San Jose City College Times, Vol. 76, Issue 3, Oct 8, 2013

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Gabrielle St. Martin, lower left, gets a dig during the women’s volleyball game versus Cañada on Oct. 2.

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Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013

Sustainability now

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If we want to survive into the future as a species, it is absolutely critical for our EDITORIAL governments to begin funding renewable energy sources as a key component of our current and future energy systems.

Too many people believe individual choices can help reduce the impact of our oil consumption on the climate, but buying high-efficiency laundry detergent or a solar panel is not enough to combat global climate change.

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in the United States is electricity (33 percent), followed by transportation (28 percent) and industry (20 percent). Commercial and residential areas contribute about 11 percent to the total.

This means that even if an individual were to become completely sustainable, he or she would still be unable to make a significant difference in carbon emissions. Really, companies, particularly those supplying electricity, would have the largest impact on carbon emissions if they were to become more sustainable.

According to the EPA, only 13 percent of U.S. electricity needs are met by renewable energy sources.

Though, according to the EPA, petroleum and coal consumption have gone down, industry has shifted toward an even dirtier form of energy extraction, hydraulic fracturing or fracking.

According to the Natural Resource Defense Council’s “Fracking Facts,” “fracking involves mixing large quantities of water and sand with dangerous chemicals, and blasting it into wells at extremely high pressure in order to release oil or natural gas deposits trapped in rock.”

The same report also details the adverse impacts of fracking, which include the contamination of drinking water, the poisoning of aquatic habitats and wildlife and a host of other horrors.

Fracking is clearly dangerous, but, according to a 2012 report by the PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, the U.S. has become the global leader in the production of natural gas.

The bigger issue is that energy companies have shifted from using coal to using natural gas, which is just as destructive, if not more destructive, as coal.

Even if an individual were to become completely sustainable, he or she would still be unable to make a significant difference in carbon emissions.

According to the PBL, “Scientific literature suggests that limiting average global temperature rise to two degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels – the target internationally adopted in UN climate negotiations – is possible if cumulative emissions in the 2000–2050 period do not exceed 1,000 to 1,500 billion tons CO2. If the current global increase in CO2 emissions continues, cumulative emissions will surpass this total within the next two decades.”

This means change needs to happen now. There is already enough of a transformation happening in academia and industry for change to be catapulted forward by the government.

Sapphire Energy is working on renewable energy by making their oilproducing algae farms more efficient and inexpensive.

At Arizona State University, mechanical engineers have been using nanotechnology for their work on solar thermal collectors.

These collectors would be able to capture all of the sun’s heat, as opposed to its light, using graphite nanoparticles, which could then be used to boil water, create steam and power a turbine to generate electricity, among other things.

The government must start funding research and development in renewable energy to stay within a safe range for emissions..

What can you do? Get involved in the dialogue! Make sure to contact your local representatives, or write to The City College Times and let us know what you think.

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Eve Mathias Age: 60 Position: Art Instructor Yes. It is not just a question of practicality; it is about saving the earth for future generations. In the long run, renewable energy will cost us less, too.

Kelly Nguyen Age: 24 Major: Psychology Yes, it is better for the environment and the economy in the long run.

Karla Gonzalez Age: 18 Major: Cosmetology Yes, because you get it from the sun and it saves money.

Julieta Villarreal Age: 31 Major: Social Work I think it’s very practical, so far we have been able to use solar panels that have worked very efficient to renew energy in our homes and other buildings.

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Academic Senate highlights Senators discuss potential of new student influx at their Oct. 1 meeting

By Larry L. Harris times staff

“San Jose City College is in receipt of a Letter of Intent, from City College of San Francisco to begin discussions for SJCC to handle any student overflow in our service area should CCSF be shut down by the accreditation committee,” said the interim president, Byron Breland.

CCSF’s enrollment exceeds 93,000 students and may be shut down by year-end.

Breland responded to CCSF’s request with a SJCC Letter of Intent expressing “SJCC’s commitment to assist CCSF and it’s students, should the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges decide to terminate CCSF’s accreditation.”

The LOI continued to state, “CCSF transfer students with 75 percent of their program award completed upon admission at our (SJCC) institution will be allowed to complete their coursework at our institution but will receive the degree or educational program from

CCSF as stipulated by ACCJC policy.”

