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By Jackie Contreras how the university defines versity is required to notify In addition to the statistics and Sarah Klieves each crime and how it collects students “as soon as pertinent about a number of crimes, EXECUTIVE EDITOR AND the data. information is available.” The the report details the how the ONLINE EDITOR Students received a link As a male, I feel safe. I know that University Police Chief is university plans to handle dif- to the report in an email responsible for the decision to ferent emergency situations if San Jose State University from SJSU Vice President of a lot of predators don’t come issue an alert. they occur, including active published its annual safety Administration and Finance after me specifi cally. “It’s not that I don’t feel safe, shooter scenarios. report on Wednesday. Charlie Faas. I just have to be very aware of The report states members The Annual Security Campus safety and security Angel Rodriguez my surroundings,” psycholo- of the campus community chemical engineering sophomore Report (ASR) gives students is a shared responsibility,” Faas gy sophomore Annie Chen need to request presenta- an overview of crimes that said in the report. “The best said regarding safety on cam- tions on how to handle active happened on campus from protection against crime is a omore Angel Rodriguez assault or harassment. pus during the day. “Once it shooter situations. Otherwise, Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 in 2015, 2016 community that is informed, said. “I know that a lot of According to the ASR, hits nighttime, that’s when I they won’t be given. and 2017. aware and engaged in helping predators don’t come after there were seven reports of don’t feel safe.” There have been an The university compiles the to keep our campus safe.” me specifically.” rapes that happened on cam- The report noted that the increased number of school report as a requirement of the Faas encouraged students Rodriguez added that he pus in 2017. Of those reports, university added a number shootings in recent months. Clery Act – a federal law that to read the report so they is concerned for the safety six occurred in residence halls. of security cameras to dif- Last semester, someone dis- requires most universities to can stay informed and safe of female students. He said That number is up from ferent locations on campus. covered a shooting threat notify students of crimes that on campus. the university frequently the four reported on-campus It also provides students written on the wall of the third have happened on campus. “As a male, I feel safe,” sends emails to students rapes in 2016 and one in 2015. with information on sexual The ASR also breaks down chemical engineering soph- regarding a form of sexual The ASR states the uni- assault prevention. REPORT | Page 2 Block party showcases new Spartan Eats

By Vicente Vera STAFF WRITER Spartan Eats held a [The livestock] are block party at Seventh Street Plaza to increase never fed animal its visibility on campus by-products or and promote its new food services on Wednesday. growth promotants, Students who visited NICHOLAS ZAMORA | SPARTAN DAILY and are raised on a one of the many booths San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo speaks with co-panelist Jake Elder, sustainability advisor at Bloomberg set up outside of Union pasture-based farm Associates, about private, public and nonprofi t collaboration in climate action on Wednesday. Square were welcomed system. with free energy drink samples, games and yellow Kayleigh Stewart watermelon. Accountant Executive “They are naturally for Applegate Leaders talk climate grown, but not as sweet as traditional watermelon seeing students react to because they don’t have the food. as much refined sugar,” “We got a huge rush of Spartan Eats Director students around 12 p.m. change, activism of Operations Paul and they just crowded our Cingolani said. tables,” Fishman said. “I “When it comes think they liked the food.” By Nicholas Zamora Andrew Savage, the vice president of being able to take action on to fruit salad in the Students had the STAFF WRITER of strategic development of Lime – much bigger scales and much faster Dining Commons, chance to directly speak the electric scooter company. timelines than we were before,” yellow watermelon will to the companies that As sunlight broke through the Keynote speaker, Alex Steffen, Steffen said. definitely be a possibility,” provide food to Spartan glass ceiling of the rotunda at San a foresight consultant and award- Only a few San Jose State Cingolani said. Eats. Representatives Jose City Hall, the conversation winning author of, “Carbon Zero: University students were in Spartan Eats highlighted at the different booths topic turned to a similar subject; Imagining cities that can Save The attendance, but Steffen had some apples – the “food of the passed out informational emissions, climate change and Planet,” is also an activist for climate advice for young climate activists. month” with a booth pamphlets and discussed actions corporations can take to change. “If you are young and not that served Martinelli’s how their food is grown help the environment. “The real takeaway message politically active on climate change, apple cider mixed with and produced. The Global Climate Action here is that while climate change is you are selling your self-interest pineapple juice. Senior Wilcox Farms drew Summit, put on by the City of San growing more dire, and the impacts short. People who are older can Campus Executive Chef people in with its hard Jose, was a gathering of several we’re seeing are affecting more afford to be unconcerned and blasse Mitchell Fishman said that boiled eggs, and informed members in the Silicon Valley. It people and causing more damage. about the future,” Steffen said. the weeks he and his team them of its status as the included panels with representatives While things are worsening in a spent preparing for the from Adobe, Microsoft, and lot of ways we’re also on the cusp CLIMATE | Page 2 event was worth it after PARTY| Page 2

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“However, if you are in your late-teens and early twenties now, you are not only going to live to see the end of fossil fuels but you’re going to see truly massive dire impacts from the climate change we’ve already seen.” The day revolved around ways to make San Jose lead in climate innovation the “Silicon Valley way.” Panel discussion covered steps to tackle climate change in Silicon Valley and ways philanthropies and cities work together to advance climate change solutions. “I am from West Africa so this is very important. I want to be able to go back home and help my people. This is the type of conference I need to be able to understand – the challenges I’m going to be facing in my life. NICHOLAS ZAMORA | SPARTAN DAILY I wanna be able to go Foresight consultant and author Alex Steff en talks about the obligation and need for environmental initiatives in Silicon Valley on Wednesday. back home and help my country invest more outside with a Green powered by the Silicon Garcia, who stumbled whole community came put in a little, we can keep into renewable energy Arts Festival which Valley Bike coalition, upon the outdoor event together to work towards [the Earth],” Garcia said. instead of fossil fuels,” featured the San Jose Jazz who had stationary bikes while walking downtown a go-green initiative… environmental studies ensemble, Rupa & the present to power the said, “It was beautiful It helps to see people Follow Nicholas on senior Moussa Sy said. April Fishes. whole concert. how the jazz concert was actually care what’s going Instagram The conference ended The concert was Business junior Cynthia powered by bikes. The on . . . Ultimately, if we all @@n_zamora_ PARTY REPORT

Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 sole egg provider for the floor bathroom in Dining Commons. Dudley Moorhead Hall. “All of our eggs are The threat turned cage-free and we raise out to be a hoax, but our chickens in areas it still rattled the where they are free to campus community. roam all day,” Wilcox sales “I think the policy representative Samantha should change now that Briggs explained. [school shootings] are Applegate, a subsidiary more frequent,” micro- of Hormel Foods which biology freshman Julia provides meat products on Vu said. “It shouldn’t campus, also stressed the be upon request any- conditions of its livestock. more, it should be a The company’s booth ran known thing.” out of meat sandwiches half Students can find the way into the block party. full report on the UPD Accountant Executive website. They can also Kayleigh Stewart described request a paper copy the company as a “meat of the report from the brand all about responsibly Clery Director at the raising animals.” UPD office. “They are never fed The Spartan Daily has animal by-products or linked the full report growth promotants, and in the online version of are raised on a pasture- VICENTE VERA | SPARTAN DAILY this article. To find it, go based farm system,” Stewart Spartan Eats Director of Operations Paul Cingolani hosts a booth at the Spartan Eats block party on Wednesday. to www.sjsunews.com/ continued. spartan_daily/ and click Many of the students Spartan Eats held raffles in terms of the food. “We want people to come this semester yet,” on the news tab. who frequented the at one of the booths to give “The fruit they had check us out and give us a Fabian said. different booths walked away a drone, hoverboard was really good, it looks chance, and events like this Follow Jackie and away with armfuls of and a camera that produces really natural,” electrical really help to draw people Sarah on Twitter various food samples and polaroid pictures. Students engineering freshman in who might not have gone Follow Vicente on Twitter @C96Jackie prizes won at the “Foodie had to follow the food Aishwarya Angadi said. to the Dining Commons @VicenteSJSU and @sarahklieves Friday” booth. service on at least two social Spartan Eats marketing At the booth, Spartan Eats media pages to participate director, Stephanie Fabian staff announced that San in the raffle. said that the free samples Jose State University faculty Three winners will be were offered to the students and staff would be granted notified via their social in order to generate ‘all-you-can eat’ dining at media pages. curiosity around the food the Dining Commons for $6 The student response to Spartan Eats provides to every Friday. the block party was positive the campus.

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By Huan Xun Chan the three-weighted teaching members who are interested at SJSU could have the STAFF WRITER units of assigned time in research but also offer a capacity to participate in this per semester.” variety of activities that are program within three years. She said it is vital for Right now it’s diffi cult to have time viewed as scholarly activities. “The instructional San Jose State University students to have faculty “In humanities and social platform has to be protected. interim provost and senior members who are deeply [for research and service] because our sciences [disciplines], it might There has to be a thoughtful vice president for academic engaged in their disciplines. teaching load is rather high compared be journal articles or books, arrangement for the affairs announced the Physics assistant professor and for the arts [discipline], department to make sure Research, Scholarly and Benedikt Harrer said he was to research universities. it might be a photography that they are able to offer Creative Activity’s Reassigned happy to see the university Benedikt Harrer or painting exhibit,” the courses, maybe they have physics assistant professor Time Program for faculty. providing a path toward Ficke said. to repackage their courses a “Faculty members who institutionalizing a particular Design assistant professor little bit, which takes a little are scholarly active have amount of time for faculty Diane Lee, who is a new time to do,” Ficke said. an opportunity within the to engage in scholarly and about teaching. It’s just trying of the program, “They faculty member at SJSU, According to Ficke, the totality of what they do as creative activities. to find time to do both.” [faculty members] have the said she was excited to hear program’s application will be professionals, which are “Right now it’s difficult to He added, “We don’t opportunity to take some of about this program. “It’s initiated in January 2019 on teaching, advising and have time [for research and have the answers for all of that time – which might in going to be more support for its first cycle. professional organizations,” service] because our teaching the questions. But in order the past have been in the the faculty, which is really Faculty members who interim provost Joan C. load is rather high compared to do teach effectively and class – to create blocks of important, especially for us are interested must submit a Ficke said. to research universities,” authentically, I think it’s really time to pursue disciplinary- in the creative fields to get request for consideration by In a statement sent out to Harrer said. important that we are abreast based scholarly activities that time in the studio, to get time late September of this year. faculty, Ficke stated that the Harrer said faculty are of the current work that is keep them fresh, alive and to read and research and RSCA project is designed expected to work on teaching, going on.” current in their disciplines,” write, without having a huge “for tenured and tenure-track research and service and Ficke said teaching requires Ficke said. workload,” she said. Follow Huan Xun on faculty to apply for support be evaluated on these three a lot of energy and time. Ficke added, the program Ficke said the university Twitter for scholarship in the form of criteria. “People here care With the implementation will not only benefit faculty expects all faculty members @Huanxun_chan SJSU applauded for sustainability

