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ANDY CHU said SJSU Professor Scott Myers-Lipton. “We have munity of the region,” Myers-Lipton said. “The U.S. to change our priorities; the U.S. is the richest coun- was able to provide 40,000 jobs to rebuild Iraq and STAFF WRITER try in the world.” we deﬁ nitely have the resources to provide 100,000 gives talk on The purpose of the summit is to draw attention to jobs to our own citizens.” On Monday the San Jose State University Gulf the lack of support and resources put towards the re- The national week of events is being held in con- Coast Civic Works Project kicked off the National construction of the Gulf Coast and, speciﬁ cally New junction with 38 other universities across the na- Post-Katrina College Summit to raise awareness Orleans, Myers-Lipton said. tion including Stanford, UC Berkeley, University of gay rights about the current and future state of the Gulf Coast. “Ultimately the goal is to have the federal govern- “If we can do it Iraq why can’t we do it here?” ment provide 100,000 jobs to the people and com- see SUMMIT, page 4 CARLA MANCEBO STAFF WRITER

National leader of gay civil rights, Cheryl Jacques, spoke about politics with humor and experience as part of the College of Applied Sciences and Arts’ Celebra- tion of diversity. Jacques, who was the ﬁ rst openly gay senator in Massachusetts, said the country is repeating history and in the middle of a movement for gay rights. “We are literally, in this country, writing another chapter in the book of civil rights,” Jacques said. “And you all can make a choice, about the role you want to play in that civil rights battle, or not.” Jacques recounted the acts of prejudice committed in American history and said those injustices of the past can remind the country of the difﬁ cult work that is ahead for those struggling for full equality in the gay community. “We must look back before we look forward,” Jacques said. The arguments and tactics opposing equal rights

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GRAPHIC COURTESY OF THE STUDENT ENGINEERING TEAM This drawing shows the Phase two conception of the Human Hybrid Power Vehicle, called the Zero-Emissions Vehicle, or ZEM, designed by a team of 20 San Jose State University engineer- PHOTO BY STEPHANIA BEDNAR/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Cheryl Jacques, a national leader in the gay civil rights move- ing students composed of 16 mechanical engineering and four electrical engineering majors. The vehicle’s motor is driven by batteries that can be charged by 110-volt electrical sources, solar ment and first openly gay state senator of Massachusetts, energy harnessed by collection panels integrated in the exterior surface of the vehicle or by foot pedals that may be operated by the driver or passenger, according to design project documents. spoke about gay rights and diversity in the Dr. Martin Luther Students win national competition King Jr. Library on Monday night.

KIMBERLY LIEN The competition took place at Princeton University on Speakers gather to March 24, and featured eight other entrants. By the numbers STAFF WRITER Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Microsystems Design and Packaging Laboratory Professor Engineering students Scott Cassell and Tim Wang repre- discuss diversity Tai-Ran Hsu was one of three faculty members who guided 4 2 198 number of approximate sented a group of 20 San Jose State University Students in the group of 20 engineering students in seeing the ZEM (Zero number of their ﬁ rst-place win at the 2007 National Idea-to-Product wheels pedaling pounds of cargo Competition. see CAR, page 5 occupants capacity Event includes 1976 Olympic gold medalist NEWS BRIEFS ERIC ZIMMERLING STAFF WRITER

