The City College Times Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016
The Voice of San Jose City College Since 1956
Volume 82 Issue 5
Opinion Somebody, please, wake me up BY BENJAMIN CASTRO TIMES STAFF
After a chaotic presidential race that had the look and feel of a circus more than that of a campaign, the people of America are now forced to deal with at least three years eleven months two weeks and four more days of Donald Trump as president. Trump, a powerful, savvy, cunning businessman but also immature, unfiltered, disrespectful and with no government experience besides using his power, resources and other people’s money to cheat the system. It’s terrifying how Trump’s spontaneous words and actions affect the future and well being of not only America and its inhabitants but the world. In this time of uncertainty, there is one thing we can be sure of, we’re in for a bumpy ride, it’s time to buckle in, hold on tight and hope we survive being TRUMPED.
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Innovative educational opportunities at the Milpitas Education Center
Multicultural week is launching on the campus
BY MELISSA MARIA MARTINEZ TIMES STAFF
Join the international education week to see BY MAGGIE ZOU TIMES STAFF
San Jose City College is not only a community college for domestic students, but also for international students. There are a lot of international student on the campus, however, people don’t notice them. International education week, Nov.14 - 17, is an annual event for international students to show the culture of their country. “This year we have new events,” said Brandon Yanari, the international student program specialist. “Students will be able to wear some of their cultural items or cultural attire and show off.” This is his first time hosting this event, he also said one of the exciting part is that he will wear Japanese clothes and teach students Japanese dance for the first time ever. Another new activity, called the world language mixer, will be presented on Tuesday, Nov.15. International students are going to teach their native language. Another host is Doriann Tran, the
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international counselor and the international program coordinator. She has been delegating for international program for many yea rs. “The opening ceremony we tried to replicate the Olympics,” Tran said. “One of the professors brought up this idea. That day on Monday (Nov.14) we are going to hold flags, parade around the college and announce each country.” International education week is a national event. When SJCC is celebrating it, other college insinuations are doing the same thing around the country. According to the website, eca. state.gov, “This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences.”
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at San Jose City’s new college’ extension, the Milpitas Education Center Tuesday, Oct. 25. “Its clear that this facility is an important investment,” SJCC President Byron Breland said. “This is a new facility that will not only provide opportunities to meet their educational goals but to also inspire the next generation.” Bay Area leader Dave Cortese, President of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, presented district leaders with a plaque of accommodation and congratulated
them for investing in a facility meant to give children a heard start to earning college credit while they attend high school. “People have been talking about this kind collaborative vertical relationship between schools, school districts and the education community but no one really did it till now. Congratulations,” Cortese said. “Thank you for setting an example for the rest of the county. This county is very proud of the work that you’ve done” The college will be ready to serve students next semester in 2017.
LAST DAY TO DROP WITH A W IS NOV. 18 --Thanksgiving banquet on campus all students welcome All students are welcome to attend the Thanksgiving banquet Tuesday, Nov. 22, from 5-8 p.m. in the student center room 204. ---Dance performance this week The dance department is performing, “Dancing Out of Darkness” from the 17 through the 19 at 8 p.m. Students and senior admission is $5, general audience is $10. --Do we need a childcare center on campus? Associated Student Government is working on showing a need for a child development center at SJCC. Please check your email soon or complete a survey at the student center. --Donate your canned goods All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to donate canned and non-perishable food items (i.e., canned goods, dry goods, noodles, etc.) to the donation barrels located in the student center. All donations will go to Second Harvest Food Bank in San Jose. The drive runs though Nov. 23. --Campus closed during Thanksgiving holiday Nov. 24-26.
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President of the Jaguars speaks out City College has its own elected female leader BY MELISSA MARIA MARTINEZ TIMES STAFF
The election is over and even though some students are disappointed that the country decided against electing a woman president they can find comfort in the fact that San Jose City College did. “I voted for Luna because she understands what is important,” said Andrew Phelps, president of the Mental Health Client Association, a SJCC student organization. In May, City College students elected Iriana Luna, a 20-year-old pre-med Latina, ASG president. “She is completely invested and she is willing to sacrifice her time for students,” Director of Student Activities David Sanchez said. As president, Luna encourages student involvement. “If students don’t see a club that they like they can create one and we’re always open to new clubs,” Luna said. “The clubs that are functioning are doing great things; SACNAS just won two national awards.” As the eldest of her three siblings Luna is no stranger to leadership. She starts her day at 3 a.m. on days she works and sleeps in until 5 a.m. on her days off. “Seeing how much my parents had to work, how much they had to struggle, I can’t complain,” Luna said. Luna said her parents inspire her to work hard to pursue her childhood dream, a career in medicine. “Ever since I was little, I wanted to be a doctor,” Luna said. “You don’t really see a lot of Latino faces when you go to the doctor.” Apart from being president this semester Luna is taking physics, calculus and women’s literature and after graduation Luna said she hopes to transfer into a four year institution. “I really want to study at UC Santa Cruz because they’re one of the few campuses with community
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ASG President Iriana Luna conducts meeting Wednesday, Nov. 9.
