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VOL. LXVIII, ISSUE 71 | FEBRUARY 28, 2017
OP-ED
Lead the way to clean water Recent reports cite institutional racism as reason for Flint water crisis. By Marilyn Isabel Ramirez Staff Writer
If you turn on your faucet or shower in Long Beach, there will be an unsurprising flow of usable, non-toxic water. The city’s water department notes on their site the treatment plans and tests that water undergoes annually in order to prove that what LB inhabitants are drinking is, well, drinkable. We’re fortunate. Having said that, our good fortune shrouds us from the water crisis occurring in Flint, Michigan — and we ignore the consequences of hiding behind our privilege. Since the city of Flint decided to tap into its namesake river as a main water source in 2014, the inhabitants have suffered from lead exposure due to major pipeline corrosion. According to the World Health Organization, it’s especially lethal for children and pregnant women, causing behavioral disorders, reduced IQ, and toxicity to the reproductive organs. The effects are believed to be irreversible. Lead poisoning is only the latest affliction caused by the contaminated water in Flint to be discovered after coliform bacteria, cancerous byproducts of disinfectants and Escherichia coli. Although I’d assume any logical person – perhaps a state governor –
POLITICS
More green for grams Measure M, which proposes regulating and taxing the sale of marijuana, has wide support.
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MARIJUANA TAX
By Lola Olvera Staff Writer
For Los Angeles voters, the question is not whether or not to regulate marijuana, but how. On March 7, L. A. County voters will have two measures on the ballot to choose from – technically. Measures M and N, which come months after Proposition 64 legalized recreational marijuana statewide last November, involve how to regulate marijuana sales and who gets to do it. But one option, Measure N, has virtually no support-not even from its original creators. “It’s the right thing to do for the city,” said Zahur S. Lalji, Director of Best Service Ever Pre-Interim Control Ordinance Medical Marijuana in Los Angeles. He supports Measure M’s proposal to decide marijuana dispensary locations, saying it’s important to decide “per capita how
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• Measure M gross receipt tax rates for commercial cannabis activity, effective January 1, 2018 • Sales of cannabis and/or cannabis products $100 per each $1,000 • Sales of medical cannabis and/or medical cannabis products $50 per each $1,000 • Transport, testing or research of cannabis and/or cannabis products $10 per each $1,000 • Manufacture or cultivation of cannabis and/or cannabis product $20 per each $1,000 • Commercialization of cannabis and/or cannabis products not specifically taxed under the rates specified above $20 per each $1,000 Source: Ballotpedia
POLITICS
College students not ‘compelled’ to vote locally
By Ammi Ruiz Staff Writer
Data regarding young adult voter turnout in general elections can help predict the 18-35 year old demographic’s involvement in the upcoming Los Angeles County municipal election
on March 7. According to a US Census Bureau study of presidential elections held between 1964 to 2012, young adults ages 18 to 24 have consistently voted in lower rates than any other age group. A Pew Research Center study revealed that millennials, adults ages 18 to 35, hold a voting power of 69.2 million citizens as of April 2016; however, the same study also states the highest impact the group has had in election results was during the 2008 presidential election, when former President Barack Obama beat Republican candidate John McCain. But even then, the turnout for the group was 50 percent. If this data is any indication of
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The upcoming LA County municipal election will not likely see a high voter turnout from millennials.
Older people vote more. Once you move to a place and have a stable address for a while, and you feel like you have a larger stake in election results, then you vote.