--------Academic Senator Phil Crawford presented a motion and the Academic Senate approved a measure to select a four member ad hoc committee to revisit the facilities master plan.

City College of San Francisco ... may be shut down by year-end The committee would investigate the decision to build a new media arts complex or refurbish the existing theater, and whether to demolish or refurbish the Vocational Education Buildings.

The committee will review if the bond language specifically defined what future

buildings were to be built or if the language was sufficiently vague to allow the district to specify building projects based upon the district’s perceived long range educational needs.

----------Crawford also gave an update on the AS’s shared governance complaint filed with the state chancellor’s office against the San JoseEvergreen Community College District and the SJECCD chancellor’s office.

- - - - - - - - - - -In other action items, the AS approved a Memorandum of Understanding which would bring a vocational ironworkers program to SJCC. Under this new program 400 students now enrolled in adult education from San Leandro High School would move to SJCC. Ironworkers Local 377 provides a student with regular work at an average of more than $20 per hour; after a threeyear training program, a journeyman level ironworker could expect a salary package of $70 per hour plus benefits

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Legenday soul-rock songstress honored at local repertory theater

BY kenny j. olsen and justin san diego times staff

Electrifying would be the best word to describe “One Night with Janis Joplin” at the San Jose Repertory Theater.

Actress Cari Hutson did a magnificent job. The portrayal of rock goddess Joplin was tastefully done.

The audience was able to get an amazing feel for Joplin during her childhood and through her adult years.

The casting couldn’t have been better.

Each performer took on their own personality, but, like a good puzzle, they all fit together.

They were able to make you laugh, cry and think at the perfect times.

The backup singers were also very good and the band was excellent.

The audience was absorbed and was even called to participate in the performance like an actual concert.

The stage design was a great representation of the psychedelic 60s era. The cast’s costumes also fit the scene very well.

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The stage design was a great representation of the psychedelic 60s era.

However, when it came to Hutson’s costumes, only one of the few seemed like Janis Joplin’s wear.

The play also portrayed AfricanAmerican blues artist Aretha Franklin, Bessie Smith and Etta James.

These women were great influences in Janis’ music.

“One Night with Janis” was coproduced by Daniel Chilewich and Todd Gershwin of One Night Productions.

The artistic director was Dave Steakly and the managing director was Elisbeth Challener.

Many of her songs were played, showing that Janis Joplin rocked her way to heaven.

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Times cleans up at JACC Journalism class continues to be successful at conference

By Marissa Trigos

Seher Awan, Business Services supervisor

Times Staff

The City College Times staff brought home 20 awards from the Journalism Association of Community Colleges NorCal conference on Sept. 21.

These students won awards in several categories such as news writing, webcast news, news photo, editorial cartoon, and many other awards in similar categories for the work of the staff of previous years, as well as many on-the-spot contests.

Sonia Waraich, 24, City College Times copy editor, won an honorable mention award for an on-the-spot editorial cartoon contest. It was her first time attending JACC. “I like drawing and it felt nice to have that recognized by professional people,” said Waraich.

Taylor Atkinson, 21, media arts major, City College online editor, also attended JACC for the first time and also won an award for an on-the-spot contest. She won an honorable mention award for the news writing contest.

“It was very exciting to win, I wasn’t expecting to win anything at all,” Atkinson said. “I think (JACC) is an experience that every college newspaper student should experience.

This JACC conference was special for the Times staff because the keynote speaker, Marcos Breton, was an alumni of San Jose City College.

Linh Nguyen, 20, media arts

“We are going to have new locker rooms, a weight training room and a new fitness room.”

Campus construction to begin next year Demolitions could start as early as summer 2014

By William Boenisch Times Staff

Farideh Dada / Times Adviser

Journalism students won 20 awards at the Journalism Association of Community Colleges in Sacramento on Sept. 21. From left front row: Linh Nguyen, Andy Nguyen, Taylor Atkinson and Marissa Trigos. Second row: Roland Bough, Sonia Waraich, Robert Lee and Adbel Espinoza. major, City College Times ad manager, said she felt like it was really exciting to hear a former City College Times staff member speak at JACC. She said it made her feel like maybe one of the current City College staff members could possibly speak at a JACC conference in the future.

