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NEW AQUATIC CENTER INSIDE CV2 delays LET’S PLAY A GAME complicate other plans BY TAYLOR JONES STAFF WRITER

Last spring, San Jose State University posted to its website that newer facilities were being planned. One of the major facilities to be totally re-designed was the Aquatic Center, a spot familiar to many students as a place of relaxation and practice for water sports. On the Planning, Design and Construction KAVIN MISTRY | SPARTAN DAILY Projects page on SJSU’s website, an image of a SPORTS sleek gymnasium is presented next to a diagram Eyes set on Iowa State titled ‘Student Recreation and Aquatic Center.’ Beneath the title are the updates that need to be The Spartans roadshow rolls made, what the new building will feature, how into Iowa State on Saturday for a much it will cost to build it and when the building RAYMOND BALTAZAR | SPARTAN DAILY showdown with a member of the will be fi nished and ready for students. Junior psychology major Katherine Mendoza (right) practice the game, “Nasty,” a relay-race in Big-12. Even though it is still in its schematic phase, P. 8 which the players run with a PVC pipe between their legs and pass it to their teammates. See CV2 page 2 OPINION

UNDER THE SKIN CAMPUS ALERT Tattoos don’t have Hate speech, to be so complicated swastikas in dorms

thought-out reason that’s close BY JEREMY CUMMINGS Relations Director Pat to my heart for this, but really I CONTRIBUTING WRITER Harris. The hateful language just want a cactus tattoo to add was in a CVC suite. Emmys show diversity to my tattoo collection. Swastikas and hateful Currently there is no There seems to be some social language were found in indication that the two Unlike previous award shows this pressure on young people of this two residential buildings occurrences are connected, year’s Emmy Awards rewarded generation to have a deep meaning Tuesday, according to an Harris said. those of all races and genders. behind your ink. It shouldn’t email sent by San Jose Kathy Wong, SJSU’s chief P. 5 VICENTE SERNA-ESTRADA matter whether your tattoo means State University President diversity offi cer, facilitated something or if you got it because Mary Papazian. discussions with residents STAFF WRITER you liked the way it looked. In Washburn Hall one and residential advisors Now this doesn’t mean you swastika was found in Wednesday evening. I’ve been wanting a tattoo of should tattoo a butterfl y on your a hallway and another University Police cactus on my calf for awhile forehead because you think on the inside of a dorm Department has launched now. Why, you ask? I want to butterfl ies are cute. Tattoos window facing Royce an investigation into the say that I have some deep well hall, according to Media two incidents. See INKED page 6

THROWBACK THURSDAY Sharper pursues title From Saturday to Sunday An anonymous voter nominated Darren Sharper for the NFL Hall of Former SJSU football players tell their NFL stories Fame despite 16 different rape cases. Two of the more prominent Fales fl ourished as quarterback P. 6 former Spartans have found a of the Spartans, going into his home in the NFL. second season at SJSU he was ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT David Fales, former SJSU projected to be a fi rst round pick quarterback, now a member of in the 2014 NFL draft. “Moana” Disney Preview the Baltimore Ravens, spent two “I feel like my whole college

THE MISTRY SPOT seasons as a Spartan in 2012 career, bouncing around and Disney will be introducing the fi rst KAVIN MISTRY and 2013. He led SJSU to its being around the coaches helped Polynesian princesss on Nov 23. The fi rst and only appearance in the prepare me,” Fales said. “Just new animated fi lm will take place in San Jose State football may not National rankings in 2012 (21st playing against good players and the islands of Oceania. P. 3 bring in the biggest name or blue- in the AP Poll). good teams defi nitely helped me chip recruits that other colleges “It was a perfect situation for get ready and helped me adjust.” Rare Japantown Culture around the country may, but that me being close to home,” Fales The move to the NFL was a does not mean it can’t compete Japantown has a long history in San said. “I feel like I came into a major wake up call for Fales with them at the highest level. Jose, dating back before WWII. Over perfect situation where they had however, who had become The SJSU football program has SPARTAN DAILY ARCHIVES time the neighborhood has changed. all the pieces set up and they accustomed to being the star on its stamp branded all over the just needed someone to throw Bene Benwikere jumping up for an P. 4 interception on Nov. 25, 2012. National Football League. the ball.” See FOOTBALL page 8

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CV2 The school transferred the students of CV2 into the Bricks, a set of three Continued from page 1 dorm-style buildings that have been on the San Jose State campus since the mid- meaning general blueprints have been 1960s. With the last-minute decision, laid out, rumors circulated the campus some students are speaking out against stating that during the summer of 2016, the school’s decision to move them into the Bricks would be torn down in order one of the oldest buildings on campus. to make room for the new installment. “I was super mad when they told us Progress on the new aquatic center that we had to move into the Bricks,” came to a halt when it became clear said Hennessy Hernandez, a pre-nursing that the new campus living quarters freshman. “It’s not our fault that the (also known as CV2) were far from building was not ready and that they being complete, even when incoming told us last minute.” freshman were supposed to move in. According to NBC Bay Area, the The expected move-in date for school is giving compensation to the incoming freshman was set to be a students for the delay. This includes week before classes started so that the $150 in school credit, a free San Jose students could have enough time to State sweatshirt and reduced housing settle in and adjust to their new living costs while living in the Bricks. quarters. A couple days before move-in, While some are angered by the delay an e-mail was sent out by the housing in CV2, others have made a positive out department stating that the building of a negative. was not yet ready for students. Because “I have a lot of friends that I wouldn’t of the late notice, SJSU had to relocate have had if I were to have moved over 800 freshmen. into CV2 right away,” said Gabriel Castellanos, a freshman biology student. TAYLOR JONES | SPARTAN DAILY Students who are living in Washburn The Aquatic Center remains closed as San Jose State Housing Services continues to delay the opening of the also have something to say about the new student dormitory, Campus Village 2. situation, seeing that they are probably that every fire alarm works. The update new CV2 building. going to be the last residents to live in included a statement by the University, San Jose State has been keeping the hall. stating that they are “working around students updated through email about “It is one of the older buildings of course, the clock to complete the building and the completion of the new dormitories. but it is one of the most social dorms provide a safe and secure environment The CV2 building will hopefully be on campus,” said music performance for our residents”. opening its doors to residents in a freshman Corina Mendoza. The delays of CV2 have affected couple of weeks once a few more things The last update concerning CV2 the upcoming installment of the new are finalized while the timing on the was put out on Sept. 9 by the housing Aquatic Center. Being at the premature new Aquatic Center is at a standstill TAYLOR JONES | SPARTAN DAILY department. The building still needs stages of development during the until then. Hoover Hall is one of the oldest dorm buildings on Follow Taylor on Twitter campus, as you can tell by the weathered sign. its permit for the third elevator and a summer, any further work has been @tay95_jones completed fire inspection to make sure stopped until students can move into the SECOND AMENDMENT Correction On Thursday, Sept. 8, the Spartan Daily published an article detailing As death tolls rise in the an investigation of Professor Lewis Aptekar for an accusation of sexual harassment. The headline used the phrase “sexual crime.” In fact, sexual harassment (the alleged offense) is a violation of university policy and not a US, SJ gets tough on guns crime. The Spartan Daily regrets the error.

