LAW AND JUDO CYNICALLY OPTIMISTIC Mike Barnes is a UPD officer by day, but after his Funeral celebrates life, shift ends he dons a judo gi and becomes the No. 1 brings transitory concerns Mier in his class in the United States into perspective SPORTS 4 OPINION 2

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LEFT: The contestants Panelists had to finish all the ice BRAIN cream in the bucket and on the table. Five cam- it pus organizations, Pride of the Pacific Islands, discuss AIDS the women's rugby team, Kappa Sigma fra- ternity, Jewish Student Union, and Phi Gamma epidemic Delta service fraternity le BENEFIT participated in the ice Some spoke of certain ethnic groups cream-eating contest. being unaware of the virus' hazards Jewish Student Union organized By Sylvia Lim the ice Datly Staff Wrtter cream eating contest Four panelists, representing four different communi- ties of society, presented some sobering HIV/AIDS By Lea Blevins facts and statistics about the Human Immunodeficiency Daily Staff Writer Virus (HIV), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) epidemic to commemorate this year's With ice cream dripping down World AIDS Day. their hands, faces and hair, mem- Ruth Wilson, one of the panelists and tut assistant pro- bers from five campus organiza- fessor of the San Jose State University African American tions ate their fastest at Ben 8c Studies department, said the Centers for Disease Jerry's on San Carlos Street to Control and Prevention reported 774,467 AIDS cases in raise money for charity the United States in December 2000, and African Wednesday evening. Americans made up almost 38 percent of that figure. The ice cream-eating contest She added that poverty and unemployment play major fund-raiser was organized t) roles in the infection rate of HIV/AIDS in this particu- Aaron Rubin, a Jewish campus lar community. service corps fellow, with San "There are lots of problems, but not enough resources Jose State University's Jewish poised to help (solve) them," she said. Student Union. Wilson also said that almost one fourth of HIV/AIDS "I think everyone had a blast," cases in the African American community are contract- Rubin said. "It was very exciting ed through intravenous drug use. for me." "'The safe use of drugs are not being spread effectively Before the contest began, in the African-American community," she said. Rubin thanked the students for Yolanda Engiles, a panelist from the Community participating because they did Homeless Alliance Ministry' organization, agreed with not know what charity the Wilson that poverty and drugs are prevalent issues when money would go to. it comes to H1V/AIDS in the homeless population. "Giving blindly is the greatest "(The homeless) don't lcnow how to get out of their gift you can possibly give, Rubin 4situations,' she said. "They are a hard population to said. reach and to educate." About 40 students from the She added that some people younger than 25, escape Jewish Student Union, Kappa their homes thinking the streets might be better. Sigma Fraternity, Pride of the Instead, these kids may put themselves into situations Pacific Islands, Phi Gamma that would increase their risks of contracting AIDS. Delta Fraternity and the "(These kids) have no access to money, so they may women's rugby team crammed take up offers from strangers," she said. into Ben 8c Jerry's to see who This may be one of the ways, she said, that lcids could be could eat the "Vermonster" the STANLEY KAO DAILY STAFF forced into prostitution selling their bodies for meals, fastest. Graduate student Erik Mortensen looked up while eating spoonfuls of ice cream during an ice cream-eating contest at Ben and pLices to stay and 2 couple of dollars for a cup of coffee. The Vermonster, which was lerry's scoop shop on East San Carlos Street Wednesday night. Mortensen is part of the club "Pride of the Pacific Islands," "When you are hiding under the bridge from the served to students in buckets, which was participating in the contest for charity. police, HIV is the last thing on your mind, she added. had 20 scoops of ice cream, four Selena Corral, a panelist from the Health Connections bananas, four ladles of hot to he donated to the charity thy biggest guys probably could have didn't mind that his organization Morales, who plans to attend agency, said it was reported that 6,000 people have tested fudge, three chocolate chip winning group chose. eaten it hy themselves without only had five members when SJSU next semester as a hospi- for HIV, but have not retumed for their test results. cookies, one "fudgy" brownie, Kappa Sigma, who won thc getting sick." others had up to eight. tality and business management "Seventy-seven thousand Latinos died of HIV-related 10 scoops of chopped walnuts, contest by finishing their ice The inembers of Kappa Sigma "It was fair because they were major, said he is used to watch- illnesses at the end of 2000," she said. two scoops of four toppings and cream in three minutes and 39 finished the ice cream