Hard Time Makes for Hard Seats Engineering Some Sjsufurnsture Made Some Students Don't Mind the Origin Programs of Their Classroom Furniture

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SERVING SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY SINCE 1934 SPART N DAILY VOLUME 121, NUMBER 3 VVWW THESPARTANDAILY COM FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2003 Hard time makes for hard seats Engineering Some SJSUfurnsture made Some students don't mind the origin programs of their classroom furniture. in correctionalfacilittes "I don't have a problem with that. People are working on their own. It gives them something to do," said Athar By laShong King Haviz, a senior digital media major. rank top 10 Daily Staff Writer "As long as there isn't cocaine hidden in the chairs, I have no objection," said As students ease into their desks, Laura Ackerman, a senior creative arts most are unaware of what is some- major. in West times stamped under the seat: However, Terry Christensen, a profes- "Correctional Industries, Folsom." sor in political science, had some reser- By Wendy Lopez Because it is in the correctional facilities vations. of California that much of the campus' "I would prefer that the furniture Were Daily Senior Staff Writer furniture is made. made by well-paid skilled workers who "They are? Really?" said Leizl Joy had some piord of a career in what U.S. News and World Report Pagtaconan, a freshman majoring in they're doing, Christensen said. "I'd ranked San Jose State University's business and advertising. rather it come from good union manu- computer engineering program sec- Shane Caberto said he had no,s, prob lems facturers rather than sort of, well, what is ond in the nation among public believing the chairs in the r rooms this, slave labor?" schools in the West. were produced in a correctional facility. Other issues with the prison industry In individual rankings, SJSU's "They were really poorly made and program involve its high cost. industrial and manufacturing pro- uncomfortable," Caberto said. "It's not like we're getting the best gram tied for fifth place with Cal Poly California penal code 2807 has since price, but we have to follow policy" Pomona, University of Michigan and 1983 required state facilities and agen- Hood said. University of Wisconsin, according to cies universities included to buy their VVith diminishing budgets throughout the survey. goods from prison California, the uni- "These rankings are indicative that industries before get- versities are still we're doing good," said Professor ting them from the required to pur- Sigurd Meldal, chairperson of the private sector. "I'd rather it come chase from the department of computer engineering. Almost everything prison authority, Departmental schools were ranked purchased on cam- from good union even though they based on the responses that depart- pus, from janitorial might be able to ment deans and senior professors gave supplies to furniture, get a better deal in a questionnaire asking computer comes from prison manufacturers rather from private sell- programming information, Meldal industry factories ers elsewhere. said. across California, than sort of well, "They're more Meldal said that while Cal Poly San according to expensive than Luis Obispo ranked first, each cam- Procurement what is this, any vendors we pus has its own atmosphere. Services buyer can use, but price At SJSU, a large majority of stu- Roxanne Hood. is not an issue dents are part-time attendees who "We have a lot of slave labor?" here. It doesn't work while attending dasses to sup- furniture vendors get to be art issue," port their families and to pay for who call up and say Terry Christensen, Hood said school and still try to "make ends 'we want to provide SJSU political science "We try to keep meet," Meldal said. furniture for you.' I them competitive, The dual lifestyle that SJSU stu- have to tell them we professor but there are a dents bring to campus is part of the have to go to PIA number of factors commuting environment, he said. (Prison Industry involved when Mustangs, on the other hand, view Authority) first," Hood said. you have inmates working in a pro- themselves as students taking on a "The dorm room furnishings, the gram," Losco said in response to the full-time job, Meldal said. beds, the desks, the chairs, the drawers, price issue. "There are a lot of security Professors at the school try to teach that all PIA furniture," Hood said. factors involved that raise the cost of matriculated SJSU students that The Prison Industry Authority is a doing business." attending college is like working at a state agency that provides work for Still, Losco believes the program will job. inmates in various service, manufactur- pay for itself in the long run. Many engineering students, similar ing and agricultural industries through- "It's one of the sought-after jobs in the to that of students across campus, out California, according to Frank prison. It tends to pay better, and it come from families with little college Losco, chief of public affairs at the tends to build a little self-esteem. It education, Meldal said. Those attend- Prison Industry Authority. gives them an opportunity to help them- ing Cal Poly come from a line of fam- "We make a variety of different prod- selves," Losco said. ilies who have educational back- ucts, including clothing, furnishings, "It helps reduce violence because grounds, he said. detergent, flags," Losco said. inmates are busy working. They also Overall, the College of Engineering And, of course, license plates. reimburse victims of crime and pay a ranked 11th, according to U.S. News The Prison Industry Authority is part small wage," Losco said. and World Report. In this category, Photos by Autumn Cruz / Daily Staff Rose-Hulman Institute of t; of the department of corrections, but Losco later said "would you prefer an Above. A student walks in Sweeny they operate like a business, Losco said. inmate come out of prison without any Technology in Indiana, Harvey Hall Thursday, past a chair that was They do not receive state appropriations skills or an opportunity to work, or have Mudd College in Claremont, Calif made by California prison inmates. and have to make enough money to pay him come out with the hope of getting a and Cooper Union in New York placed first, second and third respec- Many San Jose State University chairs for themselves. job, and be gainfully employed and be a A "We try to make a small profit to part of society?" tively. and desks were made at correctional the organization going. We have to sell, Despite the politics, most students Deepa Vinaik, a general engineering facilities. and we can only sell to the state govern- would just like something better to sit on graduate student, said she likes the Goolia,liONAL ment and government organizations," than the hard wooden chairs that inhab- amount of flexibility in creating a Left: Under many of San Jose State I -risco said. it the classrooms of buildings on campus. master's program that covers a variety NOtISTnir%.Fason University's chairs a stamp or label Losco said the money made by the if they could make more comfortable of engineering subjects. "I can make my own program.. and can be found showing that they were is a good way of recycling funds ones there, I'd be fine with it," said sen- f7icfag, the crate. ior marketing major n,lre.i Vemerova. I can choose my own subjects," made in California State correctional Vinailt said. 0 facilities. The Silicon Valley and hands-on training has helped the school earn its current standing, Meldal said. Guest speakers from the valley have brought their knowledge and course teachings about industry to the school, he said. Sobig.F virus sends waves of bogus e-mails Tsega Gebreyonas, a computer engineering graduate student, said By Janine Stanhope services for SJSU, said the security They are still receiving waves of e- addresses to "spoof" the receiver and invaded, it is damaging when users that working in the high-tech indus- filter for the recent version of the mail messages as the virus kicks in propagate with infected, bogus try to use their own filtering feature try for the past five years has helped Daily Senior Staff Writer virus that attacked their IBM Lotus after the attachments are opened, attachments having names such as to stop the e-mail messages without him gain the needed skills to com- Notes e-mail system worked well. sending more return messages to "Wicked Screensaver" or "My also blocking their own domain or plete a master's program. The worldwide Sobig.F virus "The Sobig.F virus has been beat- unsuspecting victims. Detail" in the subject line. the domain of someone they do not "This is the best place to be," attacked San Jose State University's ing on us," Neal said. "It hasn't hurt "We ve recorded 17,000 incidents "It's ugly. Especially the first week want to delete. Gebreyonas said. "If you're interested campus computing e-mail system us that bad because of our filters and for Sobig.F since the virus of school," Kosak said. "This is a "If you delete a domain name, it in doing design, this is the best place." last week without any serious prob- virus protection." appeared," Neal said Wednesday. virus you can't block with an might help in eliminating spam," she Gebreyonas said that while engi- lems, but some colleges within the Neal said SJSU provides a cam- "That's about 5,000 times a day." antivirus protection on your comput- said advising caution. "Spam comes neering is competitive, the valley is a university took a pounding, accord- puswide e-mail system, but several Cathy Kosak, a network analyst for er because it is spread through the e- ing to the network security team. colleges opted to have their own e- the College of Science, explained mail attachments." See VIRUS, page 4 See SCHOOL page 5 Bob Neal, director of networking mail servers for faculty and staff that the virus grabbed the e-mail Kosak said once a domain list is Rush continues as recruiting events start

