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Vol. LIX, Issue 832

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Sewn-in history Hundreds of people gathered to honor various forms of American-Indian culture on CSULB’s central quad over the weekend.

By Melitza Beltran Contributing Writer

Sixty-six-year-old Carolyn “Woman of the People” Reyes danced to the beat of the drum as the cone-shaped jingles sewn to her dress chimed. Her dandelion-yellow “healing dress” was embroidered with homemade turquoise beads that mirrored the sunny skies.

Tribes from all over the country gathered at California State University, Long Beach over the weekend for the 45th

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Jingle dress dancer Monica Jacome prepares to participate in the Grand Entry during the 45th annual Long Beach Pow Wow on Sunday.

Dollars for the dorms

Men’s Basketball

CSULB housing applications opened for next year, and that brought some new policies for future and returning residents.

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Long Beach State guard Mike Caffey, left, and forward David Samuels, right, answer questions during a panel after the Beach’s 79-72 loss to Hawaii on March 12 in the Honda Center.

Frantic effort comes up short

An inability to match Hawaii’s defensive intensity costs the LBSU the Big West Tournament.

By Oscar Terrones Sports Editor

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A day that began with promise and hope ended in disappointment when the Long Beach State men’s basketball team’s inconsistent season concluded after a 79-72 loss to Hawaii on Thursday.

The loss eliminated the 49ers from the Big West Tournament at the Honda Center in Anaheim. LBSU failed to reach the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive season, this time, unable to advance past the Rainbow

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Warriors in the first round of the conference tourney.

“It’s tough to go out this way,” head coach Dan Monson said. “We struggled early defensively. They’re a very talented team and they certainly deserve to win. They hit us early and we didn’t have much of an answer for them.”

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After decreasing its non-refundable Housing Application Service Fee for the next academic year, California State University, Long Beach has one of the lowest application fees and housing prices in comparison to similar California State Universities.

CSULB lowered the fee from $400 to $275 for the 2015-2016 academic year, Carol Roberts-Corb, the director of housing and residential life, said. “[The fee decrease] was based on a desire to increase access, not wanting that initial payment to be a barrier,” Roberts-Corb said. “It’s a double-edged sword because it’s applied to the overall cost of housing so it lowers your payments.”

Housing rates for CSULB vary from $10,122 to $11,830 for the ac-

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ademic year, according to the University Housing and Residential Life website.

CSULB Housing and Residential Life also requires residents to pay an additional $20 social fee, and if students pay for housing with the eight-month installment plan they are required to pay a one-time $40 installment fee.

Aimee Uresti, a junior psychology major, said that students could spend the money they pay for housing on something that is beneficial in the long run.

“I don’t think it’s worth it, I think you could invest your money somewhere else,” Uresti said in reference the residence fee. “And for two years, [$11,830] is like the price of a car.”

In comparison, the cost of housing for California State University, Northridge is the least costly in the CSU system, ranging from $6,036 to $7,760 per school year, and changes depending on the type of room, according to housing rates for the academic year on their website. Accommodation ranges from double apartments with or without a kitchen, or a double suite without a kitchen.

Compared to other CSUs, CSUN has the lowest initial payment fee with a cost of $50, according to their Student Housing and Conference Services website.

California State University, Fullerton’s website reports on housing room and board rates shows they have the most costly housing ranging from $10,764 to $15,768. The initial payment fee is now one of the more costly at $350 because of the decrease to $275 at CSULB. Students at CSUF can choose to live in residence halls or in a single or

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ASI ELECTION UNDERWAY

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In anticipation of the ASI Elections, the Daily 49er hosted a debate between the executive candidates on Thursday. Here are their answers to a few of the questions asked.

Candidates for ASI president:

Q: What is the number one issue you intend to address, if elected?

Lendrum: It would be affordable tuition. The governor’s most eager funding plan will expire in about two years… If we don’t position ourselves now, we’re going to see a rash of increases in tuition and fees as we experienced in the last decade.

