San Jose City College Times, Vol. 75, Issue 5, Apr 9, 2013 by San Jose City College Times

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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

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NEWS BRIEFS Kavalier to leave SJCC

San Jose City College President Barbara Kavalier wrote in the April 1 memo that she will be leaving SJCC at the end of the semester to be the President of Navarro College in Texas. The college is near her family, which is one of the reasons she gave for her departure. As one of three finalists, Kavalier was chosen to replace long-term President Richard Sanchez. The Navarro College unanimously approved the selection of Kavalier on March 22.

ONLINE COVERAGE Kevin Flores/ Times Staff

No. 10 Leslie Angulo hits a walk-off home run to help the Lady Jags beat the top ranked team in the state, College of San Mateo 2-1 at Jaguar Stadium on April 2. For full story, see page 7

Eco Pass is on hold Another vote needed, Board must approve Prior vote results on Eco Pass

Students polled for Eco Pass

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Adjunct faculty lounge may relocate

Move to Learning Resource Center considered

By Cordell Kintner Times Staff

The adjunct faculty lounge, currently located in the General Education Building in GE119, is proposed to be moved to the old METAS room located in the Learning Resource Center in LRC 114. “There won’t be any movement until there’s input from everybody,” said David Yancey, President of the American Federation of Teachers, Local 6157. Since METAS moved to the new Multi-Disciplinary Building in January, the old location in the LRC has been empty and unused. Yancey said President Barbara Kavalier talked to the AFT about moving the adjunct faculty room to the old METAS room. The current Adjunct Faculty room has equipment, such as running water, necessary for early childhood education classes, and was meant as a classroom, not a lounge. Many adjunct faculty members

are against the move. Some say the new room is farther than the current room from the Tech Center, where many adjunct faculty teach. “Moving to the LRC is a step in the wrong direction,” said John Banks, adjunct math professor. Other reasons include the constant disruptions that happen in the LRC on a daily basis and concerns of letting students into the library after hours. The LRC was originally built to house student services, not faculty services. “Moving offices there disrupts an educational program that has been very successful since the building opened in 2002,” said Charles Heimler, English professor and Academic Senate president. The proposed room is larger, more accessible and is more localized to the students than the current lounge. Teachers may be able to retain their 24-hour access since there is a door accessible from the outside.

Another Valley Transportation Authority Eco Pass re-election will be needed according to a special meeting of the Associated Student Government on April 1. The recall was prompted after discussions at the San JoseEvergreen Community College District about not all students were not given the opportunity to vote on the ECO Pass. Only a small fraction of the students voted. Eco Pass now goes to the Board of Trustees for approval which will be the final step in a re-election date later this month. Evergreen Valley College has already decided to hold its own special election.

Students will vote on a transportation fee. If it passes, then students will be required to pay the fee at Admissions and Records when fees are due for the fall 2013 semester. Paper ballots instead of email will be used as a method a voting. Election will be held during regular semester time. Monday through Saturday voting is a possibility due to the tight deadline and some students have classes on Saturday. “We only have until May 23 to conduct an election, although an election may be possible by the end of the month if the Board of Trustees approves a date,” Mike Casas 42, Associated Student President said.

New counseling dean appointed Montemayor inspired by past By Marissa Trigos Times Staff

e has run the San Francisco Marathon across the Golden Gate Bridge twice. The first time he participated in this marathon was 15 years ago. He decided to do the marathon on a whim, with a little encouragement from a friend. It was his first time

ever participating in any marathon and yet he completed the full marathon three in and a half hours. Running the San Francisco Marathon taught Roland Montemayor, the new dean of counseling and matriculation at San Jose City College, that you can do anything you set your mind to, and he said he believes that this applies to students as well. Montemayor has held his new position as the dean of counseling and matriculation at SJCC for a bit more than two weeks now. He said that he really likes SJCC so far. Fabio Gonzalez, Extended Opportunity Programs and Services counselor, was the chair of the hiring committee for hiring the new dean of counseling and matriculation. “(Montemayor) is very Continued on page 3 Montemayor

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Tomas Plata from Mexico City danced at the Aztec Mexican New Year on March 16 and 17 at Emma Prusch Park in San Jose.

