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SERVING SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2008 FREE SINCE 1934 With the grace of a swan Extracurricular Students choose MySpace, ﬂ iers Ballet San Jose prepares to bring a classic to the stage over SJSU.edu to post events

By CHRIS BAUSINGER have to get their events approved for Staff Writer the calendar. The organization must fi ll out a one-page form that is sub- Since Sept. 17, 2007 the Student ject to review and approval. Involvement Web calendar has listed “Most students don’t go to the four events. SJSU Web site to look for clubs,” said The lack of student events is not a Stephanie Jwo, a senior psychology result of clubs not hosting any events, major and member of Tau Delta Phi. but instead because student organiza- Tau Delta Phi spreads information tions often choose not to post their about its events by handing out fl iers events on the Web calendar. in front of a table outside the Student Events on the calendar ranged Union as well as through their own from academic integrity week to stu- Web site. dent organization fairs. Other student organizations feel According to the Student Involve- the same way about the Student In- ment Web calendar the last event to volvement calendar and have created be posted by a student organization and managed their own Web pages was the Associated Students’ bar- separate from the SJSU Web site. beque on November 15, 2006. Swaphil Mehta, a graduate stu- Instead of using the calendar, dent majoring in mechanical engi- organizations use fl iers and online neering and member of the Indian groups, such as MySpace and Face- Students Organization said, “We put book, to provide information to peo- all our [event] dates on our own Web ple interested in their programs. Ak- site and use Yahoo groups,” as a way bayan SJSU and the Muslim Students of keeping members informed. Association of SJSU are example of The Akbayan Pilipino Ameri- groups with Facebook pages. can Organization of SJSU also uses Some organizations have their online methods to keep students in- own Web sites but are not the same formed of events. as those listed on the Student In- Christine Abriam, a senior inte- volvement SJSU Web page. rior design major and member of Ak- Information that is on the fl iers and bayan said, “We use a Yahoo group, organization web pages are events stu- weekly e-mails and our Web site.” dents would miss if they were looking The organizations that commented for them on the Student Involvement were at tables outside of the Student ARTHUR MARKMAN / SPARTAN DAILY Web calendar. These events include Union. Each organization has certain poker nights, barbeques and cultural times during the week that they are During the fi nal day of its rehearsal, Ballet San Jose practiced at its local studio for a performance of “Swan Lake.” Th e company will dance workshops. available for information. showcase at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts at 255 Almaden in San Jose. See the story on pages 2 and 3. “Student Involvement will be re- The low number of event listings moving its calendar within the next in the last year may be the reason the month due to lack of student usage,” calendar has been phased out. Student said Director of SJSU Student In- organizations are looking for their volvement Richard Kelley. own space to develop memberships The decrease in usage may come and inform prospective students of University stands alone in blood policy from the way student organizations their events. Other institutions keep quiet about SJSU’s decision to suspend donation drives By JOHN HORNBERG calls, while offi cials at San Francisco system, said it does not have a uni- FDA POLICY Staff Writer State University and Stanford Univer- form nondiscrimination policy for UPCOMING EVENTS: ightLife off Crusade for Christ N sity also did not return phone calls. its 23 campuses, a fact echoed by Men who have had sex with Spartan Squad Spring Sports Kick (Valentines Celebration) Despite having policies with Student publications, though, SJSU’s Associate Vice President of other men, at any time since 1977 Get a fresh start on the 2008 Spring Every Thursday, students from all walks similar language against discrimi- have reported on blood drive sus- Public Affairs Larry Carr. semester! of life unite for worship, prayer, Biblical (the beginning of the U.S. AIDS y 13, 2008 ellowship. Wednesday, Februar teaching, and f nation, other local universities thus pension, but have not presented an “If you look at them, you might y 14, 8pm at Spartan epidemic) are currently deferred as 7:00pm - 8:00pm Thursday, Februar far have remained silent regarding opinion about it. fi nd that they are all similar,” he uad Campus Village Q Memorial SJSU President Don Kassing’s pro- Despite the steps taken by SJSU, said. “But each one is different.” blood donors. This is because men 9269, Contact: 408.924. reo Project Awards: hibition of blood drives. it was never the president’s intention The UC system has a nondis- who have had sex with other men [email protected] sjDANCEco’s Cho cert of original works No local university or college to push his values on other institu- crimination policy that covers all are, as a group, at increased risk for A great Con VEMENT FOR 2, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. has taken similar action to address tions, he said at a news conference 10 of its campuses, according to the YES!