SPARTAN DAILY VOLUME 125, NUMBER 45 Serving San Jose State University since 1934 MONDAY, NOVENIBFR 14, 2005
"Dr. Obvious, Ph.D.," Gk. Check us out online at 1 Women's basketball Opinion Page 2 www.thespartandaily.com pre-season, Sports Page 6 Click here to enter 4. Farmer's market serves .1(1 LT homegrown produce Friday marketplace in Downtown San Jose offers customers food, ti clothing and handmade gifts from May to mid-December Print shop BY CHRISTINA YOUNG Jensen said the market, which has been Renae Smith, who is earning her teach- Jensen said that last year, the San Daily Staff Writer running for ten years, is open every Friday ing credentials at San Jose State University. Downtown Association started recruituic from May until Dec. 16, except the day after said Friday was her first time at this farm- non-produce vendors, such as jewelers and makes hard About 40 vendors line the sidewalks of Thanksgiving. ers' market. clothing merchants, to sell at the market. San Pedro Square during the downtown "During the height of the season there's "I always pass by and see the signs. and "Our intention was that this time of San Jose farmers' market, said Rick Jensen, maybe 2.5110 people walking through here," I've heard other people talking about it." year, there're more gift vendors and stuff schedule communications director of the San Jose Jensen said. "It's one of the hest places for she said. "Hopefully they're cheap because see MARKET, page 4 Downtown Association. people Ns:Itching.- I only have $7." available 69-page book of classes costs $3.45 BY PRISCILLA WOO
Students is ho is .11 to obtain a hard copy of the Schedule of Classes fur Silting 211116 can now purchase a printed seision at the Associated Students Pont Shop. The 69-page printed schedule looks like the I'DF format of the version as at able on San Jose State 's Web site. 'Die print shop w ill sell the ,implete schedule for S3 -15 and ill only print several copies at a time, said manager Paul Lee "This is on ,lemand printing," Lee said. "We 6,111 print a lot at a time, just a small batch." The pre-printed Schedule of Classes that used to be sold at the Spartan Bookstore xi as put to a halt last semester due to a lack of flexibility, said Lee. The pre-print- ed version would haw had to be planned months beforehand. "A lot of classes were changed last minute and it's very hard for the university to make all the changes ahead of time."1 -C' said. The printed PDF version. which students can also download to their own computers. has a quicker turn- around. Lee said. When changes are made to the online Schedule of PHOTOS BY DIANA DIROY / DAILY STAFF Classes, the print shop will be able Kazuyo luami, third from left, an exchange student from Japan, purchases vegetables at Downtown San Jose's Farmer's Market on Saturday. Vendors sell fruit, flowers, see SCHEDULE, page 5 jewelry, clothing and more from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Friday, except the Friday after Thanksgiving, until Dec 16. College association president pushes liberal education BY EMMANUEL LOPEZ Library. students." which college-bound high school seniors Values such as ethics, tolerance and Daily Sports I dit Carol Schneider said American univer- Part of the problem. s, budder said, is and college juniors and seniors were inter- civic responsibility. were among the least sities are in a transition period of reorga- students "have a highl ix mired of what viewed in focus groups. important. The president of the Ass, ii iii of nizing education for all undergraduates. they want to do in college." According to information provided dur- The key to overcoming the differences American Colleges and Univei silk:. spoke "In the 19th century, all education was "They see tgeneral education) as a ing the lecture, the students listed values in perspective between students and facul- on the importance of a liberal education in general," Schneider said. "The idea of fo- way to get through or out of the way.- she such as time-management skills, self-dis- ty. Schneider said. was to bind a way to in- front of approximately 40 staff and faculty cused major studies was only developed said. cipline and teamwork and leadership skills tegrate liberal eilticatiim into all curricula. members on Friday afternoon in room 255 recently. But the current system is no Schneider cited excerpts from a study as the most important outcomes of a col- see SCHNEIDER, page 10 of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Joint longer an optimal design for educating the association conducted last year in lege education. Culture show gives students glimpse of Indian dances, songs
BY LAUREN BOSCH hers, the group is one of the largest organizations on Daily Senior Stall WI 'ter SJSU's campus. The event mirrors much of the same diversity and has grown each year, Syed said. More than 600 people packed into the Morris "Here on campus we have a large Indian popula- Dailey Auditorium on Saturday night, to watch the fion and this event has a good reputation both on and 17th Annual Glimpse of India Culture Show. With off campus," Syed said. "The great thing about the standing room the only available way to watch Indian Student Association is that it's very diverse. the show, the event, planned by the Indian Student We have Pakistanis. Fijians, and it's not secular. It's Association, was attended by people of all cultures pretty much open to everybody." and backgrounds. Planned by the association's eight-person council, "It really spreads out the diversity that is in the the group started preparation for the event at the end