Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012
Jags Walk for Breast Cancer
The Voice of San Jose City College Since 1956
Volume 5 Issue 2
Hair Show Channels Hollywood
Team Fundraises
SJCC Closer to Eco Pass Evergreen Valley College is likely to join the district-wide Eco pass agreement, which would make the cost $6-10 per semester. Associated Students is moving forward with an Eco pass referendum.
BY PATRICK LOERA TIMES STAFF
Fifteen members of the San Jose City College women’s softannual “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” noncompetitive 5K walk on Oct. 27. The Lady Jags gathered before the race at the gates of the ceremonial start, which began at 8:30 a.m. in the Arena Green at the HP Pavilion in downtown San Jose. “It’s a community-building cause people are walking to recognize and raise money for a very positive cause,” Lady Jags alumnus and former SJCC Student Life director Jennifer Sweeney said. “It’s a great way to sup-
Employees’ Vacation Time Vulnerable Auditors found that the school had reserved the vacation liability fund in an account that was not within regulation. The vacation liability fund was relocated to the general fund. The Finance Committee has voted against any motion that would reallocate those funds for any purpose other than their intended purpose.
Cosmetology Students Show Talent
District Moves to Cap ‘Rollover’ Budget
BY ANDY NGUYEN
Greg Nelson expressed concern at the Finance Committee that the district might be moving to a 200k ‘rollover’ budget cap. The San Jose City College projected rollover from last year is 280k. “It (the rollover cap) doesn’t incentivize schools to save,” Nelson said.
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breast cancer...” -Savannah Bernardo The Lady Jags have participated in the event, which raises money and awareness about breast cancer, since it began in 2007. “It’s a great way to support and show that we really care as a team,” said Lady Jags’ sophomore pitcher Savannah Bernardo, 19, early childhood education major. The Lady Jags raised more than $400 in donations, and all donations from the event go toward breast cancer research, education and patient support nationwide.
BRIEFS
The Cosmetology Department hosted the Cinema Fall Hair Show on Oct.t 26 in the main gym at San Jose City College. 102 cosmetology students participated in the hair show. The goal of the technicians was to make their models look similar to a character from picture their choice. From the senior
Sears’ Job Fair Successful Thirty-two people took the Sears electrical test and interviewed for Sears job positions on Oct. 23. Two students, from the college were called back for second interviews. Twenty-one students passed the exam and
class,
in hair and E. Kashyah Levi From the freshman class, Elise MARIA LAURA MIRAMON/TIMES STAFF
place in total look.
Freshman Nicole Greenleaf models as “Dances with Wolves” for senior cosmetology student Jamie Lueder at the hair show on Oct. 26 in main gym.
Pool is Suspended Until 2025 New Physical Education Complex will be Built in Stages BY DEYAN IVANOVIC TIMES STAFF
On Oct. 16, San Jose City College’s pool looked like a wasteLeft: The pool is currently full of dirt. Bottom: This is an approximate rendition of the new PE complex.
with 72 truckloads of dirt. A new pool will not be built until further bonds are passed. Michael Casas, student body president, said a new bond measure isn’t projected to reach the years. “A new pool is included in the 2025 Master Plan,” said Greg Nelson, vice president of Administrative Services. DEYAN IVANOVIC/TIMES STAFF
COURTESY OF LPAS ARCHITECTURE DESIGN
SJCC Showcases Buffalo Soldier History The Buffalo Soldiers in the Philippines event covered the origins of the Buffalo Soldiers and what they did in the late 1800s leading up to the Philippine-American War. It featured slideshows, historical information and keynote speakers descended from Buffalo Soldiers. The event was led by communications instructor Merylee Shelton who was excited to show the presentation. The event ended the month of October, National Filipino Month.
Accreditation Team Visits SJCC Through Oct. 29-30, the Accreditation Evaluation Team from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges came to the campus to conduct a follow-up visit. According to the recent Accreditation Team feedback from President Barbara Kavalier, the chair of the team indicated that the college will receive a draft of the report in a few weeks.
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