La Voz de Aztlan, November 12 1990
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Title
La Voz de Aztlan, November 12 1990
Creator
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
11/12/1990
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Editorial
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Racism has become a precious
commodity at Fresno State. A historical analysis clearly shows that
the administration, faculty, and
student government are responsible
for nurturing racism. Two major
factors have contributed to this
phenomenon: (1) the.best student
leaders of color have been purged
and (2) the administration has used
ingenious tactics.
This was first evident during
the events of May '89 when the
Reality Party decided to restructure the ASI bylaws for the newly
elected officials. Reality had just
lost a majority of the ASI seats to
the Unity-SRG Party. And Reality
wanted to make sure that the bylaw changes would give their incoming minority party the majority of the power.
ASI President Scott Vick and
his Reality 'dominated senate took
a dozen monetary and appointment powers away from the highest incoming U nity-SRG (President
Cogely and Legislative Vice President Solano: two Chicanas) and
gave them to the highest incoming
Reality member (Administrative
Vice President Anderson: an Anglo
male.)
People of color demanded that
President Vick and Administrative
Vice President White, who were
the main perpetrators of the racist
and sexist bylaw changes, be removed from office by the administration. In addition, the people of
color demanded that the bylaw
changes be abolished.
The bylaw changes were abrogated, but Vick and White were not
removed from office. This resulted
in a two day occupation of the ASI
office, in which a group of twenty
protestors were arrested on various charges ranging from failure to
disperse, to unlawful assembly.
The day after the arrest, the
administration met with a group of
faculty and students in order to
discuss demands. Two things were
accomplished: (1) P:residentHarold
Haak admitted in a news confrence
that racism existed on campus and
(2) then announced the creation of
a task force on racism, sexism, and
homophobia•..
This was a major dissapointment
to a group ofstudent leaders, which
I term "reconstru.ctionist," who
understood that Haak outsmarted
the bargaining group. This was
primarily du:e to the moderate elements in the bargaining group and
the locking out of reconstructionists.
The reconstructionist were seeking long term permanent changes
such as administrative poiicies
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demanding more ethnic and female ily seek the easier avenues in fightfaculty, increasing the number of ing racism such as constant media
underrepresented students, and exposure, speeches, meetings, and
removing racists like Vick and occupying leadership positions;
White from position ofresponsibil- everything is geared towards exity. By removing Vick and White posing and pandering racism, but
from office, Haak would be creating not eliminating the base roots ofit.
Exposers were effective in keepa highly significant policy of nontoleration; racists would not be ing reconstruction such as ASI
allowed to occupy position of re- Senators Bill Lerch, FranR Aviles,
Andres Montoya and other~ from
sponsibility.
However, at that time, the Unity- the bargaining process. The e~SRG leadership was tightly con- poser leaders (which include some
trolled by a few leaders, which I
term "exposers." Exposers primarSee OPINION on page 3 ...
Page 3
OPINION cont. from page 2
faculty) were so preoccupied with
personal media coverage and dictatorial control of the decision processes that Haak was able to give
them scraps instead of permanent
changes.
Because exposers such as Jose
Lopez, Karen Cogley, Don Daves,
Stacey Green and some faculty sold
out the demands of the protesto:rs
by settling for scraps, the problem
of racism continues.
Two examples prove this point.
Let us first examine the rise of
Scott Vick after his nefarious bylaw changes. Two months after the
sit-in, Governor Duekmejian promoted Vick to a two year California
State University Trustee position,
a position which held decision power
over the 19 CSU campuses. In
addition, Fr esno State allowed him
to teach Speech 3 classes during
Fall '89.
During Vick's year of promotions, the CSUF Foundation had
$260,000 invested fn South Africa.
The foundation presented excuses
for their investment. It was admit-
November 12, 1990
ted that little thought went into the
location of investment and that it
was difficult to find stable companies not tied· to South Africa· excuses were also made for the ~low
rate of divestment such as the
possibility of being sued by donors
who might not like quicker divestment and the negative impact on
the economy (of South Africa) due
to quicker divestment. All of this
occurred even when Mandela called
for further sanctions after his release.
What do these two examples
tell us? They tell us that Governor
Duekmejian and the Fresno State
Administration were able to promote and uphold racism in a time
when people of color were united.
The blame, however, cannot go to
the average student of color, but
must be blamed on the exposers
and the Task Force. These two
entities were useless, because they
kept silent about it and did little to
attack the issues.
At this moment, Scott Vick is
still a CSU Trustee and a teacher of
two Speech 3 classes at Fresno
State. As for the South African
investment, the issue has been kept
silent. How can the Task Force and
exposer leaders justify their silence
and lack of action towards these issues? Why is the fight against racism, sexism, and homophobia
becoming less effective?
At present, the exposers still
have the leadership, although
people are beginning to challenge
their ineffectiveness. Their focus
has changed from the administration which has power to change
policies, to white students who have
little power.
White students have become the
target, because they are easier to
challenge and expose than the
racist administrators. White student have not yet devoleped the art
ofsubtle racism, which the administration has mastered .. Think about
it. There can be no effective way of
keeping racist students from enrolling at Fresno State, but there is
great potential in cotrolling their
racist acts by forcing the administration to set policies of toleration.
Exposing racism, having meetings, andinundatingthe media with
cries of racism will get old. People
of color must concentrate on the administration and force it to make
policies of non-toleration, racjal
recruitment, and otoor permanent
changes.
In the next issue, I will present
the studentleaders (reconstructionists) who must take the lead from
the exposers. Reconstructionist historically have been given little
power, but are responsible for
making the most significant
changes. How would they respond
to campus racism if given leadership positions?
Lawrence Tovar
Who Are the Phonies?
There are student movements occuring all across the nation. Chicanos, African Americans,
Native Americans, Asian Americans, and other oppressed students
of color are organizing to challenge
and fight an elitist, White male
dominated, racist and oppressive
administration and power structure. Unfortunately, the elitism
that these groups have been fighting has started to take root in some
of their own organizations. Racial/
ethnic organizations are finding
that some opportunistic people have
been taking advantage of the
struggle against racism and using
the Brown & Black faces behind
the struggle.
One good example is the elitist clique that has existed and currently exist in Unity-SRG. A hand
full of people in Unity seem to feel
that they should be the decision
makers and the voice for all people
of color on this campus. A hand full
of watered down "minorities" feel
that they should be "the" leaders.
Apparently some, but not all, of all
these elitist come from a more privileged background than other students involved in the struggle. They
have been given economic and social access to the white community.
Some of th ese people learned the
art of white rhetoric, opportunism,
materialism, sell-outism, and how
to play the White game both politicly and socially.
The Brown and Black communities at FSU seem to be a good
place for them to practice their
White leadership skills. These
people are extremely detrimental
to the Chicano, Native American
and African American movements.
They learn all of our lingo and
readily spout it with sincerity. They
say "racism, oppression, sexism,
diversity, and empowerment", but
only for self-inetrest and popularity. The phony people of color use
these words and the underrepre-
sented cultural/ethnic groups to
obtain position ofpower within their
communities, within student government, and also to obtain political positions in the White power
structure in the future. The phonies (Brown and Black elitist) are a
sneaky but well liked people.
Usually the White elitist
prefer to deal with the phonies
rather than the real people of color.
Political Whites don't like to deal
with the Chicanos, African Americans, and Native Americans that
come from the barrios, ghettos,
reservations, fields, or other economically disadvantaged backgrounds or sincere people of color
from privileged backgrounds. The
real people of color don't play the
White political game (they don't
mess around and they speak the
truth). The real people of color
have seen the parents, brothers and
sisters go through imm~nse racism
and oppression.· When the real
people of color are at a table with
the 'White man they don't present a
watered down agenda and they
don't talk the White rhetoric or
settle for crumbs. They challenge
the White man. They challenge the
system and a~vocate a restructuring of the system for the inclusion
and advancement of the rights of
people of color. As a result, they are
called loud, uncivilized, unprofessional, constitution violaters, and
illegitimate. The phonies, on the
other hand, are merely satisfied
with the simple
"exposure" of
racism or other injustices going .on
in the Brown & Black communities. They enjoy exposing it over
and over, until evrybody is sick of
it. Although they expose the racism
and discuss it, the phonies don't
rock the boat too much because it
might threaten their position of
power.. They spend most of their
time and energy in meetings with
the administration or in the committiees practicing Robert's rules
oforder and saying"Madam Chair, low people to be our leaders beMr. and Ms. President, or Senator cause they look good on camera,
Crow." They get so wrapped up in speak well, are" experienced" (in
the system that they forget all about the White way), and the most actheir purpose. They forget all about ceptable in the White community.
challenging the racist power struc- It's also ironic that some of these
ture. As a result the rights of racial phonies didn't even consider themethnic groups are no longer at the selves to be Brown or Black until
top ofthe agenda, but the system is. they got to college and found out
The phony people of color that it was okay. It's time for the
become part of the sys~em even phonies, like the racist on this
though they are suppose to be campus, to be exposed and deagainst it. They continue to use the nounced. The phonies are not helpsame bureaucracy and red tape that ing resolve the problem but they
the racist people have traditionally are, in fact, part of the problem.
The phonies do not repreused against underrepresented
sent
people
of color on this campus;
culture groups. But they do this
they
represent
themselves and their
because that's professionalism and
hunger
for
power
and popularity.
they must play the game if they're
going to keep their little position of
Hijo del Sol
power and because they don't want
Frank
Pancho Aviles
to appear "uncivilized" to the media like the real people of color.
Unfortunatelytherealpeople
of color have let the phonies take
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control cause they are brain washed
Racism, sexism, and homophoto believe that these Brown and bia are issues which must be dealt
Black elites are smarter, speak with by the students of Fresno
better, or are more acceptable. The State. Since it is we who are a part
elitepeop]eofcoloronlywantotuse of the institution, we, as a group,
the real people ofcolor as a banner, · must change the atmosphere ofthis
supporters or a reason to struggle. campus.
