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San Jose State UniversitySJSU ScholarWorksAccess Magazine College of Applied Sciences and Arts3-1-2016Access Magazine, March 2016San Jose State University, School of Journalism and Mass CommunicationsFollow this and additional works at: http://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/accessmagazinePart of the Journalism Studies Commons, and the Mass Communication CommonsThis Magazine is brought to you for free and open access by the College of Applied Sciences and Arts at SJSU ScholarWorks. It has been accepted forinclusion in Access Magazine by an authorized administrator of SJSU ScholarWorks. For more information, please contact scholarworks@sjsu.edu.Recommended CitationSan Jose State University, School of Journalism and Mass Communications, "Access Magazine, March 2016" (2016). Access Magazine.15.http://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/accessmagazine/15MAGAZ I N EccessWhat is beautyI S S U E  1    M a r c h  2 0 1 6ACCESS STAFFS p r i n g  2 0 1 6Editor-in-Chief: Raechel PriceManaging Editor: Rain StitesCreative Art Director: Ines Ben Cheikh  Sports/ Commentary Coordinator: Jeffrey VelacionArts & Entertainment Coordinator: Matthew DziakLifestyle Coordinator: Marquerite Tuufuli Design/ Copy Editor: Marissa Trigos Copy Editor: Kimberly JohnsonPhoto Editor: Raven SwayneWriter: Charlotte OrrEditorial Adviser: Scott FosdickDesign Adviser: Tim MitchellContents (Art) tracted to Cuisine 3Split view 4-5Global beauty through the eyes of women 6-7What a teaser! 8“We all need regular doses of beauty.” Professor Scott FosdickFrom the editorsBeauty is an abstract concept, one that is subject to perspective. There is no one way to deﬁ ne it, but when something is beautiful it casts a spell over us. The beholder is blind to its magic. The Access Magazine staff has sought out this magic to illuminate what is beautiful about San Jose. Beauty is seen in our environment, our physical landscape, the faces that ﬁ ll our communities, schools and work spaces. It is embodied in our practices, our homes and our habits. In our visual culture we tend to eat with our eyes. Matthew Dziak’s guide to the prettiest dishes in downtown San Jose is a feast for the senses. City life can get hectic. Kimberly Johnson ventures into nature to explore why hiking is such a great escape. Physical beauty is interpreted around the world by every culture, many of which are represented in the diversity of the South Bay. Marquerite Tuufuli talks to women from various cultures to discuss the values and impressions that have been left on them by these standards of beauty. This issue is but a sample of the wonder that surrounds our campus. Allow us to be your guide to ﬁ nding it. Rain Stites Raechel Price(Art)tracted to cuisine The appeal of food to our visual sense can be irresistible until  that first biteArticle and photos by Matthew Dziak Food has an innate ability to lure us in like few things can. Seeing a dish with vibrant colors builds our palate’s anticipation until the crescendo of flavor explodes with each bite. Psycho Donuts in camera 3, 288 S. Second St. San Jose, CA 95113. A block away from the San Jose state University campus is the eclectic Psycho Donuts shop, where your sugary imagination for the unorthodox meets a ﬂ are of color as this newfound reality sinks in with the ﬁ rst bite.Maybe the brisk weather leaves you desiring the warmth of a campﬁ re. A c a m p f i r e  c a n ’ t b e  c o m p l e t e w i t h o u t  s’mores. T h e  “ S ’ m o r e s ” doughnut features dark chocolate icing, melted marshmallow and crushed graham crackers. Haven’t tried one? You’re killing me smalls! S w e e t  a n d savory is a c o m m o n combination a n d  t h e “Squeal Meal” achieves this with its maple icing and a crunchy, salty topping some may have tasted before: bacon. They might put bacon on anything, but it makes a lot of sense on your doughnut.Falafelʼs Drive-In on 2301 Stevens Creek Blvd. San Jose, CA 95128.A Middle Eastern staple meets a timeless drive-in. Falafel and fried sides go together best at Falafel’s Drive-In. It has been open since 1966 and featured on the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins and Dives show with Guy Fieri. The savory and vegetarian chickpea- style meatball, known as falafel, is glazed with a white tahini or red chili sauce and is enjoyed either as a side or as a pita sandwich. The heat generated from the chili sauce leaves a residual tingle on the tongue that is alleviated by the cooling sensation of the white tahini sauce. Green as the lush rolling hills of Ireland, the falafel is both crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. An array of spices, garlic and onion balance each other out for total assault on the palate.Dia De Pesca on 55 N. Bascom Ave. San Jose, CA 95128.      