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Monday, March 15, 2010 www.TheSpartanDaily.com Volume 134, Issue 24 Swarmed: SJSU Student codes iPhone app season ends for San Jose transportation Jennifer Elias Jogi said he moved from would be nice if VTA digital Staff Writer his home country of India to screens showed the times of San Jose last August, where when the next train is coming, Commuters can now ac- he must rely on public trans- like BART.” SEE SPORTS PAGE 4 cess public transportation portation to get from place to Jogi said he purposely routes, times, and maps with place. priced the app at the lowest the touch of a finger, thanks “I regularly take a bus,” he cost for an application on the to an SJSU student. said. “And it is very tedious iTunes store. Vashishtha Jogi, a gradu- to always have to open my “If I keep it at a high rate, ate student in software engi- laptop to find bus timings, people won’t buy it,” he said. neering, developed an iPhone or look it up online before I The application has been and iPod Touch application leave.” downloaded a total of 35 called “San Jose Transit.” Jogi said this was the main times so far, he said. For 99 cents, Jogi said the reason he decided to create Jogi said a lot of iPhone offline application for the the application, using the ex- users who travel by VTA don’t iPhone and iPod Touch allows perience he had from making know about this application. users to see routes for public five previous applications. “I am constantly posting transportation. “My dad is a doctor, and I on my Facebook profile and “We have seen this in other made an application for him my friends post the link to cities around the world, and to enter patient information their profiles,” he said. Valley Transportation Au- for his personal use,” he said. Zonobi said it is always thority has plans to do that Jogi said he has also good to have the transit pro- but it hasn’t materialized yet,” worked to develop mobile vider’s input. said Transportation Solutions phone applications for a non- Apart from easing access to manager Eyedin Zonobi. profit organization at Stan- transit routes, Jogi said there “That’s really helpful, be- ford called “Seeds of Empow- was an additional motivation cause I take the Winchester erment.” behind creating this app. light rail, and lot of the time The San Jose Transit app “I had an interview for an it only comes every half and took 25 days to make and was internship alongside a friend hour,” said undeclared soph- released Feb. 27, he said. who I had worked on previous omore Jon Wold. “So if I’m “It seems useful, especially iPhone applications with,” he doing something on campus, for those who are just learn- said. “She got selected and I I don’t know if I should leave ing to use the light rail sta- didn’t.” and rush or if its going to be a tion, said Macken Wong, a long wait.” graduate student in math. “It See APP, Page 2 Snow Day takes SJSU by storm

Kathryn McCormick The event was held Thurs- to teach students about alcohol Staff Writer day from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the and drug abuse prevention in a Associated Students recreation recreational context, providing Alcohol quizzes and con- lawn. students with a 16-ton snow pit dom games entertained and Jennifer Gacutan-Galang, to play in and a number of al- informed at SJSU’s second chair of SJSU’s Alcohol and cohol, sex and health education annual Snow Day and Winter Drug Abuse Prevention Com- booths to explore. Carnival, an organizer for the mittee and co-organizer of event said. Snow Day, said the event aimed See SNOW, Page 2 SJSU forward C.J. Webster is surrounded by two New Mexico State defenders. JOE PROUDMAN / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER Donation strikes right chord with department

Kristen Pearson and Dora Walker recently do- "I think the scholarships are Staff Writer nated $800,000 to the piano a good idea," she said. "But as a program at SJSU, and the mon- string player, it won't affect me In the 1990s, a couple visited ey will be used to build a gradu- much." the SJSU campus and complete- ate program for pianists. Jovil Clemente, a senior cre- ly fell in love with it, said the "Pianists can come and au- ative arts major with a minor in SJSU coordinator of keyboard dition, and if the department music, said he is thankful that studies. accepts them and they win the people are supporting music "They promised when they scholarship, it will pay for full and art. passed away to give $1.6 million tuition for a master's degree,” "Not many people support to SJSU to split between the Mok said. the arts, and it's great to receive meteorology and piano depart- Junior music major Jenni- money and donations from peo- ments," said Gwendolyn Mok, fer Wu said her focus is in viola ple who support it," he said. an associate professor of music and said she is excited to see the Az Samad, a graduate Alween Lim, Amanda Tam and Yvonne Pon play in the trucked-in snow next to the A.S. and dance. scholarships go to well-deserv- House on Thursday. CLIFFORD GRODIN / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER She said the estate of Alberto ing people. See PIANO, Page 2

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student in music, said he thinks the piano scholarships are ben- efi cial, but also said he was frus- trated that there weren't more scholarships. "There should be scholar- ships for all instruments," he said. "That would be a great fi - nancial support." Mok said piano collector Fred Hearth recently donated a historic 1861 piano to the school. "He loves to store pianos and enjoys gifting them to places that will use them," she said. "He wanted to gift this piano to SJSU, but you don't just give someone a piano that is worth $30,000, so we met and have become friends." Clemente said he thinks it's pretty nice to get support from outside donors. Kavitha Viveganandan, a junior computer engineering major, is hit with a snow ball while she plays in the trucked-in "It's probably not just a ran- snow in front of A.S. House on Thursday. CLIFFORD GRODIN / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER dom donor, but music is all about sharing with others," he said. they’re drinking is in one cup,” “It kind of brings everyone who played in the snow had to Mok said the school is build- SNOW Gacutan-Galang said. “But if together for a little bit of re- sign a waiver prior to entering ing a collection of pianos that the cup is fi lled with 4.5 ounces laxed, fun enjoyment,” Picken the snow pit. will encompass 300 years of From Page 1 of hard liquor, it’s not one drink. said. “Anyone found throwing piano history. It’s actually three drinks.” Picken said he was initially snow balls will be asked to leave "And the pianos aren't just Between snowman-building Gacutan-Galang said that confused by Snow Day’s alcohol the pit,” Hubbard said. “Throw- for show," she said. "They're contests, students swarmed students had extra incentive to abuse education element, but ing loose snow is not so much of there for the students to play the booths, partaking in activi- check out all of the booths at warmed to the idea upon at- an issue, but no ice rocks.” them." ties such as Sugar in the Snow, Snow Day. tending the event. Hubbard said she initially A concert for historic pianos during which students learned “If they go through all of the “At fi rst I was like, ‘What?’” came up with the idea for Snow was held Friday in the Music how much sugar is in a drink of booths, they get a free T-shirt,” Picken said. “But now I think Day. building Concert Hall, where alcohol, and Sex in the Dark, in