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COMMUNITY Human trafficking is a problem in the Bay Area

By Angela Medina Health and Human Services, said men, women The U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement de- without necessarily the intent of trafficking @angela_m514 and children are affected by human trafficking fines human trafficking as “the recruitment, them, according U.S. Immigration and Customs and considers it a hidden crime. harboring, transportation, provision or obtain- Enforcement. Human trafficking is a $32 billion global in- California’s Attorney General’s 2012 report ing of a person for: sex trafficking in which a According to political organization Califor- dustry that remains prevalent in California and on the state of human trafficking estimates a to- commercial sex act is induced by force, fraud, or nians Against Sexual Exploitation, the average is one of the most difficult crimes to monitor. tal of 20.9 million victims worldwide at any time. coercion, of in which the person induced to per- age of children forced into exploitation is 13. While it may be a national problem, San The report states that of those 20.9 million form such act has not attained 18 years of age; or Currently, California’s anti-trafficking task Francisco is one of the major hubs for human identified, 14.2 million were subjected to labor labor or services, thought the use of force, fraud force has initiated 2,552 investigations, discov- trafficking because of its geographic location, exploitation, 4.5 million were subjected to sexual or coercion for the purpose of subjection to in- ered 1,277 victims and arrested 1,798 individu- population and commerce, according to the Fed- exploitation and 2.2 million were subjected to voluntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage or als. eral Bureau of Investigation’s effort to Combat state-imposed forced labor. slavery.” Between 2010 and 2012, 72 percent of vic- Crimes Against Children report in 2009. The report also states that women and girls Human trafficking is different than smug- tims identified by the U.S.’ task force were born Maggie Wynne, director of Anti-Trafficking make up 55 percent of forced labor victims and gling because smuggling refers to the transport in Persons Divisions at the U.S. Department of 98 percent of sex trafficking victims. of foreign nationals into the U.S. unlawfully SEE ISSUE ON PAGE 14

CAMPUS IMAGE EXPUNGE Record clearance group offers clean slate By Amanda Hochmuth @amandahochmuth

Most people have a few regret- table mistakes they made as teenag- ers or young adults that they would like to forget, but not everyone is so lucky. Some people are constantly reminded of their choices as the consequences follow them day- to-day, weighing them down like a ball and chain they can’t detach. “It’s like carrying around a trash bag,” said Cheryl Lozano, a former delinquent whose multiple drug- related convictions haunted her for Students participated in Let Your Colors Fly, a college tour hosted by AT&T U-verse, to kick off summer break yesterday on Quirks Meadow. Basil Sar / Spartan Daily years. “You no longer reflect that person you were before.” However, a rapidly growing pro- gram at SJSU is working to cut the A splash of color chains of decade-old convictions and allow rehabilitated felons a chance to clear their records. to start your summer SEE PROGRAM ON PAGE 10

AWARD EVENT Phi Kappa Reed Literary Magazine to launch new issue on Monday Phi honors By Tessa Terrill They set up a Facebook page WHAT: wide variety of people who always @tweetybirdtt for the event, are in the process of seem to be coming and going, travel- updating their website and talked Reed Literary Magazine ing the world in the span of a day.” exemplary Students who put together Reed about setting up an Instagram ac- launch party The staff attempted to craft a Literary Magazine are unveiling it at count, she said. WHEN: more upbeat version of the magazine a launch party on May 13. According to Minks, there are Monday, May 13, 4-7 p.m. than the previous years, she said. academics The magazine was named after submissions from the winners of the WHERE: “The one that we’re doing is a lot By Lauren Hailey pioneer James F. Reed, who was part John Steinbeck and Edwin Markham Spartan Memorial happier,” Madar said. @LaurenOLovely of the first wave of rescuers to help prizes and an announcement of the The themes in this issue ranges the Donner party, said Katie Minks, new Gabriele Rico Challenge, a con- from science and technology to rela- The Phi Kappa Phi Honors Soci- the managing editor and fine arts test that gives writes an opportunity There will be light snacks at the tionships, Minks said. ety has been awarding students for and creative writing graduate stu- to win $1,333. event and music featuring Frank According to Minks, art and non- exceptional grades at SJSU every dent. Shara Tran, the promotions di- Sinatra, she said. fiction submissions to the magazine year since 1953 and has initiated According to Minks, Reed donat- rector for the launch party and a se- Kiran Madar, a student who is were low. 317 members into the society this ed the land to the state on which San nior psychology major, said Reed is also helping with event organiza- “It would be really great if we year, according to chapter presi- Jose State is now built. the oldest magazine west of the Mis- tion, said they have been posting fli- could get more people to submit,” dent Gus Lease. Minks said she was raised in sissippi River. ers around campus about the event. she said. Lease, who has been a music pro- Iowa, where literary magazines and It is student-run and features fic- She said the theme for this issue According to Tran, the launch fessor for 63 years, said he has been bookstores are popular. tion and non-fiction stories, poetry is “A literary mosaic since 1898.” party is in the Spartan Memorial the chapter president at SJSU since “Since bookstores out here (in and art, she said. According to Minks, the maga- from 4 to 7 p.m. 2003. California) aren’t as prevalent, we re- The launch party will feature zine looks different from year to “While Reed has its roots deeply Lease said Phi Kappa Phi was ally have to find other ways to make readings from award winners and year. embedded in the San Jose State founded in 1897 and it welcomes all ourselves known,” she said. an opportunity for attendants to “Each year, there is a new set of University campus, as students of disciplines to have recognition in a According to Minks, this will be mingle with speakers and members editors that choose what will be put that university we are very diverse,” national honors society. the 66th edition of the annual pub- of the magazine production staff, into the magazine and so the face of Minks said. “That diversity express- “We were the 67th chapter in the lication. Tran said. Reed will always be changing,” said es itself in the art that we choose for nation to be invited,” he said.”Now She said the staff is trying to ap- “It is a good way for students and Minks.” That only seems fitting for publication. they have about 315 chapters.” peal to students by making more of a other people to see the business side a magazine that is tied to an area like Tessa Terril is a Spartan Daily staff web presence. of publishing,” she said. Silicon Valley, which is filled with a writer. SEE EDUCATION ON PAGE 2 NEWS Page 2 | Spartan Daily Thursday, May 9, 2013 Education: Top students recognized for high achievement

