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Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Volume 154 No. 38 SERVING SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY SINCE 1934

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COVID-19

CARES Act shows inequity gap By Vicente Vera SPECIAL PROJECTS EDITOR

San Jose State President Mary Papazian announced in a campuswide email Thursday that the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act will allocate $28.7 million in emergency funding to the university, half of which will go directly to students. The $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill, the biggest federal relief bill ever signed into law, is meant to offset the losses Americans are facing amid the coronavirus pandemic. “You just state your reasoning of why you need financial help, whether that’s for food, whether that’s for housing or whether for any other reason,” Ass o ci ate d Students President Branden Parent said in a recent Instagram Live Q&A. “As long as it’s COVID-19 related.” Through application forms, students must demonstrate that they suffered a loss of income because of COVID-19, which includes prosp e c t ive work-study opportunities and employment at the university. Parent went on to say that an application form will soon be made available through SJSU Cares. Once the SJSU Cares office deems a student eligible for emergency aid, they can receive up to the equivalent amount of this school year’s Federal Pell Grant award – $6,195. During Wednesday’s A.S. Board of Directors meeting over Zoom, Papazian said SJSU should receive the emergency aid any day now. “We’re waiting for the money to drop into the accounts, as soon as that happens, we’ll be sending out the information for you,” Papazian said in a video of the meeting provided to the Spartan Daily. “If we have direct deposit information, it will go right into the student’s account.” She said the university would prioritize full-time students over part-time students and that those who still need more financial assistance after the first cycle of aid drops can request additional assistance.

“The students who are the most needy – and we have those indicators from the financial aid office actually – we’ll have sort of a higher number of dollars they are able to access,” Papazian said. According to Parent, receiving emergency aid will not impact a student’s existing financial aid, such as current grants, loans and debt status. “You can decide what you want to spend it on,” he said during the Instagram Live Q&A. If a student was awarded a Federal Pell Grant, but did not complete the semester because of a COVID-19-related emergency, the semester will not count

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients and undocumented students do not qualify for federal financial aid programs and are not eligible for the emergency grants. “It definitely sucks,” Parent said during the Instagram Live Q&A. “Right now the university is waiting on more support from the state to see if they can get more help for the students who were left out of the CARES Act, like international students and students who are undocumented.” Grace Pang, California State Student Association vice president of legislative affairs and a previous Spartan Daily columnist, said she encourages students who do not qualify to still reach out to SJSU C a r e s , w h i c h does not d i s c r i m i n at e based on immigration status. “This exclusion from the federal government is an arbitrary travesty and decision made to marginalize our communities further given many of our undocumented, international and non-qualifying students are most at need for emergency aid right now,” she said. An estimated $14.3 billion of the coronavirus relief bill was set aside for higher education emergency relief according to the Department of Education, less than 1% of the coronavirus relief bill. “We all have the right to demand for equitable support services to reach financial mobility, retain in school and have a better future,” Pang said. Public health senior Michelle Agellon said she would accept whatever funding the university can provide, assuming there is enough for everyone who needs it. “It would mean a lot,” said the San Jose native. “I have a family of five and having to stay home has meant an increase in food amenities, utilities and other necessities such as medical care and child care.” Under the coronavirus relief bill , universities are required to allot no less than 50% of funds taken from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund to students. Papazian stated in her campuswide email that the other half of the funds will be used to “maintain a robust academia, co-curricular,

The CARES Act oﬀers $2 trillion in federal relief for the coronavirus pandemic. $14 billion is allocated for the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF).

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toward their grant duration limit of 12 terms. However, the federal government restricted who is eligible to receive grants. The coronavirus relief bill allocates funds for students who are eligible for federal financial aid under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, which includes programs such as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

IN BRIEF Students can receive up to $6,195 in emergency funding. Those ineligible for federal financial aid, such as international and undocumented students, will not be approved for CARES Act funding. Other financial aid will not be affected and funds received through the CARES Act do not have to be paid back. Universities determine how much students receives. and work environment for all members of our community.” The coronavirus aid bill also states that all student loans and interest payments will be deferred to Sept. 30 without any consequence to students borrowing from federal student loans. In a similar declaration, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced on March 25 that the Department of Education would refund $1.8 billion in loans to more than 830,000 borrowers and release withheld payments from defaulted loans. “Americans counting on their tax refund or Social Security check to make ends meet during this national emergency should receive those funds,” she stated in an official news release. Though A.S. President Parent said SJSU is still waiting to receive the federal emergency aid from the coronavirus relief bill, an email will be sent to students with instructions on how to apply for the funds as soon as the university receives the money. Follow Vicente on Twitter @VicenteSJSU

