San Jose City College Times, Vol. 80, Issue 6, Dec 8, 2015

Watch students learn to dance at International Education Week

Women’s Basketball team victorious

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Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015

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The Voice of San Jose City College Since 1956

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Jaguars fall short for last season game Business student battles autism

Senator of Activities governs in ASG

BY ARACELI LOPEZ TIMES STAFF

PHOTO BY STEPHANIE SMITH / TIMES STAFF

Running back Juawan Etheridge looks to run down the sideline to the first down marker against Contra Costa College during the last game of the season on Monday, Nov. 14. SJCC lost 35-15.

New chancellor chosen The search is over

BY NOE MAGANA TIMES STAFF

Deborah Budd

The Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Deborah Budd as the next Chancellor of the San Jose-Evergreen Community College District on Nov. 22.

Budd is expected to start her service on Jan. 25.

Before starting her new position as chancellor, Budd has served as the President of Berkeley City College in the Peralta Community College District and Vice Chancellor of Educational Services at the Peralta Community College District.

Information received by Wendy L. Ho, Board President, via e-mail to district community.

Imagine being a part of the student council. The responsibility can be overwhelming, but imagine doing it with an obstacle many people do not expect.

San Jose City College’ s Associated Student Government Gholamipour stands out with Tahmores Jon Gholamipour, known as TJ, 20, business major, a highly functioning autistic student with a mild case of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. He is the senator of activities for the ASG, holding the title next to the president. “(I wanted) to reach my goals of the big time (in) politics,” Gholamipour said. “This is my first semester and I want to make a difference, reach my goals. Be somebody.”

Gholamipour received a lot of educational and social support from Nemecio Hernandez.

Hernandez, 50, is a Supports Specialist for the nonprofit organization Employment & Community Options, would attend classes with students with intellectual disabilities as a part of his job and that was how he met and started working with Gholamipour his first semester.

Gholamipour is no longer a member of the E&CO this semester, but Hernandez said he volunteers his time to assist Gholamipour because he wants to show that E&CO program is working and autistic people are positively benefiting the community.

“We’re proud to have him here as a part of

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International Education Week celebrated Students, staff and friends come together

BY JAMES HARTLEY TIMES STAFF

San Jose City College promoted cultures all over the world with events such as an Express Language/ Cultural Survival Session, where students taught basic greetings and taught etiquette in Thai, Japanese, Ethiopian and Farsi.

A panel of students and faculty participated in a weeklong World Cultural Engagement conference in Austria and spoke about their experiences with financial assistance and other opportunities to go abroad.

For Doriann Tran, an international student counselor, International Education Week was a chance for international and

local students to mingle and promote international programs offered at school.

“International Education Week unites people, promotes diversity and international pride.” Tran said.

IEW was an opportunity to celebrate international education and exchange on a global level during the week of Nov 16- 20. It was an effort of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S Department of Education to promote programs that educate Americans about the international community and allow students from abroad to gain knowledge and experiences in the United States.

“Investing in the potential of all young people, through access to a wellrounded, world-class global education is an investment in our collective future,” First Lady Michelle Obama said.

The IEW presented, a world culture

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Students and friends of international programs sit together for the Thanksgiving style dinner at SJCC, on Thursday, Nov. 19.

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2 Opinion Unnecessary new campus

Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015

Corrections The City College Times regrets these errors. We strive to continue to inform you with the facts.

Addressing factual issues from Nov. 17: In an article about the Umoja program on page 3, a university was incorrectly identified. The college is Fayetteville State University.

In an article regarding campus an Academic Senate meeting, the dean of Language Arts name was misspelled. Her name is Keiko Kimura.

A reporter’s personal story about transitioning that began on the front page and continued on page 7 was incomplete. The full story is available online at www.sjcctimes.com.

More time with instructor will lead to better students TIMES EDITORS

San Jose City College is getting a new campus in Milpitas and it makes no sense. Why build new classrooms when there are several not in use in the main campus?

According to the academic senate minutes of May 19, the extended campus is scheduled to be ready for Fall 2016 which will include seven lecture rooms, a biology lab, a tech lab and an administration building.

SJCC will share the campus with 40 percent of the time with a high school during the daytime.

It is hard to understand why the district is looking to expand a campus when there are several departments that do not have a full-time instructor limiting the face-to-face interaction between instructor and student at its Moorpark location, which is a major advantage community college students have over four-year university students.

