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BY PAYJE REDMOND Staff Writer Nguyen speaks with Preston’s teachers every morning to see how Preston is Standing just over two behaving and developing. feet tall, babies and toddlers “He likes it here, he is very ate ice cream topped with happy,” Nguyen said. sprinkles and syrup at the The outdoor play area offers Child Development Center. an array of play structures The Child Development that include slides, mini rock Center, or CDC, hosted a walls and tire swings. spring celebration and teacher After admittance to the appreciation event Tuesday in pre-school, children and its backyard playground. teachers have introductory Teachers were given meetings where daily routine appreciation cards and is discussed. thanked publicly by the Davis said the staff spends director, Maria Davis. a lot of time getting to know “This is a home away from the families and children home for a lot of children,” beforehand, so the child can Davis said. make the adjustment to a The CDC is modeled after classroom environment. the Reggio Emilia approach, a Among the staff at the CDC role-model education system are lead teachers, student in the city of Reggio Emilia, assistants, offi ce assistants Italy which allows students and kitchen staff. to learn via a project they are Every teacher is certifi ed interested in currently. by the California Department Senior accounting major of Education and holds Trang Nguyen has been bachelor’s degrees. utilizing the center for her Eduardo Contreras was 18-month-old son, Preston, originally a student assistant for the past two semesters. but now works as a certifi ed “It’s the best thing,” Nguyen lead teacher at the center. said. “I’m taking fi ve classes, When asked what the I’m able to to study and not biggest difference was, worry about him at all.” Contreras said there was a lot PAYJE REDMOND | SPARTAN DAILY Ronan Conley, age one, plays with a bowl in the sandbox at the Childhood Development Center on Tuesday evening. SPRING | Page 2

FINE FORGIVENESS PANEL DISCUSSION MLK Library waives late Experts talk post-grad life fees in the month of May BY MARGARET GUTIERREZ locations to have the late fees waived. Staff Writer This limited time program will only apply to late items returned in the month The San Jose Public Library system of May. It will not remove outstanding late started the 2-Step Fine Forgiveness fees that existed prior to the program. Program on May 1. The month-long The San Jose Public Library system program allows library members to return spread the message about the fi ne late items with associated late fees zeroed forgiveness program by advertising it on out with no questions asked. social media, handing out fl yers in the “The program started on May 1 and library locations, connecting with city is intended to wipe out any late fees council members to include information accrued for books that were checked out about the program on their newsletters of the library,” said Martin Luther King and working closely with local media. Jr. Library information desk staff member Advertisements were produced in Priscilla Rodriguez. “In some cases there different languages and featured on ABC7, were those with late fees as high as $200, NBC Bay Area, Telemundo, Univision which was preventing them from coming and other media outlets in order to engage into the library and returning the books.” with various communities in San Jose. In order to take advantage of the fi ne “I bring my son to the library often to forgiveness option, library users must check out books and have been guilty of return their late items to one of the 25 returning books late,” San Jose resident KYLEE BAIRD | SPARTAN DAILY library locations in San Jose. Once the Janet Madrigal said. “The late fees have Lawrence Cole and Tia Caldwell discuss the need for diversity in the modern workforce. items are returned, users need to speak to a library employee or call one of the PROGRAM | Page 2 BY KYLEE BAIRD Speakers stressed the need for diversity Staff Writer in the workforce and what needs to change in order to continue moving forward. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. hosted “I feel like diversity is key,” said fi nance San Jose Public Library’s a panel discussion in the Student Union junior Matthew Ferriols. “I feel like the focusing on diversity in the tech industry more people that come from different and how to get ahead before graduation. backgrounds, the more ideas can come Two-step Fine Forgiveness Plan The room was full of students who wrote out from different cultures. One hundred down notes, made comments and engaged minds are better than one.” From May 1 - 31, San Jose Public Library is waiving all late fees. with professionals in the tech industry. This is the second discussion hosted by They gave advice and encouraged the multicultural