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Lime launches pilot program in SJ Company works with city to keep e-scooters oﬀ sidewalks By Dan Nguyen STAFF WRITER

E-scooter safety facts in 2019:

In light of numerous injuries caused by e-scooter crashes, San Jose City Mayor Sam Liccardo challenged electric scooter companies such as Lime to develop technology to deter future harm. San Jose lawmakers announced a pilot program on Jan. 28 that would implement sidewalk detection technology for Lime e-scooters. “There’s reasons as to why Lime is doing this for the community,” Alex Youn, a communication coordinator for Lime, said in a phone interview. “One is to educate riders, letting them know that if they’re ever to ride near a sidewalk, the e-scooters [are] to let the riders know that it is against state law,” Youn said. The pilot program is the first of its kind worldwide, according to Lime’s corporate blog, 2nd Street. The software connects with sensors in the scooter’s tires to detect when a rider is on the sidewalk and not the street, according to the Mercury News.

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UPD reported more than 100 on-campus collisions and crashes because of e-scooters.

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SJSU banned e-scooters on campus because of safety concerns.

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Lime implemented an alert system; it’s triggered if users ride the e-scooters on campus.

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City Council discusses new housing, VTA

Diets millenials wanted to try in 2019 31.1% Low-carb

23.5% Reduced calorie 19.3% Keto

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15% Low fat

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6.7% Fasting 5% Vegan

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Breaking down fad diets Campus community weighs in on health trends By Brianna Sheats SENIOR STAFF WRITER

The new year has arrived and with that comes resolutions, which usually include the goal of losing weight. People’s first thoughts when looking to lose weight are to go on a diet in order to shed pounds fast. However, if diets are done incorrectly, it can cause major health issues because of the lack of nutrients the body should be receiving. The ketogenic diet, also known as the keto diet, is a low-carb and high-fat diet that helps weight loss, according to Healthline. “Usually your primary energy source would be from carbs, so this is really training and telling your body to break down fat for energy instead of using carbohydrates,” nutritional science junior Brittany Schmid said.

Fasting is another ubiquitous weight loss trend. There are multiple versions of fasting, such as the 16/8 hour fast and the eat-stop-eat fast. The 16/8 fast is an 8-hour window for eating and 16 hours of no eating. The eat-stop-eat method is a 24-hour fast, a few days out of the week. Fasting does not necessarily mean cutting out food. Instead, it is an eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating. “With fasting you have a smaller window to eat and within those hours you need to make sure you’re getting all of your nutrients,” nutritional science senior Giavana Aviles said. Cleanses are another popular weight loss trend that have returned, according to Medical News Today. There are different reasons people might want to try cleanses such as jump-starting

their digestive system, cleaning their body or detoxing. “The biggest issue with cleanses is energy,” Aviles said. “Juice cleanses, for example, you’re just drinking juices. And sometimes your body will metabolize super quick and it does not really keep you full, so you continue to be hungry. You also may not be getting enough calories.” When doing these diets or cleanses that they are usually for a certain amount of time, they are not a lifelong commitment, Schmid. “With these diets, it also matters about what you are eating after you have done them,” Schmid said. “For example, when you are done with your diet, you should focus on how you feel after.” DIETS | Page 2

The San Jose City Council discussed the possibility of relocating land for affordable housing, transportation expansion and an anti-graffiti program during Tuesday’s city council meeting. Housing project: City council members discussed the possibility of renovating and relocating the Pallesen apartment building, currently located on Fourth and East Reed Streets and designating it for affordable housing. The City of San Jose has plans to sell part of the land to Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit, to preserve the building which lawmakers called a piece of local history. However, the building itself would move to a new location a few blocks away. Once the site is cleared, the city would own the other part of the space and is considering building affordable housing units there as well. Nanci Klein, a representative from the Office of Economic Development, described the Pallesen apartment building as a 1910 revival-style building. “State law allows the city to sell service surplus land directly to a nonprofit housing corporation,” Klein said during her presentation. “The partner [of] Habitat has agreed to limit all four

Our overall goal is to remove graﬃti within 72 hours.