studies, which is what I want to study,” Luna said. “I hope to begin working and volunteering more at hospitals and community-based organizations.” When she’s not at school or work, Luna said spending time with her family is important. “I think it’s crucial to do (spend time with family) because they give me a lot of support,” said Luna. “Plus it’s great to hear what my siblings are doing, and it’s a refreshing time to relax.” Luna also likes to spend her free time outdoors, reading and appreciating art. “It helps keep me connected to beauty in the world around us that we often times pass on,” Luna said. “I enjoy reading memoirs because they help me grow in how I view the world. Paintings and drawings let me immerse myself into the vision of the artist.” For young women aspiring to become leaders, Luna has some words of wisdom. “I always remember what my parents told me growing up. ‘If something was easy then everyone would do it,’” Luna said. “As a leader sometimes
you have to make difficult calls or have to be in uncomfortable situations; however, there are very few people who put themselves in leadership roles so don’t give up!” Luna encourages ladies to not be afraid to speak out when decisions are being made. “To be a leader, you must have the courage to do what you believe is right,” Luna said. “Decision making is something that as women we may feel uncomfortable doing because of the societal norms; however, we must break from this model and voice our opinions. It is essential to do this with tact and diplomacy!” Finally, the most important piece of advice Luna said she can give is to learn from others. “Observe and analyze the way other leaders, both men and women, handle situations and how they lead,” Luna said. “Don’t ever think you know it all; from every situation and every person there is something to be learned.”
November is Transgender Awareness Month
BY MICHELLE BLAIR GUEST WRITER
We live in times more prone than ever to hatredbased violence. During the month of November, let’s be aware of acceptance of all members of our campus, of our neighborhoods and our world. Nov. 14 – 20 Transgender Awareness Week Transgender Awareness Week is held annually to raise
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the visibility of transgender and gender non-conforming people, and address the issues the community faces. To learn more about the week, and to see clips from I AM: Trans People Speak, please go to glaad.org/transweek. Author Jennifer Finney Boylan and Orange is the New Black’s Laverne Cox are both featured. Nov. 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance This observance honors the memory of those whose lives were lost due to acts of anti-transgender violence.
On Nov. 20, perhaps take a moment to reflect on the lives lost to transgender violence. For a partial list of lives lost to violence in the preceding year go to: tdor.info Keep an eye out for a commemorative event to occur on campus during the week of Nov. 28. Michelle Blair is professor of English and Safe Zone Coordinator. For more information contact: 408-298-2181 ex.3874
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Death is celebrated Dia de Los Muertos show BY MAGGIE ZOU Times Staff
San Jose City College gallery hosted a special exhibition for Dia de Los Muertos on Nov. 2 and Nov. 10, to celebrate a Mexican holiday for the dead people. In Mexican culture, people gather together to pray for their past family or friends on Dia de Los Muerto day. On the Nov. 2, the exhibition had built a tiny altar with some bread and other food in order to show the respect for the past. The atmosphere of death theme was enhanced by showing paints in black and white. There also pretty skeleton showed. “One of the altars was created by a Mexican club in campus named M.E.Ch.A, they put pictures of famous Mexican people who had passed away,” said Jason Adkins, the art professor and the charger of the event. “There are also different symbolisms, the flowers,
the bread, and the candles to light the way of the spiritual journey of the dead people.” At 1pm, cosmetology students came to offer black and white face painting. Adkins was very excited about his face after painted. He discussed with cosmetology students how to make the color stay longer by using foundation as a primer. A Mexican student, Jose Luis Pinal said “I think it’s a good way of showing our Mexican culture to college students and staff. Also SJCC has a lot of ethnicities and it’s nice to learn from each other background.” On Nov. 10, a music band called Las Cafeteras performed on the grass in front of the art building. Mexican food was also provided at the cross of the Science building and multidisciplinary building. Many students sat on the stairs to see the show and enjoyed the food. “We are here to encourage students to love themselves, where do they come from - their
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root,” said Daniel French, the singer of the band. “Also to cheer up people. Many people are upset about the election.”
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Celebrate Veterans!
How did you feel about the polling process and did you do any research?
