Wednesday, September 9, 2009 Serving San José State University since 1934 Volume 133, Issue 7 [[A & E]][OPINION] NEWS

Kyle Szymanski ponders SJSU language program earns John Legend concert review the meaning of war new accreditation Page 5 Page 7 Page 4

Resident, guest registration meant to increase housing security Trojans crush Spartans

By Kyle Szymanski Stefan Indaco, a freshman com- Staff Writer puter engineering major, said he has experienced the changes and that A new program implemented they are not an inconvenience. at SJSU restricts access to certain “I think it is a good thing for areas and requires dorm residents safety, so you don’t have random and guests to check in between 10 people coming in,” Indaco said. p.m. and 3 a.m. with the hall desk, Th e implemented program, said a housing coordinator. which ran as a pilot program from “Sometimes in the night, it is a February to the end of last semester little more lively than in the day,” at the Campus Village Suites, in- said Kevina Brown, community creased safety and security and was relations coordinator. “We tried to expanded to all fi rst-year buildings target those areas that had the most this semester, Brown said. activity and kind of isolate those University Police Department times.” Sgt. Michael Santos said the new All residents living in Campus policy will increase safety in the Village Building C, Hoover Hall, dorms. Royce Hall, Washburn Hall and “Th e program ensures that Joe West Hall are now required to only residents and their guests gain verify residency and register their entry into the building,” Santos guests with picture identifi cation said. “One of the biggest problems between the hours of 10 p.m. and about security in housing is when 3 a.m, Brown said. nonresidents, who often have no Students without a valid identi- business in the dorms, gain access fi cation will not be allowed to en- by tailgating behind residents.” ter, she said. Th e housing safety program was Freshman kinesiology major expanded to include access changes Koji Jagust, said he doesn’t like the to certain areas of the halls, Brown new program, because checking in said. creates long lines. Some of the changes for Joe “It’s time consuming to have West Hall include denying resi- [ Chad Ziemendorf / Spartan Daily ] to check in,” Jagust said. “I mean, dents access to Joe West Hall or the SJSU cornerback Chris Hill is pushed to the ground while attempting to tackle USC tailback Allen Bradford dur- we live here. We should be able to ing SJSU’s 53-6 loss to the USC Trojans on Saturday afternoon at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. SJSU allowed walk in and out.” See SAFETY, Page 2 342 yards rushing with 6 of the 8 Trojan touchdowns coming on the ground. [ See story page 6 ]

UPD urges students to sign up for Alert-SJSU Disabled student services face in light of to Skyline College shooting decline in support services By Suzanne Yada going to be very eff ective,” San- By Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer tos said. Staff Writer Fall ‘09 semester Police would respond diff er- budget crisis Th e SJSU University Police ently depending on the known Th e $141,000 budget reduction Department is taking precau- details at the time, Santos said, made to the Disability Resource Schulter said. tions in response to a shooting but standard protocols include Center this school year will have “I think this is a time for all last week at a community col- securing the scene fi rst, call- painful eff ects on the estimated the faculty, staff and administra- lege just 45 miles north of San ing for backup if needed from 13,000 disabled students who at- tors to work together the best they Jose, Sgt. Michael Santos said. other public safety agencies, and tend SJSU, its director said. can,” Schulter said. “Th e students An 18-year-old man was shot evacuating students from the “It’s going to have a huge ef- are why we are here, and they are Sept. 2 at Skyline College’s park- classroom — typically with their fect on students with disabilities, hurting.” ing lot in San Bruno, according hands in the air. because our numbers have been All Disability Resource Center to an article by the Associated “We need to know you’re not growing over the last fi ve years,” student services are now closed be- Press. a threat,” Santos said, “you’re not said Martin Schulter, director of tween noon and 1 p.m daily and He was treated in a hospital the one going around shooting the Disability Resource Center. twice a month on furlough days. and released, the article stated. people.” Th e center reduced the weekly Th e Disability Resource Cen- Th ree men were arrested in Page 16 of the UPD’s Annual operating hours of its testing facil- ter’s Adaptive Technology Center, connection to the shooting, but Safety Report and Crime Statis- ity by 37 hours and its academic which is outfi tted with specially police said the motives were un- tics pamphlet contains a list of lab by 41 hours despite serving the designed computer hardware and clear and that it was an isolated tips for students and faculty to same number of students, Schulter software for disabled students on incident, according to the ar- know should there be an emer- said. the second fl oor of Dr. Martin Lu- Spartan Daily Archives ticle. gency, Santos said. [ Joe Proudman / ] Soledad Rosas, a sophomore ther King Library, now closes at “I don’t know what hap- Santos said UPD has emer- University Police offi cers enter MacQuarrie Hall dur- journalism major and president of 4:45 p.m. and is no longer open pened, if the shooting was gang- gency response training pro- ing an active shooter simulation in April 2008. the SJSU chapter of the Disabled on weekends. related,” said Roshan Kika, a grams in place and that the de- Students Association, said the cuts Senior English major Eleanor junior mechanical engineering partment has already led 25 to Alert systems place called Alert-SJSU, but only are going to be especially diffi cult Lovinfosse said the equipment major at SJSU. “But hopefully 40 sessions throughout the past Another part of UPD proto- 17,000 students have signed up on those with disabilities. the Adaptive Technology Center on this campus the police would year. col in an emergency is to issue for it, about half of the student “I am frustrated that they have provides is essential to student suc- know what to do in that situa- Santos said those training an alert to students and faculty, population, Santos said. to cut down the services, because cess. tion.” programs are available to any Santos said. To sign up, students can log people with disabilities are people “Th e Disability Resource Cen- Santos said that campus po- group on campus. Skyline used a school-wide into MySJSU and click on the with greater needs,” Rosas said. ter is really important,” Lovinfosse lice review protocols any time UPD is also planning a joint alert system after the shooting Alert-SJSU link in the left col- During peak testing periods, said. “Th e budget cuts are espe- there is a school shooting. exercise with the San Jose Police that notifi ed students via e-mail umn, according to SJSU’s Web such as the week of fi nals, faculty cially diffi cult for students who use “If you don’t review scenarios Department, though no date and text about the school shoot- site. members may be asked to accom- the speaking computer programs.” in your head, and you just try to has been set, Santos said. ing, Santos said. modate disabled students in their wing it most of the time, it’s not SJSU has a similar program in See SHOOTING, Page 3 offi ces or change the dates of tests, See BUDGET, Page 2