Gacutan-Galang said. “It’s a it’s good that it’s incorporated “The Alcohol and Drug faculty members played pia- which students wore dark-tint- good way to encourage partici- because we are college students Abuse Prevention Committee, nos from the 1800s and gave a ed beer goggles and attempted pation, and it’s something stu- and alcohol is something that’s, which I am a part of, wanted to lecture on the evolution of the to correctly roll a condom onto dents can take away from the you know, there.” create destinations for the fi rst piano. a wooden penis. event as a reminder of the risks Nathan Biggs, a junior psy- Thursdays of every month,” At Friday's concert, Mok said “We call it our wooden tied to alcohol abuse.” chology major and A.S. pro- Hubbard said. “As we were do- attendees were able to listen to woody,” Gacutan-Galang said. Gacutan-Galang said the gramming board member, said ing some brainstorming, I was the music as well as play the in- Junior psychology major event, which was a collabora- the amount of snow provided at searching online and ran across struments after the concert was Jennifer Olea said she enjoyed tion between Associated Stu- this year’s Snow Day was more snow. We had some grant mon- over. the Sex in the Dark game. dents and the Alcohol and Drug than double of what it was last ey and I thought, ‘Well, this Samad said he thinks it's nice “It’s pretty funny,” Olea said. Abuse Prevention Committee, year. could be fun.’ I brought it back to have good instruments. “You can race people. The girl was in its second year at SJSU. “Last year it was held on to the group and they were re- "The musicians who are in that I was racing, the condom “I want it to be something Seventh Street with about eight ally excited about it.” the historic piano concert are fl ung off and hit her in the face.” students associate with spring,” tons of snow,” Biggs said. “We Hubbard said she developed very talented," he said. "And Another game allowed pairs Gacutan-Galang said. “I want have 16 tons this year.” the event with Alcohol and Drug any support, like a donation, is of students to wear beer goggles them to think, ‘spring: Snow Darryl Scotti Events, Inc., Abuse Prevention Committee great." and attempt to toss a ball to one Day,’ in the same way they provided the snow for the co-chair Gacutan-Galang. Samad also said he likes all another. think, ‘fall: Fire on the Foun- event, Darryl Scotti said. Last year, Snow Day was the concerts that happen at Roger Veer, a senior electri- tain.’ I want it to become an an- “We’ve been working on the sponsored by the Alcohol and SJSU. cal engineering major, said he nual tradition.” university for various events Drug Abuse Prevention Com- "I enjoy every discipline of participated in that game. The event, which cost about for over a decade,” Scotti said. mittee in conjunction with A.S., music," he said. "I wish I could “I don’t know how to ex- $7,000 to execute, was funded “We do a lot of games and ac- Hubbard said. *ILLUSTRATION COURTESY be in many places at one time." plain it,” Veer said. “It’s two by grant money and A.S. stu- tivities—interactive games and “This year we didn’t have OF RACHEL PETERSON perceptions of your eye. So if dent activity fees, Gacutan- activities. Today we’re creating the funding, so the commit- you look straight, you’re good, Galang said. a snow pit that you can play in. tee went to A.S. and asked if access users' timings without but once you look down, or you Junior psychology major For those that are from Back they’d be willing to adopt the APP searching through all of the start looking laterally, you are Olea said she felt the event was East that are homesick, they’ll Snow Day as a yearly tradi- buses or trains. messed up. It’s like you’re on a a good use of student activity have a little bit of that.” tion for San Jose State,” Hub- From Page 1 He said he currently does hill — you just fall. You have to fees because it informed stu- Freshman biology major bard said. “They were excited not have any plans to develop fall.” dents about alcohol abuse in Javier Murrero said he was to do that, so now they have At that point, he said he this application for other smart Another Snow Day booth accessible ways. pleased to see snow on campus. Fire in the Fountain in the fall decided to do something that phones such as the Android or game was What Do You Know, “Especially with the games “I live up north and it snows and they have Snow Day in the would make him stand out to Blackberry. which quizzed students on, and things, it’s bringing aware- once in a while, so it’s kind of spring. So it’s kind of fi re and employers and that the tran- “If I jump into other plat- among other subjects, alcohol ness about different stuff,” Olea cool seeing that there’s snow ice.” sit application has helped him forms, I wont be able to con- consumption. said. “And it’s really cool that down here where it’s warmer,” Hubbard, the associate di- during the recent SJSU Expo centrate on this platform,” Jogi Gacutan-Galang said that you can kind of take a break Murrero said. rector for residential life and Career Job Fair. said. a question many students get from classes and play around a Snow Day co-organizer university housing services, “I showed the application to Katie Holmes, a senior Eng- wrong is what constitutes a bit.” Stephanie Hubbard said that said Snow Day is an effort to the companies, and they were lish literature major, said a lot drink of alcohol. Echeme Emole, a sopho- there were guidelines for play- create alternative-to-alcohol very impressed with the work I of people know what time to She said that many students more political science major, ing in the snow. events at SJSU. had done,” Jogi said. take the light rail to go to class don’t realize that one drink of said the event was a waste of “We don’t allow people to “There are a lot of people According to the iTunes but don’t know when it will ar- alcohol equals 1.5 ounces of student activity fees. throw snow balls, because it is who don’t necessarily want to store, there is only one other rive to go back home. hard liquor, 4 ounces of wine or “This is ridiculous,” Emole ice chopped down and it could go out and do the stereotypi- application for the light rail “I live really close to a light 12 ounces of beer. said. “If you’re going to do be hard, and we don’t want any- cal drinking on Thursday night, called “San Jose Rail.” rail station and sometimes When students are at par- something, at least do some- one to get hurt,” Hubbard said. and so we were trying to create The San Jose Rail app has when I want to go to the bars ties and are consuming drinks thing more constructive than Hubbard said that everyone tradition,” she said. routes for San Jose but not and not drive, I'd like to take poured for them, Gacutan- wasting money on this.” other connecting routes such the light rail,” she said. “But Galang said they often end up Freshman Japanese major :: as downtown Campbell. I'm scared to miss the last one.” drinking more than they think Gabriel Picken said the event BRING US YOUR WOMEN’S & MEN’S CLOTHES CURRENT STYLES NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY :: CASH ON THE SPOT :: FRIENDLY BUYERS As shown on the iTunes Zonobi said he thinks this they are. was a good use of student ac- store, there are similar navi- would encourage people to “They think they’ve had tivity fees because it provided a gational applications like iBart take a bus or light rail since one drink because the alcohol positive campus experience. and iCaltrain, but none for all the information will be readily of the transit systems in San available.