-Kevin Wallsten, CSULB associate political science professor
whether or not young people, more specifically, college students, will par-
ticipate in the smaller-scale election coming up on March 7, the forecast looks dry at the polling places. “If there’s one thing that’s true, it’s that young people don’t vote,” said Kevin Wallsten, associate political science professor at Cal State Long Beach. Walking around the CSULB campus, seldom is a conversation heard regarding the municipal elections. “I voted in November, but I’ve never actually voted in a municipal election,” said senior criminal justice major Kevin Ramirez. “I know what it is, but I’ve never felt compelled to vote.” So, what could compel young college students to vote in local elections? Wallsten is skeptical of changes in
young voter turnout trends, even with the current fervor of polarized political opinions many college students engage with daily. Instead, he believes that growing older and having more voting experience will ultimately have the biggest influence on a person’s inclination to vote. “Older people vote more. Once you move to a place and have a stable address for a while, and you feel like you have a larger stake in election results, then you vote. Once you vote, you never stop,” Wallsten said.
To read student reactions about voting locally, see page 2.
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C a m p u s Vo i c e Are you going to vote in the Los Angeles County municipal elections?
“No, but I feel like I should care because me voting in the LA County election would be a bigger raindrop in the smaller bucket than me voting in the presidential election. But … I know nothing about the [local] candidates and the issues going on because of the minimal exposure. It doesn’t feel as substantial as the presidential election. Since local elections aren’t shoved in my face every four years like the presidential elections, I don’t really think of them as much as the presidential elections.”
“Yes, I think it’s important to have your voice heard in any political aspect. So, municipal elections are seen as very important. I would vote for Mayor [Eric] Garcetti. He seems like a well-engaged political figure. He’s more invested in the greater good for the community rather than someone who’s all about politics.” —Jessica Cueva, freshman criminal justice major
“Probably, I’ve got a lot of emails about them but I haven’t clicked on them yet... [Election-based] email headers need to be more interesting. I overlook it. After the 2016 election, everything just sucks. I want to change that.” — Samantha Neou, junior English literature major
—Ishmael Baluyot, sophomore English major
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many [dispensaries] should be available for [people’s] medical needs.” Measure M, proposed by the L.A. City Council, would regulate marijuana-related practices such as where and how it is advertised, the number and proximity of pot dispensaries in relation to residential areas, commercial areas and places where children are frequently found, as well as how officers can enforce laws against driving under the substance’s influence. “Kids … shouldn’t be exposed to [marijuana advertising],” said Terry Cheon, a management major at Cal State Long Beach. According to official support statements, Measure M would establish fines and penalties for the unauthorized sale of weed, help police officers prevent marijuana-related crime and create a consistent framework for legal cannabis businesses. Measure M was a response to Measure N, a similar measure written by the United Cannabis Business Alliance Trade Association which initially proposed regulation of marijuana businesses by members of the industry itself. However, after pressure from other local marijuana industry groups, proponents of Measure N changed their stance and began urging voters to support Measure M instead. According to the 2017 Los Angeles Voter Information Pamphlet, “Even the original backers of Initiative Or-
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Los Angeles is known for its large marijuana market in the United States. Some students believe that illegally obtained marijuana will still be popular, even with the legalization of the product. dinance N now agree that Proposition M will make Los Angeles a safer and more secure city and urge you to vote yes on M and no on N.” The once-proponents of Measure N admitted that the measure would have created a monopoly on marijuana licenses, led to pot shops opening near schools, parks and other youth centers, allowed advertising near children and teenagers and established minimal penalties for violating any city marijuana regulations. “Initiative Ordinance N was written without consulting law enforce-
ment officials, local neighborhood councils, homeowners associations, educators or child welfare officials about what they think is best for the city and its residents,” said the official argument in opposition to Measure N. “Initiative Ordinance N was written without any input from residents, law enforcement and businesses in the city.” The argument was signed by eight people, including Charlie Beck, the Chief of the L.A. Police, Minnie Hadley-Hempstead, the president of L.A. NAACP and Yamileth Bolanos, a
