Spartan Daily

SJSU bicyclists ride past the rules

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Bicycling on the SJSU campus is more of a danger than most realize and is an issue that requires serious review by the university, a member of the SJSU campus safety committee said.

Steve Sloan, a lecturer for the School of Journalism and Mass Communications, said he is an advocate for changing the current SJSU policy of allowing bicycles on campus grounds because bicyclists are riding in places they should not be riding.

SJSU faculty concert raises funds for Haiti

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

SJSU's Music and Dance department held a benefit concert Sunday, raising money to help the victims of the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that devastated Haiti and to rebuild The New Victorian School of music in Haiti, which was destroyed by the earthquake.

Much of the concert's inspiration came from Romel Joseph, a blind Haitian violinist who was found trapped in the rubble of the collapsed New Victorian School, which he founded in 1991, 18 hours after the earthquake, said Carmen Sigler, former provost of SJSU, during her opening remarks.

A century later, SJSU's Tower Hall stands tall

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

According to the SJSU Historic Resource Survey, 2010 marks the 100th year Tower Hall has graced SJSU's campus, serving the school community as not only a contemporary icon, but a reminder of the school's past.

"I feel that Tower Hall represents our tradition for what it means to be a San Jose State Spartan," said Mike Minh Duong, the head co-master of entrance for Tau Delta Phi, a fraternity that once took residence in the building.

Career workshop prepares SJSU students for job fair

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Students gathered Monday at the Career Center to attend the first of four scheduled workshops designed to help and prepare them for an upcoming job and internship fair.

SJSU will host the Expo 2010 Job & Internship Fair on Feb. 24 at the Event Center.

"About one month before the job fair, we hold these workshops to give the insider tip on how to prepare for the fair," said Gina Ciardella, co-host of the workshop.

SJSU College of Business still going strong

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Enrollment for the SJSU College of Business is maintaining consistent numbers, according to the Office of Institutional Research.

The number of students attending the College of Business fluctuates every year, but has stayed above 2,300 for each of the past five fall semesters, according to the Office of Institutional Research.

Obama administration seeks change of Bowl Championship Series

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

College football's Bowl Championship Series system has the attention of the Obama administration, which is considering reassessing the legality of the series, according to a Jan. 31 Wall Street Journal article.

The bowl system is the method the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision employs to rank teams and place two teams in the
National Championship, according to SJSU Athletic Director Tom Bowen.

Long Beach mayor says his success started at SJSU

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Long Beach Mayor Robert Foster said that during his time as a student at SJSU he was provided with an education that prepared him for a future within both the private and the public sectors.

Foster, who began his studies at SJSU in the fall of 1964, said he had bad study habits when he came to the university because he had "breezed through high school.

Korean teachers learn about America at SJSU

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Korean teachers will be at SJSU teaching American children about Korean culture while they learning english, said Merry Tomasello, Studies in American Language instructor.

Spotlight Korea will be held at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library, Feb. 8-12, in the Children's Room on the first floor, from 3:30 p.

SJSU Chief Information Officer envisions high-tech future for university

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The vision of SJSU's future is to be a leader in technology and education, according to the vice president of technology and chief information officer.

"We are in the heart of Silicon Valley," William Maguire said. "Shame on us for not taking advantage of technology that can be applied to the education environment.

Live coverage: Q&A with President Jon Whitmore today

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Spartan Daily is bringing live coverage of a question-and-answer session with SJSU president Jon Whitmore at 3 p.m. Feb. 9.

Early music: stick flute vs. a couple of rocks

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

On March 11, 300 B.C., Grog woke up, stepped out of his cave and grabbed a stick.

After beating some stuff to death with it, he hollowed it out, punched a bunch of holes in it, and started wailing on his new stick flute.

The birth of music.

Two or three caves down, Oog, disgusted by the musical pretentiousness of the first stick flute, started banging a couple of rocks together, forming the first punk rock.

Switching to tofu from steak isn't all that bad

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Giving up on tender fried chicken breasts and colossal California burritos for tofu and beans was not nearly as mortifying and insurmountably challenging as I thought it would be. In fact, it was one of the smoother transitions I've made in my life - right up there with switching from Keystone Light to a beer that actually tastes like beer.

Online girl fights lack appeal

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

CBS News reported last Tuesday that videos have been posted online of teenage girls beating the crap out of each other, to the amusement of gathered crowds.

Disturbed and intrigued, I did a search on YouTube for these videos.

I just typed "girl fights" into the search field and came up with 461,000 search results.

SJSU hockey club earns a shot in postseason

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Coming off seven straight wins, including three on last weekend's trip to Southern California, the SJSU club hockey team will host its 14th annual Royal Coach Tours Gold Rush Showcase this weekend.

The showcase will also feature Boise State (5-18), San Diego State (14-12) and Texas A&M (15-8), said SJSU hockey head coach Ron Glasow.

A 'Wicked' look into the world of Oz

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

One short night in the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco will take viewers on a wild ride through the history of the Land of Oz.

"Wicked" is musically and visually astounding. Although it does not follow the detailed plot of "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West," a novel by Gregory Maguire, the story is both thought-provoking and amusing.

Small taqueria delivers big taste

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

I've spent years perusing the best and worst local burrito shacks, stands, trucks and

restaurants.

I can now say with confidence that I have an authority on the matter.

It isn't difficult to be a burrito connoisseur in San Jose, a city where people can't walk two blocks without seeing at least one taqueria.

Slideshow: Cirque du Soleil's 'OVO' bursts in color and movement

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The show previewed under the Grand Chapiteau in San Jose on Feb.3.

Audio slideshow: SJSU students march to honor ideals of freedom

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Participants walked together in the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Freedom March on Saturday.

KSJS celebrates its 47th anniversary

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Two DJ's talk about the student-run radio station.

Slideshow: Gymnastics team practice

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The team has won three out of five meets this season.

Campus Voices: What does Black History Month mean to you?

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Click to watch answers from SJSU students. Interviews by Jenn Elias Videos by Justin Albert Editing and Flash design by Kirsten Aguilar and Michelle Gachet

Audio feature: Director of "All About Dad" talks about the film.

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Women's basketball falls to Fresno State

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Spartan lose 31-68 to Fresno State Bulldogs on Saturday.