RTAN DAILY VOLUME 125, NUMBER 35 Serving San Jose State Uiiiversits iliCe 1934 11'1 1)NESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2005
William Hung is Men's soccer, Joe Question'sd 1 Win Gyro's tickets, Sports latest victim, Page 3 A&E Page 6 Page 3 Scientists to examine global warming BY FARIDEH DADA ing the last 30 years that show a like New Orleans." "Seas will rise, we are losing and it didn't go down again. messing and natural g.H, and that Daily Staff Writer significant increase in Category 4 "We didn't make hurricanes but ice caps and glaciers and the hole Modifying the land. cutting I', from animal agriculture, land and 5 hurricanes, three of which we probably made them a little bit in the ozone lay er is going to ex- down forests, releasing carbon held'., and leaks of our gas system Human involvement in nature occurred in the last eight weeks, three to five percent stron- pand making the people living dioxide into the atmosphere these are so-called greenhouse intensifies hurricanes, said Stephen Schneider said. ger," Schneider said. in the Southern Hemisphere vul- and burning oil and gas are fac- gases and they trap heat inside Schneider, a Stanford professor in "More severe hurricanes are Global warming is a cycli- nerable to ultras iolet radiation," tors leading to global warming. the earth and make the surface the department of biological sci- becoming more frequent as global cal and natural phenomenon "but Conniff said. Schneider said. warmer. - ences who will deliver a lecture on warming proceeds," said Robert something that human beings Schneider said fluctuation in "CO2's gone up about 32 per- Ile said that it is about 1 or 1.2 global warming at 3 p.m. Monday Bornstein. a professor in the SJSU have exacerbated," said Michael temperature is something natural, cent since the industrial rey olu- degice, y :tinier than in Morris Dailey Auditorium. meteorology department. "We Conniff, the SJSU director of but in the 20th century the tem- lion.- Schneider said. Moe There are strong studies dur- should be in for more tragedies global studies. perature %s eta up higher than usual also entered 150 pc!, cra more see WARMING, pages SJSU professor named educator of the year by community group BY ILBRA BEITPOLOUS I)
San lose Site I nisers0 an -American stud- ies protessin Ste\ cn Miner receised the Educator of the 'Icai .iyy .11, II yyeek itt the I I th annual Scholatship ond lie as aids .eremony was put On by an mg:mu:mon called 100 Blikk Men of Silicon
'Milhiter was recognized for lit respected role as an educa- tin. his serY is to youth and his actiye in ol', einem in leader- MILLNER ship roles ti the community. - according to the SIM office of conununications and public al fmis Millner has been an instrustoi it 5.151' since 19744. The distinguished award Yi.as eiYen to him partly for his contribution throughout the community. "I've done many things oscr the seas in the com- munity but most of my sery e has been to students on this campus," Mi liner said. Having taught at SJSC tor about 27 years, he has mentored several thousand students in his curriculum, Millner said. ABOVE: From right, 3.R. Burgos, Although Millner ssas rei.ognized try the 100 Black Nathan Childress and Mona Men of America. Inc.. he is not a member of that es- Gonzaludo, all seniors majoring tablishment. in hospitality management, "I am not a member of their organization and was create posters for Tuesday's quite surprised to reteise the honor." Millner said. upcoming event, "The Price is 'The Price is The 100 Black Men. othem Ise known as "100," Right: Spartan Style." From started in Iii. iii Ness York by a group 01 men who 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the wanted to Sp,aid and better the conditions of their Dining Commons, residents communns living on campus are welcomed Spartan mock Right: to be contestants in this see MILLNER, page 4 game show and win prizes like a free night at Hotel De Anza. LEFT: Burgos paints glitter on to Style' the poster advertising Tuesday's event. Photos by Plana Diroy / gaily Staff Cafe puts price on studying CSU campus BY CHRISTINA YOUNG this, and I've been to many uni- Cacace said. "But they should officials to meet Daily Staff Writer versities." also realize that they placed Whinery said students will of- themselves on a campus, and Students may be asked to ten come in. sit alone and take up they should expect people to Lyy,,,J-filRibiltack leaders leave the Market Cafe if they an entire table with their laptops study." and books. don't purchase items from the Kwan said the policy