spring '69, La Pluma Morena
Step by step Mechistas march toward equality during the early '70s.
Thanks Given
Dear Editor,
On behalf of Semana de La Raza I
would like to thank the following
individuals, offices, and committees
for making Semana de La Raza a
quality program:
President Harold Haak; Vice
President Judith Kuipers and Assistant
Vice President Leonard Salazar; Dean
of Student Affairs Bill Corcoran;
Student Programs; and the University
Student Union Programs Committee.
Thank you,
Andres Montoya, Chair
Semana de La Raza
Committee of MEChA
CSU, Fresno
:May 1989
La
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OZ
LAVOZ
continued from page l
Among its current problems is
funding-an obstacle that Rios says has
always existed.
"La Voz had to fight a lot for
funding," she said. "We had to make
sure that we had enough of it"
According to current editor Sylvia
Castro, this semester $1400 was
allocated to the paper. Seven hundred
dollars is allocated for labor and the
other half is for printing. For the
publication of a four-page issue, the
minimum printing cost is $225.
The average number of La Voz
issues printed per semester is four fourpage issues (one per month), a far cry
from the initial alternate Mondays
(twice a month) 20 years ago.
"This means that if we want to
print an eight-page issue the first time
around we would have to spend half of
our budget to print that issue," Castro
said. "The budget limits coverage of
different Chicano events on campus."
The newspaper, as a supplement of
The Collegian is student funded as part
of the Collegian budget
However, the recent adoption of The
Collegian Independence Plan by
CSUFs student electorate may provide
strength to the funding base. Prior to
the plan, the student senate determined
the Collegian's allocation.
Now, a Publications Commission
will decide the Collegian's funding
level with approval of the senate.
Castro feels the commission may be
more receptive to additional funding for
I.a Voz.
"Campus Hispanic contributions and
issues could be more effectively
conveyed if La Voz could publish more
frequently," Castro said.
She also said that, although the
special editons of the minority paper
were designed by its founders to
provide a voice until minorities could
someday merge into The Collegian
staff, La Voz will still be needed.
"I.a
Voz offers a different,
specialized and much needed focus that
so-called mainstream publications can't
fully provide," said Castro, a senior
jourrnalism major. "It offers Hispanic
journalism majors the opportunity to
work in and understand media."
This semester Castro incorporated
the assistance of the CSUF Chicano
Journalism Student Association and
the Fresno Chapter of the Califomia
Chicano News Media Association
which is comprised of local Hispanic
professional journalists.
WE HAVE" ALL I
Be,t •election & Great Service
FANTAsnc SAVINGS
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Full-lilu clothing, new & 11.Ud
furnihln, housewares, Ii~,
small appliances, etc.
Special SCH from May 1-7
1/2 OIi
All Regular Price
BROWN TAGS.
A complete family
clothing line
Applications for Editor of La Voz de Aztlan are now being accepted.
Pick up applications in the Associated Students Office, University Student Union,
rm. 312. Deadline is May 8.
FRESNO GOODWILL
2611 E. Hammond
NE corner of Fresno
&Olive
266-0532
CONGRATULATIONS TO MEChA AND
LA VOZ ON YOUR 20TH ANNIVERSARIES
Chicano and Latin American Studies
CLAS classes explore the Chicano-Latino experience
in the areas of education, sociology, psychology, history,
culture, art, music, literature, and community service.
New classes for Fall 1989
CLAS
CLAS
CLAS
CLAS
CLAS
1 Sex, Race, & Class in American Society
128 Contemporary Political Issues
180T Introduction to Latin American Studies,.
180T The Vietnam Experience
180T Chicanos & the Criminal Justice System
CLAS Faculty
Lea Ybarra, Ph.D., Coordinator
Manuel Figueroa, Ph.D.
William Flores, Ph.D.
Jesus Luna, Ph.D.
Ernesto Martinez, Ph.D.
Manuel Pena, Ph.D.
