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Volume 148. Issue 1www.sjsunews.com/spartandaily Thursday, January 26, 2017 PACTIVITY WORDS TO ACTIONS Get up, get active and Athletes call for change get rewarded

BY BENJAMIN SIEPAK MULTIMEDIA EDITOR If you’re looking for that extra motivation to make good on a New Year’s resolution, to get those six-pack abs you’ve always wanted or to just be healthier, Pactivity is ready to help. Inspired and founded solely by San Jose State University kinesiology major Anthony Lee, Pactivity is a mobile fi tness app founded on the premise of motivating and encouraging America to get physically fi t. Launching on Jan. 29, the app has teamed up with local nutritious food crews to offer rewards to users who are working toward their health-related goals. “Every fi tness center you can possibly think of in San Jose, whether it’s yoga, pilates, crossfi t or local gym, we’ve geofenced it,” Lee said. “Meaning if you’re within a certain radius of the gym, KAVIN MISTRY | THE SPEAR using your current location on your phone, SJSU alumnus and sociologist Harry Edwards was among the many guests who spoke at the ‘Words to Action’ event. it’s going to recognize you’re within the radius and you’ll be able to start the app.” BY SANDEEP CHANDOK and served as moderator for the fi rst make noise, everyone has a platform and By starting the app, you’ll earn points SPORTS EDITOR panel titled “Athlete Activism: Yesterday even Lebron James speaks up more now based on the amount of time you work and Today.” The panel included San than he did when fi rst came into the NBA. out. Every six minutes you are rewarded Sport, society and social change Jose Earthquakes’ sideline reporter, Slaton, contrary to Spears, felt celebrity were the mantras for San Jose State Danielle Slaton, a former U.S. Soccer athletes do in fact have the ability to make See APP page 2 University’s Words to Action event on Women’s National Team member, SJSU more noise than other athletes. Tuesday and the message was clear as alumni Marc J. Spears of ESPN’s “The The discussion then transitioned to the can be: we need change. Undefeated” and Olympic gold medalist role of women in the sports world and The event was sponsored by RISE Tommie Smith. society as a whole. A topic that arose was INSIDE (Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality), Benson asked the group if in the sports the average salary for WNBA players a non-profi t organization driven towards world, does one have to be a celebrity which is just $39,000 compared to over $5 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT improving race relations in society athlete to make noise? Celebrity athletes million for NBA players. This is bigger than through sports, and focused on athlete includes the likes of Stephen Curry, Serena sports, however. Women have long been activism and the infl uence of sport in Williams, Von Miller and Lebron James undervalued for their work and as a result implementing positive social change. — players that are easily recognizable due RISE CEO Jocelyn Benson was present to their stature. Spears said anyone can See ACTIVISM page 2

MELANIE PIEDRA | SPARTAN DAILY Sue’s Gallery Cafe offers KAVIN MISTRY | THE SPEAR a whole (From left to right) Jim Brown, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Anquan Boldin discussed how atheletes make an impact on social change.

latte love EXPANSION BY MELANIE PIEDRA PRODUCTION EDITOR Camera 12 site potentially Family owned, Sue’s Gallery Cafe is a quaint place that serves fl avorful pastries, fresh coffee and has great customer service. The Gallery Cafe is to become student housing located on Big Basin Way in Saratoga, just a 20-minute drive from San Jose BY KELLY BURNS Advancement and CEO of our students.” only a block away from State University. STAFF WRITER the Tower Foundation, SJSU Along with apartments for Washington Square makes it Sue’s Gallery Cafe has a simple but San Jose State University’s is at the very beginning housing, the proposal for the a prime location for additional modern design that fi ts the current Advancement Division is stages for this potential project also includes ideas for housing. However, this also aesthetic of many modern underground looking into acquiring the expansion. The Camera 12 the ground fl oor to have retail, means competition for SJSU coffee shops. It gives the warmth and former Camera 12 Cinemas site site is just one option. dining locations and even the with other local businesses. comfort of your own home, making in order to build more housing If all plans go through, the possibility of a movie theater. “Personally I think the it a perfect place to study or relax. A for students and faculty. project suggests that the site These would all be accessible location is great because it’s bookshelf is located by the entrance of Camera 12 Cinemas — will become a 20-story building for public use. in a safer area of downtown the cafe, and a basket of blankets sits located in downtown San Jose housing graduate students, staff “As a senior, I wish I had and we don’t have a lot of safe across from it under a table for people along Paseo de San Antonio — and potentially undergraduate this opportunity during my living options other than living to use when they go outside. closed its doors in September students as well. time here at San Jose State, directly on cawwmpus,” said “We wanted to create something 2016 due to lost revenue built “We want students to but I’m excited for the future junior Kate Pentel. unique,” said owner JJ Kang. He said up over a decade. Since then have something beyond just students who might,” said There is a 60 day bidding the location of the Gallery Cafe was the site has been vacant. the freshman experience,” senior Sean Haratyk. process in order to purchase According to Paul Lanning, Lanning said. “We want more The site being in the heart See JAM page 3 vice president for University options and better options for of downtown San Jose and See DORMS page 2 Thursday, January 26, 2017

