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Berkeley Voting Numbers Still Likely to Exceed State Averages by Stephanie Baer Daily Cal Staff Writer

Although Tuesday’s polls may see a lower voter turnout than in the November 2008 elections, Berkeley voters are still expected to come out in consistently larger numbers than state averages despite a lack of enthusiasm about this year’s midterm elections. With nearly 80,000 Berkeley voters registered for this election — about 6,000 fewer than in 2008 — turnout is expected to remain above the state aver-

age, though lower than the city’s 2008 turnout of nearly 78 percent, according to the Dave Elections Macdonald, registrar of voters for Alameda County. In 2008, near2010 ly 75 percent of dailycal.org/elections eligible California voters ONLINE VIDEO were registered Students discuss why and roughly 81 they’re voting and what percent of eligible voters in issues they care about.

Alameda County were registered, according to the California Secretary of State Report of Registration. Berkeley Mayor Tom Bates said in this year’s election, voters seem to lack the high level of passion they had in the 2008 presidential election. According to Macdonald, around 75,000 Berkeley residents voted in 2008. “When Obama was running … they were excited, they were enthused,” Bates said. “People were dying to get to the polls.” But so far in this year’s midterm

election, fewer voters in the county and state have registered to vote. As of Oct. 18, roughly 76 percent of eligible voters in the county are registered while around 73 percent of eligible voters across the state are registered for Tuesday’s election, according to the report of registration. Unlike last year’s early voting spree, the county’s Registrar of Voters Office saw no lines during early voting hours this weekend. “At this time in 2008 … we had lines of people wrapped around the building

coming to vote,” Macdonald said. “In 2008, it was about a 45-minute wait.” He added that he expects that this year’s voter turnout will be consistent with midterm elections for which the county generally has a roughly 60 percent turnout. In 2006 — the last midterm elections — around 71 percent of eligible voters in the county were registered and the county had a 61.23 percent turnout. “People will turn out when there’s something that really captures their

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ASUC Takes Initiative Through Senate Bills Poll: Whitman

Trails Brown In Competition For Governor

by Allie Bidwell Contributing Writer

The ASUC Senate passed two bills this semester taking an official stance on issues in Tuesday’s midterm election — one opposing the suspension of California’s climate laws and the other supporting the legalization of marijuana — continuing with the organization’s long-standing history of seeking political action through senate bills. Passed unanimously by the senate last week, the bill in opposition to Proposition 23, nicknamed by opponents as the “Dirty Energy Proposition,” calls for the ASUC to officially oppose the proposition, add itself to the official “No on 23” website’s list of opponents to Prop. 23 and send a message to students in a campuswide email before the day of the election. If passed, the proposition would suspend AB 32 — an environmental law enacted in 2006 that requires the state’s greenhouse gas emissions to be reduced to 1990 levels by the year 2020 — until the state’s unemployment rate drops to 5.5 percent or below for four consecutive quarters. CalSERVE Senator Courtney McDonald — a co-author of the bill and member of CalPIRG, a student organization that has been running a semester-long campaign to convince students to vote against the proposition — said the passage of the bill is a symbolic gesture for the work that has already been done. She added that CalPIRG has confirmed more than 8,000 students to pledge to vote against the proposition. “The effects of this can be far-reaching for our generation, who will feel the worst effects of global warming and have our green technology infrastructure taken away,” she said. Academic Affairs Vice President Viola Tang said external outreach is important because the organization has a responsibility to politically represent students on issues that affect them.

by Javier Panzar Contributing Writer

they evolve.” The study found that 1 to 2 percent of the observed stars host planets the size of Jupiter — the largest planet in this solar system — and 6 to 7 percent host medium-sized planets. Additionally, 12 percent of the stars host “super-Earth planets” — planets about 3 to 10 times the Earth’s size. James Kasting, a professor of geosciences at Pennsylvania State University,

As California voters head to the voting booths Tuesday, the latest polls show Democratic candidate Jerry Brown pulling ahead of Republican opponent Meg Whitman by 10 percentage points in a race that experts say will come down to voters’ perception of the candidates’ biographies more Jerry than their stance on Brown issues. Speaking at a campus presentation organized by UC Berkeley’s Institute of Governmental Studies Monday evening, director of the nonpartisan Field Poll Mark DiCamillo provided updated Meg numbers for nuWhitman merous statewide races that show Brown leading Whitman 49 to 39 percentage points, with Whitman’s unfavorable rating hitting 51 percent among likely voters — a 24 percent increase since March. DiCamillo called the drop in support “remarkable” considering Whitman’s campaign has spent more than $140 million so far in the campaign, adding that Whitman was hurt when it was revealed that she employed an undocumented worker for nine years while also opposing the hiring of illegal immigrants. “Until then, they were running on their biographies, it wasn’t really a race on issues,” DiCamillo said in an interview after the presentation. Because of the down economy, DiCamillo added that “all of the other issues just melt away.” But whoever becomes the next governor will be making key decisions for the University of California, said UC Student Regent Jesse Cheng, as one of the 26 voting members of UC Board of Regents that includes the governor and lieutenant governor as ex-officio members. The governor officially serves as the president of the board, but in recent years Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s role

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Salmaa Elshanshory, a CALPIRG volunteer, tables on Sproul to educate people about Prop. 23, which CALPIRG and the ASUC oppose. Although McDonald said she feels it is important for the ASUC to take a stance on non-university issues, she said it is also important for the organization to be careful not to alienate students when taking stances — a concern she said came up in the discussion of the senate’s bill in support of Prop. 19, passed unanimously Sept. 29. But Cooperative Movement Senator Elliot Goldstein said in an e-mail the political activism and awareness of students is reflected in the ASUC. The organization has a deep-rooted history of taking official stances on statewide and nationwide policies that can affect students, passing at least 17

bills in support or opposition of issues since 2004. The ASUC opposed Prop. 8 in 2008, Prop. 85 in 2006 and Prop. 73 in 2005 — the latter two of which sought to bar abortion for minors until 48 hours after a doctor notifies the minor’s parents. “Historically, politically passionate Berkeley students have used the ASUC’s democratic platform as a sounding board for their cause and thus the ASUC has been a player in progressive political change around the world,” Goldstein said in the e-mail. But McDonald said most students voting in elections already have an idea of how they will vote, regardless of the

ASUC’s position, and that the organization’s stance is more of a symbolic gesture. Executive Vice President Nanxi Liu said she hopes that the senate bills passed would help educate students about the issues in the current election. “For students who follow the ASUC and trust the senators, I think they will vote with the stances taken in bills on external issues,” she said in an e-mail. “Nonetheless, I always encourage people to do their own independent research to learn the two or more sides.” Allie Bidwell is the lead ASUC reporter. Contact her at abidwell@dailycal.org.

RESEARCH & IDEAS

Study Reveals Abundance of Planets Similar to Earth Scientists Observed Sun-Like Stars Through the World’s Largest Telescope, Took Census of Planets by Karinina Cruz Contributing Writer

Scientists at UC Berkeley have quantified the number of Earth-sized planets in the galaxy and found that such planets outnumber larger planets, ac-

cording to a study published Friday in the journal Science. The team, led by UC Berkeley postdoctoral fellow Andrew Howard and astronomy professor Geoffrey Marcy, observed 166 sun-like stars for five years through the world’s largest tele-

scope in Hawaii and estimated that 23 percent of stars — or about one in every four sun-like stars — in the Milky Way galaxy host an Earth-mass planet, meaning the planets like the Earth may not be so rare. “Many of the studies that have been done to date were on individual stars and planets,” he said. “It’s helpful to study group characteristics of these planets. You spot trends, you notice correlation, how they interact and how

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Alumnus Puts Political Fliers in Newspaper by Jessica Gillotte Contributing Writer