Taking full advantage of the entire lot, Dia De Pesca’s covered outdoor area is outﬁ tted with pastel colored planters and tables with colorfully tiled tables. The colors ﬁ nd their way  to your plate as well.The house speciality “Si Food Cocktail,”  is oﬀ ered with your choice of prawns, octopus or a combination of both. The cocktail features a tomato base reminiscent of a bloody mary drink, with chopped cucumbers, onions, cilantro and is topped with avocado.Large prawns are mixed throughout the cocktail which is ideally accompanied by tortilla chips. Fish tacos are a testament of “Si Food” at a Mexican restaurant and Dia De Pesca’s f ish  tacos  are harmonious in their ﬂ avors and visual appeal. Choices of ﬁ sh include snapper, salmon and halibut which can be either grilled or breaded and fried. The ﬁ sh is nestled on a perfectly grilled tortilla with pico de gallo and shredded cabbage. A ﬁ nal touch is added with a creamy chipotle, bright green tomatillo and a red salsa that signify the colors of the Mexican ﬂ ag.Fuji Sushi on 56 W. Santa Clara St. San Jose, CA 95113.The rolls here are so vibrant that one would not want to destroy the masterpiece the chef created. That feeling subsides rather quickly though as your chopsticks carefully caress either side of the sushi and your cravings lure the roll to your mouth.The massive slices of avocado atop the caterpillar roll cover nearly the entire roll, masking the unagi and rice underneath, providing a resemblance to body of a caterpillar. Access issue 1 March 2016 3Article and photos by Kimberly JohnsonLocal hikes o er a new perspective of urban skylinesSplit viewO ne of the biggest perks of living in the South Bay Area is the short drive between my front door and raw, thriving nature. Fifteen minutes to a few hours are all that separate me from mountains, ﬁ elds, beaches, forest, lakes and snow. I ﬁ nd solace in hiking. When I depart from the congestion of city life I can drive mere minutes and ﬁ nd hiking trails where I can escape the stress of my life and the suﬀ ocation of dense living. Some trails are deep in the mountains and help me forget the world I came from. I have come to realize that some of my favorite hikes are the ones with trails that ascend to hilltops and mountain peaks on the outskirts of town, where I can take in a sweeping view of the whole county and beyond. When I am isolated in the natural beauty of the hiking trail I discover the beauty of the urban skylines of the Bay.I recently went on to Hilltop Vista. I passed and spoke to all walks of life; a variety of ages and races, in shape, out of shape, on bikes, with dogs, with kids, local and out-of-towners. When I got to the top I took pictures of this jaw-dropping view, as most people do. But why? If we retreat into nature to rejuvenate our body, mind and spirit, why would we be obsessed with staring at the exact place we retreated from? Could it be that we ﬁ nd the cities just as beautiful as the nature that surrounds it?I met hiker Mary Stone, a freshman at University of British Columbia, at the top of St. Joseph’s Hill. While I was snapping photos she walked by and sat out in the open ﬁ eld and began to meditate. When I was done with my photography, I asked her why she came on this hike. She said she likes to sit out in the sunshine, as opposed to the cold wetness of Vancouver, and at Hilltop Vista she can connect to the South Bay. She said her meditation, her “outer view” as she called it, allows her to reﬂ ect on her home, the South Bay. Stone said she likes hiking because she ﬁ nds satisfaction in what she can do. Isn’t that why we like the view of the city skyline? Man created each and every reservoir, home, school and oﬃ  ce building within view. The city is a reﬂ ection of our impact on the earth and what man can do. It is completely opposite to nature. Urban areas are developed, manipulated and maintained. They are a stark contrast from the surrounding nature — littered, populated, loud and smelly.Regardless