FROM PAGE 1 “U.S. President Jimmy and that he is a member of an Susan McClory, vice pres- work in English or math. those students,” Lease said. Lease said 317 is about Carter and U.S. President elite society in America. ident of the San Jose State “To see students at the Calderon said being a the average number of stu- William Howard Taft were Calderon received a Chapter, said it’s an honor to other end of their academic member of the honors so- dents to be initiated each Phi Kappa Phi members,” $2,000 scholarship through be part of an institution like careers who have excelled, is ciety is a benefit because he year. Calderon said. Phi Kappa Phi last year and Phi Kappa Phi. truly a wonderful experience can put it on his resume. “You can be recognized if Lease said not all uni- he said it has helped him aca- “It shows that you have for me,” she said. Lease also said Phi Kappa your grades are of superior versities are able to have demically. reached the elite level in your McClory said there are Phi is very diverse. quality,” he said. a Phi Kappa Phi chapter “Thanks to that scholar- academic career,” she said. benefits to being an active “You will see every dis- Jose Calderon, a senior be- because overall average ship, I was able to continue McClory, who has been Phi Kappa Phi member. cipline, every nationality, havioral science major, said grades are looked at by the on with a smoother year at a member since 2005, said “There are many ben- every race, they don’t limit being a Phi Kappa Phi mem- committee. school and it assured my fi- she was inducted as a faculty efits that are offered to ac- it to anything, everybody’s ber is more than an honor. “They look into the back- nancial stability,” he said. member and served as an of- tive members through the welcome if your grades are “It is an honor society ground of the university Lease said in order to be ficer since then. national headquarters, but superior,” Lease said. “It’s that holds some of the most to find out if they’re quali- invited to join the Phi Kappa “Phi Kappa Phi is a chance it is mostly an acknowledge- very diverse and well repre- successful students in the fied to honor students at Phi Honors Society, you have for me to honor a very select ment of their hard work and sented.” world and holds San Jose a caliber of high grades,” to be a second semester ju- group of students,” she said. talents,” she said. Lease said he has enjoyed State University’s top stu- he said. nior or above. McClory, who is also the McClory also said being a being the chapter president. dents,” he said. Calderon, the student vice “Second-semester juniors director of developmen- member opens many doors “We’re very proud of our Lease said there were president of the SJSU chap- have to have a 3.65 GPA, tal studies on campus, said to initiated students. chapter,” Lease said. “It has a some famous members of ter, said being a member is graduating seniors a 3.5, she works with first year “It’s such a pleasure to great history to it.” the Phi Kappa Phi Honors more than just receiving rec- and graduate students a 4.0,” students who are not quite have students that have nice Lauren Hailey is a Spartan Society. ognition of academic success Lease said. ready to do college-level GPAs and we try to honor Daily staff writer.

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OBITUARY BASKETBALL SJSU boxing coach dies at age 90 Klay-Day in San Antonio, Warriors SJSU legend trained Muhammad Ali take game two

to win his only Olympic gold medal, Staff Report coached campus teams for 36 seasons The Golden State Warriors defeated the By Esmeralda Anaya San Antonio Spurs 100-91 in the AT&T Cen- @esmeralda_anaya ter last night to even the series at 1-1 in a best of seven series. Julius “Julie” Menendez, the former SJSU After a disappointing loss on Monday night coach who once trained U.S. boxing legend Cas- where the Spurs went on a 15-0 run late in the sius Clay before he became Muhammad Ali, game to tie it up, and eventually won the game died on April 14 at the age of 90. in double overtime, the Warriors were looking “Julie was one-of-a-kind,” said Gary St. Clair, to prove that they can play the full 48 minutes head coach of SJSU’s men’s soccer team. “He was with a veteran San Antonio team. the only person in U.S. history that has been The game played almost identical to Mon- a U.S. Olympic team coach in two different day night, where the Warriors came out with sports.” energy and offense. A public memorial service will be held on High scoring and a large lead at halftime left May 19 at 1 p.m. in Morris Dailey auditorium. fans wondering if last night would be a repeat of “We have an impressive lineup of speakers who Monday. will be talking about Julie and all the things that The only difference is that last night, they he did and all the things that he meant to other refused to quit. people.” St. Clair said. “He was a very, very unique Klay Thompson led the team with a ca- person with some incredible accomplishments.” reer high 34 points and made eight of his nine According to Lawrence Fan, SJSU sports in- shots from three point range, according to formation director, Menendez joined the San Jose NBA.com. State coaching staff in 1953 as an assistant boxing Despite blowing a 19-point lead at half- coach and in 1954 was promoted to head coach. time and leading by only six points with seven Under his leadership, the SJSU boxing team won minutes to play, the Warriors kept their com- the 1958, 1959 and 1960 National Collegiate Ath- posure. letic Association Championships. Rookie Draymond Green made a timely Menendez was also head coach of SJSU men’s three pointer to put the team up by nine and soccer team for 36 seasons beginning in 1954, there was no looking back. according to Fan. During this time, the men’s Stephen Curry contributed 22 points and soccer team won 295 games, had 22 consecutive four assists and Harrison Barnes added an- winning seasons from 1963 through 1984 and other 13 points from the floor. participated in 11 NCAA Tournaments. The victory last night evened the series at “There are thousands of young men over 1-1, with the next two games being played at the course of his 36 years that he coached soc- Oracle Arena in Oakland. cer at San Jose State that have been tremen- Julius Menendez coaches boxer Allan White (in 1954). Menendez coached the boxing team and With what should have been a win Monday the men’s soccer team at SJSU. Photo courtesy of SJSU sports information. dously influenced by Julius Menendez,” St. night, and last night’s triumph under their Clair said. probably his greatest distinction in the world of Menendez was inducted into the San Jose belt, the Warriors should feel confident mov- In addition to his coaching position at SJSU, sports,” Fan said. “In terms of notoriety, it would State University Sports Hall of Fame and was ac- ing forward in the series. Menendez was head coach of the 1960 U.S. be that he was Muhammad Ali’s coach when Mu- corded Spartan Legend status in 2001, accord- In both games the Warriors played domi- Olympic boxing team in which he coached Ali hammad Ali won a gold medal in the 1960 Rome ing to Spartan Athletics. nating basketball and out paced the veteran to a gold medal. He was also the head coach of Olympics.” “Julie will be greatly missed by everybody,” players on the Spurs. the 1976 U.S. Olympic men’s soccer team and According to Fan, Menendez was the 1946 St. Clair said. “All of us are reminders of what he Golden State has not lost a home playoff assistant coach of the 1972 U.S. Olympic men’s national Golden Gloves champion and boxed has done.” game yet this year and will be looking to take soccer team, according to Fan. professionally from 1946 to 1948. He is survived by his wife, Doris; daughter, a commanding lead with two wins at home be- “To be a head coach of two different Olympic He also served in the Navy during World War Terri; and sons Jack and Danny. fore heading back to San Antonio for game 5. sports in two different Olympic Games, that’s II, according to Spartan Athletics. Esmeralda Anaya is a Spartan Daily staff writer. Spartan Daily staff contributed to this report. SPORTS Page 4 | Spartan Daily Thursday, May 9, 2013