Visit us @ theSpartanDaily.com 62 Video USC Trojans crush Spartans 56-3. “For a while it looked like we could compete, but obviously that was an illusion.” said head coach Dick 84 Tomey. News Blog Does Barack Obama want to brainwash stu- dents? Virgo spartandailynews.wordpress.com THH F SATAT SUN Photo Blog [ Dave Cabebe / Spartan Daily ] 89 88 82 78 Audio Slideshow: Mosaic Cross Cultural Center POETRY SERIES: Musician Jonah Johnson performs during Word! Poetry Series debut. the Mosaic Cross Cultural Center Word! Poetry Series on spartandailyphoto.wordpress.com Thursday at the Market Cafe. See an audio slideshow of the event at spartandailyphoto.wordpress.com. 2[]NEWS Spartan Daily Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Whitmore challenges SJSU to lighten its environmental footprint Ecological Footprint Challenge – Themes for each month By My Nguyen university will ask students, staff and staff winners will be an- news release, the initiative can Staff Writer and faculty to take an online nounced, Cushing said. save the school money if it is October – Theme: Energy & Transportation ecological footprint quiz, Cush- “Th e criteria for selection successful. The Ecological Footprint Challenge will start in A new initiative has been ing said. will be having the small ecologi- “Studies have shown that the October. All students, faculty and staff will be implemented that could po- Th e quiz will ask questions cal footprint or having reduced biggest resource used on most invited to enter into a competition to learn how tentially make SJSU one of the regarding the size of your home, your footprint by the greatest campuses is paper,” Cushing much productive land is required to support their greenest and most sustainability energy sources used in your percentage over the year,” Cush- said. “If we can reduce the us- lifestyle. People will take the ecological footprint conscious universities in Cali- home and the number of miles ing said. age by 30 percent, we can save quiz online (http://www.myfootprint.org/) during fornia, according to a news re- you travel per year by automo- Th e winner will be able to thousands of dollars.” the month of October. lease sent out by President Jon bile, according to the quiz. choose from three ecologically- Students can reduce their im- Whitmore on Aug. 25, 2009. In March, everyone will be minded prizes — a six-speed pact on the earth by using alter- November – Theme: Food Th e Ecological Footprint asked to retake the footprint folding bicycle, a netbook or an native transportation, Cushing There will be a workshop featuring an organic Challenge is a new program quiz, Cushing said. e-book reader, Cushing said. said. food vs. conventional food taste test. Attendees at SJSU that will measure the Everyone who takes the quiz Julia Kamoroff , co-president Students can carpool, use will receive a bag or organic groceries to take amount of land needed to sup- will be provided with mecha- of the Environmental Club, public transportation and ar- home and eat that day. port our lifestyles, said Direc- nisms to create a plan to reduce said the initiative will be an range their classes so they don’t tor of Sustainability Katherine his or her footprint through the eye-opening experience that have to drive as much, she said. December – Theme: Sustainable Economics Cushing. school year, Cushing said. will encourage students to make Cushing also said she encour- This workshop will provide people with Junior kinesiology major Jes- Th e goal of the program is to changes to their lifestyle in or- ages students to take classes on information on alternative holiday gifts and the sica Yusico said the challenge reduce the school’s impact by 10 der to reduce their impact on sustainability. role that consumption plays in impacting the will be a great opportunity for percent come May, according to the earth. SJSU off ers classes such as Earth’s natural resources. people to truly realize their eco- the news release. She also said being sustain- climate change, green chemistry logical impact. Cushing said this is possible ability-conscious will save stu- and solar home design, she said. February – Theme: Water “It puts it in perspective for — especially if people take the dents money. Jessica Yusico said she’s an There will be a workshop featuring bottled water the individual to see their own ecological footprint quiz online. “Th ere is an environmental advocate for sustainability, and vs. tap water taste test. impact,” Yusico said. “Once In October, there will be a impact on your actions, as well that she uses her Eco Pass and March – Theme: Social Equity you fi nd out what you’re doing random drawing for those who as an economical impact,” Kam- recycles whenever she can. All students, faculty and staff will be asked to go wrong and how you’re doing it, took the footprint quiz. Winners oroff said. “Th ere is defi nitely an “I fi ll up a water bottle in- online and retake the ecological footprint quiz. you can then fi x it and spread can choose from a solar charging economical advantage to most stead of buying more or separat- the word.” device or a $100 gift card to the environmental changes to your ing plastic from paper,” Yusico According to Th e challenge will start in bookstore, Cushing said. lives.” said. “It’s really the little things [ Katherine Cushing ] October and end in March. Th e In March, student, faculty According to Whitmore’s that go a long way.”