By Winona Rajamohan data every two years and will since then. STAFF WRITER be submitting new data this Efforts include connecting year that would potential- the campus to recycled water San Jose State University ly result in higher rankings for irrigation, adding dual has been recognized by the next year. plumbing to all new build- Sierra Club as one of the First place was a tie between ings on campus and switching greenest California State Green Mountain College in existing boilers from potable University (CSU) campuses, Vermont and the University water to recycled water. according to the club’s Cool of California, Irvine with a SJSU also won the Schools 2018 list. total score of 86.95 out of 100. 2018 APPA Sustainability The complete rankings SJSU scored a 65.74. Innovation Award for suc- took 269 schools into account, SJSU tallied up higher cessfully converting to recy- SJSU is among the 14 CSU points in the areas of public cled water in cooling towers campuses on the list and engagement, buildings, waste, on campus. ranked 90th. coordination and planning. “Campus has done a great The Sierra Club is one of According to the Sierra job with clearly labeling sus- largest grassroots environ- Club’s ranking methodol- tainable practices on campus mental organizations in the ogy analysis, more scoring with signs such as the single country and has helped pass emphasis was placed in the stream trash cans and pur- the Clean Air Act, Clean areas of energy, air, climate ple pipes which is reclaimed Water Act and Endangered and transportation as these water that is being used to Species Act. factors were more important water our green lawns,” SJSU’s The Cool Schools list takes in addressing climate issues. Environmental Resource into account campus efforts Heavier emphasis was also Center (ERC) director Liana SOURCE: SAN JOSE STATE 2016 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT, in areas such as campus placed in public engagement Hua said. INFOGRAPHIC BY WINONA RAJAMOHAN | SPARTAN DAILY energy use, transportation, efforts “out of the belief that According to Hua, even research, curriculum and colleges and universities have Spartan Eats has committed continue to promote environ- to earned a Bronze, Silver, and alumni to review and fossil fuel divestment. a responsibility to encourage to the school’s sustainability mentally-friendly living in Gold or Platinum STARS rat- compare efforts between The campus previous- students to be civic actors in efforts by sourcing produce San Jose,” Fluette said. ing three years prior to the universities. ly ranked 43rd out of 227 their communities,” according from local Californian farms. Scores are based on reports deadline on Mar. 2. “At a local level, I think we schools in the club’s Cool to the club. “The ERC, an organization submitted by universities However, the 2018 rank- have a lot of support which Schools 2017 list. The university has received I was a part of for two years, through the Sustainability ings denoted that no univer- is a great feeling,” Wonder This year, SJSU ranked multiple awards and recogni- hosts events on campus and Tracking, Assessment & sity has yet to attain complete said. “The CSU Sustainability behind California State tions this year for its commit- in the community to promote Rating System (STARS), a sustainability despite many Officers group is working on a Chico, Humboldt State, ment to sustainability, accord- sustainability in a fun way,” self-reporting framework institutions making signifi- new CSU Sustainability Policy California State Northridge ing to Wonder. senior environmental studies created by the Association cant progress in their efforts that will systemize making and Sacramento State. SJSU received the 2018 major Joel Fluette said. for the Advancement of doing so. all of our campuses more “I wouldn’t necessarily say Silicon Valley Conservation The research center hosts of Sustainability in Even universities at first environmentally friendly.” that we are facing any serious Award in March and was one events including Safe & Green Higher Education. place scored a solid B on the SJSU will also release its challenges in keeping up with of the first users of recycled Halloween promoting the In previous years, edu- grade scale, indicating a need Campus Master Plan later sustainability efforts but we water from the South Bay reduction of materials and cational institutions were for greater improvement in this academic year which will feel that other campuses are Water Recycling system. waste for Halloween cos- required to send the Sierra committing to more environ- include the school’s sustain- starting to raise the bar with The school has carried tumes and the Locavore Fair Club snapshots of data sub- mentally-friendly strategies in ability goals and strategies. theirs, which is ultimately a out multiple efforts to reduce promoting local-based fresh mitted to the system to be higher education institutions good thing,” campus sustain- potable water use on campus produce and foods. considered eligible for the in the country. ability coordinator Kristen since first receiving the award “With the support of SJSU Cool Schools rankings. The Cool Schools rank- Wonder said. in 2011, which has resulted in and recognition within the This year however, eligible ing aims to serve as a guide Follow Winona on Twitter The university submits saving more than 100 gallons community, the ERC can institutions would have had for students, administrators @winonaarjmh Panel opens discussion on suicide prevention

Psychologist By Paul Hang attended the lecture in the myth about suicide being a lead students to end their lives. suicide not being so directive. Wei-Chien STAFF WRITER Clark Hall. They eventually cowardice act. “Pressure from academics,” The second part is to separated into small groups. “Whenever I hear that, my Villanueva said. persuade the person to look for Lee led San Jose State University Wei-Chien required each heart cringes,” Wei-Chien said. Before the training started, assistance. Listen to what he or talk for psychologist Lee Wei-Chien, group to complete discussions Eventually, Wei-Chien Wei-Chien advised the she saying, don’t be judgmental suicide discussed the complex nature and exercises throughout her talked about how SJSU students attendees to not get obsessed and convince them to of suicide and the three steps presentation. relate to suicidal tendencies. over suicidal thoughts and seek for help. prevention to suicide prevention. One of the group discussions “Most of our students do not stated it’s natural for human The third part is to refer. It’s month Wei-Chien began the group centered around why people tell professors or psychologists beings to feel like things won’t best to know phone numbers conversation by talking about choose to end their lives. about their thoughts on get better in time. to doctors or suicide hotlines. the myths and facts of suicide. Financial Analyst Regina suicide,” Wei-Chien said. Afterward, Wei-Chien Wei-Chien plans to teach An example of a myth, Wei- Villanueva and University There are about 10 to 11 shared a personal story about the entire staff and faculty Chien said, is how suicide Advancement Nancy percent of students who feel how she lost her father through practices from the QPR cannot be stopped. However, Stewart gave their answers suicidal every year, Wei-Chien suicide. She said it had left (Question, Persuade and it can be prevented and that when Wei-Chien asked the said. a negative effect on her for Refer) Institute within the next person may never become attendees to discuss the topic About 6,000 students 20 years, as she dealt with three years. “By the end of suicidal again. within their groups. who are diagnosed with depression, suicide and self- 2021, I plan to have all of our Wei-Chien shared a story “They’re hopeless,” depression never knew they blaming after his death. staff and faculty trained,” Wei- about a student she knew who Villanueva said. had depression. “This is “Please don’t look back. Chien said. saved a suicidal person’s life at Stewart added from national data and we’ve Look forward,” Wei-Chien If you’re feeling suicidal or a light rail station simply by her perspective to projected it to San Jose State,” said to the students at the thinking about wanting to hurt asking the person to talk about Villanueva’s comment. Wei-Chien said. There is also lecture hall. yourself, please call 1-800-273- his problems. “I think it’s a solution to one percent of students that The first part of suicide TALK (8255). “Suicide can stopped,” Wei- what their facing in their life,” attempt to commit suicide. prevention is to question. It’s Chien said. Stewart said. Villanueva thought the best to start off gently by asking Follow Paul on Twitter Approximately 18 people Wei-Chien also discussed overwhelming stress could an indirective question of @iTz_BisyMon sjsunews.com/spartan_daily 4 THURSDAY,THURSDAY, SSEPT.EPT. 1313,, 2018 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

