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Do you want to be the very A&E P4: Revisit Soul musicʼs importance OPINION P5: best like no one ever was? VIDEO: Spartans canʼt hold on against UCI TRIAL DAY ELEVEN Jury to begin deliberating verdict By Raphael Stroud regards to the racial aspects of the Contributing writer case, homing in on the use of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words Th e defense and prosecution in a apology letter as reason to fi nished their closing arguments believe the men involved knew for the misdemeanor hate crime what they were doing had racial trial on Wednesday in a noticeably undertones. She similarly pointed divided courtroom. to the phrasing of the letter as On the right were the Williams being insincere. family and several members of the She reminded the jury that SJSU Black Student Union. when the Confederate fl ag On the left were the families of was hung outside of the dorm Logan Beaschler, Colin Warren and window, Resident Advisors told Joseph Bomgardner, the defendants. the students to remove it due to While the court audience a complaint they received from a eventually got around to mixing black student. sides, the contrast was a stark She used this incident to re- | Quincy Bouldin Spartan Daily symbol of the implications of emphasize that the defendants Colin Warren (left), Logan Beaschler (middle) and Joseph “Bret” Bomgardner are the three the case. knew the Confederate fl ag was defendants charged with misdemeanor hate crime and battery for targeting Donald Williams Prosecutor Carolyn Malinsky off ensive to African-Americans, Jr., in a series of escalating “pranks” that included putting a bike lock around his neck. fi nished the argument she started but instead of removing the fl ag Tuesday, going through evidence completely, they simply moved its MAYOR ON CAMPUS and witness testimonies to expose location to the living room. fl aws in the defendants’ honesty Th e defense attorneys focused and character. on the individual involvement (or She scoff ed at the notion that lack thereof) of their clients while KQED forum reviews Beaschler would not believe his also fi ghting to dispel the idea that Nazi paraphernalia could be three former students were racist. off ensive to African-Americans, Warren’s lawyer Dek Ketchum San Joseʼs social issues pointing out that he professed an highlighted Colin’s fi ve week interest in World War II history. relationship with Michelle Tripp, By Ryan Vermont Jose. Multiple times over the priorities become reality. She argued that the only person a black student, but also pointed to Staff writer course of the event, Liccardo The second hour of the who said Beaschler ever listened inconsistent statements by Donald used to word “broke” when program featured a panel of to rap music (to explain his use Williams Jr. and roommate Matt Th e city of San Jose, including asked why certain things guests who engaged in an of the N-word) was Beaschler Regan, as why the evidence did the SJSU community, collabo- weren’t being accomplished. aggressive and insightful himself, only aft er a prompt from not prove “without reason of rated to discuss local and nation- At one point in the forum, discussion dealing with race his lawyer. doubt” that Warren was involved wide social issues, as well as the host Krasny cited an FBI relations and discrimination She pointed out how many ongoing status of race relations report saying that San on campus and nationwide. “coincidences” there were in TRIAL PAGE 2 on campus Wednesday. Jose had one of the worst Th e panel consisted of “Forum on the Road” was violent crime rates in the student activists Gary Daniels presented by KQED public country. Liccardo quickly and Zhane Gay, Marcos SPORTS radio and took place from dismissed that statement and Pizarro, a member of San Jose 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on campus encouraged the host to take a State’s special task force on inside the University Theatre. closer look at the numbers. Racial Discrimination, Ladoris Forum host Michael “We actually have the lowest Cordell, a chair member on San Krasny spoke with San Jose violent crime rate of any major Jose State’s special task force on Mayor Sam Liccardo for the city in the country,” Liccardo said. Racial Discrimination and Bill first hour in somewhat of a The mayor said that strategies Armaline, Director of the Human preview of the State of the such as data analytics are Rights Program and Krasny. City speech happening March being implemented to try Krasny directed different 5th at Overfelt High School. and become more efficient in questions at the individuals, Price of housing, public different facets of the city. each who had an opinion FINAL transit, homelessness, safety An example he used to explain on the state of racism and of the community and traffic was being able to eff ectively discrimination on the San Jose among others were just a few pinpoint crime hotspots based State campus and nationwide, of the numerous concerns off of statistics and then send as well in regards to the 2013 