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Thursday, May 13, 2010 www.news.sjsu.edu Volume 134, Issue 53 SJSU plans for Veteran reintegration 2,500 fewer students in fall Amaris Dominguez turned down admittance to SJSU. Staff Writer Incoming freshman Anthony Garcia said SJSU was the only The size of the student body for school he applied to and that he and the fall semester is shrinking as his parents are very excited. SJSU plans early summer layoffs “My sister is a psychology ma- and student fee increases, said jor there, so she told me about the SJSU President Jon Whitmore. budget cuts and fee increases,” he He said in a news conference said. “But I would rather go to a that decreasing the size of the stu- university fi rst than to a community dent body means that fewer faculty college.I already paid for and signed will be needed to provide services to up for my orientation next month.” students. Harris said “Our strat- 3,879 transfer egy is to keep ... with a smaller students have ac- quality high cepted their ad- but in order to“ budget, we’ll have mittance to SJSU do that with a and signed up for smaller bud- fewer students. orientation with get, we’ll have intent to enroll, fewer stu- ” while 2,150 trans- dents,” Whit- President Jon Whitmore fer students were more said. admitted last SJSU plans spring. to reduce enrollment of the Fall “In comparison to last year, 2010 semester by offering 2,500 there is a decrease in transfer stu- fewer seats to incoming freshmen dents from 2009 compared to 2010 and transfer students, he said. because of the lack of enrollment in Whitmore added that a major- Fall 2009,” she said. Mark Hannah, a Marine Corps veteran who served for 11 years, founded the Veterans Student Organization at ity of the incoming students were Ashley Portelo, who is transfer- SJSU in February 2009. THOMAS WEBB/ CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER transfer students. ring in from Evergreen Valley Col- Pat Lopes Harris, director of lege in the fall said she accepted media relations for SJSU, said that her admittance to SJSU because there would not be completely accu- of it is fi fteen minutes away from Organization works to ease transition from active duty to civilian world rate numbers of incoming students her home. who have enrolled in classes until “As much as I want to go study Hannah Keirns more and it’s not the same with been support for veterans on cam- meeting he organized around a the end of summer. in a different city or state, I know I Staff Writer other civilians here.” pus since the last Veterans Student visit by SJSU alumnus Marine SJSU gets a large number of can’t afford it and I’m willing to deal Hannah, a junior manage- Organization in 1946. Major General Anthony Jackson. applications from freshmen and with the fee increases if it means Marine Corps veteran ment information systems major, “To be honest, before VSO there Roth is a veteran of the New York transfer students, but she said not no longer having to stay at a com- Mark Hannah said he had diffi cul- founded the Veterans Student was never a place for veterans on Army National Guard where he all receive admittance letters and munity college,” she said. “I was ty transitioning from the military Organization at SJSU in February campus,” said Hannah. “The Bay served for six years both as an en- even fewer accept and begin the happy to actually be admitted.” culture to the civilian world when 2009 to create awareness of veter- Area isn’t necessarily as pro-mil- listed man and as an offi cer in the steps of the intention of enrollment. SJSU does not have a report he came to SJSU. ans on campus and to bring mili- itary compared to places like San 69th Infantry Regiment. She said there are 3,057 fi rst- prepared for statistics on the “My fi rst semester here was dif- tary culture to the attention of the Diego where there are bases.” The Veterans Student Organi- time freshmen expected in the number of freshmen and transfers fi cult because I was in class and student body. Jonathan Roth, a history pro- zation hopes to provide an envi- fall, in comparison to 3,113 fi rst- coming in from different schools people around me weren’t inter- He served in the Marine Corps fessor and VSO faculty adviser, ronment where veteran students time freshmen in May 2009 — of for the upcoming fall 2010 semester, ested in learning,” he said. “I’m for 11 years as a maintenance read- said the Veterans Student Orga- those expected in the fall, 1,241 Harris said. always putting in 110 percent or iness offi cer and said there has not nization was developed out of a See VETERANS, Page 2 After 15 years, nursing student to be honored for community service, scholarship

Hannah Keirns will recognize at commencement of ap- of scholarship and extensive community Stiglitz said a small committee of Brewer has been working toward a Staff Writer proximately 8,900 candidates who com- contribution. 60 faculty, staff and administrators re- career in nursing at SJSU by taking one pleted their studies in August 2009, De- Eloise Stiglitz, associate vice presi- view all applications, select four or five or two classes at a time while tending to Commencement on May 29, will mark cember 2009 and May 2010, according to dent for student services, said the pro- students and forward the selections to three active children, ages 9, 15 and 18, the culmination of one nursing gradu- a press release by Pat Harris, director of cess of selection begins with faculty the vice president of student affairs and her husband of 20 years and working ate’s 15-year journey toward fulfilling a SJSU media relations. nominations of students with GPAs over Whitmore. part time at Nordstrom in retail sales for lifelong dream. Harris said Brewer was one of two 3.75 who also provide their leadership Whitmore ultimately chooses the final the past 21 years. Vanessa Brewer is one of the top three seniors named SJSU’s 2010 Outstand- and service to the university and/or com- two students to be honored at the com- Though she came from a graduates SJSU President Jon Whitmore ing Graduating Seniors in recognition munity. mencement ceremony, Stiglitz said. See TOP GRAD, Page 5

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Hannah said there is only one retiring from the armed services,” dent of community service for the out there before they graduate and He said the Career Center VETERANS program that effectively aids SJSU SJSU President Jon Whitmore said organization, said the organization are sent off.” doesn’t have anything specifi cally veterans — the federal program of in a March 24 news conference. was necessary to reach out to vet- Hannah said the organization tailored for veterans to take their From Page 1 the Veterans Services Offi ce, which “There are more veterans coming erans who are coming out of active has created a veteran-specifi c com- military skill sets and convert them is available at all 23 California State back now because they are better duty and entering the civilian world plaint and “to-do list” for Whitmore to civilian concepts. can be surrounded by men and University campuses. supported with (federally funded) again as students. to address the other needs they “When I brought my military re- women who either understand or He said Andrei Ingalla, SJSU tuition.” “We aim to be a unifi ed support would like to fulfi ll on campus. sume to the Career Center, they just can sympathize with the veterans’ special programs coordinator and Hannah estimates that there are network to get veterans the resourc- “Whitmore wants to fi nd vet- red-penned it and said my experi- experiences and culture, said Man- VSO staff adviser, helps SJSU veter- more than 400 veterans on campus. es they need, whether it’s with their erans’ needs and how the univer- ence would intimidate any hiring dana Mohsenzadegan, the orga- ans with GI bills. He said 80 members joined the studies, counseling, fi nancial aid sity can help them as a group,” Roth manager,” Hannah said. nization’s vice president of public According to the U.S. Depart- organization in its fi rst semester or scholarships — whatever we can said. “We want to fi nd what we are The organization is also work- relations. ment of Veterans Affairs website, and currently there are up to 108 do,” said Bramlett, a graduate stu- lacking compared to other CSUs.” ing with Anne Demers, an assis- “Unfortunately, there is an the “Post-9/11 GI Bill” provides members of different age groups dent in justice studies and veteran Whitmore said the university is tant professor and master of public implicit anti-military sentiment education and housing to individu- and from all branches of the mili- Army and National Guard infantry trying to welcome more veteran stu- health fi eldwork coordinator in the on our campus,” she said. “Many als with at least 90 days of aggregate tary. soldier. dents to SJSU with a “Veteran Task health department, for more sup- people fail to recognize that be- service on or after Sept. 11, 2001, or Hannah said the organization He said the organization also Force” that is composed of faculty port in veteran’s mental health ser- ing against war is entirely separate individuals discharged with a ser- supports all of the United States does a lot of community service in- members, staff and representatives vices with specifi c attention paid to from refusing to show respect for vice-connected disability after 30 military branches, including the cluding SJSU’s Day of Service, Sa- from the Veterans Student Organi- post-traumatic-stress disorder, he our armed forces, to whom we owe days, but potential recipients must Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, Army cred Heart food drives and the Ma- zation who report directly to him. said. the strength and national security of have received an honorable dis- and Marine Corps, and that mem- rine Corps Reserve “Toys for Tots” “I never examined what other Roth, who is a lead faculty mem- our country.” charge to be eligible. bership is open to all students, but program, Bramlett said. universities are doing in regard to ber of the Veteran Task Force, said Mohsenzadegan said a basic goal The bill, which was signed into specifi cally includes students whose Mohsenzadegan said the orga- veterans’ affairs and I believe it’s they are looking to create more of the Veterans Student Organiza- law by former President George W. parents served in the military, stu- nization is planning many future safe to say that we are stepping up meaningful landmarks on campus tion is to re-instill a sense of unity Bush in July 2008, enhances what dents who are reservists, students events, including social gatherings, our activity,” he said. “There are such as moving the fl agpole to Tow- for veteran students. benefi ts veterans receive toward ed- who are on active duty and students lectures by accomplished military some CSUs that have a much larger er Hall. Hannah said he found that the ucation, according to the Veterans who are veterans. personnel and community service contingent of veterans partly be- “One of the fi rst things I hope teamwork, bond and camaraderie Affairs website. “We have not been so lucky with projects. cause they are located around huge SJSU does is to move the American of the armed forces made for better Under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, activity and membership this se- Bramlett and Hannah also said military bases in Southern Cali- fl ag to a more prominent position in effi ciency and unity among people. Hannah said the Department of mester and last semester,” he said. the organization was looking to fornia, so I’m sure they have more the center of campus,” he said. “The “I could tell my Marine, ‘This Veterans Affairs pays the university “This is a commuter school where connect with ROTC leadership fi g- beefed up programs than we do.” fi rst thing a vet looks for is an Amer- needs to get done by the end of the directly for veterans’ tuition and the majority of students are work- ures as a resource for their cadets Hannah said the to-do list was ican fl ag. It is something we should day,’ and I could step away and fees, supplies a $1,956 stipend per ing harder and longer hours, maybe on both the SJSU and Santa Clara created by SJSU veterans who want all take pride in.” know it was going to be accom- month for veterans in Santa Clara working a second job, taking more University campuses. receive some of the “beefed up” pro- Bramlett said he would feel more plished,” he said. “We were all a County and provides $500 each se- units and are married with children. “We want to keep our distance grams of other CSUs and includes welcome on campus if the American team, one, one mind because you’re mester for books and supplies. Veteran students are no different. from recruiters though,” Bramlett ideas for change in the Career Cen- fl ag was by Tower Hall and sug- with one another day in and day out “This substantial budget is to We come to campus, go to class and said. “They’re the before, we’re the ter, Student Health Services, on- gested the move should also include — you eat together, sleep together, help veterans who have been in go home, so it’s hard to organize our after. We want to be there for the campus landmarks, the Burdick placing the state fl ag and university train together, sweat together and combat to come back to college events.” ROTC cadets who have questions Military History Project and a vet- bleed together.” when they have the opportunity of Damian Bramlett, vice presi- about active duty and what it’s like erans’ center. See VETERANS, Page 3 Patches Medals

Joint Meritorious Unit Award- Navy & Marine Corps Awarded in the name of the Secre- Achievement- tary of Defense to joint activities for Award given for meritorious service meritorious achievement or service, or achievement in a combat or non- superior to that which is normally combat situation based on sustained expected. performance or specifi c achieve- ment of a superlative nature.

