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A.S. House to be uprooted & replanted By Claire Hultin STAFF WRITER
The Associated Students House, located adjacent to Duncan Hall, closed on Nov. 1 and will be moved to a new location on Jan. 12 to make room for the brand new eight-story high rise Interdisciplinary Science building. The San Jose State University Associated Students web page stated, “The Marketing, Events and Human Resources departments will move to temporary workspaces in the Student Services Center on 10th Street.” The new Science building will not be finished until the anticipated date of 2021 according to former SJSU media relations director Pat Harris. The design and building contractor, McCarthy Building Companies and FLAD Architects will break ground for the new building in April.
The house will be detached from the foundation so that workers can place beams underneath to lift and place the house on rollers. San Carlos Street will be closed off, as the house will be rolled down the s t r e e t and down San Fernando to eventually hit its home destination
across from 10th street parking lot, by the ATMs where the house will face the Boccardo Business Center.
“It will be a slow crawl, but it is a historic, useful and beautiful house that
we want to preserve and this will be its final resting place,” Vice President of Administration and Finance Charlie Faas said.
Ariadna Manzo, A.S. president said that communication with students is the most important thing for them and that they are keeping the communication strong MOVE| Page 2
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City offers alternative to PG&E By Winona Rajamohan STAFF WRITER
Beginning February 2019, San Jose residents will be given a choice to switch to a new electricity supplier, San Jose Clean Energy, in place of PG&E. PG&E will continue to handle the delivery of energy to households citywide, but the responsibility of electricity generation will fall under San Jose Clean Energy. The supplier aims to provide
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Schurra’s sign sits on top of Willow Glen Sweet Shoppe’s candy counter.
San Jose tradition continues By Nora Ramirez STAFF WRITER
San Jose’s famous chocolates have returned to shelves after months of being unattainable to the public. S chu r r a’s Fine Confections candy store opened its doors in 1912, until owner Brian Mundy closed the store on The Alameda in April after more than a century of being open. Now at Willow Glen Sweet Shoppe on Lincoln Avenue, Schurra’s candies
are available for purchase during the holiday season. “It’s an honor to have this brand. It’s a San Jose tradition, it has been for quite a while,” retailer of Willow Glen Sweet Shoppe Matthew Rodriguez said. Rodriguez and Mundy got in touch after running into each other in their neighborhood. Ac c o r d i n g to Rodriguez, his store had been selling the popular candy for about nine months. At Willow Glen
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Sweet Shoppe, a special Schurra’s sign hangs on the outside wall to advertise the legendary candy. “The turnout has been fantastic, it’s been great,” Rodriguez said. The truffles, the turtles and the caramel squares are the most popular items at the candy store. Willow Glen resident, Eugene Casanova, 78, said he is a loyal customer of Schurra’s. He heard about the candies being sold again and immediately went to the store to buy his
favorite, chocolatecovered apricots and chocolate turtles. “They’re low in sugar, but high in taste,” Casanova said, as he shared that Schurra’s candies are good for anyone’s health. Casanova said he was happy that his favorite candies were back on sale, especially at a local store he frequently visits. “Come to Willow Glen, this is now the home of Schurra’s candy,” he said. CANDY| Page 2
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Our goal is that customers notice no change in service on in their day-to-day activities . . . customers are already making a huge difference in reducing carbon emissions. Zach Struyk deputy director of account management and marketing
residents and businesses with carbon-free energy. According to San Jose Clean Energy’s official website, electricity generated under the
STRUYK new program will help San Jose undergo an 18 percent reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, a figure equivalent to taking almost 35,000 vehicles off the road. “This frees up mental energy for people to make decisions about other things like how they get to work, how they transport around and other choices they’re going to have to make [to reduce their carbon footprint],” San Jose Clean Energy’s deputy director of account management and marketing, Zach Struyk said. Mayor Sam Liccardo officially launched the first phase of San Jose Clean Energy on Sept. 12, which would transition more than 1,700 municipal energy accounts, including San Jose City Hall and San Jose International Airport, to the new electricity supplier. The first phase provides these municipal accounts with 40 percent renewable and 100 percent carbon-free energy. RENEWABLE| Page 2