fraternity in regards to students to contact them if they were learning how to thrive in the real world Step 1: interested in their profession or needed after getting a degree. Return late materials (i.e. books, DVDs, CDs) to any San Jose Public further guidance in the future. “The theme of this event is ‘We Need This panel allowed for students to More’ meaning, we need more diversity,” Library location. network and take advice from current said business management senior and diverse workers in the tech workforce. president of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, Step 2: “I was always the only woman Derek Fisher. Visit or call your local library to waive your late fees. and woman of color in my classes in This discussion focused on the engineering,” said Aja Canyon, marketing techniques and tools to use when applying manager for Intel. “I kind of just expected to jobs after graduation. INFORMATION RETRIEVED FROM SAN JOSE PUBLIC LIBRARY it and the biggest surprise was how much INFOGRAPHIC BY NICOLE CHUNG support there is for women in tech.” TECH DIVERSITY | Page 2 2 NEWS Wednesday, May 10, 2017

SPRING Pulido said she likes working with kids because they smile, Continued from page 1 wave, hug and overall welcome your presence. more paperwork. “It feels good to have a bond “Documentation is done to with them,” Pulido said. make sure a child is developing Teachers are encouraged to stay and progressing every semester,” with the same child for two to Contreras said. three years. “The idea is a smooth Pulido often sings songs with transition, one that respects the kids which makes it easier to the child, their values and their transition between activities. culture,” Davis said. Currently, the center has 110 As a lead teacher Contreras registered children, of which works directly with parents and approximately 50 percent are children student assistants from SJSU. of student-parents on campus. Davis said the parents and “The center is open Monday children feel more secure when through Friday from 7:15 a.m. the teachers are able to foster to 5:30 p.m. in which some kids strong relationships. stay the full length of time,” “I’m always here to work and learn Davis said. with the students,” Contreras said. Associated Students sponsors Contreras said that if he had the Child Development Center kids he would defi nitely send them located on San Salvador Street to the CDC because it’s a happy and Eighth Street. environment where children get to The center has been functioning experience their interest. as part of the San Jose State “I really love the idea of San campus since 1972. Jose State students working in the classroom, and the philosophy,” Davis said. Student assistant and child Follow Payje on Twitter PAYJE REDMOND | SPARTAN DAILY development senior Itzel Lopez @Theyasked Joaquin Kubo, 18 months, holds his mom’s hand at the Child Development Center on Tuesday.

TECH DIVERSITY Not only were they from popular companies, there were also panelists that Continued from page 1 have created their own companies like Toasted Life and Black Tech Women. Panelists discussed challenges, how Having experts from the tech industry they overcame certain obstacles and present and willing to answer questions things they wish they would have known allowed students the opportunity to better before graduating. understand what it takes to be successful They also talked about how and in not only their profession, but other if college prepared them for life as a careers as well. graduate, things that surprised them after Encouraging words and tips were receiving their degree and how they got given throughout the panel in order to hired for their job. help students prepare for their next move Panelists that were present at the toward a career. discussion were presenting some of the “One thing people might take for most well known companies in the world. granted is their professors,” Canyon said. Professionals from Silicon Valley’s tech “They are a great networking opportunity companies were part of the discussion. and having a foot in the door is important.” There were professionals from popular KYLEE BAIRD | SPARTAN DAILY websites such as Google, Netfl ix, Apple, Follow Kylee on Twitter Panelists talk about various discussion points in the Student Union on Tuesday. Intel, AirBnB and Facebook. @kyleemakae