Navy Unit Commendation- Marine Corps Good Conduct- For Awarded by the United States three years of continuous active Secretary of the Navy to any unit of service by an enlisted member of the Navy or Marine Corps that has the Marine Corps or Reserve, of a distinguished itself by outstanding creditable above-average nature in heroism in action against the enemy. the areas of obedience, sobriety, neatness, bearing and intelligence.

Philippine Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon National Defense Service- Awarded Awarded to several U.S. military for honorable active service as a units for outstanding service to the member of the Armed Forces for Republic of the Philippines in 1970 service during the War on Terrorism. and 1972 during disaster relief operations.

Humanitarian Service- Awarded to members of the Armed Forces Navy Sea Service Deployment- who distinguish themselves by For Navy and Marine Corps person- meritorious direct participation nel assigned to U.S. homeported in any signifi cant military act or ships/deploying units or Fleet operation of a humanitarian nature Marine Force (FMF) commands, approved by the Department 12-months accumulated sea duty of Defense. or duty with FMF, which includes at least one 90- consecutive day deployment. Global War on Terrorism (Service)- Awarded to soldiers who have Enlisted Rank Insignia- Three chev- participated in or served in support rons, crossed rifl es and a rocker: of Global War on Terrorism. Staff Sergeant

Global War on Terrorism Navy Meritorious Unit (Expeditionary)- Awarded to soldiers Commendation- who deploy abroad for service in Awarded by the United States the Global War on Terrorism Opera- Secretary of the Navy to any unit of tions on or after 11 the Navy or Marine Corps that has September 2001. distinguished itself under combat or noncombat conditions, by either valorous or meritorious achievement compared to other units performing Veteran and business similar service. graduate student, Mark Hannah, shows the decorations he earned Years of service- during his 11-year service Each hash mark is equivalent to 4 years. Mark Hannah has two hash in the Marine Corps. marks, signifying eight years of PHOTO BY THOMAS WEBB / service. He served for 11 years and CONTRIBUTING four months — just eight months shy PHOTOGRAPHER of earning a third hash mark. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY RACHEL PETERSON