Yes, budgets are set for specific projects or departments, but what is hard to understand is why the district cannot figure out a way to obtain or designate money to hire qualified full-time professors that will help prepare students transfer to a four-year university.

The money being spent on the expansion project can be more beneficial to students if classes were offered throughout the day or hiring more full-time instructors that will be more available to students who need the extra time with the instructor.

It seems at times we lose track of the purpose of educational institutions; to help students achieve, to fulfill their potential in a higher education setting that will enable them to succeed in their careers.

Are we over thinking this issue or are we not thinking about it enough?

The equation seems simple: build a campus, fill it with capable instructors and eager students.

New, yet empty classrooms do not benefit anyone.

It is more important to have instructors who can focus on teaching and spend their time on campus instead of worrying about juggling a schedule in which they have had to teach at three different schools in order to make a living wage.

Students and administrators should not care about having the largest or most technologically advanced campus because it means absolutely nothing if you do not have enough qualified instructors to guide the students in the right path.

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“Mount Worries” By Patrick Jenkins / Times Staff

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poster contest and an international street food festival to add flavor.

The IEW was followed by a Thanksgiving style dinner where many international students and friends gathered for food and conversation. For many the dinner gave an opportunity to experience an American holiday that was unfamiliar to them.

Mudassir Hasan, 30, a computer networks major is from Pakistan and participated in the festivities the school provided. He sat with others at the table ready to eat fried chicken and southern biscuits.

“When I first arrived it was somewhat depressing,” Hasan said. “I was homesick and some-

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SJCC student Fernando Cortes (wearing black and white in the front) teaches students how to dance the Merengue on Nov. 16 at the Student Center. Cortes, 36, is a dental assisting major. what confused with the new environment, but the counselors and friends of the program

helped cope with the transition of coming abroad to study.”

Video of students dancing the Merengue at IEW is available online at www.sjcctimes.com.

Dear Jazzy, What is up Jazz? I need some help and advice. My boyfriend Sam (not his real name) has been fooling around behind my back. I let him slide before. I tried to forgive. I do not want to be alone. I do not have a lot of guys lining up to take me out, so I do not want to break up. Now he tells me he has herpes. I have not been intimate with him since he told me. I do not know what to do. I am really struggling with this decision. Help!

- Jess Dear Jess, Thanks for reaching out and it seems your relationship is in quite some trouble.

First of all, I am sorry that your boyfriend “Sam” has been unfaithful. I feel that everyone can relate with this unfortunate incident in one way or another.

But you know what they say, once a cheater, always a cheater.

That sounds a little pessimistic, but all I am being is realistic.

This “Sam” has cheated on you before and I commend you on trying to forgive him, but you need to realize that he is not respecting you by cheating on you.

If the only reason you are staying with him is because you do not want to be alone and you do not have guys lining up to take you out, then that is a poor excuse.

Being in an unhealthy relationship is toxic to your

emotional health and apparently now to your physical health since he has contracted herpes.

Realize that you do not have to settle for a cheating jerk who does not even have the common decency to wear protection, because he is not only hurting himself, but every other sexual partner and even you.

My advice is to break up and not to go out with anyone right away, because you are obviously not ready. Use your newfound time to work on yourself and build up your self-confidence and self-worth.

Best of luck, Jazzy Do you need advice?

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Dec. 8—Annual Employee Holiday Social will be taken place in the Auxiliary Gym which will include contests, light refreshments, music and prizes from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Dec. 8—Rapid HIV Testing, birth control information, Free HIV testing will be offered at the Student Health Services room SC 109 provided by AACI from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.. Results will be provided in 30 minutes. Student can also learn about birth control in a confidential consult with a professional birth control educator.

Dec. 8—Holiday Open House and Ceramics Sale will be taken place where hundreds items will up for sale. A portion of the proceeds will go to the ceramic arts program. Free admission and open to the public in the Fine Arts Building, room A118.

Dec. 10—Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Gonzales will be available for meetings, walk-ins or appointments, with Veteran students from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Veterans Resource Center, SC 215.

Dec. 11—Beatriz Castillo will be making a presentation about her personal and professional journey in the Technology Auditorium, room T 415, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Dec. 17—Fall semester ends Dec. 21—MyWeb and Colleague will go offline at 1 p.m. through the morning of Jan. 4.