NHL PLAYOFFS Commentary: Sharks clinch first playoff sweep in franchise history

By Bryan Delohery @Bdelohery

After an intense back-and- forth game, the Sharks broke the tie with a power play goal in over time to set a franchise first when they swept the Van- couver Canucks to take the series. The win Tuesday not only gave the Sharks a 7-0 record against Vancouver for the season, but launched them into the second round of the playoffs. Sixth-seed San Jose entered the game leading the best-of-7 series 3 to 0 against third-seed Vancouver, and looked to finish the series with a win at home. The Sharks came out of the gate skating like they wanted to win, with Brent Burns de- flecting a shot and scoring the first goal just under three min- utes into the first period, but Vancouver answered minutes later. This would set the tone for Patrick Marleau celebrates with teammates Logan Couture and Raffi Torres after scoring the game-winning goal during a power play in overtime to lift the Sharks the rest of the game as both to a victory, and the teams' first series sweep in playoff history. The Sharks advance to play in the Conference Semifinals. Courtesy of Josie Lepe/MCT. teams battled for every inch of power play goal by Joe Pavelksi Every year during play off short, but intense, season they the ice. Though the with only four minutes to play, season the Sharks seem to lack The Sharks have would be facing? A key to the Sharks victory his second of the night, to tie the motivation and drive to made the playoffs The Sharks started off was the three power play goals Sharks play the game at 3-3. really give them the edge they strong winning seven straight, the team scored that night. The period ended in a need. in 13 of the last 14 before succumbing to their Joe Pavelski scored the well during defensive struggle and the The Sharks have been elim- seasons, but have reputation, finishing the sea- sharks second goal on a power the season, game entered overtime. inated from the Stanley Cup never appeared in the son with 25 wins and 16losses. play and they jumped out to It took 13 minutes, but playoffs four years in a row Stanley Cup Finals. Many fans thought the an early 2-1 lead after the first they have yet the Sharks capitalized on a leading up to this point, and Sharks were not going to make period. power play opportunity for now look to break the curse They look to change it to the playoffs this year af- Constantly putting them- to make it to the third time of the night, and make it all the way to play ter seeing the rut they were in selves in a sink or swim situ- when Patrick Marleau scored for the Cup. history this year. leading up to the playoffs. ation, the Sharks had to claw the Stanley off a rebound shot to end the Though the Sharks play Will the Sharks step up this their way back from a deficit game and advance the Sharks well in the regular season and The NHL lockout, which year and battle their way to the in every game of the series, and Cup Finals. into the second round of the during the playoffs, they have started in September of last finals? last night was no exception. Stanley Cup playoffs. yet to make it to the Stanley year, cut the number of games No one knows, but one While the Sharks out- Though nothing is set in Cup Finals. this season from 82 to 48, leav- thing is certain- with the short- scored the Canucks in the first |other, nine minutes into the stone, Sixth-seed San Jose A reputation for lacklus- ing most teams with plenty of ened season there is sure to be two periods, they fell behind third period and again 11 min- will move on to the next ter play and failure to come practice time. blood in the water. Let’s just halfway through the third. utes in. round to face either Chicago, through in the clutch has Did the Sharks utilize the hope it is not teal and black. Vancouver scored two goals The Sharks ended their Anaheim, St. Louis, or Los haunted the Sharks for season first half of the lockout season Bryan Delohery is a Spartan within two minutes of each scoring drought on a clutch Angeles. after season. to practice and prepare for the Daily staff writer.

A.S. 55 AWARD RECIPIENTS

Patrick Ala Maya Ealy Marques Mallare Jessica Altura Arton Falahati Christina Mock Nicholas Ayala Rigo Flores Carmen Navarro Kent Bravo Nanditha Gandi Felix Navarro Diana Busaka Jon Geoghegan Benjamin Perez Alicia Ceniceros Laura Hart Jose Luis Pineda STUDENT ORGANIZATION AWARDS Nick Chu Brian Huynh Miguel Rebollar Audrey Cook Tanya Koroyan Brian Robles Commitment to Service Best in Council USFC Gary Daniels Peter Lee Alejandro Sanchez Alpha Tau Omega Lambda Sigma Gamma Jay Deguzman Melissa Lombardo Cina Thompkins Crystal Diaz Travis Lopez Christina Truong Philanthropic Excellence Best in Council IFC Felix Do Denis Lucey Tiffany Wang Kappa Delta Sorority Delta Sigma Phi Amanda Dougherty Patrick Lucey Brea Watts Academic Improvement Fraternity of the Year Robert Dupree Sydney MacWilliams Spencer Wong Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. Delta Sigma Phi Academic Excellence Sorority of the Year STUDENT ORGANIZATION AWARDS Delta Sigma Phi Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority Excellence in Membership Development Excellence in Collaborative Programming Delta Sigma Phi Health Science Undergraduate Student Association & Excellence in Chapter Management Public Health Nursing Club Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. Most Creative Publicity/Marketing Campaign Residence Hall Association SOLIDARITY NETWORK Outstanding New Program Wellness and Health Promotion, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity - Spartans’ Best Dance Crew Student Health Center Resource Center Outstanding Social Program Urban Planning Coalition - PARK(ing) Day 2012 NEAT PEERS IN PRIDE NUTRITION EDUCATION ACTION TEAM Outstanding Educational Program Steven Prudencio Thien Vo Carly Hoobler Hector Diaz Amarissa Mathew Kat Mackinnon Peer Health Educators - DUI Court Julia McKinnie Shannon Nguyen Outstanding Traditional Program Kristine Pham Joshua Rodriguez COMMUNITY INTERNS Residence Hall Association - Week of Welcome Steven Si Tatiana Klebanov Sascha Brown Olivia Sawi Most Outstanding Academic & Honorary Organization California Nursing Students’ Association PEER HEALTH EDUCATORS MOSAIC Cross-Cultural Center Most Outstanding Cultural & Religious Organization Anna Marie Melendez Christina Atkinson Vietnamese Student Association Edna Chum Emerald Miller DIVERSITY ADVOCATE INTERNS Most Outstanding Special Interest Organization Maria Alfonso Maria Eugenio Amanda Dougherty Sharon Sing Marissa Ferrer Monique McClanahan Peer Health Education Elisha St. Laurent Mufaro Zakers Nicholas Bell Advisor of the Year Raelene Jiminez Sharon Dosanjh GRADUATE INTERN Jorge Arroyo Maribel Gomez Members of the Year PHYSICAL THERAPY Anthony Nava Tong (John) Tu Martha Zamora Amanda Vega Candice Kwan César Chávez Community Action Center President of the Year Victor Delgado Elisha St. Laurent PROGRAM ASSISTANT Organization of the Year Women’s Resource Center Tierney Yates Alyx Goodwin Peer Health Education Ben Vargas Christian Gutierrez V.P. of Student Affairs’ Award for Exemplary Leadership & Service COMMUNITY INTERNS Eric Acedo Nicholas Bell Katrina Swanson Jessica Carrasco E Thursday, May 9, 2013 A & Spartan Daily | Page 5

PREVIEW The must-sees and must-misses of this summer’s flicks By Wesley Dugle @WesSideStories MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST