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Todd Schurr Candidates for ASI vice president: Miriam Hernandez Scott Schultz Candidates for ASI treasurer: Wendy Lewis Marilyn Meza

Salazar: Likewise… One of the biggest things I am trying to work in is lowering tuition. I feel as students we have been impacted in tuition ever since I arrived here on campus.

I’ve seen an increase in tuition and I’ve also seen the school try to pass fees for us and I think that enough is enough.

Schurr: I don’t think that, as ASI president, that you have the power to promise that you can lower tuition… what I want to focus on instead is something that’s always been a problem here, and that’s representing our students.

I don’t think they’ve been well enough represented, especially the smaller student groups.

Hernandez: One of the biggest issues I see here as an underrepresented student is the Student Success Fee. We are the biggest stakeholders of our education.

We really don’t know where our money is going to. One of the things I… want to work on is itemizing a sheet accessible to all students so they know where all their money is going to.

Schultz: My main goal in joining ASI and becoming ASI vice president is fighting sexual assault here… I’m a strong advocate for bringing back the University 100 course with a stronger emphasis

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on fighting sexual assaults and putting more resources in SOAR so there is a stronger emphasis on fighting sexual assaults.

Lewis: I’ve closely worked with our current treasurer [to help students apply for scholarships]…

There’s still a little bit of help that needs to be done and given to our students. There’s still no streamlined process… Using some of the resources and some of the ideas I had while I was in the military, I want to apply it to our corporation.

Meza: The number one issue for this campus is transparency. This is why the USU Referendum didn’t pass. Students actually care, like ‘hey, where’s my money going?’ So as treasurer, I would love to let students see how the budget is being spent.

Q: What are your specific plans for improving costs for students?

Schurr: The biggest thing is to make sure that we have scholarships available to students, make it more easily accessible for students to apply and receive those scholarships. Merriam and I will actually be donating $2,000 of our own salary to create more scholarships and also help with student research.

Salazar: I know a lot of scholarships go unclaimed every year.

I feel that we’re not doing an adequate job announcing it to the students… For tuition, I want to talk to the legislatures in Sacramento and demand that we need more money for higher education.

Lendrum: The fact is that, A: tuition can be lowered. It’s happened before. And, B: right now the climate in California is actually more receptive to supporting

education financially than it has been in the last few years… Having this understanding is what will enable me to go out there and actually make a difference.

Q: What can we expect from you in improving student resources?

Schultz: Improving access to parking is my top priority, in terms of services. I think there needs to be more general lots open at the beginning of the semester for the general student population because a lot of the staff lots often are half empty, and that’s unfair to the students.

Hernandez: I want more promotion for resource centers… When you have tangible resources, counselors that help you through your process in college, that’s highly important… They really are the key to success at Cal State Long Beach.

Q: How would you plan to fund an additional set of scholarships, and why is your way the best way?

Meza: The way I would go about getting scholarships would be seeking donors with the alumni association and other resources we do have on campus. Also, looking at the funds that we have for the ASI budget and allocating funds for students.

Lewis: Last semester we had a veteran’s day 5k, and I was able to reach out to our community to ask for support. I reached out to big companies, small companies. The return I got -- I mean a lot of donations -- very kind, very happy to help out our university because it such a big part of the community.

So I wanted to use that to search out for scholarships.

As of 11:02 p.m. on Sunday,

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1250 of 35360 students submitted their online ballot for the ASI Elections.

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double apartment and before students apply for student housing, they must first accept their admission offer and pay a $25o enrollment deposit.

San Diego State University has the most costly initial payment at $375, and one of the more expensive housing rates with the total housing cost varying from $11,653 to $15,533, according to the housing and dining rates on the SDSU website.

Students at SDSU can choose to live in double, single, triple or quad dormitories. Upper division students can live in double or single apartments.

Areli Navarro Garcia, a junior psychology major at CSULB, said she noticed SDSU’s fees are high especially with their student fees, which are $697 according to the Student Account Services 2015 report.

“Long Beach is always trying to set their fees a little bit lower, but the dorms are still high,” Garcia said.