Diversity and inclusive excellence was the theme Walk remembers fallen vets Global warming to be discussed of “CASA Day,” a day that was overshadowed by the late passing of Inger Sagatun-Edwards, former dean Compiled by Carla Mancebo, Staff Writer pino community and the an equity Compiled by Quang Do, Staff Writer ment to (global warming).” of the College of Applied Sciences and Arts. pension bill currently in congress that Cordero said he is starting the Kathleen Roe, professor and department chair of Students marched down San Fer- will give monthly pensions to Filipino A two-part presentation on global presentation with the latest updates the health science department said Sagatun-Edwards’ nando Street in downtown San Jose veterans living both in the United warming is taking place today in the from the climate change report, impact on the school will leave a lasting impact on ev- on Monday in remembrance of the States and in the Philippines. Boccardo Business Center, building “Fourth Assessment Report,” com- erybody. fallen and living Filipino veterans, Carina Orozco, a sophomore four, presented by the San Jose State piled by the Intergovernmental Pan- “Without her none of this would be possible,” Roe who fought along side American sol- majoring in marketing, said she was University meteorology department. el on Climate Change. said. “We are doing this day for her. She was an immi- diers in World War II on the anniver- glad Mayor Reed responded to her Part one of the public presenta- The presentation will be interac- grant herself and she brought her own ideas here that sary of the Bataan Death March. requests and came to the procession tion is about the science and solu- tive with feedback from the audi- educated all of us here.” Chris Padea, a member of the Fili- to support their cause. tions of reducing greenhouse gas, ence, “like the show ‘I Want To Be Nancy Hikoyeda, director of the gerontology de- pino Youth Coalition said he came to “If you want change,” Orozco presented by Eugene Cordero, assis- a Millionaire,’” Cordero said, “It partment, orchestrated a moment of silence for Saga- commemorate his grandfather who said. “You got to get government sup- tant professor of meteorology. should be quite interesting to see tun-Edwards before the last event of the day, a panel died in the 18-mile march between port.” Part two of the presentation will how this goes.” of three speakers that shared their inspirational stories prison camps in the Philippines dur- Noemi Teppang, a junior majoring go over the business aspects of global Mike Murphy, a sophomore ma- for a crowd of nearly 50 people. ing the Japanese invasion in 1942. in social science, said it is the respon- warming, coordinated by Annette joring in business management, said, Among the speakers was Milliard Hampton, a gold “Since I never got to meet him,” sibility of her generation to continue Nellen, professor of accounting and “Everyone will get affected by (glob- medalist in the 400-meter relay in the 1976 Olympic said Padea, a junior majoring in ath- the ﬁ ght for Filipino veteran rights. ﬁ nance. al warming) … it’s better if we know games. letic training. “The least I can do it “Until full equity is realized we “It would be interesting to hear now before it’s too late.” “When I was in school you were not supposed raise honor him.” should continue the struggle,” Tep- both sides,” said Josipa Caran, a Refreshments will be served at your hand and answer a question from the teacher Mayor Chuck Reed spoke at the senior majoring in graphics design. 2:45 p.m., before the presentation because I was black,” Hampton said. “At recess you vigil to show his support for the Fili- see VETS, page 4 “I’d like to hear … the counter argu- starts at 3 p.m. and ends at 4 p.m. see DIVERSITY, page 3 SPARTAN DAILY 2 QUOTE OF THE DAY: A sense of humor is part of the art of leadership, WEDNESDAY of getting along with people, of getting things done. APRIL 11, 2007 OPINION — Dwight D. Eisenhower

FEMINISM FOR EVERYONE: Step away from tabloid news and pay attention to what really matters OK. It’s offi cial — we can all breathe a big sigh begin withdrawing from Iraq. of eight U.S. attorneys continues with the Democrats partment, and Gonzales himself. of relief because we fi nally know who Anna Nicole “… The American people want us to work together. requesting more documents from the Department of And more close to home, the Santa Clara County Smith’s baby daddy is! Like, omg! The father of Dan- They want us to fund the troops; they want us to wind Justice — documents that were already requested and Sheriff department confi rmed on Tuesday that a sec- nielynn, Smith’s seven-month-old infant, has been down this war. And let’s work together to do that,” “withheld or heavily blacked out” by the department, ond woman has come forward, alleging she was raped determined by DNA testing to be Larry Birkhead, Pelosi said Tuesday in response to Bush’s proposal. according to the Associated Press. by De Anza College baseball players. Smith’s former boyfriend. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like Bush sees it that The investigation of the fi rst alleged sexual assault, Phew. So now that that’s over, everyone clear your way. He’s “the decider,” and don’t you forget it, Dem- reported in early March, is still on going. No arrests heads of the “news fog” — that fl urry of artifi cial ocrats. Apparently, this is not a democracy. have been made or charges fi led, but eight of the base- news that fetters the airwaves in TV newsmagazine Speaking of not a democracy, Iranian Presi- So now that thatʼs over, everyone clear ball players have been suspended. shows and fi lls the tabloids — and let’s get back to dent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Monday that The second alleged rape suggests a frightening pat- what really matters. You know, the stuff not men- Iran has begun enriching uranium on an “indus- your heads of the “news fog” — that fl urry of tern, as it is said to have occurred in the same home as tioned on Perezhilton.com, such as the war in Iraq, trial” scale, aiming to install up to 50,000 centri- artifi cial news that fetters the airwaves in TV the fi rst incident where witnesses have come forward uranium enrichment on an “industrial” scale in Iran, fuges as part of its nuclear program, according to newsmagazine shows and fi lls the tabloids stating that fellow partygoers cheered as two men sex- continuing investigations into the Department of Jus- Bloomberg.com. ually assaulted a 17-year-old girl. tice and a scary alleged pattern of rape centered on a On March 24, the United Nations Security Coun- — and letʼs get back to what really matters. I know — the Anna Nicole Smith thing is far from local baseball team. cil gave Iran 60 days to suspend uranium enrichment over. I’m sure it will continue to dominate the airwaves On Tuesday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected — the latest in a series of U.N. deadlines that, up until for months to come, but maybe just for a moment we President Bush’s invitation to visit the White House to now, have been ignored. can change the channel to something of substance. accept his war-spending bill that will continue unre- Some speculate that this ramp-up in uranium en- Requests for documents have been repeatedly met The world is much more than a puff piece. stricted funding of the war. richment and development of nuclear power is dis- with resistance, which, followed by Monica Goodling’s The House and Senate-passed spending bills au- guising the development of a weapons program. resignation and refusal to testify in front of the Senate Sara Spivey is the Spartan Daily managing editor. thorize $120 billion for the war, but require troops to Back in the U.S., the investigation into the fi rings Judiciary Committee only casts more doubt on the de- “Feminism For Everyone” appears every other Wednesday.

