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Page 3 Page 4 Page 6 CSU Chancellor to retire in 2020 By Brendan Cross STAFF WRITER

California State University The CSU is deeply Chancellor Timothy White woven into the fabric announced Oct. 22 his intent to retire after the end of the 2019-20 of California, having academic year. created opportunities White, who has served as chancellor since 2012, oversees for so many people more than 480,000 students, who now play critical 50,000 faculty and staff members and 23 campuses, including roles in our economic, San Jose State. social and political life. “The CSU is deeply woven into the fabric Timothy White of California, California State University Chancellor having created opportunities for By 2019, the freshman four- so many people year and six-year rates went up who now play by 8 percentage points and 5 WHITE critical roles in percentage points, respectively. our economic, The transfer graduation rates rose social and by 9 percentage points for two-year political life,” White said in a news transfers and 4 percentage points MAURICIO LA PLANTE | SPARTAN DAILY release. “It has been my great honor for four-years. A San Jose Police offi cer secures the perimeter of the crime scene by parking a vehicle on Fifth and San Fernando Saturday night. First responders took two victims to the hospital, one was reported dead. to work with our state’s elected The end goal for the initiative leaders, our Board of Trustees is to have the freshmen four-year and our campus, faculty, staff and graduation rate at 40% and the 31st homicide in 2019 student leaders to reinvest in our six-year rate at 70% by 2025. For university to expand access and transfers, the goal is 45% after two improve academic outcomes for years and 85% after four. Second consecutive weekend shooting near SJSU the future.” SJSU President Mary Papazian Throughout his tenure, White released a statement about White’s focused on different initiatives to retirement and impact. By Mauricio La Plante improve the CSU. “Chancellor White has been SPECIAL PROJECTS EDITOR Graduation Initiative 2025, a stalwart champion of the CSU which was enacted in 2015, focuses campuses and of higher education One man was killed and another It was just a person laying there dead. on increasing graduation rates and in general. His work, particularly injured in a shooting Saturday It feels strange anytime an actual human eliminating equity gaps in degree with Graduation Initiative 2025, night near San Jose City Hall and completion by 2025. has had a positive and lasting the 27 North apartment complex, being dies. In 2015, the four-year graduation impact on thousands of students according to a news release from rate for freshmen at all CSU and their families,” Papazian said. the San Jose Police Department. Eddie Griffi n campuses was 19% and the six-year SJSU’s four-year graduation After receiving reports of Downtown San Jose resident rate was 57%, according to the CSU’s rate has risen about 10 percentage a shooting on Fifth Street, first website. For transfer students, the points since 2015 to 19.3% while responders arrived at the scene surprising, especially after other “It was just a person laying there two-year graduation rate was 31% and took both men to the hospital. recent incidents downtown and at dead,” Eddie Griffin, a resident and the four-year rate was 73%. RETIREMENT | Page 2 Public health junior Brian San Jose State. who lives near the area where the Pham said he was not present “There was a shooting at the shooting occurred, said. “It feels when the shooting happened, but MLK Library anyways,” Pham strange anytime an actual human arrived shortly afterward. said. “I know crime rates in San being dies.” Safe Ride shuttle involved in “I basically just saw a body Jose could be a little bit high, so This is the city’s 31st homicide on the ground,” Pham, who it’s good to just keep your guard this year. The last homicide before accident, no reported injuries was passing by the scene, said. and just be aware of what your this incident occurred Oct. 19 on “I personally don’t believe that surroundings are.” 10th Street, two blocks away from the body was deceased because Several residents around the the SJSU campus. they were doing some drills to area said the Saturday shooting [do CPR].” was the first time they had Follow Mauricio on He said the shooting was not witnessed violence firsthand. @mslaplantenews

CAMPUS IMAGE Akbayan welcomes new members

KUNAL MEHTA | SPARTAN DAILY The Spartan Safe Ride shuttle bus, used to transport students and faculty members safely to their near-campus destinations, sits near City Hall after sustaining damage in an two-vehicle accident Thursday night.