of these attributes, the cities skylines cannot escape nature as hard as they try. The ever-changing cloud formations, the sun, the moon, the stars and the bordering mountain ranges constantly remind us that these urban skylines were carved from the nature around it.Bay Area hikes are the harmony of cities and nature because we can observe the beauty of both while standing in one place. Natural landscapes are beautiful because man did not create it. Cityscapes are beautiful because man did.Left and Above: Northern views from St. Joseph's Hill (Hilltop Vista) at 1,253 feet elevation.Trek into the wildBird’s eye view My favorite local hike is the Hilltop Vista trail in St. Joseph’s Hill Open Space Preserve. I take a 15 minute drive to downtown Los Gatos and suddenly I am climbing a dry hillside that parallels Highway 17. The Jones Trail has signs that point you to St. Joseph’s Hill aka Hilltop Vista, an open, bush-bordered ﬁ eld with a bench. The panoramic view makes the intermittently steep hike to the top worthwhile. Lexington Reservoir and Highway 17 are to the south. The Santa Cruz Mountains are to the west. Homes on the not too distant Los Gatos hillside are to the east and to the north? Oh man — it’s the reason why I go on the hike. All of the Silicon Valley, even all the way to San Francisco on an extremely clear day, is to the north.Mission Peak  Mission Peak which is famous for its unique photo opportunity is a similar hike, but much more intense. Starting near Ohlone College, Mission Peak is a rigorously steep hike with plenty of places to catch your breath — and trust me, you will need to. At the peak, most hikers take a picture as they hang on the “Mission Peeker.” The Mission Peeker pole, erected in 1990, stands more than 6 feet and has a steel tube with a time capsule sealed inside. More than this photoshoot, there is a view to die for. On a clear day, you can see San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland and Fremont areas. On the clearest of days, you can see Sierra Nevada Range 100 miles to the east.Commune with nature Castle Rock State Park and Big Basin Redwoods State Park, just a short trip from San Jose up Highway 9, are secluded in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Castle Rock is perfect for bouldering, belaying and hikes with views of the Paciﬁ c Ocean. Big Basin has more than 10 miles of hiking trails leading to various luscious waterfalls. These parks have trails that help you forget the woes of yesterday, allow you to decompress and discover the beautiful land you didn’t realize was close by.Access issue 1 March 2016 5As for Middle Eastern men, beauty is based on their success. Did he ﬁ nish college? Did he pursue a career that earns a good salary? Does he come from a good family? The ideal man is someone who is described as tall, dark and handsome and answers ‘yes’ to the aforementioned questions. Throughout the Polynesian Islands, the perception of beauty is deﬁ ned through cultural dance movements, humility toward others and faith in God. One symbol of beauty is the art of tattoos. In Polynesian culture, tattoos have signiﬁ ed beauty for centuries. For the South Paciﬁ c Islanders, speciﬁ cally Samoans, tattoos were only seen on the son or daughter of a high chief. The high chief is one who leads the village and family. “Its beautiful designs are very detailed, telling the history of one's village. It tells the story of the land, family and God,” said Audrey Wendt, a sociology student at Santa Rosa Junior College. The traditional tattoo consists of geometric patterns, straight lines and sharp edges that run from the back down to the knees. “It is a very hard and painful process but represents strength and humility.”  On the other hand, tattoos in the Middle Eastern culture are forbidden for both men and women. Jomaa said  stepping out of the norm and having body piercings and tattoos is “critically frowned upon.”Nature is also valued for its beauty in the Polynesian culture, as accessories made from coconut, wood or turtle shell are commonly worn by women. Wendt explained the accessories are worn to enhance a woman’s beauty like many other cultures.Look around. Observe. See the beauty in the people around you that come from all around the world. In the Bay Area, international beauty is not hard to discover. It is found in the texture of our hair, in the language we speak and in the clothing we