By Jennifer McLain ing potential pledges get acquainted ing junior and president of the mul- currently has 10 fraternities, is a with future brothers and sisters. ticultural sorority Sigma Omicron general interest council. Most of Daily Stall Mao "We get to know them and they Pi. these fraternities have official hous- get to know us," he said. Wong explained that unity, friend- es. For the next two weeks, fliers will Council fly from the hands of eager fraterni- Students who are interested in ship, leadership and service are the The National Panhellenic ty and sorority brothers and sisters Greek life need to show interest by values emphasized within her soror- of sororities represents six national during rush at San lose State going to the sponsored events by the it organizations. This is an African University in hopes o recruiting specific fraternity or sorority. Events ith 35 sororities and fraternities American council. pledges for Fall '03. include a Sadie Hawkins dance, on campus, it may he overwhelming Panhellenic is a general interest Rush runs approximately for 18 broomball, potluck, parties, luau, for students, especially freshmen, to council for sororities. There are five days at the beginning of each semes- laser tag and dinners, according to find a group which hest suits them, sororities under this council on cam- ter when sororities and fraternities the Panhellenic Council of SJSU. said Byron Rivera, a mechanical pus, all of which have official hous- inform, get acquainted with and All that is required of students engineering junior and member of es. meet future members, according to hoping to join Greek life is that the National Latino fraternity. United Sorority and Fraternity Shane Mason, a mechanical engi- expected (.PA, depending on the Four councils encompass all of the Council currently have seven frater- Itunar, )ally neering_ junior and member of fraternity or sorority, is maintained, Greek organizations at SPU, nities and sororities and are primari- From left, Theta Chi fraternity brothers Matt Rose, Forest Cerrato, Kappa Sigma fraternity. for the group is proven and according to the. Panhellenic interest Myles Shaw and Erick B. Arevalo, wearing a bull costume, stand Mason said each fraternity and that there is a compatibility of Council. See RUSH, page 4 sorority holds specific events help- ideals, said Amy Wong, an advertis- The Interfraternity Council, which outside the Student Union on Thursday encouraging students to rush their house. PAGE 2 OPINION THE SPARTAN DAILY I AUGUST 29, 2003 Foreign students have extra hurdles to overcome

Now that a new hillSettleSter has Just begun, we see a lot of us deported back to our country. When you have spent most I his summer I happened to encounter another difficulty But despite all of this, being a foreign student at SJSU is a new faces on campus trying to add classes and adjusting to of your college funds on getting an education here and you've with being a foreigner when I landed my first internship at privilege. I could have attended a university at home, almost college lie. It is not easy being a freshman, but after the first made friends and established relationships, being taken away the Pinnacle in Hollister. I was stoked that I was going to for free, and received a bachelor's degree in three years. couple of weeks, new students seem to settle into the rou- from all of this is definitely your ultimate fear. spend my summer getting all the experience I had been But instead, I chose to leave my family and friends and get tine. Every time a foreign student moves, even longing for in journalism, until I had to an education abroad in the United States, which costs about Unfortunately for people who happen to be international if its only next door, he or she is required to attend a required information meeting, and $20,000 a year after tuition was raised. students such as myself, getting into the right classes is the report to international student services. I heard the word 'curricular practical train- Why? Because what I gain by coming here is far beyond last thing we need to worry about. When taking a split class load at SJSU and ing.' This allows international students with what I would have accomplished if I had remained in my It's almost like we are going to a separate school from U.S. another college, we have to report it and if a student visa to practice what they've hometown of Aslcer. The rules and regulations that we as residents, although we are all a part of San Jose State we change our major, we immediately need learned by actually having a real job, when foreign students are exposed to are only there to protect University's campus community. We attend the same classes to notify the school. This may not sound required by their major. American citizens and ourselves. We benefit under these and eat the same horrid campus food, but that's where most like a lot to remember, but it gets more I used this training for my internship. rules as well. of the similarities end. Since I came from Norway to SJSU complicated. Unfortunately, because only 240 hours were When I stand in line at San Francisco International in the fall of 2000, I am finally adjusting to living as an What disturbs me the most about these required by my department, I could only Airport and I am asked to take off my shoes and sweater and American or more importantly, a foreigner in America. regulations are the random update forms work for six weeks. I attempted to go take out every item from my bag, I am actually kind of Although many of the rules and regulations that pertain to we will receive - or not receive - in the through a line of people, hoping they would relieved. I know that every person that will be going on that international students seem necessary, it can be a hassle try- mail from time to time. These forms that THERESE BRATBERG make an exception, but rules are rules. I def- plane with me had to go through the same safety process, ing to familiarize oneself with all of them. have an alarming title that reads initely enjoyed those six weeks to the fullest. and I can enjoy the flight without fearing terrorist attacks. On Jan. 30, 2002, the new Student and Exchange Visitor 'International Student Services' and are CONFUSED Luckily, I am from Norway and happen to be I know that when I leave this campus in a year, I will have Information System was implemented at SJSU and took stamped 'important,' make your heart sink a little bit. The semi-blond. Students from countries such as Iran, Iraq, unforgettable memories to take with me, and I will also be over after the temporary Interim Student and Exchange update form requires international students to put all their Libya, Sudan, Syria and now, Afghanistan, Algeria, more understanding of the safety procedures that we inter- Authentication System had become effective on Sept. 11, personal information and address on the form and send it off Morocco and North Korea are required to leave from a des- national students often refer to as annoying rules. 2002. by a certain date. ignated airport and can be subject to various background The new SEVIS system nearly doubled the amount of reg- I get worried when I haven't received one of my update checks. Therese Bratberg is the ulations we have to memorize and, most importantly, the forms in the mail. The thought of this important envelope Muslim males, 16 years or older, fall under the title "Special Spartan Daily Opinion Editor. consequences of violating any of these rules can literally get getting lost could potentially cost me my college education. Registration" and are particularly targeted. 'Confused' appears every other Friday. ANOTHER DIMENTIAN I PAUL DAYBDAHL 'You've got mail' is better OFFICIAL FIRST-WEEK-OF -THE-SEMESTER OUE ST IONAI RE (MANDATOR'f) YES NO the old-fashioned way O C1 DID A FRATERNITY TR"' TO GET YOUR ATTENTION rf USIN6 THE PLEASE trri "You've got mail." "I he meaning ot these three words has i..innut convey inebsages that a letter can. A long ]AtiPmE;:its"w14, EVE.TC-E.F PECTINS- INTRO : 'HEY, DUDE PE obomuiv changed through out time: drawn-out letter has more meaning than your average e-mail. OTILEE PN.O. a O DID YOUR PROFESSOKS Those words were made famous when users log onto America That personal touch from the letter sender is an advantage ASSIGN TWO STUDENTS PER DESK! Online and sometimes a dread for computer users. over the computer version. Letters can be more personalized O 0 PArtriNc. 13 SuCH A etITCW. In our fast paced world where each second is just as valuable with colors, photos and stylish stationary. Sure you can change DON T YOU WISH KB! COULD as the next, where e-mails and instant messaging has become the font or colors in an e-mail, but it just is not the same thing. MOW STUFF UP' the norm for how we communicate to others. Have you ever This summer my temporary residence was in, "The biggest O 0 HERE /i.0 AMAIP TO FIND stopped to think about what happened to doing it the old-fash- little city in the world," Reno, Nev. This was my first major THAT,. THOUGH "IOU FOK&OT ion way by writing a letter? adventure away from home for a long period of time. The hard- WHAT DO WV IMAT4 ALL Pi cour,sc mATErsim. 'HS WAS SOKINW!" wu LEARNED LA STEMESTE.P., Sure, it seems a little strange to think that something other est thing was missing some of my friends back home and in `100 STILL COMPLETE THE than the monthly credit card statements, bills, junk mail and other places. CROSS-KORD PUZZLE WITH EASE' magazines can show up inside your mailbox at home. It would have been just as easy to send e-mails back and forth, MT IT ARIAT THAT THEY The closest thing that some people have received to a letter but then it would have been just like I never left. Then this ALLOW SMOKING) IN THE NEW SEE was the birthday card that their grandpar- bright idea to send snail mail to each other came MARTIN LUTHER KING,,TR. LIBRARY? LATER, STUPID ents sent last year. about and it just became a daily routine aside from YOU TOOK A FRIDAY CLASS? DE Atria On the other hand, e-mails have spoiled the work at the Reno Gazette-Journal newspaper. AKE YOU INSANE' some of us. The messages are often shorter Since most of the day was spent taking photos, it in length than letters that some of us have was a nice change of pace. There was a happy feel- 90! MATE! 100D PSI DE LYS ' PM-IAILTs WHOO! received before. Just to think about getting ing that came with knowing that my letters helped ROC a three page letter in an e-mail is mind - to bring a smile to another person. boggling. Then again writing over 40 letters during the 6,& "It is a relief to get real mail as supposed course of one summer does take a toll on a person. 