APP ongoing in America such as obesity and gym is developing consistency,” said cardiovascular disease,” said Brandon Matt Watts, hospitality management Continued from page 1 Hunt, sports management senior and senior and Pactivity staff member. Pactivity marketing staff member. As for the app’s launch on Sunday, it one point, with a maximum of 15 According to the Center for Disease will only be available for Apple iPhone points a day. So essentially, you can Control and Prevention, cardiovascular- users as it’s only compatible with IOS. claim a reward every day. Extending the app’s availability to To claim rewards, you must log into We want students to have Android users is part of Lee’s vision the app, and you can choose from an for the future of the app. array of nutritious options based on something beyond just “We also have plans to geofence how many points you’d like to spend. the freshman experience. outside areas such as tracks, parks, Then the coupon will appear on the golf courses and other areas people app with a “redeem” option for when “ use to get physically active,” Lee said. Paul Lanning it’s presented to the employer. Once Vice President, University As an extra incentive to get active redeemed, the points will be deducted Advancement with Pactivity, Lee has partnered with from your Pactivity account. Summer Winter Action Tours (SWAT), Rewards not only consist of healthy to offer a total of three prizes including a and nutritious food crews, but also related diseases are the number” one spring break party package to Rosarito, discounts on fi tness merchandise such cause of death in America. Today, Mexico for the top active users. as apparel, equipment and accessories. about one in three kids and teens are “We don’t want to just infl uence the By taking the necessary steps for a overweight or obese. people who are already going to the healthier life, Pactivity looks to tackle By offering rewards such as acai gym, but we want to attack everyone, some serious health problems our bowls at Powerl Bowl or some carbs including the people lacking the country faces. at Pasta Fresca, Pactivity looks to help motivation to go,” Lee said “It gives you the opportunity to deviate people get up and get active. Follow Benjamn on Twitter from some of the problems that are “The hardest part about going to the @benjaminsiepak

DORMS directly from a part of the University’s ACTIVISM also stressed the importance of Advancement Division, the Tower education as a tool for change. Continued from page 1 Foundation which is San Jose State’s Continued from page 1 “When you’re going to college, auxiliary non-profit organization. you’re supposed to be getting an the land from the successor agency, According to San Jose State’s society has not seen them in as many who currently owns the Camera 12 site. website, the Tower Foundation assists leadership roles as it should. education,” Brown said. Richard Keit, the successor agency’s with the development, investment, “There needs to be more [women] The youth of our society is crucial managing director, told the Mercury administration and banking of all San making decisions,” Spears said. to America’s effort to grow as they News that they will have to move Jose State philanthropic donations. SJSU alumnus and Olympic are the future. Panelists emphasized forward with whoever is the highest Lanning said in the next 30 to 40 days medalist Tommie Smith touched on this and added that we as a society bidder on the property. they will have a more concrete answer need to show them what is right Currently SJSU has not put in a bid of where this advancement is heading. every question asked. He described for the land, but they have submitted a how when he came to SJSU, he from wrong and ingrain leadership proposal for the lease which is owned felt blessed because he came on a skills into them at a young age. by Forest City, a real estate management basketball scholarship. However, he Lastly, Edwards spoke on the need and development company. felt embarrassed because he looked to encourage children to use their Lanning shared that Forest City wants different, was quiet and didn’t have imaginations and do what they want to dispose of their lease on the Camera in life. 12 site since it has become too much of a voice. an investment and downtown San Jose is Smith then shared a moment “We have to teach young people not an area they are targeting anymore. If from his junior year when his to dream with their eyes open,” SJSU can acquire it from them they would sociology professor wanted to Edwards said. be looking at nearly a 70 year lease. speak with him because of his low If SJSU is to secure this lease, they will move forward with placing a bid on grade in the class. His professor the land. Follow Spartan Daily on Twitter asked him what GPA he needed Funding for the project would come @spartandaily to keep his scholarship and Smith told him it was a 2.0, but he had a 1.88 at the time. His professor then told Smith that he had a lot to say and that he needs to talk more. Smith said nothing. Since that moment, however, he hasn’t Follow Sandeep on Twitter stopped talking. @sandeepcha