+: A YOUTHFUL MO Friday, February 2 HIV, hepatitis B and certain other OBAL CHANGE 0 p.m. the Food and Drug Administration’s SUSTAINABLE GL Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 9:0 on Tuesday. media relations offi ce at UC Berke- e, SPX 219, SJSU, 1 infections that can be transmitted SJSU Art of Living Club SJSU Dance Theatr lifetime deferral for gay men from “President Kassing’s intention is ley. Last updated by the UC Board 08 at 6:00 a.m. by transfusion. Tuesday, February 19, 20 Washington Square donating blood. to take care of the SJSU campus and of Regents in 2004, the UC policy ersity du San Jose State Univ tact: 408.924.5041, [email protected] Other universities chose not to at Con community,” said Pat Lopes Har- covers “admission, access, and The policy is not unique to the Contact: [email protected] comment on Kassing’s actions, or ris, a representative for the univer- treatment in University programs United States. Many European coun- their own nondiscrimination policies. sity. “It isn’t his intention to create a and activities.” tries have recently reexamined both SPARTAN DAILY Offi cials from UC Berkeley and movement.” Discrimination based on gender Santa Clara University did not return Paul Browning, a representative the science and ethics of the lifetime Facebook contains listings, such as the ones above, of student events e-mail questions as well as phone for the California State University See DISC, Page 6 deferral and have retained it. that have not been posted on SJSU’s Web site.

INSIDE ATHLETE the SPOTLIGHT President fi elds questions from campus media Records, medals and a chance for Daily STAFF REPORT about this debate is that we get drawn more. Standout swimmer Brie Marhenke leads the swimming in, or they draw us into, an argument NOW ONLINE TOWER HALL — San Jose State team into the WAC championships. about the blood supply. We’re not University’s President Don Kassing See SPORTS, page 4 telling anyone not to donate blood. • Watch the news conference answered a variety of questions from In fact, I think we would say the op- at thespartandaily.com and the Spartan Daily and SJSU’s “Up- posite, ‘Please donate blood.’ leave comments about what date News” at a conference in Tower We would hope the FDA would Hall on Tuesday. SJSU president Don Kassing change its policy at some point. The scientifi c arguments are considerable said Tuesday. Q: How easy of a decision was … they need to get on that and take a • Kassing addressed campus it for you to suspend blood look at it … because we would argue building updates for the drives on campus? it’s discriminatory. Student Union, Spartan The experience we’re having on this Complex and other projects. A: We approached this thing, I think, has been … a very strong anti-gay • The ban on blood drives in a very thoughtful way. We felt that set of responses that are ugly, nasty dominated the conference, as based on what we learned (research- kinds of things. We’ll get people ac- cusing us of being politically correct, COURTESY OF SJSU ATHLETICS Kassing and staff explained ing) that our discrimination policy needed to be adhered to. And that the which I would argue is a very shallow the reasons behind the FDA position on this has been con- view of what we’ve done. 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Contact: Angelo, 925-768-7052 Contact: Sampath Gadamsetty, 806-6314, [email protected] LECTURE: BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN A GLOBAL WORLD RELATIONSHIP WORKSHOP Eminent Speaker Series: Information on the sixth-annual San Jose Counseling Services’ “The Dating Game.” Topics include the Silicon Valley Business Plan Competition will be provided. The fi rst date, healthy relationships and surviving breakups. event is co-hosted by the Lucas Graduate School of Business. 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Administration building, room 269. 