00/4 to getting bills," said Paul Barte, a junior The excitement in having to wait a while to find majoring in industrial studies. "With e- out what was going on with my friends was fun. mail it is just whatever because it is not Usually, it meant that there was a lot to be said in SPARTA GUIDE personal like a letter. You get three or so RYAN BALBUENA the letters rather than the one or two paragraph sentences in an e-mail and a story in a message we normally see in e-mails. Sparta Guide is provided free of charge to students, faculty and staff members. The deadline for letter." THE THRILLA FROM MANILA Said junior sociology major Eric Ha: "Formal entries is noon three working days before the desired publication date. Entry forms are available in There is some grandness to actually getting a hand written let- letter writing is gone. Even e-mail has become informal. The the Spartan Daily office in Dwight Bentel Hall, room 209. Space restrictions may require editing ter from someone in the mail. It mostly comes from knowing greeting, body and closing are not there anymore in an e-mail. of submissions. Entries are printed in the order in which they are received. that someone cared enough to take the time to sit down, break People just have their thoughts run everywhere. Even when I out the pen and paper and write you a letter, write a letter on the computer, I usually use a template, but even TODAY 11. For more information, call Sending e-mails does have its advantages though it is just too the template was someone else's idea. Everything we learned in CAMPUS CRUSADE Mayra Aguilera at (510) 396- easy to sit down on the computer and hammer out 20 or so e- school about how to write sandwich style is gone also." LAMBDA SIGMA GAMMA There will be a root beer kegger 2616. mails to different people. After the e-mail is sent out, it does "It is wonderful to get real snail mail," said Kathy MULTICULTURAL SORORITY starting at 8 p.m. on Friday at the not matter what that person is doing, he or she will get the mes- Westmoreland said. "I really appreciate the fact that someone Rush information will be available Crusade house at 33 S. ninth St. LAMBDA SIGMA GAMMA sage in their inbox right away. took the time to write it. Though is it hard with everything For more information, call Sam at at 7 p.m. on Sept. 21. For more MULTICULTURAL SORORITY "Writing e-mails is quicker, and you get the same thing moving so fast in the world, I wish more people would bring 297-2862. Rush information will be available information, call Mayra Aguilera accomplished as if you are sending a letter," said Candace back something my parents did when they were young." at 6 p.m. Sept. 7. For more infor- at (510) 396-2616. Kurran, a junior majoring in biology. CAMPUS CRUSADE mation, call Mayra Aguilera at The two things that this lost art has over its modem counter- LAMBDA SIGMA GAMMA First meeting of campus crusade's (510) 396-2616. night Life will take place Sept. 4 at part is that it can be more personalized and more powerful. MULTICULTURAL SORORITY 8 p.m. in the Spartan Daily A typed message just does not have that same feel as a hand Lip -sync and ice LAMBDA SIGMA GAMMA cream rush social Memorial Chapel. For more infor- written message. With a letter, it is real and you can touch it and Ryan Balbunta is the will take place at 7 p.m. on Sept. MULTICULTURAL SORORITY mation, call Jonathan at 297-7616. hold it in your hand. Spartan Daily Photo Editor. 11. For more information, call Rush information will be available There is also a joy of being able to read a hand written letter. ilia From Manila' appears Friday; Mayra Aguilera at (510) 396- JEWISH STUDENT UNION at 6 p.m. Sept. 21. For more infor- 2616. mation, call Mayra Aguilera at JSU kickoff will take place Sept. 4 (510) 396-2616. in the Ohlone Room in the LAMBDA SIGMA GAMMA Student Union. For more informa- JEWISH STUDENT UNION MULTICULTURAL SORORITY tion, call Brynne Speizer 286- JSU kickoff will take place Sept. 4 Rush information will be available 6669. in the Ohlone Room in the Viewpoint I A recall to logic at 6 p.m. Sept. 7. For more infor- Student Union. For more informa- mation, callWlayra Aguilera at tion, call Brynne Speizer 286- (510) 396-2616. PANHELLENIC COUNCIL 6669. Dear Editor, monthly pay check and a state, which is slowly but efficient- Sorority, recruitment registration ly driving away my future potential employers. Regardless of JEWISH STUDENT UNION will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. CAREER CENTER On Oct. 13, people all over the great state of California will the outcome of the vote, I foresee no rainbow at the end, nor JSU kickoff will take place Sept. 4 at the Seventh Street Plaza. For A membership drive will be held vote to recall current incumbent Gov. Gray Davis and choose do I see a fix to this state's many problems. With the state's in the Ohlone Room in the more information, call Kary Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from over 130 potential candidates to replace him. Media budget deficit increasing, an increase in taxes seems to be the Student Union. For more informa- Crumm at 924-5958. at the ninth Street Plaza. For more outlets around the nation and the world have had an almost foundation for recovery. Why then have political and fiscal tion, call Brynne Speizer 286- information, call the career center 6669. comedic approach to the entire situation, and it seems as if professionals constantly stated that a cut in spending would ASIAN BAPTIST STUDENT KOINOMA at 924-6031. who ever comes out the victor in this ultimate expression of fuel a quicker recovery? CAREER CENTER A new student welcome night will democracy will only have haste and turmoil to deal with. What most politicians running for office neglect to say is A membership drive will be held take place on Wednesday in the Being new to political understanding, perhaps I am naive to that cuts and increases are all in need, California's days of CAREER CENTER the idea that government has the best interests of the people wasteful spending habits Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Umunhum Room in the Student There will be employer tables must end. The disciples of the in account when decisions are made. at the 9th Street Plaza. For more Union from 6 to 10 p.m. For more Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Democrats must quell their desire for multibillion dollar information, call the Career information call Bryan at 234- at the ninth Street Plaza. For more Furthermore, I was raised in a household in which the needs redemption and end the bipartisan bickering between them- Center at 924-6031. 0763. information, call 924-6031. of the many outweigh the needs of the one or for that matter, selves and the Republicans. Logic must prevail in the con- the few. I have found a recent liking to the countless numbers stantly turbulent landscape of free democratic processes, INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL CAREER CENTER of opinions about California's current political and social sit- which riddle California. Maybe the lesson to learn here is CAREER CENTER Fraternity recruitment and rush There will be drop-ins for students uation. Yet, politicians and commentators only place blame that the people of California and the world have witnessed an There will be employer tables tables will take place from 9 a.m. with disabilities Wednesday from and look to pursue their own personal agendas. The needs of almost pure democracy at work here with deregulation of the Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Seventh Street 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in building the millions of Californians are not being taken into account, energy, telephone, airline and transportation industries, and at the ninth Street Plaza. For more Plaza. For more information, call F. For more information, call the and by no means is govemment looking to the best interests the individuals almost absolute strangle hold on the political information, call 924-6031. Roger Pries at 839-1485. Career Center at 924-6031. of its constituents. Many have said that the entire recall cam- process. California is in chaos or at least on the verge. CAREER CENTER MONDAY paign was waged as a means to get back at an individual There will be drop-ins for students because of personal dislikes, not political or logical facts. INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL Furthermore, the outcome of the recall vote is being viewed with disabilities Wednesday from LAMBDA SIGMA GAMMA Fraternity recruitment and rush around the nation in terms of presidential politics, not 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in building MULTICULTURAL SORORITY tables will take place from 9 a.m. F. For more information, call the Lip-sync and ice cream rush social to 2 p.m. at the Seventh Street California politics. Where does this vote benefit me then, a David Inda Career Center at 924-6031. will take place at 7 p.m. on Sept. Plaza. For more information , call 21 -year-old college student facing increasing tuition, decreas- Junior ing living standards, car registration fees higher than my international business