Sam Liccardo San Jose City Mayor potential units for sale at prices affordable.” Klein said the estimated cost of the move is between $70,000 and $220,000. The current location of the Pallesen apartment building would be used to develop the Garden Gate Tower project, which would include “development of a multifamily apartment building with ground floor neighborhoodoriented retail,” according to the San Jose city government’s website. KT Urban, a local real estate developer, has agreed to pay for the move of the building, said Klein. Even though this project involves two different organizations not supported by city funds, San Jose City Mayor Sam Liccardo said he has concerns about expenses not mentioned by Klein. “[KT Urban] is committed COUNCIL | Page 2

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Lime said the new technology is able to determine this with 95% accuracy, as reported by 2nd Street. San Jose city officials partnered with Lime in order to develop the technology which sends riders a notification at the end of their ride that they were riding on sidewalks or pedestrian areas, said Colin Heyne, public information manager at the Department of Transportation of San Jose government. The partnership marks increased regulations of electric scooters downtown. Last year, San Jose State University banned e-scooters on campus because of safety concerns. The University Police Department reported more than 100 collisions and crashes because of e-scooters being ridden on campus last year, according to previous reporting by the Spartan Daily. In 2019, Lime implemented an alert system that is triggered if users ride the e-scooters on campus.

With the downtown area being so populated with pedestrians walking, they’re feeling threatened by e-scooters on the sidewalk and so our data can be a way to educate the rider to let them know they’ll be coming up on a busy street. Alex Youn Lime communication coordinator

When riders pass through the SJSU campus and directly adjacent sidewalks, Lime scooters will automatically slow down and cease motor acceleration. “When I see a scooter approaching me, it’s uncomfortable as I would I have to step to the side and let them pass me to avoid crashing into me,” biomedical engineering senior Swetha Kandiyil said. With the new e-scooter detection update, Lime aims to not only educate, but to help guide riders in a safer way as they traverse Downtown

San Jose, said Heyne. He added that this method improves the traffic of San Jose, as it gives options to those traveling from one place to another. “Another reason as to why Lime is doing this is so that we can give back to our community,” Youn said. “With the downtown area being so populated with pedestrians walking, they’re feeling threatened by e-scooters on the sidewalk and so our data can be a way to educate the rider to let them know they’ll be coming up on a busy street.”

He said Lime feels ready and comfortable releasing its new detection technology to the San Jose public in the upcoming weeks. “Personally, I feel like it’s better if they implemented bike lanes as it could give riders more of an incentive to use [the lanes] more instead of riding on the sidewalk and crashing into people,” justice studies freshman Carlos Eriberto Nic Carrillo said. “Although the e-scooters can pave way for riders, this is something that we wanted to find a sustainable way of supporting single vehicles,” said Heyne. Although Lime has their own agenda to help the community, the San Jose government also aims to create a safe environment downtown, Heyne said. “I believe e-scooters are the key to helping our economy in terms of transportation for San Jose as they’re a way to deal with oncoming traffic,” said Heyne. Follow the Spartan Daily on Twitter @SpartanDaily

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COUNCIL Continued from page 1 to spending hundreds of thousands of dollars for the move and habitat will handle renovation, there is a gap and that is for the foundation which could run between $150,000 and $200,000,” Liccardo said. The agreement between the city and Habitat for Humanity has not yet been signed. City council members said they would like further information on the cost of the project and their involvement. Valley Transportation Authority light rail expansion: San Jose City Council discussed its plans to add new VTA light rail tracks. Councilmember Dev Davis responded to a San Jose resident’s concern that expanding the VTA light rail without community feedback would lessen trust in city government. She said the expansion of the VTA light rail has been discussed during the past year. The plans for public transit have been discussed during neighborhood meetings, workshops and other city council meetings, Councilmember Raul Peralez said. Davis said the City of San Jose hosted more than five community