brought up. more police offi cers to those SJSU hate crime SPARTANS 55 Mayor Liccardo answered areas to counter. Cordell’s argument was that 8-18 (3-11) the questions asked of him, and Liccardo also said that the the people of San Jose need to most answers revolved around community, as a whole, has to fi ght for a post-racial America. the lack of money and resources. use the money more eff ectively. “It is leadership that sets the WOLFPACK 61 “All of the money is going to The Mayor’s priorities for standard and will determine 16-9 (8-5) more police offi cers and fi lling 2016 is to continue improving where this university goes up potholes” Liccardo said. safety for San Jose residents on the issue of race,” Cordell Rather than avoiding the and broadening opportunities said. issue, Mayor Liccardo was in the valley. Among other topics, Marcos Infographic by Kavin Mistry straightforward about the Liccardo believed taking tight money situation in San the “long view” will make his KQED PAGE 2 SEE FULL ARTICLE PAGE 6 A&E Selfi es in the eye of an artist

By Tyler Kittle other parts of California. One piece that stands out is Staff writer “‘More Th an Your Selfi e’ is a small, white bust that looks an exhibit that explores self- like the back of its head was One of the simplest forms of portraiture from cave men’s mark chopped off , called Blue Eyes by art and self expression is the making to contemporary iPhone Robert Arneson. self-portrait, one with a heavy self-portraits,” said Julie Harper, A notable series of work presence today in social media NUMU exhibition designer. displayed are called the Offi cial with the art of the selfi e. Th e exhibit isn’t hard to miss Portraits by Hung Liu, who was Th e New Museum Los Gatos as you’re greeted by a tall mirror born in China and immigrated (NUMU), a small art and that not only has a description to the U.S. history museum in Los Gatos of the exhibit on it, but makes Each colorful portrait represents wants to display every aspect the visitor create their own self- various parts and changes in the of it with their exhibit, “More portrait inadvertently. artist’s life. Th an Your Selfi e.” Th ere are a few TV screens Many pieces represent more Tyler Kittle | Spartan Daily “More Th an Your Selfi e” focuses throughout the exhibit that than just the artist’s physical on the diff erent aspects of self- display the concept self-portraits appearance, but also who they are. “Blue Eyes,” a sculpture made by Robert Arneson in 1991 proves portraiture, featuring art mostly can convey, as well as a slideshow SELFIE PAGE 3 self-portraits donʼt have to be restricted to paintings and pictures. sourced from the Bay Area and of self-portraits. 22NEWS Thursday,Thursday, September January 28, 3, 2016 2015 22 NEWS Thursday,Thursday, February February 18, 18, 2016 2016

TRIAL from page 1 He brought up his mother’s friend of 30 years who had cited testimonies of Bomgardner and Regan as examples known Beaschler since he was a boy, noting that she was of roommates who did not step in because they didn’t in most of the hazing, including the second bike lock African-American and defended Beaschler against any want to cause trouble in the dorm. incident. claims of racism. He painted the bike lock as a stunt akin to a wedgie Th e attorney also highlighted decisions made by Mesirow argued that, out of context, the situation looks or wet willie, not as harassment, saying that “not every investigating offi cers during police interviews and the much worse than it actually is. But in context, every mistake is a crime.” way record keeping was handled. element of Beaschler’s involvement, especially the racial He highlighted Bomgardner’s lack of overall Ketchum said there was not enough proof to make a life- aspects, could be explained to show that race was not involvement and an alleged apology he’d given aff ecting guilty verdict, casting doubt on Williams and actually his motivation. Williams, which Williams claimed to not remember Regan’s testimonies by expanding on their diffi culty in “...before you stamp someone’s forehead with ‘R during cross-examination. answering his questions compared to the questions they for Racism,’ you would at least do some homework,” He said that, despite Williams’ testimony, Bomgardner fi elded from the prosecution. Mesirow said. and the young man were on friendly terms, and that Ketchum pointed out the former roommates’ answers Mesirow told the jury that racism isn’t subtle, and that Bomgardner was a good person at heart who went to SJSU came less naturally and more delayed when he asked either a person is racist, or they aren’t. He ended his to serve his country in ROTC. He pointed out that no the questions, compared to the way they responded to argument instructing the jury to “put aside prejudice” and witnesses said Bomgardner had a trait of racism, and that prosecutor Malinsky. decide purely on the evidence, not their personal feelings the collective testimonies, interviews and evidence proves Defense attorney Chuck Mesirow, who arguably has the for Beaschler or his personal