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CAMPUS POLITICS By Eddie Fernandez academic degrees that require 130 or more amending the period of review, S98-8 appoint- @SD_Efernandez units are to be reduced to 120 by the following ment, retention, tenure and promotion criteria Academic year. and standards and procedures for regularly fac- The SJSU Academic Senate passed a favor- He said one would think of it as controver- ulty employees. able resolution to AS 1494, sense of the senate sial because students wouldn’t have to take as According to Academic senate chair Beth Senate resolution, using a shared governance model to many units to be able to graduate. Von Till, in the new procedure for promotion preserve integrative learning within a 120 unit “Others would say it hurts students if they candidates, the period of review shall begin on approves limit on Monday. wind up with a degree that is compromised in the closing date specified for the last successful “The proposal is to require those high unit some way,” Peter said. “Maybe (students) won’t promotion. proposition to majors to bring their total number of units be as competitive on the job market as a student Von Till explained that, before, faculty down to 120 units,” said Kenneth B. Peter, sena- from another university who had more special- members who may have published a book tor and political science professor. ized training. within 10 months of their last or future pro- set maximum Peter said degrees of 121 to 129 units He said that the board of trustees will take motion would not have their work accepted are to be reduced to no more than 120 be- the issue up in January. unit cap at 120 ginning next year and adding that other The senate addressed AS 1495, revising the SEE POLICY ON PAGE 4

LAW SJSU SWEEPS TSU New social media bills Women’s volleyball crushes Bobcats to reinforce privacy in school and workplace

By Thyra Phan @ThyraPhan

Employers and universities cannot demand passwords to social media accounts, such as Facebook or Twitter, because of two social media privacy bills signed by Gov. Jerry Brown on Sept. 27, which will make it illegal starting January. Senate Bill 1349, authored by Sen. Leland Yee, a democrat for the San Francisco and San Mateo counties, protects students and applicants at colleges and universities. “We had started to hear of this growing trend more nationally than in California, where colleges and businesses are requiring individuals to hand over usernames and passwords,” said Adam Keigwin, Yee’s chief of staff. He said he wanted to protect Californians from being forced to provide their information and to “ensure it didn’t become a major problem in the state.” SJSU left side Samantha O’Connell (left) and middle blocker Alex Akana (right) block a shot against the Texas State University Bobcats last night. According to Keigwin, no cases in Photo by Jessica Olthof / Spartan Daily California were reported. However, SEE SPORTS ON PAGE 3 he said several CSUs and UCs said several coaches from athletic teams CAMPUS have asked for students’ passwords. Peck said the subjects that get “It’s like a one-stop shop, and He said asking for passwords the most use from tutoring are they offer a wide variety of subjects are only permitted in cases where a chemistry, math, physics, writing to help students with,” Gilliam said. student is believed to be sexually ha- Peer Connections and statistics. “I also find it useful that they have rassed. Andrew Anguiano, a third year three different locations that offer “If it’s a legal investigation into double major in humanities and the same service.” something like (sexual harassment), merger streamlines philosophy, has been tutoring writ- Gilliam said it’s an effective tu- then (a university or employer) has ing and philosophy for three semes- toring service because they take the the right to request information,” he ters and started with the Learning time to make sure the student un- said. student assistance Assistants Resource Center. derstands the answer and don’t just According to SJSU President By Celeste Lodge place and find everything that “I think we are getting more at- give them the answer. Mohammad Qayoumi, the school @celestelodge they needed.” tention (now),” Anguiano said. Ruby Villarreal, a political sci- has not asked students for their pass- The educational workshops He said it’s getting more at- ence major, has been using peer words. Peer Connections is a new pro- consist of Writing Skills Test tention because they offer more connections for help with writing “Personally, I have respect for gram that was created to make it (WST) preparation, time and services and students they’ve had papers. people’s privacy,” he said. “I am not efficient for students to find tu- stress management and how to previously come back more often “I like that it’s one on one,” Vil- aware of any specific situations in tors, mentors and educational engage in campus life as well as because they may need mentoring larreal said. “It’s easier to learn that our campus under these circum- workshops in order to help with other services. as well as tutoring. way, and I’m more comfortable stances (asking for) passwords for their college experience. Peer Connections has close Peck believes the merger has with it.” social media.” The Learning Assistants to 60 peer tutors and mentors, is helped students. She said it has improved her Michael Lim, a senior biology and Resource Center (LARC) and currently tutoring 116 different “It creates something that’s a writing and every time she goes she chemistry major, said he is relieved Peer Mentor Program joined courses and has mentors in 27 little bit more seamless for the stu- leaves with extra knowledge about that SJSU has not asked for students’ over the summer to create Peer different courses, according to dents,” Peck said. grammar. passwords. Connections. Peck. Peck said they have been quite The appointments are thirty “I don’t see why universities and Deanna Peck, director of the Tutors help students under- busy since the second week of minutes long, and students can employers need that information,” program, decided to merge the stand and study specific courses, school this semester. schedule one a day. he said. “It’s my business (what I do).” programs together based on some whereas mentors work with stu- “There has been higher usage “It is very convenient,” Villar- He said the passing of the social student feedback of not knowing dents who have general questions than last semester,” Peck said. “I do real said. “I have never run into not media privacy bills “puts him at ease” where or who to turn to for help about the college or classes they believe that’s because of joining (the being able to get a tutor.” because he uses the same passwords and wanted to provide effective are taking. programs) together.” Peer Connections provides ser- for all school-related accounts. supervision to the mentors and “It is our hope that (mentors) So far Peer Connections has had vices at; Student Services Center In conjunction to SB 1349 is tutors. are creating smaller learning a total of 1,100 appointments and Room 600 from Monday through Assembly Bill 1844, authored by She said she wanted students communities within the univer- 100 drop-ins. Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and San Jose Assemblymember Nora to be provided with a comfort- sity,” Peck said. “It’s a way for Peck said they will provide walk- Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m; Aca- Campos, which provides the same able and safe environment students to not feel as isolated ins with the tutor or mentor of their demic Success Center, Clark Hall protections for employees and job with assistance from fellow and gives them someone they can needs as long as there is availability. Monday through Thursday from applicants. students. turn to and shows them how to Tisun Gilliam, a computer 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and at the Living “Employers want to snoop “I heard there was a lot of con- navigate through the university.” electronics and network technol- Learning Center(LLC) Monday around and see what kind of person fusion on where to go for certain The students must go through ogy major, has been using a tu- through Wednesday 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. they are hiring,” said Jaspreet Johl, assistance,” Peck said. “So I want- intensive training and maintain a tor through Peer Connections for Celeste Lodge is a Spartan Daily ed to make it easier for the stu- high GPA in order to get hired, ac- a month and finds it extremely staff writer follow her on Twitter @ SEE SOCIAL MEDIA ON PAGE 4 dents so they could just go to one cording to Peck. helpful. celestelodge. Page 2 | Spartan Daily SPORTS Tuesday, October 16, 2012 SJSU 3, TEXAS STATE 0 SJSU women’s volleyball team buries Texas State

