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The submission for scholarships is near
Take back your own money today Rabih Chahine
“Signing up for the guidance 96 class is a great step in helping students with finding a career as well as helping students with applying for scholarships.” Chiem also encourages students to
keep their grades up and to join a club on campus because this will help students with applying for scholarships. Chiem encourages students to going online to the SJCC website and searching through the
many scholarships. This is the first step for any student to take in order to apple for free money. The money is waiting for students and only those students can gather that cash back.
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With more than 51 different applications on the San Jose City College website any student is eligible to sign up, however students are not applying. The Associated Students Government voiced their concerns during their regular Wednesday 2 P.M meetings. With all the information on the website it still has not reached student like Leticia Avalos, 24, who is majoring in accounting and business administration stated one of the main problems that interferers with students ability to sign up for scholarships is the lack of guidance Leticia announced her concerns while waiting for her consoler in the Student Center. “The information for scholarships and where to get help should be bold on the front page of the campus website,” Leticia stated. Leticia said she was disappointed knowing her college did not have a club or a program that would focus solely on scholarships. The amounts of available funds for student scholarships have increased but the amounts of applications received have sliced compared to last year. Lila Chiem who is one of SJCC adviser on campus has some advice for new students and recurring students.
Oponna O’Hara on left and Rabih Chahine Searching Scholarships
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Opinion: Apple in courtroom standoff with FBI
Liberty still trumps safety for Apple BY DAVID XAVIEL TIMES STAFF
I begin with a question I once asked in a political science class after September 11, 2001: What good is liberty if you are dead, but what good is life if you have no liberty? Yet, at the end of the day, liberty should always trump safety. A good example of a country that was more concerned with national security than with the sovereignty of the individual is Nazi Germany under Adolf Hitler. And as we have learned from whistle-blower Ed Snowden, the government will find ways to invade your privacy regardless of whether it is legal. I would rather live in country where the government has to feel uneasy about invading the privacy of its citizens to protect them, rather than be coaxed into absolving the government of guilt for unconstitutional activity. I accept that national security requires dirty work, but I want the government to feel uneasy about doing it. That should be part of the burden of the social contract.
Maybe, there are times when big brother should be watching, but I don’t want big brother to feel validated for doing it. The courtroom standoff between Apple Inc. and the Federal Bureau of Investigations is most important conversation about technology and digital privacy. The standoff began after a judge
ordered the Cupertino-based company to write code to hack into the phone of Syed Farook, whom was behind the shootings in San Bernardino last December. The Silicon Valley based business believes that the U.S. government, anonymous hackers, or governments like China and Russia would potentially abuse
Apple iphones and possible invasion of privacy
a backdoor to unlock products. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore) echoed the sentiment in saying, “If the FBI can force Apple to build a key, you can be sure authoritarian regimes like China, and Russia will turn around and force Apple to hand it over to them .... They will use that key to oppress their own people and steal U.S. trade secrets.” Apple CEO, Tim Cook, issued a statement that the company believes, “While we believe the FBI’s intentions are good, it would be wrong for the government to force us to build a backdoor into our products. And ultimately, we fear that this demand would undermine the very freedoms and liberty our government is meant to protect,” and expects that the government, “form a commission or other panel of experts on intelligence, technology and civil liberties to discuss the implications for law enforcement, national security, privacy and personal freedoms.” That is why the company store has contested a judge’s order to write codes for the FBI to unlock the phone of Farook.
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Feeling overwhelmed Dear Jazzy, All the pressure from school, friends, and living away from home has been making me feel kind of bummed. Somedays I get really bummed. And it gets to the point where it will affect the way I carry out my responsibilities. I’m wondering if it’s just the stress or if it’s something bigger. I know you’re not a doctor or anything, but I’m really concerned that it might be depression. I’ve looked up some stuff online about it and quite a few of the symptoms sound a little too familiar. But you can’t trust everything on the Internet, am I right? What do you think? Do you get depressed? F.S.
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Dear F.S., That is a simple, yet complicated question. Depression is a subject that isn’t discussed much in America; it’s mainly because it’s an illness that people can’t physically see, therefore most people don’t take it seriously. For me personally, sometimes I get “bummed out” about certain things that happen in my life, but I wouldn’t consider it being “depressed.” When I get bummed out I usually just eat ice cream or pizza and I am all good again, but it’s not that simple for people who suffer from depression. I do however, have a loved one in my life that suffers from it. She’s been dealing with it for quite a while now, and she’s one of the strongest people I know. Having to deal with depression is not easy; sometimes there are certain things that may trigger it and it can be a big wave of emotions or they can get lucky that day and not have it be as bad. All one can do to help out is to be there for that person and give them all of your support. However, if you do feel like this is becoming a big problem then you might want to consider talking to a counselor. If it is depression you are dealing with, there are ways to get help. And even if it’s just stress, it will most likely still benefit you to talk it out.