GUEST COLUMN: Write letters to the editor and submit Sparta Guide information online. Visit our Web site at www.thespartandaily.com. You may also sub- Sports fans have gone way too far SPARTA GUIDE mit information in writing to DBH 209. As much as I love sports, I’ll be one of the fi rst peo- that he was incredibly depressed over Pakistan’s hu- ple to admit that America takes its sports a little too miliating early exit. seriously at times. I even thought it was just a tad crazy Initial reports suggested that Woolmer possibly when I heard about an Ohio couple who, on Monday, died of a prescription drug overdose or heart attack, Sparta Guide is provided free of charge to students, faculty and staff members. The deadline for entries is noon, three working days before the desired publication date. Space restrictions may require editing of named their fi rst-born son Tressel Hayes Huffi nes to though his wife later speculated as to whether a crazed submissions. Entries are printed in the order in which they are received. pay homage to renowned Ohio State University foot- fan was the cause her husband’s untimely end. ball coaches Jim Tressel and Woody Hayes. Sports Illustrated also wrote that one Pakistani Today Thursday Yes, the same coach Hayes that was given the pink player believed gambling interests, an infamous realm slip after punching an opposing player in the fourth in the cricket world, was the most probable cause of quarter of the Buckeye’s 1978 Gator Bowl loss to Woolmer’s death. Women’s Weekly Discussion Group Acts 2 Christian Fellowship Clemson University. Citing possible neck fractures, one high-ranking Join Counseling Services for their Women’s Acts 2 Christian Fellowship has weekly Bible And as much as I love sports, every so often I’m re- police offi cer told The Jamaica Gleaner that the case Weekly Discussion Group from 1 to 2:20 p.m. in Studies at 7:30 p.m. in the Student Union minded of the incidents that occurred back in 2000 when would be treated as a homicide, though other offi cials the Administration building, room 201. For more Guadalupe room. For more information, contact some rowdy fans rioted in downtown contended there was no evidence of a murder. information, contact Beverly Floresca at Justin Foon at (415) 786-9873. Los Angeles following their beloved Eventually, Jamaica police said they had gotten it (408) 924-5910. Lakers’ fi rst NBA championship in right: Woolmer was strangled to death. Chad Okamoto Art & Design Scholarship 12 years. Can you imagine Dallas Mavericks’ coach Avery QTIP Interested in applying for the Chad Yes, the same fans who looted lo- Johnson ending up dead if his No. 1-seeded squad The Queers Thoughtfully Interrupting Okamoto Memorial Art & Design $500 cal businesses, overturned cars and somehow lost to a No. 8 seeded team in the fi rst round Prejudice will be holding its general meeting from Scholarship? Students can fi nd out more by set fi re to, well, pretty much any- of this season’s NBA playoffs? 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Student Union Almaden coming into the Student Health Center Lobby. thing not already on fi re. I bet some fans have joked about such events hap- room. For more information, e-mail For more information, contact Rachel Vimont at But if Americans have been fol- pening but for it to actually occur might be enough to [email protected]. [email protected]. MARK POWELL lowing this year’s Cricket World set the country back a couple centuries. Cup — and being Americans, we haven’t — more of For the Pakistan cricket team, the hellish days did Poetry Cafe SJSU 150th Anniversary Deans’ Speaker Series us might feel a little better about our sports-induced not end with the murder of their coach. For poets and poetry lovers who enjoy reading and Myron Scholes, Nobel Laureate, will speak on antics if we were aware of the Pakistani cricket de- Four of the team’s players were greeted at the Ka- listening to poetry, Poetry Cafe will be from 6:30 to the topic of “A Speculator’s View of Risk bacle. rachi International Airport by a crowd of about 200 8:30 p.m. in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library, Management” from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Trust me. The disgraceful and boorish circum- heckling fans, telling star player Shahid Afridi and room 229A. For more information, call Engineering building auditorium. For stances surrounding Pakistan’s early exit from crick- others to “go to hell.” (408) 808-2397. more information, contact Ahmed Hambaba at et’s grandest tournament makes odd baby names and Players were told they had brought shame to their [email protected]. once-a-decade car fi res look like recess activities at home country. A.S. Board of Directors Meeting your old elementary school. Most Chicago Bears fans were disappointed when Associated Students is holding its Board of The Listening Hour Concert Series The trouble started on, fi ttingly enough, St. Pat- their team failed to win the Super Bowl this past Febru- Directors meeting at 3 p.m. in the Student Union, Join the School of Music and Dance who are rick’s Day when cricket-nobody Ireland eliminated ary against the Indianapolis Colts. But where were the Olhone room. For more information, contact featuring fi ve senior level pianists in concert from former world champion Pakistan from the tourna- reports of Chicagoans lining the terminal at O’Hare In- Jessica Hernandez at [email protected]. 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. in the Music Building Concert ment, held this year in the West Indies. ternational Airport jeering the Bears for failing to bring Hall. For more information, contact Joan Stubbe at I can understand if Pakistani fans would be dis- the Windy City its second title? There weren’t any. (408) 924-4673. heartened, even embarrassed, by such an unprec- Maybe I just don’t understand Pakistan. Maybe edented loss. After all, the American equivalent could I just don’t understand cricket, for that matter. But be the Oakland Athletics or San Francisco Giants los- I understand that, under no circumstances, should LETTER TO EDITOR: ing to the San Jose State University or Santa Clara coaches and players end up be showered with hate University baseball teams. from their own countrymen over something as trivial Dear Editor, SAIC as a co-sponsor. Thank you for your efforts in But the Pakistani parliament began offi cially inves- as a sport. Nor should they end up dead. maintaining the accuracy of your articles. Associated tigating the loss soon after, and some of the country’s Sure, Americans might take their sports too seriously. Please inform your readers of the following cor- Students is pleased that such a controversial show as residents called for the players to be arrested once And sure, we might get out-of-hand — even temporarily rections to the article, “Nationally touring play hits “N*gger, Wetb*ck, Ch*nk” was met with so much ac- they returned home, Sports Illustrated reported. foolish — when our team of choice wins a champion- campus” by Yael Reed Wachspress published in your ceptance and applause, and we look forward to more There were also reports of fans taking to the streets ship. And sure, we might become so entrenched in our Wednesday, April 4, 2007 edition: Ann Grabowski is thought-provoking and challenging discussions to be in Pakistan, burning pictures of the players and college sports traditions that we’ll name our only child the director of community affairs for the Associated continued at SJSU. chanting “death to Bob Woolmer,” the underachiev- after our favorite coach. Heck, two coaches even. Students Board of Directors. There is no such entity ing squad’s coach. But I’m sure it’s the kind of place little Tressel as the “board of directors for community affairs” The next day, Woolmer was pronounced dead in Hayes Huffi nes just might thrive in. as the article stated. Additionally, this event was not Che Angkham a Kingston, Jamaica hospital after being found unre- funded by San Jose State University; it was funded Vice President Associated Students sponsive on his hotel room fl oor. Mark Powell is a Spartan Daily staff writer. Guest and sponsored by Associated Students with MO- San Jose State University His wife Gill told London newspaper The Mirror columns appear every Tuesday and Wednesday.