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EDITORIAL

We should care Campus apathy out of control

What makes the college experience an experience is almost not existent at San Jose City College; our students seem to be only concerned with point A, taking classes, and point B, transferring but not the journey between them. Our student body at times appears to be a collection of separate muscles and bones rather than an actual cohesive functioning body. As a result recent unsuccessful attempts to capture the interest of students have been met with apathy and low participation. The people who seem to show up at sporting events are mostly family and close friends of the players; the student body in general does not present a strong showing. The accreditation celebration recently held by the Associated Students had only a handful of students participating. The failed Club Rush day was an attempt by the AS and clubs to convince students to become involved on campus. There are many contributing factors to the lack of involvement. Time management is the largest reason students cite for lack of involvement in extracurricular activities. Clubs are typically very understanding of busy schedules and will work one-onone with students. On the other side of the coin, the administration, AS, clubs and other eventhosting bodies on campus have issues with effective event planning, organizing and management. Activities seem poorly planned and rarely function as intended, so it is hard to

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become involved and proud of the school. It is for the organizer to determine the most effective methods for getting people to participate. Administrators and organizers need to become more in tune with the student population. Being able to understand what kinds of events would get students involved and interested would be beneficial. Making exciting dynamic events that build a buzz about them and about the campus and would make participation something students would not want to miss. Lack of proper advertising and communication between students and organizers is a major problem on campus. Better advertising on a grand scale would increase attendance at events. Students would then be able to plan in advance what events they can attend. Joining clubs and having the opportunity to attend conferences and meet officials can be helpful in the long run. These are connections that can help you after transferring or graduating and pursuing a career in your chosen field. Our student body should work together to participate more, attend a game, event,or club meeting. Campus events and activities should be organized and planned better. Work to make them something people don’t want to miss. As students take the time, make participation a priority and enjoy the journey. Changes like these are necessary if we want to have a bigger better community here at City College.

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Julian Fadlin Age: 35 Major: Administrative Justice “At first I felt like I had no time, but I was able to work things out and begin participating this semester.”

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3 Campus Life New Dean of Counseling

From Front Page capable and he comes with the best set of skills to serve the college and the department that he will be supervising,” Gonzalez said. As the new dean of counseling and matriculation, Montemayor is responsible for all of the counseling programs at SJCC. “For (Montemayor) to be coming on board in the middle of the year is quite a difficult task to ask of him, but I really think that he has the skills and the leadership abilities to really help us in being in the leader of the whole department that we have here,” Gonzalez said. Montemayor received his master’s degree in counseling and undergraduate degree in social sciences at San Jose State University. He finished his master’s degree in two years. While he was attending SJSU as a full- time student he also worked full time commuted from Monterey County. He said that finding a way of balancing all of that was very difficult for him but in the end it was all worth it. Montemayor is of a Latino background. He grew up in Monterey County and he speaks both English, and Spanish. Before coming to work for SJCC, he worked at San Francisco City College, Alliant International University in San Francisco and Hartnell College in Salinas. The thing that motivated Montemayor to want to become involved with a career in edu-

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cation was when he volunteered for AmeriCorps Volunteers In Service to America. AmeriCorps VISTA is a volunteer program where people dedicate themselves to a project that they have to work on within the community. The project that he was in charge of coordinating was a literacy program that worked with adults and worked around reading. “It was a life changing (experience) and it made me really think about how education is so important.” Montemayor said. “From there I decided to continue into higher education.” Montemayor said that he is excited to about his new position at SJCC and that he sees a lot of potential for things that can be done at the college with the different counseling programs. “We (the Counseling department) are really looking how we can be effective to students,” he said. “I want to make sure that whatever programs I am responsible for are doing a good job for students.” The new dean is still getting settled in and getting to know the SJCC community and staff. Elizabeth Eckford, interim director of student life, said that she has had only some brief interactions with the dean so far, but she is very excited to be working with him. “I have found Ronald Montemayor to be an extremely cordial man and very friendly,” Eckford said, “and I think he is prepared to handle the Counseling Department here at SJCC.”

The perks of being a Jaguar A list of items that make San Jose City College worthwhile Compiled By Astrid Caballero Times Staff

• Library SJCC students have access to the extended study hours at San Jose State University/Dr. Martin Luther King Library when they present their SJCC ID card with valid activity sticker. Monday through Thursday from 9 p.m. to midnight. Sunday from 7 p.m. to midnight. For more information, call (408) 808-2000. • Cosmetology The Cosmetology Department has various services for SJCC students like hair cuts for $4, eyebrow waxing for $6, and basic manicures for $4. You must present SJCC ID with valid activity sticker. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. To make an appointment or for more information call 408-2883710. • Student Health Services SJCC students have access to health services like the Pregnancy testing, personal counseling, and blood pressure and vision screening. Some of these services are free with the Student Health Fee, but additional fees may apply to certain services available. Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information and services, call 408-288-3724.