4 Community engagement

Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015

Communications class involved with the community ‘Bee Positive’

he Bee Positive T Group worked with Veggielution

Community Farm to raise awareness about the importance of bees in relation to farming in the school campus and San Pedro Square Market and helped raise money to help Veggielution purchase a “bee hotel.”

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“What I like about (Veggielution) is the things they do for the kids. The (kids) can get to understand what’s going on. We were willing to help them with a lesson plan to use toward their youth garden.”

Dorothy Holland, 36, Communication.

‘Super Six’

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Super Six

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uper Six Group volunteered at the Children’s Discovery Museum where they worked in craft tables with children, served as show security and crowd control and helped clean-up the museum.

“It was a lot of fun working with kids and seeing them discover something new too and that it can be a lot of fun to be involved with a celebration of the community.”

David Franco, Super Six Group member

‘Angel Heart’

T

he Angel Heart Group volunteered for the Sacred Heart Community Center in its clothing store and/or food bank.

Sacred Heart offers low income assistance, after school activities, and donating food and clothing to those in need.

PHOTO COURTESY OF ANGEL HEART

Recognize San Jose City College students for their involvement in the community and other achievements.

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5 Campus Life

Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015

Meet the City College Times Staff This semester’s San Jose City College Times staff was a strong, dynamic and small collection of diverse and opinionated students. Producing an eight-page school newspaper every three weeks is not an easy feat, however we never missed a deadline and our pride in the newspaper grew and grew. Do not let the doubt of not being a strong writer or tech savvy person deter you from joining a class where you learn these hands-on skills Join Journalism in the Spring! Journalism 32A is a course for everyone and anyone.

Contact adviser Farideh Dada at faridehsjcc@gmail.com.

Araceli Lopez Age: 23 Major: Undeclared Position: Editor-in-Chief

I joined the school newspaper in hopes of learning to write journalistic articles. As editor-in-chief, it has been one of the most stressful academic situations I have ever been in, however, it has been very rewarding to produce a paper in which peers at my school can pick up and read.

I hope readers know that the school newspaper is created and produced by SJCC students for SJCC students and that we have been dedicated to producing a quality paper.

Noe Magana

Age: 25 Major: Journalism Position: Managing Editor

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There are so many news-worthy stories on the SJCC campus and we do not know it. The best part about being in the newspaper is you pick the story you want to write about and you ask the questions you want to ask.

I have interviewed professors, faculty, students and authors, I otherwise would not have

Stephanie Smith

City College Times Staff gather in the newsroom, Technology Center, T302, on Dec. 3 to work on the production of the last issue of the fall semester.

James Hartley Age: N/A Major: Business Position: Reporter

It is my second year with the Times. The school newspaper offers me a chance to dial in to what is going on campus on a weekly basis. The stories we cover are great social activities.

It requires long hours of work and extra effort to prepare the paper for each session, but it feels good having our work published and distributed throughout the community.

Age: 28 Major: Media Arts Position: Photo Editor

Larry Harris

I became interested in photography about ten years ago and have been a part of the Times for three semesters now.

Through my time with the school newspaper, I have won a number of awards for my photos, so I decided that photojournalism is the career path I want to pursue.

Alex Wright

Age: 33 Major: Scientific Inquiry & Quantitative Logic Position: Web Editor I joined the SJCC Times for the fun of it. I enjoy sharing information with people and hope that maybe something that I have written can positively affect someone else’s life.

I learned how to use Adobe InDesign to designing a proper newspaper page layout, as well as write better.

Patrick Jenkins Age: 24 Major: Graphic Design Position: Graphic Designer

I joined the Times because I wanted to share my cartooning skills within my academic community. This is my third semester in journalism and I would like to pursue a career as a full-time cartoonist, animator and freelance artist.

I find it exciting when I am recognized as the cartoonist for the school newspaper when I am walking around campus.

Age: 72 Major: Continuing Student Position: Reporter I have been involved with the school newspaper for a number of semesters and enjoy finding and developing a story. Being a reporter is hard work, but it pays off to finally see your piece published.

My experience has helped me to develop a student body internet newspaper, “The ASG Jaguar Post,” which should be out shortly.

“Good writing is re-writing.”

Your editors will continually remind you of this truth in the newspaper business.

Volark Keo Age: 37 Major: Business Position: Contributor

I started this semester as a member of the SJCC Times staff, and though I am no longer staff, I have been able to assist the team as a representative of the Times in student body meetings. I love San Jose City College and education. I am caring and would do my best to help others. I like seeing things in a way that would make sense and put a smile on my face.

