By Elaine Tarello
Fort Benning,
Ga. - Renee Ayala is on a 21st Century quest not much different
from her 19th Century Wild West ancestors. The daughter of an
Escondido couple may not be wielding a six-shooter in a high-noon
shootout or panning for gold in a California mountain stream but
she is involved in a modern-day shootout of sorts and is definitely
interested in a search for gold.
Ayala, an Army specialist, is a member of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU), the premier shooting team currently on a quest for gold at this year's summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia.
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Increase in Test Scores Counters Dire Forecasts
for Bilingual Ban
By Jacques Steinberg
The New York Times
August 20, 2000
OCEANSIDE, Calif., Aug. 17 — Two years after Californians
voted to end bilingual education and force a million Spanish-speaking
students to immerse themselves in English as if it were a cold
bath, those students are improving in reading and other subjects
at often striking rates, according to standardized test scores
released this week.
Native Americans' New Clout Catches Some Off
Guard
By Koren Capozza
PACIFIC NEWS SERVICE
LOS ANGELES, CA — At this year's Democratic convention
one top-tier donor caught politicians off guard — Native
Americans.
Perspective
Charged With Being Ethnic Chinese
EDITOR'S NOTE: In the eight months since Dr. Wen Ho
Lee was first arrested and imprisoned, what was presented as a
case of "Chinese espionage" has fallen apart. Instead,
there is mounting evidence that the government singled out Dr.
Lee as a suspect because of his Chinese ethnicity, making his
case of paramount importance to all Americans concerned about
racial profiling.
By Theodore Hsien Wang and
Victor Hwang
Gore Mantendrá La Fortaleza De Las Fuerzas
Militares De Norteamérica
Utilizará la Prosperidad de la Nación para
Fortalecer las Capacidades de Defensa y Mejorar la Vida de los
Hombres y Mujeres de Servicio de Estados Unidos
MILWAUKEE -- Al dirigirse a los Veteranos de Guerras Sostenidas
en el Extranjero (Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW), Al Gore manifestó
hoy que él empleará la prosperidad que atraviesa
el país para mantener la fortaleza de las fuerzas de defensa
nacionales. En lugar de realizar un recorte tributario masivo
para favorecer a los más ricos, Gore empleará la
prosperidad de la nación para mantener la capacidad de
reacción militar y para mejorar el estándar de vida
de los hombres y mujeres que se encuentran prestando servicio
en las fuerzas armadas.
minorityinterest.com Introduces Its Philosophy
At "Bridging the Digital Divide:
A New Majority Approach" Conference
NEW YORK — Recently funded MinorityInterest Network
(www.minorityinterest.com),
a Portal dedicated to bringing together minority-owned businesses,
their employees, customers and the community organizations that
serve them, revealed its plan to help the "New Majority"
find its strength at the "Bridging The Digital Divide: A
New Majority Approach" conference, held at the Chase Conference
Center in New York City on Monday, August 21, 2000.
Hispanic
Radio Network/La Red Hispana
Por Yhamel Catacora
El Soporte Informativo Para Millones de HispanosLa
lectura; el portal de la maravilla
Recuerdo perfectamente mi intento por comprender el sentido
de mis primer cuentos. Llegué al mundo en una época
en que en un pequeño libro como, "El Principito",
el protagonista lucía una enorme y real cabellera palpable,
que yo naturalmente, a mis dos años de edad, llevaba a
la boca; también podía sentir la tela del terciopelo
de su vestimenta. Primero fue el sabor de esas hojas y la felpa
del vestido de ese hombrecillo lo que me maravilló. Sólo
al pasar de los años comprendí la grandeza de mi
primer libro: la primera mentira que literalmente devoré,
y la que me enseñó el poder y la belleza de la palabra
escrita, de las letras.
Arizonan Named Vice President for Finance and
Administrative Services at
Cal State San Marcos
California State University San Marcos has named a new
Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services. Stephen
G. Garcia, currently Vice Chancellor for Finance, Information
Technology and Administrative Services at the Pima County Community
College District in Tucson, Arizona, will join CSUSM on October
1, 2000.
Healthcare Foundation Elects Cota and Mead to
Board
The Alliance Healthcare Foundation recently named Kathlyn
Mead of Escondido and Irma Cota, M.P.H. of North Park to its board
of trustees, according to Ruth Lyn Riedel, CEO.