By Kunal Mehta also responded to the accident EXECUTIVE EDITOR and helped clean debris until a street sweeper arrived. A Spartan Safe Ride shuttle As of 12:23 a.m. Friday was involved in an accident with morning, a new Spartan Safe a red Prius near San Jose City Ride shuttle was back in service, Hall Thursday night around according to a UPD tweet. 10 p.m. UPD Officer Diana Li said none of the parties in the accident were injured. Follow Kunal on Twitter UPD could not comment @legoktm JESUS TELLITUD | SPARTAN DAILY on whether any students were Lorenzo Galfo, business fi nance junior and Akbayan club KAAMP coordinator, calls out names on the bus at the time of the on gift bags as new club members form a line to pick up their special welcoming packages. The accident because it was an Mauricio La Plante & Kelsey club kicks off Reveal Week by giving new members gifts from their kuyas or ates, meaning older ongoing investigation. Valle contributed reporting to brother or sister respectively in Tagalog, as part of the Kuya Ate Ading Mentorship Program. San Jose Fire Department this article. sjsunews.com/spartan_daily 2 TUESDAY, OCT. 29, 2019 NEWS HowCAMPUS VOICES have the PG&E power shutoffs affected students?

“Yesterday, one of my “They told us they would “I had a friend that had “They (sister) have friends sister’s friends was shut off our system so to stay over because of who have been aff ected aff ected by the blackout. our family prepared all the shutoff , because he so they are using it like She was, like, really close our emergency stuff , but lives in Milpitas.” a sanctuary for friends to us but we didn’t get they never did.” to come over and put aff ected, she did.” perishables or whatever.” May Zin Elizabeth Huang Nick Le Brenna Stanton civil engineering freshman electrical engineering sophomore mechanical engineering junior public health senior REPORTING BY JOHN BRICKER RETIREMENT

Continued from page 1 Chancellor White has been the six-year rate jumped 8 a wonderful role model percentage points to 64.9%, according to an EdSource and a mentor to many. CSU study. While his leadership In 2015, White commissioned “Serving will be sorely missed Mary Papazian SJSU President Displaced and Food by those of us in the Insecure Students in the CSU”, a study focusing on CSU family, his legacy how many CSU students will endure. struggle with food and housing insecurity. an LA Times article Oct. 22. our current achievements All 23 CSU campuses The revisions received and build for the future,” now operate a food pantry criticism from faculty said Day in a news release. or food distribution members across all CSU White’s retirement is not program and offer CalFresh campuses, who said that the the only one in California application assistance to changes were implemented higher education to come students as a result of the without adequate this year. The University 2015 study, according to a consultation, according to of California system will 2018 CSU action report. the article. also be searching for a new Many campuses, White will serve as leader as UC President Janet including SJSU, now offer chancellor until June 30, Napolitano announced short-term, emergency 2020. The CSU Board of her resignation in Sept., housing as well as funding Trustees have already began effective Aug. 2020. for security deposits to looking for his successor. “Chancellor White has transition students in need Chairman of the CSU been a wonderful role model of housing into long-term Board of Trustees Adam and a mentor to many,” options, according to the Day, appointed special Papazian said. “While his report. members on Wednesday leadership will be sorely White’s tenure, however, to a committee that will missed by those of us in was not without controversy. conduct the search. the CSU family, his legacy In 2017, White revised “The board is grateful will endure.” the general education for his service and looks requirements across all 23 forward to working closely KRISTIN LAM | SPARTAN DAILY ARCHIVES CSU campuses, making with Chancellor White in Follow Brendan on Twitter Chancellor Timothy White inaugurates Mary Papazian as them uniform, according to this final year to continue @BrendanCross93 SJSU’s 30th President in a 2017 ceremony on Tower Lawn. Kids treated to Halloween early Crime Blotter

Violation of parole - Violation of presidential felony directives Oct. 22, 1:47 a.m. at South Oct. 23, 9:25 a.m. 1st Street/Hollywood at 7th Street Plaza Avenue Adult cited Adult arrest Petty theft less than $950 - Agency assist misdemeanor Oct. 22, 12:48 a.m. at Oct. 24, 1:19 a.m. at Student Wellness Center Campus Village 2 No disposition Information only

UPD bench warrant - Violation of presidential misdemeanor directives Oct. 22, 3:52 p.m. at Martin Oct. 24, 2:28 a.m. at Luther King Jr. Library Washington Square Hall Information only Adult cited