PROGRAM and its services. In order to help regain trust and break down barriers we have to Continued from page 1 offer programs such as this.” According to Macias, the San Jose not been very high but I can see how it Public Library actively looks for ways to deter people from returning books when engage with the community and draw in they have heavy fees. I think this program visitors to use its resources and services. is a great way to get people to the library Similar to the fi ne forgiveness program, and return books with no consequences.” library users can take advantage of two The fi ne forgiveness program is additional programs which will allow made possible by a special software library card holders to replace lost application which allows library staff to library items or wipe out late fees that waive any late fees associated with items are still outstanding. that are returned in the month of May. The first program, known as the The application will provide the San Jose Volunteer Away Your Fines, allows Public Library system with statistics on library users to volunteer their time the number of late items returned and the at the rate of $20 per hour which sum of late fees waived. Both will give gets applied to outstanding late fees. insight into the success of the program. Another program known as the Book “The reason this all came about is Replacement Program offers library because San Jose Public Library is trying users the option of purchasing a to send a message that there is no reason replacement book for any lost item in for people to avoid the library,” said order to avoid paying any fees. representative for the San Jose Public Library Marketing and Communications division, Nancy Y. Macias. “There is no Follow Margaret on Twitter reason for them to not access the library @maggieslara FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

@spartandaily Wednesday, May 10, 2017 A&E 3 Ice cream vendor brings sweet relief to students

BY CAROLINA IBARRA Staff Writer

As we inch our way closer to the end of the semester, the days are getting hotter. A warm breeze and the blazing sun begin to hint at the upcoming summer months. For students at San Jose State, the sound of ice cream vendors’ ringing bells could be a sign of sweet relief in the form of frozen treats. Silvia Zapien, a local ice cream vendor or “paletera,” strolls through campus to take shelter underneath the cool tree shade on hot days. Along the way, she runs into students hoping to take a treat on the go. “It’s really convenient during hot days,” said accounting sophomore Anh Tran. “When I walk out of class I can buy an ice cream and enjoy the day.” Rushing students that happen to fi nd her hiding away from the striking sun get to walk away with ice cream. “I’m just passing through here,” Zapien said. “But it’s too hot on the streets right now. My feet get tired and they start to hurt so I stop by here to take a break.” Although she enjoys interacting with local San Jose communities, working under the heat is exhausting. Zapien has only been selling ice cream since last fall, but she makes her way through the San Jose streets to fi nancially support her family. She’s originally from Colima, a coastal state in Mexico, but she lives in San Jose now. The breaks Zapien takes under the refuge of SJSU’s shady tree areas are a welcome relief from the sun and a welcome campus visit for students reminiscing about their childhood. “It’s like back in India,” said electrical engineering graduate student Shambhavi Govind. “We had a lot of ice cream sellers like this so she actually makes us feel like home.” The familiar sight of seeing an ice cream vendor stroll CAROLINA IBARRA | SPARTAN DAILY Silvia Zapien, a local ice cream vendor, heads back to downtown San Jose to sell ice cream to locals after a long day at through campus is a welcomed sight for Govind and work at San Jose State. She has only been a vendor since last fall but many students have gotten familiar with her. many students like her. Students that fi nd her nearby enjoy a cold treat on Venmo transfers. “I like ice cream a lot,” Zapien said. “I just I have to a grassy hill as a way to escape the increasingly hot Although Zapien has not yet modernized her system to remind myself to only have one once a week. I do have to weather as summer approaches. include digital payments, students still fl ock to her cart keep myself from eating the ice cream.” Some students are left longingly glancing at the ice to for the treats. cream cart that sits beside Zapien. Zapien herself is not immune to craving some cold She currently only accepts cash, but students often sweets. She’s liable to take one or two occasionally, but Follow Carolina on Twitter approach her asking if she takes credit card payments or she does her best to avoid the cravings. @xoxoxcaro

REVIEW Correction