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Group sang German, Italian, French and Latin. classical Each of the competing choirs was also given a selection of required pieces to andfolk songs perform. Choir member Taber Dullea, a senior at Austrian competition majoring in vocal performance, said it was interesting to see how choirs inter- By Ron Pangrac preted the req_uired selections. Daily Staff Writer Numbers were performed at a variety of tempos or volumes. In performance, the Choraliers are The San Jose State University often accompanied with instruments Choraliers took second place at an such as pianos. For the competition, international competition in Austria though, most of the selections were this summer - the only choir partici- performed a cappella. The only, excep- pating from the United States. tions were the folk songs, which uti- At the International Choir lized instruments such as fiddles, har- Competition in Spittal, Austria, the monicas and even spoons. chamber choir placed with a program During the classical and required pre- of American folic music. While touring sentations, female performers wore for- from June 28 to July 10, they also per- mal dresses and male members sported formed five concerts at churches in tuxedos. For the folk songs, choirs wore Switzerland, Austria and Italy. costumes displaying their ethnic her- Tracy Graham, a senior majoring in itage. The Choraliers wore costumes vocal performance, enjoyed the oppor- with a country-westem motif. tunity to travel with the choir. Archibeque said that entering a com- "It was great," Graham said. "Europe petition is good for the choir. was more beautiful than I ever imag- "We find the students work harder ined." when they are competing," she said, The Choraliers, led by Charlene adding that a choir will tend to choose Archibeque, perform chamber music in more difficult music to present them- addition to ethnic music from different selves well. cultures. In the competition, folk Graham appreciated participating in music was to be from a choir's own her first international competition. She country, so the group's selections found the other choirs warm and included a hoedown and a folk hymn. recsative and the competition intense. A long The group is made up of current stu- "The level of competition met my dents - mostly juniors, seniors and expectations," Graham said. antage graduate students - and a few alumni. Steve Bossard, a graduate student in nalized Thirty-three members joined this trip choral conducting, enjoyed attending change to Europe. the competition. !. thing. The competition, held on July 4-5, "You got to meet people from all over biggest admitted only, one choir per country. the world with a common interest - t major Argentina and the Philippines were the choral music," Bossard said. only other non-European countries In placing second, the choir qualified e hard- appearing. to perform in a Winners Concert in and in All of the entrants were college or Spinal on July 6. community choirs. To pay for the tour, the Choraliers did d forth, Argentina's Coro Nacional de Jovenes fundraising throughout the year, such in this won the 11-group competition. as performing concerts. r came The Choraliers applied to enter the They have recorded seven CDs that le from competition because, "We try to do they sell at concerts and through choir paper. something exciting each year," members. The group also accepts otos, it Archibeque said. donations from family members, y feel- In February 2002, the choir went to friends and other supporters. Hawaii to perform for the American SJSU provided funds for new uni- helped Choral Director's Association. They forms - the dresses and tuxedos - for previously competed in Spittal in 1988. the choir. Courtesy Photc, ig the Part of the competition was per- For many choir members, this was erson. formed in a high school auditonum, their first trip to Europe. Members of San Jose State University's Choraliers perform at the International Choir Competition in Spittal, Austria in July. The group, to find while another was held in Schloss "It was surreal. These churches comprised of students and alumni, finished second. Is fun. Porcia, a 12th-century castle. A stage (where we performed) have been there said in was set up at one end of the castle's for hundreds of years," Graham said. Florence, Rome, Amsterdam and Paris. For use, the first part tot the trip) was achievement at the competition, she said. agraph courtyard, while the audience either sat When the choirs tour ended, some Dullea, the choir member, was happy to the music. The second part was the art Archibeque commented that they Although auditions began before the in bleachers in the courtyard or members chose to stay in Europe to be able to stay longer in Europe and see and culture," Dullea said. He also already have a new challenge. Each year, semester started, there are still openings Formal watched from the castle's balconies. sightsee. Bossard, who had been to many famous sites. Touring Europe was mentioned the history and the archi- about one-third to one-half of the choir and the choir has a need for altos. al. The In addition to American folk music, Europe before, helped coordinate plans quite a difference fiom his summer a year tecture of Europe and the nightlife. members leaves SJSU. People may still try out during the add' the choir presented classical pieces in for a group that visited such places as ago when he worked at Great America. While the choir was first e-mail. pleased with their "Our goal is to build a new choir," in period. then I ut even med in Crowd gathers in King's hometown Kathy rneone ything to honor 'Dream speech anniversary E JOY bring Associated Press Robert Kennedy ... and many others King said his father often advocated were here today to see how far we've the "preferential hiring of the disad- ATLANTA Arms linked, a come." vantaged. ... To abandon affirmative crowd of 300 marched Thursday Coretta Scott King focused on the action is to say there is nothing more Spartan , through downtown Atlanta and the legacy of her late husband's words. to be done about discrimination." neighborhoods where Martin Luther "Martin's call to interracial brother- King left Washington and boarded a a ii King Jr. grew up to mark the 40th hood and sisterhood has enduring res- plane to Ohio, where he urged a Editor anniversary of the slain civil rights onance because it speaks so eloquent- crowd of several hundred Thursday .riday leader's "I Have a Dream" speech. ly to the longing for unity that resides night to continue their economic boy- Bookstore's Political and community leaders, in the hearts of all people of good cott of Cincinnati. He said the boycott including presidential candidate Al will," she said. "He painted a dazzling is in the tradition of his father's civil Shapton, led the march through the word picture of a multicultural rights work. city's historic Sweet Aubum district to democracy of the America that could Black activists began the boycott in a rally that eventually drew about 400 be, the America that should be." 2001 after a white policeman fatally people at the MLK National Historic In Washington, Martin Luther King shot an unarmed black man running Site. HI addressed the National Press Club from officers trying to arrest him. The Rep. John Lewis, who helped organ- and updated his late father's 40-year- shooting led to three nights of riots. ize the original March on Washington old dream for racial equality with a The Rev. Jesse Jackson, speaking at a of in 1963 where King delivered his ora- call for universal health care, econom- rally in New Haven, Conn., for strik- tion, reflected on the progress made ic parity for minorities and the elimi- ing Yale University workers, reminded orOf since then. nation of the "state-sponsored terror- the crowd that King's speech also was "In 1963, 1 was on the outside ism" of capital punishment. about broken promises the govern- he protesting, looking in," Lewis said. He also lashed out at opponents of ment made after slavery, jobs for :al But because of the Civil Rights Act affirmative action for trying to "twist" Americans and civil rights legislation. Id of 1964 and because of the Voting the meaning of the words of his "If you just focus on the dream ... the Rights Act of 1965, I am now on the father, who once said he hoped some- dream can become an illusion," is inside making laws. day children "will not be judged by the Jackson said. "Because the dream has of "I wish Maier Evers, President color of their skin but by the content in it no enforcement powers. The he Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., ,if their character" &CAM hi.. is, 1,11,!(!rt fir prioririe,." ar n- n- North Korea: Future nuclear talks look dim Associated Press round of talks can continue if we "act," though it could refer to the possi- is express our willingness to give up our bility of U.S. willingness to negotiate, or in SEOUL, South Korea North nuclear plans at this time," KCNA said. North Korean suspicions that Korea said Friday that prospects for "That means they plan to act after we Washington seeks to undermine the sd another round of nuclear talks were in dismantle," the agency said. It was North through economic pressure or al jeopardy because of inflexibility, on the unclear what North Korea meant by even military action. part of U.S. negotiators, a South Korean news agency reported. 