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Volume 131, Issue 34 Serving San Jose State University Since 1934 WEDNESDAYOCTOBER Gas pprices fall, but city still hurting Costco 1 $2.59 1601 Coleman Ave, Santa Clara 29 Costco 150 Lawremce Station Rd, Sunnyvale 2008 2 $2.63 101 Milpitas Costco OPINION PAGE 7 680 $2.63 1709 Automation Pkwy & Hostetter Rd, 237 3 San Jose Costco Mountain $2.63 2201 Senter Rd, San Jose 880 4 View 3 8 2 101 World 6 3148 Senter Rd & E Capitol Expy, Sunnyvale 7 5 $2.89 San Jose 1 10 85 9 ARCO Santa Clara 6 $2.91 1143 N Capitol Ave & Berryessa Rd, San Jose San Jose KWIK Serv $2.95 2211 Monroe St near Deborah Dr Measure B is Cupertino 280 7 Santa Clara 4 Shell 1601 N Capitol Ave & Hostetter Rd, 8 $2.97 San Jose an unnecessary 87 5 101 ARCO Campbell 9 $2.97 1995 Warburton Ave & Scott Blvd, expense for Santa Clara Moe’s Stop 85 1604 McKee Rd & N 33rd St, 10 $2.98 San Jose San Jose Gas prices from www.sanjosegasprices.com Illustration by MEGAN HAMILTON

ALLIE FIGURES cally have higher gas prices because “I admit that I drive a couple miles Bryan Holmdahl, a senior electronic PAGE 7 Staff Writer of the choices made by its citizens, farther to get my gas a few cents cheap- computer technology major, “and I am STUDENT Even though gas prices are begin- said Tom Robinson of San Jose-based er,” Rudeen said. more aware of gas prices.” ning to drop nationally, San Jose still Robinson Oil Corp. Hazel Laguardice, a senior English In response to the high prices, stu- CULTURE PAGE 5 has among the highest prices for gas- “Prices are higher here because of major, said she only buys gas at ARCO dents such as Michael Shambaugh, a oline in , according to the many things like the high property val- stations, one of Rott en Robbie’s com- senior electronic computer technol- Daily Fuel Gauge Report by AAA. ues, road and sales tax and stringent oil petitors, even though she knows that ogy major, chose to use their Valley Since last month, the national aver- regulations,” Robinson said. “But there stations such as Union 76 and Shell have Transit Authority passes provided by age for gas has dropped from $3.66 to is always the perception that the prices additives to help engine performance. Associated Students. $2.66 per gallon, compared with the San are the worst where ever you are.” “I think people are traumatized by According to the 2007 Student Jose average that dropped from $3.79 to Robinson Oil Corp. owns and op- the prices being so high,” Hazel said. “I Commute Survey conducted by $3.29 per gallon, the report stated. erates more than 20 Rott en Robbie gas drive way less and do nothing for fun Transportation Solutions, 1,980 out of “I defi nitely was one of those peo- stations in the Bay Area, according to anymore — unless it’s local.” 4,289 student participants drive alone ple who complained about gas prices,” the company’s Web site. Currently, the According to the Organization of Pe- to school and 1,070 students use their said Michelle Rudeen, a social work Rott en Robbie station on East Julian troleum Exporting Countries, the price VTA passes. graduate student, “but it didn’t aff ect Street near 10th Street is the location per barrel has fallen to $56.80 from the Andy Chow, a representative for my buying habits.” closest to campus with the second low- record high price of $147.27 on July 11. California and the Bay Area typi- est price at $2.99 per gallon. “I am not driving as much,” said GASpage3 Bowling alley discovered LLocalsocals rrememberemember ppoliceman,oliceman, sseekeek jjusticeustice CORINNE SPECKERT DeShawn Campbell, now 29, awaits Staff Writer trial in the case, which has been held on campus Seven years to the day aft er a po- up because defense att orneys have said liceman was shot in the head at Calle he is mentally retarded. Almaden off of Almaden Expressway, “Last year, we were in court for six PAGE 8 300 people gathered on Wednesday months, four days a week for the men- OPINION PAGE 7 night to remember him and bring at- tal retardation hearing and that was tention to his slaying. only one motion,” Fontana said. Jeff rey Fontana, then 24 years old Friends, family, police offi cers and and an SJSU alumnus, was on patrol supporters of Fontana’s also gathered when he was killed only two weeks af- for an 8 a.m. rally at the Santa Clara ter he began patrolling on his own for Superior Courthouse to raise aware- the San Jose Police Department, said ness that no one has been convicted his mother Sally Fontana. of the murder. Th e day ended with a “I don’t think I’ll ever have closure, march from Calle Almaden to Jeff rey but I’ll be able to move forward,” Fon- Fontana Park on McAbee Road, where About 300 people donned glow tana said. “I want to be able to wake up speakers talked about the injustice in STEFAN ARMIJO / Contributing Photographer sticks and walked from the cul-de-sac where Jeffrey Fontana was killed in the morning and know that I don’t on Oct. 28, 2001, to the park named in his honor. Shifting to an have this hanging over my head.” FONTANApage4 automatic KKSJSSJS ttoo ffeatureeature 1122 hhoursours Annual alumni award presented ooff eelectionlection aandnd pproprop ddebateebate to former aerospace company CEO

YA-AN CHAN KSJS 90.5 FM, the broadcast seg- KELLY ENOS diff erent multidisciplinary programs. Staff Writer ment is geared toward young voters, Staff Writer “Donald Beall believes strongly in Th ere are no DJs playing music and Johnson said. SJSU named alumnus and former the value of engineering and science no political experts from CNN, Fox Th is is not the fi rst time Johnson aerospace company CEO Don Beall education and its critical role in the and NBC on KSJS 90.5 FM. has organized political programming, as its recipient of the 2008 Tower innovation and entrepreneurial pro- Th e university-based radio station, he said. He organized live broadcasts Award. cess leading to a stronger America. whose broadcast signal covers seven of the SJSU Mayoral Forum 2006 and Th e SJSU Tower Award is one of We are grateful for this gift , which Bay Area counties, is presenting 12 four on-air debates for the California SJSU’s highest honors that is granted will help us advance our vision to hours of election-related programming Special Election in 2005. to an alumnus or friend of the uni- educate new engineers who are tech- called “Decision 2008” today from 6 “Th is year, with the importance versity whose community or profes- nically excellent, broadly educated, a.m. to 6 p.m. of the issues facing America and the sional leadership has left a positive and socially responsible, the new “It’s so diff erent from watching Fox numbers of young people registering impression on education and society kind of engineers who can rise to the News and CNN, where you have those to vote,” Johnson said, “I thought it as a whole, according to a news re- challenges of the 21st century,” said experts trying to predict how young was important to really focus on what lease from the university. Belle Wei, the Don Beall Dean of the people are going to vote,” said Ramon young voters think about the upcom- In 2007, Beall donated a $4 million College of Engineering. Johnson, the public aff airs director for ing election.” gift establishing the Don Beall Dean “Th e president selects the Tower the radio station. “Th is will be college- Other than featuring interviews of Engineering, which is SJSU’s fi rst Award winner,” said Pat Lopes Har- aged students talking from the view- with San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed, named deanship. According to the ris, media relations specialist for point of college students.” City Councilman and release the gift provided Dean Belle SJSU. “Th is year’s winner, Don Beall, As an interdisciplinary activity Wei and future deans of the College of between communication studies and KSJSpage3 Engineering with funding to support AWARDpage4 theSpartanDaily.com 2 29WEDNESDAYOCTOBER News 2008 CORRECTION Conference will bring together teachers,

