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CHRISTIAN TRUJANO | SPARTAN DAILY Left: Business sophomore Yesenia Guzman (left) and justice studies sophomore Alma De La Cruz (right) work on the Chicanx/Latinx Student Success Center golf cart. This is the third annual homecoming golf cart parade and will feature 20 diff erent organizations. Right: Tamela Sullivan, coordinator for training and events, and her team decorate the University Personnel golf cart for the third annual homecoming golf cart parade. The parade will begin today at 12:30-1 p.m. on the Associated Students Recreation Lawn and drive through campus, ending at the Seventh Street Plaza. The parade will be followed by an after party with live music and food outside the Student Union. State considers faculty housing SJSU talks with CA to reappropriate land for retail and employee housing By John Bricker STAFF WRITER
The Alfred E. Alquist building Bureaucracies are could soon become housing for complex and it is going San Jose State faculty and staff and retail space, if California gives the to take some time for all OLIVIA WRAY | SPARTAN DAILY site to San Jose State to develop. of that to unwind. Sustainability program manager Katie Excoffi er and Raymond Luu, SJSU associate director Charlie Faas, vice president of of commercial services, discuss ways to practice sustainability in business and education. administration and finance, said Sam Liccardo he met with State Sen. Jim Beall San Jose mayor and state assemblymember Ash Alumni talk about job paths Kalra and worked together to identify the Alquist site as likely Developing the Alquist building surplus space. Currently, the state would complement Governor of California owns the land. Gavin Newsom’s recent review of through green sustainability Faas said the new campus state assets, Faas said. building plans include five floors Newsom signed an executive By Olivia Wray of classrooms and retail space, with order in January to develop STAFF WRITER one to three towers of employee affordable housing on excess state housing on top, depending on the lands, according to the California Students eagerly listened I work with contracts at SJSU, like Spartan available space. state government’s website. to the advice of five Shops and whether its revenue, supplies – SJSU surveyed faculty and staff On April 11, California’s environmental sustainability roughly eight or nine months ago, Department of General professionals at the San Jose anything – I want to educate myself on ways Faas said, asking what kind of Services released a report State Green Career Panel. to incorporate sustainability. housing would interest them if the identifying vacant parcels Hosted by the SJSU Office university built a new structure. owned by the state, including a of Sustainability and the Raymond Luu The city of San Jose supports county-by-county map. Career Center on Tuesday, Commercial services SJSU’s effort to provide affordable Although SJSU plans to build associate director the panel featured speakers housing for its staff and faculty, more student housing on campus, from the Bay Area who shared but is not in a position to help Faas said housing on the Alquist their experiences of how they said she chose the speakers with and sustainability program the school gain access to the site will be used for faculty and started their careers. intent to inspire and encourage managers Eric Ahnmark and Alquist site. staff only. Eric Ahnmark, a sustainability students from environmental, Katie Excoffier. San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo It would be difficult to recruit program manager at Recology, sustainability and science Ahnmark and the other said he enthusiastically supports new faculty and staff without an said, “I strongly believe that, really, majors to participate. speakers emphasized there is SJSU’s potential development of affordable housing option for every single company needs to The panel featured always a need for sustainability the Alquist building, although newcomers to the Bay Area, Faas have some sort of sustainability transportation specialist job positions, especially he has not been involved in the said. focus or sustainability role and Nick Danty, environmental in the face of accelerated process because the state controls “If we do not have faculty and to a degree it’s out there for the compliance and zero waste climate change. the land. staff, we can’t teach students,” he taking.” specialist Johanne Yee, Raymond Luu, SJSU “Bureaucracies are complex and said. Campus sustainability environmental justice it is going to take some time for all coordinator Kristen Wonder program manager Delfi Reyes CAREERS | Page 2 of that to unwind,” Liccardo said. HOUSING | Page 2 sjsunews.com/spartan_daily 2 WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16, 2019 NEWS
