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Volume 128, Issue 24 Serving San Jose State University Since 1934 Wednesday, March 7, 2007 SPARTANSan Jose State University 150th Anniversary D AILY www.thespartandaily.com Ex-cheerleader’s lawsuit close to settling Hosseini

LUKE STANGEL tails of the settlement agreement in the members on Jan. 7, 2004. for past and future loss of income and $5 next 60 days, and plan to return to court She later sued — claiming her coach, million for the loss of household services. STAFF WRITER on May 8 to give the judge an update on Jenise Mills-Fitzpatrick, did not provide Lawyers on both sides of the case met visits SJSU where settlement talks stand. The exact adequate safety for Sneath’s acrobatic ma- in late February with a court-appointed A partially paralyzed former cheerleader amount of money the school will pay to neuver and did not directly supervise the mediator to try to work out an out-of- who sued San Jose State University for $30 settle the case, if any, remains unknown. routine. In the lawsuit, Sneath’s lawyer es- court settlement. In court Tuesday, Mat- million is “very close” to settling her case out Rechelle Sneath was an 18-year-old timate San Jose State University and the thew Sullivan, a lawyer representing SJSU as part of of court with the school, a lawyer represent- freshman when she fell and was paralyzed California State University system owe and the CSU system asked Santa Clara ing the school said in court Tuesday. from the waist down while practicing an Sneath $30 million — $15 million for past Lawyers will now try to fi nalize the de- aerial routine with her fellow Spirit Squad and future medical expenses, $10 million see SNEATH, page 4 series

SAMIE HARTLEY STAFF WRITER

Khaled Hosseini, author of “The Kite Technology lights Runner” will be on campus tonight to dis- cuss his award-winning novel as part of the Margaret and Jim Jimenez Lecture series. “The Kite Runner” was the book se- lected by the Campus Reading Program up the classroom as the academic reading for the 2006-2007 school year at San Jose State University, CARLOS MILITANTE Academic Technology Mary Jo Gorney-More- and a play based on the novel is currently no, San Jose State University currently has 73 in production at the University Theatre. STAFF WRITER smart classrooms on campus equipped with Hosseini will read from his novel tonight LCD projectors that allow teachers to present at the Barrett Ballroom in the Student Technologically advanced classrooms are Microsoft Offi ce PowerPoint lectures by con- Union at 7:30 p.m. Following the reading, changing some teachers and students approach necting their laptop to the projector. there will be a book signing. on class. “The Kite Runner” is a novel that takes According to Associate Vice President for see TECH, page 5 place in Afghanistan and is about a privi- leged boy, Amir, and his friendship with his servant Hassan. The story follows the challenges Amir faces as he grows up in a country on the verge of war. Kari Giroux, a graduate student in cre- ative writing, said the story revolves around the theme of redemption. “‘The Kite Runner’ is a beautifully crafted story that revolves around a re- markable,” Giroux said, “but complicated friendship between two boys growing up in Afghanistan before the Soviet invasion. “The story is also about the pro- tagonist Amir’s desperate yearning for his father’s love and acceptance. The drastic choices he makes in his

PHOTO BY HANNA THRASHER/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER attempts to secure this love are some- times shocking and heart-breaking with devastating consequences.” Erica Goss, a graduate student in the creative writing program, said she enjoyed Study spots Computer energy consumption explored the novel. “I thought it was fast-paced, interesting RAINIER RAMIREZ and taught me something about a place I previously knew nothing about,” Goss said. STAFF WRITER She said she would recommend the book placed under because it “takes off from the fi rst page,” The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library has more and the characters are memorable, but she than 200 computers, and many of them are not turned didn’t like the lack of female characters. off overnight and are continuously using energy, said Steven Cossey, a junior majoring in a microscope Tim Dorais, a student information technology techni- English, said he plans on attending Hosse- cian in the library. ini’s presentation. Similarly, other computer labs around campus leave CARLOS MILITANTE “Being an aspiring author myself, I have computers on all day, whether or not they are being many questions having to do with process, STAFF WRITER used. structure, plot elements, choices involving “They leave computers on for maintenance,” Do- character vices and virtues, descriptions, Students who aren’t satisfi ed with the conditions rais said. “They are doing anti-spyware and updating etc.,” Cossey said. “Aside from all of that, of learning environments at San Jose State Univer- databases. Computers have a sleep mode, so if they however, I’m most interested in what in- sity can help plan the future of SJSU classrooms, are not being used, they will turn off features like the PHOTO BY HANNA THRASHER/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER spires him.” computer labs, libraries and study spaces. Computers in Dwight Bentel Hall room 226 are left on overnight for virus Instructional designer of the Academic Success see ENERGY, page 5 scanning and hard drive backup. see HOSSEINI, page 4 Center, Menko Johnson, will be conducting a study that will allow students to photograph and docu- see STUDY, page 3 Campus nutritionist looks at freshman weight gain MEGAN WOOD “freshman 15” varies from student to student, de- pending on where he or she lives, the sport he or she STAFF WRITER participates in and what he or she eats. “I