From left to right actors and actresses Christina Gooding (Sarah), Graham Skipper (Steve), Tyler Dawson (Jacob), Vanessa Dubasso (Camille) & Jillian Leigh (Laura) in a still of the film Friends Eiffing Friends Eiffin Friends. ural. Which is why Jacob is surprised when Steve reveals that he has been cheating on Laura with his Italian masseuse and cannot be with just her for the rest of his life. Unbeknownst to Steve, Laura knows about the affair and opens up more than her feeling to BY OPONNA O’HARA TIMES STAFF Jacob. Out of work, Jacob poses as a freelance Quincy Rose’s film entry into this years editor and introduced to Sarah (Christina Cinequest film festival feels like a late night, Gooding) for work. The two hit it off and comedy, cult classic, kindle to Kevin Smith’s become intimate. When Jacob comes over to “Chasing Amy,” and newcomer “The OverSarah’s for dinner, he meets and lust for Canight.” Surprisingly, the movie had a fresh mille (Vanessa Dubasso), Sarah’s hot young take and managed to not be as cliché as the roommate. Suspense takes hold and asked run-of-the-mill romantic comedy. When the what will Jacob do? Will he end up with the first minute of dialogue someone proclaims girl he lusts for, the girl that could have been, to have the “Kate Moss of private parts,” a or the girl he actually likes? laugh or two is almost certain. This movie is Overall, “Friends Eiffing Friends Eiffing definitely “R” rated and for mature consentFriends” gets three out of five stars. Quincy ing adults. If Netflix and Chill had a movie Rose painted the perfect picture of his idea hall-of-fame, then “Friends Eiffing Friends of pros and cons of friends with benefits for Eiffing Friends,” is a sure winner on the balhis onlookers. The punchlines are perfectlot. ly spaced as to where the audience has not The scene is set in Los Angeles and rewaited to long for a joke. The Drama is not volved around a group of three friends, Jacob to overbearing as to scare away viewers. The (Tyler Dawson), Laura (Jillian Leigh) and ending wrapped everything up so watchers Steve (Graham Skipper), with the two latter are satisfied and not left wondering does the dating. Sexual high jinx ensues when the line protagonist gets the girl or left lonelier than between friends and lovers is blurred. he was at the beginning of the feature. BotThe story shadows Jacob’s point of view. tom line, Rose’s entry at Cinequest should Jacob, who himself is quite selfish, admires be well received. Despite its small screen his best friends Laura and Steve’s relationpremiere, “Friends Effing Friends Effing ship but still thinks that monogamy, is unnatFriends” has big screen caliber.
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Optimism ahead for Lady Jaguars season in 2016 Sierra was victorious over San Jose City College on Feb. 27. It was pitchers dual throughout the nine innings with defense not letting up. Pitcher Gaby Nowak was the star player of the afternoon, 8-7 with a 2.11 ERA in the season, had her best overall game of the season, and kept the Jaguar’s in the game. Both teams only gave up five hits combined, but at the top of the 5th inning, Sierra’s Karisa Cobey broke the tie. This brought the Jaguar’s softball season record to 12-9.
Left, players and coaches watch how the game unfolds. Right, at the end of the game both teams congratulated each other for well played game against each other.
Danessa Augenstein, catcher on softball team, swings at the incoming pitch. She went 0-3 vs Sierra on Feburary 27th.
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Chromatic Coffee
A look inside one of the many coffee shops around San Jose City college
BY VIRIDIANA CASTELLANOS TIMES STAFF
Espresso machines, coffee grinders, and people chattering is usually the first thing you hear when you walk into this cute little coffee shop. “Hi, what can I get for you” followed by a big smile will be the beginning of your experience here. Chromatic Coffee is located 5237 Stevens Creek Blvd, just a few minutes from San Jose City College. They are open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. This shop has your usual coffee shop tables, however, it provides customers with “standing bars” and a cute little family section. The standing bars are designed for people to drink their coffee and chat with their companion. The family section has couches and a book shelve filled with a bunch of reading material. This is perfect for parents who want to
take a coffee break in between running their errands or simply just go out and enjoy a cup of coffee while taking care of the kids. “This is the perfect place to do my homework” said SJSU student Anahi Torres,25, “I like how there’s a place for everyone who comes to either study or just read a book”. Whether you like Lattes, cold brews, tea, or even just simply pastries, this place has it all; including seasonal specials. I tried the Vanilla Latte, and I have to admit, it was one of the most delicious lattes I’ve had (no offense to Starbucks). The taste was so creamy, steamy, thick, hot, mellow, and just rich in flavor. The quality of their coffee beans is great and makes other places taste like a joke. They have 5 star which is a rewards program that gives you points every time you make a purchase, eventually leading to free coffee. From the friendly baristas, to the delicious coffee, this place will have you coming back in no time.
