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Volume 142 | Issue 23 Serving San José State University since 1934 Thursday, March 20, 2014

CAMPUS UPD responds to report, finds no gun on man

By Philip Beadle and Yasmine Mahmoud Dunn said he was eating lunch when an @Beadlebeat, @yasminehmahmoud officer on a bicycle approached him with his gun drawn. University Police officers handcuffed “The guy walked up, and he pointed (a gun) and then released a man reported to possibly at me,” Dunn said. “I just got here 10 minutes be carrying a gun in his waistband near the ago. I’m eating lunch, man.” Smith-Carlos Statue during the noon hour Dunn said he was frightened and put his Wednesday. hands up as more officers appeared, and a University Police Department Sgt. Michael squad car pulled up next to him on the lawn Santos said the man, who fit the description near the statue. of the report, was searched and no gun was “I hate guns,” Dunn said. “I know he found. didn’t mean to point it at me, but that thing “We received a report of a man with a gun could have gone off.” in his waistband, and officers responded,” Dunn said he was surprised by the inci- Santos said. dent. Santos said that there was a specific de- “I’ve been coming here for 39 years to eat scription of the man, indicating Gary Dunn, lunch or go to concerts, and I’ve never seen who was sitting nearby. that happen,” Dunn said. “Officers contacted him. He was put in Dunn said another tall male tried to leave Yasmine Mahmoud | Spartan Daily handcuffs,” Santos said. “There was no gun An UPD officer talks to a subject after responding to a report of a man with a gun found.” SEE UPD ON PAGE 2 Wednesday afternoon. No gun was found. Spartans attract NFL scouts

Juan Reyes | Spartan Daily Receiver Noel Grigsby makes a catch during drills at SJSU’s Pro Day Wednesday afternoon at Spartan Stadium. Grigsby was one of the 12 seniors participating during Pro Day. SEE STORY ON PAGE 5

STUDY ABROAD PARKING “I think it’s important for students to study abroad, but I think it’s more im- Student parking CASA to make study portant when people go abroad in any aspect,” she said “They learn a different culture along with what they are learning options not limited to abroad experience a in school.” Bullock said that by 2016 all 10 CASA schools and departments — encompassing SJSU Parking Services graduation requirement 8,000 students — should be integrated into the new system. By Ryan Brown By Jessica Schlegelmilch Students already enrolled in these Bullock said CASA is the first college on @rgbrownie @jessieschleg schools and departments will not be sub- the SJSU campus to make study abroad a ject to the new requirement. graduation requirement. With 4,980 spaces throughout three campus garages, Charles Bullock, Dean of the College “The world we live in is getting small- He said his hope is that CASA will be a San Jose State Parking Services accommodates thousands of Applied Sciences and Arts, said that er and smaller all the time,” Bullock said. “leader in the university moving forward,” of students, staff and campus visitors daily. the college has been discussing an inter- “We want to make sure that we have a and implementing similar study abroad It offers a number of different parking options for national educational program require- global perspective on our campus and programs throughout all of the colleges on commuters and housing residents, even going so far as to ment for the last three years. the way to do that is to have a global ex- campus. offer a commuter permit good for just one day a week. In Fall 2014, the schools of journal- perience.” Hector Liang, a former exchange stu- According to SJSU Parking Services spokeswoman Jen- ism and mass communications, nurs- Michelle Li, an American student dent and student assistant at the SJSU study ny Gaxiola, prices vary by usage, but a daily use commuter ing and the occupational therapy de- who studied abroad in Hong Kong last abroad office, said that international busi- pass costs $192 per semester. partment, will launch a pilot program year who is now a student assistant at ness majors are required to either study As opposed to street parking, or any number of other requiring incoming freshmen to have the SJSU study abroad office, thinks abroad or minor in a foreign language. nearby options, Gaxiola said Parking Services offers a study abroad experience before they the new study abroad requirement is a can graduate. “great idea.” SEE WORLD ON PAGE 2 SEE CARS ON PAGE 2

