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FOLLOW US! @SpartanDaily @spartandaily/spartandaily /spartandailyYT STUDENT GOVERNMENT A.S. election results announced MEET THE NEW A.S. GOVERNMENT BODY A.S. President: Ariadna Manzo A.S. Vice President: Cristina Cortes A.S. Controller: Joshua Villanueva A.S. Director of Business Affairs: SATVIR SAINI | SPARTAN DAILY Malik Akil The Associated Students election winners were announced at the results party held in Student Union Meeting Room 4. A.S. Director of Communications: Nayeli Lopez BY SATVIR SAINI last. As Briones announced and Cortes was the director of Staff Writer the winners, they each stepped Business Affairs. A.S. Director of Co-curricular Affairs: forward and stood next to the Those who are new to the Board Andrew Lingao Associated Students election congratulations banner. of Directors are looking forward to A.S. Director of Community and results were announced Thursday “I am honored to be the next being a part of the team. Sustainability Affairs: Tessa Mendes April 13. Ariadna Manzo was voted president for the school year,” “I ran for this position last election A.S. Director of External Affairs: the next A.S. president, along with Manzo said. “The time is now and I and didn’t get it,” Gill said. “This time Oladotun Hospidales Cristina Cortes as vice president cannot wait to work with the board I am very honored to be the director of A.S. Director of Faculty Affairs: and Josh Villanueva as controller. to advocate for our students.” Student Rights and Responsibilities.” Armani Donahue The new board of directors and There were a total of four Once results were announced, the executive positions for the 2017- candidates running for president for winners were able to give speeches A.S. Director of Intercultural Affairs: 2018 school year will begin in June. the new term. as the audience congratulated the Branden Parent The results party for Associated Audience members were excited new board. A.S. Director of Internal Affairs: Students Government started off for the new directors that many of Héctor Perea Jr. who was the Thi Tran with all candidates checking in and those who attended kept shouting previous A.S. president was also A.S. Director of Programming Affairs: mingling with others waiting for and cheering. present at the results party. Parin Patel the big announcement. For those who did not win the “I am very proud of the new A.S. Director of Student Fee Affairs: Food and games were available for election, they were still supportive members,” Perea said. “I cannot Jyotsna Kethepalli all attendees to join in on as well. and said their congratulations wait to see the achievements they Maya Briones, chief elections before leaving the party. will bring.” A.S. Director of Student Resource Affairs: officer for the Students’ Election “I am very excited to work with the After Perea said a few words, he Chelsea Busick Commission (SEC), started off the team that has been elected,” Cortes asked everyone to join in on applauding AS. Director of Student Rights and big reveal with announcements and said. “We will start working hard and the new members once again. Responsibilities: Chelby Gill statistics about voting. quick to get this campus together.” The results party lasted for an hour, A.S. Director of University Advising Affairs: This election season, there was a 13 Many of the directors have served while a few members lingered behind Djalaica de Guzman percent voter turnout rate — the highest in other positions prior to the one after speeches had been given. it has been for the last few years. they will be taking for next term. Terms begin on June 1, 2017. Results were given in the order of Previously Manzo was the Follow Satvir on Twitter directors first and then executives director of Intercultural Affairs @satvirsaini_ INFOGRAPHIC BY SATVIR SAINI

CARBON FOOTPRINT INTERNATIONAL WORKERS’ DAY Ride to School Day San Jose residents prepare promotes sustainable for May Day General Strike transportation options BY ELIZABETH RODRIGUEZ studies sophomore. Staff Writer Guzman, along with fellow SAHE member BY JESSICA STOPPER receive the tacos. Jaime Esquivel presented to the audience the Staff Writer “We decided to add tacos to our Different organizations from the Bay Area importance of student and youth activism event to bring in more people and came together on Saturday at the Biblioteca during the current political climate. The Environmental Resource have them go through each table Latinoamericana Branch Library in San Jose Organization like Services, Immigration Center hosted Ride To School and learn what we do,” said Joel for a town hall meeting. Rights and Education Network (SIREN), Day last Thursday. Fluette, co-director of the ERC. The meeting was held to begin planning Sacred Heart Community Services, Peace The event was created to Transportation Solutions, a part for May Day, a day of strike on the first of and Council on American Islamic Relations help promote sustainable of Associated Students, held a May that is meant to bring awareness toward and Anakbayan Silicon Valley all presented transportation on campus. booth for students to bring their issues affecting the immigrant community. on various issues. Every month, the ERC holds chain locks in exchange for a “I feel like this is important to go within Renters rights, immigrant rights and this event. It changed things up U-lock. U-locks are bike locks your own community and meet new domestic violence were all concerns that were this time around by giving out that are like oversized padlocks organizations and be activists” said Jennifer brought up during the town hall meeting. treats after participants visited that attach to a cross bar. Guzman, Student Activist for Higher every booth. Information about public Education (SAHE) member and a global IMMIGRANTS | Page 2 “We’re trying to reduce transportation and bike routes carbon footprint and ignitions was also given. by promoting riding a bike to “People are kind of iffy about school instead of driving,” said taking public transportation Lisa Tran, assistant coordinator or ride a bike because they of transportation services. don’t know the routes,” said The student-run organization environmental studies senior is funded by Associated Students Tino Le. According to Tran, bike and Transportation Solutions. theft is a common problem on the The organization is connected SJSU campus. with the Department of Associated Students partners Environmental Studies at SJSU. with UPD Parking, which Associated Students and the provides U-locks for free. ERC held three booths on the A.S. In order to receive a free U-lock, Lawn to engage with students. students had to get a voucher This year, there were free from A.S., show proof that they tacos from Chacho’s, but every are a student at SJSU and follow participant had to go to through ELIZABETH RODRIGUEZ | SPARTAN DAILY all three booths in order to BICYCLE | Page 2 SJSU students Jaime Esquivel and Jennifer Guzman speak at the May Day town hall meeting on Saturday. 2 NEWS Tuesday, April 18, 2017