would San Jose State University President Don Kassing "I don't mind if they come in be business cafe's menu before taking their appropriate for a will meet with other California State University presi- here to study, except when it's such as seats, said James Whinery, assis- Starbucks, but not for the dents and African -American leaders to discuss efforts operations the busy time," Whinery said. Market Cafe, which is a facility tant director of retail to increase the numbers of black students in the CSU for Spartan Dining. "This is a dining facility meant of Spartan Shops and auxiliary system. sys- for dining, not a study hall. The organization of San Jose State Management information According to a CSU press release, the university Student Union has areas desig- University. tems professor Stephen Kwan leaders will meet from X a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday nated for that. The King Library Whinery he en- said he approached a supervisor said when at the Allen Temple Baptist Church in Oakland. has areas designated for that." forces the policy, some students at the Market Cafe about the KTV LI news anchor Dennis Richmond will moder- Tony Cacace, a junior major- policy last week when he saw a are "cool with it." some buy ate the discussion between eight CSU presidents. give ing in mechanical engineering, something from the cafe in order worker ask three students to The CSU system graduates nearly 4.000 black stu- said he has no problem with the others get up their table. to keep their scat and dents. according to the press release. study policy. "I said, This is a university. upset. "This number is not high enough," said CSU "If people start corning in and do get a little Usually this is where people "Some people Chancellor Charles B. Reed in the press release. I'm not buying anything I woula irked," Whinery said. "But then study. Why are you asking peo- "America's educational system is losing most of its leave because I'd feel bad, or PHIL BI: DROSSIAN / DAILY STAFF ple to leave?' " Kwan said. "This black males between 6th grade and 12th grade. We I'd have to go buy set CAFE,page S is unusual for a university to do something." want to build partnerships with the community to in- crease the number of high school graduates who are A la cart ... gg his is a dining facility meant for dining, not a study hall. eligible for college and earn college degrees." Chef Alan Finkelstein walks though campus T According to the CSU Web site. 6.9 percent of after teaching a course on culinary concepts. The Student Union has areas designated for that." CSU students in fall 2004 were black. He has been a chef for 25 years and James Whinery, retail operations assistant director According to the SJSU Web site. 4 percent of SJSU currently cooks at the Fairmont Hotel. students in fall 2003 were black. PAGE 2 SPARTAN DAILY OPINION WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 26, 2005
GUEST COLUMN Demand for hybrid cars increasing, similar to price of oil This letter is in response to Emmanuel "The the pack as far as hybrid car technology is concerned, ally in this country, only 300,000 are hybrids." This is "even the best electric-powered car can't outrun a Hundred-Dollar Man" Lopez, Spartan Daily sports every other car manufacturer with any foresight has a relatively small percentage of the U.S. automobile bicycle on its best day." This is just plain incorrect. editor's. "Hybrid cars lack the looks needed to appeal recognized the increasing importance of fuel effi- market, but it's not due to lack of demand. It is due Even at Lance Armstrong's speed, an electric car to public" article, which ran in the Spartan Daily on ciency in car buyers' minds. This has translated to to a lack of manufacturing operations. Car manufac- could easily overtake a bicyclist. Monday, Oct. 17. 2005. increased demand for fuel-efficient cars, especially turers cannot retool their manufacturing operations While Mr. Lopez is correct that affluent baby Mr. Lopez is obviously confused as to the form and Toyota's Prius, and Honda's Insight and Civic hybrid overnight; it takes time. As facilities are re-configured boomers are now reaching retirement age, he is incor- function of hybrid cars, as well as what the facts are models. to manufacture hybrids, their numbers will swell. rect to assume they will purchase gas-guzzlers that on this issue. His article only spreads the misinforma- Hybrids are a good choice for all Americans, espe- Increased demand is due to raising gas prices as well drain their savings and pollute the air their families