FACE-OFF ‘Astroworld’ vs. ‘Stay Dangerous’

Travis Scott and YG’s were both released on Aug. 3. One month later, who has the better record?

By Claire Hultin ful if not for promotion “CAN’T SAY.” In “CAN’T SAY,” and is a collaboration with relations to the Bloods. STAFF WRITER through social media. “SICKO MODE” features Scott has a psychedelic rappers , Nicki Mi- I think YG’s newest al- Scott’s girlfriend, and and has a unique, con- auto-tuned sound with a naj and . bum is his most popular yet It has been a month baby mama, billionaire stantly-changing beat. Th e smooth, catchy beat. When the song fi rst re- and he has come a long way since rappers Travis Kylie Jenner, has a largest song sounds like three diff er- Scott’s album is a fi ve-star leased, there was some con- since his fi rst album, “My Scott and YG released social media followings, ent songs in one, because of album in my eyes, not just troversy over Big Sean re- Krazy Life.” I would also their respective albums with 114 million Instagram how much the beat changes. because of the rapping, but ferring to Colin Kaepernick give this album fi ve stars. “ASTROWORLD” and followers. According to Spotify, because of all the collabo- and his political statement of However, while I love YG, “STAY DANGEROUS” on Because she or one of Drake used the term “sicko” rations and the promotion kneeling during the nation- if I had to choose which al- the same day. her Kardashian/Jenner sib- or “6icko” to refer to his am- for the album. al anthem, but YG defended bum I prefer, I would choose While both albums lings posted a picture of an bitious work ethic, which YG’s album, “STAY Kaepernick and supported Scott’s “ASTROWORLD.” have song titles in all “ASTROWORLD” shirt, would explain where the song DANGEROUS” was also his movement. “ASTROWORLD” is No. 14 capital letters, they are Scott gained millions of name came from. amazing and heavily pro- “TOO COCKY” has also on the Billboard Top Sales very diff erent. more listeners. “WAKE UP” is a collabo- moted on Twitter. This been a hit from the album. this week, while “STAY ’s Though social media ration with one of my favor- was also YG’s third album With a catchy beat, YG raps DANGEROUS” is not in the “ASTROWORLD” is his was a huge reason for the ite artists, Th e Weeknd. Th e and has big collabora- “I’m too cocky, I know my Top 50. third album and was No. 1 on album’s success, the music song strays from most of the tions as well. On “STAY worth / Oh, I’m too cocky” YG has not released tour the Billboard Top 200 list for spoke for itself once the others in the album, with DANGEROUS,” YG has and sends the message that dates for this album, but Scott two consecutive weeks aft er it album came out. a calm guitar strum and a songs featuring A$AP he knows his place and his will be in Sacramento on was released. Th e psychedelic album has soft backbeat. Rocky, Ty Dolla $ign self-worth. Dec. 15. Th e 26-year-old has collaborations with popular Th e Weeknd’s majestic and more. “SUU WHOOP” talks I have seen both YG and risen in mainstream rap and artists, such as Drake, Th e voice fl ows perfectly with My favorite songs, the about gang activity, as YG Travis Scott live and either made his mark when he blew Weeknd, 21 Savage and more. Travis Scott’s rapping. Scott most popular ones are “BIG has revealed in previous years way, their tours will not up social media with this My personal favor- raps “Please don’t wake me BANK,” “TOO COCKY” and that he is a part of the Bloods disappoint. album. ites from the 17-track up, I feel it creeping / Con- “SUU WHOOP.” gang. He says “Suu whoop, Scott’s album wouldn’t album are “SICKO trolling how you moving, “” is YG’s most gang ties, bullet wounds, Follow Claire on Twitter have been as success- MODE,” “WAKE UP” and lucid dreaming.” popular song from the album that’s proof” referring to his @ClaireHult

PHOTOS COURTESY OF FLICKR (THE COME UP SHOW) AND WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Powerful vocals cry on new record