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Professionals pack the Pointe The College of Liberal Arts held an internship fair in the Walter Pyramid.

By Daily 49er staff Business-casual clad students and various local companies poured from the parking lot into the Walter Pyramid, eager to build connections and improve resumes.

The College of Libreral Arts hosted an

Heat leaves, pollen intervenes This week’s recordhigh heat will be replaced by a high pollen advisory.

By Madison D’Ornellas Assistant News Editor

The heat will subdue this week after a weekend of record-breaking temperatures.

Long Beach hit a record high of 90 degrees on Saturday, trampling the 85-degree record achieved in 1994, according to the National Weather Service. “[This weekend] was crazy hot ,” Sia Turay, a sophomore economics major said. “I definitely tried not to go out in the day. I run, so I tried to go early in the morning or late at night.”

The hot weather this weekend broke about nine records in several counties including Ventura, San Jose and Los Angeles, according to the National Weather Service.

Downtown Los Angeles hit a high of 93 degrees, breaking the 1951 record of 88 degrees, while UCLA’s 92 degrees overcame the 84 degree record set in 1994.

“Area high pressure over the area and very weak Santa Ana-type winds [caused the high heat],” David Sweet, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service, said.

Sweet said he expects the heat to end on Tuesday with weak, low pressures moving in and sea breezes returning.

The Weather Channel predicts that Tuesday will hit a high of 81 degrees, and Wednesday will cool off with a high of 76 degrees.

While the heat yields, tree and weed pollen levels rose on Monday and will continue to stay high throughout the week, according to The Weather Channel.

Pollen.com reports that the pollen warning is due to dry air and that people with allergies might experience difficulties this week.

The Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology advises those with allergies to vacuum their homes daily, take allergy relieving medication and visit their doctors for further care and information about symptoms.

internship at the Pointe on Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. to inspire and inform students in a friendly environment how to get professional internships.

Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia, a California State University, Long Beach alum, welcomed guests via pre-recorded video.

The fair featured multiple motivational speakers and activities such as mock interviews and resume critiques. Space was limited and students had to RSVP to be guaranteed a spot in the packed ballroom.

Students said they felt like the event was helpful to their search for an internship.

Andy Luong, a senior business econom-

ics major, said he heard about the event through an email from the career center.

“The lectures are very informative,” Luong said. “And I feel like the biggest motivation they have given me is to be more assertive and apply to more internships.”

Carol Brown-Elston, the associate director of CSULB’s Career Development Center said that she partnered up with CLA to organize the event to find different companies that would fairly represent the job market to students.

Guest speakers included several CSULB alumni, student interns, career counselors from the career development center and prospective employers.

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Continued from page 1 annual Pow Wow. AmericanIndian culture, expressed with dances, crafts and cuisine, filled the campus. Attendees strolled through the booths and watched the drum-driven presentations from bleachers and lawn chairs.

Reyes, a member of the Ojibwe tribe, came from North Dakota, to join in the Pow Wow celebration.

“When I dance, I actually dance for the people,” Reyes said. “This is [the Ojibwe people’s] cultural way of dancing; each jingle represents a prayer.”

Reyes said the tradition of jingle dancing started over a hundred years ago when the granddaughter of an elder in the Ojibwe tribe became ill. It is believed that God came to the elder in a dream and taught him about the dress and the dance.

Each tribe brought specific routines that correspond with their culture. The performers were separated into a number of different categories like tiny tots, junior and teen boys and girls, traditional and golden age men and women.

Women shawl dancers twirled in intricate capes with brightly colored fringe on the ends to mimic butterflies.

Shawl dancing originated in the Northern tribes when young women, in particular, really wanted to express themselves.

They jump, spin and keep pace

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Native Americans dance during the Grand Entry at the 45th Annual Long Beach Pow Wow on Sunday. Participants were able to see various groups be represented at the event such as the Ojibwe, Tejon, Cherokee and Creek tribes. with the music, Reyes said. “[Cultures are represented in] different ways [and] on different levels here in this one space,” said Larry Smith, 2015 Pow Wow Committee member and adjunct professor of American Indian studies at CSULB. ”Powwows are a temporary space for a decentralized urban indigenous population to come together in a centralized space and reconnect with each other.”