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Costumers enjoy their drinks at Chromatic Coffee on Tuesday, March 1.
Business phone Address: 5237 Stevens Creek number: Blvd, Santa Clara, (408) 248-4500
CA 95051
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Thursday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Tuesday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
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The FBI believes that the All Writs Act of 1789 is legal grounds for a court order to compel Apple to make a key to unlock the phone in question. The government agency believes that it is no different than getting a court order to obtain the emails or phone records of a customer from, Google or Verizon, among others. Nevertheless, in the cases of warrants for emails and phone calls—both forms of data must go through company servers, which you agree to in order to use their services, which makes that data available to the companies without having to hack into accounts or property. FBI director, James Comey, has responded by stating that technology, “creates a serious tension between two values we all treasure: privacy and safety.” That tension should not be resolved by corporations that sell stuff for a living. It also should not be resolved by the FBI, which investigates for a living. It should be resolved by the American people deciding how we want to govern ourselves in a world we have never seen before. The conundrum with the issue is that there are valid points by both sides of the argument but this issue is unfortunately tilting in favor of the immediacy of threats to national security rather than being addressed through legislation and public discourse in the Congress. As Benjamin Franklin famously said, “Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” While Franklin certainly was not talking about digital privacy in the 18th century and while it is okay to value safety--we should value liberty over safety and continue to strive for liberty rather than give the benefit of the doubt to a government that doesn’t necessarily have our best interests at heart.
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Various plants, one greenhouse
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The San Jose City College’s greenhouse located in between the Technology Center and The Science building. Monday March 8,2016.
Tall glass windows and the noise of what seems to be an AC machine, this is what you see if you’re ever walking by the science building. San Jose City College’s very own greenhouse is located in between the science and the tech building. Filled with a diverse plant species, this small and cozy greenhouse is a wonderful addition to this campus. “We have plants that you would usually find in deserts, plants that you would find in tropical places, plants from all different biomes are all kept in there,” said professor Sanhita Datta, who is currently teaching environmental science here at SJCC. A greenhouse works by collecting light and converting it to heat. In addition to capturing light, the greenhouse also stores thermal energy and releases that energy properly around the secluded area. This offers protection from wind, rain and other weather elements. This also helps by keeping the plants safe from harmful pests and animals. The plants that are grown there are used for class labs and the professors own teaching purposes. It is a wonderful resource that benefits both the students and the professors. “We mainly keep plants there that we need for our different classes,” said professor Datta. Plants there have to be monitored frequently, one type of pest can cause a lot of damage. Work study students water the plants by hand and monitor them to prevent them from any pest or harmful animals. They try their best to stay away from pesticides when maintaining the plants. This addition to our campus is exciting for some students. “I’m excited to start taking my science classes,” said Adriana Miranda ,18, “I’ve always seen it and was so intrigued by it.” Unfortunately the facility is not open to everyone, you either have to be in the work study program or take a Botany class here on campus. We are very fortunate to have a well functioning greenhouse, not a lot of community colleges do. So if you are a fan of science and want to learn more about different plants and cool biomes, check out the Botany classes that the school offers. “Plants are awesome” Said Datta “You can’t live without them.”
Rufus Blair Age: unknown Position: Professor of Sign Language
Sauhita Datta Age: 48 Position: Professor of Biology
Rene Van Lingen Age: 60 Position: Professor of Mathematics
“I love the expression of student’s faces on their first day of class when they find out their instructor is Deaf.”
“When students contact me years later to say how the class still impacts them.”
“I enjoy seeing students light up when they finally understand something.”
Madeline Adamczesk1 Age: 54 Position: Professor of Chemistry
Jessica Smay Age: 37 Position: Professor of Earth and Space Science
“Seeing my students succeed both in classroom and beyond. My biggest thrill is visits from former students and having them share their success stories with current students.”
“I love helping students understand how earth and the universe work, and see how the science is part of their lives.”
Mark Newton Age: 59 Position: Professor of Biology “Tough question – There are so many great aspect of teaching. I guess I’d pick helping students reach their personal goals.”
Gina del Rosano-Fontela Age: 54 Position: Professor of Cosmetology “The best part is watching the students grow in Cosmetology, they start from not knowing anything about hairstyling then towards the end, they win a competition in the hair category. It’s exciting to see the light bulb go on or they have an ‘ah-hah’ moment.”