BY SAJA MOHAMED Goods Steve Zehring told the Mercury STAFF WRITER News, that the laws were unnecessary in that it would make it harder for citizens San Jose is looking to make its gun to defend themselves. He protested This day in SJSU History laws stricter and improve documentation against the proposal that would require to make gun control easier. The Mercury gun store owners to record every bit News reported that San Jose council of ammunition sold at his store. “It’s members are proposing a law that would very broad and doesn’t say what type Rico’s availability a must make locking up your gun, keeping track of ammunition,” Zehring said. “How in of ammunition and calling in gun thefts the world am I going to track 1 million for accurate A.S. news more secure. rounds of ammunition to every person Councilman Ash Kalra, one of the that comes in?” BY DANIEL REEDY president at the time, John Bunzel. council members who proposed the new These proposals will be looked at MANAGING EDITOR While the editors recognized laws, said, “I want us to do something later this week by the full San Jose “Bunzel is obviously a busy man now to get illegal guns off the street.” City Council and if approved they can On September 19, 1975, the Spartan with pressing responsibilities,” the This can be echoed by rising death be enacted immediately, reports the Daily published an article openly editors also believed “Rico differs tolls everywhere around the country. Mercury News. protesting new censorship rules. Former from Bunzel in that he is an elected It was reported by USA Today that in According to the Mercury News, a Associated Students President John student representative.” Chicago the death toll has risen to 500 group that formed earlier this year called Rico altered the policy regarding media Additionally, the editors understood in 2016 since Labor Day. According to the Safe Cities Coalition, considers this a access to his offi ce. All availability that Rico had other responsibilities the Washington Post that number is more victory, since they helped draft the laws would be arranged through a public outside of answering questions from than deaths by guns in Los Angeles and that were proposed. information offi cer. Spartan Daily reporters, but that he New York combined. A website called gun violence archive Rico said “Daily reporters are not did have the responsibility of being Councilmembers are on board with tallies up all gun related violence that being singled out, but that all students accessible to students. passing this law, since for some of has been reported in the United States of are not allowed direct access to him.” The editorial concluded with demands them, it is a personal issue. Like with America, has the numbers to show just Rico released a memo stating that the that Rico revoke the new media- Councilman Chappie Jones, who said how dangerous guns are. policy was “meant to ease the Daily communication policy. in the Mercury News, “This hits me on In 2016 alone, there have been 40,924 reporters ‘frustration’ in getting in to “The Daily’s coverage of A.S. a personal level and a policy level.” He incidents related to guns, with 10,508 see the A.S. president.” activities can not be expected to came in close encounters with a gun when of them being deaths, according to the The editors of the Spartan Daily felt be balanced and accurate without he was young, due to a friend shooting at website. In San Jose, there have been 48 that it was better to be frustrated than the easy availability of the A.S. him, Jones said in the Mercury News. gun related deaths so far as of July 2016, to have to organize communication president,” the editorial stated. With the new proposed laws, came according to the Mercury News. through a third party. much criticism from the San Jose This new policy was in reaction to Follow Daniel on Twitter community and groups that protect the Follow Saja on Twitter a similar change made by the SJSU @patrioticreedy right to carry guns. @sajamohammad17 Co-owner of Mel’s Cotton Sporting A&E Thursday, September 22, 2016 3 REVIEW Birds In The Trap Travis Scott’s newest album Sing McKnight bangs but lacks substance