beliefs. he is not guilty of committing a hate crime. most to defend of the three attorneys regarding his client, Last to close was Sam Polverino, who represents “When you put the man together, the evidence falls into Beaschler, began his closing arguments by describing the Bomgardner. He opened his arguments casually, joking place,” Polverino said. young man’s actions as “immature, stupid and insensitive, that it was “cruel and unusual punishment” to sit through Prosecutor Malinsky is set to give her rebuttal to the but not racist.” four lawyers’ arguments in one day. defense’s closing arguments. Th en, the jury will be left He also said while he wasn’t “blaming” Williams for He became serious when discussing the repercussions to decide whether or not the three former Spartans are what happened, the young man had a responsibility to be of branding someone with a hate crime, and the mark guilty of their charged crimes. more direct with his roommates and should have let them it would leave Bomgardner for the rest of his life if he is know he thought they were going too far. found guilty. Mesirow went over Beaschler’s upbringing, how he He acknowledged Bomgardner’s small involvement, went to inner-city schools and played on sports teams saying that the main reason he complied was because in Follow Raphael where at times he was the only white child on the roster. college as freshmen, most students just try to fi t in. He on Twitter @randomlyralph

KQED from page 1 However, she said she was “traumatized” when she heard about the hate crime in 2013. Pizarro discussed the creation of task forces “Why are we reactionary to racism when we to increase student of color success. all know it’s with us” Armaline said. Th e objective of the task forces are to fi gure Armaline said that people must be more out ways the university can better engage proactive rather than reactive and suggested students of color and build on the resources that the university doesn’t have a diversity and strengths they bring to the university. problem but it has a racism problem. Gary Daniels said students requested and “Forum on the Road” discussed a number of were promised a Black Cultural Resource problematic social and race-related issues to and recruitment center, even before the hate be further developed in the coming years. crime happened. As the forum concluded, the panel Th e center would provide educational acknowledged that for progression to be made and social resources, as well as funding regarding racial tension and the unifi cation of for recruitment eff orts to boost the falling San Jose State, someone within the university African-American student population. needs to take the lead. Daniels also said there’s been “absolutely no progress” on the development of the recruitment center. Ryan Vermont Spartan Daily Student activist Zhane Gay told a story KQED public radio host Michael Krasny addresses the audience Follow Ryan about coming to SJSU in 2012 because the before the “Forum on the Road” begins Feb. 17. school’s diversity drew her to the school. on Twitter @Your_Pal_Ryan

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SoulSoul Singles singles Led by Bay Area native and rock historian “Motown sound,” the label housed countless Most who attended the event Richie Unterberger, the presentation successful artists such as Marvin Gaye, Th e were those who were teenagers Marvin Gaye - Let’s Get It On You should know this one. His most success- featured various clips of famous black Supremes and Th e Temptations. during the genre’s heyday, but a few ful single with Motown and a , musicians from the ‘60s, including Ray In its heyday, Motown was not only younger attendees were sprinkled this song shows off Gaye’s sexy side. Charles, Otis Redding and Aretha Franklin. the most successful African-American in the crowd. Participants were given a crash course label, but the most successful African- “I was dropping off my books and Th e Temptations - on this integral era of popular music. American business. I saw the fl ier for the presentation,” Ain’t Too Proud to Beg emerged in the early ‘60s The first soul song is considered to said San Jose resident Sebastian Not as well known as “My Girl”, but defi - and considered to be an odd combination be the single “What’d I Say” by R&B Gomez, “I usually stop by nitely danceable. of , gospel and music. legend Ray Charles. presentations like this when I can. “Soul music brought together the black Th e distinct elements of gospel and dance Th e presentation set out to remind Isaac Hayes - Th eme from Shaft and white communities, especially the music, crossed with the foundation of R&B, us what a force pop culture can be younger generations,” Unterberger said. was an unknown combination at the time. at tearing down barriers between Little bit of trivia, with the word “damn”, it became the fi rst #1 hit on the Billboard “Th at’s why I give this presentation during Th is would make the song a hit, propelling diff erent communities. When it Hot 100 containing a curse word. Black History Month. It’s an underrated