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Find the invisible world within SJCC borders BY DARYL VON DUNKER TIMES STAFF
Come to the world where only Pokémon Go players dare to tread. Have you heard about the Pokémon global phenomenon? If not, be prepared to be amazed at the hidden virtual world found right here on your very own college campus. This summer a mapping system company took Pokémon to the next level – as an augmented, virtual world found between the layers of cyberspace and your personal cell phone. That’s right, there are over a hundred characters you can meet walking on the paths of these hallowed grounds. There are three major virtual stops, called “gyms,” where you can find characters and battle them in an attempt to capture them. “Almost every church and hospital has a gym,” as well as, “art installations, such as the ‘Peace and Love’ poles,” communication instructor Christopher Lancaster, said. The campus gyms are located at the greenhouse, and “Peace & Love” poles near the Technology Center and between the Cosmetology and Fitness Center. How did this all get started? According to The Pokémon 20th Anniversary web page www. pokemon20.com, started, on February 27, 1996, as Gameboy games: Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green. Eventually, it blossomed into a Japanese Anime movie (November 1999) and has taken the world by storm for over 20 years. “Like Transformers, it was an effort to tie a television story to a game and later a toy,” Lancaster said. The latest incarnation, “Pokémon Go” (Released July 7) is an international game
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Screenshot - Niantic Inc. SJCC Main Entrance Poké Stop created by the Niantic Corporation on their Ingress GPS Platform Student Melissa Martinez showed SJCC Times her iPhone version. Visually, the computer app is a fascinating cross between two other apps: Google Earth (GE) and Google Sky (GS). Google Earth shows you the 3D map view of the planet. Google Sky shows you every constellation and star in front of you – even through the ground at your feet. In the regular mode (GE), you see the next Pokémon location. However, if you have an iPhone, the virtual reality mode (GS) shows characters as if they are right in front of you. With the next Buddy system update, Pokémon’s will go walking with you. Local student gurus Carlos
Lopez (120 captures) and Nelson Aleman (111 captures) were kind enough to explain the premise of the game, nearby hot parks and give their feedback on the game. Essentially, you capture every Pokémon in your realm, your region, and the world – one man gave up his job and went hunting globally just for bragging rights. There are three (3) main gym teams: Red-Valor, Blue-Mystic and Yellow-Instinct. Neutral gyms devoid of characters are gray. Each character appears for ten (10) minutes and you can fight them, win and place them in your pouch. Pokémon stands for pocket monsters. If you need more time to attract, spawn and capture them, then there are several options that provide an extra
30 minutes: incense, lures, and lucky eggs. Incense creates an attractive aura around you. Lures attract rare Pokémon. Lucky eggs double catching time, evolving your characters and activate Poké Stops. Why would you want to enter a Stop? Because, it is exhausting to fight all the time. A stop replenishes your energy levels, provides healing potions and revises your game. Obviously, there are two different ways to increase your chances. You can work with a team and earn them with free sweat, or you can purchase coins. The best purchasing strategy is to obtain incubators, hatch 9 eggs for 150 coins each and which then help you attract more Pokémon. Or just throw berries at Pikachu and he’ll help you. Gift cards can be purchased in the Campus Bookstore. The hottest park to visit is the Guadalupe River Park near the SAP Center. It has 10 gyms and on any given has about 200 people looking for Pokémon – with increases on the weekends. Lopez said, that Pokémon Go was “more fun because you meet more people” playing the game. There are also tremendous health benefits. Region-specific Pokémon requires you to walk several kilometers (2K, 5K, and 10K) never going more than 15 mph. However, Nelson pointed out that the card game is “a lot more fun” and you don’t waste “30 percent of your battery life.” The cards allow you “more strategy, card trading, and one-on-one interaction” – Right here on campus. If you are interested, both students can teach in the Cyber Café. The free computer app can be downloaded from Google Play or iTunes.