Census deadline extended to October By Chris Padilla STAFF WRITER

The deadlines for the census have been pushed back because of the coronavirus, affecting millions, including the population of San Jose. After putting data collection efforts on hold in March, the U.S. Census Bureau announced changes to its operations in order to protect the public and bureau employees in an April 13 statement. Jeffrey Enos, the U.S. Census Bureau’s deputy regional director of the Los Angeles region, said the bureau has extended the self-response phase deadline until Oct. 31 to account for the pandemic. The initial self-response phase includes online, phone and mailed responses. The next phase, the counting of group quarters, which includes e-responses and paper counts, have

If you ever wanted to see the census in action, now is that time. Nicholas Kuwada Santa Clara County project manager for the census

an extended deadline of Sept. 3, giving the bureau almost an extra three months to fulfill this phase. Enos said everyone should fill out their census forms soon so they don’t forget. The state uses data from the census to decide how to allocate funding to programs such as Medi-Cal, MediCare and the food stamps program, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, as well as provides infrastructure funds for things like roads and highways. Nicholas Kuwada, Santa Clara County census

project manager, said the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a wrench in operations because the group relies on door-todoor enumerators to ensure that everyone is counted – a practice which has become tricky because of the risk of COVID-19 transmission. “It’s like rain on your birthday, except this is a torrential downpour and it doesn’t seem like there’s an end in sight,” Kuwada said. However, the U.S. Census Bureau is still responsible for carrying out the count

because the Constitution mandates that the government count every person living in the U. S. every 10 years. The COVID-19 pandemic forced census workers to adapt. Despite large numbers of San Jose State students moving back home as the school transitioned to online classes, the university sends the number of students who live in university-owned housing, whether in dormitories, sororities or fraternities, to the U.S. Census Bureau. This also applies to other group housing such as orphanages, homeless shelters, hospitals and prisons, where the respective organizations have to count their own occupants. As of April 1, Enos said, any students who live off-campus are counted where they live. Anyone in the country, regardless of their legal status or whether they’re on a visa or just visiting, should be counted

for the census, according to Kuwada. He a ls o said that the public is often confused about KUWADA who should be counted in a household. The answer is everyone living in it, he said, including roommates, children and tenants. Census data also determines the amount of federal relief aid given to regions, which is vital in times of crisis like during natural disasters or pandemics. “If you ever wanted to see the census in action, now is that time,” said Kuwada, referring to how census data is used to determine allocation of funds during disasters. Follow the Spartan Daily on Twitter @SpartanDaily

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020

BRICKER’S BOPS

Chris and Keys define a new hip-hop era By John Bricker

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“Innocent Country 2” Rating:

m.A.A.d. city” and Kanye West’s “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” did for the 2010s. If it doesn’t, hip-hop fans will have missed out on one of the underground’s most exciting and emotionally resonant albums in years. Follow John on Twitter @JohnMichaelBr15 Bricker’s Bops appears every Tuesday.

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a neo-soul opus, with Quelle Chris’ lyrics about slowing down to appreciate life in the midst of difficulties, eventually melting into swirling layers of humming and mumbling that grow into a euphoric finale. Quelle Chris’ vulnerable performances over Keys’ nostalgic beats carry genuine emotional power. Unlike some albums that become confused because of too many guest features, appearances from other underground hip-hop stars only add to the topical focus and tear-jerking impact “Innocent Country 2” builds across its tracklist. “Living Happy” serves as a perfect starting point for the album’s thematic evolution, featuring a nostalgic blend of funky drums, driving keys, warm bass lines and stuttering lo-fi percussion. Quelle Chris sets the track’s tone with his verse, describing succeeding as a Black man “when them Black/white ratios look like dominoes.” Guest rapper J o s e p h Chilliams juggles “Key & P e e l e ” references with dark lyrics about urban

substance abuse to Denmark Vessey’s lonely lines about struggling through hard times and “still looking for father figures.” The song closes with a spoken-word piece by past-collaborator Big Sen, who delivers a beautiful encouragement to enjoy the reality of life, despite the fact that “security is largely a superstition.” This ray of sunshine that borders on a sermon cuts through this hiphop epic’s darkness, delivering a beautiful conclusion. Hopefully, the hip-hop community will embrace Quelle Chris and Chris Keys’ masterwork and allow it to help define this new decade, just like Kendrick Lamar’s “good kid,

