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📚 Once a Spartan, always a Spartan

Notable people from San Jose State University
The San Jose State University Tower.
Learn about the famous Spartans who once walked these grounds. | Photo by Daderot
It’s back-to-school season, and college students will soon be filing into downtown as San Jose State University kicks off its fall semester next week.

As inspiration for a great school year, we’re back with another set of notable Spartans who once graced the halls of our beloved university.

Mary Blair, Class of 1931

Known for her animation work in Disney’s “Cinderella,” “Alice in Wonderland,” and “Peter Pan,” Mary attended San Jose State College as a fine arts student. Her work made strides in the local community — earning praise in the San Jose Mercury Herald + a scholarship to the Chouinard School of Art in LA.

Dick Vermeil, Class of 1958

Before becoming the second Spartan to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Dick joined the SJSU football team in 1956 + later graduated with both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in physical education. He has coached in two Super Bowls, and won Super Bowl XXXIV with the Rams.

Jerome “Jerry” Juhl, Class of 1961

While studying for his theater arts degree at SJSU, Jerry worked on a few children’s television shows before being hired by Jim Henson upon graduating. Because puppeteering was not his primary focus, Jerry went on to become the head writer for “The Muppet Show,” as well as a co-writer for several Muppet movies.

Jan Koum

While taking classes at SJSU, the WhatsApp co-founder + CEO began working for Yahoo! where met his soon-to-be business partner, Brian Acton. Though Jan didn’t graduate from SJSU, he went on with Brian to create the world’s largest mobile messaging app in 2009 — now worth nearly $100 billion.
Five more star Spartans
 
Events
Wednesday, Aug. 16
  • Fairgrounds Live | Wednesday, Aug. 16 | 4:30 p.m. | Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Rd., San Jose | Free | Enjoy food trucks, a beer garden, yard games, and the sounds of Daze on the Green.
  • Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival | Wednesday, Aug. 16-Wednesday, Aug. 23 | Times vary | California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose | $14-$500 | Watch the opening night kickoff with “Fresh Kills,” followed by an after party featuring a conversation with director Jennifer Esposito, drinks, food, and music.
Thursday, Aug. 17
  • Gordon Biersch Night Market | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 5-9 p.m. | Gordon Biersch Brewery, 357 E. Taylor St., San Jose | Free | Every Thursday night, enjoy food trucks, craft brews, local craft vendors, live entertainment, and luchador battles.
  • Pobladores Night Market | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 5:30-9 p.m. | Parque de los Pobladores, South First + South Market streets, San Jose | Free | Enjoy live music, art displays, a beer garden, and food trucks at this weekly night market.
  • CityDance: Salsa | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 6-9 p.m. | Circle of Palms, 127 S. Market St., San Jose | Free | Learn new moves from a professional dance instructor in front of the San Jose Museum of Art.
  • Marlon Wayans | Thursday, Aug. 17-Sunday, Aug. 20 | Times vary | San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose | $45-$105 | Don’t miss the nationally-popular comedian most known for his work in “White Chicks,” “Scary Movie,” and “The Wayans Bros.”
Friday, Aug. 18
  • BNM: Taco Night of Innovation | Friday, Aug. 18 | 5-9 p.m. | Garden at the Flea, 1590 Berryessa Rd., San Jose | Free | Expect anything but the average taco at this fiesta.
  • Music in the Park: CeeLo Green | Friday, Aug. 18 | 5-10 p.m. | Plaza de Cesar Chavez, 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose | $27.50-$200 | Because “bright lights and the big city” belong to us tonight.
  • The Taylor Party: Taylor Swift Night | Friday, Aug. 18 | 9 p.m. | The Ritz, 400 S. First St., San Jose | $25 | Keep Swiftie Clara (or Swiftie San Jose) alive at this party filled with all the popstar’s hits.
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News Notes
Announced
  • Yesterday, on the day of the planned historic city strike, local labor unions + city officials reached an agreement and called it off. The deal outlines a 14.5%-15% raise for city employees over the next three years. The new contract will affect the recently approved budget, but no immediate cuts were announced. (San José Spotlight)
Community
  • Google is teaming up with investment firm Jamestown to host various “Creekside Socials” around its proposed transit village site that will celebrate local music, food, organizations, and arts programs. The first social is planned for Saturday, Sept. 9, near the SAP Center — more details to come. (East Bay Times)
Sports
  • San Jose State Athletics has partnered with WMT Digital to create a highly-interactive website for sjsuspartans.com. The mobile app will also be updated to match the user-friendly design of the website and include special game day content like contests, updates, and stats for fans who cannot attend in-person.
Plan Ahead
  • Silicon Valley Pride is right around the corner. The Qmunity District is hosting a parade-viewing celebration Sunday, Aug. 27, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., with a bottomless mimosa bar on Post Street. Admission is $30 and is first come, first served, so arrive early to snag the best spot.
Community

Let’s roll out

The impact of the United Lowrider Council of San Jose, CA
A line of vintage + lowrider cars driving down a street.
San Jose’s lowrider culture cruises on. | Photo courtesy of the United Lowrider Council of San Jose
It’s almost been a full year (Aug. 31) since hundreds of San Joseans came out to City Hall for a huge celebration marking the end to a 30-year ban on cruising.

Efforts to repeal the ban were led primarily by the United Lowrider Council of San Jose (ULCSJ), whose members were at the center of this historic moment.

This year, the council is asking San Joseans to mark their calendars for Friday, Sept. 1, to celebrate the anniversary and San Jose Lowrider Day.

To gear up, revisit the story behind ULCSJ’s mission, its charitable work, and the role it’s playing in a growing lowrider movement across California (and beyond).
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Drink
  • Start your morning off right with Matcha Nude. This matcha powder is made with premium-grade organic, non-GMO ingredients, perfect for a tasty, energizing drink.
Travel
  • It’s Going’s biggest sale of the year. Buy an Elite membership and finally get notified when first + business class flights are 40-90% off. The sale ends Thursday, Aug. 31.
Read
  • The latest Kindle model — the Kindle Paperwhite — boasts a glare-free display, warm light options for night, and is waterproof from the beach to the bath.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Alyson
From the editor
Today’s note is dedicated to my lovely parents, who are celebrating their 25th anniversary. They’ve got a romantic weekend ahead of them that includes: moving my sister back to Fullerton for her sophomore year + attending a full-fledged family reunion in San Diego. How swoon-worthy — love you both.
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