Governor Approves Pacheco Bill that Guarantees
Cal Grants Scholarships
Sacramento - Assemblyman Rod Pacheco (R - Riverside),
Senate Bill 1644, the Vasconcellos - Poochigian - Burton - Ortiz
- Pacheco Cal Grants Guarantee Program, has cleared another hurdle
today as negotiations with Governor Davis have concluded. Governor
Davis has indicated approval of this historic legislation. This
bill will guarantee that every qualified student will receive
a Cal Grant award to help pay for college. This measure will be
sent to the Governor next week for his signature.
HarperCollins Publishers Launches Rayo, Hispanic-focused
Imprint Featuring
Books in Spanish and English
NEW YORK — HarperCollins Publishers has announced
the launch of Rayo, a new imprint that will publish titles for
and about Latinos in both English and Spanish. Rayo, Spanish for
flash of lighting, has been established to create a distinct literary
voice geared to the needs and interests of the growing Hispanic
marketplace. The imprint, led by Rene Alegria, Rayo Editorial
Director, will publish approximately 12 titles a year beginning
in the Summer 2001.
Paradise Valley Hospital's Partners for Prevention
Program Hit Community
Home Run
The Partners for Prevention group achieved a community
home run in passing a local ordinance that restricts the in-store
advertising of tobacco products around children in National City.
South Bay Teens Learn to Set-up Shop on the Internet
Superhighway
Thirteen teens learned a new language this summer and
as a result they've landed jobs in today's hottest new job field
-the Internet.
JCPenney y Hispanic Designers, Inc. Anuncian
Ganadores del 2000 Hispanic
Designers Model Search
PLANO, Texas — Algunos talentosos jovenes van a ver
sus carreras tomar vuelo luego de su desfile en pasarela como
ganadores del 2000 Hispanic Designers Model Search patrocinado
por JCPenney y Hispanic Designers, Inc.
La Cuarta Busqueda Anual de Las Mujeres Latinas
Sobresalientes del año
Ya Empezo en California
Las formas de nominación para el cuarto certamen
anual de las Mujeres Latinas Sobresalientes del Año, presentado
por Mervyn's Califonia, Target Stores y Univisión, fueron
puestas a disposición de todos los residentes de California
el 24 de julio, y continuarán estando disponibles hasta
el 1º de septiembre. La búsqueda de las mujeres latinas
sobresalientes del Año comienza con la nominación
de las candidatas en cinco categorías: Maestra/Entrenadora,
Madre, Voluntaria, Empresaria y Artista Creativa. Formas de nominación
están disponibles en inglés y español en
todas las 268 Mervyn's y Target Stores por todo el estado.
Community Notes:
SU VOTO ES SU VOZ...EN BARRIO LOGAN
Southwest Voter Registration and Education Project San Diego Central
West is having a Kick-off Rally into its Latino Vote 2000 national
campaign.
Encienda
Una Vela
Padre Thomas J. McSweeney
¿Por Qué Tuviste Que Morir?
Teníamos Planes
Robert tenía cuatro años cuando su mamá
murió de cáncer. Era una brillante psicoterapista
que enseñaba en la Unviersidad de Columbia, esposa de un
exitoso cirujano del cerebro, y especialmente era la mamá
de Robert.
Editorial
Bring CHOICE to Education!
At a time when "CHOICE"
is the daily mantra of the white, female Americans, in
order to supposedly control their bodies, one has to wonder
why "CHOICE" in education is so
heatedly opposed by the teacher's unions, which is mostly white
and female?
Opinion
Momentum Shifts In Presidential Campaign
By Jerome DeHerrera
Over the past month or so, the presidential campaign became
interesting to the Latino community as the two major candidates
selected their vice-presidential running mates and presented to
the country the strengths of their parties at their respective
national conventions.
Commentary
Political Engagement: A Moral Obligation
Kathy Thornton, RSM & Teresa Villa Nira
Here in the United States we are blessed with a democratic
tradition that allows us to carry our moral values into the public
arena. We who believe in justice for all peoples have the right
and responsibility to participate in the political process and
to join with others in advocating for a just society.