blame the food,” said Jenna Provinse, a sophomore The fi rst year of college brings changes in the lives of majoring in social work and psychology. “The food is students. For some, it is the fi rst time away from home, horrible – all the choices and no home-cooked meals.” for others it is the novelty of independence that encour- Jessin Ulloa, a junior majoring in radiology, never ages a change in lifestyle. Eating habits are usually the lived on campus and therefore never had a meal plan. least noticeable, but often have the most impact. “It’s not real. It’s a myth. It doesn’t happen to ev- “I didn’t gain the freshman 15. I gained more like erybody – it didn’t happen to me, so unless you don’t PHOTO BY HANNA THRASHER/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER the freshman 20,” said Dylan Casano, a sophomore take care of yourself, it’s a myth,” Ulloa said. A deep-fyer in the San Jose State University Market Cafe- PHOTO BY SHAMINDER DULAI/ SPECIAL TO THE DAILY majoring in graphic design. Sachie Nakamura studies from her English grammar book cooks many types of food served to students and teachers The feelings toward the fact or fallacy of the see WEIGHT, page 4 under a tree near Tower Hall on Tuesday. daily. SPARTAN DAILY 2 QUOTE OF THE DAY: Experience is not what happens to a man; WEDNESDAY it is what a man does with what happens to him. MARCH 7, 2007 OPINION — Aldous Huxley

FEMINISM FOR EVERYONE: Feminism is a strong ally in the fi ght against violence to women On Monday, the San Jose Mercury News reported were convicted in the court of public opinion before ary found that nearly three-quarters of rape victims A woman, no matter how intelligent, powerful and that the Santa Clara County Sheriff ’s department is any evidence about the alleged rape came to light. report being intoxicated at the time of the rape. It also equal to a man she is, can still be decimated by sexual investigating the alleged rape of a high school girl at a The heat on the school became so great that the found that more rapes occur at colleges and universi- assault. party on March 3rd attended by members of the De team’s season was cancelled after only eight games, ties that have higher rates of binge drinking. Until there is complete equality for and an end to Anza College baseball team, among other people. and although the charges in that Rape is still rape, even if a woman is intoxicated, violence against women in the world, feminism is still Deputies have interviewed several members of the case were eventually dropped, the but young women need to be educated that getting needed. baseball team, although no suspects have been named lives of coach Mike Pressler and the drunk in public may put them at a greater risk for In March, the U.S. and the San Jose State Universi- and no arrests have been made, according to the Mer- three players, Collin Finnerty, Reade sexual assault. ty community will celebrate Women’s History Month. cury News. Seligmann and David Evans, were And sexual assault is still a great risk to the young The global community will celebrate International Very few details of the events surrounding the changed forever. women in our society. What if a woman was raped in Women’s Day on March 8. March 3rd accusation have been made public, but It is important to give the po- a place such as Afghanistan? Who would stand up for Both events are designed to promote equality and it was confi rmed that the girl was a minor, and that lice, or in this case the Santa Clara her there? peace. One event, a benefi t performance of “The Va- drinking was going on at the party attended by ap- County Sheriff ’s Department, the Recently, someone suggested that feminism is a gina Monologues” is raising money for several wom- proximately 50 people, according to the Mercury SARA SPIVEY chance to suffi ciently investigate the lost cause unless one lives in a place such as Afghani- en’s crisis centers. (Disclosure — this writer will be News. alleged rape before passing judgment on the members stan, but I suggest that stories such as this alleged rape performing in the cast.) The team held a meeting on Tuesday, canceling its of the baseball team or other party attendees. prove otherwise. Feminism encompasses many things, The De Anza baseball team may be completely Tuesday game and Monday practice. Neither the young woman who was allegedly raped including pushing for equality for women and an end cleared of any wrongdoing — it is way to early to tell Unfortunately, accusations of rape at college sports or the De Anza baseball team should be subject to to violence against women. what will happen in the investigation. However, vio- team parties are not all that uncommon. About one unfair judgment. Violence against women still exists, even in the U.S., lence against women is still a crisis, here in this country, year ago, three members of the Duke University la- The character and sexual history of a woman is still even in the Bay Area. Approximately 20 percent of in our community, and I urge everyone to participate crosse team were accused or raping an exotic dancer often used by the defense in court, as is whether or not teenage girls in the U.S. have experienced some form in the events and continue to raise awareness about at a party. a woman has been drinking immediately before said of dating violence, according to the U.S. Department violence against women. As more witnesses from the March 3 party come alleged rape. of Justice’s Offi ce on Violence Against Women’s Web forward and the story begins to unfold, I hope it doesn’t A study by the College of Alcohol Studies at the site. The Bureau of Justice Statistics reported that Sara Spivey is the Spartan Daily managing editor. go the way of the Duke team members last year who Harvard School of Public Health published in Febru- 176,540 women were raped in 2005. “Feminism For Everyone” appears every other Wednesday.