BICYCLE The booth also had a prize wheel where participants had the Continued from page 1 opportunity to win snacks and free gear. Bicycle Express, located on the A.S. social media page. Williams Street, partnered up The second booth called Take with the ERC and had a booth on Back the Tap was hosted by the A.S. Lawn to provide the ERC. free tuneups. The booth had three types of The event also had a pledge board water: tap, filtered tap and bottled. for students to pledge to be more Each participant had to taste all sustainable in their lives. three types of water and see if they In honor of Earth Day could tell the difference. this Thursday, the ERC will “We try to promote the use of be holding an event on campus reusable water bottles on campus as well as another Ride To rather than plastic water bottles,” School Day. Le said. The third booth, Ride to School Day, provided free tuneups for the bicycles of students who ride them Follow Jessica on Twitter JESSICA STOPPER | SPARTAN DAILY to school. @jessicastopper_ Joel Fluette informs students on the Environmental Resource Center at San Jose State University.

IMMIGRANTS considered criminals, when we are the workforce of this country,” Fernandez Continued from page 1 said. “We are only trying to provide for our families,” Where does your San Jose In the last few years, May Day has “When one group is affected, all groups focused on issues with immigration. In water come from? are affected,” said Sameena Usman, 2006, one of the largest demonstrations member of the Council on American took place in cities all across the U.S. Islamic Relations. According to the LA Times, more than 3 Organizations used this opportunity 100,000 demonstrators fl ooded the streets Main to inform the audience how they can get of Chicago. Sources involved within the community and attend Similar demonstrations took place in future events. over 140 cities and 39 states. At the time, “With poverty in the Philippines, demonstrators were demanding for an capitalism and socio-economic issues, immigration reform and support for the Local Mountain 10% Collected from a these are all struggles people face and we Dream Act, which would grant legal status Surface Water Watershed in Santa need to recognize this it,” said Lealani to young immigrants who were brought Cruz Mountains Munta, University of California Santa the U.S. by their parents. Cruz student and Anakbayan Silicon The May Day General Strike in San Valley Member. Jose will be held at the Mexican Heritage May Day has a long history of nationwide Plaza. The general strike calls for people general strike meant to highlight workers’ to abstain from going to work, shopping or rights and is sometimes referred to as attending school. International Workers’ Day. “During today’s political climate, by Yasmeen Fernandez attended the town having SJSU students come out we can Groundwater 40% Underground hall meeting as a member of the Fight then bring those issues into SJSU and Aquifers For 15 and the Santa Clara County Wage inform our campus,” Guzman said. “We Theft Coalition. She told the crowd the all have our own privileges therefore struggles she faces as a worker of two jobs. we should all do something within our Fernandez also explains how she has to communities to help others.” support two families, one here in the U.S. and another in Mexico. Follow Elizabeth on Twitter “I don’t understand how we are @elizabwithlove Imported Surface 50% Purchased from Water Santa Clara Valley Water

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FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA @spartandaily Tuesday, April 18, 2017 A&E 3 Vietnamese Student Association MUSICAL REVIEW Musical parody celebrates heritage at showcase offers overkill BY PAYJE REDMOND Staff Writer

The Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) shared culture through music, dance and theatre. On Saturday evening VSA put on its 39th annual Vietnamese Cultural Showcase inside Hammer Theatre. Nearly 200 guests fi lled the theatre to watch the cultural showcase titled “The Cruelty of Fate.” Tony Phan attended the showcase to support his daughter Nicole Phan, a dancer in the fashion show. “It’s touching when you get to see what is presented here,” Phan said. “It reminds you of what we have gone PHOTO COURTESY OF TABARD THEATRE through back in ‘75. ” Starring Alicia Teeter, Adrien Gleason and Glenna “The Cruelty of Fate” tells the story of Murillo, “Cinderella” meets “Into the Woods” in Vietnamese orphans that were separated The Tabard Theatre Company’s production of “The from their families during the Vietnam Musical of Musicals, (The Musical!).” War which ended in 1975. A private investigator, played by Peter PAYJE REDMOND | SPARTAN DAILY BY KRISTIN LAM Tran, attempts to reconnect Mr. Vu, The Vietnamese Student Association performs a traditional dance using silk ribbon Copy Editor played by Ahn Kiet, with his long-lost at the 39th annual cultural showcase on Saturday. daughter, played by Kim Ahn Tran. Despite talented performances, the musical Producer Annie Giang, a radio, Nguyen directed the traditional hat with Berkeley to have a fi eld day for the parodying musicals provides more irritation television and fi lm junior, has been a dance and the fashion show for the third clubs to meet. than entertainment with over-the-top acts full member of VSA for two years. time Saturday evening. Tran said