San Jose City College Times, Vol. 81, Issue 5, Apr 26, 2016

Tuesday, April 26 , 2016

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Senior cosmetology student preparing for the big show on thursday April 14.

Cosmetology students were set to put on a show

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Every fall and spring, the school of cosmetology entertains the public by showcasing their skills, in a battle between its students.

This semester’s contest was scheduled to be held on April 22, at 6:30 p.m. in the campus theater.

“Hair Eras,” was set to be the semester’s show title and theme. The combatants of beauty competed in three categories: hair, make-up and total look. The show exhibited themed styles from prehistoric to futuristic, and everything in-between.

Students were part of two main groups. One student; technician with the other being the model. Freshmen (who graduate in December) were set to compete against freshmen, and seniors (who graduate in July) were set to compete against seniors, in the first three events.

There was also a fourth event, the competition was opened to both classes. This event was a no rules and allowed freshman and seniors to compete against each other.

Tram Nguyen, a lead organizer and contestant of the show, said that there was much more to the contest than just hair. The extravaganza also hosted entertainment provided by the students. Nguyen explained that past

shows have had acrobatics, dancers, spoken word performances and stand-up comedy acts.

“If you want to be surprised, want to see how creative these students can be, they are going to blow your minds.”, said department coordinator Sandra Honesto, in an interview before the event.

“We are known as the Beauty Bootcamp because we are strict, so this is time for the students to have fun,” said Honesto.

The cosmetology department has been around for 40 years. There are two shows per year, and cosmetology students said that the shows get better each semester.

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Guidance 96 class is structured to refine students’ career building skill

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Students and adviser Veronica Harris, center, express their excitement about their upcoming future.

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San Jose City College has classes that provide opportunities for students to express their passion toward a career. For students who are unsure about what major fits them and what jobs suit that major, the Guidance 96 class provides an opportunity to enhance their interviewing skills and refine their resume in a hands-on team building class environment.

“Guidance 96 class is beneficial for all students who are unsure as to what the process is when searching for a major. Also this class helps students build a resume and practice with interviewing skills,” said Counselor Veronica Harris who teaches the Guidance 96 class at San Jose City College.

For Lorena Garcia, 22, majoring in immigration law were grateful that all the information taught by Harris is current and informative.

Websites like Career Cruising. com and Assist.org have shed light on their major.

“These web sites helped me realize what jobs fit my skills and what I enjoy doing on the job. The amount of information was helpful because I got to see career I was interested in and careers I have never seen,” Garcia said.

With all the information brought to the table students like Benish Bashrir whose major is still undecided halfway into the class wanted to pursue a career while incorporating an education plan.

“I have yet to decide what I want to major in, but only time will tell what will fit my skills and traits,” Bashrir said.

For the many students who are still unsure want to pursue, this class is fun and welcoming to all. Students will walk out with how to research any major and also have better interviewing skills.

The San Jose City College Lady Jags are in the postseason after clinching the conference title for the first time since 2011. Read all about the game againts Monterey Peninsula College Lobos.

Learn about the SACNAS club

The Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science helps increase the number of Hispanics/Chicanos and Native Americans in science research and leadership.

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2 Opinion Closed captions required Disabled students falling through the system

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Student with special needs are provided support at the Disability Support Program & Services. The program provides services that help students overcome physical, mental or sensory disabilities in class. This allows students to have more time on tests, the ability to listen to music, and individual counseling to help make sure students aren’t falling behind.

DSPS only has one full-time counselor with the main job of managing the center and meet with students for 32 hours a week. Making up the majority are experienced parttime that are often busy meeting with students on a daily basis. However not everything goes to plan and sometimes students fall through the cracks as a result impacting their education experience.

Jamie Beecher, an autistic disabled student at San Jose City College went

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missing after her class was canceled.

She stopped by see her regular counselor, but wasn’t available to take any more appointments. Joan Becher, Jamie’s Legal guardian had no whereabouts of her on campus, and immediately started calling every department in San Jose City College.

“Jamie went to her, but the door was locked with no note as to where the class was relocated,” said Joan Beecher. “ I don’t know if Mark gave her the wrong room, but we did not know what was going on.”

One of the bigger issues for DSPS advisors are they’re not notified when classes are canceled, which can costs money for Outreach, a private transportation service for disabled, and San Jose City College services. Joan paid $16 to Outreach before knowing that class was canceled.

According to Mark Taberna, Jamie’s advisor at DSPS who has previously worked at Gavilan College before working part-time on campus thinks her situation was a rarity.

“Since I’ve been here, and I’ve been here for a year, this is the first time it has been brought up to me” said Taberna. “That a class was canceled, and a student has no whereabouts.”

Taberna believes that future situations like Jamie’s can be eliminated if more departments in San Jose City College were frequently coordinating with the program.

“The problem is that there is a lack of communication with departments I think,” said Taberna. “A lot of times it’s like, ‘oh it’s a DSPS student you should handle it.’ Well if the class is canceled what do you expect us to do?”

Taberna is appreciative of families who are active about their child’s safety and education on campus.

Without their support he fears that teachers wouldn’t grant students their accommodations in classrooms.

“Believe it or not, some instructors don’t give students accommodations in classrooms because they believe that if they work hard enough they will get it. Nevermind if they have dyslexia for example,” said Taberna.