6 to 8 p.m. at Boccardo Business Complex, room 202. Contact: Jennifer Naumann, Mariika Felberg, or Contact: Dr. Anu Basu, 924-3593, [email protected] Ashley Tate de Lara, [email protected] COUNSELING SERVICES STUDENT WORKSHOP CAREER CENTER PROGRAM: First-Generation College Student Workshop. THE INTERNATIONAL JOB SEARCH, 6 to 7 p.m. at MOSAIC Cross Cultural Center. SECRETS TO SUCCESS Contact: Veronica Mendoza, 924-5921 By KATE TAYLOR A program for students considering going abroad to intern, Staff Writer work, teach, study, volunteer or travel. LECTURE: NETWORKING THROUGH PEOPLE, 3 to 5 p.m. at the University room. THROUGH A MENTOR More than 20 Rothbart’s spell can only be broken Contact: Laurie Morgan, [email protected] Delta Sigma Pi Professional Event: Sharon Preston, project poised ballerinas by true love. specialist and university relations and college recruiting from pirouetted across the Enter, Prince Siegfried. WORKSHOP: ARE YOU HITTING THE GOAL MARK? CISCO Systems, will talk about the importance of networking fl oor of Ballet San Jose Siegfried falls in love with Odette, Learn how to achieve your educational goals by creating an and having a mentor before graduating. in blue tulle skirts with toes causing the baron to create an evil eff ective plan and hitting the center of the target. 9 to 10:30 p.m. at the Student Union, Almaden room pointed and chins held high. Odette look-alike, the Black Swan, 3 to 4 p.m. Administration building, room 269. Contact: [email protected] The company held the fi nal in order to trick Siegfried into de- technical rehearsal of “Swan Lake,” claring his love to her instead of the Sparta Guide is provided free of charge to students, faculty and staff members. Th e deadline for entries is noon, three work- where the lighting and score were real Odette, negating the true-love ing days before the desired publication date. Space restrictions may require editing of submission. Entries are printed in the adjusted to the choreography, in one loophole. order in which they are received. Submit entries online at thespartandaily.com or in writing at DBH 209. of the company’s many studios Fri- Dwight Oltman, the conductor, day. has worked with Ballet San Jose on The success of the 130-year-old every production for 32 years. ballet is attributed to its dramatical- He said the rehearsal was an op- ly moving score written in 1875 by portunity to refresh his memory on Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, who died the notes he made for the score dur- believing his music to the produc- ing the company’s last “Swan Lake” tion was a failure, according to an performance. e-mail from Dennis Nahat, the The dancers rehearsed sans cos- Karen Gabay performs artistic and executive director for tumes or backdrop, and with only a the role of Odette in the company. few props to supplement the perfor- Ballet San Jose’s rehearsal Nahat said the contemporary mance. of “Swan Lake.” version of the ballet is from 1894, Grand jumps and leaps and im- ARTHUR MARKMAN / SPARTAN DAILY when Marius Petipa and Lev Iva- pressive consecutive turns were nov redid the choreography. performed by all of the main roles, “My instinct in preserving great wowing Friday’s rehearsal audience works is to strengthen that which and emphasizing the company’s ath- “Swan Lake” is already visible and bring out that leticism. which is invisible,” Nahat wrote. Maykel Solas played Prince Sieg- Who: Ballet San Jose “The choreography for this produc- fried, Jeremy Kovitch played the tion of ‘Swan Lake’ is original, ex- baron and Karen Gabay played the What: “Swan Lake” cept portions of Acts II and III.” lead part of Odette in Friday’s run- Some of the scenes are still danced through. Where: by modern companies in the original Most dancers get about 15 to 20 San Jose Center for Performing Arts choreography, specifi cally the dance years of professional dancing, de- 255 Almaden of the Four Cygnets, Nahat said. pending on the age they start, said This ballet is so demanding for Akua Parker, a dancer in her second When: Feb. 15 to Feb. 24 the performer, said Publicity Direc- season with the company. tor Lee Kopp, that there are three to Gabay, 46, has been dancing for Student rates are available at the door four castings of each main role, and the Ballet San Jose for 27 years and one hour before the performance with a the performers never dance the same is still being cast as leads in the bal- school ID. lead two nights in a row. let’s many productions, Parker said. “It’s like basketball, or any sport, “She must be hiding an aging por- Student rate performance dates: really,” Kopp said. “If you play tired, trait of herself in a closet,” Kopp said Friday, Feb. 15 @ 8 p.m. you’re going to get hurt.” of Gabay. Thursday, Feb. 21 @ 8 p.m. The ballet is a classic, roman- In addition to Gabay, Maria Ja- Friday, Feb. 22 @ 8 p.m. tic tale of Odette, called the White cobs and Alexsandra Meijer also Saturday, Feb. 23 @ 1:30 p.m. Swan, who is under the spell and play Odette. control of the obsessed Baron von Nahat added that, when choreo- For tickets, call (408) 288-2800 Rothbart, an evil sorcerer who turns graphing the ballet, he tried to “make women into swans. the ballet and its plot clearly under- Typical to any fairytale, von stood by a fi rst-time viewer.”