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fl ag alongside the American fl ag. Mohsenzadegan said the Veteran Task Force is ‘Animal House’ stereotypes looking to place some sort of monument on campus. “We feel that this would be a wonderful project Jasmine Duarte Evan Bader, a mem- stay active in the organiza- members of what hazing is to different speech and hear- for any students and veterans in particular,” she Staff Writer ber of Kappa Sigma fra- tion." and there are 24-hour hazing ing programs. said. “We think it would be great if graduate stu- ternity, said first impres- At one time or another, hotlines they can always go “The good stuff is not as dents in the art department would be interested in At SJSU, choosing to be sions are hard to change. Lewis said the negative ste- to.” interesting to read as the bad submitting design ideas for the monument.” a part of a sorority or frater- “If people watch 'Animal reotypes that currently exist During new-member expe- stuff,” she said. Bramlett said the monument would not be fo- nity is about more than par- House' and the show 'Greek,' in the Greek community were rience, Bader said the Student Sororities and fraternities cused on war but on the armed forces’ humanitarian ties — becoming Greek means it’s going to be hard to change true, and that people would Health Center gives presenta- at SJSU are all based on a set efforts. making bonds that will last a their idea that being Greek is not be suspicious of hazing tions about excessive drink- of values and scholarships, Hannah said the Burdick Military History Project lifetime. more than partying,” said the and excessive drinking if there ing to people coming into the Lewis said. has been in the planning stages by Roth to move to a “It’s hard for people who senior public relations major had not been instances when Greek system. Bader said some organi- larger room of the industrial studies building. are not involved in Greek life and intern for Fraternity and they happened and were pub- He said fraternities are also zations require a 3.0 GPA — Roth said he started a bi-annual newsletter called to understand it,” said Sarah Sorority Life Strategic Plan- licized. required to hire University these are students who are “The Spartan Salute” — a joint effort between the or- Lewis, a member of Delta Zeta ning. She said hazing and drink- Police Department when they able to get good grades while ganization, the Veterans Task Force and the Burdick sorority and president of the There is more to being ing happen in sports and in have big parties, and the orga- they are a part of the organi- Military History Project, and that he would like SJSU Panhellenic Council. Greek than going to parties the military but are not talked nizations make sure to check zation. Whitmore to approve some sort of veterans lounge, Going Greek means making and socializing with the peo- about as much as when they identification and give people “Party hard and work hard- and hopefully a full-fl edged veterans’ center “at the a commitment to the ideals of ple in your organization — it occur in fraternities and so- older than 21 an identifying er,” he said. very least” of all of the to-do list items. scholarship, leadership and takes a lot of hard work and rorities. wristband. Bader said school is the Mohsenzadegan said veterans on the SJSU cam- service, according to SJSU’s dedication, said Tiara Wil- "In the '70s, people were At parties, Bader said it priority, and comes before pus deserve support and gratitude from civilians student involvement website. liams, a freshman criminal hazed, but now, it’s illegal is required that 15 percent any event his fraternity puts all year round and the accomplishing the to-do list “I never thought I was go- justice major and a member to haze," Bader said. “Fra- of fraternity members be so- together. would be a step in the right direction. ing to join a sorority, ever,” of Sigma Theta Psi, a multi- ternities and sororities will ber and able to monitor the “It has taught me to work “As a civilian, I salute them for all that they do, said Lewis, a junior advertis- cultural sorority that is part of get kicked off campus if they event to make sure things go with different people, to man- am proud to be part of their group and assist and ing major. “I thought sorori- the United Sorority and Fra- haze." smoothly. age time and to be patient and support them in every way I can,” she said. ties were like 'Legally Blonde' ternity Council. Greek life is about develop- Lewis said active Panhel- to plan events,” Lewis said. Despite what the university does for the Veteran and 'Animal House,' but I “It’s about academic and ing individuals to become bet- lenic sorority members are “We all have different stories, Task Force, Bramlett said student veterans are ulti- quickly saw it was nothing like community service,” she ter people, not about bringing not allowed to give new mem- but being Greek, we all share mately a signifi cant group on campus that are aware that.” said. “I’ve opened a lot of my them down and humiliating bers alcohol, even if they are the same values.” of their differences from other students. Three years ago, at the end friends' eyes on what a soror- them, Bader said. 21. It may come off as a form The focus of Greek life is “We’re not looking to be treated differently, or to of Lewis’ recruitment, she ity is, many of them did not “Parents are better about of hazing and sororities do not community service, not to fully stand out,” he said. “We just want the univer- said she she could not imagine know you did community ser- asking questions about haz- want to pressure or encourage party all the time, said Jorge sity to recognize that veterans are here and we do missing out on the great expe- vice and you have to maintain ing," Lewis said. "We at the anyone to do something they Sanchez, a senior biochem- exist. rience of joining a sorority. a 2.5 grade point average to Panhellenic educated our don’t want to do. istry major and a member of “If people want to think Gamma Zeta Alpha fraternity. that being in a fraternity or “Like some people, I use to sorority is just partying and think it was one big party, but Septuagenarian graduates after 12 years drinking excessively, then any when I was exposed to what group of college kids or people they actually did, I became in- who come together and drink terested,” he said. Anna-Maria Kostovska and party excessively could Bader said a professional Staff Writer be seen as a fraternity,” said image must be kept and main- Andrew Villa, a senior Kappa tained, but at the same time, Senior history major Roger Sigma fraternity member. it’s a lot of fun. Tuma said he has two celebratory Villa said it is rare to read “It seems like a good place events to look forward to in the next about how much money an for people want to make couple of weeks — his 72nd birthday organization raised, or how friends,” said sophomore bi- and his college graduation. many miles were walked to ology major Amelia Vergel de “It’s incredibly admirable,” said stop cancer. Dios. “I feel like the media Robert Cirivilleri, a lecturer in the “Every year, Kappa Delta only focuses on the negative history department. “He has a vora- sorority has an event and aspects of them.” cious appetite for knowledge.” last year they raised more A fraternity or sorority is a Tuma said he came to SJSU from than $14,000 for their phi- home away from home, with West Valley College 12 years ago in lanthropy, but many people people who look out for each pursuit of a Bachelor of Arts degree. don't read or hear about that,” other, Bader said. Since then, with the exception of Bader said. “You build friendships with one semester, he said he has taken Lewis said Delta Zeta so- people in college, but being one class per semester while also rority helped raised $3,000, Greek, you form a bond,” he working full time. not including other donations said. “(Attending SJSU) is a break from everything else I do in my life,” Tuma said. “(On) the days I have class … I close the door on the busi- Justice major ness world, I go on campus and I’m a student.” Graduating senior and 71-year-old Roger Tuma walks past Tower Hall in a portrait on He said being a student has May 11. DANIEL HERBERHOLZ / SPARTAN DAILY opened up his eyes to a different re- recounts long road ality. “(I’m) not just getting an educa- tion,” Tuma said. “(I’m) seeing a different light of Tuma said it is more likely for people his age Kerry Tuma said he has helped his father over toward graduation things.” to simply audit classes, meaning that the student the years by proofreading some of his papers. He said he grew up on a dairy farm in Horseh- sits in on the lecture but doesn’t have to take any He said he has seen progress from the fi rst Kathryn McCormick to graduate that fall, he said. eads, New York, where he helped out with the ani- exams or write any papers and does not receive paper he proofread to one that he proofread re- Staff Writer “Well, then I get a letter from mals as a young child. a grade. cently. the counseling department say- “I think he developed his work ethic at a young “I never wanted to do that,” he said. “I always “He’s just got passion for what he does,” Kerry Senior criminal justice major ing I have six units of electives to age — not always by choice,” said Kerry Tuma, wanted to push the envelope, do whatever it took Tuma said. “If you don’t have passion for what Manuel Gutierrez said he’s cross- make up,” Gutierrez said. “I have Roger's son. to get (a good) grade.” you do … it shows.” ing his fi ngers, hoping that this the units, but I got them at junior From a young age, Kerry Tuma said his father He said his father has as been committed to will be the semester he fi nally college and they wouldn’t transfer has been working with his hands, and now sees earning a degree and has enjoyed the experience graduates from SJSU. to SJSU. When I found this out, the value of working with his mind. I think he of working toward one. “I was scheduled to gradu- that’s when I really got frustrated.” Roger Tuma said he always wanted to earn a Now that he is approaching his graduation, ate last June,” said Gutierrez. “I Gutierrez said he went to see a degree, but didn’t have enough motivation after “developed his Roger Tuma said he will attend the commence- walked the line and everything. graduate counselor. high school to further his education. ment ceremony with mixed feelings , because it What happened was that in my “I wanted to get everything in Then, he said he got married, had children and work ethic at a marks the end of this journey. senior seminar class, I failed the writing, because I didn’t want to bought a house. “In a way, it’ll be sad,” he said, tearing up. “But fi nal project.” keep coming back every semester “All that stuff sort of got in the way,” Tuma young age — not I’ll be glad that I have it accomplished.” Gutierrez said his professor of- to SJSU,” he said. said. Though Tuma would like to continue taking fered to let him redo the project in He said the counselor told him An insurance agent for nearly four decades, always by choice. classes, he said at this point, he doesn’t have any the fall semester. Tuma said he left the East Coast for California in Kerry Tuma” plans to go to graduate school. He passed the fi nal and was set See GUTIERREZ, Page 12 1970. Son of Roger Tuma Instead, he said he wants to look for ways in He said he chose history as his major because which he can use his degree. he has always enjoyed the subject, especially “He’s always looking to better his life,” Kerry American history. He is an unusual undergraduate student be- Tuma said. “I think it could be valuable for him if “American history is my passion,” he said. “I cause of his age and the fact that he is striving he could somehow contribute to society with this appreciate what our ancestors have done here.” toward a degree, said Patricia Evridge Hill, an as- degree.” Taminderpaul Bariana, a freshman computer sociate professor and chair of the history depart- He said he plans to help his father fi nd a suit- science major who is taking a class with Tuma ment. able post-graduation job, either part time or on a this semester, said having Tuma in the classroom “I think he is a wonderful role model that volunteer basis. makes the experience more interesting. learning should be for life,” she said. “He should “I think I have a good knowledge of American He contributes to the class by sharing per- be congratulated for his commitment to challeng- history,” Roger Tuma said. “(And) I think there sonal stories of historical events that he has lived ing himself intellectually and (for) refusing to give are opportunities there as a volunteer to pass through, Bariana said. up.” down my knowledge.” t o a f riend dose , or refill ėour Bė... 4 NEWS Thursday, May 13, 2010 THIS DAY IN HISTORY On May 13, 1980, the Job hunt may Spartan Daily reported that ... be looking up • Merv Ferreira, a member of the Anna-Maria Kostovska Lupin Naturist Club, Staff Writer practiced tennis in the nude. There are reasons for students to be hopeful about fi nding a post-grad- uation job, said Susan Rockwell, assistant director for employer services at the Career Center. • Three SJSU degrees “What we are starting to see are some good signs that employers are were cut by beginning to hire more,” Rockwell said. “There are certainly more opportu- California State nities (now) than there were one quarter (of a year) ago.” University. Alexandrina Acuna, a senior graphic design major, said she is both ex- cited and nervous about her upcoming graduation. “I’m excited because I will fi nally be done,” she said. “(But I am) also, in • Auxiliary a way, scared because of the way the economic situation is.” Enterprises may She said she believes it will be hard to fi nd a job, because right now avail- decide to increase ability is low. rent for Spartan Rockwell said graduating students have reasons to look at life post-grad- City, SJSU's uation in a positive light. married student From February to March this year, Rockwell said there was a 20 percent housing facility. increase in overall postings by employers on the Career Center website. The number of employers who attended the Spring Job and Internship Fair in April 2010 was 36 percent higher than in 2009, she said. Rockwell said students must persevere when searching for a job. “It’s going to take longer to fi nd a position in a tough job market like we are in right now,” she said. “But employers, I think, genuinely want to be able to hire new college (graduates) into positions when they have them available.” Aside from looking for jobs, there are students who come to the Career Center with other goals in mind, Rockwell said. She said some graduating students want to further their education. Admin, students relate Kristine Sumabat, a senior nursing major, said after her graduation she wants to either get a Master of Science degree in nursing or attend medical school, depending on where she gets accepted. Estefany Preciado, a senior social work major, also said she wants to go to graduate school, but fi rst she wants to take a break. post-graduatation pitfalls Preciado said she is feeling overwhelmed and is excited to graduate. Choices are limited for graduates looking for jobs, she said. Amaris Dominguez and “Having a child after graduation or hav- a course or two on, but I’m not sure I was an Rockwell said things are looking fairly positive at this point. Amber Simons ing an unplanned pregnancy can definitely expert on.” As for students who want to travel after they graduate, it can get expen- Staff Writer throw off certain plans in life as it did with Whitmore said he spent the summer be- sive, she said, even though many students know how to travel on a budget. mine,” Mabalot said. fore his first job meeting with people who Joey Tierney, a graduating senior in environmental studies, said he has The No. 1 mistake graduates make in their She said she is currently working part- were experts and reading books so that he a ticket to go to Japan with his friends in September. first jobs actually happens before they leave time as a registered nurse in San Jose and could have more of a background on the sub- “My initial plan is just to go travel,” he said. “Then, after that, I just kind college, said David Bruck, the associate dean landed her job through referrals from a fel- jects. of want to travel some more.” of graduate studies and research. low nursing graduate. “So, I think by the time I got there, I was Tierney said he simply wants to relax and enjoy life. He said students underestimate the im- Mabalot said nursing positions are limit- fairly well prepared,” he said. “If I hadn’t “I am not in any hurry to get a career going,” he said. portance of their English, writing and pre- ed for newly licensed nursing graduates, and done that, I would have been kind of behind Tierney said he works part-time as a bartender and hopes to make bar- sentation skills. most positions require previous experience the eight ball.” tending his full-time job after he graduates, to support his travels. Bruck said the most important quality of at least one year – not including experi- Whitmore said he expects college gradu- that is requested and repeated by employers ates to be self-learners. is good English skills. Honestly, three Robert Miole graduated in 2008 with a Gina Mabalot said she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy and SJSU to off er iPad Bachelor of Science degree in nursing and a “years out of said with his degree, he was forced to find a minor in child and adolescent development job outside of his field of study. in May 2008. college and I’m “Employers generally don’t think technology course “New graduates sometimes put things on philosophy majors have any market- hold, such as getting appropriate certifica- still learning able skills,” Miole said. “I really had an Lidia Gonzalez leading technology of Silicon Val- tions or licenses,” Mabalot said. “And some- interview where the attorney laughed at my Staff Writer ley, said senior accounting major times put it on hold so long that they lose about job hunting face when I told him my major. I wanted to Steven Zeier. learned information from school.” and career punch him in his face.” With its easy-to-use abilities "I think incorporating an iPad Besides these mistakes, she said person- He said there are moments when he re- and simple touch screen, the iPad class is going to reach out to more al lives and the lack of opportunities could preparation. grets his degree. is the future technology graduate students," he said. sometimes cause setbacks. Miole said he currently is working at a law students will be learning to use Zeier said the benefi t of the “According to what people say, nursing ” firm in Palo Alto. next semester, said a library and course depends on the type of ma- Robert Miole is highly in demand,” Mabalot said. “How- “Honestly, three years out of college and information science lecturer. terial and the content being taught, SJSU alumnus ever, I, along with fellow nursing colleagues, I'm still learning about job hunting and ca- In the fall, SJSU will be offer- but thinks the amount of money found that it is extremely difficult to find a reer preparation,” he said. “Network, net- ing an online course, "Implications spent on the equipment is worth job in nursing within the Bay Area.” ence gained during school. work, network. Don't just depend on craig- and Applications for New Media," it because in the long-run it will be She said she got pregnant in August of SJSU President Jon Whitmore said he ad- slist. Finding a reputable staffing agency is to students who are in a masters most benefi cial to the students. 2008, three months after graduation, and vises students to ask a lot of questions when especially important in the legal field and program, Jeremy Kemp said. "When you're doing something her pregnancy was a setback to securing a taking a job because there are usually good utilizing them.” The course will be a collabo- with technology you have to go job because of maternity leave, physical de- people there that are willing to help them. Angelica Mendieta, who graduat- ration between Kemp and Steve big," he said. mands and insurance issues. “The negative side of that would be not ed in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts de- Sloan, a help desk and information Junior kinesiology major Meg “A month after working, I could really feel asking for help when you take a new job and gree in general design studies with a technology support services spe- Hellinan said she thinks it is not the physical demands and constraints preg- don’t know 100 percent exactly sure what focus in interior design, said she is cur- cialist, he said. necessary for the school to spend nancy imposed,” Mabalot said. “I was hav- you’re doing in all cases,” Whitmore said. rently working part-time because of Sloan said the class will teach money on an iPad class. ing a difficult time and to top it off, I ended He also said reading a book on anything the poor economy. students how to use HTML, Cas- "They (the university) should up getting a pregnancy rash that happens to you don’t know about your job would be “My advice to graduating students would cading Style Sheets and JavaScript spend money on classes that will about 1 in 200 pregnant women, called pu- helpful. be that if they can't find a job to meet and to help map out content that can help students graduate," she said. ritic urticarial papules of pregnancy. This “My first job out of college was actually fulfill all their requirements including be viewed from the iPad, as well as Hellinan said it would be smart- rash, along with insurance issues and ma- teaching at a community college,” Whitmore salary, take anything, no matter the sal- how to format applications, web- er to help students graduate by ternity leave issues, caused me to leave the said. “I had been a teaching assistant in col- ary or position that could in the future sites and newspapers. adding more summer and winter position.” lege, now I was a full-time teacher at a com- lead you to where you want to be,” Mend- "We have to think about what is classes. She said she stayed unemployed until her munity college in Seattle. And I was asked ieta said. “Don't expect to be placed at beyond fl ash," he said. The money could go toward daughter was 10 months old. to teach a couple of courses that I had had the top for having a diploma.” Kemp said the class will also departments closing, said junior teach the difference between the kinesiology major Michael Pierre. iPad and other platforms such as He said the iPad is an item that the Kindle and Nook. anyone can buy and learn. 'CKNė He said the university recently International business major (PVGTVCKPOGPV purchased a number of iPads and Bhe St. Pierre said having a class accessories for faculty and staff to specifi cally for the iPad should not –ƒ”–ƒ ‘˜‡”•ƒ–‹‘ǡ learn from. a priority for the university. „‡ ”‡ƒ–‹˜‡ǡƒ†‡Œ‘› "You can't teach this stuff with- "The iPad is really not that hard ™‹†›†ƒ›•™‹–Š–Š‡ out faculty and staff learning it to fi gure out," St.Pierre said. "I ’ƒ”–ƒƒ‹Ž›Ǥ fi rst," he said. don't know why we need a specifi c The library and information class for it." science department on campus She said the upside to having an is the largest in the world, Kemp iPad class is the fact that SJSU is 5/19/10 - 5/25/10 said, and it's purpose is to teach part of Silicon Valley. FINALS WEE students how to work with infor- "We're in the world center for mation. innovation," Kemp said. "Our stu- He said the university and Ap- dents deserve the most leading Free WiFi Free Coffee! ple Inc. made an agreement to have technology." K a special price on software that al- He said more and more stu- Unlimited refills! lows students to virtually use an dents are living their lives through iPad from their computer screens, their phones and that is something making it unnecessary for students teachers need to stay current with. in the class to have an iPad. "Students are using mobile Large GroupStudy Area For dine-in only. 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“I have strived to achieve the purpose of Ex- TOP GRAD animus Discipus, which in Latin means life- long learning,” Brewer said. “I wanted to con- From Page 1 nect nursing students with one another and create a learning environment that provides op- childhood without hope and poverty-stricken, portunities for encouragement and the mentoring Brewer said she makes a conscious choice and daily of relationships.” effort to have an attitude of service and gratitude. Dr. Lori Rodriguez, the faculty advisor of the nurs- “I am convinced that serving ing organization, credits Brewer’s others is God’s purpose for my enthusiasm and energy as one of life,” Brewer said. “My many vol- the factors that has made it so suc- unteer experiences have meant Th ere is no doubt cessful. so much to me and fulfilled and “ “Vanessa serves as a role mod- validated that there is a reason to in my mind that el for someone who can balance have hope and that I can make a school and family life,” Rodriguez difference in the world if I try.” Vanessa will make said. Her volunteer work began at Brewer said her pas- her church and her children’s a positive sion and care for people has schools, which led to leadership contribution to contributed to my desire to accom- positions based on a volunteer plish my goal of getting a a Bach- basis: president of Martin Mur- the profession of elor of Science degree in nursing at phy’s School site council, rep- SJSU. resentative of the Sobrato High nursing. She is a “My ultimate goal is to School varsity wrestling booster make a positive impact in club and volunteer and fundrais- natural leader, is the nursing profession,” Brewer ing director for Morgan Hill Pop said. Warner youth sports. passionate anout After graduation, Brewer said Brewer said she was presi- what she’s doing she hopes to become an excellent dent of Alpha Gamma Sigma, the professional nurse who delivers honor society for California Com- and is outstanding patient care and trans- munity Colleges, an organization forms the profession by being an committed to community service, compassionate advocate for the betterment of pa- that has allowed her to volunteer tients outcomes and health care in community outreach programs towards all. policy. including soup kitchens, disaster ” “There is no doubt in my support for Hurricane Katrina Dr. Lori Rodriguez mind that Vanessa will make victims and turkey drives for local Faculty adviser a positive contribution to the families in need for Thanksgiving. profession of nursing,” Rodri- Harris said Brewer also fund- guez said. “She is a natural lead- raises for the Leukemia Society and volunteers at er, is passionate about what she’s doing and is Stanford University’s Center for Advanced Pediatric compassionate towards all.” Education. Brewer said the vision she has to be a At SJSU, Brewer said she was a note taker for a deaf positive change in the world never stops A portrait of Vanessa Brewer, senior nursing major, who will receive recognition from student, a class representative and liaison between growing. President Whitmore during commencement on May 29. the nursing faculty and students and co-founded and “I have never focused on any one destination and THOMAS WEBB/ CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER served as president of the Medical Surgical Nursing then been content once I got there,” Brewer said. “The Organization for two years. joy truly is in the journey.” SJSU student moves from soccer field to pottery studio