Jose. “This technology is just the Photo: APRIL BRIMER Jogi said he is improving beginning,” he said. “I hope the application by including a someday the VTA will install favorites section for stops to GPS navigation.”

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SAN JOSE: 1959 west san carlos 408.292.6100 SAN JOSE: 1008 blossom hill rd #e 408.269.1000 www.crossroadstrading.com Monday, March 15, 2010 NEWS 3 Gamers clobber each other in tournament Democrats look to Matt Santolla area. Staff Writer “This game takes a lot of skill," he said. "You need to resurrect Four dozen people fl ocked to know mind games and have the Student Union to participate good hand-eye coordination in an arcade video game tourna- to beat your competitor. These college aid ment sponsored by On Campus games can be a lot of fun once Entertainment, Inc. on Satur- you get interested in them.” day afternoon. Nguyen said there is a more overhaul The tournament featured entertaining atmosphere when popular fi ghting games such as playing in an arcade with a large "Street Fighter 4," "Marvel vs. group of other people, compared WASHINGTON (AP) — Con- Capcom 2" and "Capcom vs. to playing in a room alone. gressional Democrats want a SNK 2." The arcade tournament was stalled overhaul of college aid Each video game had its own attended by several people who programs to get strapped onto tournament, though most par- did not attend SJSU or live close a fast-track health care bill, giv- ticipants competed in "Street to the area. ing both Obama administration Fighter 4." Brian Tillo and Raymond priorities a better chance of "We mainly want to provide Monsada, Sacramento State passage. some competition for the play- University students, said they The student loan measure ers and support the gaming traveled from the state’s capital would be the biggest change community in a fun environ- to SJSU because they both love in college assistance programs ment," said Eric Chang, owner video game tournaments. since Congress created them of On Campus Entertainment, "We both really like fi ghting in the 1960s. The bill would Inc. Jeff Andaya, a senior business management major, plays “Street Fighter 4” in an games, and there are no compe- end federal subsidies to pri- He said On Campus Enter- arcade tournament at the Student Union on Saturday afternoon. titions in our area," Tillo said. vate lenders and have the gov- tainment. is a company that MATT SANTOLLA / SPARTAN DAILY "We came all this way because ernment originate all loans to provides arcade services for col- the competitors are really good needy students. lege campuses throughout the fee of $10 to enter. ness management major, said ing these kinds of games," An- and we thought it would be fun." Democrats in the House and state. The participants are select- he participated in the tourna- daya said. "They never really Stephanie Tran, a San Fran- Senate were working to incor- Chang said fi ghting games ed at random and placed on a ment because he likes video end. Unlike role-playing games, cisco State student, said she porate the legislation, which such as “Street Fighter 4” are bracket, where each participant games and thinks the chance to which come to the end at the came to SJSU because she is passed the House last Septem- popular because of their com- fi ghts one other on a game-by- compete is entertaining. fi nal level, fi ghting games are interested in video games and ber but bogged down in the petitive nature. game basis. "I came here for kicks," he about learning the different wanted to prove that women Senate, into a single, expedited "More than anything, these The fi rst -, second - and said. "These types of games are characters' style and getting bet- can compete in the world of budget bill that could pass in gamers want to be the best," he third-place fi nishers all received real competitive and I want to ter." competitive gaming. the Senate with a simple major- said. "So the fact it is one-on- a cash prize for winning. The see how I will do." Long Nguyen, a junior soft- "I want to prove I can beat ity. one, head-to-head games makes prize money for each specifi c Andaya said he likes fi ghting ware engineering major, said down on some these other play- After a presidency marked it better." tournament was determined by games because there is variety he attended the tournament ers," Tran said. "I have always by stalemates, the strategy After choosing a game they the number of participants and in the game play, which keeps because of his interest in fi ght- played this game and my friends would give President Barack would like to play, Chang said the total of their entry fees. the game interesting. ing games and the chance to see are here. I want to be recognized Obama the best opportunity to each participant pays an entry Jeff Andaya, a senior busi- "You can always keep play- some of the better players in the by all the other fi ghters.” achieve simultaneous victories on two of his top priorities in a single, swift act of Congress. Consolidating the college aid package with health care would Physical activity club assists disabled community create a double sweetener for Democrats. It would make it easier to pass the college aid plan in the Senate, where it President: Club raised more lio Llerenas and club treasurer participating in an adapted Every fall, the Adapted said their parents are support- seemed unable to muster 60 David Salles said they look basketball tournament for the Physical Activity Club holds a ive of the club. votes to overcome procedural than $1,000 for forward to participating in the East Side Union High School Disability Sports Expo, which “They are one of the major hurdles. And it would give Special Olympics a month ago event again next year. District. is meant to enlighten students sources of fundraising,” Ller- House Democrats a popular “We stayed in for at least about resources available to the enas said. “My family is pretty incentive to ease their anxiet- 10 minutes,” Lorenc said. “We disabled community. excited about what I’m doing.” ies over voting for health care Shiva Zahirfar jumped in three different times. “The event I’m most proud The club members said they changes. Staff Writer We were addicted.” of is the Disability Sports did not know one another be- The health care bill "is a The Adapted Physical Ac- But if it takes Expo," Lorenc said. "We show- fore joining the club but have controversial, diffi cult bill for Dressed up in costumes, tivity Club’s goal was to raise “a stunt to case different disability sports.” become good friends. a lot of people," said Rep. Rob- members of the Adapted Physi- $500 by calling and e-mailing In the Spartan Complex, the “We genuinely care about ert Andrews, D-N.J. "The more cal Activity Club hurriedly ran members of the community for bring Adapted Physical Activity Club each other,” Lorenc said. things that you can go home into the cold water of the San the event, he said. bulletin board is covered with Llerenas said that there is a and say were in the bill that Francisco Bay, according to the Members dressed up as a awareness, pictures from different events mystery around the club’s ori- are sort of universally popular, club’s president. convict, pirate, wrestler and the group has done. gins