Breton said he was not a wellto-do student and he called himself “the accidental journalist.” He is now a news columnist for the Sacramento Bee. At the JACC conference Breton said he hoped to leave the journalism students there with the

idea that they are building their careers, life and experiences now.

“His experience was similar to what I am experiencing right now because I am an international student and I am not native speaker and there are so many times I want to give up. And it was the same for him because he was shy and had a speech impediment,” Nguyen said. “And, and now he is a successful journalist and I think that is what he was trying to tell other student journalists- to not give up, to keep trying and to keep working hard, and eventually they may become someone like him.”

San Jose City College is planning on building a new, state-of-the-art campus, with some projects already in progress and more demolitions scheduled during the academic year.

There will be a few new major buildings: the main gymnasium, a media arts center, a fitness center and an aquatics facility. The school is also planning on building a general education building and a vocational technology building.

Other buildings, like the main gymnasium, will be renovated.

“The Physical Education Building is ready to go and is in the process of being built and should be scheduled to be worked on next,” said Seher Awan, the business services supervisor for San Jose City College.

Currently the construction

is focused on the Physical Education Building, which will go in front of the old gym near the softball field. According to the proposed plan, “the new complex would support a number of athletic needs.”

“We are going to have new locker rooms, a weight training room, and a new fitness room,” Awan said. It will also include more classrooms and offices “for teachers so they can have areas for meetings” and the department can “provide openness and accessibility for students.”

There was the possibility of a swimming pool being added to the building, but Awan said the pool was costing too much.

“The Media Arts Center will cost around $21 million to complete,” Awan said, and will be at the site of the current 300 buildings.

The estimated time for the start of the demolition is summer 2014, and the building is estimated to be finished around 2015, depending on how

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Abibat Oshibugie, Associated Student Government vice president speaks about the International Program to the SJCC faculty and students in the Arts Gallery Room on Sept. 24.

Campus hosts international students reception Compiled by Andy nguyen/ times staff

San Jose City College’s Community Arts and Lectures Program hosted the International Student Welcome Reception on Sept. 24 at 2 p.m. in the Castellano Art Gallery Room in honor of the United Nation’s Day of Peace so domestic students could meet the new international students on campus. It was hosted

by San Jose Links, Incorporated. It also provided an opportunity for exchange students to meets each other and strengthen the community.

SJCC students from the International Student Program.

Right, Byron Breland, SJCC interim president talks to the Associated Student Government President Alex Ward and ASG Student Senator Chris Woods.

Shirley Lin Kinoshita, president of Silicon Valley United Nations Association.

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Professor’s art grabs students’ attention

Potterton showcased 22 beautiful abstract and landscape paintings which gathered a large crowd

by Justin san diego times staff

“Seeing Feeling” proved to be an excellent art show from San Jose City College psychology professor of more than 30 years, Jim E. Potterton Thursday, Sept. 26.

The art show began at noon, as roughly 25 students and faculty members explored the teacher’s paintings, at the Carmen Castellano Fine Arts Center.

In the first hour, more than 50 people visited the art display and even more people continued to stop by throughout the day.

SJCC art instructor, Eve Mathias gave a brief introduction to the show.

“His work is very cause and effect,” Mathias said “He works and takes a step back and works more.”

Mathias mentioned that, as a student, Potterton was easy to teach and easily adapted to new techniques. Mathias said Potterton’s art had a quality which brought up memories from a per-

son’s past.

Realism and landscapes appeared to be Potterton’s forte, as he had several paintings of mostly landscapes.

“My inspiration is the love for where I live (Santa Cruz),” Potterton said.

Mariah Sialesa, 20, criminal justice major, attended the exhibit and highlighted “The Falls” as her favorite piece.

The abstract piece made her think of a girl battling a tiger Sialesa said.

Later in the event, Potterton revealed the inspiration for the piece was falling water.

The piece that collected the most attention from attendees was “Happy To Be Here.”

The subject of the piece had many different perceptions from the audience, including a treehouse, yoga pose, mountains, the Grand Canyon and more.

He said “sometimes art pieces are formed accidentally.”

Potterton explained that he just started dumping yellow paint on

the piece “Happy To Be Here.”