meetings including a workshop which incorporated accessibility for multiple languages. In agreement with Davis, Councilmember Peralez mentioned the distribution of letters that have been delivered to residents’ homes. “We mostly communicate through our offices through newsletters [and] outreach neighborhood association meetings,” Peralez said. Davis said no final decision has been made and the project has not been funded yet. “There is no timeline for this project,” Davis said. “In fact, there’s no actual project yet.” Liccardo said the new addition of tracks to VTA light rail is projected to cost about $14 billion. Graffiti Cleanup: Jon Cicirelli, director of parks, recreation and neighborhood services, gave an update on the graffiti program that helps upkeep the city. According to the update from city staff, the amount of graffiti within the city has increased and the removal of it has decreased. The amount of graffiti on private property in San Jose in 2018-19 was higher than in 201617, according to the update. At the end of the 2017 fiscal year, the city council explored the possibility of having the city

remove graffiti from private properties and later bill the owner. However, the initiative was turned down because it would violate the rights of property owners. San Jose’s anti-graffiti program, performed by the city’s contractor, Graffiti Protective Coatings, eradicated over 2 million square feet of graffiti each year since 2011, Liccardo said. However, the city is looking for more strict regulations that would have property owners remove graffiti within a timely manner. “Our overall goal is to remove graffiti within 72 hours,” Liccardo said. City staff researched an ordinance enacted by the city of South Lake Tahoe in order to determine how to encourage property owners to remove graffiti, Liccardo said. According to the findings, they would notify owners of violations and possible fines. The report said that was enough for action to be taken by residents of the city. A lt hou g h t h is recommendation was presented, nothing has been approved by the city council. Follow Diana on Twitter @dianaavila284

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Marc Sanchez said. “There is no true definition of what a keto diet is; it can be interpreted differently on who you talk to.” When going on a diet, it is important to know the person’s individual goals so they are able to set up a plan specific to them, Sanchez said. “Diets cater to yourself so you can remain healthy throughout your lifetime,” Aviles said. “There is no good food or bad food; it is all energy for your body,” Schmid said. On campus, the Student Health Center offers free appointments to talk to a doctor if you are interested in going on a diet. “If you are enrolled here you are already paying for the service,” Sanchez said. “I recommend

Juice cleanses, for example, you’re just drinking juices. And sometimes your body will metabolize super quick and it does not really keep you full, so you continue to be hungry.

Giavana Aviles nutritional science senior

making an appointment with a doctor and learning all of your options and then coming to see the campus dietitian so we can make a plan that is fit for your goals.” The Student Health Center also offers Cooking Healthy, Eating Well classes that are student led. The classes teach students how to cook and eat healthy, budget-friendly meals.

“Overall, our motto at the Student Health Center is we want to foster overall good eating habits,” Sanchez said. “We truly believe that everybody deserves a place at the table when it comes to eating healthy and there is no one size fits all approach when doing this.” Follow Brianna on Twitter @briannaanna_

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OPINION

THURSDAY, FEB. 6 2020

Keep sex out of the Super Bowl Shruthi Lakshmanan STAFF WRITER

Family and friends came together last weekend to celebrate an American tradition: Super Bowl Sunday. Parents dressed their children in little jerseys and chanted their team’s motto while watching the family friendly spectacle. So, why were kids watching half-naked women dance provocatively on their screens rather than football? As I grow up in a world that is always edifying femininity, I find it truly relieving that I can wear figure-revealing clothing and not worry about the number on the scale. But what I find unbearable is the constant pressure to support seductiveness at the expense of innocence. This year’s halftime show was performed by pop stars Shakira and Jennifer Lopez, each singing a set of their hit singles including “Hips Don’t Lie” and “Jenny from the Block” respectively. The show started off relatively PG as Shakira took to the stage singing in an outfit reminiscent of her “Zootopia” character Gazelle.

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The only alluring aspect that could have seemed immodest would have been her moan during the segment with reggaeton singer Bad Bunny. Don’t get me wrong. As a young girl, you would have heard me straining my vocal cords in the shower as I belted her songs out and imagined scoring a goal to “Waka Waka,” a song created for the FIFA World Cup in 2010. However, the true controversy really began when Lopez started performing. She seems to have gotten away with her raunchy performance because she brought her daughter on stage to sing with her toward the end of the show.

Apparently, this can overshadow the coquettish behavior she called a show.

We should encourage the younger generation to emanate confidence in being who they are.