but think it was founded in yeah, it helps." Participating in an event put Spartan to raise money on cam- we’ll do it. Toward the center of the the '80s. Sen. Tom Harkin, the chair- on by the Special Olympics on pus for the Northern California ” board, the club’s motto is Most of the club members man of the Senate Health, Ed- Feb. 8, the Adapted Physical Special Olympics, Lorenc said. David Salles placed. are in the kinesiology depart- ucation, Labor and Pensions Activity Club raised more than “It was for a good cause, and Club treasurer The paper reads, “Until ment, and the club is hoping Committee, said lawmakers $1,000 for the Northern Cali- we had fun at the same time,” unity exceeds isolation, until students from other depart- had an opportunity for a "twin fornia Special Olympics, said Salles said. understanding exceeds judg- ments will want to join, he said. victory" by joining the student Nate Lorenc, the club’s vice The majority of the club’s “We don’t want to be known ment, until potential exceeds The Adapted Physical Ac- loan measure to the health care president. activities are volunteering, put- for crazy stuff,” Llerenas said. limitation.” tivity Club has seven full-time package. “It was pure adrenaline,” ting on events and fundraising, Club members said they are “People see the pictures and members, about twice as many White House spokesman Lorenc said. “I was looking Llerenas said. willing to do any event. have heard the stories,” Lorenc as last semester, Lorenc said. Robert Gibbs said the budget around for fellow club mem- During the next couple of “But if it takes a stunt to said. “I don’t know why they “There is a ton to learn from package, known as a "reconcili- bers to dunk in the water." weeks, the club will be fund- bring awareness, we’ll do it,” wouldn’t want to get involved.” the adapted community,” he ation bill," would be a means to Lorenc, club president Ju- raising to get T-shirts for kids Salles said. Llerenas, Lorenc and Salles said. pass the student aid plan. 4 SPORTS Monday, March 15, 2010 Spartans defeated in fi rst round of WAC Tournament Aggies late 10-0 run is beginning of 90-69 rout

Scott Reyburn variety of fashions from driv- Senior Staff Writer ing hard to the basket to nailing a trey from no man’s land, but One and done. early foul trouble in the second The SJSU men’s basketball half toned down his game. team couldn’t overcome the “I had to change it up and I New Mexico State scoring duo had to be aggressive, but once of Jonathan Gibson and Jahmar I felt the game slipping away, I Young, losing 90-69 to the Ag- had to go back to normal play,” gies in a Western Athletic Con- Oliver said. ference Tournament quarterfi - Oliver, another player in the nal game Thursday. game who was named fi rst team Gibson, a senior guard and All-WAC, had fi ve turnovers. second team All-WAC selec- The Aggies, the No. 3 seed, tion, shot 8-14 from the fi eld for went on a 10-0 run when they 22 points, and Young, a junior were up 50-44 with less than guard and fi rst team All-WAC fi ve minutes to go in the second selection, shot 6-9 from the half and never looked back. fi eld for 16 points at the Lawlor Young averaged 20.9 points a Events Center in Reno. game in the regular season, but “They just simply beat us,” Thursday he dished the ball out said SJSU head coach George with six assists, giving Gibson Nessman. and his teammates more op- Gibson, playing in what could portunities to put points on the have been his fi nal game in his board. collegiate basketball career, said “Tonight, I just passed the ball to who was open,” Young said. “If I get my team going of- fensively, I can always jump in. SJSU head coach George Nessman reacts to the Spartans 90-69 loss Thursday to New Mexico State in the fi rst round of the I just go out Western Athletic Conference Tournament. SJSU fi nishes the season 14-17 and 6-11 in the WAC. JOE PROUDMAN/ SPARTAN DAILY “ It’s not all about points with me. and play every I’ll score once the team is better off.” game like it Gibson took full advantage of snatched 14 boards for a double- New Mexico State (20-11, Young’s playmaking. double. 12-5 WAC) moved on to defeat is my last and “We just let the game come to Nessman said McKines can the hometown Nevada Wolf us,” Gibson said. “We ain’t try- get the ball down low where the Pack, the No. 2 seed, on Satur- try to always ing to force nothing. Look for Spartans couldn’t and there was day and surprise No. 1 seeded stay defen- the mismatches and just keep no game plan for such tenacity. Utah State 69-63 on Saturday playing D.” “Wendell is probably the best to win the WAC Tournament sive-minded. SJSU’s Justin Graham was extra effort player in the league, Championship. ” second in scoring for the Spar- and I don’t think there is an an- The win over Utah State on Jonathan Gibson tans, putting up 14 points on 5-9 tidote for that other than play as Saturday secured New Mexico Senior guard shooting. hard as you can against him,” State an automatic bid in the Graham knew if the Spartans Nessman said. NCAA Tournament. fell behind, they would have a The Spartans concluded New Mexico State will join he had to leave it all out on the tough time getting enough stops their season 14-17 and 6-11 in Utah State as the only two line. to come back because of the the WAC. The loss was the fi nal teams from the WAC in the “I just go out and play every scoring tandem of Young and game for Chris Oakes, Robert NCAA Tournament. game like it is my last and try to Gibson. Owens and Mac Peterson. always stay defensive-minded,” “They are a tough team to Gibson said. come up from behind,” Graham The Spartans, the No. 6 seed said. “They are a good team and WAC TOURNAMENT RESULTS in the tournament, only had the have a lot of fi re power.” lead twice in the entire game The Aggies shot 54.8 percent Utah State defeated Boise State 84-60 and both came in the fi rst half. from the fi eld, while holding the Once SJSU’s 25-23 lead was re- Spartans to 42.6 percent shoot- Louisiana Tech defeated Fresno State 74-66 linquished with less than seven ing. Nevada defeated Idaho 87-71 minutes to go in the fi rst half, “You have to play defense to they never saw it again. win championship” said New New Mexico State defeated SJSU 90-69 SJSU junior guard Adrian Ol- Mexico State’s head coach Mar- iver shot 7-18 from the fi eld for vin Menzies. “After tonight’s Utah State defeated Louisiana Tech 85-55 a game-high 23 points. Oliver is performance, I’m confi dent we New Mexico State defeated Nevada 80-79 ranked sixth nationally in scor- will go out and fi ght hard tomor- ing and stayed true to his 22.5 row.” Wendell McKines, an hon- New Mexico State Defeated Utah State 69-63 points per game average. orable mention selection to the WAC Tournament winner: New Mexico State Oliver made fi eld goals in a All-WAC, dropped 15 points and Adrian Oliver goes uo for a layup in SJSU’s loss in the fi rst round of the WAC Tournament JOE PROUDMAN / SPARTAN DAILY