In Tuesday’s issue, the story “Five on-campus rapes occur this semester,” erroneously attributed a pull quote to English as second language students Pat Lopes Harris, the SJSU media relations specialist. The quote should have been attributed to Luis Jimenez, a junior MARCOS BLANCO Lurie College of Education, the giving hands-on teaching tips in economics major. Staff Writer Offi ce of the Dean of Humani- the sessions. Th e 2008 Northern Califor- ties & the Arts, the Offi ce of the “A lot of our students here are In the same story, the term “this academic year” should nia Regional Conference for the Provost and Studies in Ameri- learning to be credential teach- California Association of Teach- can Language. Th e rest will ers,” he said. “Knowing about have been replaced with “the Fall semester,” which began ers of English to Speakers of come from publisher’s ads, raffl e foreign languages and linguis- on Aug. 25. Other Languages (CATESOL) donations and gift certifi cates tics makes (English as a Second will be held on Saturday, Nov. from the Spartan Bookstore. Language) very valuable.” 8 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. and it Compared with past con- Frazier said it’s very important will be hosted by SJSU for the ferences, Khan said she thinks to trade ideas and share stories. fi rst time ever. this year’s conference will be “Th e companionship and be- “Th ere is a lot of excitement “broader and more inclusive” in ing part of the community — a about this conference,” said terms of workshops, presenta- conference is something where GGUIDEUID EVENTS CALENDAR Sharmin Khan, a lecturer in the tions and proposals. you can do that,” he said. SSPARTAPARTA department of Linguistics and “It’s wonderful because of Roshini Joseph, a graduate Language Development. the networking and organizing teaching English to speakers of oth- According to the conference’s that goes into it,” she said. er languages master’s student, said Web site, the theme she will be volunteer- 29 TODAY 5 p.m. at St. Paul’s church on the where you can fi nd musicians, for it is “Opening “A lot of our students here are ing at the conference. corner of 10th and San Salvador. play music and be heard. Doors—Empower- “We do have a Sparta 5K Fun Run Contact Kelsey Mac at 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Student ing Students.” learning to be credential teachers. big department,” she Cancelled [email protected] Union Montalvo Room. CATESOL is an said. “It’s good for Due to a campus-wide event, Contact Jeremy Mallard at organization that Knowing about foreign languages everyone (in the de- Campus Recreation’s Sparta 5K SJSU Spartan [email protected] has members from and linguistics makes (English as a partment) and it is a Fun Run has been cancelled. Keep Riders Dinner all over the state of good place to meet.” your eyes open for a similar, but Come and socialize with us over Bible Study California and the second language) very valuable.” Effi e Chiu, anoth- different, event in the upcoming dinner, riders and non-riders alike. Acts 2 Christian Fellowship state of Nevada. Its STEFAN FRAZIER er teaching English Spring semester. 7 p.m. at the Hoagie Steak Out has weekly Bible studies on primary purpose is to linguistics and language development assistant professor to speakers of other Contact Dana Moore at 304 S. 3rd St. (Corner of 3rd St. Thursdays. improve the teaching languages master’s [email protected]. and San Carlos St.) 7 p.m. in the Student Union and learning of English as a sec- Khan said some of the ses- student and teaching associate Contact Albert Tomista at Guadalupe Room. ond language, Khan said. sions will cover adult education, in the L&LD department, is vol- 90.5 FM KSJS Pres- [email protected] Contact Justin Foon at Khan, the conference chair K-12 education, intensive English unteering at the conference and ents Decision 2008 [email protected] or (415) for the event, said she estimates programs, intercultural commu- said it is a good opportunity for Decision 2008-12 hours of Social Justice 786-9873. between 500 and 600 people nication and teaching English in networking. General Election Programming Cinema: Every will att end the conference, most the workplace. She also said 25 “I’m looking forward to net- on KSJS, features debates on Mother’s Son of them being teachers, teach- publishers will be displaying their working and teaching opportu- California State propositions, Please come join us at the Cesar 03 ers-in-training, teachers’ aides books and soft ware. nities since I’m graduating this presidential campaign issues Chavez Community Action Center MONDAY and graduate students. According to the confer- semester,” she said. “Th ere’s and a roundtable “NFL-style” for the 2nd documentary in our “Most of them will be prac- ence’s Web site, Andrew Lam, something for everyone.” pre-election analysis. Additionally, Social Justice Cinema Series. Ev- Campus Pregnancy ticing teachers,” she said. “It’s a syndicated writer, NPR com- Khan said the conference is the broadcast features interviews ery Mother’s Son takes a riveting Support Team a unique opportunity and a mentator, and co-founder of a lot of work, but she feels very with San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed, look at police brutality in America Pregnant? Confused? Need wonderful experience for our New American Media, will “gratifi ed.” John Whitmore and others. today and the detrimental effects Support? students.” be the keynote speaker at the “I have been very happy be- 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 90.5 FM and it is having. We are here for you. Khan said the bulk of the conference. cause of the support,” she said. world wide at www.ksjs.org. 7 p.m. in the Student Union 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the money for the event will come Stefan Frazier, assistant pro- “Th e learning curve has been Contact Ramon Johnson at Almaden Room. Student Union, Guadalupe Room. from registration fees, but it will fessor in the L&LD department, very steep, but on the whole, it [email protected]. Contact Mark Savage at 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Hugh Gillis also come from conference co- said he is going to be the adviser benefi ts our university and our [email protected]. Hall Room 255. sponsors such as the Connie L. at the conference and will be department.” The History of Contact a trained peer coun- LGBTQ Communi- Free LDS Religion selor at: (408) 376-1233 or ties in San Jose Class for Everyone [email protected] or for a An exhibit of materials chronicling Come join us at the San Jose list of our services visit sites. the LGBTQ communities in San Institute of Religion sponsored google.com/site/cpstsjsu Jose. Now through Dec. 7 during by the Church of Jesus Christ of library hours. Latter-day Saints. LGBTQQI Discus- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 7 to 8 p.m. at 66 S. 7th St., sion Group Special Collections Lobby, 5th adjacent to SJSU A supportive, empowering, confi - Floor. Contact Brother Bohn at san- dential environment for lesbian, Contact Special Collections at [email protected], 286-3313 gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, [email protected] or www.ldsces.org/sanjose questioning, and intersex SJSU students to share, discuss and ex- Midweek Mix-up plore their personal experiences. This month will feature acoustic 30 12 to 1:30 p.m. in the LGBT alternative rock artist Ehren Eb- THURSDAY Resource Center, 1st fl oor of bage, The movie “Hancock” fi lled Building BB between CVC and the with a lot of action and drama Student Showcase Aquatic Center. and a free barbeque. Hour Contact Angela Krumm at For more information about 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. in the Music (408) 924-5910 these events, visit Associated Building Concert Hall. Students online at as.sjsu. Contact Professor Joan Pride of the Pacifi c edu/asse Stubbe 924-4649. Islands Hula and Tahitian practice. SJspirit Meeting The Rock 8 to 10 p.m. in the Event Center, Learn about this progressive and Are you a musician struggling in Aerobics Room. fully inclusive Christian organiza- the midst of this business-esque Contact Kristen Tom at (650) tion on campus. atmosphere? Come to the Rock 270-4507.

