TheCityCollegeTimes Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017
The Voice of San Jose City College Students Since 1956
Volume 84 Issue 2
Local artist ‘Embracing Uncertainty’
Students visit new mixed media exhibit BY TAMMY DO TIMES STAFF
Students marveled up close and personal at the new exhibition at the San Jose City College’s Art Gallery by a local artist Lucy Ghelfi, at a reception held on Sept. 14. “Embracing Uncertainty (Abrazando la Incertidumbre),” which remains open until Oct.
11, consists of ceramic sculptures and mixed media paintings that often evoke the theme of the wonder of nature, including the centerpiece of the exhibition, a quartet of paintings titled after the four elements: “Earth,” “Air,” “Fire” and “Water.” “I’ve always been drawn to mountains, the sea,” Ghelfi said. “Being out in nature, seeing the beauty, all the trees and
meadows — I could remember thinking, ‘It’s been untouched by man.’” Revae Jensen, a web design major, enthused about the mixed media works: “The detail and the wave and the motion in her paintings; I can really relate to it. And the patterns in the paint, it’s unique! The colors can be soft and then loud. It all blends together so well.”
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PHOTOS BY BENJAMIN CASTRO/TIMES STAFF
Lucy Ghelfi uses eggshells for texture in these two paintings titled Skyline 1 and Skyline 2, they are painted with acrylic on a 20” x 20” canvas.
This ceramic sculpture titled “Quan Yin” was one of four sculptures on display at Lucy Ghelfi’s art exhbit “Embracing Uncertanity.”
Viva Calle
City of San Jose hosts rider friendly event
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Cyclists take Alum Rock Avenue on Sunday Sept. 17. BY JOSHUA SAMBRANO TIMES STAFF
Streets from Lake Cunningham Park to Japantown were filled with San Jose residents on bicycles, skateboards, scooters and even on foot, all participating in Viva Calle; a 7.3-mile stretch of blocked off roads. The event’s goal was to bring a sense of community to San Jose, by allowing residents to intermingle and have fun in their city. It also benefited establishments, as they used the event as a marketing tool to promote their products or services with residents. Most of which might not have taken the
time to explore the side streets of San Jose on their own. “This event is free marketing for us, and other businesses on the street. Now, new potential customers are aware that we are here and have a new place in mind to get a haircut,” said Jose Mares, a barber who works at a shop along the course. Churches also took the marketing opportunity to introduce their parish staff and community. One church passed out snow cones and welcomed those who stopped by to visit their upcoming mass. Some even had “Jesus Loves You” written on the street to give passer-byers a
positive message. Viva Calle’s route went past San Jose’s City Hall, where chalkboards were placed asking those who stopped by questions, such as “How can we make San Jose more welcoming?” People took this opportunity to voice their opinions, with responses ranging from “Make San Jose more tourist friendly” and “GO GREEN!!” At Roosevelt Park, the powerful voices and instruments of a local mariachi band was accompanied by the visual of trained horses preforming choreographed steps, directed by the cowboy or cowgirl on
top. People gathered around, phones in hand, to record this rare opportunity to witness such a performance. “This event was a success in bringing the community together; people of San Jose came and participated in a fun event,” expressed a 67-year-old San Jose Native, Victor Espino, “I think it should be noted that it didn’t take a tragedy to feel as though we can come together.” As evening came, the cones that blocked the entrance to the streets were removed allowing traffic to flow as normally, fully demonstrating the event had come to an end.