BY VICENTE SERNA-ESTRADA The fourth track in the album is ‘through Travis Scott STAFF WRITER the late night’ which stars Kid Cudi for the majority of the track. It starts with Cudi #6 Travis Scott dropped his sophomore humming an unrecognizable odd moan Spot currently on the Billboard studio album “Birds in the Trap Sing which continues throughout the whole McKnight” and you can tell it is a huge track. Scott borrows Cudi’s lyrics from his album charts improvement from his 2015 album 2009 classic ‘Day ‘N’ Nite,’ making the ‘Rodeo.’ Not to say ‘Rodeo’ was horrible, track one of my favorites. it’s far from that, but he’s improving his Random non contextual raps seemed sound and reaching for that top spot while to appear in this track. “Relieve my heart #1 gaining a lot of fan-traction. of malice,” Scott raps. in this track which Spot its opening weekend “Birds in The Trap Sing McKnight” was seems incidental in a song about living life released on Sept. 2 exclusively through to the fullest and partying until the sun rises. Apple Music. ‘sdp interlude’ is the sixth track in ‘Birds The Kanye West protégé has created a in the Trap Sing McKnight’ which starts #3 collab-fi lled album, mixing sounds that with an intensifying, ultra-modern and Was the peak spot for his 2015 studio vibe as futuristic, solid and deep. Scott has amazingly bizarre beat that goes on for gone for a softer sound than we’re used to almost a minute. This hype builds up album “Rodeo” but keeps his usual lyrics that are grim and to nothing. Scott is joined with Cassie seem out of context. harmonizing “smoke some, drink some, Compared to his old sound that brought pop one” for the whole song repeatedly. us the hit track ‘Antidote,’ the tracks on I developed a love-hate relationship with Information gathered from billboard.com ‘Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight’ are this song because the intriguing beat INFOGRAPHIC BY VICENTE SERNA-ESTRADA genuine with a similar impact from his builds up to weak fl ows that could have previous tracks. been developed more. Scott utters in this track about calling up a his hype-building instrumentals. The beats Scott’s previous studio album and The eighth track in the album is ‘Outside’ girl, “Never will I cheat on you. Never will in all the tracks seem to have similar vibes mixtapes sounded very much like the scraps and is by far the best track. The bouncing I commit treason. Blowin’ a bag on you. Do that sound advanced and well orchestrated. left on the studio fl oor. Though there was a beat adds to the provocative lyrics of 21 all of that for no reason.” This is the most Though Scott seems to be in a storytelling couple of tracks that stood out in ‘Rodeo,’ Savage who joins Scott in this track. These contextual track, but it could be because the mindset, many of his lyrics seem to be out but it seemed like Scott still hadn’t found elements give off a similar vibe to Scott’s track is heavily shared. of context. Nothing is quotable because of his groove. With ‘Birds in the Trap Sing 2015 hit, ‘Antidote.’ The 13th track, ‘Guidance,’ seems to have the randomness of his raps. It seems like McKnight,’ his beats are uniformly curated The name of the album comes from the a Latin-fl are that reminds me of Drake’s some of his studio fl oor scraps snuck their throughout most of the album. 11th track, ‘Pick Up the Phone.’ Oddly, Scott ‘Hotline Bling.’ The beat is catchy and fl ows way into ‘Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight.’ The 14-track album starts off with ‘the doesn’t sing the lyrics to which the album well with Scott’s verses. ends,’ a collaboration with André 3000 is named after. This track was released The Weeknd is featured in the fi nal track which automatically gives us a clue that this weeks before the actual album was and ‘Wonderful’ which gives the album a strong isn’t going to be the same sounding album features Young Thug and Quavo. Scott is fi nish. The song describes an attraction to a as ‘Rodeo.’ The track starts with a soft and unrecognizable in this track and somehow woman that has the beauty of stripper and mysterious intro that builds up to rough hides himself in all the verses. Compared self respect of a business woman. Because Follow Vicente on Twitter verses that depict a story of the two growing to some of the other songs, this track does a of that they treat her well and spoil her. @vinceserna_ up in their hometowns. good job of keeping the raps in context. Scott does a great job of bringing us in with Disney welcomes its fi rst Polynesian princess Moana