for the able to find enough people to ing people get messy where he She added that the most common misconception whipped cream. seconds, decided to donate to the Jewish Student Union because participate," said Baslcin, an eco- works. regarding HIV/AIDS in the Latino community would Rubin said the Kolker Hemophiliac Society because they only had five members in nomics junior. "It W2S quite a site," Morales be that it is a "gay man's disease." Haltsman Saxon Grant, which one of their fraternity brothers the contest. The students said they had fim said. "It's dessert. You've got to "(The community) is dealing with a lot of denial," she came from a group of families, died from hemophilia about 20 "We've got a bunch of fat guys while also doing something good have some fun with it." said. paid for the ice cream, which Ben years ago. that like to eat ice cream," Storey for charity. Rubin said donating to charity Another panelist, Redford Aquino who volunteers at & Jerry's sold with a 10 percent Nathan Storey, an undeclared said. At one point during the con- is part of the Jewish tradition the AIDS Resources, Information and Services center of discount. junior from Kappa Sigma, said Rubin is part of Hillel, which is test, Josephine Yatco, member called "Tzedakah," which comes Santa Clara County, said the Asian community's mis- "It's really cool how people finishing the ice cream was no involved with the Jewish Student of Pride of the Pacific Islands, from the root word "tzedak" conception about this disease is that HIV/AIDS is cur- came together like that," said problem for him and his seven Union, but said he refrained from yelled out, "Brain freeze!" meaning "justice." able. Albert Morales, general manager other fraternity brothers. participating because he organ- "I think it was worth it," said "I wanted to organize a big "A lot of problems that (my organization) faces is the of Ben & Jerry's. "I wish I had gotten more ice ized the event. Yatco, an occupational therapy event (so) that the entire cam- complacency that AIDS doesn't happen to Asian Pacific Each group donated $50 to cream," Storey said. "We had Aaron Baskin, president of the junior. "Too many calories, pus community could come enter the contest, totaling $250 ,iiiene heavy hitter, The two Snident Union, cant he though." together." See A I DS, page 3 Escaping the daily Life as a refugee told by Iraqi-born Jew and her family attended Muslim schools. San Francisco attorney When her family moved to Israel in 1951, grind by j uggling Alwaya said Iraqi-Jews had their bank stresses using compassion accounts frozen and properties were taken "We used to stand in line to play away. Some say the activity racquetball and needed a way to pass to negotiate in Middle East "We were virtually sent out with the clothes the time," he said. By Saadia Malik on our back," she gild. is a synonym for why peo- Alwaya said that prior to the Arab conquest There 2re many reasons Daily Staff If', Ito ple take up juggling, he said, includ- of land in the Middle East, JCWS had been meditation, relaxation ing the joy of learning something occupying the territory for 2,500 years. Iraqi-born Jew Semha Alwaya spoke to a driving Jews out of By Bryn Graziano new and AS a way to escape the daily When the Arabs began small crowd of students about being barred the territory, almost 900,000 Jews were dis- Daily Staff Writer grind. Jews from Iraq and seek- "It's like any form of exercise, it with 125,000 other placed from their land, she said. ing asylum in Israel on Thursday in the Iraq, she said, Juggling is an activity that offers takes you away from the real world," Today 38 Jews remain in Jackson said. Student lInion. and "one little old Jewish lady lives in the different things to different peo- "I was invited to tell the story of the Jewish a mathe- Club members work together to city of Baghdad." ple, said Richard Ptiefer, refugees because it's not a story you normal- was the result of many matics professor and member of strengthen their skills, relax and "This expulsion ly hear about," said Alwava, an attorney from of anti-Semitism," Alwaya said. "Jews the San Jose State University jug- have a good time, Pfiefer said, and to a crowd of about 25 people. years said anyone can join in. San Francisco, and Christians were considered second-class gling club. "I happen to be the voice and face of those phys- "We advertise the club in our citizens." "It offers relaxation, routine, Jewish refugees who were expelled." a baby in 1951, other and mechanical classes and meet from 1 (p.m.) to 2 When she left Iraq as ical exercise Alwaya also offered her views about the family member; remained and some were not motion," Pfiefer said. "It can almost p.m. on Wednesdays," he said. between Palestinians and meeting. We current conflict so lucky She said the husband of one of her be like meditation." "It's an informal Jews in Israel. invite students to join us and teach cousins was denied medical treamient at a hos- The informal club was for a time