Buy the Business” serves as a clear evolution of Quelle Chris’ recent solo work and a welcome throwback to the grimy lo-fi aesthetic of the original “Innocent Country.” Over twisted drums, growling sub bass, haunting chimes and stabbing synths, Quelle Chris mumbles an addictive hook with seemingly endless layers of gnarled vocals. Along with delivering one of the album’s hardest and moodiest beats, “Bottle Black Power Buy the Business” features some of Quelle Chris’ darkest and catchiest lyrics, exploring themes of fame and paranoia with lines like, “This ain’t bout no scene, this is life or death by inches.” Although “Innocent Country 2” delivers some of Quelle Chris’ hardest hitting tracks yet, he also delivers performances that are more melodic and tuneful than any of his past work, with the help of some gorgeous production. On “Sudden Death,” Chris Keys’ driving drums, warped piano chords and dirty bass lines pair perfectly with Quelle Chris’ strained, high-pitched harmonies. Extra layers of spacey piano and old-timey background vocals develop the song into

Artist: Chris Keys, Quelle Chris Release Date: April 24 Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap

violence before another featured artist, Cavalier, closes the track with lyrics about struggling to succeed “through the muck and the mire.” Just as each verse builds on the theme of pursuing success on “Living Happy,” Quelle Chris and Chris Keys picked the perfect guests to articulate the album’s dark and personal climax. Over the muffled drums, distorted bass, heavy piano and melancholy harmonies of “Mirage,” each rapper approaches the song’s existential doubt and pain with their own crushingly personal touches. Across the track’s seven minutes, “Mirage” just gets more and more heartbreaking, from Earl Sweatshirt’s verse about lost ambition a n d

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Oakland-native producer Chris Keys and Detroitbased rapper Quelle Chris have made what should soon become a modern classic – if rap fans have the good sense to appreciate it. “Innocent Country 2” is great in the way only the most respected and definitive hip-hop albums are; It uses luxurious beats, unique performances and perfect collaborations to bring an ambitious vision to life. Ever since releasing his debut album in 2011, Quelle Chris made a name for himself with his gritty vocals and thoughtful lyricism, which perfectly complement the other-worldly beats he produces for his own projects and for other rappers like Danny Brown. However, Chris Key’s ability to rap over his own beats didn’t stop him from working with Chris Keys on 2015’s “Innocent Country” where Quelle Chris’ somber explorations of topics like drug abuse and religion elegantly complement Keys’ aggressive production. The 16 tracks and 63 minutes of the duo’s followup prove that Quelle Chris and Chris Keys truly bring the best out of each other, with gorgeous and intricate production providing the perfect foundation for ambitious, exciting and heartwrenching performances. Although much of “Innocent Country 2” is slow and contemplative, the eerie banger “Bottle Black Power

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OPINION

TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020

Valorant is the next big esports title Paul Hang SENIOR STAFF WRITER

Valorant, a new esports-worthy game, has gained popularity with its beta release, where gamers can play and test the game before it launches. Valorant is an upcoming team-based first-person shooter made by League of Legends-developer Riot Games. This developer is one of the masters of multiplayer online battle arena, but Valorant is their first attempt at making a first-person shooter. While Valorant may be extremely different from League of Legends in terms of genre, it does have some similarities, such as allowing players to choose different champions with unique abilities on the battlefield. Valorant shares similarities to developer Valve’s extremely successful esports game Counter-Strike. Because of this resemblance, Valorant might be the next big esports title. It shouldn’t be much of a surprise that Valorant is similar to the Counter-Strike series as the game was designed by Salvatore “Volcano” Garozzo, former Counter-Strike professional player and map designer. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is still a popular competitive game to play despite being released in 2012. According to esports website The Loadout, competitors have won a total of $17,578,000 in prize money in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive events, making it one of the top five most popular esports as of 2019.

Valorant is similar, making the mouths of professional players water at the sight of a polished alternative to Counter-Strike. The Counter-Strike series has always been a game suited for the esports stage. It isn’t for casual players who want to unwind after a long day’s work. It takes time to master.

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Riot Games’ first-person shooter Valorant reached beta testing this month, creating buzz with professional players.

Valorant is similar, making the mouths of professional players water at the sight of a polished alternative to Counter-Strike. Mirroring Counter-Strike, Valorant has modes ranging from a battle between two teams and a struggle to plant a bomb in a set location to win. There’s an economy where players can buy weapons, abilities, armor and more every round. The weapons have a lot of recoil and players must learn their patterns to master them. You might be thinking, “If Counter-Strike is still big, then why would Valorant make a dent in the esports scene?” A big reason is the unique use of character abilities similar to other games such as Blizzard Entertainment’s Overwatch. Garozzo said in a YouTube video that Valorant’s appeal comes from its characters’ abilities and game mechanics. “You know, we’re positioning ability usage and individual mechanical skill combined to create something special,” Garozzo said. These abilities will add in a new layer of depth to a formula that’s been a proven success for the CounterStrike series as an esport.

