San Jose City College Times, Vol. 73, Issue 4, May 8, 2012 by San Jose City College Times

VP to not return Akinkuoye’s contract not renewed for fall

BY JERICA LOWMAN TIMES STAFF

Nicholas Akinkuoye, Vice President of Academic Affairs, did not get his contract with San Jose City College renewed for the 2012-2013 school year. President Barbara Kavalier, who made the decision not to renew Akinkuoye’s contract, refused to comment on why Akinkouye A k i n k u o y e ’ s contract was not renewed because she is unable to discuss “personnel issues.” “(To my knowledge),” said Charles Heimler, president of the Academic Senate, “he (Akinkuoye) was the only administrator who was not asked to come back.” Many faculty members, including Heimler and Leslie Rice, English/ESL instructor, said that the frequent change in administration is not good for the school and the students. Heimler said there is a lack of continuity with the administrators at SJCC, and it is hard to adjust to working with new people. “The VP of Academic affairs is not an easy job,” Rice said. “The ﬁrst year is a year of learning, and new administrators have to learn about all the different divisions and academic programs that are happening here at our school.” The non-renewal of Akinkuoye’s contract came as a surprise to him. “And this (decision was made) after a very positive comprehensive 360 degree evaluation from my constituents,” Akinkuoye said. “The non-renewal was based solely upon the personal opinion of the president. The decision and recommendation are under review (by the board of trustees).” President Kavalier did not respond to emails regarding what is the future for Akinkuoye’s position, so his replacement remains unknown.

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STEVE HILL / TIMES STAFF A sailboat returns to Santa Cruz Harbor, Wednesday May 2, after a day on Monterey Bay. The San Jose City College sailing club will sail out of Santa Cruz as part of its club activities.

Jaguars set sail in new club

Students get behind the tiller with Charles Heimler’s boating program

BY STEVE HILL TIMES STAFF

Would-be sailors, take note: There is a new club on campus that might just “shiver your timbers.” A group of ﬁve enthusiasts assembled on campus Friday, April 27 to establish the Sailing Club. The club is the brainchild of English instructor and Academic Senate President Charles Heimler, who has been a sailor of small boats since an early age. “I have taught basic, intermediate and advanced sailing,” Heimler said. “My dream is that people start sailing at San Jose City College. People don’t know about local waterways where you can

actually go sailing.” Heimler said many skills you learn in sailing actually have job opportunities. “They (students) get into the maritime program, and then they transfer to Cal State University, Vallejo, which is also the California Maritime Academy,” Heimler said. “You can get a bachelor’s degree in maritime and then go on into some really cool jobs.” Some of the jobs listed on the club’s mission statement are: Coast Guard, facilities management, yacht club and nautical design and construction. The group plans to start sailing as soon as a date can be decided upon, and it will most likely be on a Friday or Saturday. “I have access to boats we can

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use,” Heimler said, adding that the best way to learn to sail is by doing it. “We’ll do a little show and tell for folks who have never been ‘aﬂoat’ before,” said air conditioning and refrigeration instructor Kieron Connolly, another lifelong sailing enthusiast. “For us who are more seasoned, our capacity would be more on an advisory level to get this thing rolling on.” Connolly said the club is a great way to get people interested in sailing. For others, it is a great excuse to ﬁnd time to get back on the water. “I began sailing many moons ago, but haven’t done much sailing in the last several years,” said Evergreen Valley College biology professor Jack Baker. “This club

could get me out sailing again.” The group plans to start organizing trips within the next few weeks so summer events can be planned before the end of the semester. “We are going to start meeting once a week and build up for some activities during the summer and into next year,” Heimler said. “The idea is to get people on the water that would not normally be on the water,” Connolly said. “Through exposure to sailing, people get the feel of water.” The club hopes to meet in the next few weeks before ﬁnals to determine where the ﬁrst sailing event will occur. For more club information, contact Charles Heimler, charles.heimler@sjcc. edu.