she enjoyed how the of endless references. Giang said she took her previous “I’ve done traditional dancing for like entertainment was incorporated within The Tabard Theatre Company is presenting experience as the leading actress last 10 years,” Nguyen said. “We usually the play. “The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!)” year and used it become the producer. just fi nd a group and a spot and then “I really like the ribbon/fan dancing, from April 7 through 30 in San Pedro Square. “I wanted to tell a story that would we practice.” the fl ow was unique and really nice,” Designed to be campy, it’s made up of five acts make people feel,” Tran said. Nguyen said the traditional clothing Train said. that parody and honor styles of musical theatre. As an only child, she always was mostly tailored in Vietnam. Giang said she attempted to play into Four cast members carry the entire show imagined stories and incorporated that A family member brought it back. people’s individual talents as she picked playing archetypal roles in different settings. into her career. Members of VSA said that the student her directors. Jitter, the villain played by Gregg Zigler, Entertainment in between play organization has had a positive infl uence Many parents of cast members demands that June, the leading lady played scenes included a traditional hat on their lives. could be seen in the audience. Giang’s by Alicia Teeter, pay her rent in settings from dance, ballroom dancing, hip-hop “I’ve learned so much about the mom, dad, uncle and aunt showed to Kansas to New York. The matron Abby, played dance routines, a fashion show and culture through the Vietnamese Student support her. by Glenna Murillo, always offers morbid advice musical duets. Association,” Giang said. “It’s not a common career path for and the love interest Billy, played by Adrien The fashion show displayed traditional As a former president of VSA Asians,” Giang said. “My parents said Gleason, somehow pays the rent. When it clothing for men and women across Nguyen said she learned how to run a do something you love. Seeing them comes to the plot, the line “I’ve heard that song different regions of Vietnam. The fi rst college organization and form outside here witnessing my show makes me feel before, I can’t stand it anymore” that Juney Fae model, Kim Bui, wore an ao tu than or partnerships with sponsors. like this is all worth it.” sings during “Dear Abby” is all too relatable. four-panel dress. The student organization is present “I’m really grateful that my club had From the opening song, the cast set the VSA president Kevin Phan also on other campuses throughout the faith in me and this story,” Giang said. intentionally exaggerating tone by explaining participated in the fashion show Bay Area. “We’re singing because it’s a musical.” modeling au dia, the most popular form Audience member Mary Tran is part Each act begins after that with a slideshow of of dress in Vietnam. of University of California Berkeley’s Follow Payje on Twitter playbills of the musicals that are imitated and Child Development junior Jenny VSA. Tran said SJSU’s VSA partnered @Theyasked referenced. Although the concept is clever and the cast executes it with enthusiasm, the inside jokes are meaningless to people who aren’t experts on musicals. University Dance Theater kicks During “A Little Complex” based on Stephen Sondheim’s style in musicals such as “Sweeny Todd” and “Into the Woods,” the off annual Spring performances limited audience laughter made it clear that the punchlines had narrow appeal. Sure, the mad artist and landlord Jitter’s desire to slit his tenants’ throats and decorate their corpses with papier-mâché is universally creepy, but the significance of the musical numbers and choreography is lost on those unfamiliar with the style. Considering the premise of the musical, the cast couldn’t have done better at being overdramatic. The way Teeter deadpans the stage directions “June awakens to Jitter standing in front of her” before gasping into character definitely earns an eyeroll. If nothing else, Gleason dreamily singing “Playing with my own little Willy,” if Billy raises a son SATVIR SAINI | SPARTAN DAILY named after himself elicits audible groans. University Dance Theater dancers perform “Bright Wind, Cracking Walls” as part of their fi rst Spring concert. On the small stage with only a slab of grey steps, the characters had the responsibility of BY SATVIR SAINI Cooper choreographed the third “In ancient Jewish tradition the setting each scene with their acting, costumes Staff Writer performance, “Bright Wind, Cracking sorrows of the world rest in mortals and extremely limited stage props. Murillo and Walls,” in collaboration with Boumaïla. who are known as Just Men,” Boumaïla Zigler’s eccentric portrayals in particular made San Jose State University’s Dance This piece consisted of 13 dancers said. “If one Just Man goes missing, every setting clear. Murillo’s German accent Theater held its fi rst main Spring who wore two different shades of blue the sufferings that exist in the world and Zigler’s swagger in “Speakeasy” – the only performance this weekend. There were shirts, a light and teal colored, and would poison all the souls perishing all act I didn’t find myself staring at the ceiling – fi ve performances over the course of some dancers wore pink. The dancers mankind. This piece shows the history helped transport the audience to a prostitution- three days with each performance with different shades, were pushing up of one Just Man.” filled Chicago in the 1930s. having fi ve different dances. against each other and putting up their The fi ve pieces were all choreographed When it came to the musical numbers, The Spring concert was held by arms building barriers. previously and have been worked on Murillo’s voice and range was also impressive. artistic director Raphaël Boumaïla and “The night before opening we got through the past few months. She belted out “Life sucks, we’re all gonna die” associate director of the school of music together for company class with Raphaël “We started Suite from Psalm in one scene over and over in varying pitches and dance Heather Cooper. and worked on some techniques to prep and Bright