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How to keep up your mental health this semester And still pass your classes BY TAMMY DO TIMES STAFF
1. Breathe. When you’re feeling particularly stressed out, or your brain is going a million miles per minute, take a moment to just breathe. Five to ten deep breaths to fill your lungs and feed your brain will do wonders to slow you down and allow you to focus. 2. Schedule, schedule, schedule. Time management is key to balancing school, work, family, relationships, and all the other obligations in your life. But don’t forget to include time for self-care as well. Remember to slot in sleep, meals, work outs, as well as personal time. Personal time can look like painting your nails, PHOTO BY KEVIN PRIM / TIMES STAFF shooting some hoops, getting coffee, or whatever else makes you happy. Balancing rocks in front of the science building can be relaxing. Be realistic about how much you can do. You might be able to pull off one twentygood time, work on improving your sleep deprivation can lead to depression and hour day, but can you really pull it off for anxiety. Staying up one night will lead you hygiene, i.e. don’t do things in bed during a month? Try to reduce your conflicts, and the day, keep off screens and other bright to be less aware the next day, more likely scale back. It’s better to do less than to to make mistakes - and lead to a feedback lights for an hour before bed, and have burn out in the middle of semester. a routine which relaxes you before the loop of constantly feeling on the run and 3. Sleep. day is done. A sleep supplement such as frazzled. It may be tempting to cut a few hours of melatonin or a white noise machine may Instead, keep to a standard sleep sleep here and there to catch up on your also help those who struggle with getting schedule most nights of the week, making notes, or pull a late night to study for a test sure to get around eight hours a night. to sleep. the next morning. But insomnia and sleep 4. Eat healthy. If you struggle with going to bed at a
Your body needs energy and your brain does too. You wouldn’t expect your body to perform its best on a diet of instant ramen, so don’t expect your brain to either. Having well-balanced meals will help your brain focus, learn, and retain information throughout the day. Don’t use busyness and being on the go as an excuse to eat junk food. Pack healthy high-protein snacks to eat on the go, to give you long-lasting energy to make it through to your next meal, instead of sugary ones that will make you crash later. (And it’ll save you time in the checkout line.) Another time saver is making enough at dinner to bring the leftovers to lunch the next day. Cooking for yourself can be easy if you do the food prep beforehand, such as during the weekend. Even if you don’t have the time to cook, take time with your meals and eat mindfully. It may be tempting to scarf down your food, or eat while looking at your cell phone screen, but when you do so, you’ll often miss your own body’s signals about when it’s full, or what it needs. Take snack and meal times instead as a chance to slow down and enjoy it as time for yourself, or to catch up with your loved ones. 5. Exercise. Don’t underestimate how important physical health is to mental health. Besides uplifting mood, exercise can also increase energy, decrease pain, and improve sleep. It doesn’t take much to see the benefits. Sometimes just taking a ten minute break
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Kaepernick, still unemployed still heroic An example in staying empathetic in hard times BY REGINALD WEBB TIMES STAFF
A new football season is among us, yet not new to football fans is the ongoing inability of the National Football League’s teams to pick up Colin Kaepernick, despite the many who need stability at the quarterback position. Kaepernick’s full scale unofficial blacklisting from the National Football League has created a discussion on fairness and the First Amendment, while support, or at least respect, for his right to express his beliefs is emerging in the controversy amongst fans and his colleagues. Regrettably, as time has progressed the hostility and impatience for Kaepernick’s stance has intensified. Many critics complain in social media forums that he should return to highlighting his football profile. Not his politics. Kaepernick’s critics feel he has been toxic, divisive, and finally not obedient enough to run an NFL offense. The lessons he is teaching continues to manifest and remain poignant at the same time. His point missed repeatedly is that there is serious injustices taking place in America
and it is so anathema to American values that everyone should take notice. He is saying his job is unimportant to him at this time - that the violence and mistreatment by police warrants we all take time from our own lives to reflect on what is important and correct these issues. They are fundamental and applicable to us all and should be regarded as such. Any privileges Kaepernick once enjoyed as an NFL quarterback became expendable for a greater good of leading by example. He is trying to show a suspicious American public that he is not going to be quiet and desert those with no voice and no way to personalize them or their family’s suffering. He is expressing the need for all to take heed instead of becoming introverted and disconnected. He is focused and unapologetic about the tension caused when society is challenged by these issues. He does not feel compelled to justify or explain away his perspective. Instead, he has made many of his peers adjust and express themselves in ways they deemed necessary or in support of him. The NFL will find that in time it will see a negative impact for its stance against Kaepernick’s action. Likewise, the portion
of America that is so offended by and adamant against his protest is woefully mistaken about the gravitas of this moment in our history of which he is responding to. Even now as we absorb yet again another denial of justice in St. Louis that reverberates through the black community as a catalyst for disappointment and frustration, also serves as evidence that the status quo will continue to repeat the divisive responses. For example, could not the police in St. Louis at least apologize despite the outcome of the trial ? As a matter of fact, in most of these incidents the police did not apologize to those affected whether it be family or friends of those slain. That alone is so central to why these incidents have escalated into a more violent reception in urban areas all over this country for law enforcement. Also, not missed here is the almost now routine display of ignorance and disbelief in communities not affected. Kaepernick sought to use his status to elevate and draw attention to this issue of police brutality in search for a new response and a new perception. Black Lives Matter simply makes the point that these victims had people that counted on them for support, love and companionship. They were a friend,
parent, uncle, cousin, or son or daughter to people that now are dealing with the loss of these people in their lives. A great deal of Kaepernick’s detractors and the larger society are behaving in a desensitized manner reflected in our history that has been forced upon us all as part of our assimilation in America. We collectively fail to see that we are losing our empathy. The relative conflict-free experience most Americans enjoy have allowed us to pick and choose when we would allow ourselves to be attentive to societal ills . The existence of violent crime however has begun to show just how vulnerable we are becoming . It is no longer just high crime areas where a violent crime is possible. Having this conversation of how much toleration we collectively are going to allow ourselves is a worthy discussion to have.