GUEST COLUMN: Write letters to the editor and submit Sparta Guide information online. Visit our Web site at www.thespartandaily.com. You may also sub- Greeks from a different perspective SPARTA GUIDE mit information in writing to DBH 209. Greeks are supposed to be about leadership, aca- bad, and they are what turn people who want to be demics, community service and brotherhood/sister- Greek away. They run their mouth off stereotypes Sparta Guide is provided free of charge to students, faculty and staff members. The deadline for entries is hood and if you don’t fi nd that in the chapter that is and rumors, instead of educating themselves on what noon, three working days before the desired publication date. Space restrictions may require editing of trying to recruit you, then you’re not joining a Greek all other organizations are really like. submissions. Entries are printed in the order in which they are received. organization. Yes, Greek organizations ask for a lot. That is why We all take some kind of oath at initiation that says we are incomparable students. We have weekly meet- Today IRB Workshop that these four characteristics and more are what we ings, we have fundraisers to take care of, we have phi- An IRB workshop is being held from 4 to 6 p.m. are about. lanthropies to support, we have jobs to get to and we Catholic and Feminist Mass in the Student Services Center, room 603. For more So whether you are a party animal, or a strict aca- have our grades to keep up. All are welcome to the Catholic and Feminist information, contact Alena Fllip at demic professional, leadership skills, academics, com- Every week there is some sort of activity to take Mass held by Dr. Victoria Rue, a Roman Catholic [email protected]. munity service and brotherhood/sisterhood always part in. And yes, sometimes we are stressed with woman priest in the Spartan Memorial Chapel at 12 apply. work. p.m. For more information, contact Victoria Rue at Urban Planning Coalition Spring Speaker Series 2007 There are 35 different sororities The great thing about being Greek is that we ac- [email protected]. The third annual Spring Speaker Series put on by and fraternities on campus, all with cept the challenge, and we have the privilege of feel- the San Jose State University Urban Planning the same four characteristics, but all ing accomplished after achieving many small goals Women’s Weekly Discussion Group Coalition is being held from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Dr. with a different vibe. every week, and greater goals every month. Counseling Services is holding its Women’s Martin Luther King Jr. Library. The event is The main reason you’d want to I agree with Jaren Kole, president of the Inter- Weekly Discussion Group from 1 to 2 p.m. in the being held to showcase SJSU to the public as well be Greek, is to know that you are fraternity Council, that governs nine fraternities on Administration building, room 201. For more as attract planning professionals from City Hall. For a part of something bigger than campus. He says that we accept those who are willing information, contact Beverly Floresca at more information, contact Brandi de Garmeaux at yourself. We get good grades, we to take the challenge of becoming something greater, (408) 924-5910. (415) 577-1813. do community service and we net- and we accept those who are daring enough to take ROSSA DOŇO work. the challenge of contributing who they are to a great- PreMed Club Meeting Shamrock Showcase And I’m not saying that the average student can’t er cause. The PreMed Club will be having a meeting with Join Kappa Delta sorority for their Shamrock get good grades and do community service on their There are many stereotypes of what Greeks are a representative from the Peace Corp. at 1:30 p.m. Showcase — Lip Sync & Dance Contest that own, but it’s easy to get greater networking through like and I could rant away on how none of those “ru- in Duncan Hall, room 505. For more information, starts at 7 p.m. in the Student Union, Barret alumni and brothers/sisters in a Greek organiza- mors” are true. e-mail [email protected]. Ballroom. Entry is $5 at the door. For more tion. But then I’d be lying. I’m not a good liar. information, contact Cody Segalas at True that the benefi t of being Greek comes with Yes, there are drunks, party animals and trouble- Men’s Weekly Discussion Group (925) 787-8793. knowing a lot of people, but it’s not to say it’s strictly makers in Greek communities. Counseling Services is holding it’s Men’s Weekly through parties. We have the privilege of being in- Yes, there are people who refuse to understand all Discussion Group from 3 to 4:20 p.m. in the Acts 2 Christian Fellowship volved on campus with faculty, staff and other stu- other Greek organizations aside from their own. Administration Building, room 201. For more Acts 2 Christian Fellowship has weekly Bible dents. And yes, the fault of those stereotypes