The importance of what’s happening now is because of what happened before. “ Tommie Smith Olympic Medalist, SJSU Alumnus “The importance of” what’s happening now is because of what happened before,” Smith said. The second panel was led by SJSU alumnus and sociologist Harry Edwards. The discussion was titled, “From Protest to Progress: Next Steps.” Members of the panel included former San Francisco 49ers Takeo Spikes and Anquan Boldin, former NBA star and current TNT broadcaster Chris Webber, NFL Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown and NBA Hall of Fame center and all-time leading scorer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The group collectively described the need for people to come together for progress and social change to occur not only in America, but around the world. Collegiate football players such as Stanford’s Christian McCaffrey and Louisiana State University’s Leonard Fournette choosing to pass on bowl games to prepare for their NFL careers was also brought up. Webber explained how many student-athletes out of high school are not considering the education aspect when choosing a college but rather looking directly KAVIN MISTRY | THE SPEAR at the athletics. (From top to bottom) Marc Spears, Danielle Brown agreed with Webber and Slaton, Tommie Smith A&E Thursday, January 26, 2017 3 Exhibit presents artifacts found on city streets

BY GIANNA JOHNSON February captures a world living beneath the soles of STAFF WRITER our shoes that most pay no mind to. One image depicts a beheaded blue army man left for Photographer and former San Jose State University dead on the sidewalk. Did a child snap off his head in professor Kim S. Uhlik asks students to put their phones anger or was the tiny soldier dropped on the ground away and look down instead of up in his exhibit, “s/he only to be crushed and abandoned? who looks down.” What you find in the exhibit hosted Uhlik’s photos spark the imagination and wonder of in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library may surprise the viewer leaving them wanting to know more about and intrigue you. the backstory of how these “artifacts” wound up where Using just his iPhone, iPad and absolutely no editing, he found them. Uhlik photographs objects, or what he likes to call Some of Uhlik’s other pieces aren’t necessarily of “artifacts.” He stumbles upon these items during his artifacts but feature textures found along his walks. travels between Palm Springs, Ohio and Holland. Old gum stuck to the ground creates a polka dot like “If you want to experience unusual things, I found pattern that surrounds a storm drain. A manhole cover GIANNA JOHNSON | SPARTAN DAILY that a lot of unusual things are laying on the ground,” that is ever so slightly askew, makes for an image that A picture of a fl ower and a leaf on the ground displayed at the Dr. Martin Uhlik said. is both interesting and pleasing to the eye. Luther King library as part of the “s/he who lookds down” exhibit Images varying from funny and odd to the grotesque A report by Nielsen Company revealed that Americans are hung on a stark white wall. One image of a crushed spend almost 11 hours a day using technology. This MLK Library Events Coordinator Candice McGee beer can, flower and a latex glove grouped together generation is so distracted by the constant buzz of called “s/he who looks down” an unusual exhibit, but on the grass encourages viewers to think about their phones and the “like” counts on Instagram photos that noted that it has been well received by her colleagues relationship and how they wound up in their final they aren’t connecting with our environment. and library patrons. resting place. Uhlik’s hope for this exhibit is that people will be Explore the strange world that lives on the streets According to the official artist statement, the exhibit encouraged to get active, walk around their neighborhoods, of cities around the world in Uhlik’s “s/he who looks is meant to expose “the zeitgeist of distracted self- put away the phones and take in their environment. down” exhibit on display until Feb. 28. absorption.” This is the idea that many are consumed With the ground serving as his canvas and the oddities by the need to be constantly connected, whether it’s via strewn about the city streets, Uhlik plans to continue Facebook, Twitter or texting. looking down and photographing this world that exists Follow Gianna on Twitter In its second week, the exhibit open until the end of in plain sight. @GiannaJohnson