On Tuesday, May 9, the Spartan Daily published an article “Silicon Valley Bike Five years worth the wait Festival lands in San Jose” where Brian Fanger was misidentifi ed. The Spartan for new Gorillaz album Daily regrets this error. BY KARIANNE SUDYKA was “Why Gorillaz’ ‘Humanz’ is the Staff Writer most 2017 album possible.” That statement is a pretty broad one, After a long five years without a new but let me explain. album, Gorillaz fans finally have new As stated above, “Hallelujah Money” tracks to rock out to while making was described by Murdoc as a song their way downtown, walking around to help inspire and empower people. campus or driving around town. Upon its release, many thought of it Following in the footsteps of its last as a political statement against then album “Plastic Beach,” “Humanz” president-elect Donald Trump. includes many collaborations with From there the song “We Got the different artists such as Anthony Hamilton Power” featuring Jehnny Beth is a and Shelley Marshaun Massenburg- power anthem almost calling for action Smith, better known as D.R.A.M. and uniting to stand up for what we During the campaign before the believe in among today’s political release of “Humanz,” Gorillaz released climate. Its high energy mixed with the “Hallelujah Money” which features lyrics allows listeners to feel motivated Benjamin Clementine. It got the to complete actions which they did not public and the media’s attention not think possible. just because it was the first hint of If inclusivity is the name of the game an album from the world-renowned in 2017, Gorillaz has hit it out of the multi-genre group, but also because it park in this album. I assumed from the was released the day before President name of the album being “Humanz” Donald Trump’s inauguration. that it would touch upon key points of “In these dark times, we all need us and our human society. However, someone to look up to,” Gorillaz the variety of collaborators from frontman Murdoc said. “Me. That’s disco artist Grace Jones to dancehall why I’m giving you this new Gorillaz and reggae fusion DJ Andrae Hugh song — a lightning bolt of truth in a Sutherland, better known as Popcaan, black night.” greatly contribute to the partial theme Prior to April 28, Gorillaz pushed of inclusivity throughout the album. for its followers to download its mobile The wide variety of artists featured application which allowed access to the in “Humanz” really ties in the theme “hallowed halls of the Gorillaz house of 2017 and the need to get together for the first time,” according to the to produce a clean product for the app’s description. betterment of society. Using the app on April 21 allowed Admittedly, “Plastic Beach” was u s e r s t o lo c a t e 5 0 0 r a ndom pla c e s a c r o ss the last album I owned from Gorillaz the globe to listen to the album a week because a friend of mine burned a copy before the official release. The band onto a CD for me from iTunes. It was dubbed it the #HumanzHouseParty. definitely an album I listened to on Cupertino’s Memorial Park was repeat for the months that followed. the closest location to San Jose State With the new sounds from this University’s campus. seemingly multi-genre album, I was Though I usually listen to artists like surprised how Gorillaz could possibly Pentatonix and RuPaul, I was a big fan continue to expand its creative abilities of Gorillaz’ earlier work when I was in 2017. I look forward to the future of in middle and high school. When I Gorillaz and I am definitely planning heard hints of a future album release in on attending the “Humanz” tour when spring 2017, I was ecstatic. it comes to San Francisco. After listening to the album almost on repeat since its release and trying to write this review, I had difficulties trying to accurately say what this album epitomizes. I finally found it in a headline from Electronic Beats, a website that focuses on “international music and lifestyle content marketing” Follow Karianne on Twitter according to its website. Its headline @ktsudyka 4 OPINION Wednesday, May 10, 2017 Stereotypes further lead to economic disparity college degrees. I am also not a low-income academically because resources to As a former student in Los Angeles student, which is another qualifi cation to education can be expensive, among other Unifi ed School District in San Fernando Payje Redmond being admitted into the program. systemic barriers. Valley, I noticed I was often the only black Staff Writer Just because I am black doesn’t mean “Among working, low-income Latino kid in my advanced and accelerated classes, I am poor and ignorant, despite most pre- families, more than half have at least one but never questioned why. conceived notions. parent without a high school diploma,” As an adult in college I’ve learned that Admittedly, the stereotypes are somewhat according to the Los Angeles Times. the process of getting into a high school or he stigma of minorities being poor true and it’s due to socioeconomic barriers. The inequality is systemic and continues middle school outside of your neighborhood Tand ignorant didn’t really settle with According to The Atlantic, “concentrated to go through a generational cycle. is diffi cult. It’s even more challenging to me until my freshman year of college. poverty is tightly correlated with gaps in In California, 44 percent of families fi gure out the testing to get into advanced or My