Charles to the mainstream among both black was fi nished, people of all races factor in easing race relations.” and white audiences, which at the time was a were nostalgically sharing stories RayI Got Charles a Woman - I Got - Ray a Woman Charles Th e genre was revolutionary to various relatively unknown phenomenon. of “back in the day.” aspects of African-American culture, Th is theme of bridging blacks and whites “Soul music brought together Infamous this generation for being sampled in Kanye West’s “Gold Digger”, mostly evident in arts and entertainment, resonated throughout the presentation. people who otherwise wouldn’t,” this song was Charles's fi rst #1 hit. but also in business and race relations. Many soul groups were the first San Jose State alumna Deborah In the early ‘60s, artists embraced the soul to feature white musicians playing LeFalle said. “The messages held sound and brought it to the mainstream, alongside black musicians. activism, tried to make change, Stevie Wonder - Superstition which permanently changed the nature of Groups like Booker T and the MGs and Sly but also giving black youth a Another #1 hit off his fi fteenth album. This African-American music. and the Family Stone were among the most sense of self-esteem. To be proud song has been featured in movies like “The With multiple genres melted together prominent multiracial groups, and many to be black.” Thing”, “Stealing Beauty”, and “I Am Atheist” as one, soul brought renewed energy to stars like Otis Redding had white musicians popular African-American music. Artists in their supporting group. like James Brown redefi ned the frontman To older audiences, this would be Infographic and information gathered by Yale Wyatt with his stage presence, while Isaac Hayes an oddity but the younger generation Follow Yale on Twitter @yyaleyy

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also have a negative impact on the envi- ronment and make us more dependent The real on oil. Genetic modifi cation As much as I like my gas-guzzling vehicle, I know it is not good to see so cost of many similar vehicles on the road. has hidden benefi ts Th en, there is the matter of who sup- plies America with the oil. By Casey Geier that aren't modifi ed to prevent bruis- cheap gas Despite popular opinion, the majority ing, or chickens that aren't modifi ed to of crude is produced domestically rather Staff writer grow twice as large than normal. Th ese By Tyler Kittle than the Middle East. are practices that have been approved Staff writer EIA released a report on Feb. 5 that Genetically modifi ed human embryos. by the United States Department of Ag- said domestic crude oil refi neries aver- Sounds like something out of a B-list Sci-fi riculture (USDA) and are taking place Everyone is reaping the benefi ts of low gas aged over 15 million barrels per day, thriller. However, this futuristic endeavor this very second. prices now, but many people fail to realize with import over 7 million barrels per can save lives. China already began modifying hu- the downside. day throughout that week. Fortunately, we don’t have to wait for fl y- man embryos last year. So far, they have Gas is very cheap and can be found for So, there is more oil coming from ing cars to be invented before we see this been able to correct a gene that caused a less than $2 per gallon in the Silicon Valley. domestic sources than from foreign sort of technology because the U.K. just al- blood disorder. Heck, gas is cheaper in other states and sources, but our methods of obtaining lowed scientists to begin genetically modi- The Guardian estimates that 4 AAA reported that last Saturday’s national oil might pose a problem. fying human embryos, according to BBC. percent of babies born in the U.K. this average was only $1.698. 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Fracking is a controversial method and DNA to be studied for seven for genetic disorders such Th e EIA forecasts even lower average gas I cannot imagine that buying more gas days and is forbidding scien- as haemophilia and cystic prices for 2016 than 2015. will reverse the trend. tists from implanting the modi- fibrosis. It seems great that everyone can fi ll their In addition, low gas prices are not even fi ed embryos back into the woman. I don’t see the argument against tanks without necessarily feeding their pay- helping the economy. Dallas Morning Th e question of how ethical manipulating modifi cation for being unethical when check into the pump. But, like most News, despite popular opinion, report- DNA is something scientists will likely be it can lead to saving newborn lives. commodities, there are impacts ed that people were slow to buy questioned for. Sure, genetic modifi cation technol- that consumers will likely fail cheaper gas in early 2015. Do we have the right to change some- ogy in humans certainly shouldn’t be to realize. However, this may have thing as unique as DNA for our own treated the same way for food products Th e most obvious prob- changed in late 2015 since personal gain? and animals, but it is done