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RENEWABLE Continued from page 1 The Council voted during its Nov. 6 meeting to launch the service with 45 percent renewable power from wind, solar, geothermal, small hydroelectric facilities and 35 percent carbon-free power generated from larger hydroelectric plants. The decision would account for a total of 80 percent carbon-free power. The second phase of the program comes into effect when services by San Jose Clean Energy roll out citywide next February. It would also provide residents and businesses with the option of selecting 100 percent renewable, carbon-free power. “I definitely think that this is a step in the right direction.Anything goes a long way, especially at this point when just last week we experienced how bad the air quality was due to the fires,” hospitality sophomore Gabriel Scarbriel said. Sixty days before service begins in February, customers who are currently enrolled with PG&E will receive two postcards in their mail to inform them
of the option to switch to a different electricity provider. “I think this choice is a good thing. The city council thought that basically, the additional option is important, it allows to have a more tailored program that is right for residents,” Struyk said. The council voted in June to set San Jose Clean Energy’s generation rates at 1 percent below current PG&E electricity generation rates. According to the council memorandum from Nov. 6, San Jose Clean Energy will absorb the increased costs imposed by the exit fees that have to be accounted for when customers opt out of PG&E services. The lower rates will allow the city’s new electricity provider to remain competitive with PG&E while offering a small discount to all residents and businesses that choose the service. “Our goal is that customers notice no change in service on in their day-to-day activities, so without doing much customers are already making a huge difference in reducing carbon emissions,” Struyk said. Pre-nursing freshman Pauline Nguyen said though she agrees the city is moving
in the right direction in terms of environmental practices, she wishes these changes were more obvious. “I mean just walking around downtown I always see that it’s kind of dirty,” Nguyen said. The implementation of San Jose Clean Energy makes San Jose the largest city in the nation to partake in the Community Choice Energy system, which allows governments to buy electricity for businesses and residents within their jurisdiction. The system falls under a larger climate action plan enacted by the city called Climate Smart San Jose, which was passed by city council unanimously this February after the Trump administration’s decision to pull out of the Paris Agreement. Milestones in the plan include having San Jose Clean Energy offer 100 percent greenhouse gasfree power as a base product by 2021. The plan also outlines the city’s goal of having all new homes be zero net energy buildings in 2020. The amount of energy used by these buildings is equivalent to the amount of renewable energy created on site.
SOURCE: SAN JOSE CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM, INFOGRAPHIC BY WINONA RAJAMOHAN
City officials plan to reinvest excess revenue from San Jose Clean Energy back into infrastructure and projects for the community that would accelerate sustainable and energyconserving practices. Projects include more accommodation for those who choose to drive electric vehicles by having more charging stations, working closely with the Department of Transportation as well as
switching out gas appliances to those that use electricity, Struyk said.the amount of energy used by these buildings is equivalent to the amount of renewable energy created on site. City officials plan to reinvest excess revenue from San Jose Clean Energy back into infrastructure and projects for the community that would accelerate sustainable and energyconserving practices.
Projects include more accommodation for those who choose to drive electric vehicles by having more charging stations, working closely with the Department of Transportation as well as switching out gas appliances to those that use electricity, Struyk said.
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Loyal Schurra’s customer, Eugene Casanova buys Schurra candies at the Willow Glen Sweet Shoppe candy store counter.
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Rodriguez said that his store has a happy and fun environment that makes them different than other jobs. “Everybody that comes up to the counter is happy, it’s a great place to sit, eat your Schurra’s . . . it’s an enjoyable place,” Rodriguez said. Samantha Vaiasicca has been working for the candy shop for more than four years and said she enjoys the work environment. “I really like the customers. I mean, who’s not happy when they walk into a candy store?” she asked laughing. “It’s really friendly, everybody in Willow Glen is really nice,” Vaiasicca added. Vaiasicca has seen the
Everybody that comes up to the counter is happy, it’s a great place to sit, eat your Schurra’s . . . it’s an enjoyable place. Matthew Rodriguez Willow Glen Sweet Shoppe store owner
store progress throughout the years that she has been working there. She said that Mundy has expanded the store’s inventory and made more products available to the public. The store offers Sicilian cookies made in Gilroy, more flavors to their gelato menu and offers and more poke candy. Vaiasicca said that Schurra’s candy is a tradition that has been passed from generation to generation.