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Former Student displays his artwork BY ALEX MARTINET SJCC TIMES
this is why his painting is from the third person point of view making the audience observe.
Wayne Jiang previous attended San Jose City College in 2005 until he decided to move to San Francisco to pursue his art career. Jiang Artwork is inspired by childhood roots in San Jose as he saw the city get bigger and change over time. For this reason Jiang likes to paint during the night because it’s more private, and personal.
One of the highlights of the exhibit was how highlight the subtle areas around in Silicon Valley that locals only know. Liang painted residents eating dinner on downtown San Jose on Santa Clara Street, and even focused on the little details inside on the table by playing around with the composition of the condiments.
“Night paintings are more about solitude,“ said Wayne Liang. “The moods of the images are
Creating art is cathartic for Liang, as it allows him to keep an open mind going forward. One of the paintings called home, was him walking through the green fields near San Mateo not worrying about the past, only look forward to the future.
One of the paintings called home, was him walking through the green fields near San Mateo not worrying about the past, only look forward to the future. very abstract making it intentionally vague and mysterious. For me personally there is a sense of comfort because you don’t hear the city streets, and don’t see everything.” Liang draws inspiration from his personal life before he grabs the paint brush, and hit the canvas. He doesn’t like to be over think the moment, but instead capture the little details that might forgot along the way. Consequently
“I envision myself creating my high tech job as a painter by walking into the wild unknown,” said Wayne Jiang The art gallery wasn’t a glamorized work of how San Jose looks. Wayne Jiang presented a local perspective showcasing the little places we pass by daily in the Bay Area. You can find a complete display of Wayne Jiang artwork at WayneJiang.com
March Activities
SJCC Softball
Friday March 25
College Of San Mateo
Good Friday
San Jose 3 p.m. Friday and Sat March 2526
Friday, March 18 SJCC Track And Field Bob Rush Invitational San Mateo All Day Saturday, March 19 SJCC Track And Field Hornet Invitational Sacramento All Day
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Tuesday April 12
Friday and Saturday April 1-2
SJCC Softball
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SJCC Softball De Anza College
West Valley College*
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Cabrillo College*
Wednesday April 6
Saturday March 26
Sunday March 27
March 21-24
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Palo Alto All Day Saturday April 2 SJCC Track And Field Chabot Invitational
Wayne Jiang painting “Home” over looks San Mateo valley on a clear sunny day with a man walking through the feilds
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Leadership at San Jose City College Student government brings skills BY JON CALAMATEOS TIMES STAFF
When you pay attention, you’ll find that there is help for you. The Associated Student Government at San Jose City College has begun to bring further leadership skills to the students and the first event was a success, which was held at the school theatre on March 5th. For the first time in a while, the ASG has put together something that has been missing from their usual events. That was to pass on what they have been learning and the main topic was, leadership. Leadership to some is a scary thing, so it was refreshing to
Students and speakers talk during break at the ASG Leader ship conference. many that the conference was think that leadership is very full of motivation and good crucial for every student that vibes. Not to mention some good comes to college, because we food. The conference was full of want to create as many leaders as enthusiastic students, and various possible.” speakers who radiated the room. After being asked why one The ASG was asked what would think the conference sparked the idea to bring further was beneficial to the students, leadership skills to SJCC students Speaker and former student and this is what they said, “We Kenny Gutierrez said this.
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“Leadership qualities are an important factor for students here at San Jose City and also creating a sense of confidence, mentorship, team building, how to sometimes address issues we haven’t necessarily addressed before or had the skills necessarily to address the upcoming issues.” “Community college is really an awesome place to start for someone who wants a second start at academia, everything you need to succeed is here at community college. It’s just a matter of using the resources, tapping into them, and then moving forward. So this is one of those kind of resources and opportunities to allow an individual to grow personally and gain skills to move forward.” Everyone who put the conference together was very enthusiastic and confident that what they were doing was a benefit but what about the students? This is how some students felt it was a benefit to
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them. “I do believe it’s beneficial to the students,” said Roy Sanchez, student at San Jose City College. “It’s great that we can have it on campus for once,” said Sanchez. “Allowing students the opportunity to learn of different methods of leadership,” said Joseph Heady, Student and President of the San Jose City College Robotics 2016 and Automation organization. “The idea is that no one is born that way, you realize that there’s a calling, you have a need to serve something and you go out and make yourself that way,” said Blake Balajadia, “Leadership is not an unattainable thing, or something that belongs to people in positions, its everyday people that go out and build.” For further information regarding events on campus, contact the ASG. They hold a meeting in the student center every Wednesday from 2 p.m. to
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Campus briefs
College organizations shape the direction of your future at San Jose City College
BY LARRY L. HARRIS TIMES STAFF
The Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Feb. 23 and Tuesday, March 8. The board commissioned a survey firm to poll the district’s voters to determine the probability of funding an $880 million bond on either the June or November election. The bond funds will be used to rebuild the district’s campus’ based on the board approved Facilities Master Plan. By comparison, Bond Measure G 2004 amounted to $185 million and Bond Measure G 2010 amounted to $268 million. At the March 8 meeting the board approved four Early Childhood Education Certificate of Achievement programs. In other business the board accepted a $2.1 million dollar subaward grant from the Department of Education to serve our Hispanic community programs. The EVY EnlacE program gave the board its report on the conference its members attended in Washington, D. C.