“I was excited; I didn’t know where I was going” Potterton said.

A former student and now CSU Hayward graduate, Janice Hillard, pointed out “Promise of Spring” as her favorite piece. Hillard took many classes taught by Potterton and currently creates her own art and poetry. Hillard said Potterton’s work expresses emotion and that he is a great teacher.

Toward the end of the show Potterton complimented the art display room’s high ceilings, bright lights and large windows.

The changes that have been done in the art department over the past few years will contribute to young artists’ ability and motivation to further their artistic careers.

Students and teachers seemed very impressed and appreciative of Potterton’s art work. To see more of his work be sure to catch his Open Studio Art Tour. More information can be found at artcouncilsc.org or by calling 831-475-9600.

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Jim Potterton decribes his arts work to students and faculty at his “Seeing Feeling” reception in the gallery room on Sept. 26.

September marks the traditional beginning of the new network television season.

Many of these shows will be canceled before the end of the season, while some will go on to become hit shows and last for years.

“Sleepy Hollow,” a modern interpretation of Washington Irving’s short story, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” premiered Monday, Sept. 16 at 9 p.m. on Fox. “Monday’s third episode drew eight million viewers and performed well with the young adults prized by advertisers,” according to USA TODAY. “After just three episodes, ‘Sleepy Hollow’ has earned a second season.”

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“Hostages” is a “high-octane suspense drama about Dr. Ellen Sanders, a premiere surgeon thrust into a chilling political conspiracy when her family is taken hostage by rogue FBI agent Duncan Carlisle,” according to CBS. “The Crazy Ones,” a comedy from CBS, stars Academy Award winner Robin Williams and Sarah Michelle Gellar; it premiered Thursday, Sept. 26 at 9 p.m.

Also premiering Sept. 26 at 9 p.m. was NBC’s new comedy, “The Michael J. Fox Show,” which stars Emmynominated actor Michael J. Fox. “The premiere of Robin Williams’ new CBS comedy, ‘The Crazy Ones,’ hugely out-performed the return of Michael J. Fox to NBC.” NBC introduced “Sean Saves the World,” a comedy starring Sean Hayes on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 9 p.m.

Hayes is known for his role as Jack McFarland on NBC’s Emmy-winning comedy, “Will and Grace,” which ended in 2006.

ABC’s “Once Upon a Time in Wonderland,” a spin-off of their show, “Once Upon a Time,” debut Thursday, Oct. 10 at 8 p.m.

“In addition to having a strong and recognizable female protagonist, they’ve already promised there will be some crossover with the Once characters … hopefully it will be enough to get ABC out of its Thursday at 8/7c funk,” TV Guide said.

Let the city college times know what your show is. E-mail us at citycollegetimes@jaguars.sjcc.edu

Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013

Jags fall short

CONSTRUCTION From page 4

Women’s volleyball plagued by errors

BY ROLAND BOUGH TIMES STAFF

San Jose City College’s women’s volleyball has had an intriguing season so far. Judging the team’s performance by its win-loss record of 1-6, does not show the full reality of what is going on this season.

“We are a new group; 9 members of our team of 11 are new to the team,” said Felicia Segura, defensive specialist.

Segura is leading the team this season in kills per set averaging 2.67.

The team’s 791 total attacks, so far, are about 10 percent higher than the opponents it faces on average.

Jessica Byerly leads the team with an attempted attack total of 120.

She is also responsible for leading the team in errors, with 30 errors, resulting in a hit percent of -.058.

“Even though we lost, there were a lot of great runs,” said Haley Leonard, student and volleyball spectator, referring to the game against Cañada Oct. 2.

“I think the biggest issue was

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Cathy Luaa spikes during the game vs. Chabot College Sept. 27. referees calling a little harder against our team.”

This team is fierce and needs to work on focusing on eliminate the errors.

Coach Tait Rafat said thatheight is a huge disadvantage for his team.

“We have no dedicated setter. …

We have had to make some good athletes into setters,” Rafat said.

“As a result we are losing offense at those positions; that is hurting us right now. As they get more

comfortable in those positions it will help our offense.”

The women’s volleyball team seems poised to make a strong showing toward the end of the season.