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win in a race then between the eyes landed on Louisiana Tech’s neck and fanning himself down cheetah and world’s-fastest-man head coach, Kerry Rupp. Why? with a pink-feathered fan to dis- COMMENTARY Usain Bolt. I lean more toward Because he wore suspenders. tract the opposing player shoot- the latter, still. What a baller. ing free throws. In the Aggies Scott Reyburn The race was sponsored by Best Free-Throw Chant semifi nal game, “Wild Bill” took Senior Staff Writer Jiffy Lube, and the three con- The Fresno State Bulldogs his shirt off like always and wore testants had to race down and contingent couldn’t take it any- blue sparkling pants and a blue Let’s face it. When eight col- back up the court using a trike more, putting a spin on Twisted mullet wig. lege traveling bands and fans scooter. Sister’s song “We’re not gonna Best Borat Mustache stayed a week in Reno for the Obviously hilarity ensued take it!” On free throws dur- Pistol Pete, the mascot of New Western Athletic Conference when contestants who lagged ing a quarterfi nal game against Mexico State, dressed up as a Men’s Basketball Tournament at behind early in the race pedaled the Bulldogs of Louisiana Tech, cowboy and fi red his two plastic Lawlor Events Center last week, their foot down on the ground as Fresno State fans began to sing, pistols and rode a skateboard they were bound to get a little fast they could only to lose con- “You’re not gonna make it, no, around the court. Pistol Pete had crazy. trol and face-plant on the hard- you ain’t gonna make it, you’re a mustache that made him look Without further adieu, I pres- wood court. not gonna make it anymore.” like Borat dressed up as a cow- ent you with the 2010 WACky Best “Hello Clarice” Notable mention: Louisiana boy. Tournament Awards. Brady Jardine of the Utah Tech fi red back at Fresno State Best Air Ball Best Zombie Nation State Aggies wore a protective with its own free-throw heckling. When Boise State Broncos’ Before the tip-off of every mask during the tournament so The Louisiana Tech fans would Paul Noonan threw up an air ball, game at the tournament, the when the Aggies played Louisi- chant, “Your ball is bigger than the Utah State fans were quick to Lawlor Events Center disc jockey ana Tech in a semifi nal matchup, the basket!” point out his mistake. The Ag- incessantly played Zombie Na- Louisiana Tech fans began chant- Best Non-Fans gies fans chop their arms like tion’s “Kernkraft 400” chant mix. ing “Hannibal Lecter, Hannibal Sorry SJSU, but the Spartans the Atlanta Braves chop and say Don’t get me wrong, this song Lecter,” every time he touched had the worst showing of fans at “Air ball, air ball, air ball!” Noo- fi res me up like no other, but af- the ball because of, well, you get the tournament. If we won the nan heard this chant for the rest ter about the fi fth time I turned the picture. tournament, in the most unlikely of the game when the ball graced into a zombie after hearing it. Best Play Him Off, Key- of situations, about six people his hands again. Best “Winning Team, board Cat Song would have stormed the court Best Shot Celebration Losing Team” Chant With Idaho getting crushed after the championship-winning Brian Green of Utah State shot Utah State fan “Wild Bill” stands out in the crowd at the Aside from the hometown Ne- by Nevada 81-64 late in the sec- buzzard, including myself. phenomenally from beyond the WAC Tournament in an attempt to district players on the arc the entire tournament and a vada Wolf Pack fans, the Aggies ond half of a quarterfi nal game, Best Free-Throw Ritual court. theme was created in its quarter- of Utah State traveled the best, the Vandals band began to play When a New Mexico State JOE PROUDMAN / SPARTAN DAILY sending a loud, raucous, obnox- the “Ghostbusters” theme song. player was attempting a free fi nal victory when Green began ious and downright mean group Never have I been more dumb- throw, the Aggies’ fans raised say “Luuuuuuke” when Babbitt saw but heard. In every single tapping the back of his biceps af- of fans. founded in my life by a choice of their arms up like any other col- makes a fi eld goal. The Wolf Pack game, where there is a lull in the ter making a 3-pointer, signifying In its quarterfi nal matchup music. The Vandals are getting lege free-throw ritual, but their fans sound like a symphony of action and the crowd is quieted the reloading of clips into a gun. versus the Boise State Broncos, blown out by 30 and the best hands are in the shape of a pistol James Earl Jones’ mimicking his down, a guy says, “Let’s go Wolf Best Zebra Heckling Utah State fans gave no mercy. song to play is the “Ghostbusters” representing their mascot, Pistol voice as Darth Vader from “Star Pack.” The guy says it only once Fouls called against the team With 1:03 left on the scoreboard theme song? They might as well Pete. Wars.” in a serious and fi rm manner for you root for upset you no mat- in the second half and up 80-60, just play the Keyboard Cat song. Best Peter Pan Reference Best Mascot Headwear every single game. The Wolf Pack ter what, even if it was justifi ed. Utah State fans began to chant, Best-Dressed Coach One of my favorite fi lms, It was a toss up between the isn’t even playing, so saying "Let’s If the Utah State fans were up- “Up by 20! Up by 20! Up by 20!” After fl ipping through chan- “Hook,” was given homage by the Nevada Wolf Pack mascot named go Wolf Pack" in, say, a game be- set with a “bad” call, they would Best Cheetah nels on the TV in our hotel room, Wolf Pack fans. When Dario Hunt Alphie wearing a propeller hat tween SJSU and New Mexico chant “Take his whistle!” During one timeout or break I landed on an episode of “Fam- of Nevada scored a bucket, their and the Boise State Broncos mas- State, makes it hilarious. Best “It’s Tricky” for each game in the tournament, ily Matters,” and right there was fans in unison chanted “Dario, cot named Buster Bronco wear- Best Fan Aside from the Jiffy Lube race, a race was held between three one of my favorite TV characters Dario, Dar-ri, oooooooooo!” ing a sombrero, but the mascot Utah State’s “Wild Bill” is by there was another competition contestants: growing up, Steve Urkel. Best “Luke, I Am Your Fa- to make me laugh out loud at fi rst far the best fan at the tourna- to entertain fans — the Verizon 1. A fan from the home team. I had suspenders on the brain, ther” glance was Buster Bronco. Noth- ment. He is known nationally for dance off. Three contestants were 2. A fan from the away team. so when I was watching the de- Luke Babbitt, 2010 WAC ing is more absurd than a horse his bare-all costumes to distract selected to bust out their best 3. A Cheetah mascot wearing molishing of the Louisiana Tech Player of the Year, scores a lot of wearing a sombrero. the opposition at the free-throw dance moves in front of thou- a jet pack. Bulldogs at the hands of the No. points. Similar to the Vancouver Best Laugh-Out-Loud line. In the fi rst Utah State game, sands of people to the song “It’s Yes, you read right, the fastest 1 seed Utah State Aggies, my Canucks fans saying “Luuuuuu” Moment I couldn’t help but notice this fat Tricky”. The best boogey-down mammal in the world wearing eyes began drifting to anything when their goalie Roberto Lu- The funniest thing of the tour- guy taking off his shirt, wrapping was a kid doing the worm, which a jet pack. I wonder who would to keep myself entertained. My ongo makes a save, Nevada fans nament was this one guy I never a pink-feathered boa around his won him the contest.