Alwaya, who was invited to speak by the Jewish and died. sport at beginners how to do it." pital in Iraq because he was recognized as an official Jewish Student Union, gave a talk Mr almost Dunne three days in April 1941, Alwaya said club has been meeting Brian Deetz, a senior in mathe- questions from the SJSU. The the an hour before fielding each week for nearly 20 years, he matics, said he began juggling at audience. beginning of the semester and that it have the same ethnic See REFUGEE, page .? said. an addiction for She said that Jews lie said Bradley Jackson, a fellow has almost become background as Islamic Middle Easterners, mathematics professor, organized him. and therethre have as much right as anyone "All it takes it a small amount of Former refugee Semha Alwaya listens the first group in 1983. to live peacefully in the Middle East. Alwaya to questions posed from the audience, hand-eye coordination and lots of Jackson said he started the club said the media often shows Jews with light after speaking about the situation in coming to SJSU from practice," Deetz said. Israel, but her dark after taught the sport to skin and blond hair in the Middle East in the Barrett Ballroom Pennsylvania State University, Ile said he has are different from this common girlfriend, a first grade teacher, features where he learned how to juggle as a his image. In addition, she speaks Arabic and of the Student Union on Thursday way to curb boredom. See JUGGLING, page .3 Fars', native languages of the Middle East PAGE 2 OPINION THE SPARTAN DAILY NOVEMBER 22, 2002

REVENGE THERAPY Where would we be without the risk takers? As I was driving home the other night, I got a surge of I was that girl who stood in the bathroom of the elementiuy responsibility. the strong ones in society? rest of us don't adrenaline out of seeing how close I could get to my exit school malting sure everybody washed their hands. Serotonin reduces aggressive behavior and mediates emo- Are these the people who take risks, so the before getting into the right lane. If everyone were like this, where would the world be? tions and judgment. have to? longer a survival The closer I got, the more tension I felt. Racing past the cars I was recently watching a show on the Discovery Channel Researchers conducting a study on serotonin observed a We live in a world where taking risks is no in the right lane, trying glimpse into my outrageous life) group of monkeys and found that the ones who tactic, but a hobby. to gauge which car I would have to (another to cut off to achieve my goal of exiting the freeway, gave that focused on daredevils. took the more dangerous leaps from tree to tree Yes, sometimes we encounter situations where we need me this elim- kind of natural high. 'The program claimed that without peo- had lower serotonin levels and more injuries utilize that dopamine, but our society has attempted to

And at the very last possible moment, I changed lanes and ple who willingly take enormous risks, the from falling. inate as many risks as possible from our everyday lives. cruised smoothly down the off rarnp, a victor who beat the human race would not have survived. Another study that focused on serotonin levels We live in houses with alarm systems and lights and phones odds. We wouldn't have traveled from our in rats concluded that the rats with low levels of and have police and fire stations. I am living on the edge. Breaking the rides, tossing my hair homeland of Africa to inhabit the rest ot the neurotransmitter tended to chose small, We "disinfect" our dishes and brush our teeth with fluoride in the face of authority. the world. immediate rewards rather than waiting for big- toothpaste. As I was driving down the same strip of freeway the next We wouldn't have built weapons to use ger prizes. We are scared of germs and people we don't relate to. day, I decided to measure the distance between the exit I take against predators. Like a nagging mother, serotonin is there to Risks are something we are all designed to deal with, but and the one prior to it. We wouldn't have tasted new foods make sure we dan't leave home without a some of us go out and seek challenges while the rest of us sit While conducting this experiment, I realized that my imperative to our survival. sweater. back and wait for the results. stealthy maneuvers performed the day before were not as cool Testing the waters is what made us sur- GUEST COLU MNIST: And like a rebellious teenage boy, dopamine While I wish I could comfortably skydive, race cars or even as previously thought. vive, and daredevils are the ones who tells us to screw the sweater and go party. speed sometimes, I guess the thrill of doing these things My last minute lane change had actually occurred almost jumped right in. JUSTINE DA COSTA Oh, our confused little minds. comes out of not being comfortable. half a mile from the exit. The program suggested that some people While we can alter our natural brain chemistry Personally, I have no desire to risk my life for a little