Since Thursday’s online release of The Daily Californian’s endorsements for Tuesday’s election, several print readers have met a different set of endorsements — those printed on two-sided fliers and independently inserted by UC Berkeley alumnus Jason Ahmadi into copies of the newspaper over the past few days. Ahmadi, a 2007 UC Berkeley graduate in ethnic studies who was arrested in March 2008 in connection with his participation in a tree-sit, confirmed multiple reports that he had inserted fliers into The Daily Californian newspapers in the main newspaper rack on Upper Sproul Plaza Monday morning. One side of the flier was a copy of The Berkeley Daily Planet’s endorsements for ballot measures, local candidates and Berkeley City Council candidates and on the other side was an approximately 600-word editorial written and signed by Ahmadi encouraging students and Berkeley residents to reject The Daily

Californian’s endorsements. “I’m doing this as an alumnus of the University of California who has been pissed at the Daily Cal’s journalism,� Ahmadi said. “(The Daily Cal doesn’t) seem to care about printing the truth. (The Daily Cal is) a pawn of the UC.� The three City Council candidates who were endorsed in Ahmadi’s editorial — Jesse Arreguin, Kriss Worthington and Stewart Jones — all denied association with Ahmadi’s actions. Jones, a District 8 candidate, said Ahmadi had worked for his campaign in the past but added that Ahmadi is no longer affiliated with his campaign, due in part to Ahmadi’s actions. “It’s completely unauthorized, and it’s not my campaign literature,� Jones said. “It has absolutely nothing to do with my campaign.� Worthington also said he also did not authorize Ahmadi’s inserts and he does not need “anyone trying to put things in the paper for free.� Similarly, Arreguin said Ahmadi was in no way affiliated with his campaign. Vikram Amar, a professor and asso-

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Second Suspect Arrested After Fatal Shooting Another Suspect Has Been Arrested in Connection With Last Tuesday’s Shooting in South Berkeley by Nina Brown Contributing Writer

A second suspect was arrested in the early morning Oct. 27 in connection with last Tuesday’s South Berkeley shooting that left one man dead and another injured. At 3:45 a.m. Wednesday, members

of the Berkeley Police Department Barricaded Subject Hostage Negotiation Team and the Oakland Police Department arrested Coleon Lee Carroll, 20, at an address listed under his name in Antioch, according to Berkeley police Sgt. Mary Kusmiss. Carroll was initially served a warrant and arrested on suspicion of rob-

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ciate dean for academic affairs at the UC Davis School of Law, said Ahmadi “has no First Amendment right� to insert the fliers and that by doing so, he may be misleading readers by making them believe the content is actually coming from The Daily Californian. “The Daily Californian holds the right to free speech in the highest regard, but this incident is an attempt to mislead our readership and we must condemn it,� said Rajesh Srinivasan, editor in chief and president of The Daily Californian. According to Amar, for any legal action to be taken, the UC’s code of conduct would have to prohibit interference with speech distributed on campus. Christopher Patti, UC Berkeley chief campus counsel, referred legal inquiries to campus law professors and experts on the First Amendment, none of whom could be reached for comment as of press time. “The university’s regulator power extends to everything that happens on campus,� Amar said.

bery and assault with a deadly weapon, according to online records from the Alameda County Sheriff ’s Office. On Friday, Carroll was arraigned and charged by the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office with the murder of Gary Ferguson Jr., 35, and the attempted murder of a second victim, Kusmiss said. He is being held without bail. Another suspect, Brandon Wallace, 21, of Bay Point, was arrested on the day of the shooting and faces the same

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All candidates for commissioner frankly seem similar. Ultimately, experience sets candidates apart and so we endorse the five seeking re-election. Yet we also support George Perezvelez, who has better platforms than Dodsworth, namely an emphasis on Hispanic and LGBT communities. While the Dodsworth has a strong background in environmental issues, the rent board is not the best position to utilize that expertise. Additionally, Perezvelez is more experience, exhibited an impressive responsiveness to us and has fluency in Spanish which will be key in outreach efforts. While SZERRY may not be as catchy, vote Dave Blake, Katherine Harr, George Perezvelez, Lisa Stephens, Jesse Townley and Pam Webster for Rent Board Commissioner.

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First Rank: Linda Maio Second Rank: none Third Rank: none While other races have several qualified candidates and are more contentious, the choice for District 1 is the easiest to make. Incumbent Linda Maio has years of impressive experience on the council crafting ordinances and investigating the conflict between constituents and the Pacific Steel Casting Company. Although she is LINDA the clear choice MAIO for the position, we urge her to address some weak points in her tenure should she be re-elected. For example, Maio should battle the public perception that she is Mayor Tom Bates’ lackey; she is a strong enough councilmember to demonstrate an independent voice. Furthermore, we hope she addresses transparency issues with Pacific Steel to incorporate more public feedback. She should not be perceived as an independent liaison with the company. Surprisingly, neither of the two challengers who met with us bothered to consult Maio and benefit from her experience, a costly misstep. While we like Jasper

Kingeter’s enthusiasm, his resume is too thin. If he gains more experience in public service, he will be a much stronger candidate in future races. Merrilie Mitchell offered even less substance and would be a noncontributory disruption on council. Anthony Di Donato was the only candidate in all city council races who did not respond to our request for a meeting. We cannot rank any of them. Vote Linda Maio as the first and only District 1 candidate. District 4 First Rank: Jim Novosel Second Rank: Bernt Wahl Third Rank: Jesse Arreguin The three candidates in District 4 exhibited distinct perspectives from one another, yet all offered impressive experience that could be applied to the city council. Incumbent Jesse Arreguin is an important advocate for students and also serves as a dissenting voice from the majority of councilmembers. Bernt Wahl emphasized progress and technology, touting innovative approaches to address empty storefronts and deter theft. Jim Novosel is an established city planner and has played a critical role in the Downtown Area Plan. While we as an organization on campus are grateful for Arreguin’s JIM dedication to students, we appreNOVOSEL ciated Novosel’s candor in admit-

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The Rent Stabilization Board is comprised of nine commissioners who implement policies and hear petition appeals. Six seats are at stake in this election. A pro-tenant slate has been selected by the Berkeley Tenants Convention, composed of Dave Blake, Asa Dodsworth, Katherine Harr, Lisa Stephens, Jesse Townley and Pam Webster. Of the slate, dubbed “SHERRY” by combining the last letter of every last name, all but Dodsworth currently sit on the board.

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Measure F Vote Yes

Measure F would raise the vehicle registration fee by $10 to mainly maintain local roads and improve public transportation in Alameda County. If the measure passed, 60 percent of the of the approximately $11 million would be designated for street maintenance and repairs and 25 percent would go to public transit systems. While we approve of the measure, AC Transit should use the money wisely — ideally so that more people are encouraged to use public transportation. And while many of us as students will not have to face the fee, even those who do pay will benefit from better roads. Measure H Vote Yes Measure H is the proposed continuation of a parcel tax on commercial and residential buildings that was passed with Measure BB in 2000. Funds from the tax would be used for the daily maintenance of schools, playgrounds and facilities within Berkeley Unified School District. It is easy for us, as students who do not own property, to support this measure. Yet we do believe that Measure H is necessary, espeting that our community is not his only, or even first, priority. When asked if he would reach out to students, his response was accurate — more students are clustered in District 7 and District 8. Novosel will be accountable for city residents who may have felt overlooked, although we strongly encourage him to take the students living around Shattuck Avenue into account. This honesty, paired with the experience he can offer for downtown development, makes Novosel our first-rank choice. Wahl, although the least knowledgeable of the Downtown Area Plan, impressed us with interesting ideas like assessing neighborhoods to identify what potential businesses would be in the highest demand. He was a different and refreshing voice, one that we believe could rise above political infighting. Rank Wahl second for his completely new approach to council. Finally, we want to acknowledge Arreguin’s differing opinions at city council meetings and realize the city risks losing perspective if he does not retain his office. However, we were underwhelmed by his presentation and fear he has pandered to a minority of his district with such a heavy emphasis on students. The ideology unfortunately does not translate to the best representation for all constituents. Still, Arreguin absolutely deserves to be placed on the ballot — we recommend him as third rank. Rank Jim Novosel first, Bernt Wahl second and Jesse Arreguin third for District 4. District 7 First Rank: George Beier Second Rank: Kriss Worthington Third Rank: Cecilia Rosales District 7’s is a highly contested race centered around Telegraph Avenue, the area that is relevant to the greatest number of students. Three committed candidates are vying for a seat that affects a lot of students in terms of commerce,

cially with ongoing budget difficulties at the state level. It makes little sense to stop an already established source of fiscal support that does not deplete the district’s general fund. Measure I Vote Yes