medical marijuana advocate. Measure M, on the other hand, would hold public hearings with stakeholders such as police and school officials, neighborhood councils and cannabis industry members in attendance before enacting regulations. The council will have until Sept. 30 to submit new guidelines for approval. The passage of Measure M would repeal and replace Proposition D, L.A.’s current law regulating the sale of medical cannabis, which gave the 135 medical marijuana dispensaries in L.A. protection from prosecution
back when it was illegal on the federal level. According to The Cannifornian, a California cannabis news website, L.A.’s marijuana market is the largest in the United States and “estimated to rival the entire state of Colorado’s billion-dollar industry.” It includes more than 1,000 stores, delivery services and edible bakeries. The financial impact of Measure M remains to be seen, according to Miguel A. Santana, L.A. administrative officer. A decrease in the medical cannabis tax and the money needed to implement and enforce new regulations could “be offset by revenues from taxes, permits, fees and fines related to recreational and commercial cannabis activities,” Santana said on Ballotpedia. Any revenue from new marijuana regulations will go to the city’s General Fund and used to fund public services such as police and fire stations, parks and libraries, according to the measure. Noah Suzara, a mechanical engineering major at CSULB said that even with the legalization of marijuana, he thinks some people might still choose to buy marijuana illegally because it’s less expensive, even if legal marijuana is usually safer. “You don’t need to market marijuana,” Suzara said. “The people who smoke marijuana will smoke it and the people who don’t smoke marijuana won’t smoke it.” Still, he does support city regulation of marijuana sales use. “If you’re gonna do it, do it responsibly,” Suzara said.
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PROTEST
In Anaheim, a mundane dispute turned explosive Video of encounter with middle school students sparks nationwide outrage. By Melissa Etehad, Kate Mather and Anh Do Los Angeles Times
ANAHEIM, Calif.– The altercation on the tidy, suburban street in Anaheim apparently began with a complaint common in many neighborhoods: a group of teenagers walking through a neighbor’s yard on their way home from school. But this seemingly mundane dispute spun out of control on West Palais Road on Tuesday when authorities say an off-duty Los Angeles police officer confronted the group. Other teenagers pulled out their cameras, filming the officer as he held a 13-year-old boy by the collar of his sweatshirt, trying to detain him. The situation quickly escalated from there. At one point, another teen rushed the officer, sending him tumbling over a line of bushes. The officer then reached into his jeans and drew a gun, firing a single shot. No one was hurt by the gunfire, which Anaheim police said was aimed at the ground. But footage of the encounter stirred uproar across the country, prompting criticism of the off-duty cop’s actions and questions over why investigators arrested two teenagers - but not the officer - at the scene. As the video went viral Wednesday, more than 300 protesters took to the streets to protest the shooting. Police broke up the demonstration and arrested 23 people, but not before some vandalized the officer’s home. The tension in Orange County’s largest city comes after several incidents in recent years in which Latino activists have protested police shootings that they felt unfairly targeted the city’s large Latino community. Many of the teens involved in Tuesday’s incident appeared to be Latino, and the officer appears to be white. On Thursday, officials from Anaheim and Los Angeles scrambled to calm the public’s concern. “Like many, I am deeply disturbed and frankly angered by what it shows,” Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait said about the footage of the incident. “The video shows an adult wrestling with a 13-year-old kid and ultimately firing a gun. ... It should never
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Damion Ramirez of the Young Survivors Legacy Support Network, which advocates for police reform and accountability, describes his experiences with law enforcement. have happened.” Anaheim police are investigating the altercation itself while the Los Angeles Police Department and Inspector General are conducting internal investigations into the officer’s actions. The Los Angeles Police Commission will ultimately decide whether the officer violated any LAPD rules during the encounter. “I am very interested in knowing the facts of the incident based on the investigation by the department and the Office of Inspector General that is underway,” said commissioner Cynthia McClain-Hill. “Some of the actions _ brief as that exchange caught on video may be _ do not properly represent what I believe should be expected and reflected by a member of the Los Angeles Police Department when engaging members of the public, be it on-duty or off-duty.” The officer, whose name has not been released by authorities, was removed from the field, which is standard protocol after shootings by LAPD officers.