roommate asked me two critical educational achievement.” headed by a working minority parent special interests programs. questions. Her fi rst question was, “What According to research done by Sean F. are considered low-income, compared to For children whose parents don’t work ethnicity are you?” which wasn’t too bad, Reardon, professor of poverty and inequality 16 percent of white families, according in education, understanding the system but then she asked me if I was in San in education at Stanford, segregating of to research done by the Working Poor can be confusing. Jose State’s Educational Opportunity black, Latino and white students in the Families Project. I realize now that this system may deter Program (EOP). school systems is problematic. Working Poor Families Project is a minorities from trying, especially when the According to the SJSU EOP website, Reardon’s research shows that black and national initiative aimed at developing alternative is to stay at their local school and this program is “designed to improve Latino students are more likely to attend policies to educate and train adults to close take the bare minimum amount of classes to student academic support of fi rst- schools where the majority of their peers the gap in the economic work force. graduate high school. generation, low-income and educationally are low-income. At SJSU, enrollment of black students When communities don’t have the disadvantaged students.” This leads to low performing schools has decreased in the past four years while proper funding for specialized programs, I realized she asked me if I was in EOP in low socioeconomic areas, according Hispanic enrollment has increased. it can hinder students ability to prosper because she found out I was African- to Reardon. Although there is a partial disparity academically and prevent them from American. To make matters worse, when I It’s no secret that poverty and lack of between the two minorities, it’s safe to say competing for college acceptance. told her “no,” she asked me why not. education are related. California is seeing an increase of minority I responded that I am not a fi rst-generation Individuals that struggle economically students graduating high school and going Follow Payje on Twitter college student because my parents hold may have a harder time prospering to college. @Theyasked SPARTAN DAILY STAFF

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beaches suck. Especially in Santa Cruz, People specifi cally visit California to there are beautiful beaches with scenic visit beaches and “get a tan.” Jessica Stopper routes for hiking to get a killer view. Kylee Baird If you come to California and don’t Staff Writer The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a Staff Writer visit a beach in SoCal, there is something classic. The beach is accompanied by an seriously wrong with you. old school, carnival-type boardwalk with Apart from having the best beaches, we many rides for people of all ages. Every also have the best food. his debate will forever continue summer, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk s a Southern California native, I Growing up fi ve miles from the border, Tbut I’ll always say with confi dence, is home to weekly movie showings on the Ahave to say SoCal is defi nitely the I can defi nitely say we have the best NorCal is better than SoCal. beach, with The Lost Boys starting off the best out of the two. Mexican food. There is a taste of everything here that summer fl icks. We have the best attractions, beaches It took me nearly three years of my satisfi es everyone’s needs and offers many What’s living in the Bay Area without and food. college experience here in the Bay Area to lifetime opportunities and experiences. fresh and delicious seafood and garlic I was born and raised in a town called try the Mexican food up here. Non-NorCal people like to complain that will make you need a whole pack of Imperial Beach, known as “the most We have Mexican restaurants on about our language, like our everyday gum after? southwesterly city” in America, so I’m almost every corner. I am glad to say that word “hella,” but they soon conform to our Gilroy is known for its garlic crop and from about as south as one can get. Tacos el Gordo is by far way better than language when they move up here. From holds an annual garlic festival. The strong A lot of people do not know when SoCal La Victoria’s. hiking to concerts, NorCal is the place for smell and taste may not be the best fi rst ends and NorCal begins, but I think SoCal The Mexican food here in NorCal does everyone to have fun. taste, but it is defi nitely a match for your ends right after the San Luis Obispo not even compare to the food down in San Did someone say San Francisco? taste buds. county line. Diego. Even Los Angeles has better food Just this city alone is home to famous Now