rush, I looked at my speedometer and gasped with disbelief at the (daredevils) receive a release of dopamine when faced with a with anti-depressants and depressants such as alcohol, are we but to each their own. 62 miles per hour displayed on the console. ducat while others (such as people who drive a consistent 62 innately wired to perform certain functions? Plus, dopamine junkies are going to need a serotonin addict At this moment I had an epiphany: I am an unadventurous mph) release serotonin. The day after I watched the program on the Discovery when they fall down and hurt themselves. person who fears change and avoids risks. These neurotransmitters, both vital to mental and physical Channel, I went to go see the movie "Jackass" at the drive-in That's my job. I get my kicks out of pretending I am doing something health, differ greatly in their effects on the human body with a group of my male . cool. Dopamine is similar to adrenalin and causes the brain to As I observed the idiotic risks these nonactors were taking, I measure the distance between exits. have a "fight or flight" response. It controls body movement I began thinking about them in terms of their dopamine lev- This information does apply solely to the rules of the road I and allows the body to feel pleasure. els. Justine DaCosta is a apparently hold so dear to my heart. While Dopamine reduces the brain's sensitivity to future Are these men, wearing leopard-print bikini bottoms while Spartan Dai6r Staff Writer My sisters call me "Safety Girl." consequences, serotonin actually increases that sense of tightrope walking over a pond full of angry alligators, really Guest Columnists appear Fridays. Letter I CYNICALLY OPTIMISTIC Reader sounds off about smoking on campus Funeral teaches life is more Dear Editor, healthy life? Don't they know that there are people among us with respiratory problems? As a college freshman, I learn something new about the I know that smoking is a personal choice. All I want to campus every day and hear different issues that we all deal bring into attention is for smokers to be considerate of oth- with. I have read and heard of the endless complaints about ers. To the smokers, think twice before you light that next than just the daily grind parlcing here. I have also been aware of the arguments that cigarette, especially in crowded places. rose regarding Measure V. But what surprises me is that no Yes, you have the right to do what you want in this demo- one ever brings up the issue about smoking, at least not since cratic country, but give everyone else the right to breathe Funerals are not generally known for their spirit of jubi- touched my heart. When one of the brothers came up and the semester began. I know I am one of many who deal with safe, clean air. lation. They are somber, solemn times, with grief and tears spoke - the brother whom I have known the best - I saw students passing by with a cloud of smoke trailing behind intermingled with sadness and the despair of human loss. him weep for the first time. They weren't tears of grief, for them. I see "No Smoking" signs on building walls, but stu- People clad in muted grays and blacks fill chapel pews. he knew she was in a better place. The tears came from dents still continue to huff and puff as they ignore the signs Jehan Acedillo Relatives and loved ones share their memories of some- missing someone he loved. right next to them. Don't these smokers know that there are freshman one they will never see on this Earth again. Perhaps at that moment, when I saw him cry, I felt the people in this world who are trying to live longer and live a nurfing This past weekend I attended one of these services. deepest empathy I have ever experienced. I wanted to rush It changed my life for the better. up to the front and console him. Don't worry, I held back. SPARTA GUIDE My spirituality tends to suffer in the juggling act that is However, I told him after the service that I could never see college life. I never see my faith in God wavering, but at him cry like that again. The depth of feeling was too much Sparta Guide is provided free of charge to students, faculty and staff members. The deadline for times I definitely grow weary in what is not an easy path. for me - someone who didn't even know the person who entries is noon three workin_g days before the desired publication date. Entry forms are available in Church obligations can weigh heavily on me, and I was at had passed away. the Spartan Daily office in Dwight Bentel Hail, Room 209. Space restrictions may require editing a point last week where I wasn't sure how much more I Then again, maybe I needed to see him cry. Maybe I of submissions. Entries are printed in the order in which they are received. could give. I was growing tired of the needed to feel something more than what I TODAY SJSU CCM Chapel located at 10th grind. experience every day. Maybe I had to step SATURDAY and San Carlos streets next to Yet at that same point of weakness, I outside of myself and focus