Military personnel have humorous stories BY DARYL VON DUNKER TIMES STAFF
This week celebrates veterans from the Armed Forces and focus on their sense of humor. Recruiter Jean Souffrant, native to the U.S. territory of Haiti and his family moved to Brooklyn, N.Y., when he was 17. As he stared down the financial beast and the time it takes to finish college (4-8 years) it was hard to justify both the financial and personal costs. A friend encouraged him to meet with a local Marine recruiter, which explained their process and no-nonsense approach to military life. Souffrant saw very little of himself in the recruiter and zero sense of humor. As much as Brooklyn hardens a young man, the last thing he needed was more of the same. He just was not a Jar Head. He scored high on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). Smart students immediately see benefits in job opportunities and training schools. His next recruiter was from the Navy: a branch notorious for their wild sense of humor, rest and relaxation antics and prank nature. For example, the Navy allows facial beards, something no other branch allows. Essentially, his life accelerated. His first tours landed him in exotic locations such as Spain, Italy, Dubai, South America, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic, where he built schools and hospitals. “Most people think that being in the military is about going to war. Really, its about getting a jump start on life…there are no dead-end jobs and instead of only having one job that leaves you unable to own a home in your 50’s, you have Plan A, E, B and C,” he said. Alex Flores, 25, an Art Major, ultimately chose school. His mother was Army and his uncles were in the Navy, so originally chose the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program, while attending Boyton High School. He enjoyed many aspects of the program – boot camps; parade marches, hiking, as well as team building and time on the shooting range. “My Gunny had a funny singsong, ‘This is my rifle, this is my gun, this is for shooting, and this is for fun,’” he said. It would have translated to a great career in the military if the Army hadn’t turned him down for being “short.” So then he took a closer look at the Navy. Like Souffrant, he found the humor and teamwork appealing and loved
the idea that he could have beard and mustache after boot camp. Things were looking good until they got to his tattoos. At that point, he was asked if he would remove them. This surprised him because sailors historically have more tattoos than even Marines. However, when it comes to tattoos, Flores said, “My body is my campus,” so he turned down the rest of the process. Fortunately, his mom always told him, “If your not doing something, your doing nothing to give your mind improvement.” After six years working everything from dish-washing to chef, he said, he is “truly enjoying his art” major at SJCC. His favorite work involves making tiles and burning them in the kiln. He “hopes to have that translate into working with his uncles in the construction business,” he said. Would he ever go in if the Navy let him keep his tattoos? “Absolutely,” he said. Francis Anderson, 20, a history major presently is Active Reserve. His biological father was Army, his adopted father worked for the defense industry, and his cousins are Army, Marines and Navy. “I picked the U.S. Army National Guard because I could stay in California, do the reserves one weekend a month, have a regular civilian job and go to school. Also, there is a financial benefit. It pays for school, healthcare and dental,” he said. “I chose the Army because I didn’t want to travel and be at sea … I knew I wouldn’t fit in with the Marines.” When it comes to humor, he said, “My Sargent, actually, woke up another Sargent – a heavy sleeper – and we taped him on the wall. Which means that everyone got extra PT – seven extra miles of running, 20 push-ups and 300 sit-ups. But it was worth it and wonderful.” Ultimately, pranks are definitely funnier when they happen to somebody else. Anderson said, “My favorite prank of all time, is the midnight prank. Where you wake people up at midnight. They get up; get ready for the day, thinking that it is 5 o’clock in the morning. They haven’t looked at their phone and all the clocks are turned to 5 a.m. Once a cousin got all the way to his job before he realized it was 1 a.m.” Anderson said the most important thing to remember is, “It is not at all like the Call of Duty game, where you get dropped off in the middle of a battlefield. There is a lot of parent permission before going to combat. Also, in a game, you get revived. You take a life, it takes a toll.”
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Cristela Ramirez Age: Declined Evolutionary Biology
Christopher Karakotsios Age: 22 Evolutionary Biology
Francis Anderson Age: 20 History/Election Officer
I think the hardest part was just choosing – like a test, where you do all the easy ones and then go back and do the hard ones last.
I found that I agreed with the Mercury News was recommending. I used that, but then I read thru about 20 or 30 feet of text.
It was a very interesting race. I took me about 3-4 months to research the propositions, the candidates and even the presidency.
Katherin Partida Age: 19 Computer Science/ Election Officer I just winged it. It took me about 15-20 minutes to a half an hour just to get my vote in.
Arianna Snyder Age: 19 Health/ASL interpreter
Angelica Chavez Age: Declined Early Childhood Education
I did not know they had voting on Saturday and Sunday. Legally they’re supposed to let us know. So, they broke a law.