“Why not keep it on to sell and to make people happy?” she added. Rodriguez said that there will be special candy made for the holidays. Though the details have not been announced. Rodriguez said that “Santa candies” are on the list of special confections.
in regards to the relocation. She also said that Charlie Faas A.S. understands the Vice President of Administration and Finance need to relocate. “We have to make do because we see the bigger that people will be able to purpose. The new science see when they fly into San building is much needed, Jose on a plane. as the facilities right “It will face downtown now are not adequate,” and will brand our campus said Manzo. even more. Everyone in The cost of the new downtown will be able to building will be within the recognize that we have a $181 million according to state of the art science SJSU Newsroom. building that will be the “This is an expensive envy of a lot of people,” thing,” Faas said. “There’s MANZO Faas said. nothing cheap about this. Faas said that though Picking up a historical with new buildings like this will be a long process, structure and moving it is the Student Union and he and A.S. are going costly. Our land is pretty Health and Wellness to continue working precious,” he added. Center buildings opening together, along with the The new building will up in the past three proper society to be able also be the first new years, but this is the first to preserve the vintage academic building to be academic building in house and make room for built at SJSU in 30 years. 30 years,” Faas said. the new building. This is a collaborative It will also be the largest effort between the science building in the university and Mccarthy CSU system. The building Building Companies. will be eight stories tall Follow Claire on Twitter “We’ve been blessed and have a logo on the top @ClaireHult
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28, 2018
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‘The Front Runner’ is a winner By Myla La Bine STAFF WRITER
The usually likable Hugh Jackman takes a dramatic turn as disgraced politician Gary Hart in the new film, “The Front Runner.” The film details the real-life story of Hart’s fall from being the potential Democratic presidential nominee in 1988 because of rumors of an affair. The opening credits show a retro Columbia Pictures logo. It fits nicely before the film begins. The graininess and muted colors in the film make it seem like a snapshot in time. I love that the film feels as though it could have been released shortly after the actual events unfolded. I was captivated by the way the story was presented in three separate weeks because it seemed as though the entire film happened in a blur. I believe this works to its advantage because it’s realistic. When something happens in real life, it tends to occur quickly without any limitations. The film is great at capturing this domino effect. Jackman is perfect as Hart, who is at first charming, but ultimately reveals to be a person of poor judgment and character. Though I went into the film with a negative perspective of Hart, Jackman’s portrayal makes him much more human. It’s clear he cares about the future of the country during the beginning of the film, so it’s a shame
movie review “The Front Runner” Rating:
Directed by: Jason Reitman Starring: Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga Genre: Biographical drama his career is ruined over one mistake. However, the film is not about sympathy for Hart. Jackman does a great job of being absolutely reprehensible in scenes when Hart is blatantly lying about his wrongdoings. While he is best known as Wolverine in the X-Men series, in this film, Jackman proves his strong dramatic acting abilities that should earn him an Academy Award in the future. Vera Farmiga, who plays Hart’s wife, Lee, gives a powerful supporting performance. The film gives her a few significant scenes that show Lee’s struggle to leave her husband. Farmiga has clear emotional dominance over Jackman during their scenes together, as she expresses her feelings about what he did. Their performances, along with the story, merely depict these individuals’ lives, rather than judge them.
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Hugh Jackman stars as 1988 presidential candidate Gary Hart in Columbia Pictures’ “The Front Runner.”