If passed, Measure I would allow Berkeley Unified School District to issue $210 million in bonds in an effort to fund construction projects, like building a new gym at Berkeley High School. Critics argue that voters already approved such projects with the passage of Measure AA in 2000, but the plans then were not completed. While we have slight reservations for supporting Measure I based on this past history, we trust that the funds would be allocated properly since an independent citizens’ oversight committee would review spending. The district deserves this ability to improve its schools. Measure R Vote Yes Measure R gives the city direction in downtown development, with the core area around the Shattuck BART station. While those who oppose the measure say the proposed height for five new buildings (three up to 180 feet, two at 120 feet) is unsightly, we do not believe these heights will plight the area since they are no taller than existing buildings. The two planned residential buildings will additionally make housing more affordable since there will be more units to rent with more stories built. People’s Park and Southside safety. Cecilia Rosales, the newest name of the three candidates to Berkeley’s politics, offers a fresh perspective, as was shown in her proposal to form a mobile task force to respond to hazards around People’s Park. Yet overall her plans seemed vague, especially compared to her opponents’. Still, we recommend ranking Rosales third on your ballot. Our first-rank endorsement comes down to two longstanding rivals: incumbent Kriss Worthington, who has been in office since 1996, and George Beier, who first fought for the seat in 1998. Wo r t h i n gt o n has had a strong tenure as an advocate for students. He also provides a disGEORGE tinctive and often BEIER minority voice at council meetings. Additionally, he has been a key contributor to the city in needed measures like the Rainy Day Fund, which put money aside before the economic downturn. Beier is a dynamic candidate with strong plans to address crime rates and revitalize Telegraph Avenue. He was thorough and the most prepared candidate who came to talk to us, providing a level of detail that surpassed many of our other discussions. Worthington and Beier are extremely close in our estimations, and it was challenging to set one ahead of the other. However, we ultimately endorse George Beier as the first choice for District 7. He has proven that he is prepared for the position and has crucial support from the police and owners of landmark businesses like Moe’s Books. Worthington has had his chance for 14 years; we would not mind seeing a new representative in the district. That being said, Worthington is a close second-rank endorsement.

Finally, we do not see the alleged threat Measure R does to historic landmarks since they will continue to be protected. If passed, Measure R will be subject to regular city council evaluation with the flexibility to amend, basically making it a nonthreatening plan to plan. In our estimations, only good can come from passing Measure R so that the city can finally make some progress instead of lingering on an exhausted debate about building heights. Let us move forward. Measure S Vote Yes How Measure S would be implemented hinges entirely on whether or not Prop. 19 passes. If the statewide measure were defeated, Measure S would increase taxes for medical cannabis dispensaries. Furthermore, if the proposition passes and legalizes marijuana under California law, the measure also would implement taxes for nonmedical business. Either way, Measure S provides more money for the city through a means that we endorse. Measure T Vote Yes Measure T would increase the number of medical cannabis dispensaries from three to four in the city, clarify that medical cannabis can be grown in collectives in residential districts and allow the city council to adopt other amendments for regulating the medical cannabis industry. There are limits on the first two actions: the fourth dispensary would be built with a 600 foot buffer from schools and other dispensaries and cultivation would only take up 25 percent of a building. This measure solely addresses medical cannabis and is unrelated to Prop. 19. It is reasonable and consistent with our support of the industry. Rank George Beier first, Kriss Worthington second and Cecilia Rosales third for District 7. District 8 First Rank: Gordon Wozniak Second Rank: Stewart Jones Third Rank: none District 8 poses a challenge for candidates that claim they have to run two races — one designed for long-term residents in established neighborhoods and the other aimed at students who make a large part of the constituency. The candidate who best demonstrated knowledge of both distinct aspects is also the most experienced — incumbent Gordon Wozniak. He expressed a comprehensive approach for district issues in our meeting with him in every issue he discussed, though he did not mention the problem GORDON of traffic before WOZNIAK his allotted time expired. We encourage him to address this latter problem but have confidence in his abilities. Rank Wozniak, as we have, the number one choice for District 8. Jacquelyn McCormick did not appear to have much knowledge beyond her student-less neighborhood and does not seem ready to serve the entire district. We do not believe she merits a rank. However, candidate Stewart Jones showcased a passionate and extensive knowledge of the city. He would be a polarizing presence on council but could serve as a key dissenting voice to the established majority. We cautiously rank Jones second but emphasize that there is a clear and significant difference between him and Wozniak, unlike in other, closer races. Vote Gordon Wozniak first for District 8, and rank Stewart Jones second.

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away. The regulatory and fiscal benefits of Prop. 19, paired with its limited drawbacks, make it a reasonable measure to support in the state. Vote Yes on Proposition 19.

Proposition 19 Vote Yes

Proposition 19 would legalize marijuana for personal use, allowing people 21 years old or older to posses and cultivate limited amounts of cannabis. This would only decriminalize marijuana at the state, and not federal, level. With the development of a commercialized, controlled and taxed marijuana industry, the state and local governments could eventually gain hundreds of millions of dollars each year. Marijuana is already a prevalent part of culture and has considerably fewer negative health effects than tobacco or alcohol. Not only does the state stand to benefit from its legalization, valuable police resources could be used elsewhere instead of focusing on a relatively innocuous issue. Furthermore, regulating marijuana will weaken the power of drug cartels that profit from the currently illicit cultivation and transportation of the drug. Fear-driven and overgeneralized opposition is misguided — we do not believe the passage of Prop. 19 would corrupt society or cause marijuana usage to skyrocket. Those who are interested in using it would continue doing so, those who are not would still stay

Proposition 20 Vote Yes

Proposition 20 would expand the authority of the state’s Citizens Redistricting Commission. If passed, the commission would draw district lines for California’s districts in the U.S. House of Representatives in addition to its current role in defining districts for the state legislature. If the commission already establishes districts for the state, it makes sense for its members to also determine congressional boundaries. We are heartened by the fact that it is independent and cannot benefit from drawing lines one way or another, unlike the partisan legislature. It remains to be seen how effective the commission will be, but from our perspectives the quality of redistricting efforts can only be improved. Vote Yes on Proposition 20. Proposition 21 Vote Yes Proposition 21 would benefit state parks by establishing an $18 surcharge on vehicle registrations. If approved, these fees would generate roughly $500 million yearly, allowing the parks to offset an approximate $50 million loss in

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Sadly, our endorsement for governor is not based strongly on our confidence in Democratic candidate Jerry Brown but instead is heavily influenced by our vehement opposition to the alternative. Republican candidate Meg Whitman has spent $142 million of her own fortune so far on a campaign that promotes flawed views on fiscal and social issues. We learned from Governor Schwarzenegger’s repeal of the Vehicle License Fee that tax cuts do not stimulate the economy but in

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fact make it worse by making the government spend more to compensate. Still, Whitman insists on cutting taxes. She is against gay marriage and believes parental notification should be required for minors seeking abortions. Additionally, her hard line stance against illegal immigration is a complete contradiction for such a strong proponent of the free market. Schwarzenegger could have done a lot worse during his tenure, especially considering the fact that he had no experience in Sacramento upon being elected. But California cannot afford to take such a dangerous gamble again. The capital is not like any business, online or otherwise. We need a governor who will know how to navigate the system and will stand up for what we believe in. In those regards, there is no one more qualified than Brown. Vote Jerry Brown for governor.

