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Kick Butts Day
Volume 79 Issue 4
SJCC helps students quit smoking
Jo-Lynn Otto, above, is the new Tobacco and Cessation Coach on campus at SJCC. She invited Brian Davis, left, coordinator of the “Butt out our Bars” movement, to Kick Butts Day on March 18 to inform students about the new programs offered at SJCC to help students quit smoking and warn people about the harm tobacco can cause. JO-LYNN OTTO / CONTRIBUTOR
Aid fills Jags’ pockets SJCC speaks on having to pay for education BY BRENNON DIXSON TIMES STAFF
The money is raining in for those lucky San Jose City College students who receive financial aid. The second round of disbursement for financial aid began March 20, and many students have already begun jumping off the hypothetical struggle bus they have been riding as they waited for financial aid to arrive in their pockets. “School is expensive,” said Sonita Mir, a 24-year-old business major at SJCC. “It is something like $50 a unit.”
See SMOKING, page 4 Mir said she doesn’t receive aid because her husband made more than $30,000. She is not the only student on campus who feels the burden of paying tuition and supporting herself. It’s known that some students struggle to pay for school, but what is not as widely known is that there is help available. “Student aid comes in many forms and from many sources,” according to the SJCC website. Most students receive aid through the U.S. Department of Education, but students can also find aid from the state, school or private scholarships Aid can come in the form of scholarships, grants that act like scholarships and don’t have to be paid back, loans that must be paid back, feewaivers, and work-study that allows students to work a job on campus and pay off their tuition in return. Brian Nguyen, a 28-year-old physical therapy major, shares the opinion of Mir that school is expensive. However, unlike Mir, Nguyen is a beneficiary of financial aid at SJCC. He said he does not receive any money back but he does receive the Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver that waives the $47 per unit cost to attend SJCC. Nguyen said the BOG Fee Waiver helps him a lot since he simply has to focus on paying for his own textbooks, which he often chooses to rent to further help cut costs.
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“Financial aid should check personal income, not household income.”
What is your experience with the Financial Aid Office?
Sonita Mir, business major “It’s very helpful. I keep hearing tuition is getting more and more expensive and it’s cool that I don’t have to worry about that.” While Nguyen does not have to worry about tuition, students such as Mir, receive no type of financial aid and struggle to pay for their supplies. Mir said she tries to avoid buying books. She didn’t buy the $150 book necessary for her Biology class, instead opted to rent them for a cheaper price to help ease the financial burden. Mike Chiu, a 20-year-old kinesiology major, receives grants from financial aid to pay for his studies. Chiu said, “They pay for my books and my transportation.” Chiu said that he also uses his aid to pay for his clothes, food and games. “(Financial Aid) should check personal income, not household income,” Mir said, “I don’t work so I should be able to qualify for financial aid.”
Behjat Tavakoli Major: Art Age: 65 “They’re helpful. Sometimes they have you go back and forth because they’re busy, but I understand.”
Randy De Luna Age: 18 Major: Criminal Justice "Other people might be upset with them, but at least, to me, they're helpful."
Raquel Vera-Mendoza Age: 19 Major: Enviormental Studies “I think they give you the runaround. They say to get one form, you get it and then they say it’s wrong one.”
Jocelyn Vann Age: 20 Major: Liberal Arts and Studies “They’re okay. I think some of them are more friendly than others.”
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2 Opinion
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Actions speak louder than words BY KORYEN HARPER TIMES STAFF
Life is full of things that we want to accomplish and set out to complete, but all too often people are vocal of what they want, instead of putting in the work. “I am going to get a 4.0 this semester or die trying,” said Jamal Warner, 19, biology major. The success in everything you do is fundamentally up to your own desire. You choose what to do and produce, but how you respond to your objectives and the consequences of your actions is what defines you. All of these are either a function of motivation or a precursor of future motivation. You choose to take action and complete a task, or choose to do nothing and decide to fail. You choose to make your life and the world a better place, or decide to accept mediocracy. You and you alone determine the drive, desire and intensity you will bring to every situation that has a significant influence on the results of your actions. According to the publication Achieving High Performance by Richard F. Gerson, Ph.D., people’s motivations are broken down into four segments: outer negative, inner negative, outer positive and inner positive. Outer negative people self-motivate by expressing self-criticism, negative self talk, and anger verbally and physically. Whereas inner negative people self-motivate by talking to themselves in a negative or critical manner, berate themselves for mistakes and feed off negative energy, mentioned by Gerson. An outer positive person self-motivates by pumping themselves up vocally, positive self reinforcement, and receives positive reinforcement from others, Gerson said. According to the publication, inner positive people motivate by using positive affirmation and silent positive talk directed inwardly. They do not require anyone to pump them up. No one way to motivate you is any better than the other, but the point is to be motivated and do something. Do not be the person who lets his or her life go by without taking action. San Jose has enough homeless and struggling patrons. You should rise above and try to become everything you were destined to be and more. “Mama says, lately I don’t recognize you but if this is who you want to be you’ve got the right to,” lyrics to “Momma Didn’t Raise No fool” by the musical group Magic!