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APRIL 11, 2007 NEWS WEDNESDAY 3 Diversity- Looks at bringing groups together Rights- Jacques’ personal struggles brought insight

Continued from page 1 all have had success in life. Their on bringing our different eth- stories really were inspirational.” nic groups together on campus would have to run because the The events earlier in CASA through discussions and activi- other kids would try and beat me Day included separate discussions ties such as the ones featured at up because I answered a question. by two panels, one made up of CASA Day. I guess that’s how I became an ﬁ ve students and the other made The 90-minute panel discus- Olympic runner.” up of six professors that discussed sions held in room 225 of Dr. The other two speakers were diversity on campus and ways Martin Luther King Jr. Library Michele Barbic, co-founder of GG in which that diversity can be let students and professors brain- Connections, an organization dedi- storm ideas on how to get take cated to empowering women and advantage of our diversity here Valerie Ramsey, a public relations on campus and how to get excel- manager for Pebble Beach Resorts. “Their stories really were lent things from that diversity, Roe Andy Khoung, a sophomore inspirational.” said. majoring in computer engineer- -Andy Khoung, “It was really important for us ing, said the stories from all three to keep everyone engaged in the speakers were inspirational. computer engineering, diversity on this campus,” Roe “The speeches were geared sophomore said. “The Olympic statues are a more so towards older people, but perfect example of San Jose State some day I’ll get there so I want to taking advantage of an opportu- know there is a lot to look forward nity to express our diversity on to when I get older,” Khoung said. brought together on campus. this campus. We are so diversiﬁ ed “They are three people that come Inclusive excellence was the here and we need to use that to from very different background but idea introduced and it focuses our advantage.”

PHOTO BY STEPHANIA BEDNAR/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER The audience applauded at Cheryl Jacques’ final words on understanding sexual diversity.