at such an lems are caused by people it shows we may be slow I believe we possess the right for the sake early stage of life that the results would driving more frequently to change when gas prices of saving lives. not even be noticeable to the subject. since gas is aff ordable. rise. Dr. Niakan, who has ten years I wouldn't know I was immune to CNN Money reported the Cheap gas is good for our worth of experience with human de- cystic fibrosis if I was hypothetically rate of vehicle-related deaths wallets, but expensive gas velopment is excited to be leading the genetically modified, unless I was in the fi rst six months of 2015 provides the infl uence to choose ground breaking experiment. later told. was higher than the rate in 2014 over the more effi cient vehicles. “We would really like to understand Th e fact that scientists are on the same time frame. Regardless, these prices will not stay the genes needed for a human embryo verge of potentially eradicating diseases It also reported that the National Safety low for much longer. to develop successfully into a healthy before a child is even born sounds like Council connected the higher fatality rates We probably will not see prices like $4 baby…The reason why it is so important it could be revolutionary to the medical to cheap gas, causing people to drive more. per gallon soon, but they will eventually is because miscarriages and infertility are community. In addition to a rise in driving, people are rise. Th e EIA even predicts higher prices extremely common, but they're not very Depending on how well testing goes in buying cars that have poor fuel effi ciency. in 2017. well understood,” Niakan said. the U.K., and if China continues to see Scientifi c American reported that SUV So, enjoy these low prices while you can, Some may see the editing of human DNA results, the United States will be asked and truck sales spiked in late 2015 while but be mindful of the eff ects and remem- as a way of playing God. to make the jump. hybrids and full electric car sales dropped. ber that this will not become a permanent Changing something as unique and America, including myself, has an undeni- trend. Th erefore, plan your next car predisposed as DNA certainly seems like Follow Casey on Twitter @casey_geier able love aff air with large, ineffi cient vehi- purchase wisely and accordingly. a line many would be hesitant to cross, but cles. Plus, low gas prices will not encourage genetic modifi cation is not a new concept. anyone to choose something more effi cient. Follow Tyler on Twitter @TylerKittle426 It’s used in hundreds of diff erent food Low fuel economy and high mileage will products. I challenge you to buy tomatoes

ursday Thoughts Thursday, January 28, 20163 Thursday, February 18, 2016 OPINION 55 The impact ʻPokemonʼ had on me

BY Raymond Baltazar game was “Pokemon” Gold and I instantly became hooked. each generation of Pokemon has left great memories Staff writer Th e “Pokemon” catchphrase, “Gotta catch ‘em all,” of my childhood until now. Like Medalle said, you became a reality to me in this virtual world. From then create some sort of bond with each “Pokemon” even if “I wanna be the very best, like no one ever was,” is how on, I have played every single “Pokemon” game that has they are not real. the original “Pokemon” theme song started. Just reading come out, with a couple of spinoff s here and there. “Pokemon” taught camaraderie because, back in the it in your head makes you want to break into melody and Th e games have defi nitely become a huge infl uence in late ‘90s, you had to fi nd someone with the other ver- sing the whole song. my life, as with others. sion of the game and ask to trade with them. It brought Feb. 27 marks the 20th anniversary of “Pokemon.” It In the beginning, I played “Pokemon” just like every people together with this game style. has been 20 years since the very fi rst games, “Pokemon” other kid and chose my starter “Pokemon,” training them Now, you can connect to Wi-Fi and trade, battle or Red and Green, were released in Japan. and battling others. I remember that I would always communicate with people around the world. Two years aft er Japan’s release, North America released save my game before every gym battle, not want- “Since the beginning, ‘Pokemon’ has made an “Pokemon” Red and Blue, followed by “Pokemon” Yellow a ing to have a losing streak. impact in my life because I played it a lot with year later, creating an iconic pop culture that thrives today. I don’t play as much as I would like to now, my brother, and he’s fi ve years older than As a ‘90s kid, I grew up with two famous cartoon mice, but I always stay up-to-date about anything me so it was the only way we could bond,” Disney’s Mickey Mouse and “Pokemon’s” . that deals with “Pokemon.” said Khaila Zherine Flores, junior psychol- To this day, many people would say that they grew up “‘Pokemon’ has defi nitely taught me to be ogy major and President of Pokemon Club. watching Disney and memorized the most popular songs patient and never give up,” said sophomore “I really enjoyed