If any of the real people of color
The individual student must
want to become part of the leader- make an effort to help eradicate
ship they have to become submis- these institutionalized forms of
sive puppets that don't question bigotry.
the Brown and Black elite authorEach one ofus must make a choice
ity. Theyhavetobecomethepeople not only for ourselves, but for the
who hold signs at rallies, the "yes" future of our university. You can't
people, the errand runners, but sit idle in your classrooms if you or
never the decision makers or the one of your peers is affected by
speakers. Why? Because the elite racism, sexism or homophobia at
do not think the real people ofcolor the hands of the faculty, adminisare capable of making intelligent trators, or your own classmates.
or politicly correct decisions. If the
Stand up to this oppression
real people of color challenge this through voice, petition or some
opportunistic and elite group, they other type of activity which will
are immediately dealt with. The expose those who discriminate.
elite group tries to weed them out
The voice of the oppressed must
because they are considered to be be raised in order to institute a
too extreme or too radical and too policy of change for a more positive
stupid.
environment.
It's ironic that we would alSee Racism on page 4...
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RACISM cont. from page 3••.;0ur university lies in a community where the practice of racism,
sexism and homophobia are a regular occurrence. However, if our
community is to institute change,
it will need a positive role model.
And how can this change occur
when this university continues to
be a part of the problem? It cannot.
Therefore, we must change ourselves and our university. We must
be the example for our community.
We come to Fresno State from
various backgrounds, cultures, and
classes, but no matter how we get
here we must come together, join
hands, and unite for this cause.
At this point the question, "What
can I do, " should be on your mind.
Here are some suggestions:
Simple gestures can be made
toward each other, instead of turning your head to an individual
provide them with some positive
words. Instead oflooking down your
nose at someone and degrading
them, offer them something of
yourself with9ut expecting anythingin return. We deserve respect
and dignity from each other. Be a
positive influence to all those you
come in contact and set an example.
Ethnic clubs exist on campus, not
to promote prejudice and bigotry,
but to inform that prejudice and
bigotry do exist. Go up to one of
these booths and find out what you
can do. Remember the only way to
deal with our own personal fears is
to confron·t them and deal with
them.
By writing this editorial I have
begun to challenge my own prejudices and bigotry, and as a student
with a voice on this campus I will
find ways and means for the
eradication of racism, sexism, and
homophobic attitudes.
As an individual, I can create only
part of the change which is necessary to create a safer academic
environment for all those who become a part of it, but significant
change will come about only when
the voice of the university is heard
not only in our local comm unity but
in our state and in our nation.
The students at California State
University, Fresno know what is
right, and it is our :§esponsibility to
take whatever steps are necessary
to facilitate that which needs to be
right.
By Joe M. Toqes
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Images Of Rddiction
by Manuel Cortes
Andres Montoya,
Ralph Avitia, and
Pedro Garcia inform
fellow students about
the beating of Frank
Aviles and the protest.
Montoya, Avitia and
Garcia fasted for a
week as a form of
protest.
Eusevio Arias/La Voz de Aztlan
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November 12, 1990
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ATTENTION
Cynthia Carillo is a ten year old girl who has been struk by leukemia. She is currently hospitalized at Valley Children's Medical Hospital. However, it is necessary to send Cynthia to Boston for a
bone marrow transplant. The Carillo family is a low- income family and is unable to afford the
expenses of sending their daughter to Boston for the necessary transplant. We ask for your help
through donations . The goal we have is to reach the amount of $1,000 by Friday, November 16,
1990.
.
For more information about Cynthia and her family, please call "La Super Q" (FM 92) radio
station. Information can be given in Spanish or in English. If you would like to send your donations,
you may mail them to:
BANK OF AMERICA
P.0. BOX 1254
PLANADA, CA 93615
ACCOUNT#:00244-03131
YOUR HELP WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED
THANK YOU!
Donations will also be accepted at the following CSUF offices: HCOP, CLS, UMS, EOP, and at The
Daily Collegian. For more information contact Juan Casillas at 266-7367.
Last Tuesday was El Dia de
los Muertos. It was commemerated on Thursday by the members of CWAA as they read
poetry in The Pit. What is Dia De
Los Muertos?
El Dia de los Muertos, or Day
of the Dead, is celebrated in
Mexico on November 2, every
year. El Dia de los Muertos, dates
back to the Toltecs (ancient Indians). It is believed that this is the
day in which the dead come back
to visit their family.
This day, which is a day for
mourning, is also a day of celebration. It's a day when friends,
families and those who have
passed away coµie together.
Feasts and dances are held
almost everywhere for this day.
When celebrating this day,
people make toys, mannequins,
breads,and other food items in
forms of skeletons of faces of the
people who have passsed on.
Complete meals, pictures, toys,
and other items are layed out on
the tomb for the dead to enjoy.
Yellow marigolds zempasuchitl ,
the traditional pre-columbian
flower, and lighted candles are
also layed out on the tombs.
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Chicano Poe-try
!Piensen Lo!
in brown america
Que onda Raza?
What has nappened to
Chicano power?
What has happened to
En La Union Hace Fuerza?
What has happened to
LaHuelga?
Have you bought into
the American dream?
Sabes Que mano!
It's only a dream.
A dream for the pinche gringos!
They dream of happiness
and prosperity.
I dream about the campesino
dying from sweat and pesticides.
I dream about the vato loco
who is killing himself
with guns and mota,
self-pitty and excuses.
I dream about La Mujer
with more kids than feria.
I dream about Reagan and Bush
and this racist government
for the racists,
by the racists.
Wake up gente!
They're using you!
They're laughing at you!
How much suffering must we
endure
before we say chale!
I'm here, I deserve to be counted
I demand to be counted.
This is our homeland.
If the gringos don't like it here
then they can go back to their
country.
Raza
Take out your blue contact lenses,
wash the dye out of your hair.
Pronounce your name with ganas!
Porque
The only distinction between us
is the tint of our skin.
The gringo is using us,
Differently but the same.
Don't be fooled Raza! ·
Remember now and act now
or later
suffer the consequences
of your ignorance.
We came from the same womb.
We have the same history.
Our blood is the same.
We must ban together an,d
take back Aztlan.
Piense lo!
ATM
Matthew Polanco
in brown america
life keeps going and going
and the grapes keep growing and growing
· and the anglos keep owning.
don't make this a race thing
they keep telling me.
whi te on br own on wh ite
lets just get along,
said a white waitress at denny's
who laughed and said,
besides, they can kiss my racist ass,
because she thought i was one of her,
my pale skin becoming red with
anger
and
embarrassment.
at night,
here in fresno,
when the air is hot
and still,
i can here
the brown and black
whores
calling my name,
knowing that the state paid me today
and my wife is in
bakersfield
Andres Montoya
a dead man writing a poem to an
old love
companera,
the·night whistles
that familiar tune
and i fall asleep
under a tree,
the wind coverlng
me li~e a blanket.
i dream of you
and me
in a boat
surrounded by blood .
you are naked,
and wet,
gllstening under the sun.
j start to kiss the
back of your knees,
your skin is warm
and smells of earth,
i begln to eat the flesh
of your thlghs.
the grass has become moist
and feels like a frozen wall
beneath me. the stars
have disappeared bebind
black clouds, and worms
have come to keep me
company.
Andres Montoya
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November 127 1990
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Lower Me Quickly
Lower me quickly
I have to find another place,
leave this dusty body ar:.d find something new.
Bury me fast
because no one should forget;
so lower me quickly.
I want to go so I can come back again.
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My grandparents left, but returned.
Yes, they are back.
My grandmother sits confidently
and brightly in my daughter's eyes.
My grandfather's patient charm
penetrates through my son's smile.
Lower me quickly for I must return:
I must come with the dawn
caressing all that is out,
the leaves, clothes left hung overnight,
or that rusty old car.
I must bring oranges from the dead
eat through my grandchild's mouth
feed the cows
and chase the sun
cleanse the young from their past.
-Hurry
there's much to be done.
So lower me quickly.
VICTOR CANALES
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una tortilla
call me the assimilated aztec,
el cicl6n de nada,
the man who will share this
this holy bread with you.
esta tortilla es mi vida,
my flesh,
tu sangre,
and our dinner.
appreciate it.
hold its warmth up to your
small neck and call the dead
on my walkie-talkies.
aold my sweaty hands and
wish
a
wish.
take advantage of the free meal.
por favor,
mi rosa,
eat this tortilla.
share it amongst la raza and
shout nasty palabras to the dark sky.
for this is a tortilla.
una tortilla,
mi tortilla,
i give you my last chance oflife,
eat it.
Aztlandian nights
swc,et
sweet
sweet night
of a swallowed sun
leaving the
tecatosmojadosand
urbanoutcastofaztlan
to wander the
streets
stricken
with solitude.
everybody claims to care
about this
bachofbunchedupready
toexplodeemmerginggianofapeople,
and while the democrats
and republicans lobby
our support, the
mapasandmechasandother
obscureorganizationsofaztlan
keep fighting each other
over spoiled chorizo.
zerdivlaynohtnakramyb
Andres Montoya
November 12, 1990
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our Chicani~s an~ our Chica~tas .About 200hundred of us marched
·as it'did with us arid as it·clid'with .do~ to Ha~Js.office. We demanded
,~omf~fp~r parents and i~,,t~afh~s <:re~rilts:_We were ma·d, · ~e wanted
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his preside9.tialhood. ~e lookedi~to
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Strong Opinion
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Racism has become a precious
commodity at Fresno State. A historical analysis clearly shows that
the administration, faculty, and
student government are responsible
for nurturing racism. Two major
factors have contributed to this
phenomenon: (1) the.best student
leaders of color have been purged
and (2) the administration has used
ingenious tactics.