wear.In 2015, United States Census Bureau data revealed that the Bay Area contains ﬁ ve of the top 10 most ethno-racially diverse cities in the nation. These cities include San Jose, Richmond, Hayward, Santa Clara and Stockton. With a population of 7.1 million, each cultural community introduced the Bay Area to something new. Thousands of locals descend from cultures that illustrate their own perception of beauty. What is the standard of beauty in other cultures around the world?I n the Middle East, a woman who practices modesty in their daily lifestyle and carries herself with good integrity is considered beautiful. As for physical characteristics, President of Middle Eastern Professionals at San Jose State University, Hanan Jomaa, said a woman with a bigger physique resembled good wealth. “In the past, superﬁ cially speaking, beauty was deﬁ ned as having a heavier stature, not necessarily overweight, but having more meat on yourself or being rather curvy,” Jomaa said. With the impact of social media such as Instagram, Jomaa said the Middle Eastern perception of beauty has become more Westernized. She described the ideal woman today as tall with a thin frame with “the white girl tan” and plump lips. Article and photos by Marquerite TuufuliGlobal beauty through the eyes of  women12Women in photographs:1. Hanan Jomaa | Middle East 2. Monica Mataele | Polynesia 3. Aurora Mamea | Native America4. Zemzem Khiar | Africa5. Nikki Kaur | IndiaA urora Mamea hails from the Black Feet tribe of Native America. According to Mamea, a beautiful Native American woman carries herself with great conﬁ dence and humility. “Beauty is having a beautiful spirit that God creator would want you to have. The spirit of ﬁ rst and foremost love, kindness, honesty, gentleness, generosity, and respect for others” Mamea said. In addition, an important physical characteristic for Native American women is black or brown hair that is long in length. Whether it’s ﬂ owy, straight or curly, long hair represents cultural unity and is sometimes used as a spiritual oﬀ ering.F or the African culture, accessories are worn on a regular basis. “Gold is the number one accessory worn among all tribes in Eritrea,” said Zemzem Khiar, a psychology SJSU student. She was born in Eritrea, a country located in East Africa. Khiar described African beauty as a woman who wears gold jewelry, braided hair,  a modest traditional dress and a shawl. “In Eritrea the standard of beauty relies on the women looking feminine, respectable, soft spoken and well mannered,” Khiar said. African men are expected to be tall, strong, and masculine.                                            I n the Indian culture, the idea of beauty relies on the fashion of traditional clothing and practices. Joia Mehte is a dance instructor at the Indian Community Center in Milpitas.“Beauty is having a proportionate body and how they wear their clothes. The Sari is beautiful. It’s worn in diﬀ erent ways in the Indian culture,” Mehte said. The Sari is a bright colored garment that is draped around a woman’s physique. It is made of cotton or silk material and it gives an Indian woman a luxurious appearance, thus bringing out her natural charm. Another symbol of Indian beauty is the nose ring. In certain states in India, women wear a nose ring because it indicates that she is married. “Males like when they see an Indian woman wear a nose ring which is why when you watch Indian movies you will notice that a lot of the actresses are wearing one,” said Pradeep Bele, a volunteer at the Fremont Hindu Temple. It is also believed that the nose ring brings good luck to their husband.International beauty is seen everywhere we turn. The Bay Area is ﬂ ooded with thousands of diﬀ erent cultures from around the world. The diversity that comes from these cultures is what makes the Bay Area a beautiful place to call home. 345Access issue 1 March 2016 7B e a u t y  g a m e sWhat a tease!SudokuComplete the grid so that every row, column and 3X3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively.1 2     3    4 5 6 7 8 10         11 12 1314 1517 1820 21 2223 2425 26 27 28 29 30 31 3233 34 3536 37 3839 40 4142 43 4445 4647 48 49 50 51 52 5354 55 5657 58 5960 619161962Down1 Detail, for short 2 Deliver, as a pitch3 Gallimaufry4 Fines5 Tree-shaded areas6 Make sore by rubbing7 Gymnasts’ perfect scores8 Pen name of H.H. 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