tion that surrounds these cars. He states, "Millions cially those who realize the external costs of our ever- as government tax breaks for hybrid purchasers and breathe. Must I remind him these are the baby boom- of Americans seem m, tiling to shell out an arm and increasing dependence on foreign oil, including the the recently enacted law that allows singly occupied ers that grew up during the '605 and were the founders a leg every time they step up to the gas pump." In loss of national security and American soldiers lives. hybrid vehicles with EPA fuel economy ratings of 45 of the green movement'? fact. many Americans are fed up with spending ever- Mr. Lopez asks the question. "Why aren't manu- MPG or greater in carpool lanes (with the requisite Perhaps Mr. Lopez will be happy driving "high- increasing amounts of their income on gasoline. Mr. facturers selling these things by the boatload?" The DMV decals). performance gas guzzlers," but he will soon find that Lopez states. "The number of gas-guzzling SUVs answer to this question is quite simple: They are sell- The only difference between the wildly popular he needs to change his name from "The Hundred- roaming the roads seems to increase every day." This ing as fast as they can make them. In fact, hybrids are Honda Civic and its higher efficiency twin is its hy- Dollar Man" to "The Empty-Pocket Man." statement is exactly the opposite of what auto dealer- selling faster than they can be made. Most Toyota and brid drive train. Mr. Lopez describes the Toyota Prius ships have been reporting month after month. Some Honda dealerships in the Bay Area report waiting lists as "ugly" and not capable of turning heads. This again dealerships have seen sales of their largest SUVs fall of up to three months for the chance to purchase a is not true. While it is true that the Prius has a unique by as much as 50 percent as gasol'ne prices skyrocket- hybrid at full sticker price. This is a sharp contrast to "curvy" body style, this is precisely how it achieves ed. Only a complete nincompoop or one with a vested SUV dealers, who have been hard pressed to clear out increase, in MPG and interior space. Its unique shape interest in the petroleum industry. would choose the last seasons SUVs despite hefty "employee discount" increase, Its aerodynamics. Perhaps Mr. Lopez pre- Scott McKay, largest SUVs. promotions. fers the "square" shape of the Hummer. environmental stud', urban planning. While it is true that Ti, ma and Honda are leading Lope/ states. "Or 17 iiilliisn cars sold annu- .ntIier mistake that Mr. Lopez promote, is that alummt,
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Write letters to the editor and submit Sparta Guide information online. Visit our Web site Halloween explains why at www.thespartandaily.com. You may also submit information in writing to DBH 209. cultures celebrate the dead Sparta (;uide is pros ided free of charge to students. faculty and staff members.The deadline for entries is noon three working days before the desired publication date. Space restrictions may It seems from the earliest times, humans have had In ancient Egypt the afterlife was also an impor- require editing of submissions. Entries are printed in the order in which they are received. a fascination with death. This may stem from the tant part of society and departed souls were honored fact no one has ever figured out what really happens during the great festival of Osiris. He was the leg- when we die. Organized religions have contributed endary. ruler of pre-dynastic Egypt and known as the TODAY a meeting at 8 p.m. in the SJSU Catholic Campus their share of dogma, but not everyone subscribes to king of the underworld. Ministry chapel. For more information, contact Kay. the same philosophy. In fact, early man may have When the Spanish came to Mexico they saw Iientamese Student Association Polintan at 938-1610. had a better understanding of the cycle of life than elaborate celebrations honoring death. the fall har- A meeting will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Asian Baptist Student Koinonia we currently have. In the absence of technology. they vest and the New Year. The Aztecs celebrated their the Pacifica room of the Student Union. For more There will be a Bible study at 7 p.m. in the were more connected to Mother Earth. Maybe they harvest with various rituals using fire, incense, im-
information. contact Chinh Vu at 821-7444. Guadalupe room of the Student Union. For saw life through the changing seasons where spring ages of their dead and offerings of flowers and foods.