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Vote Josh Daniels, Karen Hemphill and Leah Wilson for School Board Director. We were impressed by the majority of candidates for School Board Director at Berkeley Unified School District who expertly discussed policy and plans for the future. That being said, we believe Josh Daniels, Karen Hemphill and Leah Wilson would be the best three to elect. Josh Daniels would offer many

innovative approaches as is evidenced by his work at Berkeley High School. Daniels implemented the Berkeley High Student Court to reduce suspensions by instead providing more productive consequences like community service for students. His extensive background as a school finance attorney will also be extremely useful on the board. Karen Hemphill, the only incumbent running, is needed for her experience and knowledge of the district. We strongly support her goal to implement technical education programs at Berkeley High School and give her credit for being candid with us in outlining which plans still need work for the district. Leah Wilson offered a comprehensive look at all levels of K-12

revenue. The surcharge would also replace up to $200 million that is annually allotted from state funds. Finally, vehicles subject to the $18 surcharge would receive free vehicle admission, parking and use of units in all parks. This proposition benefits the state, park-goers and, of course, the parks themselves. Vote Yes on Proposition 21. Proposition 22 Vote No Proposition 22 would reduce state authority to borrow and allocate funds for transportation, redevelopments or local government projects and services. We do

The regulatory and fiscal benefits of Prop. 19, paired with its limited drawbacks, make it a reasonable measure. not support less regulation of funds, especially ones used for statewide projects like highway maintenance. Vote No on Proposition 22. Proposition 23 Vote No No ballot measure is easier to oppose than Proposition 23. In short, the proposition would suspend suspend the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 until California’s unemployment

U.S. Senate: Barbara Boxer Compared to the governor’s race, we are even less excited for the state’s senatorial prospects. In all honesty, incumbent Barbara Boxer is not a likable public figure and continues to underwhelm many of us. But choosing who to support is a simple process of elimination. We do not want Republican Carly Fiorina to be elected. Fiorina embodies everything Berkeley is against. She is emphatically against abortion and supported Proposition 8. Her intolerant attitude in general makes us remember why our city and campus is so generally averse to conservative politics. While we are not thrilled to be supporting Boxer, we are passionate in our opposition of Fiorina. Elect the lesser of two evils. Vote Barbara Boxer for senator. Lieutenant Governor: Abel Maldonado The lieutenant governor position is particularly key for students on campus since whoever is elected will have a seat, and vote, on the UC Board of Regents. That being said, both candi-

rate drops to 5.5 percent. We absolutely do not want to backtrack on cleaner air and environmental progress, no matter the stipulated savings. This proposition is unacceptable. Vote No on Proposition 23. Proposition 24 Vote Yes Proposition 24 would repeal recent business tax law changes that passed in 2008 and 2009. These changes are essentially loopholes for businesses to pay fewer taxes, yet with ongoing economic difficulties, the state cannot afford to grant this flexibility. We do not believe businesses will be driven out of California if this measure passes, since the modifications in tax law were only recently made and have not become an established part of state policy. If approved, Prop. 24 will net roughly $1.3 billion annually by the time it is fully implemented in 2012-13. That is a significant amount of money from an acceptable adjustment of policy. Vote Yes on Proposition 24. Proposition 25 Vote Yes Proposition 25 would change the current two-thirds vote requirement to pass California’s budget to a simple majority. Twothirds of the legislature would still need to approve tax increases. California, Arkansas and Rhode Island are the only three states that require a supermajority for passing a budget. In light of the fact that California consistently misses the June 15 constitutional deadline, this year by a record 100 days, Prop. 25 is a needed change to help ease the gridlock in

dates have pledged to protect student interests and it was extremely challenging to choose between them. In the end, incumbent Abel Maldonado edged out Democratic candidate Gavin Newsom. Maldonado had an established bipartisan record during his time in the state legislature and is therefore deft at navigating Sacramento politics. Although Newsom is a beloved mayor in San Francisco, his ability to reach out to both parties is limited. To put it bluntly, most Republicans seem to despise Newsom while Democrats appear more willing to work with Maldonado. These combining favors make Maldonado more valuable in the lieutenant governor position, although we hope to see more inspiring work from Newsom in the future. Vote Abel Maldonado for lieutenant governor. Attorney General: Kamala Harris Two impressive candidates are facing off to be California’s next attorney general. Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and Republican candidate Steve Cooley have extensive experience in San Francisco and

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Sacramento. As the requirement stands now, legislators who hold out on approving the budget have too much leverage to negotiate whatever terms they want. In the future, we hope the state also looks into changing the tax approval requirement to a simple majority as well. We need as much efficiency as possible in this struggling state, and Prop. 25 offers just that. Vote Yes on Proposition 25. Proposition 26 Vote No Proposition 26 would expand the definition of a state or local tax to include certain fees. Taxes require a two-thirds majority to be passed while these fees are currently subject to simple majority approval. Prop. 26 would take a step backward in making the process less efficient and would make it much more difficult to raise revenues. Furthermore, since we hope the state looks into changing the two-thirds majority for taxes in the future, it makes no sense for more proposals to be subjected to this requirement. Vote No on Proposition 26. Proposition 27 Vote No If passed, Proposition 27 would have the opposite effect of Prop. 20 and would eliminate the state commission on redistricting. The responsibility to determine district boundaries would be returned to the state legislature. We do not want legislators to once again draw district lines, and we are in favor continuing the commission, which has far less tempting political motivations. Vote No on Proposition 27.

Los Angeles, respectively, in addition to outstanding conviction rates in their current positions. Yet two key issues set them apart and ultimately swing us to support Harris. Last spring, an American Civil Liberties Union report named Los Angles County, under Cooley’s leadership, as the leading “Killer County in the Country.” We cannot support Cooley’s relentless pursuit of the death penalty, especially at the state level. Additionally, Cooley did not support the Proposition 8 ruling in August which overturned the ban on gay marriage. Cooley cited the fact that the people’s vote should be respected and he would have felt the same way if the proposition had failed. We understand the reasoning. Still, Harris said in a statement that the ruling was “a monumental step forward in the fight for equality.” She is the progressive and passionate perspective that we need. Vote Kamala Harris for attorney general. U.S. Congress: Barbara Lee State Assembly: Nancy Skinner

education. We also appreciate her Letters to the Editor and Op-eds: Letters and Op-eds may be sent via e-mail. Letters sent via U.S. mail should be typed and must include sage appraisal of the board as a signature, daytime phone number and place of residence. All letters are edited for space and clarity. whole: She firmly believes that Op-eds must be no longer than 700 words. Letters must be no longer than 350 words. while many innovative ideas are Mailing Address: Fax: E-mail: contributed and often implementP.O. Box 1949 (510) 849-2803 opinion@dailycal.org Berkeley, CA 94701-0949 ed, the district could improve in evaluating what strategies actually work. In regard to the other three candidates, Norma Harrison would not be a productive member since Berkeley’s Independent Student Press—Celebrating More Than 135 Years. she generally opposes the institutionalization of education. Priscilla Myrick does not support Measure I, which we believe would bring valuRajesh Srinivasan, Editor in Chief and President able funds to the district. Finally, Evante Garza-Licudine, Managing Editor Julie Holcomb touts impressive experience and a fantastic approach Gabriel Baumgaertner, Sports Editor Sarah Springfield, City News Editor in her passion for technical educa- Cameron Burns, Multimedia Editor Sam Stander, Arts & Entertainment Editor tion. If a fourth seat was up for elecShweta Doshi, Design Editor Leslie Toy, Opinion Page Editor tion, we would wholeheartedly Kelly Fitzpatrick, Development Editor Anna Vignet, Photo Editor endorse her. But with such a heavy Brian Liyanto, Night Editor Valerie Woolard, Blog Editor emphasis on technical education, Mihir Zaveri, University News Editor Holcomb was not as multidimensional as the three candidates we This publication is not an official publication of the University of California, but is published by an independent corporation using the name The Daily Californian pursuant to a license granted by the Regents of the University of California. Advertisements appearing in The Daily Californian have picked. Ultimately, Harrison, reflect the views of the advertisers only. They are not an expression of editorial opinion or of the views of the staff. Opinions expressed in The Daily Myrick and Holcomb did not Californian by editors or columnists regarding candidates for political office or legislation are those of the editors or columnists, and are not those impress us as much their oppo- of the Independent Berkeley Student Publishing Co., Inc. Unsigned editorials are the collective opinion of the Senior Editorial Board. Reproduction in any form, whether in whole or in part, without written permission from the editor, is strictly prohibited. Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. nents.