on what really Robert's Bookstore. Mass times are learned about the passing of Lorraine matters in this life, and the next. SJSU Catholic Campus Ministry a testament to someone Daily Mass will be held at the School of Music and Dance 12:10 p.m. Monday-Friday and at Hoff, the grandmother of three brothers The funeral was SJSU CCM Chapel located at 10th SJSU School of Music and Dance 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday. For whom I lcnow well. She died after a 12- who espoused a philosophy of tenacious and San Carlos streets next to presents: Company One performing more information contact Sister year battle with cancer, slipping peaceful- selflessness. She worked until she couldn't Robert's Bookstore. Mass times are Racy Rhythm. Starts a 7 p.m. in Marda at 938-1610. ly into etemal rest. physically work anymore. When she and 12:10 p.m. Monday-Friday and at Spartan Complex, Room 219. For I didn't know her. However, at the her husband could not conceive naturally, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information call 924-5043. Saint Vincent de Paul encouragement of family and friends, I they adopted. She fought her cancer for more informanon contact Sister Saint Vincent de Paul is taking went to support these friends of mine years, never questioning why, but living in Marda at 938-1610. SJSU Ice Hockey vs. Palmer donations for a sleeping bag drive whom had lost someone so beloved to faith that God was in control. College for the homeless. It costs $18.25 per them. In two hours on a dreary Saturday after- School of Art and Design Greek night - fraternities and sleeping bag, but any donations are After this service, I felt like I did know MELINDA LATHAM noon, I leamed about a life, and those two The school of art and design will sororities get in for half price. Come more than appreciated. Make her. And I wished I could ten her how she hours had an impact that will last a lifetime. be having student plleries and art watch the SJSU men's hockey team checks out teSt. Vincent de Paul" inspired me. When I'm bemoaning how much work I have to do, or exhibitions. The «Mbition will run talce on Palmer College. Giveaways and mail or deliver to St. Vincent de mourning of her death, the service was a how my love life stinks, or how difficult it is to find a job, sponsored by Interpimp Clothing. Rather than a from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Art Paul Society, P.O. Box 5579 San a woman who stood by her I'll think back to that day and see how all of those things Game starts at 9:30 p.m. at the For more inforrna- celebration of the life of and Industrial Studies buildings. For Jose, CA 95150. end. Numerous peo- are transitory. My piddling concerns and day-to-day prob- L 'tech Ice Center. For more tion contact Kimber Brown at 832- unshakeable faith in God to the very more information contact Bill or ple came and spoke about this peculiar little lady, who lems will not be remembered. The way I lead my life will Nicole at 924-4330. ormation contact Kenneth pierce 8198. at 924-8767. could intimidate anyone with a firm pointed finger and a be. Department of Nutrition and Food stem gaze. I never knew Lorraine Hoff, but through her death, she A.S. Child Development Center a lot at her funeral. taught me and many others about hope. She revived my There will be a Scholastic book SUNDAY Science She also loved to sing, and we sang fair from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Try the latest in body fat testing: These were old hyrnns, songs that I used to sing as a little desire to live beyond the textbooks and trials I face. I can't A.S. Child Development Center at SJSU Catholic Campus Ministry Bioelectric Impedance. Tuesdays girl in church and rarely sing anymore. conceive of ever having that sort of impact. 460 S. 8th St. For more information Daily Mass will be held at the from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and Rather than simply putting syllables to a tune, I really But I know I'll try. contact Fran at 924-6988. SJSU CCM Chapel located at 10th Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. in paid attention to what I was singing. All the songs had so and San Carlos streets next to Central Classroom building, Room much hope, so much praise, so much that was beyond me School of Music and Dance Robert's Bookstore. Mass times are 221. For more information, contact and my daily struggles. When I sang last Saturday, I meant Melinda Latham is a SJSU School of Music and Dance 12:10 p.m. Monday-Friday and at Sherry at 206-7599. it, for the first time in a long time. 