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Melissa Johnson something wrong with them,” she said. “I’ve heard Staff Writer similar stories from all sorts of people having prob- lems.” Students living on campus have been having prob- Having also been a resident assistant in Campus lems receiving mail through the Joe West Hall mail- Village, Leary said she understands that dealing with room. thousands of students can be frustrating. Since the Jasmine Leary, a senior business management mailroom handles a large volume of mail for all the major and current resident of Campus Village Build- housing residences on campus, she said they need to ing B, said she feels that better communication have more organization. among mailroom staff members may help re- Alessandra Imazio Jones, a junior interior design solve problems, or hiring more staff to facilitate major and CVB resident, said she experienced a de- the duties. lay in receiving packages during her fi rst semester at Leary said she has attended SJSU since 2006 and SJSU. has had mailroom problems since 2007. She said Jones said she expected to receive a pack- she’s been frustrated with the mailroom while age from a company and said she received living on campus. confi rmation from the company that “Of the 20 or so packages I’ve the package was delivered, but Eric Van Susteren / Spartan Daily had sent to me, about 70 Jessica Yano, a senior health science major, helps second-grader Alandra percent have had See MAIL, Page 2 Perez count apple seeds for a science project at McKinley elementary science fair.

Eric Van Susteren Health Promotion class, which focuses on Staff Writer community organization. “Every kid gets a one-on-one college Students from the health science de- student ambassador to help them,” she partment helped 184 McKinley Elementa- said. ry School children complete experiments Prentice Townsend, a senior health sci- at the school’s science fair Saturday. ence major, said that the fair was a great “We bring the resources of the uni- opportunity for children from an area that versity for a hands-on workshop to help doesn’t have the funding for a traditional families conduct experiments and make science fair to discover new project ideas. posters,” said Professor Kathleen Roe, the “This lifts the ceiling for them to ex- event’s organizer. plore new things in science,” he said. Roe said the student organizers and participants came from her Community See SCIENCE, Page 3 SJSU to add fall classes with funds Bikers compete in new game

Michael Yuen, a senior computer spike in fees is hindering students $3.1 million to be used science major, said he agrees with from graduating, especially those the direction SJSU is moving in al- switching majors. to advance graduation, locating the extra funds. Becerra said another possible rise Whitmore says “If money is going into schools for in fees could make times even hard- students to take more classes, then I er fi nancially than they are now. Eric Bennett think it’s a great idea,” he said. “It’s going to make things tough- Staff Writer Natalia Becerra, a junior ac- er if it happens,” she said. “I’m hav- counting information systems ma- ing trouble with the fee increases we In an initiative to bolster stu- jor, said she has recently turned to have already had.” dents’ opportunities to graduate on junior colleges to get courses SJSU SJSU is contemplating refi ning time, SJSU President Jon Whitmore fi lls or doesn’t have. the methodology the school uses said additional sections will be of- “If I can fi nally get the business to admit new students, Whitmore fered in the upcoming fall semester. classes I need, then it’s a good idea,” said. Federal funds will provide the Becerra said. “I have had to take “Up until 18 months ago, essen- Eric Van Susteren / Spartan Daily necessary fi nancial support for the classes at San Jose City College be- tially all students from Al Soriano and JP Flores, a senior graphic design major, play bike polo increase in classes, as SJSU will re- cause they aren’t offered here.” who met the basic CSU require- in front of the Cesar Chavez Memorial Arch on Wednesday. ceive $3.1 million from the $50 mil- An infl ux in courses comes during ments and applied to SJSU were ac- lion distributed to all 23 California a time when campuses are experi- cepted,” he said. “Because we are an Eric Van Susteren ing major. “It’s good because I’m not good State University campuses, Whit- encing fee hikes, an issue Whitmore impacted campus now, we have to Staff Writer at skating, but I am at bike-riding.” more said Feb. 9 in a news confer- said SJSU is currently combating. develop mechanisms for who gets in Bike polo is played with two teams ence. “Within the governor’s proposed and who doesn’t.” Cheers echoed off the sides of Cesar of four or fi ve bikers, each player tries to “Last year, one of the initiatives budget is a possible 10 percent in- Any changes to the current ad- Chavez Memorial Arch Wednesday night knock a small plastic ball into the other for the federal government was sup- crease in student fees for next fall,” mittance system could deter the as speeding bicyclists wielding polo mal- team’s goal using a bike polo mallet, orga- porting state government in ways he said. “But, as we have raised fees, chances of students from outside of lets crafted from ski poles and plastic pip- nizer Tree Miller said. that would help turn the economy a good portion of that goes into our Santa Clara County, but Whitmore ing wove between each other, chasing a Shakeeb Arianta, a sophomore mechan- around,” Whitmore said. “Our fi rst scholarship funds.” said the school plans to remain true small plastic ball. ical engineering major and one of the play- priority is to help students graduate Vincent Loi, a sophomore me- “Bike polo is like hockey on bikes,” said from this university.” chanical engineering major, said the See FUNDS, Page 4 Matthew Divita, a senior business market- See POLO, Page 3