An attorney representing the officer, Larry Hanna, declined to discuss the encounter in detail, citing the ongoing investigations. He also declined to name his client or describe his work with the LAPD, saying he was concerned for his safety. “All of this will come out,” he said. “I just think that people should let the investigators do their job.” The union representing rank-and-file LAPD officers came out strongly against those who criticized the officer’s action. “The publicly available cell phone video shows that our officer was physically assaulted by multiple individuals and the officer sustained injuries,” the union said in a statement. “When a police officer is attacked, they have a right and a duty to protect themselves, no matter the age of the offender.” The encounter unfolded around 2:40 p.m. along West Palais Road, Anaheim police said. Chief Raul Quezada said the officer had been involved in a “ongoing dispute” with juveniles who “continually walked across his property.” Anaheim police said
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the officer had filed at least one complaint in the past, though it was not clear if it involved the same teenagers he confronted Tuesday. During that confrontation, Quezada said, the 13-year-old allegedly made a threat that “led the officer to believe that he was going to shoot him.” The officer then decided to try to detain the boy while waiting for Anaheim police to arrive. Two videos showing part of the confrontation _ posted on YouTube and Facebook _ show the officer grabbing the boy by his sweatshirt. In one video, the 13-year-old accused the officer of cursing at a girl who walked across his yard. The officer denied making such remarks. The officer stumbled down the sidewalk with the boy, then pulled him into another yard. “You’re the one that’s going to jail, not me,” the boy tells him. “You’re starting all this.” “You shouldn’t have made the threat that you were going to shoot me,” the officer later replies. “I didn’t say that,” the boy retorts. “I said I was going to sue you.” Throughout the encounter, other young people approached the pair, occasionally tugging on the 13-year-old’s backpack or trying to separate the two. At one point, another teenager rushed the officer, sending him over the hedge. As the officer tries to drag the 13-year-old over the bushes, another appears to swing at him. The officer then reaches into his jeans for the gun. Angelica Rodriguez, 15, was walking home from school when she came across the standoff. She watched as the officer held the boy’s shirt, debating whether she should intervene. When she heard the gunshot, Rodriguez said, she called 911. “I was in shock,” she said. “I was wondering why this older man was mishandling such a small kid.” Quezada said that initially, there was “clear and compelling evidence” that the 13-year-old made a criminal threat against the officer and engaged in battery, prompting police to arrest him. A 15-yearold was also arrested on suspicion of assault and battery. Both have since been released. By contrast, Quezada said Thursday, there was “insufficient evidence at the time” to prove the officer’s actions constituted a crime. Investigators are continuing to work the case, he said, and expect to present their case to Orange County prosecutors within two weeks. “Criminal charges could still be brought against any and all parties involved,” he said.
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A hospitality mentality The third annual CSU SoCal Hospitality and Tourism Career Expo is coming to Long Beach. By Isabel Ramos Staff Writer
The CSU Southern California Hospitality and Tourism Career Expo will be held at the Pointe, March 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The CSU Hospitality & Tourism Management Education Alliance started this expo in 2015 as a way to give students and graduates in the field an outlet to get started and succeed in the hospitality and tourism industry. Admission is free to CSU and local community college students, welcom-
ing freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, master’s students and alumni. This is a chance for students to meet representatives from hotels, restaurants and clubs to talk about opportunities for employment and internships. At CSULB, a Bachelor of Science is offered for the hospitality management program. This program is meant to prepare managers and leaders in the restaurant, food service, hotel and lodging industries.
According to CSULB’s Office of Institutional Research & Assessment, students declaring a major in hospitality management has steadily grown over the past 14 years, nearly quadrupling in size. The expo is a great way for students to get an introduction to possible careers – and maybe find an internship job to start gaining experience. Recruiters are there to mingle with the next generation of workers in their
field, while students will meet potential employers. As there is a possibility to get a job from this event, or even an on-site interview, students should bring their resumes and business cards and dress to impress. At least 40 companies will be attending the expo, including Chili’s, Hyatt Regency, Marriott International, Princess Cruises and The Habit Burger Grill, to name a few.