By Winona Rajamohan album It hails as my favorite STAFF WRITER track from the EP, and review accompanies me through Irish singer is a chilly mornings as I shuffle maestro of a powerful and “Nina Cried my feet to 9 a.m. classes. heavy gospel-sounding Power” “Moment’s Silence” takes voice resonating over dra- on a sound closer to clas- matized earthy acoustics. Rating: sic American rock ’n’ roll, He took radios around the  a genre that infl uenced him world by storm with “Take heavily on this project. Me To Church” four years Artist: Th e Irish-born singer ago, with the hard-hitting Hozier tackles a more soulful ballad emerging as the most- Release date: approach in this track, its streamed song of 2014. Sept. 7, 2018 old-school guitar riff s melt- Th e past few years have Genre: ing into his husky baritone. been quiet for the singer. Alternative Th e EP closes off with His last single released in “Shrike,” a folk sounding 2016 as part of “Th e Legend set of drum beats, calm lyr- of Tarzan” soundtrack and ics and gentle falsettos that not his own project. grow into Hozier’s strong Th e four-song EP “Nina performed at the Stand signature vibrato. Cried Power” was released For Truth papal protest in Th e song sounds a PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS on Sept. 7, displaying all Dublin calling for those little like Bon Iver, and much “Nina Cried Power” is Hozier’s fi rst release since his 2015 EP “Live in America.” the elements of Hozier’s who have been harmed like “NFWMB.” It sounds artistry that makes him by the Catholic Church to like a tune from a romance stand out from the rest. stand in solidarity. fl ick set in the quiet nature of The EP is short but Hozier’s raw emotions countrysides in Europe. makes a bold statement, spill out as he sings in “Nina From strong postmodern with each track marching Cried Power,” a clear em- criticisms to soft romance to the beat of its own drum bodiment of his own beliefs to American rock ’n’ roll as it exudes a rich blend of on the causes that he wishes and folk fantasies, “Nina emotion and power. to speak of in his music. Cried Power” dabbles into Title track “Nina Cried “And everythin’ that the four corners that we Power” is as loud and we’re denied by keepin’ the might possibly expect from strong as it sounds, with divide / It’s not the wakin’, Hozier’s upcoming full- Hozier screaming into the It’s the risin” he sings length album in 2019. mic with an audible raw right before crying out the Th e short break he took sense of fi ghting spirit. words “power” through the did wonders in helping him “‘Nina Cried Power’ is narrative of the chorus. cultivate the most out of about crediting the legacy Th e next track his signature sound, giving and the result of protest, “NFWMB” turns it down a it just enough room to de- it is a thank you note to notch with tunes that creep velop in variation without the spirit of protest,” he through in an almost-whis- molding into anything that told Billboard. per, wearing shades of I’ve typically heard before. The track is engulfed in refl ective contemplation. If “” a message so close to the The song is soft, rem- had you stomping your artist’s heart as he has en- iniscent of the opening feet on the ground as you gaged in public displays of scenes of a movie that lead channeled your inner soul- political awareness lately. you through a forest in ful highness, then this EP Hozier is vocal about his the late winter. will not fall fl at of what you opinions on civil rights Th e singer croons “Ain’t would expect from Hozier. movements and institu- you my baby?” before deep tionalized discrimination. thuds echo through the Follow Winona on Twitter Last month, the singer post-chorus verses. @winonaarjmh sjsunews.com/spartan_daily OPINION THURSDAY, SEPT. 13, 2018 5 Fans should allow to grieve

were one of the reasons attacking Grande the relationship ended. for something that’s A fan attacked her seemingly not true Paul Hang because of this issue. if Miller said that in STAFF WRITER “I am not a babysitter an interview? or a mother and no I think there was more woman should feel going on in Miller’s life that they need to be,” that may have caused Grande wrote in a tweet. the substance abuse, “I have cared for him not just the breakup. On Friday, rapper While they were and tried to support his It is sad to see a Mac Miller died from a together, the two artists sobriety and prayed for rapper who is around possible drug overdose. co-created a song called his balance for years my age die this young. People immediately “My Favorite Part,” (and always will of Even though I was went to social media written about their love course) but shaming/ not a fan of his music, websites such as Twitter for one another. blaming women for I could tell he must’ve and Instagram to blame Miller gave some a man’s inability to had some personal his ex-girlfriend, pop more information keep his shit together issues in his life because singer Ariana Grande, behind the song’s is a very major Miller had been so open problem,” she tweeted. about it in his music. Now that Miller is “Self Care” which dead, it seems like was one of the songs this issue hasn’t gone on his most recent I don’t think people should away. In fact, it has album, revealed attack any person over a gotten worse. his vulnerability I think it’s really to substances. breakup, specifi cally in depressing to see He explained how people over the internet drugs and alcohol made situations like this. blaming Grande. him feel good. In reality, I think It is a dark and Miller was fine with menacing beat the fact that Grande got partnered with Miller’s engaged to her current eerie vocal delivery for Miller’s death. meaning: “We hung fiance, Pete Davidson revealing his struggles Grande and Miller out for a long time on July 2018. with addiction. were together for two and everything just During an interview I don’t think people years. They started happened organically. with Zane Lowe for should attack any dating in August We love making music Beats 1 on Apple Music person over a breakup, 2016 and broke up together -- we do that back in July, Miller specifically in situations PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS in May 2018. always. But she’s my best discussed his feelings like this. Rapper Malcolm McCormick, known as Mac Miller, The couple was friend in the world.” toward Grande after Yes, we can all died from a suspected drug overdose on Sept. 7. known to have a According to the breakup. agree it’s not easy to strong affection toward Entertainment Online, Miller said, “You go through a breakup privacy. Just because while grieving and is one another. Grande released a know, it’s all positive when the relationship she hasn’t responded probably avoiding the According to Cos- statement on Twitter energy. I am happy seemed good early to his death on Twitter, trolls who bully her on mopolitan, fan com- about why she and for her and moving on, but Miller already does not mean she the internet. ments of his death Miller broke up. forward with her life stated he was fine over doesn’t care. were so bad Grande The tweet indicated just as I’m sure she is the breakup. His death probably had to disable her Miller’s substance with me.” I also think people hit her so hard that she Follow Paul on Twitter Instagram comments. issues and DUI arrest So why is everyone should respect her just wants some privacy @ iTz_BisyMon