What I don’t understand is how it is that the votes were already in by 8 o’clock, but the deadline was 8 o’clock. That makes no sense.
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Two students drop off their mail-in ballots while on campus, Nov. 8.
International students are Jaguars too Calling everyone to engage with the global community BY MELISSA MARIA MARTINEZ TIMES STAFF
City College draws students from all across the globe and this semester SJCC is home to the largest population of international students in its history. International students are required to take a minimum of 12 units per semester and pay more than five times per unit than the average student, according to admissions and records. This is the price international students pay for the opportunity to study, work hard, take part in college life, network and ultimately gain the skills and experience needed to find a job in California; they arrive eager to
learn and communicate. “The thing is we’re kind of shy,” said Karol Coellar, a 23-yearold industrial design major, who arrived four months ago from El Salvador. “I can be scared to communicate with people, but I still try.” SJCC students also benefit from cultivating relationships with international students. “It is important for us to create meaningful interpersonal relationships with our international students in order to learn about the world outside of the Bay Area, acquire new skills, and also to learn about diverse perspectives,” communication professor Shelley Giacalone said. The entire experience should be a win-win for everyone, however
not all international students are finding it easy to establish these relationships. “I was thinking that people would be friendly, but they are not friendly, especially here in California,” said Sevar Okulmus, a 26-year-old international student from Turkey who has been here two years. Kemei Dong, a 19-year-old accounting major from China, has been here one year. Last year Dong said she was aware others around her were planning for Halloween and Thanksgiving, but she did not get a chance to celebrate with anyone and she said it looks as if this may happen again. “For these two festivals I didn’t
see my friends, I didn’t know where I should go,” Dong said. Coellar has a suggestion on how SJCC students can help make international students feel more at home. “Be nicer, a lot of international students are here without family, without friends and it’s really hard.” Coellar said. “Sometimes people are so into their stuff that they don’t see the people around.” There is no one-size-fits all solution, but there is something all students can do to effectively make a positive difference. “Engage them!” said Sam Ho, the director of employment and diversity with the SJECC District and a former international
student from Vietnam. “We need to make them feel like home, they are our guests.” To engage with international students on campus Giacalone recommends students participate in International Education Week. An entire week of events designed to get SJCC students acclimated with the international students program. This week long campus event begins Nov. 14 and ends Nov. 17. “I think American students and international students both want to know each other, but don’t find many chances to,” Dong said. “A college activity is always a chance to bring students together.”
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Jaguars basketball team update BY MELISSA MARIA MARTINEZ/ TIMES STAFF
The Jaguars scored big in the season-opener against Porterville winning 94-66 on Thursday, Nov. 3, in the Tip off Tournament at SJCC. The next day the Jaguars went up against Foothill. During the first half the Jags were ahead by 17, lost their lead fast in the second half but managed to score seconds before the buzzer for the win 7675. On the final day of the tournament Jaguars suffered their first defeat of the season against Ohlone 76-57.
At the Jocelyn Mancebo Basketball Tournament on Friday, Nov. 4, the Lady Jaguars were narrowly defeated by American River College 57-65 and again Saturday, Nov. 5, by Feather River College in Stockton 98-90.