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Nobody wins when students do not care

tudent apathy has been a problem for San Jose City College for seemingly forever. We need to combat this apathy and get students more involved to make our campus better for everyone. This apathy is felt through classes, where more students drop than make it to their finals, the Associated Students, where there are so few students applying for the jobs that many are shoo-ins for the job and even with fee increases, where many students do not care enough to wonder what exactly they are paying for. Students interested in positions on the Associated Students Council only need to put their names on a ballot to have a decent chance of winning. We need more students to apply for these positions. We need the diversity in the ballot rather than allowing the candidate who spent just enough time to get on the ballot to win. With a new fee increase next semester one would think students would finally get off their rears and complain. Sadly, it seems that students are more apathetic than ever. We look to the causes of this apathy and find that many of the students with the highest tuition burden, the international students, still find the tuition more affordable compared to other community colleges and state schools. Many students with the highest extracurricular burden and those taking multiple jobs to

Should people be allowed to gather signatures for petitions on campus?

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BY STEVE HILL/ TIMES STAFF

make ends meet do not care because all of their tuition is waived with the Board of Governors Fee Waiver, and what is left is usually covered through government programs. During the March in March, the statewide rally in Sacramento to support higher education at reasonable cost, is essentially the only time you will see students up in arms over school ﬁnancial problems, and even then many students only go because it is a way to cut class without an absence. There has been a vocal minority on the issue with students both against and for the fee increase. Students against the fee cite the rising costs of college as the reason for their oppostiton. Students for the fee increase describe problems with attending state schools due to the new budgetary problems and how community colleges remain a much cheaper option. Unless students feel more strongly about the issue, however, the vocal minority against the fee increase will be overwhelmed by supporters of the fee increase merely because, in this case, silence implies consent. So please step up and vocalize your opinion. Please send in letters that we can print. Talk to your administrators and teachers because without students talking about what they want to get out of their education and the price that education entails will leave the next generation stuck with poor decisions.

Loreal Carter Age: 26 Major: Business Administration It bothers me sometimes. They’re just doing it for the money. They don’t care about the issues they are petitioning for.

Nico Belingheri Age: 18 Major: Construction & Technology I’m OK with them. My boyfriend works for a company that does petitions.

Charles Sadle Age: 22 Major: Biology I don’t mind. It doesn’t bother me. They’ve been nice. It’s the sign of a college campus to have people petition students for various things.

Liberty Murray Age: 18 Major: Biochemistry They are too persistent. They want me to sign one and then they have ﬁve more to sign, so they’re wasting my time.

Ali Zand Age: 20 Major: Computer Science I always say no because I’m not registered. They don’t actually explain what your supposed to sign anyway.

Virginia Scales Position: ESL instructor I don’t have a problem with it, but they have to get the signatures to get the issues on a ballot. The problem is they have to get information out on what the issues are, what the petition is for.

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The art of beauty on campus

Esthetics Program offers more than a facial

BY OLIVIA PAYNE TIMES STAFF

The Esthetics Program offers multiple skincare services to San Jose City College students, faculty and friends. The program does facials and makeup for people seeking employment offers, special treatments for deaf women and educates about the importance of skin care to students. Esthetics instructor Yelena Lipilina is in charge of the esthetics program. She has earned a CIDESCO (Comité International d’Esthétique et de Cosmétologie) diploma. It is recognized as the most advanced certiﬁcation in the ﬁeld of esthetics and beauty therapy in the world. Lipilina has been teaching at SJCC since 2005 and has spent the past 25 years teaching at other schools. “Teaching is my passion; it’s something I’ve always wanted to do,” Lipilina said. “I come prepared every day for class; I provide the best.” Lipilina has worked at the Elizabeth Arden Salon, Visage Medical Day Spa, Mr. Lee Salon and Spa and the Lancôme Beauty Institute. “She is very wellknown in the industry;

she has worked for Elizabeth Arden,” said Holly Zoffoli, 39, esthetics student.