ByNina Tabios up points due to a number of setter was really good tonight.” @SD_NTabios errors and miscommunication. Blume finished Monday’s The Bobcats started to matchup with a total of 29 The SJSU women’s vol- heat up at game point, trim- total attacks – with 12 kills – leyball team bounced back ming the Spartan lead from and 11 digs. from a weekend loss to Utah ten down to seven before Texas State took an early State with a 3-0 sweep against SJSU closed out the first set 5-2 lead at the beginning of the Texas State University with a score of 25-17. the third set, but SJSU came Bobcats Monday night. SJSU continued the as- back to tie the game at 10-10 “It definitely feels good sault on the Bobcats, taking behind the aggressive front (after) coming off a loss and another early lead in the sec- line play of Blume, sopho- not doing so well,” said senior ond set behind the serving more left side Samantha middle blocker Alex Akana. of sophomore defensive spe- O’Connell and O’Reilly. “It’s a big confidence booster cialist Kiely Pieper and the SJSU took a time out after for us, especially since we’re continued rain of kills from Texas State extended its lead going back onto the road for Akana and O’Reilly. to 17-13, and the Spartans our next two matches.” The Spartans led the began to reclaim the set after The Spartans were hot entire second set, with the Akana recorded her tenth kill throughout the entire Bobcats keeping the score over the Bobcats. first set, dominating the close in sporadic rallies and “We just had to keep doing Bobcats with contributing off of SJSU errors, but Texas what we were doing in the first kills from Akana, sophomore State never gained enough two sets,” Akana said. “We got SJSU setter Michaela Leonard spikes the ball against the Texas State University Bobcats last middle blocker Mary Alice momentum to take control to regroup and came out strong night. Photo by Jessica Olthof / Spartan Daily O’Reilly and freshman setter from the Spartans. but we definitely finished.” Michaela Leonard. The Spartans put away O’Reilly finished with a Bobcats’ lead behind serves cushion where we felt a lot We know it’s going to be a lot O’Reilly, Akana and the second set at 25-20, rack- total of 20 kills while from junior middle blocker more confident and com- tougher on the road but we Leonard combined for 13 ing up a team total of 28 kills O’Connell recorded 17 kills Sarah Griest and another fortable, and we were able definitely know we’re getting kills compared to Texas and 26 assists and only seven and 21 digs. monster kill from Blume, and to close it out from there.” better and improving.” State’s seven in the first set, errors. O’Reilly and Akana “Passing was on target to- SJSU tied the set at 18-18. With a kill from O’Connell, The Spartans hit the while SJSU junior left side Ha- combined for another 13 night,” O’Reilly said. “We’ve “I’m very proud how the Spartans reclaimed the road for their next match, nah Blume racked up 14 total kills, and Blume added an- been working with our setter Sarah Griest went in and lead at 19-18 and put the game playing against Seattle attacks and five digs. other four kills and nine digs. to get some momentum go- served and got us to 18,” away, ending the set 25-23. University on Thursday. The Spartans led by 11 at “Passing was definitely ing for us in the middle, and head coach Oscar Crespo “It feels great, not only Nina Tabios is the Spartan the most in the first set, with helpful,” Akana said. “The I think it just clicked tonight.” said. “She actually made up just to win but when we play Daily sports editor. Follow her the Bobcats struggling to rack communication with our The Spartans broke the the stagger and gave us the well as a team,” Crespo said. on Twitter at @SD_NTabios.