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No fun zone
Parents overreact when it comes to safety with children
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one are the days when a parent forces a kid to go outside and explore the world. Adventures with friends at the park, races on bikes and many other activities that a child would normally do are rarities in the neighborhoods. Unfortunately the days when kids could be kids seem like they are long gone as parents now fear everything endangering their child’s safety. Things that seemed essential to childhood are now becoming obsolete because of the possible safety concerns. Swings are just one of the few childhood activities now being taken out of playgrounds across the United States because kids can fall off, creating a potential safety hazard. The swings, the preferred playground equipment of many kids back in elementary school, were a place where one didn’t have to stand on their tired legs. Instead the swings offered a place to sit and feel the breeze on one’s face before taking flight and soaring off the seat to a record distance
when the time limit was up. Parents are no longer letting their children soar on the swings or adventure in the neighborhood. Now they opt to shield them from every danger whether it is the swings or cartoonish violence in movies. One result of this overprotection is that kids aren’t going to be able to enjoy the childhood that most were previously able to enjoy. A childhood where you may get fewer bumps and bruises and get dirty, but one that is memorable because of the things you were able to do with friends. It also hurts a child’s future. The accidents that happen provide us with lessons that we use as we grow up. The scraped knee and bruised elbow that happened back when we were 6 taught us that there is pain in this world but we can deal with it. Without these lessons, what is a person to do when he or she is an adult and scrape their knee? They would think it hurts more than it does and they wouldn’t know that they can deal with it. By protecting children from every harmful thing on the planet, their childhood and key lessons of life are at risk of being taken away. If we aren’t careful, pretty soon parents may try to ban ice cream because of the headache brain freeze can cause for their child.
Smile sunshine
BY MICHELLE EKWALL TIMES STAFF
Remember that old saying, “It takes more muscles to frown than it does to smile?” People should start remembering this and make an effort to smile at someone else at least once a day. The facial expression and ways others look at a person can impact how someone feels
tremendously. A mean stare can happen unknowingly. Even when in a hurry, this has stopped people in their tracks causing them to wonder what they did to deserve a mean look. People do not understand the impact a look can have on the outlook of a person’s day. Mean or cruel looks could cause a person to fret over insecurities about their outfit or even themselves and ruin the day for
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them. It is with great hope that in today’s chaotic world that people would not be quick to pass judgment on a person that they have seen for three seconds. A simple smile means much more than a person knows. Think about this next time you are out and pay attention to others facial expressions. Do your best to share a friendly smile because it helps to make the day a little less stressful.
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Social media and technology distract students Time spent online leads to poor choices and bad health
too much? According to Ibrahim Husain’s article “Managing Your Social Network Addiction”, he mentions, “The simplest way to ensure you aren’t wasting time in any one place is to monitor your time. Use a stopwatch and set a limit. When time is up, log out, regardless what’s left. There is always tomorrow.” Aside from timing, a person should learn to complete their task and not procrastinate. The Internet will always be there for leisure time. Husain added, “You don’t really need Facebook or Twitter on your phone. Nothing on there can be that important.” Social mediums can be beneficial when used in leisure time, but when used during time that should be spent on productive tasks, it is problematic.
BY CRISTINA QUATTRIN TIMES STAFF
Buzz Buzz… There goes another alert from Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Though social media is a good thing during spare time, students tend to be affected by making poor choices and use it in class or time that could be used on assignments. “Facebook and Tumblr are distracting toward academic work,” said San Jose City College student Patrick Mendoza, age 22. “It’s a free time thing that shouldn’t take time from school work, but most students do and they suffer from the consequences.” Social media usage leads to a higher chance of mental disorders such as narcissism, antisocial personality disorder and borderline personality disorder, according to a study done in 2011 by Larry D. Rosen Ph.D., a professor of psychology at California State University. Larry D. Rosen conducted a series of studies that included surveying parents of 1,000 children, high school and university students in regards to the effects of social media. The effects proved low grades, mental disorders and bad sleep patterns
were persistent in the students who spent most of their time online. “Young kids look at technology the way I look at air,” said Rosen. “It’s not just a tool to them, they sleep with it, they wake up with it, and it’s a part of their world.” Most of the youth today are attached to their cell phones or computers and even if they do not have social media, it is easy for them to become distracted as well.