False identification Bench warrant issued if no Oct. 22, 4:03 p.m. court appearance at Science Building Oct. 24, 9:44 a.m. at Martin Adult arrest Luther King Jr. Library Adult cited UPD bench warrant - mis- demeanor Petty theft less than $950 - Oct. 22, 6:06 p.m. at Martin misdemeanor Luther King Jr. Library Oct. 24, 10:01 a.m. at KUNAL MEHTA | SPARTAN DAILY Adult arrest Campus Village C Spider-Man (left) and liberal studies freshman Kala Steinacker (right), who volunteers Information only at the MLK Library, pose for Spider-Man’s mom to take a picture of them. The library Disorderly conduct: held a trick-or-treat event with candy for young kids Thursday afternoon. alcohol Grand theft: money/labor/ Oct. 22, 10:46 p.m. real property over $950 - at West Garage felony Adult arrest Oct. 24, 12:15 p.m. at Spartan Recreation and Reckless driving with Aquatic Center Corrections suspended license No disposition Oct. 23, 1:15 a.m. at South 2nd Street/Keyes Street Display unauthorized On Thursday, Oct. 24, the Spartan Daily published a story titled, “Can Adult cited placard MLB succeed without quality superstars? Yes, good ‘Moneyball’ teams Oct. 24, 3:12 p.m. are spectacular,” in which the number of times the Los Angeles Angels Possession/carrying/ at South Garage transfer: Billy club and Adult cited qualifi ed for the playoffs with Mike Trout should have been one. switchblade knife Oct. 23, 1:43 a.m. at North Vandalism under $400 - 8th Street/East Julian Street misdemeanor Additionally, LeBron James and Edgar Renteria were misidentifi ed. Adult arrest Oct. 25, 2:11 p.m. at

Hugh Gillis Hall The Spartan Daily regrets these errors. Information only sjsunews.com/spartan_daily OPINION TUESDAY, OCT. 29, 2019 3 MLB should axe the tomahawk chop

Chris Core STAFF WRITER

The snare drum Dale Lick, former FSU kicks in with four loud president from 1991-94, pounds signaling a said that the school had rising tension. worked closely with the On the fifth beat of Seminole Indian Tribe the drum, the brass of Florida for approval section begins its of the use of the mascot duet with a thousand and native symbols. coordinated “Oooh- “Over the years we PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS oooh, oooh-ooh, oooh- have worked closely oooh” cries, pumping with the Seminole it in 1980 and that it’s Kelley seems to be up the athletes in a Tribe of Florida to ubiquitous use was out The idea that a lack of in the minority of this Native American-esque ensure the dignity and of the administration’s ignorant yelling and waving of decision, with other chant. propriety of the various control. Native American-rooted I will be the fi rst to symbols we use,” Lick “Who knew that foam sticks caused the Braves teams changing their admit, the sports’ war said in University of a few years later the deemed racist symbols. chant also known as the Washington professor gesture would be to lose is ridiculous. Heading into the 2019 tomahawk chop sucked C. Richard King’s book picked up by other season, the Cleveland me in as a child. “Beyond the Cheers: team’s fans and named Indians removed Chief The synergy of adults Race as spectacle in the tomahawk chop?” Braves playoff game Georgia Republican Wahoo from jerseys and screaming at the top of college sport.” Lick said. “It’s a term would give out foam House of Representatives as the team’s mascot aft er their lungs and bending Despite the approval we did not choose and tomahawks for fans to member Trey Kelley live almost 60 years of his their elbows ferociously from native tribes for officially do not use.” swing. tweeted throughout the red-faced reign in Ohio. always seemed like a other native-esque Despite the school Th e chop was canceled game saying that the Th e removal of the fun time when I saw it looks, the band took not choosing the chop aft er Cardinals pitcher Cardinals getting blown chop and Chief Wahoo on TV, but despite the it upon themselves to become popular, Ryan Helsley said, “I think out 13-1 was a chop to are large steps for these mindless unison of the without the approval of it spread faster than it’s a misrepresentation the face. racism-stained teams crowd, the chop needs anyone to commence the diseases that of the Cherokee people “Th is. Is. Painful. to slowly fade away, but to go. using the chant. unintentionally killed or Native Americans in Have to feel this there are plenty of native The war chant has Th e band was the natives themselves. general. It just depicts is karma for the inspired teams to go. been popularized by tone-deaf to what the The comparison is them in this kind of unjustifi ed and rash Until then, Braves major sports teams ramifi cations would hyperbolic, yes, but caveman-type-people way decision to do away fans will have to think of including the Cleveland be by using something the point is neither who aren’t intellectual.” with foam tomahawks,” some other noise to yell Indians, the Kansas so simple without should’ve occurred in Although the Kelley tweeted. as American sports start City Chiefs and the permission. the first place. removal of the chop Th e idea that a lack taking racial insensitivity Atlanta Braves, but the Lick said the school In 1991, the Atlanta was a breath of fresh of ignorant yelling and more seriously. creation started off at had no hand in the Braves made the chop air for some, others felt waving of foam sticks the amateur level by creation of the chop the official chant for an angry void left in caused the Braves to lose Follow Chris on Twitter Florida State University. when the band fi rst used the team and every their hearts. is ridiculous. @ChrisCore24 Toxic trolls take tumultuous Twitter toll