tial services will continue to be Project tells the digital BUDGET off ered to disabled students de- From Page 1 spite the budget reduction. story of Latino culture Schulter said it’s very im- Th e Disability Resource portant for students to plan Center also lost dozens of stu- counseling appointments early By Alicia Johnson that in class,” Concepcion said. dent and staff members because and exercise patience. Staff Writer “It’s a diff erent view of every- of budget cuts, Schulter said. “Th ey need to be aware of thing, because you usually think Student workers served as their disability needs,” Schulter Students and members of the the whole Cholo, Chola thing is test proctors, readers, lab as- said. “We will be there to see community gathered Wednesday a negative thing, but when they sistants and scribes, Schulter you, but don’t expect it to be night on campus to watch per- break it down into the Low Rider said. immediate. In other words, if sonal stories of triumph as part lifestyle it’s cool to see that.” Th e number of students you are having problems in a of the Latino Digital Storytelling Ten libraries were chosen to who served as offi ce assistants class, don’t wait for it to be a Project. receive funds, said Stacy Mueller, was cut from seven or eight to crisis.” One of the stories was that of the California Room’s lead librar- two, he said. “Come set up an appoint- Maria Perez, a fi rst generation ian. Collectively, the 60 or 70 ment, which could take a week ex-gang member. Her story de- “If we got the grant, we’d have Disability Resource Center or two, but get it moving.” scribed life growing up in the East the opportunity to record our Contributing Photographer student workers outnumbered Rosas said she has already Side of San Jose and the shooting own history of the people who [ Amanda Dougherty / ] the 52 part-time and full-time experienced increased waiting of her now deceased father. lived here, the people who spent Angela and Eduardo dance in the cultural heritage cen- center staff members last year, times during drop-in counsel- “Every time I tell the story I their lives here, and remember ter on the fi fth fl oor of Dr. Martin Luther King Library. Schulter said. ing hours to set up her disabil- think it brings back the reality — what it was like 20, 30, 40 — be- “Without the student army, ity accommodations. after 27 years, you’re still far re- yond years ago,” Mueller said. the center can’t be open as “I was in there for about an moved from the pain,” Perez said. “We were really hopeful to get many hours, so it is a very huge hour and 50 minutes,” Rosas “Telling the story, you relive some the grant, and we’re just thrilled hit,” Schulter said. said. of the memories — I lost my fa- we did it’s a wonderful oppor- A $46,000 reduction in the Rosas said she is trying to ther three years ago, so to still talk tunity for the people who live operating and expense budget use the budget reductions as a about my dad it was hard.” here.” means the center will have to life lesson in the importance of Nine of the 12 documentaries Th e stories were randomly forgo getting new comput- communicating and learning were featured at the Dr. Martin split into two categories — docu- ers and adaptive equipment, to solve problems with limited Luther King Jr. Library as part of ments of San Jose history and Schulter said. resources. the California of the Past Digital personal stories of triumph, Mu- Yaseen Matos, a junior “In our community at San Storytelling grant project. Th e eller said. health science major, said the Jose State, it forces us to think grant is funded by California Th e California of the Past closure is a real inconvenience of diff erent ways to solve our State Library and was put in place Digital Storytelling Project isn’t for students because the Adap- problems — to teach, to learn, to preserve and share the memo- yielded specifi cally to the Latino tive Technology Center is spe- to gather information,” Rosas ries of the communities. Community. Th e second phase cially designed with equipment said. “We have to continue to Perez said she now advocates of the project is open to anybody that cannot be found anywhere run the programs that we have change and counsels others on who lives, or works, in San Jose, else. even under minimal resources, how gangs and drugs impact and members of the collaboration “By cutting these hours, because we can’t just cut out families. have already begun the process. students aren’t going to get the these programs during this “It has been my passion to “For the fi rst phase of our necessary resources they need,” budget crisis. reach out to the gang members, project, we chose specifi cally the Matos said. “We need to keep going and to hurting families, to the addict- Latino community in San Jose, Schulter said that all essen- we need to stay alive.” ed, to those that are lost,” Perez because we thought it was so im- said. “Just to be able to convey portant and made up so much of the hope, that if I made it, you the makeup of the community, can make it.” and we really wanted to tap into Another storyteller, Arturo that,” said Laura Hammond, a Villarreal, narrated San Jose graduate student intern for the Lowrider Culture, (a Chicano Digital Storytelling Project. automobile movement that dates Th e grant funds $15,000 for back to the 1940s). Villarreal was the project and is split into two one of Krystel Concepcionis Eth- phases. All the materials needed nic Studies teachers at Evergreen to turn stories into their digital Community College. formats are included in the grant, “He didn’t really talk about Mueller said.

Hall west ground fl oor door on the SAFETY loading dock side, Brown said. From Page 1 Campus Village Building C residents no longer have access to mailroom between 10 p.m. and 7 the Campus Village Building C P1 a.m. daily and on holidays. Stu- parking garage lobby or P1 elevator dents no longer have access to the call button between 10 p.m and 3 ground fl oor, Brown said. a.m daily and on holidays, Brown Santos said the logs that show said. when students entered the build- Students living in Hoover Hall, ings could be of use to UPD be- Royce Hall and Washburn Hall no cause crimes in the halls are some- longer have access to the loading times committed by nonstudents. dock entrance of the dorms be- “If an incident occurs, then tween 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. daily and UPD may ask housing for the list on holidays, Brown said. of persons that checked in at the Melisa Cerda, a senior justice desk to see if the persons can be studies major and resident adviser, interviewed,” Santos said. said students should appreciate the Joe West Hall residents do not changes because it is for their own [ Kirsten Aguilar / Spartan Daily ] have access to its ground fl oor good. Junior business major John Naddy waits in the Dis- doors between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. “It is defi nitely making it more ability Resource Center offi ce for an appointment daily and on holidays. Students no safe for the residents,” Certa said. Tuesday afternoon. longer have access to the Joe West Wednesday, September 9, 2009 Spartan Daily []NEWS 3 Mosaic’s poetry series provides a forum for personal expression

By Regina Aquino was at the Market Cafe. political science major who per- able to play the violin.” series was a return to a familiar just from your usual writer kind Staff Writer “I didn’t know this was going formed a spoken word piece, said Serry Dumbuya, a senior po- environment. of types.” on, and I just decided to come he is looking forward to seeing litical science major, said he didn’t “Th is program is so awesome,” According to its Web site, Mo- About 50 people witnessed po- by,” she said. “I didn’t know we new talent at the next event. agree with some of the political she said. “I’ve been here before, saic honors and celebrates diversi- ets, musicians, and comedians at had this on campus, so this is my “I’m happy with the turnout and social content mentioned in last year, and I’m really excited to ty and the WORD! Poetry Series Mosaic Cross Cultural Center’s fi rst time here. I think that it’s tonight,” he said. “Th ere’s a lot of the performances. see where it’s gonna go. I know aims to showcase local talent “with fi rst WORD! Poetry Series at the great that we have this. talent on campus, a lot of talent. “It’s good when people express Mosaic is really good about ex- an array of diff erent fl avors.” Market Cafe on Th ursday. “People can come in and ex- Th ere’s lyricists, poets, storytellers, themselves … It’s always a healthy pressing diversity. WORD! Poetry Series is held Yuliana Andrukhiv, a senior press their ideas, their poetry, and musicians. environment, even if you disagree “Th ey have so many diff erent on the fi rst Th ursday of the month psychology major who attended what they have to say about things “You never know who might or agree with them,” he said. voices from diff erent groups, and at the Market Cafe, according to the event, said the poetry series that are going on.” be sitting next to you in class — Sophomore English major it’s so interesting to hear every- the San Jose State Events Web grabbed her attention while she Fernando Marquez, a senior they might rip a verse or might be Katrina Swanson said this poetry body in our community, and not site. Campus Images