I believe this is what makes the film so special; it leaves it up to the audience to decide their own opinions. The film is especially relevant today, in a time when journalism is constantly being attacked. Hart paints the reporters who staked out to find him with his mistress, Donna Rice, as deplorable individuals. In spite of that, each of them feels a need to let the public know what Hart has been doing because he could be the next president of the United States. Hart’s insults do not scare any journalist from trying to uncover the details of his
Friendship triumphs over discrimination By Hugo Vera STAFF WRITER
The dramatic comedy “Green Book” tells the gripping true story of a partnership turned into an unlikely friendship during a time in American history as divisive as the one we live in now. “Green Book” centers on the life and escapades of Italian-American nightclub bouncer Tony “Lip” Vallelonga, played by Viggo Mortensen. In the winter of 1962, the Bronx-born head of security at the iconic Copacabana nightclub in New York City finds himself out of work for a few months when his latest scheme to win the favor of the Italian mafia backfires horrendously. At the direction of his wife Dolores Vallelonga, played by Linda Cardellini, Lip agrees to interview for a high-paying but risky job. He would be driving African-American linguist and pianist Don Shirley, played by Mahershala Ali, to his holiday concert tour destinations in the deep south. The duo of Mortensen as Lip and Academy Award-winning actor Ali as Shirley could not have been executed better. As someone who grew up watching Mortensen portray the honor-driven Aragorn in “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, the transformation that Mortensen went through to portray Lip is appalling. Mortensen gained 45 pounds for the role.
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He perfectly captures the accent and mannerisms of a Bronx-born Italian “wiseguy” that is typical of that time era. Lip and Shirley differ in everything from upbringings to moral codes, yet the two go from reluctant business partners to close friends as they drive through the midwest and south. The once-racist Lip becomes self-aware and gradually realizes the nobility and the adversity that comes with Shirley’s mission to change the hearts of the people who watch him perform. As Lip and Shirley travel deeper into the south, they use a road guide book directed toward African-Americans known as a “Green Book” to search for motels and restaurants that would accept Shirley. Despite the film’s 130-minute run time, audiences will find the pacing perfectly balances hilarious dialogue between Lip and Shirley along with moments of historically-accurate tragedies as the two men become codependent of one another. Shirley wrestles with a compelling identity crisis. White people continue to discriminate against him de-
Directed by: Peter Farrelly Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali Genre: Dramatic comedy
spite his musical talent and other African-Americans that Shirley meets on the road trip don’t consider him “black enough.” In what was arguably the highest point in the film, a frustrated Shirley yells at Lip, “If I’m not white enough, and if I’m not black enough, and if I’m not man enough, then tell me Tony, what the hell am I?” The character development in this film is on par with “The Shawshank Redemption.” A once bigoted Lip and once-cowardly Shirley both agree to boycott the last show of the 1962 holiday tour and the two make it back to New York in time for Christmas. To see Lip go from throwing away a glass cup because a black repairman drank from it to welcoming Shirley to the Vallelonga home for Christmas Eve dinner almost brought me to tears. Told with the outstanding acting trio of Mortensen, Ali and Cardellini, “Green Book” is the feel-great holiday film we need now more than ever in 2018. Follow Hugo on Twitter @HugoV_II
affair and their persistence eventually causes him to end his campaign. The film shows the importance of the truth and how journalism helps hold people in positions of power accountable. Overall, “The Front Runner” is a fascinating and timely look at a lesser-known scandal in political history that ruined the chances of a potential president. While it sounds cliché, this film is certainly one we need right now during a time when fake news is being spread by public officials. Follow Myla on Twitter @mylalabine25
Jackman as potential candidate Hart speaking to university students at a debate.
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OPINION
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28, 2018
American Christian missionary’s death is justifiable
The most isolated tribe in the world has become a hot topic after members of the tribe fatally shot an American Christian missionary. According to CNN, 27-year-old John Allen Chau traveled to the North Sentinel Island of the Sentinelese people to convert them to Christianity. Before his death, Chau wrote a letter to his parents describing his encounter with the Sentinelese tribe, the New York Times reported. As sad as Chau’s death is, I can’t help but think his actions
out yelling. They had two arrows each, unstrung, until they got closer. I hollered, ‘My Paul Hang STAFF WRITER name is John, I love you and Jesus loves you,’ ” Chau wrote in his letter. In one instance, he kept trying to encounwere moronic. According to Scien- ter them, but it only tific Mystery, the Indian government considered the place to be illegal to visit. The fact he illegally went to a remote island with intentions of converting indigenous people to Christianity should’ve been huge red flag. Chau’s first encounters with the Sentinelese should have been received as a warn- got worse. Chau reing, as they were violent ceived a warning shot and frightening. Despite by a Sentinelese boy this, his curiosity and directly into his Bible stupidity got the best when he tried to hand the tribe some fish and of him. “Two armed Sen- gifts, the New York tinelese came rushing Times reported.