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Melissa Sabile Hertler walked, Karson Klauer dle. Hertler then singled down the Staff Writer doubled to left center to score left fi eld line to bring Canez home Hertler, and Jones doubled to for the seventh and fi nal run for The SJSU baseball team center fi eld to bring in Klauer, giv- the Spartans. clinched the inaugural Jack Gif- ing the Spartans a 4-0 lead over In the top of the ninth, the ford Memorial Baseball Tourna- the Aggies. Spartans made a few player ment with a 7-4 win against UC Finally in the sixth inning, the changes and Jones came to the Davis on Sunday. Aggies responded by getting onto rescue when the Aggies Politi was Going into the fourth game the scoreboard. Justin Schafer hit by a pitch from John Austin. of the tournament, the Spartans singled to the left side and Dave Jones faced Aggies' Schafer on a were 2-1 and the Aggies were 3-0, Popkins doubled to right center, full count but was able to strike turning the fi nal game of the tour- giving Schafer the chance to run out Schafer for the win. nament into the championship home for the Aggies fi rst run. "I thought we dominated the game. The Spartans fought back in game from the start," said head The Spartans started off strong the sixth when Canez singled to coach Sam Piraro. "We scored a when pitcher Esteban Guzman the right side and later scored on point every inning in the last six tossed a perfect inning. a double by Hertler. innings." The Aggies pitcher Scott Ly- During the seventh inning, Piraro said despite the long man matched Guzman in the bot- the Aggies showed they were not day, it was exactly what the team tom of the fi rst. giving up. Paul Politi doubled to needed to experience the way the It wasn't until the bottom of right center, and Scott Kalush sin- game works. the third inning that SJSU got gled him in. Seth Batty followed "We struggled in the begin- on the scoreboard. Michael Reil- suit by singling down the left fi eld ning of the tournament," said fi rst ing reached fi rst base on a fi eld- line to give Kalush the second run baseman Canez, who went 4 for 4 er's choice and later scored on a in the inning, closing the gap to against the Aggies. "I wasn't try- ground out by Jason Martin. make the score 5-3. ing to do too much, just trying to Reiling's fi rst run scored was The Spartans regained their get them in." enough to get the Spartans on a three-run lead in the bottom of Jones really stepped up with roll. the seventh when Klauer was two saves in one day, Piraro said. In the bottom of the fourth, able to score on Alex Sofranac's "He's the guy we can count on Corey Valine singled to right cen- ground out. in these situations," he said. ter. Zack Jones singled through The Spartans held their lead Jones said he was ready to the left side and Valine advanced in the eighth inning by putting in pitch in the last inning of the fi nal to second. Breyon Canez then sin- Luke Mazzanti to pitch for Guz- game. gled through the right side, which man. Mazzanti faced the Aggies "Coach said to get warm, and (Above) Third baseman Corey Valine tries to avoid the tag in SJSU’s 7-4 win against UC allowed Valine to score the sec- Kyle Mihaylo and was able to if anything goes down to be ready Davis on Sunday. (Below) Zack Jones dives to make a catch against UC Davis. The Spar- ond run for the Spartans. strike him out on a full count. for it," Jones said. "I went in and tans won the Jack Gifford Memorial Tournament on Sunday. PHOTOS BY CLIFFORD GRODIN / In the second half of the fi fth Canez led off the bottom of the managed to throw strikes for the CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER inning, designated hitter Craig eighth with a single up the mid- win." Monday, March 15, 2010 OPINION 7 Coff ee or Tea? It’s a Going googoo for Gaga

win-win situation The Internet went crazy by her, and I’m sure there are last Thursday because of one people out there who think woman. she’s a little too out there. Coffee and tea, two age-old nothing puts the mind at ease Lady Gaga. Sure, her style could turn concoctions that have fulfi lled like a good cup of green or chai Her new music video for people off and even annoy the desires of casual drinkers tea. her song “Telephone” had them. for ages past, and most likely Drinking coffee at night more than 8 million hits on many ages to come. typically results in a late-night YouTube, and rightfully so. I often fi nd myself held up string of insomnia, something The video is amazing. in cafes throughout the week, which isn’t particularly con- It’s superbly over-the- I’m sure I’m which I fi nd to be ideal to get ducive to my early-morning top and engrossing, just like Husain Sumra work done in a lighthearted at- schedule, so I usually fi nd my- Gaga. Husain in the Membrane not the only mosphere. self opting for tea as darkness The video takes place in So naturally, I drink a lot Justin Albert falls. a women’s prison in which one who of coffee, and also a lot of tea, Staff Writer Tea provides a light, silky Gaga sports cigarette-ladened I hate having to compare depending on my mood and taste that most coffees cannot sun glasses, soda-cans in her any video to “Thriller,” but it’s has been tastes. compete with, making it the hair and caution tape as cloth- essentially the modern equiva- In my realm of friends throughout life, I have ultimate nighttime drink to enjoy over a good ing. lent of Michael Jackson’s clas- captivated by found that most of my acquaintances tend to book. Its lightly caffeinated undertones are just She takes on rumors that sic music video. lean toward enjoying one of these beverages ex- enough to keep me attentive, but not awake un- she’s a transvestite by show- Lady Gaga seems to be the her, and I’m clusively, while reserving a massive distaste for til 5 a.m. ing a blurred-out image of her biggest pop star on Earth right sure there are the other. crotch. now, and her video was heavi- To put it quite simply, most of my friends are Yeah, the video is over-the- ly anticipated. Every radio sta- people out either coffee drinkers or tea drinkers, to my dis- top. tion I’ve listened to was hyp- may. It’s obvious Quentin Taran- ing up the video, and my first there who How is it possible that someone can only For me, drinking tino and “Kill Bill” were inspi- visit to YouTube on Thursday drink tea or only drink coffee? ration for the video once you had an advertisement for the think she’s a This has been a conundrum that has left me exclusively watch it, as director Jonas music video. puzzled on the many nights I’ve spent sipping Aukerlund seems to draw di- I found myself heavily