CIDCANO AND LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES • SOCIAL SCIENCE RM. 211
CSU FRESNO • FRESNO, CA • 93740-0097 • 294-2848
ta Voz e Azt1an
Editor-Sylvia Castro
Assistant Editor-Chris Heredia
Staff Writers-Linda Castro, Mike Olvera, Al Robles, Jill Soltero, Blanca Suarez, Steve Zapata
Production-Sandra Marooquin
Photo Editor-Hector Amezcua
Special thanks to the
California Chicano News Media Association-Fresno Chapter;
Donnell Alexander.Joann Baltau, Mark Mirko,& Thor Swift of The Daily Collegian
la Voz ck Aztlan is published monthly by th:: Associated Swdcnts, Incoponued of California State University, Fresno. The rx:wspaper office is located in the Keats Campus Building, Fresno, Cal ifornia 93470.11,e opinions published are not
necessarily those of the Associated Students, Incorporated, TM Daily Collegia11 o.- IA Voz ck Aztkzn and its staff. Unisigned editorials are the majority opinion of the paper's editorial board.
3
La
4 'Voz
CSU, Fresno
May1989
La Voz de Az an w1s r es everyone
, n eye-opening Cinco de Mayo
iiif!ihibi◄finl---9 a.m.
--~--
11:30 a.m.
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
International May Day Celebration
Speakers :
Music:
Poets:,
8 p.m.
Bob Allison
Jesse de la Cruz,
Ray Schilling
Glen Delpit
Lupe Gutierrez
Ernesto Trejo
Chuck Molten
Wendy Rose
Phil Levine
Food Sale
Free Speech Area
La Estudiantina de
Guanajuato, Mexico
Satellite Student Union
iii+iiMliH
12 -2 p.m. Danzantes de Aztlan
La Estudiantina de
Guanajuato:
Children's Day
Children's Performance
La Vina Elementary
Del Rey Elementary
Bullard Talent Elementary
Caruthers Union Elementary
Biola Pershing School
Sierra Vista Elementary
Farmersville Jr. High
Toulome Elementary
Piftatas
Sponsored by
Mex- Tech Students
7:30 &
Stand and Deliver
9:45p.m.
Film
Satellite Student Union
IIIIIW~lltl■---TARDEADA
Food Booths
11:00 a. m.
Mariachi Zapopan
12:00 p. m.
Los N iiios de Aztlan
Clovis High School .
12:30 p. m.
Marimba Band
Evening Presentation
8 p.
Huayucaltia
m.
Musical Group
Performing Latin
American Music
Satellite Student Union
IIMPitl
Satellite Student Union
"Twenty Years of
Student Activism"
Dr. Carlos Munoz
UC Berkeley
April 28-May 19, 1989 ·
La Mujer: A Rose of Varied Hues
A Photographic Exhibit of Mexican
Women of the San Joaquin Valley.
Henry Madden Library
May 1-19, 1989
Pre-Columbian Style Ceramic Masks
An Exhibit of Ceramic Masks Created
by Ruben Vargas
Comunity Night
Mariachi Zapopan
Jose Montoya,
7p.m.
Sp.m.
poetry
8:30 p.m.
: R~jfusTil~?itt!~~,: ~;on1ed/::takes:: i:t
,wt:iirlwt~d:: sbl!letimes. poignant: ~u.t
·, aIWays</ hilar.1ously::·:· funny>•··· u-ip::'
~hrough\ ,:: the ': history ,. of : San··
l~ii~f~;§itttt{:
.;once:· likened :t6 a:'.'LatlnorSaturd~y\ :.
·.NightLive"' (but funnier :and.more :i
>irreyerent),, ha$: an . appeaf ·tliat. ri9t .
An instrumental and vocal
group from Guanajuato,
Mexico
12 p.m.
·. •~i:(f~'i~vt:;;~f:;~;Jli;:i~i:
Culture Clash,
Henry Madden Library
April 24-May 19, 1989
Painting exhibit by
Roger Valverde
Satellite Student Union
comedy group.
Satellite Student Union
California Statewide
ayl 5, 19891=-=
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO
ALL ACTIVITIES FREE OF CHARGE
Y e
a r s
La Union Hace la Fuerza
only·.. :: r~cbes>· Chicano .,./ Latino ,.·
.audieri~·es •.but:can send·Anglos·iri{9 .
.convulsive fi1$:'' of laugbter; ~ven::i .'·
:'they're the. targets of . the gi:-qup'.s>
politically co~~t bat:bs.
,.
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·Culture: Clash/ show
takes'pokel'aF
·everythingc: under:the ·sun; nadar js::,:,
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A SPECIAL EDmON OF 1HE DAILY COLLEGIAN
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO
MEChA's 20th anniversary
observance is May 12
CSUF professor Dr. Lea Ybarra and
community activist Ben Benavidez will
head the speakers at MEChA's 20th
Anniversary dinner/dance May 12.