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Prince Siegfried (Maykel Solas) declares his love to the Black Swan (Karen Gabay) before the court. “Swan Lake” will run Feb. 15 to Feb. 24 at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts. Th e ballet will be danced to a live performance by the Symphony Silicon Valley.

ARTHUR MARKMAN / SPARTAN DAILY Spartan Sports Update The SJSU softball team split a double- Coming off of its 7-0 win over Sonoma header on Tuesday with Sacramento State, the SJSU women’s tennis team was 4 State. The Spartans were upended in blanked by UC Davis 7-0 on Tuesday in a WEDNESDAY Sports game one 5-2, but won game two 6-5. nonconference match. FEBRUARY 13, 2008 thespartandaily.com SJSU’s record-setting swimmer

Brie Marhenke is favored at next week’s WAC tourney

By KATE TAYLOR Staff Writer

Standing by the pool at the Aquatic Center, hair sopping wet and goggle marks imprinted on her- forehead, SJSU swimmer Brie Marhenke spoke of her love for swimming. “I just like going back and forth in the pool,” she said. In 2005 Marhenke became the PHOTO COURTESY OF SJSU ATHLETICS university’s fi rst swimmer to com- pete in the NCAA championships Teammates say since 2000, said Doga Gur, San Jose Marhenke brings State University’s assistant sports in- an unconventional formation director. and “easy-going” Marhenke set two individual school records in 2006 in the 50- approach to the and 100-yard-freestyle and is seeded sport, but when the gun goes off , fi rst in both events heading into the PHOTO COURTESY OF SJSU ATHLETICS Western Athletic Conference cham- there is no one that pionship meet next week in San In addition to her individual records, Brie Marhenke has participated in three SJSU record-setting relay competes harder Antonio. races. She was named to the 2005-06 CollegeSwimming.com NCAA Mid-Major All-American team. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE WESTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE than she does.

The senior health science major due to back and rib injuries, she was “She always says quirky stuff right Marhenke because of her sense of laughing. “That’s a recent thing.” “It’s just really fun to swam recreationally in high school one of three tri-captains for the team before we get on the blocks to relax humor and positive vibe. The 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials watch her swim and before she enrolled at Oregon State and is a co-captain this season. us,” said Golez, who swims the but- “Brie is defi nitely a member of will be held in June, and Marhenke University. She transferred to SJSU “Mentally, red-shirting last year terfl y events, “but it’s funny because the peanut gallery,” Hopkins said of said she will continue to train with beat everyone ... in 2005. was really tough for me because I felt when she gets on the blocks she’s so her wacky personality. Hopkins and attempt to qualify in the “Brie’s career certainly has been like I was a senior but that I wasn’t serious. I don’t know how she can Carr said that throughout practice 50- or 100-meter-freestyle events. AMANDA CARR ” sort of unorthodox to say the least,” done,” Marhenke said. “The support turn that goofy switch on and off.” she can hear Marhenke’s voice from “We’ve had discussions in terms Senior, distance swimmer Hopkins said, referring to the fact from the team was probably the best.” “It’s just really fun to watch her across the pool. of her sticking around and training that most college swimmers usu- Hopkins said Marhenke is a natu- swim and just beat everyone in a 50- “I’m really loud, and I love hav- for Olympic Trials,” Hopkins said. ally start their careers at early ages, ral leader and a role model for the freestyle by a body length, which is ing fun,” Marhenke said. “That’s my “That’s a decision we’ll make at the Marhenke has medaled at previ- swimming competitively year-round rest of the team. amazing to me,” said Carr, a distance main thing.” conclusion of this season and see ous WAC championships fi ve times for local club teams. “It’s always a good thing for the rest swimmer. Marhenke said she plans to work in where her motivations lie.” — three have been gold. “She didn’t have the typical swim- of the team to have somebody next to Lauren Mar, a junior business ad- sports management after she’s done at In the meantime, Marhenke, Hop- “One of things that we talk about ming background,” he said. them that is swimming at that level,” ministration major, lives and trains San Jose State, and next season she’ll