community," said Sapra Yadav, a sophomore major- of summer. With more than 150 performers. the event ing in biology. "Because this is a commuter school, showcased dancers, a group of emcees to entertain the it's a good way to get out and meet new people, see crowd and a fashion show. new cultures, since America is so diverse." In order to form a team, students must get together PHIL BEDROSSIAN I DAILY STAFF Established in 1988. the Indian Student Association and decide on a genre of Indian culture they plan on Playing the blues ... has encouraged active participation from people of all presenting. Syed said. Different genres that were per- backgrounds at San Jose State University. said Nadir formed included Banghra. fusion, Hindi film dances. Staind, POD. Taproot and Flyleaf kicked off their American tour dubbed "The Fall Brawl Tour" at the 8 for the story and more photos. Syed. a junior majoring in electrical engineering and San Jose Civic Auditorium on Friday night. See A&E page see SHOW, page 3 president of the association. With close to 300 mem- NOVEMBER 14, PAGE 2 SPARTAN DAILY OPINION MONDAY 2005
DR. OBVIOUS, Ph.D. Political changes in Latin America should open more eyes theology and There's a whole continent south of the U.S. border. Cardenal, who spoke about the Nicaraguan revolution still capable of spreading in Latin America like it did The principles of liberation Marxism but the rest of Not only is there South America. but there are pieces in the 1980s. during the 1980s. may sound good on paper to idealists us of land called Mexico and Central America as well. A student in the audience asked Cardenal, "What's A whole new generation seems to be captivated live in the real world. awful This land, called Latin America, sometimes seems the deal with that Chavez guy in Cuba?" by figures such as Che Guevara and Fidel I've grown up hearing about how life was forgotten, but it was front and center a little more than Unumn ... I think he was referring to that Castro and looks to blame the United under the corrupt Sandinista government. I've grown a week ago when President George W. Bush attended Hugo Chavez guy who is the president of States for their problems. There's romanti- up hearing tales about how my grandfather an en- the Summit of the Americas, held in Argentina. Venezuela. Nice try though I hope he still cism with this type of revolution, but what gineer with a master's degree in economics had to Bush. trying to distance himself from the CIA leak got extra credit for the effort. Yet, the inci- about the days after? Marxism failed Latin use newspaper because he wasn't allowed to buy ad- scandal hanging over his administration, didn't find dent was further proof that the happenings America. ditional rolls of toilet paper. refuge in Argentina. as protesters rioted in the streets in Latin America aren't on many Americans' During the question-and-answer session I wonder if Fidel Castro. Hugo Chavez or any of Mar del Plata. radar. with Father Cardenal, many of the academ- of the Sandinista leaders ever wipe their cubs with While most of the nation's foreign policy concerns So why should we care with what's hap- ics in the room were gushing about how newspaper I think that answer is fairly obvious. are rightly focused on the Middle East. it was nice to pening in that part of the world anyway? great the Marxist Sandinista revolution was This possible resurgence of radical leftist regimes see Latin America as a topic on the nightly news Well, for starters, we share the same hemi- in Nicaragua. in Latin America is why we need to be more aware of in the south. even if most of the coverage focused on the protesters sphere, and Latinos are the largest minority ERIK LACAYO As someone who has family in Nicaragua what is happening with our neighbors rather than the issues being discussed at the summit. group in the United States Jimmy Smits for and has visited the country on several occa- The United States needs to treat Latin American The front page of the Nov. 5 New York Times fea- president anyone? sions. I felt like vomiting from the absurdity democracies as true partners before more Latin tured a photograph of the summit's protesters hold- There's also the fact that the United States doesn't of this Sandinista nostalgia. Americans buy into the anti-American rhetoric of ing banners displaying the face of revolutionary icon get along with that Chavez guy who controls a signifi- Cardenal, who was Nicaragua's minister of culture people like Hugo Chavez and Fidel Castro. Ernesto "Che" Guevara. Even 38 years after his death. cant amount of the world's oil reserves. in the Sandinista government, fielded compliments Mr. Guevara is still fit for print. As the United States attempts to spread democracy for teaching poor campesinos how to write poetry. Before this scene unfolded in Argentina, Latin across the Middle East, let's not forget those Latin I'm not against teaching poetry, but what good American revolutionary politics was a topic right here American countries that are still struggling to cement was it when the Sandinista government didn't tolerate at San Jose State University their own democratic institutions. political dissent? What good are free poetry lessons The SJSU Center for Literary Arts sponsored a fo- The emergence of Chavez in Venezuela and the when families were told they could only purchase two Erik blerIV0 is the Spartan Daily managing editor. rum on Oct. 25 with Nicaraguan poet Father Ernesto protests in Argentina show that Marxist ideology is rolls of toilet paper a week? "Dr. Ohviou, Ph.D." appears every other Monday.
