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VOLUME 49, ISSUE 13

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2015

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WOMEN’S SOCCER

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SAN DIEGO ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ART BY JENNA MCCLOSKEY /GUARDIAN

Jacobs School Hits Record Enrollment Numbers Jacobs plans to hire 16 faculty members this year to reduce its student-to-faculty ratio, which is currently 31-to-1. BY Lisa Chik

Contributing Writer THE UCSD GUARDIAN PREVIEWS FILMS OF ALL GENRES AND DIFFERENT CULTURES BEING SCREENED AT PACIFIC ARTS MOVEMENT’S 2015 SAN DIEGO ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL. weekend, PAGE 6

JANET'S BACK AT IT

Napolitano's lack of regard opinion, Page 4

KEEP THE BALL ROLLING soccer in playoff mode sports, Page 12

FORECAST

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FRIDAY

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SUNDAY

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- Ayat Amin & Marcus Thuillier Across the Globe OPINION, PAGE 4

INSIDE MICROBIAL SCIENCES..... 2 ACMS ............................. 4 WARBY PARKER .............. 7 CLASSIFIEDS ................ 10 SWIM AND DIVE ............ 12

and information for students in the Migrant Education Program. This guide has been praised by many as a step in the right direction when it comes to helping the nation’s undocumented students. Jessica Munoz, the Undocumented Student Services Coordinator at UCSD, explained the importance of the U.S. Department of Education reaching out to serve this demographic and why this resource guide is beneficial to both students and educators in a statement to the UCSD Guardian. “It is helpful to see the U. S. Department of Education joining this important conversation and demonstrating a commitment to See UNDOCUMENTED, page 3

See ENGINEERING, page 2

UC SYSTEM

Board of Regents Considers Redefining Anti-Semitism BY Andrew Chao Staff

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he UC Board of Regents held an open forum at UCLA to discuss proposed changes to the University of California’s Statements of Principles Against Intolerance and to address anti-Semitic behavior on UC campuses on Oct. 26. The proposed policy changes seek to adopt the U.S. State Department’s definition of anti-Semitism regarding Israel when such speech demonizes, sets double-standards against and/or delegitimizes the nation. This can include speech that draws comparisons of Israeli policies to Nazi Germany or denies Israel’s right to exist among others. The proposed changes are a result of a petition submitted in May by twenty-three different organizations and over 500 UC alumni to UC President Janet Napolitano calling for her to redefine anti-semitism, The reasoning behind such policy changes comes at a time when some Jewish organizations say that the current policies against intolerance are not enough to address the spike in anti-Semitism across the UC system. For example, in February, vandals defaced a Jewish fraternity house at UC Davis with anti-Semitic graffiti and symbols. Zionist Organization of America’s West Coast campus coordinator Leore Ben David argued that the UC system

VERBATIM WHEN LOOKING AT THE SYMPTOMS OF RAPE IN A SOCIETY, IT’S LARGELY THE SAME NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE.”

UCSD’s Jacobs School of Engineering reported a record total enrollment of 8,923 students for the Fall Quarter 2015, according to The San Diego Union-Tribune. The 49-percent increase of undergraduate engineering majors over the past 10 years has prompted more faculty employment for the Jacobs School as well as a growth in student engineering organizations. Jacobs School of Engineering Dean Albert Pisano explained how the increased enrollment rates result in a disproportionate student-faculty ratio. “Over the next five years, we would like to see a gradual decline in enrollment so that we can reduce the student-faculty ratio to 20-1,” Pisano told The San Diego Union-Tribune. “Right now, it is 31-1.” Nineteen new faculty members were employed in 2014 and another 16 are set to be hired this school year. According to the Jacobs School, undergraduate enrollment dropped from 6,849 students in Fall Quarter 2014 to 6,677 students in Fall Quarter 2015. However, the number of master’s and doctoral students grew by 116 students. Jacobs School representatives associated this annually consistent growth with an increased interest in solving problems using specific engineering methods. “Many students want to use engineering and computer science majors as a way to help people, humanity and the world,” The Jacobs School told the UCSD Guardian in a statement. “Engineering majors offer students the ability to gain problemsolving skills, teamwork experience and technical expertise that empower them to address some of the most crucial issues facing humanity.” Specifically, computer science and engineering major enrollment increased most significantly at UCSD. Its ranking escalated from the sixth most popular major in 2004 to the third most popular in 2014 after biology and economics. The electrical and computer engineering major followed closely with an increase from seventh to fourth most popular. UCSD’s official enrollment for the Fall Quarter 2015 also broke records at 33,735 students, of whom approximately 27 percent are engineering majors. Triton Engineering Student Council President James Natanauan attributed the expansion to the recent growth in recognition of UCSD’s engineering school. “The Jacobs name is more prestigious now,” Natanauan told the Guardian. “We have participated

The UCSD women’s soccer team celebrates after scoring a goal in their 4–1 win against Cal Poly Pomona in the CCAA Championship opener. Photo by Megan Lee /UCSD Guardian.

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needs to clearly define anti-Semitism if it hopes to combat the harassment of students. “On a UC administrative level, I think more can be done,” David told the UCSD Guardian. “I think this is the exact way to do it by making a uniform statement about how anti-Semitism, specifically anti-Israel, demoralization, dehumanization and double-standardization are all not welcomed at the UC system.” Supporters of the change claim that redefining antiSemitism will contribute to a more positive environment across UC campuses. Assistant Vice President of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Daniel Juarez said that many UC campuses do not do enough to include underrepresented communities. Thus, he believes, adopting the State Department’s definition will result in progress toward making the UC system more welcoming. “UC campuses across the state have continuously proven to foster a campus climate that is negative for underrepresented communities,” Juarez said. “I do think that the UC [system] needs to make sure that it is centering [around] those communities that are least represented and most marginalized by the institution. Combating anti-

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NATIONAL

U.S. Releases Guide for Undocumented Students Students can use the resource guide to learn about their rights and available scholarships. BY Omkar mahajan

staff Writer The U.S. Department of Education released a resource guide designed to help undocumented students navigate the secondary and postsecondary school systems on Oct. 20. This resource guide aims to ensure that undocumented youth are on a path to success regardless of their immigration status. Deputy Education Secretary John King commented in a press statement that despite the challenges that undocumented students face, educators are capable of providing help and supporting them. “Our nation’s public schools should

be welcoming, safe and supportive places where all students, regardless of their zip code or where they were born, are given the opportunity to succeed,” King said. “We know undocumented youth face unique challenges, and we also know that educators and other caring adults in schools and colleges can play a major role in helping all students, including undocumented students, to achieve at the highest levels.” The guide includes specifics such as a summary of undocumented students’ rights, tips for educators on how to help undocumented students navigate the college admissions process, information on federal financial aid, scholarships for undocumented youth


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