This was first evident during
the events of May '89 when the
Reality Party decided to restructure the ASI bylaws for the newly
elected officials. Reality had just
lost a majority of the ASI seats to
the Unity-SRG Party. And Reality
wanted to make sure that the bylaw changes would give their incoming minority party the majority of the power.
ASI President Scott Vick and
his Reality 'dominated senate took
a dozen monetary and appointment powers away from the highest incoming U nity-SRG (President
Cogely and Legislative Vice President Solano: two Chicanas) and
gave them to the highest incoming
Reality member (Administrative
Vice President Anderson: an Anglo
male.)
People of color demanded that
President Vick and Administrative
Vice President White, who were
the main perpetrators of the racist
and sexist bylaw changes, be removed from office by the administration. In addition, the people of
color demanded that the bylaw
changes be abolished.
The bylaw changes were abrogated, but Vick and White were not
removed from office. This resulted
in a two day occupation of the ASI
office, in which a group of twenty
protestors were arrested on various charges ranging from failure to
disperse, to unlawful assembly.
The day after the arrest, the
administration met with a group of
faculty and students in order to
discuss demands. Two things were
accomplished: (1) P:residentHarold
Haak admitted in a news confrence
that racism existed on campus and
(2) then announced the creation of
a task force on racism, sexism, and
homophobia•..
This was a major dissapointment
to a group ofstudent leaders, which
I term "reconstru.ctionist," who
understood that Haak outsmarted
the bargaining group. This was
primarily du:e to the moderate elements in the bargaining group and
the locking out of reconstructionists.
The reconstructionist were seeking long term permanent changes
such as administrative poiicies
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demanding more ethnic and female ily seek the easier avenues in fightfaculty, increasing the number of ing racism such as constant media
underrepresented students, and exposure, speeches, meetings, and
removing racists like Vick and occupying leadership positions;
White from position ofresponsibil- everything is geared towards exity. By removing Vick and White posing and pandering racism, but
from office, Haak would be creating not eliminating the base roots ofit.
Exposers were effective in keepa highly significant policy of nontoleration; racists would not be ing reconstruction such as ASI
allowed to occupy position of re- Senators Bill Lerch, FranR Aviles,
Andres Montoya and other~ from
sponsibility.
However, at that time, the Unity- the bargaining process. The e~SRG leadership was tightly con- poser leaders (which include some
trolled by a few leaders, which I
term "exposers." Exposers primarSee OPINION on page 3 ...
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OPINION cont. from page 2
faculty) were so preoccupied with
personal media coverage and dictatorial control of the decision processes that Haak was able to give
them scraps instead of permanent
changes.
Because exposers such as Jose
Lopez, Karen Cogley, Don Daves,
Stacey Green and some faculty sold
out the demands of the protesto:rs
by settling for scraps, the problem
of racism continues.
Two examples prove this point.
Let us first examine the rise of
Scott Vick after his nefarious bylaw changes. Two months after the
sit-in, Governor Duekmejian promoted Vick to a two year California
State University Trustee position,
a position which held decision power
over the 19 CSU campuses. In
addition, Fr esno State allowed him
to teach Speech 3 classes during
Fall '89.
During Vick's year of promotions, the CSUF Foundation had
$260,000 invested fn South Africa.
The foundation presented excuses
for their investment. It was admit-
November 12, 1990
ted that little thought went into the
location of investment and that it
was difficult to find stable companies not tied· to South Africa· excuses were also made for the ~low
rate of divestment such as the
possibility of being sued by donors
who might not like quicker divestment and the negative impact on
the economy (of South Africa) due
to quicker divestment. All of this
occurred even when Mandela called
for further sanctions after his release.
What do these two examples
tell us? They tell us that Governor
Duekmejian and the Fresno State
Administration were able to promote and uphold racism in a time
when people of color were united.
The blame, however, cannot go to
the average student of color, but
must be blamed on the exposers
and the Task Force. These two
entities were useless, because they
kept silent about it and did little to
attack the issues.
At this moment, Scott Vick is
still a CSU Trustee and a teacher of
two Speech 3 classes at Fresno
State. As for the South African
investment, the issue has been kept
silent. How can the Task Force and
exposer leaders justify their silence
and lack of action towards these issues? Why is the fight against racism, sexism, and homophobia
becoming less effective?
At present, the exposers still
have the leadership, although
people are beginning to challenge
their ineffectiveness. Their focus
has changed from the administration which has power to change
policies, to white students who have
little power.
White students have become the
target, because they are easier to
challenge and expose than the
racist administrators. White student have not yet devoleped the art
ofsubtle racism, which the administration has mastered .. Think about
it. There can be no effective way of
keeping racist students from enrolling at Fresno State, but there is
great potential in cotrolling their
racist acts by forcing the administration to set policies of toleration.
Exposing racism, having meetings, andinundatingthe media with
cries of racism will get old. People
of color must concentrate on the administration and force it to make
policies of non-toleration, racjal
recruitment, and otoor permanent
changes.
In the next issue, I will present
the studentleaders (reconstructionists) who must take the lead from
the exposers. Reconstructionist historically have been given little
power, but are responsible for
making the most significant
changes. How would they respond
to campus racism if given leadership positions?
Lawrence Tovar
Who Are the Phonies?
There are student movements occuring all across the nation. Chicanos, African Americans,
Native Americans, Asian Americans, and other oppressed students
of color are organizing to challenge
and fight an elitist, White male
dominated, racist and oppressive
administration and power structure. Unfortunately, the elitism
that these groups have been fighting has started to take root in some
of their own organizations. Racial/
ethnic organizations are finding
that some opportunistic people have
been taking advantage of the
struggle against racism and using
the Brown & Black faces behind
the struggle.
One good example is the elitist clique that has existed and currently exist in Unity-SRG. A hand
full of people in Unity seem to feel
that they should be the decision
makers and the voice for all people
of color on this campus. A hand full
of watered down "minorities" feel
that they should be "the" leaders.
Apparently some, but not all, of all
these elitist come from a more privileged background than other students involved in the struggle. They
have been given economic and social access to the white community.
Some of th ese people learned the
art of white rhetoric, opportunism,
materialism, sell-outism, and how
to play the White game both politicly and socially.
The Brown and Black communities at FSU seem to be a good
place for them to practice their
White leadership skills. These
people are extremely detrimental
to the Chicano, Native American
and African American movements.
They learn all of our lingo and
readily spout it with sincerity. They
say "racism, oppression, sexism,
diversity, and empowerment", but
only for self-inetrest and popularity. The phony people of color use
these words and the underrepre-
sented cultural/ethnic groups to
obtain position ofpower within their
communities, within student government, and also to obtain political positions in the White power
structure in the future. The phonies (Brown and Black elitist) are a
sneaky but well liked people.
Usually the White elitist
prefer to deal with the phonies
rather than the real people of color.
Political Whites don't like to deal
with the Chicanos, African Americans, and Native Americans that
come from the barrios, ghettos,
reservations, fields, or other economically disadvantaged backgrounds or sincere people of color
from privileged backgrounds. The
real people of color don't play the
White political game (they don't
mess around and they speak the
truth). The real people of color
have seen the parents, brothers and
sisters go through imm~nse racism
and oppression.· When the real
people of color are at a table with
the 'White man they don't present a
watered down agenda and they
don't talk the White rhetoric or
settle for crumbs. They challenge
the White man. They challenge the
system and a~vocate a restructuring of the system for the inclusion
and advancement of the rights of
people of color. As a result, they are
called loud, uncivilized, unprofessional, constitution violaters, and
illegitimate. The phonies, on the
other hand, are merely satisfied
with the simple
"exposure" of
racism or other injustices going .on
in the Brown & Black communities. They enjoy exposing it over
and over, until evrybody is sick of
it. Although they expose the racism
and discuss it, the phonies don't
rock the boat too much because it
might threaten their position of
power.. They spend most of their
time and energy in meetings with
the administration or in the committiees practicing Robert's rules
oforder and saying"Madam Chair, low people to be our leaders beMr. and Ms. President, or Senator cause they look good on camera,
Crow." They get so wrapped up in speak well, are" experienced" (in
the system that they forget all about the White way), and the most actheir purpose. They forget all about ceptable in the White community.
challenging the racist power struc- It's also ironic that some of these
ture. As a result the rights of racial phonies didn't even consider themethnic groups are no longer at the selves to be Brown or Black until
top ofthe agenda, but the system is. they got to college and found out
The phony people of color that it was okay. It's time for the
become part of the sys~em even phonies, like the racist on this
though they are suppose to be campus, to be exposed and deagainst it. They continue to use the nounced. The phonies are not helpsame bureaucracy and red tape that ing resolve the problem but they
the racist people have traditionally are, in fact, part of the problem.
The phonies do not repreused against underrepresented
sent
people
of color on this campus;
culture groups. But they do this
they
represent
themselves and their
because that's professionalism and
hunger
for
power
and popularity.
they must play the game if they're
going to keep their little position of
Hijo del Sol
power and because they don't want
Frank
Pancho Aviles
to appear "uncivilized" to the media like the real people of color.
Unfortunatelytherealpeople
of color have let the phonies take
ra ICa 9
aCISm
control cause they are brain washed
Racism, sexism, and homophoto believe that these Brown and bia are issues which must be dealt
Black elites are smarter, speak with by the students of Fresno
better, or are more acceptable. The State. Since it is we who are a part
elitepeop]eofcoloronlywantotuse of the institution, we, as a group,
the real people ofcolor as a banner, · must change the atmosphere ofthis
supporters or a reason to struggle. campus.