[ Michelle Gachet / Spartan Daily ] Dan Tran, a junior graphic design and marketing major, and Elizabeth Jewett, a junior pre nurs- ing major, dance to represent the Ballroom Spartan’s Dance Team at the Paseo de Cesar Chavez on Wednesday. The group meets every Wednesday at the Event Center from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. [ Dave Cabebe / Spartan Daily ] Jonah Johnson, a former SJSU student who is on hiatus to pursue a career in music, performs one of his songs a cappella during the Mosaic Word Poetry Series at the Workshop aims to help students talk about sex SHOOTING Market Cafe on Thursday. From Page 1 By Jhenene Louis en a reproductive body part. relationship is OK. Staff Writer Th e groups then came up with “If you can’t trust your part- Lt. Frank Belcastro said a commonly used phrase for each ner, then the relationship cannot SJSU’s students should sign up Peer Health Education held its topic using common words that grow,” she said. for all three of the alert options- fi rst workshop Tuesday, where 25 are regularly heard on campus, Chu-Yang said having bound- e-mail, text and voice mail. students discussed ways to com- such as glove or Johnson. aries in a relationship can help “Don’t sign up for text municate about sex. Undeclared freshman Alvanny a couple understand what they only, because text is limited,” Melinda Chu-Yang, a health Guerra said she felt the workshop want from each other. Belcastro said. “Some service educator at the Student Health has helped her become more “Silence does not equal con- providers may delay messages Center, said the three goals of comfortable and open about dis- sent,” Chu-Yang said. from a half-hour to an hour. the workshop were for students cussing sex with her peers. She said that students need to Sometimes they cut the mes- to learn how to have a healthy “I now feel like I can teach become more comfortable talk- sage in half. But voice is instan- relationship, how to communi- others the importance of safe sex ing about sex in relationships, taneous.” cate eff ectively with their partner and communication,” she said. and that they need to become Belcastro also said some and to understand that everyone’s Chu-Yang talked about how more open to discussing sex with mobile companies may fl ag idea of sex is diff erent. society obtains most of its sexual their peers. SJSU’s mass texts as spam, but “If you can’t talk about sex, knowledge from the media. She also said it could reduce e-mail and voicemail are more you shouldn’t be doing it,” Chu- Chu-Yang also discussed the negative, physical and emotional reliable. Yang said. fi ve rules of relationships, which consequences. Prateek Gupta, a junior Chu-Yang started the work- she said are boundaries, equality, Freshman history major Mi- electrical engineering major, shop with an ice-breaking activ- communication, self-esteem and chelle Sohnlein said, “I learned said he signed up for the ity — the class was split into four trust. it’s alright to talk about sex and alerts. groups, and every group was giv- She said being vulnerable in a that it’s not taboo.” “I think it’s a good system,” Chu-Yang said talking about he said. “It lets you know what’s sex can lead to a more positive going on if you’re on campus, sexual experience. or in the library, or anywhere She also said that a couple you are.” needs to fi nd out whether they Erik Cutshaw, a senior busi- are being monogamous with each ness management major, said other, especially when it comes to he hasn’t heard of the Alert- getting tested for HIV and other SJSU system. sexually transmitted diseases. “I never really cared or “HIV will not show up in a paid attention to it,” he said. blood test until six months after But Kika said it’s important for having sex,” she said. “Th e health students to be notifi ed in case center gives away free condoms an emergency on campus. and free HIV testing if students “I hope it doesn’t happen meet with a counselor.” here,” Kika said. “You wouldn’t Chu-Yang ended the work- want that to happen to any- shop by saying no relationship is one.” perfect.

[ Michelle Gachet / Spartan Daily ] Ian Thorp, a freshman mechanical engineer major, Jona- than Nangle, a freshman sociology major, and Marcia Truong, an undeclared freshman, grab free condoms at the “Let’s Talk About Sex Workshop” at the Student Health Center on Tuesday. 4 NEWS [] Spartan Daily Wednesday, September 9, 2009

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Buddhist Lecture: Dreams and Bible Study 7 p.m. Adventure Race 2009: Pillage White Water Rafting. Students, All You Ever Wanted To Know, Reality 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Guadalupe Room in the and Plunder Each team will faculty and staff are invited to But Were Afraid To Ask About in the Costanoan Room of the Student Union. For more informa- be faced with diff erent physi- join the upcoming White Water College 2 p.m. at Clark 118. Student Union. For more infor- tion, contact Stephen Hoang cal challenges and brain puzzles Rafting Adventure. Th e voyage For more information, contact mation, contact Michelle at [email protected] throughout the SJSU campus. takes place at the South Fork of Veronica Mendoza at [email protected]. Th is event is free for student teams the American River. Participants at (408) 924-5921. Brown Bag Lunch with Dick of four and $20 for faculty and need to sign up by Sept. 9 on the Center for Community Learn- Tomey 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. staff teams. Team leaders should second fl oor of Building BB. eTh ing and Leadership 10 a.m to at the Student Union Amphithe- visit the second fl oor of Building cost is $64 for students and $76 Guide 1:30 p.m. at the Seventh Street ater. Participate in the question BB before Sept. 8 to sign up their for faculty and staff . Lunch and plaza. For more information, and answer session with football group. For more information, visit needed supplies will be included. contact Jeanette coach Dick Tomey. Coach Tomey as.sjsu.edu/ascr, For more information, visit as.sjsu. at [email protected]. will preview the upcoming home contact 408-924-6218. edu/ascr opener against Utah. For more or contact Kristine Kirkendall Time Management at 3 p.m. information, contact Lisa Vlay Raising GPAs 1:30 p.m. at Clark at (408) 924-6218 at Clark 118. For more informa- at [email protected]. 118. For more information, con- or [email protected]. tion, contact Veronica Mendoza tact Veronica Mendoza at (408)

Sparta at [email protected]. 924-5921.