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Watch: “Star Trek: Into Darkness” Watch: “Man of Steel” Watch: “Pacific Rim” Watch: “Elysium” Release date: May 17 Release date: June 14 Release date: July 12 Release date: August 9 Directed by: J. J. Abrams Directed by: Zack Snyder Directed by: Guillermo del Toro Directed by: Neill Blomkamp Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Starring: Henry Cavill, Michael Shannon Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Rinko Kikuchi, Starring: Matt Damon, Sharlto Copley and Benedict Cumberbatch and Amy Adams Idris Elba, Charlie Day and Ron Perlman Jodie Foster While most students will probably still It’s been a while since Bryan Singer’s “Su- This film will interest me probably more I was tempted to put “Kick-Ass 2” here be studying for finals, that shouldn’t stop perman Returns,” which bombed financially than most because I’m an old Godzilla fan but a new science fiction film from “District them from making time to go watch the lat- in 2006. With Christopher Nolan’s epic “Dark and I love giant monster movies. Plus having 9” director Neill Blomkamp is too good to est sequel to the “Star Trek” series. J.J. Abrams Knight” trilogy that concluded last summer, giant robots battle those monsters makes it pass on. “Elysium” looks to build on the social helped bring life into the once-dormant fran- it’s only fitting that Superman would take its extra sweet. Everything I have seen so far of commentary presented in “District 9” in this chise back during his 2009 release of “Star place in the DC comic book movie franchise. this film in the trailers tells me that monster new story where during the year 2154, the su- Trek” and now his sequel promises to boldly Initially I did not have high hopes for the pair- movie fans will be in for a treat as it seems to per wealthy live in a space station of the same take this series where no “Star Trek” film has ing of Zach Synder with the famous hero of pay homage to the genre. Having “Sons of An- name, while the poor live in the decimated gone before. Famous British actor Benedict Krypton, but after viewing the trailers I’m archy” stars Charlie Hunnam and Ron Perl- remains of Earth. The new film appears to Cumberbatch will be lending his talent to the getting cautiously optimistic about this film. man helps too, plus Charlie Day from “Always be working with the theme of class warfare franchise as the film’s villain and it should Henry Cavill looks the part of Superman and Sunny in Philadelphia.” This film looks like a and I’m interested in seeing how it all comes turn out well. The cast from the first film will Michael Shannon looks like a great General dark horse for cult classic status and while I’m together. If nothing else the visuals look all be returning to reprise their roles and all Zod. All in all this is a film fans should be lin- sure it won’t have an Oscar worthy storyline, I amazing in the trailer and fans of “District 9” this should spell success for the 12th film in ing up to see at midnight on June 14. am certain it will be one hell of a fun ride. should be very excited to see this film. the science fiction film franchise. Avoid: “World War Z” Avoid: “Grown Ups 2” Avoid: “300: Rise of an Empire” Avoid: “After Earth” Release Date: June 21 Release Date: July 12 Release Date: August 2 Release Date: May 31 Directed by: Marc Foster Directed by: Dennis Dugan Directed by: Noam Murro Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan Starring: Brad Pitt Starring: Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, David Starring: Eva Green and Jaime Blackley Starring: Will Smith and Jaden Smith Unlike “Man of Steel,” I initially had high Spade and Kevin James Generally speaking, I enjoyed the 2007 On paper, “After Earth” looks like a solid hopes for this film and now find myself hav- Releasing the same date as “Pacific Rim” is action film “300” but why on Earth are they science fiction film. It has reliable star Will ing no interest at all. Based off the famous another ill-advised comedy by Adam Sandler, making a prequel now? “300” was based off a Smith playing alongside his son Jaden, and zombie novel by Max Brooks, the film’s this time a sequel to his 2010 flop “Grown graphic novel by Frank Miller which of course based on the trailers it has a generally nice trailer looks comical with zombies acting Ups.” Why there needed to be a sequel is be- was based off the famous Battle of Thermo- look to it. But then you find out who the direc- more like a horde of Agent Smiths from “The yond me but I can’t remember the last time pylae but this film has no graphic novel to be tor is: M. Night Shyamalan. The once popular Matrix” franchise than flesh eating undead Sandler and Happy Madison Productions based off of, so why not just make a normal director hasn’t made anything good in nearly walkers. Brad Pitt is normally a safe bet in made a “comedy” in the traditional sense of film about the events that led up to the last a decade, and his films since then have all been a film but I don’t feel confident about this the word. The first film has a 9 percent rating stand of King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans? monstrously bad, filled with absurd plot holes one. It might be worth a matinee viewing for on rottentomatoes.com which pretty much It’s not even being directed by the film’s origi- or terrible writing. For that reason alone, hardcore zombie enthusiasts but I have a bad says everything you need to know about what nal director Zack Snyder, so I can’t even find a moviegoers should avoid this film. feeling about this one. to expect in the sequel. good reason to see this new film.

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“‘At the moment of coming out, my thought process was ‘Well okay, I'm transgender.’ ‘Wait, other people have to understand this. Oh shit. What am I going to do?’” Junior animation/illustration major Alice Foreman, born Richard Foreman, is a male-to-female transgender person. Beginning in her sophomore year of high school, she questioned what she would do if she was a girl, before realizing in her first semester of college that she is female-identified. As she progressed through college, Alice says she made connections with members of the LGBT community at San Jose State to gain knowledge and support, while taking steps forward with her transition. She goes through her life like any other college student, but with the added complication of identifying with a gender different than her birth biology. This is a slice of her story.

Alice’s naturally wavy hair takes some time to care for after a shower since it has grown during her transition. Although it is even longer now, Alice had long locks while playing football and lacrosse in high school.

(First right) As an animation/illustration student, Alice spends much of her time working on art projects for her classes. She says she changed her major twice before settling on animation/illustration, but her interest in art has been with her since high school.

(Second right) Trying to manage all of her school assignments keeps Alice up late at night getting it all done. In addition to being a student, she is involved in various groups on campus such as Trans Talk for transgender people and QTIP for members of the LGBT community.

(Third right) Alice spends her free time on her computer playing video games in her room. She is working on a concept for her own game that incorporates people of different sexual orientations and gender identifications.

(Left) Alice greets senior sociology major Sharon Singh while walking across campus. Alice says whenever she leaves her dorm, she sees at least five people she knows.

(Above) To aid with her transition, Alice takes hormone pills. Because of financial problems, it is difficult for her to take them regularly, so she eats foods rich in soy to supplement her estrogen intake.

(Right) Although she is in the middle of her transition, Alice says she already sees herself as a woman. She looked into gender reassignment surgery in the Unites States as well as abroad, but is not ready to take that step right now. A E Page 8 | Spartan Daily & Thursday, May 9, 2013

THE GREAT GATSBY One of the summer’s most highly anticipated films is here

By Tessa Terrill er, director and producer sic on the soundtrack would @tweetybirdtt Baz Luhrmann and music be Hip hop-based, I was a producer Anton Monsted to little confused. I am not sure Many of us discovered the adapt the novel to film for a how that will work with the dynamics of the roaring ’20s second time. 1920s setting of the movie. when we were forced to read F. When I saw the previews Also, I have heard the Scott Fitzgerald’s novel “The for this movie that will be violent-sounding version of Great Gatsby” in high school. out in theaters tomorrow, “Happy Together” by Filter Told through the eyes my first thought was that on the previews. of bond salesman Nick Car- it reminded me of “Moulin While I think it was an raway, this tale introduces the Rouge!” Then, I found out interesting take on the song reader to the world of lavish the two movies share a direc- and portrays Gatsby’s obses- parties put on by the myste- tor. sive need to be with Daisy, rious Jay Gatsby, who spends The soundtrack features I am not sure my ears can a lot of time obsessing over songs from artists such as handle an entire movie with a green light across the bay Jay-Z, Beyonce, Andre 3000, that kind of music. “The Great Gatsby,” starring Leonardo DiCaprio, will hit theaters nationwide tomorrow. from his mansion, where Dai- Will.i.am, Gotye, Florence But when I heard Photo courtesy of thegreatgatsby.warnerbros.com sy Buchanan and her husband + The Machine and Jack Will.i.am’s 1920s-themed Tom reside. White. contribution to the track, but I love her as Daisy in the An all-star cast was en- my faith in the movie and previews. I think she is Daisy When I listed to play the well-known excitement to see it became personified and she seems characters in this movie. as big as Gatsby’s mansion. to embody the character saw the Leonardo DiCaprio plays The modern-day artists wholeheartedly. the title character of Jay mixed with the music that One of the most impor- spectacular Gatsby alongside Tobey Ma- matches the time of the tant aspects to watch for is guire, who plays Nick, and movie is a genius idea, and I going to be whether or not visuals of Carey Mulligan, who plays am really excited to see how the movie sticks to the plot Daisy. Isla Fisher plays Myr- it plays out on screen. of the book. the new tle Wilson. Although “Titanic” came Judging from the pre- adaptation As someone who typi- out when I was only 6 years views, it is easy to tell that cally despises movie ad- old, I was still enchanted by this movie will most likely in previews, aptations of books, I am Leonardo DiCaprio, along do that. cautiously excited for this with everyone else, because From the lavish parties I was once movie to come out. he was the biggest heart- to the green light to the all- I have had a special place throb of the time. seeing eyes of Dr. T.J. Eck- again in my heart for the book I am confident that he leburg, the major themes since I read it in high school. will do Jay Gatsby justice and catalysts of the story all enchanted I was enchanted by the with this movie and I cannot seem to be there. fancy parties, the 1920s life- wait to see his portrayal. This new adaptation of by all style and this Daisy charac- On the other hand, I am “The Great Gatsby” is going things ter who drove two men abso- not sure if Tobey Magu- to be an interesting look at lutely crazy. ire was the right choice for mixing modern-day actors “Gatsby.” When I saw the spectacu- Nick. I am not too enthusias- and singers with a 1920s set- lar visuals of the new ad- tic about seeing Spider Man ting and a timeless story. The story is one of unat- aptation in previews, I was as Nick Carraway, but I am One thing is for sure, it tainable goals and the Ameri- once again enchanted by all willing to reserve my judg- will be a unique experience can Dream. things “Gatsby”. ment until I see the movie. for moviegoers. Now, executive producer However, when I first I do not have much expe- Tessa Terrill is a Spartan The novel, “The Great Gatsby,” was published in 1925. Jay-Z is partnering with writ- heard that most of the mu- rience with Carey Mulligan, Daily staff writer. Photo courtesy of collider.com Now is the time.