College of Science visits Death Valley Continued from page 1 “I learned a lot,” said Jenny Loi, a freshman majoring in nutrition. “I’m willing to come out more now Trip has brought students to desert for 50 years continue to be the same from the majority, who feel and support gay rights.” different groups are not deserving of legal equal pro- Jacques said the two past presidential elections were tection, Jacques said. built on gay rights platforms, which deterred from the YAEL REED WACHSPRESS fourth year to Death Valley. She “It’s a sleeping bag kind of “The bible has been used throughout history to op- real pressing issues, like the war and rising gas prices. said that in regards to the weather, trip,” Whitney said. STAFF WRITER press people,” Jacques said. “As Shakespeare said, even “George Bush loved that we were not talking about every year is different. The Field Studies in Natural the devil can cite scripture for his own purposes.” those things and rather talking about weather or not “My husband and I have gone History consists of a board of di- All over America gay rights are being discussed, people like me and my partner Jen and our kids were Death Valley is a magnifi cent the least amount of times,” Mar- rectors and board members, who and in 36 states employers can fi re their employees going to force your marriage to fall apart,” Jacques said. three-million-acre desert en- tinez said. “If any wet air hits all instruct a subject in the fi eld of because of their sexual orientation, she said. “Society took the bait and off they went running.” compassed by sand dunes, snow- Death Valley, the weather shifts science, Myatt said. “What the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender com- The result was the introduction of the federal mar- capped mountains, multicolored and sometimes you see all the There are professors who spe- munity want is equal rights not special rights,” she riage amendment, which was spearheaded by Presi- rock layers and water-fl uted can- plants fl owering. This year they cialize in the different fi elds of said. “Just treat us the same as you treat anybody else, dent George Bush, amending the constitution to write yons, according to the National hardly had any buds.” science, so while on the trip they no more; no less.” laws into the document discriminating against gay Park Service Web site. Martinez also said there are educate students using the valley people, Jacques said. The College of Science and some parts of the valley where salt as a visual, Martinez said. More than three years ago in her home state of the Field Studies in Natural His- has evaporated for so long visible “There’s usually between two Massachusetts judge’s legalized gay marriage, and as tory program has been bringing peaks have formed. and four instructors who take “The next goal is that diverse individuals of today 8,000 couples have married. And Massachu- students to Death Valley for more Blair Whitney, a senior major- people out in a van every day are successful at San Jose State University.” setts still has the lowest divorce rate in the country, than 50 years, said San Jose State ing in political science, said that and have different activities they Jacques said. University Biological Science Pro- about 30 people went on this year’s plan,” Martinez said. -Barbara Conry, acting CASA dean “ … Shortly after marriage was ruled in favor of, fessor Rodney Myatt. trip. Rodney Myatt was the biol- Massachusetts won the World Series,” Jacques said. “I’ve gone personally for about “I got to meet people outside ogy specialist for the trip, and Bob “We won the Super Bowl; the economy is doing 20 years,” Myatt said. “It is in- of my major,” Whitney said. “In Clement was the zoologist who well.” teresting to take people to Death Death Valley we had so many specializes in the knowledge of San Jose State University wants to play its role in the Jacques said people can write their own sentences Valley because it is such a unique shared experiences … meet- lizards. struggle for equal rights. Acting Dean of the College of in this chapter of civil rights by coming out if gay, place. It opens people’s eyes who ing people from different back- “Our geologists name was Applied Sciences and Arts Barbara Conry said the uni- supporting gay rights organizations, speaking to your haven’t been to the desert.” grounds and cultures in a different Robbie,” said Martinez. “He was versity will work vigorously to help all students graduate. parish of faith and voting for politicians who do not The geology activity that oc- surrounding.” great.” “The next goal is that diverse individuals are suc- discriminate against gay people. curs at the valley happens right in Martinez said that anyone “We do courses on natural sci- cessful at San Jose State University,” Conry said. “I Jacques congratulated students for the journey they front of you, said Myatt, who be- could go on the trip if they pay ence, open to students and the think we can do better by making sure they are suc- are on and asked them to think of the impact they lieves that is the best way to teach the fees and show up to the plan- public,” Myatt said. “Some take cessful.” can have on society and the legacy they want leave his students about science. ning committee’s meetings. it for fun.” As a former senator, Jacques said it is diffi cult to behind. “It’s amazing,” said Biological “People pay the university for Whitney said a majority of the hear myths about her personal life discussed on nightly “If your only goal is to win the rat race,” Jacques Sciences Lecturer Julia Martinez. one unit and get transportation,” people who went to the valley this news and in political debates — but with those painful said. “Remember at the end of the race you are still “It’s 20 miles wide and something Myatt said. “We bring our own year have also made the trip in conversations comes education and enlightenment. a rat.” like 3.4 million acres; it’s so huge. food.” previous years. There are some parts where you The school has a partnership “This was a nice way to learn can look down on the valley where with the Borax mining company, something and get a vacation at the heat ripples; it’s insane.” which provides them a place to the same time,” Whitney said. This year’s trip was Martinez’s stay while visiting. “A n d fi ll a G. E. requirement.”

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PHOTO BY LAUREN SAGAR/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER David Arriago, a freshman majoring in computer engineering, checks out an overhead clearance sign that’s hanging from the ceiling of the first floor of the Campus Village parking garage. SPARTAN DAILY