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require editing of submissions. Entries are printed in the order in which they are received. So, it looks like Philadelphia Eagles wide rccei- pended lot foul games and ordered to pay $250,000 er Terrell Owens is going to be spending the rest of in fines after he basically flaked on his team to TODAY Prejudice meeting from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in his NFL season on the couch and his departure from find "spiritual enlightenment- in Asia (translation: the Costanoan room of the Student Union. For more the organization is imminent. smoke a lot of pot). Career Center information, contact Jason Fithian at 795-3804. For all the hoopla surrounding the soap Let's not forget about the perennial Resume Critique Drop-in will be held from Hip-Hop Congress opera that has been the Eagles franchise underachievers that are the Minnesota I :30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Career Center. For more There will be a general meeting from 6 p.m. to for the past two years. the Eagles brass re- Vikings. Several Vikings players landed information, contact Marisa Staker at 924-6171. 7:15 p.m. in the Pacheco room of the Student Union. ally can't say it didn't see this coming. in hot water back in October after it was SJSU Catholic Campus Ministry For more information, contact Dave Manson at It reminds me of an old folktale I heard revealed they were part of a cruise tour, Mass will be held at 12:10 p.m. in the SJSU Catholic 386-5073. as a child. which was put on by the team's rookie Campus Ministry chapel. For more information, SJSU Women's Rugby Club A man was going to cross a river when class, chock full of strippers and far too he came across a snake. The snake wanted many passengers having sex. contact Fr. Jose Rubio at 938-1610. There will be practice from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on to cross the river too, but it could not Now, the FBI is being called in to inves- School of Art and Design 10th and Alma streets. For more information. contact swim. tigate whether some of said strippers were There will be a photo show featuring the work of Melody Ocampo at (530) 574-0575. The snake asked the man if he would brought across state lines for the exact SJSU student Connie Cheung from 10:30 a.m. to help it cross the river, and the man reluc- purpose of having sex for money. EMMANUEL LOPEZ 7 p.m. in Gallery 8 of the Art building. For more tantly agreed. You want to talk about "conduct det- LE I I t.R TO THE EDITOR information, c-mail r8zzberries(a},yahoo.com "How do I know you will not bite rimental to the team?" MLK Cultural Heritage Center me?" he asked. You can't top having three-quarters of your roster There will be a screening the documentary Prejudice against veterans "You do not. I am a snake, that is what 1 do," the behind bars because they decided to hop aboard the "Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price" and snake replied. "Love Boat." a panel discussion at 6 p.m. in room 225 I am on the verge of losing my vehicle. That Nonetheless, the man helped the snake and the If you want "detrimental to the team," landing of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Joint Library. an American veteran, while having major surgery, two crossed the river. Upon reaching the other side. your teammates in the stammer is a sure-fire bet. the snake bit the man. When pressed about the issue. Vikings head Pride of Pacific Islands Club would lose his vehicle, parked legally on hospital grounds is an atrocity. Some Veterans Affairs em- "I helped you across the river. Why did you bite coach Mike Tice could only shrug his shoulders and There will be dance lessons from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ployees seem not to care a wit about this impend- me'?" the man asked as he lay dying from the snake's decline comment. in room 89 of the Spartan Complex. ing tragedy. I assumed when the error was made venom. So maybe Owens is a bit of a loudmouth. Maybe manifest, when I produced Department of Motor "I am a snake, that is what I do," the snake said. he's too much of a showboat. Waaah? Deal with it. TUESDAY Vehicles proof my car was towed under false as- Surely. Eagles coach Andy Reid understood the Come game time, who else is Donovan McNabb go- sumptions, that amends would be made. kind of baggage Owens would be bringing with him ing to throw the ball to'? QTIP As I patiently waited for my car to be returned, talented player, not much of a company man, Chad Lewis? Ha, yeah right. There will he a Queers Thoughtfully Interrupting another officer was sent, complete with tow truck, though. In the biggest game of them all, who came back with intent to tow my last vehicle. But now, everyone in the City of Brotherly Love from a debilitating leg injury at possible risk of When thwarted, he resorted to citing me for "un- (yeah, right) is acting all surprised that Owens' loud- ending his career to haul in nine catches for 122 Josh Zinman The Salty relenting loyalty" and "sleeping in a vehicle,- both mouth antics have gotten him into trouble. yards'? Freddie Mitchell? No. crimes of the first magnitude. That I was in a state News flash. humanoids you should have seen At this point, all the Eagles can hope to do is save of disability seemed immaterial to the officer. it coming. face from the thousands of NFL fans and journalists I do not grasp this mentality. There is something Now. Philadelphia wants to stick it to him by sus- who are telling them. "1 told you so." more than meets the eye a prejudice bordering pending him for four games and then sending him Sticking it to a guy by doing everything short of on hatred. I realize there is a definite prejudice packing for the rest of the season, all with no pay. trading or cutting him to keep him off the game day against older, white, disabled males, especially All because of "behavior detrimental to the team." roster isn't the best way. if they appear poor. But this is more than that. I That's not cool. What exactly does that mean? But hey, there's good news. Philadelphia fans. At theorize it is an example of the massive prejudice Maybe Owens' agent and all-around jerkface least you're still not the San Francisco 49ers. this society has for Vietnam veterans. I believe this Drew Rosenhaus did have a point: Players who government and its bureaucracies (run by fascist commit worse crimes get it easier. Emmanuel Lopez is the Spartan Daily sports authority) demonstrate this prejudice daily. Miami Dolphins running back and NFL drug editor. "The Hundred-Dollar Man" appears every I theorize further, this government realizes the policy archnemesi, Ricky William, was only sus- other Monday. foreign terrorist threat is losing its efficacy and is casting about for something viable as a domestic terrorist threat. The Vietnam veterans, as a group, GOT ISSUES? Column strives to help students may well provide fodder for this illusion and delu- Got an SJSU related problem or question? Too busy to solve it yourself'? Want someone sion. Something to think about. else to help you? Well, worry no longer. In his new column "Spartan Solutions," the J. Martin Nysted Spartan Daily's John Myers will do his best to answer two questions submitted by alumnus, students in each column. Just go to www.thespartandaily.com and click on "letters" to math submit your problem or question. Make sure to include your contact information.