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THE GREAT GATSBY Some of the best in music featured on film’s soundtrack

By Sydney Reed @SyydNee_Daily

“The Great Gatsby” is a novel written by American au- thor F. Scott Fitzgerald and it takes place during the Roaring ’20s, an era of jazz music, loos- ening morals, bootleg kings and all the glitz and glam that went along with it. Various artists are featured on the soundtrack, “Music From Baz Luhrmann’s Film The Great Gatsby” from In- terscope Records and it is ex- ecutive produced by one of Hip hop’s greatest entrepreneurs, Jay-Z. The soundtrack is a mod- ern twist to the Jazz era of the 1920s where horns and per- cussion can be heard through- out the songs, with a mix of Tobey Maguire co-stars in “The Great Gatsby,” which hits theaters tomorrow. Photo courtesy of thegreatgatsby.warnerbros.com Hip hop, rock, pop and elec- tronic music. to the beautiful and retro, soul- looped player piano and what keep going up,” which he also Some of today’s hottest ful vocalist Lana Del Rey, who sounds like drums. says at the end of the movie artists will be featured on the can be recognized from sing- Will.i.am, who is also trailer. soundtrack from the queen ing “Who Wore Blue Velvet” featured on the soundtrack, Jay-Z raps about the lavish herself, Beyoncé, to Will.i.am in the H&M commercial. shares the spotlight with group life, money and continuing to from the Black Eyed Peas, up Each song follows the mate Fergie who shows of her rise to the top over a hard bub theme of the romantic drama, 1920s style vocals in the Q-Tip beat and snippets of Gatsby André 3000 dangerous and sexy all-in-one. & GoonRock collaboration voices. The only song I could have “A Little Party Never Hurt No My all-time favorite song and Beyoncé’s done without was Emeli San- Body (All We Got.)” comes from Lana Del Rey, dé’s cover of Beyoncé’s “Crazy The track mixes in house called “Young and Beautiful,” cover of the In Love” accompanied by The music and pop, with Fergie which can also be found in the Bryan Fair Orchestra. showing how the ladies really trailer of the movie. It’s the late Amy No matter how much I sang in the 1920s. perfect love song. Winehouse’s tried to get myself to enjoy it, The track will also be fea- You can hear the sadness in it just didn’t go along with the tured in one of the big party her soulful, raspy voice. Every song “Back to flow of the soundtrack. scenes in “The Great Gatsby” word is sung with passion and André 3000 and Beyoncé’s movie. the soothing melody of the cover of the late Amy Wine- The soundtrack wouldn’t piano and the strong sounds “The Great Gatsby” soundtrack was released Tuesday. Black” pulls Photo courtesy of last.fm house’s song “Back to Black” be anything without a track of the drums pieces her words you in with pulls you in with its slow-dark- from the executive producer together so beautifully. songs from The xx, Nero, Jack The Grammy-winning sin- twisted dub beat. It reminds himself, Jay-Z. Lana Del Rey was the ab- White, Sia, Gotye and Florence gle by Jay-Z, Kanye West and its slow-dark- me of a love story gone wrong. In the intro of his song solute best artist to bring this + The Machine. Frank Ocean, “No Church In Coco O. of Quadron just “100$ Bill” you can hear Jay song and the love story in the A deluxe version of the The Wild” will also be included twisted dub wants to have a good time in Gatsby, played by Leonardo film to life. soundtrack can be purchased in the deluxe package. beat. her song “Where The Wind DiCaprio saying, “My life has “The Great Gatsby” on iTunes, which has 22 tracks Sydney Reed is a Spartan Blows,” singing along to a got to be like this. It’s got to soundtrack also features instead of the regular 14. Daily staff writer.