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6 Sports

Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015

Jaguars overcome offensive struggles

Sankey leads SJCC past MPC

BY NOE MAGANA TIMES STAFF

Regina Sankey‘s 24 points helped the San Jose City College women’s basketball team win its second game of the year defeating Monterey Peninsula College 55-52.

The Jaguars were down 48-40 midway the fourth quarter after Lobos’ forward Cassandra Barraza stole the ball and scored two points in a quick break away as she was fouled by Jaguars’ forward Jhaina Stephens. Barraza completed the three-point play after scoring the free throw.

When it seemed the momentum was shifting towards MPC, Sankey stole it right back.

Sankey kept the Jaguars in the game with a steal that led to a layup on the break-away to get within four points.

The jaguars continued to push the score board when point guard Teresa Guerra hit two 3-pointers and Sankey scored two free throws to take the lead 53-48 with three minutes left to complete a 13-0 run.

“That’s really what did it,” Sankey said. “She (Guerra) got us boosted.”

Guerra tried to put the game away for SJCC with 32 seconds left on the game.

She took an open three-shot, but unfortunately for her and the jaguars it did not go in.

The scene was set for a dramatic finish.

The Lobos had the opportunity to tie the

Starters: Regina Sankey 24 pts, 7/11 FGs, 10/12 FTs, 0/1 3s Ashley Snow 8 pts, 3/4 FGs, 2/4 FTs, 0/3 3s Clara Ratu 4 pts, 2/5 FGs, 0/1 3s Joyanna Pabelonio 3 pts, 0/1 FGs, 3/4 FTs Vivian Wong 0 pts, 0/2 3s Bench: Teresa Guerra 9 pts, 0/1 FGs, 3/7 3s Christine Golfo 4 pts, 1/1 FG, 2/2 FTs, 0/1 3s Jhaina Stephens 2 pts, 1/3 FGs Aaliyah Thomas 1 pt, 1/2 FTs

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Ashley Snow, Guard, attemps a free throw during the second quarter of the game against Monterey Peninsula College at SJCC on Tuesday, Nov. 24. Snow contributed with 8 points, all in the first half.

game with the last possession of the game with 17 seconds left on the clock. MPC took three open shots from beyond the three-point line and rebounded all to take one final shot with less than two seconds left, but the ball hit the rim and bounced to a SJCC player to end the game.

“We played as a team that’s the only reason why we did good and we all scored

a lot of points and we came back at the end to win it,” Sankey said.

It was a tail of two halves for SJCC. In the first half SJCC scored 26 points with the contribution of seven players with at least two points. The second half only three players had more than two points.

Sankey led the Jaguars in the second half

scoring the only points for SJCC in the third period going 3/3 from the field and 4/4 from the free-throw line while the rest of the team was 0/2 from beyond the three-point line, 0/3 for 2-point shots and 0/2 from the free-throw line.

SJCC is now 2-3 Pending results from Comet Tournament that was scheduled for Dec. 2-3.

Sports Calendar Men’s Basketball

• Dec. 10-12 SJCC tournament, TBA

• Dec. 28-30 Idaho tournament, TBA • Jan. 6 vs Monterey Peninsula College at SJCC, 7 p.m.

• Jan. 13 at De Anza College, 7 p.m.

• Jan. 15 vs Hartnell College at SJCC, 7 p.m.

• Jan. 20 at Gavilan College, 7 p.m.

• Jan. 22 at Cabrillo College, 7 p.m.

Women’s Basketball • Dec. 11-13 Fresno tournament, TBA • Dec. 18 vs De Anza College, TBA • Dec. 27-29 Lady Jags tournament, TBA • Jan. 6 at Chabot College, 5 p.m.

• Jan. 8 at Las Positas College, 7 p.m.

• Jan. 13 vs Ohlone College at SJCC, 7 p.m.

• Jan. 15 vs San Francisco College at SJCC, 5 p.m.

• Jan. 20 at Skyline College, 5 p.m.

Softball • Jan. 29 at Santa Rosa, 12 p.m.

• Jan. 29 at Feather River, 2 p.m.

7 Campus Life

Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015

Academic Renewal can eliminate poor grades from transcript Students can overcome early struggles

BY LARRY L. HARRIS TIMES STAFF

Academic Senate The Academic Senate met Nov. 17 and reviewed Board Policy 4240 as an information item dealing with Academic Renewal.