“If it’s possible for me, Athletes, like Los Last revised in March, Th e bureau is taking as a single guy working Angeles Rams cornerback Twitter’s policy on violent proposals from vendors for a couple hours over Nickell Robey-Coleman, threats reads, “You may to pull data from social the weekend, to put a little are common victims not threaten violence media platforms in order Brendan Cross search dashboard together, of threats. against an individual or a to “proactively identify STAFF WRITER to fi nd huge numbers He said he received group of people. We also and reactively monitor of death threats against death threats on prohibit the glorifi cation threats to the United Omar, there is no reason for a controversial no- of violence.” States and its interests,” why Twitter couldn’t do call in the 2018 NFC Th e consequences for according to a Washington Th e amount of threats Th e tweet that Trump the same thing,” he said in Championship game violating the terms are an Post article. and harassment that social made was one thing, but the article. against the New Orleans immediate and permanent Should the FBI be media platform users get it spawned hundreds A lot of those tweets Saints, according to ESPN. suspension of an account. involved in every death away with is appalling and of death threats toward have since been deleted “Yeah, I had like one Big whoop, suspending threat toward someone needs to be policed. Omar from random by the users, but it’s or two death threats,” an account for a threat that gets thrown out on In April, President Twitter trolls. not appropriate that Robey-Coleman said. serves almost no purpose. social media? Donald Trump incited an Cybersecurity someone can just make I can’t imagine being in Creating a new Absolutely not. But the expansive response to a expert Chad Loder a death threat toward a the shoes of a person who Twitter account takes a consequences need to be tweet he sent that attacked compiled those government fi gure, delete plays a game for a living couple minutes at most, more severe than just an U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar from threats toward Omar the threat and then go and has people say they and that person could account suspension. Minnesota. combining search on their merry way as if want to kill him for it. go right back to what Hopefully the day will Trump’s tweet at Omar, terms such as “noose” nothing happened. People who use their they were doing. come when people can no one of the fi rst Muslim and “bullet” with her This kind of behavior social media accounts Th e FBI fi nally appears longer say whatever they women in Congress, was a two Twitter accounts, on social media is fairly to make these kinds to be doing something want and think they’re safe video that combined some netting hundreds of commonplace, and it’s of remarks are hiding about policing threats, behind a screen. comments Omar made hits, according to not just directed toward behind what they albeit only in response about 9/11 with a video of a Washington Post people in the U.S. consider to be the safety to matters of national Follow Brendan on Twitter the twin towers disaster. article. government. of their keyboards. security. @BrendanCross93