SJSU Studies in American Language receives commission’s accreditation

By Jennifer Hadley helps students learn English. Staff Writer Weng said students’ work in- volves preparation of presenta- Th e SJSU Studies in Ameri- tions, research on the Internet can Language program received and interviewing Americans Commission on English Lan- about American culture, Weng guage Program Accreditation said. during a two-day meeting on “I want to study some cook- Aug. 7-8, said a program coor- ing skills, but it requires a TOE- dinator. FL score,” Weng said. Kim Chavis, the Studies in Marianne Wheeler, the American Language Program Studies in American Language Coordinator, said students come Academic Coordinator, said ev- from all over the world to the ery international student must Studies in American Language achieve a certain score on the Program to learn English. Test of English Foreign Lan- She said most students have guage in order to get into a uni- the goal of going onto commu- versity if they haven’t gone to nity college, SJSU as an under- high school in the states, so it’s graduate or graduate student, crucial. while some attend for their own Firat Sekerli, a Studies in professional reasons. American Language student To earn this accreditation, from Turkey, said that at the Chavis submitted a written re- beginning of this semester, he [ Photo courtesy of Parjinder Pannu ] port about three binders long, realized how much his English Kim Chavis, Studies in American Language Program coordinator, shares a laugh with students in class. and then went through a site skills had improved since he visit, where volunteer teachers had started the program in the program. came to see if the needs of the fall semester of 2008. “After I come to America, students, teachers and staff were “When I came here I couldn’t I couldn’t order anything (at being met, Chavis said. speak anything,” he said. “(At restaurants),” she said. “Now I “We are already (members the) beginning of this semester, can sometimes, I speak more to of) two organizations, and we I gave a speech to new students. new students, so this is good for wanted to go towards this third So it was very amazing for me, me.” level because it’s a more pres- because I didn’t give a speech Wheeler said there are extra- tigious kind of accreditation,” in front of people in Turkey curricular activities the students Chavis said. “It is accepted by in Turkish. It was fi rst time to can participate in, such as Con- the U.S. Department of Educa- talk (in front of) people in Eng- versation Club, Language Ex- tion.” lish.” change Partners, Film Club and Jay Park, a Studies in Ameri- Sekerli said he has also seen Volunteer Club. can Language student from himself improve in other ways. “For advanced-level stu- South Korea, said the program “When I go to the store or dents, we have a program called is well-known in his country. when I go to the bars I can Semester at San Jose State,” “(SAL) is the best language communicate with people, and Wheeler said. “Within their school — it is very famous in I can start communications,” he 20 hours, students can drop my country,” he said. “Every- said. “We learn how to commu- one of their courses here that body recommends to me if nicate with people and how to they don’t need, and then take a you want to study English you start conversations like, ‘hi how course at San Jose State, and we should go there.” are you?’ and talking about in- help them enroll, and they pay Chavis said there are about terests. the diff erence.” 70 language schools in the Sherry Tseng, a Studies in Sekerli said, “Th is is the ad- world that have this program, American Language student vantage of SAL, cause of the and SJSU is now the fi fth lan- from Taiwan, said she came connection with SJSU, you can guage school in California with here to learn English, but ended experience the college life at the this designation. up learning more than just the same time while you are learn- “Some countries around the language. ing English.” world will only send their stu- “In my country we don’t To keep the Commission on dents to this type of accredited need to say our opinion or our English Language Program Ac- program — particularly govern- thinking to much,” she said. “I creditation, it will have to con- ment scholarship countries will learned how to express myself, tinue to be renewed every few only send according to this level and I think this will be useful years, Chavis said. of accreditation,” Chavis said. for my job in the future, be- “We have to continue to Mina Weng, a Studies in cause I am a translator.” write reports, and continue to American Language student MinJung Chang, a Studies be reviewed to make sure that from China, said there is a lot of in American Language student we can have the same level of homework and there are many from Korea, said she saw herself standards for the years to come,” activities in the program, but it improve after she started the Chavis said. Wednesday, September 9, 2009 Spartan Daily A & E [] 5 ConcertAudience Chronicles: Evolver gets World Tour lifted by a legendary concert

By Allie Figures popular song, “I Am Not My with fl ashes. And, consequently, During the two fi nal songs, a Staff Writer Hair,” she surprised unsuspect- I was the only one in my entire couple of rebellious fans some- ing fans by throwing off a long section scolded by an irritated how slipped past security and Th e self-proclaimed ordinary wig she had been wearing the rental cop. ran across the stage to get their person, singer John Legend more entire show in physical example Not even a slap on the wrist piece of Legend before being than lived up to his name, deliv- of the lyrics, “I am not my hair / I could ruin my experience, as forcefully escorted away by se- ering a strong performance to a am not this skin / I am a soul that the excitement and energy Leg- curity. Legend responded by full crowd Sunday night at the lives within.” end evoked swell in the crowd saying, “Th ey just wanted to be Greek Amphitheater in Berkeley. In the fi nal appearance on the around me. on the DVD.” Men and women, young and tour, Arie and her band received Almost every fan stood up to Aft er the show, Legend old from all backgrounds were a well-deserved standing ova- “holler” during up-tempo songs posted to Twitt er, “Deleted the packed into the outdoor venue tion in the Greek Amphitheater with Legend as he sang his lat- tweets about tonight’s incident. to be a part of the latest stop of — defi nitely proving her star est and greatest including “Used Figured the perpetrators don’t the Evolver World Tour. quality as more than simply an to Love U,” “Save Room” and need any more shine. Th ey did f’ Opening act, India Arie, opening act. “Green Light.” up my taping and it wasn’t cool.” touched the audience with her But no star could outshine True to Legend’s style, he For a moment, it was an amaz- music, which she describes as a Legend in the darkened theater, slowed down the show with pro- ing experience to “get lift ed” and prayer used to evoke healing and when he surprised the audience by voking love songs. Th e crowd sat escape into la-la-land with Leg- empowerment to all people. making his fi rst appearance of the entranced during “Everybody end. To sit back and see the man She presented each of her night in the middle of the crowd, Knows,” Legend’s latest breakup behind the smooth and soulful songs with a brief anecdote and singing his chart-topping song, song that pulls heartstrings with voice — singing of love and long- gracefully moved about onstage “Ordinary People.” words such as “I still can’t believe ing and every fantastical thing a in her vibrant, patt erned dresses During this particular show, you found somebody new / But I girl wants to hear. Too bad it only and delicate scarves. live DVD footage was recorded wish you the best, I guess.” lasted for one night. Her broad musical talent was and fans were to abide by a strict For the song, “Slow Dance,” Until next time, Mr. Legend, displayed when she sat down at “no camera” rule. one lucky woman became the and maybe I will be the one cho- the keyboard during one song But as soon as Legend took envy of all as Legend pulled her sen to slow dance, or the one to [ Photo courtesy of artist official Web site ] and picked up her fl ute for an- the spotlight, every camera- onstage to get up close and per- shimmy past security and lay a fat other song. During her most toting fan fl ooded the scene John Legend performing in Pennsylvania in 2008. sonal in his arms. one on those lips. Drink of the Week: Jones Soda The perfect drink when ‘jonesin’ for a cold one