Associated Student Government At the March 2 meeting, the ASG approved $8,000 for club day to be held at the Science building open space quad on March 16, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event will feature food, games, fun and club tabeling. Middle Eastern Heritage Month submitted its agenda to the ASG of the MEHM’s April activities:
Who do you think is the stongest presidential candidate?
At the March 8 meeting of the ASG, the ASG approved $700 for the upcoming Cesar Chavez celebration. The ASG also discussed funds not to exceed $3,400 for the Hall of Excellence program to be held March 12.
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The ASG meets every Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Student Center, room SC 204.
Andrew Peinada Age:22 Major:Organic chemistry
The College Advisory Council
At its March 4 meeting, the CAC heard a report from the Finance committee and also continued its work in designing the structure of The Committee Charge for it’s under committees to conform to.
“Trump is the strongest but the one I want to win is Sanders”
Eric Welch Age:18
Major:Computer science ”That’s a tough question, I’m going to be honest, Sanders is pretty good, he cares for the lower class, so Sanders is definitely the strongest”
Jesus Del Toro Age:31 Position:Supervisor at KJ cafe “Bernie, he looks like he actually cares about people”
The Finance Committee
The finance committee continued its discussions on the distribution and allocation of discretionary funds appropriated by the District Budget Committee to the college to fund various curriculum needs of San Jose City College
Lesly Martines Age:18 Major/ Position:Biology Quote: ”Bernie Sanders because he cares about people and not just himself”
As is the norm from past years budgeting process, the curriculum needs of the college, currently estimated at approximately $4 million, will far outstrip the available funds of $1.2 million allocated by the district budget committee thus limiting the full curriculum delivery to the students of SJCC.
Martin Alcocer Age:23 Major:Business
” Hillary, because it’s time for a women to be president”
”Honestly I don’t like any of them, If I had to choose one it would be Clinton, I think her ideas are more like Obama’s”
Letter to the editor In response to the Feb. 2 issue, ‘Police must wear body cams’
The Academic Senate
The Academic Senate met March 1. Several new curriculum programs were briefed to the Academic Senate; College President Breland presented a new software coding program being developed to become operational this Fall. Ingrid Thompson presented the new state of the art Welding Program currently in place at SJCC.
The Times welcomes comments and opinions that do not exceed 200 words. Letters can be dropped off at or sent to: the Times mailbox at Reprographics the newsroom in the Technology Center citycollegetimes@jaguars.sjcc.edu
Lisa Zapien Age:19 Major: Undecided
To the Editor, I think it’s very beneficial in a lot of ways. Not only does it improve our evidence collection through documentation of physical evidence and interrogation statements, but it also makes the police more accountable, and transparent. Police encounters are frequently criticized when anything goes wrong. As soon as anything happens, you see people using their cellphone cameras, and capturing the incident. It’s really important the police capture from their own perspective because who knows if something were to happen, and you catch the tail end, he/she wouldn’t capture what lead up to the event. Police need a reason why cameras should be used in the first place. Body worn cameras are a way to document incidents from an officers perspective,
Editor-in-Chief Alexander A. Martinet
Web /Social Media Editor Rabih Chahine
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Managing Editor David T. Xaviel
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but are not just used to capture incidents. Officers use them in interrogations, interviews, or during active search warrants to document what is going to be searched, and processed for evidence. I think my officers have a great relationship with the students at San Jose City College. The interactions I have had for the most part have been positive when I talk to individual groups. In the future we’re going to share more information through social media to help get the word out We appreciate students’ opening up discussions about what our department can do better. Thomas Morales Campus police Dear Thomas, Thank you for reaching out to us at the City College Times. This editorial was written last semester by previous staff, but I agree that body cameras are another tool to help officers patrol local communities, and be more transparent in the public eye.
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