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday. For Spartan Daily Staff Writer. presents: Company One performing The poignancy of emotion at this service was what really 'Cynically Optimistic' appears occasionally. Racy Rhythm. First session starts at more information contact Sister sjspiritorg 11 a.m., second session at 7 p.m. in Marcia at 938-1610. Meditation from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Spartan Complex, Room 219. For and Spiritual explorers from 5 p.m. ANOTHER DIMENTIAN I JONAH PTAK more information call 924-5043. MONDAY to 6 p.m. in the sjspirit room in Grace Church at San Fernando and Counseling Services SJSU Catholic Campus Ministry S. 10th streets. For more informa- Getting along: Communicating in Daily Mass will be held at the tion contact Chaplain Roger at 605- SJSU CCM Chapel located at 10th 1687. TszAt hilCa HT 5E.. A Lv-r-r_t -nags relationships. From 1 p.m. to 2:30 ierro lotit.114, p.m. in the Administration building, and San Carlos streets next to more information Robert's Bookstore. Mass times are WEDNESDAY Room 201. For 12:10 p.m. Monday-Friday and . hc_ FLAr,, -nAte..v.A4 contact Stephanie Bums at 924- at ( A tT'S LIKE- 1k1- 5910. 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday. For SJSU Catholic Campus Ministry STEr4D‘, 14.A._ WS TIME_ 14004e, , more information contact Sister Daily Mass will be held at the - slixat.s ov-r .f Marcia at 938-1610. ------___ K." ..-STvY Chicano Commencement SJSU CCM Chapel located at 10th and San Carlos streets next to Committee Saint Vincent de Paul Please join us for an informal Robert's Bookstore. Mass times are Rrocess of Saint Vincent de Paul is taking 12:10 p.m. Monday-Friday and at meeting to continue the donations for a sleeping bag drive pLanning a tradition. All Fall 2002 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday. For A 1\ 2003 graduates are for the homeless. It costs $18.25 per more information contact Sister and Spring but any donations are invited. Meeting starts at 6:15 p.m. sleeping bag, Marcia at 938-1610. room in the Student more than appreciated. Make in the Pacheco checks out to "St. Vincent de Paul" Union. For more information e-mail Saint Vincent de Paul PIAB.10. SI-LNINKr Ill&La AL commence- and mail or deliver to St. Vincent de Saint Vincent de Paul is taking Natalia or Adrian at Paul Society, PO. Box 5579 San [email protected]. donations for a sleeping bag drive I -MINK 1./011- Jose, CA 95150. For more informa- for the homeless. It costs $18.25 per Mt(1111. fat. A Ltl-TLE- TOM ihk-ro MAR:TAIN ) International Honour tion contact Kinriber Brown at 832- sleeping bag, but any donations are EY4A1CT LI '4 IN C,3 Golden Key 8198. Society more than appreciated. Make First general meeting from 2:30 checks out to "St. Vincent de Paul" and mail or deliver to St. Vincent de p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Career TUESDAY 61% Center, Building F. For more infor- Paul Society, PO. Box 5579 San Jose, CA 95150. For more informa- 4:3 mation contact Stacie Hero at 924- SJSU Catholic Campus Ministry 6041. tion contact Kimber Brown at 832- _A Daily Mass will be held at the 8198.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2002 THE SPARTAN DAILY NEWS PAGE 3 JUGGLING I sport AIDS I Some say event should be mandatory for classes

continuedfrom page 1 . . , the discussion, said she thinks more takes `YI lot ofproblems that (my organszattowaces is toe teachers should make this sort of time and perseverance Islanders," he said. "It's a part of an old events mandatory. n't mentality among Asian Pacific complacency that AIDS doesn't happen to Asian Pacific "If we got the message across to one continuedfrom page 1 1 le said tune and perseverance are Islanders is that AIDS is an American Islanders. It's part of an old mentality among Asian person, we've done our job," she said. r aI the key elements in becoming a profi- white disease." Wilson, the African American who now shares it with her students. cient juggler. "She uses Aquino said the definition of "Asian" Pacific Islanders is that Studies professor, told the audience to to it as a bribery tool for her "To be really good," he said, "takes a abuse students to is very wide, and includes people from watch out for signs of substance n- behave better," Deetz lot of time." the Far East to the Middle East. AIDS is an American white disease." in the people they know. said. Levine said people with "math and Linda "We don't want to turn people away "Assist that person to get help," she "Rainbow" Levine, a recre- music minds" are drawn to juggling just because they don't fit in the defi- Redford Aquino, said. "(That person's) ability to make ation and leisure studies lecturer because it is very rhythmic and math- and nition," he said. panelist decisions about sex and drugs may be social director for the club, said ematical in nature. altered because of substance abuse. juggling Some students who attended the balls is a metaphor for "It plays to their strengths," she said, event sponsored by the SJSU They need to know that they have a striking a personal and professional and added that in juggling, the mind ed me," said freshman public relations freshman, said he thought the event shot at life." balance. HIV/AIDS committee, the Student worIcs with pat- Health Center and SJSU's Global major Abel Habtegeorgis, when asked was enlightening and important. She said a lot of people seemed to ut She said she terns. s