Wind, Cracking Walls in until I wondered if Abby was going to pass out “I like to work with the students on for the big series,” said dance senior August and we have been working on on stage. It’s too bad her talent was used to be pieces for a while,” Boumaïla said. Kelly Barry. it the entire year,” said dance senior so intentionally annoying. “They learn the history of the piece and After a short intermission, UDT Kaitlyn Bliven. Perhaps the best part of the entire show was get to have a strong bond and feeling for performed “Flicker.” This piece was The pieces are worked on over a period the live musical accompaniment provided the music and choreography.” performed earlier in the semester in of time to let the dancers understand the by Samuel Cisneros on a keyboard on stage. The fi rst performance was called a performance called “Flicker and dance itself. Throughout the entire show for every genre, “Rushlight Brun,” which consisted Fade.” The performance had the same “Silent Flight and Rushlight Brun Cisneros played all the melodramatic and of nine dancers. The dance started techniques and choreography as the last we started in the middle of the fall ridiculously silly pieces. off slowly with a calm piano intro but time but different dancers. It was a slow semester,” Lavalley said. Overall, the production parodied musicals picked up with the different dancers and mellow piece that picks up towards The performance ended with an as intended. Even while the cast overkilled crossing the fl oor. the middle when dancers start to collide applause from the audience. Boumaïla repeating the line “We’re done yet we keep on The dancers were wearing outfi ts with with each other. and Cooper were available for questions singing” in the closing scene, however, I couldn’t a lot of color. Each dancer wore a tide of The fi nal piece in the performance and comments about the performances. wait for the campy performance to end. salmon, pink and orange leotards. was “Suite from Psalm.” This piece Their next concert, “Revealed,” “Silent Flight” had a complete was originally choreographed in will be held on April 20. It will be a different tone. 1967. For this performance, Boumaïla showcase for all fi rst year dance majors, The music was very upbeat and reconstructed it. The piece opened with which will take place at 7 p.m. had a lot of jazz incorporated in the solo dancer David Le who played “The choreography. This piece consisted of Just Man.” As the performance went 12 dancers synchronized in step with on, other dancers joined in who played Follow Satvir on Twitter Follow Kristin on Twitter the actions and story being told. the Psalmists. @satvirsaini_ @kristinslam 4 A&E Tuesday, April 18, 2017 Clarinet concert ensemble captivates crowd

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San Jose State University’s music department hosted the SJSU Clarinet Ensemble directed by Janet Averett on Saturday. An estimated 25 attendees, ranging from parents to fellow students, fi lled the room. Made up of 14 clarinetists in the school’s clarinet studio, the concert included six pieces ranging from the romantic to contemporary postmodern eras of music. Each piece was introduced by a different member of the ensemble. Averett announced the fi rst half of the program would consist of two pieces featuring a pair of soloists each. She also announced a micro-intermission followed by pieces conducted by members of the ensemble. “Some of our soloists and student- conductors are about to graduate,” Averett said. “This is the place to do this sort of thing so we’re really happy to be able to do that.” As a part of the introduction to the ensemble, Averett produced a quick history about clarinet ensembles. “The ensemble as an entity didn’t become fashionable or even popular until KARIANNE SUDYKA | SPARTAN DAILY the 1960s,” Averett said. Music education senior Phil Aduan performs a piece by Felix Mendelssohn with the SJSU Clarinet Ensemble on Saturday. She further explained that many pieces were then transcribed and arranged composed by Antonio Vivaldi. Originally give and take, a little breathe and tempo,” clarinet, two to three Bb bass clarinets and from their original compositions for for strings, the piece was transcribed Sonnenfeld said. “There is no breathe and a couple of Eb contrabass clarinets. In order clarinet ensembles. for clarinet ensemble by Kermit Peters tempo, much to my dismay, but it’s a very to have each part covered, a number of the To start off the performance, the group according to music education senior and fun piece.” ensemble members would switch instruments performed a multi-movement piece by student-conductor Morgan Sonnenfeld. The only piece originally composed for every piece or every other piece. Felix Mendelssohn entitled “Concertpiece She described the diffi culties the clarinet ensemble was entitled “A Toot Each demonstration included a brief No. 2, Op. 114.” This piece featured music ensemble had while learning the piece and in Ninesia” by James Scott Balentine. description of the instrument, an exhibition education senior Phil Aduan and ensemble attributed them to the unusual era in which According to music education sophomore of the range as well as a small snippet to member Dan Valdez as the soloists. the piece was arranged compared to what Leean Pan, Balentine’s piece takes demonstrate technique. Valdez introduced the piece and discussed it usually played. inspiration from “A Night in Tunisia” by “It was lit!” said music senior Nikki how it was originally written for the clarinet “It’s a particularly unique challenge for us famed jazz trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie DelosReyes. “The various selections and and basset horn. Valdez said the basset because we’re so accustomed to romantic and intertwined themes from Tunisia transcriptions of music performed by horn is comparable to the modern-day alto era music that’s very long and weighty into Ninesia. Ninesia often combined the the clarinet ensemble was enjoyable to clarinet. He indicated that the piece would and has a lot of that kind of passion,” sounds of the different clarinets into a listen. It’s always fun to listen to and see be played again at a later date. Sonnenfeld said. “To go to something that harmony relative to fl utes and accordions. its quirky demonstrations of the various “At my recital,” Aduan said as the is almost the exact opposite, it’s been an Shortly after “A Toot in Ninesia” was sizes of the clarinet.” audience laughed. “Shameless plug, I interesting challenge for us.” fi nished, the members of the ensemble guess. I will be playing this at my recital, Sonnenfeld also discussed her personal gave short demonstrations of the different May 4 with pianist Sharon Brook.” challenges as the conductor of the piece. types of clarinets. Another piece performed by the ensemble “As someone who is accustomed to The clarinet ensemble included a couple Follow Karianne on Twitter was entitled Concerto in Eb Major and romantic music, I am accustomed to a little of Eb clarinets, 13 Bb clarinets, an Eb alto @ktsudyka Tuesday, April 18, 2017 OPINION 5 Spicer should not discount events in history