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Garba and various skits. "I'm very into my culture and kmm ilie people in the organi- zation. so I wanted to perform." )(atlas said It’s a tun event to be riends. I've also always been encouraged M, in!, parents to stay in touch %% ith uty culture and do this kind of dance. Each of the performers was dressed in elaborate costumes, many with large headdresses, and ornate dresses, all traditional parts of the Indian culture, something the as, LII 1, in hoped to share with those in the audience. "The 111051 important thing about this show is to bring a little more ot our culture back here for people to see and enjoy," said Sunlit Mahtm at. a junior majoring in business and technical coordina- tor of the event. Throughout the event, a group of five emcees entertained the crowd with anecdotes and jokes, captivating a crowd of all ages. backgrounds and cultures. In addi- tion to the dancers, there was a mu- -, ideo shown, which had been shot M one of the association's members. and later, a fashion show showcased many of the st les pop- ularized by the Indian cidture. "The show is structured so any- one can perform in it.- S)ed said. If the don't want to dance, they can he 111 our fashion show The best part of this event is involving es et yone.- PHOTOS BY KEVIN WHITE DAILY STAFF .loselyne Sen, right, looks into the rehe,n room as Ayesha Rehman, middle, and Romica Lal share a laugh before going on stage at the 17th Annual Glimpse of India Culture Show held on Saturday. The show, put on by the Indian Student Association and held in the Morris Dailey Auditorium, showcased Indian student dance groups from around the Bay Area. 44 T he most important thing about this show is to bring a little more of our culture back here for people to see and enjoy.- - sumo Mohawar, junior
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in the past, he's made $40() in a employees at local businesses that at a grocery store," Trembois said. Flying the colors ... four-hour period. come during their lunch breaks, Vendors with baked goods, "If I don't sell nothing. I'm not Chester said. flowers, and compact discs were Many attendees to the 87th Annual Veterans Day Parade, held mini-American flags throughout worried about it," Chester said. "Agriculture in California is also selling at the farmers' market Market Street on Friday. The Veterans Day Parade started at the corner of Highway 87 and Santa a major industry and this is one Ft iklaN Clara Street and passed through Market Street. Tom Nichol, market manager of Katrina evacuees hit snag in federal funding for housing
WASHINGTON tAPt Only band and teenage son since flee- -*These vouchers are pretty governments as reimbursement for The is awaiting official The sii ontributed an additional $114 a month stands bemeen ing Ness Orleans more than two much worthless because they don't their costs in housing hundreds of word. Until then, Houston will not $401).(xxi. Walker said, but that Shawn Williams. a Hurricane months ago. cover the full amount of the rent," thousands of evacuees. pay the rent for people in apart- still does not cover the total ex- Katrina evacuee, and e% ict ion from The government's disaster Williams, 40. said in a telephone Housing officials say FEMA re- ments that cost more than FEMA penses. her temporary apartment in subur- chef agency says help is on interview from the Tranquility Bay imburses only' as much as a federal will subsidize. said John Walsh, "What we are seeking is for the ban Houston. the way for Williams and other apartment complex in Pearland. measure of average rental costs, deputy chief of staff to Houston federal government to