“Our club is successful because we have continuity of people who run the club.” Helena Lipilina, Esthetics instructor

The senior class of the program runs the esthetics club. “Everyone works together to raise money for graduation. The senior class leaves a contribution to the program behind when they leave,” Leti Horta, 36, esthetics student. The club contributes to the community; it has hosted fundraisers for abused women, Lipilina said. “Our club is successful because we have continuity of people who run the club,” Lipilina said. The skin care clinic offers a professional experience in facials, waxing, eyebrow arching, parafﬁn hand treatments and daytime or evening makeup application. Students can earn a Certiﬁcate of Achievement in Esthetics in a two-semester program, with 21 hours of class a

week. “It’s a strict program; students can’t miss more than three days,” Lipilina said. “Our high graduation rate speaks loudly about our success.” Students are eligible to take the State Board Esthetics examination after completion of the program. The State Board of Cosmetology requires that each student have 600 hours of instruction. “Within two weeks, we were hands-on in the program. It is a great class,” esthetics student Juli Silva, 54, said. Lipilina said the program offers a summer course that provides students with job training and tips for job interviews; it is perfect practice for the state board exam and for practical skills. The program provides less expensive, quality treatments in a full-scale salon, Lipilina said. “We have a supportive administration; they give great equipment for the students and provide a wonderful service,” Lipilina said. “We’ve been hit with cuts but grateful that the program is still running. After completion of the program students will be prepared for entry level position as an esthetician, makeup artist, spa technician or a salon owner.

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American Chemistry Society club members discuss an upcoming prehealth conference at their weekly meeting Tuesday, May 1.

Club enhances science experience Conferences provide opportunities for students

BY LINH NGUYEN TIMES STAFF

The American Chemistry Society club at San Jose City College has quickly become one of the more successful groups on campus. It has been around only two years, but it has won 12 awards in local and national competitions. “They (students) get to do a lot of scholarly work, and they get very unique educational experiences, mainly in research and conference attendance and participation,” said Madeline Adamczeski, an ACS club adviser. “To be in community college and have that opportunity, it’s incredible.” Club members have opportunity to participate in many local and national ACS conferences and Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Sciences conferences. Spring 2012 ACS President Athena Ford said the LAPS PharmD conference at University of California, San Francisco showed her graduate school was a possibility for a low-income students. The MIMS conference helped her decide on a career path and solidify her goals. “I realized how inﬂuential the club was on how

I viewed my educational career,” said Ford. “Joining the ACS club opened up countless opportunities for me.” This year was the first time students went to Latino Association Pharmacy Students PharmD conference and Mental Illness Management Service conference. Ford said that such successful conferences like these will likely to be continued. Outdoor trips to local museums and research laboratories are always in the club’s activities. Club members are exposed to a variety of scientific environments. ACS club also works closely with the SACNAS chapters at SJCC, San Jose State University and University of California, Santa Cruz. A number of students, who transferred to SJSU, UCSC and other pharmacy schools, also act as ambassadors for the SJCC ACS chapter. Being known as a green club, ACS members actively work in green chemistry. Before becoming the official club, interested students, who later became the founders of ACS, held successfully the Earth day in April 2010 at SJCC campus. Strong leadership would

be the reason why the club has held many events that successful. Many ACS members are part of Peerled team learning workshops that provide group activities and individualized learning to help other students understand chemistry. They are often the leaders and tutors at PLTL. Many students, who were in the PLTL workshop, later become the club’s members. The ACS club was officially formed at SJCC in the spring of 2011. Before becoming an official club, a few chemistry students and teachers had been worked together on their research. On Dec. 10, after receiving the starter grant for ACS student chapters from the national organization, the SJCC ACS club official started with 12 student members with Eric Oh as the club’s president. “Everyone is welcomed to join,” Ford said. However, she said members should have an interest in math or science as the club has a strong emphasis on allied health fields and chemistry. “You can attend this school for years and never really make any lasting connections,” Ford said. “Joining a club like ACS will help you build up relationships that will last a lifetime.”

Nine campuses will accept 2013 spring transfers

CSU’s may face more cuts after November vote BY OLIVIA PAYNE TIMES STAFF

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Drastic budget cuts have caused many California State Universities to put a hold on spring 2013 enrollment. San Jose State University is one of the schools that will not be accepting spring transfers. Community college students who complete their associate degree for transfer will be eligible to transfer to the California State Universities of Channel Islands, Chico, East Bay, Fullerton, Humboldt, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, San Francisco and Sonoma. The priority application ﬁling period for spring 2013 will be Aug. 1 through Aug. 31, academic advising specialist Carol Vasquez wrote in an email. California State University, East Bay enrollment counselor Jean Paul Nguyen will be at San Jose City College in the Student Center on May 14 and June 18 to answer any questions for students.