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Tribute to campus gentleman and community advocate MELISSA MARIA MARTINEZ TIMES STAFF
Larry Harris served the San Jose City College community as a student trustee and City College Times reporter. He was committed to keeping us informed on matters and decisions that impacted the school and its students. He took his responsibilities seriously, found joy and took pride in his work.
On May 24, Larry was one of three recognized by the board of trustees as a great inspiration for many through hard work and dedication to student success. On May 26, just two days later, he received his communication degree at San Jose City College’s graduation ceremony and May 27, Larry Harris passed away with his “graduation robe in one hand, open college text book next to him,” according to a family member’s account. Larry Harris’ footprint is deeply imbedded on our campus and his memory in the hearts of the many who knew him. “He cared deeply about our community and
school. He had a wonderful laugh and always appreciated knowledge.” - Communication professor, Leslyn McCallum. “Larry was very passionate and kind man. He sure will be missed.” Media Art and Design major ReVae Jensen “He was a great man, always friendly. Very wise man that never stopped learning. Will forever be in mine and everyone’s hearts.” – City College student, Hayley Leonard “He was such a sweetheart when I first came to SJCC in my English 1C class. Gone, but never ever forgotten. He will be deeply missed.” -City College Alumni, Erika Harris
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Tuesday, sept. 20, 2016
Stepping stones to start an organization BY MAGGIE ZOU TIMES STAFF
Many new students do not know that they can also create their own club when they are not interested in any existing club. They may use some challenge like creating their own club. First you must have five or more students that want to become members, and then you should find at least ten 10 people who support the establishment of the club. Then club founder need to go to the ASG office. ASG stands for “Associated Student Government”. The office is located in business building, room 101. Students can apply for a “club charter form,” which basically asks for the information of the club students want to build. Joining a club is an excellent way
to make new friends and exploring opportunities on campus. “Being in charge of a club gives me a more organized school life and more sense of responsibility.” Said Justin Cu. Cu used to held several hot dog selling events in SJCC with his club members. Many club founders have happy memories with those hard tasks. A former student in San Jose City College named Daniel Vo founded a soccer club in the 2015 spring term. “By the time the soccer club was found, I was very excited and motivated,” Vo said. Although he had a lot of difficulties and some hard time, he said, he was having fun, as well. He designed the club poster with a friend and set up a questionnaire box in the Student Center trying to recruit
members in different ways. Jarod Ma is the founder of Japanese Club, Ma said:” first we had an idea, and then we just found it and made it real.” Moreover, he said:” …School has met for club founders every Wednesday, so we can know what other clubs are doing and maybe we can hold something together.” San Jose City College is a pool of opportunities; teachers and staff encourage students to succeed. Students should not be shy of creating clubs. They can attend to activities outside the campus, therefore, students’ college lives are more fulfilled; Club is like a mini society, everyone takes their own role. The funders are like the managers in a business. Don’t be shy to establish your own club. If you have ideas, make it happen like others!
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Students empowering students Club fostering effective communicators and leaders BY MELISSA MARIA MARTINEZ TIMES STAFF
Are you afraid of public speaking? If so, you are not alone. Public speaking is listed as a number-one fear according to the Chapman University Survey on American Fears. A fear worse than death! This semester students can take advantage of a new club on campus; the Communication Club. Communication professor Shelley Giacalone and a group of her students established the Communication Club late last semester to offer students supportive learning workshops and empower members to gain greater self-confidence while developing their leadership skills. The club “aims to provide a friendly environment, promote leadership, friendship,
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and understanding through communication and share great opportunities to communicate in a social, professional and educational environment.”