lies in the information, contact Kell Fujimoto at Studies at 7:30 p.m. in the Student Union How the average student fi nds the Greek commu- hands of the Greek community. (408) 924-5910. Guadalupe room. For more information, nity that is right for them is based on what they want Those who have chosen to be Greek have chosen contact Justin Foon at (415) 786-9873 or and what they are looking for. to take part in extra curricular activities to better FMA Meeting [email protected]. And sometimes people don’t fi nd the chapter that themselves. So any inappropriate behavior on our The Financial Management Association is having is right for them, and the experience is not a good part is our fault. a meeting with National Semiconductor on SJSU Catholic Campus Ministry one. But push the negative Greek reports aside and fo- Project Finance — from planning to product launch. The SJSU Catholic Campus Ministry will be Some organizations are strictly black, Latino and cus for a minute on the positive: the good things that The meeting will be from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the holding the Alpha Omega Student Fellowship at Asian based chapters. However, most sororities and San Jose State University Greek community does. Boccardo Business Complex, room 004. For more 8 p.m. in the SJSU Catholic Campus Ministry D fraternities on campus don’t have a cultural base and Four percent of all campus students at SJSU are information, e-mail [email protected]. Lounge. For more information, contact Kay are open to whoever feels comfortable with their dis- Greek. Are we perfect? No. Polintan at (408) 938-1610. tinguished attributes. There are exceptions, there are always exceptions. Thursday The key to not feeling excluded, and the way stu- But instead of applying this one view of what all Campus Crusade For Christ dents fi nd their Greek organization is by joining the Greeks are like, it’s time everyone spoke on what they Help Me! I Can’t Remember That Answer! Students from all walks of life fi nd fellowship, chapter that they feel most comfortable in. know, and if you don’t know, open your mind to what Counseling Services will help students with test cutting edge music, dynamic Biblical instruction and All Greeks are Greeks, and all Greeks can be lead- being Greek is really about. taking experience from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Student a closer walk with Jesus in the Spartan Memorial at ers. Some individuals will tell you that other organi- Services building, room 603. For more information, 8 p.m. For more information, contact Natalie Hill at zations are not Greek and those people shouldn’t be Rossa Doño is a Spartan Daily staff writer. Guest columns contact Deanna Peck at (408) 924-5910. (559) 230-7659. Greek. They are what make Greek communities look appear every Tuesday and Wednesday.

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MARCH 7, 2007 NEWS WEDNESDAY 3 Study- 25 students to Dept. celebrates women’s history participate in survey Continued from page 1 “I want to hear from students Many campus groups sponsor month of events in March from all backgrounds,” Johnson ment their likes and dislikes of said. “I want to hear from se- ANDY CHU of students committed fi ve hours a week to didn’t mention it,” she said. “In Israel we numerous learning environ- niors, fi rst years, students with ments on the SJSU campus. different majors and ethnicities. STAFF WRITER any community program like Big Brother Big celebrate Mother’s Day and International Sister, they would learn the value of produc- Mother’s Day but it’s always good to see and “We want to know what stu- What one person says doesn’t tivity through commitment.” hear different points of view.” dents want in classrooms,” John- go for everyone.” Every year the month of March is devoted Gerami has been planning the events for Gerami is aware that a majority of people son said. “Also we want to know Mia Engalla, a freshman ma- to recognizing the historical achievements of March since November but in the beginning and not just students don’t know that March if students like to study in quiet or joring in kinesiology, said she women in history and the women’s studies she was worried that she would not be able to is Women’s History Month but she takes this noisy environments, whether they probably wouldn’t take part in program, coordinated by San Jose State Uni- fi nd enough support to promote her events, as an opportunity rather than a problem. prefer to study at home or on cam- the study but thought that it was versity Professor Shahin Gerami. she said. “I am saddened but at the same time pus. Basically we want to know the important that the school do The program will hold a month long cel- “At times I was panicking thinking that challenged,” Gerami said. “It makes my job reasons why some students can’t something about some of her ebration commemorating this holiday. not enough groups could