East Bay favors students that are seeking science, engineering and math majors, but is open to accepting any major, Nguyen said. “We encourage students to apply as soon as possible, so we have time to evaluate their transcripts,” Nguyen said. Filing periods for East Bay will begin on June 1 and extend through October. The winter quarter will begin on Jan. 7. According to the Calstate website, if Gov. Brown’s tax initiative is not passed by the voters in November, CSU’s will face more budget cuts. Approximately $200 million of state support for the CSU’s will be cut. Enrollment for 20132014 will be cut by 20,000 to 25,000 students. “We are not able to increase our enrollment, but we are able to maintain our enrollment. Before budget cuts, our student enrollment goal was 17,000. Now it is 14,000 students,” Nguyen said. “We maintain our number of students so classes do not get cut.”

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Olympic competitor trains at SJCC

Murofushi prepares himself on SJCC throwing ﬁeld for an upcoming event BY DUTCHES RICHARDS TIMES STAFF

Japanese Olympic Gold Medalists, Koji Murofushi, 37, No. 1 in the world for hammer throw is training for the 2012 Olympics in London at San Jose City College. David Flynn, SJCC assistant track and field coach, and Murofushi are both good friends. Flynn suggested to Murofushi that he come to SJCC and use the field to train on. He also decided to come here to get away from the crowd and big publicity in Japan. “I love it. It is very peaceful here at this field,” Murofushi said. He trains at both Muffet field in Mountain View and at SJCC with his coach, Torre Gustafsson. He trains for four to five months to be ready for the Olympics. Murofushi said he comes from an Olympic family, and their family history of Olympic competitors is known in Japan. He was 13 years old when he attended his first Olympic game. Both Murofushi’s father and sister were also hammer throw competitors in the Olympics. He has been in track and field since he was 15. Now, 22 years later, Murofushi stands 6 feet 2 inches tall and throws at about 279 feet. Muro-

fushi’s father no longer competes, but his sister still continues to do so. Gustafsson, 50, has been training Murofushi since 2005. “It’s like a dream come true,” Gustafsson said. Gustafsson said he competed in the Olympics from 1988 through 1992 and 1996. Gustafsson said that training Murofushi is more of training smart along with a lot of recovery. He said this training is to prepare Murofushi and are not exactly hard training as of right now. Gustafsson also said that you must be careful when in the training process. This training is to prepare Murofushi for both the upcoming training camps and Olympics. Gustafsson said, Murofushi is doing well in his performance and that there are two training camps left, which are 10 intense weeks of training before the Olympics begin. Gustafsson said he enjoys what he does and that it is deﬁnitely a once in a lifetime opportunity. “It’s part of history and not the moment,” Gustafsson said. “I am happy to be competing at 37 years old,” Murofushi said. “As of right now I am the oldest champion in history.”

Top Left: Koji Murofushi does a warm down stretch after he completes weekly training at the San Jose City College athletic field on April 26. Bottom Left: Murofushi warms up his muscles with a stretch in the beginning before he began his training for the 2012 Olympics in London. Top Right: Olympic competitor Murofushi concentrates on completing his first throw of the day during his practice. Bottom Right: Murofushi spins with the hammer throw on the field getting ready to release it for a long distance.

Tucker’s life story through his novel

An individual growing up in a broken home strives for success

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“Noesis”, by Alfonzo Tucker, tells the story of his childhood and how he overcome the negativity around him so that he to can become a successful African American person. I personally enjoyed reading this book. I can’t say that I can fully relate to his situation, but I think there are a lot of teenagers who want to succeed in life by going to college but don’t think they’ll make it because of the negativity from the people around them. From reading how many trial Tucker went through’, this book says to me that if he can do it then anyone can. If you want to