great taste. It comes in two of rare is it that you fi nd a soda that are impossible, such as jelly pie soda, that was released in my favorite fl avors, cherry and is not only great tasting but also doughnut and applesauce. 2006, in its special anniversary lemon lime. encourages youth to be support- Jones Soda also comes in pack promotion. Th e soda is refreshing and ive in a presidential campaign? sugar-free fl avors such as green Jones might be the underdog has a litt le bit of spice to it with- Right now, the company has apple and root beer, just to when it comes to its competitors out the weird aft ertaste. an ad campaign called “Keep- name a few. Some of the fl avors such as Coca-Cola or Sprite, but Th e Jones Cherry is really ing it real,” which means that that are sugar free are not always it’s never-ending, changing fl a- sweet and is defi nitely for sugar Jones Soda uses high percent- available in stores, but you have vors and unique bott le design lovers only, but nothing beats ages of recycled materials in the option of ordering it online. gives it a leg up in the creative lemon lime, which goes down its containers. department. Th is drink is great smoothly without the acid feel- Th is will hopefully result in I remember looking at if you’re in the mood for some- ing in your stomach. more people going green and re- the soda ... and imme- thing sweet and fl avorsome. I was mostly interested in the cycling as much as possible. Jones Soda is available in most diately being drawn to cool pictures on the front of the In addition to going green convienent and grocery stores. bott le. Th e photos, black and in San Francisco, Jones Organ- the attractiveness ... So forget Sprite and its “freedom white, are of interesting people ics has also been awarded “Best of thirst” and say “who cares” to and places, which is the best fea- in the Aisle” by Gourmet Re- Normally, I can fi nd other fl a- Coca-Cola’s classic taste — it’s ture of the soft drink. tailer in the 2005 Winter Fancy vors, such as bubble gum or or- time for them to move over and On the Jones Soda Web site, Food Show. ange and cream in stores, but on let Jones shine. there is an ongoing contest that Jones Company released fl a- the Web site they have fl avors Get a Jones Soda, the new anyone can enter. Th e winner vors some people might think such as pineapple and cherry true classic. gets his or her photo on the fa- mous Jones bott le. It’s interesting to look at the labels and connect a story to the photo. It could be something as simple as a man riding a motor- cycle to a picture of a 1960s con- vertible that can make soft drink all the more appealing. Spartan Daily [ Kirsten Aguilar / ] What’s unique about Jones By Jhenene Louis cool labels, this is defi nitely the Soda is that sometimes it has Staff Writer beverage for you. creative themes for the fl avors When I fi rst tried Jones Soda, the company releases. It’s sweet, it’s tasty and it I was 12 years old. I remember In 2009, to honor Barack comes in fl avors such as rasp- looking at the soda in the gro- Obama’s inauguration, Jones berry and watermelon. cery store and immediately be- released the Orange “You glad Yes! You guessed it — Jones ing drawn to the att ractiveness for change” colored cola that is Soda. If you love soft drinks and of the bott le, aside from the available on its Web site. How []SPORTS Spartan Daily Wednesday, September 9, 2009 Trojans6 run away with victory

By Joey Akeley 28-3 halftime lead. Sports Editor “Some of us got winded in the second quarter,” said linebacker It took the Trojans an entire Travis Jones. “But that shouldn’t quarter to get their engine started. matter.” But once they did, it was off Joe McKnight rushed for 145 to the races for USC in Saturday’s yards and two touchdowns, in- win over SJSU. cluding a 54-yard touchdown run Th e Trojans rushed for 90 on the third play of the second yards and four touchdowns in the half in which the Spartans’ defense second quarter alone en route to a missed several open-fi eld tackles. 56-3 drubbing of the Spartans at Tomey said the Spartans open- Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. fi eld tackling for the game was “For a while it looked like we “horrendous.” could compete but obviously that USC took a 42-3 lead on Bar- was an illusion, because in the fi - kley’s fi rst career touchdown pass nal analysis they were much bet- — a 5-yard pass to Rhett Ellison. ter,” said head coach Dick Tomey. Barkley was 6 for 6 with 93 yards Th e Spartans held the Trojans passing on USC’s sixth touch- scoreless in all fi ve of their fi rst down drive. quarter possessions. Th e Trojans’ defense had 16 “We had some bumpy fi rst tackles for loss and held the Spar- drives, but we put it behind us,” tans to nine rushing yards. Th e said USC freshman quarterback Spartans started Kyle Reed at Matt Barkley. quarterback, and he threw for 44 SJSU could only cash in on a yards in the fi rst quarter. Tyler Cope 41-yard fi eld goal to Jordan La Secla played the en- take the lead. tire second quarter at quarterback When the second quarter be- and threw for 43 yards, including gan, the Trojans attack hit a new a 29-yard pass to Kevin Jurovich gear. with two seconds to go in the Barkley completed two passes half. for 21 yards and running back Joe Jurovich led the Spartans with [ Chad Ziemendorf / Spartan Daily ] McKnight rushed four times for fi ve receptions and 64 yards re- Top: USC running back Allen 18 yards, giving the Trojans a fi rst ceiving. Bradford, No. 21, stiff-arms and goal at the 4-yard line. Th e Spartans would only gain Spartan cornerback Chris Hill, No. 29, during Satur- From there, running back Sta- four yards in the second half. day’s loss to USC at Los Ange- fon Johnson sprinted up the mid- les Memorial Coliseum. dle untouched for a touchdown, giving the Trojans the lead. “I hate to go through Right: Spartan running back SJSU answered with a 28-yard something like that but Patrick Perry, No. 21, tries to run by USC safety Eric Rob- drive that ended with a Patrick sometimes it is necessary to ertson as SJSU wide receiver Perry fumble after he picked up a get better.” Marquis Avery, No. 9, at- fi rst down. Dick Tomey tempts to block Robertson. “Th at was obviously a huge Football head coach play, because we had a fi rst down,” “I hate to go through some- Tomey said. thing like that, but sometimes it After the fumble, Barkley com- is necessary to get better,” Tomey pleted two consecutive passes to Reed said the USC defense had said. “I said to our players that I Damian Williams that combined great team speed. much rather have that happen for 50 yards, and Johnson fi nished “Th ere really fast, in all areas — fi rst game of the season than beat the drive with a two-yard touch- d-line, linebackers and secondary,” somebody that can’t play 30-0 and down, and the route was on. Reed said. “So, like I said, this is build a false sense of security.” Allen Bradford’s 43-yard a great learning experience for us touchdown run two-and-a-half and this will probably be the best This story has an minutes later gave the Trojans an competition we will see all year.” Online Video 18-point lead, and McKnight’s USC rushed for 342 yards and 6-yard score with 23 seconds left out gained the Spartans by 499 theSpartanDaily.com in the half provided USC with a yards. CLASSIFIEDSCLASSIFIEDS