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Supreme Court says coaches RUSH I Greek life breaks down barriers maybe liable for athlete injuries continuedfrom page 1 instruction. State's 6-1 ruling The student, Olivia Kahn, WAS A 14-year-old freshman at Mt. ly culturally based. These organizations range received mixed Pleasant High when she broke her from local, regional and national levels. neck in a 1994 swim meet while div- Each group has its own characteristics, focuses, ing into the water. She says she had philanthropies and interests. response a fear of diving, was never trained to Each fraternity and sorority has separate dive and was promised by coach approaches to recruiting new members. Associated Press Andrew McKay that she could begin While some fraternities and sororities require her races in the water, not from a fees to participate in rush events, others only SAN FRANCISCO Coaches diving block. require participation, according to students from could be legally liable for injuries A trial court and appeals court Sigma Omicron Pi, Lambda Sigma Gamma and sustained by youth athletes under threw out the case, saying Kahn Sigma Lambda Beta. their control, the California assumed a risk by signing up for the Wong, who has been planning for rush since Supreme Court ruled Thursday. swim team. Spring '03, said that the rush process is very But the justices, weighing for the The Supreme Court, however, informal at Sigma Omicron Pi. first time a coach's duty to protect reinstated the case. The court rea- "We offer an information night, where we pro- young athletes, adopted guidelines soned that, if Kahn was not trained vide dinner in a casual setting, she said. making it extremely difficult to to dive into shallow water, a jury The only application required for rush for this recover damages from coaches. could conclude that the coach who sorority is a questionnaire that allows active The decision got mixed reviews allegedly forced her to dive acted members to better familiarize themselves with from youth sporting groups. recklessly. potential pledges. "I believe this is a standard we can "In order to support a cause of Though many of the sororities and fraternities live with and still expect to be able action in cases in which it is alleged do not have a "formal" rush process, the five to recruit coaches," said Fred that a sports instructor has required Panhellenic sororities do. Gregory, an attorney for the a student to perform beyond the stu- Formal recruitment for Alpha Omicron Pi, American Youth Soccer dent's capacity or without providing Alpha Pi, Delta Gamma, Delta Zeta and Kappa Organization, which has 650,000 adequate instruction, it must be Delta begins 6 p.m. on Sept. 3 at the Student members. alleged and proved that the instruc- Union and ends Sept. 7. The cost is $15 before But Little League Baseball Inc., tor acted with intent to cause a stu- Sept. 3 and $20 thereafter, according to the coun- with 3 million youth baseball play- dent's injury or that the instructor cil. ers, sees the decision as bad news for acted recklessly," Chief Justice If women hoping to join these sororities cannot coaches whose leadership "will be Ronald M. George wrote for the attend all the activities, they will not be eligible under the microscope," said Thomas majority. for the recruitment, Panhellenic information Marshall, the league's attorney. George wrote that, if the allega- explained. "The ruling is detrimental to every tions were true, the coach acted Once students find their niche with an organi- organization that relies on coaches recklessly. zation by participating in the events, they then and volunteers to support its pro- Kahn's attorney, Patrick will undergo the specific group pledge processes. grams," he said. McMahon, said his client walks Fall rush is generally when fraternities and The court, ruling 6-1, said athletes with a limp and suffers from severe sororities have the largest recruitment, according assume a great deal of risk when headaches, which hinders her job as to Melinda Martinez, vice president of multicul- playing sports. So coaches can only an office receptionist. tural sorority Lambda Sigma Gamma. be legally liable for injuries if their "This gives her an opportunity to Martinez, however, like several other member, conduct is reckless or if they actual- go back to court," he said. of Greek organizations, explained that the num- ly wanted the athlete to get injured. George wrote that the ruling ber of students recruited is not as important as The court has previously let stand places substantial hurdles for injured the quality of students who join. a string of cases in which the lower athletes to overcome. A lesser stan- "Lambda Sigma Gamma has been active with courts had dismissed lawsuits dard, he wrote, "would have a chill- only four members before," Martinez said against coaches of judo, skiing, base- ing effect on the enterprise of teach- Currently, there are 18 active members. The ball and other sports. ing and learning skills that are nec- sorority is celebrating its fifteenth year on campus In every case, the so-called doc- essary to the sport." He added that this year. trine of assumed liability prevailed. coaches must be free to "challenge Martinez, a public relations senior who pledged According to the doctrine, because his or her students" without fear of in Fall '98 as a freshman, encourages other fresh- injuries are commonplace in sports, being sued. men to pursue their interest in sororities and fra- coaches cannot be liable for them George ordered the case reopened ternities. She describes it as a positive way to get involved with community service, academics and Lisa Inman / Daily Staff even if they misjudge an athlete's to determine whether the girl was Katherine Li, a senior finance major, attempts to rush another student into the Greek skills and push the athlete too far. adequately trained before she was multicultural events. However, the justices said Monday forced to dive. In court briefs, the Fellow member Norma Ortiz, an administra- system outside the Student Union on Wednesday. that a coach who challenges an ath- coach said he did train the girl. tion of justice sophomore, who also joined as a lete must prepare that athlete in "The coach's testimony was that he freshman, said she did not feel overwhelmed work ot Lonnections and becoming mom inotivat In addition to help overcome academic barriers, with academics and the sorority, but in fact, ed toward the university, said Claudia Alvarez, an a fraternity or sorority might also help students advance to meet those challenges. did provide her training that she The dispute in Thursday's case is thought she was capable of diving excelled. advertising junior and rush coordinator for the demolish social barriers, said Mason, who joined whether a Santa Clara County high into a shallow pool," said Mark "I learned how to discipline myself and manage Sigma Alpha Zeta sorority. Kappa Sigma two years ago. school coach directed a swimmer to Davis, the lawyer for the coach and the hours I had during the day, Ortiz said. Alvarez explained that Sigma Alpha Zeta takes "I wanted to break down the stereotypes and perform a shallow racing dive in East Side Union High School Other incentives to join a Greek organization pride in academic excellence. Study hours are find out for myself what a fraternity was like," competition without providing any District. include academic opportunities, developing a net- held weekly, Alvarez noted. Mason said.

VIRUS I Windows program high risk

continuedfrom page 1 said. "It just annoys us." Neal said it doesn't look like the Andy Yeung, lab manager and net- onslaught is over as Sobig continues Courses work administrator with the College to come back to reinvent itself. from a specific domain or user. You of Business, said he had received "We can tell it has been hitting our may block legitimate traffic." about 17 e-mail messages since the filters and trying to get through," Kosak said these problems are more weekend, and that the Microsoft fil- Neal said. likely to be solved at the server level ter for the faculty and staff e-mail Kosac said campus computing is and offered a warning to well-mean- server kicked in to help provide a blocking thousands of scrubbed e- ing students who open e-mail secure solution. mails a day, and it doesn't matter if Open attachments from people they don't "The filter won't delete the mes- the users have a Unix or Windows know. sage," Yeung said. "But no virus is operating system what's critical is ULTIMATE ISSUES "It's the job of e-mail 'scrubbers' attached." the machine that the client is that are pieces of software that go Amanda Hilty, administrative sup- through the mail server to quaran- port coordinator for the school of "Mac, Unix and Linux machines tine or delete the attachments," journalism and mass communica- are not affected," Kosac said. IN Kosak said. tions, said the faculty members were "Windows is the targeted base." Rosa Antoine, administrative sup- receiving more Sobig.F virus e-mail Kosak said there is a way to provide port coordinator with the depart- messages than normal for the last a more secure answer to solve the ment of computer engineering, said few days. problem. GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE it is aggravating for so many people "It hit our computers, and we're "The way to prevent it on the cam- to have been invaded on the first day getting about one a minute," Hilty pus is to distribute the mail scrub- of school. said. "Unfortunately, it's a byproduct bing software, but it is an expensive "Oh, hasn't everybody?" Antoine of the virus itself" solution." GE COURSES G.E. RELSI Sec Title Day(s) Time Location Isamu, C2 70A I Western Religions MW 0900-1015 SR IX Stenmark Test pilot dies SPARTANS - BRING IN THIS AD FOR C2 70A 2 Western Religions T 1030-2115 SH 413 Zussman C2 70B I Eastern Religions 1030-2115 SH 312 Studstill TWO FREE WEEKS OF CLASSES! R in plane crash C2 70B 2 Eastern Religions TR 1030-1145 Sl I Aim.,,i.,ri Phan C2 70B 3 Eastern Religions TR 1500-1615 SH 239 Phan Associated Press C2 90 1 Bible Hist9D, and Literature TR 1330-1445 BlIC004 Walters 10 A. 4] C2 90 2 Bible History and Literature M 1030-2115 SH 241 Walters TRACY, Calif. The pilot of a small experimental airplane died USHU CENTRAL E 99 I Death, Dying & Religion TR 1500-1615 SH 344 Perreira Thursday after the craft crashed into bri ging martial arts to the next level E 99 2 Death, Dying & Religion F 0900-1145 05CO21 Keady a construction company gravel pit. S 191 1 Religion in America TR 0900-1015 SR 345 Rycenga The accident occurred at about 8:40 a.m., according to the San Joaquin 191 2 Religion in America W 1030-2045 SH 345 Rycenga County Sheriffs Department. When WUSHU TAI CHI KICKBOXING BODYSHAPING deputies and fire officials arrived on NON -'G E COURSES the scene, they found the homemade Wushu (also known as Kung Fu) is the style of martial arts i 1 Study of Religion R 1330-1615 11G11 221 Zussman displayed in movies by Jet Li and Jackie Chan, and in amphibious plane engulfed in flames. 