antic- little too out away my warm beverage of choice. coff ee or tea is not rectly from the films. ipating the video, and I didn’t For me, drinking exclusively coffee or tea is The video is so outrageous even care about the song. there. not so black and white, a notion that often re- so black and white, that MTV will not be showing I just want to see what Lady sults in me having to give up my spot in line in a notion that the video during regular pro- Gaga does next. Parents may not be the big- crowded cafes as a result of personal indeci- gramming, according to FOX Perhaps I’ve been Gaga- gest fan of her either. I mean, sion. often results in me News. ized. I just can’t get enough of if I heard my son or daughter I typically enjoy my coffee in the middle of The network that brings us this crazy lady, even though listening to lyrics that included the day, usually after my last class. It is an ide- having to give up the enriching “Jersey Shore” she probably isn’t even crazy. something about disco sticks, al concoction to help me unwind and keep me has decided that a couple of She seems to be intensely I’d be a little terrified. aware for the second half of my typically work- my spot in line in swear words and a blurred-out talented and her style is a bit I do believe Gaga has tran- packed days. crotch shouldn’t be shown on out there, sometimes literally. scended genders though, so The latter part of my school days usually con- crowded cafes as a TV. Her songs are immensely don’t be afraid to admit your sist of catching up on homework or skateboard- I haven’t watched “Jersey catchy, although I don’t always love of Gaga, guys. Frankly, its ing. Naturally, coffee is an ideal beverage to en- result of personal Shore” for a while, but doesn’t know what the hell they’re about time there’s a pop star joy not only for its full-bodied tastes, but also indecision. that show feature plenty of about. like Lady Gaga. for its highly caffeinated properties. blurred-out body parts and Her videos, including She’s beautifully crazy, As with most coffee drinkers, I also typically swear words? “Telephone,” scream avant- dangerously catchy and in- include a warm cup of the black liquid some- Tea and coffee have their respective places in The 10-minute video fea- garde and make me rack my tensely captivating, all while where in my morning to help kick-start my day, this world, and there is virtually no way of prov- tures Beyonce in a supporting brain coming up with different shattering the image of the a role which tea could honestly never fulfi ll. ing that either drink is better than the other. role and essentially flows like a meanings for them, because Britney Spears-style pop stars That is not to say delicious cups of tea have So to all my hard-headed, exclusive tea or short film. Scenes of Gaga and apparently all of her vid- of the ’90s. no place in my life, that would be a very false coffee drinkers, I say, don’t just think outside Beyonce dancing are thrown eos have some sort of deeper This is a special apperance of statement. the box, rip the box open, smash it to little piec- into the narrative every now meaning. “Husain in the Membrane.” Late at night, when I’m usually sitting out on es and burn the remains in a fi t of open-mind- and then, but for some reason I’m sure I’m not the only Husain Sumra is the Spartan my porch to smoke a cigarette or some thing, edness. it just works. one who has been captivated Save your comments, please Daily managing editor.

Sometimes, my friends and colleagues look at me and into the early morning contribute to mesters too late and now I’m faced say, “You look kind of tired today.” This usually translates my lack of sleep and energy. with having to honor the self-imposed to “You look like s**t today.” But once problems are solved and contract I put upon myself so I can Let’s see. My eyes are puffy, I’m not wearing any make- the technical glitches are fi xed, I end graduate and not be an undergrad for up, and my attire consists of my “ugly Uggs,” sweatpants up having clarity of mind. the next few years. and a sweatshirt. The energy depletion was worth Being forced to fi nish this major is a Comment It’s obvious I didn’t make the time nor cared to make it because I love my boyfriend and tortuous state of affairs, comparable to online about the effort to appear put together because of other circum- I’m thankful to have a special person a person working a job that he or she stances that may not be immediately apparent to those who supports me through the ups and hates, but must endure because it’s the any of the around me. downs in my life. only way to put food on the table. Ever since I entered college about fi ve years ago, I I’ve also been struggling with no Melissa Johnson My food is that bachelor’s degree articles in the learned how to complete homework assignments and get longer being satisfi ed with the major I Staff Writer that I need in order to move on and my studying done at the last minute in the wee hours of declared when I transferred to SJSU. pursue what I feel is my true calling in Spartan Daily the night. I learned my calling in life a few se- the fi eld of law. The effect of learning the art of the all-nighter is sleep I’m sure many have endured the same feeling at one deprivation. time or another, doing something because you have to, There are also personal issues that may contribute to Th e arguments not because you want to do it. my less-than-vivacious demeanor. This feeling of needing to fi nish my major because I’m I have been with my boyfriend for two-and-a-half occuring late at night too close to graduating has been killing me inside, and I years. It’s great to have someone by your side, who’s your feel like I’ve been riddled with bullets of apathy, discour- best friend and your romantic partner, but as with any re- and sometimes into agement and disappointment. lationship, there’s always maintenance involved. So the next time you intend to make a comment about Relationship maintenance is like auto maintenance. the early morning me looking tired or not jovial, please save your voice and at theSpartanDaily.com It can be grueling, taking up a lot of time and effort don’t. — at times it may seem never-ending. The instances of contribute to my lack I’m fully aware of what I look like when I’m stressed miscommunication, or worse, lack of communication, be- out with life and appear less than chipper. Instead of ver- tween me and my signifi cant other prove to be tiring. of sleep and energy. bal confi rmation of my appearance, I would rather appre- The arguments occurring late at night and sometimes ciate a simple hello.