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Props/Prep: Yes Time: 25-45 min Audience: Any (teams) Physical: No Activity: This exercise can be used in many different settings and training programs. It is designed to work mainly to develop team building, cooperation, and leadership. A great activity to do with newly formed groups to ‘break the ice’, or to use with groups having functional problems to help identify assumed roles. Materials needed: Lost at Sea scenario sheet per person Procedure: Participants should divide into teams of 5. Hand out one scenario sheet with 14 items listed, to each participant. Give 10 minutes to individually rank the 14 items. Team members should then confer for an additional 10 minutes and decide on the team’s priority ranking each of the 14 items. Have the team re-rank item on one sheet of paper. Team members should then compare their individual rankings with those determined by the group as a whole, and discuss why the scores differ, if applicable. Or, if individuals would re-rank items based on the group discussion, what changed their minds? How were they influenced by the group? Scenario: You and your team have chartered a yacht. None of you have any previous sailing experience, so you have hired an experienced skipper and a twoperson crew. As you sail through the Southern Pacific Ocean, a fire breaks out and much of the yacht and its contents are destroyed. The yacht is slowly sinking. Your location is unclear because vital navigational and radio equipment have been damaged. The yacht skipper and crew have been lost to the fire. Your best guess is that you are approximately 1,000 miles southwest of the nearest landfall. You and your friends have managed to save the following 14 items: 1. A shaving mirror 2. A quantity of mosquito netting 3. A 19 liter can of water 4. A case of army rations 5. Maps of the Pacific Ocean 6. A floating seat cushion 7. A 7.5 liter can of oil / petroleum mixture 8. A small transistor radio
Communication club president Sang To said. The members are a diverse mix of students who have taken a variety of communication courses
9. 186 square decimeters of Opaque plastic sheeting 10. Shark repellent 11. 1.1 liters of 160 per cent proof rum 12. 4.5 meters of nylon rope 13. 2 boxes of chocolate bars 14. A fishing kit In addition to the above, you have salvaged a rubber life raft. The total contents of your team’s pants pockets amounts to one package of cigarettes, three boxes of matches, and three pieces of paper currency. YOUR CHANCES OF SURVIVAL WILL DEPEND UPON YOUR ABILILTY TO RANK THE ABOVE 14 ITEMS IN THEIR RELATIVE ORDER OF IMPORTANCE. GOOD LUCK! Lost at Sea - Answers According to the experts (United States Coastguard), the basic supplies needed when a person is stranded mid-ocean are articles to attract attention and articles to aid survival until rescue arrives. Without signaling devices, there is almost no chance of being spotted and ultimately rescued. Furthermore, most rescues occur within the first 36 hours and a person can survive with only a minimum of food and water during that period. So, the following is the order of ranking the items in their importance to your survival: 1. The shaving mirror would be critical for signaling. 2.The oil / petroleum mixture would also be critical for signaling. The mixture will float on water and could be ignited with one of the pieces of paper currency and a match. 3. The water would be necessary to replenish fluids lost through perspiration. 4. One case of army rations would provide basic food intake. 5. The opaque plastic could be used to collect rain water and provide shelter from the elements. 6. The chocolate bars could provide reserve food supply 7. The fishing kit is ranked lower than the chocolate since ‘a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush’, and there is no guarantee that you will catch any fish. 8. The nylon rope could be used to secure people or equipment to prevent them from being washed overboard. 9. The floating seat cushion could serve as a life preserver if someone fell overboard.
and are ready to put their skills and knowledge into practice. “We are a dynamic, studentled social and service club that provides communication training,
10. Shark repellent 11. The 160 per cent proof rum contains 80% alcohol, which is enough to be used as an antiseptic for any injuries; otherwise, it is of little value. 12. The small transistor radio would be of no use without a transmitter. You would
networking and fundraising opportunities for club members.” Giacalone said. With only three meeting to date this goal oriented, enthusiastic group already have an ambitious agenda for this semester; planning peer led workshops-designed to help students with their speech outline, visual and speech preparation—a leadership seminar and are looking into local restaurants to raise scholarship funds. The club will post workshop signup sheets for students interested in attending. Students can also come to the club meetings. Club meetings are held on Thursdays from 4:35-5:55 p.m. in room T-314. Next scheduled meetings will be Sept. 22 and Oct. 6. The Communications Club is always looking to recruit new members. All students are welcome and are encouraged to join. “It’s not only a club but also a place where we nurture great minds,” To said, “for those who want to learn, share and make new friends.”
also be out of range of any radio station. 13. Maps of the Pacific Ocean would be worthless without navigation equipment. 14. The mosquito netting would not be necessary, as there are NO mosquitoes in the mid-Pacific Ocean, and the fishing kit would be more effective for catching fish.
