Smith and Carlos Description

In the heart of San Jose State University stands a statue of two men with heads down and their black fists raised high into the spring sky. 

  
They are Olympic runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos who used the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City as their platform to fight racial injustice. 

  
Both Smith and Carlos stand barefoot with their black Pumas behind them.

Their facial expression states a need for change that can no longer wait. 

The badges above the letters USA on Smith and Carlos’ blue jumpsuits which says “Olympics Project for Human Rights” exemplifies their cause.  

Carlos not only wears his bronze medal for the U.S., but also sports a yellow, green and red necklace to support his people. 

As Smith stands above all the rest with his gold. 

Now nearly 50 years after their bold statement, these SJSU alums are an inspiration to every current Spartan. 

As students lay on the freshly cut grass reading and studying, this 22-foot-tall statue is a symbol for what a SJSU Spartan can achieve. 

Mystery charater

Growing up on a dessert, a blond haired boy lives his life day to day with little to no excitement.

Longing for a life outside of his own, his prayers are answer by two intelligent friends

One tall and one short

They introduce him to man with a thick white beard who is no longer the man he used to be.

However, he shows the blond haired man that there is more to life that what he’s been exposed to.

After a couple unknown events occur, the blonde hair boy decides to pick up his bag and 

leave with man and his new friends in pursuit of adventure.

During the trip he boy runs into his sister who is about as sassy as can be.

And his estranged father who is not big on his son’s new direction in life.

Knowing that he was once young and innocent boy like him.

The father offers him a new job and even gives him an interview with the CEO, but the boy refuses and has no desire to be like his father.

And the disagreement leads to heavy tension among the two. 

Letters to the Editor

Jordan Alexis
6815 Edinburgh Road Corona, CA 95112
mrjaa17@gmail.com

Article in reference: Lakers taking a long look at LSU prodigy Ben Simmons

To the editor: With only a 20 percent chance of getting the number one overall pick, I think it's time to start looking at how Duke forward Brandon Ingram fits with the Lakers. Yes I think Simmons is a better all-around player at the moment, but Ingram could actually end up being a better fit. With Julius Randle having no jump shot at the moment, drafting Simmons limits dribble penetration because neither he nor Randle can shoot.

Ingram is more of a Kevin Durant type who is lengthy and can hit shots from the perimeter. He also has great ball handling skills and can grow into a reliable defender given his size. Though he is skinny, the game is moving in a direction where skill and IQ is more valuable than ever and he has both. With him we can fill the hole at the small forward position the team currently has.

Letter to the Editor topic

http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-ben-simmons-lakers-draft-20160309-story.html

Only one team can get LSU forward Ben Simmons, so it's time to start having a back up plan if you're the Los Angeles Lakers.

Word of the Week #10

Visceral (adj)

Definition: relating to deep inward feelings rather than intellect

Sentence: It feels like Donald Trump has tapped into the visceral side of his supporters 

Source: Washington Post article

Word of the Week #9

Otiose (adj)

Definition: serving no practical purpose or result

Sentence: Since I haven't seen The Revenant, it would be otiose to get my thoughts on why it's so popular.

Source: sports radio

Word of the Week #8

Fungible (adj)

Definition: mutually interchangeable

Sentence: In today's game of football running backs have become very fungible. 

Source: sports radio