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What’s your opinion on the DACA problem?
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Anonymous, Health Science, 45
Erica Smyrniotis, AS degree
These hispanic people who come over here looking for a better life, yes, why not? We're just a country of multicultural — but if you've been here for thirty years and you did not become a citizen, why are you shocked when we're deporting you?
Honestly, I never like Trump's ways. I hope people fight to keep DACA up to protect now and the future.
Monica Hernandez, Cosmetology, 22 What's been happening is cruel, unfair. (They are) here to better their lives, better the economy for not only just them but (also) their families. It’s disgusting.
Maria Riojas, ASG,
Juanita Ramos, Staff Member
Jan Aquino
These are really good people that have done a lot for our communities. It’s not just one race, but its a big umbrella and it's going to affect everyone.
Obama already established DACA. Just because someone new shows up to office, they shouldn’t take away what they already gave to the people.
DACA is a good thing its giving people opportunity
President Trump and his September Surprise Students betrayed by plans to rescind of DACA BY REGINALD WEBB TIMES STAFF
Obama’s assertion of executive power that brought us DACA, the so-called Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals, is being phased out by President Trump. Trump prefers Congress address the issue in the context of immigration reform and border security. Bipartisan movement on these issues is eminent as both Trump and Democratic lawmakers have expressed willingness to compromise and to protect DACA students from deportation by President Trump. Trump’s preference is for Congress to address immigration in a more permanent manner. Meanwhile, the response to Trump’s decision has gone from shock and sadness to inspiring protest within student groups. “Don’t panic!,” was the first suggestion to those affected by fellow student and ASG President Iriana Luna. Luna reached out to students reminding them they have a broad and robust support network at San Jose City. “Confront fear with knowledge and preparation,” was the advice of Director of Student Activities and Development Blake Balajadia. Balajadia articulated strongly how proud he was of the “united and decisive” response
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to Trump’s DACA decision by student and faculty leaders. “Know your rights,” he add-
ed, when discussing some of the legal advice and support which has emerged to qualm fears in the
DACA community. The process of responding and adjusting practices going forward is going to be
steady and deliberate as the wait for Congressional Bipartisan reform materializes.
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SJCC Media Arts student Allly Quetal gets up close to inspect the details of Lucy Ghelfi’s painting titled “Fire” during the exhibits reception Thursday, Sept. 14
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SJCC students and staff walk around the gallery looking at paintings and sculptures during Lucy Ghelfi’s opening reception of her art exhibit Embracing Uncertanity (Abrazando la Incertidumbre) Thursday, Sept. 14
Lucy Ghelfi poses infront of her painting titled “Water” during her art exhibit opening reception Thursday, Sept. 14
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Ghelfi incorporates acrylic paint, colored pigment, and found materials, both natural (eggshells, dirt, sand) and manmade (fabric, packing material, spackle), in her compositions. She said her process is focused on the different textures she creates on the canvas, and on showing depth and movement within the layers of paint. Also showcased were a four sculptures. One, a bust named “Gaia Mother Earth,” drew particular the interest of media arts student Ally Quetal, who was among a throng who waited to speak with the artist. “(I like) the platform where it’s made: wood, and moss, then the birds all around her, nesting,” Quetal said. “She’s peaceful. You see her face’s expression; it’s very relaxed. It’s something we should take care of.” The name of the exhibit, “Embracing Uncertainly” refers to Ghelfi’s feelings about moving into abstract work. Ghelfi said she found motivation in the uncertainty she felt and experience of “walking through fear.” Ghelfi knows about the power of embracing new experiences and stepping into the unknown. After getting her master’s degree and a career in special education, she returned to school to explore her interest in studio art. The curator of the gallery, art professor Eve Mathias, has been watching Ghelfi’s work develop since.