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charges as Carroll. Wallace was being held at the Glenn E. Dyer Detention Facility without bail as of Monday, according to the records. Kusmiss said that “the Berkeley Po-

lice Department is very familiar with Mr. Carroll,” and that both he and Wallace were carrying guns at the time of the shooting. Police were not certain if the two suspects were connected to each other in any way, although Kusmiss said

The Daily Californian NEWS that “clearly they were acquainted in some fashion because they went to the scene together.” She also said that the suspects and the victims had also been “familiar” with each other. Kusmiss would not confirm whether Carroll was in a gang or whether gang activity “had a bearing on this particular shooting.”

“We’re not speaking to gang connections right now,” she said. “There are always rumors and connections that people share on the street.” The shooting occurred Tuesday outside of Johnson’s House Styles barbershop at 2914 Sacramento St. at 8:43 a.m. Wallace and Carroll arrived together and fled in the same car,

Kusmiss said. The incident marked Berkeley’s fifth homicide of the year and the fourth fatal shooting. It is the first homicide this year for which suspects have been arrested. Contact Nina Brown at nbrown@dailycal.org.

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Some bike paths in the Bay Area are set to be expanded after the East Bay Regional Park District received millions in federal funding. The trail network will be the largest in the country.

$10.2 Million Grant Allows for Expansion of East Bay Bike Trails by True Shields Contributing Writer

Benefitting from a $10.2 million grant awarded to the East Bay Regional Park District, trails stretching from Richmond to the Dumbarton Bridge in the South Bay will soon form the largest network of bicycling trails in the United States. The funds, which the district received on Oct. 20 through the federal Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery program, are earmarked to link the various bike trails throughout the East Bay in order to create a massive web encompassing an area of more than 200 miles. The list of projected renovations using the funds should take about 10 to

15 years to complete. This is the largest amount of grant money ever awarded to the 76-yearold district, which received the funding over about 700 other districts that applied across the country. “It’s awesome that (the district) is committing funding to bike projects,” said Rebecca Stievater, outreach organizer for the East Bay Bike Coalition. “It’s not just car-centric projects anymore.” Specific areas of improvement include building an underpass beneath Interstate 580 in Pleasanton and connecting a Bay Trail gap between Gilman and Buchanan streets in Berkeley and Albany, in addition to patching up the “gnarly portions” of other trails,

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Report: More Man Arrested After Alleged Residential Burglary Online Public Education May Benefit State Oakland Resident Allegedly Entered Chi Psi Fraternity Under Pretense of Collecting Leftover Cans for Recycling by Rachel Banning-Lover Contributing Writer

A man arrested three times over the last six months for residential burglaries — while claiming to enter UC Berkeley fraternities to collect and recycle cans — has raised security concerns for members of the Greek community who say homeless individuals often enter their properties and steal personal belongings such as wallets, laptops and iPods. Delbert Daugherty, 55, of Oakland was arrested at the Chi Psi fraternity on suspicion of residential burglary by Berkeley Police Department officers Oct. 13 after he allegedly entered the fraternity house and stole Chi Psi member Henry Nahm’s wallet and the $20 inside while Nahm was sleeping at about 7:23 a.m, according to Berkeley police Sgt. Mary Kusmiss. Nahm said he awoke in a common room on the house’s ground floor to find Daugherty in the house. He said he confronted Daugherty inside the house and Daugherty said he was there collecting cans. Shortly after, Daugherty left the house and Nahm could not find his wallet, he said. Nahm said he followed Daugherty onto Piedmont Avenue and asked him if he had his wallet, but Daugherty repeated that he was only collecting cans. Nahm then returned to the house and called the police. Officers found the wallet missing a $20 bill on the house’s porch and Daugherty was arrested after being found with a $20 bill and making “spontaneous statements,� which made it clear he had been inside the house, Kusmiss said. The incident marked Daugherty’s third arrest at a fraternity in the last six months, according to Kusmiss, who said he has also been connected to burglaries at the Sigma Nu and Theta Delta Chi fraternities. Kusmiss said Daugherty enters properties with the purpose of recycling, often in the early in the morning after parties, carrying a black garbage bag in which small items such as iPods and phones can be easily concealed. The Berkeley Police Department has distributed a flier with Daugherty’s image and information warning members of the Greek community not to allow him or others inside their property for the purpose of recycling. According to the flier, Daugherty has been issued a “Stay-Away Order� from the 2200 through 2800 blocks of Piedmont Avenue. Several fraternities reported never having received the flier, however. Many fraternity members also said that the incidents involving Daugherty are not isolated and that homeless individuals often go onto fraternity properties looking for recycling, sometimes stealing other items. “Over the summer, every day I’d wake up at 7 a.m. because my room faces the yard, and I heard the gate open,� Mn^l]Zr% CZgnZkr ++% +))1 said senior Matthew Chan, a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. “They were very clever — we chained the bins together, but they still got them open.� Sigma Nu has since installed bolt locks on its back gate and has also installed two security cameras above it. Theta Delta Chi has also created a new risk manager position in the house to prevent robberies.

by Noor Al-Samarrai Contributing Writer

A report released by California’s Legislative Analyst’s Office — a nonpartisan fiscal and policy adviser to the state — urges the Legislature to further integrate online education into California’s public higher education sphere. The report, released Oct. 25, promotes online education as a tool to increase enrollment without building new infrastructure, to create collaborative programs and curricula among faculty and to reduce attendance costs while increasing college accessibility. Online education may also be used to help meet the state workforce’s need for more college graduates, said Karen Humphrey, executive director of the California Postsecondary Education Commission. But while online courses may become more prevalent in community colleges and CSUs, online courses will likely supplement, rather than replace, face-to-face instruction in the University of California, according to Paul Steenhausen, principal fiscal and policy analyst for the office. “It’s faculty that have the influence and decision-making powers at the department, campus and systemwide level,� he said. “They will have to be convinced that distance education is an effective and valuable means of delivering education to students,� Dean of UC Berkeley School of Law Christopher Edley spearheaded a pilot program that will study the quality and implementation of online education test courses to be carried out in the system next fall. Edley said in an e-mail that determining questions of quality “requires serious, researchbased engagement with the skeptics, Ma^ =Zber <Zeb_hkgbZg LEGALS, COMICS & PUZZLES while distinguishing those folks from a few implacable obstructionists.� “Designing rich e-learning environments is very costly, and it takes much more work than the advocates of onsean goebel/contributor line education think,� said UC Berkeley education professor Alan Schoenfeld, The Theta Delta Chi, Sigma Nu and Chi Psi fraternities (top to bottom) have experienced burglaries in in an e-mail. “If we want to maintain which a man allegedly entered their property under the pretense of collecting bottles and cans for recycling. Contact Rachel Banning-Lover at rlover@dailycal.org. the quality associated with U.C. courses, we can’t do it on the cheap.� But UC Berkeley students’ performance in online courses has been on par with that in live ones, and the format of online classes has led them to engage in more critical and insight?7>=4) .*)&.-1&1,)) 50G) .*)&1-2&+1), 4<08;)e^`Zel9]Zber\Ze'hk` Ihlm rhnk :eZf^]Z <hngmr E^`Zel pbma nl' ful writing, said associate professor of education Jabari Mahiri. “(The shift toward online education) is going to be happening whether Berkeley joins in or not,� Mahiri said.