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UPD: Investigation into report World: Some students may of man with gun continues benefit from new requirement FROM PAGE 1 quickly and without giving much warn- FROM PAGE 1 the seven that are currently in CASA. ing to students,” said Tina Griping, a senior Bullock said that CASA was recently given a when the police first arrived and was tackled occupational therapy major, who witnessed Bullock said that CASA is not sure if it will $5,000 gift that the College will use to give ten by officers. the incident. “It was kind of reckless.” provide a study abroad alternative like the inter- $500 scholarships to students for faculty-led UPD is still investigating the report. Santos said that the response was stan- national business major does, but finding ways study abroad programs this summer. “At this point, we are still talking to the dard. to exempt CASA students from the study abroad His hope is that when the study abroad re- possible witness that called it in,” Santos “Essentially, this is the type of response experience is not its objective. quirement is fully implemented, the amount of said. “We’re trying to determine what, if we would have each time there is a gun in- “The goal is not to figure out who we can get gifts like this one will rise substantially, even up anything, has occurred.” volved,” Santos said. “This is a pretty serious out of it, but figure out how we can get everybody to triple figures. Students were taken aback by UPD’s re- incident, and we responded accordingly.” into it,” he said. Bullock said that CASA is also trying to make sponse. Philip Beadle and Yasmine Mahmoud are Li said that semester long or year-long study the study abroad programs count for the area V “The cop cars drove into the lawn so Spartan Daily staff writers. abroad programs can set limitations for students graduation requirement so that students can use who don’t have time for that long of a program, financial aid to help pay for costs. but that faculty-led winter or summer programs “Every time that I’ve talked to students are an alternative. who have done experiences abroad it’s been life SpartaGuide Faculty-led programs normally span between changing and just phenomenal for them,” Bull- three to four weeks. Li said that depending on ock said. the program, professors may have preparatory He said that speaking a foreign language and classes for students before they go abroad. The international experience makes students better Listening Hour: SJSU Guitar Ensemble classes cover anything from economics and food qualified for any job they take after graduation. Thursday, March 20 to cultural customs. Bullock said an international experience is “that extra piece,” that “takes you to the next lev- 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Bullock said that the CASA study abroad graduation requirement can be met by a year- el,” and can potentially help students when they Music Concert Hall long, semester-long or faculty-led program as apply for jobs. long as the time spent abroad is equal to three Hector Liang, an American student who stud- Special Task Force on Racial Discrimination credit hours. ied abroad in Beijing, said that the international Thursday, March 20 Bullock said that the main concern that stu- connections you make abroad can help you find dents have about a study abroad requirement is jobs in the future, but that his experience also 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. affordability, but that the College is committed helped him grow and understand culture. Engineering room 285/87 to fundraising and developing affordable facul- “I always knew that I wanted to travel the ty-led study abroad programs. world, but I never knew why,” he said. “It helps Assembly Select Committee on Campus Climate Li said that faculty-led programs can range in people realize what kind of person they are them- price from $2,000 to $6,000. selves and see the beauty of everyone.” Public Hearing In the next three or four years, Bullock hopes Jessica Schlegelmilch is a Spartan Daily staff Friday, March 21 to see 50 or 60 faculty-led programs instead of writer. Scan here for more information 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Event Center Quad bit.ly/OyOLgJ Listening Hour: Saxophone Recital Cars: SJSU, San Jose offer many Tuesday, April 1 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. options for commuting students Music Concert Hall FROM PAGE 1 While the City of San Jose and SJSU often cooperate when it comes to parking around the students the most convenient parking locations. University, they also offer competing student “With a campus parking pass, students can parking permit options. come and go to class,” Gaxiola said. “I would say The city’s slightly cheaper options are much that convenience is the best selling point to stu- closer to campus than the Park and Ride lot, and dents.” offer students parking that is often less full than Umar Malik, a junior criminal justice major, on campus, according to Joe Garcia, San Jose’s di- said he’s happy with his parking situation, even vision manager for downtown parking. though he wishes he didn’t have to deal with the Fourth Street Garage, located at Fourth and drawbacks. San Fernando, offers 24 hour parking to stu- Those drawbacks include cost and difficulty dents for $175 a semester, while the Second and finding parking spaces during what the Parking San Carlos Street Garage offers the same for as Services website calls “peak times.” low as $160 each semester. “It could be a little cheaper, and I always come Another city option is nearby street park- to school 15 minutes early to find parking,” Ma- ing. While many of the spaces are leased to the lik said. “Other than that, it’s not that bad.” University to be used by campus permit holders Alyssa Asprer, a junior history major, lives only, students also regularly park at metered on campus and said she’s never had a problem spots along Fourth and San Fernando Streets with Parking Services, though her friends have across from campus. experienced difficulties. That could change, however, with the loom- “I feel like I’m paying a lot, but my car is ing installation of San Jose’s new “Smart Me- safe and it stays pretty clean,” Asprer said. “But ters,” planned for the end of this month. many of my friends commute, and they always The city is upgrading from traditional, quar- have trouble parking in the garages.” ter-only meters to newer ones that accept elec- Gaxiola said Parking Services isn’t able to tronic payments, but metered parking prices provide the exact number of semester permits will double with the change, Garcia said. sold, but does recommend students arrive up to “We’ll be installing 1,200 smart meters,” 15 minutes early to try and find spaces when ga- Garcia said. “Those are the ones that can take rages are near full. credit cards, that have a sensor in them so we can Malik isn’t the only one who thinks parking look at data.” costs in the on-campus garages are a bit steep. According to Garcia, the 1,200 metered spac- Other students, such as senior business ma- es will be between Highway 87 and Fourth, St. jor Jessica Juarez, take advantage of a different James and San Salvador Streets. Parking Services option. In total, the city plans to put in 2,100 to SJSU’s Park and Ride lot is located eight 2,500 meters throughout the city, with the cost blocks south of main campus, on South Seventh increasing from $1 per hour to $2 per hour to Street across from Spartan Stadium. cover the $1.3 million in installation costs, Gar- For significantly less at $96 a semester, stu- cia said. dents can park at Park and Ride and take advan- Other street parking on East William and tage of SJSU shuttle services to get back to the Reed Streets, as well as Seventh and Margaret main campus. Streets near Lowell Elementary, offer limited- Juarez, who’s also paid for a campus permit duration parking in one-, two- or four-hour in- before, said she prefers the cheaper option be- crements, Garcia said. cause the lot is rarely full, but also recognizes the While it requires students to constantly be shuttles take a significant amount of time. wary of their parking situation, it is completely “Parking here on campus is always impos- free, something none of the other options offer. sible,” Juarez said. “At 7:30 a.m. it’s no problem, John Paul La Penia, a senior civil engineering but when I have classes at 9 a.m., I just can’t find major, said he paid for a campus parking permit parking.” during his freshman and sophomore years. Gaxiola said the Park and Ride lot is also “Parking here in the garages is so mucth available to anyone with a campus permit. She more expensive,” La Penia said. said she suggests it as another option for stu- La Penia now pays a friend for use of the resi- dents who can’t find a space in the parking ga- dential SUN permit, which allows parking on rages. most streets between campus and the 280-680 What many students might not know is that freeway. Parking Services isn’t the only game in town. Ryan Brown is a Spartan Daily staff writer. Scan here for a parking interactive