kins and the rest of the Spartan swim- is, especially somebody of her abil- Marhenke did not practice serious- he said. “And it’s a good example of with Marhenke. work with the university’s swim team mers are looking forward to a great ity and goals, we don’t want to overly, or on a regular basis, until she came what they can really achieve.” “She’s very sporadic and very as an undergraduate assistant. team performance in San Antonio. complicate it,” said head coach Sage to San Jose State, Hopkins said. Seniors Amanda Carr and Jillene easy-going,” Mar said. “She’s very In her spare time, she likes to re- “This team has worked much Hopkins of his expectations for Mar- “Her improvement was dramatic Golez attributed the enthusiasm of nonchalant, and that is one thing that lax, and she said she has developed a harder and been much more focused henke. “We just want her to get in to say the least,” he said. the team to Marhenke and her ability helps make practice fun sometimes.” new hobby. top to bottom than any team since there and go for best times.” Though she red-shirted last season to motivate her teammates. Mar said she loves being around “Sometimes I read,” she said, I’ve been here,” Hopkins said. Classifieds

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It is precisely 1: 51 p.m. on Feb. 10, but I refuse to allow anyone to discourage met, someone who may live in another city, For the 21st century, here’s another one for 2008. I am sitting at a local Starbucks me from following my dream. state or country. However, what about other people’s free you: think before you type. with a pile of newly purchased books in I am sure I will meet obstacles in my Even if you’re not a published writer, you speech? Free speech comes with responsibil- Before you type a comment, consider front of me. “Author 101,” “How to Get attempts to be taken seriously, and I plan can still get your words out there for others to ity. When you move away from critiquing a what you would feel like if the person you are Published,” “The Writer’s Portable Ther- on facing them with my head held high read. The Internet allows just about anyone with writer or poster’s ideas to critiquing his or her addressing was right in front of you, looking apist.” and proving to the world, but most impor- access to it to let his or her voice be heard. reputation and character, then that’s crossing a you straight in the eyes. I briefl y skim over the fi rst few pages tantly proving to myself, that anything is Web sites for publications, including the line. Would you still say the same thing? of “Author 101.” My eyes wearily scan possible if you work hard and believe in Spartan Daily, allow readers to post comments Name-calling is something children may do the titles of the other books once again. yourself. So it appears that to write a book, I am on stories and have discussions among them- when they’re fi ghting over a toy during recess, We allow society to convince us selves. but this and other personal attacks probably in the need of another book to guide and The Internet may break down barriers, but won’t get one far during a discussion in a col- direct me? that we shouldn’t aim too high there’s one thing that should be remembered: lege class, for instance. Why should personal The books all hold cleverly crafted how people treat other people. attacks, instead of logic and reason, work any “The Kyo Protocol” appears every tips and formulaic approaches, neatly for fear of disappointment or There’s an Internet slang term for people better online? Wednesday. Sarah Kyo is a Spartan numbered or bulleted, and are certainly failure, and we obsequiously who purposely try to stir up trouble online: From personal experience, there is some- Daily student culture editor. impressive enough in their sincere prom- ises to make my nonexistent book a real- settle for the mediocre. ity (and a best-selling one at that). But two pages into the fi rst chapter, I may be young, but I believe I have which is attempting to “teach” me lessons lived and experienced far beyond my 22 on creative writing (as though creativity years and feel an incessant need to release Making sense out of blood drive nonsense is something to be learned), I suddenly the few things that I have learned. feel a strong urge to throw the books off Perhaps I could wait another 10 years correlate with establishing equal rights? sex with another man, the nurse tells him he the table. to add new experiences this world has in Is that even discrimination if the people can’t donate blood. I