112 1 Topics in Bible. Paul TR 1200-1315 SB 411 Walters The Federal Aviation Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. It includes bare hand styles 131 1 Gender, Sexuality & Religion 1/130-2115 DEC 120 Administration has been notified and such as Long Fist, Drunken Fist, Monkey Style, and Eagle T Rycenga will be investigating the crash. Claw, and utilizes a dazzling array of traditional Chinese 142 I Buddhist Traditions MW 1030-1145 BBC 223 lochim San Joaquin County sheriff's weapons such as swords, staffs, and spears. Wushu also 165 1 Religion & the Environment MW 0900-1015 BBC 123 Keady deputy Nelida Stone says the one Incorporates stunning aerial and tumbling techniques. person inside the plane was found burned beyond recognition and offi- 1331 Coleman Ave Santa Clara, CA 95050 cials will be trying to identify him Tel: (408) 567-8075 Email: infoaiwushucentral.com No student should graduate from the University without through dental records. www.wushucentral.com at least one course in the academic study of religion, arguably the most powerful force in world culture and LOWEST TEXTBOOK PRICES conflict. 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Daily Staff Writer senior engineering stu- Meldal 'said that engineers must be dents, in collaboration with aerospace Although she has served as interim students, built able to talk about the components of small satellites that the field with individuals outside of Dean of the College of Engineering since would be launched into space as a engineering. August 2002, the official appointment on form of hands-on training, he said. "They have to communicate well June 1 of Belle Wei as dean brings excite- While the satellites have not yet ment and enthusiasm to staff and stu- been launched, with non-techies," he said. precursors to the proj- Electrical engineering chairperson dents alike at San Jose State University. ect were launched into space, he said. "I'm very excited," said Professor Louis Carmen Masoud Mostafvi said that the Lee, a senior electrical upper-division general-education Freund, chair of the industrial and sys- engineering major, said that the pro- written communication requirement tems engineering department. "She has vided hands-on assistance is helpful has always been open lier agenda to but improved student's abilities to that the software used to do express themselves in writing and in raise the quality, to make this a preemi- homework limits the "number of verbal expressions. nent college," components that can be assimilated." Students are taught technical con- Wei began her career at SJSU in 1987 as While student performance varies an assistant professor in the electrical from versation skills that fit analog, digital, one student to the next, Meldal networking and satellite technologies, engineering department. In 1998 she said that people who pursue engineer- he said. transitioned to chairwoman for four years ing careers do so because they liketo Vista Le, a junior computer engi- or to serving as interim dean until June create objects, he said. neering, said that communication 3. For Keith Hasegawa, a senior elec- helps to better understand team- According to Provost Marshall trical engineering major, it was his members in group projects. Goodman, Wei is expected to ensure that ability to work with hardware that Le said that when speaking to a "non- students receive a high-quality education lead him to the major. techie" about engineering concepts, less and are treated in a professional manner. "I'm better with hardware than soft- technical terminology is used. Her duties also include recruimient and ware. That's why I chose electrical In order to talk about a device, Le retention of exceptional faculty, connec- instead," Hasegawa said. said it is better to, "Say how it works, tion with SJSU alumni, and creation of Meldal said that incoming freshman instead of using a technical name." partnerships with industry have backgrounds in math and sci- Mostafvi said that having dedicated "In other words, she is expected not to ence. Since programming is an engi- full-time and part-time professors sleep," Goodman said. "Dean Wei was neering element that is learned while helps construct a strong program. selected because she has an outstanding attending SJSU, incoming students "We have a talented pool of talent- track record as a scholar, leader, innovator aren't required to have programming ed instructors," Mostafri said. and fundraiser. She works well with others, is skilled in strategic planning and is a wonderful manager." Wei has a Master of Science dere in engineering from Harvard University and Three San Diego councilmen a doctorate in electrical engineering and computer science from the University of California at Berkeley. She has also writ- indicted for bribery ten numerous publications in her area of ty - very large scale integration Associated Press thanked supporters and said he looked I). forward to defending himself in court. As a leader, innovator and fundraiser, "I want you all to know that I've Wei has received awards for research and SAN DIEGO A federal grand leadership excellence as well as research jury on Thursday never lied to you, I've never let you indicted three San down, and I love you all," he said. grants from the National Science Diego city councilmen on charges of Malone's lawyer, Dominc Gentile, Foundation. accepting money from a Las Vegas told KVBC-TV in Las Vegas, "We're "Going forward, what I'd like to contin- strip club owner and his employees in kind of happy in a sense, a strange ue to develop is the collaboration we have exchange for political favors. sense, to now have the opportunity to with the industry hew in Silicon Valley," itt U.S. Attorney Carol Lam said meet these charges instead of reading Wei said. "And there are a number of Councilmen Ralph Inzunza, Charles about them in the newspaper." emerging technologies such as biotech- Lewis and Michael Zucchet accepted Mayor Dick Murphy warned the nology and nanotedinology to further payments from Michael Galardi, his public against rushing to judgment. develop our existing programs." lobbyist Lance Malone and a club He some city business, such as a pro- Having been successful in setting up Janean Brongersma / Daily Staff ts manager, John D'Intino, in an effort posed ethics law, could be stalled by scholarships for engineering students, Belle Wei is the newly appointed dean of the College of Engineering. Wei is unique because she is to repeal San Diego's "no-touch" pro- the indictments. Wei recognizes the unique location SJSU the first female to hold this position at San Jose State University. vision in adult entertainment busi- "I'm saddened by it," he told has over other schools. id nesses. reporters. "Anytime that something "It is very important for us to make that wife and mother of one." I am a woman than gender. path and her position as dean with this "The people of San Diego have the like this happens, it's some negative link with industry," Wei said. "Silicon soIdo think I bring a vary unique per- "My work is my life. It's something I'm key desire, to chart a unique path, to be right to an open and honest govern- reflection on the city." Valley is the center of innovation in the spective and work style, that's for sure. very passionate about," Wei said. authentic and always keep a warm heart ment. We are committed to ensuring The 26-page indictment gave no world so we like to take advantage of our But at the end of the day, it's whether I She parallels her own personal career and cool head. that San Diego is represented by offi- tally of how much money the council- location by establishing very strong ties can work effectively with faculty and cials who are free from corrupt influ- men allegedly accepted. After Malone with industry" chairs, provost and president and, exter- ences," Lam said. met Inzunza at a restaurant in June Industry ties can assist the college and nally, whether lean work effectively with Prosecutors allege the councilmen 2001, Galardi allegedly told D'Intino, SJSU as a whole by providing intellectual our partners. I think that's what counts." agreed to seek repeal of the city's "no- "We gave him almost ten grand." and financial resources. 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By Mark COMejo Associated Press offense. Daily Staff Writ Martin, on the other hand, could GAINESVILLE, Fla. For some have a bit of an advantage, because he the offense a bit The San Jose Earthquakes must wait reason, Florida coach Ron Zook has been around doesn't want anyone to know who his loser. another season to get their hands on San Jose State University midfielder Frank starting quarterback will be Saturday. "That does show up from time to Santilippo. The Gators open their season time," offensive coordinator Ed against San Jose State University (1- Zaunbrecher said. "But there have 0) in what is essentially a warmup been no surprises with Chris. When for the next week's meeting with No. we recruited him, we expected him to PREVIEW 3 Miami. Among the many theories learn enough to be able to compete Sanfilippo was chosen in the sixth floating around town is that whoever for the position. And he's doing plays better in the opener will get the that." round of the2003 Major League Soccer Super Draft but turned down a contract call against Miami. This marks the first time the to lead the Spartans in their 2003 cam- From the looks in practice, it's clear Gators have opened a season unranked since 1990, when Steve paign. that either sophomore Ingle Martin Sanfilippo, who is known more for his or freshman Chris Leak will start and Spurner made his debut as Florida's defensive prowess than his scoring abili- that both will play. Redshirt fresh- coach. ty, said he came back to get a higher man Gavin Dickey might get a The Gators are coming off an 8-5 selection in next years draft and to get chance, too. season, and many expect them to closer to his