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Safe sex discussion needed on campus By Mary Carpenter Times Staff

Practicing safe and consensual sex is something that should be taught at a young age, but the alarming amount of sexual assault cases in the media proves otherwise. Many colleges offer forms of birth control to students, but rarely give advice about relationships and consent. Learning how to stay safe is especially important with April being Sexually Transmitted Disease Awareness month. Boston University has a program they call the Condom Fairy, where students can request protection to be sent to their personal mail boxes. What makes this so important is the products come with several pamphlets about safe and consensual sex. The key here is to help educate students and ensure they check that their partners are willing to engage in sexual activity. The Boston University website where products can be requested also has contact information for students to report sexual assault and receive counseling if needed. The San Jose City College Student Health Center offers many forms of birth control for students along with other opportunities for prevention and counseling. For more information, call the SJCC Student Health Center at 408-288-3724.

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Accreditation status celebrated

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SJCC President Barbara Kavalier announces accreditation reaffirmation to administators, staff and students at a celebration in front of the Carmen Castellano Fine Arts Center on March 19.

SJCC removed from probation

decided major, and Sergio Marquez, 19, communications major said events such as these should be voted on by the student popuTIMES STAFF lation when there are educational budget cuts. Laughter, dancing, food and ice “We kept the cost to a bare cream were enjoyed by those in minimum, with staff doing all the attendance on the lawn in front of work, so it’s not costing a lot of the Carmen Castellano Fine Arts money.” Nelson said. “It’s worth Center on March it.” 19. Barbara KavaSJCC received lier, president of the official news SJCC, said this was regarding the the most attended Accrediting activity by adminCommission istration, staff and of Community students so far this and Junior Colyear. Attendance Greg Nelson, vice presi- exceeded expectaleges awarding of reaffirmation dent administrative services. tions since they ran of accreditation out of food. with the Western Association of “I love the celebration. It’s so Schools and Colleges on Feb. 15. much fun being here with my fel“We are celebrating for being low students partying, enjoying fully reaffirmed,” said Greg Nel- the food, ice cream and just celson, vice president administrative ebrating the fact that we are no services. “It is a big relief. Turn- longer on probation.” said Adam ing it around in two years is un- Belardes, 27, communications heard of in the State of California. major. “SJCC is a diverse, amazEvergreen was also reaffirmed, ing school. Go Jags.” you can’t find that happening in “The faculty, staff administraany district!” tors and students have all worked In a random poll of students hard to accomplish our reaffirmataken after the event, only two of tion.” Kavalier said. “Now we can 20 students knew of the event and concentrate on initiatives that will attended. Laurie Chavez, 21,un- move our college forward.

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“We are celebrating for being fully reaffirmed.”

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Right, Ismael Lopez, 45 , art major, waits for his ice cream along with other student of SJCC at the event at the Fine Arts quad.

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Ariel Rodeo, left, campus support and services technician, barbecues with Supervisor of Campus Technical Support Services Eugenio Canoy at the Reaffirmation event at the Fine Arts quad.

Kavalier, left, dances with Curriculum Specialist Susan Hager, METAS Program Director Robert Gutierrez, Dean of Business and Service Careers Kishan Vujjeni, Vice President of Administrative Services Greg Nelson at the accreditation event of SJCC at the Fine Arts Center.

6 Campus Life Veterans with benefits Association provides support structure for vets Tuesday, April 9, 2013

By Leah Smith Times Staff

Anyone can join the San Jose City College Veterans Association and support veterans and future veterans. “Veterans need to be recognized. There is a growing population of military-related individuals attending SJCC,” said Chris Gibson, 26, mechanical engineering major and veterans association club treasurer. The association provides student services and structure for incoming and present students and veterans. Michael Barajas/Times Staff “We provide structure based on Ken Torre, Judicial Administration knowledgeable officers and current SJCC Program instructor, speaks with staff, such as benefits, claim issues, weekly veterans at SJCC on April 4.