BY DIANA SAN JUAN feel fresh to many moviegoers for an unusual than a prince charming. themselves by her. STAFF WRITER reason: It is a mainstream Hollywood “I like that there’s no love interest and Other cast members include former animated fi lm that casts featured voice the story focuses more on loving yourself,” ‘Pussycat Dolls’ singer Nicole Scherzinger History will be made in November actors of color who represent the culture said marketing sophomore and Pride of the who voices Moana’s mother Sina and Alan when Disney crowns its fi rst Polynesian being depicted.” Pacifi c Islands’ treasurer, Diana Medina. Tudyk who plays Heihei, a rooster who is princess, Moana. Like the creators of ‘Moana,’ members This isn’t the fi rst time Disney makes a Moana’s ally. ‘Moana’ takes place in the islands of of the Pride of the Pacifi c Islands student movie taking place in Hawaii; however, it is “The beauty and magic of working Oceania with young girl Moana, whom the organization at SJSU dedicate themselves the fi rst time that the plot is centered on the with Disney is that we have tremendous fi lm is name after, as the main character. to spreading the island culture. Polynesian culture. opportunity to transcend language Voiced by 15-year-old Auli’i Cravalho, she “I’m really excited that Polynesian culture “Disney covered ‘Lilo and Stitch’ but this barriers, borders and cultural differences goes on a quest to save the island with the is being recognized by Disney,” said one focuses on culture and a legendary tale,” through our storytelling,” Johnson said help of the once-mighty demigod Maui, sophomore pre-nursing student Jannelle said health science junior and president of on his Instagram page. “At the end of the voiced by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Berdal and member of Pride of the Pacifi c Pride of the Pacifi c Islands, Sammy Fanua. day, we are all on this journey called ‘life’ The movie will debut on Nov. 23. Islands. “I like that it’s more about a “They took three years exploring the island together and that is something we can and Facing incredible odds, Moana uses her representation of culture.” so I want to see how they depict the culture.” should celebrate as one.” positive spirit and superpowers to help them The casting directors stayed true to the Like Fanua, Danielle Caballero, junior Directed by the same team that created in their voyage to save her people all while identity of the main characters as Cravalho psychology major and Pride of the Pacifi c ‘The Little Mermaid,’ ‘Aladdin,’ and ‘The seeking her own identity. is a Hawaii native and Johnson, though born Islands secretary, can’t wait to see how Princess and The Frog,’ ‘Moana’ is sure to This is Cravalho’s fi rst fi lm and her work in the states, was raised on the island as well. much of the culture is accurately portrayed be a big hit. on ‘Moana’ has put her on The New York ‘Moana’ will join the very few Disney and if Disney captured the Polynesian Times’ breakthrough performances list. movies like ‘Brave’ and ‘Frozen’ that image correctly. Although a few months away, ‘Moana’ don’t include a love interest but instead Something else that sets Moana apart from has already been praised by many for its a sense of self identity. According to other Disney princesses is her body. She is Follow Diana on Twitter cultural signifi cance. the L.A. Times, the character’s story is shaped as most would describe as realistic, @dianasjo9 According to the Washington Post, “it will centered around fi nding herself rather allowing regular girls to further identify Mystery behind American Horror Story season 6 revealed BY SAJA MOHAMED This season is centered around a couple for a haunting season that will make the is the most believable in his role. I really STAFF WRITER that have taken to television to tell their viewer look at American Horror Story enjoyed watching him tell his story as if ‘Roanoke Nightmare’ a fictional show in a new light. it was real and even though he did not All year the producers of American set in this world that tells of the strange The new season opens with a montage have much screen time, he still had a Horror Story season six have been and violent happenings going on at the of things to come in the episode, a strong presence. keeping the theme a mystery, but now couple’s’ new North Carolina home. preview before announcing the fictional There are also underlying themes, it’s finally out. The theme for this Presumably they are being haunted by shows name. “My Roanoke Nightmare” which is what American Horror Story season is Roanoke or the Lost Colony as the original settlers of Roanoke, since is shown across the screen and the story is known for, such as prejudice and some would call it. If anyone likes weird the ghosts that are featured throughout soon begins. The couple telling their substance abuse. I liked how they made or mysterious history like I do, Roanoke the episode are wearing clothes from story in the studio are Shelby and Matt them obvious from the beginning to set will be a fun topic to poke at since it is a that time period. (Lily Rabe and Andre Holland) and as these themes up so that they can recur subject shrouded in mystery, according When the first episode opened with the they do, the scene switches from them throughout the season. to the History channel website. words “the following story is inspired telling the story to the dramatic re- This was a fun episode filled with The 100 or so settlers of the Roanoke by true events” it confused me, because enactment scenes of them, played by scenes that will make you jump, creepy colony in what would become North since when does the show ever do actors (Sarah Paulson and Cuba Gooding video tapes and enough weird noises Carolina disappeared in 1590 and left anything inspired by true events? They Jr.). The story takes us from Shelby and to get anyone scared. AHS creators are just one word carved into a tree in the usually take past horror happenings and Matt living in Los Angeles to moving to trying to redeem themselves this season settlement, “Croatoan.” When the leader make them more modern. However, as a run down farmhouse in North Carolina after seasons four and five flopped. of the colony, John White came back the plot went on, it became clear that the to be in a safer environment after Matt Keeping the season entertaining and from a supply run from England, he show was taking on a “show within a was attacked by gang members. fun could prove difficult, but a theme discovered everyone gone and saw the show” theme. It seemed like ‘Celebrity The strange happenings start almost as like this can peak anyone’s interest and word carved into the tree. He assumed Ghost Story’ or ‘My Ghost Encounter’ soon as the couple arrives and all actors make them come back for more. that the colonists had moved to the island was playing instead, if not for the play their parts with such realism, it called Croatoan, but upon searching for famous celebrities playing the roles. is almost like watching a real ghost Follow Saja on Twitter them there, he could not find one settler While this can throw off some people in encounter show. Newcomer to the show @sajamohammad17 from Roanoke. its simplicity, it actually sets the stage Holland, although just relaying a story, Follow the Spartan Daily : @spartandaily on these social media sites : @spartandaily 4 A&E Thursday, September 22, 2016 San Jose’s Japantown contains historic cultural relevance By Karianne Sudyka joined the newly formed Nihonmachi staff writer and influenced the town to cater to Japantown San Jose can be found growing families. just up the road from San Jose State In 1942, as a result of the Pearl Harbor University. A neighborhood full of bombing, the residents of Japantown culture, it is definitely a place where any were forced into internment by passerby can gain a history lesson while Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Executive walking down the street. Order 9066. The whole of San Jose’s On almost every block sits a monument Nihonmachi was lost to the Japanese and on each monument is an inscription Americans existing there. Stores telling the history of the growing and homes were vacated and later Japantown, known as Nihonmachi in sacked of former belongings during Japanese, in the middle of San Jose. the internment. Though 1944 saw the The story behind the town dates back revocation of Japanese internment, to the end of the 1800s before it had an the damage had been done. However, official name. according to the San Jose Japantown Japantown’s origins began with an website, “40 businesses and 100 establishment adjacent to San Jose’s families had re-established themselves pre-existing Chinatown. According in Japantown” by 1947. to the San Jose Japantown website, Since then, Nihonmachi has been a the initial Japanese residents chose thriving part of San Jose filled with this particular location because of the culture and tradition, but is not afraid to KARIANNE SUDYKA | SPARTAN DAILY familiarity of fellow Asian immigrants include newer businesses into its family. Wenzhou is the newest addition to San Jose Japantown, serving delicious traditional Chinese dishes. The in a nearby community. Some locations, such as Roy’s Station original building was once a boarding house during post-World War II, but has since then seen many changes. The majority of the establishment at Coffee and Tea has, been a member of the time consisted of single male farm the Japantown family since the 1930s. for over two decades. The interior way since its beginnings. The open workers. They did not have much after The locale corner coffee shop wasn’t of Gombei has the feel of a classic atmosphere where traditions thrive leaving behind friends and family. The always a coffee shop, though. In the Japanese restaurant and includes a and modern traditions are cultivated existing businesses were created to beginning Roy’s was a gas station owned friendly family-esque atmosphere with is essentially what makes up San Jose provide for the male populus because by Roy Murotsune, hence the name. the waitstaff and cooks greetings’ and Nihonmachi. Traditional festivals women had not yet been allowed to Now Roy’s provides a different meaning conversations. Gombei is certainly not from Japan including the Aki Matsuri immigrate to the United States. to the phrase “fill ‘er up.” It’s a family- the only good Japanese restaurant in (Fall Festival), Sakura Matsuri (Cherry That was the reality until an unofficial owned shop with some of the best coffee Nihonmachi, but it is one that stands Blossom Festival), Hina Matsuri (Girl’s agreement between Japan and the US around Downtown San Jose. Roy’s out from the rest. The environment, Day Festival) and Obon are combined called the Gentlemen’s Agreement also provides a variety of baked goods friendly staff and the food are why with more modern festivities such as of 1907. This agreement allowed including croissants and macarons. Gombei is normally packed with a wait the Nikkei Matsuri (Japanese American for lowered restrictions on Japanese Inside the shop hangs a photo frame list whenever it opens for business. Festival, unique to San Jose Japantown) immigration into the US. Soon, women filled with old photographs from Roy’s The newest member of the Nihonmachi throughout the year. Nikkei Matsuri in earlier days as well as some photos of family is Wenzhou. Originally a particular is to honor and celebrate the the renovation process by Murotsune’s boarding house, the building which history and culture Japanese Americans children and grandchildren. The Wenzhou makes its home has changed a have brought from Japan and built in renovation process reached completion lot over the decades. Now it is a quaint the United States. The whole area of with its grand-reopening in 2009 after restaurant which serves traditional Nihonmachi is steeped with history and several years of planning and executing. homemade dishes from the Wenzhou each block and business holds a piece of One of the cooler items inside is an old region on the southeast coast of China the story. Coca-cola vending machine which was near Taiwan. It joins the friendly from the original station. For $1.50, the family and is now included in the vending machine dispenses an ice cold history of Japantown. bottle of Coke. From older traditional Japanese KARIANNE SUDYKA | SPARTAN DAILY The original Gombei restaurant is gift shops such as Kagura’s to newer Roy’s Station Coffee and Tea in Japantown used to be right next door to Roy’s and has been apparel shops such as Cukui, the Follow Karianne on Twitter a popular gas station in the 1950s. serving traditional Japanese food Japantown family has come a long @ktsudyka Classifieds Sudoku Puzzle Crossword Puzzle Local Ads SJSU International House