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BASKETBALL Cal Poly, at 14-19, defeats Texas Southern to advance in NCAA tournament By Jay Morrison Cal State Northridge 61-59 now we go play a No. 1 seed McClatchy Tribune in the final to earn the trip and get more national recog- to Dayton, where the team nition for Cal Poly. The NCAA tournament stayed hot by hitting a sea- “Our kids deserve it. team with the most losses son-high 57 percent (29 of This is special because of has a date against the team 51) from the floor. the institution. Such a high with the fewest. The Mustangs came in academic institution. And Cal Poly, the 23rd team to shooting 41 percent for the sometimes people look like, make the tournament with season and had topped 50 oh, you just got a bunch of a losing record, knocked off percent in one of its 32 pre- smart kids out there; you Texas Southern, 81-69, in a vious games, but they put can’t get to the tournament. battle of Midwest Region 16 three players in double fig- It’s been 20 years. Cal Poly seeds Wednesday night in ures and 10 in the scoring has been Division I for 20 the First Four at UD Arena, column. years, and now we will have earning the right to play un- In the nightcap, Iowa two more days of national defeated No. 1 seed Wichita coach Fran McCaffrey made exposure for Cal Poly.” State on Friday. it back to Dayton in time to Tuesday’s star: Texas The Mustangs hit 10 of coach the Hawkeyes against Southern senior Aaric Mur- their first 14 shots and led Tennessee in a battle of Mid- ray was clearly the best for the final 33 minutes to west Region 11 seeds vying player on the floor with 38 secure the first NCAA tour- for the right to advance and points, but the 6-foot-10 cen- nament win in program his- play No. 6 Massachusetts on ter was a nonfactor on the tory. Friday in Raleigh, N.C. The boards with two rebounds, They also made some game did not end in time for and he took 23 shots without national history by becom- inclusion in this edition. a single assist. Meanwhile, ing the first team with 19 or McCaffery had flown Cal Poly senior forward more losses to advance in the home to Iowa City following Chris Eversley was active all tournament since Bradley the team’s practice Tuesday over the floor with 19 points did it in 1955. so he could be there for his on 6 of 9 shooting to go Oakland (Mich.) was the 13-year-old son Patrick’s along with nine rebounds. last team with a losing re- thyroid surgery Wednesday Key stat: In addition to cord to advance, winning morning. The procedure the hot shooting, Cal Poly an opening-round game in went well, and McCaffrey committed one turnover in Dayton in 2005. made it back in time for tip- the first half. The Mustangs Cal Poly stood 10-19 off. got a little sloppy in the sec- heading into the Big West Quotable: “Maybe sounds ond half and finished with tournament as the No. 7 arrogant, but I did (believe 10 turnovers, but their sure- Ty Greenlees|MCT seed, but the Mustangs got this could happen),” Cal Poly handed first half gave them The Cal Poly Mustangs celebrate after defeating Texas Southern, 81-69, in the first hot and won a pair of close coach Joe Callero said. “I enough wiggle room after round of the NCAA Tournament at University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, Ohio, on ones. They beat UC Irvine completely believed in our building a double-digit lead. Wednesday, March 19, 2014. 61-58 in the semifinals and players the entire time. And Visit spartandaily.com BASKETBALL Saint Mary’s found the resolve to advance, play Minnesota next By Stephanie Hammon breakaway layup then gave Saint Mary’s its first McClatchy Tribune lead of the game at 52-50 with 3:58 to play. After trailing nearly the entire way, an in- That was just the start of what turned into spired final 10 minutes kept Saint Mary’s season a 13-0 Gaels run that essentially put the game alive. away. James Walker III scored 21 points as the No. But for a half, the Gaels’ performance came 4-seeded Gaels rallied to beat No. 5 Utah, 70-58, close to mirroring their dreadful effort against on Tuesday night at McKeon Pavilion in the first Gonzaga on Senior Night. They shot poorly and round of the National Invitational Tournament. allowed Utah, which finished tied for eighth in The win, which required overcoming a the Pac-12 and came to Moraga having won just 10-point deficit with 12:30 to play, earned Saint two road games, to get off to a red-hot start. Mary’s (23-11) a second-round matchup at No. 1 The Utes (21-12) opened the game with an seed Minnesota on Sunday. The time has yet to be 11-0 run and led 30-23 at halftime. announced. “I’m sure some of it was Utah, but some of it Walker III called the victory, played in front was us,” Bennett said. “I told our guys just to hang of a crowd of 1,335, the Gaels’ best of the year. in there and keep fighting.” Coach Randy Bennett went a step further. Saint Mary’s seniors sparked the comeback. “That was one of the best feelings on a win Holt had 15 points and Matt Hodgson, who that we’ve had here, and we’ve had some good finished with eight points and four blocks, also ones,” Bennett said. provided key plays. Saint Mary’s, competing in the postseason Beau Levesque started the game 1 of 10 for a seventh consecutive season, completed from the floor but connected on a 3-pointer that the comeback with senior Stephen Holt on the pushed the Gaels’ lead to 57-50 with 2:40 to play. bench. The team’s point guard fouled out with Paul McCoy ran the team well after Holt fouled 5:06 to play and the Gaels trailing 50-47. out. “We got in the huddle and told ourselves we “I’m really proud and happy for our team, but have to bring it home for him,” Walker III said. especially for our seniors,” Bennett said. “You After Holt’s departure, Kerry Carter quickly don’t get a chance to get a redo very often.” tied the score with a 3-pointer. His steal and