CAREERS Sustainability wasn’t the first career pathway for Excoffier. After twenty Continued from page 1 years in software engineering, Excoffier became interested in sustainability when associate director of commercial services, Al Gore released the 2006 documentary said he attended the panel in the hope “An Inconvenient Truth” about global of learning more about sustainability warming. opportunities and practices that could Without any sustainability experience benefit him in his own career. on her resume, Excoffier found it difficult “I work with contracts at SJSU, to get a job in the field. She found an like Spartan Shops and whether its internship at Genentech and after two revenue, supplies – anything - I want to years, started working full-time. educate myself on ways to incorporate “This is my second career – sustainability,” Luu said. sustainability. The word didn’t even exist, The panel also encouraged students who I don’t think, when I was [in college],” attended to help spread awareness of the Excoffier said. growing need for careers in sustainability. Even though Excoffier didn’t start out OLIVIA WRAY | SPARTAN DAILY Career counselor panel co-host Kristen in the sustainability field immediately Students were excited to ask environmental sustainability professionals for internship Keller said for undergraduate students, after graduating, she advised students not and career path advice at the SJSU Green Career Panel Tuesday in the MLK Library. “This is a crucial time to start thinking to worry about their futures. about their careers and we want to provide “Just stay flexible and continue to be Danty had an internship at the Sonoma you’d like to talk to – that did help me the resources.” curious and learn about more and more County Transportation Authority, where and I wish I’d done it more,” Danty said, Keller and Wonder wanted students to things,” Excoffier said. “Don’t assume that his supervisors recognized his hard work “And don’t be afraid to explore things that, hear from professionals who had unique there is a straight career path.” and persuaded him to apply to graduate maybe, you didn’t learn in school.” career journeys because they believe it is Transportation specialist Nick Danty school. Following the advice and stories of each easy to get discouraged about what comes said that students should never get Studying at SJSU for his master’s degree speaker, the students had the opportunity after graduation. discouraged if they don’t find their dream in transportation and land-use, Danty to talk with them individually and start For some of the speakers, such as job right away. discovered more internship opportunities building connections for their own career Excoffier, the path toward a long-lasting He encouraged students to go in many and made connections who helped him pathways. career took many turns. different directions within education, get the career he has now. After college, Excoffier started her life always learn more and to even take “Network with your fellow students, as a biologist and then discovered more unpaid internships because he said it was faculty members – maybe even reach out Follow Olivia on Twitter opportunities, like software engineering. a valuable part of his journey. to people in the field, personally, that @bmo_liv HOUSING
Continued from page 1 I mean, faculty Although students needs a place to have said they want more housing for them as live too. well, several supported Mandish Sandhu using the Alquist communication junior site for building faculty and staff housing. Communication junior Jose Moreno said he “It is just really hard to hopes new housing can find a good cheap place,” help faculty commute he said. shorter distances. Mayor Liccardo said his “For one of my office is looking for ways professors, it is like to effectively use city funds an hour to get here,” JOHN BRICKER | SPARTAN DAILY to help SJSU students find Moreno said. The Alfred E. Alquist Building, which California could give to SJSU to use as faculty and staff housing in the near future, housing. Communication junior stands on Paseo de San Antonio, between South Second Street and South Third Street, just a block away from campus. Faas said the university Mandish Sandhu said the will build new Campus land’s proposed use is not food that won’t break on people walking and Along with supporting SJSU is planning on Villages soon but that it concerning to him. your bank.” biking and that requires the idea of a new grocery adding 800–1,500 beds has set no timeframe for “I mean, faculty needs a Mayor Liccardo said an enormous amount of store, Faas said he would on campus by building those plans. place to live too,” he said. downtown San Jose needs density,” Liccardo said. like to see some of the space Campus Village 3 and 4 “This is not 5–10 years Along with supporting more options other than In 2016, the American used for movie theaters according to Faas. away,” he said. “This is more housing space for Whole Foods, but lack of Community Survey from which could operate as ABC reported in March sooner than that.” faculty and staff, students customers within walking the U.S. Census Bureau classrooms during the day that roughly 4,300 SJSU approved of using retail distance keeps grocery found the population and businesses at night. students experience space at the Alquist stores in downtown