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imagination,” Macdonald said. Bates said although he is worried a majority of people across the state will not vote, Berkeley’s voter turnout — though it will be lower than usual — will still likely be higher than the state average. “I believe that people in Berkeley educate themselves and vote very intelligently,” Bates said. While agreeing that Berkeley voters will continue to vote in higher numbers, former mayor Shirley Dean said some residents may lack the enthusiasm to vote this year because they think their vote does not count in the local elections. She cited the apparent push by some current Berkeley City Council members to unseat District 4 incumbent Jesse Arreguin and District 7 incumbent Kriss Worthington — who have represented a self-described “progressive” minority on the council. “There is a political machine in Berkeley ... also known as the Bates machine,” Dean said. “What the individual does just doesn’t count.” Although Dean has endorsed Worthington’s opponent George Beier — who is supported by Bates and the majority of the council — she said the question for City Council elections is whether there will be independent voices on the council. If Arreguin and Worthington lose their council seats this year, Dean said voices independent of the “Bates machine” will no longer exist — unless Beier can step up to the challenge. “It would be healthier for the city if there was something other than the voice of the mayor’s camp,” she said. “Healthy debate is very important for Berkeley’s future ... If it’s not there, it will be disastrous.” However, Bates said some Berkeley voters are generally deterred to vote because it is the midterm elections and often, only the “hard-core” voters turn out. “As many people as possible should vote,” Bates said. “Without those votes a lot of times a small majority can carry the day.” Stephanie Baer is the lead city government reporter. Contact her at sbaer@dailycal.org.

document originally authored in 1960 that sets guidelines for the state’s three segments of higher education. Cheng said he had “deep reservations” regarding Brown’s support for online education and also did not support taking money from the state’s public safety net to fund higher education. Shawn Lewis, president of the Berkeley College Republicans, said though some might object to Whitman’s funding proposal, it could be beneficial for the state. “In a way, it goes back into welfare by giving more opportunity to people with less opportunity,” he said. Ian Magruder, president of the California College Democrats and a junior at UC Berkeley, said Proposition 25,

which would eliminate the two-thirds majority required to pass a state budget, could end up having a more significant impact on the state than the governor’s race. “This is a real huge first step toward reforming our government and putting the control of the Legislature back in the hands of the majority, who are pro-students,” Magruder said. At the presentation Monday evening, DiCamillo noted that voters polled were 49 percent in favor of the proposition while 31 percent were against it.

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East Bay. The trails are important not only to facilitate daily commutes throughout Downtown Oakland and Berkeley, but also to foster tourism and exploration of nature, according to Boblet. She said the Mokelumne Trail, for example, is one of 24 recognized by California’s government as an economic asset to the state and with the improvements, it would attract even more avid bikers. “We want Californians to be healthy and to be good stewards of their community,” she said. “If the rest of the world can do it, why can’t we?”

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has been largely relegated to providing funds for the 10-campus university system and not in the policy realm, Cheng said. While he said he would like to see the next governor play more of a role in formulating policy for the university, Cheng said he does not think the state’s fiscal situation will allow for that. The state Legislature closed a $19 billion budget gap in October and according to H.D. Palmer, spokesperson for the state Department of Finance, the next governor will likely be faced with another multibillion dollar budget gap.

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emphasized that the census, though carefully conducted, needs to be confirmed with NASA’s ongoing Kepler Mission. Originally conceived in 1984, the mission is seeking to find and study planets similar to earth in order to survey Earth-like planets. “It’s a fair extrapolation,” Kasting said. “But we won’t know it’s correct until Kepler confirms it.” The census contradicts the previous belief that smaller, Earth-sized planets could only be found farther away from a host star. The census found that such planets are actually closer to their parent stars with distances approximately a quarter of the Earth’s distance from the sun. Though the researchers were able to estimate that smaller planets outnumber larger ones, the compositions — which can determine whether the planets are habitable — of the Earthsized planets are still unknown. “One of the ways I want to continue (this research) is to look for more small planets,” Howard said. “By combining results from the Kepler spacecraft and the results of this survey, we can get density and figure out what the masses are made of.” Contact Karinina Cruz at kcruz@dailycal.org.

“If we have a governor that handles budget for (the UC), then they have more than done their job,” Cheng said. Whitman has promised to infuse $1 billion into the UC and CSU systems after cutting from the state’s welfare system, though that proposal has been challenged by economists statewide, including some at UC Berkeley. Brown has said he would increase funding to the state’s universities by cutting from the state’s corrections budget. He has also proposed expanding online education at the state’s universities, as well as rewriting the state’s Master Plan for Higher Education — a

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according to Hathaway Pines resident Mary Boblet, director of the Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail Council and coordinator of the Upper Mokelumne River Canyon Segment. “Where I live, the U.S. Forest Service is the steward of the trail,” she said. “Partnering with the federal government is helping to subsidize and get labor done.” In addition to the renovations made to East Bay trails, the project is expected to create about 500 engineering and design jobs for the region and to help build a stronger network

of transportation reform experts, according to Shannon Tracey, California field organizer for Transportation For America. “In California, (Transportation For America has) 70 partner organizations and stakeholders,” she said. “When the rubber hits the pavement, our main focus is increasing accountability.” Tracey added that the program will allow communities with the least amount of choice regarding transportation options, such as East Oakland, to have the same access to reliable transportation as other parts of the

Contact True Shields at tshields@dailycal.org.

expected more to join him, though he remained alone as of Monday afternoon. “We think the university plans on making a move on the park,” he said. “George Beier has already said he wants a soccer field and a museum in here.” Beier, a District 7 City Council candidate, said he would like a memorial to be built honoring the history of the park with the goal of bringing in more people because “more people in the park means more safety in the park.” Midnight Matt said another reason for his one-man tree-sit is District 7 Councilmember Kriss Worthington ­— the incumbent in the election — does not have

a strong interest in defending the park. Worthington has said he favors asking UC Berkeley to sell the park back to the city to be managed. UCPD became aware of the man’s actions sometime Monday morning, according to UCPD Lt. Alex Yao, who said police will keep an eye on the situation. “It’s been peaceful, and we’re making frequent checks to make sure the situation out there does not impact public safety and the rights of visitors or frequents of the park,” he said. Midnight Matt said he hopes to see others turn out in support of leaving the park as it is. “We will be here however long it takes until this park remains a park,” he said. —J.D. Morris

News in Brief Tree-Sitter Begins Arboreal Activism in People’s Park One man began a tree-sit Monday in People’s Park, protesting potential changes to the park that he said he believes could be greatly impacted by the results of the Nov. 2 election. The man, who identified himself as Midnight Matt, appeared to be about 14 feet off the ground on a wooden board, which also held some of his belongings. He said he had been in the tree, located in the northeast corner of the park, since about midnight Sunday by himself and

Javier Panzar is the lead higher education reporter. Contact him at jpanzar@dailycal.org.

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Rodgers New King in Green Bay, Predecessor Picked Off by Former Bear Bishop by Daily Cal Sports Staff Aaron Rodgers After spending three years as Brett Favre’s backup in Green Bay, Rodgers was finally granted an opportunity to be the Pa c k e r s ’ first starting quarterback other than Favre since Don Majkowski in 1992. Suffice it to say that the Chico, Calif., native has not disappointed in his three years as the Green Bay signal caller. In his third season as the starter, Rodgers was selected to his first ever Pro Bowl in 2009 after amassing over 4,400 yards passing along with throwing for 30 touchdowns and only seven interceptions. Rodgers not only effectively erased Favre from Packers’ fans memories,

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Stanford Only Road Block Between Bears, Conference Championship by Kelly Suckow Contributing Writer

There are three games left in Pac-10 play before the NCAA tournament, beginning November 18th. Currently ranked tenth in the nation, the Cal men’s s o c c e r team has a much better shot at chasing down the championship title this season compared to where the squad was at this point last year. The health of the team thus far has been a significant factor separating this year’s performance from last year’s. The Bears lead the Pac-10 with a record of 7-1-1 against conference opponents and an 11-2-3 record overall. With two weeks worth of practice before the last game left on Cal’s slate, the team has time to polish up on areas the players need to work on. According to head coach Kevin Grimes, there is still more to be done with this team before its potential fully manifests. Should the Bears beat Stanford on November 11, they will earn the conference title and an entrance into the first round of the tournament.