Susan Tripp Pollard|MCT Saint Mary’s Beau Levesque (15) scrambles for a loose ball against Utah’s Princeton Onwas in the first half during the first round of the NIT Tournament at McKeon Pavilion in Moraga, Calif., on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. 4 | Spartan Daily A & E Thursday, March 20, 2014

ALBUM REVIEW No happy songs can be found on A Happy Death’s newest album By Jasmine Leyva songs such as “Commie Killer” and “The Devil.” @leyvaleyv3 “Dirty Mamma” is a song that would make anyone’s mamma ask, “What the heck are you Portland, Ore. band A Happy Death’s al- listening to?” bum “Introducing: A Happy Death” is for Each song is more morbid than the one be- ears that enjoy an odd mixture of psychedelic, fore. Most morbid of them all is “The Devil.” vintage surf and ‘60s garage band with heavy There is a point in the song which lead guitar work and symbols that rattle eardrums. singer Ryan Lella screams hoarsely, making it “Introducing: A Happy Death” was re- almost impossible to make out any lyrics. leased on cassette, a very indie thing to do. “Rabbit Hole” is the most tolerable song Songs on the album are sung very much from the album, although trying to sing along alike. There’s no end or beginning to them. to the lyrics is nearly impossible. This album is not for listeners who are Trying to decipher lyrics in many of the looking for something to play while studying songs is difficult because many of the lyrics or enjoying a stroll in the park. sound like gibberish. Lella’s harsh, raspy voice is the kind that makes the listener quiver in fear. Although the album is not something for TheThe baband’s album sensitive ears, it may be enjoyed by those look- ing for something with fast drum work. makes a loud state- The speed of each song can make a listener think about visual aspects. For instance, the ment to listeners that images of skateboards, “bad boys” and mystery came to my mind when listening to the album. its music is not the Maybe that’s why the album is more suited for listeners looking for a band that doesn’t soft hipster nonsense care about lyrics or raucous noise. Photo Courtesy of In Music We Trust Records A Happy Death’s music is for crowds that A Happy Death is celebrating its newly released album with a tour of the West Coast, everyone and theirheir consider themselves bad to the bone and like including a planned stop in San Jose on March 28. to stay far from mainstream genres. mothers listen to.o. The band’s album makes a loud statement to listeners that its music is not the soft hipster nonsense everyone and their mothers listen to. Instead, “Introducing: A Happy Death” is The album is similar to the Black Keys’ for listeners who are appreciative of fusing early EP, “Your Touch.” A Happy Death experi- morbid sounds and indie vibes. Follow Spartan Daily ments with guitar work similar to their influ- A Happy Death’s tour along the West Coast ences such as The Kinks, The Black Angels, The is ongoing. Stops in California include The Black Keys and Black Sabbath. Caravan Lounge in San Jose on March 28 and on Instagram A Happy Death tries to mix garage band The Starlite Lounge in Sacramento on March rock and surf vintage sounds, something few 30. succeed in doing. The last chance to see A Happy Death will @spartandaily “Introducing: A Happy Death” can be heard be on April 4 in Oregon. in bits and pieces by those willing to tolerate Jasmine Leyva is a Spartan Daily staff writer.

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SPARTAN FOOTBALL Fales’ accurate arm impresses NFL scouts in SJSU Pro Day drills By Austin Belisle and Juan Reyes all the throws and that I have zip on all of @AustinBelizzle, @jmreyes831 them,” Fales said. “My comebacks, my deep ball.” David Fales put on quite a show for 35 NFL Scouts, including McKenzie, seemed to scouts and Oakland Raiders General Man- leave Spartan Stadium impressed by the ager Reggie McKenzie at yesterday’s San Jose 6-foot-1-inch, 210 pound ’s State pro timing day. Fales completed 49 of scripted session. 53 passes in a throwing session that featured “I thought he did a good job with the whole accurate, zippy throws in a statement perfor- presentation,” McKenzie said. “He came out mance before the NFL Draft in May. here, made all the throws and showed all Fales, with the guidance of former SJSU these scouts what he could do.” coach Terry Shea, displayed the ability to The biggest question mark facing Fales make every throw required at the next level, was his arm strength, which may have been Juan Reyes | Spartan Daily showing particular touch on a “Go” route to answered after one ball sailed 65 yards David Fales spent two seasons as the starting quarterback for the San Jose State foot- Noel Grigsby and a deep crossing pattern to in the air. ball team and threw for a total of 8,382 yards including 66 passes. Chandler Jones. “I wanted to show scouts that I could make SEE PRO DAY ON PAGE 8