ALBUM REVIEW
‘The Chief ’ takes charge Jidenna’s debut LP finally provides listeners with more of the rappers unique style. By Jordan Py Staff Writer
Hip hop artist Jidenna shows his range of talent, as well as a deep-rooted emotional side, in his first ever full-length album “The Chief,” released on Feb. 17. Known for his single “Classic Man” and appearance in Janelle Monae’s “Yoga,” Jidenna’s new album takes listeners on a series of stories, from getting out of poverty, to dealing with heartbreak and standing up for equality. The album features Jidenna showing his versatility as an artist, highlighting his talents as a vocalist. He shows his softer side in “Bambi” and sings about the heartache of losing a relationship. The song displays his vulnerability as he deals with the realities that come when love is lost. The album as a whole, however, takes listeners through a variety of scenarios. He shows us his influential and political side in “Chief
Don’t Run,” which tells the struggles of a child who grows up to be a strong person despite being raised in poverty by a single parent. “The Chief ” is ultimately an album about overcoming the odds and it really hits on the “anyone can do anything” narrative which we’ve seen from Jidenna in the past, on the video for his breakout single “Classic Man.” He also shows his political views about race and equality by portraying himself as a symbol of positivity and civil rights, fighting for peace. The album takes the listeners back in time as Jidenna uses horn instruments, Latin and African music influence and modern hip hop in each track. He also commonly uses animalistic metaphors to show his strength and the strength of his ancestors throughout “The Chief.” Jidenna seems to have taken that “Classic Man” persona and put it into every track on the album. He shows his style of being welldressed and flashy and the journey of how he transitioned into the dapper rapper from the broke boy in a bad neighborhood. It pays homage to his personal upbringing and his Nigerian roots, that helped him strive toward his success. “The Chief ” has influences not only in hip hop, but R&B and reggae, too. There are even jazz and classical styles fused in songs throughout the album that will provoke both thought and emotion for those who hear it.
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New art exhibit brings together diverse perspectives. By Carlos Villicana Staff Writer
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ines of all kinds rest on the colorfully decorated tables and gleaming, wooden floor of the Gatov West gallery as a part of the visually and thematically diverse Cal State Long Beach Zine Fest. Short for magazine or fanzine, a zine is a small book of often self-published works that can range from photographs to drawings to text. Zine Fest organizer Shelby Roberts described zines as “a quick, entertaining way to start feeling curious about something.” The exhibit debuted on Feb. 26, for a full room of gallery visitors, according to Roberts. Artists who contributed zines to the exhibit included community members, student organizations such as La Raza Student Association and the Printmaking Club, as well as students from other universities. “It’s a hard medium to describe, because it can be about anything,” Roberts said. The zines present were used for many purposes. Some told stories, while others paid tribute to things that the artist loves. “Onomatopoeia Mornings” by Pa Lo is a black-and-white zine that uses only one cut-out picture of a clock per page accompanied by sound describing words like “buzz,” “vroom,” and “yawn.” It conveys the passage of time with the clocks as it tells the story of a person waking up and leaving home to start their day. Meanwhile, Natalie Hour’s “My Mom’s Home Cooked Cambodian Food” consists of black-and-white pictures of the food made by the artist’s mother and a brief explanation of what the dish is and how to best eat it. Though some of the zines on display were for sale, many were placed for the purpose of exhibition or giving away.