SPARTAN DAILY EDITORS’ Study Abroad Fair FAVORITE SONGS FROM A MUSICAL HOPELESSLY DEVOTED BET ON IT Thursday, September 27 TO YOU High School Musical Student Union, Ballroom B Grease selected by selected by Gabriel Mungaray 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Jackie Contreras SHERRY SCHADENFREUDE Jersey Boys Avenue Q selected by selected by Nicholas Zamora Ben Stein LOOK AT ME I’M A WHOLE NEW WORLD SANDRA DEE Aladdin Grease selected by selected by Marci Suela Dominoe Ibarra

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WITHOUT LOVE Listen to this Hairspray playlist on Spotify: selected by https://spoti.fi /2POfuWY Jasmine Strachan sjsunews.com/spartan_daily 6 THURSDAY, SEPT. 13, 2018 OPINION EDITOR’S NOTE The content below covers the controversies currently concerning Syria and the United States. Staff writer Winona Rajamohan explains YouTube’s censorship of videos of violent occurrences in Syria. Copy editor Jana Kadah discusses a recent report released from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons that confirms Syria does not have chemical weapons. – Jasmine Strachan, Opinion Editor 5.6 million Syrians are registered refugees as of September 2018, according to the UNHCR. This fi gure does not include Syrians displaced within Syria. IDLIB SYRIA 1,000+ Videos related to violence in Syria have been removed by YouTube for violating terms of use. Two government channels and one syrian media outlet was removed.

According to CNN, potential U.S. military strikes would be in response to an expected 2011 chemical weapons attack on Idlib. 49 percent This was the year the Syrian Civil War of Americans oppose military strikes on Syria. started. Since then, it’s estimated that 164,290 - 511,000 civilians have been killed.

SOURCES: UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL, CNN, STATISTA AND THE NEW YORK TIMES, INFOGRAPHIC BY JANA KADAH, WINONA RAJAMOHAN AND MARCI SUELA | SPARTAN DAILY Government perpetuates false claims

chemical weapons in the products were detected, public warning to Syrian stating there was no suburb of Douma. either in the environmental government offi cials. indication of Syrian scientifi c Jana Kadah According to CNN, the samples or in plasma samples He said, “Just so that there research facilities developing, COPY EDITOR U.S., in response, launched from the alleged casualties is no confusion here, if the producing or testing chemical more than 50 tomahawk … there was no indication of Syrian regime uses chemical weapons. missiles targeting chemical either [Syrian government] weapons, we will respond Special advisor on Syria, weapons facilities. facility being involved in very strongly.” Jim Jeff rey, told Th e Guardian “Fool me one time, shame alleged weapons of mass U.S. General Joseph the production of chemical Offi cials drew a that there is “lots of evidence” on you. Fool me two times – destruction (WMDs). Dunford claimed the three warfare agents.” preliminary list on Saturday chemical weapons are being you can’t get fooled again.” Th e U.S. falsely accused airstrike targets were centers Organophosphorus , of alleged chemical weapons prepared by the government, Former President George Iraq of storing WMDs for research, production and found in sarin gas and other facilities in Syria that could be but OPCW and U.N. reports W. Bush’s infamous gaff e is to justify its invasion. testing of chemical weapons, chemical weapons, is highly targeted, according to CNN. indicate that this is not true. a part of a speech he gave American political and according to Reuters. toxic and prevents the nervous However, the OPCW has It is diffi cult to uncover the in Nashville in 2002. He economic interests were However, the Syrian system from functioning worked extensively with the true motives of U.S. foreign continues to discuss the masked by a veil of Observatory for Human properly, according to the rest of the United Nations policy. U.S. intervention in necessity of the United humanitarian necessity. Rights reported the U.S. U.S. Department of Health to ensure the destruction Iraq in 2003, Libya in 2011, States’ intervention in the Iraq was left in an even attacked two scientifi c and Human Services. and halt the production of and currently in Yemen Middle East. worse condition aft er the research facilities and Trump’s lack of response chemical weapons in Syria. show a pattern of the U.S. “You’ve got to understand U.S. invasion, with thousands a military base for the or acknowledgment of Th e OPCW was poised to military involvement in the nature of the regime we’re of innocent civilians dead, Syrian army. the OPCW’s investigation enter Syria in October 2013, other countries under the dealing with … the United infrastructure destroyed Th e Barzah Research highlights his disregard with consent from the Syrian facade of humanitarian Nations Security Council and a near-powerless Centre in Damascus, a for international law and government. necessity in order to further must act, must act in way to government. major research facility and the truth. By September 2014, 96 American interests. hold this regime to account, Th e same false narrative an antivenom research lab, It has been nearly percent of Syria’s declared Th e reasoning behind the must not be fooled, must be and insincere humanitarian was destroyed. two months since the stockpile was destroyed, government’s lies may never relevant to keep the peace,” concern is playing out Th e Organization for the OPCW released the report according to the Special be clear, but it is clear that it Bush said. now, but this time with Prohibition of Chemical vindicating the Syrian Coordinator for the Joint is lying. Bush’s rhetoric is diff erent actors. Weapons (OPCW) also government. However, U.S. Mission of the OPCW-UN, When the government reminiscent of foreign policy President Donald Trump released its investigative military and intelligence Sigrid Kaag. fools us once, shame on arguments made today by argues the U.S. airstrikes report on July 6 – offi cials are accusing Syrian On Jan. 4, 2015, the OPCW them. When they try to fool our current administration. are essential to protect the discrediting both Trump and President Bashar al-Assad stated the destruction of all us two times, we can’t be Bush argued military Syrian civilians. Dunford’s claims. of premeditating another chemical weapons in Syria fooled again. action was required to In April of this year, Th e report stated: “No chemical weapons attack. was complete. maintain global peace and Trump falsely accused the organophosphorus nerve National security advisor, Th e OPCW also released Follow Jana on Twitter protect the U.S. from Iraq’s Syrian government of using agents or their degradation John Bolton, issued a reports in 2017 and 2018 @Jana_Kadah Censorship hides human rights crimes

