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giving undocumented students opportunity. >> for this week's homecoming. update news starts now. s0q . >> you are watching update news. hello and welcome to update news. thanks for joining us. police are investigating the killing of two former san jose students. they were shot execution style saturday morning in auto cottage south of campus, jessica savage is live with more. >> reporter: they were killed on third and virginia streets because so many people had lived there. >> the couple f shot execution style in a back alley behind

this house on south third street. san jose police sergeant says police responded to a call at 11:00 about the shooting. >> they located two victim, one who was a male was pronobsed dead at the scene and -- pronounced dead at the scene and another clung to life for another day and died on sunday. 21-year-old eric and 20- year-old christina pendual. a witness remembers them as a darling couple. saddened and shocked something like this could happen to just really normal nice clean cut college kids. they didn't seem like they would mix with the wrong cloud. they looked studious and smart. >> police are looking for a man driving a black honda who was

last seen leaving abruptly. there's a lot more individual individual lent. >> just being more aware of sirens and your surrounding. >> police are asking for the public's help. if you have any information, please contact the san jose police department. jessica salve savage update new grs. >> christina and eric left behind many loved ones. this video of christina was posted by one of her friends on youtube two days after her death. pendula was a prenursing student but was not enrolled this semester. she and her boyfriend of six months were shot and killed saturday morning. she worked at pizza chicago where one coworker miss her

spirit. >> at work she was part of our family, like family to me. >> you never think that will happen to someone you know. and so having someone so close, someone i grew up with my whole life that i will never see again. >> he says they were on the same swim team at willcox high school and were both part of greek life in college. chapter president released this statement: deltata gamma fraternity support the dignity and privacy of christina's family during this difficult time and commend local investigative effort. friend are also thinking of her boyfriend. he studies business administration at sjsu and arrived fleer south carolina where he attended military high school. his former sjsu roommate says he was always a positive

person. >> i never saw him be negative or yell. glr. >> he says he was a football fan who always showed his passion. >> he had a million dollar fanment dollar smile, you couldn't help but smile with him. >> another -- on the campus this week. it is the third one so far this semester. an alert sjsu text was september out wednesday night to -- sent out wednesday night to warn students of a sexual -- involving the same man was turned into police the next morning. >> reporter: each of the individual instances with the exception of the last two from last night are all separate, committed by separate individuals with separate descriptions. >> police say two latino males

allegedly groped a woman and left on bicycles. >> student did say hear about the weeks groping incident through the alert system but they did not hear about the double homicide the alert system is use as a warning for natural disasters or on campus emergencies. san jose state university police say that the alerts are more immediate emergencies that are a direct threat to campus. >> and we didn't feel it had a direct impact on the safety of our students. so that is why we did not send out an alert. >> since the campus is located in downtown area there's always a lot of activity. although crimes are lower than last year, students are still encouraged to take advantage of the escort service. three tents still stand as

occupy san jose continues on. it began and has moved west as more and more protest the poor economic outlook for the american mid expel lower class -- mid middle and lower classes. in four cities including san francisco, police are carrying out arrests, but protesters say it may be worth an arrest. >> that's part and partial of the deal, then yes, but you do have to pick and choose your battle. >> the demonstrations began in late september and have now spread across cities. it will help some students pay for college. the california dream act passed. jonathan reports. >> reporter: a dream came true, governor brown signed 131 on october 8th which completes the california dream act which allows undocumented students to be eligible for financial aid.

student advocates for higher education. >> we are involved with several causes but mainly those in regards to immigration. we do several events which is 85/40 weeing which will come up to inform undocumented students how they can attend college: up up to 325 student also web fit from this wish -- benefit from this law. >> he say this is a win in the battle for undocumented students but not the end of the war. >> hopefully those student also be able to continue the debate and hoping up new -- opening up new doors for students to have a top choice. av 131 will take effect january. the technology centers just got updated, it provides acceptable materials for

students with disabilities. they received a donation from private donor this summer x. in addition to materials, the center sprieds training for -- provides training for students and disabilities. >> reporter: many students agree college can be very stressful, but for some college is even more challenging. >> without this i would be totally lost. >> anthony win has cerebral palsy and relies on the disability resource center services. he says without that help it would be impossible for him to graduate. >> i love all of them for just helping me. >> established in 1972, the disability resource center is

one of the oldest programs serving students with disabilitys in the state of california. today the center serves over 1300 students and 115 employee windshield disabilities. the drc welcomes phi student, faculty or staff member to come in and talk. >> the disability resource center works with each student individually on a case by case basis to determine what's reasonable and appropriate accommodations to support them. >> while students are at the university, there is no reason not take advantage of all of the resources sources available to them. update news. when we come back, jonathan hal vir son joins us with arts and entertainment. he shows us the results from campus movie quest. >> and we uncover the history about one pub, back in the good old days you can you could buy spartan beer. if you are looking for a four

