o i'm elizabeth olveda live on campus....thousandsa live on demonstrate on san jose streets. we'll tell you why in a live report. change is on the horizon for broadcast and print journalism majors.....more when we come back. and a san jose state employee was caught using a stolen registration sticker...update news starts now.

hello... and welcome to update news. i'm tracy hinson. and i'm saushe young... thanks for joining us. thousands of people marched through the streets of san jose on wednesday. update news reporter elizabeth olveda is live on campus to explain what the demonstrations wre all about. it was called mayday, and across the nation, immigrant rights advocates marched to raise awareness and support for immigration reform. san jose was home to the biggest mayday event in the bay area. " thousands rallying for immigration reform marched down santa clara street and assembled at city hall wednesday evening. we need to reform immigration laws, make sure we protect workers, reunite families and give a path to citizenship. may 1st, also known as "mayday", is an annual event that in the past highlighted workers' rights. in recent years in this

country, it became a rallying point for immigrant rights. i work with a family where the parents are deported, the four us citizen children are still in this country and they want their parents back. pure and simple. they don't want to see other children lose their parents like they did. these marchers called for a change to america's immigration policy. to make sure the workers are respected and that all the corporations make sure that they treat the workers with the respect that they deserve since they have built foundations and they have built these cities that r nation is made of. the event seemed almost festive--filled with families hopeful that congress might listen to their demands. the elected officials need to learn to listen to their constituents and so this you know on a nationwide level hopefully everybody's got some really good turnouts and they're doing some really great things to really show awareness to all of this. many carried american flags, mexican flags and signs expressing their demand for fairness and equality. however, some were offended by the display of the mexican flag and the rally's overall message.

this is the u-s of a. i don't know why they're trying to turn the u-s of a into mexico. participants believe this event, and others like it, will impact the outcome of immigration reform in america. it impacts by mobilizing people. it impacts by calling attention to a cause. it impacts by helping people get engaged and getting involved in influencing something that directly affects their lives." the senate judiciary committee has already begun hearings on immigration reform. however, there is a proposal to delay these hearings due to the boston marathon bombings. live on campus, elizabeth olveda, update news. the journalism department is going through some changes next semester. earlier this week, students from each major in the department gathered in the spartan daily room and listened as the professors and advisors spoke about this upcoming semester. the spartan daily and update news will be joining together. it's going to be a converged newsroom that will allow students to gain experience with all different mediums. the update news set will be

remodeled. all of the professors and advisors appeared to have high hopes for the future of this department and see great things coming from this multimedia change. an arrest was made on campus recently, but it wasn't for a student. it was for a staff member. update news reporter jessica melcher found out more. " on the morning of january 25th, university patrol officer fritz van der hoek was making his round in a faculty parking section of the north garage when he noticed a car that was parked slightly askew. he ran the plate and found that the registration sticker did not match the vehicle, which had been expired for three years. further investigation found that the registration sticker had beed stolen from a student's vehicle that was parked in the same garage. the owner of the faculty vehicle, joe pinheiro, is a peer mentor on campus. o officer van der hoek went to the student outreach department to question him.

pinheiro claimed that he was short on money so he couldn't afford to register his vehicle and that a friend had given him the sticker. a $10,000 arrest warrant was set out for pinhiero, who was arrested on campus on the morning of april 5th. "university police department is here to protect the academic environment here on the university campus. we, uh, our goal is to protect students , faculty and staff from people who would prey on them."a after some crime and punishment, joseph pinheiro is back at work in the student outreach department. he never got back to me when i tried to get his statement, but take this to keep tabs on your registration stickers. a good way to prevent them from being stolen from your cars is to make a little cut down the middle. that way, anyone trying to peel it off would only get halfway. in san jose, i'm jessica melcher. update news." spring is here, and while some may enjoy the warm season, those with allergies may dread it. those who suffer from hay fever are typically allergic to pollen, which is at its heaviest during the spring season. for student amanda morgan, allergies affect her most during her everyday activities. " they usally effect me when i go to soccer practice here at san jose state and i usally get a really running nose and my eyes water and i sneeze a lot." student health physician,

cecilla manibo, says that students with hay fever should use different remedies to help ease their reactions, such as using saline spray, hepa filters, herbs and supplements, steam, eating spicy foods or drinking tea, as well as using honey. students with heavy allergies should be prepared for the season and take precautions from airborne allergens. san jose state's public relation students got a chance to socialize their way to success at the "real world silicon valley p-r day" event. the ninth annual showcase was held on wednesday in the student union. the event aimed to give students the opportunity to casually network with public relation professionals and hear feedback on how to make it as a young professional. " "we are going to be doing break out panels which students will get to pick two out of the three which are tech entertainment pr and healthcare so those are the three panels and at the end we will have a job fair internship fair so they can interact with the companies that are here today.""