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18-year-old illustration major Thao Nguyen reads through “Ugly Macaroons Homemade in an apartment with 4 lovely cats” during her break inside the Gatov West gallery. “A zine isn’t meant to be a commodity,” Roberts said. “They’re for sharing info.” “Machines That Can Make Your Cat Fly” took a comedic approach to information sharing through zine. As the title implies, it uses exaggerated drawings to list ludicrous ways that a person can make a cat fly, such as using a cannon or placing your cat inside of a star. Roberts warned that you may not see your cat again if you listen to this zine. However, other zines used their pages to educate about more serious issues such as puberty, race and rape culture. A series of zines titled “Stay Woke” by Daniel Garcia of Influentza Independent Press took on a magazine-like form, and told stories within its pages in order to make readers aware of how they may be participating in rape culture and racism, and what they can do combat prejudices. Amber McCall’s “You’re Becoming a
Woman,” uses written word and drawings of the human anatomy to detail changes that occur during puberty. This zine reads like a series of letters sent from an older sibling to their younger sister, and aims to educate her and its readers on what is happening to them during puberty and explain to them that feeling confused is normal. Zines are not the only art featured in the exhibit. Students of Sculpting Professor Michael Parker participated in the Zine Fest by creating clay sculpture replicas of houses in the city of Long Beach. Students created zines and placed them within the sculptures, detailing their process for creating their contributions. The Zine Fest will be on display between Fine Arts 2 and Fine Arts 3 until March 2, from 12-5 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday, and 12-7 p.m. on Wednesday.
The Zine Fest exhibit featured a variety of zines that were on display, for sale or being given away.
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Corey Pierce, a member of a church and volunteer for the water distribution ministry, sits on a stockpile of purified water inside a church on June 27, 2016, in Flint, Mich. Two years after the Michigan state government botched a plan to switch the drinking water of the town of Flint and ended up poisoning residents with lead, the town is still dealing with the crisis, with many residents still not using filters properly.
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Huffington Post contributor Michael Yet, the result was a consistent call for Moore described Snyder completing a spefunds, as Flint Mayor Karen Weaver claimed cial request for General it would take $1.5 billion Motors, which was comto fix damaged water sysplaining of erosion evtems, according Detroit idence throughout the Free Press writer Paul We’ve normalized the assembly line: “[SnyEgan. der] spent $440,000 to Unfortunately, it’s existence of health hook GM back up to 2017, and it’s no surprise and safety issues of the Lake Huron water, that civil rights groups communities that are while keeping the rest of have to point to a long predominantly people of Flint on the Flint River history, especially in color and poor. water.” Flint, of racism and bias One might argue he to give states perspective allocated funds toward a on what they believe is company that was makactually helping. ing money for the state In the report, the Comthat would trickle back mission refers to a long down, somehow, to the city-level and conhistory of segregation in housing and educatribute to funding aid for the water crisis. tion.
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would agree that decontaminating or choosing a non-toxic water source would be at the top of the agenda, that’s not the case for Flint. The standard of health reformations in this country comes down to one thing: the personal agendas of officials who contribute to an everlasting cycle of oppression by ignoring those who are less fortunate. Flint is no different. The Commission’s report investigated the “the role decades of structural and institutional discrimination and racism played in quieting [their] voices and enabling the poisoning of [the] public water supply.” Flint inhabitants are 56.6 percent African American, 37.4 percent white and 3.9 percent Hispanic. About 41 percent of residents live below the poverty line and the median household income is $24,862, according to the United States Census Bureau. Much of the communities of color fall below that poverty line. On Monday, Michigan Civil Rights Commission released a report, “The Flint Water Crisis: Systemic Racism Through the Lens of Flint” on the ongoing environmental racism that the water crisis has exemplified. We’ve normalized the existence of health and safety issues of communities that are predominantly people of color and poor. We consume images and media showing impoverished cities where black and brown people dominate the population, and do not think, “Something should be done to fix that.” Instead, we agree — maybe not consciously — with the portrayal. It makes sense for their communities to suffer while others thrive. Historically, a combination of darker skin and lower income means you’re subject to a lack of communal representation, health care, safe living accommodations, and a poorer quality of life overall. What’s worse is that so many of these communities are either accustomed to this treatment or have no power in changing it. The problem is that officials who are in power making decisions do not represent the public demographic at all. For instance, newly-appointed Governor Rick Snyder, (who has a $200-million net worth), should have been inclined to help any Michigan community out of a water health crisis in 2011 — if he represented the people. Snyder failed to address the crisis, though, and instead prioritized corporations over civilians.