FOOTBALL undefeated. I think he’s ners are led by junior quar- expects the crowd to play a doing a phenomenal job terback Eric Soza, who has big role this Saturday. SJSU seeks to revert back to there. I would say he’s doing thrown for 11 touchdowns “It won’t be the wind,” he one of the best jobs in the and just one interception. joked. “The noise is the big- winning ways against UTSA country. With the way he’s He’s also third on the team in gest factor on offense. We’ll getting that team going in the total rushing yards. work hard at that.” By Dennis Biles While MacIntyre said game still struggling to get go- right direction. They look like With the Roadrunners Dennis Biles is a Spartan @Denny149 the team needs to work on ing. SJSU is ranked 115 out of a very good football team.” playing its games in the Al- Daily staff writer. Follow him its pass protection, he also 122 schools in total rushing On offense, the Roadrun- amodome, coach MacIntyre on Twitter at @Denny149. With their four-game said he was glad to see junior yards, while the Roadrunners winning streak now a thing quarterback David Fales still are ranked 12th in rushing of the past, the Spartans playing well in the midst of defense. will be looking to get back constant pressure. Ironically, Texas at San in the win column as they Antonio surrendered a stag- travel to Texas to face the We got beat gering 301 yards on the Roadrunners of the Univer- ground in its 34-14 loss at Rice sity of Texas at San Antonio. pretty good. last week, its first blemish (5-1, Winter 2013 The Spartans are cur- 1-0 WAC) on the season. rently 4-2 overall and 0-1 in Still, MacIntyre pointed Western Athletic Conference out that he thinks highly of Mike MacIntyre 3 Units in 13 Days (WAC) games. the Roadrunners defense Head coach Mike and expects a tough battle to MacIntyre said that he and SJSU football head move the ball and score. his coaching staff need to coach “Defensively they’ve been improve their performance playing really, really well,” Classes Meet January 2 - 18 after a disappointing MacIntyre said. “Until last 49-27 loss to Utah State “We’ve got to do a better job week they were extremely University at home last week of protecting our quarterback,” high in the point totals. They winter.sjsu.edu in the team’s weekly news MacIntyre said. “But I was very, were in the top 15 in points conference. very impressed with how David per game given up.” “We got beat pretty good,” stood in there and kept battling MacIntyre also expressed MacIntyre said. “We need to and kept playing.” admiration for Texas at San do a better job of coaching the Despite the loss, the Antonio head coach Larry young men.” Spartans did manage to be- Coker, who guided the Miami Going into the last week’s come the nation’s leaders in Hurricanes to a national title game, Utah State had 14 sacks pass completion percentage. in 2001. Advance Registration begins on the season, and they near- SJSU will have to rely on “Coach Coker won a ly doubled that total with 13 its proficient passing attack national championship,” against the Spartans. this Saturday with its ground MacIntyre said. “He went Thursday, November 1st*

* Matriculated students only, Open University advance registration begins November 13. Tuesday, October 16, 2012 NEWS Spartan Daily | Page 3

ELECTION 2012 Presidential debate: Election teams work on strategies By David Lightman board without increasing the Asked about the kerfuffle has some history on his side. McClatchy Tribune federal deficit. around Crowley and follow-up Incumbent presidents, nota- Romney, who has been pre- questions, Obama campaign bly Ronald Reagan in 1984 HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — Pres- paring in the Boston area, is spokeswoman Jen Psaki noted and George W. Bush 20 years ident Barack Obama and Re- expected to counter not only there were “discussions around later, lapsed in their first de- publican Mitt Romney face off with a vigorous defense of his every debate,” but she declined bates. Like Obama, they had Tuesday in a “town hall” style plan but with a recitation of to comment on the specifics. grown used to deference even debate that has the potential economic woes that he says opponents show to the presi- to finally break the race’s stub- the Obama administration has We have a dent of the United States, and born tie as their battle roars helped exacerbate. The more they seemed taken aback at into its final, decisive three informal town hall format is president the kind of onslaught they weeks. likely to be more comfortable hadn’t endured since their The 90-minute debate at for the affable Romney. that came in last campaigns four years Hofstra University, which be- Campaigning in Ohio, Re- earlier. gins at 9 p.m. EDT, comes with publican vice presidential can- with so much Both candidates face new the two men neck and neck didate Paul Ryan previewed a promise. He challenges Tuesday. Republi- after Romney bested Obama likely line of attack for Tues- cans sense this is their first big in their first debate, gained in day, ripping the president on came in with chance to question Obama’s the polls and climbed back into unemployment, budget defi- national security policy, a topic contention. The result could cits and long-term problems in so much hope, that didn’t come up in the first hinge on the way the two men Medicare. debate. perform, but also on a format “We have a president that unfortunately For Obama, it could be that will allow members of the came in with so much prom- Libya. His administration audience to pose questions, ise. He came in with so much what we got stumbled in explaining cir- with follow-ups from modera- hope,” Ryan said. “Unfortu- cumstances surrounding the tor Candy Crowley of CNN. nately, what we’ve got now is a now is a string death of four Americans, in- Obama, sharply criticized string of broken promises.” of broken cluding the U.S. ambassador, in for a listless performance in Crowley will moderate, the an assault on the U.S. consulate the first presidential debate on first time in 20 years a woman promises. in Libya last month. Oct. 3, is expected to more ag- has had that role. Undecided Vice President Joe Biden gressively question Romney’s voters in the audience, selected added to the controversy, say- shifts in tone and position over by the Gallup Organization, Paul Ryan ing during his debate last week the years _ and in some cases will ask questions, a format republican with Ryan that the White recent days — on tax cuts, im- first used in 1992 as a way to vice presidential House was unaware embassy migration, abortion and other more directly engage voters. candidate officials wanted more security. subjects. Crowley stirred grumbling “The president is looking That seemed to contradict con- “We saw this clearly in the in both political camps by sug- forward to the debate tomor- gressional testimony earlier in first presidential debate on gesting she may go further in row night, looking forward the week, when a State Depart- Oct. 3, as Gov. Romney cyni- her own questioning than the to answering questions from ment official told Congress cally and dishonestly hid the campaigns want. She also plans the American people who will that she had received requests self-described ‘ severely conser- to press the candidates to actu- be in the audience, and he is for more security in Benghazi vative’ positions he’s been run- ally answer the questions asked prepared for and ready to take but that she turned them down ning on — and there’s no doubt of them. questions from wherever they because the department want- he’s memorizing more decep- “Either go to the next ques- come,” she said. ed to train Libyans to handle tions as he prepares for Tues- tion or say, ‘ Wait a second, wait The Romney campaign the duties. day’s second debate,” Obama a second, they asked oranges, would not comment about For Romney, it could be his campaign manager Jim Mes- you responded apples, could follow-up questions. claim that he’ll be able to cut sina said in a memo Monday. you please respond to orang- Asked if the campaign pre- tax rates enough to stimulate Info graphic courtesy of MCT Obama, who has been prac- es? ’” Crowley told McClatchy fers no follow-up questions growth but also able to limit ticing in Williamsburg, Va., is Newspapers in an interview. from Crowley, Psaki said: “I’m unidentified deductions so Congress’ bipartisan Joint reduction in rates. The Rom- expected to press Romney hard “Or, ‘ Hey, while we’re on this, not going to get into any more that the wealthy end up paying Committee on Taxation staff ney campaign called the find- on the Republican’s contention could you please explain why specifics than that.” the same amount of taxes. reported Friday that even ing “irrelevant,” saying it did that he can cut current income this happened or what do you Despite losing his lead af- Independent analysts have eliminating most tax breaks not account for the growth that tax rates 20 percent across the think about this? ’” ter the first debate, Obama been skeptical of the claim. would only support a 4 percent rate reductions would spur.