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By John Bricker be a jumbled mess. STAFF WRITER Finally, at 9 a.m. Despite the Pacifi c Standard Time on Although some cringe- Oct. 25, 12 hours aft er its album’s inducing lyrics and hints new expected release date at inconsistent of ’s egotism midnight Eastern Standard almost ruin his message, his time, West let his fans hear track list, ninth studio album “JESUS “.” IS KING” is a surprisingly Th ankfully, “JESUS IS “JESUS IS tasteful and straight-forward KING” was worth the wait. KING” sticks gospel album. Although his use of Hip-hop superstar Kanye gospel aesthetics in albums the landing West has fl irted with gospel like “Th e Life Of Pablo,” music on and off for his entire which had plenty of tracks with its career, starting with “Jesus dedicated to sex and celebrity powerful fi nal Walks,” a heavily religious drama to balance out its single from his 2004 debut heartfelt moments, oft en tracks. album “Th e College Dropout.” felt halfh earted, West’s latest However, over the past album is dedicated to sharing few years, spiritual themes the Gospel through music West giving God credit for have become much more with clarity and focus. his success with confi dent prominent in West’s music, “JESUS IS KING” is a bars over a beat featuring from the solemn gospel refreshingly brief album, bright synths that would ILLUSTRATION BY JOHN BRICKER opener of his 2016’s “Th e Life with only three out of its 11 fi t right into his classic Of Pablo,” “,” tracks lasting longer than “Graduation” album. guitars and pairing them album review to his cries of “Lord, shine three minutes. However, West’s lyrics fall with thumping drums and your light on me, save me Opening track “Every short at the track’s close, where pulsing bass to capture a gritty “JESUS IS Artist: please,” at the end of 2018’s Hour” sets the album’s tone he attempts to justify charging aesthetic similar to his beats KING” Kanye West “.” perfectly, with the Sunday entrance fees for church for ’s “DAYTONA.” Release Date: In promotion of the new Service Choir belting out services by calling himself “the Somehow, West’s lyrics Oct. 25, 2019 Rating: album, West started a concert praises over church organs greatest artist restin’ or alive” about searching for God and Genre: series he called “Sunday and bright keys. and saying, “I cannot let my trying to live a righteous life Rap/Gospel Service,” which focused on On some tracks West family starve.” fi t perfectly over this cold-  performing . does slip back into his old With a net worth of blooded beat, delivered Th e interest and ways however, ruining $240 million according to through an addictively controversy around West’s fantastic instrumentals with Forbes, West does not have simple fl ow. “Use Th is Gospel” builds over glorious layers of horns, supposedly “born again” inappropriate fl exing. to worry about feeding On “God Is,” West from West’s simple humming trumpets and synth bass, status reached a fever pitch West’s cringe-factory of his family and even if he transforms a soulful sample and worship chorus into with West quoting scripture when he revealed that his next a brain is running at full did, that situation would from Rev. James Cleveland’s two strong features from and asking his audience to album would be made up capacity on “Closed On not justify hypocritically track of the same name into rappers Pusha T and No accept his statement in the entirely of gospel music. Sunday,” where he sings commercializing Christianity. a modern gospel anthem, Malice in a reunion for the track’s title. West announced that about his love for either God Despite these glaring fl aws complementing glorious long-disbanded hip-hop West has obviously come a he would release his new or his wife, , in “JESUS IS KING,” some choir vocals with his duo . long way from the man who album, “JESUS IS KING,” on by comparing them to are so infectiously strained singing. Pusha and ’s released a track called “I Am Sept. 25, only for the release Chick-fi l-A. emotional and exciting that Th e track’s outro builds hard-hitting lyrics about A God” in 2013. date to come and go with no West’s self-indulgent they make it easy to forget the from repetitive vocal samples repentance and regret If you are a die-hard Kanye album drop. stupidity is especially album’s blemishes. and 808 bass, where West transition into a beautiful fan or if you grew up around West made frantic tweets frustrating when compared On “,” West preaches about God’s power saxophone solo before a Christian music, “JESUS IS hours aft er the album’s to the beautiful autotuned fl ips a sample from the Whole to free from addiction and his hard hitting beat closes KING” might touch your expected release. He explained chorus and the beat’s lovely Truth’s soul hymn “Can You thankfulness to Him. the track along with the heart, even if its confused that his team needed to acoustic guitars, growling bass Lose By Following God,” into Despite the album’s autotuned harmonies. theology can’t save your soul. tweak mixing on several of and choral vocals. one of the best beats of his inconsistent track list, “JESUS “JESUS IS KING” ends with the album’s tracks, so fans “” starts as one of career, slicing up the gruff IS KING” sticks the landing “Jesus Is Lord,” 49 seconds Follow John on Twitter expected the fi nal product to the album’s best tracks, with vocals and twangy electric with its powerful fi nal tracks. of West’s easy-going singing @JohnMichaelBr15

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READ UP, EAT UP Tostadas: A spot for delicious brunch