garlic herb spread and salted butter. Yuzu is a citrus JAM fruit, similar in size to a small orange, and has an Continued from page 1 aromatic scent and flavor somewhere between a lemon and a grapefruit. The Gallery Cafe also offers classic drinks and once his home, but after deciding to open a cafe, he pastries like caramel lattes, hot chocolate and a variety and his wife completely renovated the building. of croissants. Not only was the milk bread delicious, The cafe uses handmade cups and pour-over sets for but each espresso based drink is served with beautiful their guests and features other ceramic art made by latte art that is definitely Instagram-worthy. Some of Sue Kang, the owner’s wife. The Gallery Cafe allows the designs I saw were hearts, rosettas and a particular MELANIE PIEDRA | SPARTAN DAILY its guests to purchase the ceramic ware they are barista made a bird. currently using or from the small gallery located in A latte decorated with a tulip and served in a ceramic cup from Sue’s The baristas were all very friendly and would make Gallery Cafe. the corner of the store. conversation while I was waiting for my drink and provide a view of the beautiful scenery outside. Sue Kang designed the entire store and the charming food to be made. The natural light, music in the The menu has many unique items like earl grey pottery that is displayed. Kang is an interior designer background and lingering smell of coffee made this milk jam, affogato and monaka ice cream. The earl by trade, but has been a potter for nearly 40 years. place very comforting. Sue’s Gallery Cafe is the grey milk jam served with toasted milk bread is my Each table in the cafe has a dainty succulent plant in perfect place to simply relax, eat and enjoy yourself. a handmade pot that adds a nice touch to the modern personal favorite. It is a one-inch thick bread that is aesthetic of the store. Sue’s Gallery Cafe has seating lightly toasted and served on a tray with an option of indoors and outdoors, as well as second floor seating up to two free spreads. Follow Melanie on Twitter that overlooks the first floor. The upstairs windows Other spreads for the toast are yuzu marmalade, @melaniepiedra Cinequest marries fi lm with virtual technology

TAYLOR JONES | SPARTAN DAILY Halfden Hussey talks to the audience about the new Cinequest for the spring, which will include virtual reality and an expansion to Redwood City.

BY NICOLE CHUNG lineup and new venues for its annual STAFF WRITER “Cinequest Film and VR Festival.” With the closing of Camera 12, Cinequest has had to find new venues Paving the way to enhance the to showcase films. movie-going experience, Cinequest Some of these venues include the introduced the usage of virtual reality California Theater on First Street, in films at its media launch party on Santana Row’s CineArts, San Jose Stage Tuesday at Yoshihiro Uchida Hall. Company, San Jose State University Cinequest, a Silicon Valley-based and Fairmont San Jose Hotel. organization that blends 21st century As with previous years, the films that technology with films, hopes to will be screened showcase a variety of enhance the movie-going experience creative talent, showing new creative for its audiences by introducing them minds hoping to get exposure through to virtual reality movies. this festival. Using new technology, the The festival will also feature organization wants to expand beyond familiar faces like James Franco the traditional single screen commonly in ‘Actors Anonymous’ and Alyson used in many movie theaters. Stoner in “Mr. Invincible”. “VR is a new experience, a new way “While we defi nitely highlight the to tell the story,” said Joseph Morales, people who are renowned, we also a marketing intern for Cinequest. really like to highlight the people who The introduction of virtual reality are breakthrough artists,” said Jessica to films goes hand in hand with Gelico, publicity manager for Cinequest. Cinequest’s use of three-screen The virtual reality films are a new theaters with the help of Barco Escape, addition to this year’s lineups that which is a “three-screen format for the will run anywhere between 15 to 25 ultimate immersive cinema experience” minutes according to Hussey. according to Barco’s website. The festival will launch with the Cinequest will provide workshops screening of ‘The Last Word’ on for those interested in learning how to Tuesday February 28 at 7:15 p.m. and create compelling pieces of art using will conclude with ‘The Zookeeper’s new virtual reality technologies. One Wife’ on Sunday March 12 at 7:15 will take place at Yoshihiro Uchida p.m. Both fi lms will be shown at the Hall on Saturday March 4 from 12:30 California Theatre. p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Follow Nicole on Twitter Hussey also announced this year’s @njhchung A&E 4 Thursday, January 26, 2017 ALBUM REVIEW Th e xx explores new horizons with “I See You”