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variety of non-white actors who possibly the Emmy for best director and gave a Aziz Ansari and Alan Yang, took home deserved an award above their Caucasian shout out to Tambor. She said, “Give the Emmy for best comedy writing this counterparts. The Emmys displayed to trans-talent a shot... I would not be here year. As part of his acceptance speech, every other awards show that non-white tonight if I was not given that chance.” Yang started on a serious note and said, actors and hosts deserve to be rewarded for Nominees this year for outstanding host “There’s 17 million Asian-Americans in their abilities. of a variety, nonfi ction or reality program this country and there’s 17 million Italian The Emmy Awards are almost the included Ryan Seacrest, Steve Harvey, Americans. They have ‘The Godfather,’ television equivalent to the Oscars. An Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn, Tom Bergeron, ‘Goodfellas,’ ‘Rocky,’ ‘The Sopranos.’ Emmy is generally the highest achievement Jane Lynch and RuPaul Andre Charles We got Long Duk Dong, so we got a long for a television actor or show host. (known by just the mononym RuPaul). way to go.” Encouragingly he then said, “I KARIANNE SUDYKA In Amazon’s ‘Transparent,’ seasoned Charles took home his fi rst Emmy after know we can get there. I believe in us. It’s actor Jeffrey Tambor portrays transgender being previously nominated on more just gonna take a lot of hard work.” STAFF WRITER woman Moira Pfefferman. Tambor won an than one instance for his show ‘RuPaul’s After decades of misrepresentation or Emmy last year for the same category and Drag Race.’ no representation of Asian-Americans Props to the Emmy Awards for showing role. This year he took home his second I’m not surprised Charles took home in movies and television, it’s defi nitely the world that diversity is a good thing. Emmy for his portrayal of Pfefferman. the Emmy, only surprised it took him a refreshing to see more recognition from This weekend the Emmys awarded Though grateful for the win, Tambor couple nominations to achieve it. ‘Project the higher-ups in Hollywood. Being deserving actors for their work throughout took the opportunity to call out writers, Runway’ host Klum took home an a member of the Asian-American 2016 and stepped up the game for other directors and network heads. Emmy in 2013 despite having almost no community, it’s inspiring to see actors awards shows like the Oscars. “I’m not going to say this beautifully: personality. Charles has a bright, comical and writers be successful and recognized Earlier this year, the Oscars award to you people out there… please give and educational disposition whenever he’s so we can see a broader horizon beyond a committee received a lot of well-deserved transgender talent a chance. Give them on the screen. hospital or laboratory. criticism for the lack of variety of winners auditions. Give them their story,” Tambor ‘Drag Race’ is a competition show which Yang fi nished off his speech by and nominees. There are a lot of fantastic said in his acceptance speech. “I would be has profi led over 100 drag queens over the suggesting that if a few Asian parents get actors, but not all of them are of Caucasian happy if I were the last cisgender male to span of eight regular seasons and two “all their kids cameras instead of violins “we’ll descent. Hollywood has had issues with play a transgender female.” star” seasons. be all good.” appropriately casting actors, let alone Progress is being made in the right At the press conference following his After the results of the Emmys, awarding them for achievements. direction in terms of this. Laverne Cox, award win, Charles was asked about the Hollywood is defi nitely heeding the views Don’t get me wrong, I’m a fan of Meryl known for her role on ‘Orange is the popularity of his show as well as the place of the public and recognizing the diversity Streep and generally love whenever she New Black,’ became the fi rst openly of the LGBT community in the world. of actors and how amazing they can be wins anything. I was defi nitely cheering transgender actor to be nominated for an He said, “I think our show represents the without being Caucasian. The Emmys when Leonardo DiCaprio fi nally won his Emmy. She is very much a positive icon tenacity of the human spirit. The hundred have defi nitely showed that there is a fi rst Oscar. Giving recognition where it’s for members of the LGBT community plus girls who have graciously told their brighter future coming in the acting world. due is important. with the popularity of ‘Orange is the New stories on our show have really helped so However, that doesn’t give the Oscars Black’ as well as her activism. many young people around the world.” Follow Karianne on Twitter a free pass to essentially ignore the great Though Cox didn’t win, she did present The writers behind ‘Masters of None,’ @ktsudyka spartunes THEME: GUILTY PLEASURE SONGS