I don’t think people should ever try to convert one’s religious belief. If you believe there is a God out there guiding you in life, that’s great. Some people don’t and you shouldn’t force them to believe in a certain religion.
The fact that he illegally went to a remote island with intentions to convert indigenous people to Christianity is a huge red flag. It’s mind boggling that Chau decided to go to a dangerous place to promote Christianity and risk his life. Chau had to think life was all beautiful, but the truth is it’s not.
There is a dark side to reality and he happened to face it without realizing it wasn’t worth it to accomplish his task. It’s a shame and I can’t help but wonder how his family feels about his decision to try convert these people. You don’t always get what you want in life and not everything is going to be smiles and sunshine, Chau should have known that. He was too caught up in pleasing God when he should’ve realized the hostile warnings. I don’t see the point in a missionary trip like this one. What are you trying to accomplish? You’re putting yourself in an unsafe environment where trouble is inevitable. I think people should ignore these tribal people. If there are people out there not living the same way we live, then
let them. Why do we have to bother them by entering their territory if they don’t want us around? I think Chau should have researched the dangers the tribe posed to outsiders. The Washington Post confirmed the Sentinelese killed two fisherman in 2006 when they were stuck on the island. A small part of me feels sad about Chau’s death, but then there is a part of me that feels as though his death was caused by his blind devotion to Jesus Christ and his lack of knowledge to his surroundings. Chau should have left the Sentinelese people alone. I wonder how Jesus feels about his faith and his actions. Follow Paul on Twitter @ iTz_BisyMon
Political freedom of speech overshadows film’s essence
The very first film festival was held in Venice, Italy in 1932. Since then, thousands of film festivals have been established around the world to highlight and value unique films, as well as recognize and profile the dexterity of film workers. Generally, the most prestigious film festivals in the world are in Cannes, Berlin and Venice. According to the book “Film Festivals: Culture, People and Power on the Global Screen,” Gilles Jacob, a longtime director and president of the Cannes International Film Festival, explained its mission to Variety. He said the festival serves to discover new talents in the film industry, to spot-
being honored did not appear to be the highlights in the top headlines of news stories. Huan Xun Chan The controversial STAFF WRITER speech given by Taiwanese director Fu Yue, whose production “Our Youth in Taiwan” was recognized light new trends in film for the best documentary, production and to promote sparked the political both artistic and wide- firestorm between Beijing appealing films. and Taiwan. This year, a political outrage beclouded the films and great filmmakers at a notable Chinese film festival. The Golden Horse Film Festival is dubbed “Chinese Oscar,” according to BBC. On Nov. 17, the 55th annual awards ceremony of the festival was held in Taiwan. This year was considered the “big year” for Chinese films, making the festival awards competitive. The nationality staA total of 667 films were tus of Taiwan is sensitive. registered to this year’s fes- According to BBC, “The tival. This is an increase by island has been self-rulmore than 100 from last ing since 1949 but China year’s festival. Unfortu- regards it as a breakaway nately, 42 films that were province, it will reunite
with one day.” According to South China Morning Post, after receiving the award on stage, Fu said, “I really hope one day our country will be regarded as an independent entity – this is my biggest wish as a Taiwanese.” The speech outbroke the political dissension and worsened the tensions between the mainland and
Film festivals are supposed to be a celebration of the prestigious films and people who work on and produce the works.
the island. A film festival should embrace films featuring different political, social and cultural stances as well as become a stage for free speech.