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Andrew Martinez Auland grew up in Nova- form should not exclude the Staff Writer to, Calif. and was strictly bal- other because they are all in- let trained when she gradu- terconnected and interwoven, The dance department has ated high school at 15 years old which inspires her to con- hired a Broadway veteran as and moved to New York City tinue dance from a teaching the Jazz Dance IV guest lec- on a dance scholarship, she perspective. turer for the Spring 2010 se- said. “Doing other styles of dance mester, Professor Janie Scott Auland said she found the is only going to strengthen your said. teaching position on Craigslist. primary dance form,” Auland Gina Auland said her per- “That’s one of the fi rst things said. “I told them from the very formance background includes I do when I get to a new city,” she fi rst class that if you have a good numerous dance companies, said. “I haven’t been back here foundation, you can do any style Broadway shows and even the very long, and I always go on of dance, and I believe that.” Radio City Rockettes. Craigslist. It can tell a lot about There is a recent trend in the “It’s exciting, because the the city that you’re in and what ballet world of contemporary Michelle Gachet / Spartan Daily things she has done are the jobs there are.” choreographers working with Gina Auland observes her students as they dance across the room at Washington Square things that I want to do,” junior Auland knew about SJSU be- ballet companies, Auland said. Hall on Friday. dance major Heather Klobu- cause her uncle attended school “Ballet technique is becoming kowski said. here, but she didn’t know that more valued in the commercial they had a versatile dance de- world,” she said, “and the energy partment and dancers, she said. and versatility of the commercial “They have a real willing- world is becoming more valued ness to apply themselves,” she in the classical world.” said. “And to say, ‘Maybe I’m There’s a difference between not doing it the best way, but let commercial jazz and pop jazz, me fi gure out how I can be bet- theater jazz and broadway jazz, ter.’ That’s a real valued quality and contemporary jazz and lyri- that they have, and that’s rare to cal jazz, she said. fi nd.” “Versality is an asset — a huge Auland said she plans asset, but you can’t get to Z un- on re-emphasizing the tech- til you lay down ABC,” Auland nique and understanding said. of the differences between Auland said she is excited many different styles of jazz about her transition into dance. the world of academics “She has a totally new style,” both as a lecturer and as a said Lauren Bjorgan, a senior student. dance major in the new Bach- She said she will be transfer- elor of Fine Arts dance program. ring to a four-year university in “She’s really focused on tech- the fall and hopes to examine nique.” dance not only as the practice of When Auland fi rst arrived at dancing, but also the investiga- New York, she had no idea that tion and experiment aspect of there was anything more than the human body in dance. ballet out there and wasn’t pre- “How can we train dancers so pared for the demands of the that their careers are lasting 10 dance world, she said. and 15 years longer?” she said. “You truly have to be a mul- “So that they’re dancing well Michelle Gachet / Spartan Daily tifaceted dancer,” she said. “So, into their 40’s and that they’re if dancers are trained that way, not done by the time they’re 25 Jazz dance instructor Gina Auland leads students in a dance routine at the Washington Square Hall on Friday. they’ll always be working.” or 30. And I feel like that’s my Auland said that one dance purpose.” MAIL Former chair remembered for ‘integrity’ From Page 1 Andrew Martinez he was 13, Alison Cerrudo said. when she asked the mailroom Staff Writer “In his early 20s, he went staff for the package, she was back to Spain, and he ran with told it wasn’t there. SJSU Professor Jose Cerrudo the bulls in Pamplona,” said She said the company re- struggled against colon cancer Juan Sempere, a professor in sent the item but didn’t receive for seven years, but Alison Cer- the foreign languages depart- anything. Nearly a month later rudo said, it was typical of her ment. both packages surfaced in her father, that he believed in being Alison Cerrudo said that food mailbox. She decided to take thankful and not sweating the was important in her family’s the advice she heard from other small stuff. home. students living on campus. “Life is so frenetic and stress- “That’s one of the things that “I’ve heard people say that ful, and being ill gives you a lot was central to our home, was if your main residence is close Briana Calderon / Spartan Daily more perspective,” Alison Cer- eating a good meal together,” enough to campus, have every- Joe West Hall mailroom. rudo said of her father, who she said. “For a great part of the thing sent there,” Jones said. taught at SJSU for 35 years and Courtesy of time, he made dinner. Family “So that one weekend you go died Jan. 24. “That was a mes- Dr. Dominique Van Hooff dinners were really important, home, you know you can pick residents that their mail takes a Delucchi said she contacted sage that resounded with me.” Jose Cerrudo and our house always smelled up everything there. That’s while to get to them, or doesn’t the United States Inspector Cerrudo was the foreign lan- great.” what I started doing after my arrive at all. General’s Offi ce as a result of duage department chair from lot of integrity, and very helpful She said food was an intrinsic situation. Packages will just be Delucchi said she has been complaints she received. 1998 to 2002, said current Chair in general.” part of him that connected him sent to my address back home in contact with supervisors at The U.S. Inspector Gen- Dominique van Hooff. In addition to modernizing to Spain, and it was an opportu- for now on.” the St. James Park Post Of- eral’s Offi ce launched an in- “He started to teach when the foreign language media lab nity to bring friends and family Mike Evans, a senior music fi ce to ensure mail is delivered vestigation. Delucchi said they he was 23 years old,” van Hooff and contributing to the teach- together. major and a resident of CVB timely and has been working worked with her to obtain the said. “He was one of the young- ing credential program, he was “His dream was to be a cook since Fall 2008, said he has with the post offi ce staff to re- information they needed to est faculty.” a wonderful mentor to both in a soup kitchen,” van Hooff experienced similar situations solve those issues. proceed with the investigation Cerrudo obtained his bach- students and junior faculty, van said. “He wasn’t able to do that. with receiving mail, and has Wendy Nicklaus, a mail- — but the U.S. Inspector Gen- elor’s and master’s degrees at Hooff said. He got sicker.” since opted to have his mail room assistant in Joe West eral’s Offi ce has yet to divulge SJSU and, concurrent to his “He was always guided by Alison said her father be- sent to his grandmother’s resi- Hall, said the blame shouldn’t the results of their fi ndings nor teaching, he earned his Ph.D. ethical and high-minded princi- lieved that nobody should be dence in Sunnyvale. be put on the staff. make them public information from UC Berkeley, Alison Cer- ples,” Sigler said. “He remained hungry. Liz Hyde, an aerospace en- “It’s not us, it’s the San Jose at this time. rudo said. committed to the well-being of “He always thought of other gineering major and CVB resi- post offi ce,” she said. “It gets “Once the investigation was “I remember him telling me his colleagues, the success of people before himself,” Sempere dent said she has not had any ridiculous around here, mostly launched, the problem wasn’t that, in the laid-back decade of our students and the fulfi llment said. major problems with the mail- during the holidays. We write being reported anymore,” the ‘70s, he had to dress very of the university’s mission.” In addition to his daugh- room. packaging slips every day and Brown said. “So far it hasn’t formally in order not to be con- Cerrudo was born on Jan. 4, ter Alison, Cerrudo is survived Hyde said her biggest put them in mailboxes daily. continued this semester. We’re fused with the students,” said 1945 in Spain and immigrated by his wife Toni, a father and concern is when she orders We get grief and it gets busy, suggesting that students having Carmen Sigler, former SJSU to the U.S. with his family when brother. school related material that’s give us a couple hours to sort items sent to them of monetary provost in a prepared statement time-sensitive. She said those through it all.” value to have it sent FedEx for his memorial service. materials sometimes gets de- Kevina Brown, community Ground or FedEx Home. This Cerrudo was a happy fellow, layed despite confi rmation her relations coordinator for hous- method does require a signa- van Hooff said. item has been delivered. ing, said that back in the Fall ture, but we sign for them, so it “He was very funny,” she “When it’s for something 2009 semester, there were is- shouldn’t be tampered with.” said. “A real gentleman with a like a textbook that you need sues involving students having right away, it can be a pain their mail tampered with — when I need it to do assign- more specifi cally, items of mon- ments and I don’t have what I etary value, such as gift cards or need,” she said. “From what I cash were not being received by see, their big problem is lack of their intended recipients. organization.” Brown said a parent con- Rachel Delucchi, hous- tacted housing, indicating that ing mailroom supervisor, said they sent mail to a student who the staff sorts through all the never received it. More reports mail they receive daily. She followed that incident of the said she’s been told by some same problem. Wednesday, February 17, 2010 NEWS 3

