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are using their cell phones for a grade. even though it feels like summer, time has come to arm yourself for the flu season. we will show you how, update news starts now. the school of journalism and mass communications at san jose university, what's happening with a fresh per perspective on today's issues. you are watching update new. >> >> hello and welcome. >> thank you for joining us. >> imagine the population of 1 million people sharing one library. this could become a reality in san jose, even though five unis this week offered pension reduction frs current and future employees. why the budget deficit may
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force all public libraries to close their doors. >> reporter: behind me is a dr. king library which serves both the city and san jose state. but soon it may be the only library standing for public to the service because of testify budget short fall: itit could be as much as $115 million. >> we might be able to only keep open the main library which we operate jointly with san jose state. offering community services is necessary to keep the public happy. but next year big cuts may be only his option. >> we are facing a tough year. we are pouring in retirement benefits because of the skyrocketing pension costs. one stove casualties is -- one of the casualties is likely to be the library system. with the potential savings of $42 million. the entire population of san jose would have to share this one library. some students say it is a bad
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idea. >> i wouldn't like it at all. it is all of these people. i don't know if we could even get a room because it is not that many rooms. >> tim is a criminology senior and use it is king library on a weekly bay city. but these quiet group study rooms may become a luxury if it becomes overcrowded. for july and august, they have circulated more than 208,000 items arching more than 3500 her day. >> but that number would skyrocket if everyone were funneled into one library. so if overcrowding could mean lower grades for student. >> you need to come here to do research. if there are a lot of people here, it is not going to do any good at all. it would probably affect my grade. although it is unlikely the city is planning for a worse-
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case scenario. california state university put their 2012 budget requests on the table. despite the deficit problems the state is facing, these colleges need more. the csu system is requesting an # 8.5% increase for next year's budget. manditory costs, maintenance needs and infrastructure upgrades are the reason -- the new request is based on academic success for students. >> the last few years we have focused on students success, better advisement, more careful controlover the courses that we offer,. >> the csu system is facing a at that million dollars budget cut this year and will have to wait until the budget next year
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before knowing if the request can be met. police are blaming gang s for shooting -- of kent and william street. a recent graduate heard the noise. >> we heard a pattern of what scrowled been gunshots. we heard about five or six kind of faint shot sounds. >> police arrested one man but two other identified men are believe today be involved. police believe it is still under investigation. if you have any information, please call the anonymous tip line. is trying to attract customers. medical marijuana is getsing reality by offering relaxation in more ways than one. >> there's a great service.
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they come in with a lot f o illness, back issue. >> the medical mar what med marijuana and set them apart from other dispensaries making visits more of an experience. >> it is a closer knit group because people allow us to put our hands on them and they trust us to take care of them. it is just a good feeling. >> along with free massages they have free yoga on monday at 11:30. having this extra service along with the yoga service, actually sets a different tone because there's more of a period versus i am here to sale you med medicine and just make
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my money. >> the massages come as they're able to crack down -- massages that bring in business are at least money in the bank now. the president to the bay area was only two days brought in big one, supported and protested, mr. obama was down trying to fund raise for the presidential election and to reconnect with the people. he raised as much as $5 million from this visit. the sixth area since taking office. it sparks a large discussion, linked in the world's largest networking site hosted the town hall meeting. on campus the career sent has online -- dub search managing
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your experience. >> it is a really good way for students to be sound in a sense so if an employeer or recruiter is looking for someone with a background in graphic design and it is on your linked-in profile you have maybe a link to your portfolio where you mention that you have these graphic design skills in a certain set, the mother could actually find grow it is a way of finding students called job matching. and. >> texting is one activity that nearly every student as in common. they're now using mobile devices in class room. we have the story. >> reporter: many professors agree texting in the class room is unacceptable but this
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professor requires it. >> i was look for a way to engage the students and to help augment the lectures. >> he has been teaching more than ten years. she says that it is important to take advantage of all of the capabilities new technology has to offer. >> the more technology the better. they're quite comfortable, the students are with all of the technology. it is us, the old folks and teachers who aren't so comfortable with it. >> texting helps to keep her students engaged from the moment they enter to the moment they belief her class. >> instead of using my phone to text my friend or things things like that, it is more of a comfort. students just like to have it. if we have it out for education, we are glsh an on line interactive tool named: . the program allowed students to