If any of the real people of color
The individual student must
want to become part of the leader- make an effort to help eradicate
ship they have to become submis- these institutionalized forms of
sive puppets that don't question bigotry.
the Brown and Black elite authorEach one ofus must make a choice
ity. Theyhavetobecomethepeople not only for ourselves, but for the
who hold signs at rallies, the "yes" future of our university. You can't
people, the errand runners, but sit idle in your classrooms if you or
never the decision makers or the one of your peers is affected by
speakers. Why? Because the elite racism, sexism or homophobia at
do not think the real people ofcolor the hands of the faculty, adminisare capable of making intelligent trators, or your own classmates.
or politicly correct decisions. If the
Stand up to this oppression
real people of color challenge this through voice, petition or some
opportunistic and elite group, they other type of activity which will
are immediately dealt with. The expose those who discriminate.
elite group tries to weed them out
The voice of the oppressed must
because they are considered to be be raised in order to institute a
too extreme or too radical and too policy of change for a more positive
stupid.
environment.
It's ironic that we would alSee Racism on page 4...
E d"
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Page4
RACISM cont. from page 3••.;0ur university lies in a community where the practice of racism,
sexism and homophobia are a regular occurrence. However, if our
community is to institute change,
it will need a positive role model.
And how can this change occur
when this university continues to
be a part of the problem? It cannot.
Therefore, we must change ourselves and our university. We must
be the example for our community.
We come to Fresno State from
various backgrounds, cultures, and
classes, but no matter how we get
here we must come together, join
hands, and unite for this cause.
At this point the question, "What
can I do, " should be on your mind.
Here are some suggestions:
Simple gestures can be made
toward each other, instead of turning your head to an individual
provide them with some positive
words. Instead oflooking down your
nose at someone and degrading
them, offer them something of
yourself with9ut expecting anythingin return. We deserve respect
and dignity from each other. Be a
positive influence to all those you
come in contact and set an example.
Ethnic clubs exist on campus, not
to promote prejudice and bigotry,
but to inform that prejudice and
bigotry do exist. Go up to one of
these booths and find out what you
can do. Remember the only way to
deal with our own personal fears is
to confron·t them and deal with
them.
By writing this editorial I have
begun to challenge my own prejudices and bigotry, and as a student
with a voice on this campus I will
find ways and means for the
eradication of racism, sexism, and
homophobic attitudes.
As an individual, I can create only
part of the change which is necessary to create a safer academic
environment for all those who become a part of it, but significant
change will come about only when
the voice of the university is heard
not only in our local comm unity but
in our state and in our nation.
The students at California State
University, Fresno know what is
right, and it is our :§esponsibility to
take whatever steps are necessary
to facilitate that which needs to be
right.
By Joe M. Toqes
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Images Of Rddiction
by Manuel Cortes
Andres Montoya,
Ralph Avitia, and
Pedro Garcia inform
fellow students about
the beating of Frank
Aviles and the protest.
Montoya, Avitia and
Garcia fasted for a
week as a form of
protest.
Eusevio Arias/La Voz de Aztlan
Page 5
November 12, 1990
E~ [O)f ~ [OJ®
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ATTENTION
Cynthia Carillo is a ten year old girl who has been struk by leukemia. She is currently hospitalized at Valley Children's Medical Hospital. However, it is necessary to send Cynthia to Boston for a
bone marrow transplant. The Carillo family is a low- income family and is unable to afford the
expenses of sending their daughter to Boston for the necessary transplant. We ask for your help
through donations . The goal we have is to reach the amount of $1,000 by Friday, November 16,
1990.
.
For more information about Cynthia and her family, please call "La Super Q" (FM 92) radio
station. Information can be given in Spanish or in English. If you would like to send your donations,
you may mail them to:
BANK OF AMERICA
P.0. BOX 1254
PLANADA, CA 93615
ACCOUNT#:00244-03131
YOUR HELP WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED
THANK YOU!
Donations will also be accepted at the following CSUF offices: HCOP, CLS, UMS, EOP, and at The
Daily Collegian. For more information contact Juan Casillas at 266-7367.
Last Tuesday was El Dia de
los Muertos. It was commemerated on Thursday by the members of CWAA as they read
poetry in The Pit. What is Dia De
Los Muertos?
El Dia de los Muertos, or Day
of the Dead, is celebrated in
Mexico on November 2, every
year. El Dia de los Muertos, dates
back to the Toltecs (ancient Indians). It is believed that this is the
day in which the dead come back
to visit their family.
This day, which is a day for
mourning, is also a day of celebration. It's a day when friends,
families and those who have
passed away coµie together.
Feasts and dances are held
almost everywhere for this day.
When celebrating this day,
people make toys, mannequins,
breads,and other food items in
forms of skeletons of faces of the
people who have passsed on.
Complete meals, pictures, toys,
and other items are layed out on
the tomb for the dead to enjoy.
Yellow marigolds zempasuchitl ,
the traditional pre-columbian
flower, and lighted candles are
also layed out on the tombs.
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btit,' bec~use he shared ·his·tacos.at,.w.ork'with. two hungry teenagers·~
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Chicano Poe-try
!Piensen Lo!
in brown america
Que onda Raza?
What has nappened to
Chicano power?
What has happened to
En La Union Hace Fuerza?
What has happened to
LaHuelga?
Have you bought into
the American dream?
Sabes Que mano!
It's only a dream.
A dream for the pinche gringos!
They dream of happiness
and prosperity.
I dream about the campesino
dying from sweat and pesticides.
I dream about the vato loco
who is killing himself
with guns and mota,
self-pitty and excuses.
I dream about La Mujer
with more kids than feria.
I dream about Reagan and Bush
and this racist government
for the racists,
by the racists.
Wake up gente!
They're using you!
They're laughing at you!
How much suffering must we
endure
before we say chale!
I'm here, I deserve to be counted
I demand to be counted.
This is our homeland.
If the gringos don't like it here
then they can go back to their
country.
Raza
Take out your blue contact lenses,
wash the dye out of your hair.
Pronounce your name with ganas!
Porque
The only distinction between us
is the tint of our skin.
The gringo is using us,
Differently but the same.
Don't be fooled Raza! ·
Remember now and act now
or later
suffer the consequences
of your ignorance.
We came from the same womb.
We have the same history.
Our blood is the same.
We must ban together an,d
take back Aztlan.
Piense lo!
ATM
Matthew Polanco
in brown america
life keeps going and going
and the grapes keep growing and growing
· and the anglos keep owning.
don't make this a race thing
they keep telling me.
whi te on br own on wh ite
lets just get along,
said a white waitress at denny's
who laughed and said,
besides, they can kiss my racist ass,
because she thought i was one of her,
my pale skin becoming red with
anger
and
embarrassment.
at night,
here in fresno,
when the air is hot
and still,
i can here
the brown and black
whores
calling my name,
knowing that the state paid me today
and my wife is in
bakersfield
Andres Montoya
a dead man writing a poem to an
old love
companera,
the·night whistles
that familiar tune
and i fall asleep
under a tree,
the wind coverlng
me li~e a blanket.
i dream of you
and me
in a boat
surrounded by blood .
you are naked,
and wet,
gllstening under the sun.
j start to kiss the
back of your knees,
your skin is warm
and smells of earth,
i begln to eat the flesh
of your thlghs.
the grass has become moist
and feels like a frozen wall
beneath me. the stars
have disappeared bebind
black clouds, and worms
have come to keep me
company.
Andres Montoya
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November 127 1990
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Lower Me Quickly
Lower me quickly
I have to find another place,
leave this dusty body ar:.d find something new.
Bury me fast
because no one should forget;
so lower me quickly.
I want to go so I can come back again.
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child support.
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My grandparents left, but returned.
Yes, they are back.
My grandmother sits confidently
and brightly in my daughter's eyes.
My grandfather's patient charm
penetrates through my son's smile.
Lower me quickly for I must return:
I must come with the dawn
caressing all that is out,
the leaves, clothes left hung overnight,
or that rusty old car.
I must bring oranges from the dead
eat through my grandchild's mouth
feed the cows
and chase the sun
cleanse the young from their past.
-Hurry
there's much to be done.
So lower me quickly.
VICTOR CANALES
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wliite m~n)hat are Pr~sidents,-in Indian land. ·.
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una tortilla
call me the assimilated aztec,
el cicl6n de nada,
the man who will share this
this holy bread with you.
esta tortilla es mi vida,
my flesh,
tu sangre,
and our dinner.
appreciate it.
hold its warmth up to your
small neck and call the dead
on my walkie-talkies.
aold my sweaty hands and
wish
a
wish.
take advantage of the free meal.
por favor,
mi rosa,
eat this tortilla.
share it amongst la raza and
shout nasty palabras to the dark sky.
for this is a tortilla.
una tortilla,
mi tortilla,
i give you my last chance oflife,
eat it.
Aztlandian nights
swc,et
sweet
sweet night
of a swallowed sun
leaving the
tecatosmojadosand
urbanoutcastofaztlan
to wander the
streets
stricken
with solitude.
everybody claims to care
about this
bachofbunchedupready
toexplodeemmerginggianofapeople,
and while the democrats
and republicans lobby
our support, the
mapasandmechasandother
obscureorganizationsofaztlan
keep fighting each other
over spoiled chorizo.
zerdivlaynohtnakramyb
Andres Montoya
November 12, 1990
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CONFRENCE COMM IT. J~E NEEDS YOUR
HELP!
THERE
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H.l GH 'SCHOOL STUDEtHS ·
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If you wish to place yo- ·:
ur organization's events ;
and meetings in the Cale-1
11dario, please submit the _;
information before Dece- ;,
mber 5, at the La Voz
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box in the Daily Colleg- .~;.
ian's office.