of downtown San Jose But even if SJSU uses homelessness at some site for a new grocery San Jose from being to approximately 77 the Alquist building point. store downtown. profitable without thousand, making for staff housing, more Sandhu said he knows Sandhu said students providing free parking. it the sixth densest student housing will be many students are looking Follow John on Twitter need more “good quality “They have to depend neighborhood in San Jose. needed eventually. for housing. @JohnMichaelBr15 Crime Sculptor returns to SJSU for art lecture Blotter By Diana Avila connect on a spiritual level with STAFF WRITER his art to give a deeper meaning Obstruction of a public officer to how the form and the design Oct. 13, 2:18 a.m. at South Ebitenyefa Baralaye spoke to is made. I think, for me, art is a social act and 4th Street/Northbound I 280 San Jose State students Tuesday “I think, for me, art is a conversation with other things District attorney/warrant about his background and how it social act and conversation with request connects to the art pieces that he other things outside of myself,” outside of myself. Possession of burglary tools creates. He makes connections to Baralaye said during his lecture. Ebitenyefa Baralaye Oct. 13, 5:16 a.m. at real-life moments and interrupts He continued to talk about the Detroit College of Creative Studies University Police Dept. them based on his feelings. importance of an artist having the professor and artist Adult cited Baralaye is not just an artist, but ability to get to know themselves has taught all over the country. in order to take risks and develop of his pieces, in which made discussed during the lecture was Theft of personal property Oct. 13, 8:05 a.m. at He is currently a professor of works that create that conversation different fold-out chairs out of the piece “Imprint.” Baralaye Music Building ceramics at the College of among different views. clay to represent his different said it represents vulnerability. Information only Creative Studies in Detroit. “Our relationship with moves throughout the last The clay was pressed many times Some of his work has been in materials starts with our couple of years. He called the over without any particular Auto burglary installations in New York and relationship with space and piece, “Folding Chair”. pattern or structure. Oct. 13, 2:19 p.m. at Delta Upsilon Fraternity San Francisco, where he has also environment,” Baralaye said. The materials that he used The next Tuesday night art Information only taught in an art institute. He said he looks to simple for the piece were intentional lecture will feature Rebeca However, his work is not concepts of everyday living as he tries to do with all of Bollinger, a mixed media artist. Possession of narcotics and new to SJSU, as he had previous things to create his artwork. The his pieces. The meaning behind controlled substances - installations in the Thompson idea of human comfort has let using wet clay is that it will dry misdemeanor Oct. 13, 2:30 p.m. at Gallery earlier this year. him work on art that he was not and crack. The change in texture Follow Diana on Twitter Campus Village 2 During the lecture he expecting to find. will represent a moment in time. Adult cited discussed how he is about to Baralaye spoke about one Another art piece that he @dianaavila284
sjsunews.com/spartan_daily OPINION WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16, 2019 3 Buttigieg bashes weak Warren in debate Winner Loser Shocker
Chris Core STAFF WRITER
Th e race for narrowing down which Democratic candidate will challenge President Donald Trump in the 2020 election took another step closer following the fourth primary debate in Ohio Tuesday night. During the three hours of questioning the
12 candidates touched on major issues facing PHOTOS COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Americans, including Medicare for all, gun control and women’s reproductive rights. Th e three candidates throughout the prior debates have been former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Sen. Bernie Sanders, Mayor Pete Buttigieg Sen. Elizabeth Warren Sen. Kamala Harris but last night South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg stole the show. Buttigieg used his experience as a Navy veteran Th e majority of candidates referenced the Supreme Buttigieg did not have the most screen time in to call out President Trump on how the Syrian Court and Roe v. Wade as the best possible way to Ohio, but the moments he was given came with crisis was handled, and said that the slaughter protect women’s rights, but Warren said the democratic thought out counter-attacks and fresh ideas on a that occurred to the Kurds was a consequence of process is more important than the Supreme Court. stage fi lled with similar suggestions to problems. betraying American allies. Warren said that three out of four Americans Buttigieg started off strong in the beginning of Not only did Buttigieg criticize how the Trump support abortion and with that much backing, the the debate when he challenged current polling