BY MARGARET GUTIERREZ-LARA rifts, synths and samples provided by Smith bring a STAFF WRITER rich and stark backdrop to the deep lyrics. I could relate to the song titled “Performance” as Afetr a five-year hiatus the European trio Romy Croft describes the feelings of a love that is lost and Madley Croft, Oliver Sim and Jamie Smith, also the pain that it brings. “If I leave before the end, will known as The xx, just released their third album “I See you forget that I was there?” Croft sings. “When You.” “I See You” is the follow up to their sophomore you see me hurting, when my heart it breaks, I’ll album “Coexist” which also reached number one in put on a performance, I’ll put on a brave face.” She the U.K. The album felt like a rollercoaster ride full sings with so much honest emotion that listeners can of highs and lows. almost feel her misery. The xx’s uncommon and vivid sound is a mix of In contrast to “Performance” and “On Hold,” the R&B, indie-pop and electronic music.“I See You” track “I Dare You” provides a much more uplifting debuted at number one in the U.K. upon its release view of the feelings faced when being consumed by on Jan. 13. It was met with critical acclaim due to its a new love. The song features a more upbeat rhythm vibrant sound and moody lyrics. and is reminiscent of ‘80s pop music. “I need my The album starts off strong with the lead track feelings set on fire. Now I’m deep in it, infatuated,” “Dangerous” which hits hard with horns and synths. Sim croons while expressing the excitement of “Dangerous” sets the tone of the album and leaves opening his heart to someone new. you eagerly waiting for what is to come. The song In addition to the ten tracks on the album, the box describes a relationship that is full of risk and danger set bonus provides three additional tracks including IMAGE FROM WIKIMEDIA but is too powerful to let go. “Naïve” which uses a sample of “Doing it Wrong” by Cover art for The xx’s sophomore album ‘I See You.” In the eighth track titled “On Hold,” producer- Drake. Sim confronts his own struggles with alcohol drummer Smith — who also goes by the name Jamie addiction and describes how it is taking control of his range of sound and energy for the listeners to enjoy. xx — cleverly samples a remixed version of the classic life. “Naive” describes the help that his loved ones If they can replicate the success from the last two pop song “I Can’t Go for That” by Hall and Oates. and friends try to offer him but he asks “Can’t they albums then they could end up being one of the most The sampled chorus intertwines with dark lyrics that see I’m having fun?” which leads one to believe that influential and defining groups of this generation. describe the desire to repair a damaged relationship he is not ready to get treatment. which has come to an end. “I See You” is an album that takes you through a Lead vocalists Croft and Sim convey a sense of series of emotions with catchy rhythms and soulful Follow Margaret on Twitter @maggieslara sorrow and pain in their lyrical exchange on many lyrics. The raw and honest lyrics throughout this songs with simple, yet powerful verses. Croft has a way album connect with listeners and they evoke feelings of opening herself up and giving listeners a view into of disappointment and emptiness that can be left in her deepest insecurities and innermost feelings about the wake of a love lost. the challenges faced in relationships. The keyboard The xx evolves in this album bringing a wide

SONG REVIEW Gorrilaz back in protest spirit with “Hallelujah Money”

BY CAROLINA IBARRA Angelic choir chanting in the background contrast against lyric. Although it is a departure from the upbeat sound STAFF WRITER Clementine’s deep voice in a soothing, yet chilling way. of more popular songs from past releases, “Hallelujah The accompanying video echoes the lyrics’ message. Money” remains undeniably authentic to Gorillaz style For the fi rst time since 2011, Gorillaz publicly released a Images of a dystopian society including outtakes of and expectations. new single purposely delivered on the eve of then president- KKK gatherings and murderous clowns are countered So, it’s weird – but it’s good weird. elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. “Hallelujah Money” by segments of bright cartoon images of rainbows and Follow Carolina on Twitter was released as a response to the new political ideals that bluebirds. It’s unapologetically creepy. The video is just @xoxoxcar@xoxoxcaro promise to sweep the nation with a new administration. as twisted as it is mesmerizing and the message is clear The song title itself gives away its objective. It refl ects a and haunting. cynical take on the new administrative era with the haunting The song itself does a fantastic job of conveying the vocals of Benjamin Clementine and slow, melodic beats. same sentiments in its audio rendering as it does in its Thursday, January 26, 2017