degree in sociology. "We've decided but we're not really struggle even worse this year. "Frank is the key to us having a suc- going to talk about it," Zook said. "We're Florida and we're going to cessful year," said Chad Cleave, afresh- We re going to keep it under the hat take other teams' best shots," line- man midfielder from Arcata, Calif "It is until we come out on Saturday." backer Todd McCullough said. important for the younger players to see Dickey considered transferring last "When they step on the field, they're what kind of work ethic it takes to be week, but changed his mind. The going to face a good team. We can go that good." fourth quarterback in the mix, Justin out there and dominate. I believe we Sanfilippo's talent recently earned him Midgett, has been playing with the can do that." the San Francisco Olympic Club's 2003 scout team in practice this week and Maybe so against SJSU, a team that "Soccer Award for Excellence," given to is a long shot to play, despite his pro- went 6-7 last year and plays in the the Bay Area Division I college presea- nouncement earlier this month that Western Athletic Conference. The son player of the year. he could win the job. Spartans opened the season last week Jansen Brongerama / Daily Staff Zook has been impressed with with a 29-0 win over Grambling "He is one of the top players in the the men's soccer nation," said head coach Gary St. Clair San lose State University freshman goalkeeper Brent Douglas protects a goal at Leak, and may take the rare step State. practice on Thursday. The Spartans are scheduled to open their season today against Notre Dame de at Florida, at least of putting a Last year, SJSU played close with in his 13 season with the team. "Our Ohio State, team begins with Frank Sanfilippo." Namur at Spartan Soccer Field at 5 p.m. first-year player at the most impor- Illinois, Washington and St, Clair said he expects the NILS to tant position. Not since Wayne Peace before losing all three. Rounding out the returning Spartans Spartan Chris Mackey. to close out the regular season. in 1980 has a freshman taken the "I'm very confident, the most confi- feel the same way he does about -Conference selections junior St. Clair said the season depends on St. Clair said it was a tale of two teams, Sanfilippo. are All bulk of the snaps for the Gators. dent of any of the opponents defenseman Richard Halvorsen and sen- people staying healthy and eligible, the injury riddled team in September "Leak has been excellent," Zook Ohio State, Washington, Illinois "I fully expect the kid to go first," St. ior midfielder Francisco Martinez. which is a concern with some players and the championship caliber team in SJSU coach Fitz Clair said. said. "The guy has an unbelievable that I've ever been," The Spartans will be without midfield- having been forced to red shirt this sea- October and November. work ethic. He's studied. He's com- Hill said. "Our guys understand that Last season the Spartans finished with er Tony Chang, who graduated last son due to poor grades. "Last season was hard with all the they've been in that environment a 12-9 record, and Sanfilippo garnered peted. He's improved vastly and real- spring and will be playing next season in Those setbacks, along with the every- injuries," said junior defenseman ly has a great, great grasp of the before." All-American honors from the Korean professional league. day injuries such as blisters and shin Rawlston Masaniai. "We have to stay Collegesoccemews.com. Chang led the team in points (13), splints, keep St. Clair from being too healthy to do what we want to do." Sanfilippo and the Spartans are sched- shooting percentage (.208), and tied for confident. Benton is ready for play, but said there uled to open the 2003 season Friday the goal lead with Poggio and Gonzalez. "I'm going to be curious to see how the are a few things the team first must do. Hill honored by Hall of Fame against Notre Dame de Namur at The goalkeeper position is a battle seasondevelops," St. Clair said. "We have a good outlook," Benton Spartan Stadium at 5 p.m. between last year's starter, junior Eddie St. Clair said the team's first big test said, "but we still need a little more Daily Staff Report Oakland Raiders and Bubba Paris of Sanfilippo will be joined by sophomore Dominguez, and 2001 starter junior will be against University of California- organization." the San Francisco 49ers; former SJSU forward Randy Poggio who in his first Dan Benton, who missed all of last sea- Santa Barbara on Sunday at Spartan Others on the team have more confi- Spartan head football coach Fitz Hill track star Ray Norton, who finished season ranked second on the team in son with a lacerated kidney. Stadium. dence. is slated to be named College Coach of sixth in the 100-meter final at points with 12, including a team leading A_preseason MPSF poll has predicted "It will be a very telling game for us," St "We have the potential to win MPSF the Year during an induction ceremo- the1960 Rome Summer Olympics; five goals as well as two assists. SJSU, who went 5-1 last season in con- Clair said. and go into the 1s1CAA final rounds," ny by the African-American Ethnic basketball guard Brian Shaw, who Fellow sophomore forward Johnny ference play, finishing second overall Halvorsen said the Spartans have what junior defender Dylan Pender said. Sports Hall of Fame on Sept. 12 at the helped lead the Los Angeles Ulcers to Gonzalez also scored five goals in his despite receiving one first place vote. it takes to be a threat in the NCAA this St. Clair said other big tests for the Waterfront Plaza Hotel in Oakland. three consecutive NBA titles and, debut season. The University of New 'Mexico, who season. Spartans this season will come on road Hall inductees include former NFL posthumously, Bay Area sports jour- Both Spartans earned Mountain defeated the Spartans in both meetings "As long as we stay healthy and stay eli- trips down to University of California- players George Atkinson of the nalist Sam Skinner. Pacific Sport Federation All-Conference last season, including, eliminating the gible we should do well," Halvorsen said. Irvine and University of California- selections. Spartans from the MPSF tournament in In 2002, the Spartans learned how Riverside. Junior forward Frank Mats will be the second round, was predicted to finish injuries can destroy a team. St. Clair said the Sept. 27 meeting with Editor's note: returning to the Spartans after leading first. SJSU had several key injuries early in Santa Clara University would be hyped The 2003 women's soccer teamprevicw will app erar in the Wednesday September the team in assists and shots during the "New Mexico doesn't know what the season and lost seven of their first 11 as one of the most important games for 3 issue of the Spartan Daily. The Spartan women are scheduled to open their sea- 2002 season. they've got coming to them," said games but afterwards won seven of eight the Spartans. son today against Pacific at Spartan Soccer Field Game time is 2:30 p.m. D.L.

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Community College in El Cajon. The men's team has always strug- Transfers, freshmen Argabright said both the transfers gled competing with other schools in could WOMEN'S and the freshman would have an the WAC, Argabright said. The Ise he SOCCER give team makeover immediate impact. coach said other WAC schools offer a bit Today Frustration has been setting in for 12 scholarships per year, while SJSU vs. Pacific at the men as academic eligibility has can utilize two. By David Weinstein me to Spartan Soccer become an issue for some of the The women's team lost seven run- Ed Daily Stall Writer team members, Argabright said. ners to graduation, including top- have Field, 2:30 p.m. Senior standout Jesse McLeod is runner Kimberly Nebeker. Now the When Fresh faces and high-altitude train- awaiting a decision on his eligibility torch has been passed down to her him to Sunday vs. Santa ing could be the right recipe for a from the SJSU Athletic Department younger sister Ashleigh Nebeker. npete winning season in 2003 for the San today. The 10-year veteran coach "This is probably the best year doing Clara at Spartan Jose State University cross-country said the eligibility process has been we've had, Nebeker said. "This team. difficult. summer everybody's been working ! the Stadium, 3:30 p.m. Spartan he ad coach Augie "It has to go through all these really hard, and we've got a new season Argabright guides a young and tal- departments and one lady who does transfer (Robyn Stevens) that came Steve ented team this year. all the clearing is on Jury duty," in and is going to do well." lorida's MEN'S SOCCER Argabright said. "You have to take Stevens joins the team from the PREVIEW six units toward your major in the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. n 8-5 past semester and this is what is Argabright said he recruited her out em to Today vs. Norte holding up Jesse." of high school, and she is still a solid Dame de Namur The men's side will have a new look Sophomore Ray Avalos is also runner. Freshman Tiffany Hall, a mg to at this year. The loss of seven seniors waiting for clearance from the teammate of Stevens' at Vacaville line- Spartan Soccer has been filled with a mix of fresh- school. Argabright said he is opti- High School, also joins the team this said. men and junior college transfers. mistic both players will be cleared year. they're Field, 5 p.m. Two runners for the men are still today and be available to run in the "The attitude that's here has been can go waiting for academic clearance. team's first meet. wonderful," said Assistant Coach eve We Sunday vs. UC Santa Argabright said the women's team Angela Stearns. "The girl's work could make a push in the Western ethic has been great so far." m that Barbara at Spartan Athletic Conference. "This is the best Argabright also recruited freshman in the "This is the best team we've had runners Valerie Weilert and Rachael The Stadium, 1 p.m. since they brought cross country team we've had