I mean yes, I would love to know her workout regimen because Lopez looks stunning 50, but that

Online models ruin the industry Gia Pham STAFF WRITER

Instagram’s platform allows influencers to freely and instantaneously share ultra-filtered and photoshopped images for six–figure salaries, blatantly humiliating traditional models. Double taps, stories and followers have changed the face of modeling to look diverse, but have also exposed the historically artistic industry to parasitic capitalism. According to a 2017 Forbes article, “an Instagram user with 100,000 followers can command $5,000 for a post made in partnership with a company or brand.” Some Instagram models such as Sommer Ray, a fitness influencer who has amassed more than 24 million followers, makes $29,000 or more for each Instagram post, according to Harper’s Bazaar magazine. In comparison, the average model in New York makes about $34,000 a year and the average model in California makes about $43,000, as reported in 2018 by The U.S. Bureau of Statistics. These two states have the highest concentration of models.

Naomi Campbell, a legendary runway model, brought attention to this unfair industry trend when she spoke on “The Meredith Vieira Show.” “I kind of feel like, ‘My God, it’s like we’ve worked so hard and we are still working at it, you know? - then it just comes like that for [Instagram models]’, ” said Campbell. “I am actually grateful for the way I had my career. I wouldn’t want it any other way.”

With so many ads attached to their profiles, these Instagram models might as well be advertisers.

Many of these traditional models have worked their way up by attending go-sees, casting calls and agency interviews. Instagram influencers’ shortcut to success devalues the years of work and practice traditional models have typically undergone. However, the even bigger problem lies in how Instagram profits off the desperate aspiration of lesser-known models,

quickly turning the business transaction into a soul-sucking nightmare. Young adults, especially women, arguably sell their public image, self-esteem and identity to brands for likes and followers – the lifeblood of their success. Instagram users could buy 1,000 followers for $90 by using multiple sites such as InstaBoostGram, Stormlikes and AudienceGain, according to Forbes. Instagram models have carelessly opened the doors to insidiously suffocating advertisements and redundant promo codes, making modeling an outlet for selfexpression and activism nearly impossible. On average, 1 in 4 Instagram posts are ads, according to Marketing Land, a publication that covers marketing. With so many ads attached to their profiles, these Instagram models might as well be advertisers. Instagram’s prioritization of capitalizing off of selfies and #ootd photos through sponsorships and collaborations gives modeling a completely different meaning. The app propagates the notion that modeling is all about being pretty, popular, relatable and an advertiser. Follow the SpartanDaily on Twitter

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does not give her a reason to grab her crotch, twerk or swing around a pole with a large amount of receptive children watching. About 103 million people tuned in to the halftime show, according to Billboard. It has racked up another 88 million views on YouTube, as of Wednesday. That number definitely includes children of all ages who are seeing what society deems beautiful and appropriate. As someone who has struggled with body insecurities and know people who have too, I understand a need to abolish body shaming. But, how am I supposed to convince my 8-year-old

cousins that what they see on-screen is not the standard of beauty? Lopez substituted her dance sequences for carnal movements and with each step you could hear the cheers roaring from the stadium. This only enforced the theory that if people act as she did Sunday night, then they will be welcomed and applauded by society. Young kids who crave acceptance find Lopez to be influential and will strive to mimic her choices. This should not be a double standard simply because of their fame. The NFL is also known for its cheerleaders who wear skimpy outfits.

Though these cheerleaders do not have the recognition of Hollywood celebrities, they are still on the front line during games for avid football fans to see. When children look at their flat stomachs, hairless limbs, straight pearly whites and voluminous hair, they can veer off into a rabbit hole of body dysmorphia trying their best to imitate what they see. As college students, we have fought for a platform to raise our voices. We should encourage the younger generation to emanate confidence in who they are, not in their body appearance. There seems to be coerced acceptance of body image and fight against anyone that says otherwise. But being the scholars that we are, we need to fight against physique norms. It is not that these talented performers should stop performing so expressively. They can choose to showcase themselves in any manner they choose at their own concerts, but a halftime show is not a filtered arena. Parents have no warning about explicit material that their children may see. It’s an event that draws the eyes of many children who should instead grow up knowing that their talents don’t need to follow industry theatrics.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