legged friend, now is a good time. homecoming week started with a fiery bang but for a student to talk about their favorite tune. at is yu riteic andhy? mi giln y know it can standon sow enjoy s4enig to i lu favorirtist is ob an (d i would l say classic rock, it can stand on its own. i enjoy listening to it. favorite artist is bob dylan. >> probably class rock but not bob dylan because that is not classic rock. >> i like country because i like the beat and because it tells a story. >> my favorite kipped of music is classic rock because my dad and i like i grew up listening to that with him. >> i like rock music because it is upbeat and keeps you going and it is just good music. >> i like acoustic because i

can listen to al alternative and hip hop and that kind of stuff. oua ebo fect wep ta belie woeg >> you've heard about the placebo effect where people take a bill and think it works. a new bill shows just how often people are fooled by placebos and not just in pills. you might be surprised at how frequent this phenomenon is. pushing the closed door but torn doesn't work the way many would hope. according to the author the but tons are there for workers and emergency personnel only, but many find a way to convince themselves they have done the trick. >> the but ton doesn't actually work, you know, we sit there and press it five times and eventually it shuts.

we think it was me for pushing the button. >> she has noticed the mr. placebo. $25million in refunds for claiming the toning shoes would strengthen and sculpt the bottom of those who wore them. hearing about the effect isn't anything new. >> what the mind believes the body will follow. >> that claims to enhance strength and flexibility are just another example of a modern day placebo. >> power balance bracelets are worn by many athletes but early this year the company admitted there's no proof it works. >> before you drink a six pack you should be aware of how much alcohol your body can consume. more than a third of americans between the ages of 18 to 25

engage in bing drinking. the health and wellness coordinator here says student can say have fun while drinking responsibility. >> not to get to black-out stage and enjoy a good buzz. to have a blood alcohol of .1 or lower than that. >> those who are legal to drink to visit a virtual bar on the internet before you drink.org is a site people can enter the gender, weight and alcohol they usually consume to learn the blood alcohol content. >> in 2013, it will offer students more eaterlies, hang outs and places to study. but these are nothing new to the location. >> reporter: we often look forward to what the future has to hold but we seem to forget

it is past that already has a story to tell. let me go and get my books and get ready to study but i want a picture with my friend. that's probably something that is going to be missed. >> the student union expansion is bringing on a newer are but at the seam time it is burying another straight into the ground. spartan pub ruled campus to the mid 1r0á8 90s. before or after class you could buy beer, a piece of pie and gist hang out. justin brady say it is pub was an important part of -- >> unique and spartan was part of being a spartan and being a spartan was unique to anything else. >> back then, downtown san jose had less to offer students and the pub hosted live bands on thursday night which made it a

smash hit. >> is if this is hard to imagine, it is for me to. it has been 20 years since it stood where i am now standing. >> there were a few times things went through the glass window. >> in the hey day in 1987. he says combining the small venue with the number was just too much. >> large fight where is we would have to call for help from our department and san jose to come down. >> you still see one of a kind places like on fourth and just below. spartan still owns a beer license but says it will stay in the past for now. >> the demand just isn't there. the last year we sold alcohol in the cafeteria sold a total of $2,000 worth of alcohol in the entire year. >> so even though it is more than just an afterthought students today have their own

spartan pub and it is not like getting there is a journey away either. update news. we have jonathan halverson here. >> student versus been working hard on their -- students have been working hard on their movie. >> many film makers is the next best thing. tuesday night marked the finale of campus movie night, out of 130 submitted, 16 were shown. awards were given for the best actor and actress as well as drama, comedy. he is happen approximate i with the success of familiar movie fest at san jose. >> it comes back to the idea that everybody has a story to tell and while campus and students want to do that we

want to bring it to them. >> all festivals can be seen online including the finale t winners will have an opportunity to have the shows shown on virgil airlines and -- >> glempty our shovels -- empty our shelves. all breeds are up for adoption for just $10. julie a spokesman for the animal care center says low adoption fees have attracted many people. >> we know that is enticing people. we had a record-breaking weekend on saturday and sunday. and we had so many people here that we couldn't adopt to everybody that day. >> they hope the event be inspire the community to work together and help the animal start a new life. one country radio station is bringing a big name to a little venue. they're bring a little to the

south bay. sandra johnson tell us more. >> reporter: boot, i can't think wranglers aren't a familiar site if you live in the area. but as the largest western club in the rodeo, it is hot spot for late nest country music concerts. they're partnering with the rodeo club bringing jason aldean, taylor swift. >> they can get up within two or three feet and the artists go back to nashville and the reputation here is exceptional. >> traveling all the way from nashville a band called -- were on the stage on wednesday night. the instrument atmosphere of small venues keep them coming back for me. >> small clubs have a certain