MEChA Chair Karen Cogley and
Coalinga High senior Monica Mirales
will talk about student activism and
the Unity-Students for Responsible
Government party at the Community
Link center.
The lheme of the program,
"Celcbrating our past to win our
future" will commemorate a movement
that started over 20 years ago.
Community Link is located at 1130
N. Wishon.
Dinner will start at 6 p.m., the
dance at 9 p.m. with music by disc
jockey Mark Lozada.
Tickets can be purchased at the
MEChA booth in the Free Speech
Area.
For more information call 2217669.
Deadline for Chicano
Commencement is May 5
May 5 is the deadline for ceremony which
recognizes each
applications to participate in lhe 13th graduate.
Annual Chicano Commencment
There is a $10 participation fee.
This year's celebration will be
Turn in applications to the
Saturday, May 27 from 5:45 p.m. lo University Outreach Office in Joyal
10 p.m. The actual ceremony will be Administration, room 251.
from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
For more information call the
The CSUF Chicano Alumni Outreach Office at 294-2048.
Association sponsors the bilingual
Culture Clash, a comedy troupe of three Chicanos from Sacrome!'to,
will headline Wednesday's Semono de la Razo action in the
Satellite Student Union. See Page 4.
-
La Voz: a 20 year legacy of 'la plume morena·
By Jill Soltero
Staff Writer
but its purpose surely did not. As
Ramirez stated 20 years ago in the first
editorial, "The intention of this paper
Struggle
and
rebellion
are is to unite and not incite, to seek
synonymous with the CSUF Chicano cooperation, and not revenge, and to
movement that gripped the campus end racism and not enhance it." ( See
during the late '60s and early '70s. page 2 for a reprint of this editorial in
Born from this activism was La Voz de its entirety).
During a recent interview, Angie
Aztlan.
La Voz, which actually began as La Rios, the Fall 1976 editor, said the La
Pluma Morena, was there to chronicle Voz experience to her, and many other
the Chicano student movement from students, was a valuable experience.
She stressed the importance of
the beginning and continues its legacy.
La Voz played a vital role in the having a campus Chicano publication
movement because it expressed because it reaches the community level
Chicano achievements, concerns, and and disseminates information.
"La Voz served as a communication
sentiments to the rest of the CSUF
vehicle for the Chicano students and
community.
On May 2, 1969, La Pluma Morena for the community," she said.
Chicano issues in 1976 included the
was first published and John F.
Ramirez was its editor. He was also desire to have fair representation of
involved in the newly formed MEChA. Chicano pupils in the CSUF student
Issues which prevailed during that government, lhc UFW, and a variety
time included: guaranteed financing for of Fresno Chicano community issues,
La Raza Studies, the UFW grape Rios said.
For Rios, who was a political
boycott, and concern over CSUF
police harassment towards Chicanos. science/sociology major, La Voz
Chicanos also demanded control of one provided her the opportunity to develop
edition of The Daily Collegian every and improve her writing skills and also
taught her how the media worked.
two weeks.
In the fall of 1970 La Pluma She now owns the Rios Company in
Morena was renamed La Voz de Fresno which provides marketing,
relations,
and
political
Aztlan. The name may have changed, public
consulting for her clients.
During this year's mayoral race,
Rios was campaign manager for Karen
Humphrey, whose victory made
Humphrey the city's first woman
mayor.
In 1987 Rios managed the Juan
Arambula campaign during his
successful run for a position on the
Fresno Unified School District Board
offrustees.
Since her La Voz days, Rios has
also assisted on the presidential
campaigns of Geraldine Ferraro and
former Gov. Jerry Brown. She also
worked on the Los Angeles OlympiGs
Organizing Committee in 1984 with
Peter Ueubcrolh.
Arlolher La Voz editor of the early
'70s was Lorenzo "Larry" Romero,
who has been a veteran news reporter
for one of the state's major
newspapers, The San Jose Mercury
News.
Romero, whose journalism option
at CSUF was news-editorial, was
editor during the fall of 1974 and the
spring of 1975. The La Voz editorship,
he said, h~u Ll profound impact on his
life.
"La Voz ailowed me to practice
reporting and writing on issues that
pertained to Chicanos, said Romero.