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register as present in class and text quizes with text mess message grs i feel really great about that because i am a little shy myself when it comes to speaking upment by using a cell phone it is a lot easier. >> more than 25,000 students across the u.s. are already using academic texting. if nichols continues to find success, they says it will quickly spread here. on campus, update news. >> >> during times of recession, every little bit helps to help community members strengthen their neighbors. workshops will be held for faculty and residents to provide information on how to keep the streets streets, --
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can also help work with city organizations. >> is so engaged with the community it is a great opportunity for us to work along side of these neighbors. >> the event is scheduled for saturday, october 8th from 9:00 to 5:00 in clark hall. w the c ther . with the cold wet area approaching, flu season is on the way, each year in the united states, while 36,000 people die from the flu. s-j--u's student health center provides preventive ways to combat . sjsu student health center provides -- including a vaccine that will help protect against several viruses for only $15. assistant director lori morgan says if you already have the cold or flu. >> when we have a similar thick and you don't want to miss a test or maybe you are fear that you fearful that the professor. you can make a myself to yourself later. >> washing your hand often and
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keeping them away from your hands or face will keep you healthy. it is at the corner of 9th -- when we come back, we will be joined live to introduce us to the number one rated professor in the united states united states. with the heritage, -- a television show on wheels parks on cam campus to return students. how some students are celebrating the fiesta. >> >> but first a sound off on where they like to eat around campus. mitchica-" i eat at panda express, i think the food little panda b af >> usually i go to -- because the prices are good. >> i eat at pen express.
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it is affordable. >> like $2. >> i usually go to student union and go for panda. it is really just cheap food and tastes good. >> japanese rant calledosaia bah it is bomb. -- it is at eighth and ninth because it is really tastety and it is really cheap. last week told you about an instructor on campus who uses m to >> >> last week we told you about a professor who writes negative reviews about himself. ryan is on campus with more. ryan. >> reporter: business professor is on live from san jose state
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because he's working at google, but this here he's the golden boy at rate my professor dot .com glp i was very proud of it. >> every school year they relateed it highest rated instruct store list. he was ranked number one overall in the nation for 2010- 2011. >> i had first started teaching i would go on the site and look at my ratings and then the first couple came in and they were high. i was happy. then after that i sort of got add ticketed. >> if you feel like the class isn't going well, it is reasuring to read more reviews that are positive and helps you build your confidence. >> the less they weigh. >> he videos taped every lesson
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and posts them online. >> instead of focusing on the class, some times we look at the camera. if you are at home, trying to figure out how to do a math problem, it is almost like he was talking to you. we went to class semesters ago. he just knew how to relate himself with the college students. he didn't just lecture, he made sure people really understood. >> he won the master teach area ward back in 2008 and 2009. he loves his job at google. update news. a television show on wheels came looking for participants, viewers and to inspire students to think outside the box. that is three young adultings and r vs around the country. the van is touring 50 different schools to spread the word.
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says it is important for him to recruit people because he wants students to know there are other options in life besides a 9:00 to 5:00 job. just about your dreams. i feel like a lot of people don't do that. >> it is ten costs now and it is looking for people to travel down your own road instead of someone else's. i hear there's a lot of stuff going on in japan glown that's right. thriem to give you a look. we are teaming up with the asian theater -- together presenting the tokyo broadcasting series # 9 years of love. this sunday 30 people attended it screening. it showed the japanese family familiar strulgs from immigration to -- he spent four
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years in arizona during world war ii. he's surprised by the betrayal of that era. >> it is what aactually happened. i am quite surprised that there's the production from japan. so i was pleased that it was like i remember? there are a few more series, sunday october 3rd and 9th at southbound p.m. admission is free but space is limited so reservations are requireed. >> for two decades now, promoting mexican heritage. this event every year bringing national talent to san jose. fernando lopez reports. these young musicians --
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when the festival began 20 years ago. now the event bringing week- long entertainment and culture to the south bay. for eight-year-old, maria means everything. >> i fell in roof after two or three practices. to me i want to be part of it my whole life. >> i don't speak spanish so this is really exciting to be part of something really big. >> the workshops begin on thursday and concentrated on dance and technique. >> this festival is the last of the week-long event before the main concert inside.