WOMENʼS BASKETBALL Stick it to me: An inside look at freshman gymnast

BY ISABELLE THAM away from home. STAFF WRITER That strong, familial team atmosphere is something Wayne Women’s gymnastics’ Taylor Wright, the head coach of Chan has stuck quite the landing women’s gymnastics, seeks to this season. instill in the athletes. Chan was recently named “One of the things they learn women’s gymnastics’ Freshman of here is that this is bigger than the Week by the Mountain Pacifi c themselves,” Wright said. “She’s Sports Federation following her not Taylor the gymnast anymore, accomplishments at the NorCal she’s Taylor the San Jose State Classic and Sacramento State gymnast and that carries a lot of meets earlier this month. weight. We always try to go out and At the NorCal classic, Chan tied make the university proud of what for sixth on the fl oor with a score we do in the athletic department.” of 9.775, and at Sacramento State The transition from competing she tied for fi rst on vault with a as an individual at a club to being 9.775, winning her fi rst collegiate on a team brings a whole new event. She also tied for second on experience, Wright explained. fl oor with a 9.825. For Chan, that transition has paid Originally from Coquitlam, off early in the season. British Columbia, Chan began her Despite her early season gymnastics career recreationally accolades, winning in individual at the ripe age of two and started events does not carry as much competing at age nine. She importance for Chan as being on described her home club, TAG a solid team does. Sports Centre, as small, but it Refl ecting back on her introduced her to a competitive experience at the NorCal Classic team atmosphere much like the and Sacramento State meets, Chan one at San Jose State. said winning against other teams “In club [gymnastics], was enough to make her happy. everything’s on you.” Chan said. However, she would rather want “I didn’t really have a team, but the team to improve on themselves. now there’s this added pressure “You can tell that gymnastics that what I do affects the team. is one of those things where she Sure, I win fl oor and sure, I come just has fun with it and there’s not third on vault or whatever, but, I too much pressure,” said Madison want the team to do well.” Loomis, a teammate of Chan’s. The move to California “In the gym she always tells us, found Chan in a fl urry of new ‘just have fun! Sassy and classy.’” responsibilities, from living on Chan said she is excited to her own to balancing gymnastics continue this life-changing and school. experience for the rest of her “It’s the little things you have to college career, adding that she think about all the time,” Chan didn’t think she would make it said on the diffi culties that come this far. with being a student-athlete. “On “I’m a little shy sometimes, but and off I’m thinking, can I do this? when I’m competing and doing my Am I strong enough, am I awake stuff, I feel good. I’m confi dent, enough, did I get enough sleep?” I’m sassy,” Chan said. “In this A typical day for Chan is packed Taylor sport, you work so hard to hit all with classes and back-to-back these routines, you’re practicing practice, leaving her with little 24/7. You’re practicing mentally time to spare for much else. Despite and physically, but when it pays the constant travel and problems off it’s like the greatest feeling in of a student-athlete, she says many the world.” others are in the same boat so it isn’t hard to feel connected to CHAN people. To Chan, being involved Follow Isabelle on Twitter in a team sport gives her a family @isabelletham

KAVIN MISTRY | THE SPEAR San Jose State gymnast Taylor Chan concentrates while practicing her vaults in the Spartan gymnastics facility. SPORTS 8 Thursday, January 26, 2017 WOMENʼS BASKETBALL Rams’ runaway fi rst half buries host Spartans

BY DANIEL REEDY points in the second quarter, and were THE SPEAR shutout until there were less than two minutes in the second frame. Even on home court, San Jose Apart from Ramos, the other State’s women’s basketball team was four starters struggled to score overmatched by the Mountain West throughout the game, making just 6 Conference’s top defense. of 35. Forward Paris Baird and guard The Spartans (6-14, 35 in MWC) Myzhanique Ladd each missed their lost 68-56 to the visiting Colorado four attempts from beyond the arc. State Rams (15-5, 7-1 in MWC) Craighead was unsurprisingly Wednesday night. disappointed heading into the locker Colorado State’s Elin Gustavsson room, but “challenged [the Spartans’] and Ellen Nystrom were dominant. heart, their passion” and to play Gustavsson posted a game-high 26 better in the second half. points and pulled down 10 rebounds. And they did. Nystrom was just one assist away SJSU came out much stronger in the from triple-double, scoring 17 second half, and outscored Colorado points and grabbing a game-high 15 State 40-25. rebounds (with nine assists). After making just 3 of 19 from Rams’ guard Stine Austgulen also range, the Spartans were able to hit 5 fi nished with 17 points and was deadly of 17 in the third and fourth quarters. from downtown, sinking 5 of 7. Forward Hailee Gennett knocked “They were the better team.” said down a pair of threes off the bench. San Jose State’s head coach Jamie The Spartans shot 13 of 33 in the Craighead postgame. “[We] couldn’t second half and it wasn’t because the hit shots from the high post, couldn’t Rams pulled their top players. Each KAVIN MISTRY | THE SPEAR hit shots from the three-point line … of Colorado State’s starters played at Forward Jasmine Smith (center) is recognized for having scored 1,000 points for her career by SJSU’s athletic I just don’t think we were playing.” least 30 minutes. director Gene Bleymaier Wednesday night. Colorado State’s conference Obviously, the 15-point differential leading defense immobilized the wasn’t enough to overcome the SJSU’s offense in the first half. Their massive deficit left by the disastrous commitment to the zone defense first half, but Craighead called proved successful, restricting the the second half improvements Spartans to outside shots and 16.7 “something to build on.” percent shooting. The Spartans did win the turnover Craighead criticized SJSU’s attack battle, committing just five turnovers for being stagnant and not working to to the Rams’ 11. find the gaps in the zone. Additionally, SJSU shot well from As usual, guard Dezz Ramos led the the line at 83.3 percent and only Spartans in scoring but recorded just gave Colorado State nine free throw 17 points — well below her average opportunities, but the sharp-shooting of 27 points per conference game (22 Rams made each one. points per game overall). The Spartans will hope to bounce SJSU was dreadful in the fi rst two back on the road against the quarters, entering halftime down 43- University of Nevada, Las Vegas 16. The Rams were on fi re, shooting 60 Rebels (14-6, 5-3 in conference) at 4 percent in the fi rst half and draining 6 p.m. Saturday. KAVIN MISTRY | THE SPEAR of 9 from three-point range. Follow Daniel on Twitter Spartans’ guard Myzhanique Ladd (right) and forward Hailee Gennett (center) strain as Rams’ forward Ellen @republicanreedy The Spartans only scored five Nystrom grabs the ball — one of Nystrom’s game-high 15 rebounds. OPINION Thursday, January 26, 2017 5 Gift cards are practical yet impersonal

