San Jose City College Times, Vol. 88, Issue 2, Sep 24, 2019

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Volume 88 Issue 2

Jaguar Market arrives at SJCC Free groceries for students

BY MIKIE NEGRETE AND BRENDA VALLES TIMES STAFF

Over the summer, San Jose City College saw a number of changes and renovations to its’ campus.

Among those renovations is the brand new Jaguar Market, a marketplace located on the first floor of the Student Center next to the campus radio station.

Jaguar Market was put forth in an effort by SJCC’s administration to combat student hunger, according to EINNEWSDESK. SJCC’s Office of Research, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness conducted a Fall 2018 survey that evaluated the student population’s access to affordable housing and food.

SJCC President Roland Montemayor said, “We were looking at the resources and insecurities that our students had. 52 percent of our students had an issue with food insecurity.”

The Jaguar Market offers groceries to students at no charge. Over 200 students received groceries from the Jaguar Market on the first day of school, according to the SJCC office of the president.

“We’ve always been trying to do things for students,” said Mon temayor, “we build on things that have been done in the past, particularly by EOPS and METAS.” President Montemayor also said that 35,000 pounds of fruit and vegetables were distributed to students in the farmers market sponsored by SparkPoint, which took place the second day of school.

The implementation of the Jaguar Market is a part of the ongoing efforts of the administration to accommodate the student body at SJCC. “The Jaguar Market has been given a permanent place in the Student Center. We don’t know if it will be open during the winter and summer intercessions, but we imagine it will be,” said Montemayor.

Students are allotted one bag of groceries from the Jaguar Market per month to ensure that the services that the Jaguar Market provides is available to all students.

“It is really important to provide these services to the students and let the students know that we care about them,” said Montemayor.

Revised and remodeled

Campus improvements geared toward students’ needs and comfort

BY DAIJUNAY TURNER, TIMES STAFF

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San Jose City College began its’ remodel to the infrastructure of the school’s library interior, landscape, parking lot, Student Center and the demolitions to old buildings this past summer.

Remodels brought to campus are “focused on the needs of students,” said President Roland Montemayor.

The Cesar E. Chavez library received the most attention within the first two weeks of school by students.

The remodels to library has new carpet, paint, furniture, and equipment.

“Remodels to the library were not part of the big project but were meant to bring more of a students center environment,” Montemayor said.

The remodel to the library done by One Workplace is the first remodel the library has ever received. The posted date for when it is going to be done is still pending according to Librarian Dean, Susan Hines.

“A project like this has layers especially since there are so many other projects on campus,” said Hines.

Diana Reyna, who is in her third year on campus said ,“I notice myself wanting to stay on campus to study instead of going out to another library or the resource center because it is more comfortable here.’’

With Reyna stating that it is showing that

the remodel to campus is not only good for the campus physical appearance; but is also bringing character by allowing students to feel welcomed and to stay on campus to do work.

The setup is being geared towards the students needs and comfort.

Reyna explained that within the first day of doing homework, she was able to gain a new study buddy since the setting is geared for students to have company.

“I definitely feel welcomed by the campus physical appearance and that I will do most of my work on campus.” Freshman Shams Mohammed said.

The bond used to remodel was passed by the community this past midterm election to improve the campus. Along with the Cesar E. Chavez library remodel, the other projects are in the career education building, multicultural center building and improvements to landscaping.

The other improvements also included fresh paint to the parking spaces and buildings on campus. along with demolishment of buildings that are no longer usable and new landscaping to create an eco friendly environment and new Jaguar Market.

“The layout of the campus along with its foundation is helping the students succeed,” said Montemayor.

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Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019

Mass shootings are killing Americans What we can do to lower the body count

BY ZOE GODDARD TIMES STAFF

This summer gun violence got a bit too close to home when a 19-year-old gunman opened fire at the Gilroy Garlic Festival with an assault-style weapon he had legally bought in Nevada. The shooter killed three people that day, six year old Stephen Romero, 13-year-old Keyla Salazar and a young man in his 20s.

Less than a week later in El Paso, Texas, a gunman opened fire at a Walmart and killed 20 people and injured almost two dozen more.

Twelve hours later in Dayton,

Pexels Photo/Irina Anastasiu Ohio, another gunman opened fire outside a bar killing 10 and injuring more than 20.

According to the Washington Post website, there have been 167 mass shootings in America since 1966. In all those shootings over

1,200 were murdered.

In 2019, we now live in a world where people fear sending their first graders to school, going to the mall or going to campus, ranging from middle school to college, Walmarts, movie theaters, music

festivals and food festivals. We fear going to places of worship.

No place is safe anymore.

These shooters have done horrible things. They carry out these types of attacks that are often linked to mental illnesses; or they could just be evil.

People should still be tested and background checked more severely and harshly if they want to purchase a gun. Their social media, medical history and police records need to be checked to see if they have obvious signs of malicious intent or behavior.

The age limit should be raised to 21. America doesn’t even allow teens to vote until they are 18.

How come some states allow guns to be purchased at 16 and according to the Metro website with parent consent you can buy a rifle in Minnesota when you are 14?

