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.
Wiggsy Sivertsen, director of counseling services at San Jose State University, was recently named Woman of the Year by Assemblyman Ira Ruskin, D-Redwood City.
On March 5, Sivertsen was honored at the 20th Anniversary of the Woman of the Year ceremony. She and other "Women of the Year" were each announced and presented with their awards by their respective Assembly member or state Senator.
Sivertsen said she received a personal phone call from Ruskin informing her of the recognition she would receive as part of the legislature's celebration of Women's History Month.
(1) commentAbout 200 students gathered at the annual Nutrition Education Action Team's nutrition fair yesterday to learn about the importance of a healthy diet and lifestyle and partake in the free bottled water, Kashi food bars and home-made whole grain muffins the action team provided. (0) comments
San Jose plans to tap businesses for new fees to help address the city's budget deficit, Mayor Chuck Reed said in his first State of City address and budget message. In a 22-minute address dominated by fiscal themes, Reed vowed to raise revenues, improve municipal efficiency and limit expenditures. (0) comments
Samie Hartley Staff Writer Students running for positions on the Associated Students governing council engaged in a discussion about their desires to serve the study body during the Candidate Crossfire yesterday afternoon. During the two-hour forum, 18 of the 26 candidates took turns answering questions about issues they might have to address if elected. (0) comments
The Spartan Walkers officially trekked onto campus on February 22, promoting physical fitness amid San Jose State University students, faculty, alumni and the community. The Spartan Walkers program is designed to challenge people on an individual basis with encouragement to take the stairs as opposed to an elevator. (0) comments
More than 25 different agencies attended the 2007 Justice Studies Career and Internship Fair in the Student Union yesterday. "I'm here for potential job opportunities," said Brenda Dinapoli, a senior majoring in justice studies. "I'm graduating, so it's more important to find a job now. (0) comments
If a bill currently in the state legislature passes, students could save money when the California State University uses bonds to finance construction projects. Senate Bill 855 would give the CSU more flexibility obtaining better interest rates for bonds, according to Kathryn Gaither, associate director of CSU advocacy and institutional relations. (0) comments