this, in an average year, 40 SCIENCE percent of the children com- Foreign diplomat lectures class pleted science projects. After, From Page 1 60 percent completed them.” Jessica Yano, a senior Ashley Finden “Their energy is contagious. An health science major, said the Staff Writer hour ago, we were practically fair was important because it strangers. Now, they know us built trust in the community. The fi rst consulate general by name and are holding our “This event shows parents from Azerbaijan, a country hands.” that there is community sup- neighboring Turkey and Iran, Karen Malm, a junior health port out there for their chil- visited SJSU to share the his- science major, said the chil- dren,” she said. “The people tory of the nation, its vision for dren can choose between six here are willing to donate their energy security and the pipeline science projects, which range time to help them grow aca- that connects from Georgia to from determining which kind demically and personally.” Turkey. of apple has the most seeds to Roe said that making chil- After a meeting with San using a lemon to power a light dren familiar with college stu- Jose Mayor Chuck Reed, Con- bulb. dents helps encourage them to sulate General Elin Suleymanov SJSU students helped the go to college. visited Professor Constatine children complete the experi- “The children walk away Donopoulous’ European Union ments and make posters de- feeling they’ve made friends class Thursday. scribing what happened in with a college student,” said As soon as Suleymanov en- them, she said. Aldo Chazaro, a senior health tered the classroom and greeted Roe said many of the par- science major. “We develop a the professor and visiting facul- Briana Calderon / Spartan Daily ents in the community don’t bond with parents, students ty, he had brochures handed out Riley Knight and Veronica Rangel listen to Elin Suleymanov, the Consul General of speak English, which she said and the community.” to the students while he made Azerbaijan, speak to their European Union political science class Thursday afternoon. sometimes makes it diffi cult “It’s a fun experience for his introduction to the class. for them to help their children the children,” said Hai Nguy- Suleymanov said he had a want a variety in where they re- from overseas know that not terested in listening to or learn- with projects. en, a senior health science pleasant visit the last time he ceive their supplies, in case there many Americans really know ing about Azerbaijan from the “My most important job major. “I think they walk away was at SJSU, and that he was should be a disagreement with anything outside of Northern consulate general Caldwell said. is translating for the parents more knowledgeable and with happy to be back. someone from one supplier. America,” Pham said. “So it’s al- “I fi nd that in general, most or the children that feel more a sense of belonging.” Suleymanov began his dis- “My European friends talk ways good to have people know students that I’m in classes with comfortable speaking Span- The city of San Jose is na- cussion by describing Azerbai- about (energy diversifi cation), about other countries outside to don’t care. I mean, we’re talk- ish,” said Miriam Gonzalez, a tionally recognized for its jan. but go back to the dependence keep us globally aware of what’s ing about students who don’t 14-year-old volunteer. “I help Strong Neighborhood Initia- “If you ask the simple ques- of one energy supplier,” Suley- going on.” even buy textbooks,” Caldwell the children understand what tive, which gives funding in tion, ‘What is Azerbaijan’ ... I manov said. Riley Knight, a senior politi- said. they’re doing and why it’s im- the form of mini-grants, Roe don’t think there is a simple In basic terms, energy secu- cal science major, said the pre- Regardless, Suleymanov and portant.” said. explanation,” Suleymanov said. rity equals diversifi cation, Su- sentation was helpful. his offi ce hope to become more Yadeel Lopez, whose three “It’s just enough to give a “But what Azerbaijan stands for leymanov said. One reason Knight said he involved with SJSU. young girls have attended the boost for these events,” Roe is escaping defi nitions.” He mentioned energy securi- attended the consulate general’s “We are looking forward to last three fairs, said that each said. Suleymanov said that some ty and how Azerbaijan hopes to speech was because he is in a doing more here,” Suleymanov year her children come more Roe said that 124 parents may feel that since Azerbaijan is provide that with energy diver- model UN class and will repre- said. confi dent and prepared than came to the event. an overshadowing Muslim na- sifi cation, which can be achieved sent Iran against competing col- “(SJSU) is a very impressive before. “Probably the best thing tion, equal rights were not given with global supplies of energy, leges. campus, especially in terms of Hugo Mora-Torres, who about this event is the parental until recently, if at all. such as oil, Suleymanov said. “So the fact that Azerbai- being the key campus in (the) organized the fi rst science participation,” said Dario Ler- “For instance, if you have He described the struggles of jan is the Northern neighbor of Sillicon Valley,” Suleymanov fair workshop three years ago ma, an SJSU alumnus who said a stereotype about Muslim Azerbaijan once it regained in- Iran, understanding the region said. at McKinley elementary, said he’s lived in the community for nations, you would be surprised dependence in 1991. is extremely important in un- Suleymanov, who has vis- he’s noticed a huge difference 25 years. “Sciences are critical to hear that (Azerbaijan) was “Building an independent derstanding the country I’ll be ited