Spartan Daily

Students call on CSU board to end cuts

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Oil tax for higher education gains support

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Underrepresented minority students struggle with cuts

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Victoria Naranjo knows firsthand how budget cuts are affecting minority students.

"They are really affecting us by having furlough days because we can't keep up with our studies," Narajo, a sophomore criminal justice major, said. "Without being in the class, it is hard.

Students clean campus during SJSU Recycle Day

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Continuing the three-day-long "Green-A-Palooza," a campuswide event to promote environmental awareness, the Environmental Resource Center hosted SJSU Recycles Day on Wednesday in the Student Union.

Anna Le, co-director of the Environmental Resource Center and an environmental studies student, said SJSU Recycles Day is to encourage students to live a more sustainable lifestyle.

Campus food drive helps feed needy children

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

There were two bins set up outside the Student Union Wednesday.

They were brought to campus by the Black Masque Honor Society and funded by Associated Students.

They were from Second Harvest Food Bank, recently renamed Feeding America, and were used to collect nonperishable food for the food bank.

Student veterans group offers support to veterans in college

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

SJSU student veterans can connect with other military personnel on campus while helping out the local community as part of the SJSU Veterans Student Organization.

"We want to let people know we are here, even though we might not have much of a presence," said Damian Bramlett, vice president of community service for the Veterans Student Organization.

College pressure can lead to depression

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

One of the great barriers to treating depression is that while it is common, people don't talk about it, an SJSU psychologist said.

Most people who are depressed do not have suicidal thoughts, but it can happen, said David Emmert, a Counseling Services Center psychologist.

NEAT promotes breakfast for brains

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Students could grab a free bowl of oatmeal on Wednesday morning at an event called "The Great Global Breakfast" put on by the Nutrition Education Action Team.

The event, held at the Paseo de Cesar Chavez barbecue pits, was put on to encourage SJSU students to eat breakfast every morning and to educate students as to why breakfast is important, said Jennifer Waldrop, a Student Health Center nutritionist.

Survey reveals student learning habits

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Student demographics, general education and major advising were among the topics discussed between about 15 SJSU faculty members in IRC 101 yesterday to discuss the results of the 2008 American College Student Survey.

Sharon Willey, assistant vice president of student affairs, said the survey was administered by the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators and Student Voice.

'I faced it all and I stood tall and did it my way'

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

My grandpa just turned 82 last week.

He has passed the five-year survival rate with flying colors.

I'm speaking about the five-year survival rate for cancer, that is.

In 2001 around Mother's Day, my grandpa, at 73, was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, likely caused from smoking for approximately 50 years.

A birthday to remember

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

It was Feb. 9, 2001. I sat there in deep thought, ready to blow out my birthday candles.

I made a wish, knowing that it would probably never come true.

My aunt was diagnosed in October 2000 with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

Taking pride in family ties

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Ever since Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao stepped into the limelight, people - strangers included - have been telling me that he is the only person Filipinos can be proud of.

Excuse me?

Although Pacquiao has become a boxing legend all over the world, especially after his winning fight against Miguel Cotto last weekend, he alone does not take on the responsibility of an entire nation's pride.

Oliver's challenge

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Spartan shooting guard Adrian Oliver returns to Seattle on Friday, reuniting with his former team and coach Lorenzo Romar, when SJSU faces the Washington Huskies.

"He turned me into a man," Oliver said of Romar. "My first year was my first year away from home.

The man behind Peanuts Cafe counter

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Two-thirds of new employer establishments survive at least two years, according to the Small Business Notes Web site.

Peanuts Cafe, located on San Fernando Street, has been serving the community and SJSU students for 27 years.

Myun Chang, owner of Peanuts restaurant, said his family took over the business in 1982.

Scoop up taste of Ethiopia with spicy stew

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Cockroaches don't faze me.

Not too much anyway.

I've eaten the most delicious meals I've ever tasted in Vietnam - bugs were just part of the ambience.

So, when I sat down at Mudai Ethiopian Restaurant, the baby cockroach on the wall next to me only received a concerned, raised eyebrow - and then I ordered.

Slideshow: Women's basketball goes down

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

SJSU's women's basketball team lost 83-66 against Pepperdine on Tuesday at the Event Center.

Slideshow: Students march in international parade

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

In celebration of International Week, students marched through campus Monday.

Audio Slideshow: Roshni '09

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

See performances from Roshni '09, an Indian Student Organization event at the Student Union on Saturday.