“I don’t have social media [accounts], but I do find that people who have it are highly distracted, “said Aaquila Brown, 23, and a Biology major. “Friends tell me they have spent two hours on Instagram. Technology in general is pretty distracting. I will do homework and click on a link that leads me to clothes. That is distracting to me.” What happens when a person is online
Here are tips to make social mediums less distracting: •Limit the amount of time per day spent online •Using a stopwatch helps by offering a time limit that is not allowed to exceed •When productive tasks are finished, then allow the time for social mediums. •Do not have the applications on mobile devices. By having the applications steadily available, they will become a distraction.
City College partners with students for success Many at SJCC know the burden of supporting a family and going to school BY JAMES HARTLEY TIMES STAFF
SJCC pays homage to its student’s personal and financial need thorough guidance and educational support. ‘’Higher education is a right that should be given but it is something that we as individuals must go out and work toward,” said Tammy Connor, “The college tuition fees and the high cost of books, units, transportation, parking
permits are a few of the things that can slow a person down in their pursuit to educational success.” Conner attended San Jose City College for a year before being forced into suspending her studies to work two jobs and earn extra income to support her two young children. She is one of many who are forced to do the same each year. In a junior college setting, costs are cut compared to state colleges and universities, but most American teens and young adults going to community college are unable to obtain the income necessary to support them which is apparently the cheapest route for higher education. “You have to be innovative”, said Chad Walker age 27 who grew up near the SJCC campus. “When I was in school I took advantage of every possible angle of getting money for college.” If you look into the options you have you will find
schools have programs and clubs to help with costs and other hardships that affect students’ opportunities. Cody MowBray, 21, Director of Legislative Affairs for the San Jose City College Associated Student Government, said that the best opportunity for students to gain knowledge about school programs and student governing events is to go to the information desk in the Student Center. MowBray said, “The staff there at the desk is pretty knowledgeable about the programs and student affairs,” Each community college has an administration building and a student center that can assists students with planning their educational success with financial aid, work study program, EOP&S and other in school support options that are set in place for students’ convenience. “Your school will be your partner throughout your education,” Chad said, “As in any good relationship communication is key.”
Meet the Foundation| Giving back to the district affects students
BY LARRY L. HARRIS TIMES STAFF
Gifts given to the San Jose Evergreen Community College District’s nonprofit Foundation change students’ lives by providing scholarships and grants. The San Jose Evergreen Community College District’s nonprofit arm is the SJECCD Foundation. As a nonprofit, the Foundation is not obligated to pay taxes on the funds it raises and is able to pass all income through to the students it serves. “The Foundation’s purpose is to advance the educational programs of the SJECCD district by cultivating partnerships, generating resources and supporting opportunities for growth and student achievement and by receiving gifts, property and funds for the benefit of the district,” according to the Foundation’s website. The work of the Foundation produces success stories in the students it serves. Available for view is the courageous stories of Derrick Newton, Armando Cervantes and Maria Jimenez who have overcome substance abuse, gunshot wounds, physical and sexual abuse but were able to change their lives with the support of the Foundation. The backbone of the Foundation rests on three members, Chief Advancement Officer Lamar Thorpe, Development Officer Carlos Watkins and Stewardship Program Assistant Shana Carter. “To meet past alumni and reignite their interest in the college by sharing stories of today’s students is the most
heartfelt thing I do,” said Thorpe who is the marketing and program design member of the team. “I am basically a fundraiser. I go out and engage various constituent groups, donors and donor prospects and try to get them to make contributions.” said Watkins the development officer for the Foundation. “I really enjoy being in contact with alumni, prospects and students. To hear some student stories and hear where they come from (background) is inspiring to me,” \ Shana Carter is the program assistant for the Foundation. She provides administrative support, behind-the-scenes detail including keeping track of receivables, payables and scholarship funds. “I definitely keep the guys straight, that is probably my number one job,” she said. According to the Foundation’s website, in 2014 the Foundation awarded $195,700 in scholarships that helped many underprepared students transform themselves into self-sufficient citizens. The benefits of any gift is exponentially multiplied as the team funds scholarships, grants and other causes that continually change students’ lives. There are a variety of giving plans of any amount designed to meet any goal. To establish a giving program and to take advantage of possible tax benefits contact the Foundation.