come forward to more important and I need to confront these stay on campus to study.” classrooms. This is Gerami’s fi rst year teaching at help contribute,” Gerami said. “But now I issues. I see this as an opportunity rather than Johnson said students who “There are just way too many SJSU and she said took the task of organiz- have over 20 groups and organizations con- impairment.” volunteer for the study will be people in some of my classes,” ing the events on campus for Women’s His- tributing to the events this month, everyone On March 14, the Women’s Studies pro- asked to take 25 pictures with a Engalla said. “I would like to see tory Month with open arms. gram will host the Service Provider’s Fair. disposable camera that will be smaller classrooms in the future “It’s my responsibility for every genera- This event will bring organizations con- provided and document their or a lower limit on how many stu- tion as a woman to promote and educate cerned with girls, women and youth to SJSU fi ndings on a survey that will dents are allowed in each class.” people about the contributions of women in “Womenʼs History Month is not just to share information, recruit volunteers and also be provided. Masters, a senior majoring the world’s history,” Gerami said. “Through- about women who have network for future projects. It will take place “Right now we’re only go- in English, shared some of her out history women and minorities have been from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Student ing to take 25 students for the complaints about her classrooms excluded from writing the history and this contributed historically. ” Union Ballroom. study,” Johnson said. “But if I in Clark Hall. month gives us an opportunity to recognize -Shahin Gerami, Many more events will take place this fi nd myself overwhelmed with “I have a few classrooms that them.” month, including “V-Day,” a production of students applying for the study don’t even have windows,” Mas- Professor Gerami received her law degree professor of social science Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues. This then I guess I’ll just have to go ters said. “Without windows in from the University of Tehran in the country event will take place on March 15th and out and buy 25 more cameras.” a small room like that — it just of Iran. Afterwards she earned her masters 16th, at 7 p.m. in the SJSU Morris Daily Au- Katie Masters, a senior major- gets really stuffy sometimes.” and Ph.D. in sociology at the University of ditorium. ing in English, said that a study Johnson said students who take Oklahoma. has been great.” “Women’s History Month is not just about like this is important because if part in the study will meet and Before coming to SJSU, Gerami taught A few female students on campus didn’t women who have contributed historically. It students have good study environ- discuss their fi ndings and possibly the gender studies program at the University even know March was Women’s History is to give a voice to young women and mi- ments it can better prepare them create some sort of collage so stu- of Missouri. Month. norities who are here in the present and their for assignments and tests, which dents who didn’t take part in the Currently, the women’s studies program Alyssa Garrison, a senior majoring in lib- stories are important,” Gerami said. should result in higher grades. study can see the results. offers a minor and several general educa- eral studies, said, “I didn’t even know it was “I encourage and send an open invitation “The top fl oors in the library The study will take place tion courses for sociology majors. Gerami March, but I think it’s a great idea to have to the students and professors of SJSU to is defi nitely my favorite place to from March 12th to 16th. encourages students in her department and Women’s History Month. We have come a help us promote this program, we welcome study,” Masters said. “I don’t like “We want the students to as well as all other students on campus to long way and have overcome many obstacles any support we can get.” the fact that the lower fl oors are have a voice in the future of the help spread the message of Women’s His- to get where we are today.” For additional information please contact integrated with the public be- school,” Johnson said. tory Month. Senior Chen Levinger a native of Israel Professor Shahin Gerami the Women’s Stud- cause it gets loud and sometimes Johnson said there would be “We need volunteers to reach out to the majoring in humanities said, “I think it’s a ies Coordinator at (408) 924-5754 or send you’re next to sweaty bums.” fl yers posted all around campus. community,” Gerami said. “If just a handful good idea but I am surprised other people emails to [email protected]. Johnson said the diversity of Students who are interested the students who participate in in volunteering can call Johnson the study will be very important. at (408) 924-3309.