a 98 percent rating of interest over time. manager Mark Batcheler grafted a fruit be thoughtful when you know that person Benedicto Llave, department tree, fourth-year art history major Myles loves a particular establishment. coordinator of the Cesar Chavez Fenton created a six-sided die out of PVC Batcheler experienced a similar reaction. Community Action Center, received a pipe and I put homemade cookie batter in “The Whole Foods card was really nice gift card to Round Table. “I was happy mason jars. because it’s really practical, the REI gift because I like practical gifts...and I know Gift cards are fl exible. Literally they are card was nicer [and] it was something that Round Table is food,” Llave said. a piece of plastic, but admittedly students that I wouldn’t have gotten myself,” “That’s been very practical for me as a and staff often regift the vouchers they Batcheler said. recent college graduate.” have no use for. “Somebody gave me one Ask a friend, a parent or loved one However, Llave does not purchase to Walmart, and I don’t buy from Walmart if they‘ve received a gift card. One if BY PAYJE REDMOND gift cards for others. “Typically, I don’t ever,” Batcheler said. “I regifted that gift not all will say yes, which goes to show STAFF WRITER get gift cards for a friend. I stray away card to someone else.” there is no shortage of those gifting gift from that now I don’t want to encourage Although this practice is somewhat cards. The National Retail Federation’s The holidays are over, and whether you materialism,” he said. shameful, I can’t help feeling it’s better to 2016 consumer survey revealed that 34 celebrate Christmas or not, you were We know that gift cards are materialistic, regift rather than waste. percent of people had already purchased bound to experience a gift exchange with wasteful and impersonal. On the other Fenton is somewhat of a gatekeeper their holiday gift cards before Dec. 17, a loved one. Among the most dreaded hand, we do have the heartfelt solution for “practical plastic.” He received over 2016. This percent trumps other gifts and loved is the classic gift card. We of a “do it yourself” (also known as DIY) nine gift cards this Christmas alone from like food, jewelry, sports items, computer can collectively agree that gift cards are project. Personally, I can never go wrong places like AMC, Amazon, BevMo and electronics, etc. Gift cards purchased falls practical yet impersonal. with a DIY, and the internet is among the Hot Topic. “In my desk, I have a drawer right under clothing at 50 percent and toys According to Google Trends, which best source for fi nding simple instructions full of gift cards that sit there and collect at 35 percent . reveals interest over time, “gift card” was or great inspiration. dust over time,” Fenton said. I can’t help but hope the millennials searched the most in December 2015, There is almost always a personal The question now is, should I not buy will slow this trend down in exchange for receiving the highest score on the scale satisfaction of knowing you created gift cards? Llave said gift cards can be presents of more signifi cance. of 100 percent. For December 2016, there something using your own hands. For helpful to him because they recognize his Follow Payje on Twitter was a slight decrease of 2 percent showing example, SJSU community garden likes. He added that giving a gift card can @Theyasked SPARTAN DAILY Executive Editor Online Editor Copy Editors Margaret Gutierrez Advertising Director Vicente Serna-Estrada Natasha Agrawal Kayla Boardman Payje Redmond Samir Mehta Managing Editor News Editor Kristin Lam Selina Remirez Creative Director Contact: Staff Writers Production Chief Diana San Juan Ryan Barnhart Daniel Lazo Editorial Executive Producer A&E Editor Advertising Staff Carolina Ibarra Mike Corpos (408) 924-5577 News Advisers Lisa Principi Francisco Franco Elizabeth Rodriguez Antina Chen [email protected] Production Editors Opinion Editor Gianna Johnson Richard Craig Chantel Ricks Advertising Melanie Piedra Karianne Sudyka Isabelle Tham Neal Waters Dustin Martinez (408) 924-3270 Sports Editor Nicole Chung Jaleny Reyes Mack Lundstrom Peter Babakhan [email protected] Multimedia Editor Sandeep Chandok Jennifer Ballardo Benjamin Siepak Photo Editor Jessica Stopper Advertising Adviser Taylor Jones Kelly Burns Tim Hendrick Classifieds Sudoku Puzzle Crossword Puzzle Jokin’ Around ` Where does the king keep