administration handles foreign aff airs, he also set democratic procedure should prevail. leader Warren on her health care for all plan. the framework for restructuring the U.S. Supreme However, this neglects the fact that states like Warren said that she will not sign a bill into law Court to depoliticize the appointment of judges. Missouri have a full ban on abortion despite the that raises taxes for middle-class Americans, but The idea would be to make the Supreme Court large amount of support across the nation. has previously vocally endorsed Sanders’ plan that have 15 seats rather than nine to make each Sen. Kamala Harris came out as a shocker in this would raise taxes for the middle class. vote have less power, theoretically preventing an debate, displaying an assertive passion for issues when Buttigieg did not let this slide, putting out his idea uproar every time a seat opens up. in the past she has been accused of reversing her ideals. of “Medicare for all who want it” rather than enforcing In contrast to the stellar performance by Buttigieg, Harris had fire behind her words when Medicare for all Americans, making taxes rise. Warren was attacked viciously on stage and could discussing Syria and gun violence in America. Warren was quick with a rebuttal, and said that not fi nd her footing on a majority of her policies. Additionally, Harris discussed her anger when Buttigieg’s policy was “Medicare for all who can Aside from failing to present an answer on how men make laws about what women can and afford it.” her own healthcare plan would affect middle-class cannot do with their bodies. Buttigieg was able to brush the sentiment off taxes, she also was reminded by entrepreneur She also came equipped with policy to discuss easily by pressing her on if her policy would raise Andrew Yang on how automation is affecting the with her income inequality plan coming off clear middle-class taxes or not. American job market. and thought out. Warren had no answer for him. Warren had said prior to the debate that Harris’ plan would create a tax credit system Buttigieg did not only pressure Warren, but automation should not be blamed for job loss, but that would give Americans a $6,000 credit each also pushed his verbal attacks onto former rather bad trade policy. year to help with expenses. U.S. Rep. Robert O’Rourke on gun control. Yang did not agree with her theory and posed The idea did not cause much backlash from her When asked to expand on how the policy would the statistic that truck driving is the most opponents and fit in well with others on stage who function, O’Rourke said that if he makes the common job in 29 states and employs 3.5 million are running on universal income for all. ownership of those weapons illegal that he expects Americans across the nation. If automation takes Th e next debate will be held on Nov. 20, giving his “fellow Americans to follow the law.” over then these drivers will be out of jobs. plenty of time for voters’ minds to shift , and perhaps Buttigieg was quick to call this policy a weak Warren had another misstep when women’s a new frontrunner to take the lead in polls. “purity test” and that focusing on background reproductive rights were discussed and candidates were checks and other solutions to the issue would help asked how they will prevent states from blocking access Follow Chris on Twitter with the problem more eff ectively. to these types of resources like Planned Parenthood. @ChrisCore24 CLASSIFIEDS SUDOKU PUZZLE JOKIN’ Complete the grid so that every row, column and CROSSWORD PUZZLE 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively. AROUND
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By Christian Trujano which didn’t help STAFF WRITER his team. Going into half- Managing a come- time, the Waves led 6-4, back in the third but it didn’t discourage period, the San Jose the Spartans. State men’s water polo Throughout the game, team fought until the the lead changed between final seconds against both teams four times, Pepperdine University, showing just how balanced ultimately losing 10-9 the game was. after the Waves made a Pepperdine focused on game-winning shot in its counter-attack plays the last three minutes. the entire game, leaving SJSU is now 3-11 the SJSU defense fighting on the season as they to rush back and support prepare for their sophomore goalkeeper first Golden Coast Yahav Fire, who came in to Conference match save multiple shots. of the Fire had a busy day WAVES sea-with the Waves offense son on as he came in clutch with Saturday. 