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hope to teach high school English,” Matthew Spangler, assistant pro- Calendar Hosseini- Author to watch play adaptation De Leeuw said. “I think that ‘The fessor of communications and per- Kite Runner’ is a book that high formance studies and the director of events school and college students can re- of the play, said Hosseini is sched- Continued from page 1 seini in a discussion tomorrow at “I enjoy the author readings and late to. Amir’s secret reminds me of uled to take part in a question-and- March 7 noon in the University Room. question-and-answer sessions that what it is like growing up and not be- answer session following the show. 7:30 p.m. Mitch Berman, director of the He said he will talk with the au- the Center for Literary Arts pro- ing able to fi nd anyone to talk to who Spangler said the play has been Reading and book signing Center for Literary Arts, said the thor for about a half hour and then vides San Jose State,” De Leeuw will believe what you have to say.” well-received by audiences since its Barrett Ballroom, Student Union event should “afford students and the audience will have the opportu- said. “I’ve been to at least 10 read- Micaela Youmans, a senior ma- opening last month. faculty a great deal of insight into nity to engage in a question and an- ings in the past and have never joring in English, said she also rec- “Several of the shows have sold March 8 how he created” the novel. swer session with the author, who is been disappointed. I look forward ommends the book. out, and every audience so far has 12 p.m. “‘The Kite Runner’ is one of a San Jose resident, and there will to hearing Hosseini’s own voice en- “I hate to use canned reviewer given the actors a standing ovation “A Conversation with Khaled Hosseini” the best-selling and best-known be a book signing. riching his text. The story is never expressions like ‘it was a compel- at the end of the performance,” and book signing novels of the last decade,” Berman “It’s a smaller event with more of half as good until you have heard ling read,’ but, well, it just was,” Spangler said. “I couldn’t have University Room said. “It was at the No. 1 spot for an intimate feeling,” Berman said. the author reading it to you.” Youmans said. imagined a more positive response, months on end.” Lisa De Leeuw, a graduate stu- De Leeuw said she enjoyed the Hosseini will conclude his visit at which I think is a tribute to the Q&A following fi nal performance of Hosseini is scheduled to make dent majoring in English literature, book and recommends other stu- SJSU by attending the fi nal perfor- power of this novel and the com- “The Kite Runner” other appearances on campus on said she plans on attending both dents to read it. mance of the theater adaptation of mitted, heart-felt performances 7 p.m. Thursday. Berman will lead Hos- events. “After completing my degree, I his novel at 7 p.m. on Thursday. from the actors.” University Theatre Sneath- Waiver in question Weight- Stress, routine cited as some reasons for gain Continued from page 1 many as four cheerleaders form- Continued from page 1 get his hands on. of a burger, fries and a soda. For counting. “All the cardio and run- ing a “basket” with their arms “The cheapest stuff is the fatti- students seeking healthier options, ning and exercise helped me to County Superior Court Judge — although Sneath had done the According to San Jose State Uni- est stuff … fast food, hot pockets. opt to eat fruits and vegetables fi rst not gain weight without changing Thomas Cain for more time to maneuver just six times before, ac- versity nutritionist Jennifer Waldrop, It’s cheap and fatty,” Casano said. as they are high in water and fi ber my eating habits.” fi nalize the settlement agreement, cording to the lawsuit.The cheer- the freshman 15 isn’t really 15. However, fi xing meals at home so they make you feel fuller, and be Students may opt to hit the which was “very close” to comple- leaders didn’t catch Sneath, who “Research shows that most col- tends to be cheaper in the long sure to choose lean proteins such treadmill at the gym in the event tion. fell to the ground. Today, Sneath lege freshmen gain seven pounds. run, Waldrop said. as grilled chicken breast, Waldrop center or take a fi tness class avail- Sullivan declined to comment uses a wheelchair. So the freshman 15 isn’t really accu- “Buying things in bulk like said. able for students at the semester outside of court. Thomas Beatty, Neither Sneath nor Mills-Fitz- rate in terms of the number 15, but chicken breasts and pasta … peo- rate of $9. another lawyer representing the patrick appeared at Tuesday’s there is defi nitely a trend of weight ple like bean burritos and beans “Maintaining physical activity school, did not return calls for court hearing. gain within the fi rst 12 weeks of be- are healthy and some of the most is really key, even two 10 minute comment this week. Mills-Fitzpatrick works as a spe- ginning college,” Waldrop said. affordable things to buy,” Waldrop “Maintaining physical activ- walks will help … something that The school argued in the past cial education teacher in Modesto The fi rst 12 weeks are a period said. increases your daily movement that Sneath signed a waiver before and is head coach of the dance of major transition from life at According to a handout from ity is really key, even two 10 will help,” Waldrop said. joining the Spirit Squad assuming program at the University of the home to a new life at college, Wal- Spartan Shops Dining, healthy minute walks will