Siblings Storm and Wolf McMasters of the Cherokee and Creek tribes drove from Lancaster to perform in their personalized regalia.

The yarn from their attire blew in the wind symbolizing the sweet grass blowing in the prairie. Wolf said that the yellow represents the sun, red represents the people, blue is for protection and black is for the unknown.

The headdress the brother and sister wore took them more than a month to bead, using techniques they inherited from an elder. It featured a mirror that could mean a variety of things such as wealth or a portal to the spirit world, they said.

Attendees who were not competing shopped around through

more than 30 vendor booths.

Passersby ogled the native jewelry, bags, dream catchers and tee shirts; they stood in line to buy traditional frybread and native tacos.

Sophomore Marleena Higgins, an art major at CSULB, said the frybread was like “heaven” because of its versatility being both dinner and dessert.

The event is one of the first powwows of the year; at these gatherings, people get to “be proud of who they are and be proud of being American Indian,” Reyes said.

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Above, Kenny Gonzales represents the Tejon tribe as a northern traditional dancer at the 45th Annual Long Beach Pow Wow on Sunday. Below, Native American Saginaw Grant blesses participants at the 45th Annual Long Beach Pow Wow with an opening prayer on Sunday.

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Going green, going Gaelic

Saint Patrick’s Day began early with a first-time event on Pine Avenue.

By Ruben Diaz

Contributing Writer

From ladies in roller skates to kilt-clad laddies playing bagpipes, the Irish For a Day festival gave Long Beach the chance to let the green beer flow.

The main event was an hour-long parade that started at 1 p.m. on Saturday at

Pine Avenue and Broadway. Attendees, including First District Councilwoman Lena Gonzalez and Long Beach firefighters, watched from the sun-bathed sidewalk in 80-degree weather.

“I think it’s great,” Shenanigans Irish Pub owner Theresa Rosczewski said, adding that the celebration’s originality is a good thing as it stretches beyond the holiday’s trademarked traditions of pinching and newfound levels of inebriation. “Who doesn’t like St. Patrick’s Day?” Irish-music band Dublin Public performed in the background while Marko’s Treats handed out free ice cream to the crowd and rivers of dyed alcohol flowed.

Event organizer Mimi Masher said she came up with idea for the parade as a community-oriented way to celebrate the lesser-known holiday in comparison

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to the city’s “dozen Christmas parades.”

“Michelle Molina, [contributor to the Irish for a Day parade], and I decided that Pine Avenue was perfect for a parade, and we haven’t had one since a Latin American festival a few years ago,” Masher said.

“We decided to honor our firemen [while] drinking green beer at the same time.”

Masher added that this is her first time stepping out of a march in order to plan one. She “reached out to everyone” she knew and is in the works of making the parade an annual event.

Wearing green, wishing on shamrocks and many of the other St. Patrick’s Day traditions that filled the air at the parade come from a variety of Irish roots. “[A famous story said that St. Patrick] used the three leaves of the shamrock to explain the holy trinity – [father, son

and spirit],” according to a video from the History Channel. “As a result, people in 18th century Ireland started wearing shamrocks on March 17 to signify their Irish As for the phrase “luck of the Irish,” Long Beach resident and parade attendee Joe Gonzalez said he thinks the phrase comes from a lineage-linked tradition that “probably came from someone’s family.”

In an article from Mental Floss magazine, Edward T. O’Donnell – an associate professor of history at Holy Cross College – explained that the phrase stems from the success that Irish and Irish American miners experienced during the gold and silver rush years in the second half of the 19th century.

“Over time, this association of the

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Irish with mining fortunes led to the expression ‘luck of the Irish,’” O’Donnell wrote in the article. “Of course, it carried with it a certain tone of derision, as if to say, only by sheer luck, as opposed to brains, could these fools succeed.”

