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Tuesday, Sept. 23 , 2014
Volume 78 Issue 2
San Jose City College builds bridge with Kagoshima University PHOTO BY ROLAND BOUGH / TIMES STAFF
Students from Kagoshima University explore the Student Center after events hosted by San Jose City College and the Workforce Institute Sept. 15. coordinator Ron Levesque, worked collaterally with Kagoshima Professor Katsunori Takeuchi, the Workforce Institute and other SJCC to develop this program. “There is a good chance that Kagoshima will expand this program in the near future; there exists great potential for more collaboration with SJJC and the Workforce Institute. Imagine the possibilities: International students, global studies,
corporations and meeting dignitaries, others for an extended program that also includes an internship. This is the beginning of a journey With excitement and a warm welcome between the Kagoshima and SJCC the ceremony, San Jose City College received program coordinators are hopeful it will thirty two Japanese students and five staff continue to work together in the years to members from the Kagoshima University come. of Japan. Located in South Japan, this The bridge created across the pacific prestigious university is expanding its for these students to have the opportunity International Program. of learning and experience each other’s Our English as a Second Language culture, industries, and language will have a lasting impact on their future. At the reception, the Japanese students exchange information about the Kagoshima University and its location and faculties, Japan’s culture, industries, food, and agriculture. As well as the Workforce Institute and board of SJCC provided important information about their facility and different courses, and classes. All the students looked excited and happy to be here. “I stayed in the U.S. for three weeks,” said senior student Naho Nakamata from Kagoshima University. “The time I PHOTO BY ROLAND BOUGH / TIMES STAFF spent at San Jose City Students from Kagoshima University snap a photo on the athletic field of San Jose City College, Monday Sept. 15. College was very special.”
BY ERICKA AREVALO
TIMES STAFF
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Japanese language study, ethnic studies, and study abroad. If Japanese students can come here, why can’t our students go to Japan,” Levesque said. The main purpose of the International Program is for students to learn about foreign culture, industries, and the English language Takeuchi said. There are two groups of students that will stay in the Bay Area, some for a short program of touring campuses and
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Volunteers plug into opportunity with GoVoluntr.com
BY DIANNE ESCALANTE
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Many students are looking for ways to change the world, GoVoluntr,com is a great tool to help connect with needs in our community. GoVoluntr.com, spelling intentional, is an online platform for connecting nonprofits, businesses and volunteers for social good, according to Caroline Abellar, Community Manager. A wide range of options are available. Some examples include staffing festivals, tutoring children, administrative assistance, or even more technical things like helping with web site upkeep. “Our opportunities fit with any kind of schedule whether you are a student or business professional,” said Abellar, “and we have events where you can bring your kids to volunteer.” Existing volunteers include a variety of your neighbors from all around the South Bay and Peninsula, with current
“Our opportunities fit with any kind of schedule whether you are a student or business professional.” CAROLINE ABELLAR, Community Manager GoVoluntr.com expansions into San Francisco and Southern California in the works. GoVoluntr.com has a rewards system where you earn points for completing volunteer work. “We call them volunteer pins, and each come with different point badges so the more volunteer work you do the more badges you earn,” said Kevin Zittle, Chief Technology Officer for GoVolunteer. Rewards points are redeemable for a variety of items such as free cups of coffee, movie tickets or dinner at a local restaurant. To sign up, visit GoVoluntr.com registration is free and you can begin your adventure of changing the world one volunteer pin at a time.
Competitive cafeteria prices Examination of cost comparison suggests cafe prices are reasonable BY ANN ELIZAGA
TIMES STAFF
Considering the factors that with the San Jose City College cafeteria item pricing, you may be able to come up with a personal opinion on what may be the best value for your student dollar. “Costs of goods change constantly due to location, weather, gas prices, supply/ demand, and volume. Food costs (raw materials) account for 35-40% of price of menu items, ” said Thomas Nguyen, Vice President of Fresh & Natural, “Prices are set up for at least one year and can only be increased with a formal request (to adjust the contract with the district).”