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SJSU students slayin’ at the Formation World Tour! OPINION Thursday, September 22, 2016 California’s death penalty is an SPARTAN DAILY unethical money-eating machine Executive Editor Rebecca Pirayou Cormac Carney professed that the death penalty is an empty promise of justice. A Managing Editor penalty in California is unconstitutional life sentence without parole would bring under the Eighth Amendment due to the long real closure.” Daniel Reedy wait in death row. Webb’s sister was murdered along with Executive Producer Judge Carney wrote that the death seven others in a mass shooting at an Orange Ashli Lett penalty, “has been quietly transformed into County salon. Multimedia Editor one no rational jury or legislature could Both Prop. 62 and Prop. 66 would require Tyler Kittle ever impose: life in prison, with the remote the prisoners to work while they are in prison Online Editor possibility of death.” – whether on death row or not – so that the - Even speeding up the process of the death income that they do make gets paid to the Kavin Mistry VICENTE SERNA ESTRADA penalty system doesn’t warrant for capital victims’ families. A&E Editor punishment to be a reasonable punishment. These restitutions will not be small because Casey Geier STAFF WRITER The Eighth Amendment does say no “cruel if Prop. 62 is passed, their wages will be raised News Editor and unusual punishments” should be infl icted 60 percent and solely go to paying restitutions. Itzel Castro We, as humans, are not to decide who lives upon anyone, but ever since I was a child I Prop. 62 will also save taxpayers money by Opinion Editor and who dies. have been confused because essentially death replacing the death penalty system that has Proposition 62, if passed in November, is “cruel and unusual.” not been working for 10 years with a more Melissa Hartman will revoke the death penalty in California This does not mean that murderers economic system – saving approximately Sports Editor and make life in prison without parole the should get away with the crimes they have $150 million per year. Ryan Vermont maximum sentence for murder. committed, they of all people should be San Quentin State Prison spent $853,000 on Photo Editor California has not executed anyone on death punished to furthest extent. This should be renovating their death chamber in 2010. It has Raymond Baltazar row since January 2006. The issue with the done in a humane way, taking the victims now been more than 5 years, and has yet to Copy Editor death penalty in California is that it takes too families into consideration. be used. long to appoint an attorney willing to take a "California's death penalty system is a The California death penalty system is an Jeremy Cummings case through the appeal system. long, agonizing ordeal for our family,” said unethical, revenue-eating mess that should Staff Writers An inmate’s sentencing takes Beth Webb who gave her testimony in the be stopped. Criminals who commit these Darcie Ortique approximately 20 to 25 years from start to California voter’s guide. “As my sister's crimes deserve to live and deal with what Courtney Kreitner fi nish. This includes waiting for a willing killer sits through countless hearings, we they did sitting in a cold cement box. Hannah Moore and able lawyer to be appointed, going continually relive this tragedy. The death Trendsetting California should set an Karianne Sudyka through the appeal system and receiving an example for the rest of the United States and actual ruling. revoke the death penalty by voting yes on Shellise West If Prop. 66 is passed the death penalty will Prop 62 Prop 62, and no on Prop. 66. Vicente Serna-Estrada be kept, but the appeals process for death Taylor Jones penalty convictions will be sped up by putting Follow Vicente on Twitter Francisco Franco the Supreme Court in charge of any petitions. For Against No answer @vinceserna_ Jason Dunham In a 2014 ruling by U.S. District Judge 40% 51% 9% Margaret Gutierrez Diana San Juan Luke Johnson Off -the-fi eld mistakes best on-fi eld legacy Benjamin Siepak Ryan Barnhart The problem with sports and off-the- woman charged Rose of gang rape dating Estephany Haro fi eld actions is that there have been way too back to the summer of 2013. Lauren Kirmil many instances where players are essentially This case is still ongoing to this day and absolved of their sins, regardless of magnitude. raises questions as to why the Knicks would Saja Mohamed Ben Roethlisberger is a prime example of want to trade for a player who constantly has Production Chief this. Roethlisberger has been twice accused this dark cloud fl oating over his head. Tim Burke of rape, once in 2008 in Lake Tahoe and once In December of last year, the New York News Advisers again two years later in Georgia. Yankees traded for hard-throwing reliever Richard Craig Even though the charges were either Aroldis Chapman, just three weeks after a Tom Ulrich dropped or led to a settlement, the fact that domestic violence incident with his girlfriends RYAN BARNHART these accusations arose not once but twice in his Florida home. Mac Lundstrom raises eyebrows as to why these issues get While Chapman is known for throwing Advertising Adviser swept under the rug. some of the fastest pitches in the MLB, it Tim Hendrick STAFF WRITER Roethlisberger has been a great quarterback pales in comparison to the exit velocity of Advertising Director both before and after his rape incidents, but the shots he fi red off in his garage in the Cody Gradone As Darren Sharper is set to begin his 18- it’s hard to look back on his career without same incident. Creative Director year prison sentence for up to 16 different thinking about the people he’s hurt. The Los Angeles Dodgers, who originally rape cases spanning across multiple states, he The tendency to ignore shady track records made a trade for Chapman, smartly and Daniel Lazo got some news that probably surprised him as extends beyond just football, with these immediately rescinded their offer as soon as Advertising Staff much as it did everyone else. problems arising across all four of the major they heard of the news. Dustin Martinez An anonymous NFL voter had submitted sports in North America. They were able to maintain a moral high Peter Babakhan Sharper’s name for nomination into the Back in August of 2015, Chicago ground, so why couldn’t other teams do Samir Mehta football hall of fame. Blackhawks star Patrick Kane was accused the same? Tsu-en Chen Sharper had an illustrious career, including of raping an unnamed woman in the city Almost every week we hear about an act fi ve Pro Bowls, was a two-time First-team All- of Buffalo. of domestic violence, a sexual battery charge Chantel Ricks Pro player, has one Super Bowl championship Much like the Roethlisberger case the or other violent acts that frequently occur Contact: and ended his 14-year career with the sixth charges were dropped. against the opposite sex. Editorial most interceptions when he retired at 63. Information like this is the nonetheless At the end of the day the front offi ces of (408) 924-5577 While the announcement of Sharper’s damning, especially considering Kane’s sports teams and the voters who recognize nomination came with much backlash, Peter track record. the accolades of these players must take [email protected] King of Sports Illustrated played devil’s Kane and his cousin were also found guilty into consideration the sketchy instances in Advertising advocate in favor of his nomination, tweeting in 2009 of disorderly conduct after beating their lives. (408) 924-3270 that “The bylaws of the Pro Football Hall of up on a Buffalo cab driver for not having 20 Rapists and and criminals of a similar [email protected] Fame forbid the 46 voters from considering cents in change on him. extent shouldn’t be in the hall of fame, and players’ off-fi eld lives.” Despite this, Kane is still the face of the they defi nitely shouldn’t be viewed as the role This is true to a point. Blackhawks franchise, with his jersey models that most sports players are in the eyes When evaluating a player’s on-fi eld hanging in countless bars in the Chicago area. of their fans. performance, you shouldn’t really take into Near the end of June of this year, former account whether that same player has gotten Chicago Bull Derrick Rose was traded to into a scuffl e once or twice at a club, or even the New York Knicks in exchange for picks Follow Ryan on Twitter being charged with something along the lines and players. @ryan_barnhart of a DUI. Just a year before that, an anonymous