If you disagree, let me clarify. Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial disconcerting pattern of misinformation Spicer’s comments attempt to measure Site in Germany reads “To honor at the highest levels of our government is Carolina Ibarra up two distinct but tragic scenarios in a the dead and to warn the living.” It’s far from benefi cial for our country. Staff Writer way that simply shouldn’t be done. You important to acknowledge all that This might seem like a casual can’t compare stats for incidents that occurred in order to recognize the miscommunication, but it is quite literally devastate groups of people in irreparable dangers of condoning violence. Spicer’s job to present information and immeasurable ways. It’s dangerous to deny critical parts of effectively and accurately. It makes me Not only does it label one villain as better history because you risk repeating the incredibly wary to realize that I would hen it comes to inhumane, than the other, it denigrates the suffering mistake or minimizing the substantial be terribly misinformed if I relied solely Wterrorizing leaders, White that victims of both communities feel. impacts of the event. When Spicer on our government briefi ngs for factual House Press Secretary Sean He also completely omitted the critical neglects a critical aspect of real events information – except some people do. Spicer has the offi cial rankings. fact that Hitler did in fact use chemical that scarred survivors and generations I don’t know how common it is for people “You know, you had someone as weapons. According to the New York after, he also opens a gate for excusing the to double-check facts heard on television, despicable as Hitler who didn’t sink to Times, holocaust and gas chamber level of damage done by such incidents. but I really hope it’s a widespread practice. using chemical weapons,” Spicer said in denial is punishable by law in countries You know what else is troubling? We May our government press conferences be condemnation of Syrian President Bashar associated with the European Union, so hear these kind of inconsistencies from more historically accurate from now on. Al-Assad’s actions and in comparison to denying aspects of the Holocaust crimes representatives of President Donald History has a lot to teach us to prevent Adolf Hitler’s mass genocide. is obviously an issue that is preexistent. Trump’s administration too often. In us from repeating our mistakes. If Spicer’s Like a laughingly naive sidekick with Denial not only condones genocide, it a recent interview with Fox Business poor recollection in this conference is seemingly good intentions but poorly eliminates an essential part of world Network, President Trump explained any indication, however, he is doomed to thought out plans, Spicer has struck again. history that should not be ignored. the reasoning behind his decision to use repeat his errors. Unfortunately, this isn’t a cheesy, feel- Although Spicer isn’t necessarily missile strikes against Iraq — except it good comedy and Spicer isn’t a clumsy denying the crimes that occurred, wasn’t Iraq that was targeted at all, it was sidekick. He is an American government neglecting a crucial part of the events is actually a Syrian airbase. offi cial and he’s stumbled his way through arguably as bad as denying it. It seems like our administration Follow Carolina on Twitter yet another disconcerting press conference. A commemorative statue in the should know better than this and the @xoxoxcaro I can’t keep up with the Kardashians

the years, I would think that they could use their fame to better the world instead of promoting lipsticks and Elizabeth Rodriguez posting selfies on social media. Staff Writer Keeping Up with the Kardashians does nothing to educate the public on any serious issue that really matters and is worth anyone’s time. The fact that this show and these women are now so influential, I’m not sure they realize the power n Monday, the E! Network announced and impact they have on young girls. O that yet another Kardashian and Jenner The way the Kardashians act and dress they are will have a reality television show with essentially becoming “role models” to young girls the announcement of Kylie Jenner’s new show. who wish to be like them. Young girls who watch Clearly, the world needs another show about the their show are being influenced to believe that Kardashian family. Kylie, the youngest, is not even what they look like is more important than what a Kardashian since she is the daughter of Olympic they think beyond on a superficial level. gold medalist Bruce Jenner. With the promoting of dieting teas, cosmetics, Keeping up with the Kardashians began in 2007 clothing lines and their extravagant lifestyle, the on the E! cable network where the Kardashian Kardashians are setting the wrong values for their clan highlighted their everyday life. At first, viewers. Let’s also not forget the reason as to how the show was entertaining to that family got famous. For watch as they showcased their those who may not know, Kim family antics, but the over- “ made an infamous sex tape exaggerated life and times Although their with former boyfriend and of the Kardashians quickly wannabe rapper Ray-J. became too much to bare. show can be seen Over the last couple of years, Although their