4 WEDNESDAY NEWS APRIL 11, 2007 Summit- Names of those who died to be read at library

Continued from page 1 said. “There is so much rich history in that region, and the project needs Michigan, Princeton University and people who want to create change New York University. and contribute to our society.” Myers-Lipton said the SJSU Gulf The neglect to the region is sym- Coast Civic Works Project was respon- bolic to the way society treats specifi c sible for starting the entire National groups of people, Myers-Lipton said. Post-Katrina College Summit for the country following last year’s election. Myers-Lipton said he was able to gather his students to get involved with “Every time people walk by activism after having discussions in class the statues of Tommie Smith dealing with the crisis in the Gulf Coast. Sociology graduate student and origi- and John Carlos they should nal project member Salena Acox said be reminded of activism and the signs of activism are all over campus. the fi ght for justice.” “Every time people walk by the -Salena Acox, sociology, statues of Tommie Smith and John Carlos they should be reminded of graduate student activism and the fi ght for justice,” Acox said. “The long-term goal of the project is to keep activism on “It’s symbolic of the way poor campus alive.” and elderly people are treated,” Acox got involved with creating Myers-Lipton said. “They are the the project after a student protest most vulnerable people and they feel PHOTO BY LAUREN SAGAR/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Muhammad Hanif, a senior majoring in communications, looks through the flags that give the names of Hurricane Katrina victims in front of the Tommie Smith and in November of 2006, where they abandoned by the government.” John Carlos statues on Tuesday. watched Spike Lee’s fi lm, “When Senior humanities student Cheryl the Levee’s Broke: A Four Part Re- Looper said she was surprised to hear quiem,” she said. Afterwards, she — that the Gulf Coast is still struggling those people.” will be held in the King Library in along with 30 other students — trav- from the aftermath of Katrina. Today, the names of all 1,785 room 225 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. eled to New Orleans to network with “The media doesn’t even cover people who lost their lives will Tomorrow the summit will other people and organizations who this at all anymore so how are peo- be read in front of the Dr. Mar- close with a march through cam- wanted to make a difference. ple expected to know what’s going tin Luther King Jr. Library. The pus at noon that will meet in front “We have a little more on our on there?” Looper said. “If more event will also feature Katrina of the statues of Tommie Smith shoulders since we are the base of people were educated about what’s survivors who will speak of their and John Carlos. An appreciation the entire thing and 100,000 jobs for going on there right now I think leg- experiences at 1 p.m. Following barbecue will be held afterwards the region is one of our goals,” Acox islation would soon follow to help the speakers. A solidarity dinner for supporters of the summit. Calendar of events

Wednesday, April 11 • 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Katrina Victims: The Reading of the Names In front of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library Students and faculty will read the names of the 1,785 people who lost their lives in Hurricane Katrina, tell stories from survivors and discuss the Gulf Coast Civic Works Project. • 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Solidarity Dinner Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library, room 225 PHOTO BY HANNAH-PIPER MOORE/ SPECIAL TO THE DAILY A dinner in for students, faculty and guests. ABOVE: Each of the flags has the name PHOTO BY HANNAH-PIPER MOORE/ SPECIAL TO THE DAILY and the age, if it was available, of the Thursday, people lost during Hurricane Katrina. FAR RIGHT: Victoria Chavez, a sopho- April 12 more majoring in sociology, and Justin • 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Coutts, a junior majoring in sociology, Rally for Katrina Vets- Event focused of set up the flags of all the people lost Meet in front of the Tommie Smith during Hurricane Katrina on the north and John Carlos statues. side of Dwight Bentel Hall on Tuesday. Students will march through those of Filipino descent campus with signs in support of the Gulf Coast Civic Works Project. Continued from page 1 mingo said. “They are eating dog • 2 p.m. to 5p.m. food; living South of Market and Barbecue pang said. “It is up to us to keep in the Tenderloin District.” Paseo de Cesar Chavez barbecue pits our pride intact.” As students rose their fi sts to Joe Domingo, a junior majoring chants of Filipino pride a veteran in nursing, said some of the Filipi- lamented to the crowd about his no veterans enlisted in the Ameri- fi ght for what he said he deserves. can army have never received a “Our manongs, they are our government assistance check. elders and they won’t be here for “As far as veterans are con- long,” Orozco said. “It is more cerned, not only are they living about the recognition of fi ghting in single occupancy rooms,” Do- in the war than the equity.”