Angelo Scrofani She said it required the ability to Staff Writer coordinate the foot movements that rotated the wheel while maintaining As an incoming freshman to SJSU, Katie Bonadies the rhythm of her hand movements to said she has early experience with the diffi culty of be- shape the clay. ing both an artist and an athlete at the university. "My motivation is, I really like do- "I had to suppress the whole artistic thing for ing it and I really enjoy it for my own a while," said the senior studio practice major. "I life," Bonadies said. "The fact that my couldn't take the classes that I needed to get into the parents are so supportive of it and art program early." are so proud of what I'm doing, even Bonadies said she began playing soccer at the age though it isn't necessarily the most of four, and participating in school athletics helped to practical thing in the world — it's develop a skill level that earned her a scholarship to great to have that support and not be attend SJSU. discouraged." The confl ict, however, between scheduling classes Last semester, she said she was one around soccer practice and games made it diffi cult to of 24 artists from SJSU whose work enroll in the required classes she needed for her ma- was chosen to be a part of a student jor, she said. exhibit in downtown Davis, Calif. She said she remained with an undeclared major Within the fi rst hour of the open- for the fi rst two years of college, only taking the nec- ing, she said she sold one of her piec- essary lower-division courses before making the deci- es, a ceramic peacock. sion to pursue a degree in art. Shelby Smith, a ceramics and glass Bonadies said she grew up in a family of painters technician for the School of Art and Katie Bonadies fi nishes assembling her tea pot in the throwing room of the Industrial Studies build- and was exposed to a world of creativity at a young Design, said he currently has Bonadies ing on May 7. ANGELO SCROFANI / SPARTAN DAILY age, and that her grandmother, great-grandfather and in his intermediate ceramics course, mom all practice pictorial arts. began instructing her last semester. By age nine, she said she had dabbled in sketching, "It's fun to see her get excited about sculpture and painting, but found a genuine interest (selling her art) and have a collector pick something work, and I think there's a simple beauty to it," Smith art, whether it will be in the professional sense or if in ceramics. like that up," he said. "It's an early piece of hers and said. "She's using some traditional forms, like throw- it will be more of a hobby," she said. "I have to think "I always painted and I always drew," Bonadies now has somebody she can contact as she has shows, ing forms, as a canvas to develop these wrapping about what's going to support me for the rest of my said. "But I really loved (ceramics) and I kept doing and they can see her work as it progresses and they scene surfaces. She's not doing it like Renaissance life and a family — whenever that is — and still be an it. It was in high school that I started to learn how to may collect more." or English pottery that is still-life decorated. (She's) outlet for me to be expressive and to do something I throw." Valerie Sagun, a senior spatial arts major, said she pushing the textural envelope and it has much more really love." She said the practice of throwing involves pot- was a part of the group who had their work on display of a modern twist to it." Bonadies said she is a business minor, and after tery using a throwing wheel, an instrument with an in Davis. Bonadies said she will open her fi rst exhibit on graduation sees herself working in the fashion design attached rotating tabletop that turns in a circular di- She said she's known Katie for a little more than a campus in the coming fall semester where she will industry. rection, to mold clay and begin the process of shaping year and became acquainted with her as a classmate in feature thrown vessels such as vases and cylindrical She said she also plans to continue with her studies objects. a throwing wheel class. objects, in addition to a collection of sparrows, doves in some way, whether in graduate school or technical When she was an adolescent, before the develop- "She has her own style," Sagun said. 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IN-STORE | IN-HOME | IN-OFFICE SERVICES 6 A & E Thursday, May 13, 2010 The show must go on for Montana 1948