Alyson Chuyang COPY EDITOR

Sunday brunch is arguably one of the best meals. Not only is it a mix of my two favorite mealtimes, breakfast and lunch, but it is also a combo of sweet and savory food which is a heavenly duo for my tastebuds. You can order a stack of waffles with some fried chicken, or at Tostadas, you can get churro waffles with a side of soy chorizo, or ‘soy-rizo.’ Located on the corner of Seventh and East Santa Clara Street, Tostadas cooks up breakfast, lunch and dinner that puts a twist on traditional Mexican cuisine. The restaurant’s brunch time is from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is open until 9 p.m. except for Fridays and Saturdays when they close at 10 p.m. My best friend and staff writer Erica Lizarrago and I went to Tostadas Friday morning around 11:30 a.m. for brunch and were seated right away. The restaurant can fit around 80 people at once, but its simplistic, modern decor and open windows make the space bright and less stuffy. Upon browsing the menu, there are traditional dishes being served like the chilaquiles and of course, tostadas. ALYSON CHUYANG | SPARTAN DAILY However, there are some interesting items on the Tostadas serves hearty spreads, including vegan tostadas with sides including breakfast potatoes, fruit and tortillas. menu for brunch like the tres leches french toast or even the chimichurri burger which you can order with lime. It’s served in a glass and topped with a hibiscus truffle fries. album review flower, taking you away from the hustle and bustle I stuck to the name and ordered the vegan tostadas, Cuisine: of Downtown San Jose and transporting you to the which were made with soy chorizo, avocado spread, “Tostadas” Mexican beaches of Mexico. refried beans, pico de gallo and corn. Location: The whole vibe of the restaurant allowed me to slow The colorful plate held two tostadas but had enough Rating: 304 E Santa Clara St., down so I was able to travel away from my worries soy-rizo and corn for a third tostada. I mixed the  San Jose, Calif. through a meal that didn’t even cost me an arm and leftover soy-rizo with the side of potatoes I ordered Price: a leg. and it made for a delicious side. $$ All together we spent around $30 total for our meal The tostada had a slight kick from the pico de gallo, with drinks and tip included, so dining here will not but it didn’t sacrifice the flavor of the soy-rizo which put a huge dent in your wallet. surprisingly, mimicked real meat very closely. cubes, the coffee kept me awake for the rest of the day. So if you are looking for a good place to go near Lizarrago ordered three sides: the soy-rizo, potatoes Its drink menu offered interesting mixed drinks campus that doesn’t require a drive, head over to and tortillas, which made up a meal in itself and was and fun mimosas which included flavors such as Tostadas for the ultimate brunch. very inexpensive. pineapple-mango, cucumber-melon and blackberry- I didn’t order any cocktails this time, but I did jamaica. Follow Alyson on Twitter have the caramel iced coffee which came in a tall cup On Yelp reviews, its most popular drink seems @AlysonChuyang complete with a striped straw and whipped cream. to be the Mangomeadita, which is a cocktail of sabe Despite the drink being packed with sugar and ice blanco, agave wine, tajin, chamoy, mango puree and Read Up, Eat Up appears every week on Tuesday. Pattinson shines in ‘The Lighthouse’ fi lm

By Myla La Bine but it defi nitely pays off as COPY EDITOR the look of the fi lm works movie so well with the story. review Imagine having to spend Both Pattinson and four weeks in a remote area, Dafoe’s committed and “The Lighthouse” complete a labor-intensive realistic performances add job every day, and deal to the fi lm’s depth. Rating: with the world’s worst boss. Pattinson portrays  Th at would drive anyone Winslow as a quiet and to insanity. subservient young man, Directed by: Th e plot of writer/ who is just trying to Robert Eggers director Robert Eggers’ get through the four Starring: “Th e Lighthouse,” starring weeks of work without Robert Pattinson, Robert Pattinson and any problems. Willem Dafoe Willem Dafoe is as When he slowly starts Genre: simple as that. to unravel, Pattinson does Drama/Thriller Set during the 1890s, a great job of showing the Pattinson’s character, restraint behind his actions Winslow, is responsible and eventual submission for keeping a lighthouse into mania. It can be hard to watch running in even the most It’s not shocking to see a fi lm without seeing the hellish weather. where his character ends actor instead of a character Despite the short up, but his behavior feels sometimes, but with this period the job entails, the so real in terms of someone fi lm I didn’t see Dafoe at all. conditions end up being who is mentally aff ected by Not to mention, both too much for Winslow. their environment. actors must have endured Winslow is unable Some may dismiss what appears to be an to diff erentiate real life Pattinson because of his unpleasant and tough from hallucinations and work in the “Twilight” shoot because of where goes mad. Where his series, but he’s absolutely their characters have to go madness begins and ends remarkable in this fi lm. mentally and physically. though, is up to the viewer This is probably his It’s admirable how far to determine. best role to date, and his they are willing to go to Shot in hazy black and recent work on other make the fi lm so bizarre white, the fi lm evokes independent films have and unique. an eerie and mysterious proven he is much more If you’re into original feel. Th e roughness of the than the attractive and and eccentric independent cinematography and square sparkly vampire he played fi lms, I’d recommend “Th e 1.19:1 aspect ratio make 10 years ago. Lighthouse.” I had one it seem like the audience Dafoe is just as great, if of my favorite theatrical is watching archived not better, as the peculiar experiences this year footage rather than a fi lm and overbearing Th omas. watching it. released in 2019. It’s diffi cult to know his However, it isn’t for In a day and age where motivations because the the faint of heart. In the everything is shot digitally, audience is seeing him words of Dafoe’s Th omas it was incredibly refreshing through Winslow’s eyes. to Winslow, “I seen you to see this on the big screen Dafoe plays the part so sparring with the gull. Best because of the obvious skillfully, I forgot he was leave him be.” craft behind it. acting at times. He switches I can only imagine how from menacing to calm in Follow Myla on Twitter meticulous such a task is, such a seamless manner. @Mylalabine25 sjsunews.com/spartan_daily 6 TUESDAY, OCT. 29, 2019 SPORTS Spartans ground Falcons with 2-0 win