onto the seafood. Holy mama! SoCal has many different iconic than here. buildings, bridges and eateries. Beyond It should be illegal for how fresh and landmarks and locations that millions Although I do eat the Mexican food in being compared to SoCal, AT&T Park, delicious the seafood is here. I was blessed of people from around the world visit NorCal, I only eat it because I need some home of the San Francisco Giants, is the to grow up surrounded by the best seafood every day. sort of tacos, beans and rice in my life. most unique. around. Many family friends were One day you could go to the beach in We also have some of the best Filipino According to Bleacher Report, it was fi shermen and would prepare their fresh San Diego and the next day you could go food. I have yet to find a good place to ranked the No. 1 most beautiful stadium in crab, shrimp and calamari. snowboarding in Big Bear. SoCal has a eat sinigang, chicken adobo, lumpia Major League Baseball. People sit in their Although the smell was not too great, the variety of activities for all interests. and pancit. kayaks during every game, waiting for food always bursted with fl avor and would Los Angeles is one of SoCal’s I can almost guarantee you that you have a home run ball to splash by them in the leave me wanting to eat more, even though most well-known cities. It has many either been to SoCal or have thought about water. Hey Dodgers fans, can you do that? my stomach would tell me to stop. amusement parks and is home to visiting at least once in your life. Whether I’m from Monterey, so I had the pleasure of Old Fisherman’s Grotto in Monterey Hollywood and cool museums. it is to go to Disneyland or visit San Diego, growing up right by Cannery Row. Known is known for its multiple award-winning According to WanderBat, about 5 Southern California is the best place to be. for its historical background where John clam chowder, such as Best Clam million people visit the San Diego Zoo But let’s face it, when we go out of town Steinbeck lived, it is a year-round tourist Chowder in Monterey County 2016 each year, making it the No. 1 visited zoo or travel abroad and someone asks where attraction. According to See Monterey, 4.5 Reader’s Choice Award. Its rich texture in the world. we are from, we all say “California.” million people took a trip to Cannery Row and fresh clam chunks have people SoCal is also home to Balboa Park, It’s not until you are further into your in 2015. People also make trips just to see coming back for seconds or even buying Hearst Castle, The USS Midway Museum conversation with someone that you the Monterey Bay Aquarium. cans to make at home. and several hiking trails. mention what city in California you For me, it was just another annual fi eld Besides all of the places to go, the people When talking about Southern California, consider home. trip in elementary school. Kayaking, are what make NorCal great. From the the fi rst thing that comes to many minds is I will forever pick Southern California soaking up sun rays at the beach and liberals in Berkeley to the tree huggers in the beaches — just ask The Beach Boys. over Northern California any day. biking are everyday activities for a Santa Cruz, there’s a place for everyone. The beaches are incredible, and NorCal’s Monterey native. cannot compare. The sand in SoCal is We may not consistently have the hottest Follow Jessica on Twitter smooth instead of rocky and the beaches Follow Kylee on Twitter weather, but that does not mean our @ jessicastopper_ are cleaner and a lot nicer. @ kyleemakae Millennial dating - let’s just say it’s complicated

want,” Corcan said. turned down.” only alive once,” Rutherford said. You can’t get mad if he or she is talking Fear of rejection seems to be a force in Dates don’t have to be a complicated, Tiana Walker to anyone else because, after all, you’re today’s dating spectrum. The “talking” grand gesture. They can be as simple as Staff Writer just talking. stage is prolonged because both people grabbing coffee. “I don’t follow that model,” Corcan said. involved are too afraid to go to the next “It should end as a nice listening of music She believes that you should only talk level. People don’t want to go on dates — little rendezvous maybe,” Corcan said. to one person at at a time. And if you are because of the fear of feeling unwanted. “Nothing closing the deal. Just enjoying ur generation’s idea of “dating” unsure if it’s exclusive, you should seek The “What are we?” gap seems to be the time.” Oprobably confuses our parents with clarifi cation rather than assume. growing for our generation due to the fear Millennials are showing signs that they all the different titles like “talking” “Be your own personal investigator of the relationship title. want to make strong connections with each that make answering the “What are we?” [because] guys lie about that