(and others),” he said. “I was happy to be a part of it. I think it PROFILE worked out pretty well.” Daniel Herberholz Nick Gonzales, a junior Staff Writer graphic design major, said it was a different kind of show. “I think (tonight) brought a Playing without its lead gui- new edge to the table,” he said. tarist at a bar in a seedy part of “It had a new sound and it actu- San Francisco, Montana 1948’s ally works.” drummer Charlie Maynard said Lafferty said it was a lot of the band was playing a softer fun putting on a show with the version of its sound. newcomers. But, he said, “it’s The gig was the Hotel Utah not going to sound like Montana Saloon, where Maynard ham- 1948.” mered out a drum solo as a fan Maynard said the band has a yelled out, “You owe me drum distinct sound but is infl uenced lessons!” reminding the junior by many other groups. graphic design major of a previ- “Montana 1948 sound like ously proposed engagement. Kings of Leon meets Foo Fight- Maynard said he’s been work- ers,” said the singer, who gradu- ing on his degree in graphic de- ated from Santa Clara University sign at SJSU, while in his free last year with a degree in busi- time playing for Montana 1948, a ness. South bay alternative rock band. He added that he thinks of The band’s guitarist, Dan his band as a bridge between in- Prull, had fl own home to Colo- dependent-oriented and radio- rado because of the death of friendly rock — “a good indie- his father from cancer, and had rock sound without being too been replaced by four musicians commercial.” for the show. “We defi nitely couldn’t com- The additions were cellist pare ourselves to Daughtry or (Above) Vocalist Ryan Kerrigan Addicott-Case, pianist Nickelback or anything like that Lafferty, guitarist Dan Prull, and past collaborator Alex De- — we don’t sound anything like drummer Charlie Maynard luca, violinist and friend Shaly them,” Lafferty said. “But at the and bassist Raza Malik from Borgen and backup singer Der- same time, we don’t sound like the band Montana 1948. ekah Jayne. uber-indie bands that are out “The funny thing about (to- there, like Grizzly Bear. By being (Below) Drummer Charlie night) is, our band originally met able to bridge that gap, it’s better Maynard plays during a through craigslist, and then we for us in the long run because ... studio session while recording found people through craigslist people will still look at us as an Montana 1948’s fi rst album, to play with us in this show,” said indie-alternative band.” “Picket Fence.” lead singer Ryan Lafferty. Addicott-Case said that be- Lafferty said it’s been a tough tween initial contact and fi rst re- PHOTOS COURTESY OF week for the band. hearsal, the band e-mailed a few REID MCNALLY PHOTOGRAPHY “It’s very sad,” Lafferty said. songs to him. “To be honest, we haven’t talked “I listened to it, and it’s a lot to him really at all. We’ve been like some other bands that I lis- really giving him his space. He’s ten to, and I thought that it was a phenomenal human being, he’s hella cool,” he said. “I was like, one of my best friends, but he’s ‘I’m really going to play with going through a lot right now. some people that sound like what I would never want to be faced I’ve been into for a while.’” ter being stuck in the recording “We’ve self-produced it and ing able to put that into words rolling with the punches and with that situation.” Maynard said he used his room. recorded it all on our own with was defi nitely good, to be able making the show go on, May- Prull is going through a hard graphic design skills to produce After recording their fi rst our own expenses,” Lafferty to share that, the feelings we all nard said. time, Maynard said. a poster for the upcoming show song, “The Other Side of Me,” said, who wrote the lyrics on the felt.” “Basically, it’s about being “Obviously, with the loss of at The Catalyst in Santa Cruz Maynard said the band was un- record. “We’re basically using The band’s industry demo completely disoriented, and his father, that’s a really sudden, for the popular Bay Area band able to think of a name. this, hopefully, as a rental to take begins with the song “How to that’s what happened when Dan really emotionally stressful time Dredg. Maynard said this is when us to a label.” Swim,” which Maynard com- had to pick up and go to Colo- for anybody,” he said. “Dredg is playing over at the Lafferty suggested the title of a He wrote the closing track, pared to Dredg. rado,” Maynard said. Maynard said everybody has Catalyst (tonight) and they have book by author Larry Watson. “19 Years,” about a friend who “’How to Swim’ is about being Lafferty said Prull had time to problems at times, and some- a band opening for them called “We wanted to keep things died of cancer as a freshmen in caught in limbo ... sort of trying send a text from Colorado after times things just happen. Ambience,” he said. “Ambience literary, and relate things back to college, he said. to fi nd oneself and balance out the show was over. “We wish we were playing asked me to compose a poster poetry and writing in some way, “He was a great friend of mine things that they want in their “He said, ‘Hope you show with him, but we had to sort of for the show.” shape or form,” Lafferty said. and it was a terrible situation to lives,” Lafferty said. went well. Not going to lie, wish soldier on and do what we could That band’s unique sound He said the band compared go through,” Lafferty said. “Be- The song is a metaphor for I was there.’” Lafferty said. without him,” Lafferty said. “Dan and continued success motivat- their sound to the “big open is the heart of our band. We can’t ed Montana 1948, he said. spaces, big sky country” of Mon- do much without him. If we play “I’d say for Dan and myself, tana. without him, we have to do a they are a huge infl uence,” May- “We liked it because it gave completely different show.” nard said. “They defi nitely have a a time and a place — you know, Playing with a cellist and com- driving side to them, and we try like a movie,” Maynard said. pany was not quite the same, he to keep up a driving edge to most And with Watson’s blessing, said, but it worked out well. of our songs. With the delay and Lafferty said Montana 1948, the After two rehearsals with the spacier sounds, which goes band, was born. the band, Deluca said the seven back to Pink Floyd and all those The group spent almost a musicians took time to get the bands. year recording its new album — chemistry going. They were one of the fi rst fi rst at Castle Ultimate Studios “In rehearsals, we weren’t bands that we ever got into that in Oakland and then mixed and used to it, but by the second or was ever breaking out of the lo- mastered it at Panda Studios in third time, we were good,” he cal scene, and they made a huge Fremont. said. “In here, a couple songs at name for themselves here.” The album, titled “Picket fi rst took a little while to get used As for their own name, May- Fence,” will be released in July, to, but I felt like we were cool.” nard said inspiration sprung af- Lafferty said. Montana 1948 made a cre- ative choice to change things up, Addicott-Case said. “They easily could have found another guitarist, but they chose to have a violinist and a cellist Thursday, May 13, 2010 A & E 7 New TBS comedy Roasted latte rocks taste buds

