By Charles Becker Times Staff Green usually reminds people of the environment or money, but in the case of Vice President Joe Biden’s Conservation Bloc Grants for General Innovation in Education, it should strike both tunes. What is green economy? It is industry and jobs set on a sustainable foundation of growth. “It is really the green and...

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By Erika Velazco Times Staff Phil Renteria has been working for San Jose City College for about 17 years. He has been the director of Student Life and worked in EOP&S. Because of budget cuts, June 30 will be his last day, Renteria said. He plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates SJCC student government and student activities. He also oversees...

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by Armando Luna Times Staff Waking up at 4 a.m. is no easy task. I would not wish it upon my worst enemies. But it had to be done. I could not let my school and myself down. Buses left from San Jose City College at 6 a.m. Having just drank two cups of coffee I was unable to sleep on the bus. My heart was beating faster than a hummingbird from...

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by Erika Velazco Times Staff A guy asked his friend, “Hey Dude, do you think that girl is pretty?” His friend laughed so hard he almost choked on his water. He blurted, “You have got to be kidding, that chick is fat!” What was considered “fat” was only a size 10. The guy was asking if the girl was pretty, not if she was fat. It is sad that most...

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By Daniel dupree Times Staff The Associated Students approved $17,000 to provide book loans to students next semester. Loans will allow students to save money over time, instead of paying up front for their books. Students can borrow $200 per semester and will have until the end of instruction to repay the money.Having books has been essential to my...

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By HEATHER BOALES SHAMS TIMES STAFF San Jose City College students who pay $2 per day to park may soon have to pay more if the San Jose Evergreen Community College District approves a budget committee proposal designed to alleviate some of the budget crisis.The district needs to reclaim $2,001,315 to close the budget gap. The parking fee increase is...

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Stop and ask any student on San Jose City College campus, “What’s the first door on the left when you enter the Student Center,” and you’ll probably get grunts and blank stares. “The Health Center is a place for students to go when they have little money and most of the time, no insurance,” said Janet Chang, director of Student Health Services. “There...

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Most bar owners can’t wait until Saint Patrick’s Day, because it’s like Christmas for them. The bars are filled with lively crowds and the uniform is green, all over, with smiles.“You’ll see people from 21 year olds to your grandpa, it’s a fun time,” said a local bar owner. But, the origins of the holiday didn’t start out this way. St. Patrick’s Day...

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