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Long Beach State’s Tygret finishes in third The women’s golf team will try to make a comeback when second round continues today at Gold Rush. By Matthew Simon Sports Editor
Sophomore Haley Tygret led the Long Beach State women’s golf team in the first day of The Gold Rush at Old Ranch Country Club in Seal Beach, finishing one under par Monday morning. The tournament was suspended due to darkness, but after one round of play, Tygret is six strokes behind leader My Leander from San Jose State (-7) and Idaho’s Sophie Hausmann (-4). When play resumes, Tygret will be on the 17th hole with a chance to cut into Leander’s lead. In the overall team standings, the 49ers are in fourth place at 16-over par. LBSU is trailing San Jose State (-2), Brigham Young University (+9) and Gonzaga (+15). Following Tygret is freshman Holland Shourds, who shot a 74 in the first round and is currently two-over par heading . Rounding out LBSU is Breann Fox (+4), Euna Pak (+7), Jennifer Yu (+10), Maria Davis (+12) and Sachi Hamada (+13). When play resumes today at 8 a.m., the 49ers will look to cut into Gonzaga’s one stroke lead.
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vs. UC Irvine UC San Diego George Mason Loyola Cal State Northridge Sacred Heart at BYU at BYU vs. Concordia vs. CSUN MPSF Tournament
Walter Pyramid Walter Pyramid Walter Pyramid Walter Pyramid Northridge Gold Mine Provo Provo Walter Pyramid Walter Pyramid TBD
Schedule Key
Home Event
Away Event
Time 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. TBD ^ Exhibition Event
WOMENʼS WATER POLO SCHEDULE 3/2 - 4/1
Date March 2 March 12 March 12 March 16 March 17 March 18 March 22 March 25 March 30 March 30 April 1
Opponent/Event vs. Saint Francis vs. Hawai’i Alumni game vs. Bucknell at Loyola Marymount - TBD at Loyola Marymount - TBD vs. Princeton at Cal State Northridge Brown Hartwick UC Davis
Schedule Key
Home Event
Location
Time
Lindgren Aquatics Center Lindgren Aquatics Center Lindgren Aquatics Center Lindgren Aquatics Center Los Angeles Los Angeles Lindgren Aquatics Center Northridge Lindgren Aquatics Center Lindgren Aquatics Center Lindgren Aquatics Center Away Event
7 p.m. Noon 2:30 p.m. All Day 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 7 p.m. Noon Noon 7 p.m. Noon
^ Exhibition Event
TRACK & FIELD SCHEDULE 3/4 - 3/30 Date March 4 March 10 March 11 March 17 March 18 March 18 March 23 March 24 March 25 March 29 March 30
Opponent/Event vs. UCLA Ben Brown Invitational Ben Brown Invitational USC Trojan Invite Baldy Castillo Invitational USC Trojan Invitational UCR Spring Break Decathlon/Heptathlon UCR Spring Break Heptathlon/Decathlon
UCR Spring Break Invitational Texas Relays Texas State Bobcat Invitational
Schedule Key
Home Event
Location
Time
Jack Rose Track Fullerton Fullerton Los Angeles Tempe Los Angeles Riverside Riverside Riverside Austin San Marcos, Texas Away Event
All Day All Day All Day All Day All Day All Day All Day All Day All Day All Day All Day
^ Exhibition Event
WOMENʼS GOLF SCHEDULE 2/28 - 4/25
Date Feb. 28 March 6 March 20 March 21 March 27 April 9 April 10 April 11 April 23 April 24 April 25
Opponent/Event
Location
Time
The Gold Rush Old Ranch Country Club Virginia Country Club UC Irvine The Golf Club at Briar’s Creek Briar’s Creek Invitational The Golf Club at Briar’s Creek Briar’s Creek Invitational Bakersfield Cal State Bakersfield Tourney Silverado Resort North Silverado Showdown Silverado Resort North Silverado Showdown Silverado Resort North Silverado Showdown Big West Conference Tournament Silverado Resort North Oak Quarry Golf Course Big West Conference Tournament Big West Conference Tournament Oak Quarry Golf Course
Schedule Key
Home Event
Away Event
8 a.m. TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA
^ Exhibition Event
8 SPORTS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2017 DAILY49ER.COM | SPORTSD49ER@GMAIL.COM
Key Players
JOHN CASTRO PITCHER
Jose De Castro | Daily 49er
Senior first baseman Daniel Jackson attempts to tag a Fordham runner Saturday. The Dirtbags won the game, 8-4. LBSU will be back at Blair Field tonight when they host San Diego State.