pick up the Williams can afford to pay out evacuees caught in the frustrat- Texas. which differs by city. In some Mayor Bill White. gap," Walker said. "The amount of her own pocket and is willing ing tangle that prevents landlords Federal officials said they could cases, local officials are unwilling Houston has issued vouchers for that they offer is not commensu- to do so to make up the duff ei ence hoot accepting more rent money not say how many Katona victims to accept extra payments from ten- long-term housing to about 18.000 rate with the market rate for living between the $633 wucher she ihan what Washington is willing have been affected Ilouston offi- ants for fear that FEMA will not of an estimated 40,000 families in Atlanta." gets in federal housing aid and the ill CI1Ver. cials said as many as 6.000 addi- pick up its share. who will need it by the year's end. In Baton Rouge, La., dozens apartment's $747 rent. But a bu- It is a problem in Houston and tional rental units could he opened The agency' now is allowing but the city anticipates that another of people are on a waiting list for reaucratic snag presents her twin elsewhere vs here rents set by the to families using federal vouchers some flexibility for reimburse- 14,(XX) evacuees soon will move housing where they can pay part closing the gap on her "%Lit market outpace the gin' ernment's if they were allowed to pay part of ments. including increasing the out of hotels. of the cost. said Robert McNeese, Now, after paying the entire gauge tor determining aid levels. the rent. level of local rental costs and let- Houston has received $37.2 the city's director of community rent herself for months because lie For hinnies. it is making it harder Since K:11E11111 hit on Aug. 29, the ting evacuees contribute to rental million from FEMA to repay initial development. landlord cannot accept the %ouch to livid long-term housing. For Federal Emergency Management payments. spokeswoman Nicol housing costs for evacuees, and it "There are not any apartments er. Williams says she is running L ash strapped cities. it is adding to Agency has provided $3.4 billion Andrews said. expects to get an additional $101 that fall under fair market rents out of money and fears losing the then financial vs ties and depleting in housing assistance to evacuated Last month. FEMA circulated million for expenses through Jan. anymore, so the clients have to two-bedroom apartment %% bete she then 11,0111-kV, or helping hurri- victims. The money goes directly an internal e-mail clarifying the 31. Even so. Walsh fears the city make up the difference." McNeese has lived with her disabled hii. ..ine sit um, to victims or to state and local policy; it is not clear whether the will not be reimbursed for pay- said. information went to local housing ments above the voucher levels. Compounding the problem is officials. : "Until we get a written confirma- FEMA I deadline to move .l. The agency is preparing a state- tion. we're not going to expose all evacuees out of hotels and 0 , ment to assure Houston housing ourselves,- he said. into apartments or other long- ll officials. and C FEMA's acting di- In Atlanta, FEMA provided term housing. Housing advocates \I \\ I 1\1 11\1..111 5 9 rector, R. David Paulison. has told $5.7 million in housing aid for estimate that more than 1570/0 the city that FEMA will "pay a fair hurricane evacuees, said Sandra evacuees still are in hotel rooms n price, hut would not he gouged," Allen Walker, deputy chief of staff in Texas, Louisiana. Ai kansas and invites you to a advance screening 06 -. k. . Andrew s said. to Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin, Oklahoma alone. . . .. L 1.