However, I think free speech in film festivals has to occur under the precondition of not overshadowing the spotlight of other films. Fu’s documentary about Taiwan’s 2014 Sunflower Movement and her work being awarded is totally reasonable. Nonetheless, her speech outraged the mainlanders. On social media, many of the mainland celebrities shared an image of a map of China that included Taiwan and hashtagged “China, not even a dot can be missing.” The topic received 9 billion views by the next morning, according to South China Morning Post. The best feature film, best actor and actress and best director of the film festival are all dimmed by the infuriating speech and received less attention, which I think is very sad and unfair. Jacob said the Cannes Film Festival serves as a
gathering place for the professionals to exchange ideas and show each other their film productions. Film festivals are supposed to be a celebration of the prestigious films and the people who produce the works. Chair of Golden Horse Film Festival Executive Committee Ang Lee said, “Taiwan is a free society and the film festival is open to everyone, so everyone can say whatever they want and no one would stop them – everyone in the film industry is our guest.” Voicing our personal thoughts and opinions at film festivals are welcomed. Nonetheless, I think the behavior is unfair to others if the public attention is misdirected to debating and fighting about the political issue which causes the featuring films and filmworkers being ignored. Follow Huan Xun on Twitter @ Huanxun_chan
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Federal government should create scholarships through student loans A problem that affects and hurts a lot of American families is the high cost of a college education. I’d like to propose a gradual change where we turn college student loans into college student scholarships so that one
day every college graduate will not have to start their working lives deeply in debt. With a nearly$1 trillion yearly federal government budget deficit, we’d have to come up with the revenue to pay for this.
I would propose the adoption of a national wealth-tax of 10 percent on all individuals with a net-wealth and net-worth of $10 million and higher. I am assuming that this would be more than enough to pay for this. I would like to point
out to my conservative friends out there that before he became a FAKE-conservative, President Donald Trump proposed a national wealthtax in 1999 of 14.25 percent on all those with a net-worth of $10 million and higher.
He wanted the money generated from it to go toward eliminating the national debt with the remainder being put into the Social Security Trust Fund to make it more fully solvent for many additional years. The latter of the two
expenditures is not exactly “conservative.” If anyone doubts that he made this proposal, it appears on several websites for anyone to see. Stewart B. Epstein Retired college professor of Sociology and Social Work
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OPINION
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28, 2018
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Water cups create landfill waste STAFF WRITER
I was covering a shift at the Starbucks kiosk in NewPark Mall on a busy Friday night one week after Black Friday and it was packed. Everyone and their mother flocked to the Starbucks kiosk and we could not make the needed assortment of mochas and frappuccinos fast enough. Between every order, someone would ask us
of the milk I was steaming and it automatically steamed itself to 180 degrees, overflowed from its pitcher and burned my arm. As I winced away from the espresso bar to apply a cold rag to my arm, someone tapped my shoulder from across the delivery counter. “I know you’re hurt but can I have an ice water?” they asked.
Every action taken to protect our environment is surely needed and that starts with the seemingly small task of refraining from asking for a cup of iced water. from the other side of the counter, “Can I get a water cup?” The question quickly got annoying, especially because I was scrambling to take orders and make drinks as fast as I could. At about the 74th time someone asked, “Yo boss, can I have an ice water?” I lost track
The phenomenon of asking for a cup of ice water is nothing new at Starbucks. Following the notorious racial incidents in Philadelphia and Los Angeles this year, Starbucks went above and beyond to win back the consumers trust. This included a series of policy changes that
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megacorporations such as Disney and McDonald’s have started to transition away from the use of plastic straws. According to Seattle Weekly, more than 4 billion Starbucks-branded cups end up in landfills each year. The University of Portland also reported more than 175 million plastic straws are thrown out each day. To put that into perspective, the number of plastic straws used and then thrown out from locations such as Starbucks and McDonald’s is long enough to wrap around the Earth’s circumference ence 2.5 times evmes ery day, according to ding the Strawless Ocean ean Organization. ation. Yet, people hardly ever rdly takee these facts into o consideration. on. While I’m suree no one who askss for a water cup with p does so wi ith malicious intent, licious the fact of the matter tter is that people still contribute to our planet’s environmental onmental downfall simply because theyy want water in a Starbucks-branded rbucks-branded cup freee of charge.
