Spartan Daily founder Dwight Bentel dies at 103 (UPDATED)
Bentel had worked with SJSU for 40 years. From his time starting the school of journalism and mass communications, to working as an administrative aide under two SJSU presidents, to chairing the committee that laid the footwork for the Student Union, Bentel was integral in many aspects of this university.
(photo by Sandra Santos Proudman, former Spartan Daily photographer)
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Satori Tea Company brings whimsical high fare with class
Downtown San Jose tea salon offers more than 50 varieties of tea along with baked treats.
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Spring Semester Sports Wrap-Up: SJSU Claims Four WAC Titles
Swimming/Diving SJSU's swim team took home the WAC women's swimming and diving championship this year, earning a 728 team score over the course of a four-day championship. The team placed first in eight of the 21 events and had three winners on the last day…
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Pi Kappa Alpha suspended until August 2013, probation until August 2014
The Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity is suspended from campus until August 2013 because of too many police reports.
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Committees and students re-evaluate the effectiveness of SOTEs
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Smoking ban still in talks as academic senate sends recommendation to president
SJSU President will decide whether SJSU becomes smoke free campus.
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Political science professor retires after 42 years of service
Dr. Terry Christensen is retiring after 42 years of service, during which he had a major impact.
News
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Political science professor retires after 42 years of service
Dr. Terry Christensen is retiring after 42 years of service, during which he had a major impact.
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Committees and students re-evaluate the effectiveness of SOTEs
With the end of the semester right around the corner, teachers and students are taking the purpose of SOTEs into consideration.
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Smoking ban still in talks as academic senate sends recommendation to president
SJSU President will decide whether SJSU becomes smoke free campus.
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Students direct efforts toward fixing plumbing problems at Washington Square Hall
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Library breaks down proper etiquette when planning all-nighters at MLK
Library problems in times of studying
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San Jose considers styrofoam ban
San Jose considers banning Styrofoam and people are very opinionated about it.
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Pi Kappa Alpha suspended until August 2013, probation until August 2014
The Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity is suspended from campus until August 2013 because of too many police reports.
Sports
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Spring Semester Sports Wrap-Up: SJSU Claims Four WAC Titles
Swimming/Diving SJSU's swim team took home the WAC women's swimming and diving championship this year, earning a 728 team score over the course of a four-day championship. The team placed first in eight of the 21 events and had three winners on the last day…
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Commentary: World Peace Shows No Remorse
In every sport there is a small, yet very noteworthy unwritten rule called sportsmanship. Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest not only completely disregards this rule, he possesses not an ounce of class — a personal quality usually necessary to display sportsmanship. Artest’s legal name…
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Commentary: Manchester City Wins Premier League
Manchester City wins the Premier League with a last-gasp surge to the championship. It has been an incredible season for coach Robert Mancini.
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Wrestling Club stand out honing talents to teach craft after career comes to end
Sonia Beri is a health science senior as well as coach for the SJSU wrestling club
Arts & Entertainment
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Glassblowing class heats up the art world
Students in glass blowing and sand casting are making new art for the world.
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Sake San Jose livens up Japantown
Japantown's Yu-Ai Kai Senior Service hosts their 7th annual Sake San Jose, a sake tasting event that serves as a fundraiser for the senior center, on May 24.
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Satori Tea Company brings whimsical high fare with class
Downtown San Jose tea salon offers more than 50 varieties of tea along with baked treats.
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Battle of the Bands rocks the campus
SJSU hosts Battle of the Bands at Morris Dailey auditorium.
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Restaurants fill stomachs on Dishwalk
Downtown San Jose's San Pedro Square was a little busier than usual Saturday. San Pedro Square's On a Roll, Cre Paris, Vino Vino and Little Chef Counter had to cater to about 250 people that participated in Dishwalk, a 10-restaurant food event hosted by Dishcrawl. Restaurants had…
Opinion
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Small Town Girl: Graduating will take me new places
My life has been a series of layers — I’m like a colossal seven-layer dip. My childhood, growing up with a core rooted in the country, has served as my foundation. My time here at SJSU has been yet another layer, but this one much more intricate.
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Graduation: As one chapter closes another door opens
As I graduate, one chapter of my life closes while another door opens.
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Education: Tomorrow, today
After all, who wouldn’t miss the 12 hour sessions trying to scrape together projects, falling asleep during PowerPoint presentations and perpetual fee increases.
I’m getting a little verklempt. Still, being at what I pray will be the end of my bachelor’s of science degree (that’s right, journalism is science!) this seems like a great opportunity to reflect on the system we navigate to get to this point.
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Life without another graduation in sight
My graduation gown is ironed, and my cap is ready to be worn. On May 23rd, I graduate from college. Having to go to class, writing countless papers and completing homework assignments will all be concepts replaced by suits, meetings and managers. As scary as this thought seems, excitement tends to overshadow the nerves plaguing my brain right about now.
Tech
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Kickstarter innovating the way people fund projects
This innovative website is a funding platform that allows people a creative way to raise money.
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Tech Museum’s International Space Station exhibit highlights NASA's technological advances
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SJSU computer science club perfects projects at 24-hour Hackathon
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Commentary: Death of co-op in video games is discouraging
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Commentary: Photos of you drinking on Facebook could prevent you from getting hired
Employers are checking potential employees' Facebooks for information on them. It's wise to use discretion on your profile.

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