the senior vice president of i-b-m gave the keynote address. more than a hundred-fifty tickets were sold. this is an increase from last year. s-j-s-u's department of health, science and recreation held an event this tuesday to spread cancer awareness. the event, called spart-a-wareness was created by a group of students as their class project. they aimed to spread awareness about all types of cancer by engaging the s-j-s-u community with live entertainment, free food, and booths hosted by different cancer organizations. " basically to give awareness to all types of cancer out there, me personally, my grandmother died of breast cancer and so that's why i took this event to heart and really put my all into it." the event also featured raffle tickets for prizes, ranging from gift cards for spartan shops to p.f. chang's. participating organizations included sponsors such as the "sharon randolph", "chokeout cancer" and "jacob's heart" foundations. the national unemployment rate is still showing signs of economic stress. update news reporter monday reynolds looks at how this

economic state effects san jose state's class of 2013. " vo san jose state seniors are just weeks away from their last final exam. but they still may be faced with a test.. can they find a job in today's poor economy. allen wang" "i would say i have a pretty good chance. but the caveat is it doesn't matter which job you get. vos san jose states career center's recent jobs report show that not only has the national unemployment rate dropped but it is also down in california and santa clara county too. job development specialist daniel newell says jobs are being created and filled. so what are the hiring trends? daniel newell" "your going to get a lot of i.t. jobs, positions dealing with mobile devices, internet, cyber security, those are some of the major areas we're also seeing

business majors on the raise. marketing, advertising, sales." vo wang says he is diligently trying to launch his career with tips from the career center and by scanning job databases. but he says he might not get a job in his major because it could limit his job search. allen wang" "we're young we're full of ideas we can adapt to any situation we come into." one of the things that we preach at the career center is that major doesn't equal career just because you majored in one area it doesn't mean that you have to stick to that major as a career. from a college degree you obtain a skill set, writing communications."c career center consultant john salangsang advises all students to utilize the centers resources but he also advocates networking. john salangsang" "i tell students don't just go out there and apply online but go there and spend some of your time meeting people and handing your resumes. think about your personal connections alumni student clubs go out there and get that job!" stand-up the career center has also seen a nine percent spike in employers posting jobs on their database sparta jobs

on campus for update news. monday reynolds."

joining us now is career center liaison jill klees. (vamp) students were honored at the annual gala awards ceremony for displaying leadership on campus. and a san jose state choir got exactly what they wanted....performing alongside some music legends. but first, we asked students if they think gay athletes should "come out" to their peers. " "i think they should. they shouldn't have to fear anything about the media. they shouldn't have to fear the media critiquing them. if its their own self then, they gotta express it." "i know people who have come out against homosexuality, and i think this is a good thing that he came out for other athletes that are waiting for that move."

"yeah, it's a step in the right direction for athletes but moreso just in general. it was kind of like the inevitable and someone had to make that first step, and i think he did it." "i feel that coming out...do you really have to announce that you are gay? is it something that the public should be aware of? it's a personal thing. i don't know if they owe the public."" and now we go to victor for arts and entertainment. what's going on victor? thanks saushe....let's get started. san jose is the tenth largest city in the country and is rich with forgotten history. update news reporter carla jimenez takes a look back. " vo:st. james park in downtown san jose is more than just another stop of the v-t-a light rail line.

it is a place of history. in 1933...an angry crowd lynched two men from a tree here. the men were accused but never tried of kidnapping and murdering the son of a department store owner. a park fountain now stands rusted and dry...the victim of city budget cutbacks. it once graced postcards. and a memorial marks the spot where senator robert kennedy spoke during a1968 presidential campaign stop. a week later he was assassinated in los angeles. stand up:the electric light tower was standing until 1915, when it was blown over by a windstorm. today, a replica stands here at the san jose history museum, at 115 feet. vo:the non-profit group san jose walks and talks educates tourists and residents about the history of downtown san jose. the group's founder greg adler believes knowing san jose's history creates a positive outlook and highlights city needs. sot: we think though telling stories about san jose to some of the local people might also help with some of the ideas about historical preservation because sadly what found is, we started to do some of the research and lot these buildings that have interesting stories to tell, are long gone. vo:a building that once

stood here was the del monte cannery now has been turned into apartment complexes. the cannery opened in 1872 and closed in 1997. laurie saragoza says generations of women in her family canned local vegetables and fruits there. s sot:i i do remember the del monte factory. my mom and aunts worked there. i just remember them coming home tired from being on their feet all day, and i remember the red stains from canning tomatoes. vo:find out more about touring san jose on the website...san jose walks and talks dot org. in san jose, carla jimenez...update news." on thursday, students were treated to music, dancing and food as part of the