Lamar Thorpe, Chief Advancement Officer of the Foundation goes about his busy day. To view the story of Derrick Newton, Armando Cervantes and Maria Jimenez, go to the following hyperlink, http://www.sjeccd.edu/foundation and click on the Courageous Journeys Video.
The Foundation’s Website and phone number are http:// www.sjeccd.edu/foundation and 408-918-5110
Updates from ASG (Associated Students Government) BY MICHELLE EKWALL TIMES STAFF
•The Associated Students Government approved $750 for the Reading and Writing Center to attend the Northern California Writing Centers Association conference on
March 7. •ASG council election polls will be open at 12 a.m. April 29 and close at 11:59 p.m. on April 30.
•ASG approved $3,200 for 8 students to attend the 28th annual Latina Leadership Network Conference on March 26. •ASG has reached the limit of funds
available for student organization events. •ASG is in negotiations with VTA for a bus pass pilot program.
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Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Kick Butts Day informs students New cessation coach to help people quit smoking
BY JO-LYNN OTTO CONTRIBUTOR
I am not a replacement! This was the motto of students at San Jose City College who participated in national Kick Butts Day, an event that educates students to take a stand against big tobacco, on March 18 in the Student Center. The event informed students about the tobacco industry’s quest to replace its customer base with a new generation of tobacco addicts. In a draft memo, the tobacco company RJ Reynolds wrote, “Younger adults are the only source of replacement smokers.” The tobacco industry markets with a keen interest in promoting their products to young people because they know the importance of growing their customer base and replacing former smokers According to Brian Davis at Tri-City Health, “Over the past two years tobacco representatives scheduled 564 visits to bars and clubs in San Jose - an average of more than five visits per week.” Aggressive marketing tactics include sending tobacco representatives to nightclubs where tobacco representatives target people with coupons, free e-cigarettes, and e-surveys that allow them to continually send promotional incentives directly via email. Although smoking rates have significantly declined overall, college-aged people, ages of 18-24, now have one of the highest rates of tobacco use. According to a 2014 Surgeon General’s report, “Every smoker who dies of a tobacco-related illness is replaced by two new youth or young adult smokers.” If you currently use tobacco and would like to quit, SJCC Student Health Services provides free smoking cessation guidance, as well as Nicotine Replacement Therapy, such as patches, gum and lozenges. Jo-Lynn Otto is the Tobacco Cessation & Education Coach at SJCC. Call SJCC Student Health Services at (408) 288-3724 to set up an appointment with her.
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Tuesday, April 7, 2015
SJCC opens Sphinx art exhibition
Local artists featured for celebration of Women’s History Month BY ANN ELIZAGA
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TIMES STAFF
he Sphinx art exhibition, celebrating Women’s History Month, featured three local female artists’ artworks at the Carmen Castellano Fine Arts Gallery on March 9 to April 1. “Michelle Gregor was very instrumental in bringing in and organizing with our fabulous artists,” said Eve Mathias, an SJCC art instructor head of the Art Dept. Gregor said that they make an interesting combination of women artists with different artistic perspectives. Mathias said that Morey’s artworks represent endangered species, concerns about conservation and taking care of mother nature. “The polar bear piece represents the animal that is endangered and the human represents frustration of the natural world,” said Crystal Morey, a local women artist. Malia Landis, a sculptor and ceramic artist, showcased her artworks which represent figurative ceramic and sculptural cultural art. “The handmade rhythm art pebbles are ceramic and the hand is made of clay,” Landis said. “The art represents Hawaiian celebration and offering.” Natha Dikareva was the last artist who showcased her artwork which represent feminine, surreal and exquisitely formed human figures. Dikareva said, “I create my own myths and stories into my art.”
From left: Artist Malia Landis explains her artworks, “The Rhythm of Collection, Pacific Bloom”with students SJCC at the reception in Castellano Carmen Art Gallery on March 11th.