"The paper was also a learning
experience because it taught me what it
was like to do the job and how it was
like to be perceived by lhe
community," he said. "I give La Voz
the credit. It got me motivated."
Romero said that occasionally La
Voz was only seen as a minority
publication and nothing else.
"I think a common misconception is
lhat some people think that La Vaz is
strictly a minority paper. But it's also
a newspaper. You still have to sell ads,
meet deadline pressure, and compete. It
was a valid experience and I still
cherish it.
"We have not taken a bnck scat lo
anyone," Romero continued. "We
competed joumaJistically. We were
able to hold our heads up and say,
'Hey, we can do it.' La Voz is an
institution now.''
He began working as a Fresno Bee
reporter in 1975 and continued there
after graduation for six years. For the
past nine years he has been reporting
for The Mercury News . He and Rios
are solid proof that La Voz de Aztlan
breeds success.
But will La Voz
continue to
flourish?
Please see
LA VO Z page 3
La
'Vo~
May, 1989
CSU, Fresno
:
The First Chicano Editorial
TIie
following
is
the
fzrst
editorial
a CSUF Chicano publication.
It appeared in La Pluma Morena, La Voz'
original name, in the May S, 1969 issue
which also promoted Cinco de Mayo
activities at then-Fresno State College.
Black and Chicano students fought jointly
to attain gains for minorites on campus
including access to the student press
through special editions.
The two ethnic
groups were allowed to publish one issue
on alternatt Mondays. We reprint this
editorial, by first editor John F. Ramirez,
a., a tribute to those student activists of
1969 who laid the groundwork for two
decades of
Chicano student editors who
published in
followed.
This is the first issue of a Chicano-Black coalition
paper. Its content and posture will and should reflect
our combined points of view, for it has been gained
through our efforts, yet we have also gained it for all
those students who have need of it And those in our
community whom have been left out of the scheme
.of things will be urged to contnoute as well, for they
have much to say. In this respect our paper may be
unique to Fresno. However, space will be limited in
each issue and editions will be few at first These
circumstances have been agreed upon for the
remainder of this semester, but for next fall a far
better arrangement, which has already passed one
stage of approval. is hopefully anticipated. This kind
of paper could be one positive step towards avoiding
the possibility of a San Francisco State debacle here,
something I am sure none of us want for many
reasons. But it was a reality there and no matter
where, an understandable, yet license, violently
manifested, volcano of frustration ~ exist This is
no threat
This paper would not have been created had The
Collegian shown more than just a mere token
amount of sensitivity, commitment, and fairness to
all of its captive readers. The Collegian is not alone
at fault though. The students have also shown their
share of complacency, apathy, and little sense of
urgency and are as blameworthy. Now change has
been demanded and a new paper, for better or worse,
exists.
Though many have rightly considered
themselves excluded, the initiative and obligation to
act fell heaviest upon the Chicano and Black students
for clearly they have been the ones most excluded.
When we individually or collectively speak in our
To sum up the intentions of this
paper I believe that the Chicano
and Black students will faithfully
strive within good reason to use
this paper to unite and not incite,
seek cooperation and notrevenge,
and.to end racism and not enhance
it~for together is .the only
real way we can seek and build a
newer world.
paper we will most likely speak as our Chicano and
Black cultures have taught us and made us feel, but it
also my belief that at the same time. but yet far
more importantly. we should and must speak as
members of a far greater group--the human race.
This should be a rule that stands for all, no matter
what color or culture. I believe it was with this
is
A woman speaks her peace at one
of the many rallies CSUF Chicano
stu~ents held during the movimiento.
thought in mind that Cesar Chavez said that the
purpose of our struggle is to prevent "the victim
from being the victim, and the executioner from
being the executioner."
As this paper rests in your hands right now, so do
the solutions to many of the problems that face your
fellow man, but before solutions can be found we
must be .committed to try, with empathy and
compassion, to understand one another and not close
our eyes to facts though they be contrary to all we
may have heard or learned. We must
become
committed to the point where we will act when
action is necessary, and we should always promote
that media which strives to make facts and true
feelings public. This paper and'this week of La Raza
are two of that media.
To sum up the intentions of this paper I believe
that the Chicano and Black students will faithfully
strive within good reason to use this paper to unite
and not incite, to seek cooperation and not revenge,
and to end racism and not enhance it, for together is
the only real way we can seek and build a newer
world.