stuff,” said “A title solidifi es everything—you know other, but they are oblivious as to how to do question even harder. business corporate accounting and fi nance that’s yours,” Corcan said. so. So much time is spent communicating I think the people who use them really senior Sedrick Banerjee. Rutherford believes that people over over the phone and online, but we still know what they mean. Dating can be Investigating means stalking that think asking someone on a date. don’t know how to communicate what we confusing in the fi rst place, but add in person’s Instagram, Twitter and Facebook “Oh my gosh if I date this person they’re actually want. social media and texting and it’s nearly to see what they are actually all about. going to fall in love with me,” Rutherford Make your expectations clear from the impossible to make a real connection. Many of today’s relationships start and said. “It’s not that serious. It’s just fun to beginning. If relationships scare you, “Talking” is when two people are revolve around social media. go on dates.” then say that. That’s better than stringing involved with each other. They are probably There’s also a lot of thought and Rutherford also believes that because someone along, lost in a circle of social texting all the time and maybe talking over preparation that happens before someone many students don’t know where they media likes and unclear text messages. the phone. Overall, they are just getting to makes a move online, from liking your will end up after graduation, making a know each other. If you successfully make crush’s photo to “sliding in the DM.” If we commitment to something so uncertain it through the “talking” stage than it’s safe learned anything from Yo Gotti, “it goes becomes even harder. Follow Tiana on Twitter to go on dates – maybe. down in the DM.” “But at the same time why not, you’re @ itsmetiana_w “Talking is this generation’s dating Most of what goes on over social media around,” said communications sophomore seems to be a mental game. Banerjee Emani Corcan. says that some guys will wait hours Unlike the generation before us, before they like the picture of the person oftentimes the dates don’t start until after they are interested in to send some sort the relationship has begun. of vague message. Correction Usually one person doesn’t know whether “Social media is us,” Corcan said. “‘Oh, or not the person they are “talking” to is you hearted my pic. You must like me.’” also “talking” to other people at the same Although it may sound silly this is how time, so it can be confusing. our generation is learning to communicate. On Thursday, May 4, the Spartan Daily published an article titled “Talking is convenient [because] you Sending someone a message online “Give Feinstein a break... and maybe a chair” in which U.S. Senator don’t have to be held responsible for feels easier than asking someone out in Dianne Feinstein was misidentifi ed as a state senator. The Spartan someone else,” said hospitality senior person. Convenience is an important Daily regrets this error. Magdalena Rutherford. factor to millennials. It seems that “talking” is an excuse to “Dating is weird in college,” Banerjee maintain a relationship without having to said. “You’re busy even in your free time. take the blame for any bad results. Some students don’t want to put forth “Technically, you can do whatever you the effort with the uncertainty of being

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BY DANIEL REEDY record two Ks after failing to strike out a The Spear single Spartan yesterday. The senior entered Game 3 with the fi fth-best opposing batting While pitching doesn’t technically win average at .234 but SJSU went 5 for 13 championships, the Spartan arms are (.384) against her. certainly carrying the team toward the Freshman phenom Kellie White (top-6 in Mountain West title. MW in ERA, opposing batting average and San Jose State shut down the Utah State Ks) relieved Brown and gave up three more Aggies again to win Game 3 of the series 6-1. runs, taking the loss. Spartan starter Katelyn Linford threw Senior fi rst baseman Paxton Provost picked her 16th complete game of the season, up the Aggies only RBI of the afternoon on holding Utah State to just the one run and a double to right center, her only hit of the fi ve hits. She had six Ks and didn’t walk a series, and fi nished 1 for 9 against SJSU. single Aggie. Utah State managed just 12 hits this “[Linford] is throwing well,” said SJSU weekend — that’s just one hit more than head coach Peter Turner. “[Linford and SJSU’s Game 1 and Game 3 totals of 11 Collette Riggs] really just carrying the load.” each. The Aggies batted .157 as a team. Linford threw a total of 14 innings this Comparatively, the Spartans went 30 for 78 weekend, conceding four runs as her and for a team average of .348. Riggs (seven innings, zero earned