March 30, 2007

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the broadview march 30, 2007

convent of the sacred heart high school | san francisco, california

vol. 11, is. 6

Racial prejudices exist despite city’s diversity PART 2 OF 3 organ kendall news editor Underground prejudices are all too common in our city that is prized for tolerance and acceptance. In light of recent events, including the recent article “Why I Hate Blacks” in AsianWeek newspaper, the broadview is exploring this oft-ignored face of San Francisco’s culture, attempting to identify and analyze the roots of our conflicts in a three-part series.

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From hate crimes to suspicious glares in stores to inequalities in living standards, racism occurs in both overt and subtle forms in San Francisco, in spite of the city’s reputation for tolerance. The now infamous “Why I Hate Blacks” column in AsianWeek describing African-Americans as “easy to coerce” and “weak-willed” sparked outrage and criticism at what was considered obvious racist sentiment. “[Author] Kenneth Eng’s vile

racism is a setback to the efforts of people of color working together against discrimination, oppression and injustice,” said Keith Kamisugi, Associate Director for Communications at the Equal Justice Society. “His words alone are disgusting; that it was printed in a prominent English-language Asian Pacific American newspaper is shameful.” Eng has since been fired and the newspaper has issued an apology. Yet the problems of racism and prejudice still remain unresolved.

“My experiences with racism are as a person in an interracial relationship,” said junior Kaitlin Van Zandt, a blond-haired Caucasian whose boyfriend is black. “I have had people approach me while I was out with my boyfriend and make racist remarks. “I was extremely surprised that these occurrences happened in San Francisco,” said Van Zandt. “I have always thought of San Francisco as a haven for those who choose to break the mold, and the intolerance

I experienced was shocking.” But racism has been a constant feature of the city, according to DeGuzman. “There are many examples in the history of California and San Francisco where people have been unjustly treated,” said DeGuzman. “Their rights are violated and they’re treated as second-class citizens.” Racism in San Francisco can also take on more subtle forms, see inequality p. 4

Walk to benefit school in Uganda Students and faculty will walk across the Golden Gate Bridge on Saturday to benefit the Sacred Heart sister school in Uganda. The goal for the second annual Walk for Uganda is to raise at least $2100 to continue the Schools of the Sacred Heart sponsorship of three girls currently enrolled in the primary school, and to sponsor four more girls as they move to secondary school. Any additional money raised will go to the Capital Building Campaign for new dorms. “Classes are often used as sleeping quarters, so new dorms would allow them to increase enrollment,” said Community Service Coordinator Clare Parker. The walk starts near the Warming Hut in Crissy Field and crosses the Golden Gate Bridge and back. Volunteers are still needed for set up, checking in at the walk and handing out T-shirts and pins. Walkers can sign up on site for $25. — Rena Hunt

AP Art History visits LA museums Advanced Placement Art History students traveled to Los Angeles mid-March to visit art museums including the Norton Simon, the Weisman Foundation and the Huntington Library. “One of my goals for this trip is to instill a love of art within my students,” said AP Art History teacher Sonia Evers. “The experience of works of art in the flesh is so different from reproductions. I want to demystify museums and hopefully make them fun in the process.” Along with viewing art galleries, students attended the performance of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” and a concert at Royce Hall in celebration of Mozart’s 250 birthday. “The Getty Museum was my favorite because of the large array of different styles that it offered,” said junior Julia Gauger. “We were able to see everything from International Gothic to Impressionism.” — Rebecca Kelliher

photo illustration LIBBY BRITTAIN | the broadview

Multiple distractions increase risk of accidents on road Tap, tap, tap, tap, SEND. He didn’t think anything of it. He’s e-mailed before. He’s shuffled through auren jung his iPod asst. feature editor before. He’s talked on the phone before. But this time, he did all of it while driving. It was just another late drive home from work on the 105 west-

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bound, cruising down the freeway at 60 mph to the beat of Pearl Jam, but the next thing he knew, his car was drifting over the lane markers — and heading straight for the concrete center median. “I had only looked down at the phone for a couple of seconds, typing the words ‘yes’ and hitting send,’” said Rory Leos, who has been driving for 14 years.

Driving with distraction has become an increasing concern over the past couple of years with the rise of over 230 million people in the United States using cell phones, according to the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA). “Most drivers — inexperienced and experienced alike — have an exaggerated perception

School community gathers for Celebrate Spring Annual celebration marked by games, food and family fun

RENA HUNT | the broadview

Sophomore Charlotte Parsons plays a fishing game with children at Family Fest, part of the 15th annual Celebrate Spring. Family Fest featured rock climbing, face painting, sand art and hair wraps for children. The two-day fundraiser Celebrate Spring, which lasted from March 23-24, also included a boutique, a luncheon and an Evening Gala featuring a silent auction.

of their own driving abilities,” said Derrick Scott, General Manager at Apex Driving School. “This leads them to the unfortunate assumption, that the catastrophic traffic crash is something that could only happen to someone else.” Although cell phones are often singled out for diverting the see new law p. 4

inside going green

A look at SF practices, new forms of energy features 6-7

picasso exhibit Picasso exhibit opens at SFMOMA a&e 8

spring sports

Teams prepare to finish off season sports 10


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