SEASON PREVIEW SaberCats gear up for new season in the AFL

By Juan Reyes Maka, who led the team with @jmreyes831 11.5 sacks in 2013, and de- fensive back Ken Fontenette, There isn’t much to say who recorded a team-high 107 after a tough loss at the end tackles last year. of a long football season other “As far as the defense goes, than “until next year,” espe- we’re family,” Stewart said. cially when the loss is in the “Once you bring a unit back playoffs against National Con- that’s been together for a year ference rival and the eventual we’re in sync. I feel like we all champion Ari- got the same rhythm. I know zona Rattlers. what Clevan gonna do, he Just ask San Jose Saber- know what I’m gonna do. We Cats second-year starter Ja- pretty much got a solid vet- son Stewart, who was second eran group. Like I said we’re on the team in 2013 with 11 pretty much a family.” sacks, along with 30 total The most experienced vet- tackles, three forced fumbles, eran on the team is defensive three fumbles recovered and back who is in three passes defended. his eighth year in the league “You’re only as good as your and second with San Jose. last victory,” Stewart said. “We Thomas recorded a team- don’t care about what hap- high 15 , in- pened last year. We’re here cluding an AFL-record six Basil Sar | Spartan Daily now. We’re here for 2014 and interceptions returned for The San Jose SaberCats huddle before a morning practice session on Tuesday in Sunnyvale, Calif. that’s all that really matters. , along with 74 As long as we play football our tackles, 25 passes defended, completion percentage (249 of longtime Head Coach Darren over the Thunder. pin’ on us, it’s kind of like a get- outcome will be great.” two fumbles recovered and a 387) in 13 games last season. Arbet. “At that point, I have a The two new receivers back game.” The 2014 season only start- forced fumble in 2013. He also set a record with 350 lot of faith in , will have to keep up the con- One test will be to try ed last week, but so far Stewart The SaberCats’ defense passing touchdowns. and he played well.” stant production if they plan and stop Soul fullback Der- and the SaberCats look to be held its own last year by al- “Russ is still the same quar- San Jose has a new set of on matching, or better yet rick Ross who rushed for a firing on all cylinders after lowing less than 40 points a terback, very consistent,” said speedy players in the wide re- eclipse, Willis’ 2013 mark of game-high six touchdowns a smashing 64-34 victory game in seven wins including , a second-year Sa- ciever spot that most quarter- 1,606 yards on 123 receptions in last week’s loss to Arizona, over the AFL’s latest expan- a 78-20 blowout win over the berCat starting wide receiver. backs would kill to have. Rod with 35 touchdowns. something the SaberCats are sion team Portland Thunder in week 17 “Real cool, calm and keeps us Harper and add a San Jose is set to take on the aware of. on Monday. and a stretch of five consecu- kind of in check during the dynamic aspect to the passing in the sea- “We just got to get off the Stewart finished the tive games. game.” game that will give opposing son’s only Sunday night game ball, penetrate and make sure season-opening win with On the other side of the ball Micha, the six-year vet- defenses a hard time. and look to avenge a 65-43 loss he don’t have a lane to run two tackles and recorded the is a high-scoring offense that eran, got off to a usual start in “Reggie in the middle just they suffered at home on July through,” Stewart said. “We’re team’s solo sack. San Jose’s de- can easily put up more than 50 Monday’s game against Port- brings a lot more versatile 20, 2013. pass rushers, arena football fense only allowed 172 total points in a game. The offense land throwing for 166 yards to what we can do with our “For one, it’s definitely a is a passing league, but we re- yards (161 passing, 11 rush- is led by quarterback Russ Mi- on 12-of-16 pass attempts routes,” Willis said. “I’m ex- huge test for us,” said Willis spect Ross. So we got to play ing) and forced the Thunder chna who comes back for a sec- with five touchdowns. He was cited, we have an explosive of- about the upcoming game. our game, and like I said play to turn the ball over three ond stint with the SaberCats. taken out in the second half fense this year.” “Philly has been to the Arena SaberCat football, which is times — two fumbles and Michna didn’t start until of the game for precautionary Gray finished with six Bowl twice and I think it’s a being attackers and being ag- one . week six against the New Or- reasons after an initial injury. receptions for 102 yards in- good test for us early in the gressive.” A lot of it has to do with leans VooDoo, but still man- “He got a little dinged up cluding four touchdowns and season to see where we are and Juan Reyes is the Spartan several key defensive start- aged to throw for 3,116 yards and the doc said he could play, Harper tallied 105 yards on how we match up with the pre- Daily Sports Editor. ers that returned this season, including 68 touchdowns and but I erred on the side of cau- 10 receptions with two touch- miere teams. They came in including Francis eight interceptions on a 64.3 tion in not playing him,” said downs in Monday night’s win last year and they put a whoo- 6 | Spartan Daily Thursday, March 20, 2014