i t Studies Instinue, said they learned a about how he felt after the event. "It's kind of scary, knowing that peo- think that AIDS is a disease that teaches a course "It offers relaxation, Ezekiel lot from the discussion. "Now I realized how easy it is (to be ple around here don't know if they have could happen to everyone else, else- called "Juggling Staples, a com- en "I am shocked, and very surprised. infected). It is a real serious problem, HIV or not," he said. "People are taking where, but themselves. the Dimensions routine, physical puter engineer- I've never really had any friends who even more than I thought." this lightly, and this is a serious topic." "AIDS is our world's pandemic," she gs of Life," where ing freshman had AIDS and this never really effect- Reuben Sheard, an undeclared Martha O'Connell, the moderator of said. "And we've got lots of work to do." she teaches stu- and running dents about the exercise and back for the similarities SJSU football ict between the sport mechanical motion. team, has been ofjuggling and an juggling since ability to manage It can almost be like ninth grade and REFUGEE I Speaker said Palestinians have power everyday life. picked it up as a "We learn how meditation." way to entertain continuedfrom page 1 was proposed to them in 1947, which to juggle careers, himself and his '7 want to make my story personal because gave them more territory than they have is a home -life, Richard Pfiefer, friends. 108 Jews were killed during a Muslim today "er finances and spir- "We had some uprising in Iraq. Her mother was saved for some reason we've forgotten "It frustrated me that she said that," ys. itual life," she mathematics professor, oranges in the by her neighbors, a Muslim family, who said senior Lindsay Watt who came to said. "And each lcitchen," he said, hid her in their house. the talk after her professor told her ball is one of juggling team member "and one day I "We must make a distinction compassion as a means of about it. "The country is already so those things." picked them up between individuals and government," small as it is." David and taught AJwaya said. negotiation in the Middle East." Despite this, Watt, an advertising Troustm an, a myself" Elaborating on this, Alwaya said the Ikk major, said she was impressed with so senior music major, said he has been Staples said juggling helps his hand- focus should be on individuals and Semha Alwaya, Alwaya's depth of knowledge and life juggling for about 15 years and has eye coordination and also ball-han- people who want peace in their coun- exyeriences. juggled a variety of items such as dling skills for football. He said he has try rather than governments who are Iraqi -born Jew She was very opinionated, but she sticks, dice, cigar boxes and bowling been juggling with the club for the driven by ego and greed. She said knew both sides of the story," she said. balls, and shares his talents with oth- past couple of months and that being other Arab countries, as well as the masters degree in Near Eastern of swimming in the moonlight in the Nora Stein, a junior history major ers. open-minded and patient are attrib- Palestinian government, want to keep Studies from UC Berkeley. She is the Euphrates River, eating fresh fish and and Jewish studies minor, also said she "Probably the craziest thing I've jug- utes that have helped him to develop Palestinians in refugee camps as a co-founder of an organization called spending time with family. appreciated Alwaya's ability to present gled is eggs," Troustman said. "I also his skills. pawn to use against Israel. Jews Indigenous to the Middle East "I want to make my story personal both sides of the conflict and her focus juggle at my son's circus-arts class at "It teaches me to rebut," Staples said. "One can feel sorry for the and North Africa, and intends to make because for some reason we ve forgot- on bringing peace to the situation. school." "I love it. " Palestinians and we should," Alwaya her story public through this group. ten compassion as a means of negoti- "It's interesting to listen to people's said. "But Palestinians are not power- While living in the Israeli refugee ation in the Middle East," she said. personal history and compare it to Want to stay connected? Visit us online at: less. They have the ability to talce their camps, Alwaya said she heard many Negotiation, Alwaya said, is crucial what you hear in the media," Stein fate into their own hands." stories and recollections from people in Israel because there is no other way said. "And it's always important to After leaving Israel and before mov- about the good times they had living to bring peace to the two sides. have people focus on hope and the hie www.thespartandaily.com ing to the United States, Alwaya lived peacefully in Iraq. Alwaya said she Furthermore, Alwaya said Palestinians future in order to bring resolution to in Turkey and Iran. She received a remembers refugees telling her stories should have ii. cepted the partition that conflict." c.