the campus three times since then. in education and it takes a lot the fi rst democracy in predomi- state is not only having your fl ag representing,” Knight said. now, thanked the school for his “It’s beautiful — I get emo- of encouragement for children nately Muslim nations — in fact, waving and being separate from Jamie Caldwell, a junior po- return through the students of tional,” he said. “Before we did to be successful in it.” ahead of many nations of Eu- the United Nations, it’s also litical major, said she was not as Danopoulos’ class. rope in 1918,” Suleymanov said. what you do,” Suleymanov said. impressed with Suleymanov’s He wants students from all It was ahead of the United The nation wants to become speech. universities to educate them- with a misdemeanor if they in- States in democracy until the successful partners for other na- “I don’t think he created a selves to avoid stereotyping. POLO curred enough warnings. Soviet Union took over the na- tions, Suleymanov said. sense of wanting to know more Suleymanov asked students “We’re really not out here to tion two years later, Suleyman- “We want to be prosperous, for those who are already hard to study more, to look into From Page 1 cause a ruckus, we just want to ov said. but we cannot be prosperous if to convince,” Caldwell said. things deeper and to look be- have a good time on a Wednes- Suleymanov moved the our region is not prosperous,” Not all students were as in yond stereotypes. ers, said that there’s something day night,” said J.P. Flores, a speech along by describing how Suleymanov said. exhilarating about bike polo. senior graphic design major. Azerbaijan has been defi ned by The speech covered Azer- “It’s just like regular polo Miller said the bike polo energy politics for the past two baijan’s relations, and evolving but less classy,” he said. players are affi liated with San decades. ones, with other nations along Miller said that is Jose Fixed Gear, a group of “(Energy politics) directly with energy security. usually played with fi xed-gear people who ride their fi xed-gear relates to what the European Prior to his speech, Parvin bikes, single-geared bikes that bikes on Tuesday and Thursday Union is facing today,” Suley- Ahanchi, a visiting scholar from run on one track. evenings. manov said. Azerbaijan, spoke about the na- “We don’t discriminate “It’s a sub-part of the sub- The consulate general then tion’s culture and history. against bikers, but bring your culture of fi xed gear,”said Ma- explained how energy politics The end of Suleymanov’s bike at your own risk,” he said. ciej Mackowiak, an SJSU alum- and energy security is a global presentation consisted of a Louie Folena, an SJSU nus and player. matter. question-and-answer session alumnus who heard about the Miller said that bike polo is “One of the key issues today, from his audience. games on the San Jose Fixed- new in San Jose and that any- in the world, is energy security,” “I was very impressed with Gear Facebook page, said he one is welcome to play. Suleymanov said. “It is especial- how engaged the students recommended not to bring “People in San Jose already ly acute in Europe.” were,” Suleymanov said after expensive bikes because they knew about bike polo when The presentation continued, his speech. might be damaged. I came here,” Miller said. “I as Suleymanov explained that Suleymaonv said students in- “There have been a few guess I was the catalyst to get it for the past two decades, Azer- fl uence his views as much as he crashes, but everyone walks started.” baijan has been popular for its does theirs. away from them,” he said. “We Andrew Ho, a master’s stu- oil. “I think the discussions with don’t go that fast.” dent in economics, said he likes The nation is where one of students, in fact the questions, Folena, who graduated in bike polo for its social aspect. the fi rst oil booms took place, often shape my own forms of 2009 with a degree in business “It’s a great way to meet new even though Pennsylvania may perceptions as well as their per- administration, said he appre- people and promote bike cul- argue otherwise Azerbaijan will ceptions,” Suleymanov said. ciated that they hadn’t had any ture,” he said. share the distinction with the Some students, such as Nick trouble with University Police Divita said he enjoyed it for state, Suleymanov jokingly said. Pham, a history major, have Department. the camaraderie between play- Suleymanov discussed the never heard of or can honestly “It’s been pretty harmless,” ers. topic of green energy and what say they know of Azerbaijan. he said. “We’re not vandalizing, “We’re just friends hanging can be expected in green energy, “It sounds familiar,” Pham and we don’t leave any trash.” out,” he said. “We don’t play for which is an increase in natural said. Sgt. John Laws of UPD said keeps and the rules aren’t too gas, a cleaner fuel. Even if the country is an he guessed bike polo doesn’t strict.” “For us (Azerbaijan), energy unknown entity, Pham said he comply with campus regula- Arianta said the sport is security is moving away from feels it is benefi cial for students tions, but he’d have to see it more diffi cult than it looks be- monopolies,” Suleymanov said. to learn about Azerbaijan. fi rst. cause players aren’t allowed to He said that nations should “Some of my friends who are “There’s a lot of potential let their feet touch the ground. confl ict with pedestrians, “ he “Hitting a tiny ball with a said. “They might get asked to tiny mallet, trying to avoid the leave and be given a warning.” other players all while keeping Laws said it was possible your feet on the pedals is the that the players could be cited hardest part,” he said. 4 NEWS Wednesday, February 17, 2010