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APRIL 11, 2007 NEWS WEDNESDAY 5 Car- Students hope to have a working ZEM prototype built by fall Timeline of events Continued from page 1 is driving on a good day,” Hsu would take to run a standard gas- aerospace engineering student power: human paddling, electric said, “the battery is continuously powered car. Jose Origel. and solar. Emission) Vehicle Project come to being charged while the car is “A perfect example of waste is “I was just watching TV,” Ori- “We need ways to continue be- 2005/2006 life from concept to prototype. running. And the battery will be sitting at stoplights,” Cassell said, gel said, “and all of a sudden it just ing an effective society with the Phase 1 development of project “The purpose of the project continuously be charged while “moving forward little by little, came to me: Zero Emissions.” amount of utility we require,” Design and construction of prototype was to develop clean energy,” Hsu it’s in the parking lot while the wasting thousands of watts, or Origel was watching “Future Cassell said. vehicle P-1 includes human paddling said, “and an affordable vehicle person works in a building. So, joules, of power a second.” Cars,” a program on the Discov- The market for the ZEM is a and electric power. for urban transportation.” this can extend the range of so- After presenting the design ery Channel, when he came up fairly congested city in a third- The ZEM — also called the lar energy more than in a pure for the second prototype of their with the name. world developing country. September 2006 electric car.” Hybrid Human Powered Vehicle Senior electrical engineering “Chinese people want to be Hybrid Human Powered Vehicle Phase 2 of project begins with 20 — combines human paddling, According Cassell, a senior at the 2007 National Idea-to- student Wang, who accompanied able to buy groceries every three electric and solar power into an mechanical and aerospace engi- Product Competition, they were Cassell to competition at Princ- days,” Cassell said, “not every engineering students environmentally sound form of neering student, the power that awarded the fi rst-place prize of eton, was approached by Cassell day.” Design of prototype vehicle P-2 transportation. can come from human paddling $15,000 to use toward commer- to attend the competition as a Cassell hopes the production includes human paddling, “The unique advantage of is a signifi cant advancement in cializing their product. representative. and sale of the ZEM vehicle will electric and solar power. having solar energy is that if one saving the amount of energy it “We hope to have this proto- “Tim owns the bulk of the in- help to fi ll what he calls the “up- type built in the fall,” Hsu said, tellectual property,” Cassell said. ward mobility gap” — the lack of March 24, 2007 “and ready for testing in late fall. The intellectual property that choice between scooters that go P-2 design wins fi rst prize at National We will spend next spring for Wang developed, along with the for a couple thousand dollars and Idea-to-Product Competition at commercialization, working with two other electrical engineering cars that cost up to tens of thou- those faculty and students from students on the team, is what al- sands of dollars. Princeton University. the College of Business.” lows the hybrid vehicle to run on The estimated market price for In addition to the 20 engineer- three different energy sources. the ZEM is $4,000. August 31, 2007 ing students, who are working on The fi rst prototype of the hy- In Fall 2007, both Cassell and Target date for construction of P-2 the ZEM Vehicle Project as part brid vehicle only showcased hu- Wang plan to accompany the prototype of their senior project, students man paddling and electric power. next group senior engineers who from the College of Business will It was built as a proof of concept, take over the ZEM Vehicle Proj- September 2007 join the team to help develop a Cassell said. ect to Austin, Texas, where they Phase 3 development of the business plan, model and strat- The second prototype — which will submit their vehicle for entry egy. will be funded with the prize into the qualifying competition project will begin The ZEM name of the Hu- money and a $35,000 College of for the $100,000 grand prize in College of Business students and faculty PHOTO BY LAUREN SAGAR/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER man Hybrid Powered Vehicle Engineering development grant the National Idea-to-Product to off er plans, models and strategies to Scott Cassell, a senior majoring in mechanical and aerospace engineering, was the idea of mechanical and — will integrate three sources of competitions. commercialize their product. drives the P-1 model of his team’s zero emissions vehicle.

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“This was a really, AArere yyouou really big win ... for us. “ -Sonny Garza, rreadyeady fforor ssomeome SJSU ﬁ rst baseman