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Valorant is set to be released this summer and is currently in closed beta, but the game will appeal to Counter-Strike players and those seeking a competitive first-person shooter to master. The game is doing well on the live-streaming platform Twitch. It’s been consistently one of the more popular titles for viewers to watch. ESPN has stated that Valorant garnered nearly 1.73 million views on Twitch during its closed beta. The amount of viewership was just short of beating League of Legends’ record at 1.74 million concurrent viewers. The real kicker here is that according to Dot Esports, an esports website, Valorant will be free to play. Making the game free is a great business move for Riot Games if it wants Valorant to be successful as an esport. Valorant may seem like an alternative for CounterStrike enthusiasts, but as far as becoming a successful esport, it’s going to shoot down any competitors one sniper round at a time.

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SPORTS

TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020

Is Love in the air for Josh and the Rams? Austin Turner

SENIOR STAFF WRITER

Though they didn’t hear their names called during the 2020 NFL Draft, two San Jose State football stars weren’t on the free-agent market for long. On Saturday, quarterback Josh Love, the 2019 Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year, agreed to terms to play for the Los Angeles Rams. He joins defensive tackle Sailosi Latu as the only Spartans in this year’s class to join NFL teams following the draft thus far. Latu signed with the Atlanta Falcons and he’ll have the chance to compete for a spot on the roster sporting an already talented defensive front.

almost the best-case scenario for Love. The Rams already have a franchise quarterback. Before the start of last season, Jared Goff signed a contract extension worth $134 million over four years, so he’s not going anywhere. But as of right now, Los Angeles is in need of someone to back up Goff. Last year, quarterback Blake Bortles had the job but didn’t see much of the field. Goff stayed healthy, so Bortles only threw two passes all season. He was on a oneJESUS TELLITUD | SPARTAN DAILY ARCHIVES year deal and wasn’t re-signed Former SJSU quarterback Josh Love signed a contract with the Los Angeles Rams after the NFL Draft on Saturday. when free agency started in March. The Rams also signed the NCAA factors QB sacks work and that could cause he is more than capable of QB Bryce Perkins from into rushing yardage). For some problems in LA’s doing the job. the University of Virginia context, LA’s leading rusher passing game. Love is a perfect fit for on Sunday. Perkins is a last year, running back Todd The battle ultimately the Rams schematically. Like fascinating prospect in his Gurley, had 223 rushing depends on what the Rams Goff, Love can make nearly own right. He has a size attempts for 857 yards. and head coach Sean McVay any throw. He has precision advantage over Love, as he’s So not only does Perkins are looking for in a backup on his deep ball, and puts listed at 6’3” and 215 lbs. have volume as a thrower, but QB. Do they want someone enough touch on his throws Statistically, Love and he can open up the playbook who isn’t as refined as a to make any ball catchable for Perkins had similar seasons for the Rams to throw in passer, but can run when receivers. He also has enough last year as passers. They both some designed QB runs. needed? Or are they looking mobility to escape the pocket threw for more than 3,500 They can’t do that with Goff for someone who can step in when there’s pressure and run yards and 20 touchdowns at or Love under center. for Goff while possessing a for those vital first downs. The odds are stacked Before Saturday, John the collegiate level. Depending on what the similar skill set? Love has what it takes to against Latu to make the team, Wolford, a Wake Forest There’s one key advantage Rams are looking for, this Another wrinkle – there’s make the team, but so does but it’s an entirely different University graduate who that Perkins has over Love: additional skill could be hard still a solid veteran free agent Perkins. One thing is certain: story for Love. spent his rookie season on his capabilities as a runner. to pass up in the search for a QB market out there. If the the battle for the Rams There are very few teams the Rams’ practice squad, was Perkins isn’t exactly backup quarterback. Rams aren’t satisfied with backup QB position will be that would give Love a better the only other quarterback on an efficient runner, but he But looking at the tape, Love or Perkins, they could one to watch this summer. opportunity to make an NFL the Rams. produced in volume. In his Love is a significantly better bring Bortles back in, or a guy roster than the Rams. The It’s safe to say that Wolford senior season, Perkins ran the passer. He has a stronger like Joe Flacco. Follow Austin on Twitter phone call from Les Snead, isn’t Love’s biggest competition ball 227 times for 769 yards arm and pinpoint accuracy. But the Rams won’t need @AustinTurner_ Rams’ general manager, was to make the team. (taking into account that Perkins’ deep ball needs to do that if Love shows that

Love is a perfect ﬁt for the Rams schematically. Like Goff, Love can make nearly any throw.

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