Long Beach resident and parade attendee Michele Aufrichtig solidified her stance on the “luck of the Irish” concept, saying that she believes in the superstition as well as the Celtic-based religion – Wicca – that promotes good luck.

“One day I went to the Museum of Latin American Art with my friend, and the museum was having a raffle,” Aufrichtig said. “I used creative visualization by envisioning myself winning the raffle, and I won. But don’t give this away to too many people, because then I won’t win anymore.”

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Thanksgiving just wouldn’t be right without a turkey, Christmas without ham or tamales, Independence day without hotdogs, Cinco de Mayo without tacos or Saint Patrick’s Day without corned beef hash.

But how can people enjoy meat when factory farms across the U.S. treat animals so inhumanely?

These factory farms keep animals in cages, make animals lay in their own feces and generally force animals to bear undue amounts of stress for the entirety of their artificially accelerated lives until they are killed in front of the other animals, according to the ASPCA. “Over 99 percent of farm animals in the U.S. are raised in factory farms, which focus on profit and efficiency at the expense of the animals’ welfare,” the ASPCA reports.

Still, eating meat remains a dietary staple in most households across the world. More than that, eating meat is a central aspect of human cultural heritage.

While meat-eating traditions are important, and meat is full of nutritional benefits, people must put an end to the epidemic of horrible cruelty to animals across the globe.

As consumers in a world where most hail the free market, we have the power to vote with our money.

Human beings are omnivores, and it’s okay to eat meat sometimes.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, meat contains protein, vitamin B, magnesium, iron and zinc, which are all necessary to maintain a healthy diet.

While meat contains the most concentrated source of the necessary vitamins and nutrients, these benefits also come from nuts and seeds, according to the USDA. “Because nuts and seeds are high in calories, eat them in small portions and use them to replace other protein foods, like some meat or poultry, rather than adding them to what you already eat,” the USDA writes on its website.

Organizations like People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Farm Animal Reform Movement and Compassion Over Killing among others promote a shift to vegetarianism or veganism.

A few weeks ago, FARM came to California State University, Long Beach and offered students $1 to watch a 4 minute film.

They didn’t have any signs to identify themselves, and they did not tell students anything about the content of the short film, which was an animal cruelty video.

“If you’re going to eat meat, dairy and eggs, then you should at least feel obliged to watch what they have to go through because they’re going through it every second of every day,” FARM volunteer Shiri Takacs said.

Afterward, they asked students to commit to some amount of meatless days per week. This is a good idea because it is realistic.

Even giving up meat for a few days would make a huge financial impact on the farm factories, plus it would encourage a healthier diet.

An outrageous 67 percent of Americans are overweight, according to a 2013 USDA report, and the most calorie-heavy portion on the plate tends to be meat.

Americans aren’t just supporting inhumane farm factories; they are making themselves sick. “. . . People who consumed about one serving of red meat (beef, pork or lamb) per day had a 13 percent increased risk of mortality, compared with those who were eating very little meat,” said Frank Hu, a professor of nutrition and epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public health, according to NPR online in 2012 “Processed meats raised the risk higher, to about a 20 percent increased risk of death from diseases including cancer and heart disease,” Hu said.

Hu recommends that people eat about one serving of meat every

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4,200+ other day while the American Cancer Society recommends eating meat only two to three times per week, according to NPR online.

So where is it safe to spend your money when you do eat meat?

In Long Beach, there are several restaurants and delis that offer Halal meat, as well as a Halal butcher called PCH Poultry Store and Market.

Halal butchers are required by Islamic law as stated in the Qu’ran to kill all animals humanely, and to treat them well while they are alive. More and more of these shops are opening their doors. “[Dhabiha] is the name for the halal method of slaughter, which requires that animals are killed with a swift incision to the throat from a razor sharp blade,” according to The Halal Catering Company. “The animal must never see another animal being slaughtered nor must it ever see the blade being sharpened.”

There is a growing movement among young people who are looking for healthier sources of meat to shop Halal even though they are not Muslim.