Regina Aquino ergy drink that was more on the espresso coffee, milk and cream Staff Writer coffee side of things, in terms of blended with Original Rockstar, fl avor than something carbonated and is enhanced with guarana, is not ‘very funny’ Only machines refuse to hit and fruity. ginkgo, ginseng and milk thistle, the snooze button in the morn- After perusing the glass doors according to the Rockstar Web ing. and dreading the thought of set- site. Americans, on the other tling for a bottle of Starbucks My fi ve o’clock sluggish-ses- Husain Sumra hand, eventually turn off the Blended Frappucino drink, I laid sion transformed after fi nishing Managing Editor snooze button and head straight my eyes on something I had not my can of Rockstar Roasted Latte. to the coffee pot. tried before. The effects of the drink were not TBS's fi rst original prime time My mornings do not start Presenting a sultry label fea- overpowering and did not give animated series is not very funny. until a sip of coffee reaches my turing the colors of mocha, gold, me the jittery feeling that can "Neighbors From Hell," which lips. More than 50 percent of and chestnut, I picked up a can of be experienced after consuming comes from the producers of our nation consumes coffee Rockstar Roasted Latte in hopes caffeine. "South Park" and "Madagascar" daily, according to the Coffee that it would fuel my decreased The smooth and creamy bev- isn't as funny as either of the pre- Research Website, and I happen erage was a perfect balance of the vious series. to fall into that population. full-bodied espresso fl avor that The animated series follows Using clever marketing DRINK OF THE WEEK I crave and the energy I need to Balthazor Hellman, voiced by tactics, the creators of Rock- jump start my day. Will Sasso, and his family, who star energy drink understood Conan O’Brien performed his happen to be from Hell. the public’s love for coffee and variety show in a way that refl ect- The Hellmans were sent to Main characters Balthazor and his family, the Hellmans, developed a concoction that ed his famous persona of sarcasm, move to planet Earth to protect Hell from humans in the Earth by Satan to stop humans fuels the dreary, weary and class, and blunt, vagrant humor. new TBS animated comedy series titled “Neighbors from from drilling into the underworld, Hell.” those who simply run on four And I was excited to be awake and Balthazor is the man — I hours of sleep. for it, thanks to my arbitrary mean demon, for the job. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE TBS WEBSITE Rockstar’s “Roasted” series choice at the liquor store. What's troubling is that the features four fl avors — Latte, For students seeking an show makes me want to go to Mocha, Light Vanilla and alternative to sugary, sweet, fruit Hell, but that doesn't mean the For instance, the Hellman Part of the art of story- Espresso. Each can is full of punch energy drinks, Rockstar show makes Hell appealing. family consists of a father, telling is getting the viewer, 15 fl uid ounces of B-vitamins, Roasted Coffee & Cream drinks The comedic styling loosely mother, daughter, son, crazy reader or whatever, to care caffeine and taurine, blended provide a boost complemented follows that of "South Park." uncle and a dog — a dog that about what's happening on with coffee and cream. The15-ounce roasted latte by taste that satisfi es and quench- There are crazy characters and also talks. the screen. It was Cinco de Mayo and is one of four new es the body and mind’s energy completely random moments The dog even refers to itself And, this show fails at do- instead of celebrating in typical coffee fl avors from Rock- defi cit. that don't make sense. as Balthazor's soul mate, while ing this. party fashion, I was going to see star energy drink. Although I am aware of the These random moments at- Peter Griffin and Brian the dog Why should I care that hu- television’s recently discharged STEFAN ARMIJO / PHOTO other fl avors available in the tempt to make up most of the are pretty much best friends in mans are drilling into the un- face of late night talk shows, EDITOR Rockstar “Roasted” series, I al- humor, although they always fall "Family Guy." derworld? I wish I knew. Conan O’Brien. ready know that the latte version fl at. It's essentially "Family In this show, there's no In January 2010, O’Brien is my favorite, because lattes tend For example, when the Hell- Guy" minus the baby. one as interesting or lovable aired his last episode of “The to be less sweet than mocha, which mans' neighbor, Marjoe, farts in Did I mention that Balt- as Stewie or Kenny. There's Tonight Show,” because his energy level and prepared for a is coffee blended with chocolate. her dog's face, or when one char- hazor sounds eerily similar to no hateable jerk like Cart- time slot was scheduled to be night of comedy and fun. I have been a coffee drinker acter thinks the Hellmans are Peter Griffin? They even have man. given away to another late night Based on previous experi- for 10 years, and I know myself Jewish and not demons because the same awkward laugh. The closest thing to lik- talk show host, Jay Leno, at the ences with Rockstar drinks, the well enough to accept the fact they have green skin. There is, however, one el- able is the weird demon dog, discretion of the NBC network. Latte drink was a complete that my relationship with caffeine I can tell that these are jokes, ement that "Neighbors From and he barely had a presence Around four or fi ve in the deviation from their typical fi zzy, will continue to progress as my and I recognize that they could be Hell" is missing that great ani- in the first episode. afternoon is when my morning fruity, juice beverages. days get crazier and my schedule funny in some way or shape. mated series don't. It is only the first episode caffeine drive diminishes, so I The fl avor was creamy, not becomes more active. But they aren't. The animated characters and there's plenty of room kept in mind that I was going to too sweet, and had just the right Until the day I shake my love There are even some particu- are boring. for character development to need a refi ll before heading to amount of coffee fl avor to satisfy for caffeine, I will continue to hit lar things that borrow from other They are so boring that they come into play, but if things the show. my discerning palette. the snooze button seven times in animated series, such as "Family make watching paint dry seem continue as they do, this show I made my way to a local Rockstar Roasted Coffee the morning before I reach for the Guy." like the Super Bowl. may be in some danger. liquor store in search of an en- drinks include a combination of coffee pot. 8 SPORTS Thursday, May 13, 2010 Polo team closes Spain looks poised for win with victory at World Cup in South Africa Daniel Herberholz Staff Writer Against San Diego State during the Moun- will make watching the Netherlands entertain- tain Pacifi c Sports Federation women’s water Soc ing every time they step onto the pitch. polo tournament, junior Adriana Vogt scored COMMENTARY Seeing Netherlands’ bright orange three goals in the fourth quarter and overtime Husain Sumra jerseys in the World Cup fi nal on July which kept the Spartans in contention. Managing Editor 11 shouldn’t be a surprise to anybody. After the Aztecs scored with 14 seconds left in the game to go up a goal, Vogt took what BRAZIL head coach Lou Tully called a designed play Soccer fans around the world are counting In Brazil, soccer is paramount. Unfortunate- and slung a goal into the net with nine seconds down the days until the 2010 FIFA World Cup, ly for the Brazilians, while their team poses a remaining. which kicks off June 11 in South Africa. threat, I’m afraid it won’t be enough to usurp “When the game is on the line, you need a Defending champion Italy will be looking teams such as the Netherlands and Spain. player who will step up and take charge,” he to conquer the tournament once again, but the Head coach Dunga chose to leave superstars Anna Natalizio passes in a 13-6 loss to USC said of Vogt’s performance, one of two this sea- pitch is wide open this year and many teams such as Ronaldo and Ronaldinho out of the Bra- on April 23, the Spartans last home game. son with four or more goals. “She did that.” could topple the Azzurri. zilian squad, and that may cost the Samba Boys DANIEL HERBERHOLZ / SPARTAN DAILY SJSU ended up losing 12-10 in overtime, and The United States, although improved with their chance at a seventh World Cup title. won 10-9 the next day against Arizona State to “When you’re going through a losing streak, emerging talent like forward Jozy Altidore and Defenders Daniel Alves and Maicon, mid- earn seventh in the tournament. stay focused, keep your chin up, and there’s a the dominant midfi elder Landon Donovan, may fi elders Kaka, Lucas and Felipe Melo and for- Vogt, who led the Spartans with 64 scores this next day so come back and play hard,” Tully said. not be able to crack it in the championship just wards Robinho and Luis Fabiano will have to season, and sophomore Dani Curran, who net- “I love the way the girls responded to that.” yet, as other teams are closer. step up to deliver a championship to Brazil or ted 50 goals on the season, were both given All- Tully said the loss of last year’s top scorer Ju- There are fi ve teams sports fans should it may have to wait until the 2014 World Cup at MPSF honors this season. liet Moss put the team in a precarious position. watch out for during the World Cup, because home in Brazil. “We would certainly like to play that San Di- “This is a year that we had to rebound well they all happen to have a good chance of leav- ego State game again, but the overall picture was from last year because we lost some top talent ing South Africa as champions of the world. ITALY very, very good,” Tully said. and people that we relied on,” he said. “So we Like Brazil, the Italians will have to do The Spartans started the season off with a had to have a lot of the current players step up SPAIN without superstars such as forwards Fran- seven game win streak before losing six in a row and they did a great job.” It used to be known as the underachiever, cesco Totti and Luca Toni. Unlike the Bra- to top-ranked teams, he said. The team fi nished 17-14 on the season. but Spain’s success in the Union of European zilians, the Italians may have enough fi re- Football Associations Euro 2008 and its strong power to make it through without those performance in the 2009 Confederations Cup, players. 3 senior gymnasts lead SJSU which is the dress rehearsal for the World Cup, Emerging young players such as forward shows that the team may be able to win it all. Giuseppe Rossi and midfi elder Daniele de Rossi Melissa Sabile Louie, Jessica Khoshnood, Ga- he said. “We tried hard. I’ve The problem with Spain used to be mental. will have to plow through the competition with Staff Wrtier brielle Targosz did a wonder- been here for nine years and I It would falter at any moment against any team, the eternal Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon. ful job in competing this year, guess this is the fi rst time we but the team is too talented for that this time Although there is little chance they will repeat Though the SJSU gymnastics especially when needed them came up a little short. But in with players such as forwards Fernando Tor- the glory of 2006, the Italians could surprise if team has had a few setbacks, they were always on.” the end, one out of nine years is res and David Villa, midfi elders Andres Iniesta the youngsters play up to their potential. head coach Wayne Wright said He said the highlight of the not a bad record.” and Xavi Hernandez and iconic goalkeeper Iker he is proud of the team and its team’s season was having Ka- Wright said he is excited Casillas. GERMANY efforts this season. tie Jo Merritt, Lily Swann and about next year and the up- This team is my favorite to win the World Cup. The Germans may possess the most well- “Our struggles were not do- Targosz qualify for the NCAA coming season and the class of rounded team in the tournament with players ing what we know we are ca- regional tournament. incoming freshman. NETHERLANDS such as defender Philipp Lahm, midfi elders Mi- pable of doing and not being “Obviously, our goal was to “We’ve identifi ed some of The Dutchmen have been on the cusp of chael Ballack and Bastian Schweinsteiger and able to compete how we train,” win our conference and qualify our issues and our weaknesses greatness for a while but have never delivered. forwards Miroslav Klose and Lukas Podolski. he said. “It’s always a struggle to regionals as a team,” Wright from last year,” he said. “We’ve This may change soon though, as the squad is Germany’s problem may be avoiding getting when you know you can do bet- said. “We came up a little short, been working on them. We fi lled with talented attackers. beat up in the group stages, where they will face ter than the end result.” but we had three girls make it have about six athletes coming The Netherlands’ weakness could be in its physical teams such as Ghana, Australia and He said the team was led by and I’m very proud of them for and so we’re really excited and defense, where it may not be able to handle the Serbia. the three seniors. that.” can’t wait for it to start. We’re attacks of teams like Spain. If Germany can make it through the group “Our senior class was awe- He said the team as a whole looking forward, we’re going Players such as midfi elders Wesley Sneijder phases without too many bruises they may be some,” he said. “They competed did a good job and he’s proud. to be a stronger team next year and Rafael Van der Vaart and forwards Robin able to do some damage and make it to the fi nal, in every meet this year. Tiffany “It wasn’t for lack of trying,” and we’re training hard.” Van Persie, Dirk Kuyt and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar but that’s easier said than done. Thursday, May 13, 2010 SPORTS 9 Stanford gains Softball team lead on gaff , sets seven beats Spartans season marks Kyle Szymanski Jasmine Duarte Sports Editor Staff Writer The old adage that records are made After a catcher’s interference in the third inning to be broken has been taken to heart by from SJSU’s Corey Valine, the Stanford Cardinal the SJSU softball team this season. baseball team pulled away from the Spartans and While fi nishing 32-23 and 8-13 in the went on to win 8-3. Western Athletic Conference, the team Valine said SJSU pitcher David Russo threw has claimed seven SJSU team records, an inside fastball low and he reached out for it. To including runs scored (276), doubles his surprise, he said Stanford’s Kenny Diekroeger (84), home runs (35), RBI (238), to- swung at the pitch and hit his glove, allowing Diek- tal bases (633), walks (184) and hit by roeger a free pass to fi rst base. pitch (28). “I thought defensively we were OK,” said head The team is currently competing in coach Sam Piraro. “The mistake was the catcher in- the WAC Tournament in New Mexico, terference from a guy who was a third baseman all where it is seeded fi fth. year.” The team opened the tournament A combination of good offense from Stanford, SJSU junior Danny Stienstra defends fi rst base against Kenny Diekroeger of Stanford. Diekroger yesterday with a 6-5 win against Loui- Valine’s error and a fl yball lost in the lights contrib- reached base on an interference call on Spartan catcher Corey Valine. KIBIWOT LIMO / SPARTAN DAILY siana Tech. The team came from be- uted to Stanford pulling ahead 5-1. hind to score three runs in the seventh “The right fi elder lost the ball in the lights,” inning and take the victory. Piraro said. “These types of things come back and inning,” Piraro said. Three pitchers allowed earned The Spartans scored when Richie Johnson sin- SJSU’s 32 wins ranks as the fi fth- haunt us.” runs and combined for four strikeouts. gled on the right side bringing home Quiery, but the highest total ever, trailing only the SJSU got on the board in the second inning when Stanford scored again in the fourth inning when Spartans were shut down after that. 1989 and 2005 teams, which fi nished fi rst baseman Danny Stienstra knocked in right Giuliani was batted in after Colin Walsh doubled. “Our margin of error had to have been really with 36. fi elder Tim Quiery with a base hit, tying the score Giuliani hit another double to left center fi eld in thin, since they’re a better team than we are,” Piraro The Spartans have been led by se- at 1. the eighth inning and advanced scored when after said. nior catcher Brittany McConnell, who Nine pitchers, one for each inning, appeared Jake Stewart batted him in. This weekend SJSU will be looking for wins in a broke the all-time Spartans home run in the game for the Spartans - compared to the In the ninth inning, both teams scored. series at Fresno State this weekend, Quiery said. record with a total of 35 home runs in Cardinal’s four hurlers. Stanford’s Justin Ringo scored on another misque, “We are tying to get as many wins as we can,” said her career. “Our goal was to have each guy throw a shut out a wild pitch, to give Stanford a six-run lead. the outfi elder. McConnell also owns the career RBI record, with 164. This season, she has eight home runs and 45 RBI. Men’s golf finishes third in conference tourney McConnell and Julianne Aiello were named to the All-Western Athletic Joey Akeley Hovan exemplified a season that hind and we knew that and we need- all over at the end of the season,” he Conference Softball Second Team on Executive Editor Kennaday said was one of the more ed to take some risks coming down said. Wednesday. productive seasons SJSU has had. the stretch and they didn’t pan out.” Kennaday said the two players he Aiello fi nished the season hitting A top-five finish in the Western He said the team progressed Kennaday said in the last three could always rely on were Hubbard .336 with 47 hits, 22 runs scored, sev- Athletic Conference Championship throughout the season and nearly tournaments, SJSU averaged under and sophomore Jay Myers. Hubbard en doubles, 15 walks and three stolen was not expected from SJSU sopho- reached its goal of winning the WAC par as a team. led the team in stroke average with bases. more golfer Matt Hovan, said head Championship. “That was really rewarding,” he a 73.90 and Myers was second with Pitcher Amanda Pridmore leads the coach John Kennaday. At the championship in Las Vegas, said. “But it was also disappointing a 74.09. team with a 17-11 record. She has a 2.89 In fact, Hovan was nearly cut junior Mark Hubbard finished in a and disheartening that we didn’t win Kennaday said winning the ERA in 191 innings pitched. from the team last year. tie for second and Hovan finished in the WAC.” WAC next year is within the team’s The Spartans’ biggest win thus far “He’s a likable sort, nice young a tie for fourth, but the team finished The team benefited from playing reach. came against No. 11 Oklahoma at the man, but he just wasn’t producing,” seven shots behind the winning New a schedule that Kennaday said was “Our goal is to compete in nation- Judi Garman Classic on March. 19. Kennaday said. “He put his head Mexico State Aggies. the toughest in 20 years. als,” Kennaday said. “We should be The team returns to the fi eld today, down, kept working and became top- “It was probably a lot closer than “Some teams that had our num- winning the WAC hands down and it when it faces top-seeded Hawaii at five in the conference.” that,” Kennaday said. “We were be- ber early in the season, we walked drives us.” 11:30 a.m. 10 OPINION Thursday, May 13, 2010