sort of sweat and appeal there's this energy that you get when you are that up close. that's why we like to play in places that. >> matt says krty and the rodeo club do an exceptional job when it comes to exposing if you artists and their music. >> it is an opportunity for people like tows have a new record or people that don't have a record out to come in and if you are trying to learn your skills and play for a crowd or if you are wanting to just get out here and get your music because it is' long journey from nashville. >> if you are looking for southern hospitality and all the country music you can imagine head over to rodeo club and see for yourself what it is all about. update news. well, it looks like a lot of fun. y'all had better take your pick on the new show. >> thank, jonathan. there's much more ahead. sports has an added twist this

week. on campus with activities surrounding home comeing and how the campus is getting in spirit. it is spartan football player with a national award and help claims a big win. we will have that and more in sports. but first students sound off to the favorite tv show is. why.teee e everythin. violecn rog >> it is actually jersey shore. i have no reason why, it is just entertaining, a mixture of everything, violence, and romantic love making. >> my favorite tv show is the office because the characters are just great. they're ridiculous and it is all funny? how i met your mother and the reason is because i like the comedy and just the atmosphere the show gives. >> up all night it is a new tv show because i don't know i

really like maya rudolfh. >> my favorite is the office, there's a lot of dry humor. a lot of people don't understand it but i think it is funny. >> -- tell us wheys going on. >> a lot is going on because it is homecoming week. >> this year was bigger tan ever with fire dancing and a new crowned king and queen. the festivity started with the -- audience even got a handful. afterwards the football team encouraged everyone to come out and support the spartan. >> the only game. >> y'all just come to the gam show us love like you always do. we appreciate you, so thank you

guy. >> they show the school spirit and the king and queen were announced. the new king and queen are: a sdegot fired ming we... buet ones. >> >> many students got fired up, but they weren't the only ones. we will go live on campus, how they took pride in the alma mater. you can see that the school has been gearing up for homecoming, hosting events throughout the entire week to pump students up with a sense of pride but they're also giving alumni a reason to come join the fun. >> treats and lots of blue and gold. homecoming week is oozing with spartan pride. >> i want them to feel they're part of something larger than them and notified thousands of

former students about the activities taking place. >> we want students to become alumni and stay act active after they graduate. >> free ac cititys, games, live performances and lots and lots of spirit. >> campus club showed what they're all about. they graduated last semester and now works on campus. >> we loved it being here so much, and we want to come back and make our community come alive. >> the alumbar knee association says they post updates and photos, even though many couldn't enjoy the fun they can brows through and feel right at home. organizations are showing their school spirit at the --

are preparing for homecoming. cathy reports. as the organizations gathered on monday to kick off the school spirit known as greek week, it consists of members of different fraternitys and sororities paris pating many ackive is leading up to game conscious paris paris the pating in activities. >> it is a time to show community involvement, members of different greek are teamed up and compete against one another. >> zachary says it is a good feeling to go outside his comfort zone. >> we are getting really close, a great friendship. >> blake says that he enjoys greek week because it is a clans for fraternitys and

sororities to come together for one purpose. >> when you have everyone come together they have a chance to celebrate what it means to be greek. >> it is a time to show pride regardless of what organization one belongs to. >> with more than 30 participating in greek week, most participants can agree it is not about winning or losing. it is about letting loose and having fun. update news. the spartans leading receiver this year isn't a receiver. dominic reports a nationally recognized tight end. po, ran ot biges targ the p . at 6'5" and 230 pounds, the biggest target in the passing game. >> touchdown, san jose state. >> spartan fans watched him go for over a hundred yards in the

win against mexico state. >> it has to do with how well we are running the ball involvement the line backers and safety versus to respect the running game. so we open up the middle of the field and that's why i have been able too work so far this year glr but the coaching staff credits his work ethic. >> his attitude toward working hard and doing things right is healthy and that helps him have success. >> the week of october 5th, he was nationally honored tas tight end of the week after another career performance against colorado state. >> every game that he has played that he has been healthy he has played really well including last year, the four games he played that he was healthy. >> he bounced back from last year's injury well. >> this off season we worked a lot, i have extra days coming out here and running routes in the spring and all summer. we have practiced together. >> ryan leads the spartans in

quite a few statistics this year, but all numbers aside he knows how to take a hit too and he doesn't come up limping and asking for sympathy. update new. >> >> that wraps it up for sports. that's it for now. thank you for staying up late with us. check us out on facebook at sjsu news. now get some new rest so we can see you again next week.