being able to share my from movies like “Th e Lion King” or “Th e Little Mer- forensic science major Breanne Familara. love of ‘Pokemon’ with everyone else.” maid.” But for me, “Pokemon” has a special place in my “So when I would go battle gym leaders and During Super Bowl 50, “Pokemon” released a heart and will stay there until I die. lose, I had to be patient so that I could train hard commercial that showed people around the world I grew up watching the anime fi rst, with to beat them the fi rst time. being inspired by one another, with each person saying “I traveling around the world and trying his best to become Familara noted that it is very rewarding at the end of can do that.” a “Pokemon” master. His journey became “the stuff of the game because you know that you worked really hard “I think it’s a very great event that is going on,” Medalle dreams” for everyone who watched the anime. on your own to fi nish it all the way through. said. “It is celebrating 20 years of basically a part of my life. Th e anime struck a nerve in me, teaching me about Th e feeling of nostalgia is strong when you listen to the And it is kind of backtracking to all these great memories companionship and camaraderie as Ash builds close animalistic cries of each “Pokemon” you encounter or and achievements that can be brought back to life in a new bonds with friends and “Pokemon” he meets along the the old eight-bit sound bites from each place you visit. generation and way.“ way. “Pokemon” has infl uenced my desire to travel. Every “Pokemon” player knows Lavender Town’s theme From the original theme song of “wanting to be the “‘Pokemon’ has really inspired me to be creative,” said song was creepy. very best” to their Super Bowl 50 commercial, “Poke- junior kinesiology major Yevgeny Medalle. “It also kind As of now, there are offi cially 721 existing “Pokemon” and mon” is not just some game or cartoon anymore, it is of creates this small bond with it, even though it may not since this year marks the 20th anniversary, I can only imag- an infl uential culture inspiring and bringing people be real, but in your head it is kind of realistic.” ine there will be 100 more to come this next generation. together. “Pokemon” keeps that childhood imagination Medalle also added that dealing with all the diff erent In fact, just this past Valentine’s Day, a new and up- as you grow older, and there is nothing wrong with that. types of “Pokemon” is similar to dealing with diff erent coming “Pokemon” was leaked in CoroCoro, a popular kinds of people. Japanese magazine. Follow Raymond on Twitter @raysremmurd Growing up with the games, I started backwards. My fi rst For me, as a self-proclaimed “Pokemon” enthusiast,

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Each generational game from the beginning to now Infographic by Raymond Baltazar made it possible for the industry to grow, allowing gam- has created an organization to manage over 25 eSport orga- ers to market themselves and produce content nizations called the Korea eSports Association (KeSPA) eSports and According to a report released from Newzoo, it is In 2014, KeSPA successfully managed and released estimated that over $278 million were generated in ticket new policies alongside Riot Games, directed toward the and merchandise sales while another $107 million were welfare and treatment of Korean eSports players. its growing generated in online advertising. Th ere is talk of a similar association for U.S. gamers. Th at was just for 2015 alone. In another twist, a few colleges have been issuing schol- It is estimated by 2018 that the global eSports revenue arships for video games including Columbia College of will grow to over $765 million for merchandising and Missouri and Robert Morris University in Chicago. demographic sales, brand partnership, media rights and game pub- With the state of eSports and amount of people playing lisher investments. Altogether, the industry will generate video games only slated to grow, it seems inevitable that pro- over $337 million, according to Newzoo. fessional gaming will become more and more mainstream. BY Justin Tonel Th e market is defi nitely there for gamers and enthusiasts. At the professional level, players are practicing upwards Staff writer Like any conventional sport, the players don uniforms, for 60 hours per week sometimes in what is referred to work in teams and compete in tournament style brackets. “gaming houses,” dedicated to honing their abilities. What makes an athlete? Is it the hard work, dedication, Rated as the most popular PC game according to Statis- Some of these professionals are surprisingly young, practice or recognition? ta, League of Legends logs over 27 million people daily, mostly averaging in ages from 17 to 25, while the average Imagine, instead of a traditional sport, you competed and over 7.5 million playing simultaneously at peak video gamer is 35 years old according to Entertainment professionally in video games. hours according to their parent company Riot Games. Soft ware Association. With the increasing popularity of