The Poison (written three days After Kylie) Today, I'm not so sure. I realize she wouldn't have done certain things - positive things - if she didn't want me around. I want her to realize the same. The situation was poison and thus, for me, she was venom. Why would I allow poison to seep back into my existence, stealing my strength against reality? Alright, I AM sure - I don't want her around again. If I didn't ever want her in my life, I wouldn't have kept that great photograph Poison, like the love we felt, is just another natural part of the order of things. However, the world changes every day. she took in China - the one she left at my place that last night, the one which NotesBut in the end, it's a terrible part of the order of things.on Back when it hap- a breakup will stay at my place. pened, I hoped that one day she would want to have me around in her life. So just like the world is not set in black and white, neither is that thought. BY DANIEL HERBERHOLZ / STAFF WRITER

(31 A.K.) Cosmochronic (62 A.K.) Roses And A Breakfast Tray Holder Hates Holding (80 A.K.) Write & Wrong (103 A.K.) (72 A.K.) The The past always worked Holder hates holding - There's no reason to write the future FLAMES I could’ve made her dinner in the bedroom. Golden-gated grass - Instead just write the now I could’ve surprised her with lunch at work. Bearer's buttons browning - There's no reason to right the past licked the The future never will I could’ve cooked breakfast in the morning. Like licking brass - Instead just do right, now FLOWER I could’ve had the ultimate quirk. Words within wing it - There's every reason to do right in the future Contemplated crash - but the I should've known that that was coming. Instead we'll be wrong right now Softly slowly sing it - FIRE The present is fl eeting I should have had a more solid plan. There's every reason to write the past "Don't be so brash." was doused. I should've been more of a secret. Let's just be wrong, here and now But the moment is still I should have portrayed the manly man. I would’ve served eggs and bacon. I would’ve learned all of her ways. I would’ve never even considered lying. 31 62 I would’ve used roses and 72a breakfast tray. 80 103

Lions Pit (150 A.K.) For Safekeeping (183 A.K.) There's A Reason Metamorpho- Would You Do Me A Favor? Teme-cula (262 A.K.) The pit in my stomach is dug down deep. Songs That Remind Me of Her sis Contains The Latin Word For (224 A.K.) The name Six Months Later: Love (199 A.K.) It's been long enough that you've lived here bounces around in my mouth The lion that dwells there clenches its teeth. My mind feels blank like in my head... - "First Day of My Life" by Bright Eyes a freshly-made chalkboard, You've ripped down my posters and slept in like a jawbreaker wanting out. - "You Got" by Melee Yet cluttered with words my bed... Temecula, California. He claws at the dirt and calls out for food. - "Inevitable" by Anberlin you splattered on top. I've been out in this rainstorm soaked to the Teme - cula. - "Heart of Life" by John Mayer bone... Near Rainbow Road and Elfi n Forest. - "Peculiar People" by Mute Math With your nightmare thundering inside of Near past love who was from Temecula. Nothing thrown down there My mem'ry fl ows like juice off a table, - "Dismantle. Repair" by Anberlin my home. A little poem in a word can quench his mood. It's spilling forth in a bright orange slop. - "Too Much" by All Time Low The windows are chained up, the lights a little tug of the heart. - "Slow Dancing In A switched off, the icebox is empty, the fans A little poet in the world Burning Room" by John Mayer are all dead. a little dug in the dirt. - The entire album "Happy The Man" The couches are seatless, the fi shtank Her name bounces. by The Guggenheim Grotto unkept, the doorbell is broken - 150 183 199 Get out224 of my head. 262

Electric-Shock Muck (286 A.K.) Green Eyes, Warm Heart Morrow Musing (337 A.K) Rainless Spring Night (355 A.K.) The Antidote The brick walls laid (324 A.K.) Another night There are no drops of heaven dripping on (365 after who?; Day One) With careful, trembling hands, Why has the dust not settled? in this bed the drains The sun rises with my forehead, the pillow Now crumble from the fringes Why has the tree not toppled? looking up at chloroform skies. The ceiling is feeling awkward and just a acts like the earth - it has spun a full 365 All crippled from the bends. Why has the metal not rusted? little bit of strange days, and this is the fi rst of worth. Mortar falling like stars Why has the sky not risen? It never was Rain was falling Saturday but the fl ow has From the clouds overhead - a dream of mine lost it's steam It’s been 10 months since - There were many truthes to be told, endless Another night of rain and to lay alone in this silicon disguise. Like the healing time after a mess when it's It’s been three journeys hence. words to be penned. But the inkwell has run Thunder claps over the bed. open at the seam It’s been time to change - dry - No more battle wounds to mend. These, the late night forays No homely cabin It’s been past forgiven. My soul was heating up for a time while I Today is a brand new day. Spring has been Into electric-shock muck. with barking dogs The days keep going by and the memory of was away born at last. With each step my soles take, I and the clutter of living by your side. you fades… But the reason I've been defeated now is plod on remnants of the past. Like footprints on the road but your boots just hard to say Telling little stories stayed. There was stormy weather en route from the The suns rises on a crisp May morning. for little ears hence Green eyes staring and warm heart beating; One year later and my memory is clean. Of how slow but short the days go by. Now, time to rearrange exactly what that 286 Both were still at fi rst324 but they became fl eeting. 337 355 Her name once burned365 in my brain - meant Why has the dust not settled? Until it was gone like a dream... Thursday, May 13, 2010 OPINION 11 Youthful exuberance Complexities of life and death