Th e move left questions “routine dialogue” with the and aren’t right for every these platforms to show the about whether it would in- White House about actions to setting” but that these world the war from their eyes. deed deter Syria’s ability to take if the Syrian government systems were “proven more Th ese platforms allow Winona Rajamohan move forward with its war use a chemical weapon attack accurate than humans at human-rights groups to STAFF WRITER machines, or whether the risk on Idlib. fl agging videos that need to identify violations that occur of more escalation would pre- Around the same time as be removed.” in war-torn regions because vail in the war’s fragile climate. the announcement, YouTube However, I can’t help they serve as a platform A similar ‘limited strikes’ began to take down channels but worry that the settings to provide evidence for According to Th e New to stifl e the role of the media strategy was used last year and videos showcasing the justifying the removal of prosecution or intervention. York Times, thousands as an agent for policing crimes on a Syrian airbase following events unfolding in Syria. these pro-Syrian channels and Board member of the of videos documenting against human rights. Syrian President Bashar al- Among the channels taken videos should not be in place. International Criminal the cruel violence in Syria Th e civil war in Syria has Assad’s regime launching a down were those belonging Prioritizing a machine- Court’s technology advisory have been removed from raged into its seventh year, chemical weapon attack that to the Syrian presidency, the driven algorithm may be group, Keith Hiatt, told Th e the platform attributed to with the region engulfed in killed more than 80 people. Syrian Ministry of Defense more effi cient than relying on New York Times that taking eff orts of fi ltering extremist more turmoil following an However, that act of and the Syrian Arab News human assessment, but it also these videos down would propaganda. alleged chemical weapons “deterrence” had done little to Agency (SANA). hinders the ability for proper mean losing “the richest YouTube announced a attack in April on Douma. stop the regime from repeating Clicking on those channels judgment distinguishing source of information about change in technology last year Th e attack reportedly killed itself again this April. bring site users to a blank page extremist propaganda from human rights violations in that would allow machine more than 40 people. Th e situation has propelled with a pop-up reading “Th is real-time war documentation. closed societies.” learning systems to take down It prompted the United into further turbulence with account has been terminated I fear that restricting this Ongoing preparations to videos even before being States, France and the United Syria and Russia gearing up to for a violation of YouTube’s content from making its way seize Idlib are underway by fl agged by users on the site. Kingdom to retaliate by carry- fi ght in the province of Idlib. Terms of Service.” around a ‘free’ media would the Syrian government and Th e intended ideals sur- ing out a series of military air- Idlib is the last stronghold YouTube’s actions mark result in a one-sided narrative Russia, and retaliation attacks rounding the freedom of strikes against Syrian research, of rebel and jihadist groups another phase of social-media of the atrocities taking place. are now a defi nite option for speech have been especially storage, and military targets. who have been battling to censorship that I believe Th e New York Times the U.S. rocky as of late, with media In the president’s address overthrow Assad throughout does not fall in line with the reported that human-rights Th e need for the world to censorship becoming increas- on April 13 following his deci- the course of this war. jurisdictions that allow for the advocates believed this would not be in the dark on what’s ingly prominent. sion, he said that the purpose According to the Wall Street restriction of media content. result in an increasingly happening around us is more When it comes to the of those retaliation eff orts was Journal, chairman of the Joint In a statement released diffi cult way to prosecute war dire than ever. lives of innocent civilians in “to establish a strong deterrent Chiefs of Staff , Marine Gen. by YouTube, they revealed crimes. countries struck by war and against the production, spread Joseph Dunford told reporters that its machine-learning Whether it be Facebook or Follow Winona on Twitter confl ict, censorship is starting and use of chemical weapons.” on Saturday that he was in technologies “aren’t perfect, YouTube, Syrian civilians use @winonaarjmh sjsunews.com/spartan_daily OPINION THURSDAY, SEPT. 13, 2018 7 Democratic party interrogates Kavanaugh

argument regarding went on CBS to dis- the lack of time and cuss his perception access to documents, of Kavanaugh. Vicente Vera I don’t believe every “With the STAFF WRITER party member acted nomination of Judge in good faith. Kavanaugh, [President The entire specta- Trump] is filling two of cle was political-the- his campaign promises, ater played out at to undo women’s the expense of a reproductive freedom On July 9, President the hearings, tried to productive confirma- and to undo the Donald Trump shut him down before tion hearing. Affordable Care Act.” announced that Judge any testimony was During day-two of I share Schumer’s Brett Kavanaugh, from even given. the hearings, Harris concern. These are the Washington D.C. “Mr. Chairman, pressed Kavanaugh the issues that should Circuit Court, would just last night the on whether he had have been taken up by replace Associate committee received conversations with more senate Democrats Justice Anthony forty-two thousand people regarding on the judiciary Kennedy’s seat on pages of documents special counsel committee. the Supreme Court. that we have not had a Robert Mueller. Instead, Sen. Cory Specifically, she asked Booker D-N.J., used if he had raised the the hearing more as topic with anyone from a platform to propel the law firm founded by his own self-interests, I wish more senators Marc Kasowitz, Trump’s rather those of the used their time to ask personal lawyer. American people. “I think you’re On day four Kavanaugh relevant questions thinking of someone, of the hearing, and you don’t want to Booker released what instead of denouncing tell us,” Harris said. he claimed were the legitimacy I think it’s “committee confi- PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS irresponsible for dential” documents Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump’s Supreme Court of the hearing. Harris to insinuate from Kavanaugh’s Justice nominee, testifi ed at his Senate Judiciary that Kavanaugh time serving at the Committee confi rmation hearing on Sept. 5. had inappropriate Bush administration. conversations without “This is about the have for Kavanaugh’s Though Kavanaugh at least providing closest I’ll ever have confirmation instead still refused to answer His nomination was chance to review. We some context behind in my life to an ‘I am of looking out for whether he would delete met with almost cannot possibly proceed her question. Spartacus’ moment,” his constituents’ overturn abortion rights universal negative with this hearing,” The question Booker proclaimed at best interests. at the federal level, he reactions from the Harris said at the start would have been the hearing. Sen. Dianne Feinstein still affirmed Roe is a Democratic Party. of the hearing. more insightful According to the D-Calif., on the other “super-precedent.” The backlash Sen. Richard and informative if Washington Post, the hand, did a great job I wish more senators was most evident Blumenthal, D-Conn., Harris had presented documents had already at grilling Kavanaugh used their time during Kavanaugh’s seconded her motion, substantive evidence been cleared for public regarding his view on to ask Kavanaugh confirmation hearings “Mr. Chairman to back her line release by the time Roe v. Wade. relevant questions throughout the last if we cannot be of questioning. Booker released them. “Have your views instead of denouncing week in Washington. recognized [then] I The day after If this report is in-fact about whether Roe the legitimacy of California Senator move to adjourn.” Kavanaugh’s nomina- accurate, then Booker is settled precedent the hearing. Kamala Harris, who While I’m tion was announced, should explain why he changed since you sat on the judicial sympathetic to the Senate Minority Lead- is taking advantage of were in the Bush White Follow Vicente on Twitter committee during Senate Democrats’ er Chuck Schumer the genuine fear people House?” she asked. @ VicenteSJSU