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Battling Bruins No. 15 UCLA has been close on Cal’s heels for most of the season, fighting for the top spot on the conference throne. Heading into their home game against the Bears, the Bruins (11-4-1, 5-2 in the Pac-10) shared the position with Cal’s team. The score knotted at 0-0 for regulation time, the game went into overtime. Davis Paul put away the game

winner in the 99th minute. At this point in the season, UCLA has three more road matches left to go on the team’s schedule. The team’s most recent victory came with a 2-1 finish over Cal State Northridge last Wednesday. Freshman forward Victor Chavez collected the pair of goals for his team within 14 minutes of play in the first half. If the Bruins are able to secure the three wins in their final stretch of the season, they should be big contenders again in the college cup this year. The players’ progression through the tournament was ended after Wake Forest blanked them 2-0 to land UCLA at sixth overall.

in particular, gave a talk about college admissions to the students’ parents. “We’re here to help students learn about college, especially at a young age,� said Kevin Pineda, a member of the LBSA. “(We) feel like it’s important to at least get your friends out here and start little by little.� he future of the Golden Cubs program looks bright. With three more events this year, the organization is planning on expanding within the next few years to Washington’s third grade classes. Ultimately, Golden Cubs wants to give all Berkeley elementary, middle and high school students a chance to excel in the classroom. Golden Cubs is a testament to the difference a handful of enthusiastic, hardworking people can make. While its platform makes incremental improvements which might not always

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memorable. In an October home match-up against Washington, the Bears were clinging to a 31-24 lead and the Huskies were driving for the tying score in overtime. Bishop made that score final when he intercepted Washington quarterback Carl Bonnell at the 5-yard line to seal a wild Cal victory. Alex Mack Cal’s former mountain of a center has started all 23 games for the Cleveland Browns during his NFL career. Standing at 6-foot-4, 311 pounds, Alex Mack has made a smooth transition, being named to the All-Rookie Team in 2009. Even so, he’s made bigger headlines with his off-field comments. After Pittsburgh Steelers’ James Harrison laid a vicious helmet-to-helmet hit on Mohamed Massaquoi on Oct. 17, Mack called the All-Pro linebacker a “dirty� player. “If you watch the game film, (Harrison) was doing that to everyone on ev-

ery play,� he told the Associated Press. “People would be on the ground and he would try to spear them. There’s a play on film where (running back) Peyton Hillis is tackled and he comes up and spears him.� Massaquoi and Browns receiver Josh Cribbs — another recipient of a brutal Harrison hit — defended the Steeler, saying that the violence is simply part of the game. Nevertheless, the league slapped Harrison with a $75,000 fine while both Cleveland receivers suffered concussions. Considering the record of poor health for former NFL players, as well as Harrison’s own ignorant comments afterward, it’s difficult not to side with Mack. The linebacker, who has threatened to retire, is also facing another potential fine after a roughing-the-passer hit on New Orleans Saints’ Drew Brees. Sunday. Contact the Daily Cal sports desk at sports@dailycal.org.

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again; that’s not exactly a transformed program. 3. Give one bold prediction for the rest of the conference season. JW: Here’s a bold prediction for you: The Pac-10 gets two teams into BCS bowl games for only the second time ever. The last time it happened was 2003; USC ripped apart Iowa in the Orange Bowl and Oklahoma ripped apart Washington State in the Rose. If No. 10 Stanford wins out, they could very well get an at-large invite.

(It likely won’t be to Pasadena, which should end up with TCU or Boise State if the status quo holds.) The one-loss Cardinal really just need to get past No. 13 Arizona this weekend. Arizona State, Cal and Oregon State don’t make for the most intimidating end to the season. KD: Oregon loses its bowl game. The Ducks have run all over the competition this season, but once they meet up with a big, physical SEC team, their offense won’t be able to keep up. That, and the Oregon defense will get shredded by someone like Cam Newton. EY: Why not a third straight time for

Mike Riley? I predict that Oregon State — pesky, constantly overlooked Oregon State — will play for another Rose Bowl berth in the season-ending Civil War. Let me be clear: the Beavers compete for a trip to Pasadena. They won’t topple the Eugene machine in the season finale. But something tells me Riley’s crew has a late-season run in them once again. USC and Stanford certainly loom as stiff tests before facing Oregon, but Oregon State did beat the Toby Gerhartled Cardinal last fall and have always played the Trojans tough. Contact the football beat writers at sports@dailycal.org.

Inconsistent Cardinal Unranked Stanford has had a roller coaster season. The Card’s 8-9 record has seen patterns of winning streaks and losing streaks. The season started with four straight losses, followed by four straight wins. Its win on Sunday on senior day against Oregon State brought them out of a three-game dip of losses. The seven seniors honored at the game all started. Dominique Yahyavi wasted no time in kicking the game into gear. His goal in the first five minutes of play allowed Stanford the opportunity to take the lead early. All three of the goals tallied were unanswered by the Beavers, even after red-shirt freshman Galen Perkins replaced Jason Dodson in the net. The Card’s final Pac-10 contest is against Cal. Kelly Suckow covers men’s soccer. Contact her at ksuckow@dailycal.org.

GOLDEN CUBS: Program Hopes for Third-Graders from back

Desmond Bishop Speaking of Packer quarterbacks, it’s safe to say that Brett Favre hasn’t had the jolliest of seasons in 2010. Two weeks ago, the current Minnesota Viking threw three picks against his former club. His final interception in the game flew right into the paws of a former Golden Bear ­â€” Desmond Bishop. The former Cal linebacker snatched Favre’s pass and returned it 32 yards for a touchdown. Though he never ended found the end zone as a Bear, Bishop made plenty of plays during his stint in Berkeley. A transfer from City College of San Francisco, the standout middle linebacker racked up 215 career tackles over just two seasons. Bishop was drafted by Green Bay in the sixth round after a monstrous 2006 senior campaign. He became the first Cal player in 13 years to lead the conference in tackles (with 126), while also recording three sacks and three interceptions. One of those picks was especially

show up on a national aptitude test, its greatest achievement is expanding the horizons of Berkeley’s youth while stimulating their ambitions. To the students visiting the Cal campus on that overcast day, Berkeley represented more than an ivory tower institution. To those students who met Berkeley students, enjoyed its athletics and walked through its classrooms, the day represented a culmination of their own achievements and the hope that someday they may too be able to attend Cal. Each moment further crumbled the metaphysical walls separating the exclusive world of the University from the average Washington student. Golden Cubs, a small organization with a big heart, is breaking down that barrier, one Cal football game at a time, 10 pages of reading per week. Help the Golden Cubs become Bears with Chris at chaugh@dailycal.org.