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♪ [ music ] ♪ . >> this performer says he -- helps the public understand the mexican community. >> they have a passion for dancing and music and a whole bunch of other field. >> in between performances story tellers -- at the festival that's a legend in itself in san jose. fernando lopez, update news. from bongos drums and dreads. an up and comi reggae band is sending their positive vibes to downtown to drums and -- to downtown san jose. courtney has the story. >> reporter: looking at the old victorian house you would never know it was -- composed of
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base, bongos guitars, and a -- this historical neighborhood in downtown san jose. it is an up and comeing can ray rege band that meets every week at the -- there's a brother in there because we hung out so long. >> they came together more than two years ago but just started performing this summer at local venues. they all share one thing in common, their love for music. >> it is just a type of music that is just infectious. >> you have no room not to like it. >> when it comes to performing these guys don't hold back. >> it is better than any drug on this rock all night. >> the lead singer has been growing his dreads as long as he has been performing more than ten years he has used music as an outlet of
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expression. >> i am trying to spread the good news and unite people and stop all the -- nonsense. music is your open. >> with six concertings under their belt and more. the next performance is on october 26th. in san jose, courtney joelander update new. >> >> that sound like an interesting -- i can't wait to see the next show. >> they sound awesome. up next, jonathan has sports. he will tap into what's happening with football. it's been nearly two years sinc ball . it has been nearly two years -- over division one opponent. we will show you to excitement surrounding the latest win. summer camp may be over for some kids but the memories last a lifetime. but first, the best jobs
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they've ever had. we sold knives. the worst job i ever had was for sure abercrombie. i worked there for a good three years and got paid eight dollars an hour. my worst job was sector. we sold cutlery, it was knife. >> my worst ever was aber com cronbie. >> mine was a mexican restaurant. it was gross, i didn't like it. >> to be honest i don't think i've had a bad job before. i have worked with my family most of my life in the summer, for my dad's construction business. >> taking care of a bunch of kids, they're all rowdy and
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stuff. >> i heard there was a big game. tell us, jonathan. >> there's a lot going on. the spartans won, natalie. after losing to never nevada in a heart breaker at home, they took on new mexico state. they hope today avenge the lost to the aggies last year. brandon put the spartan tons board with a 66-yard touch darn run. yet in the second half, they -- touchdown run. on the second scoring run, the spartans very first win. >> it had been 665 days since they beat a division one opponent. the last time to new mexico was state in town. on saturday the aggies were back in the stadium. howard was at the game. >> when the fans counted down and the spartans play expers
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koches rushed on to the -- players and coaches rushed on to the field, it was time to celebrate. >> i appreciate those kids and the hard work. >> the key to the victory was the running game led by the senior who ran the ball approximate times but was quick to knowledge the credit including his long tv run. >> i give a lot of credit, they play perfectly and they blocked perfectly. they. >> the senior mat foster. >> we leading in to type of defense we will run. we were clicking on all cylinders. >> we have to run it back. >> despite the win they're similar steying humble. >> you know it is excite.
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now tough be realistic and be ready to do the same thing next gleek at this week's press conference, coach mcentire was happy tact win and happy for -- happy about the win and happy for his players. he plans to give the bulk of the carrys to brandon while stipulate keeling a balanced attackment they head on the road to colorado state this saturday to take on the 3-1 ago aggies. -- his off season giving back to the community. the super bowl champion quarterback is from backville. we will see how he spends his summer in his hometown. ound: whistle blow. jarrett bush knows e ctly wh s like t this is exactly what it feels like to be one of the hundred kids to attend his baseball camp. >> i knew what i want today do but i just needed somebody to give me a chance. >> two years ago he started the
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foundation, a nonprofit organization that would give kids the tools to go for their dreams. >> there is hope. there is if you do the right thing, if you study hard and work hard, you are doing all the right things, there's an opportunity for you. >> kids six to 18 signed up for a week-end approved and two days of drills and relaysment one has said he will come back until he reaches the age limit. >> they're friendly, they make it a good experience so you can explern not be yelled at it. they make it fun. >> it is not the only element of the foundation. bush says this is just the beginning. hopefully we can really provide for the kids and getting them to college. >> it is now a scholarship
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scram can -- for many more years. kristin, update news. that's quite an exciting story, jonathan. thank you. students received a taste of the 1960s on tuesday. what began as a program for housing grew to include other campus organizations. the woodstock festival had tie dye, henna tatoos and live bands -- without worrying about -- >> the program ended. >> you can be overwhelmed with all of the stresss and everything going on. i wanted to give them a day to just come and relax and hang out. the program ended in early evening but it stick throughout the entire school. >> that's it for now. thank you for staying up late
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