By Christian Trujano for Air Force to steal. STAFF WRITER He said he tried to remain calm during the Winds of up to 26 mph strong wind conditions and did not stop the San Jose was taking his time in kick- State men’s soccer team ing the ball to allow for the from beating Air Force 2-0 wind to settle. at the Senior Day home “I was just trying to game Sunday. stay calm out there,” The Spartans are Sweeney said. now 4-10-1 on the reg- When his defenders ular season and 4-3-1 in would try to pass him the conference play. ball, Air Force attackers Head coach Simon Tobin would immediately dash to said his team played as best pressure him, which made it could under the harsh Sweeney almost give up weather conditions and the ball. felt that despite the wind, “You don’t expect [Air the Spartans held their Force] to take it easy,” Tobin ground defensively. said. “When you play Air “We had to be very grit- Force, you’re prepared ty,” Tobin said. “This is to be under pressure all probably the ugliest game the time.” we’ve played.” Sweeney knew going He said if the team was into the game that Air The free kick creat- give the Spartans a 2-0 lead able to manage a tie during Force was going to press ed an uproar from Air in the 89th minute. halftime, it would have and he believed his team Force fans in the bleach- Coming off two away more of a chance in the had his back and would ers as they screamed that losses the previous week- second half. “I thought the eventually get on the Lemus threw himself rath- end, Tobin said Friday’s key was getting to halftime scoreboard. er than Bussey pushing game against Utah Valley at 0-0,” Tobin said. “Our team is really con- Lemus down. University and Sunday’s The team managed fident with the ball at our Regardless, the Spartans wins were important before to keep that halftime tie feet,” he said. had the lead thanks to going into the next three by maintaining a strong That confidence eventu- Miranda, who said he away games. defensive line, blocking ally came late in the sec- believed the team’s ability He said the last couple of shots and a crucial stop in ond half after the Spartans to play made the difference years the team hasn’t been the 30th minute by fresh- had two disallowed in beating the Falcons. getting the best results in its man goalie David Sweeney. goals because of offsides “We have a style of games during the later half This marks Sweeney’s and a strong effort from playing of trying to keep of conference play. third shutout victory in the Falcons. the ball the entire game,” “It’s good to peak at the his first collegiate season. Junior midfielder Willy Miranda said. right time,” Tobin said. Tallying saves, Sweeney Miranda blasted the ball Coming off an ankle “If we can keep our form faced nine corner kicks in into the Falcons net for injury Miranda said it felt going into this conference the afternoon. his first goal of the sea- good being able to help tournament, it bodes well His performance earned son by redirecting a free the team out in winning for the postseason.” him Western Athletic kick grounded into the box the game. The Spartans will play Conference Defensive by junior midfielder Max SJSU kept the momen- at University of Texas Rio Player of the Week honors. Allen, putting the Spartans tum from the first goal and Grande Valley on Friday “I just figured get a shut- up 1-0 with 11 minutes left continued its all-out attack- and at University of the out and win this game,” to go. ing passing plays and man- Incarnate Word on Sunday. Sweeney said. The free kick came after aged a second goal in the “The Texas teams are The wind going against Air Force freshman mid- final minutes. notoriously hard to play on Sweeney made it harder for fielder Elijah Bussey tried Senior forward Suliman the road,” Tobin said. JESUS TELLITUD | SPARTAN DAILY him to kick the ball back keeping Spartan junior Khorami, snuck behind Top: Junior midfielder Willy Miranda celebrates into play several times, as defender Omar Lemus the defense after a through scoring the first goal of Sunday’s home game giving the wind would push the from passing the ball into pass before beating the Follow Christian on Twitter San Jose State a 1-0 advantage against Air Force. ball back, making it easier the goal box. goalkeeper one-on-one to @ChristianTruja2 Bottom: Senior defender Jeff Dukes clears the ball. Student gamers play Smash to win cash