EDUCATION Student borrowers can’t get help to Sparta Guide restructure payments, US agency says Election Debates 2012: Measure D and

By Renee Schoof a system of income-based re- lion in private education loans Proposition 30 McClatchy Tribune payment. with interest rate reductions Associated Students Outstanding student loan or extended repayment since WASHINGTON — College debt is more than $ 1 trillion. 2009,” the company said. Today, Oct. 16 students who took out private Private loans account for more Many of the borrowers 9 to 10:15 a.m. student loans before the reces- than $ 150 billion of that total, who complained took out sion hit are telling the govern- the report said. About $ 8 bil- their loans before the economy Engineering building, ment they’re getting a run- lion of those loans are in de- tanked in 2008, and then grad- Auditorium Room 189 around from lenders as they fault. uated at a time when jobs have struggle to pay them back. been hard to find, according to In a report to be released Student loan the report. They said they can’t Percussion Solos Tuesday, the federal Consumer borrower take advantage of lower inter- The Listening Hour Concert Series Financial Protection Bureau stories of est rates or modify their repay- found that student borrow- ment plans when they don’t Today Oct. 16 ers, like homeowners with detours and earn enough money to make 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. troubled mortgages, are upset dead ends large monthly payments. about how hard it can be to get Many of the complainants Music building Concert Hall help with their payment prob- with their had obtained loans to attend lems, and how long it can take servicers bear for-profit colleges and said Free admission, doors open at 12:15 p.m for lenders to fix their own er- an uncanny school representatives had as- rors. sured them they’d find jobs “Student loan borrower resemblance and be able to pay the loans Election Debates 2012: Proposition 34, stories of detours and dead to problematic back. But that didn’t happen. 35, 36 ends with their servicers bear practices Others said they were Associated Students an uncanny resemblance to uncovered in caught by surprise with unex- problematic practices uncov- pected fees and often have been Today, Oct. 16 ered in the mortgage servicing the mortgage unable to reach loan officials 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. business,” said Rohit Chopra, servicing to help them reschedule pay- the bureau’s ombudsman for ments to avoid default. Engineering building, student loans. business. Chopra said borrowers also His report was based on complained about how their Auditorium Room 189 nearly 2,900 complaints to his payments were handled. He Rohit Chopra office since March, when it set ombudsman for said some with more than one South Asian Classical Dance up a website to inquire about student loans of the loan reported that extra pay- problems that borrowers were federal ments they meant to apply to College of Humanities & Arts, College of having with the private stu- Consumer Financial high-interest loans were mis- dent loan market. Protection Bureau takenly applied to loans with Social Science, Humanities Department, The consumer protection lower rates. World Languages & Literatures, agency, established under a Chopra said the report was The report suggested that Wall Street regulation law, not an attempt to measure how lenders implement “creative Humanities Honors Programs worked with the Department common the problems were, efforts” to help borrowers re- Friday, Oct. 19 of Education on the project. but “an early warning” of fur- structure their debt when nec- The federal government ther concerns that could sur- essary. Modifying such loans 7:30 p.m. took over the student loan face in the future. would not only help borrowers, University Theatre business under President Sallie Mae, a major private but also could lead to higher Barack Obama. The adminis- student lender, said in a writ- overall collections for lenders, tration said doing so saved bil- ten statement that it helps cus- it said. Congress should look SpartaGuide is provided to students, staff and faculty, free of charge. The deadline to submit is at noon, three working days prior to desired publication date. Entry forms are available in Spartan Daily, DBH 209. Send lions of dollars in middleman tomers who run into financial into ways to make it easier to emails to spartandaily@ gmail.com titled “SpartaGuide.” Space restrictions may require editing or exclusion of costs. Unlike federal student trouble. get the loans modified, the submissions. Entry is not guaranteed. Entries are printed in order of which they are received. loans, private loans don’t have “We have modified $ 1.1 bil- agency said. Page 4 | Spartan Daily NEWS Tuesday, October 16, 2012