help.” According to a fl ier from the liability for any injuries she suf- Pacifi c in Stockton, Beatty said drop said. options can be found at all food -Jennifer Waldrop, Associated Campus Recreation, a fered while practicing or perform- previously. Mills-Fitzpatrick spent “Stress levels increase, which vendors on campus for students new program called Spartan Walk- ing on the team, Beatty said in an fi ve seasons as a cheerleader with can change eating habits, food eating on campus or living in the university nutritionist ers is geared toward encouraging earlier interview. the and two choices change and physical ac- dorms. fi tness and exercise and will be According to the lawsuit, Mills- seasons as a cheerleader with the tivity tends to decrease because “You want to look for whole launched later this semester. Stu- Fitzpatrick pushed the cheerlead- San Jose SaberCats arena football students study more … these dis- grains and choosing whole wheat As far as keeping the freshman dents can register for free online at ing squad the day Sneath fell, forc- team, according to the University ruptions cause pretty immediate bread when given the option … seven or 15 off, physical activity is http://sjsu.pyrasports.com. ing them to do push-ups when they of the Pacifi c’s Web site. weight gain in the fi rst 12 weeks,” varying your fruits and vegetables key. Students interested in nutrition made mistakes. She asked Sneath Cynthia McGuinn, the lawyer Waldrop said. on campus as well as calcium rich “I didn’t gain weight my fresh- counseling or help with healthier to perform two back tuck basket representing Sneath, did not ap- Casano found himself on a foods like low fat milk or soy,” man year because I was on the food choices can make an ap- tosses — where a cheerleader is pear in court Tuesday and did not tight budget and, to save money, Waldrop said. basketball team,” said Danielle pointment with Jennifer Waldrop thrown in the air and caught by as return calls for comment. ate the cheapest things he could A meal does not have to consist Price, a junior majoring in ac- at (408) 924-6122. SPARTAN DAILY

MARCH 7, 2007 NEWS WEDNESDAY 5 Tech- More smart classrooms to be built Energy- Some computers on overnight to battle viruses

Continued from page 1 enough time setting up projectors,” Phan said. Continued from page 1 Hall do automatic software updates access. They probably leave it on to “I would rather they just use the chalkboard to overnight and renew the operating avoid long load times — whatever is Professor Alex Yamato, a professor of social save time.” space. convenient for users.” science, teaches in a smart classroom at Wash- Professor Yamato also mentioned how more hard drive to save energy.” “People would install stuff on com- Tony Syl, a mechanical engineer- ington Square Hall room 207, said that he uses students are using laptops for taking notes dur- According to energystar.gov, the puters and it would pick up viruses,” ing graduate student, said computers PowerPoint because he generally teaches large ing his classes. total annual energy consumption for Sloan said. “If we just updated once are left on because people go in and classes. “I think the value of using a computer to a typical commercial desktop is 354 a week, like on Friday, a new virus on out of the lab all day. “There’s just not enough time to write all take notes is that students don’t have to stress kilowatt-hours and being left on in an Saturday would wreak havoc on the “Someone is going to walk in and the details for my classes on the blackboard,” with handwritten notes,” Yamato said. “I think idle state accounts for 90 percent of lab.” use them in a hurry,” Syl said, while Yamato said. “I fi nd that PowerPoint is more it’s a very effective study tool, and I don’t mind that number. Comparatively, a typical standing outside a computer lab in the effective because you can do more with show- if my students use them.” household uses several hundred kilo- Engineering building. “I’m pretty sure ing not just notes, but graphics and videos as Nai Saephanh, a senior majoring in occupa- watt-hours a month. “They use less in standby they turn them off at night because it well.” tional therapy, said that laptops can hurt and Amie Frisch, director of the Envi- would be a waste.” Steven Alcantara, a junior majoring in kine- help in class, depending on the type of class the ronmental Resource Center, believes mode, but it still adds up to Tony Valenzuela, the associate vice siology at SJSU, said he prefers teachers who student is in. that computers on campus should be a lot of energy.” president of Facilities Development use PowerPoint lectures because those teachers “I think if students really want to learn turned off at night to conserve en- -Amie Frisch, and Operations, said turning comput- are more likely to post their lectures on their they’ll pay attention and use it for good use,” ergy. ers off at night would help conserve Web sites. Saephanh said. “If I’m in a class that I’m just “It would save a lot if you just turn director of the Environmental energy, but there are other important “Sometimes teachers just go too fast with taking and don’t really need, then I’ll probably it off,” Frisch said. “If they have to Resource Center things to watch for. their notes during class,” Alcantara said. “By just use it to surf the web and kill time.” do overnight maintenance, then they “Really the biggest thing that would putting their lectures on their Web site, students According to Professor Ochoa, laptops are could just maybe do it once or twice a help the most