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~lnldren.::were_;_peing QOT~:W~!?id~-.: :F~e're in school:ind rio(6µt'ol) the
' ican&Revoit"at Fresno State>·,· . . fects.i feve,n boTn af·all, it_wasri't all ·. \t~~et'~ 0;· iri-:'the 'fields~ --W look
:,,:::· Last:_ month·''a t., the same .th.n~ that·: b~cl,:,· Ch:a~ez didn't ~~ve''togo aro•.·.nd, see how many other Chic.a-
·'atij.·l'·m. 4tl}tjpg abQ:u t'the 'w~~i:: :•:
ell
·: ,'. But wh<iknow_s, maybe the next
one . will'be fo.ng~rJ\1.ayb~ th.e riext
one·:·wili be :f or real And maybe
next time a Chicano won't have to
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ratc}l on the.back._oflµs ri'~ck but · .edl{a: place ·of highei-)ear¢mF.~~-. .· there· so·· many more ·o r them than
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Again, I invite :you to submit
,:eh)fn#1k:first'°told:'m.e th*t he:->:. :·a nd h~ye h:e.etjp;i~de to f ~~J .l!,:~C:O.,~~-': ,; smarter?'No: the::b1ologically. slipe- .'your triateria{fQr tqe·n~xt is~ue of
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Racism has become a precious
commodity at Fresno State. A historical analysis clearly shows that
the administration, faculty, and
student government are responsible
for nurturing racism. Two major
factors have contributed to this
phenomenon: (1) the.best student
leaders of color have been purged
and (2) the administration has used
ingenious tactics.
This was first evident during
the events of May '89 when the
Reality Party decided to restructure the ASI bylaws for the newly
elected officials. Reality had just
lost a majority of the ASI seats to
the Unity-SRG Party. And Reality
wanted to make sure that the bylaw changes would give their incoming minority party the majority of the power.
ASI President Scott Vick and
his Reality 'dominated senate took
a dozen monetary and appointment powers away from the highest incoming U nity-SRG (President
Cogely and Legislative Vice President Solano: two Chicanas) and
gave them to the highest incoming
Reality member (Administrative
Vice President Anderson: an Anglo
male.)
People of color demanded that
President Vick and Administrative
Vice President White, who were
the main perpetrators of the racist
and sexist bylaw changes, be removed from office by the administration. In addition, the people of
color demanded that the bylaw
changes be abolished.
The bylaw changes were abrogated, but Vick and White were not
removed from office. This resulted
in a two day occupation of the ASI
office, in which a group of twenty
protestors were arrested on various charges ranging from failure to
disperse, to unlawful assembly.
The day after the arrest, the
administration met with a group of
faculty and students in order to
discuss demands. Two things were
accomplished: (1) P:residentHarold
Haak admitted in a news confrence
that racism existed on campus and
(2) then announced the creation of
a task force on racism, sexism, and
homophobia•..
This was a major dissapointment
to a group ofstudent leaders, which
I term "reconstru.ctionist," who
understood that Haak outsmarted
the bargaining group. This was
primarily du:e to the moderate elements in the bargaining group and
the locking out of reconstructionists.
The reconstructionist were seeking long term permanent changes
such as administrative poiicies
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demanding more ethnic and female ily seek the easier avenues in fightfaculty, increasing the number of ing racism such as constant media
underrepresented students, and exposure, speeches, meetings, and
removing racists like Vick and occupying leadership positions;
White from position ofresponsibil- everything is geared towards exity. By removing Vick and White posing and pandering racism, but
from office, Haak would be creating not eliminating the base roots ofit.
Exposers were effective in keepa highly significant policy of nontoleration; racists would not be ing reconstruction such as ASI
allowed to occupy position of re- Senators Bill Lerch, FranR Aviles,
Andres Montoya and other~ from
sponsibility.
However, at that time, the Unity- the bargaining process. The e~SRG leadership was tightly con- poser leaders (which include some
trolled by a few leaders, which I
term "exposers." Exposers primarSee OPINION on page 3 ...
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OPINION cont. from page 2
faculty) were so preoccupied with
personal media coverage and dictatorial control of the decision processes that Haak was able to give
them scraps instead of permanent
changes.
Because exposers such as Jose
Lopez, Karen Cogley, Don Daves,
Stacey Green and some faculty sold
out the demands of the protesto:rs
by settling for scraps, the problem
of racism continues.
Two examples prove this point.
Let us first examine the rise of
Scott Vick after his nefarious bylaw changes. Two months after the
sit-in, Governor Duekmejian promoted Vick to a two year California
State University Trustee position,
a position which held decision power
over the 19 CSU campuses. In
addition, Fr esno State allowed him
to teach Speech 3 classes during
Fall '89.
During Vick's year of promotions, the CSUF Foundation had
$260,000 invested fn South Africa.
The foundation presented excuses
for their investment. It was admit-
November 12, 1990
ted that little thought went into the
location of investment and that it
was difficult to find stable companies not tied· to South Africa· excuses were also made for the ~low
rate of divestment such as the
possibility of being sued by donors
who might not like quicker divestment and the negative impact on
the economy (of South Africa) due
to quicker divestment. All of this
occurred even when Mandela called
for further sanctions after his release.
What do these two examples
tell us? They tell us that Governor
Duekmejian and the Fresno State
Administration were able to promote and uphold racism in a time
when people of color were united.
The blame, however, cannot go to
the average student of color, but
must be blamed on the exposers
and the Task Force. These two
entities were useless, because they
kept silent about it and did little to
attack the issues.
At this moment, Scott Vick is
still a CSU Trustee and a teacher of
two Speech 3 classes at Fresno
State. As for the South African
investment, the issue has been kept
silent. How can the Task Force and
exposer leaders justify their silence
and lack of action towards these issues? Why is the fight against racism, sexism, and homophobia
becoming less effective?
At present, the exposers still
have the leadership, although
people are beginning to challenge
their ineffectiveness. Their focus
has changed from the administration which has power to change
policies, to white students who have
little power.
White students have become the
target, because they are easier to
challenge and expose than the
racist administrators. White student have not yet devoleped the art
ofsubtle racism, which the administration has mastered .. Think about
it. There can be no effective way of
keeping racist students from enrolling at Fresno State, but there is
great potential in cotrolling their
racist acts by forcing the administration to set policies of toleration.
Exposing racism, having meetings, andinundatingthe media with
cries of racism will get old. People
of color must concentrate on the administration and force it to make
policies of non-toleration, racjal
recruitment, and otoor permanent
changes.
In the next issue, I will present
the studentleaders (reconstructionists) who must take the lead from
the exposers. Reconstructionist historically have been given little
power, but are responsible for
making the most significant
changes. How would they respond
to campus racism if given leadership positions?
Lawrence Tovar
Who Are the Phonies?
There are student movements occuring all across the nation. Chicanos, African Americans,
Native Americans, Asian Americans, and other oppressed students
of color are organizing to challenge
and fight an elitist, White male
dominated, racist and oppressive
administration and power structure. Unfortunately, the elitism
that these groups have been fighting has started to take root in some
of their own organizations. Racial/
ethnic organizations are finding
that some opportunistic people have
been taking advantage of the
struggle against racism and using
the Brown & Black faces behind
the struggle.
One good example is the elitist clique that has existed and currently exist in Unity-SRG. A hand
full of people in Unity seem to feel
that they should be the decision
makers and the voice for all people
of color on this campus. A hand full
of watered down "minorities" feel
that they should be "the" leaders.
Apparently some, but not all, of all
these elitist come from a more privileged background than other students involved in the struggle. They
have been given economic and social access to the white community.
Some of th ese people learned the
art of white rhetoric, opportunism,
materialism, sell-outism, and how
to play the White game both politicly and socially.
The Brown and Black communities at FSU seem to be a good
place for them to practice their
White leadership skills. These
people are extremely detrimental
to the Chicano, Native American
and African American movements.
They learn all of our lingo and
readily spout it with sincerity. They
say "racism, oppression, sexism,
diversity, and empowerment", but
only for self-inetrest and popularity. The phony people of color use
these words and the underrepre-
sented cultural/ethnic groups to
obtain position ofpower within their
communities, within student government, and also to obtain political positions in the White power
structure in the future. The phonies (Brown and Black elitist) are a
sneaky but well liked people.
Usually the White elitist
prefer to deal with the phonies
rather than the real people of color.
Political Whites don't like to deal
with the Chicanos, African Americans, and Native Americans that
come from the barrios, ghettos,
reservations, fields, or other economically disadvantaged backgrounds or sincere people of color
from privileged backgrounds. The
real people of color don't play the
White political game (they don't
mess around and they speak the
truth). The real people of color
have seen the parents, brothers and
sisters go through imm~nse racism
and oppression.· When the real
people of color are at a table with
the 'White man they don't present a
watered down agenda and they
don't talk the White rhetoric or
settle for crumbs. They challenge
the White man. They challenge the
system and a~vocate a restructuring of the system for the inclusion
and advancement of the rights of
people of color. As a result, they are
called loud, uncivilized, unprofessional, constitution violaters, and
illegitimate. The phonies, on the
other hand, are merely satisfied
with the simple
"exposure" of
racism or other injustices going .on
in the Brown & Black communities. They enjoy exposing it over
and over, until evrybody is sick of
it. Although they expose the racism
and discuss it, the phonies don't
rock the boat too much because it
might threaten their position of
power.. They spend most of their
time and energy in meetings with
the administration or in the committiees practicing Robert's rules
oforder and saying"Madam Chair, low people to be our leaders beMr. and Ms. President, or Senator cause they look good on camera,
Crow." They get so wrapped up in speak well, are" experienced" (in
the system that they forget all about the White way), and the most actheir purpose. They forget all about ceptable in the White community.
challenging the racist power struc- It's also ironic that some of these
ture. As a result the rights of racial phonies didn't even consider themethnic groups are no longer at the selves to be Brown or Black until
top ofthe agenda, but the system is. they got to college and found out
The phony people of color that it was okay. It's time for the
become part of the sys~em even phonies, like the racist on this
though they are suppose to be campus, to be exposed and deagainst it. They continue to use the nounced. The phonies are not helpsame bureaucracy and red tape that ing resolve the problem but they
the racist people have traditionally are, in fact, part of the problem.