show can as entertaining, the infamous family has had be seen as entertaining, several spinoffs involving the Kardashians contribute the Kardashians different members of the nothing to society. The contribute nothing to large family. From Keeping infamous reality stars have up with the Kardashians to no actual talents other than society. Khloe and Lamar and Rob standing in front of a camera and Chyna, networks love to and smiling. create show after show about The Kardashians and Jenners run several these self-absorbed group of human beings. This businesses, they didn’t earn their jobs based on summer, the world of reality television will have hard work, they got those business deals because yet another pointless show involving Kylie Jenner. people knew who they were and companies knew I will admit, some of their stories are positive they could bring in revenue. and educate viewers on more serious topics like Their father, Robert Kardashian, gained fame after Bruce Jenner transitioning to Caitlyn Jenner. representing OJ Simpson during his murder trial. So They highlighted the importance that is the issue it wasn’t them that got fame, it was their father. for those who transition. One trait that made them entertaining to watch Although they showcase some good family issues, was how large their family was. Three older another show is just too much. I’m starting to feel sisters and an older brother was a recipe for a like I can’t keep up with all of the Kardashians. good concept television. Viewers watched them grow older in front of the cameras and the more people watched, the wealthier the family became. Follow Elizabeth on Twitter With all the fame that they have garnered throughout @elizabwithlove

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artist Lauren Greenfi eld in the LA Times. leave one of the largest water footprints on something new every month, that alone helps. Pop culture “role-models” have made the planet and dyeing poses an especially Clothing aside, there is still the conundr um Payje Redmond it difficult for young people to resist big problem.” that Americans love shiny new things. Staff Writer being materialistic. Cotton apparel, according to The They want the new Lexus, new iPhone 7, It’s rare to fi nd fashion icons like Emma Guardian, is the largest consumer of water new Michael Kors watch, new fi xed gear Watson who wear eco-friendly clothing. in the clothing industry. We use so much bicycle and so on. According to Earth Times, Watson water in the production of clothing that By shoppi ng for just t he used or repu r posed partnered with Italian luxury clothing surrounding natural bodies of water are items you need, you are combatting the ou might be wanting to buy that cute designer Alberta Ferretti to create an becoming polluted because of the dying status quo. Ynew spring dress at Forever 21, but by eco-friendly capsule clothing line. and manufacturing of textiles. I understand the concept of working hard doing this you are taking part in the “The idea behind sustainable materials The human-water footprint continues to to reward yourself with new presents, but toxic tradition of mass consumer culture. is that they are less damaging to the grow. One of the biggest contributors to our the issue is determining why we desire these Cambridge dictionary defi ned materialism environment to produce, consuming footprint is laundry. According to National items so much in the fi rst place. as “the belief that money, possessions, and fewer natural resources and creating less Geographic, “each load in a front-loading Marketers and advertisers have excelled in comfort are the most important things to pollution,” according to The Guardian. machine or a top-loading energy-effi cient branding their products and we, the dummy obtain in life.” Most clothing is currently made from machine costs about 20 gallons and regular test subjects, continue to grow oblivious. We can especially see this in families that polyester which uses oil reserves and gas, or top-loading machines are estimated to use Brand designers have made it diffi cult have high incomes and live in expensive cotton which requires excessive amounts of about 40 gallons a load. This would mean for us to decide what we need versus what areas like San Francisco and Los Angeles. water to grow. the average person uses 12.9 [gallons per we want. Mass consumer culture is all around us, I’ll admit it is tremendously hard to live capita per day] for laundry.” The question is complex. Most Americans being marketed through magazine, TV and simply without excess material objects. The textile industry provides jobs for have grown up to believe happiness is far social media. This may mean only two pairs of jeans as many people in other countries. beyond shelter, water and food. “Across the board, people wanted to be opposed to one for every day of the week. There is a fi ne line to self-protest by not rich, and [they] have this new concept of This trend can be followed with almost shopping excessively, but not leaving textile the American Dream, and the easy credit of every other article of clothing. workers out of a job. Follow Payje on Twitter the boom allowed them to do it,” said visual According to The Guardian, “Textiles If you personally decide to not buy @Theyasked SPARTAN DAILY STAFF