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But friendly competition stays on dence to compete as an internation- player in his weight dass "At 18 I got serious about judo," the mat. al player." Barnes said. "On the mat he's pretty rough. Receiving a gold at the U.S. Judo By Karen lmamura Now the champ of the 100 Icilo- He's an animal," Heitzman said. Championships is not the only com- gram judo division in the United Daily Stall Writer "For a long time that's all I knew petition Barnes has placed in recently. States, Barnes is busy balancing a him as the guy who beat me up at He took a silver medal in the Fall life dedicated to practice. But off Classic Judo Championships, bronze in Mike Barnes might seem like a his work, judo and conundrum to some. the mat, now I the Canada Cup, and a bronze in the a personal life. Icnow he's a softy Pan-American Judo Championships. Barnes is tough enough to be an A regular day "On the mat officer with the University Police and always hav- Barnes, who hopes to make it to starts with a 5 a.in ing a good time." the 2004 Athens summer Olympics, Department and the No. 1 judo workout with a he's pretty rough. fighter in his division in the United With a back- says support from friends and family personal trainer. to-back schedule, States. "He's He's an animal." help him keep his goal in mind. a really Barnes' lifestyle said He's also sensitive enough to call intense guy. So if I "It's like a little family," his mom every day and take care of Lee Heitzman, can be harried. Barnes, about the judo team. "And I get there in the SJSU judo player "I'm jugglini his plants. morning and I'm definitely appreciate my girlfriends' "He looks like a real mean guy, but my entire life, patience, regarding how much time I not in the mood, I Barnes said. he's actually a softy," said Josh get in the mood just by being with put into competing." Resnick, a senior majoring in "Obviously work expects me to be him," Bames said about Joe Grasso there every day. My coaches and English and member of the Spartan of Power Bodies. judo team. "I used to live with him. trainers expect me never to miss a I don't think Barnes credits his trainer with his day." he's ever lived any- 10-pound where and not planted a vine." weight gain. Sometimes, fatigue sets in and FUNNY SHIRTS "I was 210 pounds last year," Barnes, who is originally from Barnes spends the day sleeping. www.catholicshirts.com Seattle, Wash., came to Sari Jose Barnes said. "Now I'm 220 pounds." But his commitment has definitely After training, there is a 12-hour State University to join the judo paid off Head judo coach Yosh 4 CHRISTMAS team. shift with the UPD. Uchida said Barnes has improved in After graduating in 2000 with a Then Barnes sheds his uniform degree in education, Barnes intend- and heads for judo practice, if police ed to get a job as a junior high matters don't delay him first. school science teacher. "Every once in a while I'll have to "I like growing things," he said, write a report and I won't get off at describing the jade, bird of paradise 7 p.m. and I can't get to judo," he hi 1.J _LI' said. and bougainvillea vine he had at a a.m. -.wow previous apartment. "1 love the When this happens, Barnes said he rifts plants here in California. They're runs at Bud Winter Field. 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