since Corrington. Corrington finished t week here," the 10-year veteran coach said. 2002 in the state's fastest top 25 run- sibling "It's the best recruiting class for both they brought cross ning times for Murrieta Valley High MEN'S/WOMEN'S the men and women." School. Weilert attended San Jose's with Three freshmen runners recruited country here. It's the Leigh High School. State, CROSS from Southern California were inked "I m going to be a lot better in col- COUNTRY to the program in May. lege than I was in high school," :onfi- Saturday @ Bronco "I think that the three guys that are best recruiting class Weilert said. "My improvement is its here are going to be pushing the already coming along." ois Invitational at team just as much as I am," said Nick for both the men and The squad will get its first test Fitz Fill, a junior college transfer. "I think Saturday at the Bronco Invitational. II that Belmont, Calif., they're going, to have a great impact The race will be held at Crystal n ment on the team. women." Springs Regional Park in San 1 p.m. Freshman Kevin Word joins the Mateo. Cross-country powerhouses Spartans from Long Beach Poly Augie Arga bright, Stanford and Cal Poly will be run- High School. Word completed the ning this weekend at the meet. The season with one of the fastest top 30 SJSU cross-country men will run an eight-kilometer / Daily Staff FOOTBALL running times among California head coach course and the women will compete yen Balbuena seniors. in a five-kilometer course. From left, Spartan cross-country runners Judy DeLong, Ashleigh 'axis of Saturday @ Florida Newcomers Mobin Ghouri and "I'm hoping the women will finish in Nebeker, Valerie Weilert, Lisa Renteria, a former Chico State run- r SJSU Victor Ortiz, teammates from The team also took a different the top three Saturday," Argabright ner, and Rebekah Harmei run down a hill together near Eagle Rock nished at Gainsesville, Fla., Rubidotuc High School in Riverside, training route prior to the season. said. "For the men, a top four finish sal at during morning practice Thursday at Alum Rock Park in San Jose. ranked in California's top 70. Ortiz Both the men's and women's team out of nine would be good." mpics; 3 p.m. competed in last year's state meet trained in the Sierra Nevada in Bear ! who with an injured pelvis but is now Valley Aug.13-17. leers to healthy and ready for the challenge "This was the first year we've done and, LOWEST TEXTBOOK PRICES of Division I cross country. it," said junior Ashleigh Nebeker. s jour- VOLLEYBALL "The workouts for college are a big "The last day we did 200-meter GUARANTEED! Saturday vs. Santa jump for me, but a lot of the guys intervals but the rest of the days we here compete did eight-mile runs." against each other, and OR Clara at The Event we all push one another," Ortiz said. In 2002, the Spartan men finished The men also added one other eighth in the WAC while the women hr Center, 7 p.m. freshman and three junior college closed out the season in seventh WE'LL REFUND ars- transfers. Freshman Ryan Jensen place. Rice University claimed the Tuesday vs. San comes to the Spartans from San women's WAC title last season and DOUBLE THE DIFFERENCE* Francisco at Spartan Jose's Bellarmine High School. Southern Methodist University took Justin Chaudoin transferred from first in the men's division. ria SpartanBookstore Gym, West Valley Community College "We've never beaten anyone from 7 p.m. and Fill from San Jose City College. the WAC," Argabright said. "Our SanloseStateUnive,,,V Junior Bryan Hillberg joins the goal for the men s team is to beat any 111 team from Grossmont-Cuyamaca of them." 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By Ken Lotich I hr tirst recognition ut Labor Day by cd by tirin* into the crowd." the government came through munici- Myers-Lipton also mentioned that Daily Staff Writer pal ordinances passed during 1885 and the leaders of the march were convicted Another three-day weekend is upon 1886. Oregon became the first state to and some were executed although no the students of San Jose State pass it into law in 1887. In 1894, it was evidence was presented. University. For some it may mark the declared a national holiday by Myers-Lipton noted the meaning end of summer. For others it's just Congress, according to the U.S. behind Labor Day is still significant for another Monday off. Having the extra Department of Labor. Americans. day off is always nice but what does Chris Cox, a sociology lecturer at it's a day to recognize what we've Labor Day really mean? SJSU, explained the reasons for the gotten from our labor struggles," "[Labor Day] can come off as a bland importance and celebration of Labor Myers-Lipton said. "It's about regular holiday," said Justin Marsh, a sopho- Day. Americans who have fought for our more art major. "It's one of those holi- "Labor Day is about honoring labor rights for a better America. days people don't really know about." and the struggles working people went Carolyn Nakao, the labor relations Corvell Sparks, a sophomore major- through to get things today we take for specialist for human resources at SJSU ing in computer engineering, agreed granted," Cox said. "This includes 40- reflected back to what Labor Day used with Marsh. hour work weeks, safety equipment, to mean to her as a student. "It's an exciting holiday to have off," safety conditions, worker protection "When I was a student, it simply rep- Sparks said. "I just never knew what it and government mechanisms put in resented the end of summer, Nakao really meant." place to make sure workers rights are said. "Now I understand its signifi- Malone Tison, a freshman art major, looked after and taken care of" cance. It's about the appreciation of felt that not enough emphasis is given Scott Myers-Lipton, assistant profes- American workers, to honor the unions to Labor Day. sor of sociology at SJSU, pointed out and to fight for labor rights. It's a day to "It's just one of those three-day week- that the celebration of Labor Day is the celebrate with family and friends and ends, Tison said. "They're all the same in the United States and Canada, relax and remember. same." but in the rest of the world, it is cele- Dan Cornford, a history professor at According to the U.S. Department of brated on May 1. SJSU, recently contributed as the histo- Labor, the first Labor Day, was celebrat- "It's ironic that the rest of the world rian for a map detailing the role of ed on Sept. 5, 1882 with a parade in celebrates Labor Day on May 1, and we workers in California's history which is New York City and was organized by celebrate it in early September," Myers- showcased at a labor exhibit at the State the Central Labor Union. Lipton said. "It's ironic because the rest Capitol in Sacramento, which opened The U.S. Department of Labor classi- of the world is recognizing the events Wednesday. fied the Central Labor Union as the that took place in Chicago. "Labor Day represents a celebration of most important union during this time Myers-Lipton explained the violent the many contributions working people with more than 150,000 members and events in Chicago that took place on and their unions have made toward 30,000 members of the organization May 4, 1886. making this country a more humane marches on the first Labor Day. "A. group of radicals fighting for an and civilized society," Comford said. Workers took an unpaid day off and eight-hour workday met at Haymarket "Too many people today overlook this marched for more fair working condi- Square in Chicago for a gathering. and forget that labor was critically tions, including an eigit-hour work There were over a 1,000 people who instrumental in fighting for such things day, according to the U.S. Department showed op. Police arrived and attempt- as livable wages, occupational health of Labor. ed to disperse the crowd," Myers- and safety regulations at the workplace. By 1885, Labor Day was celebrated in Lipton said. "Someone threw a bomb at These gains often came in the face of many industrial areas in the United the police, which killed a police officer. strong opposition and some workers States. More officers died later. Police respond- gave their lives to attain them." Candidates fan out over state Associated Press Sacramento. McClintock also hosted sive homes. Huffington lives in a 87 a radio talk show in San Diego. million home. On Thursday, 40 days before the Oct. 7 gubernatorial recall election, MORE ABOUT CRAZY DAYS Gov. Gray Davis and candidates aim- PROPOSITION 13 ing to replace him fanned out across Schwarzenegger responded to the state. In Sacramento, Lt. Gov. Independent candidate Arianna questions about a 1977 interview in Huffington told reporters in Cruz Bustamante accused big oil Sacramento that Schwarzenegger a men's magazine in which he talked companies of ripping off Californians adviser Warren Buffett was right two about his sexual exploits during his at the gas pump, while actor Arnold weeks ago when he suggested bodybuilding days. Schwarzenegger Schwarzenegger campaigned in California s property taxes were too told Sacramento's KFBK-AIVT -he Fresno and former baseball commis- low because of Proposition 13. made statements that were "ludi- sioner Peter Ueberroth met with San Though Schwarzenegger said he'd crous, and crazy and outrageous and August Patterson / Daily Staff Diego voters in the first of several all those things because that's the make Buffett do 500 sit-ups if he ever Interim President Joseph Crowley scoops free ice cream for students in the art building town hall meetings. Bustamante, mentioned the proposition or proper- way I always was." He said he didn't Davis and Sen. Tom McClintock ty taxes again,-Huffington said she'd conduct his life planning to become quad on Thursday for the annual ice cream social sponsored by Associated Students. addressed the California Nations extract more property taxes from a politician or governor of Indian Gaming Association in wealthy Californians who own expen- California.

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