CONOR RILEY PITCHER
BASEBALL
Fresh look Dirtbags Long Beach State Dirtbags will try to keep up strong home play tonight at Blair Field against San Diego State. By Luke Ramirez
Assistant Sports Editor
The consistent theme for Long Beach State baseball team in the 2017 season so far is quality pitching from freshmen, both as starters and relief pitchers. The Dirtbags (4-3) have attributed most of their success this season to the proficiency of freshmen pitchers like Matt Fields (2-0, 2.00 ERA), Connor Riley (4.1 IP, 10 K) and John Castro (0-0, 7.0 IP, 0.00 ERA). Fields was the winning pitcher on Sunday against Fordham University, sealing the three-
game sweep of the Rams. It was his second appearance after coming on in relief for three innings against Oklahoma on Feb. 18, when he picked up his first win of the year. Riley has been the ace out of the bullpen for LBSU, leading the team with four appearances as well as holding opposing batters to a .143 average. “It’s been good to see Riley have success,” head coach Troy Buckley said. “We’re going to need to have a fifth, sixth and seventh [inning option] situation covered as we continue to unfold.” Castro started for the Dirtbags against USC on Feb. 21 when he threw seven scoreless innings and struck out six against the Trojans in his collegiate debut. Still, the freshman didn’t pick up the win after the bullpen gave up the lead. Buckley has announced that Castro will face the Aztecs (4-4) Tuesday. Last season, the Dirtbags split their games against San Diego State, with both teams having won in their home ballpark. On April 5, in San Diego, senior first baseman Daniel Jackson was 1
for 4 with a big three-run home run, but LBSU lost 6-5 in a game that took almost five hours to play. Castro will have to be sharp to navigate through a good Aztec lineup. Senior infielders Andrew Martinez (.385, 1 HR, 5 RBIs), Andrew Brown (.364, 1 HR, 6 RBIs) and Danny Sheehan (.313, 5 RBIs, 7 R) make up the core of the offense. As a team, they have a .299 average with 49 runs scored. Sophomore catcher Dean Nevarez has also been a key to the Aztecs offense, batting .318 with three RBI’s and seven runs scored. The Dirtbags’ offense enjoyed the weekend series against Fordham, hitting .292 against the Rams. Junior designated hitter Luke Rasmussen will look to continue his RBI game streak of seven and add to his total of 11 on the year. Sophomore second baseman Jarren Duran, recently inserted in the lead off spot, will also look to stay hot at the plate after going 6 for 10 with four RBIs, seven runs scored and a 1.767 OPS.
DAVID BANUELOS CATCHER
JARREN DURAN
SECOND BASEMAN
UPCOMING GAMES:
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When: Friday 12: 30 p.m. Where: Chapel Hill
When: Saturday, 11 a.m. Where: Chapel Hill
When: Sunday, 9 a.m. Where: Chapel Hill
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When: March 10, 6 p.m. Where: Phoenix
When: March 11, 6 p.m. Where: Phoenix
When: March 12, 1 p.m. Where: Phoenix
When: March 14, 6 p.m.. Where: Blair Field
VS. When: Tonight at 6 Where: Blair Field
LUKE RASMUSSEN
DESIGNATED HITTER