runs) stifl ed the formerly fi rst place Aggies that have been eliminated from title contention. “ “We needed [to] win and we won. I said it We needed [to] win earlier in the week that’s what we needed,” said Spartan outfi elder Casey Watt. “We and we won. I said it came through.” earlier in the week Watt, a senior, did her part, going 8 for 11 with three RBIs and three runs scored in the that’s what we needed. three games. Fellow senior outfi elder Chelsea Jenner Casey Watt scored what would be the winning run on SJSU outfi elder Friday and ripped her 10th double of the Provost is one of three Aggies with at LUKE JOHNSON | SPARTAN DAILY season today, good for second on the team. least seven home runs toward the team’s First baseman Madison Aurin earned Mountain West Player of the Week by slugging .747 Jenner’s development from part-time conference leading 44 but the Spartan with six RBI in three games. SJSU swept Utah State in those games over the weekend. player to everyday starter this year has been pitchers did not allow a single homer in the huge for the Spartans who are now on an three-game set. eight-game winning streak and have won 12 With the sweep by SJSU, the Spartans MOUNTAIN WEST CONFERENCE of their last 14 games. are likely to capture their fi rst conference SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP HUNT “We’re killing it right now,” Jenner said championship since the 2013 team won the with a smile. Western Athletic Conference title. Watt is the WINS - LOSSES PERCENTAGE First baseman Madison Aurin continues only member remaining from that team. to be a force at the plate, going 6 for 10 and SJSU plays its fi nal series of the regular 15 - 6 .714 knocking in six runs batting out of the No. season beginning Thursday at UNLV as the 4 spot in all three games of the series with Spartans look stay atop the standings with shortstop Georgia Blair still ailing. Aurin rival San Diego State clawing from behind. 13 - 8 .619 entered today third in the conference in hits First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. from and leads the team in hits, doubles and RBIs. Las Vegas. Utah State’s April Brown started on the 14 - 9 .609 mound for the second consecutive day and was tagged for three runs in two and a half innings. Brown, who ranked fi fth in the Follow Daniel on Twitter INFOGRAPHIC BY NICOLE CHUNG MW in strikeouts coming into today, did @AmericanReedy

HIKING REVIEW Alum Rock Park is great for intermediate workout

TIANA WALKER | SPARTAN DAILY One of the stone arch bridges located at Alum Rock Park designed to link hiking trails. BY TIANA WALKER incline is not very steep. However, there Staff Writer are some areas with narrow pathways. The park has a great deal of trees that Alum Rock Park has a lot to offer provide shade while walking through the for those wishing to get exercise in the trails. Parking is pretty simple. There are fresh air. multiple lots that offer free parking. The The park is only a 15 minute drive from only parking lot that you have to pay for San Jose State’s campus. is the one located next to the Alum Rock There are 13 miles worth of trails in the Visitor Center and Youth Science Institute park, including ones designated for bike which has a $6 daily fee. and horseback riding. Horseback riders Sulfur and mineral spring throughout have six miles available and bicyclists are the area. The smell of sulfur might be limited to three miles of trails. off-putting to some, but overall it is not Currently, some of the trails at the park too strong. are closed due to landslides from heavy There are also benches and picnic areas rainfall. The park was closed until April 1 for guests to wind down at after their hike. because of the weather. Visitors can play soccer or volleyball in The park defi nitely has pleasant open spaces meant for recreation. scenery with an abundance of wildlife. If you are someone who has to exercise While you’re hiking you can also enjoy with your pet, then this may not be the the relaxing sounds of water running park for you because pets of any kind are through creeks that are scattered all not allowed. This is an understandable throughout the park. limitation due to the abundance of wildlife. Many of the trails are fl at — for the The trails at the park differ in intensity most part — which is good for walking, level, but for the most part are not very jogging or bicycling. diffi cult. It also depends on your personal Some areas have a dirt trail and pavement exercise goals. If you normally walk or on the opposite side for a smoother ride, jog around a track or community park, which makes this park good for families then Alum Rock is an amazing change with children or those wishing to get in a of scenery. moderate workout. Alum Rock Park’s trails are much easier Follow Tiana on Twitter compared to Mission Peak’s trails. The @itsmetiana_w