THURSDAY, FEB. 6 2020

‘Funeral’ is Lil Wayne’s rebirth By Joclyn Aguirre STAFF WRITER

If you’re expecting to hear an encouraging album from Lil Wayne, you’re in for a surprise. Wayne gets deeper and darker than on any other album he’s produced. New Orleans-based rapper Lil Wayne released his 13th album “Funeral” on Jan. 31, after a two-year hiatus.

verses like, “Welcome to the funeral/ Closed casket as usual/ Soul snatching that’s usual.” This installment comes on strong with snippets about dodging death and living life for all of its extravagances. As usual, Wayne’s passion for music is clearly depicted through his lyrics. He knows just what to say when rapping about a specific subject.

Wayne gets deeper and her darker than on any other album he’s produced..

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rapper did not produce his beats with carelessness, as much as his lyrics sound like he may be bragging about his life. With the recent tragedy of late NBA star Kobe Bryant’ss Bryant passing, Lil Wayne purposely left 24 seconds of silence at the end of “Bing James,” featuring Jay Rock. The main chorus

throughout the song says, “Yellow pill, purple drank, I’m Laker geeked, mane,” clearly paying tribute to Bryant. While explaining his different mindset while creating “Funeral,” Fun Lil Wayne told Vibe magazine, “I can’t wait to get in the studio now every night, just to see what I can come up disco with . . . Self discovery, wha rebirth—call it whatever b it you want to call it but feels awesome, I swe swear to God.” Overall, Wayne took “Funeral” to a whole new level and continued that energy throughout this production.

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In an interview with Vibe magazine, Wayne mentioned that his mindset has changed anged since his “prolific mixtape xtape days” from the early 2000s. Going into “Funeral,” eral,” he was a lot more deliberate, adding that at he enjoys keeping up with the “young guns.” His previous album, bum, “Tha Carter V” is another other great album, delivering ering fantastic songs like “Mona Mona drick Lisa” featuring Kendrick Lamar, which talks about a girl cheating on her he boyfriend with “the man of the hour.” On “Famous,” featuring his daughter Reginae Carter, Wayne

brown wood that comes from a tropical tree and symbolizes strength. With upbeat drums and a sample loop on repeat, Wayne raps, “Mahogany sand, boy, I start a sand storm/ Mahogany skin, touch me, I cut your hands off/ Mahogany door handle to match the floor panel.” Clearly stating that he is dominant, flourishing and wealthy which has no correlation to the name “Funeral,” but it is a catchy song. H o w e v e r, t h e

Despite fans speculating that “Funeral” will be his last album, it pays tribute to his ongoing revolution against death. The loaded album features 24 songs, including features from newer artists like Lil Baby and O.T. Genasis, and established artists like Big Sean, 2 Chainz, Adam Levine, Jay Rock and XXXTENTACION. “Funeral,” is much darker than his previous albums because Wayne talks about death and how he’s made something of himself. The title track, “Funeral,” talks about how he is desensitized to death, throwing around

raps about wanting to be the biggest rapper out there. Wayne now just wants to rap about passion to his fans that have been around since the beginning. His voice is quiet, soft and melancholy. In “Stop Playin With Me,” Wayne has a smooth and gentle sound when he raps about finding himself with the lyrics, “It feels just like the flames have died up in this cold state of mind/ Promethazine tranquilizers as I say my goodbyes. goodbyes.” He goes off, proving that he’s a changed the man with chorus: “Stop playin’ with me, bitch, it’s been a long time.” In essence, Wayne has let his old self die. Another favorite, “Mahogany” is an i nte re s t i ng track, because the word itself means a dark, reddish-

Clarification On Thursday, Jan. 30, the Spartan Daily published a story titled, “Slashed VTA options lengthen commutes,” in which graphic design freshman Adrian Cardona should have been identified as a De Anza College student. The Spartan Daily regrets this error.