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Civilian deaths from the two Take, for example, the story of from war with scars from the bat- hard to use diplomacy instead of wars combined are unknown, but Sgt. Jacob Blaylock of the 145st tlefi eld. violence to solve problems? Kyle Szymanski reach into the hundreds of thou- Transportation Company. When it comes to war, no Didn’t you go to kindergarten, sands. He committed suicide in 2007, matter who is involved or where where they taught you to keep Staff Writer When soliders or civilians are just months after returning home it takes place, only one unmis- your hands to yourself? Were you killed, it leaves their families with from his tour in Iraq, according to takable thought rattles around not told to “do unto others as they an irreplaceable absence in their Th e New York Times. my head — what keeps two dis- do unto you?” hearts — an absence that feels Blaylock’s suicide was just the gruntled parties from meeting at I am not going to pretend I In honor of the fact that Sep- thing good can come out of death like it was torn from their chests beginning of a devastating period a table instead of in an arena that know how to solve all the world’s tember is World Peace Month, and destruction. with a scalpel without the aid of for the 1451st Transportation precipitates death? problems. can someone please explain some- Take, for example, the two painkillers. Company. Th roughout the next Nothing, really. Th at is the work of experts thing to me? What is the purpose wars the U.S. is currently fi ght- year, three more members took Not only would a civilized who are highly educated and get of war? What is it good for? ing. Let’s begin with the one in Hello, world leaders? their own lives, according to Th e meeting save lives, it would save paid lots of money to take the It makes no sense to me that a Afghanistan. Is it that hard to use New York Times. money. To this day, $915.1 billion perceived correct action in the in- world that preaches peace settles To this day, 816 U.S. soldiers diplomacy instead Other servicemen return home has been spent by the U.S. just on terest of the people. its problems by fi ghting. have died in war, according to the of violence to solve carrying obvious evidence of their the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. However, I have to wonder if Why do countries drop bombs Icasualties Web site. Th e numbers problems? time spent in war — scars, miss- Th ink about it, a small frac- the people running this world are when words will do, and hurt a are no better when looking at the ing limbs and dented skulls. tion of that ridiculous amount of lacking what no college education lot less? statistics from the war in Iraq. Th ose lucky enough not to ar- According to the American money could alleviate all the bud- can provide — innate common Looking at war with common In this supposedly purpose- rive home in a fl ag-draped coffi n Free Press, from World War II to get problems we face here at SJSU sense. sense alone, and putting politics ful war, 4,339 U.S. soldiers have are sometimes so psychologically present, there have been 612,875 — or go toward actually helping aside, it is unconscionable to me died, according to the Associated scarred that death seems like the American casualties of war and people instead of killing them. Kyle Szymanski is a Spartan how anyone can believe that any- Press. only option. 928,900 who have retuned home Hello, world leaders? Is it that Daily staff writer. Ruminations Dealing with the never-ending cycle of ‘techno-stress’ answer, and an average of 10 e- Th e Web site also suggests set- illustration by Carl Evans mails to sort through. ting time limits for Internet use Jennifer Hadley Usually three or four are im- and e-mail checking. portant and need an immediate I can see how these rules would Staff Writer response, a few are junk and a few help, but as a student I feel like I are spam. need to constantly check my e- It takes time to keep up with mail in case that person from my Cell phones, laptops, cameras scribes the stress associated with all the diff erent forms of commu- group project responded, or my and iPods — my bank account having to keep up with or learn nication, especially when you’re professor sent that assignment and I can no longer keep up with new technology. available 24 hours through three or maybe whether I got that add the new versions of these that It’s exciting to get a new Black- diff erent portals. code for that class. seem to come out monthly. Berry or iPod, but the truth is, it Th e Web site Ezine Articles And it gets worse. Th is past weekend, I had to is just too expensive to keep up. suggests a few tips on how to If that person from my group purchase a new camera for a class, Even though everyone is pay- avoid getting lost in the world of project didn’t send me an e-mail, because my old camera decided it ing more for tuition, and the technology. they might have sent me a mes- didn’t want to work anymore. economy sucks in general, the sage on Facebook. I also need to start thinking evolving technology is not going It is a never-ending Th en I go to my Facebook about getting a phone with Inter- to slow down. cycle — get up, page, but I almost forgot to check net capabilities, so I can respond As I write this, my boyfriend’s check text messages, my inbox because I get distract- to e-mails throughout the day laptop — that has been giving check e-mails, check ed by everyone’s updates on my without having to lug around my him trouble the last few months Facebook, respond, home page. ancient laptop. with the screen not working — sign out and repeat. It is a never-ending cycle I’ve heard the BlackBerry Tour fi nally died. — get up, check text messages, is nice, but I’m afraid if I get the Now he is stressed about fi nd- One rule the Web site suggests check e-mails, check Facebook, Tour, they might come out with ing the funds for a new laptop. is to research before you buy new respond, sign out and repeat. a better version of the BlackBerry “Techno-stress” isn’t just about equipment, and to make sure you For now I will have to just The cutting edge can Storm. buying the new technology — it’s really need a new item — the old put up with the ever increasing turn dull all too quickly. All of these thoughts bring me about how technology makes a item might still be suffi cient. “techno-stress.” back to a term I learned in a stress person constantly available. Th at wasn’t the case for my management class a few years ago When I wake up in the morn- camera, but I can take that advice Jennifer Hadley is a Spartan — “techno-stress.” Th e term de- ing I have a few text messages to for when I look for a new phone. Daily staff writer. Overcoming birth order expectations Letter to the Editor one wearing glasses and Jan was I am terribly spoiled — more the blossoming beauty? than my younger sister could ever Hello, I am writing because I am disturbed by the complete Allie Figures So, who is to blame for this dream. lack of material available for students to stay healthy during this broad generalization of birth or- See, I have single-handedly fl u season. I do not want to seem extreme, but SJSU does not Figures It Out der? Point the fi nger at your par- disproved popular belief. seem to be preparing for this fl u season at all. ents. In a New York Times article, I was expecting to see posters urging students to wash their In the same article, Dr. Peter author and scholar Frank Sul- hands, stay home if sick, have hand sanitizer stations in the lob- Gorski, a professor of pediatrics, loway said, “Birth order doesn’t bies of buildings and the like. I should have been born fi rst family. Less is expected from the public health and psychiatry, said cause anything. It’s simply a proxy However, no such program exists. I was also wondering if this — or maybe it is the Jan Brady in youngest as parents strive to keep parents’ treatment of their chil- for the actual mechanisms that go was due to a lack of funding. Can the University not aff ord to me talking. them babies as long as possible. dren is often infl uenced by per- on in family dynamics that shape mount a campus-wide eff ort on hygiene? I am the middle child sand- Th en there is the estranged sonal experience, identity within character and personality.” I am concerned about this because of the reported cases of wiched between two sisters. middle child. their birth order and preconceived I agree with Sulloway. Th ere is swine fl u on this lovely University where I am a student. I am Being that my older sister has According to common birth notions. no way that birth order is some also concerned because I am a mother of two young children. I nine years on me, she had a strong order theories, the middle child is My mother is the middle child sort of template for who a person would hate to be exposed to swine fl u and bring it home to my infl uence on my upbringing. always playing catch up to the el- just like me. I believe she trained is destined to be. My older sister family just because an infected student did not wash their hands And being that I am only three dest, always being overlooked and me to be her prodigy clone. Until has turned out to have a free-spir- or cough into a Kleenex rather than the air. years older than my little sister, I never feeling loved enough. We I consciously began making deci- ited, childlike temperament while Perhaps an article on hygiene will help increase fl u awareness? had no such responsibility … or are always seeking attention and sions for myself, my mother’s per- my younger sister is very rational Just a thought. so I thought. approval in unhealthy ways. sonality and upbringing mirrored and critical. Th e oldest child tends to get Marcia, Marcia, Marcia! my own. Society leans too much on Veda Urias more individual time and atten- Researchers have found this In my family I am the inde- these theories, which can lead to tion from parents and family, de- not to be the case in their studies pendent one just like she was. false identifi cation of our children. velops greater language skills and on family dynamics and birth or- (OK, that’s one point for you gen- Parents may get caught up making is often counted on as the respon- der. Ultimately, there is no “one- eralizers.) the mistake of selling their young- Did you know ... sible child. size-fi ts-all” explanation for birth I am terribly competitive. (Two est child too short or expecting According to a 2007 Norwe- order and personality. points.) too much from their eldest. gian study, the oldest child is usu- Th e Brady Bunch did not take But at some point my mom’s See what happened to Michael The best time to buy shoes is in the afternoon ally found to be smarter — with into consideration factors such as puppet strings became tangled. Jackson … after a day’s work? By this time, the feet have an IQ three points higher than socioeconomics, culture, temper- I stole responsibility from my Allie Figures is the Spartan swelled a bit and will help you choose a shoe younger siblings. ament, spacing, family size and older sister and grew to be the Daily features editor. “Fig- that will fit more comfortably. Th e youngest is usually the gender. leader of the family. ures It Out” appears every most spoiled as the baby of the What if Marcia was the shy At the same time, I admit that Wednesday. ehow.com