meetings, educational planning and financial concerns for students and veterans,” Gibson said. This association has been recognized by Associated Students Government since March. “I want to help create a foundation for all veterans, their families and anyone who is interested in any branch of the military,” Gibson said. The association members meet every Thursday in the Student Center in room SC204 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. and at the veterans’ table in the hallways in the Student Center on Mondays at noon. “The association is important because has been absent from SJCC for far too long,” said Mic Taylor, 48, computer science major,

veterans association secretary. “I want to see the veterans taken care of.” Their board consists of a member-elected association that helps network and encourages all veterans and students to enhance veteran awareness. “Through our weekly meetings, fliers and guest speakers from all branches of the military services we can help our fellow students become part of a knowledgeable foundation,” Gibson said. The association provides non-binding advice, recommendations, guidance and advice, that may pertain to strategic direction, technology, standards, infrastructure, administration, legislative policy to veterans and students. “It’s good to have an association to let the veterans’ voices be heard,” said Jourdan Aguirre, 22, nursing major, “because community colleges have a mixed population variety.”

District proclaims April cultural heritage month Middle East brought to SJCC community By Larry Harris Times staff

Celebrate life, culture and diversity during Middle Eastern Heritage Celebration The San Jose City College community has an opportunity to become acquainted with the diversity available on campus by getting involved with the Middle Eastern Heritage Celebration, which will run from April 4 through April 25. “The main purpose of the annual Middle Eastern Heritage Celebration at SJCC is to inform the Community about the history, rich culture and about the aspirations of all

Middle Eastern Heritage Month Calender Thursday, April 11 — 12:30 (Tech Auditorium, T 415): Sue Diaz, author of “Minefield of the Heart” will talk about her family’s experience when her son was deployed. Tuesday, April 16 — 12:15p.m. (Community Room, Student Center, SC 204): Al-Azhar University’s Assistant Lecturer, Sumya Yusuf Eid, will speak on the “Status of Egyptian Women Before and After the 2011 Egyptian Revolution.” Wednesday, April 17 — noon, (Student Center Lobby): Internationally recognized Master Musician Mohammed Nejad and his Ensemble. Thursday, April 25 — 6:30p.m. ( Tech Auditorium, T 415): U.S. Captain Paul Chappell: “Peaceful Revolution: How we can create the Future Need for Humanity’s Survival”. Captain Chappell is the author of “Will War Ever End”, and “The End of War.”) All events are free and opened to public.

the peoples of the Middle East. In so doing, it is to be hoped that peaceful coexistence will once again prevail,” said Sami A. Ibrahim chair of the MEHC planning committee. Over the last 13 years, MEHC guest presenters have included historians, diplomats, philosophers, theologians, calligrapher, authors, poets, fine artists, musicians and folk dancers. The first annual MEHC was held in April of 2001. The founding fathers included Sam Ho: Director, Office of Student Life (currently, SJECCD director of employment and diversity), Fatemeh Zarghami( SJCC faculty, early childhood education), Corinne

Slazar ( office of Administrative Services), Jenney Jones, SJCC Office of Students Accounts, Shirindokht Nourmanesh (Born in Tehran, former SJCC English Faculty, fiction writer, poet, translator and fine artist), Sami A. Ibrahim ( born in Alexandria, Chemistry faculty since 1969, former center coordinator at Evergreen Valley College) Grudzen said, “The MEHC presents a great variety of activities from quality speakers, musical and cultural events to the college and also expands the horizon of the college to the Middle Eastern world where so much political activity has been happening.” This year’s Middle Eastern Heritage Celebration Planning Group at SJCC include three professors at SJCC; Gerry Grudzen,

Merylee Shelton, Sami A. Ibrahim, along with Fazila Nuristani, Fatemeh Zarghami. Associated Student Government President Mike Casas was asked what the MEHC means to SJCC. He said, “We like and encourage the diversity we have at both campuses. For me it means we celebrated the life and culture of others, their religions and beliefs. This event honors not only Middle Easterners but Asians and other multi diversity groups as well as students, faculty and staff of diverse cultures.” San Jose Evergreen Community College District Board of Trustees issued a proclamation that declared April as “Middle Eastern Heritage Celebration “ in 2008.

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Sports Column The priceless athletic director By Patrick Loera Times Staff

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Lady Jags celebrate as No. 10 Leslie Angulo crosses home plate after hitting the game-winning homerun at Jaguars Stadium on April 2.