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MIÉRCOLES 6 DE FEBRERO 2020

Cambios en políticas de inmigración Restricciones nuevas en políticas de inmigración no incluye ayuda estudiantil Por Vicente Vera REPORTERO

Tener ayuda financiera federal podría restringir gente indocumentada obtener la residencia permanente o ciudadanía debajo de la administración de Donald Trump. Programas estudiantiles como la aplicación gratis de ayuda federal “FAFSA” y el California DREAM Act están exento. La Corte Suprema aprobó la política con un voto de 5-4 a finales de enero. Ana Navarrete, coordinadora del Centro UndocuSpartan de la Universidad Estatal de San José que sirve a estudiantes indocumentados, dice que programas de ayuda financiera estudiantil no caen en la misma categoría como beneficios públicos del gobierno federal. “Si estudiantes que reciben FAFSA están preocupados si la regla de carga pública les aplica a ellos, no se aplica,” Navarrete dijo. Estudiantes pueden conseguir ayuda legal y otros recursos en el Centro Undocuspartan. Conocido como la regla de carga pública, la administración de Trump primero anunció cambios a esta regla en Agosto 2019. Pronto, cortes superiores del país llamaron atención a la Corte Suprema para decidir la constitucionalidad de la ley. El lado conservativo de la Corte tuvo la opinión mayoría en decidiendo a permitir al gobierno limitar residencia permanente y ciudadanía para gente usando programas como cupones de alimentos y vivienda pública.

Navarrete dijo que las implicaciones de la regla de carga pública afectó a su padre. No quería poner su nombre para ayudar a su hermana registrarse para Medicaid. Su estado de inmigración lo hizo dudar en ayudar. “Está preocupado que lo va impactar cuando el quiera reparar su estado,” Navarrete dijo. Según el New York Times, los cambios a la regla de carga pública pueden causar cientos miles de gente a abstenerse de usar beneficios públicos por confusión. Navarrete dijo que la

Si estudiantes que reciben FAFSA están preocupados si la regla de carga pública les aplica a ellos, no se aplica. Ana Navarrete coordinadora del Centro UndocuSpartan

administración de la universidad y el Centro van a decidir cómo responder a la política el martes. “Queremos darle un mensaje a nuestros estudiantes, empleados y facultad que sí están preocupados de la carga

pública y sus efectos, tenemos servicios legales gratis,” Navarrete dijo. La administración de la universidad planea dar un anuncio de apoyo al fin de la semana para estudiantes, empleados y facultad afectados por los cambios de la regla de carga pública, según Navarrete. “El mensaje quedó igual después de la junta,” dijo Navarrete. “Todos en la administración y UndocuSpartan estamos en la misma página.” Brenda Vargas, estudiante de segundo año de ciencias políticas, no escondió sus sentimientos sobre la decisión de la Corte Suprema. “[En la Corte Suprema] cinco hasta cuatro jueces pusieron en favor para esta p e n d e j a d a ,” Vargas dijo.

Es una injusticia para las personas de color y las personas que viven en la pobreza, dijo Vargas. Especialmente en California donde cuesta más el estilo de vida comparado con otros estados, agregó Vargas. “Ellos obviamente a veces no tienen seguridad social, entonces los trabajos que ellos trabajan son como en agricultura,” Vargas dijo. “Esos en agricultura no siempre le pagan bien y no siempre las circunstancias están buenas tampoco.” Yesenia Guzmán, estudiante de segundo año de marketing empresarial, dijo que es otra situación más en que el gobierno pone a la gente en la comunidad indocumentada en miedo y inseguridad. “Creo que causa terror, no conozco bien las políticas detrás de ese acuerdo o de ese voto, de que va seguir entonces después de eso,” dijo Guzmán. Sigue Vicente en Twitter @VicenteSJSU

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SUDOKU PUZZLE Complete the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively.

JOKIN’ AROUND What do you call a frozen dog?

A pupsicle.

