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Volume LXXX, Number 25 v j ^ May 5,1994 Informing Whittier College for 80 Years -JVEHSL 1995 Acropolis Editor Elected Freshman Lorna Bell was elected last week for the position of Editor-in-Chief of the Acropolis. Pg.5 yiEWPOINT INSIDE THE __ Help us! With only one issue left the readers of the QC are given the opportunity to give their opinions of the different sections and give suggestions for improvement Pg.3 FEATURES Cinco de Mayo Read about the history of Cinco de Mayo, the anniversary of Battle of Guadalupe, and learn that it is more than just an excuse to drink. -A&E Pg.6 Hawaiian Duet Hawaiian duet brings tropical music of the islands to Whittier College this Friday and Saturday. Pg.8 SPORTS Baseball Beats Redlands The Poet baseball team won two games against Redlands last weekend to secure fourth place in SCIAC this year. Pg.16 QC File Photo Learning Assistance Program to Provide Support for Students by Jennifer Sanchez-Salazar QC Staff Writer Beginning next year, students needing extra tutoring, help with basic study skills, or other forms of academic support will have a centralized place to go, according to plans designed by Dean of Students Susan Allen. "We have a growing population of students who are underprepared forthe academic demands of college, and there is a real need for support," said Allen. "The (proposed)Learning Assistance Program will help take the load off professors and allow them to concentrate on their areas of expertise, rather than on teaching basic skills." The program will include a class on study skills "much like the Career Planning class that Nancy (Woods) teaches," said Allen. The class would teach techniques in notetaking, time management, and writing papers, and might eventually become mandatory for students who are admitted conditionally or students who are placed on academic probation, said Allen. The coordinator of the Learning Assistance Program will also provide training for student tutors. "Right now our tutors are students who have been nominated by professors based on their ability as students," said Allen, "but just because someone is a good student doesn't necessarily mean they are a good teacher." Allen hopes to provide training for peer tutors to augment their knowledge of the subject they tutor. Allen also wants to create a Tutoring Center where students could go for drop-in tutoring, "somewhat like the Writing Center, but for all subjects," explained Allen. "I'm expecting (the coordinator) to have a partnership with Suzanne Weil (the director of the Writing Center), and maybe in the future the two programs can eventually be fused." The Learning Assistance Program will also provide support for students with learning disabilities, including referrals for testing and intervention with professors to make reasonable accommodations forthe student. Allen's research on similar programs has included visiting other colleges in California that are similar to Whittier and investigating their academic support programs. The coordinator of the pro- Please see ASSIST pg. 4 Back in the (Side) Saddle Again in '94 One ofthe last large social events of the year* the Orthogonian Side Saddle involves events which have caused some students to call for a boycott of the event, while others argue it is harmless fun. by Janine Leigh Kramer QC Staff Writer This weekend the Orthogonian society is putting on Side Saddle, a western themed series of events, which is one of the last social events of the semester. On Friday at 3 p.m. in the 0 Ranch (a.k.a. the O House, at 13643 EariHam St.) there will be a mudwrestling contest. It is open to participants of both genders and there will be prizes for the winners. It is thisevent, along with rumors of a wet T-shirt oonr test, that have caused some to call for a boycott. Freshmen Tracy Givens and Juliette Miceli, who call themselves "concerned women," have placed flyers around campus accusing the events of including activities that are "sexist and chauvinistic in nature" and that "promote the,..degredation...of women." The Orthogonians have created their own flyers in rebuttal which invites the reader to "see what the fuss is all about" and explains that Side Saddle is just good fun. Senior Kenny Torres, the organizer for this year's event, said, "I have no problem with them (Givens and Miceli) for their beliefs because everyone is entitled to their opinion. However, I don't thi nk it will have any affect on the event...people have always gene and enjoyed it." "Forme and for a lot of the Orthogonians, the events are just Ion for the people involved," continued Tomres. The dance itself occurs Saturdayfrom 8p.m. to 1 ajn. in the Faculty Centers Admission is free, but each person who wants to atten d needs to bring a canned good. All ofthe cans will be donated to Community Outreach of Whittier and then distributed to local charities. ^he Orthogonians are doing this event for campus social life so everyone can have fun, but at the same time itis a community service project," said Torres. Other events at the dance will be a Quick Draw contest with water guns, arm wrestling, and a prize for ihe best western costume. There will Please see SADDLE pg. 4 Kaufman Accepts VP Position at Immaculate Heart College, Search for Replacement Begins Kevin Jamero pitches durng batting practice by Aryn Wrubel QCAsst. SportsEditor Dr. Joyce Kaufrn an, professor of political science, will be taking a leave of absence