MEN’S BASKETBALL DATE
OPPONENT
SCORE
NOV. 3
PORTERVILLE
W 94-66
NOV. 4
FOOTHILL
W 76-75
NOV. 5
OHLONE
L
76-57
FUTURE GAMES DATE
OPPONENT (LOCATION)
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TIME
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
NOV. 23 at SKYLINE (SKYLINE)
5:PM
NOV. 30 at OHLONE (FREMONT)
5:PM
DATE
OPPONENT
SCORE
NOV. 4
AMERICAN RIVER
L 65-57
NOV. 5
FEATHER RIVER
L 98-90
DEC. 2
SAN FRANCISCO TOURNAMENT (SF)
TBA
DEC. 8
SAN JOSE CITY CLASSIC
TBA
DEC. 16 at CHABOT (HAYWARD)
7:PM
DEC. 21 at CANADA COLLEGE (REDWOOD CITY)
7:PM
DEC. 28 ALLAN HANCOCK TOURNAMENT (SANTA MARIA)
TBA
DATE
JAN. 4
at CABRILLO (APTOS)
7:PM
JAN. 6
MONTEREY PEN. COLLEGE
7:PM
JAN. 11
DE ANZA
7:PM
JAN. 13
at HARTNELL (SALINAS)
7:PM
JAN. 20
at WEST VALLEY (SARATOGA)
7:PM
JAN. 25
GAVILAN
7:PM
JAN. 27
CABRILLO
7:PM
FEB. 1
at MONTEREY PEN. COLLEGE (MONTEREY)
7:PM
FEB. 3
at DE ANZA (CUPERTINO)
7:PM
FEB. 8
HARTNELL
7:PM
FEB. 15
WEST VALLEY
7:PM
FUTURE GAMES OPPONENT (LOCATION)
TIME
NOV. 16
SISKIYOUS
5:PM
NOV. 26
at GAVILAN (GILROY)
1:PM
DEC. 1
at LANEY (CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE)*
8:PM
DEC. 9
VS. MERCED @ FRESNO *
3:PM
DEC. 16
at DE ANZA (CUPERTINO)
7:PM
DEC. 21
at MONTEREY (MONTEREY)
5:PM
JAN. 4
LOS POSITAS
7:PM
JAN. 6
at CHABOT (HAYWARD)
5:PM
JAN. 11
at OHLONE (FREMONT) *
5:PM
JAN. 18
SKYLINE
7:PM
JAN. 20
SAN FRANCISCO *
7:PM
JAN. 25
at SAN MATEO
5:30PM
JAN. 27
at LOS POSITAS (LIVERMORE)
5:PM
FEB. 1
CHABOT
7:PM
FEB. 3
OHLONE
7:PM
FEB. 10
at SKYLINE
5:PM
FEB. 15
at SAN FRANCISCO
5:PM
FEB. 17
SAN MATEO
7:PM
BENJAMIN CASTRO / TIMES STAFF
Football season summary SEPTEMBER 3
at Gavilan
L, 27-22
10
Merced
L, 47-0
17
at Monterey
L, 33-20
24
Cabrillo
W, 26-7
1
Foothill
L, 18-13
15
at Redwoods
L, 18-7
22
Los Medanos
L, 34-28
29
at Shasta
L, 57-14
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER 5
Mendocino
L, 48-42 BENJAMIN CASTRO / TIMES STAFF
Freshman D’Shawn M Hopkins returning interception
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Post-Election campus and community climate Dear Jaguar community, As reactions to the Presidential election continue to ripple across the nation and emotions simmer throughout our communities; we are undoubtedly confronted with our own reactions and certainly with the reactions of our students. The truth is, for many in our community, these results don’t feel real and they are indistinguishable from feelings of fresh, close grief. Regardless of anyone’s politics, it is somewhat surprising, and extremely disappointing to many, including myself, that in our time, a candidate can win the Presidency of the United States of America after a long campaign of slinging threats and insults at historically disenfranchised people who have worked hard to contribute to the beauty of this nation. The results of Tuesday’s presidential election is a stark reminder that the country is in fact divided between those who want to make our “nation great again” (alone) and those who want to “make it great” (together). The fact is, the president-elect, Mr. Donald Trump, has made statements threatening to ban Muslims from the United States, refuse refugees, deport millions of undocumented workers/students and build a wall on the border with Mexico. Moreover, he has disparaged, Mexican Americans, African Americans, women and people with disabilities. Obviously, these are all people that make up the critical mass of our student body and college staff. Our values
of inclusion, diversity, and equity will continue to drive how we serve ALL individuals at San Jose City College. As the significance of these election results continue to unfold, I want to encourage us, as a College community, to be responsive to our students, and to one another. Many are experiencing feelings of uncertainty and expressing a good deal of anxiety and fear as we all move into an unknown and seemingly volatile future. I want to reaffirm that our College and District will continue to uphold the values of democracy, freedom, social justice, and respect for the law and the dignity of all people, independent of national origin, skin color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or political views.
share and process these events as a community. Please feel free to attend and to recommend that your students participate. Additional information and fliers will be disseminated over the next several days leading up to the event. I want to thank the Student Affairs team for their swift action in setting up this opportunity to engage with one another. I also want to thank all of you for your on-going care and responsiveness to the concerns of our students.
There is a lot of work to do; however, I am optimistic that we have a strong community, and country, and are well positioned to support, encourage, uplift and love one another, and our students, as we move forward together from a position of strength and unity for a more hopeful tomorrow. Student success will continue to be our number one priority... Go Jaguars!! Byron D. Clift Breland, Ph.D. President, San Jose City College
To that end, I want to invite everyone to be open to dialogue and to responding to student reactions by being ready and willing to listen and by being prepared to make referrals to the appropriate resources when necessary. On Tuesday, November 15th from 12 noon – 2 pm we will be hosting a campus forum featuring college staff and student leadership in the theatre. This will provide us with the opportunity to
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