SJSU Catholic Campus Ministry more information, contact Diane Kim at represented joy, summer eternal youth, fall maturity They also paid homage to Mictecacihuatl, the queen and winter death. That could explain why in mans. of the underworld. This celebration never really Mass will be held at 12:10 p.m. in the SJSU Catholic 499-7153. places around the world the change of season from went away but fused with the Catholic traditions to Campus Ministry chapel. For more information. SJSU Catholic Campus Ministry fall to winter was celebrated as a time for celebrating form "El Dia de Los Muertos," a fervent tradition contact Fr. Jose Rubio at 938-1610. Mass will be held at 12:10 p.m, in the SJSU Catholic School of Art and Design mortality. celebrated in Mexico today. Campus Ministry. chapel. For more information. In Ireland. the Celts and their Druid priests com- For some people, death may be viewed as a mor- There will be an exhibition of student art from contact Fr. Jose Rubio at 938-1610. bined harvest festivals and changing seasons to cel- bid topic while for others, it is a fascinating subject 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Art and Industrial Studies Counseling Services ebrate the dead on "Samhain." also known as "All to ponder and celebrate. Either way, there is no run- buildings. For more information, contact the gallery There will be a general process group from Hallows." They believed that on Oct. 31, the bound- ning from it as it is part of the cycle of life. So, if you 924-4330. office at 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in room 201 of the ary between the worlds of the living and the dead re- are in the mood to celebrate death, make sure you do Career Center Administration building. For more information, laxed. They celebrated this night by dancing around it this Hallowed eve, before winter approaches. Resume Critique Drop-in will be held from contact Ellen Lin or Rachel Kitazono at huge bonfires and offering sacrifices to the returning 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Career Center. For 924-5910. dead. From this origin of Halloween. the Catholic more information. contact Marisa Staker at Church came up with All Saints Day and All Souls C'ottrad Fernandes. Counseling Services 924-6171. day. Both these arc now celebrated in many parts of public administration. Italian .4merican .Student Otgani:ation There will be an Asian American and Pacific the Christian world. graduate student There will be a meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Almaden Islander discussion series from noon to 1:20 p.m. in room of the Student Union. For more information, room 201 of the Administration building. For more contact Andrea Neiman at (510) 552-4191. information. contact Ellen Lin or Lynda Yoshikawa Socrates Cgli at 924-5910. There will be a discussion on what society's duties SAL' Women's Rugby Club THE SALTY arc from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Pacifica room of JOSH ZINMAN There will be practice from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. the Student Union. For more information. contact Annette Nellen at 924-3508. on 10th and Alma streets. For more information. TNT SALTY Student Lite and Leadership contact Melody Ocampo at (530) 574-0575. Student Life and Leadership Applications are being accepted to learn how to train students to address issues of diversity. You can Applications are being accepted to learn how to train pick up an application in the Mosaic Cross Cultural students to address issues of diversity. You can Center in the Student Union. For more information. pick up an application in the Mosaic Cross Cultural contact Nam Ngyuen at 924-5963. Center in the Student Union. For more information. Asian American Christian Fellowship contact Nam Ngyucn at 924-5963. Listening Ihnir Concert Series There will be a meeting at 6 p.m. in the Pacifica room of the Student Union. For more information, There will be music and dance from the Taylor 2 contact Daniel Chen at 497-7290. Dance Company from 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. SJSU American Society of Civil Engineering in the Music building Concert Hall. For more There will be an internship fair from II a.m. to information, contact Joan Stubbe at
2 p.m. in the University Room. For more 924-4649. information, contact Theresa Lawhcad at 924-2692. Educated Persons Dialogue There will be a discussion of liberal education in THURSDAY curricular integration from noon to I p.m in room 101 of the Instructional Resources Center. For School af Art and Design more information, contact Annette Nellen at There will be an exhibition of student art from 924-3608. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Art and Industrial Studies Society of Latino Engineers buildings. For more information, contact the gallery There will be a meeting from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. office at 924-4330. in the Almaden room of the Student Union. For SJSU Catholic. Campus Ministry more information, contact Ricardo Barajas at The Alpha Omega Student Fellowship will hold 924-3830.
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