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4 Campus News Football, basketball teams poised for great seasons Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016
BY IVAN CRUZ TIMES STAFF
At SJCC athletes and coaches have either been preparing for the upcoming season or their season has been underway for a short time. Some of the coaches have voiced the confidence that their team will produce exciting games and are encouraging students to support the team at home games. Sports that begin this semester include football, men’s and women’s basketball, women’s volleyball, and men’s and women’s cross-country. For the football team, dualthreat quarterback Delmon Williams is poised for a big year as coach Connor said, “He’s starting to really understand the quarterback position.” With his elusive running style and his ability to throw down field, Williams provides the offense with a consistent big-play threat and he possesses the attributes that make him an exciting player to watch this season. New paragraph Williams has the skill to elude rushers and extend plays with his legs and is capable of throwing deep passes on the run. He can also take off and run with the ball and is difficult to tackle once he is in the open field. Coach Connor also spotlighted running back De’Jon Packer and said, “He’s a good combination of speed and power.”
Packer is an exciting player that has breakaway speed and is not afraid to lower his shoulder and run through tacklers. Williams is already building a strong rapport with wide receiver Donald Weathersby, which coach Connor also spotlighted. At 6-foot-1 Weathersby is a legitimate deep threat in the Jaguars’ offense. He possesses an innate ability to go up and catch the football at its high point. Coach Connor also said he believes students should be encouraged to attend games and support their team because, “There’s nothing like playing in front of a capacity crowd, no matter what sport it is no matter what you’re doing. Just the energy that you get from the crowd is special.” Men’s basketball does not begin until November, but excitement for the season is warranted. Hall of Fame Head Coach Percy Carr is preparing for another strong season. With over 800 career wins and 36 playoff appearances, the presence of Coach Carr almost guarantees a winning brand of basketball for the Jaguars as they look to build on their impressive 10-2 win-loss record in conference play from last season. On the women’s basketball side, head coach Terri Oberg looks to bounce back from a somewhat disappointing 2015-16 season in which the team finished with
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a 13-14 overall win-loss record. The team, however, still posted a strong 7-4 win-loss record at home and showed great promise as they faced a tough a schedule. Coach Oberg said that the strength of this team will be the, “returning players that have bought in and are committed to getting better.” Returning players such as Regina Sankey, who made First Team All-Conference last season, and Ashley Snow, who made Second Team AllConference last season, should come into this season improved and prepared to help the team achieve a winning record. Coach Oberg also said she feels students should be excited to watch this team because, “The experienced players are very committed and they have put the time in to improve during the summer.” Coach Oberg also said she plans to, “full court press, run, and play at a fast tempo with intense defense.” Coach Oberg also wants to encourage any women that are interested in competing with the team to contact her in the kinesiology department as the team is a bit shorthanded at the moment. | For the players and coaches it is important that students come out and support their team at home games. Schedules for all sports this semester are included on this page.
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A fundraising event will be held on Sept. 30 at Trianon Theater 72 North Fifth Street by SJECCD Foundation. Food and drinks will be provided. Presentation begins at 6:30pm. Tickets are $150 and donations are wecome. Founded in 1982, SJECCD Foundation is a 501C(3) non-profit organization. The SJECCD Foundation is focused on developing financial support partnerships for the students of the SJECC district. San Jose City College’s Chief Advancement Officer, Steven Meneses said: “The fund will be used for students’ future needs such as books, financial aid, and tuition.”
Students Kevin Hoang and Kimberly Tapia, are SJCC Times Aug 30. issue winners of a $20 gift card from Streetlight Records.
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