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Nelson said. was available. for a printed version. "If you're reducing the num- "The day that the schedule was "I usually just look at the online ber of copies printed, the overall posted on the Web page was the schedule mostly.- Kantamanent price will go up.- Nelson ex- day that students started coming said. plained. in and asking for the schedule." Danielle Carmichael a sopho- "Not a lot of students need the he said. more majoring in biological sci- printed copy because e erything The Schedule of Classes will ences. said pros 'ding a primed is available online,- Lee said. still be available online, the pri- seision can he Useful for students "They can download it, and don't mary way the university expects ss Mout access to computers. need to print it. But we have a lot students to look for the informa- "1 think it's a good idea because of students interested in getting tion, said Dea Nelson. publication not everyone has it com- the printed cops That's why we coordinator for enrollment and puter- Carmichael said "But at offer the sets n.e tor the univer- academic senices. the same time. is ho really is ants sity." "Students have been bypassing to pay three bucks tor a schedule Helen Nguyen. a junior major- the Spartan Bookstore for a long of classes that you're really going ing in business marketing offered a time and printing themselves." to throw away at the beginning of different suggestion. "They should said Nelson in a phone interview. next semester sell it by (department) catego- She noted that the online schedule Amy Arambulo. a senior ira iii ries so it'd he cheaper.- she said. has been available since 1996 ing in computer sciens es. said the "II you just need classes in your "Since we've went online pricing of the Schedule ol Classes major, you don't i eally need the with the schedule, the sales have is too expensive. whole stack." DIANA DIROY !DAILY STAFF Hitching a ride ... ggN tit a lot of students need the printed copy because everything On her way home, Lucy Yamakawa Cox strolls with Riker, 5, along El Paseo de Cesar Chavez on is available online." Tuesday. Paul lee, A.S. Print Shop manager Governor pumps up California AOL, cable company strike deal to products during visit to China stream older television shows online LOS ANGELES (AP) among the 30 series to be offered spokeswoman said. BEIJING (AI') Gus. Arnold ton and computer -related products will kick oil an anti piracy public- Dozens of old television shows initially. They will be grouped on About 35 million homes low Schwarzenegger arrived Monday. leading the way. The state exported service campaign starring himself will be available online and free- channels by genre. including coin- have broadband access, compared in China on a six-day mission $6.8 billion in goods to China in and action star Jackie Chan. of-charge through a deal between edies, dramas, animation. sci-ti to 11(1 million 110111CS is ith to promote California products 2004, double what it exported in The governor's packed sched- America Online and Warner Bros., and horror, action-adventure and About halt of those Internet users and encourage Chinese officials 2000. according to the California ule is also expected to take him to the latest alternative to traditional "vintage TV" say they 'Se watched side., online. to crack down on the piracy of Chamber of Commerce. a trade promotion at the Great Hall TV viewing. Within the lint year, In2TV will according to industry analy sts. copyrighted music, movies and "We're at a tipping point with of the People in Beijing, a tour of A new broadband network. offer more than 100 series and at Several alternates to traditional software. China, and we have a lot to learn the Port of Shanghai and a celebra- In2TV, will be launched in early least 300 episodes per month, the TV viewing have been announced The trip also gives him a chance about what the Chinese are doing." tion of "California Grown- food 2006 by AOL and Warner Bros. companies said. in recent weeks, including a deal to revive his political image after said Chris Nance, a spokesman products at N'ictoria Park in Hong Domestic Cable Distribution, the The shows will be delis ered between Apple and Disney that the bruising defeat of his "year of for state Business. Transportation Kong. companies announced Monday. through A01. Video on Demand. makes