succeed, you have to want to succeed is the advice that I got from reading this. Throughout Tucker’s life, he constantly goes through trials and tribulations. He made a vow to himself that he would not get involved in any drugs or addictions like his father. It was tough for him because it was an everyday thing in the neighborhood where he lived. Tucker lived with his biological father, who was a drug addict and a pimp. He lived with him until he was thirteen, when social services came to take him away from his father. Tucker continued to move around to three different foster homes. At age 17, Tucker moved in with his last foster family. Tucker’s new foster parents were Mike and Dana Darling who were Caucasian. It was a new start for Tucker because now he no longer was exposed to drug addicts, violence, living in a criminal lifestyle in a broken home with his biological father in the ghetto. Tucker had this dream of having a better education in his life and felt that now he is in a better place. Tucker then also brought sports back into his life and became an athlete in the N.C.A.A. Division 1 All-American for wrestling. At $17.95, I would recommend this book to anyone who needs some extra words of inspiration and encouragement. It has motivated me to keep pushing forward and to never stop or hold back on things. I would also like to say that people should take the time to read Tucker’s book. Tucker’s inspirational philosophy is summed up when he says, “The power of (Noesis: The power of thought) reminded me that I could still love me and the blessings of security had been accomplished already.”

MMA returns to the octagon at HP Pavilion Strikeforce brings in a former match on May 19 ANALICIA NAJERA TIMES STAFF

Mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization Strikeforce will return to its home base at HP Pavilion on May 19. Strikeforce: Grand Prix Heavyweight Tournament Final will feature eight mixed martial artists whose fights in the octagon will be broadcast live on Showtime. The matches are: former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Rafael “Feija” Cavalcante vs. Mike Kyle, Bobby Voelker vs. Nan-Shon Burrell, Gilbert Melendez vs. Josh Thomson and Josh Barnett vs. Daniel Cormier. Founder and CEO of Strikeforce Scott Coker, a resident of San Jose, said San Jose has always been a great city for martial arts. Strikeforce lightweight champion Melendez is set to defend his belt against San Jose’s contender, Thomson. “If you think about Melendez and Thomson fighting in a trilogy, it is exciting because Strikeforce is the birthplace of this match,” Coker said. Melendez and Thomson have met twice in Strikeforce with each fighter taking home a win. Thomson (19-4) stole the lightweight championship in a five-round unanimous decision in 2008. Seventeen months later, Melendez (20-2) sought revenge, taking the judges’ votes in another 25-minute decision. “I think this fight is going to be entertaining and exciting,” Thomson said. “I’m getting myself ready to be the first one to finish him.” Thomson struggled with injuries in the

past two years before returning from a 15-month layoff to defeat K.J. Noons in a unanimous decision at Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey on March 3. “I made some changes in my training at American Kickboxing Association where it’s not training but technical style, so I won’t get injured,” Thomson said. His match airing on Showtime does not phase him. Thomson said he looks at it like another fight or another opponent. Heavyweight grand prix finalists Barnett and Cormier headline the night’s main card on Showtime. Cormier started wrestling in high school and realized his dream after college graduation when he was on the 2004 and 2008 Olympic freestyle wrestling squad. “In 2008 I was working in my office, and I said to myself, ‘This wasn’t for me,’” Cormier said. “I knew MMA was the logical next step.” Cormier began his MMA career in 2009. The May 19 fight is Cormier’s first major event. Cormier said he thinks the wrestling aspect is where he has an advantage. Coker said Cormier had no experience with fighting but transitioned well because he was an Olympic wrestler. Thomson and Cormier said they want to put on a good show for their fans and hope that they come out to support Strikeforce. “It’s been a life long journey to see martial arts where it is today,” Coker said. “It makes me feel good inside.” Tickets for Strikeforce: Grand Prix Heavyweight Tournament Final went on sale to the general public April 6 and prices are ranged from $45 - $175.

Track and ﬁeld team qualiﬁes for NorCal meet

SJCC competes with seven colleges at home event BY DUTCHES RICHARDS

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SJCC Lady Jags team captain and ﬁrst baseman Lena Foster (No. 3) focuses on getting a run against Monterey Peninsula College on April 24.