is to turn the lights off, who can’t make class can get the information useful to students because some people can type week instead of every night. They use closing doors and closing windows,” they missed.” faster than they can write by hand, and laptops less in standby mode, but it still adds Computers are turned off at night Valenzuela said. With all the upside of technologically ad- offer another form of note taking that makes it up to a lot of energy.” in the A.S. computer lab, said Hara- Newer computers and monitors are vanced classrooms, there are also some down- possible for students to keep up with the speed The computers in the fi rst fl oor preet Singh, a senior offi ce assistant in much more energy effi cient than in the sides according to Professor María Ochoa, a of a lecture or discussion. of Clark Hall are on overnight, said that computer lab. past, he said. Light bulbs in old build- lecturer in social science. “The downside is if students are surfi ng the Steve Sloan, an information technol- “They are not being used,” Singh ings have been replaced with brighter “Technology is great as long as it works,” Web or visiting a chat room instead of paying ogy consultant and lecturer in the said. “We need to conserve energy. and more energy effi cient bulbs. Ochoa said. “Sometimes there are ghosts in the attention to the lecture or discussion,” Ochoa school of journalism and mass com- For other computer labs it depends on “We are very aggressive investing machine that can ruin the best planned media said. “But people are going to tune out if they munications. each of their needs — people might in the infrastructure to save energy on presentation.” don’t feel engaged, whether they have a laptop Sloan said the computers in Clark leave UNIX systems on for remote an ongoing basis,” Valenzuela said. To prepare for this, Ochoa said she has or not. Laptops can provide a high tech form of learned that it’s important that teachers who daydreaming.” 22 26 15 $12.5 use PowerPoint should be prepared with a low Associate Vice President of Technology Gor- tech classroom presentation, just in case of ney-Moreno said she’s meeting with the seven million million cents million equipment malfunctions. deans of each college sometime in March to dis- *kwh estimated yearly *kwh estimated yearly average cost SJSU annual Phuoc Phan, a senior majoring in account- cuss smart classroom additions for summer 2007. energy produced by energy bought from per *kwh utility budget ing, said that teachers should just stick with According to the SJSU Web site, the school has Central Plant outside sources chalkboards because it has no chance of break- aggressive plans in to update 100 percent of ing or malfunctioning. general classrooms to smart classrooms by 2010 SJSU energy by the numbers “Some of my professors already have a hard in their Vision 2010 mission. *kwh = kilowatt-hours Information obtained from Tony Valenzuela, associate vice president of Facilities Development and Operations CLASSIFIEDS Submit and Pay for your Classifieds Online with the convenience of a credit card. 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The fi rst groups were SJSU players and the second were from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. PHOTOS BY STEPHANIA BEDNAR / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER The third groups were from Sacramento James Jones former wide receiver jumped 10 feet, 7 inches in the broad jump as State, Menlo College part of SJSU’s NFL Pro Day workout. and several other play- ers representing uni- versities in Idaho and his players showed off their skills the NFL combine. Missouri. to scouts. “I just got back from combine,” Players were asked “I’m just excited to see the Jones said. “All of my jitters are to strip down to their results,” Tomey said. out.” briefs to get their mea- James Jones, one of SJSU’s Janet Jones, James’ mother was surements in height most talked about prospects, who present during the event, sporting and weight. is expected to be drafted between a No. 3 jersey and a smile. “I want to see how the 4th and 7th round, had just “I’m just excited, proud and they perform, how fast returned from Indianapolis from nervous,” Janet said. they run, and their the NFL Scouting Combine last John Broussard, another talked strength when doing week. about wide receiver who played drills,” said Joe Bom- Jones said he was not nervous as with Jones at SJSU, ran a 4.37 in marito, a scout from he fi nished up the day with a 35- the 40-yard dash and recorded a the Jets. inch vertical jump, 10 feet 7 inches 40-inch vertical leap. , head in the broad jump and benched “We’re looking at wide receiv- With NFL Miami Dolphin scout Adam Engroff looking coach of the SJSU foot- 225 pounds 23 times, which is a ers Jones and Broussard,” Bom- on, James Jones bench presses 225 pounds 23 times. ball team, observed as one repetition improvement since marito said.

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STAFF REPORT 133-pound weight class, Russ Lopez at 184 pounds, Gregory Five competitors and head Johnson Jr. at 197-pounds, Alex coach Jim Lucas from the San Stergion at 235-pounds and Jose State University wrestling Matt Vavao at 285-pounds. club fl ew to Dallas, Texas this The wrestling club placed morning to compete in the Na- fi rst in the western conference tional Collegiate Wrestling Asso- qualifi er on Feb. 21 at SJSU. ciation’s national championship. Lucas said the national tour- The Spartan wrestlers com- nament will include 350 com- peting are Daniel Calvo in the peting schools.