first ever molcajete festival on campus. the event contained performances from aztec dancers, baile folkorico, and several other s-j-s-u organizations. there were plenty of s-j-s-u fraternities and sororities on-hand for the event offering an assortment of food and drinks to students passing by. " gabriel rodriguez, sociology junior "it's jsut an event that we thoguht of out of n- we thought of out of the blue. we were just like, we needed an event that shows unity within the latino/latina community here on campus."" members of gente unida were pleased with the turnout and hope to make molcajete fest an annual event on campus san jose state faculty, students, and family members gathered at tower hall wednesday night to recognize and celebrate students, student organizations and student faculty leaders. " the gala was held at tower hall, beginning with reception for family and friends to gather and meet with students. the biggest award of the night, vice president of student affairs' award for exemplary leadership and service, went to student nicholas bell. bell was awarded for his

work as a senior resident advisor, former vice president of delta sigma phi, president of the national honor society, and more. bell "i do what i love and for me what i love is to make other people happy and those things i've been involved in were the contributing factors, i didn't really do this for any awards, i actually did it to make sire that others have a good time here at san jose state and to be honored with this award was great." the event w was organized by associated students, board of directors, and student affairs. "its all about the student leaders from different segments of life and campus events and its one of the highlight events of the entire year to bring all of the campus student leaders together in once place for one night." nominees were selected from their peers who filled out applications online. "you can go online, you can get the application online, you could fill it out to nominate yourself, your organization, advisors sometimes nominate, or staff and faculty." there were more than 20 different awards. the categories ranged from the a.s. 55 awards, "most outstanding cultural and religious organization" tothe "student organization advisor of the year. other nominees included sororities and fraternities, the student health center, the mosiaic center. there are plans for the a third gala next year. on campus, this is saushe young, update news."

the rolling stones are coming to the bay area in early may... and update news reporter ashley cunha says that some of san jose state's finest singers will be rocking out with the legendary band. " [open with nat sound of "you can't always get what you want" stones live, then choi ashley: 'you can't always get what you want?' well this choir got what they wanted, and more. the sjsu choraliers will be singing with the rolling stones for two shows during their 50th anniversary concert tour. not only is this a milestone for the stones, but a monumental moment for the choir as well. chris: zumaran: "for us, for some of our singers and whatnot, it's a little bit different. so i'm sure some people are very xcited to try something new."

zumaran is one of 24 choir students who have been asked to bring out their inner rockstar for this special event, and all seem very excited. summer latimer "it's really exciting because it's the first time that we've done something outside of kind of the 'classical realm.'" the group is led by choir director and professor jeffrey benson, who says this is a big moment for his students and for san jose state. benson: "i think this just allows, you know, sort of the name of san jose state and the name of san jose state's choraliers so as to get a broader audience, you know, in the non-classical music world. it's a big honor for us, you know, not to dimish that but it's mainly just kind of a different group of people who are now recognizing, you know, the group for its sort of standard of excellence." ashley: the san jose state choraliers will sing at the rolling stones concert may 5th in oakland and may 8th at the hp pavillion, where you can catch them ending their semester on a high note.i in san jose, i'm ashley cunha. update news." tomorrow's celebrities could be today's rising stars.

patrick radford is a singer and songwriter who loves to perform. he creates his own original songs and uses them to share his life with the world. he released his first album, "old enough to know better but too young to care," last september and it can be purchased online. he plans to release his next album, "when in rum on a beach in beijing" by this july. his biggest fans are his friends, and he says that they are what make performing worthwhile. " fans know your songs, they know what you're going through, they watched you go through it and then understand the songs a lot more, which is kind of nerve racking because when it goes out to other people, they might not understand it but at the same point, who cares. it's my friends that do." pat performs at fahrenheit restaurant and lounge every wednesday night. and that about wraps up the arts and entertainment segment. back to you guys.

thanks, victor. find out about san jose state's lexington reservoir classroom. more when w back. and our softball team is just one win away from winning the most games in san jose state history. but first we asked students how s-j-s-u has prepared them for graduation. " "they kind of have. they've done their job and everything. they've definitely given me the right connections and everything to the industry. but for me at least, it comes down to making those connections, going out to different events and stuff." "there's a lot of diversity in the university as well, so that is preparing us for the future." "san jose state yeah, but i think definitely my department helped out. maybe not so much the university. our department always sends emails about job opportunities, places to intern, volunteers...that's what helped me."

