2008 Woodie Awards
In the second game of conference play the SJSU men's basketball game lost the game in the final seconds for the second time in a row, this time 75-73 against the New State Aggies. Adrian Oliver had a chance to send the game to overtime with a long jumper at the buzzer, but he failed to connect.
The Spartans started conference play with a 66-61 loss against Louisiana Tech on Saturday at the event Center. Early on no team could score consistently with both teams going on a number of scoring droughts and Streaks in the first half. The Spartans started the game on a 6-1 run with forward C.
The Spartans woman's basketball team lost to their cross-town rival Santa Clara University 56-39 on Saturday. Both teams went into the game with one-win records and not winning since Nov. 28. "It seems like when the lights come on we don't show up," said Spartan head coach Pam DeCosta, "and a lot of that has to do with our leadership on the floor.
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist met with campus leaders Monday to promote a federal grant program that will aid math, science and engineering students. Frist, R-Tenn., highlighted the importance of staying competitive with India and China during San Jose State University President Don Kassing's weekly staff meeting in the Dr. (0) comments
San Jose State University President Don Kassing and four division vice presidents led a forum Monday discussing issues and answering questions pertaining to the SJSU 2005-2006 budget. "Our purpose today is to create a better understanding of the budget," Kassing said. (0) comments
Israeli comedian and actor Yossi Vassa humored a crowd of around 200 students and community members Monday afternoon with a show about his 440-mile trek out of Ethiopia. The show, "It Sounds Better in Amharic," has played to sold-out audiences during a Bay Area tour, according to Yarden Schneider, cultural director for the Israel Center of San Francisco, who organized the event. (0) comments
The 41st National TRiO Day celebration and conference began Monday in the Barret Ballroom of the San Jose State University Student Union. Organized by the SJSU Office of Pre-College Programs and the National Hispanic University, the conference, which runs through today, aims to provide support and networking opportunities for high school students from around the state involved in Upward Bound programs. (0) comments