One of the items he previously requested was for movies/videos that are shown with closed-captioned. Section 508 Standards for Electronic and Information Technology § 1194.24 Video and multimedia products states the all audio materials necessary for the comprehension of the content, must be be open or closed captioned.

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Lady Jags Spring 2016 team roster with head coach Debbie Huntze-Rooney, far left, and assistant coach, Theresa Torres, far right. PHOTO COURTESY OF SAN JOSE CITY COLLEGE ATHLETICS

Season highlighted by 13-game winning streak

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The San Jose City College Lady Jags are in the postseason after clinching the conference title for the first time since 2011.

The title caps off a 13 game winning streak to put the team at 25-9 with 3 games left in the season.

On April 19, the Lady Jags defeated Monterey Peninsula College Lobos

by a score of 4 to 2. Adrianna Ibarra closed. Ibarra ranks first in ERA at 0.77, second in saves, and fourth in batting average. As a groundball pitcher and not a strikeout pitcher, Ibarra attributes her success to the support she gets from the fielding and the team, “playing as a whole,” said Ibarra.

The game started fast for the home team by scoring 3 runs in the first inning and they never looked back, despite allowing an uncharacteristic home run in the fourth inning. Athletic director Lamel Harris has attributed the success to team chemistry and the players coming together at the right time.

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Harris highlighted the strategies of the coaching staff, namely in making the lineups, but also commended the players for having stepped up when called up because of injuries to other players.

Team coach Debbie Huntze-Rooney echoed the sentiment and added that the team was, “trusting that they all make the right decisions.” Voice of the Jaguars announcer Zach Tatar said that they are, “statistically and emotionally better,” than they were in 2015 when they finished with a record of 19-18-1.

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Students get happy feet

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Dance department puts on a show you don’t want to miss

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The faculty and student spring concert this semester will have its spectators dancing in their seats.

The concert is titled, “Moving Through Dance,” and will exhibit many different styles of dance from ballroom to hip hop, all choreographed by the SJCC dance instructors. There will be nine dances, with each running about three to six minutes.

The concert boasts thirty-two student performers that have worked hard to create this event.

“The students and faculty have been working all semester on them,” said instructor Carol Abohatab, who teaches Jazz and Modern dance and added, “Sometimes two to three times a week.” Abohatab also teased about the Jazz section doing a piece to a popular Bruno Mars song that should

be fun. “Moving Through Dance,” will run May 6 to May 8 (Friday till Sunday), starting at 8 p.m.

The dance recital will be located in the campus theater. The dance course now offers an Associates of Arts degree in dance.

“Attending this concert is the perfect way to learn about the dance department here at SJCC,” said instructor Abohatab. If you would like to know about the program, listen to what other students have to say about it.

Student Walter Estrada, who is also dancing in the program, says his favorite part of class is letting himself go and enjoying the music. Pablo Baltazar, a veteran in the performance classes assured that even if you can’t dance, you’ll find something enjoyable, even if it’s just fellowship among peers. Come check out, “Moving Through Dance,” and you might just leave with happy feet.

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New leaders of tomorrow The SACNAS club provides leadership skills to many students

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Have you ever wondered what life today would be like without scientists?

The Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science, is a club at San Jose City College that helps increase the number of Hispanics/Chicanos and Native Americans in science research and leadership.

The team meets every Friday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. to discuss upcoming events that members would like to accomplish.

For example, this semester the club is trying to incorporate speaker events, collaboration with organizations and is even planning to host an outreach summer program day for the community.

Lesly Martinez, president of the SACNAS club said, “Every semester, this organization plans new things for the students and teachers to partake in.”

Martinez said that the club has traditional events, such as the annual Balloon Project,

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Members of the SCNAS club pose with their club shirts on April 1. Top row from the left, Andrew Peinado, Kevin Cardenas, Minh Nguyen, Megan Rolfes, Selam Mulat, Gerardo Villalpano, Nohemi Vergara. Bottom row from left: Angel Nguyen, Lesly Martinez, Jennifer Rosas, Natalie Resngit. camping trip, and SACNAS conference.

The club is funded by the Associated Student Goverment but it also holds fundraisers to support themselves for projects and events.

I sat down in one of their meetings and

was surprised by all the ideas that they had.

This is a group of individuals who really enjoy the science field.

“I wanted to join the SACNAS club because I wanted to be surrounded by students

who have in interest in science. I wanted to surround myself with people who make a school their one of their top priorities,” said Gerardo Gutierrez, 21, who is majoring in environmental science.

The club tries to be involved with the community as much as they can.

“We are activists for making the community that we live in a better place. SACNAS is an organization that opens doors to internships and gives back to the community through volunteering,” Martinez said.

There are some students, however, who had no clue about the club.

Crystal Arango, who is majoring in business said that she had no idea a club like that existed.

“I know science is important, but I had no Idea the school had a club for hispanics that focused on science, I’m really glad they do though.” “I think the school should try harder to emphasize important clubs like those.” said Arango.

“SACNAS is a special club because it’s a community of people that want to become future life changer,” said Martinez, “SACNAS is active in networking and getting the most out of the opportunities that are available to the students in different STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields.”

For more information about the club, stop at one of their meetings in the science building in room S-202. On Fridays from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

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