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[ Chad Ziemendorf / Spartan Daily ] Jordan La Secla, No. 12, is sacked by USC tackle Jurrel Casey, No. 91, in the Spartans loss. Tomey to continue two QB system

By Ryan Buchan Kyle Reed completed his fi rst pass attempt of the drive to Kev- Senior Staff Writer four consecutive passes of the in Jurovich for 29 yards. After a game, while it took Jordan La roughing-the-passer penalty, the Secla fi ve attempts to complete a Spartans had the ball at the USC For the second straight year, pass. 20-yard line, but La Secla could SJSU head coach Dick Tomey be- La Secla’s fi rst completion was not spike the ball in time to stop gan the season by using multiple to wide receiver Kevin Jurovich the clock for a fi eld goal attempt. quarterbacks in the opener. for a 7-yard catch. Jurovich said Reed led the only scoring drive Both quarterbacks fi nished the he thinks both quarterbacks are and completed a 9-yard pass to game against the Trojans Saturday capable of being the No. 1 quar- Kevin Jurovich on fourth down, completing at least 50 percent of terback. to allow the Spartans to continue their passes, but neither player “Th ey are great players and marching downfi eld. Th e Spar- threw for more than 70 yards. our team is behind both of those tans kicked a fi eld goal a few plays “I don’t think either one of guys,” he said. “I think our coach- later. them did great,” Tomey said. He ing staff wanted to give both of Kyle Reed started the game said that he is still looking for those guys a lot of reps and look for the Spartans and played until somebody who can make better at the fi lm and see who the guy is 3:18 was left in the fi rst quarter. decisions on the fi eld. going to be.” He came back into the game after He added that USC is a tough La Secla came close to leading halftime. team defensively, since they only the Spartans to a scoring drive as Reed threw for 66 yards on gave up one touchdown at home time was running out before the 9-of-17 passes, while La Secla last season. half. He completed the second completed 5-of-10 passes for 43 yards. “I thought we both did a pretty Quarterback Comparison good job,” Reed said. “Th ere’s al- Reed La Secla ways room for improvement, but I’m proud of both of our perfor- Pass attempts 17 10 mances. … We are working to- gether and trying to put our team Completions 9 5 in the best position to win.” Last season, Reed started eight Yards 66 43 games for the Spartans and com- pleted 162-of-253 passes for 1563 yards, nine touchdowns and six interceptions. Jurovich and Perry hope to help offense after lengthy absenses

By Ryan Buchan Th e Spartans utilized both halftime, not recording a recep- Senior Staff Writer players in the game early, with Per- tion. ry getting a carry on the Spartans Both Perry and Jurovich got off Two Spartans, who have spent fi rst off ensive play of the game. to fast starts. extensive time on the sideline due Perry went straight up the Jurovich caught fi ve balls for to injury and illness, returned to middle, where a cluster of Trojans 65 yards before the half, including the lineup on Saturday against greeted him and stopped him for a 9-yard slant in traffi c to pick up USC. a loss of a yard. a fi rst down on fourth-and-9. “It was pretty surreal,” said Kevin Jurovich caught a 9-yard “Th ey called my number and I SJSU wide receiver Kevin Ju- pass two plays later on third down wanted to make the play and move rovich, who returned to the lineup for his fi rst reception, but it was the chains, and the o-line did well after missing most of last year be- not enough, as his team was short and blocked,” Jurovich said. “Kyle cause of mononucleosis. of the fi rst down. (Reed) threw me a good ball and I “It had been a long time since just had to hold on to it, and I got I have played and I am happy to “Kevin is going to make a the fi rst down.” be out there with my guys — guys difference for us.” Perry went into the locker that have been working really hard Dick Tomey room at halftime with nine carries since the end of last season, and I Football head coach for 49 yards. wanted to give it my best.” Before getting injured, Perry SJSU quarterback Kyle Reed Perry’s biggest play of the game rushed for 454 yards off 102 car- said he was very happy to have Ju- came with 10:54 left in the fi rst ries and scored seven touchdowns rovich to throw to again. quarter when he tried to go up the in 2006, while splitting carries SJSU running back Patrick middle, but again the Trojans were with Yonus Davis. Perry had not played a game since waiting for him, so he bounced In Jurovich’s only complete the 2006 New Mexico Bowl, the outside and sprinted for a 25- year as a wide receiver, he caught when the Spartans defeated New yard gain. 85 balls for 1,183 yards in 2007. Mexico 20-12. Perry struggled in the second “Kevin is going to make a dif- Perry injured his knee in the half, losing one yard on fi ve car- ference for us,” said SJSU head 2007 off season and sat out two ries. coach Dick Tomey. “He’s a tough full seasons. Jurovich also had trouble after matchup for a lot of people.”