The phonies do not repreused against underrepresented
sent
people
of color on this campus;
culture groups. But they do this
they
represent
themselves and their
because that's professionalism and
hunger
for
power
and popularity.
they must play the game if they're
going to keep their little position of
Hijo del Sol
power and because they don't want
Frank
Pancho Aviles
to appear "uncivilized" to the media like the real people of color.
Unfortunatelytherealpeople
of color have let the phonies take
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control cause they are brain washed
Racism, sexism, and homophoto believe that these Brown and bia are issues which must be dealt
Black elites are smarter, speak with by the students of Fresno
better, or are more acceptable. The State. Since it is we who are a part
elitepeop]eofcoloronlywantotuse of the institution, we, as a group,
the real people ofcolor as a banner, · must change the atmosphere ofthis
supporters or a reason to struggle. campus.
If any of the real people of color
The individual student must
want to become part of the leader- make an effort to help eradicate
ship they have to become submis- these institutionalized forms of
sive puppets that don't question bigotry.
the Brown and Black elite authorEach one ofus must make a choice
ity. Theyhavetobecomethepeople not only for ourselves, but for the
who hold signs at rallies, the "yes" future of our university. You can't
people, the errand runners, but sit idle in your classrooms if you or
never the decision makers or the one of your peers is affected by
speakers. Why? Because the elite racism, sexism or homophobia at
do not think the real people ofcolor the hands of the faculty, adminisare capable of making intelligent trators, or your own classmates.
or politicly correct decisions. If the
Stand up to this oppression
real people of color challenge this through voice, petition or some
opportunistic and elite group, they other type of activity which will
are immediately dealt with. The expose those who discriminate.
elite group tries to weed them out
The voice of the oppressed must
because they are considered to be be raised in order to institute a
too extreme or too radical and too policy of change for a more positive
stupid.
environment.
It's ironic that we would alSee Racism on page 4...
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RACISM cont. from page 3••.;0ur university lies in a community where the practice of racism,
sexism and homophobia are a regular occurrence. However, if our
community is to institute change,
it will need a positive role model.
And how can this change occur
when this university continues to
be a part of the problem? It cannot.
Therefore, we must change ourselves and our university. We must
be the example for our community.
We come to Fresno State from
various backgrounds, cultures, and
classes, but no matter how we get
here we must come together, join
hands, and unite for this cause.
At this point the question, "What
can I do, " should be on your mind.
Here are some suggestions:
Simple gestures can be made
toward each other, instead of turning your head to an individual
provide them with some positive
words. Instead oflooking down your
nose at someone and degrading
them, offer them something of
yourself with9ut expecting anythingin return. We deserve respect
and dignity from each other. Be a
positive influence to all those you
come in contact and set an example.
Ethnic clubs exist on campus, not
to promote prejudice and bigotry,
but to inform that prejudice and
bigotry do exist. Go up to one of
these booths and find out what you
can do. Remember the only way to
deal with our own personal fears is
to confron·t them and deal with
them.
By writing this editorial I have
begun to challenge my own prejudices and bigotry, and as a student
with a voice on this campus I will
find ways and means for the
eradication of racism, sexism, and
homophobic attitudes.
As an individual, I can create only
part of the change which is necessary to create a safer academic
environment for all those who become a part of it, but significant
change will come about only when
the voice of the university is heard
not only in our local comm unity but
in our state and in our nation.
The students at California State
University, Fresno know what is
right, and it is our :§esponsibility to
take whatever steps are necessary
to facilitate that which needs to be
right.
By Joe M. Toqes
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Images Of Rddiction
by Manuel Cortes
Andres Montoya,
Ralph Avitia, and
Pedro Garcia inform
fellow students about
the beating of Frank
Aviles and the protest.
Montoya, Avitia and
Garcia fasted for a
week as a form of
protest.
Eusevio Arias/La Voz de Aztlan
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November 12, 1990
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ATTENTION
Cynthia Carillo is a ten year old girl who has been struk by leukemia. She is currently hospitalized at Valley Children's Medical Hospital. However, it is necessary to send Cynthia to Boston for a
bone marrow transplant. The Carillo family is a low- income family and is unable to afford the
expenses of sending their daughter to Boston for the necessary transplant. We ask for your help
through donations . The goal we have is to reach the amount of $1,000 by Friday, November 16,
1990.
.
For more information about Cynthia and her family, please call "La Super Q" (FM 92) radio
station. Information can be given in Spanish or in English. If you would like to send your donations,
you may mail them to:
BANK OF AMERICA
P.0. BOX 1254
PLANADA, CA 93615
ACCOUNT#:00244-03131
YOUR HELP WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED
THANK YOU!
Donations will also be accepted at the following CSUF offices: HCOP, CLS, UMS, EOP, and at The
Daily Collegian. For more information contact Juan Casillas at 266-7367.
Last Tuesday was El Dia de
los Muertos. It was commemerated on Thursday by the members of CWAA as they read
poetry in The Pit. What is Dia De
Los Muertos?
El Dia de los Muertos, or Day
of the Dead, is celebrated in
Mexico on November 2, every
year. El Dia de los Muertos, dates
back to the Toltecs (ancient Indians). It is believed that this is the
day in which the dead come back
to visit their family.
This day, which is a day for
mourning, is also a day of celebration. It's a day when friends,
families and those who have
passed away coµie together.
Feasts and dances are held
almost everywhere for this day.
When celebrating this day,
people make toys, mannequins,
breads,and other food items in
forms of skeletons of faces of the
people who have passsed on.
Complete meals, pictures, toys,
and other items are layed out on
the tomb for the dead to enjoy.
Yellow marigolds zempasuchitl ,
the traditional pre-columbian
flower, and lighted candles are
also layed out on the tombs.
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Chicano Poe-try
!Piensen Lo!
in brown america
Que onda Raza?
What has nappened to
Chicano power?
What has happened to
En La Union Hace Fuerza?
What has happened to
LaHuelga?
Have you bought into
the American dream?
Sabes Que mano!
It's only a dream.
A dream for the pinche gringos!
They dream of happiness
and prosperity.
I dream about the campesino
dying from sweat and pesticides.
I dream about the vato loco
who is killing himself
with guns and mota,
self-pitty and excuses.
I dream about La Mujer
with more kids than feria.
I dream about Reagan and Bush
and this racist government
for the racists,
by the racists.
Wake up gente!
They're using you!
They're laughing at you!
How much suffering must we
endure
before we say chale!
I'm here, I deserve to be counted
I demand to be counted.
This is our homeland.
If the gringos don't like it here
then they can go back to their
country.
Raza
Take out your blue contact lenses,
wash the dye out of your hair.
Pronounce your name with ganas!
Porque
The only distinction between us
is the tint of our skin.
The gringo is using us,
Differently but the same.
Don't be fooled Raza! ·
Remember now and act now
or later
suffer the consequences
of your ignorance.
We came from the same womb.
We have the same history.
Our blood is the same.
We must ban together an,d
take back Aztlan.
Piense lo!
ATM
Matthew Polanco
in brown america
life keeps going and going
and the grapes keep growing and growing
· and the anglos keep owning.
don't make this a race thing
they keep telling me.
whi te on br own on wh ite
lets just get along,
said a white waitress at denny's
who laughed and said,
besides, they can kiss my racist ass,
because she thought i was one of her,
my pale skin becoming red with
anger
and
embarrassment.
at night,
here in fresno,
when the air is hot
and still,
i can here
the brown and black
whores
calling my name,
knowing that the state paid me today
and my wife is in
bakersfield
Andres Montoya
a dead man writing a poem to an
old love
companera,
the·night whistles
that familiar tune
and i fall asleep
under a tree,
the wind coverlng
me li~e a blanket.
i dream of you
and me
in a boat
surrounded by blood .
you are naked,
and wet,
gllstening under the sun.
j start to kiss the
back of your knees,
your skin is warm
and smells of earth,
i begln to eat the flesh
of your thlghs.
the grass has become moist
and feels like a frozen wall
beneath me. the stars
have disappeared bebind
black clouds, and worms
have come to keep me
company.
Andres Montoya
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Lower me quickly
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because no one should forget;
so lower me quickly.
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My grandparents left, but returned.
Yes, they are back.
My grandmother sits confidently
and brightly in my daughter's eyes.
My grandfather's patient charm
penetrates through my son's smile.
Lower me quickly for I must return:
I must come with the dawn
caressing all that is out,
the leaves, clothes left hung overnight,
or that rusty old car.
I must bring oranges from the dead
eat through my grandchild's mouth
feed the cows
and chase the sun
cleanse the young from their past.
-Hurry
there's much to be done.
So lower me quickly.
VICTOR CANALES
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una tortilla
call me the assimilated aztec,
el cicl6n de nada,
the man who will share this
this holy bread with you.
esta tortilla es mi vida,
my flesh,
tu sangre,
and our dinner.
appreciate it.
hold its warmth up to your
small neck and call the dead
on my walkie-talkies.
aold my sweaty hands and
wish
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wish.
take advantage of the free meal.
por favor,
mi rosa,
eat this tortilla.
share it amongst la raza and
shout nasty palabras to the dark sky.
for this is a tortilla.
una tortilla,
mi tortilla,
i give you my last chance oflife,
eat it.