am a journalist. I know all too well store for me. This, however, would go who aren’t allowed to donate blood on cam- “Why?” he asks. the many rules and guidelines I must fol- against one of the most important things pus aren’t allowed to donate anywhere else “It’s the policy,” the nurse says. “Sorry, low on a daily basis in order to write a I have learned in my life: To take advan- in the country? there’s nothing I can do.” well-structured article. tage of every waking moment. With this All other federal laws are enforced on Can’t argue with that, I suppose. The man My dream and desire of writing a in mind, I will write my book. I will write campus. Will the politically correct freaks of knows he can’t twist the nurse’s arm because book was perhaps also recently fueled by it now. DAVID ZUGNONI SJSU fi nd more laws to fi ght? it’s not up to the nurse. It’s up to a policy. a rebellion to this structured form of writ- We live in a time when passions can Beginnings of Marathons What if every single college did this? ing to which I have grown so accustomed easily be stifl ed, and dreams are often What if city or county governments started Policies are just easy ways over the past few years. Reporting, while pushed aside; we allow society to con- banning blood drives to protect the rights of exciting and rewarding in its own way, vince us that we shouldn’t aim too high SJSU President Don Kassing made an their citizens? out of a discussion. has been my day job. for fear of disappointment or failure, and interesting move, deciding to suspend blood Donating blood would become much They are simple, It is, however, in the late hours of the we obsequiously settle for the mediocre. drives on his campus because a policy that more of a hassle than just walking a few night when I sit before my computer and But deep down, we all have something protected gay men from “discrimination of blocks off campus. no-questions-asked release my inner thoughts and emotions inside of us, some hidden talent or desire, any kind” beat out a policy that disallowed a Suddenly, if you don’t own a car, you ways to end an argument. onto this word processor. that makes us come alive — something man who has had sex with another man from can’t get to a blood donation station, and an It is the only time I feel free to pour that motivates us to get up in the morning donating blood. already precious supply of blood would de- But the policy may be fl awed, and we out my heart and soul onto paper in what- and fi lls us with an exuberance and vital- On the surface, the decision just makes crease dramatically. would have just continued to adhere to it if ever way I like best. I never think before ity that makes life worth living — some- sense. What sense does that make? not for this recent blood drive ban. I write, I never create an outline, and I thing that makes us feel as though we At a news conference yesterday, Kass- Oh, but I’ve missed the point, for making News outlets across the country report- certainly never organize my thoughts in a are capable of making a difference in the ing said the issue emerged when a university sense logically is sometimes the least sen- ed SJSU’s suspension of on-campus blood list. I never have. world. employee complained that the U.S. Food and sible thing to do — especially when trying drives, and if other institutions protest as this I allow it to fl ow freely out of me, and Writing my book is my way of follow- Drug Administration policy was discrimina- to make a statement. university has, Rip Van Winkle at the FDA I believe that is what gives my writing its ing my desire of having my voice heard tory. If he neglected the complaint, there’s a If a decision lacks a logical base, then will have to eventually wake up and listen. sincere and personal style. through my pen, in the hope that a tiny good chance more pressure would come his there must be something more important The ban itself may not make much sense, This is exactly why I am returning all spark, perhaps of inspiration or a strong way from students and other employees. than logic behind it — maybe a principle. but it could begin an overdue discussion of the aforementioned books, and letting form of connection, may ignite within your Not only is defending a university policy “For me, it’s a real fundamental principle about the FDA policy, and that might make creativity come to me from the source soul as you run your fi ngers through mine. that promotes equal rights an easy decision, that this place doesn’t discriminate against things