INKED little or as big a meaning as you want for received well amongst many jobs. women, these tattoos were only around Continued from page 1 your tattoo.” In a study on tattoos and jobs done by their face to show beauty and youth. Hernandez has a plethora of tattoos on the Wall Street Journal and NBC News, The geometric Samoan tattoos should be well thought out about both her legs and the back of her shoulder, but it was found that 40 percent of people originated as a rite of passage and a content and placement. says that not all of them have any heartfelt have some sort of tattoo. The same study form of art. The traditional tribal tattoos People should be free to express meaning to them. A lot of her tattoos – found that 31 percent of hiring managers represent their culture and nature. themselves through tattoos without such as her bride of Frankenstein and said they were less likely to promote In a way, getting a tattoo is a rite of being judged if their tattoo makes them Dracula portraits – don’t have a specifi c someone with tattoos. passage in today’s world. For the most look “basic.” I happen to like the tattoo meaning to her, but rather an interest in You would think with so many people part, parents don’t want you to do it and trend of bird silhouettes, dream catchers, the artistic style. “tatted up” that employers wouldn’t mind, for the most part you still get it. It’s an infi nity symbols, tribal patterns, anchors The trend of “basic” tattoos can really but the traditional values still prevail. act of independence that allows you to and compasses. It may not be the most be pinpointed to outlets like Pinterest and What makes the person without tattoos express yourself through a new medium. original idea, but if it looks nice and you Tumblr that circulate popular tattoo ideas more qualifi ed for a job than the guy with A tattoo is a piece of art that you choose like it then who cares, right? such as under-boob quotes and small the cursive quote tattooed on his forearm? to put on your body whether it was for a In a study done by Texas Tech wrist tattoos. These social media outlets This idea of tattoos needing to have a deep meaning or just for self-fulfi llment. University it was found that college-aged generate clothing trends that many will deep meaning could have been embedded This preconceived idea that there should women with tattoos have a higher self- certainly copy, so there shouldn’t be an from the tribal practices that date back be meaning from your ink could be a esteem than those without. issue with copying a tattoo idea. centuries ago. Many tattooing practices natural human habit, or it could be people Deanna Hernandez, a frequent visitor This may be just a trend and trends do were rites of passage, showed status or over thinking the simplest of things. of Bay Area tattoo expos said, “There’s tend to fade, but as long as someone is rank and were for medicinal practices. no way to evaluate or measure the worth confi dent in their tattoo and really likes The Maori people of New Zealand of a tattoo because everyone is going to it then this shouldn’t be an issue. tattooed their faces as an important rite Follow Vicente on Twitter judge the tattoo on a different spectrum. Though we see a large variety of tattoos of passage ritual. For men, these face @vinceserna_ That’s why I feel like there can be as more frequently now, they are still not tattoos showed rank and ancestry. For Thursday, September 22, 2016

WOMEN’S SOCCER SJSU enters daunting conference play in top form

BY VICENTE SERNA-ESTRADA Defense has been a key factor in their non- STAFF WRITER conference games with SJSU only giving up fi ve goals in the nine games played. After a whopping 5-1 win against “At fi rst it was rough because everybody Portland State, San Jose State is heading was getting on to each other about not into its Mountain West Conference fi nishing our opportunities,” said senior schedule with optimism and confi dence. defender Hayden Kelley. “Now I think it The 2015 conference schedule was can come from a positive place when we favorable to SJSU, who fi nished 10-9- say c’mon we can do it up top. I think 2 and runners-up in the regular season we’re just going to continue doing the standings. The Spartans went on to win same thing.” the conference tournament. After their epic game on Sunday Junior forward Dorthe Hoppius has where the Spartans managed to keep a lead Spartans attack, putting up two continuous one goal lead. The team is goals, two assists and 29 shots. She has hoping to keep their energy and pressure started in every games so far. up for the conference season. Sophomore goalkeeper Paige Simoneau “Now that we’ve played the last game has been an anchor in the back for the and it was successful, we’re going to go Spartans so far. She’s racked up 721 in very positive,” Chapa said. minutes in goal and started in every game. After their game against UNLV, “As a team we feel very accomplished. the Spartans will face off against the We were struggling to score in the University of Las Vegas Reno on Sunday. season,” said midfi elder Samantha “We are going in more confi dently Orodpour. “We call it ‘the fl oodgates especially after our win. It was nice have opened, we got fi ve in and we’re for fi ve different people to score goals, hoping to keep it going for next week.” for fi ve different people to gain more SJSU is itching to begin its in- confi dence knowing they can fi nish their conference slate and it begins against opportunities,” Kelley said. “With the UNLV (7-2) this weekend. amount of shutouts we’ve gotten we feel After their lopsided win last Sunday, the confi dent now on both areas of the fi eld.” Spartans are anything but intimidated. The Spartans plan on keeping the same “They’re a quality team, but if we play strategy going forward. They will look to INFOGRAPHIC BY KAVIN MISTRY our game we can beat any team out come home with two wins this weekend. there,” Orodpour said. SJSU will continue on the road as part Senior midfi elder Maricruz Chapa of Mountain West conference play onto booted in the third goal against the Vikings the following weekend. The Spartans last Sunday and is looking forward to face the New Mexico Lobos on Friday, getting some wins this weekend. Sept. 30 and against San Diego State on “I think we’re going to do great,” Chapa Oct. 2. said. “We’re strong on defense and I feel Follow Vicente on Twitter like we’re going to do great on offense.” @vinceserna_ SJSU has played to overtime in fi ve of their fi rst eight games, which has lead to a record of 3-2-3. The biggest game on their conference Spartans next game on Friday 09/23 slate is against the 2015 conference champions, San Diego State University. vs. UNLV SDSU is 2-5 and will play SJSU on the @ Peter Johann Memorial SJSU Practice Field just a few games into Field their conference schedule.