13 saves, three of those Spartan being back-to-back in 10 and the last 2 minutes of Waves the game. of fans “When you get to SPARTANS packed the third and fourth the quarter, that’s the time bleach- for players that mat- CHRISTIAN TRUJANO | SPARTAN DAILY ers at ter to step up,” Fire Sophomore goalkeeper Yahav Fire throws the ball back into play during the game Sunday against 9 the said. “If I won’t step Pepperdine University at the Spartan Recreation and Aquatic Center. Fire stepped up with 13 saves in the game. Spartan up, Pepperdine gets a Recreation and Aquatic bigger lead.” and I do the same with Conference matches next. Center Sunday morn- SJSU senior driver the others.” Watson said the young ing as both teams start- Marc Weber had a stand- With two of those goals team is showing they can ed strong early in out game individually in the third period, Weber Now comes the crunch time of the play against anyone. the game. too, with 3 goals and gave SJSU the advantage season. Everybody in practice and in the “Now comes the crunch Pepperdine came out 6 shots. before ending the period time of the season,” Weber a bit quicker and used Scoring 3 of the with a tie game of 8-8. games needs to know, now it’s time to said. “Everybody in prac- their constant pressure Spartans’ 9 goals, Weber Spartan fans were fired win the games. tice and in the games needs to capitalize on SJSU’s said his fellow teammates up as SJSU was on the Marc Weber to know, now it’s time to early mistakes. played more collectively verge of a huge comeback. senior driver win the games.” “We’re a little young and this game and the overall As both teams entered The Spartans will missed a couple shots that team spirit gave him the the fourth period, the race Two minutes after “[Pepperdine] face Long Beach State we could’ve made; that confidence to shoot more. to take the lead made all that, Waves sophomore scratched and clawed on Saturday in their was the difference in the “We have such a good of the players step up. attacker Max Sprute back in,” Watson said. first Golden Coast game,” head coach Bruce team atmosphere and Fire, with his multiple scored the game-win- Watson and the young Conference match of Watson said. chemistry that we just saves, kept Pepperdine ning goal after Spartan Spartan team believe this the season. Watson said that push each other,” Weber at bay but with 5 min- senior utility Emerson game is a key stepping Pepperdine was able said. “The guys push utes left in the game, the Trout gave up an stone to gain experience as Follow Christian on Twitter to get those easy goals, me to keep shooting Waves took the lead. easy pass. they go into Golden Coast @ChristianTruja2
NFL COLUMN Pass interference reviews set bad precedent
second look at a play they having the ability to chal- think should be lenge it in the overturned. first place? Brendan Cross Being able to throw the A coach only gets two If the NFL continues to make STAFF WRITER challenge flag on penal- challenge flags to begin a penalties reviewable, it will send ties, however, sets a game, and a large major- bad precedent. ity of them are wasting it the league into a rabbit hole it Penalties that have been on pass interference calls If the NFL continues bling block: the catch rule. equally as controversial that seem unlikely to cannot escape. to make penalties review- Before a March 2018 this season include rough- be overturned. able, it will send the change that simplified the ing the passer This rule was largely league into a rabbit hole it rule, Cincinnati Bengals and holding. put into place due to one cannot escape. tight end Tyler Eifert, If NFL owners continue bad call in the aforemen- A blatantly missed who literally catches balls to think that every con- tioned NFC champion- season and is in a trial even more penalties call in last season’s NFC for a living, didn’t know troversial call should be ship game last season. basis. If NFL owners have reviewable, then it’ll be a championship game set what a catch was by defi- able to be reviewed, then The NFL can’t operate their wits about them challenge for me to ever the NFL world ablaze nition. we could be just a few on a reactionary level next offseason, they’ll get watch and eventually prompted “I don’t know if any- seasons away from hav- like that, regardless of the rid of another snap. a rule change during the body really knows what ing nearly every penalty gravity of the missed call. this rule. offseason. the right call is,” Eifert potentially Thankfully, this rule is If instead, they decide Follow Brendan on Twitter This season, head said to ESPN.com in 2015 be reviewable. only in place for the 2019 to expand it and make @BrendanCross93 coaches have been able to after an apparent touch- Every yard matters in challenge offensive and down reception was over- the NFL, so if coaches are Lucas College and Graduate School of Business defensive pass interfer- turned after review. given the ability to chal- ence calls, as well as non- It took 98 years for the lenge a penalty regardless calls, if the coach believes NFL to figure out what of the yardage, they will a penalty should have a catch is. Let’s hope it do it. been called on the play. doesn’t take another 98 Allowing coaches to Attention Originally, I was for for the league to figure throw a challenge flag to this change. Pass inter- out that challenging pen- review pass interference ference is an incredibly alties has no place in is the lazy route. Much Accounting Majors! game-changing penal- the game. like the catch rule, the ty that can sometimes NFL officials have an NFL needs to change and reward 50-plus-yards to a incredibly difficult job. retool the pass interfer- Prepare to become a CPA. team that didn’t actually They have to assess a ence rule so as to limit the If you are interested in a career in tax accounting, a Master of Science complete a pass. play and make a decision constant controversy in Taxation (MST) is a great way to meet the 150-hour requirement to Through six weeks of within seconds on wheth- it attracts. become a CPA. the NFL season, however, er or not a flag should So far, there have been the ability to challenge the be thrown. 