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Anthony Nguyen, a San Jose resident, composes music during one of his frequent STEFAN ARMIJO / Contributing Photographer visits at the Student Union on Monday night.

KSJS Range of speakers to debate on the air Santa Clara County Supervisor tions and issues that intended to al therapy graduate student, said Ken Yeager, the broadcast also get young voters to participate. she is interested in the debate includes live debates on proposi- Maggie Taylor, president and what she hears may aff ect tions and campaign issues and a of Pi Sigma Alpha and a senior her decision. live roundtable discussion. political science major, said the “I want to know which propo- Th ere are four COMM 40, participating members are edu- sition I should vote for that will Argumentation and Advocacy, cated on political history, current make a bett er area classes participating in the live issues and are up to date on the to live in and how the proposi- broadcast. Each class will spend presidential campaigns and dif- tion I vote for aff ects or helps the a total of 75 minutes debating on ferent ballot initiatives. economic crisis in the future.” one California state proposition Taylor said she looks forward David Vuong, a senior ac- and discussing one campaign is- to discussing how issues such as counting major, said most peo- sue, Johnson said. health care, education, economy ple in general are prett y set on Th e four propositions to be and social security relate to col- their election decisions, so the debated are 1A, 4, 7 and 8, and lege students. programming will not aff ect his the four campaign issues includ- “Hopefully the programming decision in the election. ing the “Bradley Eff ect,” the vice can provide a way for other me- “Probably the only thing that presidential candidates, candi- dia outlets to know what college would alter my decision would dates’ views on same-sex marriage students and young voters are be propositions that I’m neutral and candidates’ energy policies. thinking,” she said. with,” Vuong said. “If that’s the A total of six students from Pi Brookes, a television, radio, case, usually those are the props Sigma Alpha, the national politi- fi lm and theatre graduate stu- that do not impact me as much.” cal science honor society, repre- dent, is an African-American Brookes said students have a senting three political parties, will conservative from Ohio and has reason to listen to the broadcast join Lee Brookes from the de- been att ending SJSU for two- today. partment of television, radio, fi lm and-a-half years. “Often times we just want and theatre to participate in the “Growing up in the Bible Belt, I and don’t do and we’re turned 90-minute pre-election analysis. do give a diff erent kind of perspec- off by CNN, Fox News and Th e discussion will include tive than those born and raised in MSNBC,” Brookes said. “But election matchups, campaign California,” Brookes said. we’ll listen to each other and tactics, election outcome predic- Samantha Loi, an occupation- make our decision.” 6 - 6:30 a.m. San Jose City Councilman Sam Liccardo 6:30 - 7 a.m. Santa Clara County Supervisor Ken Yeager 7-7:30 a.m. San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed 7:30 - 8:45 a.m. LIVE Student Debate on Prop 1A (High-Speed Rail) and Discussion of the “Bradley Effect” 8:45 - 9 a.m. Debate Format/Forensics Presentation – Genelle Austin Lett 9 - 10:15 a.m. LIVE Student Debate on Prop 4 (Parental Notifi cation Before Termination of Pregnancy) and Discussion of the Vice Presidents 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. San Jose City Councilman Sam Liccardo 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. Santa Clara County Supervisor Ken Yeager 11:15 - 11:45 a.m. San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed 11:45 - 12 noon SJSU President John Whitmore Noon - 1:15 p.m. LIVE Student Debate on Prop 8 (Same-Sex Marriage) and Discussion of Candi- dates Views on Same-Sex Marriage 1:15 - 1:30 p.m. SJSU President John Whitmore 1:30 - 2:45 p.m. LIVE Student Debate on Prop 7 (Renewable Energy Generation) and Discussion on the Candidates Energy Policies 2:45 - 3 p.m. SJSU COMM Chair Presentation – Dennis Jaehne 3 - 4:30 p.m. LIVE Decision 2008 Roundtable Discussion – Moderated by Ramon Johnson of KSJS and featuring Honor Students from the Department of Political Science at SJSU 4:30 - 5 p.m. San Jose City Councilman Sam Liccardo All programs also available 5 - 5:30 p.m. Santa Clara County Supervisor Ken Yeager online at www.ksjs.org 5:30 - 6 p.m. San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed theSpartanDaily.com 4 29WEDNESDAYOCTOBER News 2008 FONTANA Seven years since death of policeman AWARD Former SJSU ‘We’re not asking for anything other President Don Kassing than a fair trial for chose award recipient this individual,’ SJPD chief says

STEFAN ARMIJO / Contributing Photographer Ryan Rogers, a friend of the family, came to commemorate Jeffery Fontana’s death and support the ongoing investigation of his alleged killer. the case so far. offi cer who att ended SJSU and ously broken,” she said. “Be- Antonio Tovar of the fraternity Rob Davis, San Jose chief of the police academy with Fon- cause if you can’t get justice for a Chi Pi Sigma. “Th e main slo- police, said he was notifi ed of tana, said the delay in the case police offi cer killed in the line of gan Sandy choose was ‘Justice Jeff rey’s death when his daugh- makes him feel like the judicial duty, I don’t know who we can delayed is justice denied,’ so we ter was 3 years old and that she system isn’t behind him. get justice for.” were chanting that.” is now 10. “Why this has taken so long I Chi Pi Sigma, the SJSU student Rebecca Marquez, a San Jose “Th ere have been high-pro- have no idea,” he said. “Person- criminal justice fraternity that has police offi cer who knew Fonta- fi le cases in this state that hap- ally for me, being a friend of his, off ered support to Fontana’s case na casually ended the memorial pened aft er this homicide and it’s unnerving. It upsets my fam- in the past, decided to help out in by telling the Fontanas that she have been adjudicated since ily along with his to know that it a personal way this year. hopes justice will be served. that homicide and we feel like feels like we’re not being backed “Th is year we wanted to take “It’s a history in legend that enough’s enough,” he said. “Let’s up by the system.” a diff erent approach and person- has us believe that the number get this thing to trial. We’re not Fontana said the court pro- ally get involved with Sandy so seven beholds luck and I told asking for anything other than a cess makes her feel like a victim we helped get more participa- Sandy and Tony (Jeff rey’s fa- fair trial for this individual.” of the justice system. tion for the rally, where around ther) that I hope that holds true Nick Barry, a San Jose police “Th e justice system is obvi- 60 people showed up,” said for them this year,” she said. Don Beall is the recipient of the Courtesy of SJSU Public Affairs 2008 Tower Award. A former CEO of an aerospace company, Beall donated $4 million to the College of Engineering, which has since been named after him.