CULTURE Exhibit peers into soul of Mexico Social media: By Natalie Cabral whose literary work gained “He really was a man of you can see through his New bill prohibits @SD_ncabral him notoriety among vari- the world and lived nearly works,” Bacich said. ous nations with his intri- everywhere,” said Damian According to Justin Ville- Brightly colored skel- cate use of narrative writing Bacich, chair of world lan- na, president of Circulo His- release of passwords etons and sugar skulls with techniques. guages and literature. panico, the event is meant for intricate designs, decorat- The documentary is nar- students of all backgrounds. FROM PAGE 1 fornia has a right to privacy, ed altars dedicated to the It’s the heritage rated by Fuentes and ex- “We want people to be a legislative aide for Campos. social media users should be Mexican holiday Dia de los of many people plores Mexico as a country aware of cultural activities,” “It’s becoming a growing trend aware of the information they Muertos or Day of the Dead. and touches on everything Villena said, “We try to get for employers to ask for pass- publicly display online, such Primarily celebrated in on campus that makes up the Mexican people engaged in Latino words.” as age or religious preferences. Mexican culture, the holi- and Fuentes culture, according to Bacich. culture and teach them some Marcos Espinoza, a senior She said although employ- day pays homage to family, Each part of the film se- Spanish.” political science major, said it ers cannot ask for that infor- friends and loved ones who had a deep ries will run for about an Villena says the Circulo would be beneficial to him if mation, employees and appli- have passed away through understanding hour with the final viewing Hispanico club welcomes ev- employers had his passwords cants should be aware they’re altars bearing photographs, being followed by an open eryone and while they hold to his social media accounts. “opening themselves up to food and other offerings in of the United discussion. their meetings in Spanish, “It would weed out much employers” with public infor- their honor. States which Holbert said the tradi- they will translate and help of the competition,” he said. mation. This year, Circulo His- tional altar will be decorated any members wanting to be- “I feel like I don’t do anything According to Johl, the panico, the Consulate Gener- you can see with photos of Fuentes, can- come fluent. against the norm or anything governors of Illinois and al of Mexico, the Department through his dles and pictures of his work The film series will run on illegal that would disqualify Maryland signed a social me- of World Languages and by the members of Circulo Oct. 17, 25, and Nov. 1, 8 and me from a job.” dia privacy bill and she felt Literature and the Dr. Mar- works. Hispanico. 15 in the Dr. Martin Luther He said one’s personal California should protect the tin Luther King Jr. Library According to Bacich, the King Jr. Library at 4: 30 p.m. life “should be separate from same rights, considering it is decided to honor the late Damian Bacich idea behind the presenta- Every film presentation work, and businesses should the hub of social media. Mexican author Carlos Fuen- chair of world languages tion came about during a will be held in rooms 255 to respect that.” Until the bill takes effect in tes with a traditional altar and literature discussion with the Mexican 257 with the exception of “Your personal life is January, Johl said employers and a five-part film series Fuentes was best known Consulate to promote the Nov.8 presentation, which your time where you can be and universities may still ask called “The Soul of Mexico.” for his novel “The Old Hispanic culture. will be held in rooms 225 to yourself and not think about for passwords, but the likeli- According to Natalia Gringo,” a book about Ameri- “It’s the heritage of many 229. work,” he said. “However, with hood is slim. Holbert, vice president of can writer Ambrose Bierce people on campus and Fuen- Natalie Cabral is a Spartan the same regards, don’t bring Thyra Phan is a Spartan Circulo Hispanico, Fuentes is who went missing during the tes had a deep understanding Daily staff writer. Follow her on your personal life to work.” Daily staff writer follow her on a prominent Spanish author Mexican Revolution. of the United States which Twitter @SD_NCabral. Johl said although Cali- Twitter @ThyraPhan.

FROM PAGE 1 “This will fix the problem,” niapropositions.org website. getting any money back, accord- in their dossier (a collection or Selst said. “If it fails they’re going to re- ing to Bibb. Policy: SJSU file of documents on the same The senate brought the CSU duce our budget to by $ 13.3 (mil- “If (Proposition 30) passes subject). budget and Proposition 30. lion this year).” Bibb said. and the tuition fee gets rolled “Essentially material can be Shawn Bibb, vice president of However, if the proposition back then in November, Decem- Senate issues added late or saved for the next administration and finance and passes tuition fees get rolled ber we would work on refunding promotion,” Von Till said. “At chief financial officer, pointed back and $ 132 million of the the students that increased fee least it’s going to count.” out that if Proposition 30 fails a $ 250 million goes back as re- that they paid this year,” Bibb Von Till explained the poten- $ 250 million trigger cut would funds to the students, according said. proposition tial new revised policy will be ef- affect CSUs, like SJSU. to Bibb. The next monthly Academic fective as soon as President Mo- Proposition 30 would in- “Because the tuition fee in- Senate meeting will be held in hammad Qayoumi passes and crease personal income tax on crease of nine percent gets rolled November, according to Von to president signs it. annual earnings over $ 250,000 back, so (students) overpaid for Till. Mark Van Selst, a psychology for seven years and increase fall (semester),” he adds. Eddie Fernandez is a Spartan professor and senator, said he is sales and use tax by 1/ 4 cent for If students were fully on Daily senior staff writer. Follow Qayoumi glad the policy is revised. four years, according to califor- financial aid they will not be him on Twitter @SD_Efernandez.