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ast Saturday, campus tour guide Christina Yum stood in front of a group of 30 students in the shadow of Doe Library. Overhanging the grand front entrance is a figurehead of Athena, etched out of the white California marble façade which looks down upon the threshold of the iconic library. Yum explained to the gaggle of wide-eyed fourth and fifth graders from Berkeley’s Washington Elementary that the profile of Athena blessed any and all students passing through the library’s heavy double doors with bountiful knowledge for their studies. But the blessing comes with a caveat. As Yum explained, the divine wisdom vanishes upon one’s exit through those same doors — a fact known only to Berkeley insiders. For the visitors, the day was brimming with similar moments of insider knowledge. From trivial campus quirks to the tangible benefits of seeing a college campus, these students soaked up all Berkeley has to offer. From the whispering bench outside the Bancroft Library, to the FSM Café, the students were saturated with Cal’s brand of college trivial pursuit. Throughout the day, they were entertained by Cal athlete chaperones, like crew’s Mike Shenk, along with members of the Latino Business Student Association (LBSA) and the Latino Pre-Law Society. They yelled chants back and forth with Cal fans, took pictures with Oski, and were subjected to a lighthearted

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lright, Giants fans, the paper is probably going to miss its deadline and the night editor is going to be mad at me, but it’s the World Series so I will make an exception. First off, begrudging congratulations to all of you dedicated fans. Soak it up until the float passes you on Market

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“take off that redshirt” serenade by the Cal band. To culminate the day, after lunch at Haas Pavilion, the students attended Cal’s 50-17 drubbing of Arizona State. Mid-way through the third quarter the students got another special treat: during a timeout, their presence was announced on the big screen. The kids smiled, laughed, learned, and cheered. They all appeared to have a wonderful eye-opening experience. However, without a new non-profit called Golden Cub and its exciting new paradigm for academic success, many of these students would have never dreamed of such access to Cal, or any college for that matter. he brainchild of two Cal seniors and a recent graduate, the program seeks to expose school-aged children in the Berkeley area to the benefits of academic achievement. The idea is simple, but powerful. Each year, Golden Cubs adopts a group of students — this year it was Washington’s fourth and fifth grades. At the beginning of each school year, Golden Cubs’ leadership helps set individual academic goals with students. In order to partake in one of the events, the students must accomplish their goal by a certain date. “What we’re really trying to do is have (the students) understand their strengths and challenges and work with their teachers in setting their own personal goals,” says Michael Okinczyc,

Golden C u b s ’ Executive Director. “We want to identify where all these kids are and help them move forward regardless of their cur- rent standing academically. Whether that’s reading 10 pages a week or going from a fourth grade reading level to a fifth grade reading level.” Underpinning this blueprint to push academic achievement is an overarching commitment to three principle goals: recognize, reward and reinforce. By helping students achieve their personal goals, Golden Cubs strives to help them recognize their full potential in the classroom, thus ensuring a lifetime of learning. But in order to foster this academic ethos, the organization consistently rewards personal growth with its events including Cal football games, women’s basketball, or a trip to Pixar Studios in Emeryville. However, a one-time reward for initially successful students would miss an opportunity to reinforce these learning habits and incorporate others into the program. By holding four events a year, Golden Cubs is able to incorporate more students who progressively achieve their goal by each deadline while continuing to support high achieving students. So far, the program has worked; 68 of 100 fourth and fifth grade students enrolled at Washington have achieved their goals and have been eligible for a

Street because these feelings don’t come around too often in life. To all of you that dusted off the Giants hat or just purchased one to join the fad, you can pretend all you want, but the real fans know who you are. So why is it that I am not stark raving mad that the team I’ve hated my whole life just won the championship of the sport I adore? Well, here you go: Growing up in Los Angeles, I never saw my beloved Dodgers or Los Angeles Kings (yeah, I like hockey, so what?) win more than a couple of playoff games, but success was all around the city. I always hated USC, but they won national championships. I never liked the Lakers much, but they rolled in the titles. Who knows why, but I had a strange aversion to the teams that were actually good. I mean, what kind of idiot actually devotes himself to the Clippers? Yeah, that’s me. When I arrived at Cal in Fall 2007, I saw how difficult it was to be a sports fan in the Bay Area. In baseball, the A’s were plenty exciting in the early parts of the decade, but never got any further than the American League

Championship Series in 2006. And then there were the Giants. Oh, how I loved to watch the Giants lose. How I shrieked with joy when Anaheim Angels’ Scott Spiezio pulled a three-run homer off of Felix Rodriguez in Game 6 of the 2002 World Series to bring the Angels back into the series, one that they would eventually win. I cannot describe the elation I felt when I saw Steve Finley’s walk-off grand slam cap a seven-run ninth inning off of the Giants’ bullpen. That home run put the Dodgers into the playoffs for the first time in eight years and snatched the division away from the Giants. And then, this year came. The more time I’ve been around Berkeley, the more that I have been around Giants fans. The guy silly enough to hire me to work here was one of them. So were several individuals that I worked with this summer at the Lair of the Golden Bear, a magical place indeed, but one at least three hours away from any Major League diamond. What I’ve learned from Giants fans

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Golden Cub sponsored event. athan Henderson Jr. loves to play football. The Washington fifth grader plays running back and someday would love to play for his favorite team, the Oakland Raiders. After Saturday, Nathan also wants to play for the Golden Bears. In order to get to the game that day Nathan had to improve his writing skills, a goal he accomplished simply by slowing down. “We need more programs like this,” says Nathan’s grandfather Ferman Swain Sr., who was a Washington Elementary graduate himself in 1967. “It keeps them off the street and out of trouble. (It) shows them what they can do if they apply themselves.” Swain has seen a striking improvement in Nathan since Golden Cubs came to Washington. “He’s definitely growing up and getting better in school,” Swain says. “That’s a must. School first, everything else is second.” For students like Nathan, it’s the involvement of the athletic department that is the biggest draw to the events. “It’s awesome we have all these athletic chaperones speaking about their sports,” says Rachel Pedowitz, Director of School Operations. “One of the kids didn’t know what the hammer throw was and got really excited about that.” There is no doubt that the athletic department has been crucial in the non-profit’s early success. Not only has the department provided

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is that they endure far more struggle than joy. Much like the Dodgers or my beloved Washington Redskins, the Gnats (did I say Gnats? I meant Giants) are not a franchise that treats you with any sort of care or love. Regardless of the hours spent in front of the game or at the park, they’re not a team that loves you back. It doesn’t matter how much you twist your rally cap, how hardly you clutch your Giants sweatshirt or how many prayers you say. Until November 1, 2010, the Giants were not a team to reward you. And that’s why tonight is a time to set aside tribalism and celebrate a franchise that just hasn’t gotten its due. We’re not Yankees’ fans here. We wait for success, we don’t buy it. That’s what makes the Giants victory a victory for baseball. The National League is constantly reviled for its inability to hit, its weak competition and is generally regarded by blowhards as second-tier. Well let me be the first to say something that I have always wanted to put in writing: Screw the designated hitter and

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free tickets, but also this year Golden Cubs held its kick-off event in Cal Athletic Director Sandy Barbour’s office. “The Cal Athletic Department is proud to support the initiatives and organizations affiliated with our current and former student-athletes,” Amy Bair, who oversees Student-Athlete Development, said in an email. “The Golden Cubs Foundation will undoubtedly continue to impact the lives of young children by rewarding the importance of academics and personal achievement.” The substantial support has not gone unnoticed by Golden Cubs. “We’ve been really lucky and fortunate how they’ve been treating us,” says Claudia Walterspiel, the program’s Director of Event Operations. But it’s no wonder why Golden Cubs has gotten the red carpet treatment at Cal of late: Okinczyc is a former Cal water polo player, Pedowitz is a former rower and Walterspiel is a current member of the Cal crew team. “Sandy really preaches athletics done right,” says Kirk Everist, head coach of the men’s waterpolo team who coached Okinczyc and serves on Golden Cubs’ Board. “I think that’s a beautiful part about Berkeley. It’s a place you can really learn and meet different people. It’s a fantastic thing that they are doing and I’m happy to be a part of it.” But athletics are not the only presence on campus dedicated to education, as many campus organizations accompanied the students. The LBSA, ubs/c

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>> Golden cubs: Page 9 screw the American League. Sign all the bats you want, but you don’t get anywhere unless you pitch effectively. That’s why I’m happy the Giants are hoisting the World Series trophy, even though the image makes me want to cry the sad kind of tears. You can win the World Series with a lineup full of rejects if you can shut down the opposition with your arms. And the Giants proved that to the world this year. Now, the winter sets in and my beloved game disappears along with the sun and the warmth. But April, come she will. I can sleep peacefully knowing that the game that makes me smile will return soon. And someday I will feel what the Bay Area is feeling tonight. Because I know that my team, my Dodgers will get there someday, and it will taste that much sweeter when they do. But for now, cheers Giants’ fans. This one’s for the National League West. Cry over the Giants’ win with Gabriel at sports@dailycal.org.

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