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FROM PAGE 1 two student teams that go of it and you get to sit down “Amazing things can hap- Lozano obtained a so- “Because of the RCP, I The Record Clearance over the clients’ rap sheet and at the speed screening ... it pen when we’re all working ciology degree from Ever- actually decided to stay in Project gives students real- other information they may makes you feel good about together,” she said. green Community College school and finish my bach- life attorney experience. It bring with them. yourself.” Medina said most stu- and went on to study at the elor’s,” she said. “For me, it’s allows students to screen “We tell them which of dents’ efforts are voluntary National Hispanic Univer- been a life changing experi- low-income clients and help their convictions can be ex- Presentations rather than obligatory. sity, but her record severely ence.” prepare petitions, review rap punged,” she said. Jesse Medina, a Records Students are required to limited her ability to get In addition to inspir- sheets and ultimately get Potential client Jack Salm- Clearance Project intern and put in 120 hours of work with a job. ing her to continue her criminal records expunged. on said he has a felony from a a senior justice studies major, the Record Clearance Project, “I’ve gotten turned away education, Enriquez said The program began in first-degree burglary charge said he recently gave a pre- but Medina said for most stu- from many jobs,” Lozano the Record Clearance 2008 as a class project de- on his record that has trou- sentation about the Records dents, it ends up being double said. Project gave her a new signed for a courts and society bled him for more than 15 Clearance Project at Elmwood that amount. Lozano said she was in- perspective. class taught by justice studies years, making it difficult for jail which is a routine experi- “Everybody does way troduced to the Record Clear- “It’s made me very humble professor Peggy Stevenson. him to get a job. ence for Record Clearance more hours than they need,” ance Project after a program and helped me not to judge “It made sense (for stu- According to Salmon, a Project students. he said. at Cathedral of Faith Church people, especially criminals,” dents) to have real-life experi- nonprofit organization called Salmon said he first inter- in 2010 and two years later Enriquez said. “Through the ence,” Stevenson said. Downtown Streets Team con- It’s made acted with Records Clearance she was cleared of all her RCP I’ve been able to see that She said once commu- nected him to the Record Project students during a pre- charges. people do commit crimes, but nity members began to learn Clearance Project. me very sentation they gave at an ori- “I was already on a good they’re merely mistakes and about this free service, the He said the organization entation for potential clients, path,” she said. “This program they should be given a second program quickly expanded. targets homeless or other humble and and was impressed by their was the icing on the cake.” chance.” Stevenson said, as of 2010, struggling community mem- delivery. Lozano said she will be Hayman says the Record the Records Clearance Project bers and helps them get back helped me “I got a chance to meet a attending SJSU in the fall to Clearance Project has helped has been a two-course project on their feet. lot of them at their presenta- further study sociology and her learn the necessary skills for students — a project which “When I saw the judge 15 not to judge tion ... They give you lots of the Record Clearance Project to be an attorney, which is her requires two separate classes years ago when he convicted information,” he said. “They “made it possible” for her to ultimate goal. before the project is complete. me, he said ‘If you ever get people, did really well.” achieve her goals. “The most rewarding The first course teaches an opportunity to come to especially He predicts the students’ Several Record Clearance thing is when the judge says, students how to conduct pre- my courtroom with the right services will be in high de- Project students and volun- ‘your client is rehabilitated,” sentations and interviews, paperwork, I’ll expunge your criminals ... mand if word keeps spreading teers said being able to change she said. while a second course teaches record.’” and client numbers will con- the lives of clients is one of Medina said a successful them how to assist people in Salmon said he never for- Marcela Enriquez tinue to increase. the program’s most reward- courtroom outcome can be preparing petitions for court. got those words. senior justice studies major ing aspects. the most exhilarating experi- According to Stevenson, “I’ve been thinking about Expunging Records Hayman said the first ence for students and clients the Records Clearance Project it forever and I’ve never ac- “Many people have done Lozano knows firsthand time she exited the court- alike. had six clients during its first tually done it,” he said. “Now at least six to eight presenta- the life changing experience room with her newly cleared “They (clients) stand tall- semester. that the service is offered tions,” he said. of getting a criminal record client, they both cried. er,” he said. “They can move “So far this semester we’ve through the university, I According to Stevenson, expunged. She said it was an over- forward ... with confidence,” had 18 clients,” she said. think it’s great.” former clients who have As a mother of six, Lozano whelming feeling “knowing I he said. She estimates that the According to Stevenson, benefited from the Records had been troubled for years helped her do that.” According to Medina, it’s group will have helped about the screenings are run by ap- Clearance Project’s services by charges for possession, be- Stevenson said the Record hard to put a price on the ex- 30 clients by the end of the proximately 38 Record Clear- sometimes accompany them ing under the influence and Clearance Project gives people perience. semester. ance Project student mem- when they give presentations petty theft dating back to the hope and second chances. “When the judge ex- bers, as well as alumni and at the jail. 1980s. She said she loves to see punges your client’s record, Speed Screenings volunteers. The circle of appreciation Before discovering the Re- “students recognizing their they walk out and you see the The group routinely holds Hayman said her first is mutual, with inmates ap- cords Clearance Project, Loza- own abilities and making a gratitude exude from them,” speed screenings for potential experience interviewing a preciating the Record Clear- no said she had already begun difference.” Medina said. “Money can’t clients. potential client was nerve- ance Project presentations making positive changes in Marcela Enriquez, a senior buy that.” Alanna Hayman, Record wracking. that “give them hope” and her life. justice studies major, said she Amanda Hochmuth is a Clearance Project member “It was scary at first, be- former clients appreciating “I needed to totally change doubted that joining the Re- Spartan Daily staff writer. and a senior pre-law ma- ing a student and trying to the students’ efforts to in- ... to be successful for my son,” cord Clearance Project would Vince Ei, a Spartan Daily jor, said people come to the learn all of this information,” form inmates, according to she said. “My education need- have as much of an impact on staff writer, contributed to this screenings to sit down with she said. “Once you learn all Stevenson. ed to come first.” her life as it did. story. @ Your Library JumpJump StartStart  YourYour Future.Future. 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REVIEW ‘Pain and Gain’ brings the heat

Fresh out of jail and working at a local gym, he befriends trainer Adrian By Christian Carrasco Doorbal (Mackie). @tabascocarrasco Although life is simple in South Florida, the egotistical Ever wonder what being a Lugo yearns for more money, “Pain and Gain,” starring Dwayne Johnson and Mark Wahlberg, hit theaters April 26. Photo courtesy of collider.com drug dealing bodybuilder in women and success, believing Florida in the ’90s would be he should be entitled to it be- When you think about Mi- Lugo killed people for his lives a quiet and enjoyable worse: to never get it or to like? cause of his physical prowess. ami-Dade County, you think American dream. life with his wife, a stark con- make it and lose it all?” Director Michael Bay has Lugo trains Victor Ker- of bright colors and patterns, The money, cars and wom- trast to the flashy lifestyle That is the million-dollar your answer in his newest shaw (Tony Shalhoub), a new and “Pain and Gain” delivers en were all he wanted and he they coveted in the sinful question in this film, and blockbuster “Pain and Gain” customer at the Sun Gym, and in that area. thought it would finally make playground of Miami where Bay does a great job present- starring Mark Wahlberg, An- learns about his lavish life- From Mackie rocking a him happy, but in the end, he money and image are the root ing it in this enjoyable dark thony Mackie and Dwayne style of money and women. throwback Dan Marino teal still felt empty. of evil. comedy. “The Rock” Johnson in a dark Envious of Kershaw, Lugo Dolphins jersey and striped Meanwhile, the investiga- Was it all worth it? There’s Christian Carrasco is a comedy without any of the ex- and Doorbal devise a plan to spandex workout shorts, to tor that hunts for the gang a saying that goes, “What’s Spartan Daily staff writer. plosives and CGI effects he’s kidnap, extort and rob Ker- Wahlberg decked out in an infamous for. shaw for his riches with the Adidas track suit and Johnson Daniel Lugo (Wahlberg) help of uber-religious and in- in bright neon Nike tank tops, is tired of having a million- competent cocaine-addicted the men are clad in ’90s-dude dollar body with little to show gym member, Paul Doyle staples. for it. (Johnson). Although the film has Without giving too much a nostalgic feeling, it’s still ... the Sun away or spoiling the movie, fresh when you consider it’s the three-man clan attempt to been years since Bay last di- Gym Gang deliver their plan and stay on rected an action comedy in- the run while living in the lap volving two or three dumb is hilarious of luxury. jocks in the playground that is The crew eventually must Miami (Bad Boys 2). as the elude authorities and private While the clan is jacked up investigator Ed DuBois (Ed off pills and syringes, their three stars Harris) while keeping their brains aren’t bigger than antics in check. beans, thus providing the en- deliberate At a tad over two hours, tertainment in their constant on the action is captivating and mishaps along the way. the dialogue between the Sun It’s not until Harris be- everything Gym Gang is hilarious as the comes involved in the latter three stars deliberate on ev- portion of the film that we from sex erything from sex and drugs, realize laughing and enjoying to their narcissistic views. the bad guys is morally wrong. and drugs, Throw actress Rebel Wil- Throw in the fact that the son in the mix and the awk- film is based on the real life to their ward jokes are bound to make actions of the Sun Gym Gang, you at least chuckle. responsible for the real-life narcissistic It also doesn’t hurt to have murders of a Florida couple, views. Miami in the backdrop as eye and Wahlberg’s psychotic candy throughout the film. character is deemed unfunny.