was selected by former President an accomplished person with an (Don) Kassing before he retired. incredible determination to help President Kassing, as well as his community and the young President Whitmore, att ended students that will forge new paths the Tower Award dinner Th urs- in the future,” she added. day, October 23.” Beall is an honorary member of Th e president also has advisers the SJSU Engineering Leadership from the SJSU Tower Foundation Council and the SJSU Heritage and the Division of University Society for alumni and friends. Advancement who helped make “Mr. Beall has done much for the decision, Harris said. the university and the College of Beall was the guest of honor Engineering,” Rios said. at the 38th Annual Tower Award Beall is an alumnus of SJSU dinner on Oct. 23. and earned his B.S. in metallur- Andrea Rios, a junior me- gical engineering in 1960 and a chanical engineering major, was master’s of business administra- at the dinner and met Beall. tion from the University of Pitt s- “I have always thought it’s burgh in 1961. important to give your time Beall retired from Rockwell to help others succeed and Collins, an aerospace company, achieve their dreams,” Rios and CT Realty aft er a 30-year said. “Meeting Mr. Beall has career. He served as president About 300 people met at Jeffrey Fontana Park during Tuesday night’s candlelight STEFAN ARMIJO / Contributing Photographer only reassured me of this.” of Rockwell Collins for 10 years vigil to listen to Fontana’s parents and lead prosecutor speak about the ongoing case against his alleged killer. “I am so honored to have had and then as chairman and CEO the privilege to have met such for the next 10 years. World Series delayed Proposition 8 controversy spills over to kindergartners

Associated Press terrupted Oakland and San Fran- Associated Press a man and a woman’ have been less of sexual orientation or gen- In the closing weeks of the cisco for a week. taken out of the California laws, der identity/expression,” read contentious ballot race, Propo- PHILADELPHIA — Sooner While baseball purists deride SAN FRA NCISCO — A it has created a can opener for the pledges. “As an ally, I pledge sition 8’s supporters have made or later, someone will win this Tampa Bay’s Tropicana Field as Bay Area elementary school got gay activists to take this kind of to not use anti-LGBT (lesbian, what schools may teach about World Series. an antiseptic dome that’s ringed caught in the crossfi re of a bal- curriculum into our elementary gay, bisexual and transgender) legal same-sex marriage a cen- Just not Tuesday night. Too with crazy catwalks, at least wet lot initiative seeking to outlaw schools — not 9th grade, not language or slurs.” tral message of their campaign. wet. Besides, the baseball commis- weather isn’t a factor. same-sex marriage in California 12th grade, but kindergarten,” Several parents of the kinder- Opponents of the measure, sioner went home to Milwaukee. Rain intruded in Game 3 Sat- on Tuesday aft er a kindergarten said campaign spokeswoman gartners kept their children out including California’s elected Maybe the Phillies and Rays urday night, with the fi rst pitch teacher asked her pupils to sign Sonya Eddings Brown. of school and contacted a public schools chief, say that’s decep- can play ball Wednesday night. But pushed back to 10:06 p.m. — the pledge cards promising not to Produced by the Gay, Les- interest law fi rm that has been tive because schools already snow showers are in the forecast. latest start time in Series history use anti-gay slurs. bian and Straight Education participating in the eff ort to pass are required to teach tolerance So just sit tight, folks, we’ll get — and the last pitch came short- ProtectMarriage.com, the Network, the cards were given the gay marriage ban, according of gays and lesbians under a back to you when we can. Right ly before 2 a.m. coalition of social and religious to the children as part of Faith to Eddings Brown. state law. now, bad weather is turning the Despite a shaky forecast, base- conservative groups sponsor- Ringgold elementary’s com- Fall Classic into a Rainfall Classic. ball tried to play Monday night. ing Proposition 8, off ered the memoration of National Ally Players and fans remained It was raining lightly at the start. episode at Faith Ringgold El- Week, an event sponsored by in limbo Tuesday, with Game Within a few innings, it was clear ementary School in Hayward the network and designed to 5 still suspended from the pre- the showers weren’t going to quit. as proof for its claim that the discourage harassment of gay vious night. It was tied at 2 in “You’re not going to win measure is needed to prevent teenagers. the sixth inning when a steady against Mother Nature,” Phillies public schools from discussing “I am taking a stand for downpour turned Citizens Bank pitcher Cole Hamels said. gay unions with students. a safe and harassment-free Park into a quagmire, washing Soon, every pitch and popup “Since the words ‘between school for all students, regard- away the foul lines and turning became an adventure as All-Stars home plate into a puddle. were reduced to looking like Lit- Th e Phillies lead 3-1 in the tle Leaguers. Th e grounds crew best-of-seven matchup, meaning kept putt ing down Diamond Philadelphia could be close to Dust to absorb the moisture, and winning a championship the city it kept caking the infi eld. desperately craves. With the wind chill dropping Delays in the World Series are into the 30s, several players wore rare. Th ere has never been a rain- caps with ear fl aps att ached. shortened game and this was the Mud fl aps would’ve been more fi rst suspension. appropriate. Th ere were three straight “I was upset with some of the washouts in 1962 with the Yan- things that went on,” Phillies man- kees and Giants, and a series of ager Charlie Manuel said. “But I rainouts set up the classic 1975 defi nitely agreed with everything game between Boston and Cin- that happened, and I also agreed cinnati that Carlton Fisk won that the game defi nitely had to with a home run off the foul be stopped. Th e conditions were pole. In 1989, an earthquake in- defi nitely unplayable.” theSpartanDaily.com 29WEDNESDAYOCTOBER 5 2008 Student Culture BBowl-O-Rowl-O-Ramaama rrocksocks SJSUSJSU RREVIEW:EVIEW: SSJSUJSU SStudenttudent UUnionnion BBowlingowling CCenterenter Secret bowling alley in Student Union Fraternity bowls a strike with fundraiser

CHRIS CURRY to unwind, and this is a good “Th ere’s stuff that needs to be CHRIS CURRY center was the site where this Since the event was a fund- Staff Writer opportunity to unwind,” he updated, but we deal with it.” Staff Writer semester’s pledges to the Delta raiser, bringing money to the Remember that spoiled kid said. “Th ey could bring it up to So, while there may be a few In an hour’s time, the slow Sigma Pi fraternity held their fraternity was a piece of the plan, in your neighborhood? date, though. It looks old. Th ey ceiling tiles missing among but steady stream of people “Bowl-a-Th on” fundraiser. but not the whole story. Th e kid whose parents set could remodel it.” the dull utilitarian décor and arriving at the Student Union “I think it’s kind of a tradition Th e pledges have goals for him up in his basement with Much like that old Cadillac, the entire place is fi lled with generated enough sound from for every pledge class to hold how much they want to raise for every cool new toy? Air hockey, everything still works and it’s people concentrating way too crashing bowling pins and a Bowl-a-Th on,” said Martin the fraternity, but the Bowl-a- pool, video games, ping pong, fun to drive, but it shows its age. hard for such casual pastimes, conversation to fi nally drown Young, a senior business admin- Th on was as much about learn- you name it, he had it. “It’s homey. It’s comfortable at $1.80 a game, only rock, pa- out the frenetic noise of the ar- istration major and the pledge ing what it takes to make money