PHOTOS BY ANDY NGUYEN / TIMES STAFF
From left: “The Rhymn of Collection” sculpture by artist Malia Landis with pacific bloom, stoneware, porcelain and wire in 2014. “Together in the End” sculpture by artist Crystal Morey with ceramic and glaze in 2015. “Take Me Somewhere Safe” scuplture by Natha Dikareva with stoneware, stains, glazes and China paints in 2013.
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Tuesday, April 7, 2015
San Jose celebrates the Aztec culture
Community brings in New Year with peace and unity
Culture Corner BY CRISTINA QUATTRIN TIMES STAFF
- Aztecs played a game called Ullamaliztli. Played on a court referred to as Tlachtli, players could not drop the ball on the ground and were only permitted to use their heads, knees, elbows and hips. The goal of Ullamaliztli was to make the ball into a stone ring.
BY JAVIER BECERRIL TIMES STAFF
The community of San Jose gathered to celebrate Aztec Mexica New Year on March 14 to 15 at Emma Prusch Park on Story and King roads. The Bay area has a strong base of Mexica Aztec communities with over 20 different Aztec dance families called Calpullies that stress the importance of sharing and teaching their culture. “When we know our roots and where we come from we become strong,” Lizbeth Xochipapalo Amador said, “and know where we are going.” Along with emphasizing the value of knowing one’s own culture, Amador said they gathered to promote peace between all people no matter their beliefs or background. Amador said, “We all come from the same Mother Earth and live under the same sun.” The community of San Jose came out to the festival to bring in the new year called Yei Acatl, or Three Reid. Yei Acatl is the year of strength, rectitude, flexibility and wisdom. The new year comes later than the American culture because of the different calendar systems. The Mexica Aztec year is based on the Aztec calendar is governed by a 20-day cycle. This erases the need for a leap year every four years as the Gregorian calendar does.
Middle Eastern Heritage Celebration 15th annual MEHC April 8 through 15 BY LARRY L. HARRIS TIMES STAFF
San Jose City College celebrates Middle Eastern Heritage Celebration Month with dance, song, lectures, and the spoken word. “From the disastrous 9/11 day of infamy, Shirin Radi, former SJCC staff, organized the first annual Middle Eastern Heritage Celebration at San Jose City College,” said Sami Ibrahim, the current MEHC Co-chair. Ibrahim said, “The main objective of the annual MEHC is to inform the college community about the history, culture and the aspirations of all peoples of the Middle East. And, in so doing, it is to be hoped that better understanding will contribute to harmony and world peace.” A variety of five Middle East topics will be presented throughout the college community on April 8 thru April 15. Professor of Philosophy Gerald Grudzen and MEHC co-chair said, “The MEHC month is one of the highlights of our academic year.”
Islamic and Western Architecture & Arts
Presented by San Jose State University President Dr. Mohammed Qayoumi,Wednesday, April 8 at 9 a.m. in room SC 204.
Musicians, vocalists and dancers will perform
Master Instrumentalist, Mohammed Nejad and his ensemble of 12 - 14
-Women made their clothing. The clothing consisted of long skirts and blouses whereas the men wore long capes and loin cloths. Colors and styles of clothing dictated which class citizens belonged to. -Key foods in Aztec diet were maize, squash and beans. Other common foods eaten were dog, insects, honey, snake and fish. One of the most valued foods was cocoa.
JAVIER BECERRIL/ TIMES STAFF
The Aztec dancers are doing the Praying Ceremony at Emma Prusch Park on Saturday, March 14. To the right is the dancer’s headware.
-Boys and girls attended schools, but not with each other. Girls learned how to make clothes and cook while boys learned how to farm or study trades such as pottery. Slaves were also allowed to attend school which was unique for the time.
“When we know our roots and where we come from we become strong.”
Lizbeth Xochipapalo Amador
musicians, vocalists and dancers will perform. Nejad of the Nejad World Music Center plays a large number of instruments, including ney, zurna, Western flute, santur, kanun, oud, setar, dotar, tar, kemanche, violin, daf, dumbek, zarb, accordion and keyboards. He effectively uses Persian instruments to add a Persian influence to Western classical, jazz, blues, new age, and flamenco. He also performs traditional Persian classical music. Thursday, April 9 at Noon, inside the Student Center lobby.