40 pass interference relat- • 30-unit graduate degree program call and non-call has con- In theory, everyone ed reviews since the start • Full-time or part-time options available fused coaches and viewers wants every call to be of this season, according Or, if you are interested in a career in assurance or advisory, a Master of alike as to what the rule correct, but human error to ESPN.com. Seven of Science in Accountancy (MSA) can meet your CPA needs in our full-time, even means. is just part of the game. In the 40 have been over- “I really don’t know the same way that a quar- turned, but NFL coaches 30-unit program. what pass interference terback can overthrow a are on a cold streak and is anymore,” Green Bay wide receiver, a referee have only one successful Get more information at: Packers head coach Matt can miss a call. challenge in the last www.sjsu.edu/lucasgsb/programs/mst/ LaFleur said via the team’s The challenge flag 21 attempts. official should not go away If officials are being website. because it’s a vital part extra reluctant to over- The confusion is akin of the game that gives turn these challenges, to a previous NFL stum- coaches a chance to take a then what’s the point of sjsunews.com/spartan_daily ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16, 2019 5 88rising put my ‘Head in the Clouds’
By Erica Lizarrago it a favorite on the STAFF WRITER album, adding an impeding infl uence Record label 88rising from Hong Kong artist continues to assemble Jackson Wang. Asian and Asian American “Need is Your Love,” artists, placing them high is a groovy, pop-like on the charts. Unlike other song that’s easy to dance albums, “Head in the to and perhaps one of Clouds II” is a compilation the catchiest beats on of artists from the label the album. under the collective Th e album has a heavy name, 88rising. infl uence from Joji in all Th e album showcases of its songs, considering the group’s ability to freely his role as executive move outside their comfort producer. It’s clear he is zone with refl ective and the mastermind behind the dreamy hip-hop. project, with many songs Following the release of bearing his unique mumbly their fi rst successful family hip-hop style. album, “Head in the Clouds He benefi ts tremendously II” collectively conjures up from songs like “Breathe,” ILLUSTRATION BY ERICA LIZARRAGO a romantic, trancey feel which showcases his unique with 16 tracks that nod vocalizations and hypnotic “Indigo,” is among one to failed love. to the groups evolution slower-paced signature album review of the favorites on the “I Love You 3000 II,” as Asian and Asian beats. Lyrics like “Hold album. It’s a song that is a romantic and trance-
American artists. My Breath / Until You “Head in the Artist: screams bad girl vibes, like sequel to the fi rst 88rising Th e sophomore album Call My Name” emphasize Clouds II” with its incredible falsettos song featuring Stephanie opens with the single the aura Joji presents Release Date: and breathy chorus, unlike Poetri. Its organic, acoustic Oct. 11, 2019 “Th ese Nights,” featuring himself with, as a hopeless Rating: other verses on the album. guitar-picking ballad internet star Rich Brian romantic artist. Genre: She shines as an is contemporary and Pop and South Korean popstar It’s romantic and upcoming R&B artist and fi tting for the title of the Chung Ha. It’s the perfect devastating at the same it’s easy to imagine poses sophomore album. song to kick off its dreamy time, highlighting an airy of girlfriends bumping the Th e album ends perfectly vibrations that continues heaven-like atmosphere. or hate, considering the singer, songwriter and songs she’s featured in. with a track called “Gold with the remaining tracks. Th e song is short, sweet family album’s marriage producer. Th e tracks that Th ere’s a nod to electro Coast,” which exceptionally It follows a classic and simple, a classic is supposed to drive feature her are eclectic, house with the track “Just wraps up the album’s lush, upscale R&B beat and a Joji track. the distinctive diversity diff erent and catchy. She Used Music Again,” and tropical daze and broad- catchy tune, leaving no Th roughout the album among its labels artists. stands out among the “Walking,” the latter of ranging sounds. question why the group however, it can seem as if Rich Brian is one of the blending of mumbleness which features electronic While slightly would utilize this song Joji’s infl uence overpowers main featured artists, but and trance from Joji and the dance music icon Major predictable in some areas, as a single. the