The Chicano students would like to thank their
Black brothers and sisters for allowing them to have
the first issue of this paper because of the week of La
Raza Bronce. This shows respect for our people,
history, and traditions, and we are very grateful.
VIVA LA CAUSA!
EDITOR--JOHN F. RAMIREZ
Spring '69, La Pluma Morena
Step by step Mechistas march toward equality during the early '70s.
Thanks Given
Dear Editor,
On behalf of Semana de La Raza I
would like to thank the following
individuals, offices, and committees
for making Semana de La Raza a
quality program:
President Harold Haak; Vice
President Judith Kuipers and Assistant
Vice President Leonard Salazar; Dean
of Student Affairs Bill Corcoran;
Student Programs; and the University
Student Union Programs Committee.
Thank you,
Andres Montoya, Chair
Semana de La Raza
Committee of MEChA
CSU, Fresno
:May 1989
La
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LAVOZ
continued from page l
Among its current problems is
funding-an obstacle that Rios says has
always existed.
"La Voz had to fight a lot for
funding," she said. "We had to make
sure that we had enough of it"
According to current editor Sylvia
Castro, this semester $1400 was
allocated to the paper. Seven hundred
dollars is allocated for labor and the
other half is for printing. For the
publication of a four-page issue, the
minimum printing cost is $225.
The average number of La Voz
issues printed per semester is four fourpage issues (one per month), a far cry
from the initial alternate Mondays
(twice a month) 20 years ago.
"This means that if we want to
print an eight-page issue the first time
around we would have to spend half of
our budget to print that issue," Castro
said. "The budget limits coverage of
different Chicano events on campus."
The newspaper, as a supplement of
The Collegian is student funded as part
of the Collegian budget
However, the recent adoption of The
Collegian Independence Plan by
CSUFs student electorate may provide
strength to the funding base. Prior to
the plan, the student senate determined
the Collegian's allocation.
Now, a Publications Commission
will decide the Collegian's funding
level with approval of the senate.
Castro feels the commission may be
more receptive to additional funding for
I.a Voz.
"Campus Hispanic contributions and
issues could be more effectively
conveyed if La Voz could publish more
frequently," Castro said.
She also said that, although the
special editons of the minority paper
were designed by its founders to
provide a voice until minorities could
someday merge into The Collegian
staff, La Voz will still be needed.
"I.a
Voz offers a different,
specialized and much needed focus that
so-called mainstream publications can't
fully provide," said Castro, a senior
jourrnalism major. "It offers Hispanic
journalism majors the opportunity to
work in and understand media."
This semester Castro incorporated
the assistance of the CSUF Chicano
Journalism Student Association and
the Fresno Chapter of the Califomia
Chicano News Media Association
which is comprised of local Hispanic
professional journalists.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO MEChA AND
LA VOZ ON YOUR 20TH ANNIVERSARIES
Chicano and Latin American Studies
CLAS classes explore the Chicano-Latino experience
in the areas of education, sociology, psychology, history,
culture, art, music, literature, and community service.
New classes for Fall 1989
CLAS
CLAS
CLAS
CLAS
CLAS
1 Sex, Race, & Class in American Society
128 Contemporary Political Issues
180T Introduction to Latin American Studies,.
180T The Vietnam Experience
180T Chicanos & the Criminal Justice System
CLAS Faculty
Lea Ybarra, Ph.D., Coordinator
Manuel Figueroa, Ph.D.
William Flores, Ph.D.
Jesus Luna, Ph.D.
Ernesto Martinez, Ph.D.
Manuel Pena, Ph.D.
CIDCANO AND LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES • SOCIAL SCIENCE RM. 211
CSU FRESNO • FRESNO, CA • 93740-0097 • 294-2848
ta Voz e Azt1an
Editor-Sylvia Castro
Assistant Editor-Chris Heredia
Staff Writers-Linda Castro, Mike Olvera, Al Robles, Jill Soltero, Blanca Suarez, Steve Zapata
Production-Sandra Marooquin
Photo Editor-Hector Amezcua
Special thanks to the
California Chicano News Media Association-Fresno Chapter;
Donnell Alexander.Joann Baltau, Mark Mirko,& Thor Swift of The Daily Collegian
la Voz ck Aztlan is published monthly by th:: Associated Swdcnts, Incoponued of California State University, Fresno. The rx:wspaper office is located in the Keats Campus Building, Fresno, Cal ifornia 93470.11,e opinions published are not
necessarily those of the Associated Students, Incorporated, TM Daily Collegia11 o.- IA Voz ck Aztkzn and its staff. Unisigned editorials are the majority opinion of the paper's editorial board.