professional gaming In League of Legends, two teams of fi ve compete in a Th ough eSports will not see coverage on basic cable television networks, the media industry has sought to virtual map under the guise of characters, each with networks in the near future, it is interesting to see them capitalize on the growing demographic. their own unique personality and set of abili- take notice and test the waters. According to the Entertainment Soft ware ties controlled by the user's keyboard strokes Th e CW aired the conclusion of its series “Chasing the Association, 155 million Americans play and mouse in order to destroy the opposing Cup” focusing on “Mortal Kombat X” on Feb. 15. video games and four out of fi ve households enemy base. TBS will begin airing its “ELeague” focused on the own a device used to play video games. Imagine a 5v5 combination of capture game “Counter Strike: Global Off ensive” in the summer Competitive gaming may sound funny, the fl ag and chess where these ten play- of 2016 with two 10-week blocks of programming, ac- but what started as a simple pastime has ers sit together side-by-side with desktop companied by an additional 30 hours of events online. grown into a global industry. computers on a center stage, surrounded by Th e League of Legends North American League On Oct. 31, 2015, over 36 million people hundreds of fans who are watching the action Championship Series will conclude in Las Vegas on April worldwide tuned in to watch the fi nal match be- take place on a jumbo screen. 16-17; the playoff s which are currently taking place are tween SK Telecom T1 and Koo Tigers compete in Berlin’s Generally, only people who understand what’s truly go- streamed live on Twitch.tv every weekend until March 20 Mercedes-Benz Arena for the fourth League of Legends ing on when watching streams are people who from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. World Championship series. play these games; however, unlike traditional sports, video Whether or not you consider video games a sport or are To put that into perspective, the NBA Finals of 2015 re- games tend to have less rules and are easier to pick up in even interested, the numbers alone and amount of people corded an average of 20 million viewers, according to ABC. terms of context. who play video games is staggering. Television networks like TBS, ESPN and CW are hop- In terms of recognition there have been some surpris- If video gaming doesn’t garner your respect, it will defi - ing to reach the coveted millennial gaming demographic ing developments: the federal government treats profes- nitely try to grab your attention in the future. in its upcoming broadcasts of tournaments for Counter- sional gamers as actual athletes, granting them visas in a Strike: Global Off ensive and Mortal Kombat. similar manner. Follow Justin on Twitter@ Justin_Tonel Video streaming services Twitch and Youtube have also In South Korea, where eSports is a national pastime, Korea

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WSU SJSU UTEP Sunday Saturday SJSU UCI SJSU Las Vegas, Municipal Tucson, San Diego, Municipal Las Vegas, Tucson, Municipal Las Vegas, Event Nev. Stadium Ariz. Calif. Stadium Nev. Ariz. Stadium Nev. Center Infographic by Kavin Mistry From page 1 ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Wolfpack bites San Jose State By Nick Avila Staff writer Th e SJSU men’s basketball team fell to the Nevada Wolf Pack 61-55 in a game that saw 11 lead changes Wednesday night at the Event Center. Aft er controlling much of the game, the Spartans cooled off during the stretch and Nevada closed the game with a 16-3 run that sealed the Spartans’ fate. Spartans head coach Dave Wojcik said he thought his team controlled the game for much of the night. “We just didn’t make the plays,” Coach Wojcik said. Th e game got off to a slow start and was tied 8-8 with 12 minutes to play in the fi rst half. Spartans forward Frank Rogers fi nished with 14 points BRITTANY and a career-high 17 rebounds and came out hot with six of the team’s fi rst eight points. Th e Wolf Pack then made their move as they went on an ABACHERLI 8-2 run to take a 16-10 lead. Th e Spartans answered right back and took a 17-16 lead af- ter a 7-0 run fueled by a Ryan Welage hook shot and capped off by an Isaac Th ornton layup. Photo by Terrell Lloyd and Infographic by Kavin Mistry Th e momentum changed hands when Brandon Clarke had a rim-rocking dunk aft er the Spartans came up with a steal. By Rebecca Pirayou Welage, who fi nished with 14 points on 5 of 11 shootings, Staff writer capped off the fi rst half with a three-pointer and it seemed Sophomore outfi elder Brittany Abacherli of the the Spartans had taken control of the game heading into Quincy Bouldin | Spartan Daily Spartan women’s soft ball team not only stood out halft ime with a 31-22 lead. amongst the rest of her teammates this weekend SJSU came out in the second half and increased their lead Spartan forward Ryan Welage (right) defends when the team played the University of Tennessee, wolfpack guard D.J. Fenner (left). Welage