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I rolled my eyes, thinking entails, it is meaningless torture glects women’s rights and safety. that he was just another “nice if a woman doesn’t give the man The Rape, Abuse and Incest guy” complaining that his female sex, because she is obviously deny- National Network website states friend was not interested in him ing him his birth right. that approximately two-thirds of romantically. rapes are committed by someone He then talked about how his Rape cculture is known to the victim. first girlfriend lost her virginity a Thirty-eight percent of rapists PPhenomenallyhenomenally few months after they broke up to perpetuatedperpet by are a friend or acquaintance. the guy after him. The “friend zone” is one of the He calls it a betrayal, “as the terminology ideas that is keeping rape culture FFeministeminist though she owed me something.” alive and continuously degrading There are a wide range of Ur- of ‘nice guys’ just women’s roles in society. ban Dictionary definitions of the If a man thinks that the idea of Rape culture is cultivated friend zone including some that as much as itt is by being friends with no “benefits” is were very sarcastic and some that futile, or that a woman’s only value were very angry. actual rapists.sts. is sex, then he’s extremely sexist. in the dreaded friend zone “A frustrating, shitty place It is upsetting to know how to be,” ranted one person, who The term “friend zone” and all misinterpreted and destroyed the If I had a dollar Tube channel called “Button continued to talk about how its definitions make it apparent that concept of friendship is. for every time I heard Poetry.” men experience the friend zone men believe women owe them some- Not all relationships revolve a “nice guy” telling The channel features a more than women because “men thing sexual just for being friends. around sex, and the lack of sex a woman that she wide variety of spoken word are comfortable with being in a It does more to perpetuate rape does not make a relationship auto- likes to be treated artists and topics. relationship with a friend, where culture than anything else. matically platonic. like shit because she’s I recently listened to a spo- women will piss and moan about According to the Marshall Uni- Women do not owe men anything. not attracted to him, ken word piece called “Friend not wanting to ruin a friendship.” versity Women’s Center website, Creating a friendship with while simultaneously Zone,” by Dylan Garity. The “friend zone” is a term rape culture is an environment in someone solely for sex or for a adjusting his fedora, I In his recital, Garity often used by bitter men when which rape is prevalent and sexual sexual romantic relationship could put a down pay- recounts his high school women acknowledge that they only violence against women is nor- entitles the person pursuing that experience and how he ment on a house. Follow Jerica on see them as being a friend and give malized and excused in the media relationship absolutely nothing. Rape culture Twitter seemed to always find him- no sexual privileges to them. and popular culture. No one is required to appease to is perpetuated by @thehellajerica self in the “friend zone.” This point of view illustrates Its website states that rape someone else’s desires unless they the terminology of He jokes that he thought how men only want to be kind culture is “maintained through want to and it is consensual. “nice guys” just as much as it is by it was a “magical home away from and respectful toward a woman misogynist language, objectifica- Jerica Lowman is a Spartan actual rapists. home, some lush forest filled with if they think they’ll be rewarded tion of women’s bodies and glam- Daily staff writer. “Phenomenally For the last few months, I have unicorns and elves and puppies — with sex. orizing of sexual violence.” Feminist” usually appears the first been distracting myself with a You- none of whom were getting laid.” No matter what the friendship This creates a society that ne- and third Thursday of the month.