Offense strikes out at home Lady Jags lose to MPC in their last seasonal game BY DUTCHES RICHARDS TIMES STAFF

The San Jose City College softball team ended its home schedule with a 6-4 loss on Tuesday, April 24 against Monterey Peninsula College. Head coach Debbie Rooney said that overall the Tuesday afternoon was a good game. “The defense played very strong throughout the game,” Rooney said. “We were able to play smart and get out of tough innings.” Rooney said this is her 21st year coaching at San Jose City College, and she has enjoyed every minute of it. Rooney mentioned that the team has been working on good controls (having good control of technique) and practicing on real-game situations for upcoming regionals at Ohlone College on Saturday, May 5. Lindsey Maves, 21, kinesiology major, plays right and left ﬁeld. Maves said Tuesday’s game was not one of her best, but overall it was a good season for her and

that hitting is something she wants to work on. Maves plans to transfer to University of San Francisco to ﬁnish school and start her career along with two other teammates, Lena Foster and Kristina Meneses. She said softball might not continue for her after this year. The thing that Maves liked about playing for SJCC is the friends she has made. Kristina Meneses, 19, kinesiology major, plays second base. Meneses said that allowing too many runs was what cost them the game, but overall it was a good game. “The team came out very strong that day,” Meneses said. “And the team’s defense was deﬁnitely on top of it.” Meneses also mentioned that even though the game did not go as she expected, the team still had the advantage of scoring early. “At the end it was most upsetting because I thought we were going to win,” Meneses said. “Everyone did play aggressive, and even though we lost, I still had fun.”

said Flynn. Eighteen-year-old Dante Spears, theater and acting major, competes in the 4 x 400 meter relay and long jump. At the April 21st meet, Spears came in third in the long jump that made him in the top four and came in fifth place in the 4 x 100 meter relay. Spears said he was very excited and happy to have a home meet. He also mentioned that it gave him a sense of comfort. “I know this field,” Spears said. “It was a little bit of home field advan-

tage.”

Paige Hollis, 19, competed in the hurdles TIMES STAFF for SJCC. Hollis won first place in the 100 meter hurThe San Jose City Coldles. Having a home meet lege track and field team gave Hollis a good amount hosted their first home meet of confident. of the 2012 season at SJCC “I haven’t been doathletic field on Saturday ing that well lately,” Hollis April 21. SJCC track and said. “But with pass track field team assistant coach, meet, it was a good comeDavid Flynn, says that he back for me.” enjoyed the home meet and For the upcoming meet that the character of the at Hartnell, Hollis said she team really stood up. plans to prepare herself by “Everyone did a great having a better mentality. job,” Flynn said. He said Hollis’ record in competieveryone could use tion is a 16:30. improvement, not beShe wants to cause they are not doreach her PR ing well, but instead (16:09) in the to become better athHartnell meet. letes. Hollis said the Flynn said that he heat did not afis proud of the track fect her. team coming through “I can and doing well with appreciate that their PR (Personal Rekind of weathcord). Flynn said the er,” Hollis said. majority of the team She said she has qualified for the runs better in Northern California the heat than the meet. It is the meet rain. In the meet, before States for track Hollis felt that and field. the competition At the meet, she was not what SJCC competed she expected. against about 7 other “I wanted schools Flynn said. some real comAlso Flynn said the petition,” said team was dealing with Hollis. “Going the intense heat weathagainst really DUTCHES RICHARDS / TIMES STAFF er, but managed to push good competithrough. tive people will SJCC track and field sprinter Oscar “I had no com- Sanchez competes in a relay event make me a betplaints that day from during home meet on April 21. ter runner and any of the athletes,” athlete.”

Swimming pool closure set for July The swimming pool used by San Jose City College students and instructors will ofﬁcially be closed beginning late July,Vice President of Administrative Services, Greg Nelson said in the Academic Senate meeting on May 1. The pool is in bad condition with cracks, and there is inadequate funding to cover heating costs. The maintenance department spends four hours a week to keep up with the cleaning. There have been no lifeguards or certiﬁed instructor during class hours, and this raised questions from the senate members about liability issues.

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Bay Area’s soul food beats LA’s famous chain

Hot spot in Jack London Square provides the best of chicken and wafﬂes on a budget BY OLIVIA PAYNE STAFF WRITER

Home of Chicken and Waffles is the late night sensation located in downtown Oakland. It is the perfect place to dine if you are on a budget. Many combinations on the menu are just over $10. It is also cheap to order items a la carte and side items are under $4. Oakland’s Home of Chicken and Waffles is a version of Roscoe’s House of Chicken and Waffles because it is co-owned by the son of the original Roscoe’s in LA. There is parking available across the street in the parking garage, and the restaurant will validate your parking ticket. I ordered Keith’s Tackle ($10.25). The plate included two chicken wings, one waffle and macaroni and cheese. The chicken was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. To get the complete soul food flavor, you need to add the wing sauce to your food. The sauce adds spice and southern flavor. My favorite part of my meal was the macaroni and cheese. The touch of sour cream makes the cheese creamier. The waffle is thin and is served with a scoop of melted butter.