fi nished to a game-high 11 aft er a pair of free throws from Jaycee Hill- with 14 points. but she also took her personal best to the next level. sman, but Nevada wouldn’t go away. Although the team fell 9-2 to UT, Abacherli had Aft er Nevada chipped at the Spartans lead, hustling for of- played a big role in the loss. a lot to celebrate regarding her personal progress. She knocked in two runs with the fi rst homerun of fensive rebounds and forcing turnovers, the Wolf Pack tied “I just don’t think we executed,” Rogers said. “I think we her college career. She also batted .400 in the fi rst the game 35-35 with 14:06 to play. had a couple turnovers down the stretch that hurt us.” six games. Abacherli and the Spartans will be on Th e game went back and forth from there as both teams Aft er allowing just 22 points in the fi rst half, Nevada was the diamond during the DiMarini Desert Classic exchanged buckets, until they once again found themselves able to dominate inside in the second half as they exploded in Las Vegas where the team will take on multiple tied, this time at 55-55 with only 1:49 remaining in the game. for 39 points. teams over the weekend. Nevada took a 57-55 lead with 41 seconds left and the Spar- Th ey outscored the Spartans 20-12 in the paint in the sec- tans tried to respond. ond half and proved to be the more aggressive team. Th ey ran a set for Welage, Even with the loss, Welage thinks the Spartans still have a who had drained two three- lot to play for as the season begins to wind down. pointers off the same play “We’re in almost every game, I mean, we’ve competed,” earlier in the game, but his Welage said. “Th ere’s really nobody we can’t play against and shot just bounced out. hang with — compete with. But, we’ve let a lot of games slip at “I thought it was going in the end. So, I think moving forward for these last few games and it rimmed out,” Welage of the season, it’s going to be important to fi nish games out said. “Th at would have been and try to get hot and make a run at the tournament.” what changed the game.” Th e Spartans next home game will be against the San Diego Th e Spartans had 21 turn- State Aztecs on Feb. 21 at the Event Center at 1 p.m. overs in what was a sloppy game overall, and Rogers Follow Nick on Twitter said he felt those miscues @NickVanExelent Spartans swing for the fences in new season By Ryan Vermont Staff writer Th e 2015 season for the San Jose State pitcher Joe Balfour, as well as freshman University baseball team was one to for- outfi elder Hunter Tidwell, catcher Cal get. In the entire season, they won just 13 Koga and catcher Brendt Citta. games. Now, the Spartans enter the 2016 “I like our freshman,” Nakama said. season itching to show that last season was “Brendt Citta and Hunter Tidwell, I think a fl uke. those two guys are going to play right “We’ve got a lot of fi elders and position away.” guys and our pitching staff is getting a lot As for Balfour and Koga, Nakama said better, maturing a little bit…depth and Balfour is “tender” and may need to rest experience is key,” said senior outfi elder the fi rst week or two of the regular season. Mitch Ravizza. “Winning the Mountain Koga will be used as a defensive replace- West is always a goal.” ment late in games. Ravizza said that people might consider Citta, a freshman catcher from Leland it a farfetched goal based on the result of High School in San Jose said he is excited previous seasons, but thinks this year’s to play some of the big name schools like team has a chance to shock a few people. Michigan, Stanford and UC Irvine. Ravizza, a two sport athlete in football Nakama said that he is confi dent in the and baseball for SJSU who is in his fi nal depth his lineup top to bottom, but is a lit- year isn’t the only one noticing the im- tle less confi dent talking about the depth provements from last season’s team. of the pitching staff . “I think we have depth on the mound, “We may not have a lot of them, but I depth on the position player side. Th ere’s a think we have a good nucleus of seven or lot of competition and a lot of jobs still up eight guys that can do the job for us,” Na- for grabs” said Head Coach Dave Nakama, kama said. who is heading into his fourth season with UC Irvine, which made the College the Spartans. World Series in 2014 and won 15 straight Ravizza returns to the team aft er only games in 2015 is a tough matchup but will playing in 20 games last season, but is part give the Spartans an early opportunity to of a veteran group that has 14 position test themselves against a powerhouse col- players returning. lege baseball program. “As a coach you like that [competition],” Opening day is scheduled for 6 p.m. on said Nakama “People got to work hard ev- Feb. 19 with two games, as well as back to ery day and it’s a good motivating tool for back games the following day at 1 and 4 us.” p.m. Along with some departures from the 2015 season, the coaching staff added some Follow Ryan on Twitter new faces to the team. Some of the notable @Your_Pal_Ryan additions include junior college transfer