There, the eggs are fresh from on-site, and the chickens and other animals are alive until people order them.

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Sports

Monday, March 16, 2015 Men’s Volleyball

Defeat overshadows promising start The 49ers ride the Crimson before the Lions pounce on them during the weekends Asics Tournament.

A 3-0 loss to No. 15 Penn State inside the Walter Pyramid capped off an up-and-down weekend for the No. 9 Long Beach State men’s volleyball team in the Asics Tournament Friday and Saturday night Sophomore outside hitter Eric Ensing led the 49ers (11-9, 7-8 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) to a sweep over Harvard (9-7, 3-2 Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association) with a career-high 11 kills. Ensing said everything starts with the team coming together in practice.

“It’s all a team effort,” Ensing said. “I felt comfortable with the whole team, and we all put in our equal effort to get better.”

The 49ers came out strong in the first two sets, hitting .278 percent to Harvard’s .182 percent in set one and .324 percent to .207 in the second set.

LBSU head coach Alan Knipe rotated his line-up multiple times and said his team did a great job of staying calm on the court and keeping its attention to detail.

“We gave a couple of guys some opportunities that haven’t had some chances this year and I thought they did a really good job,” Knipe said.

“I thought John Henry in his first opportunity did some really good things.”

Henry, a junior middle blocker, totaled five blocks and five kills in his first start with a hitting percentage of .556.

“We were just trying to make the plays within our system,” Henry said. “We tried to keep composed and get good touches on the block and we did a good job of that in the beginning and kept that going in the second and third [sets].”

The Nittany Lions (9-9, 4-0 EIVA) swept the 49ers Saturday night after LBSU failed to overcome a slow start. Penn State’s senior outside hitter Aaron Russell and freshman opposite hitter Jalin Penrose dominated the 49ers up front.

Russell and Penrose hit .414 and .167, respectively, on the night. Penrose also registered four service aces with only one error.

“We spend a lot of time on the serve and we have a lot of physical guys who get a hold on the ball,” Penn State head coach Mark Pavlik said.

The 49ers dug a hole for themselves in the second set when Penn State went up by ten near the end and eventually put it away on a Russell kill.

Knipe said although the 49ers fell to the Nittany Lions, it was good for the team to face a difficult opponent in Penn State.

He said the matches will prepare and energize the 49ers for their upcoming league matches.

“Penn State brought a lot of physicality out there especially from the service line,” Knipe said. “Ultimately they kept us out of system long enough that they made it real stressful on our offense.”

The 49ers will continue their home stand against Cal-Baptist Wednesday night and USC Friday night.

of the tournament where it will face No. 1 seed UC Davis on Friday. Davis defeated Cal State Northridge 71-67 in the first game on Thursday.

Hawaii interim head coach Benjy Taylor said he was proud of his team after all the adversity it faced in the beginning of the season. The Rainbow Warriors lost its head coach early in the season and Taylor turned the program around upon taking over.

“We have a lot of character guys on our team,” Taylor said.

“They’re pretty tough. They care about each other. Being No. 5 in the tournament pales in comparison to some of the other stuff we went through. Our first three to five games we didn’t even have uniforms. [This team] just wants to play and make something special of this year.”

The loss marked the end of Caffey’s career, whose 27 points were not enough to save the 49ers. Monson called Caffey one

of the best point guards in LBSU history and said it has been phenomenal watching him for four years.

“It went quick,” Monson said. “[It felt like] he was cutting down the nets as a freshman in here yesterday. It just shows you how tough those careers are. I just appreciate his loyalty towards the program and towards me. I love him.”

Monson said it is now time for Caffey to get his degree and start playing basketball for money, because it is what he deserves for what he did for LBSU. LBSU senior guards McKay LaSalle and Tyler Lamb, and senior forward Eric McKnight combined for 17 points in their final game. Lamb shot three of seven and LaSalle went just one of six from three, including a crucial air ball miss in the final minutes.

The 49ers finished the season 16-17 overall.