reruns or "Lost" and other reform- package in a special elec- and Housing Secretary Sunne Along ilk' isay, Schwarzenegger Besides shows, 1n2TV will include AOL Video Search and AOL programs as ailable for download- tion last week. McPeak. plans to hold business roundtables games, polls and other interactive Television. At the Ow of launn h. ing to iPods. CBS and NBC have In China. his celebrity over- Topping the governor's agenda on issues ranging from energy and features. the programs will be ay:Malik also de, iled to allow video-on -de- shadows his recent political woes. will he try Mg to persuade the sustainable development to agri- "Welcome Back Kotter.- exclusively on A01. and w illnot mand ot of their primetime "Folks coming along recognize government to go after copyright culture and ports. "Sisters" and "Growing Pains- are be in syndication on TV. an AOL S11,1 \ \ they want the exposure a celebrity piracy. Schwarzenegger will not be like the governor can bring.- said China's black market has trans- the only American politician in Jeff Williamson, director of the lated into millions of dollars lost China this week. Minnesota Gov state's Center for International horn the Calif ornia economy. At Tim Pawlenty is also on a similai SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL AND EXTENDED STUDIES Trade Development. least 9() percent of software pro- trip, and President Bush will visit Schwarzenegger's tirst-day grams and movie DVDs sold in China this week as part of a mul- schedule includes a Special China are pirated, according to tination Asia trip. Schwarzenegger Olympics tribute and a reception some industry estimates. Millions and Bush avoided each other on with the 80 business leaders ac- of Schwarzenegger's own action the president's two most recent companying him. Traveling xv ith films are available for purchase in trips to California. It's not known January him are his wife, several cabinet China, mostly on pirated DVDs. whether their paths will cross half- 3units secretaries and a delegation of In Hong Kong. Schwarzenegger way around the world. executives eager to promote com panics that include Pfizer liii 2006 Universal Studios and Qualcomin Inc. Tanaka, D.o.s., Since becoming governor in General & Cosmetic Dentistry has made in13 2(813. Schwarzenegger 3-tuesday official visits to Israel, Japan, Prowl:long Complete Dental Care in. Germany and Mexico. But Cosmvt., Implants $199 Only Inyoal4gn Preventative II. ad now poments calA nr pr velymonovra China's size 1.3 billion people Lum.nee... Restorative Um. tor *I gnat spry tabor c4141,0., gov- Zoom G IIIINVII Dentistry 4-wednesday and growing authoritarian if, aa'aemeg) ernment and rapidly emerging O'r. 19 years of experience 20% OFF 'craw economic clout offer a particular- Open Saturdays ly vexing challenge in the global Emergencies welcome 5-thursday marketplace. 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Yu scored the first goal 01 the Weber was on a roll with two ad- night yet again with 10:47 left in Even with the help of pre- r"" Jose State iii' Cis") ditional goals. making the score 4-3. the first period. season all-Western Athletic Ice Hockey club added two more The Spartans were able to get SJSU was unstoppable with an- Conference picks Lamisha wins it its nearly pertect record. another power play goal scored by other goal scored by Spartan for- Augustine and Amber Jackson, making the team 1 3-0- 1. Spartan center Adam Dekeyral with ward Aaron Scott with 38 seconds the San Jose State University The Spartans beat Weber State a mere 2:21 left in the final period. left in the period, the first of three women's basketball team University 5-3 on 1. oday. of his goals for the night. was not able to pull out a win The game got ott to a slow start Saturday The Spartans really- stepped up Saturday against the Bay Area until Spartan toryy.ad Sky ler Yu their game on Saturday with a lot Pro-Am at the Event Center, giv- scored the first gi lat of the night The Spartans shined on Saturday more passing. hitting, and shooting. ing the Spartans an 83-78 loss. with 4:21) left in the first period. with an 8-0 victory and the first "We came out and played hard Both Augustine and Jackson The game continued v. uh little shutout of the season. forechecking. that 5% as the biggest finished with double-doubles. intensity front the Spartans The team's intensity was at its thing we were lacking and we knew Jackson, typically a forward, with the second period nearly inaxunum from start to end. that we had to come out and play started the game at center. She half YY ay 0% Cf. neither phy steal. They were already, led the team in scoring with team had ,,,red until shy tug away and we Werell 29 points and 16 rebounds. 