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ACROSS 1. Complete 6. Invited 10. Outlay 14. Quickly 15. Ear-related 16. Killer whale 17. Black-and-white diving bird 18. Not this 19. Bearing 20. Particularly 22. Writing implements 23. Sharpen 24. Negotiate 26. Russian parliament 30. Louse-to-be 31. Before, poetically 32. Keen 33. Chilled 35. Abyss 39. A fast narrow sailing ship 41. Gist 43. Add up 44. Strip of wood 46. French for “We” 47. A Hebrew letter 49. Spelling contest

50. Water barriers 51. Lead sulfide 54. Sketched 56. Winglike 57. Cartographer 63. Nurse shark 64. Contest 65. Coast 66. Send forth 67. Not odd 68. Dog-___ 69. Accomplished 70. Fender blemish 71. Shorthand DOWN 1. Docile 2. Creative work 3. Canvas 4. Unit of land 5. Bloodsucker 6. Relating to plants 7. Sports competitor 8. Found on rotary phones 9. A copy from an original 10. Understand 11. Bay window 12. Display

13. A Eurasian aromatic herb 21. Classical Greek 25. Circle fragments 26. Crazy 27. Eye layer 28. Foundry 29. Dilute 34. Cleanser 36. Dwarf buffalo 37. Pond gunk 38. Untidyness 40. Greenish blue 42. Absolute 45. Paunch 48. Moved from side to side 51. Wagered (archaic) 52. San Antonio fort 53. Language of ancient Rome 55. What your paid 58. Overhang 59. ___ du jour = Meal of the day 60. Employ 61. Biblical garden 62. Start over

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MIÉRCOLES 6 DE FEBRERO 2020

Acostúmbrense a nuestro sonido alto Nuestro sonido ha infiltrado la música americana, entonces este momento ya venía en rumbo.

Kelsey Valle REPORTERA

Han pasado días después de la presentación de Shakira y Jennifer López durante el medio tiempo del Super Bowl y sigo fascinada. Cuando se anunció que estas artistas latinas serían el acto principal del show, me sentí orgullosa porque el país entero iba ser expuesto a dos líderes femeninas del entretenimiento hispano. Pero cuando me enteré que los reggaetoneros Bad Bunny y J Balvin también iban hacer apariciones en este evento estadounidense, mi corazón se llenó por completo. Mi gente estuvo en los ojos de aproximadamente un cien millón de personas, según Billboard. Sin embargo del prejuicio y racismo que existen en los Estados Unidos, la oportunidad de lucir nuestra cultura en un escenario nacional fue un logro histórico para los latinos. Todos los cantantes que se presentaron en el show han hecho colaboraciones musicales con artistas del mundo americano como Beyoncé, DJ Khaled, Tyga y Drake. Nuestro sonido ha infiltrado la música americana, entonces este momento ya venía en rumbo.

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Izquierda a derecha: Artistas latinos J Balvin, Jennifer López, Bad Bunny y Shakira se presentaron durante el show de mediotiempo del Super Bowl en Miami el domingo. Fueron vistos por más de un cien millon de personas.

Yo cómo una mujer latina que le gusta entretener y cautivar atención, me identifique con ambas López y Shakira. Además de bailar y cantar temas en ambos idiomas de español y ingles, las artistas colaboraron para ocultamente mandar mensajes sociopolíticos. Fueron acompañadas por Emme, 11, la hija de López y su ex-esposo Marc Anthony. Rodeada por niñas vestidas de blanco con personas enjauladas en esferas luminosas, Emme cantó “Let’s Get Loud,” y

también parte de la canción, “Born in the USA.” Se cree que las esferas representaron las malas condiciones en que viven los inmigrantes dentro de los centros de detención estadounidenses. Emme nació en los Estados Unidos, pero respaldada por su mamá y Shakira, me dio entender que no importa si nacimos aquí o en Latinoamérica, la comunidad latina tiene que defenderse del maltrato y estar unida. A lado de Emme, López extendió sus brazos con un gran toldo encima de ella,

que a un lado tenía el diseño de la bandera de Puerto Rico y la bandera estadounidense en la otra. López nació en los Estados Unidos de padres puertorriqueños. La cantante mostró sus dos nacionalidades con orgullo y mucho lujo. De todas maneras, Puerto Rico es un territorio que le pertenece a los Estados Unidos. Shakira también expresó su diversidad cultural. La artista viene de descendencia latina y medio oriental. Su padre tiene raíces libaneses y su madre colombianas. Mientras cantaba “Hips