individuality of other his appearances seem autotune that continually Lazer. Th ese songs are less “Head in the Clouds II” “Tequila Sunrise,” artists. While he’s featured to fall fl at and drowned follows Brian’s voice. meaningful than other does exactly what it was featuring AUGUST 08 and in three songs, you can feel in autotune and basic NIKI is visible early on tracks, but the creative meant to do: highlight GoldLink, compliments his authority in the making SoundCloud-esque the second track, “Strange nuanced house-like its commitment to the the album with beach trip of other songs. rapping. Land,” which is a slower crescendos make them incredible diversity of vacation vibes. It’s easy Th e album does feature While his songs are acoustic ballad. Its romantic fun tracks. Asian and Asian American to imagine sipping a piña the distinctive stylings of catchy, upbeat and fun; pace takes on a classic Th e album has its fair artists, continuing to put colada or driving down a others, but it can seem like it calls to question what singer songwriter hint, share of simple songs them on the map for future street with the top down on its production has injected his performances of these while “Shouldn’t Couldn’t on romantic heartbreak, releases to come. a summer night. much of his imprints. songs would be like live. Wouldn’t,” shows her love and loss, including Its beat and tropical Th is is an aspect Th e real star of the album strong R&B vocals similar highlights like “Calculator,” Follow Erica on Instagram aesthetics easily makes listeners can either love is NIKI, an Indonesian to artists like Kehlani. which is a perfect nod @erica.lizarrago sjsunews.com/spartan_daily 6 WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16, 2019 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
APARTMENT ANIMALS Grad student rescues homeless hound
Jaileane Aguilar COPY EDITOR
Approximately 7.6 help Scout, a mixed basset million companion animals hound puppy, find his enter animal shelters forever home with Tello. nationwide every year. Scout was completely Of those animals, about abandoned on the street in 3.9 million are dogs and 3.4 San Jose as a young puppy. million are cats, according Tello said Scout lived on the to the Mosby Foundation. streets of Monterey Blvd. As a dog owner, I “I believe in rescuing tend to emphasize to my pets. I think pets, at the friends, family and just same time we rescue them, about anyone that I know they rescue us,” Tello said. that purchasing from a Scout enjoys playing all breeder or from outside of day, but is still getting used a shelter or rescue center is to people. something we shouldn’t do. Currently, Scout has a It’s important to dog roommate, who is an recognize that if you’re older female basset hound, looking for a pet, consider who he enjoys playing with going to a shelter or during his free time. reaching out to a rescue Tello said having a dog organization and looking through college is a great Tello said he’s been able school to become more at the dogs that are locked opportunity for students to to have a lot more fun and obedient. up and scared, all because be able to have emotional go out now because Scout is The dog lover said he their owners were either comfort. now a big part of his life. is also looking forward to irresponsible or couldn’t “I think it’s fun altogether Tello is able to attend attending more dog events take care of them anymore. to have my pet while I’m multiple dog events now with his playful companion John Tello currently doing crazy grad work. because of Scout, including while also attending a Ph.D. studies history in graduate I’m constantly reading and events like, “Howl On The program in the future. school at San Jose State. He’s writing and it’s good to Moon” and “Bark In “I think it’s great for also attending a graduate have that extra support and The Park.” students to go out and program in San Francisco company,” Tello said. Scout’s owner said he rescue pets if they can studying education. Tello said Scout is great has improved his social because it’s a great support Tello adopted Scout in company while he is writing life, in addition to being an all around while in school,” Spring 2018. his papers. emotional support dog. Tello said. His parents are connected “Scout is a big relief when What’s next for the with a rescue program I have to face challenges basset hound? Scout is still BLUE NGUYEN | SPARTAN DAILY called Golden Gate outside of school. He’s a big a puppy which means he Follow Jaileane on Twitter Above: Basset hound Scout was adopted by gradu- Basset Rescue, a rescue help [and] just him being still isn’t as obedient as his @Jaileane1 ate student John Tello in Spring 2018 from a rescue organization located in the around is good. It’s good to owner would like him to be. program called Golden Gate Basset Rescue. Bay Area. have him there. He’s a cool Tello said he decided Apartment Animals Below: Scout pauses during his evening walk with The parents were able to pup,” Tello said. Scout will go to training appears on Wednesdays. his owner on the Smith and Carlos lawn.