CAMPUSVOICES BY DANIEL HERBERHOLZ & MELISSA SABILE What do you think about the shootings in Alabama? Brian Baker David Strauss Julia Craddock Junior, Management Senior, Finance Freshman, Business

I wouldn’t really put people who are alleged mur- Well I think it’s an act of violence, that’s wrong. They should take things like that (background derers in the responsibility of shaping the young She’s getting pissed off at the wrong people doing checks) more seriously and really take care of it, minds of America. I don’t think that was a good it. I think it was a horrible incident. because it’s scary that things like that can happen. idea at all (hiring the teacher).

Julian Rosenberg Eidref Laxa Jaznique Jamerson Senior, Mechanical Engineering Freshman, Nursing Junior, Film

I think it’s horrible that it happened over there ... I think it’s pretty sad, she probably has a mental I just think it’s crazy, especially given the budget it’s still a university. This is still our school, there’s condition or something. From what I hear, she crisis we’re having. What if a teacher fl ipped out on still professors here that could be denied tenure. wasn’t getting a job next year or something, so she us because they were having a bad day? It’s scary. shot some people. That’s pretty crazy.

further support students and “I don’t see the difference FUNDS their endeavor to fulfi ll gradu- it could make in advising,” he ation requirements, Whitmore said. “Classes need improve- From Page 1 said. ment, not advising.” “There may be a small subset Despite the growing preva- to its traditional policies for ac- of (federal funds) that will help lence of staff reductions, Whit- cepting students from around with additional advising … get- more said he anticipates avoid- the globe. ting students the right courses ing major cutbacks. “We do intend to keep a they need and the right lineup “There will be some,” Whit- balanced university,” he said. so they can graduate on time,” more said. “But the furloughs “Meaning that we intend to he said. have allowed us to buy some keep the proportionality — the Loi said other services on time. Every year people retire, number of out-of-state and in- campus do not appear to have some people take other jobs ternational students — that we more pressing needs than the and move on. Many of these have had in the past.” issues surrounding graduation positions will not be refi lled so The federal funds may be al- rates and the amount of sec- that allows us to lay off fewer located to advising services to tions offered. people.” Wednesdayy, February 17, 2009 A & E 5 Bangin’ beats, lyrically lacking REVIEW Marlon Maloney thrived on “If times get tight, will the shows ’s alternative sound, which still sell out? / when poor folk needy LOOK Staff Writer doesn’t focus on the gangbanging they call it welfare / when rich folk Hip-hop group Strong Arm Steady and thug life that has been the West’s need it they call it a bailout.” OF THE WEEK took a step up from its 2007 rookie signature style since the rap group “Questions,” featuring album, “Deep Hearted,” with “In N.W.A. premiered in the late ’80s. and , starts out sounding Search of Stoney Jackson.” While it stayed away from the lat- like elevator music from the ’70s that Although relatively unknown be- ter topics, it did stay West Coast with suddenly vanishes into a heavy, bass- cause of its backpacking style, Strong “Cheeba Cheeba,” an ode to weed fi lled cadence with a single guitar Arm Steady has been around for smoking, and a roundabout way of chord. The song asked how the artists some time on the mixtape market. about women with “Chitlins made it to their current points in life. Its second foray into the actual al- & Pepsi.” Unfortunately, Strong Arm Steady bum world is an improvement both The music ended up taking over failed to match Madlib’s efforts lyri- lyrically and musically. as the frontman of the group, creat- cally on a consistent basis, ranging Producer Madlib created a mas- ing a mellow, melodic playground from fair to middling most of the time. terpiece of hip-hop beat making, for Strong Arm Steady members Courtesy Stones Throw Web site There are points where the lyrics are more closely resembling an East , Phil Da Agony, Kro- The album cover for Strong good, but for the most part they are, Coast style to mesh with Strong Arm ndon and an ensemble of 14 guest ap- Arm Steady’s CD, “In Search of quite frankly, adequate. Steady’s style. pearances. Stoney Jackson.” The lyrics get the job done, but “In Search of Stoney Jackson” was For whatever reason, Mitchy you can only wonder what a more fi lled with funky vocal samples, ram- Slick only appeared on two tracks, featuring from , lyrically gifted group might have pro- bling monologues and the crackle of a making the album that much more carried the listener away with a soul- duced. They didn’t ruin the amazing record player. diluted for a group album. Instead, ful beat that’ll have everyone bobbing production done by Madlib, but they Madlib strayed from the typical the album feel more like it belongs their head. Phonte took over the track, certainly didn’t help it either. It didn’t West Coast-style beat, choosing to in- Madlib’s and everyone else was a laying down the chorus and a few bars give listeners a break from the ever- stead use several samples of soul and supporting player. of his own that touch on more topical popular auto-tune rap that can be R&B music reminiscent of Motown. The opening track, “Best of Times,” subjects like the economy: heard on the radio.