I say this as both a barista and a consumer, please refrain from asking for water cups unless absolutely necessary. If you’re dehydrated, we will not hesitate to provide you with the finest water our sink tap can provide. However, if you can, please stop asking for ice water cups during peak hours of productivity. If you still need ice water and the time is appropriate, please ask your barista to pour it into a reusable canteen or flask. The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change made waves in
October when it announced that mankind literally has just more than 12 years to significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions before its environmental impact could result in irreversible mass destruction. At a time when we’re given a decade to significantly reduce our carbon footprint as a species, every action taken to protect our environment is surely needed and that starts with the seemingly small task of refraining from asking for a cup of iced water. Follow Hugo on Twitter @ HugoV_ HugoV_II
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demanded more stores stop requiring restroom lock codes and that every store would have to stop charging for water cups. At first glance, there’s nothing inherently wrong with asking for a cup of ice water. According to the United Nations, all human beings are entitled to access to clean drinking water and as the son of an Alameda County Water District worker, this is a sentiment I can get behind. What I cannot support is how and when people go about demanding ice water cups at most Starbucks cafes and other eateries. For starters, I feel it’s best if people refrained from asking for water cups when it’s evident that the baristas at the store are already busy trying to take care of weekend line. Baristas perform multiple jobs, from ringing up orders to restocking supplies to making espresso drinks. They could definitely use our help by not having to produce a cup of iced water right that instant. Additionally, asking for an iced water cup from your nearest Starbucks, Peet’s, or Subway is just adding on to our planet’s current landfill crisis. Following the lead of the European Union,
SUDOKU PUZZLE Complete the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively.
JOKIN’ AROUND If you have 15 cows and 5 goats what do you have?
Lots of milk!
SOLUTIONS
ACROSS 1. Rehabilitation 6. Run away 10. Couch 14. Overact 15. Forsaken 16. Atop 17. Eyeshade 18. Parental sister 19. A box or chest 20. Daughter of a step-parent 22. Swear 23. Antlered animal 24. Colonic 26. Land 30. Sharp blows 32. Exclamation expressive of regret 33. Hangman 37. After-bath powder 38. Dons 39. Notability 40. Tolerably 42. Oddity 43. Thaws 44. A European peninsula 45. Gutsiness 47. Very Important Person
48. Jail (British) 49. Not oriental 56. Killer whale 57. Relating to urine 58. France’s longest river 59. Rhythm 60. French for “Head” 61. An independent film company 62. Small island 63. Views 64. Requires
DOWN 1. Guns an engine 2. Send forth 3. A flexible pipe 4. At the peak of 5. Frenzied 6. Vacuum bottle 7. Boor 8. Sea eagle 9. Beseeches 10. Prospering 11. Codeine source 12. Civet-like mammal 13. Picnic insects 21. Type 25. Greatest possible
26. Rendezvous 27. Distinctive flair 28. Hairless 29. Fund 30. Aquatic mammals 31. Cautious 33. Liability 34. Assign a grade 35. Dogfish 36. A noble gas 38. Strikes 41. Record (abbrev.) 42. Very small northern fish 44. Offer 45. Peels 46. Neighborhood 47. Transgressions 48. Mongolian desert 50. Algonquian Indian 51. Give as an example 52. Not a single one 53. It ebbs and flows 54. Desiccated 55. Dregs
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SPORTS
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28, 2018
Potter ready to shine for Spartans By Nora Ramirez STAFF WRITER
While San Jose State University’s womens basketball team ran from basket to basket, freshman guard Raziya Potter smiled as she reflected on her life, accomplishments and goals. A native of Hayward, Potter was raised in Tracy. She is a firstyear college student and dreams of becoming a forensic anthropologist. Potter explains that the TV shows “Bones”, “First 48” and “Law & Order” influenced her to major in criminal justice and minor in anthropology. Potter developed a passion for basketball at the age of 9 thanks to her father’s influence. “He’s taught me everything that I know, has helped me grow and I’m here because of him,” Potter said. She started playing for fun around 11 years old and joined club teams. Because of her dedication and perseverance, she ran track for seven years in order to stay in condition. Her passion for basketball became serious once she started playing competitively. “I knew I wanted to keep playing professionally in the future,” Potter said. Now in her first year as a Spartan, Potter hasn’t let her dream fade away by scoring and helping her team win. “Razie is a special player. She can do a number of things that most freshmen can’t do. She can score when she needs to score, she can defend, she sees things that a lot of people don’t see,” women’s basketball head coach Jamie Craighead said. “She’s a tremendous
GABRIEL MUNGARAY | SPARTAN DAILY
Spartans freshman guard Raziya Potter (0) drives past a San Francisco State defender during the team’s 73-66 loss on Nov. 6 at the Event Center.
passer – probably her best quality.” Upon her arrival to the SJSU women’s basketball team, Potter’s professionalism showed during her high school years as she earned first-team all Oak Valley League honors being named the Most Valuable Player. No. 0 on the court, Potter transforms from a passionate freshman into an elite basketball player. Her professionalism has helped her become one of the best players on the team and a role model for her teammates. “On the court, she is an
On the court, she is an intense young lady who wants to be achieving great success, a tremendous teammate, always wants to put the team first, always plays hard.