ity of the tournament, beat- engaged on screen, ing out opponents in the exchanging blows back and round of 64 and Sweet 16 forth while their damage In every match you to finally make his way to percentages rose. change your play the grand finals. Kerr whispered “sexy” There he faced off against under her breath after style constantly. animation and illustration Eloey landed a massive You need to see sophomore Claire Kerr, hit on her character. But aka “saNTa!!!.” But it wasn’t his “sexy” gameplay wasn’t what they’re doing their first time meeting on enough to take the grand and react. It’s 70% the battlefield. prize home. “[Eloey and I] play a lot After losing, Eloey kept a mental game and and his play style was a lot his head high, and took 30% a hand game. different then what we do home a $200 prize. He said in friendlies,” Kerr said. he was happy his friend Claire Kerr Kerr went into the cham- was able to beat him. animation and illustration pionship primed with Pac- “I’m not that upset,” sophomore Man as her main character, Eloey said. “I think it’s great ready to take down Eloey because [Kerr] and I, when means business, I needed and his Ridley gameplay. we first started playing to get amped up.” Ridley comes from the Smash here, she was the Andaluz couldn’t match “Metroid” franchise. only one I played friendlies CHRIS CORE | SPARTAN DAILY Eloey, who was using the Eloey had lost a match with and it’s crazy because Cognitive science junior David Eloey (left) and animation and illustration sophomore character Chrom from the in the Sweet 16, so to win we were both in the Claire Kerr (right) battle in the fi nal match of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament. “Fire Emblem” franchise, it all he needed to beat Kerr grand finals.” and lost the match. twice in a best two-out-of- He said the $200 he won By Chris Core ination tournament gave while Pham came prepared “I’m probably gonna three finale. will mostly be funding his STAFF WRITER students a second chance with hours of practice with win,” Eloey said. “I came Eloey came out swing- next few trips to the bar. before being eliminated. the Pokemon Incineroar. here knowing I was gonna ing, taking the first three “I’m not pissed to be There could only be Tensions ran high in the Pham did not keep up win it all.” matches against saNTa!!! honest because I get to have one winner in a pool of round of 64 with students with the nimble play style Eloey, also known by his 3-0. shots and I got money to 64 primed San Jose State bringing out their best Yoshi brought to the match- screen name Bingsu, said Kerr said the first round pay for my shots,” Eloey gamers. characters hoping to get in up and lost to Tenocelotl. he wasn’t nervous like other against Eloey was far dif- said. Students came pre- a rhythm for the rest of “This guy is wrecking competitors were, breaking ferent than the friendly For the champion, her pared Wednesday night the tournament. my shit right now,” Pham the game down into pieces matches they have played prize money will help her for seven-minute match- Software engineering said. “He’s destroying me rather than looking at it on before, leading her to break even with years of ups of Super Smash Bros. junior Gabriel Tenocelotl and tossing me around.” a larger scale. adjust how she handled the competing in Smash tour- Ultimate, ready to take was competing in his sec- Other first round match- “Smash is kind of like a final round. naments. Kerr said she has home a prize of $1,000. ond Smash tournament es had players on the edge puzzle because not every “In every match you competed in around 90 Christmas came early for and faced sophomore psy- of their chairs, including player plays the same,” change your play style con- Smash tournaments so far. animation and illustration chology major Kevin Pham mechanical engineering Eloey said. “Some people stantly,” Kerr said. “You “I’m going to treat it like sophomore Claire Kerr, in the first round. freshman Diego Andaluz, play more aggressive, some need to see what they’re I’m paying off all my tour- who used the screen name “It had intense vibes who lost to cognitive sci- people play more passive, doing and react. It’s 70% nament entry fees from the “saNTa!!!,” as she took for a first match because ence junior David Eloey. it’s kind of like using your a mental game and 30% a past five years,” Kerr said. home the first place prize. I didn’t have any warm- “It’s pretty nerve wrack- brain and not playing hand game.” The tournament, host- ups so I was a little scared ing,” Andaluz said. “But against the character in the Kerr was in the zone ed by smash.gg, had vanil- that I needed to practice,” after the first match I felt game, but against the play- after dropping the first la Smash duels with three Tenocelotl said. kind of good, but after I er playing the game.” match and did not seem lives, no hazards and no Tenocelotl stuck with heard all the clicks from his Eloey seemed to have the to let up. Follow Chris on Twitter items. The double-elim- his main character, Yoshi, controller I knew this guy puzzle solved for the major- The opponents were @ChrisCore24