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In addition, readers solutions. . 28 Mountain prez, parents should carefully investigate all firms DBH 209 clusters informally offering employment listings or coupons for discount vacations or merchandise. Tuesday, October 16, 2012 OPINION Spartan Daily | Page 5 ‘Obamacare’ should be seen as a victory for young adults A friend of mine who goes That may change soon. spelled out yet with his “Romneycare” plan. your employer — with more than 50 employees to SJSU told me about her The Supreme Court de- My family has never found the need to buy — will provide you coverage, or else they could boyfriend’s situation in living clared the Affordable Care health insurance because we have always been be fined. Many would argue that the “employer without health insurance. Act, known as “Obamacare,” a relatively healthy family. It was a huge ex- mandate” will cause thousands of companies Although he did not en- constitutional in June of this pense we did not want to deal with. But for the to go out of business, but the act insures that tirely benefit from from hav- year. Many conservative poli- past 23 years, it has been a gamble for us to not the employer sets a least a minimum baseline ing insurance, there was a ticians, including Republican have insurance, especially with the high cost of of coverage for their employees. At least. provision in the policy where presidential nominee Mitt medical bills or emergency room visits that is Even small businesses with fewer than 25 he had to be kicked off his Romney, made a commitment charged to uninsured patients. Without health employees will be able to cover their employees family’s plan once he turned to repeal the act immediately insurance, a trip to the emergency room could with a tax credit of up to 35 percent. So if you 18. Two of his brothers were Follow Stephanie Barraza on if he were to be elected this cost anywhere from $ 150 to $ 3,000, according work for a mom-and-pop shop, the act will help Twitter at @SBarraza. kicked off because of this. The year. to Costhelper.com. the business you work for to get you covered. ones left that were covered Once it is fully enacted in The opposition to the act strongly believe According to a 2007 study by the Center for were his dad, who paid for it, and his younger 2014, young adults such as my friend’s boy- that the federal government will have too Consumer Information and Insurance Over- sister, still under the age of 18. friend, who is 21, will be able to stay on their much power over the health care system of this sight, there were a little more than 8 million My friend, who has health insurance with family’s health insurance plan until they turn country. But what should be done about the young adults between the ages of 19 and 25 Kaiser Permanente, says her boyfriend is try- 26, which means that he’s likely to be covered 49.9 million people, surveyed by the U.S. Cen- that were uninsured in the United States at the ing his best to stay healthy. He comes from a well after graduation. sus Bureau in 2010, who live their lives without time of the study. With the rise in tuition, gas low-income family and cannot afford student The passing of the Affordable Care Act is health insurance? prices and overall cost of living, young adults health insurance, so he takes it upon himself the biggest victory that happened this year, Unless you live in the minute bracket of should not have to carry the burden of worry- to follow medical advice columns and online and should be considered a breakthrough for wealthy individuals who can afford the best ing about trying to afford health insurance. websites such as WebMD to diagnose himself young adults. health care, health insurance is not an option In fact, no one should be worrying about and use over-the-counter medications for any- According to Healthcare.gov, young adults in these times. trying to afford health insurance. Not my fam- thing minor such as a cold. According to SJSU’s will be able to stay on their parent’s health in- In fact, a study that was published in the ily, not my friend’s boyfriend’s family, and es- Student Health Insurance Plan brochure, surance plan until they are 26, regardless if American Journal of Medicine showed that pecially not college students. health insurance costs $ 2,895 annually for stu- they are married, not living with their parents, 62.1 percent of all bankruptcies in 2007 were As President Obama is slowly starting to dents ages 24 and under. financially independent, a student, or if they medical, with debts that climbed to more than embrace the term “Obamacare” created by his He is trying to help his grandmother out by are covered through their employer. It would $ 5000. critics, young Americans should start to em- covering her medical bills. He’s currently go- also be illegal for any insurance to deny health So, what if you decide that you don’t want brace it too. ing to SJSU, and thinks he can get by without coverage to those with pre-existing conditions, to be covered by your parent’s policy, but rath- Stephanie Barraza is a Spartan Daily staff health insurance. an area which Romney has not completely er by your employer. The act will ensure that writer. Follow her on Twitter at @SBarraza. In My Experience : Stuck in the fashion dark ages “In My Experience” is an all-around Dear Kelsey, advice column where expert Kelsey How do I tell one of my closest friends that she has no style? answers your questions based on her I’ve tried suggesting new things to wear when we are shopping to- life experience. gether or telling her that certain items look good on her, etc. DISCLAIMER: Nothing has really helped. She is stuck in her ways of dressing like a 13-year-old girl living in Laguna Beach. Please submit all questions to Kelsey Lynne Lester-Perry’s [email protected], which will be I don’t want to change my friend, just help her be the most put-to- column appears kept anonymous and answered every gether version of herself she can be. every Tuesday. Tuesday by Kelsey. - Hopeless Fashionmantic

My Dearest Hopeless Fashionmantic, And now a few words from Spartan Daily’s resident fash- elsewhere in America) want to feel like they fit in their ion and pop culture columnist Julie Q. Tran, who I believe, social surroundings and it can be a difficult experience I sympathize with you. I think anybody who has the faint- may have a few nuggets of wisdom for you, Hopeless: to break from, especially when it comes to the choice of est bit of fashionista blood running through their couture wardrobe a person wears. veins is bound to be blessed and cursed by a friend with a Julie Q. Tran: Dear Hopeless Fashionmantic, Hollister brand of — I cringe to call it this — “fashion” non- As your friend’s self-confidence boosts, you and your sense. I say blessed because Cher and Dion from Clueless As a south Orange County native residing in the Bay friend can go on a laid-back shopping trip and the two got it right in the ‘90s. There are few things in the mind Area, I can see why you’re having a dilemma when it of you can work out what items of clothing would of a Sartorialist more fun than a makeover. I say cursed comes to your friend dressed up as a walking billboard work. Keep in consideration what your friend likes in because there is always the chance that no matter how for brands such as Hollister, Abercrombie & Fitch or terms of color, cut or design but add in a bit of your many shopping sprees, backhanded comments or sly links American Eagle Outfitters. Back home, there seems to input on what you think works best. It may not be an to topshop.com left on her Facebook wall, there is always be two camps when it comes to women’s fashion in the easy experience since it seems you two are in different the chance your friend will still end up within the walls of area — the aforementioned style your friend wears or divisions of fashion and there’s a possibility that the American Eagle Outfitters or Abercrombie & Fitch. the women decked head-to-toe in designer labels rang- first shopping trip (or the next ones after) will yield ing from Prada to Christian Louboutin. Although there fruitless results. As long as you two work on it together, I think you have done all you can do as her friend to help are women out there who are comfortable and satisfied then I believe your friend will slowly incorporate more her style mature. Unfortunately I think there is a reason with wearing the first option, I believe the issue of con- “exciting” options in her wardrobe. Just be patient, that some women dress in girls’ clothing, and I think it has formity comes into play when it comes to your friend’s Hopeless, and I promise that there will be a light at the a lot to do with the comfort factor. The comfort of these less-than-stellar style. Women in Orange County (and end of the tunnel. clothes that have hung on her body since she was actually 13. Now she is in her 20’s, I am assuming and she probably lacks the confidence in herself required to rock something like electric blue skinny jeans and a sheer ivory-colored sleeveless blouse. Think back to when you had less of a fashion sense, Hopeless — were you 100 percent comfortable with yourself and with your body? I don’t think so. I wasn’t always comfortable enough to go out in public wearing something I knew would bring stares. I didn’t always have this Lady Gaga-esque confidence in myself.