COLUMN ‘You get what you give’ is totally radical
John Bricker STAFF WRITER
“You Get What You New Radicals took the Give” easily makes the world by storm in 1998 short-lived ’90s rock band with their only smash hit, New Radicals the best only a year after forming one-hit wonder of the band. all time. Frontman Gregg On Sept. 25, music Alexander had tried to nerds rushed to their start a solo career with Twitter accounts to his flop debut album celebrate One-Hit Wonder “Intoxifornication” in Day by raving about their 1992, which put his favorite artists and bands boyish, snotty and known for only one song. obnoxious voice at A more technical center stage. definition of a one-hit Although Alexander’s wonder would limit the voice never launched him discussion in America to into solo pop stardom, groups who only broke his performance on New the U.S. Billboard Radicals’ hit single is Top 40 once. perfectly suited to deliver ILLUSTRATION BY JOHN BRICKER Even limiting the band’s underdog the discussion with attitude and uplifting hit wonder, “You Get also be its swan song. technicalities leaves a lot message. What You Give” is not The band broke up in of promising contenders Over a driving mix their only great song. 1999, possibly because its from all decades of of smooth guitars and New Radicals took the world The band’s 1998 debut big hit seemed too hard to modern pop music. pianos, Alexander album, “You Might Be follow up. Old school pop tunes pours his heart out with by storm in 1998 with their Brainwashed Too” is Even if New Radicals like Frankie Ford’s “Sea relentlessly addictive filled with clever and couldn’t face the new Cruise” face off against melodies, channeling the only smash hit, only a year after catchy rock songs, like millennium, “You Get modern classics like charm of singers like Elvis forming the band. the ballad “Someday We’ll What You Give” has stood Gotye and Kimbra’s Costello with a healthy Know” or the surprisingly the test of time and feels “Somebody That I Used dose of ’90s flare singers atmospheric and dynamic just as fresh and inspiring To Know” in this battle like Alanis Morissette. “I Hope I Didn’t Just Give as it must have when it for the best pop sensation, The song stretches on Away The Ending.” was released more than 20 while ’80s hits like A-ha’s for five minutes, but New verse to verse keep the In most pop songs, a The album’s diverse years ago. “Take on Me” compete Radicals make that time song interesting, even hook is easily set aside soundscapes can If you are looking for with ’70s rockers like fly by with constantly in its more conventional from the rest of the song easily appeal to fans of some great rock music, Norman Greenbaum’s evolving song structure moments. as its shining moment. Radiohead’s early albums, give New Radicals a shot, “Spirit In The Sky.” and beautiful production. Luckily, Alexander’s But in “You Get What while its often tongue-in- because the band deserves All of these songs Details like the opening songwriting and singing You Give”, it is nearly cheek skepticism might to be remembered as are unique, but “You spacey noise, ominous make those moments rare, impossible to find any speak to fans of pop punk more than just a Get What You Give” whispers over one of the relentlessly delivering few seconds that won’t get bands like Fall Out Boy or one-hit wonder. truly stands out with its track’s several bridges surprising falsettos and stuck in your head. My Chemical Romance. glorious piano-rock sound or short guitar lines harmonies to elevate the Although New Radicals Unfortunately, New Follow John on Twitter and uplifting hooks. carrying the track from tracks irresistible hooks. are now known as a one- Radicals’ debut would @JohnMichaelBr15