BP 4240 reads, “Previously recorded substandard academic performance may be discharged if it is not reflective of a student’s demonstrated ability. The AS of each college shall establish procedures that provide for academic renewal.”

A counseling handout explains that under Academic Renewal, “A student may petition to have previous substandard San Jose course work such as D, F, NP grades and credits excluded from his/ her (transcript) GPA and units completed calculations.”

Conditions apply; contact Rachel.

Hagan@sjcc.edu of the counseling department for further information.

In other actions the AS unanimously voted to oppose current proposed state legislation which would eliminate the Board of Governors Fee Waiver for students whose GPA is less than a 2.0.

The possible loss of this BOG Fee Waiver would affect over 1200 students at San Jose City College.

The next Academic Senate meeting will be Dec. 15, from 2:10 p.m. to 4 p.m., Student Center, room 204.

Cameras on campus The College Advisory Council met Nov. 20 and spent time working on and fine tuning SJCC’s mission statement

and ensuring that the college mission statement meets the standards set out by the accreditation authority.

Part of the mission statement which is undergoing edit and wordsmithing reads, “The mission of San Jose City College is to serve our students and the community by offering high quality, relevant and innovative instruction for the basic skills, career pathways, university transfer, and life-long learning by awarding certificates and associate degrees to students taught in a multicultural environment where student achievement and learning are supported.”

The Facilities and Safety Committee reported plans to install 100 video cameras across campus to help identify suspects of criminal activity.

The next CAC meeting will be Dec. 18, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Student Center, room 204.

Free dinner The Associated Student Government met Nov.18.

The ASG hosted a Thanksgiving dinner including mashed potatoes, gravy, desserts and all the amenities on Thursday evening Nov. 19. Approximately 200 free dinners were served.

The Associated Student Government approved $200 to help host a Domestic Violence Awareness event held by the Mental Health Client Association on Monday Nov. 23.

The ASG will host their annual Christmas dinner Thursday Dec.10 room Student Center, 5 – 8 p.m.

This is a free event to the campus community, all are invited.

The ASG meets weekly on Wednesdays, 2 p.m. Student Center, room 204.

PHOTO BY ARACELI LOPEZ/ TIMES STAFF

From left, Nemecio Hernandez and TJ Gholamipour walk away from SJCC’s Technology Center on Thursday, Nov. 5.

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San Jose City College. It’s been about 25 years since the last autistic person took office (in the ASG),” Hernandez said about Gholamipour’s position.

Hernandez said he believes Gholamipour is able to overcome his obstacles through his education at SJCC. Hernandez also acts as a second senator of activities in the ASG, supporting Gholamipour by helping him with senator duties such as organization and event planning.

“What we (E&CO) do here at school, what we’re teaching and the education that we provide with people with intellectual disabilities, it’s worth it, it’s working,” Hernandez said. “He’s a prime example that people with intellectual disabilities are growing here at school.”

Elizabeth Eckford, the program

coordinator of Student Development and Activities and co-adviser to the ASG said it was Hernandez who approached her about Gholamipour’s interest in the student council.

“TJ was very serious about participating and being a part of student engagement. (He’s) a bold, young man,” Eckford said.

Eckford also said the ASG was incredibly inclusive and welcoming. The main obstacle for Gholamipour had to overcome was seeking clarification in meetings and procedures, however he has been improving.

Gholamipour said his ultimate goal at SJCC is to be the next ASG president.

“TJ is a wonderful example of being determined to achieve whatever goal is in front of him,” Eckford said. “He is a DSP&S pioneer.”

Want to work on campus?

Federal work study is the answer to finance your college education

BY LARRY L. HARRIS TIMES STAFF

Federal Work Study is a financial aid grant to San Jose City College used to employ students at various on-campus jobs.

The financial aid office administers these funds and at any time, there are 90 to 100 SJCC students employed through this financial aid program.

The minimum wage is currently $10.30

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per hour. To qualify, students must be enrolled in courses with a minimum of six units and carry a 2.0 GPA at minimum.

There are a large variety of jobs available, such as student ambassadors, adaptive physical education aides, tutors and office positions. A sampling of available jobs can be found at www.sjcc.edu, on the Financial Aid and Scholarships page.

The work study program can be used in conjunction with the Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver to maximize a student’s ability to finance his/her college education.

For more information, contact the Financial Aid office at (408) 239-8853 or email sjccfa@sjcc.edu.

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