So here is my advice to you — stop trying to solely change your friends outfits and start trying to boost her confidence. If this method works, there is hope! When she develops the courage to be herself I am sure her truly chic personality will vogue right out of her shy shell — who knows — maybe straight into a meat suit. SPARTAN DAILY STAFF FALL 2012 Opinion Editor Staff Writers and Senior Staff and Regular ADVERTISING Letters to the editor may be placed in EDITORIAL Margaret Baum photographers Contributors the letters to the editor box in the Spartan Stephanie Barraza Nick Chu Ad Director Daily office in Dwight Bentel Hall, Room Executive Editor Features Editor David Bermudez Sierra Duren Jeffrey Cianci Justin Acosta 209, sent by fax to (408) 924-3282, emailed Rebecca Duran Dennis Biles Eddie Fernandez to [email protected] or the Spartan Natalie Cabral Alyxandra Goodwin Assistant Ad Director Managing Editor Production and Art Director Sage Curtis Ty Hargrove Daily Opinion Editor, 1 Washington Square, Luis Marquez Samantha Clark Leo Postovoit Kimberley Diaz Jesse Jones San Jose, CA 95192-0149. Amanda Hochmuth Raphael Kluzniok Creative Director Letters to the editor must contain the Photo Editor Communications Director Joshua Lawrence Jordan Liffengren Derik Irvin Kristine Young author’s name, address, phone number, Christina Molina Celeste Lodge Kelsey Lynne Lester-Perry signature and major. `Letters become Camille Nguyen Thomas Webb Assistant Creative property of the Spartan Daily and may be Production Editors Copy Editors Jessica Olthof David Wong Director Wesley Dugle Julie Myhre Jacque Orvis edited for clarity, grammar, libel and length. Shanique Flynn Nick Celario Rebecca Duran Thyra Phan Advisers Only letters of 300 words or less will be Chris Marian Jonathan Roisman Mack Lundstrom, News considered for publication. Account Executives Multimedia editor David Sheffer Jan Shaw, News Sandy Ardian Published opinions and advertisements James Tensuan James Simpson Kim Komenich, Photo Daniel Davis do not necessarily reflect the views of the Devon Thames Tim Hendrick, Advertising Oswaldo Diaz Spartan Daily, the School of Journalism and Sports Editor Tim Mitchell, Design Stephanie Garcia Nina Tabios Tim Burke, Production Chief Mass Communication or SJSU. The Spartan Amir Masood Pat Wallraven, Manager Daily is a public forum. A&E Editor Joshua Villanueva Julie Tran Kara Wilson Page 6 | Spartan Daily A & E Tuesday, October 16, 2012 POP CULTURE MythBusters exhibition at the Tech Museum opens with a bang

By David Sheffer one for running one for walk- @SD_DSheffer ing,” Imahara said. “The water has ultraviolet dye in it that Amateur analysts have the won’t stain your clothes, but chance to put their scientific shows up under ultraviolet sleuthing skills to work at the light.” MythBusters exhibit at The “The cool thing is they Tech Museum of Innovation. have created a rain storm in- MythBusters Grant Imaha- side the museum all day long ra, Kari Byron and Tory Belleci every day for as long as the were in San Jose last Thursday museum is open,” Imahara to promote the opening of the said. MythBusters exhibit at the Belleci said that he likes Tech Museum. doing the more dangerous ex- The mayor of San Jose, periments and tends to only Chuck Reed, introduced the consider how dangerous it was MythBusters and talked about after it has already happened. how he was a fan of the show. According to Belleci, the “We shoot the show in the show’s test dummy Buster is Bay Area, (and) it’s nice to have still being used on the show so this in our back yard,” Belleci his cousin is on display at the said. exhibit. Belleci, Byron and Ima- “My current favorite hara blew open the doors to experiment is Rocket Surfer ... the exhibit with fake C4 to an- basically we strapped a num- nounce the opening. ber of rockets to a surfboard, Imahara’s favorite thing and I tried surfing across a about MythBusters is the abil- lake,” Belleci said. ity to talk directly to children Glenn Delos Santos, a about science. MythBusters exhibition em- “It’s the kind of show that ployee, was showing off the people can watch with their “Butter Side Up” station. families,” Imahara said. “Butter Side Up” lets you Kari Byron (far left), Grant Imahara (left) and Tory Belleci (not pictured) kick off the opening ceremony for the Mythbusters exhibit in the Imahara’s least favorite test how likely toast will fall Tech Museum by setting off explosives. Photo by Jesse Jones / Contributing Photographer experiment on the show in- on the butter side, Delos volved seeing if sharks are Santos said. of marketing for the Tech “Both the company that more interested in people if According to Delos Santos, Museum, there are 12 dif- owns MythBusters and the See exclusive Mythbusters they are thrashing about or the MythBusters exhibition ferent interactive exhibits Tech Museum were interested playing dead. employees are separate from to test out different myths. in putting together the exhibit,” multimedia here: “When producers say the regular Tech Museum “I’m showing off the Williams said. you need to jump in water employees. ‘ Change like a Superhero’ According to Williams, the with sharks, maybe that’s not “We work at every station where you have to race against exhibit goes until Jan. 6 and something you want to do,” and regularly switch. My fa- someone else in dressing up requires a separate ticket from Imahara said. vorite experiment (and), since as a superhero in a tiny phone the Tech Museum, but there is “Running in the rain,” I’m a performer — I love being booth,” Courtney Hatcher, a discount for college students Imahara’s favorite exhibit, on the demonstration stage, is a Mythbusters exhibition at $ 19. tests whether it is more effi- ‘ Can You Dodge a Paintball,’” employee said. “This is my David Sheffer is a Spartan cient to run or walk through Delos Santos said. favorite exhibit because be- Daily staff writer. Follow him on the rain. According to Elizabeth cause of all the fun accessories Twitter at @SD_DSheffer. http://ow.ly/evlmM “We’ve got two lanes here, Williams, vice president you can put on.”