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May1989
La Voz de Az an w1s r es everyone
, n eye-opening Cinco de Mayo
iiif!ihibi◄finl---9 a.m.
--~--
11:30 a.m.
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
International May Day Celebration
Speakers :
Music:
Poets:,
8 p.m.
Bob Allison
Jesse de la Cruz,
Ray Schilling
Glen Delpit
Lupe Gutierrez
Ernesto Trejo
Chuck Molten
Wendy Rose
Phil Levine
Food Sale
Free Speech Area
La Estudiantina de
Guanajuato, Mexico
Satellite Student Union
iii+iiMliH
12 -2 p.m. Danzantes de Aztlan
La Estudiantina de
Guanajuato:
Children's Day
Children's Performance
La Vina Elementary
Del Rey Elementary
Bullard Talent Elementary
Caruthers Union Elementary
Biola Pershing School
Sierra Vista Elementary
Farmersville Jr. High
Toulome Elementary
Piftatas
Sponsored by
Mex- Tech Students
7:30 &
Stand and Deliver
9:45p.m.
Film
Satellite Student Union
IIIIIW~lltl■---TARDEADA
Food Booths
11:00 a. m.
Mariachi Zapopan
12:00 p. m.
Los N iiios de Aztlan
Clovis High School .
12:30 p. m.
Marimba Band
Evening Presentation
8 p.
Huayucaltia
m.
Musical Group
Performing Latin
American Music
Satellite Student Union
IIMPitl
Satellite Student Union
"Twenty Years of
Student Activism"
Dr. Carlos Munoz
UC Berkeley
April 28-May 19, 1989 ·
La Mujer: A Rose of Varied Hues
A Photographic Exhibit of Mexican
Women of the San Joaquin Valley.
Henry Madden Library
May 1-19, 1989
Pre-Columbian Style Ceramic Masks
An Exhibit of Ceramic Masks Created
by Ruben Vargas
Comunity Night
Mariachi Zapopan
Jose Montoya,
7p.m.
Sp.m.
poetry
8:30 p.m.
: R~jfusTil~?itt!~~,: ~;on1ed/::takes:: i:t
,wt:iirlwt~d:: sbl!letimes. poignant: ~u.t
·, aIWays</ hilar.1ously::·:· funny>•··· u-ip::'
~hrough\ ,:: the ': history ,. of : San··
l~ii~f~;§itttt{:
.;once:· likened :t6 a:'.'LatlnorSaturd~y\ :.
·.NightLive"' (but funnier :and.more :i
>irreyerent),, ha$: an . appeaf ·tliat. ri9t .
An instrumental and vocal
group from Guanajuato,
Mexico
12 p.m.
·. •~i:(f~'i~vt:;;~f:;~;Jli;:i~i:
Culture Clash,
Henry Madden Library
April 24-May 19, 1989
Painting exhibit by
Roger Valverde
Satellite Student Union
comedy group.
Satellite Student Union
California Statewide
ayl 5, 19891=-=
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO
ALL ACTIVITIES FREE OF CHARGE
Y e
a r s
La Union Hace la Fuerza
only·.. :: r~cbes>· Chicano .,./ Latino ,.·
.audieri~·es •.but:can send·Anglos·iri{9 .
.convulsive fi1$:'' of laugbter; ~ven::i .'·
:'they're the. targets of . the gi:-qup'.s>
politically co~~t bat:bs.
,.
But hey~ .. Anglos,, chilJ,. out <;A>·•
·Culture: Clash/ show
takes'pokel'aF
·everythingc: under:the ·sun; nadar js::,:,
tit:i~il~fi%1~~:i
/(f:t\vhat's · the difference . betwen ::a .
}Iuppje.,, and· a· Yuppief.:::Aboµt :.
·$3~;000J) or eveff a •• terrifically .
\f1::fi!;i!~:;::·:·
i ~ll~f!Mlt~:1t~~;i~Ji~~;.~J•· ·•.