eating contest with your friends. the parking lot with you just isn’t Before turning 21 I played Ki- cool anymore. nect games, Twister or just relaxed I suggest you embrace not be- with my great friend, Netflix. ing 21 and get creative. Twenty-one is just a number If you are tired of food, that determines where you sit at a movies, frat parties and hookah restaurant — the bar or the table. lounges, I really don’t know what Your age isn’t stopping you to tell you. He from doing things, you are. You’ve about exhausted the con- ventional “under 21” resources, bub. She He Said It’s not like there are weekly, Said secret orgies no one is telling you about just because you’re one year Said You can vote, you can smoke too young. and you can die for your country Yes, there are things to do, but before you’re 21. they aren’t the party options you But ask the government might be looking for. to give you permission to pay You could attend one of the ridiculous amounts of money for Bike Parties that happens every Jasmine Leyva is a Spartan Daily staff writer and Jeffrey Gonzalez is the Opinion Editor. Follow Jasmine on Twitter crappy cocktails and get someone third Friday of the month where @leyvaleyv3 and Jeffrey @jeffvgonzalez. “He Said, She Said” usually appears the first and third Thursday of the month. to twerk on you at the club, and bicyclers get together and ride mixing popcorn and alcohol is the all of a sudden you’re too young around San Jose together, usually There are bars and clubs, but all of them best combination. for privilege. with a costumed theme. require patrons to be 21 years or older and it Many of the nightclubs here It sucks. It really does. There are open mic nights at are made for people who are We live in a country saturated Café Frescatti and Philz Coffee gets frustrating when you’re just one year shy. under 21, so if you’re looking to with ads and cultures that promote during the week where you can Aside from the typical food run, movie, hookah dance you have options. alcohol as the only conductor of a get out of your comfort zone and lounge or fraternity party, what is there to do in Downtown there’s Miami fun and exciting life, but you can perform in front of a crowd. Beach Club. They usually get the only get that when you’re over 21. If you wanted to you could San Jose for the nightlife for those who are not college kids who are not 21, but While turning 21 does let you go rock climbing with a student permitted in 21+ venues? are still looking for a good time. taste whether the grass is greener discount price at The Studio If you aren’t the type of person on the other side, it is a rather Climbing on First Street. having the occasional red Solo to “go out” to dance, then make anti-climactic point in life. The bright side of events such SHEShe SAID Said cup in my hand at parties hap- your own dance party. I agree with Jasmine, turning as these is that you don’t have to pened — if you catch my drift. The night life in downtown 21 isn’t as cool as you’d think. dress up and drown yourself with Turning 21 is nothing special. San Jose is nothing special, it’s Right now, “going out” means cologne. But the down side is you It seems everyone is obsessed It doesn’t change you magically all just special effects created by you have to be sneaky and cre- probably won’t get the easy sex with turning 21. overnight. the alcohol you can’t have. So you ative about how you get alcohol you want from a “night out.” Just a few weeks ago I had my In response to having things aren’t missing much. The only and how you party. Like Jasmine said, seek to cre- 21st birthday and, in all honesty, to do in San Jose while you’re not thing you’re missing out on is It’s an adventure to get ate your own memories. it wasn’t that big of a deal. 21, what is so wrong with what paying close to $10 for one drink. smashed before a concert or sneak Look for fun, quirky alter- It was my birthday, so that you are doing now? Instead of worrying about a pitcher of beer your way at the natives that are personal and part was something, but the age Are you having fun hanging what you’re going to do when you bowling alley. entertaining. part really didn’t mean much. out with your friends? turn 21, try doing something new Partaking in 21 and over Learn to play an instrument, The only difference between No? Then maybe it’s time for that you’ve always wanted to do. activities, such as drinking and write songs, make movies, orga- before and after turning 21 is some new friends. Sign up for a cooking class dancing with drunk people, before nize a midnight soccer league or that my California ID is going Movies not cutting it for you? (there’s only so much cereal a person you’re 21 brings people together. do anything. to need to come out of my wallet Go make your own. It’s not like can live on), go to a museum (SJSU Later on in life, everyone The night is not young — it is more often. you were able to drink in movie students get a discount at some of wants to do their own thing be- as old as the moon. You are young, I’ll be honest and admit that theaters anyways. Plus, I doubt these places) or have an ice cream cause shot-gunning a BudLight in so enjoy that while it lasts.