Lady Jags hit first place

Angulo’s walk-off home run gives SJCC the win By Patrick Loera Times Staff

The game was tied 1-1 in the bottom of the seventh inning when Leslie Angulo hit the game-winning home run for the Lady Jags to stun the No. 1 ranked team in the state, College of San Mateo, on April 2 in San Jose. “After my hit, I had no words to explain the feeling because I was so overwhelmed with winning the game,” infielder Leslie Angulo said. “I was just happy we were able to pull through as a team.” The Lady Jags were the first to score when Dani Pianto’s RBI in the bottom of the first inning gave Krystal Rock, catcher, the green light to score. “San Mateo's pitcher is very good so finding a good pitch to hit was my plan and I took that opportunity and it worked in our favor,” Pianto said. “I knew if we could score first we would be in a good place for

the rest of the game.” It was not until the top of the fourth inning that College of San Mateo was able to tie the game. When extra innings were looking like a possibility, Angulo went up to bat. On the first pitch, she pulled a walk-off home run over the left field wall. “I thought it was the best game of our season,” outfielder Breanna Hunsucker said. Lady Jags’ pitcher Giana Cavallaro only allowed five hits and one run during the game as she stayed on the mound for the entire game. This victory is mainly attributed to the Lady Jags fielding skills as they are first in the Coast Conference-South with a .954 fielding percentage. This win puts the Lady Jags on a ninegame win streak. The Lady Jags come back to SJCC to host Hartnell College on April 9 at 3 p.m.

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While San Jose City College looks for a new athletic director, the aspects of the ideal candidate are on every body’s mind. What qualities does the ideal candidate have? Why should athletes and students care about the ideal athletic director? The answer is simple. The ideal candidate should put the athletes first. He or she should make sure to know everything about the athletes, the progress of their discipline and to provide them with as much support as possible. At the moment, it’s easier than you think to overlook sports in general at SJCC because of the lack of community support it receives on campus. The only support it gets is a last minute email and the crack of the bat in Jaguar stadium heard only on a small portion of the campus. Who knew that golf, softball and track and field are well underway? Where’s the support? The ideal athletic director will have the athletes in mind first. He or she will be able to provide the encouragement athletes need to push further. Sure, that’s why each team has a coaching staff, but that’s the thing. Each coach has an obligation to the athletes within their discipline, whereas the ideal athletic director will have an obligation to all the Jaguar athletes. Actually, there is one man without bias and who has these principles that the ideal candidate can be modeled after. He is one who always knows what sports are in season, what time events start and the full health report on all the athletes; that man is head athletic trainer Arnold Salazar. Salazar has been part of Jaguar sports for the past 37 years and has assisted thousands of student athletes grow into prosperous young men and women not

only in athletics but in life as well. He has seen his share of championship games, state meets and professional athletes and knows what success looks like. In fact, Salazar and men’s basketball head coach Percy Carr began their careers at SJCC in the same year. So essentially, they have grown up together. “Without Arnold, we would not have won 800 games,” Carr said. “He is a tremendous asset for the basketball team and the athletic department.” Salazar’s impact in the athletic department can be seen on the SJCC sports hall of fame located in the lobby of the main gym. The only thing it’s missing is a Big Head cutout poster of Salazar wrapping a bag of ice on an athlete. “Arnold is dedicated to his job and has been an asset to San Jose City College athletic sport programs,” softball head coach Deborah Huntze-Rooney said. “He has helped many student-athletes with a variety of injuries, and takes time to work with them to make sure they are strong enough to return to practice and games.” Salazar’s approach is recognized among the athletes as his reputation is impeccable when it comes to athlete priority support before, during and after performances. “Arnold is a priceless part of this school’s training programs. He keeps us in good shape,” said Cm April, a steeplechase contender on the SJCC track and field team. So now the question is: why shouldn’t SJCC select the ideal candidate for athletic director after the principles and dedication Salazar has for the Jaguar athletes? Just like Salazar, the athletes deserve an athletic director that is “priceless” in his or her dedication to athletics. The atheletes should come first, and the athletic director should know this.

Track and Field Jags remain competitive With only a few more meets left in the season before the conference and state championships take place, the San Jose City College track and field team is moving in the right direction as they take it one event at a time. “The season has been going great,” track and field athlete Viet Duong said. “With every sport, it’s all about the competition.” Cm April currently leads the northern California state region in the steeplechase event for SJCC, which automatically qualifies him for the state championships on May 17-18 as long as he runs in the regional

championships on May 3 and 10. “I ran a personal record of 9:45.8 in the 3k steeplechase,” April wrote in an email about his success at the Bob Rush Invitational in San Mateo on March 22. “Still have a lot of work to do though.” The Jaguars’ track and field team will participate in the Maurice Compton Invitational in Hayward on April 13 and the Nor-Cal Multi Event in San Mateo on April 16-17. Both events will be held all day. For more track and field information, results and schedules visit http://www.citycollegetimes.com/sports.