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simply because I knew a friend of for other publications outside of the SJSU has shaped me profoundly mine was going to be there and it just Spartan Daily and people have com- made it more fun. mended me for my work. I never thought I would make it to and a few of my new transfer class- workloads in order to rush out. Some people don’t have a family Now I’m a contributing writer this point. mates and listening to him tell us, Last semester I took 18 units. Don’t and it is hard, but friends are also a at a local online lifestyle magazine, I’ve been going to school, working “We will help you, but you’re all on ever do that to yourself. valuable source of support. TYTEMedia.com. It’s an up-and- hard the entire time and now it’s time your own.” I had never been more I learned to have an effective sys- It’s important to realize that coming publication and I’m proud to graduate. scared, or excited. tem of time management, but a work- none of this would have been pos- to have my name on something in It’s hard to express how I feel SJSU is where I learned how to load like that can send anyone over sible without a support system. the outside world of publication. about it because it still doesn’t feel grow up and learn to solve my own the edge. From last-minute baby- None of that would have happened like I’m about to graduate. problems. On top of my school sitters, to being subjects in without the connections I made Even after I bought my cap and It was hard to get used to the dif- life with homework and some of my projects, my here at the school of journalism and gown, got a new tassel and sent out ferences. I applaud people that start group projects, I had a family has been by my side mass communications. all the invitations, it still feels like I’m at universities their freshman year life at home, a daughter every step of the way, help- More than anything, I feel in going to be back here in the fall. because it isn’t easy by any means. to take care of and a job ing me whenever I needed my heart of hearts that I picked Like a lot of students, I transferred Being here really boosted my con- to go to, so you could it and never denying the right career and all the sacri- to San Jose State. Although I’ve only fidence. As I look back on everything say it was hard to have even my most ridiculous fices I made to get to this point were been here for two years, I’ve learned that I was able to accomplish here, it any kind of social life. requests. totally worth it. so much about myself here. baffles me because I’m surprised I was Fortunately for me, Follow Lauren The things I’ve learned Finding what you want to do in Community college does a good able to do all that on my own. I’ve made many friends, Hailey on Twitter in the school of journalism life is one of the best feelings because job of holding your hand through Sure, my professors and counsel- not only in my depart- @LaurenOLovely and mass communications it makes every struggle worth it. the education process, but transfer- ors were there every step of the way to ment but campus-wide, excite me for my future be- Every day I go to sleep happy with ring to a four-year university really answer every question I had (and I had and I cherish the connections I’ve cause I really feel like I’ve learned valu- the choices I’ve made and it makes puts a person in a position to fend a lot), but everything I’ve ever done made and hope to keep them for life. able information here. me proud to be a good role model for for themselves. was on my own initiative. Friends make it bearable to be at I’ve already taken some of the my daughter. I remember sitting in the ori- I admit my time here was slightly school because they make it easier. things I’ve learned and applied them. Lauren Hailey is a Spartan Daily entation meeting with Bob Rucker rushed because I packed on enormous There were times when I’d go to class I’ve used them in articles I’ve written staff writer.

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Last week as I was scroll- I would never let my children suffer at the hands of other For example, if someone Like any graduating senior, we all have to deal with ing through my “newsfeed” step foot near their home, let inmates, is arguably punish- who just got out of prison for the reality of senioritis — payments for graduation prep- on Facebook, I came across alone actually being a good ment enough. selling drugs applied for a job, aration and passing our last semester’s classes. a friend’s post about a law in neighbor and inviting them However, in Bradford they would check that box To make matters worse, imagine your adviser tell- Bradford county, Florida re- into mine. County, they are now sub- for having been convicted of ing you three weeks before the end of the semester that quiring released There are al- jected to a big, red eyesore of a a crime, which would lessen you’ll have to return to SJSU to take one class. sex offenders to ready laws set in sign visible to whoever passes their chances of getting the One class! place a red sign place in terms of their home. job — so why wouldn’t they To make matters even worse, the department who outside of their the protocol for My friend who posted the just go back to selling drugs you diligently poured your heart into for four-years-plus homes saying: those convicted as picture from the story said for a living? clearly states that you can no longer walk with your grad- “Public Notice: sex offenders once posting red signs outside In all honesty, for parents uating senior class because they don’t accept students (the name of the they are released of convicted sex offenders concerned about the safety of who haven’t fully completed their course requirements. person convicted from prison such homes was a great idea and their children, as they should It doesn’t add up. of a sexual of- as Megan’s law. California should have the be, then it is the responsibility Riddle me this: Why does an institution allow for fense) is a convict- Every state same law to protect its resi- of the parents to use the re- seniors who have exceeded 120 units to walk in a com- ed sexual predator Follow Christiana has some version dents, especially the children. sources at hand to see if they mencement ceremony when certain departments think and is living at Cobb in Twitter of Megan’s Law, live near sex offenders. If differently about commencement requirements to walk this location.” @christianacobb which requires law they don’t feel comfortable, across their stage? I commented enforcement to If I were one then it’s up to them to move. Now let’s highlight the systematic oppression that is on my friend’s status as she make information of released of the people Because this information on the verge of taking place at this institution and CSUs praised the new law and I said sex offenders available to the is broadcasted to the neigh- across California. General studies will eventually be the I had to disagree. public, but each state decides living in the borhood and whoever comes ticket out of the university for students who have over- I am not saying that sexual exactly what information is by, that could threaten the whelmed their stay at “their” college campus. predators don’t disgust me. made available. neighborhood, safety of the resident of the It doesn’t add up. I often struggle with the In California, the public home. As the retention rates are clearly prevalent for under- thoughts questioning how has access to an online search seeing that What is to stop people graduate students and specifically targeting our margin- those involved in sex crimes to locate those convicted as from attacking the person alized communities, graduation seems to be becoming live with themselves, especial- sex offenders in their neigh- sign would convicted of a sex offense in nearly an unobtainable task. ly those who violate children. borhood, however, there are the name of justice for those With budget cuts taking a toll on academia and in- With all the studying I’ve some whose information is only make me violated? creasing student tuition, the more we pay, the less we see done about the sex trafficking only known by law enforce- paranoid The police officer quoted the educational system actually improving. of young girls, boys, women ment and not on the site. in the New York Daily News With cuts that are also affecting faculty and staff, and men, and knowing wom- In 2013, there are many about the issue said vigilante how do you expect teachers to do the same amount of en who have been sexually people with access to a com- Seeing that she is a moth- attacks are unlikely, but I beg work with twice the number of students for half the pay? abused, I am one of the first puter, either for personal use er, I completely understand to differ. It doesn’t add up. to say that our prison systems or in a library and if one want- where she is coming from for People are passionate about Leaving you all with so many questions, the only have wronged the victims of ed to know the information the need to protect her child, this subject especially if those answer is to fight back, to voice out and take back our those crimes, but but how will about their neighbors, they but how much can we contin- violated were children and education. posting red signs outside of could retrieve that informa- ue to dehumanize people? what is it that would stop them To “add it all up,” I leave you with this quote. “Once the homes of people who have tion, but one has to want it. A big, red sign outside of from taking “revenge”? social change begins, it cannot be reversed,” César E. been convicted as sex offend- Florida uses the Klaaskids your home is a constant re- Broadcasting the status Chávez said. “You cannot uneducate the person who has ers solve anything? Foundation, which is very minder to the convicted of- of those in the neighborhood learned to read. You cannot humiliate the person who One of my first thoughts similar to the site in Califor- fender of what they did. The will not help those convicted feels pride. You cannot oppress the people who are not was: If I were one of the people nia which informs the public judgment from the neigh- as sex offenders and bring afraid anymore. We have seen the future, and the future living in the neighborhood, who seek information about borhood is never going to en- disruption. is ours.” seeing that sign would only convicted sex offenders in the courage the offender to even The red signs that seek to make me, and whoever visits area. attempted to get out of their help bring awareness only cre- Christian Gutiérrez, me, paranoid. Privacy is no longer part of past and start a new life. ate a place of fear for neigh- Senior, environmental studies To be blunt, sometimes the vocabulary of one who has Although many may feel bors who anxiously live their ignorance is bliss and if I been convicted of a sex crime people like that will never change, lives trying to secure them- lived there, I know for certain because all of their informa- I don’t see how a statement like selves from their neighbor the my fear would get the best tion, short of a social security that can be made when we don’t released sex offender and a When I read the article in the Spartan Daily that of me and ordinary safety number, can be obtained by give offenders a chance to re- place of shame for the person stated that Walmart was SJSU’s President Qayoumi precautions would turn into those who wish to know. habilitate through programs convicted of a sex offense who “principle of inspiration for SJSU,” I was appalled! Hav- paranoia, judgment and out- Also, in prison, sex of- or tactics. should be focusing on reha- ing studied Walmart’s money making strategy as part landish behavior toward that fenders, especially those who Why would anyone want bilitation instead of the judg- of my Social Action class curriculum, I am horrified at person, out of fear. were convicted of child mo- to change if they are constant- ment from residents in the the thought that the president of SJSU wishes to turn our I could just see it now: Out- lestation, are most at risk for ly being reminded of mistakes neighborhood. school into an exploitive, irresponsible, intimidating, rageous home security, no eye being killed by inmates and or the horrible problems of Christiana Cobb is a Spartan disrespectful, sexist and impersonal institution. contact and, if I had children, the trauma they probably their past? Daily staff writer. Working for Walmart as an associate means no con- sistent scheduled hours, no rights to organize, no free- dom of speech, having wages stolen from them, dead end jobs for women and no benefits. This “model of efficiency” outsources its manufacturing demands to sweatshops in places, such as Bangladesh, where more than 489 workers have been crushed and burned in two avoidable, horrific catastrophes, all for the bottom line, the almighty dollar. Walmart is all about the bot- tom line. Universities are about more than the bottom line. One more thing that comes from the way Walmart treats its employees (I can see this happening at SJSU if the Walmart model is followed) is that the retailer’s as- sociates are starting to fight back. They are organizing and are putting their jobs on the line to get the respect and benefits they deserve. My sociology class, the SJSU SAWS, is supporting Walmart associates this semester. Yesterday we took our support of Walmart associates to the community by protesting in front of the Walmart store at Story Road at 1:30 p.m. College students today are smart and savvy and won’t stand still while their education is being turned into the dark ages of Walmart capitalism. I urge SJSU students to wake up before it is too late. Fight back now!