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A well-built set designed by James hearing about the soldier’s refusal to Culley, strong ensemble acting and follow orders. the real-life sound from the prop guns Most confusing, however, was a REVIEW all contributed to a commendable scene in which the six dead soldiers at- Daniel Herberholz update of Shaw’s piece. Once the sol- tacked one of the generals. While it did Staff Writer diers rise from their body bags, a fury not take away from the play’s fl ow, I of confusion ensues. The sergeant and wasn’t sure the meaning or purpose of With a tattered and burnt Ameri- then the captain are unsure how to the dead soldiers storming forward to can fl ag behind them, several soldiers deal with undead soldiers unafraid of circle the general and pounce. began the proceedings of burying insubordination. The heart of the play was in the their former brothers and sisters at When they go to the generals about opening stanza of the second act. Each arms. Trumpets blared as the living the issue, they are told they must be soldier had a few minutes to be with a soldiers covered the soldiers killed in seeing things and need to bury the lover or family member, whom were battle with a full version of the fl ag, soldiers. enlisted by the military to convince the spreading it across each of the six dead Repeatedly, the dead soldiers are or- soldiers to lay down and be buried. bodies. dered to lay down and be buried, and The six interactions gave the When the dead stand up and re- repeatedly they refuse. Actor Matthew audience a look into the psyche Actor Matthew Morgan plays a sergeant in “Bury The Dead,” a play fuse to be buried, a statement about Morgan’s turn as the sergeant was quite and motives of each undead directed by Buddy Butler. DANIEL HERBERHOLZ / SPARTAN DAILY the rights of an individual, especially believable, from harsh interaction with soldier. a soldier who gives up life for a cause, his remaining living soldiers to gritty The most revealing rationale for acting of the night. The one-on-one displayed the most intense turns in the to speak up for his or her beliefs, is far reactions to the general’s orders. avoiding the grave was given by Pvt. nature of the interactions created a de- play. Butler’s use of the “Battle Hymn of more important than following orders Like many of the soldiers, Morgan Driscoll, played by Alexander Sparks. liberate arena for a personal look at the the Republic” in the moments leading or following rules. often had some sort of smoking device Driscoll emphatically told his sister he characters. to the curtains closing matched the feel In SJSU’s production of “Bury The in his hand. The cigars, cigarettes and wanted to bring heaven to earth. Pvt. Shelling and wife Bess, played of the play as a whole. Dead” by Irwin Shaw, director Buddy old-fashioned pipes were a nice touch “I want no entrance requirement to by Daniel Moroni and Nicole Squires, While slightly confusing at parts, the Butler modernized the World War I to better relate the stresses put on the get into heaven – an entrance require- lived fully within their characters, from acting, song selection, set and props expressionist play while keeping the living soldiers. ment of death,” Sparks said with the tender talk about their children to twist- conveyed the deep and sensitive matter integrity of the meaning behind the Meanwhile, journalists back home full force of a determined man. ed and tortured tete-a-tete concerning of breaking the rules and standing up for show. and other soldiers in the fi eld began This sequence displayed the best Shelling’s burial. Moroni and Squires beliefs. Antique pianos play right keys for collection

Salman Haqqi 1875 Erard manufactured in Paris and an 1871 “It’s a pleasure to see and hear these pianos,” Staff Writer Viennese Streicher grand piano. They are housed Tsoi said. “They just create a different character at the Beethoven Center in the Dr. Martin Luther and atmosphere.” Music and history permeated the air at the King Jr. Library. The Massenet composition was followed by second annual Historic Keyboard Concert held to Fred Hearth, who donated the 1861 Erard, said Frederic Chopin’s “Mazurka in G sharp minor,” celebrate the addition of an 1861 Erard Concert he chose to donate the piano to SJSU when he read “Mazurka in D major” and “Scherzo in B minor” Grand piano to SJSU’s historical keyboard collec- an interview with Mok in a book called “The Piano played by pianist William Wellborn, who is vice- tion. Shop on the Left Bank.” president of the San Francisco Chopin Founda- About 150 students, faculty and music enthusi- “I was really impressed with her background,” tion, on the 1875 Erard. A guest plays on the 1875 Erard grand piano. asts fi lled the SJSU Concert Hall on Friday for the Hearth said. “And after doing some research and SJSU alumna Qiong Yu, said she was moved by BRIANA CALDERON / SPARTAN DAILY performance presented by the nonprofi t organiza- talking to Gwen a number of times, I really felt this the performance and taken by the history of the tion Kurosawa Piano Music Foundation and the was the place where it could be used for teaching pianos. position by Darius Milhaud called “Scaramouche,” SJSU School of Music and Dance. and performance.” “It’s amazing to be able to hear this played by pianist Louise Costigan-Kerns on the The concert was preceded by a lecture on key- The concert opened with a composition by music played on pianos from the same era that 1861 Erard and Mok on the 1875 Erard. board evolution by Gwendolyn Mok, associate Jules Massenet called “Poeme d’Avril,” performed the music was composed in,” Yu said. “You get After the concert, audience members were in- professor and coordinator of keyboard studies at by Joseph Frank as tenor and Mok as pianist on to hear the music the way the composers heard it vited to the stage to take a closer look at the pianos SJSU, and Erik Siverson, an SJSU alumnus who is the 1875 Erard. themselves.” and play them if they liked. in charge of the historic instruments at the SJSU Sophomore piano major Virginia Tsoi, said Instead of Robert Schumann’s “Arabesque,” Hearth said he was elated by the show. music and dance department. having the vintage pianos was an opportunity to Wellborn decided to play the Franz Liszt’s “Rigo- “It was a thrilling performance,” Hearth said. Apart from the recently acquired 1861 Erard, play historic instruments that she would other- letto-Paraphrase” on the 1871 Streicher. “I’m delighted to have found a perfect home for two other vintage pianos were on display — an wise not get to play. The last performance of the evening was a com- the piano at SJSU.”