According to the Medical Daily

website, in an article about a study conducted to figure out when people reach full mental and emotional maturity, women are fully done at 32 while men are done around 43. No one should be able to fire let alone purchase a gun at 16 or 18.

The Second Amendment states, “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed,” however, it’s common knowledge that it took a lot longer to load and fire a pistol than it takes to load and fire a gun today.

America has become a scary place. I for one no longer feel safe anywhere.

If you think it’s time for change you can write and call your local state senators and tell them things you feel would better your state or country.

Tips to create your own Recycling in the music and record label U.S. isn’t easy Another connection without overspending to China

Promotion strategies

BY JERRALD A. MCMILLON

BY K. ANDREA MEZA FLORES

TIMES STAFF

Local musicians and artists don’t have to sign a major record deal to get rich and famous. No license is needed in any state to operate a record label.

You can save a lot of money when you create your own record label. You are in complete control and not under someone else’s contract or rules. n Spend as little as $200 to get started at home. n Music Production (Choose your music) n Creating and making your own beats is a way to build your own sound and production. n Tag (Voice Tag) your record label on your music. Voice tag are also known as audio tags, instrumental tags, vocal tags and producer tags. n These tags act as a signature on your creative production. n Music producers, podcasters, DJs and broadcasters typically use associated phrases, brands and names. n This is a good way you can start with a mobile studio on phone or any computer. n Look for recording studios on Google Play or PlayStation Network. n Upgrade recording equipment n If you like to upgrade recording equipment and become more professional, try using Pro Tools or Fruity Loops software. n The Kaotica Eyeball is an awesome mobile vocal booth or portable sound booth that transforms any space into a recording studio. n Getting your music mastered is a way of making your music sound good. n Purchasing beats (Know the contract)

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Weather in the Amazon rainforest

BY FORREST CANTON TIMES STAFF

Trees in the Amazon Rainforest can make their own rain. In the rainforest, rain can begin early. The reason for that is because the moisture from their trees allow rain to begin two to three months before winds bring in moist air from the ocean. Early moisture in the atmosphere had occurred in the Amazon, but scientists weren’t sure why. All that could be seen is the water vapor, but we don’t know where it comes from.

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Americans use a lot of plastics everyday. For a time, people’s livelihood has been supplemented with recycling, especially with China’s connection to it.

This will no longer be the case with the current state of trade with China, as it will not take in our trash.

Wait, what does China have to do with the U.S. recycling program?

Quite a lot. In fact, according to The Daily Show’s host Trevor Noah, it plays a great role in trade with China.

Other than movies and debt, China buys trash and recycling to sort through it, divide it, and finally melt it down into a product.

They weren’t the only nation to do it, since there were other Asian nations that took part in this trade, but with China out they are following suit because what the U.S. produces in plastics is too much for them to handle.

According to the Atlantic’s article, “Is This the End of Recycling?”, this all started when China began its import tax on American recyclables such as mixed paper and most plastics. This brings the actual recycling process since it takes a lot to break down products to become reusable again.

Take plastics for example. There are many different kinds and forms that we use, and they need to be melted down again so that we can reshape Reporter(s)

Jerrald McMillon Forrest Canton Karla Meza Flores

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them for reuse. Most of these processes took place in China and a few other Asian nations. With Asian nations now wanting out, this will begin to affect our ways, like our recycling plants are too under-developed to take on America’s trash.

Why is sorting out the trash and recyclables such a big deal? Believe it or not, there’s more to sorting through our waste than simply putting them in the right bin; something that many people don’t do according to the Sierra Club.

Within the recycling process, there are various parts of a product that must be separated into proper categories, so that it can actually be recycled properly.

There are some plastics that are more readily available for recycling than others--just think about the recycling labels you see on water bottles.

The process itself takes a lot of time and effort, and sadly it’s not even the most efficient way either. If the U.S. tries to just take in their own trash, we lack most of the infrastructure. It would be easier just to put everything in the trash since we cannot afford to process the recyclables and make them re-useable.

To help mitigate this issue, Americans must stop the consumption of so many plastic products. This is not easy since many of us are accustomed to the packaging of many of our everyday products.

There needs to be both an investment in finding a solution to this issue while also learning to become less wasteful.

We cannot continue putting our heads in the sand about this issue, because our landfills are filling up fast.

Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019

Campus life 3

Keeping the campus safe Safety a No. 1 priority

BY JASON LIN TIMES STAFF

Michael Annino, 31, is one of four full-time police officers employed by the district to ensure the campus remains a safe place for the students and staff of San Jose City College this semester.

“Police presence is extremely important for all campus-based police departments, including us. Police officers presence offers many positive aspects for the community, including giving individuals the sense of

security and safety, the ability to deter crimes, and the sense of community engagement, to name a few,” Annino said.

Policing at a school like San Jose City College isn’t without its challenges, with a student to officer ratio of 4,803 to 1.

Foothill-De Anza has a student to officer ratio of 2,180 to 1, West Valley-Mission has a ratio of 2,268 students to 1 officer, and the SJPD has a ratio of 1 officer for every 794 residents.