Well, that kid’s parents must here,” said Julieta Rodriguez, a per, scissors is a cheaper way cade in the next room. class president. as it was about actually making have built the Student Union, freshman political science major. to sett le an argument. Last Monday, the bowling “Typically it’s the highest the money. and wait till you see what they grossing fundraiser. We have all Dmitriy Krichevskiy is vice left in our basement – a treasure the pledges coming out as well president of fi nancial develop- trove of dirt-cheap entertainment as the brothers in the fraternity ment for the pledge class and a buried right here on campus. supporting us,” he said. junior business administration Keep going all the way down Erica Bumgarner, a junior major. the stairs and you’ll eventu- business management ma- “It’s not only experience in ally get to the floor where the jor and vice president of the fundraising,” he said. “It’s also Student Union Bowling Center pledge class said Delta Sigma experience in marketing, expe- is located. Pi is a professional fraternity rience in communicating with Listen for the sounds of for men and women who are the school environment and ex- video gamers frantically blud- business majors. perience in gett ing yourself out geoning each other and you’ve “Th ey promote themselves there.” found it. and kind of help you reinvent Walk through the double yourself,” Bumgarner said. “You “They promote doors and you might see Joanna learn how to network. You learn Gordon, a junior business man- your professional skills. You themselves and agement major and bowling cen- bond and create lifelong friends. ter employee, at the front desk. Th ey push you and you didn’t kind of help you “A lot of people don’t know know you could achieve certain reinvent yourself. about it,” Gordon said. things. You work together going “Th ey come down here and through them. You learn a lot, You learn how to say ‘Whoa, I didn’t know this you network, you make friends.” network.” was here,’ and they don’t know Th e pledges promoted the we’re open that late,” he said. event, reserved the lanes and ERICA BUMGARNER How late? Th e biggest shock provided pizza and drinks for junior business management major to most people is that fact that sale. Two games plus shoes were the center never closes earlier covered by $5. Soda and water Bumgarner said she also sees than 11 p.m. went for $1 each and a slice of the event as well as her time In fact, the center stays open pizza was $2. spent pledging as learning expe- until the insomnia-busting hour Emma Sloniker, a junior riences. of 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays business administration major “Basically, it’s just for all of and till midnight on Sundays. and secretary of the pledge class, us to learn how to fundraise, to Th e center has 14 lanes. Th e said that the pledges had been incorporate the school and just chrome ball-return machines promoting the event for about a basically try to think outside the are old but still shine – kind week or two, but that their fi nan- box in gett ing donations. It’s a of like grandpa’s old Cadillac. cial development team had been fun process.” Th e walls are like the rest of the planning it for a litt le bit longer Sloniker said she had att end- building, porous grey concrete than that. ed fundraisers before but that and dull varnished wood. Th e “This is the first time we this was the fi rst time she was minimal artwork in the place had to do a Bowl-a-Thon,” Slo- involved with organizing and is highlighted by a bowling ac- niker said. “We had to reserve promoting one. tion mural on the back wall that lanes, know who to call, how to “Being on the other side and resembles an obnoxiously col- grab people off the streets and seeing how everything goes ored, ’80s T-shirt. know what signs would be the down, it’s a lot more work than I Th e center runs several most attractive, so it’s a lot of would have thought,” she said. weekly specials, including half- marketing.” “It makes me appreciate all price Sundays, and two-for Josephine Lai, a 2005 alumni the people who have to sit out Tuesday, but the coolest by far and a Delta Sigma Pi fraternity here and say, ‘Hey, come buy is Saturday night glow-in-the- member was there supporting something from me.’ I probably dark Rock ’n’ Bowl. her fraternity brothers. will always stop and give them a “We have Rock ’n’ Bowl. “I haven’t come out in a dollar now.” Th at’s prett y fun, even for me while because I’ve been pretty Delta Sigma Pi is also hosting when I’m working because it’s busy,” she said. “But I had a a barbecue and a three-on-three like a litt le party,” said Jason free opportunity tonight so I basketball tournament this Sat- Poon, a senior kinesiology ma- thought I’d come out to bowl urday Nov. 1, at Central Park in jor and maintenance assistant. and see how bad I am.” Santa Clara. “I don’t think it has the public- ity it deserves.” Th e radio plays through ad- RYAN KALEM / Spartan Daily equate speakers and students Vu Phan, an SJSU alumnus can make requests for stations. in software engineering, Th ere are always sports on the bowls at the Student Union old big-screen that sits against on Monday night. the far wall. Head through the other side of the building past the arcade Holy great deal, Batman! and you’ll fi nd the table tennis Downstairs at the Student and billiards section. John King, a junior social Union, a game of bowling can work major, was relaxing and be had for less than $2. That’s watching football on the TV. as cheap as two Burger King “I think it’s a good thing be- cheeseburgers. Wow. cause you’ve got to have a place theSpartanDaily.com 6 29WEDNESDAYOCTOBER 2008

LETTERSTO THE EDITOR theSpartanDaily.com POLL The letter below is in response to the The letter below is in response to the to be raised humanely. On Nov. 4, vote yes quote of the day "...but that doesn't mean article "Why Proposition 2 is a good start" on Prop. 2. that she and Sen. John McCain should by David Zugnoni that ran on Oct. 15. -Ryan Frazier How are you voting lead our country, for a million reasons biology major that I think people understand," by Sen. I agree with David that Proposition 2 is on Proposition 4, which Hillary Clinton that ran on Oct. 22. a good start for humane treatment of farm animals. Prop. 2 is right to the point: calves Proposition 8 is allowing equality to would require minors If you want to have the lives of over a raised for veal, pregnant pigs and egg-laying take a giant leap backwards. Same-sex mar- million babies a year taken for the conve- hens must be allowed enough space to “lie riages are fi nally legal in California, and as to notify a parent and nience of the mother, then vote for Sena- down, stand up, turn around and extend voting time creeps closer and closer, I am tors Obama and Biden. their limbs” – that’s it. worried that voters may choose the path of wait 48 hours before We can only ask the creator to shed his In 1999, the European Union approved less equality. mercy and grace on us as a nation aft er we similar reforms because it is far more hu- Same-sex couples have been able to receiving an abortion? have stopped shedding the blood of inno- mane for the animals and signifi cantly share in the joy of expressing their love and cent unborn babies, and ask for forgiveness. reduces the risk of Salmonella and other commitment without having to merely set- Death of life? A straight up vote on Nov. food-borne illnesses. Th at’s why the Center tle for a civil union. Th ey have been able to 4, 2008. for Food Safety, the Consumer Federation embark on a journey that most of us expect Yes or No -Laurence Eagletears Miller of America and over 700 California vet- to undertake at some point in our future. San Jose State University alumnus, criminal erinarians have endorsed Yes on 2. Family How can Californians, in good con- justice B.S. 1976, criminal justice M.S. 1979 farmers support Prop. 2 because they know science, vote to reverse a law that