Don’t Lie,” Shakira sacó la lengua repetidamente y hizo un ruido que muchos vieron como raro. Los memes de esta escena aparecieron en las redes sociales momentos después de la presentación. Muchos ya se dieron cuenta, y yo me agrego al grupo, que esto fue algo que Shakira incorporó de su herencia libanesa. El gesto se llama “zaghrouta” y es usado por mujeres del Medio Oriente y África del Norte para expresar alegría, según Washington Post. Con sus toques culturales, letras y movimientos

icónicos, Shakira proveyó representación para tres grupos: las mujeres, los latinos y los medio orientales. Vi comentarios en el internet que el estilo de baile fue demasiado sensual. Varios bailes latinoamericanos están fundado sobre la pasión y sensualidad tal como la samba, el cha-cha-chá y la bachata. Tr a d i c i o n a l m e n t e , bailarines de estas categorías usan vestuario ajustado, brillante y revelador. Los televidentes críticos del Super Bowl deben de desarrollar una mente más abierta y tolerante. La cantidad de latinos en los Estados Unidos continúa aumentando y nuestra cultura seguirá influyendo la ideología americana. Me emociono pensar en cuáles artistas se presentarán en el próximo Super Bowl y cómo proyectaran las voces de las minorías crecientes. Sigue Kelsey en Twitter @KelseyVNews

A pesar de todo, todavía celebremos la constitución Jovanna Olivares REPORTERA

México celebra su Día de Constitución el primer viernes de febrero. Es una de sus celebraciones patrióticas que todos deben de reconocer. El país no debe de ser conocido solo por su violencia y tráfico de drogas. El día festivo honra la constitución mexicana que fue promulgada en el 1917, cual actualmente sigue siendo la ley. Se celebra con desfiles coloridos y eventos teatrales. Antes que se estableciera ra este documento importante, Porfirio Díaz fue elegido como presidente. Mucha gente estaba inconforme con su elección, según ThoughtCo. Muchos lo veían como un hombre corrupto y mal intencionado para la población mexicana. Por esa razón, Francisco Madero, un líder prominente que promovía la democracia y justicia, comenzó a llamar por la renuncia de Díaz de la presidencia y esto empezó la revolución mexicana. Díaz fue eventualmente derrotado por el poder

de los ciudadanos y huyó del país. Madero tomó la presidencia en 1911. Madero tuvo un mandato corto porque después de poco tiempo Victoriano Huerta tomó la presidencia. Se formaron tres grupos contra Victoriano Huerta. Los grupos fueron guiados por Venustiano Carranza, Pancho Villa y Emiliano Zapata. Juntos, derrotaron a Huerta pero después se volvieron uno contra el otro. Sus grupos se llamaron los Constitucionalistas, Villistas y Zapatistas.

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Todos pelearon por el poder total de la nación pero cada quien tenía su propio interés. Carranza derrotó a Villa y Zapata. Carranza después tomó la iniciativa reformatoria en todo México. Carranza empezó a imponerle al congreso que respondiera mejor a las necesidades y intereses de todo el país. La constitución primeramente fue redactada en el estado de Querétaro, pero con lucha, fue aprobada.

La constitución de México es especial en varios aspectos. Fue la primera a nivel mundial en incluir derechos sociales. Dividida en nueve bloques, la constitución incluye las que son llamadas “garantías individuales” de cada mexicano. Se promueven los derechos de trabajadores, derechos educativos y la libertad de expresión. Como los Estados Unidos, el gobierno mexicano también está dividido entre tres poderes: el ejecutivo, judicial y legi legislativo. Desde que fue aprob a d a , la constitución ha tenido más de 200 modificaciones. Por ejemplo, las mujeres mexicanas no tenían el derecho a votar hasta 1953. La constitución ta también ha sido traducida en más de 40 lenguas indígenas para que se entienda entre todos los nativos. Este documento sirve como una fundación de mi patria y es utilizada para asegurar los derechos de toda mi gente. Debemos de ver el Dia de la Constitución con más reconocimiento para demostrarle al mundo que tenemos orden dentro de nuestra civilización a pesar de nuestra reputación infame. Sigue Jovanna en Twitter @itsJGOZ