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The Institute for the Study of Sport, Society and Social Change was launched in January 2017 at SJSU

MELODY DEL RIO | SPARTAN DAILY Co-founder of the Institute for the Study of Sport, Society and Social Change, Harry Edwards, speaks to the media at the “Power of Protest”exhibition at SJSU on Sept. 6.

By Huan Xun Chan most compelling questions knowledge and skills that to have important conver- STAFF WRITER at the intersection of sport you don’t have to answer sations. She thought that and society. some of the important ques- using sports to talk about Last month, the Institute “If you watch the news, tions related to athlete activ- gender biases is a good way for the Study of Sport, Society there is no better time than Philosophically, it makes a lot of sense ism, sport and technology, to address social problems. and Social Change (ISSSSC) now to study sports serious- for SJSU continually to be interested in athlete mental health and “Sport, whether you like at San Jose State University ly in this social institution,” other issues,” Butryn said. it or not, is pervasive in our established a collaboration Butryn said. social justice issues to create an entity For the same reason, lives,” Ficke said. “There network with five sport insti- The institute was like that to do so around the issues ISSSSC collaborated with were gender biases that were tutes across the United States co-founded by Harry other institutes to further expressed to us because I for strategic partnerships. Edwards and Paul Lanning of sports. study in the current wave of was a woman and I was an Joan Ficke The partners it collab- in January 2017. Provost of SJSU athlete activism. athlete.” orates with are the Global “As Dr. Edwards often “You can only do so much She said the female basket- Sport Institute at Arizona said, ‘Sport is a window to attention that professional, process.” in a single entity, whether ball team she was in got field State University, Sport society.’ So much of what we Olympic and collegiate ath- Other than organizing it is research, programming, hockey uniforms instead of and Society Initiative at see as social issues are exem- letes receive in their com- events that advocate for ath- or educational network,” basketball uniforms because Ohio State University, Paul plified through or impacted munities and in the media,” lete activism, Lanning added Butryn said. “By partner- the money was given to the Robeson Research Center by organized sport, and the Lanning said. that the institute had also led ing with those five institu- male team. for Academic and Athletic impact athletes, teams and The institute branded its the development of curricu- tions, whether the area we “It shouldn’t be that way,” Prowess at University of leagues can have upon their event series as “Words to lum, research initiatives and are both trying to do is the Ficke said, “but it doesn’t Central Florida, Annenberg communities is incredibly Action.” It organized events a soon-to-be new minor in same thing, we can move hurt to know that it used to Institute of Sports, Media relevant as a field of study like “The Power of Protest” sport and social change. forward together,” he added. be that way because there and Society at University of in many disciplines,” Lanning exhibit and the 50th anniver- Butryn said the institute is Provost of SJSU Joan are still issues. They have Southern California and The said, the vice president for the sary of the 1968 Olympics. now involving faculty mem- Ficke oversees this institute. to be addressed, we haven’t Sport and Society Initiative University Advancement. “If peaceful protests by ath- bers from different depart- “Philosophically, it makes solved them.” at Vanderbilt University, Lanning said the society letes help educate the public ments across the university. a lot of sense for SJSU con- Ficke saw the commit- according to the ISSSSC needs a place for anyone about social problems and There are nine affiliate tinually to be interested in ment of understanding as website. and everyone to have a voice start conversations that might faculty members who come social justice issues to cre- SJSU’s mission, which made ISSSSC founding direc- and work constructively to produce positive change, I from different universities ate an entity like that to the university a place to host tor Theodore Butryn said right wrongs. can’t see how that is anything across the U.S. and Canada. do so around the issues of important conversations ISSSSC was created as a “Athlete activism is one but a positive outcome, even if These members are from sports,” Ficke said, “There is about sports and society. space to conduct research, path toward shining a light it makes some uncomfortable different academic back- a sport history here, it’s of run advocacy events and on injustices in society, par- in the process,” Lanning said. grounds and have different great utility.” develop educational endeav- ticularly given the immense “Change, even positive change, professional skills. Ficke also mentioned Follow Huan Xun on Twitter ors to address some of the amount of exposure and is not always a comfortable “You need colleagues with that she saw SJSU as a place @Huanxun_chan