Aztlandian nights
swc,et
sweet
sweet night
of a swallowed sun
leaving the
tecatosmojadosand
urbanoutcastofaztlan
to wander the
streets
stricken
with solitude.
everybody claims to care
about this
bachofbunchedupready
toexplodeemmerginggianofapeople,
and while the democrats
and republicans lobby
our support, the
mapasandmechasandother
obscureorganizationsofaztlan
keep fighting each other
over spoiled chorizo.
zerdivlaynohtnakramyb
Andres Montoya
November 12, 1990
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our Chicani~s an~ our Chica~tas .About 200hundred of us marched
·as it'did with us arid as it·clid'with .do~ to Ha~Js.office. We demanded
,~omf~fp~r parents and i~,,t~afh~s <:re~rilts:_We were ma·d, · ~e wanted
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his preside9.tialhood. ~e lookedi~to
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Strong Opinion
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Racism has become a precious
commodity at Fresno State. A historical analysis clearly shows that
the administration, faculty, and
student government are responsible
for nurturing racism. Two major
factors have contributed to this
phenomenon: (1) the.best student
leaders of color have been purged
and (2) the administration has used
ingenious tactics.
This was first evident during
the events of May '89 when the
Reality Party decided to restructure the ASI bylaws for the newly
elected officials. Reality had just
lost a majority of the ASI seats to
the Unity-SRG Party. And Reality
wanted to make sure that the bylaw changes would give their incoming minority party the majority of the power.
ASI President Scott Vick and
his Reality 'dominated senate took
a dozen monetary and appointment powers away from the highest incoming U nity-SRG (President
Cogely and Legislative Vice President Solano: two Chicanas) and
gave them to the highest incoming
Reality member (Administrative
Vice President Anderson: an Anglo
male.)
People of color demanded that
President Vick and Administrative
Vice President White, who were
the main perpetrators of the racist
and sexist bylaw changes, be removed from office by the administration. In addition, the people of
color demanded that the bylaw
changes be abolished.
The bylaw changes were abrogated, but Vick and White were not
removed from office. This resulted
in a two day occupation of the ASI
office, in which a group of twenty
protestors were arrested on various charges ranging from failure to
disperse, to unlawful assembly.
The day after the arrest, the
administration met with a group of
faculty and students in order to
discuss demands. Two things were
accomplished: (1) P:residentHarold
Haak admitted in a news confrence
that racism existed on campus and
(2) then announced the creation of
a task force on racism, sexism, and
homophobia•..
This was a major dissapointment
to a group ofstudent leaders, which
I term "reconstru.ctionist," who
understood that Haak outsmarted
the bargaining group. This was
primarily du:e to the moderate elements in the bargaining group and
the locking out of reconstructionists.
The reconstructionist were seeking long term permanent changes
such as administrative poiicies
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demanding more ethnic and female ily seek the easier avenues in fightfaculty, increasing the number of ing racism such as constant media
underrepresented students, and exposure, speeches, meetings, and
removing racists like Vick and occupying leadership positions;
White from position ofresponsibil- everything is geared towards exity. By removing Vick and White posing and pandering racism, but
from office, Haak would be creating not eliminating the base roots ofit.
Exposers were effective in keepa highly significant policy of nontoleration; racists would not be ing reconstruction such as ASI
allowed to occupy position of re- Senators Bill Lerch, FranR Aviles,
Andres Montoya and other~ from
sponsibility.
However, at that time, the Unity- the bargaining process. The e~SRG leadership was tightly con- poser leaders (which include some
trolled by a few leaders, which I
term "exposers." Exposers primarSee OPINION on page 3 ...
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OPINION cont. from page 2
faculty) were so preoccupied with
personal media coverage and dictatorial control of the decision processes that Haak was able to give
them scraps instead of permanent
changes.
Because exposers such as Jose
Lopez, Karen Cogley, Don Daves,
Stacey Green and some faculty sold
out the demands of the protesto:rs
by settling for scraps, the problem
of racism continues.
Two examples prove this point.
Let us first examine the rise of
Scott Vick after his nefarious bylaw changes. Two months after the
sit-in, Governor Duekmejian promoted Vick to a two year California
State University Trustee position,
a position which held decision power
over the 19 CSU campuses. In
addition, Fr esno State allowed him
to teach Speech 3 classes during
Fall '89.
During Vick's year of promotions, the CSUF Foundation had
$260,000 invested fn South Africa.
The foundation presented excuses
for their investment. It was admit-
November 12, 1990
ted that little thought went into the
location of investment and that it
was difficult to find stable companies not tied· to South Africa· excuses were also made for the ~low
rate of divestment such as the
possibility of being sued by donors
who might not like quicker divestment and the negative impact on
the economy (of South Africa) due
to quicker divestment. All of this
occurred even when Mandela called
for further sanctions after his release.
What do these two examples
tell us? They tell us that Governor
Duekmejian and the Fresno State
Administration were able to promote and uphold racism in a time
when people of color were united.
The blame, however, cannot go to
the average student of color, but
must be blamed on the exposers
and the Task Force. These two
entities were useless, because they
kept silent about it and did little to
attack the issues.
At this moment, Scott Vick is
still a CSU Trustee and a teacher of
two Speech 3 classes at Fresno
State. As for the South African
investment, the issue has been kept
silent. How can the Task Force and
exposer leaders justify their silence
and lack of action towards these issues? Why is the fight against racism, sexism, and homophobia
becoming less effective?
At present, the exposers still
have the leadership, although
people are beginning to challenge
their ineffectiveness. Their focus
has changed from the administration which has power to change
policies, to white students who have
little power.
White students have become the
target, because they are easier to
challenge and expose than the
racist administrators. White student have not yet devoleped the art
ofsubtle racism, which the administration has mastered .. Think about
it. There can be no effective way of
keeping racist students from enrolling at Fresno State, but there is
great potential in cotrolling their
racist acts by forcing the administration to set policies of toleration.
Exposing racism, having meetings, andinundatingthe media with
cries of racism will get old. People
of color must concentrate on the administration and force it to make
policies of non-toleration, racjal
recruitment, and otoor permanent
changes.
In the next issue, I will present
the studentleaders (reconstructionists) who must take the lead from
the exposers. Reconstructionist historically have been given little
power, but are responsible for
making the most significant
changes. How would they respond
to campus racism if given leadership positions?
Lawrence Tovar
Who Are the Phonies?
There are student movements occuring all across the nation. Chicanos, African Americans,
Native Americans, Asian Americans, and other oppressed students
of color are organizing to challenge
and fight an elitist, White male
dominated, racist and oppressive
administration and power structure. Unfortunately, the elitism
that these groups have been fighting has started to take root in some
of their own organizations. Racial/
ethnic organizations are finding
that some opportunistic people have
been taking advantage of the
struggle against racism and using
the Brown & Black faces behind
the struggle.
One good example is the elitist clique that has existed and currently exist in Unity-SRG. A hand
full of people in Unity seem to feel
that they should be the decision
makers and the voice for all people
of color on this campus. A hand full
of watered down "minorities" feel
that they should be "the" leaders.
Apparently some, but not all, of all
these elitist come from a more privileged background than other students involved in the struggle. They
have been given economic and social access to the white community.
Some of th ese people learned the
art of white rhetoric, opportunism,
materialism, sell-outism, and how
to play the White game both politicly and socially.
The Brown and Black communities at FSU seem to be a good
place for them to practice their
White leadership skills. These
people are extremely detrimental
to the Chicano, Native American
and African American movements.
They learn all of our lingo and
readily spout it with sincerity. They
say "racism, oppression, sexism,
diversity, and empowerment", but
only for self-inetrest and popularity. The phony people of color use
these words and the underrepre-
sented cultural/ethnic groups to
obtain position ofpower within their
communities, within student government, and also to obtain political positions in the White power
structure in the future. The phonies (Brown and Black elitist) are a
sneaky but well liked people.
Usually the White elitist
prefer to deal with the phonies
rather than the real people of color.
Political Whites don't like to deal
with the Chicanos, African Americans, and Native Americans that
come from the barrios, ghettos,
reservations, fields, or other economically disadvantaged backgrounds or sincere people of color
from privileged backgrounds. The
real people of color don't play the
White political game (they don't
mess around and they speak the
truth). The real people of color
have seen the parents, brothers and
sisters go through imm~nse racism
and oppression.· When the real
people of color are at a table with
the 'White man they don't present a
watered down agenda and they
don't talk the White rhetoric or
settle for crumbs. They challenge
the White man. They challenge the
system and a~vocate a restructuring of the system for the inclusion
and advancement of the rights of
people of color. As a result, they are
called loud, uncivilized, unprofessional, constitution violaters, and
illegitimate. The phonies, on the
other hand, are merely satisfied
with the simple
"exposure" of
racism or other injustices going .on
in the Brown & Black communities. They enjoy exposing it over
and over, until evrybody is sick of
it. Although they expose the racism
and discuss it, the phonies don't
rock the boat too much because it
might threaten their position of
power.. They spend most of their
time and energy in meetings with
the administration or in the committiees practicing Robert's rules
oforder and saying"Madam Chair, low people to be our leaders beMr. and Ms. President, or Senator cause they look good on camera,
Crow." They get so wrapped up in speak well, are" experienced" (in
the system that they forget all about the White way), and the most actheir purpose. They forget all about ceptable in the White community.
challenging the racist power struc- It's also ironic that some of these
ture. As a result the rights of racial phonies didn't even consider themethnic groups are no longer at the selves to be Brown or Black until
top ofthe agenda, but the system is. they got to college and found out
The phony people of color that it was okay. It's time for the
become part of the sys~em even phonies, like the racist on this
though they are suppose to be campus, to be exposed and deagainst it. They continue to use the nounced. The phonies are not helpsame bureaucracy and red tape that ing resolve the problem but they
the racist people have traditionally are, in fact, part of the problem.
The phonies do not repreused against underrepresented
sent
people
of color on this campus;
culture groups. But they do this
they
represent
themselves and their
because that's professionalism and
hunger
for
power
and popularity.
they must play the game if they're
going to keep their little position of
Hijo del Sol
power and because they don't want
Frank
Pancho Aviles
to appear "uncivilized" to the media like the real people of color.