001 hitting yet," said Spartan Spartan eentei X mires hey were already shying Senior forward Augustine tallied Latlor scored a pm. er CC T defenseman Ian Fazzi. 22 points and 14 rebounds. play goal. Ins nisi goal away and we weren't SJSU capped the second In the first half of the team's ot the season. period 5-0. first exhibition game. the The Spartans started even hitting yet." The Spartans were on lire Spartans were able to fight off the to ph .k up their energy Ian Fazzi Spartan defenseman ith three goals in the third Pro-Am, a team made up of for- with another power period by Redmond and two mer California college basketball play g,,a1 by Spartan by Scott. -WC %%eh: hitting a lot and pretty players. The Spartans were one Spartan goalie Ryan Lowe forward Jett !slattern. much mixed up all the lines but two point up at halftime. 37-36. played a perfect game with about SJS1... ended the set.-ond period and that got the players going. All However, tight early play shots taken no goals scored with a 4-)1 lead. the hitting made the other team take and didn't translate into the second on the Spartans. Much to the tans. discourage- penalties then ttirnosers and caused half, where loose defense may a lot more unified ment. the Wild, ats tel their first goals.- said Spart.in enter Alex The team was have cost the Spartans the game and focused on Saturday. Y% his h led While SJSU finished the first to such an astonishing is tory half with seven (unto\ ers, that "We were playing like a totally number grew to 24 by the end of DANIELLE STOLMAN SPECIAL TO THE DAILY r le, r San dilterent team on Saturday, %%,.. the game and the Pro -Am took /49 /1047, 9S at The Spartan women's basketball team lost its first exhibition www.hairtotorsalon hanged our pre-game mental- advantage of the situation. scoring game 83-78 to the Bay Area Pro-Am. ity completely. After Friday night's 22 of its points on SJSU turnovers. HAIR COLOR SALON we knew we had to change Freshman guard Breanna (Ile MSC ss omen tie set fulls re- team all-- WAC pko cr. doyy n low. heismviitalimaikolmen.iiserov. S., I.,* some things," said Spartan forward ields made her college debut sits ere& With 54 seconds on the ... It deli finely helps.- said fresh- 'scan Scarbrough. ith the Spartans on Saturday chid: and the Spartans still down man guard Natalie White. SJSU will take on the Urn% ersity The Fall Season is here and so is the She said defense %vas the key by Its e points. Augustine com- However. the Spartans were beginning of the "Busy Season." U we tan id Colorado at 7:45 p.m. Friday and the game and the Spartans just mitted her fifth personal foul and 3-of-10 behind the arc compared schedule you now, then we can provide 7 P.m. Saturday at the Logitech Ice weren't able to control the ball in yy.is taken out ot the game. with 7-of-18 by the Pro-Am.
you the best. We are looking forward to ( -enter. the backcourt. Despite all the team's defen- White scored two of the providing you with the best %cry lie, of Colorado is a w- "It all boils down to us play- sise woes. the Spartan offense 3-pointers for SJSU. hut she Our gill lo you ail:, last team and has a lot of skill. ing better detense and coming dominated the low post. The pointed out that winning requires A holiday We're going to have to play them as together as i team and focusing Spartans scored 44 points in the more than just offense and de- $10 OFF S20 OFF gift for on any saion on any salon on that,- Held% said. service of $50 service of $100 you In hard as we played against Colorado paint, more than half their total fense. Or more Or TOCe Nov & State," Redmond said. "It's finally With 62.4 left in the game. points. "If the team chemistry isn't w.t ow a Mar MO. yew tee Mi. ZOnli Dec 200 getting into our heads how we have the Pro -Ant had It) points on the We dominate in the paint. there, you can't win a ballgame." h, play if we want to stay tin top." Spartans. a delb.it from %%Inch onsidering we have two first- White said.
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