makes it that bett er farming practices enhance food OK to segregate a group of people based on quality and safety. their sexual orientation? Same-sex couples The letter below is in response to the Factory farms cut corners and drive fam- should be given the same chances and op- article "Blind partisanship; an ugly voting ily farmers out of business when they put tions as everyone else. Th ere is no logical truth" by Joey Akeley that ran on Oct. 27. profi ts ahead of animal welfare and our reason that they should not be able to share health. in a milestone event that most of the adult QUOTE OF THE DAY Each voter may, of course, choose the As a graduating biologist, I have spent population has already, is currently, or will☑ party affi liation (including “nonpartisan”) the past several years studying the physiol- engage in sometime in the future. and candidates of his of her choice. I en- ogy, behavior and ecology of animals. Proposition 8 allows people the chance “I can’t screw up Alabama. courage everyone to vote. Have your say, Our society has created a double stan- to turn back the clock on equal rights. It is even if it’s not the same thing I say. dard for farm animals. too late to take away something that has al- I believe issues, and where we stand on For the most part, they are viewed as ready been given to people, something that We are number 48 in them, should guide our choices. I proudly nothing more than units of production. should have never been questioned in the belong to the Democratic Party. I believe Most never go outside during their life- fi rst place. in its ideals, and I have also been putt ing time. Th ey never experience the warmth I feel that marriage is an expression of everything and Arkansas my money, my feet and my voice where my of the sun on their backs, or the feeling of commitment and love, and you cannot help mouth is. I have contributed what I could the earth under their feet. Th ey will never who you fall in love with, be it someone of fi nancially to the Obama campaign, but know the pleasure of having a mate, or rais- the same or opposite sex. Th ere is no right and Mississippi aren’t I have also been walking precincts and mak- ing young. At this point, we are fi ghting big or wrong in love, but there are right and ing phone calls to voters every weekend. agribusiness for them to be able to “turn wrongs in law. I encourage all members of the SJSU around and extend their limbs.” Voting yes on Proposition 8 is wrong going anywhere.” community to volunteer their time for Th e opposition says that “now is not because Proposition 8 itself is wrong. It is causes they fi nd meaningful. the time for change” — when is the time? wrong to limit equality to some people in -Roslyn Raney Th e truth is that the industry will always a nation founded on freedom and equality. CHARLES BARKLEY Lecturer, department of linguistics and have a reason why now is not the time. It Th e law should not restrict or limit another Former NBA player, said on Tuesday language development and department of is up to us, the California voters and espe- couple’s relationship fate. Vote no on 8. foreign languages cially the youth, to make a statement. Tell -Amy Donecho about running for governor in 2014. big agribusiness that you demand animals Classifieds

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ADAM now in 2008 Measure B concerns the Th e commuter train tracks are all of a In 1987, the Santa Clara County light rail, it’s electric and would be a BROWNE same plan, only retrofi edtt to factor diff erent type of gauge track, which will Transit Agency opened a county light green option for commuters. Th e trou- in infl ation. be a problem in a future new line. rail line. ble would be gett ing people to ride it, Th e East Bay Bicycle Coalition sug- CalTrain uses a heavy gauge rail track, Even 20 years ago, the transit agency connections to and from it, and to con- gested that BART to San Jose failed in which refers to the distance between and the local cities in the county of Santa nect with city transit lines. It’s a logisti- 2000, as Measure B, because it cost $4 parallel rails on track, whereas BART Clara promoted the idea of a commuter cal nightmare. billion and the ridership wasn’t there. uses a track of a slightly thinner gauge, line, or to the then new electric trolley According to the VTA Web site, rid- Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) has VTAridersunion.com speculates that and light rail uses an even thinner one. light rail line that started service in that ership on county busses and light rail been the most loved and hated transit it will cost $6 billion to bring BART Using any one of these would require year, in San Jose. dropped from 20,000 riders to 10,000 system in the Bay Area for decades. It to San Jose and that it would bring in Now, in 2008, the light rail line goes riders in 2000 due to the economic slow- connects Fremont to and 111,500 riders down the 16 mile corri- into Milpitas and could easily be ex- down. Routes were cut and discontinued. enters the South Bay. dor from Fremont to San Jose, which the BART is too expensive, tended into Fremont with a deal with Only in the past four years has rid- Proposals have been suggested for site believes it grossly exaggerated. and it will not increase Alameda County, next door, to run ership increased again to about 37,000 decades to bring BART farther down So, should the new measure on the along Warm Springs Boulevard, the road riders, probably due to the gas crisis and the bay to San Jose. ballot be approved? ridership as the that becomes Milpitas Boulevard south the light rail that spans the county, VTA BART is too expensive and overlong No. BART is too expensive, and it of Fremont through the city. estimated on their site. in coming, so it should not come to San will not increase ridership as the lobby- lobbyists contend. It’s not just the cost, but the huge So either meet BART halfway, at Jose, especially if it will cost taxpayers ists contend. task of fi nding right of way and build- the border of Fremont and Milpitas, or one-eighth of a cent in sales tax just to A connector using commuter rail retrofi tting stations, building new track ing a subway infrastructure with stations don’t do it. implement the initiative, let alone the $6 or light rail makes more sense, and it’s for both, and accommodating them all. along the 16-mile line. It would likely It doesn’t make any sense to build a billion it will cost to build it, according cheaper. BART is just too costly to do that, but take a decade, VTA estimated. It would BART line to San Jose when there is al- to the VTA Watch Web site. According to the East Bay Bicycle alternatives in place could be used in a no longer cost hundreds of millions of ready a light rail line going there. According to VTAridersunion.com, Coalition Web site, using CalTrain for few years at far less cost to riders. dollars. It would cost billions of dollars. over the past two decades there have commuters to and from BART is pos- Th e run from San Francisco to Fre- Th at $6 billion would only pay for the Adam Browne is a Spartan Daily been lobbyists who put BART on the sible, and the cost is $50 million as of a mont was already in place in the 1980s planning stages. senior staff writer. ballot, and all of them have failed, and 2005 survey. Shutt les go there as it is. for CalTrain from BART. Th e only benefi t of BART is that like Hanging on to political ideals Real drivers do it when it is not an ideal world