There is a full-service bar in the restaurant with occasional happy hour and daily specials. I went on Tuesday night, where it was $2 Tuesday. I ordered a double shot of pomegranate vodka with a pineapple back. Our server brought a complimentary basket of Taylor’s Sweet Potato Fries ($5.25). The restaurant has large windows that face the train tracks in Jack London Square. The music in the background is a continuous play of new and classic Rhythm and Blues songs. The food at both restaurants tastes almost identical. It is really good soul food for a good price. The famous Southern California restaurant was a good experience. The food met my expectations. Roscoe’s House of Chicken

the traditional chicken and waffles ($5.75) it included two waffles and two chicken wings. I added a side order of macaroni and cheese ($4.90). The food portions were generous. The waffles were so big they spread over the edge of the plate. The fried chicken was delicious. It had a home cooked taste. The macaroni and cheese was not the best, it COURTESY OF FOODHOE.COM had too much cheese in it. and Waffles is a Southern CaliOur food came in just under fornia restaurant chain. 10 minutes after we ordered it; The Hollywood location is we were in and out of there in popular with celebrities. Rap- approximately 40 minutes. per Snoop Dogg took his camera My party ordered three plates crew to the restaurant on his real- of chicken and waffles, strawberity TV show. ry lemonade and a side of macaI visited the Hollywood loca- roni and cheese. Our bill was a tion on a Sunday morning. few cents shy of $25. The restaurant was packed. There is only street parking, There was a 10-minute wait for so be sure to bring change with my party of three to be seated. you. The restaurant had a casual I prefer Oakland’s Home of ambiance with an intimate set- Chicken and Waffles to LA’s ting and low lighting. Roscoe’s Chicken and waffles There was music in the back- because Oakland offers later dinground that could barely be ing and the happy hour specials heard over the loud crowd in the can’t be beat. restaurant. There is never a wait to be There is not a full-service bar seated. The setting is inviting available at this location. Beer and comfortable. You can sit and wine are the only alcoholic back and enjoy yourself with beverages served. They are open good music, good food and good from 8 a.m. to midnight. drinks. Our server suggested we get

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Items selected are from the daily police logs from the Santa Clara County Police contributed from http://CrimeReports.com and San Jose Evergreen Community College District campus police.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Wednesday May 9 ■ College forum on reorganization in the Technology Center room T-315 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Name: Oliver Fredriksen Age: 24 Major: English

Name: Erick Soto Age: 20 Major: Film, radio, TV major

Name: Noe Torres Age: 31 English Instructor

I observe Saturnalia. It’s a pagan ritual where you spend time in nature. Sometimes you hunt your own food like rabbit, elk or deer, or get a belly full of wine.

For winter break I go home to Los Angeles. My family and I make Salvadoran pupusas and give them to the day laborers.

We make a traditional drink called Ponche. It’s made with sugarcane and different kinds of fruit and left to ferment for a few days. It is usually served hot on Christmas Eve.

Thursday May 10 ■ UC Berkeley Rep visit 10:30 to 1 p.m. in the Student Center ■ Faculty Development Center presents An “On Course Conference” Discussion/Debrief noon to 1:30 p.m. in GE 118 Friday May 11 ■ Track and ﬁeld— Norcal Finals all day at San Mateo Monday May 14 ■ CSU East Bay Rep visit Jean Paul Nguyen 10:30 to noon in the Student Center Tuesday May 15 ■ Transfer Day Celebration 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday May 18 ■ English ﬁnals

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Name: Ang HuHaoxi Age: 20 Major: ESL

Most people give out candy or fruitcakes at Christmas. I give out tamales instead.

I party with friends for the Chinese New Year, then we go shopping

Name: Soheil Samiee Major: Web Design When we celebrate Norouz, the Persian New Year, we give money to younger people as a blessing for the new year. If you keep the money, you will be blessed.

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