Needling our way through tow- My friends in the back seat There is something about of bills being handed down to ering pines of rapidly thickening were trying to get rid of the bits life and death that never ceas- other family members. forests was just the beginning of of weed left before we entered es to amaze me. I think I’m In the movie, Kevorkian my “going-out-with-a-bang” trip, the federally patrolled camp enticed by the mystery, the said that the terminally ill pa- intended to welcome the end of my grounds, but we were ultimate- irony and dynamic of recon- tients who seek his assistance days as an unserious undergrad. ly caught green-handed. struction and deconstruction have been properly evalu- A weekend of camping in It’s obvious how dumb and so much that I tend to apply it ated and he does not conduct Yosemite National Park seemed wrong we were, so I’ll save to the most minute of things. treatment on all of them. like a suitable antidote to my wor- some space. Me going on that The other day, I came For example, there is a pa- ries regarding whether or not I did trip was the equivalent of fe- across a movie called, “You tient Kevorkian encounters in anything interesting while away at Eric Bennett verishly poking the slow-mo Don’t Know Jack,” on HBO, Regina Aquino the movie who he declines to help because he believes the school. Staff Writer button on the remote that which was based on the work Staff Writer All those suspicions gradually controls my life. of real-life physician and pa- patient is suffering from bi- began to dissolve the deeper we Unfortunately, the trip sped thologist, Jack Kevorkian, polar depression. Kevorkian dug in to the stony, green king- “Shit, this is all my fault. This the program way up. My friend also known as “Dr. Death.” broadcasted “assisted-killing,” mainly focuses on patients dom, trudging along in my best dumb trip was my idea.” spending the night in jail was As I write this, I’m re- nor did I think of the reasons who are severely suffering friend’s ’97 Toyota 4-Runner. I felt guilty for eluding the dicey jarring and shook me the hell reading these first two para- behind Youk’s plea for help from excruciating pain. We weren’t prepared for the situation unscathed and fi nan- awake — perhaps just in time. graphs realizing I sound like from Dr. Death. Those who challenged Kev- newly icy roads, due to the sprin- cially intact. But three of us had I’ll miss being an irrespon- a dark, gothic individual who The creepy, sinister social orkian said he was a nutcase kling snowfl akes. We dodged the to rat out our friend and keep the sible kid, and the naivety that is heavily into the occult and stigma attached to Dr. Kev- who aimed at playing God. slick patches and persevered. story straight when the cop asked, comes with being an untouch- malicious side of life, but that orkian I once believed in was Kevorkian responded to the Apparently this natural and “Who’s pot is that back there?” able 21-year-old college stu- is far from the case. challenged after listening to public by saying that doctors humane instinct — avoiding ice — My honest friend had already dent. There’s something about I’m just a person who is the philosophy behind his are playing God all the time by is what foiled my long-anticipated given himself up to the cop before being that young that makes fascinated by the beauty of practice of assisted living. prescribing pills and admin- dream camping trip, as fl ashing further questioning. you feel invincible. creation. I believe creation istering treatment to patients lights from behind brought us to Although advised to hang out Real life is sneaking up can sometimes come forth by with various ailments. a halt. at the Yosemite Village Center and quick, but at this ripe age, destruction on a multitude of “Any time you are interfer- A park ranger had tailed wait for a phone call, I sat in a cold there ‘s always turning 25 and levels, including death. I believe ing with a natural process, you us shortly after we entered the blank hallway to await any news being able to rent a car to look Prior to watching “You are playing God,” Kevorkian Yosemite grounds. The ranger of my friend’s release. After all, all forward to, right? Don’t Know Jack,” the only creation can said. endured about four miles worth of our cell phones had little-to-no In due time, I’ll throw my- thing I knew about Dr. Kev- sometimes Other things that the pub- of curves until he decided he had reception. self into what’s left of the work orkian was that he engaged in lic may not be aware of about reason to signal us off the road. The cops holding her overnight force as a fl oppy guppy fi sh and a concept called “assisted sui- come forth by Kevorkian is that he is an oil This is about when I started said they couldn’t take the warm hope to “work” my way up to cide.” He basically provided painter, a jazz musician, and cussing myself out for not bring- food I tried offering for my veg- a CEO-like killer whale. Like aid to those who were close to destruction on considers himself an activ- ing eye drops or cologne, although etarian friend. I went back to our my good friend in Radiohead dying and wished to end their ist who advocates a human’s I doubt these men need much camping site, defeated, about four says, “the big fi sh eat the little lives by setting up a system in a multitude of right-to-die and dying without probable cause anyway. hours into the wait. ones.” which a patient was able to pain. In the aftermath of the pullover, Fast forward to now, as the I clearly have some ma- “cut the cord” and take their levels, These descriptions alone the driver was to stay in holding driver of that 4-Runner faces a turing to do or I will surely last breath. prove the fact that there are for the night and my other friend DUI charge and we are all readying be swallowed up like inferior While I watched the mov- including death. many facets to a person that was charged $250 for possession to graduate college. I still cringe, fi sh lurking frigid waters and ie, I was slowly reminded of may be different from what is of marijuana. remembering the sinking feeling getting swooshed into a blue my real-life experience seeing I’m not stating that I neces- displayed in the media. All I could think of as I watched in my gut I felt upon experiencing whale’s toothless cave. Dr. Kevorkian on television sarily agree with Kevorkian’s While Dr. Death no longer my friend get frisked and robbed — second-hand — the repercus- Here’s to graduating in a back in 1998 as a child. concept, nor am I advocating lives up to his name and is in- of any strings and shoelaces, was, sions of the silly things we do. 2010 economy ... sweet. His most famous case, it, I’m simply admitting the stead travelling the world as a involving Thomas Youk, a fact that I can see the reason- public lecturer, I’m intrigued 52-year-old male from Michi- ing behind his practice. by how his provocative prac- The last family vacation gan who was suffering from Up until the Obama admin- tice sparked public debate. Lou Gehrig’s disease, cost istration, the United States The question of morals and Kevorkian eight years of his was the only industrialized ethics, financial struggle and When you think of family road At the same time, I was excit- life to be spent in prison be- country to not provide a uni- unbearable emotional and trips, do fond memories come to ed to explore a European coun- cause Youk’s case was charged versal healthcare system, and physical suffering are brought mind? Or are these memories try for the very fi rst time, and yet as a homicide. the idea that our health is of forth into discussion that does tainted with bittersweet expe- my knowledge of family mem- I remember watching the the utmost importance sub- not seem to have a clear-cut riences not easily shared with bers’ temperaments held me show “60 Minutes” that eve- stantiated the need for a new answer. others? back from pure excitement as I ning with my parents and outlook on well-being overall. After watching “You Don’t Summer will soon be here, pondered over how one survives witnessing Kevorkian inject In the 1990s, which was Know Jack,” I am clearly re- and for some of you it lies in a road trip in Europe with only Youk with a lethal concoction the time of Kevorkian’s reign minded of how the concepts of wait to clobber you and your a GPS to reference all directions that would eventually end his as Dr. Death, Americans were life and death are not as simple family with its temperamental and points of interest. pain. faced with expensive hospi- as they appear. issues, testing family members’ Kirsten Aguilar For every day that we trav- In other cases, patients tal bills and high prescription I’ve encountered those who patience. Burstin’ With Kirsten eled, there wasn’t one that didn’t execute the final act by press- costs by drug companies. The “live life in the fast lane,” en- Last summer, my parents, include a U-turn or spontaneous ing a button on a euthanasia United States had the highest gaging in dangerous antics brother and I ventured out for a “detour.” Three or four backseat device created by Kevorkian, total health expenditures per and I’ve met people who live road trip. It was not the typical off-to-Washington- drivers would suggest different streets and turns to but Youk’s case marked the capita, according to the Kaiser in a hypothetical bubble. Re- to-see-relatives trip we had been accustomed to in get back on track. By the third week, everyone just first time death was admin- Family Foundation website. gardless of where a person the past. rolled with the wrong turns and kept quiet in their istered at the hands of the Kevorkian said that his ser- falls within that spectrum, I This trip lasted for four weeks while driv- seats like sedated congressmen. doctor. vice seeks to liberate those who continue to be fascinated by ing, sight-seeing, and might I add “staying alive” If families had resumes, this 2009 Europe trip As a child, I understood wish to end their physical and the complexities, ironies and through fi ve countries. would have defi nitely been added, bolded and what was happening, but I emotional pain and are tied challenges life (and death) Since the airline tickets were booked just a few linked with its own portfolio. was unaware of the ramifica- down by financial turmoil by bring for an individual and a days after the last day of school, my parents had to For some, this road trip would have been a piece tions following Kevorkian’s preventing the accumulation population overall. attempt to teach me how to drive stick on the day of cake. For my family, it was a huge accomplish- of arrival, because the family’s primary mode of ment to come back alive and still be on good terms transportation was a class-c RV booked via online with one another. reservation. Did I mention this was in Europe? On the last day before catching our return From Frankfurt, Germany to London, England, fl ight to the U.S., my mother told my brother and my family somehow managed to live somewhat har- I that this road trip will probably be the last major Comment online about moniously inside that 25 foot war zone called an RV. vacation we will have with just the family before Funny moments like fi guring out how to empty my brother and I graduate college to pursue our any of the articles in the the RV’s sanitation tank or watching my brother careers. trying to communicate with French women oddly After coming back my uncles and aunts asked us, Spartan Daily added to the humor that helped us keep tempera- “How was Europe?” to which I answered with jet-lag ments away and enjoy each other’s company. written all over my face, “Good. Crazy, but good.” I had my doubts from the very day my mom This is the last appearance of “Burstin’ With told me that we were going to Europe. at news.sjsu.edu Kirsten.” Let’s just say that when it comes to caravan road Kirsten Aguilar is a Multimedia Editor for the trips, the “fun car” would be the one behind ours. Spartan Daily.

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“Manuel was a good student studies, Jessica Gutierrez said her GUTIERREZ in the sense that his learning brother is passionate about was progressive and consistent,” sports and family. From Page 3 Kil said. “I am a very challenging “He loves playing and watch- teacher because I have high stan- ing sports,” she said. “He used to that as long as he passes his two dards for my students. Manuel wrestle and he played football. classes this semester and keeps stepped up to the plate several He was very good at football. his GPA above 2.0, he should times by taking my classes and He’s very family-oriented, too graduate in the spring. each time I saw a signifi cant im- — he spends a lot of time with Prior to SJSU, Gutierrez provement in his critical thinking our grandparents.” said he studied at several other skills, his reading ability and writ- Gutierrez said he still lives colleges. ing skills.” with his family near Monterey, “I started at Fresno City Gutierrez’s sister, Jessica Guti- which means he has to commute College in the fall of 2003,” Guti- errez, a sophomore occupational to SJSU. errez said. “I did one semester therapy major, said her brother is “I live in Prunedale,” Gutierrez there, came back to live with my a dedicated student. said. “It’s about 15 minutes from parents in Salinas and went to “He really applies himself in Monterey and about 60 miles Hartnell College for two and a half school,” she said. “He kind of away from San Jose. It’s just a or three years.” procrastinates sometimes, but long, tiring commute, especially After Hartnell, Gutierrez when I was taking night courses said he went to California State and not getting out until 9 or 10 University Monterey Bay for one My main goal is to p.m. I wouldn’t get home until semester in the spring of 2007. “be a lawyer almost 11 p.m. and I’d just be The school didn’t have his dozing off.” major, so after taking a few elec- because I’d like to Gutierrez said that he took tive classes there, Gutierrez said classes every day of the week one he transferred to SJSU in the fall actually help semester, so he’d have to drive to of 2007. and from SJSU Monday through Unfortunately, his academic people and Friday. troubles were not over yet. “And that was when gas prices “Because I transferred in advocate for were, like, $4 per gallon, so I was so late, I wasn’t aware of the just blowing all kinds of cash,” WST,” Gutierrez said. “I took it human rights — he said. two times and failed it. I took a that interests me Gutierrez said his sister lives remedial English class and then near campus, but said he prefers took the test again, but I still failed a lot. to live in his hometown, despite it.” Manuel Gutierrez the commute. The only way Gutierrez could Senior” justice studies major “I like living in my area, get into advanced classes and where I’m from,” Gutierrez said. graduate at SJSU was to petition. “I have all my friends and fam- He submitted a research paper he always makes sure he gets ev- ily here. Plus, fi nancially it’s more he wrote in one of his criminal erything done. He’s really smart, sensible to live at home right now, justice classes to demonstrate his to me. I can ask him for anything. so that plays its part, too.” writing abilities and fi nally passed He helps me with all of my home- Gutierrez said he’s look- the test. work, no matter what.” ing forward to graduating, but Gutierrez said he has always Jessica Gutierrez said that she said he doesn’t want to count had a strong interest in justice. looks up to her older brother. his chickens before they hatch. “My main goal is to be a “Through all of he’s been “It feels good, but in the lawyer because I’d like to actu- through with school, he’s been back of my mind I still have this ally help people and advocate for really strong,” she said. He’s made thought of, ‘what if something human rights — that interests me it through and he doesn’t let it goes wrong? What if I don’t a lot,” Gutierrez said. “I’m really affect him. He’s really positive — he’s meet the GPA requirements?’” into equality and fairness. I think a really kind person. Very outgo- Gutierrez said. “So I’m really justice really promotes that.” ing, self-driven — he’s a role mod- excited, but because I’ve gone Gutierrez took several jus- el to me. If my brother can do it, I through so much, I still have the tice studies courses with SJSU can do it.” ‘What if? What if?’ So I’m crossing professor Sang Kil. In addition to justice my fi ngers right now.”