“Lucy took all the art classes [we had] at SJCC,” Mathias said. Mathias offered to help bring about this exhibition, after she saw the new abstract direction Ghelfi was taking. “Work began to erupt at her studio ... Lucy has worked very hard these last two years,” said Mathias. Ghelfi took this philosophy of improvisation and hard
work into the process of creating the mixed media pieces on display as well. “When I start the compositions using paper and different fabrics and stuff, I concentrate on the balance of the different elements. When I start applying the paint, I see the highs and lows of the
piece ... There is no pre-determined image or outcome.” She often works with several paintings at once because she has to wait for the layers to dry. “Each layer of paint is a new dialogue ... trying to figure out what a painting wants to become,” Ghelfi said. Mathias said she hopes the exhibit will introduce the students to non-objective art and open their horizons. Nursing student Ariana Hernandez wondered over the meaning of a pair of paintings named “Skyline 1” and “Skyline 2.” “To me it looks like the pier, and there’s even dark shapes where the seals would be. It can look like different things to different people,” Hernandez said. Mathias is planning an upcoming student exhibit for the Day of the Dead in early November, and is excited about “Plastic Madness,” which will feature pieces by Mexican artists that repurpose trash into “found objects.” Ghelfi is still an educator; she has private students and is always open to helping people who approach her. For aspiring artists, her advice is to find mentors and allies, and to not be shy about asking: “Pursue your interests, your passions - and if you don’t know what it is, explore.”
This sculpture titled “Gaia-Mother Earth” was one of four sculptures on display from Lucy Ghelfi’s art exhibit Embracing Uncertanity (Abrazando la Incertidumbre) at SJCC’s art gallery Thursday, Sept. 14. Background: Lucy Ghelfi’s painting titled “Earth” PHOTOS BY BENJAMINCASTRO/TIMES STAFF
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SJCC rides the tech wave
Robotics club fully participates in Silicon Valley’s technological trends BY RUDRIK SUTHAR TIMES STAFF
From deep inside of the Silicon Valley’s technology culture stems the desperate need for young thinkers and fresh minds in the field. The Robotics and Automation club on campus is fulfilling its role to contribute and empower students with the right mindset and insights to ride the upcoming technology wave. The club enables its students to expand their horizons and skills through a curriculum within electronics, artificial intelligence and mechanics. Students work in small teams on projects such as various types of robotic arms, drones to deliver goods, as well as
autonomous remote control cars. The club also participates in regular competitions. “One of our recent projects was to build a tiny house, which ended having the most unique design and largest floor plan in competition,” said the Club’s President Joseph Heady. “A future project will include working with drones and designing physical courses to aid farmers and agricultural operations by watering fields from above.” Students are not required to submit to competitions, they may work on personal projects and endeavors utilizing the resources available if they wish. “New members are brought up to speed starting on day one, with
the fundamentals of robotics concepts,” said Heady. “In the local area, there is not a lot of background knowledge in robotics among students. Our approach reduces the hurdles newcomers may have to face before catching up to speed in the subject.” Full-time members are granted the freedom to pursue self-directed projects, access to the maker space, and support from a like-minded community, while all members have access to weekly workshops on Fridays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. A few of the club’s features are the facilities, resources and career opportunities it provides for students. “We’ve got high end equipment
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officers aim to improve the club constantly. Heady already has a new vision in his mind: students simply scan their badge upon a tablet when entering the room, while a database maintains a record of their activities, contributions and progress within the club. “Using a basic RFID tag within the member’s ID we can monitor how active the member is in the club as well as interact with them and provide guidance if required,” Heady said. It’s the cutthroat desire and even legacy of the Silicon Valley to innovate and explore new fronts. The club’s objectives and nature are aligned toward this type of culture. “We truly are breaking new ground and opening doors for students,” Heady said. “This is an opportunity that students should jump at and it’s free, while normally robotics can be very expensive.”