INFOGRAPHICS BY KAVIN MISTRY SPORTS 8 Thursday, September 22, 2016 DAVID #10 QUARTERBACK SAN JOSE STATE FOOTBALL FALES WEEK 4 PREVIEW FOOTBALL CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 SPARTAN DAILY ARCHIVES the roster. change,” Benwikere said. “There are defi nitely “It was a really big transition,” Fales said. guys that are a lot bigger and stronger and you “You go from getting all the reps to having to just need to learn the mental state of the game.” share reps here everyday and you are not the Earlier this year Benwikere came back to guy anymore.” San Jose when the Panthers were preparing to 1 23 4 56789 10 11 12 The Chicago Bears took Fales in sixth round play the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50. of the 2014 draft to be the backup to longtime “It was an interesting experience because I starting quarterback Jay Cutler. was injured and wasn’t able to do as much,” “He is someone that has been around the Benwikere said. “The whole week was really league for a long time and he knows a lot and fun, I was embraced by the coaching staff and has a lot of experience,” Fales said. “Being a lot of players and fans came to visit me at around him everyday was a big help and I am the hotel.” AT IOWA STATE able to pick up stuff he does and he really took As a member of the Panthers, everyday SATURDAY SEP. 24 me under his wing and helped me.” Benwikere gets to work with the 2015 NFL While Fales was predicted to have one of MVP Cam Newton. INSIDE THE MATCHUP the biggest impacts any Spartan has had in the “He’s a fun and energetic guy,” Benwikere NFL over the past 10 years, cornerback Bene said. “He is defi nitely a good competition and Benwikere stole the headlines. a good guy to be around and the energy he Benwikere took the league by storm in brings everyday is defi nitely great.” SPARTANS CYCLONES his rookie year after getting drafted by the Football has been a huge part of both these 1-2 (0-0) 0-3 (0-0) Carolina Panthers. He was named to the 2014 players lives and has shaped them to be who Pro Football Focus all-rookie team, Sports they are today. POINTS PER GAME Illustrated all-rookie team and ESPN all- “It is great getting to bring back some of rookie team. our former players to talk to the guys,” said 31 14 The Panther cornerback spent all four years Spartans head coach Ron Caragher. “Just a YARDS PER GAME of his college career as a Spartan from 2010 to sense of pride for the opportunity to play pro 411.3 317.7 2013 before being drafted in the fi fth round of football and they are good ambassadors for the 2014 NFL draft. the school.” TURNOVERS “It was a rebuilding program and we got 6 5 a new coach,” Benwikere said. “A lot of Week 4 preview the new guys got a chance to play and I PENALTIES enjoyed myself.” The Spartans will head back on the road on 12 26 As a Spartan, Benwikere was named to the Saturday for a matchup with the Iowa State All-Western Athletic Conference and All- Cyclones. It’s the fi rst time the teams have Mountain West Conference teams in 2012 and matched up in a football game in 36 years. 31:11 TIME OF POSS. 28:16 2013 respectively. Members of the Big-12 conference, the “My very fi rst year we only won one game,” Cyclones are 0-3 and are coming off a rough Benwikere said. “But we grew as a team and outing against Texas Christian University. by my junior year we went 11-2 and went to the The Spartans will look to try and capitalize Military Bowl and won that as well.” on the tough start to the season for the RED ZONE 89% 100% TOUCHDOWNS Like Fales, Benwikere noticed the legitimate Cyclones and try to improve to 2-2 for the (8-9) (6-6) differences between college football and NFL second straight season. SEPTEMBER 24, 2016 AMES, IOWA on day one of training camp in 2014. “The mental state of the game is the biggest Follow Kavin on Twitter @kavinm95 SPARTAN UP INFOGRAPHIC BY KAVIN MISTRY HEADLINES FOR THIS WEEK’S SPARTAN ACTION Men’s soccer looks to close out non-conference schedule on high note Throughout the 2016 season, the Spartans have struggled with consistancy. After opening up the season beating a strong University of the Pacifi c side, SJSU has fallen in a rut and are 1-4 in their last fi ve games including four straight losses. The team has struggled to score goals. The Spartan offense has been led by junior forward Jeremy Romero and senior attacking midfi elder Jonathan Colunga each with four points on the season. Others will need to step up as Western Athletic Conference play begins. SJSU has not just had problems scoring goals, but maintaining the lead when it does fi nd the back of the net. The team will rely on sophomore goalkeeper Nedin Tucakovic to return to his early season form. This weekend the team comes home for two of the fi nal three non-conference games on the schedule. THIS WEEKEND Friday Sept. 23 @ 7:00 p.m. vs UC Riverside Sunday Sept. 25 @ 3:00 p.m. vs Loyola Marymount

Spartans begin quest for Mountain West supremacy

The women’s volleyball team has been a pleasent surprise so far this season. After fi nishing last season 13-18, the team already has picked up seven wins this year, more than half of last season’s total. With the non-conference schedule in the rear view mirror, the Spartans will need to continue their efforts into conference play. The conference is fi lled with several talented teams, none more talented than the Colorado State Rams. The Rams were ranked 25 nationally in the initial 2016 AP rankings. The teams will face off twice over the course of the season, starting this weekend in Fort Collins. This weekend, the Spartans will hit the road as the team travels to Laramie to play conference foe Wyoming before traveling to face the defending conference champion Rams. SJSU hasn’t played at Spartan Gym since the opening weekend of the season, but will return back next weekend as conference play continues.

THIS WEEKEND Thursday Sept. 22 @ 6:30 p.m. (MT) at Wyoming Saturday Sept. 24 @ 1:00 p.m. (MT) at Colorado State

PHOTOS BY KAVIN MISTRY AND INFOGRAPHIC BY RYAN VERMONT