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Juan Reyes | Spartan Daily Top: David Fales attempts a pass during quarterback drills in front of scouts from the National Footbal League and Oakland Raiders General Manager Reggie McKen- zie at the San Jose State Pro Timing Day in Spartan Stadium on Wednesday. Top Right: Keith Smith participates in the standing long jump drill during the SJSU Pro Day on Wednesday. Bottom Right: A group of NFL scouts sit on a set of stairs and watch former San Jose State football players participate in a number of drills. Pro Day: Spartans shine

From Page 5 Jones, who showed off reli- “I’m a hard worker and able hands and a knowledge a leader,” Grigsby said. “I’m “I’ve never had a problem of the offensive system dur- more athletic than people with my arm strength, so it’s ing Shea’s scripted workout believe and the main thing not a big deal to me,” Fales for Fales. today was to catch an eye or said after the workout. “I Grigsby, coming off of a raise an eyebrow or two.” feel I’ve got enough drive on torn meniscus in his right Jones, who wasn’t invited the ball to throw an 18-yard knee, appeared to be almost to last month’s combine, re- comeback to a deep out, a deep fully recovered and hopes his corded the fastest unofficial post, a go route.” workout left scouts impressed time of the day in the 40-yard Other standouts included with his work ethic and ath- dash at 4.34 seconds. senior receivers Grigsby and leticism. Safety Bene Benwikere is a versatile defender who could end up playing multiple posi- tions in the NFL. He ran an unofficial 4.67 40-yard dash yesterday and showed off fluid mobility for scouts in For late-breaking news & real-time offers the individual position drills. SAME “I think today went really well,” Benwikere said. “Guys wanted to see me in person, USF, catching balls, flipping my hips, and I think I did a really good job with that.” JUST CLOSER. Linebacker Keith Smith, who measured 5 feet 11-inces AND tall and weighed in at 233 pounds, finished the day dis- appointed with his perfor- LESS FOG. mance in the 40-yard dash. “I’m happy with my per- formance, (but) didn’t run CHANGE THE WORLD FROM HERE as fast as I wanted to,” Smith said. “That hasn’t really been a part of my game, that blaz- ing speed, and I feel like I Come to our Open House and learn about our showed my talents out there undergraduate and graduate degrees plus meet with in the position drills.” Program Directors, Alumni, Staff and Representatives In attendance was for- from the Financial Aid Office. mer 49ers quarterback Alex OPEN HOUSE Smith, who trained with Fales in the offseason and will help USF SAN JOSE CAMPUS on CESAR CHAVEZ PARK Tuesday, April 10, 5:30 pm the quarterback prepare for the NFL Draft. Learn more or to RSVP call 408.343.7100 Fales said that he has one visit www.usfca.edu/sanjose individual workout sched- or email [email protected] uled with the Minnesota Vi- kings this weekend and hopes that more will be scheduled in the coming months. Austin Belisle is a Spartan Daily staff writer and Juan Reyes is the Sports Editor.