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White House. University in Britain. people is perfectly fi ne and acceptable. By no longer including information about “We stand together in solidarity Trump advisor Kellyanne Conway tried climate change or health care, it makes it with our partners and children for the her best to justify Spicer’s comments in seem as if those issues no longer matter. It protection of our rights, our safety, our an interview with Chuck Todd. “Don’t shows that the American people should not health, and our families” according to be so overly dramatic about it, Chuck. be informed about them. the march’s mission statement. Many What ... you’re saying it’s a falsehood,” As novelist George Orwell said, of those whom attended the march also said Conway. “And they’re giving “Political language, is designed to used this opportunity to raise awareness Sean Spicer, our press secretary, gave make lies sound truthful and murder on other issues such as LGBTQ rights, alternative facts to that.” respectable, and to give an appearance of immigration rights, affordable healthcare, Once again it’s evident that under BY ELIZABETH RODRIGUEZ solidity to pure wind.” the environment, religious freedoms and a Trump presidency lying, saying STAFF WRITER In the hours following Trump’s freedom of the press. falsehoods, giving alternative facts, Donald Trump’s presidency calls for presidency, major cities around the The fact that more people participated plagiarism and misinforming the public is concern and fear. Trump became the 45th world such as Berlin, London, Sydney, in the march on Washington than the clearly acceptable. president of the United States, and under Bethlehem, Manila and Mexico City inauguration is a clear indication that We all knew that a Trump presidency his new administration it’s clear that it will all protested the president. This was Trump’s presidency is clearly not welcome. would mean exclusion, discrimination be profoundly worrisome. particularly disturbing because other On Monday, Trump also took it upon and alternative facts, but seeing all these It only took a few moments after Trump major cities criticized a leader that is not himself to issue his fi rst executive orders. ideas turn into actions is extremely was sworn into offi ce to feel the ripple their own, but is now our representation of One of the most controversial actions was unsettling and dangerous. Although we effects of what his new presidency would the United States. anti-abortion. This order will prohibit U.S. are living in a deeply divided nation, be like. The White House website was the According to the San Jose Mercury funding to international organizations all the marches, protests, public fi gures fi rst thing to be changed. News, 25,000 people attended the march which advise families on reproductive voicing their concerns, congressmen who Under the Obama Administration, the in San Jose. It began at city hall and made healthcare and abortion. refused to attend the inauguration and website previously had pages on issues for it’s way to the Plaza de Cesar Chavez. The audacity was Trump being strong opposition from the public are all disabilities, climate change, LGBTQ rights State Assembly member Ash Kalra, Santa surrounded by eight of his senior staffers, indications that this new administration is and healthcare. All of which was nonexistent Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez all men making choices on women’s clearly unwanted. only minutes into Trump’s presidency. and San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo were reproductive health, because that For anyone who feels disenfranchised, It is understandable to make fast changes some of the speakers at the march. completely makes sense. discriminated or excluded they must after a peaceful transition of power. On the president’s second day in That same day Trump’s press remember that work begins at the local What causes concern is the information offi ce the most prominent and powerful secretary Sean Spicer gave his fi rst level. How long will it take for the American that was eliminated because it excludes statement was made. The Women’s press conference in which he gave false people to begin the process of impeachment specifi c groups of people from obtaining March was a global movement in which information about the crowd size that before any further damage is done? Use useful information. approximately 4.6 million people attended the inauguration. “This was your freedom of speech to impeach and Now, if anyone searches for information participated worldwide, according the largest audience to ever witness an remember that the power of the people is about disabilities on the new website the to Democracy Now, compared to the inauguration, period,” he said. 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