Perspective
Senator Salazar Mendiguchia defeats Senator
David David in Chiapas
By Enrique Davis-Mazlum
Chiapas, Mexico - Once more the eyes of the world were
on Chiapas, Mexico. Chiapas has been a topic of discussion since
January 1st, 1994 when the EZLN (Zapatista Army of
National Liberation) rose in arms against the Mexican Government
and the Mexican Army. Since that day Chiapas has been in political,
economic and social instability. With a population of approximate
4,056,000 and 118 Municipios (Municipal Districts) Chiapas
is one of the richest states in Mexico in natural resources and
at the same time one of the poorest (highest percentage of poverty
among all the states).
Comentario
Compromiso Político: Una Obligación
Moral
Kathy Thornton, RSM & Teresa Villa Nira
En los Estados Unidos hemos sido benditos' con usa democracia
que nos permite poner en práctica nuestros valores morales
con respecto a temas públicos. Quienes creen en la justicia
para todos tienen el deber y la responsabilidad de participar
en el proceso político y de unirse a otras personas que
aboguen por una sociedad justa.
El Foro Público... ....The Public Forum
WCVI Calling an Action Alert
William C. Velasquez Institute (WCVI) is continuing its effort
to mobilize around the issue of adjustment of status of undocumented
persons currently living in the U.S. Adjustment of status commonly
known as "legalization" in the Latino community.
THE RAINBOW CHRONICLES
By Jeannine Diego
Hi, ... hope you´re well. We will be skipping a week, and
that the upcoming chapter will appear next week. The reason for
this is that the paper in Tijuana is two chapters behind, and
it´s important that they be somewhat parallel. I hope it´s
not a problem. Thanks, Jeannine
La Bohemia y L'Elisir D' Amore, Por Primera
Vez Se Presentan En El CECUT
De Tijuana
Por Paco Zavala
José Medina, Tenor tijuanense y la Organización
Cultural Independiente "ACORDE" en coordinación
con varios artistas nacionales e independientes ponen en escena
el IV acto de la Opera La Bohemia de Giacomo Puccini y Escenas
de II Acto de L'Elisir d'Amore de Gaetano Donizetti.
CLICK... DE LOS ESPECTÁCULOS
Por Lucero Luna Campos
CON "SABOR A MÉXICO", BERTIN OSBORNE DEMUESTRA
QUE NO CANTA MAL LAS RANCHERAS
Calendar of Events...
by Berenice Cisneros
Aerial Photographs
New aerial photos, many paired with photographs taken
decades earlier, are on display through November in the Chula
Vista Heritage Museum, located at 360 Third Avenue.
Ragtime, Sencillamente Sensacional
Por Paco Zavala
El Civic Theatre de San Diego, California presentó
los días del 15 al 20 de Agosto pasados la Comedia Musical
"Ragtime", obra basada en la novela E. L. DOCTOROW.
Thai Kick-Boxing Tangsodo Takes A Mexican American
Cultural Twist
By: D.L. Muñoz
"For generations the martial arts have instilled a value
system built on self esteem, self control and respect for others.
The time honored oriental traditions are exemplified in their
uniforms, techniques, culture and tradition," explained Eddie
Mapula.
Offense Looks Strong in Final Scrimmage
The San Diego State football team officially broke camp Wednesday
morning with its final fall scrimmage. The Aztecs, who open the
season at home against Arizona State on Aug. 31st, begin game-week
preparations for ASU on Saturday, Aug. 26, at 3 p.m.
El Equipo "Deportivo Humildes" con
Penales Gana El Torneo De Liga
Por Paco Zavala.
En un encuentro bastante reñido y en el que se jugó
con determinación el Equipo Humildes se impuso con un marcador
de 5 a 4 al Equipo Deportivo San Paulo, ganando el Torneo de Liga
Independiente de Fútbol Soccer de la Colonia Obrera de
Tijuana, B.C.
Boys and Girls Can Sign Up For First NFL Flag
National Championships
Boys and girls, ages 10-14, can sign up now up for the
inaugural NFL Flag National Championships. The NFL Flag National
Finals will be taped in October and broadcast on ESPN later this
year.
Ken Norton Escorts All Marine Boxing Team
Former Heavy Weight Champion of the World Ken Norton will
be on hand to cheer on his former team, the United States All
Marine Boxing Team as they compete against the Boxers For Christ
National Team, August 26, 2000, 2:00 pm at Grace Church located
at 3040 Fairmount Ave., in San Diego.
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