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BY PAYJE REDMOND hosted FC Dallas and the game ended Staff Writer in a 1-1 draw. Midfielder Jahmir Hyka scored the San Jose State joined Bay Area only goal for the Earthquakes during universities last Friday at the second annual the final seconds of stoppage time. The San Jose Earthquakes college night. goal was the first of Hyka’s career. The Spartans partnered with Santa After Friday night’s match, the Clara University, Stanford University Earthquakes are now 2-2-2, which is and the University of California, good for a fifth place standing in the Berkeley in pre-game festivities that Western Conference. included food, games and entertainment. With the tie, FC Dallas, is 3-0-2 and sits Jessica Gonzalez, an SJSU alumna, in third place in the Western Conference. was boastful of her alma mater and glad Dallas played tight defense against to represent her school at Earthquakes the Earthquakes, closing in to protect college night. its net during attempted goals. “I’m pretty proud to be an alumna,” The first goal of the night was scored Gonzalez said. “I love the city and I by FC Dallas midfielder Kellyn Acosta love the school.” in the 78th minute. Fans, along with their friends and Avaya Stadium houses the largest family, played giant games of cornhole outdoor bar in North America. One PAYJE REDMOND | SPARTAN DAILY and slid down inflated slides. UC fan seemed to enjoy this too much as Eric Ramos and Jessica Gonzalez sport their scarves that were given out at the game. Berkeley cheer and band performed he was seen tumbling down the stairs a dance and music ensemble while its inebriated and incoherent. Fans and and Oaxacan Kitchen Mobile. Chris Wondolowski said he loved mascot, Oski, clad in a yellow cardigan, staff in the vicinity quickly helped the Business administration junior his time in college and spoke on the weaved throughout the performers. gentlemen up and attendees went back Andrew Wooten waited in line for importance of local support. Although there was no offi cial SJSU to watching the game. Tacomania while sporting SJSU gear. “The colleges and the communities section, current Spartans and alumni Event Ambassador at Avaya Stadium “I didn’t even know it was college here are so important,” Wondolowski arrived in groups and congregated together. and SJSU athletic training junior night,” Wooten said. “That sounds like said. “It’s important to have that Hospitality management junior Dominique Roldan said college night a fun thing to do.” connection and fan base.” Christopher Krisuan Rosalejos, who is brought in a younger crowd. Wooten attends Earthquakes games Earthquakes defender Nick Lima is a part of Student Affairs, said the staff “There are a lot more students in the frequently and paid full price for a the second-ever homegrown player and wanted to do something for students. crowd,” Roldan said. “Families and ticket Friday night. He said he had his is an alumnus of UC Berkeley. Spartans and alumni received a high school students.” eye out for midfielder Shea Salinas at “It’s good to see them out there,” discount allowing them to buy a $25 Some of the freebies from Valley the game. Lima said. “It definitely puts a smile ticket as opposed to paying the full Health Plan included pairs of “He’s young,” Wooten said while on my face.” price of $35. Earthquake soccer socks, drawstring laughing. “He’s the future.” “It was cool that we could get SJSU bags and t-shirts. Salinas, is the fourth-oldest player on Earthquakes scarfs,” Rosalejos said. The event also hosted an array of food the team at age 30. Follow Payje on Twitter As for the game, the Earthquakes trucks such as Lalo’s Tacos, Soulnese After the game, Earthquakes forward @Theyasked

WIN STREAK COLUMN San Jose State sweeps Boise Stephen Curry leads NBA in State behind strong pitching jersey sales for second year

players in the sport of basketball. Yet, according to these sales, Curry has the Andre Jaquez edge, again. Staff Writer What about Curry urges people to heap roses onto the court he plays on and spend hundreds of dollars on his royal blue and gold jersey? For a professional athlete, superstardom First, there’s the player. The moniker has many tell-tale signs. You make the “Chef Curry,” now trademarked, highlight reel on SportsCenter, earn an comes from the dexterity he displays appearance in the All-Star Game and hear with a basketball. chants of “MVP! MVP!” Like a matador, he can trick a bull rush Perhaps the most apparent sign of of defenders. Whether he aims to shoot popularity is when fans plunk down their a buzzer beater well beyond the arc or hard-earned cash for a player’s jersey and attempts to earn a four-point play, there’s team merchandise. After all, that’s a sign an element of sublimity to his game that that someone is willing to walk around captivates fans unlike any other NBA town boasting their undying loyalty, at player. Curry is 6 feet 3 inches tall and least until your favorite player waltzes 190 pounds, but amongst goliaths, he’s off in free agency (I won’t mention any reduced to David with a smooth stone. names). As an athlete, nothing seems Golden State Warriors’ guard Stephen insurmountable for Curry. Last year, he Curry, the reigning two-time MVP, has was the fi rst unanimously selected MVP, the highest-selling jersey followed by led his team to a NBA record 73 wins KAVIN MISTRY | THE SPEAR Cleveland Cavaliers’ forward LeBron and made 402 three-point fi eld goals in a James. The players ranked fi rst and single season, another record. Sophomore infi elder Madison Aurin hit her second home run of the season on Saturday. second, respectively, for a consecutive Secondly, Curry is a role model off the year. According to the SF Gate, Curry also court. He supports the Animal Rescue BY KYLEE BAIRD right behind Utah State (27-10, 10-4 MW). surpassed, league legend Kobe Bryant in Foundation, NBA Cares, Nothing but Staff Writer Colette Riggs pitched the second game China for the top selling jersey. Nets and the United Nations Foundation. for the Spartans and had a strong showing “I bought this [Stephen Curry] jersey, Much of his charity work involves funding After last weeks series loss against as she struck out seven batters and allowed just as an overall fan of basketball,” said research for AIDS & HIV and autism as Colorado State, the Spartans (27-14, 7-5 just two hits. computer science sophomore Jake Weiler. well as advocating for women’s rights and MW) swept Boise State (24-15, 6-9) this Despite having won the series, SJSU did “I have Klay Thompson’s jersey too, he’s LGBTQ support. weekend. not have the greatest fi elding as it allowed my favorite player on the Warriors with “The reason I like Curry and why others “It was a very critical series. We could two unearned runs in the fi rst game and exception to Steph.” like him too is because he’s an example not afford to not to win the series,” said had three errors. In the second game, one Now that the 2016-2017 NBA regular for how pro athletes should be,” said SJSU head coach Peter Turner. “It’s very error was made before ultimately trickling season is over, the NBA has released kinesiology