Playful jazz concert uplifts REVIEW Photo and interview by Minh Pham Angelo Scrofani listeners seemingly augmenting his sound between Staff Writer breaks to satisfy the likes of his audience. Name: Joseph Kozina The amount of applause following particular Year, Major: Senior, psychology If you’re anything like senior English major segments was an obvious indicator of that. What inspired your look Thang Dinh, “The Listening Hour” is great way to The dynamics incorporated during the set — today? It was cold so I put on a long kill time between classes. constantly varying the tempo, shifting back-and- sleeve. I love loose, baggy clothes. “I took jazz last semester and I really enjoyed it,” forth from a slow crawl to a panic-inducing hustle Dinh said. “That’s how it got started. Whenever I — had the greatest effect on the crowd. What do you hate most about have gaps, I come here and listen to music.” Although the practice isn’t widespread, I fashion? Too expensive. Charging “The Listening Hour” is a concert series coordi- wouldn’t say this is uncommon among other jazz $50 for a shirt just because it has nated by SJSU’s School of Music and Dance held musicians, especially those in tune with exploit- glitter on it? Ridiculous. every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30 p.m. to ing tempo changes in their music such as Dizzy Photo by Angelo Scrofani Where are your favorite places 1:15 p.m. in the Music Concert Hall. Gillespie, a virtuoso with the trumpet. Faculty member Joel Braverman practices Faculty member Joel Braverman recently per- Braverman was not shy about making those of to shop? Target and Anchor Blue. in preparation for his next show. formed as part of this twice-a-week series for an us in the audience who are unfamiliar with the nu- In what clothing are you the auditorium that began with an audience of 40 stu- ances of music theory aware of this element. He happiest? I like bright and colorful dents and increased in size throughout the show. paused to stretch his hands and pointed out that a part of the music department’s faculty, and proba- clothes. And those cool running shorts Braverman is a pianist rooted in jazz style who few of the melodies he had played were in 13/8 — a bly relished in the student support more than a paid that give you that extra breeze. manipulates his technique to explore different time signature that measures speed by attributing artist with the obligatory smile and curtsy would. chord combinations that create a rhythm both dis- 13 beats for every eighth note played. “For the most part, they’re students and faculty,” What is your most treasured sonant, yet peaceful to the ear. I learned in a music composition class that the said Andrew Curteman, a junior classical percus- item of clothing or accessory Like most jazz musicians who thrive on the art most common time signature used in a piece of mu- sionist and concert manager. and why? This beanie because my of performance and play on impulse, Braverman sic is four beats for every quarter note played, which I did not regret attending this concert at all. girlfriend gave it to me. And these improvises every keystroke, replacing the labor of in comparison to what Braverman was engaged in Bravernman spoke through his music and al- jeans. It’s nice and worn in. reading music composition with the reaction of the could be mistaken for slow motion. Braverman is lowed the rest of us to listen.

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I will cut straight to the sion for whatever subject they ter, so I was convinced this was a mistake. check that task off my list. point on this one. taught me served as the utmost As I mentioned earlier, I am not exactly swim- What bothers me the most is how the lady I have been a victim of trea- form of inspiration. ming in cash. I am a student with a full-time job from the Bursar’s Office, who will remain name- son. Basically, up until this point, who is trying to rebuild her credit after learning less, made me feel as though the $440 mistake Ever since high school, I I have felt as though our uni- about financial stability the “hard way.” was my fault. had always been a skeptic of versity was on my side. With a $440 past-due amount burning in the She offered no compromise, nor an apology institutions — whether they be I fall into the category of back of my head, I contacted my bank to send for the inconvenience. in the form of government, the students who attend SJSU part me a copy of the check used to pay for the previ- She made me feel like a delinquent, that I in- bank or education. time and have full-time jobs, ous semester. tentionally paid the wrong amount for reasons Speaking on the latter, I all while balancing other facets The bank responded in two days, so I rushed unknown. am not implying education is Regina Aquino of life such as bills, rent and a to the Bursar’s Office with what my bank had “What you need to do is pay us the $440 as a sham. I am referring to the Staff Writer personal life. sent me, convinced the matter would be re- soon as possible,” she said over the phone. institutions that say they are My love for SJSU has turned solved and the fee would be cleared. That statement definitely is not SJSU being here to serve in your best in- somewhat bitter ever since I I had to pay $440 because some clerk at the on my side. terests when in reality, they are targeting your had an incident with its collections office. Bursar’s Office told me the incorrect amount Instead, I was punked for a $440 mistake wallet. Can’t find the SJSU collections office link on back in September when I wanted to pay for one made on its behalf and offered no form of settle- As my relationship with SJSU progressed and its Web site? Try searching under its more “for- class and a parking permit. ment. developed, however, I began to shed my skeptic mal” title — the Bursar’s Office. Every semester, I go through the same pro- To the Bursar’s Office, thank you for provid- beliefs on the educational system. Some time in December 2009, I logged onto cess — I register for my classes at the Admis- ing me with the most inconvenient experience SJSU provided me with hope and instilled my MySJSU account to search for classes when sions & Records desk then walk the 20 or so yet here at SJSU. me with motivation to get a degree, which was I was hit with a surprising message. steps to the Bursar’s Office to make the pay- Thank you for burning a $440 hole in my believed to be nothing more than a “receipt” to For some reason, my account was past due ment owed. wallet, which is almost equivalent to my rent. me back in the day. in the amount of $440 because of my Fall 2009 Every semester, I notify the clerk at the Thank you for being a poor misrepresenta- While here, I’ve encountered numerous pro- semester. Bursar’s Office that I would like to purchase tion of what SJSU stands because in no way fessors who made me realize that there are peo- The Bursar’s Office claimed I did not pay the a parking permit in addition to the registered have you “enriched my life” or “provided me ple in this world who actually want to help you amount in full. course(s) and ask for the total amount, which I with the best possible service.” out of the kindness of their hearts. I am not new to this university, and have been write on the check. To the Bursar’s Office, my middle finger sa- I’ve encountered professors whose pas- steadfast on paying for my courses every semes- All of this is done the same day, so I could lutes you. Letters to the Editor

This letter is a response to ‘SJSU bicyclists ride This letter is a response to ‘SJSU looks to keep past the rules’ that appeared Tuesday. trees upright’ that appeared Wednesday.

As a near victim of a careless bike rider I strongly endorse Steve Sloan’s I found the article Andrew Martinez wrote about the trees on campus efforts to reinstitute the ban on wheeled vehicles on campus side- to be very interesting. walks. I am one of the many students who ride light rail to school and enter Bikes approaching from behind are a particular hazard. They cannot campus between Washington Square Hall and Yoshihiro Uchida Hall. be heard and any unexpected move by an unsuspecting pedestrian can It has come to my attention that a few of the trees in that area have lead to a potentially serious mishap. been discolored for many months and do not appear to be well. I hope it will not take a debilitating accident to convince the admin- The article stated that the budget situation has not impacted funding istration that the decision to allow bicycles on campus sidewalks was a for grounds services. mistake that needs to corrected. So why is it that these trees have not been taken care of if the “grounds team is always evaluating the health of the trees?” E. Bruce Reynolds Professor of History Stacey Pinheiro Wednesday, February 17, 2010 OPINION 7 Who’s keeping up with their New Year’s resolutions?