DAVID show the world who’s in charge. You the world is indeed helping us. Th e tie with a stick (shift) ZUGNONI can’t look weak, or else everyone will between dominance and safety, to use start att acking you.” my friend’s words, is not that simple. COLLEEN fence that hid a 20-foot deep gorge. Way I have my ideals, but I do under- When my conservative friend WATSON to freak out your daughter there, Mom. RECYCLED stand that not all welfare money is talks about welfare being wasted and She had me put the parking break on and TOILET PAPER spent well and that military force can undeserved, and when John McCain stop and start until I could start without help uphold a country’s dominance. talks about how Barack Obama wants CHRONICLING rolling backwards. In my early years of political I do understand that the world isn’t to “spread the wealth around,” they MEDIOCRITY At the time I was really not fond of awareness, I found myself being called perfect and that all decisions can’t be imply a belief that our society is cur- what the sadists I called parents put me what many conservatives call liberals made using common sense. I under- rently fair. My palms were sweaty and my knuck- through. Most cars were automatics — in response to liberal-minded claims: stand that logistical problems make Th at’s an ideal, not a reality. Th e les were white as they desperately held what was the point in learning to drive “idealistic.” things far more complex. truth is that our society isn’t fair, and the steering wheel. a manual? Th is meant that I didn’t think If every world leader were com- some politicians work more than oth- I was almost in tears I was so frus- Although, I must thank them now. through the facts, that I held beliefs pletely selfl ess and agreed to conduct ers to sort out logistical problems and trated. I just wanted to go home and hide I can drive in San Francisco without us- based on emotion and that I under- a worldwide campaign to help all help the needy. under the covers. But no, the sadistic ing the parking break, I can pop a clutch, estimated the complexity of every struggling sects of the world, logistics Th e implication of this conserva- man beside me, whom I called Dad when the sound of a grinding clutch almost social issue. would still get in the way. Such an en- tive ideal is that things are fi ne the way not referring to him in an inner mono- brings me to tears and I can drive any- Example: A friend was trying to deavor would not be possible. they are. Perhaps the real ideal is keep- logue, wouldn’t let me leave. thing (including a John Deere, thank convince me that we should do away Th is contrasts a stereotype that ing the rich rich and the poor poor. I started the car, put the stick shift you Uncle John). with welfare. liberals blame all the world’s prob- Remember the fi rst presidential de- into fi rst, once, twice, three times to be For the last 12 years every car I, the typical liberal, said many lems on the greed and glutt ony of the bate? McCain constantly used a claim sure and slowly added gas. Th e car start- I owned has been a manual. And then people don’t have a fair shot at gett ing elite class, a stereotype that conserva- that Obama “just doesn’t understand.” ed to move and I jerked my left foot off last January I had to purchase another a good job and that it’s noble to throw tives can use to undermine the critical Th at was a manifestation of the the clutch … and the car had an epilep- car (My previous mode of transporta- them a bit of money to keep them on thinking of liberals. belief that Democrats don’t know any- tic fi t and died. tion had a nasty run-in with the center their feet. What conservatives look over thing, and also a pett y debate tactic to I banged my head, not for the fi rst divider on the 280 and wasn’t salvage- He, the typical conservative, said when they peg liberals as idealistic are undermine everything someone just time, on the steering wheel. able), and aft er a month of borrowing all (not some) welfare recipients are commonly held conservative ideals, said. It was meant not just to rally Re- I really wanted to leave, and asked to my dad’s midlife-crisis convertible I just content with the monthly welfare such as world dominance, patriotism, publicans who agree, but also to dis- do just that multiple times. wanted anything. check and choose to stay home drink- family values and religion, which may courage Obama voters who feel they Nope. We would sit in this park- So I got myself a fuel-saving Honda ing cheap beer instead of trying to not seem as futile as typical liberal ide- know something. ing lot till I could get into second gear Civic. It was my fi rst automatic. get a job. als such as peace, acceptance, equality Always keep an open mind to an smoothly. My then boyfriend told me I should And he added, “Th e world isn’t this and freedom of choice, but are sought argument that contrasts your beliefs. My dad sat next to me yelling, “Add wait and look for a manual, that I wouldn’t perfect place. It’s not that simple. You just as passionately. Always consider the logistics before more gas.” like driving an automatic. But I hadn’t can’t just give people money because Th e dominance of the country is an making decisions based on ideals. “Don’t let out the clutch so fast.” seen one and I just wanted a car. they don’t have any. Th ey take advan- ideal commonly held by conservatives, But never let people disregard your “No, not like that!” In a year of truly bad mistakes, this tage of it.” and relentless eff orts have been made entire opinion because you “just don’t I yelled back, “I’m trying!” was one of my worst. Another example: I said to my typi- in the last eight years to uphold it. understand.” You may be wiser than I spent two hours in that junior I’ve always loved driving and this cal conservative friend, “How can you But just as working toward peace you think. high school parking lot. But at the end thing took all the joy out of it. I don’t feel support the war? It’s a big scam. Iraq can backfi re, so can working toward I could smoothly start the car and shift like I’m really driving. I feel like some- had nothing to do with 9/11.” dominance. Our military action in into second. thing is missing. And back to the well he went: “Th e Iraq is opposed by 54 countries. “Recycled Toilet Paper” appears “Great. Now drive us home,” the evil Driving a car is just not driving if you world isn’t this perfect place. You can’t Perhaps war supporters should every Wednesday. David Zugnoni is demon impersonating my father said. are not using all your hands and feet. just let your country get att acked and look at the situation more critically the Spartan Daily executive editor. Not to be out done by my dad, my Yes, I realize that the computer-con- do nothing about it. You’ve got to and wonder if fl exing our muscles to mom took me to the steepest hill in the trolled trannies of some higher end cars area, which at the bott om had a wooden can shift faster and smoother than hu- manly possible. But that is not the point. Paddle shift ing looks cool, but where’s the clutch? Paddle shift ing is not manual. Manual means three pedals and Spartan Daily a standard H-gear shift . Anything else is an automatic. Dwight Bentel Hall, Room 209 STAFFSTAFF WRWRITERSITERS SENIOR STAFF WRITERS ADVERTISINGADVERTISING STSTAFFAFF OPINION PAGE POLICY If I’m spending over a million dollars on a car, I want to shift (I’m looking at OnOnee WashingtonWashington SquareSquare JOEYJOEY AAKELEYKELEY ADAMADAM BBROWNEROWNE VANESSA ALESSI you Bugatt i). San Jose, CA 95192-0149 MARCOS BLANCO TARA DUFFY CHRIS AMAREL Letters to the editor may be placed in the letters to the editor box in the Spartan Dai- It’s sad that less and less cars are being News: 408-924-3281 RYAN BUCHAN MICHAEL AU PHOTOGRAPHERS ly offi ce in Dwight Bentel Hall, Room 209, made with a manual and that less people Advertising: 408-924-3270 YA-AN CHAN MARINA BOBROVICH sent by fax to (408) 924-3282, e-mailed to MIKE ANDERSON know how to drive a manual. Fax: 408-924-3282 CHRIS CURRY FRANK BOOKER III [email protected] or mailed to HANK DREW According to a MSN article, only 6 News e-mail: [email protected] BIANCA deCASTRO NICK BURGGRAFF the Spartan Daily Opinion Editor, School CINTHIA RODRIGUEZ percent of drivers use a manual and only Ad e-mail: [email protected] JOHN ELLIS AMY CHOU of Journalism and Mass Communications, DEREK SIJDER San Jose State University, One Washing- 7.7 percent