Unfortunatelytherealpeople
of color have let the phonies take
ra ICa 9
aCISm
control cause they are brain washed
Racism, sexism, and homophoto believe that these Brown and bia are issues which must be dealt
Black elites are smarter, speak with by the students of Fresno
better, or are more acceptable. The State. Since it is we who are a part
elitepeop]eofcoloronlywantotuse of the institution, we, as a group,
the real people ofcolor as a banner, · must change the atmosphere ofthis
supporters or a reason to struggle. campus.
If any of the real people of color
The individual student must
want to become part of the leader- make an effort to help eradicate
ship they have to become submis- these institutionalized forms of
sive puppets that don't question bigotry.
the Brown and Black elite authorEach one ofus must make a choice
ity. Theyhavetobecomethepeople not only for ourselves, but for the
who hold signs at rallies, the "yes" future of our university. You can't
people, the errand runners, but sit idle in your classrooms if you or
never the decision makers or the one of your peers is affected by
speakers. Why? Because the elite racism, sexism or homophobia at
do not think the real people ofcolor the hands of the faculty, adminisare capable of making intelligent trators, or your own classmates.
or politicly correct decisions. If the
Stand up to this oppression
real people of color challenge this through voice, petition or some
opportunistic and elite group, they other type of activity which will
are immediately dealt with. The expose those who discriminate.
elite group tries to weed them out
The voice of the oppressed must
because they are considered to be be raised in order to institute a
too extreme or too radical and too policy of change for a more positive
stupid.
environment.
It's ironic that we would alSee Racism on page 4...
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RACISM cont. from page 3••.;0ur university lies in a community where the practice of racism,
sexism and homophobia are a regular occurrence. However, if our
community is to institute change,
it will need a positive role model.
And how can this change occur
when this university continues to
be a part of the problem? It cannot.
Therefore, we must change ourselves and our university. We must
be the example for our community.
We come to Fresno State from
various backgrounds, cultures, and
classes, but no matter how we get
here we must come together, join
hands, and unite for this cause.
At this point the question, "What
can I do, " should be on your mind.
Here are some suggestions:
Simple gestures can be made
toward each other, instead of turning your head to an individual
provide them with some positive
words. Instead oflooking down your
nose at someone and degrading
them, offer them something of
yourself with9ut expecting anythingin return. We deserve respect
and dignity from each other. Be a
positive influence to all those you
come in contact and set an example.
Ethnic clubs exist on campus, not
to promote prejudice and bigotry,
but to inform that prejudice and
bigotry do exist. Go up to one of
these booths and find out what you
can do. Remember the only way to
deal with our own personal fears is
to confron·t them and deal with
them.
By writing this editorial I have
begun to challenge my own prejudices and bigotry, and as a student
with a voice on this campus I will
find ways and means for the
eradication of racism, sexism, and
homophobic attitudes.
As an individual, I can create only
part of the change which is necessary to create a safer academic
environment for all those who become a part of it, but significant
change will come about only when
the voice of the university is heard
not only in our local comm unity but
in our state and in our nation.
The students at California State
University, Fresno know what is
right, and it is our :§esponsibility to
take whatever steps are necessary
to facilitate that which needs to be
right.
By Joe M. Toqes
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Images Of Rddiction
by Manuel Cortes
Andres Montoya,
Ralph Avitia, and
Pedro Garcia inform
fellow students about
the beating of Frank
Aviles and the protest.
Montoya, Avitia and
Garcia fasted for a
week as a form of
protest.
Eusevio Arias/La Voz de Aztlan
Page 5
November 12, 1990
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ATTENTION
Cynthia Carillo is a ten year old girl who has been struk by leukemia. She is currently hospitalized at Valley Children's Medical Hospital. However, it is necessary to send Cynthia to Boston for a
bone marrow transplant. The Carillo family is a low- income family and is unable to afford the
expenses of sending their daughter to Boston for the necessary transplant. We ask for your help
through donations . The goal we have is to reach the amount of $1,000 by Friday, November 16,
1990.
.
For more information about Cynthia and her family, please call "La Super Q" (FM 92) radio
station. Information can be given in Spanish or in English. If you would like to send your donations,
you may mail them to:
BANK OF AMERICA
P.0. BOX 1254
PLANADA, CA 93615
ACCOUNT#:00244-03131
YOUR HELP WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED
THANK YOU!
Donations will also be accepted at the following CSUF offices: HCOP, CLS, UMS, EOP, and at The
Daily Collegian. For more information contact Juan Casillas at 266-7367.
Last Tuesday was El Dia de
los Muertos. It was commemerated on Thursday by the members of CWAA as they read
poetry in The Pit. What is Dia De
Los Muertos?
El Dia de los Muertos, or Day
of the Dead, is celebrated in
Mexico on November 2, every
year. El Dia de los Muertos, dates
back to the Toltecs (ancient Indians). It is believed that this is the
day in which the dead come back
to visit their family.
This day, which is a day for
mourning, is also a day of celebration. It's a day when friends,
families and those who have
passed away coµie together.
Feasts and dances are held
almost everywhere for this day.
When celebrating this day,
people make toys, mannequins,
breads,and other food items in
forms of skeletons of faces of the
people who have passsed on.
Complete meals, pictures, toys,
and other items are layed out on
the tomb for the dead to enjoy.
Yellow marigolds zempasuchitl ,
the traditional pre-columbian
flower, and lighted candles are
also layed out on the tombs.
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btit,' bec~use he shared ·his·tacos.at,.w.ork'with. two hungry teenagers·~
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Chicano Poe-try
!Piensen Lo!
in brown america
Que onda Raza?
What has nappened to
Chicano power?
What has happened to
En La Union Hace Fuerza?
What has happened to
LaHuelga?
Have you bought into
the American dream?
Sabes Que mano!
It's only a dream.
A dream for the pinche gringos!
They dream of happiness
and prosperity.
I dream about the campesino
dying from sweat and pesticides.
I dream about the vato loco
who is killing himself
with guns and mota,
self-pitty and excuses.
I dream about La Mujer
with more kids than feria.
I dream about Reagan and Bush
and this racist government
for the racists,
by the racists.
Wake up gente!
They're using you!
They're laughing at you!
How much suffering must we
endure
before we say chale!
I'm here, I deserve to be counted
I demand to be counted.
This is our homeland.
If the gringos don't like it here
then they can go back to their
country.
Raza
Take out your blue contact lenses,
wash the dye out of your hair.
Pronounce your name with ganas!
Porque
The only distinction between us
is the tint of our skin.
The gringo is using us,
Differently but the same.
Don't be fooled Raza! ·
Remember now and act now
or later
suffer the consequences
of your ignorance.
We came from the same womb.
We have the same history.
Our blood is the same.
We must ban together an,d
take back Aztlan.
Piense lo!
ATM
Matthew Polanco
in brown america
life keeps going and going
and the grapes keep growing and growing
· and the anglos keep owning.
don't make this a race thing
they keep telling me.
whi te on br own on wh ite
lets just get along,
said a white waitress at denny's
who laughed and said,
besides, they can kiss my racist ass,
because she thought i was one of her,
my pale skin becoming red with
anger
and
embarrassment.
at night,
here in fresno,
when the air is hot
and still,
i can here
the brown and black
whores
calling my name,
knowing that the state paid me today
and my wife is in
bakersfield
Andres Montoya
a dead man writing a poem to an
old love
companera,
the·night whistles
that familiar tune
and i fall asleep
under a tree,
the wind coverlng
me li~e a blanket.
i dream of you
and me
in a boat
surrounded by blood .
you are naked,
and wet,
gllstening under the sun.
j start to kiss the
back of your knees,
your skin is warm
and smells of earth,
i begln to eat the flesh
of your thlghs.
the grass has become moist
and feels like a frozen wall
beneath me. the stars
have disappeared bebind
black clouds, and worms
have come to keep me
company.
Andres Montoya
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November 127 1990
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Lower Me Quickly
Lower me quickly
I have to find another place,
leave this dusty body ar:.d find something new.
Bury me fast
because no one should forget;
so lower me quickly.
I want to go so I can come back again.
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My grandparents left, but returned.
Yes, they are back.
My grandmother sits confidently
and brightly in my daughter's eyes.
My grandfather's patient charm
penetrates through my son's smile.
Lower me quickly for I must return:
I must come with the dawn
caressing all that is out,
the leaves, clothes left hung overnight,
or that rusty old car.
I must bring oranges from the dead
eat through my grandchild's mouth
feed the cows
and chase the sun
cleanse the young from their past.
-Hurry
there's much to be done.
So lower me quickly.
VICTOR CANALES
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una tortilla
call me the assimilated aztec,
el cicl6n de nada,
the man who will share this
this holy bread with you.
esta tortilla es mi vida,
my flesh,
tu sangre,
and our dinner.
appreciate it.
hold its warmth up to your
small neck and call the dead
on my walkie-talkies.
aold my sweaty hands and
wish
a
wish.
take advantage of the free meal.
por favor,
mi rosa,
eat this tortilla.
share it amongst la raza and
shout nasty palabras to the dark sky.
for this is a tortilla.
una tortilla,
mi tortilla,
i give you my last chance oflife,
eat it.
Aztlandian nights
swc,et
sweet
sweet night
of a swallowed sun
leaving the
tecatosmojadosand
urbanoutcastofaztlan
to wander the
streets
stricken
with solitude.
everybody claims to care
about this
bachofbunchedupready
toexplodeemmerginggianofapeople,
and while the democrats
and republicans lobby
our support, the
mapasandmechasandother
obscureorganizationsofaztlan
keep fighting each other
over spoiled chorizo.
zerdivlaynohtnakramyb
Andres Montoya
November 12, 1990
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information before Dece- ;,
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