next year to move to a position as Vice President for Program Development at Immaculate Heart College Center in Los Angeles. Though her leave of absence is renewable for up to two years, she wants to return to Whittier College in the fall of 1995, although none of her plans are definite. "This is a professional opportunity for me to work with somebody who I have worked with over the past few years who has offered me an administrative position. It will give me a chance to grow professionally and learn a great deal." said Kaufman. Kaufman started the International Communications and Negotiations Simulation (ICONS). This program was a crucial part of Kaufman's American Foreign Policy class as well as her seminar classes. ICONS is a world wide, multi-institutional computer assisted simulation that puts students into the world of high power negotiations. The west coast branch of ICONS, or INP, was set up in the fall of 1989 by Kaufman. The Interna- Jcraiy ColvilW QC Photo Editor Joyce Kaufman tional Negotiations Project has been centered at Whittier College and has addressed issues such as Asian Security, world wide economic relations, human rights, environmental problems, and nuclear proliferation. The schools that are currently involved in INP are located all over California and Arizona. "Whittier College students have been the backbone of the INP since it was created six years ago. I could not have run this program, nor could it have developed , without these stu dents. I will miss them and the support they have given to this program," said Kaufman. In the past she has worked in the United States Defense Department as a foreign affairs specialist in the office ofthe Assistant Secretary of Defense. After leaving that position Kaufman worked for defense contractors for four years before cominginto the academic world. Kaufman will also continue being active in the professional role dealing with arms control and national security. Kaufman taught at Cal State Fullerton before coming to Whittier, and has served as a faculty leader for the "Women In International Security Symposium" conducted at the University of Maryland. She is currently chairing the American Political Science Association International Security and Arms Control committee. In August of 1994 one of Kaufman's papers dealing with foreign aid as an Please see KAUFMAN pg.4
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Title | The QC, Vol. 80, No. 25 • May 5, 1994 |
Publisher | Associated Students of Whittier College |
Description | The Quaker Campus (QC) is the student newspaper of Whittier College. The newspaper has been in continuous publication since September 1914. |
Subject | Student newspapers and publications -- Whittier College (Whittier, Calif.) |
Date | May 5, 1994 |
Language | eng |
Format-Medium | Newspaper |
Format-Extent | 12 pages ; 17 x 11.25 inches |
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Repository | Wardman Library, Whittier College |
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Date-Created | 2013-10-21 |
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Title | 1994_05_05_001 |
OCR | Volume LXXX, Number 25 v j ^ May 5,1994 Informing Whittier College for 80 Years -JVEHSL 1995 Acropolis Editor Elected Freshman Lorna Bell was elected last week for the position of Editor-in-Chief of the Acropolis. Pg.5 yiEWPOINT INSIDE THE __ Help us! With only one issue left the readers of the QC are given the opportunity to give their opinions of the different sections and give suggestions for improvement Pg.3 FEATURES Cinco de Mayo Read about the history of Cinco de Mayo, the anniversary of Battle of Guadalupe, and learn that it is more than just an excuse to drink. -A&E Pg.6 Hawaiian Duet Hawaiian duet brings tropical music of the islands to Whittier College this Friday and Saturday. Pg.8 SPORTS Baseball Beats Redlands The Poet baseball team won two games against Redlands last weekend to secure fourth place in SCIAC this year. Pg.16 QC File Photo Learning Assistance Program to Provide Support for Students by Jennifer Sanchez-Salazar QC Staff Writer Beginning next year, students needing extra tutoring, help with basic study skills, or other forms of academic support will have a centralized place to go, according to plans designed by Dean of Students Susan Allen. "We have a growing population of students who are underprepared forthe academic demands of college, and there is a real need for support," said Allen. "The (proposed)Learning Assistance Program will help take the load off professors and allow them to concentrate on their areas of expertise, rather than on teaching basic skills." The program will include a class on study skills "much like the Career Planning class that Nancy (Woods) teaches," said Allen. The class would teach techniques in notetaking, time management, and writing papers, and might eventually become mandatory for students who are admitted conditionally or students who are placed on academic probation, said Allen. The coordinator of the Learning Assistance Program will also provide training for student tutors. "Right now our tutors are students who have been nominated by professors based on their ability as students," said Allen, "but just because someone is a good student doesn't necessarily mean they are a good teacher." Allen hopes to provide training for peer tutors to augment their knowledge of the subject they tutor. Allen also wants to create a Tutoring Center where students could go for drop-in