"clubs and organizations that san jose state gives their students. i feel like i really am able to graduate with confidence knowing that i'll be able to do good in the real world."" and now we go to jonathan for sports. what's going on jonathan? well tracy we don't have much but let's get to it. s-j-s-u's softball team is on the verge of making school history. update news reporter victor guzman went to find out more. " -----nat sound ball-in-glove------------- sjsu softball is one win away from breaking the school record for wins in a season. spartan softball began the season slowly, including a 6 game losing streak in the first half. it was that same losing streak that coach pete turner believes turned the season around for the spartans. pete turner, sjsu softball coach" "i've told them all along, that as long as we lose and we don't lose a lesson then the loss was worth something."

since 2010, sjsu hasn't had a dominant softball team. however the ladies of spring have been piling names into the record books during all of their 2013 campaign. five players from that 2010 team returned, including four-time wac pitcher of the week, amanda pridmore. amanda pridmore, sjsu softball pitcher" "how the season has panned out is um, a reflection of how hard we have worked together as a team. i believe the team we have this year is a better team. the team that we had in 2010 was successful but um, they had talented girls, but we did not play together more like playing for--people were playing for themselves." alongside the stellar pitching is the ability of the spartans to get on-base. outfielder markesha collins has the ability to see the ball enough to draw the most walks of any spartan in school history while also being second on the team in batting average. markesha collins, sjsu softball outfielder" "we definitely have a lot more chemistry than we did my freshman year. i mean we had great seniors here that definitely drove the team, but um this year we have seniors we have juniors we have freshmen, it's just the whole team contributing." coach turner had nothing but praises for collins, pridmore, and his entire team as they head into the final series of the season. coach pete turner, sjsu coach" "their contributions are all a product of their hard work, they weren't god-gifted athletes when they got here. they worked

hard to get where they are. i've been here for seven seasons. i can honestly say they're the greatest group of people, as opposed to athletes, that i've dealt with." the spartans are guaranteed to finish in first or second place, which means they have earned a chance to compete in the 2013 wac tournament in ruston, louisiana taking place from may 9 - 11th. from south campus, victor guzman. update news." in the final days of her search for san jose state's most unique courses, update news' tracy hinson found herself out in the middle of a lake...again. " when professor shirley reekie gives class lectures it's with a megaphone and a lake. this is beginning rowing. "people say that two sports that are the most cardiovascular intensive are cross-country skiing and rowing...and i believe it." for four years professor shirley reekie has coached the class from a launch boat on lexington reservoir. "since it is a class you have to remember to listen to the instructor do everything they say, but at the same time it's not a classroom you are surrounded by water and nature."

mornings on the lake can start off at a cool fourty degrees, so falling in would be a chilling start to the school day. "we haven't experience anyone falling out yet, but today we did have a close one, it's very nerve wrecking." if students do manage to stay in the boats, then grading is the next thing to worry about. but this class offers a unique twist to traditional grading. "they also grade themselves by watching video tapes of themselves row." an optional trip at the end of the semester will take students to the gold rush regatta in sacramento. "it is this big race that we get to participate in. we will be racing with the novices, so very beginner but i'm looking forward to it, hopefully one of us will go home with a medal. i'm in the middle of lexington reservoir this serves as the classroom for beginning rowing, here at lexington reservoir i'm tracy hinson update news." competitive vaulting kicked off its season in saratoga this week at the mount eden benefit show. vaulting is gymnastics, but on horseback.

san jose state fine-arts student laura yelavich is coach of the mount eden c-team. yelavich is a world champion gold medalist in vaulting and now hopes to take her team of six-to-nine year olds to nationals. " "i really enjoy it, and it's cool to be on the other end of vaulting, instead of being the vaulter and getting to yell at the kids, kidding."" yelavich says her fine-arts experience at san jose state has helped be creative designing vaulting routines. reaction has come forth in response to n-b-a player jason collins admitting that he is gay. the former stanford basketball star has recieved a lot of support from president obama among others. journalism director bob rucker says it takes a lot of bravery for a gay public figure to come out. " "when you're gay and you come out of any professional setting, sports or whatever you have to consider a lot of variables number one being rejection and how it's going to be affecting you and your personal life and in your workplace.""

rucker says that although this a major step forward for the gay community, it will still take many years for public acceptance to be where it should be. and that's all for sports, back to you tracy thanks jonathan. next week we will have a special report chronicling the six plus decades of broadcast news here at san jose state. we will be talking to past alumns about their experience in the broacast journalism department. including an interview with n-b-c bay area's own janelle wang. also featuring some the biggest stories s-j-s-u student journalists have captured over the last six decades. we will also look ahead to the next evolution of update news. that'll do it for now. thanks for watching and we hope to see you again next week. be sure to check us out on facebook by searching 's-j-s-u update news.' thanks for joining us and we'll see you again next week!

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