a lot more sensible in the end. which I fi nd most reliable: myself. I think that this is perhaps the biggest especially in California, but it’s also much anybody,” Kassing said during yesterday’s I’d like to see a world without policies, I have wanted to write a book since desire set in the heart of any writer — to easier to tell some nurses with a van to take news conference. but if we must have them, it would be nice if as far back as I can remember. In fact, reveal the inner depths of her soul and SJSU off their list of destinations than to ex- Ah, that sounds refreshing, doesn’t it? we could talk about them from time to time I recently found an old diary from when I hope that somehow, and somewhere, she plain to 30,000-plus why he can’t own up to It’s nice to know that this isn’t just some and decide what to do with them. was 10 years old, and scrawled upon the will leave a worthwhile mark. a policy that protects the equality for which silly war of policies. fi rst page in bright green ink is the sen- I don’t know what your dream is, my billions have fought. “Policy” is the worst word in our lan- tence: “Become a famous author.” dear reader, but I know you must have So it’s an easy decision, almost typical, guage. You may laugh and call my ambitions one. despite this being the fi rst time a college has Policies are just easy ways out of a discus- exceedingly lofty and overly optimistic, And I know that it can make a differ- made it. sion. They are simple, no-questions-asked and I don’t blame you. ence. Suppose you take that leap of faith, But, on the other hand, it’s oversensitive ways to end an argument. “Beginnings of Marathons” appears For a 22-year-old woman to write instead of allowing the world to discour- and makes no sense at all. If a man fi lls out a questionnaire before every Wednesday. David Zugnoni is the a book is somewhat odd and unusual, age you from reaching for the moon. How does suspending blood donation donating blood and indicates that he has had Spartan Daily opinion editor. I realize, especially a woman who be- Who knows? Maybe the moon will lieves her book will actually be noticed reach back.

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By TARA DUFFY month on food — with the majority Pit’s menu offers many food options Staff Writer of that spent eating out. for around $5 to $6. Both Esmail and Diaz said that Julie Brand, general manager of Sisters Becky and Lucie Roberts, they didn’t eat much at home. Zanottos Downtown Market, said it both animation illustration majors, They spent one lunch hour this has recently brought back its student said they prefer to eat at home to save week eating burritos from La Vic- discount and now offer students 10 per- money. toria’s on 140 E. San Carlos St. that cent off on a purchases of $25 or more Sometimes it is hard for students cost around $5 each. through the rest of this semester, as well who are living on a tight budget to A few downtown businesses offer as into September and October. ﬁ nd affordable places to eat or get special discounts to SJSU students, For students who want to catch a drinks with friends. where the students need to show their movie, it will cost $7.50 at Camera 12 For those who prefer to go out, SJSU IDs to receive the discounts. Cinemas on 201 S. Second Street. even though money is tight, going Jimmy Orozco, an employee from Nancy Holtz, a junior art educa- to downtown San Jose does offer Iguana’s Mexican Taqueria, said the tion major, said she frequents busi- struggling students some options. A restaurant is offering 10 percent off nesses in San Pedro Square, such as number of these options come within of “anything, all day every day.” The Flying Martini Brothers Bar and walking distance of SJSU. Iguana’s can be found on South Bistro, as well as O’Flaherty’s Irish Chris Skidmore, a graduate kine- Third Street near McDonald’s and, it Pub and Tied House. siology student, likes Pizza My Heart is open late Thursday through Sun- Holt said that she chooses busi- because “you can get a meal for ﬁ ve day until 3 a.m. nesses in this area because they of- bucks.” The Pita Pit, on South Second fer “a group of pubs right by each Alysse Esmail, sophomore public Street between Camera 12 Cinemas other.” relations major, and Maria Diaz, sec- and San Fernando Street, offers stu- San Pedro Square is located be- ond-year nursing student, both said dents a large fountain drink for $.50 tween Santa Clara Avenue and Saint they spend around $100 to $150 per with the purchase of a pita. The Pita John streets.