tutoring, "somewhat like the Writing Center, but for all subjects," explained Allen. "I'm expecting (the coordinator) to have a partnership with Suzanne Weil (the director of the Writing Center), and maybe in the future the two programs can eventually be fused." The Learning Assistance Program will also provide support for students with learning disabilities, including referrals for testing and intervention with professors to make reasonable accommodations forthe student. Allen's research on similar programs has included visiting other colleges in California that are similar to Whittier and investigating their academic support programs. The coordinator of the pro- Please see ASSIST pg. 4 Back in the (Side) Saddle Again in '94 One ofthe last large social events of the year* the Orthogonian Side Saddle involves events which have caused some students to call for a boycott of the event, while others argue it is harmless fun. by Janine Leigh Kramer QC Staff Writer This weekend the Orthogonian society is putting on Side Saddle, a western themed series of events, which is one of the last social events of the semester. On Friday at 3 p.m. in the 0 Ranch (a.k.a. the O House, at 13643 EariHam St.) there will be a mudwrestling contest. It is open to participants of both genders and there will be prizes for the winners. It is thisevent, along with rumors of a wet T-shirt oonr test, that have caused some to call for a boycott. Freshmen Tracy Givens and Juliette Miceli, who call themselves "concerned women," have placed flyers around campus accusing the events of including activities that are "sexist and chauvinistic in nature" and that "promote the,..degredation...of women." The Orthogonians have created their own flyers in rebuttal which invites the reader to "see what the fuss is all about" and explains that Side Saddle is just good fun. Senior Kenny Torres, the organizer for this year's event, said, "I have no problem with them (Givens and Miceli) for their beliefs because everyone is entitled to their opinion. However, I don't thi nk it will have any affect on the event...people have always gene and enjoyed it." "Forme and for a lot of the Orthogonians, the events are just Ion for the people involved," continued Tomres. The dance itself occurs Saturdayfrom 8p.m. to 1 ajn. in the Faculty Centers Admission is free, but each person who wants to atten d needs to bring a canned good. All ofthe cans will be donated to Community Outreach of Whittier and then distributed to local charities. ^he Orthogonians are doing this event for campus social life so everyone can have fun, but at the same time itis a community service project," said Torres. Other events at the dance will be a Quick Draw contest with water guns, arm wrestling, and a prize for ihe best western costume. There will Please see SADDLE pg. 4 Kaufman Accepts VP Position at Immaculate Heart College, Search for Replacement Begins Kevin Jamero pitches durng batting practice by Aryn Wrubel QCAsst. SportsEditor Dr. Joyce Kaufrn an, professor of political science, will be taking a leave of absence next year to move to a position as Vice President for Program Development at Immaculate Heart College Center in Los Angeles. Though her leave of absence is renewable for up to two years, she wants to return to Whittier College in the fall of 1995, although none of her plans are definite. "This is a professional opportunity for me to work with somebody who I have worked with over the past few years who has offered me an administrative position. It will give me a chance to grow professionally and learn a great deal." said Kaufman. Kaufman started the International Communications and Negotiations Simulation (ICONS). This program was a crucial part of Kaufman's American Foreign Policy class as well as her seminar classes. ICONS is a world wide, multi-institutional computer assisted simulation that puts students into the world of high power negotiations. The west coast branch of ICONS, or INP, was set up in the fall of 1989 by Kaufman. The Interna- Jcraiy ColvilW QC Photo Editor Joyce Kaufman tional Negotiations Project has been centered at Whittier College and has addressed issues such as Asian Security, world wide economic relations, human rights, environmental problems, and nuclear proliferation. The schools that are currently involved in INP are located all over California and Arizona. "Whittier College students have been the backbone of the INP since it was created six years ago. I could not have run this program, nor could it have developed , without these stu dents. I will miss them and the support they have given to this program," said Kaufman. In the past she has worked in the United States Defense Department as a foreign affairs specialist in the office ofthe Assistant Secretary of Defense. After leaving that position Kaufman worked for defense contractors for four years before cominginto the academic world. Kaufman will also continue being active in the professional role dealing with arms control and national security. Kaufman taught at Cal State Fullerton before coming to Whittier, and has served as a faculty leader for the "Women In International Security Symposium" conducted at the University of Maryland. She is currently chairing the American Political Science Association International Security and Arms Control committee. In August of 1994 one of Kaufman's papers dealing with foreign aid as an Please see KAUFMAN pg.4 |
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