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Progressive drive on the links for Jaguars The San Jose City College golf team continues to display promising results as the season reaches its halfway point. “We’re a young team, but we’re improving doing much better,” head coach Donald Stagnaro said after placing second to Chabot at the Morgan Hill Tournament held at CordeValle course on March 25. The six Jaguars shot 381 and SJCC golfer Jonnie Greco shot a 69 to become a medalist of the tournament. Greco is in fifth place in the Coast Conference-South, and may qualify for the state tournament if his strokes stay on par. Despite the achievement in Morgan Hill, the Jaguars fell a couple places a week later in the San Jose City College Golf

Tournament held at the Coyote Creek Golf Club in San Jose. “We shot 379 as a team, finished 4th of the six teams,” Stagnaro said. “Brad Kettenberg was our low score of 73.” Although the Jaguars golf team fell a couple places in San Jose, it has maintained a steady position among the leaders in the conference. “They are improving every week,” Stagnaro said. The SJCC golfers will have to postpone the Castle Oaks Tournament because of a schedule conflict. The Jaguars will be on the green again for the Las Positas Tournament in Livermore on April 22 at 1:30 p.m.

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2013 Senate Election Calendar Friday, April 12 n A workshop for students planning to run for office will be held in the Student Center in room SC-204 st noon.

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Friday, April 19 n The workshop packets are due and are to be turned in to the Student Life office or to the office of Interim Director of Student Life, Elizabeth Eckford.

Friday, May 3 n Last day to vote.

Wednesday, April 24 n Candidate Debate

Monday, April 22 n Candidates can begin to advertise their campaign

Veronica Gadson Major: English Age: 22 Have two aspirins before bed, drink a gatorade in the morning and sleeping until noon.

Nathaniel Guevarra Major: Broadcasting Age: 20 Drinking a lot of gatorade and peeing it out.

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Wednesday, April 10 n Deadline for the entry to the “Six Word... Your Story” contest. Submit a memoir or a metaphor at sjcc.edu/community/ your-story/index.aspx. n Devry University will be on campus in the Student Center foyer from 10 a.m. to noon and from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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Alyissa Benabides Major: Liberal Studies Age: 19 Drinking a Bloody Mary and a beer and you won’t get a hangover.

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Dallas Jensen Position: Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Age: 31 To continue drinking.

Wednesday, May 8 n The announcement of the winners will be posted in the Student Center.

Thursday, April 11 n The 2013-2014 SJCC scholarship applications and documentation are due, and must be submitted to the Financial Aid office in the Student Center. n Join the Black Student Union at their “Meet and Greet” for Spring 2013 in the Student Center in Room SC-204 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. It is open to all members of the student body. There will be guest speakers and free food. Friday, April 12 n Professional Development Day-no classes will be held.

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Monday, April 15 n A free rapid HIV test is available in the Health Services Center located in the Student Center SC-109 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

n In 1831, Edgar Allan Poe was once thrown out of West Point Academy after showing up naked for inspection.

Tuesday, April 16 n National Hispanic University will be on campus in the Student Center foyer from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

n Ants never sleep. n The word “typewriter” is the longest word that can be made using only the letters on one row of the keyboard.

n San Jose State University will be on campus for a “Next Steps” workshop for Fall 2013 transfer students in the Career/Transfer Center in the Student Center SC216A from 11 a.m. to noon.

n Al Gore and Tommy Lee Jones were freshman roommates at Harvard. n In the movie “Pulp Fiction,” all of the clocks are stuck on 4:20.

Monday, April 22 n SJCC will have another blood drive in the back of the Student Center. The Stanford Bloodmobile will be on campus from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

n It has been recorded that almost eight hundred to one thousand tornadoes hit America every year killing 80 people and injuring around fifteen hundred.

Tuesday, April 23 n The blood drive will continue inside the Student Center lounge area from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

n Sir Isaac Newton was a very religious man, but did not believe in the holy trinity and the idea of hell and devils.

Thursday, April 25 n Last day to drop Spring 2013 classes and receive a “W.”

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