freshman Pamela Rivera. “Of diffi cult to win a series. I don’t care who down to no errors in the last game. its list of top-selling jerseys and team course, he’s amazing to watch, but the you are playing, it’s just tough to beat a Although the Spartans continue to make merchandise based on overall sales on way he handles his success is something team three days in a row.” errors, they have the least of any team in NBAStore.com. With it, there are some I admire.” Senior pitcher Katelyn Linford threw the conference. players on the list you’d expect, and maybe Curry’s four-year contract with the two complete games, allowing just one As for offensive showings, Brittany some you didn’t. Warriors will expire after the team’s earned run over 14 innings while striking Abacherli, Cassidy Clark and Jenner each Upstart players like Milwaukee Bucks’ postseason is over at which point he will out 13 batters. She also took a no hitter recorded two hits in the fi rst game and and forward Giannis Antetokounmpo made become an unrestricted free agent. As the into the fi fth inning of Saturday’s series Clark had three RBIs. the top 10 while falling stars like Chicago NBA’s golden boy, Curry’s new contract is fi nale. SJSU will now prepare to play rival Bulls’ guard Dwyane Wade and New expected to be astronomical. “Its really nice to have my team pick Fresno State (25-17, 5-6 MW) this York Knicks’ guard Derrick Rose made me up and get me some runs,” said pitcher weekend as it looks to secure one of the top 15. Katelyn Linford. “It’s nice to have more the top-two seeds in the conference and With all that said, it’s James and Curry Follow Spartan Daily on Twitter than one so we have a little extra room like advance to postseason play. who are undoubtedly the most popular @SpartanDaily we needed today.” “If we keep having clutch hits, good Madison Aurin’s three-run homerun in pitching and great defense, we can win it,” TOP SELLING NBA JERSEYS the fourth inning of the third game was Aurin said. the deciding factor for the Spartans’ 3-1 With Turner’s emphasis being on #1 STEPHEN CURRY #2 LEBRON JAMES win. pitching and defense, he believes the team GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS “It was really good to see her get will be prepared for the series against uncorked,” Turner said. “We need her Fresno State. #3 KEVIN DURANT #4 RUSSELL WESTBROOK to come alive or we are not going to get “We have a huge disliking for Fresno GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER where we need to get. We play to win State,” Turner said. “We [would] love championships in this program.” nothing more than to beat them at #5 KYRIE IRVING #6 KAWHI LEONARD The fi rst two games ended in Spartan their house.” CLEVELAND CAVALIERS SAN ANTONIO SPURS victories with fi nal scores of 6-2 and 1-0. SJSU (7-5 MW) now sits in second Follow Kylee on Twitter Courtesy of NBA Media Ventures, LLC. place in the Mountain West conference @kyleemakae INFOGRAPHIC BY ANDRE JAQUEZ 8 SPORTS Tuesday, April 18, 2017 SCRIMMAGE Spring football game provides glimpse of future

BY JESSICA STOPPER coach Brent Brennan. “To build Staff Writer the program we want here, we have good players and we have to recruit San Jose State University’s Bay Area and California kids.” football team held its annual The four touchdowns in the game spring game and Easter egg hunt were scored by wide receiver Bailey this past weekend. Gaither and running back Jamar Under a new coaching staff, the Williams, who both scored two team showed the crowd its talents touchdowns. for the upcoming football season. Expectations for the 2017 season “With the kids, it was good to are running high from both the get out there and start of the day team and fans. right and have some fun with the “There’s not a lot of people guys,” said freshman quarterback outside of us that expect us to do Montel Aaron. “Out here on the a lot,” Aaron said. “We have high fi eld it was good competition. expectations for ourselves and Everyone was getting after [it on] we’re gonna come out and we’re offense and defense.” gonna ball.” The day-long event started off According to Brennan, the with an Easter egg hunt and youth strength of the team so far is the camp for kids put on by the players offensive line and the secondary. and staff. To bring back the excitement Children had the opportunity toward SJSU’s football team, the to have one-on-one battles with staff has reached out to many members of the football team. departments and organizations on The sale of the team’s old Nike campus to gain support of SJSU. attire attracted many football fans, “I think enthusiasm is contagious,” resulting in an hour-long line to Brennan said. “The energy and purchase the gear. excitement that we’re trying to put Rashied Davis, an SJSU football into our practice environment and alum and former Chicago Bears into our players...I think the fans player, made an appearance. Davis feel it and I think the community gave a pep talk to the team before will feel it as we continue on.” the game. The team gave off an energy To get the crowd pumped for the that has not been seen in awhile. game, the coaches hired DJ Brotha The new coaching staff is a big Reese to play music throughout the part of that. game. Not only did the music pump “Everything about them [the up players on the fi eld, but it also coaching staff] is business — fast livened up the crowd. tempo, being the right athlete on the “I really enjoyed today’s game fi eld and off,” Aaron said. “They’re more than I have any other SJSU overall good guys creating us into football game I’ve attended,” good young men.” communication studies senior The fi rst game of the 2017 season Taylor Rachor said. “It sucks that will be at CEFCU Stadium against I’m leaving when the football team the University of South Florida on looks good.” Saturday, Aug. 26. The crowd of nearly 2,000 supported the team throughout KAVIN MISTRY | THE SPEAR the game. (Top) Junior tight end Josh Oliver extends his arm back as he attempts to make a one-handed grab. “We’re being really aggressive Follow Jessica on Twitter (Bottom) SJSU head coach Brent Brennan addresses the team prior to Saturday’s spring football game. on the recruiting front,” said head @jessicastopper_