RESTAURANT REVIEW Zona Rosa brings zest to classic Mexican taqueria fare

By Jonathan Roisman @jroisman

Grade A-

Z ona Rosa, located on The Alameda in San Jose, is a small Bunuelos de Calabaza (pumpkin fritters) are topped with and trendy restaurant offering cinnamon sugar, Mexican eggnog and French vanilla ice cream. slightly unconventional Mexi- Photo by Jonathan Roisman / Spartan Daily can fare that’s worth a visit for anyone who appreciates good food, even better service and an intimate atmosphere for lunch or dinner. Z ona Rosa, which opened this past July, gives off a feeling as the go-to neighbor- hood bistro for a casual or romantic meal and its tasty menu will encourage people to come back. The bistro is unassuming and is easy to pass by along The Alameda, with a few tables out- side and a couple of windows to let you see what’s going on inside. Once inside, you’re sur- rounded by about a dozen Sangria Clara (left) is a blended mix of Protocolo Blanco wine, tables and a kitchen that’s peaches, apples and oranges and the Hibiscus Tea (right) has Tacos de Costillas are served with Niman Ranch baby back ribs, cabbage and tomatillo avocado salsa straight ahead behind the host- cinnamon and oranges. Photo by Jonathan Roisman / Spartan on blue corn tortillas. Photo by Jonathan Roisman / Spartan Daily Daily ess counter in the back of the restaurant. For my entré e, I tried two It’s not what people tradi- eggnog dipping sauce that was minutes later. I can’t recom- server was overbearing. It’s small, but it never felt dishes. The Tacos de Costillas tionally have with fish, so it thick and great for dipping. mend it highly enough. Z ona Rosa might have some confining and I think it’s best ($ 14.50) were two neatly put was nice to have something dif- A scoop of French vanilla Its Hibiscus Tea ($ 3) had competition for SJSU students described as cozy. together soft tacos on blue corn ferent and more importantly, ice cream topped the dish and a strong taste from the cin- from downtown San Jose eat- I appreciate a small menu, tortillas with Niman Ranch good. added to the already excellent namon and oranges and its eries since The Alameda is a bit especially if it means the items beef, cabbage and a very dis- Each dish came with a side dessert. Horchata ($ 3.50) went with the past HP Pavilion, but it’s worth the restaurant serves are done tinct avocado salsa inside. of either season potatoes or Z ona Rosa also offers a guacamole perfectly. If you like the drive from campus. right. The beef was very tender, heirloom beans. number of great drinks that anything with almonds in it, Prices might also scare off I was told by an employee and the taco not too messy to Both had plenty of flavor, pair very well with its food. you have to try it. some students, but the qual- that its food and wine is nearly pick up and eat with my hands. but I didn’t feel the potatoes Its Sangria Clara ($ 9) is the Even unadventurous drink- ity of the food makes it worthy all local, known as farm-to- I also had the Tacos de were the best choice with the best sangria I’ve ever had in my ers have options here, with and the romantic yet casual table. Salmon ($ 16.50), which were tacos – it felt like I was eating life. authentic Mexican Coca-Cola feel to the restaurant. I don’t know if that directly two king salmon-filled tacos breakfast. A blend of Protocolo ($ 3.50). If you like fresh food that’s adds to the freshness of the with a corn tomato relish, jala- I couldn’t leave without Blanco wine, peaches, apples The service was fantastic. full of flavor, attentive service food, but it sure tasted that peno, mushrooms and tiny bits trying one of its desserts and and oranges, which tasted like The server made me feel and a small, but warm and way. of bacon. I was ecstatic when I had the a cinnamon cider. welcomed and was attentive to inviting atmosphere, Z ona I started my lunch off with The tacos weren’t too salty, Bunuelos de Calabaza ($ 8). I couldn’t taste the alcohol, every table. Rosa is the place to try. guacamole and chips ($ 8), and the jalapeno and corn rel- The dish consisted of which is great when you’re The menu was explained to Jonathan Roisman is a Spar- which was full of flavor thanks ish gave the salmon a nice kick pumpkin fritters with cin- drinking it but maybe not so me in detail when I had ques- tan Daily staff writer. Follow him to the cilantro and lime. to it. namon sugar and a Mexican good when it hits you a few tions and I never felt like the on Twitter at @jroisman.