The Global Middle East
Global Middle East speech will be presented by Dr. Sharat Lin, former president of San Jose Peace & Justice Center. Monday, April 13 at 9:15a.m., room GE-121. The Soliya project The Soliya project presented by Dr. Gerry Grudzen, Professor of Philosophy and Comparative Religions and Larry Harris, former President of the Philosophy Club. According to Soliya’s website, http:// www.soliya.net/, the Soliya project is “Soliya’s online video conferencing application, the program allows students to connect to a global community of peers, engage in facilitated, sustained and substantive dialogue, and builds respectful relationships across national, cultural, religious and ideological boundaries.” On Monday, April 13 at 10:45, SC204.
Poetry reading festival and the spoken word
Readers from Evergreen Valley College will be Professors Roohi Vora, Nasreen Rahim. San Jose City Colege readers will be Professors Jorge Escobar, Michele Blair, Sami Ibrahim; and Guests readers are Salwa Ghamrawi, Doug Bailey. Many of the selections will be spoken in their native tongues of Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Spanish and Urdu. Wednesday, April 15at 6:30 p.m., Room SC-204.
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7 Sports
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Coach of the Month: Percy Carr
Basketball coach celebrates his 40th year at San Jose City College
brought in 12 Conference Championships as well. Not only are the wins astounding, so are his achievements of being acknowledged by the California Community College Basketball Coaches Association’s Hall of Fame in March 1998. This title led him to scoring a rank of No. 6 junior college coach in the United States by Basketball Times during August 1998. Though Carr is recognized as a coach, he is a wonderful educator who has gone above and beyond. He is the founder of Creative Athlete Retention Response (CARR) program offered at SJCC. CARR offers students involved in athletics with academic advising and support. Carr is deserving of each title he received. It is with great respect to offer him with the Coach of the Month article.
BY CRISTINA QUATTRIN
TIMES STAFF
With bachelor and master degrees from Fresno State in Physical Education, Coach Percy Carr has taught as well as coached at Tulare High School and Edison High School. When coaching at Edison High school, Coach Carr brought the school to three championships and an 88-22 winning record. He was then named Fresno Coach of the year. After receiving the title, Carr began to coach at Stanford University. Success followed his move to Stanford as his team defeated University of California Los Angeles and University of Southern California during the same weekend at a Pac 10 Conference. These wins were the first to have happened in 10 years. Coach Carr then accepted his current position as the head basketball coach at SJCC after the win.
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Coach Percy Carr is serious about the victorious feat brought by his 2015 Jaguar team during a home game on March 9, 2015. During this past 2015 season, Carr’s team became champions of the Coast Conference. With over 800 wins, Carr
is notable in California for holding the highest record of wins in California community college history. He has
Fun facts about coach Carr 1. Favorite food: Chicken 2. Hobby: Golf 3. College attended: Fresno State
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COMPILED BY MICHELLE EKWALL / TIMES STAFF n Tuesday, April 7 SJCC free viewing documentary “Private Violence” Technology Center, room 415 from 6:30 p.m.- 8 p.m. Golf, Cabrillo College and SJCC at San Jose at 3 p.m. Women’s softball game vs. Cabrillo College, 3 p.m. n Thursday, April 9 Golf, Woodland in Woodland Noon
n Friday, April 10 SJCC Vendor/Contractor Open House, Technology building 415 9 a.m. – noon
Women’s softball game vs. Monterey Peninsula College In Monterey At 3 p.m.
n Tuesday, April 14 Golf Gavilan College In Gilroy at 3 p.m.
Track and Field Nor Cal Multi In Oakland all day n Wednesday, April 15 Poetry Reading Festival SJCC & EVC Faculty & Friends Student Center, room 204 6:30 p.m. Track and field Nor Cal multi In Oakland n Thursday , April 16 Women’s softball game vs. Hartnell College In San Jose at 3 p.m. Golf, Hartnell College
n Wednesday, April 22 The ASG Hall of Excellence Award Nomination Ceremony winners will be recognized Time TBA n Thursday, April 23 SJCC Zero Net Energy Seminar Technology Center 415 At 8:15 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Women’s softball game vs.Gavilan College In Gilroy at 3p.m.
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n Monday, April 20 Golf, Chabot College In Livermore At 1 p.m.
Women’s softball game vs. West Valley College In San Jose at SJCC 3 p.m.
n Monday, April 13 Golf, Kingsburg In Kingsburg at noon
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n Friday, April 24 Career Fair Presenting: CTE career fair work 2 future and many employers In SJCC main gym At 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. n Monday, April 27 Golf, Seaside In Seaside At 1 p.m. n Wednesday, April 29 and Thursday, April 30 ASG Council election polls open for voting
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