of cars come with a stick shift . DAVID ZUGNONI, Executive Editor KELLY ENOS PHUONG DUONG ANDREW VILLA ton Square, San Jose, CA 95112-0149. You can’t even get a 2008 Dodge Chal- ALLIE FIGURES MICHELLE EBNER JOHN HORNBERG, Managing Editor Letters to the editor must contain the lenger with a stick shift . What were you COLLEEN WATSON, Opinion Editor ANDREA FRAINIER KRISTEN ELVERT author’s name, address, phone number, ADVISERS thinking, Dodge? Th at is a true travesty; MARK POWELL, Sports Editor ANDREW HERNDON ANNISSA HAN signature and major. Letters become RICHARD CRAIG, News thankfully they’ve rectifi ed the situation TOMMY WRIGHT, Sports Editor PETER HIRONAKA LILIANA HERNANDEZ property of the Spartan Daily and may MACK LUNDSTROM, News be edited for clarity, grammar, libel and in the new 2009 models. ANGELO LANHAM, Student Culture Editor MATTHEW KIMEL ALLISON JONES JAN SHAW, News length. Only letters of 300 words or less I’ve taught two people to drive a stick KIMBERLY TSAO, Student Culture Editor JASON LE MIERE SARA LAXSON MICHAEL CHEERS, Photojournalism will be considered for publication. and I fully intend to put any of my kids DINA BASLAN, Features Editor ELISHA MALDONADO TIM HENDRICK, Advertising T.J. MIMS Published opinions and advertisements through the same torture that my par- CARLOS A. MORENO, Photo Editor KAAJAL MORAR TIM BURKE, Production Chief THUY NGUYEN do not necessarily refl ect the views of the ents put me through. WILLIAM COOLEY, Online Editor ADAM MURPHY TIM MITCHELL, Design MICHELLE VO Spartan Daily, the School of Journalism and Mass Communications or SJSU. In the end, stick shift s are just more JESSE KIMBREL, Assistant Editor HEATHER NACHT JOHN SHRADER, Multimedia The Spartan Daily is a public forum. fun. Th ere’s just something about cruis- MEGAN HAMILTON, Production Editor RIE NAKANISHI ing around in a fun litt le car, throwing MATTHEW MOUNTFORD, Production Editor SELMA SKOKIC CHRIS BAUSINGER, Copy Editor the car into a lower gear and blowing CORINNE SPECKERT SARAH KYO, Copy Editor past an SUV. RICHARD STERN RAMON HERNANDEZ, Advertising Director I can’t wait to get a new car. DANIELLE TORRALBA MEGAN ROCKO, Assistant Advertising Director JON XAVIER “Chronicling Mediocrity” appears DERRICK CHEW, Creative Director every Wednesday. Colleen Watson is KRISTI RIGGS, Assistant Creative Director the Spartan Daily opinion editor. EMILY JAMES, Creative Assistant theSpartanDaily.com 8 29WEDNESDAYOCTOBER Sports 2008

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MARK POWELL Tuesday. “What I meant to say available during commercials Sports Editor is, ‘I heard he was one of the and halft ime for television If former SJSU football fi rst phone calls that you made stations to use, was picked player and celebrated San when you decided that you up by WNBC-TV in New Francisco 49ers coach Bill wanted to get into coaching.’” York, the San Jose Mercury Walsh was alive today, things Singletary, who was an es- News reported. might be a litt le diff erent for sential part of the 1985 cham- Mike Francesca, host of the the Spartans and the 49ers. pion Chicago Bears as a player, station’s program “Mike’d Up,” For Fox Sports sideline earned his fi rst coaching posi- aired the clip on his show and reporter Danyelle Sargent, tion directing the linebacker the video was soon posted on things would certainly be a corps for the Baltimore Ravens YouTube and blogs around the lot diff erent. during the 2003 NFL season. World Wide Web. Sargent, working her fi rst Singletary joined the 49ers Sargent was furious over game for the network on Sun- coaching staff in 2005. hearing that the station aired day during the Seatt le Sea- I can maybe believe Sar- her mistake, adding that any- hawks’ 34-13 victory over the gent’s intended question, one who saw the video should 49ers, told newly appointed if true, but what I have a not have “thought that it was interim head coach Mike hard time understanding is on air because I stopped in the Singletary she heard contact- its relevancy. middle of the interview,” she ing Walsh “was one of the fi rst Even if Sargent did mean said on Patrick’s radio show. phone calls you made when to ask about Singletary and “… And I’ve never seen any- you found out you had the Walsh’s coaching centered one do that during a game.” job,” according to Th e New conversations fi ve years ago, I But we have witnessed an- Senior SJSU defender Sam Shore (No. 14) heads the ball RYAN KALEM / Contributing Photographer York Times. don’t see why she would. How other forgett able moment in to midfi eld over Air Force opponents in the Spartans’ 1-0 victory on Oct. 19 at Before Sargent could con- does Singletary’s promotion to Sargent’s sportscasting career. Spartan Stadium. Shore had two shots in the game and played all 90 minutes. The tinue by asking Singletary an interim position following In 2006, while co-anchor- Spartans are near the end of an 11-day break and will resume play on Friday in Denver. what it meant to be the 49ers the fi ring of former coach Mike ing an ESPNews broadcast, new head coach, a Fox produc- Nolan match up with a phone Sargent became frustrated by er chirped in her ear. call between the two, which a series of technical errors to Staff Report Th ey don’t need to win out to the NCAA Division-I champi- “Wait, stop,” the voice piped might have led to Singletary begin the show, causing her to make the tournament, but if they onships. Th e Spartans earned in, she said. taking a job with the Ravens? audibly gush “What the f*** Women’s soccer don’t, they may need to rely on their fi rst MPSF win on Oct. 19 Walsh, who also coached Th e supposed conversation was that?” Th e SJSU women’s soccer other teams losing to get them against Air Force, but they are at Stanford University, died of was not directly related to For the past two years, team controls its own destiny as in. Th e tournament starts on tied for last place with a 1-4-0 leukemia in July 2007. Singletary ending up as 49ers Sargent has taken her turn co- it heads to Idaho this weekend Nov. 6. conference record. Sargent defended her sup- head coach. hosting Fox Sports’ equivalent for the fi nal two games of the The team’s ranking in the posed gaff e by claiming the I’m waiting for Sargent to ESPNews, FSN Final Score, regular season. If the team de- Men’s soccer NCAA ratings percentage in- question regarded whether to jump into a time machine a half-hour highlight program feats Idaho on Friday and Boise Although the men’s soccer dex (RPI) is 137th out of 203, Singletary, who apparently and transport herself to which airs nightly. State on Sunday, the Spartans team (5-5-3) has a bett er overall so it has little chance of earn- had a good relationship with 2003 and then ask Singletary Can lightning strike a third will secure a spot in the Western record than the women’s team ing one of 26 at-large bids to Walsh, asked the three-time, that question. time? Stay tuned. Athletic Conference tournament (4-9-4), it has litt le chance of the tournament. Super Bowl-winning coach for Th e digging goes deeper And with Halloween ap- in Reno, Nev. making postseason play. Th e Spartans will head to advice upon initially entering than just the possible air head- proaching, a night when peo- Th e top six teams in the con- Th e team plays in the Moun- Colorado this weekend to take the coaching realm in 2003. ed miscue, apparently. ple become something they ference advance to the tourna- tain Pacifi c Sports Federation, on University of Denver and “I misspoke,” Sargent said Th e interview was not truly aren’t, I have a costume ment. Th e Spartans are currently which does not have a tourna- Air Force before heading home on former ESPN anchor broadcast during the game, but idea for Sargent: a profession- in the sixth spot with a 1-3-1 ment. Th e top team in the MPSF for their fi nal three games of the Dan Patrick’s radio program the live feed, which was made al reporter. conference record. gets one of 22 automatic bids to regular season.