LUKE CUNNINGHAM / SPARTAN DAILY Above left: Two students eat at the dining counter at Iguana’s Taqueria on Th ird Street. Above right: SJSU seniors Miller Duong, right, an economics major and Anthony Truong, left, a fi nance major, enjoy some slices from Pizza My Heart while studying for some of their classes. Q&A College courses seek to protect church tills Spartan Complex renovations on the agenda from embezzlers, improve management Continued from Page 1 nities of a high risk of HIV? plan to put in main renovations on applicants for the Fall? Spartan Complex … and that’s about By KATHY MATHESON Now, some colleges are hoping Associated Press A: It really hits home on the issue. a $30 million project. A: Yeah, we have seen an 8 percent to prevent such faith-shattering paid attention to this issue and un- What really violates the nondiscrimi- increase even with the Feb. 1 dead- abuses by offering programs derstands … that the FDA could and nation policy is that like-risks are not Q: What’s your take on the line. We got our hands full, our ap- PHILADELPHIA — The globe- devoted specifi cally to managing should reconsider their argument. treated the same under the FDA’s proposed Internet fi lters at the plications are up, we’re overenrolled trotting priest from Connecticut church fi nances and personnel. drove a Jaguar, shopped at Bergdorf Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, policy. And that’s where the univer- (King) library? about 1,500 students. We had hoped Q: How quick of a decision sity’s policy and the FDA’s comes to be up about 3 percent. Goodman and bought jewelry from Pa., and Boston College started was it for you? into confl ict. And they don’t have an Cartier, all of it with money stolen programs in September, and Villanova A: I understand where Councilman from his church’s coffers. By the time University outside Philadelphia is answer to that. Pete Constant is coming from, and I Q: How do you help this A: We probably spent a good four the parish fi nance council caught on, offering an online master’s degree in share that concern of protecting chil- problem? he had embezzled $1.3 million. church management beginning this or fi ve months on this … maybe six Q: In your fi nal months as dren from pornography. You need to months. Many U.S. churches have summer. SJSU’s president, what are be very careful and not interfere with A: We’ve opened more sections. been victims of embezzlement The concept is becoming more you trying to accomplish? our research efforts or the effort you We’ve hired more faculty. over the years, refl ecting not just popular despite some among the Q: What started the conver- make as students. We’re hoping that’s moral weakness on the part of faithful who bristle at the notion of sation (about banning blood A: We’ve got to put a budget togeth- recognized and doesn’t disrupt the Q: What’s at the top of the list? the wrongdoers, but lax fi nancial the church as a business, said Kerry drives)? er. We are spending time on the new way the library works. I think it’s an What is the “must get done” controls. Often, church budgets Robinson, executive director of the Student Union, Health Center and issue of moral security in the library by the end of the semester? are overseen by volunteers or National Leadership Roundtable A: We had a complaint from an em- Rec Center. Every day there is some- rather than Internet fi lters. I know employees with little guidance or on Church Management, a Roman he feels strongly about it and cares ployee who expressed that he felt the thing that comes up in this place. A: If we have a budget cut, we make professional training. Catholic group. blood drive violated the nondiscrimi- about kids, and so do we. I hope we sure we can manage it. I mentioned nation policy. can fi nd a different solution. Q: Does SJSU have any plans the Student Union, the Health Cen-

to put in new computer labs, ter, the Rec Center, and make sure Q: Did you ask when talking to like the ones in Clark Hall? Q: The CSU system set an those projects move along. the FDA ofﬁ cials: Why is that earlier freshmen deadline the focus is on homosexual in- A: In the governor’s budget … there for Feb. 1, have you seen a President Kassing’s answers were dividuals and not other commu- is a bond issue, and if it passes, we change in the number of edited for length. DISC Board of supervisors to discuss FDA policy Th ursday Continued from Page 1 drives,” he said. “The impression we clusion regarding the FDA’s policy got was that there were some colleg- preventing homosexual men from es — that tended to be smaller liberal donating blood, hoping that this stand identity and sexual orientation is not arts colleges in the Midwest — had will spur people to discuss the policy. allowed, among several things, ac- taken a position on this.” “I think each entity that considers cording to the UC’s policy. At other places, students and the this has to get there on its own,” he Kassing said the university did gay, lesbian, and transgender com- said. “What I would hope is that we not look at other local institutions’ munity raised the issue, Kassing help create a more serious conversa- nondiscrimination policies, but that said. The difference between SJSU tion with the FDA.” didn’t stop him or those researching and other colleges is that protesting The Santa Clara County Board of it from looking for other examples. did not start the investigation, but Supervisors will be discussing the “We did try to get some sense of rather an employee complaint. issue of blood drives and the FDA’s whether or not other colleges and Kassing said he felt that each uni- ban at its legislative committee meet- universities had stopped doing blood versity should come to its own con- ing on Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

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