The Spartans broke the tie in the bottom half of the 5th ffootball?!ootball?! scoring three runs of their own, highlighted by a two RBI-single from catcher Justin Santich- PHOTO BY LAUREN SAGAR/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Hughes. Linebacker Chris Reese and safety Dominique Hunsucker tackle RB James T. Callier during morning practice. PHOTO BY HANNA THRASHER/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER “I got a good fastball to hit coming off from a 9-4 season and and invited walk-ons practiced in the ABOVE: Kyle Bellows, a freshman infielder went 3-5 in and I put a good swing on it,” ANDY CHU a fi rst-ever win at the New Mexico spring session. The bulk of the fresh- the Spartan win. RIGHT: San Jose State University senior said Santich-Hughes, who had STAFF WRITER Bowl — will carry the momentum men commitments will not hit the a career high four RBI on the into this coming season, said senior practice fi eld until August. Steven Vidal pitches against Saint Mary’s College Tuesday at Municipal stadium. evening. offensive lineman John Booker. For returning players, the ex- The Spartans never relin- As the rest of the college football “We’re trying to match the in- citement from last year’s perfor- Score by innings quished the lead as they kept nation rests deep in its slumber, the tensity and performance from last mance has brought the team closer Saint Mary’s 0 1 0 0 3 0 2 2 0 — 8 pace with the Gaels offense. crash of pads and helmets can be year,” Booker said. “We’ve gotten together said junior cornerback Sonny Garza and Kyle Bel- heard in the early morning hours better as a team because there is al- Christopher Owens. San Jose State 2 0 2 0 3 0 3 1 X — 11 lows had three hits each while from the Spartan athletic practice ways someone that will step up.” “I’m looking forward to com- Donato Giovanatto and Dylan fi elds at South Campus. Booker, a Hayward native, was ing out and playing with my team- Off ensive leaders for the Spartans Bruck added two apiece for the This week, the San Jose State mates,” Owens said. “The coaches At-bat hits runs RBI Spartans. University Spartan football team will have told us to stand by four prin- “This was a really, really big wrap up its spring practice session, ciples which are pride, together, be- Bellows 5 3 1 0 win and a big confi dence boost and play in Saturday’s Spring Game. “Iʼm looking for my players lieve and fi nish. Garza 5 3 3 2 for us,” Garza said. The Spring Game will feature the “We all believe in a common goal offense playing the defense in the fi rst to be right, be full speed to stay together and keep playing full contact opportunity of the year. and fi nish.” hard till the game clock hits zero.” The key points the team focused Owens, a native of Los Angeles, Can the baseball team amass 40 wins? on in this last week of practice were -Dick Tomey, SJSU head played in every game in the last two fundamentals and playing hard to- seasons and recorded 33 solo tack- football coach MARK POWELL an overall record of 33-26 and a gether, said head coach Dick Tomey. les and four interceptions in 2006, Major League Baseball draft by third-place fi nish in the Western “We have to come out and get including two against Fresno State the Oakland Athletics. “(Josh) Am- STAFF WRITER Athletic Conference. better in the spring,” said Coach University back in December. berson and (Loren) Moneypenny Pretty good season, except have had opportunities to perform. Tomey. “The game will give us a only the second “true” freshman to The Spring Game will be held After Saturday’s 15-14 shouldn’t- when you factor in that last year’s They are seniors now and they will chance to evaluate some of the in- start as an offensive guard for the on Saturday at Spartan Stadium at have-been-that-close victory over team lost its fi nal eight games. be expected to step up.” dividuals that haven’t hit the fi eld Spartans since freshmen eligibility 1 p.m. and is free for all fans. The little-known opponent Fresno Pacifi c The dry stretch kept a good sea- And lately, Amberson and offi cially yet,” said Coach Tomey. was restored in 1972, according to public is invited to have fun with University, San Jose State baseball son from being a great season. Moneypenny have stepped up. “I’m looking for my players to be the Spartan Athletic Web site. activities before and after game coach Sam Piraro was surprisingly Amberson pitched a gutsy com- right, be full speed and fi nish.” Over 80 players, including key re- including an alumni function and upbeat, even joking that I might be plete-game 4-0 shutout on April The Spartan football team, turning players from last year’s team, autograph signings. pitching a couple of innings for the 3 against Santa Clara University. Spartans this week. Moneypenny threw six innings, al- I’ll hold off on the extra stretch- lowing three hits and one run while ing and the pitching lessons for now, SSportsports ccolumnolumn striking out fi ve, against Fresno Pa- but it got me thinking about this cifi c in an 11-2 win on April 6. year’s baseball team (21-12 so far), And with this team, if the and how much they are different "A Retrospective Granted, the pitching then pitching stays consistent, the im- from last year’s team. seemed more consistent early-on proved offense for 2007 should Last year’s squad ended up with compared to this season. Even Pi- ensure that the Spartans don’t the raro admitted that. end the season on a losing note. on Disability" “Last year, Dewing was the This was a knock on last year’s guy,” Piraro said this February team – they could pitch and play about former Spartan pitcher defense (a Sam Piraro staple), but Branden Dewing, who was select- couldn’t seem to get a clutch base ed in the 16th round of the 2006 hit if the ball was placed on a tee. The 2007 Spartans, however, are getting hits from everybody. The 29th Annual Recognition Awards Program & Ten players have a batting average of .300 or better, and nine different players have hit at least Gala Scholarship Fundraiser - April 12, 2007 one home run for the Spartans this year. Freshmen Kyle Bellows, Kar- ComputerComputer R Raffleaffle son Klauer, and junior transfer Marcus McKimmy are playing like four-year Div. I starters. STUDENTS: Help celebrate the Disability Resource Center's SJSU has also seen strong play off the bench from Dylan Bruck "Retrospective on Disability," and be entered to win one of (.429 batting average) and Brian 10 refurbished IBM computers, complete with keyboard, Chase (.308 batting average and one home run). mouse, and flat screen monitors! McKimmy paces the team with fi ve home runs at the mo- r for Fac Raffle tickets are FREE to all SJSU students who attend the DRC's workshops co-hosted by the Cente ulty ment, and Bellows is currently Center for Faculty Development and Support on April 12, 2007. Students will be given one ticket tied with senior All-WAC desig- per workshop attended. The raffle drawing will take place later that day in the Student Union, nated hitter Ryan Angel for the Barrett Ballroom between 4:30 and 7 p.m. Students must be present during the drawing and show D rt eve ppo team lead in RBI with 25. lopment and Su a valid SJSU student ID card to win. (Note: Winners must take possession of prize by April 19, 2007, at the ATC, Room 230, MLK Library.) Oh, and there are few players in the WAC who have had more clutch RBI hits than outfi elder For more information on the day's events Donato Giovanatto. Hitting? Check. Fielding? and the raffle, please visit: Struggled against Fresno Pacifi c, but Piraro will make sure the team www.drc.sjsu.edu/award doesn’t commit fi ve errors in a game again all season. Check. Pitching? Check. And closer Scott Sobzcak is on pace to set a school record for saves. “We win because we do things right. We don’t win because we out-talent people,” Piraro said. Maybe the Spartans will win 40 games for the fi rst time since 2002.