By Kayce Contatore Contributing Writer

Bobby Yagake | Daily 49er

Long Beach State opposite hitter John La Rusch prepares to serve against Penn State on Saturday in the Walter Pyramid. Penn State defeated LBSU in three games resulting in the fifth game this season where the Beach has lost in a shutout.

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Long Beach State head coach Dan Monson reacts to a call during a first round matchup against Hawaii on March 12 in the Honda Center.

Hawaii consistently forced the 49ers into committing turnovers with its full court press. Senior point guard Mike Caffey, who erupted in the first half for 21 points, said he thought LBSU hurt itself with how it reacted to the Rainbow Warriors defensive pressure.

“They were just aggressive,” Caffey said. “We weren’t attacking. We were tentative. We got scared of the press, so that kind of slowed us down.”

Senior forward David Samuels played a dominant second half after only playing nine minutes in the first half. Samuels scored 19 points and grabbed 10 boards in his final college game despite being in foul trouble for much of the game.

“A guard with two fouls is a little different than a big kid like Dave,” Monson said. “We had to manage it all game.”

The Rainbow Warriors will now advance to the second round

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UC Davis tops LBSU with record-setting shooting UC Davis sets another tournament record against LBSU on Wednesday night.

By William Hernandez Assistant Sports Editor

The Long Beach State women’s basketball team’s second half effort fell short in a 70-67 loss to UC Davis in the Big West Tournament Wednesday Night at Titan gym in Fullerton.

Davis’ senior guard Kelsey Harris broke UC Santa Barbara’s Stacey Clinesmith’s record for most three-pointers in a Big West Tournament game. Clinesmith hit seven threes in 2000. Harris nailed eight triples on her way to scoring a game-high 26 points.

“Kelsey Harris put on a show tonight,” LBSU head coach Jody Wynn said. “I’m proud to see a beautiful performance put on by an athlete.”

The Beach (22-9, 9-7) overcame an 18 point first half deficit, but Harris’ recordsetting shooting performance was enough to hold off LBSU’s comeback.

“I don’t know if anyone could have stopped Kelsey,” senior guard Hallie Menesses said.

The Aggies’ head coach Jennifer Gross said Harris’s shooting performance was the result of the senior’s work ethic.

“She has put in so many shots and it’s great to see it pay off,” Gross said. “She was ready when it was her moment. She stepped up huge and knocked them down.”

In the second half, Harris picked up from where she left off in the first, recording the first five points of the half. Wynn said it was “no secret” that Harris can shoot the ball.

“She’s one of the best in the nation,” Wynn said. “As a coach it’s my responsibility to put somebody on her.”

The Beach had a shot to send the game into overtime during the last play. Trailing by three with 10.7 seconds remaining, the Aggies’ defense collapsed on Meneses when she received the inbounds pass, breaking up the original play design.

“It was a screener set,” Wynn said. “I think everyone in the gym knew it was going to Hallie. Including all five Davis players.”

Junior guard Chantel Dooley’s energy and intensity played a vital role in the 49ers comeback effort. Dooley, scoring 15 points and grabbing eight rebounds, was in the right place at the right time, and she said the 49ers’ response to adversity is just a part of who they are.

“When we were down 16, we could have caved in and gave up, but we’re not known for that,” Dooley said. “We’re not that team that says it’s over. We’re going to fight on every possession because that’s our identity.”

Davis’ hot shooting from the outside halted 49ers’ comeback and ultimately carried them to a semifinals matchup against Cal State Northridge.

“I just think they’re a really good shooting team,” Meneses said. w“Harris stepped up.

That’s what seniors do. You hit the big time shots and ultimately that’s what Davis had over us. It’s a game of runs and they had the upper hand.”

Meneses said the 49ers’ quick conference tournament exit did not define what the team accomplished throughout the 2014-15 season.

“I don’t just look at this game and say, ‘Wow my season is over,’” Meneses said.

“We’ve accomplished so much, especially since my first year where we couldn’t even win one game and here we are with 20 plus wins.”