We’re a month-and-a-half into the It’s counterproductive to realize so resolution pursuit is built upon, I’m I’m guilty of having been a resolu- new year and I’m wondering, how many late in the game that the end result of pretty confi dent success would be in- tion maker and quitter. I was a smoker people have been following through halfheartedly pursuing this beginning- evitable. for seven years, and before I quit, I was with, or at least got the ball rolling, on of-the-year epiphany will lead to a for- Instead, we live in a world of people content thinking that every January their New Year’s resolutions? feiture of the dignity you have, forcing who WANT to exercise, who WANT to was going to be the last year I would Everybody and their mothers make you to sprint back to old habits and eat healthier, who WANT to stop uri- pick up a cigarette. Wouldn’t you know one of these things, but nobody fol- hide beneath the blanket of what’s fa- nating in public pools — whatever, the it, 24 hours pass, it’s Jan. 2, and I’m lows through on them. If they do com- miliar. point is that wanting to do something nonchalantly walking over to my se- mit, they quit two, three, four months We set ourselves up to fail some- adds nothing to these goals. cret stash reaching for a Marlboro can- later. times, and that’s precisely what this Listen, I don’t pass judgment. That’s cer stick. Nobody likes a quitter right? Sure, we all intend to better our- yearly tradition is meant to drive. Angelo Scrofani not what I do. Wait a second, I don’t think I’m using selves, change our behaviors and im- What’s amazing is that people actu- Staff Writer I just don’t understand the logic the colloquialism properly. prove on a lifestyle that isn’t quite ally convince themselves that the urge behind making yourself feel bad when Anyway, let’s ease up on the whole working for us anymore. The fact re- to eat fast food will magically vanish you say you’re going to scale Mount New Year’s resolutions thing. Let’s mains that human beings are creatures after eating McDonalds for the last this week, and next week, four-and-a- Everest when you can barely climb the make them, for tradition’s sake. of habit, and unless a certain amount 365 days. half, maybe four-and-one-quarter?” stairs of a two-story apartment build- But don’t let them dictate the next of discipline has been met before mak- I mean, come on, it’s completely It’s all about moderation, man. ing without the help of the handrail. 52 weeks, making us feeling sorry ing these ridiculous testaments, a sad unrealistic to believe this is possible. If the discipline to slowly reduce Tell me that’s not destined for failure? about the fact we let some unrealistic face with puffy eyes will birth a sense What about saying to yourself, “I’m the bad habits you wish to eliminate is OK, OK, the truth is I actually used goal get the best of us. of disappointment. only going to eat fi ve grease burgers the foundation of what this New Year’s to be “that” person. It’s not that serious. What do you mean I’m Overweight body too fat to fl y? highlights ego

The moral of this weekend dealing with its overweight The obesity epidemic in the weight people by making its seats is, if you’re going to go any- passengers, which Southwest United States has reached epic bigger when the vast majority of where and get into trouble, it’s will need to look closely at if proportions. its clientele are not obese. always better to have the Inter- they want to avoid another That is why I applaud Maybe for obese people, the net watching your back. public relations fiasco such Southwest Airlines, Inc., after realization they can’t fl y on an Case in point is film Di- as this one. it kicked Director Kevin Smith airplane without having to buy rector Kevin Smith, who was The last thing someone off one of its airplanes for being two tickets will open their eyes to kicked off a Southwest Airlines with a weight problem needs overweight on Saturday. the reality that without changing Inc. flight from Oakland to is an airline, which they are Smith, the director of “Chas- their lifestyle habits, they are not Burbank for, lacking a better a customer of, telling them ing Amy,” “Mallrats” and “Jay only prohibited to fl y like average explanation, being too fat to Donovan Farnham they’re a safety hazard to the and Silent Bob Strike Back,” Kyle Szymanski folk, but are on the fast track to safely fit in the seat provided Staff Writer other passengers. was forced to leave a fl ight from Running With Szyssors the grave. for him. This isn’t the first time so- Oakland to Burbank after a pilot According to a report released Smith responded to his cial media has contributed to deemed him “a safety risk,” be- in July of 2009 by the Trust for ejection from the jet via Twit- hearts out to the Internet — a cause greater than itself. cause Smith’s armrest couldn’t Angeles Times. America’s Health and the Robert ter, arguing that what South- nothing would come of it, be- If you look at the Iranian be moved completely down, In the end, Smith was able to Wood Johnson Foundation, adult west did was wrong, because cause we don’t have 1.6 million protests, the best way for the according to the Los Angeles board another fl ight and landed obesity rates now exceed 25 per- he was already seated with his followers as Smith does. protestors to organize and Times. safely in Burbank, but his story cent in 31 states and exceed 20 luggage stowed away and wait- If this was anyone else, I rally against their govern- Smith had bought two tick- has made national news and is all percent in 49 states and Wash- ing for the plane to take off. doubt a company would have ment is through Twitter feeds ets for his original fl ight, but over the Internet. ington, D.C. Southwest responded with acted this quickly to solve the and other social media out- ran into trouble when an ear- Southwest implemented its I know public relations is an a flurry of messages to Smith problem. lets. lier fl ight became available with “Customers of Size Policy” 25 important element of running a through Twitter and then post- Before the advent of Twit- In June, when the Iranian only one open seat, according to years ago and kicked Smith off the business, but shame on South- ed a blog entry about the inci- ter, this would have been a riots were at their bloodiest, KGO TV. plane to preserve the comfort and west for buckling under the pres- dent on its Web site, apologiz- funny story that Smith proba- there was even a call to Inter- Smith fi red back through protect the safety of other passen- sure of Hollywood stardom and ing about what happened and bly would have told to his close net arms to have Twitter us- Twitter by releasing a number gers, especially if a forced evacua- responding so quickly and openly how this was part of standard friends or added to a future ers change their time codes, of messages chastising the air- tion needed to take place, accord- to Smith. operating procedure and how script, in which this incident so any posts actually com- line for treating him worse than ing to the Los Angeles Times. If Smith wasn’t famous, I doubt Smith normally buys two seats would have happened to his ing from Tehran would be a terrorist, according to the Los Southwest did nothing wrong Southwest would have responded to accommodate his size. film persona, Silent Bob. masked in a slew of updates, Angeles Times. and didn’t need to apologize. in as prompt a fashion. Two things can be learned Since Smith was able to use such as “drinking my caramel One of Smith’s messages In all seriousness, if over- Shame on Smith for being so from what happened here. The his celebrity status and rant Frappachino, yummy!”. read, “Rests come down, and weight people are allowed on selfi sh and for letting his ego get first is, if you’re fairly large, about it and get the word out It’s impressive what the voila! I’m legit! I’ve passed the planes without having to buy two as big as his body. buy two tickets on Southwest there, he was able to right a Internet can do from a tech- stinkin’ arm-rest-test. And still, tickets, it could create a safety Is your safety and comfort if you don’t want to be embar- small — no pun intended — so- nical standpoint, but it’s even the lady asks me to get up and hazard if people needed to get off more important than the dozens rassed. cial wrong. more impressive what can be come with her off.” the plane in a hurry. of people sitting near you? The second is, if you’re go- A wrong that normally accomplished when the tech- As soon as Southwest got There is no denying that peo- Just because you are a star in ing to complain about a com- would have taken multiple peo- nology is used to accomplish word of Smith’s rants, it im- ple who are overweight are more Hollywood, Mr. Smith, doesn’t pany, make sure you post about ple being kicked off of multiple something great and mean- mediately issued an apology on likely to move slower, thus im- mean you deserve special treat- it on Twitter and have a lot of flights to bring it to the atten- ingful, such as staging mass Twitter and its blog, according peding the progress of those stuck ment in everyday society. people following you. tion of the public at large. protests against a corrupt to TV Guide’s Web site. behind them in an event of an “Running With Szyssors,” If you or I were to be kicked Smith, according to a CNN government — or just com- Southwest went as far as emergency. appears biweekly on off a plane for some bogus rea- article, said he wasn’t just plaining about how an airline calling Smith and offering a As a business trying to make a Wednesdays. son and we did the exact same ranting, but he wanted to threw you off a plane for lov- $100 refund to him, which he profi t, Southwest shouldn’t have Kyle Szymanski is the Spartan thing Smith did — rant our change the way Southwest was ing junk food a bit too much. declined, according to the Los to cater to the select few over- Daily sports editor.