Jamie Craighead head coach
intense young lady who wants to be achieving great success, a tremendous teammate, always wants to put the team first, always plays hard,” Craighead said. Sophomore point
guard Danae Marquez explained that she likes Potter’s athleticism as well as her explosive personality when she is on the court. “She is enthusiastic, she brings a great energy
and positive vibes to the team,” she said. Though Potter is serious on the court, her sense of humor has led her to attract the people around her. “She’s a special person on and off the court, she is funny, she’s so goofy, she sings, she dances, she doesn’t care who’s around,” Marquez said. With every pass, with every score, Potter has won the respect of her teammates. Her light-hearted self and kind smile has won the friendship of those around her. “She cares about her
teammates. She’s a great friend,” Marquez said. Craighead has high hopes for Potter in the upcoming years. “She’s going to play a lot for us this year, but she’s going to be a special, special Spartan that people will get to watch for years,” she said. Follow Nora on Twitter @noraramirez27
UPCOMING GAME Pacific vs. SJSU Nov. 29 @ 7 p.m.
Steadman steals the center spotlight By Nora Ramirez STAFF WRITER
After junior forward Ryan Welage transferred from San Jose State University to Xavier University, SJSU’s basketball team had big shoes to fill. Michael Steadman transferred to SJSU from City College of San Francisco and is playing his first season with the Spartans. Though he was born in Mountain View, Steadman was raised in Union City where he became involved with sports at a young age. Thanks to his father, Steadman found a passion for basketball. In fourth grade, he started playing basketball and hasn’t stopped since. However, he played baseball for seven years before he chose to solely focus on basketball. “I just love playing the game and I felt like [basketball] is the best opportunity for me to get somewhere with it,” Steadman said. The middle of three children, Steadman has managed to keep in touch with his siblings. Now in his first season with the Spartans, he has gained a new family with his teammates. Steadman GABRIEL MUNGARAY | SPARTAN DAILY explained that his transition Spartans junior forward Michael Steadman rises up for a jump shot over a Southern to SJSU was smooth and Utah defender during the team’s 66-59 loss on Nov. 10 at the Event Center. therefore enjoyable.
“I love the assistance of my team, it’s been fun,” Steadman said. Steadman’s hard work and dedication shows on and off the court. He was recently named to the “AllTournament Team” in the Bahamas where he was recognized along with fellow basketball athletes from the entire country. “I was lucky enough to get awarded. It was a good experience, I would go there again,” he said. Spartans freshman guard Seneca Knight said that Steadman’s efforts and fun personality has stood out to him. “He works hard, each and every day,” Knight said. “He doesn’t take any days off.” Steadman said he enjoys hanging with friends and watching movies. “He’s fun, he’s goofy and he likes to do pranks,” Knight said. Head coach Jean Prioleau said Steadman is a really good rebounder and iterated that he appreciates Steadman and the rest of his teammates alike. “Michael is great, he’s 6’10” so he can score in the block with both hands,” Prioleau said. “The numbers show how well he’s been playing.” According to Prioleau,
Steadman’s production on the court has been outstanding, but his personality has been helpful to encourage his teammates. “His relationship with his teammates is great, they really like him,” Prioleau said. “He goes to class, he does what he’s supposed to do on and off the court, he’s a good role model.” Knight said he appreciates having someone like Steadman around the team for leadership. “I look up to him a lot and he encourages me to rebound more. His work ethic during games is unbelievable,” Knight said. This season, Steadman has enjoyed getting closer with his teammates. He has also been able to manage practices with school and plans on graduating in May 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in business management. He dreams of playing basketball professionally and eventually wants to become a sports manager. Follow Nora on Twitter @noraramirez27
UPCOMING GAME ISU vs. SJSU Nov. 28 @ 7 p.m.