This can only happen if they get the focus necessary to keep the fierceness they currently play with and eliminate the errors and tough calls that is plaguing the team this season.

Come out and support the SJCC Volleyball team as it plays Hartnell

construction goes.

The center will house several departments, including: journalism, art, theater, some vocational departments, all the social sciences, drama, multimedia, and sociology.

Awan said “the theater and multimedia department will all be state-of-the-art and up-to-date.”

Awan said the school is being reconstructed because “our population is growing and we need to bring new technology and innovation to the college and accommodate the capacity of the students. It also encourages the students when they are working in new facilities.”

“The new construction is going to be good for the students and the campus,” Awan said. There will be more meeting areas and it will open up the campus and make things more accessible.

“The structures on campus look like they are in good shape but they are not,” Awan said. “As far as you can see the building looks OK but they are really not.

The cost to improve the wiring, plumbing - fix all the problems - isn’t worth it.”

She also said the plan is to replace outdated facilities with modern, state-of-the-art technology and get the inside of the new buildings fully up-to-date.

“Bond money is meant to be spent toward brick and mortar,” Awan said.

Awan said we are building new buildings rather than remodeling them because “taxpayers like to see their bond money spent to build our college into a better college rather than doing upgrades.”

Awan added that bond money comes from the taxpayers and hopefully it will only take one more bond to finish the school, depending on the amount of the bond.

It is also more cost-effective for the school to start from scratch because it often doesn’t cost as much.

“There are some renovations that we are doing on campus like new floors, new roof and paint, but the primary use of the bond money is to build new buildings and fulfill the needs of the students,” Awan said.

Included in the construction is a road that will go through the school from Bascom Avenue to Leigh Avenue.

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Lasagna cupcakes What would you like to see in the City College Times?

By Adbel Espinoza Times Staff

There’s no doubt that we live in fast-paced times. With everything going at a breakneck pace for such long intervals, it’s hard to enjoy the simple things. So, let’s get cooking with some bite-sized, quick-to-make lasagna cupcakes for the foodie on the go.

Compiled by Marc Serrano/Times Staff

EASY LASAGNA CUPCAKES Start to finish: 35 minutes Servings: 12 8 ounces of ground beef Salt and pepper 24 wonton wrappers (varied by servings planned) 2 cups Parmesan cheese 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese 1 cup Ricotta cheese 1 cup of desired pasta sauce Herbs for garnish (optional) Heat the oven to 375 F degrees. Spray the muffin tin with cooking spray.

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Kamauri Vertilus Age: 28 Major: Business Administration I would like to see how San Jose City College helps our community issues.

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Warm a pan and brown the beef. Season to taste and drain meat afterward.

Cut the wonton wrappers into small circles using the top of an empty glass. It doesn’t have to be perfect.

Begin by pressing a wonton wrapper into the bottom of each muffin tin.

Use one cup each of the Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese for the filling. Sprinkle cheeses evenly, and top with a little meat and pasta sauce.

Continue to layer the cupcakes (wonton wrapper, Parmesan, Ricotta, Mozzarella, meat, pasta sauce) so there are two sections in each muffin tin. Top with desired cheeses.

Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool for five minutes.

Serve by using the knife to gently cut or pry each muffin out of the tin. Garnish with herb of choice, such as basil.

Serve and enjoy!

For more fun recipes, or to submit your own, please email us at citycollegetimes@jaguars.sjcc.edu

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Across 2. Company that is researching algae farms 4. New fall show people are most excited about 6. Largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in U.S. 7. What former SNL cast member is starring in “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”?

8. When is school construction supposed to be complete?

9. Creator of the CBS comedy “Mom” 10. Disadvantage of SJCC ladies volleyball team 11. How many faces are in the crowd?

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Halloween is the second highest grossing commercial holiday after Christmas.

Candy corn has been made with the same recipe, consisting of sugar, corn syrup, and marshmallow, by the Jelly Belly Candy Company since around 1900.

Ireland is believed to be the birthplace of Halloween.

As if some of the costumes weren’t scary enough, if you suffer from Samhainophobia, Halloween itself is what you fear the most.

Ron Wallace from Greene, RI, grew a pumpkin that weighed a staggering 2,009 pounds, making it the largest pumpkin in history.

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