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Sophmore Esteban Guzman delivers a pitch during Saturday’s alumni game at Blethen Field. Baseball team preps for upcoming season Spartans look to make transition with young pitching staff Kevin Hume / Spartan Daily Matt Santolla Staff Writer SJSU Home Games

If the SJSU baseball team is doing pretty well swinging the going to repeat its 2009 per- bat,” Martin said. “I think that Feb. 20 Saint Mary’s formance in 2010, it’s going to we will be able to put up a lot of have to do it with a revamped runs this year.” Feb. 26 Santa Barbara pitching staff. Senior outfi elder Alex Sof- Out of the 41 games won by ranac said that he has been Feb. 27 Santa Barbara Spartan pitchers last season, working all offseason and is only four of those wins were ac- ready to start the year. Feb. 28 Santa Barbara cumulated by pitchers on the “Excited,” Sofranac said. current roster. “With all the work done in March 2 USF Reigning Western Athletic fall ball, and the winter break, Conference coach of the year we are ready to get the season March 6 Santa Clara Sam Piraro, who is entering his started.” 23rd season as SJSU March 10 Southern Illinois head coach at We have been won the SJSU, said the“ WAC regu- March 12 Air Force biggest ques- lar season tion mark for working very champion- March 13 Southern Illinois the team is its diligently to fi nd ship with pitching staff. 15 confer- March 14 UC Davis “We have a out which guys ence wins, lot of inexpe- but lost rience on the fi t which roles. to Fresno March 23 UC Davis mound right ” State in the now,” said Pi- Sam Piraro WAC Tour- March 26 Pacifi c raro. “It is a head coach nament, young staff and missing out March 27 Pacifi c we want to see on a College how they develop.” World Series appearance. March 28 Pacifi c Piraro said the coaching In a poll voted by the WAC’s staff has been focusing on fi nd- seven head coaches, SJSU was April 1 Brigham Young ing where each player fi ts on picked to fi nish fi fth in the con- the team. ference, according to the con- April 2 Brigham Young “We have been working very ference Web site. diligently to fi nd out which “It is great competition in April 3 Brigham Young guys fi t which roles,” Piraro the WAC,” Sofranac said. “Our said. “That has been our biggest whole schedule, including the April 16 New Mexico State challenge, getting guys in areas preseason schedule, is going to they are most comfortable in.” be tough.” April 17 New Mexico State The Spartans have two play- SJSU starts the season in a ers who were named to the pre- three-game series against Saint April 18 New Mexico State season All-WAC team: senior Mary’s College on Friday. third baseman Corey Valine, Piraro said he is expecting to April 19 New Mexico State and junior outfi elder Jason fi gure out his team by the start Martin. of conference play. “We are feeling pretty good “By the time we get in to April 30 Sacramento State (about the season),” Martin conference, I’m hoping we have said. “We all have worked hard the puzzle pretty much put to- May 1 Sacramento State and prepared a lot.” gether,” Piraro said. “We have When speaking about the of- to use a lot of these nonconfer- May 1 Sacramento State fense, Martin said that he has a ence games to fi nd out what we lot of confi dence in the team. are all about. May 2 Sacramento State “I think this year we will be

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Preseason all-WAC third baseman Corey Valine dives for a ground ball Saturday at Blethen Field.

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