National Coming Out Day (Oct. 11) is celebrated each year on the anniversary of the 1987 National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.
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and materials such as 3D printers and powerful software available for students to learn with and experiment,” said Heady. “What’s more is that the knowledge gained from such tools and an active membership in the club have added a lot to student resumes in the past.” The club is also in the process of designing an escape room, which will feature microcontrollers to create a gaming environment where participants can test their abilities in logic, math, chemistry, music, history and more. In addition, after several negotiations with campus administrators the club has successfully adopted a new location: room 307 building 300. “We had to work very hard and expend several hours to gather the support needed to obtain a new space and funding. It was almost a battle, definitely not easy.” said Heady. On top of everything the club’s
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Campus Life 7 Homecoming tailgate and Latino Heritage party Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017
City College hosts campus pregame party By Melissa Maria Martinez Times Staff
San Jose City College held its first Tailgate party Saturday, Sept. 16, to celebrate Latino Heritage Month and support the Jaguars football team, before its game against Monterery Peninsula later that evening. “This was the first time doing it (tailgating),” Director of Student Life and Activities, Blake Balajadia said. “The college wanted to do something to kick off Latino Heritage Month, have a nice event for families, players and guests.” Outreach and Recruitment Specialist Juan Garcia said SJCC would like to host more events like this in the future.
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Those who attended enjoyed free tacos, aguas frescas, music by SJCC real campus radio KJCC and entertainment by a professional mariachi band. “It was perfect, I felt at home and welcomed,” 22-yearold communication major and linebacker Omar Elserogy said. “Everyone was friendly and really supportive, the food was delicious and the games were fun. SJCC Coach Nicolas Fraire said this tradition will give students more opportunity to interact and build community on campus. “Your fellow students will make you a lot more successful than the teachers,” Fraire said, “all we can do is help out.”
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associated student Government meetings are every Wednesday Time: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Location: sC-204 academic senate meetings are on the first and third Tuesday each month Time: 2:10 p.m. Location: sC-204
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10/25 Canada College 6:30 p.m 10/27 Gavilin 6:30 p.m Underline indicates home game.
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My parents inspire me because they’re immigrants and I want to prove that they didn’t come here for nothing.
Faces in the Crowd What inspires you? ILLUSTRATION BY NICOLE NEWSOM / TIMES STAFF
Karla Venegas My parents, we can here from another country just to study so I work hard because I want to prove myself to them
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that impede your schoolwork, and are often willing to work with you if you approach them (before you’ve bombed the semester)
to stretch your legs, or do some jumping Additionally, SJCC has added a program jacks will revitalize your mind and keep called Case Management, a service you from developing those chair aches. designed to help students and faculty who are dealing with crisis, including but not 6. Talk about it. limited to depression, anxiety, intimate Sometimes you just need a sympathetic partner violence, and homelessness. Case ear for your troubles. Call up your Manager Sophia de la Fuente, whose office friends and tell them about all the things is located in the Student Center Health that are driving you up the wall. They’ll Services Clinic (SC109), recognizes that sympathize; then you’ll switch and listen students need to have their safety ensured to them. Then get friendship smoothies. before they can succeed. That’s just what friends are for. Just “We recognize that what may have remember not to do it on public social media or anywhere else you could leave happened that morning and years ago may affect their academics; we hope to support evidence. them holistically,” said de la Fuente. 7. Get support. Case Management can help students If you’re struggling or need help, please by arranging medical health care or reach out, to your family, your peers, and counseling outside of campus, finding to your professors. Professors know that emergency shelter and housing, and you have a busy life outside class and overall organizing support from other onunforeseen circumstances can come up campus and community resources.
Destiny Gibson Knowledge inspires me learning new things getting to learn new about the world in different ways
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Kage Carmona My future, the fact that education can get me places and the more I work and the harder I work the better I’ll be off
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Rodgers & Hammerstein’s
Music by RICHARD RODGERS Book and Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II
Based on the play “Green Grow the Lilacs” by Lynn Riggs
Original Dances by Agnes de Mille
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OCTOBER 7–22, 2017 at the San Jose City College Theater
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www.lyrictheatre.org • (408) 986-1455 Lyric Theatre is supported in part by a Cultural Affairs grant from the City of San José.
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