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After speaking with the administration of Fresh & Natural, the company contracted with the district to provide cafeteria services. We checked with the manager of the cafeteria on campus. “Our prices are not that high, our markup on a bottle of soda. For example, its only about thirty five cents above what Pepsi Charges us,” said Kevin Tranh, well-known manager of Fresh & Natural Cafe, where prices have not risen in 3 years. Shannon Hips, a freshman student at SJCC felt “the prices are ok, but could be better. I think if you got it at the grocery store, you are able to get it at the same price.” Do you find the cafeteria prices unreasonable? If so, please contact us at contact@freshnatural.com If you have any comments or suggestions about the cafeteria, then let them know contact@freshnatural.com.
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Studies show that eating have questions nutritious food is important, but on a student budget the answered through cost of quality food can the CalWORKs be unreachable. CalFresh, formerly known as food office located on stamps, is a program that gives assistance to low the 2nd floor of the income individuals for Student Center. groceries. CalFresh receives funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Office hours: and is known as the Supplemental Nutrition Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Assistance Program. Friday 8:30 a.m. to noon.
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Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014
Faces In the Crowd
What advice do you have for new students? COMPILED BY FRANCIS ANDERSON, ZACH TATAR, JAVIER BECERRIL / TIMES STAFFS
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Name: Mary Bedrossian Age: 29 Major: Social Behavioral Liberal Arts Answer: Good students.
There Are 4 Planets That Have Similar Surfaces to Earth despite their inabilities to Inhabit Human Life. The people who wrote ‘Take Me out to the Ballgame’ had never been to a baseball game before they wrote it. The first shuttle was actually the Space Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise, named after the famous starship in the Star Trek television series. It was a drop-test vehicle released from a Boeing 747 in midflight. The Enterprise made five successful free-flight tests prior to Columbia’s history-making maiden flight into space. In 800 million years, the Earth will not have enough CO2 to support life as we know it. When Dave Grohl left his first band, the group broke up because they’d never find as good a drummer. Scientists say the average person eats about 2 pounds of bugs a year. That’s because insects accidentally get ground up in foods like peanut butter, strawberry jelly, and spaghetti sauce. They won’t hurt you; they’re actually full of protein.
Name: Blanca Sandoval Age: 20 Major: Cosmetology Answer: Everything seemed stricter compared to high school. You didn’t get as much help.
Name: Angel Tello Age: 20 Major: Physics Answer: Before at my first year I thought it would be easy but from learning through the years. It feels like you’re on your own to add classes, pay fees, being responsible, etc. Name: Nelson Coronado Age: 25 Major: Kinesiology Answer: The college experience has a lot of opportunities but i see them diminishing as time passes such as classes, materials, and programs
Dear Jazzy, I’m in a tough spot and I need some good advice. It’s my boyfriend. I’ll call him James. I would call him a few other things, but you probably wouldn’t print it, so I’ll stick with James. James is crazy hot. He’s also crazy dangerous when he gets in his car. He drives like a maniac in a video game. He has a little car (Nissan) that does not go too fast, but he floors it everywhere he goes! He thinks stop signs mean “stop if the cops are not around” and yellow lights mean go faster. You’re almost out of time! He won’t even wear a seatbelt, and he has already got one ticket. He thinks he can get out of it. I’m really freaking out. I want to get my license then make him let me drive, but right now I can’t. How do I get him to be safe? I worry about him. I’m pretty sure he is even worse when I’m not there. I am scared to say anything else. He gets mad. Not violent or anything, just mad. I am perplexed. Help! Signed Puzzled Dear Puzzled, It would seem your boyfriend has no care for his life. I think you should sit down and discuss this matter with him. Share your fears and worries with him. Driving properly is a big responsibility that must be taken seriously. Inform James that if he does not change his driving habits and attitude, you will not ride in his car. Puzzled, you are putting your safety first as you should. If you make this commitment, stand by it. If James continues his behavior and disregards your feeling on this matter, this is a sign of being in an unhealthy relationship. You deserve a relationship with someone who respects, cares and loves you. Everyone needs to feel cared for and protected; however, you are receiving the opposite in this relationship. You do not need to get a license to protect your man; you need a man that protects you. Best wishes - Jazzy
Name: Vanessa Jimenez Avila Age: 19 Major: Child Development Answer: The experience is quite similar to what I expected. I imagined it would be a lot of work, but didn’t think I would have only two hours of sleep every so often.
Name: Hayley Leonard Age: 22 Major: Early Childhood Education Answer: I was thinking college would have a lot more freedom. After attending college its freedom but you have to prioritize.
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