“The ratio is not ideal at all for police officers, but we try to do our best to meet the needs for our staff and our students,” Annino said.

The open campus and everchanging climate around the school is also a challenge, one the officers face every day.

“The constant climate around San Jose City College has been a challenge, in the sense of we have Valley Medical Center, EPS right across the street, growing number of homeless encampments around this area, so that in itself is a constant challenge we have to face,” Annino said.

“One of which is because we are an open campus, so that means anyone can come on our campus, whether they’re not a staff member, or whether they’re not a student they can come here.

Sometimes it’s difficult for us to differentiate why someone’s here if they’re not a student or staff member, so that’s a constant challenge we face,” Annino said.

Despite the challenges, the department and its’ officers are doing what they can to face those challenges. Annino emphasized the importance of student and staff safety, saying it’s their No. 1 priority.

“Although we are a small police department, I cannot emphasize the importance of safety for our students and staff; it’s our No. 1 priority, but we share this responsibility with the community we serve, and we must continue to work together to be successful,” Annino said.

The inclusion of technology, such as the partnership with Rave Mobile Safety, means students and staff can quickly receive critical emergency information.

“Technology has changed modern policing for the better, as a whole. Programs like the Rave Program has allowed this police department and other community campus-based police departments the ability to reach out to students

and staff in emergency situations with just the push of a button,” Annino said.

“I’m not sure how it was done before; that was prior to me becoming a police officer, but I can only imagine the difficulties that campus-based departments had in notifying staff and student about an emergency situation, so yeah. Technology like this has been fantastic.”

The department not only provides patrols both when classes are in session and during holidays and weekends, they also provide assistance and safety escorts, conduct any criminal investigations, and run the lost and found, among other services.

A full list of services offered and additional information can be found on the district website, the San Jose/Evergreen Community College District Police Department Facebook page, and in the police substation, located within the Student Center.

Former golfer shows how staying motivated can pay off

BY JEREMY WALKER TIMES STAFF

Former San Jose City College golfer Graham Chok had the lowest average score on the team during the 2015-2016 golf season at SJCC. In high school he almost got cut from his golf team, as he was not performing. This is his

story of the mindset required to start from the bottom to end up successful.

Chok said that working from being the worst player on the team to the best was one of the hardest journeys he has been on. It taught him a lot about himself and how he “should not let anyone other than himself

criticize his potential.”

Chok said his favorite quote is, “effort is free, results are not.”

This quote means a lot to him because so many people want the results but are not willing to put in the effort to get the results.

Chok said looking back there are too many good life lessons to take away from the whole

Work Study Program pays students to work on campus Departments seeking applicants

BY MORGAN GUIDRY TIMES STAFF

SJCC is making a commitment to connect students with their respective departments in a variety of on and off-campus work study opportunities.

The Federal Work Study program can provide eligible students with means to help with educational expenses, work in their field or major, and gain overall career experience.

Hendy Lam, a Financial Aid Specialist on campus,is urging students to apply for a variety of reasons. He said that short-term benefits include “wages paid directly to the student” and that “for some this can be their first ongoing job.” Long-term benefits include, “Strong resume builders.

It is generally looked positively when employers see a job history within the same organization as it implies someone who is dependable, responsible, and consistent.”

Departments seeking workers include: Student Accessibility Services, Adapted Physical Education, the biology department, the chemistry department, library, Reading and Writing Center and Tutoring. If requirements are met, students can earn a monthly paycheck of $15 per hour working part-time with their desired department.

NEXT NEWSPAPER: OCT. 22

One of the departments involved in this program is the Reading and Writing Center located in the library.

Instructional Support Program Coordinator Evelyn Rojas said there is a current need for peer tutors and student assistants. She “looks for students who have a positive attitude, are friendly, have great listening and speaking skills, are responsible, strive for excellent attendance, and behave professionally while working in Tutoring Center.”

Rojas says that while working as a peer tutor or student assistant, students can expect to perform tasks such as “Assisting students with any reading or writing assignment they may have from any class in which they are enrolled in the San Jose/Evergreen Community College District”and “working the information desk at the Reading and Writing Center.”

Shemiran Beteliah of the Counseling Department advises students looking to apply to the Federal Work Study Program to ensure that they “have filed their Financial Aid application, are enrolled with at least six units for the fall 2019 semester, and meet all of the academic standards necessary.”

Students seeking placement in the Federal Work Study Program must upload their resume and email Lam at hendy.lam@SJCC.edu. With plenty of positions open in an assortment of on and off-campus opportunities, students are strongly encouraged to participate and apply. For more information visit the Financial Aid Offices in the Student Center

college athletics experience to even talk about all of them in one interview.

He said that his main takeaway was to look forward in life with the mentality of always being willing to take on a challenge.

Even though some people have it better at the moment, it is up

to the individual to put the effort into everything life brings. As a student of at a junior college, it is easy to compare ourselves to friends in four-year colleges and get jealous or envy them. The truth is, effort is free and what will we do with our time here to ensure we get the results we desire?

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Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019

American People

I know I’m not supposed to bite the hand that feeds me, but it’s hard to tell who’s my real master.

Illustration by Andrea Meza/ Times Staff

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