Cynthia Lansberry-Logan Senior, behavioral science SPARTAN DAILY STAFF SPRING 2013

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Issue: Change in society’s sex culture is necessary for a solution

FROM PAGE 1 that Perry said. increasing coordination and in the U.S., followed by 16 per- Calls made to the The immigrant employees collaboration at the national, cent of victims identified were National Human Trafficking is tied to that one job and they state and local levels; increase born in foreign countries. can potentially face deporta- awareness among govern- According to the National Resource Center tion if they chose to leave that mental agencies, community Human Trafficking Resource job, he said. leaders and the general public; Center, out of the total amount Human trafficking is a difficult-to-monitor crime that is prevalent Part of the solution goes increase victim identification of trafficking reports made to across California. Below is a breakdown of phone calls from some beyond prosecuting the perpe- and resources for victims; and this organization, 26 calls were trator by providing the victims improving health, safety and labor-related trafficking and of the cities across the Bay Area from last year. with certain life skills and re- well-being of human traffick- 162 reported sex-related traf- sources to live independently, ing victims. ficking in California North Bay cities South Bay cities according to Perry. Current solutions both at The data only substantiates 1 7 Even when the victims are the state and local level include the number of cases that have 2 7 “restored” or rescued, both for- case management, victim ad- been reported and are not en- Santa Rosa San Jose eign and domestic victims are vocacy, housing, food, medical tirely reflective of actual num- 4 Vallejo 8 Santa Clara often re-trafficked. and dental care, health man- ber of victims, according to the Petaluma 55 Sunnyvale agement treatment, substance National Human Trafficking 14 Novato Palo Alto Being Part of the Solution abuse treatment, counseling, Resource Center. Perry said society enables immigration and legal assis- Fifty-five reports of hu- sex trafficking through it’s tance and employment train- man trafficking were made rape culture and cheap unse- ing services. from San Jose and seven re- cured labor and is therefore According to the report, ports involved incidents of West Bay cities East Bay cities partially to blame for it. there is a need to include sur- human trafficking in San Jose, 35 2 8 7 “We as a society have a re- vivors of human trafficking according to the National Hu- sponsibility because of the sys- in developing policies, to over- man Trafficking Resource tems we have created,” Perry come resource constraints, Center 2012 California State San Francisco Oakland said. “A sensible policy is one such as housing for victims Report. However, the number San Mateo Fremont that doesn’t focus on punish- and to have greater sharing of of calls received doesn’t guar- Daly City 9 Berkeley ing traffickers, but really asks information among non-gov- antee arrest, conviction or vic- former victims, current vic- ernmental organizations and San Bruno Richmond tims being rescued, the report 57 tims and advocates what they federal agencies. stated. 127 want and need, which is some- There are over 20 human Forced labor, in particular, thing our government doesn’t trafficking criminal statues is part of a large global network. do.” in California, according to the It is considered under-re- Goods derived from coun- National Human Trafficking ported and under-investigated Data complied from the 2012 National Human Trafficking Resource Center California Report. tries with high concentrations Resource Center. according to a news statement Infographic by Carolyn Seng / Spartan Daily of forced labor include: bricks, Since 2000, the Trafficking by California’s attorney gen- carpets, cattle, coal, cotton, Victims Protection Act has em- eral. The Cycle of Vulnerability Perry said human traffick- family members, partners and embellished textiles, garments phasized prevention, protec- Human trafficking is often “Typically (victims) are not ing has a trickle down effect acquaintances and strangers. and sugarcane, according to tion and prosecution, accord- linked to other crimes, such as: treated like humans, they’re and perpetrators are partially Similarly, victims are look- the U.S. Department of Labor ing to Obama’s recent report. pimping, pandering, procur- treated as slaves,” FBI spokes- misunderstood. ing to support themselves and Bureau of International Labor However, Perry said we ing a minor for lewd of lascivi- person Jason Lee said. “Basically, it’s a way to make their families economically, Affairs. should be moving away from ous acts, abducting a minor for Wynne said victims who money in much of the same Perry said. However, FBI spokesperson the current model and focus prostitution, use of minor for are most vulnerable to human way they become drug dealers “(Human Trafficking) starts Peter Lee said there are ways more of victims’ needs. an obscene matter and loiter- trafficking are those who are or (participate in) any other il- with someone taking an offer for the general public to help “It’s not glamorous or glo- ing with the intent to commit struggling economically and legal activities to make a prof- that they didn’t want to take, identify incidences of human rious, it’s just they’re people, prostitution. live in areas of violence. it,” Perry said. “That explains but they didn’t have a choice,” trafficking. they deserve to be treated as The number of prosecuted “Trafficking doesn’t dis- their motivations and a lot of he said. Although each case varies, human beings, not subjects of cases decreased because they criminate between foreign and their practices. (They have) A corporation can also be malnourishment is a possible curiosity,” Perry said. “Some may be prosecuted under dif- domestic,” Wynne said. the same motivations as cor- perpetrators of human traf- indicator of human trafficking bad things happened to them ferent sections of the penal Noam Perry, a lecturer at porations and legal employees ficking as well, according to victims, according to Lee. that don’t happen to everyday code. Under California Penal SJSU, said the youth and people have.” Perry. When immigrants file The Obama Administra- people, but that doesn’t mean Code§ 236.1 — which convicts who don’t have consistent care- According to the Attorney for H-1B visas — which would tion recently outlined a four- they’re different in any funda- human trafficking alone — 113 givers, such as foster children, General’s 2012 report, traffick- permit someone a temporary year plan to strengthen their mental way.” arrests and 21 convictions were are more vulnerable to human ers are both men and women visa to work in the U.S. — em- efforts to combat human Angela Medina is a Spartan made in 2012. trafficking. and may know their victims as ployers can take advantage of trafficking, which includes Daily staff writer.

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