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The annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio drew tens of thousands of people for three days of music, art, food, dancing and camping in the California desert.

Students weigh costs, benefits of enrolling in summer session

By Roger Muñoz Collegian Staff

For Fresno State students, enrolling in summer school has its benefits, but is the cost driving some students away?

Not according to Scott Moore, dean for the Division of Continuing and Global Education, who said it’s a bit too early to tell, but enrollment seems to have increased.

“Enrollment right now is strong,” Moore said. “It’s compa-

rable to last year, and demand is a little bit higher.”

Moore said most courses that are offered during summer school require students to pay for units primarily out of pocket. Currently, the cost for undergraduate courses is $315 per unit, and for graduate courses the cost is $386 per unit.

At city colleges in the State Center Community College District (SCCCD), courses are $46 per unit.

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INSIDE CHARITY RUN

==> 5K THROUGH THE CAMPUS VINEYARDS: A run through Fresno State’s Vineyards aims to raise money for a viticulture library. [PAGE 2] ==> SEXUAL AWARENESS MONTH: Denim Days kicks off Sexual Assault Awareness Month today.

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Program aims to cut campus water use by 20 percent

By Nadia Pearl @Nadia_Pearl_

With drought plaguing California, Fresno State will attempt to reduce its water consumption this coming growing season by implementing a water conservation plan that aims to reduce 20 percent -- 60-65 million gallons -- of water consumption.

An estimated 320 million gallons of water is used on campus each year said

Robert Boyd, associate vice president for Facilities Management. While no doubt an “aggressive” project, Boyd said it was an obtainable goal that shows the university is willing to stretch its resources.

“The impacts are going to be far reaching, and as a result people are going to look to the university to be a leader, as well as providing some of the answers,” Boyd said. “The best thing we can do is demonstrate how serious we take this resource and how we’re going to do our best to try to utilize it to its best efficiency.”

When considering water conservation, efficiency is key, he said.

“The drought is forcing us to do a better job of water management,” said Dr. David Zoldoske, director of the Center for Irrigation Technology (CIT).

CIT, one of Fresno State’s several water-related organizations, has been working since 1980 to advance irrigation technology and equipment.

Roughly two-thirds of the university’s

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

==> NEW HEAD COACH HIRED: Jaime White hired as the new women’s basketball coach. [PAGE 8]

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2014

FUN & GAMES

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COMMUNITY

5K raises money for library

By Matthew Jimenez Collegian Staff

The third annual Papa Petrucci 5K Run, Walk, Stroll is set to take place at 8:30 a.m. Sunday to raise money for the V.E. Petrucci Library collection in the viticulture and enology department.

“The proceeds from the 5K go entirely toward funding the V.E. Petrucci Library that is [available] to students, alumni and professionals in the grape and wine industry and related disciplines,” said Patrick Tachela, Viticulture Club president.

The library carries contemporary periodicals, books, conference proceedings, pamphlets, brochures, research reports and theses.

The library is currently being catalogued electronically and is housed in the Henry Madden Library.

Tachella said that the race came together three years ago when the viti-

culture department realized there was a need for funding its own library.

Every year the 5K has met its annual goal, Tachella said. When the race first started, the goal was set at $1,500. The following year, the goal rose to $2,000.

This year the goal is set at $3,000.

In its early years, about 30 to 40 people participated. This year, 60 people have registered so far, and the final number of participants is expected to be around 70 people, Tachella said.

“Participants will have a unique opportunity to run, walk or stroll the vineyard avenues with their friends or families and see several new plantings and exciting projects that are part of the program’s vineyard development plans,” Tachella said.

Check-in and walk-up registration for the 5K will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the viticulture and enology building at 2360 E. Barstow Ave. between Cedar and Maple avenues.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers of each running class,

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including the top male and female runners. Prizes will include wine glasses, wine for winners 21 and over and GB3 membership passes.

Tachella said that the event is important because California is one of the biggest producers of grapes. The money raised benefits enology at large because it is open to everyone who is part of viticulture and enology in California.

Tachella has helped organize the event since its inception three years ago.

Registration information is available online or on the Viticulture Club’s Facebook page.

The run is open to all ages.

Registration is $35 for community members and $25 for high school and college students who present a valid school ID at check-in. The event is free for children 13 and younger. Bottled water will be provided.

For more information, call (559) 278-2089.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2014

IN BRIEF

Mehas to receive honorary doctorate degree at commencement

ship. The quick-charge stalls will be the first in the region.

An honorary doctorate will be awarded to Dr. Peter G. Mehas posthumously at the Fresno State commencement ceremony May 17.

Mehas, a former member of the California State University Board of Trustees, Fresno State alumnus and lifelong educator died Sept. 27. Mehas graduated from Roosevelt High School and attended Fresno City College before transferring to Fresno State. He earned his master’s degree from UCLA and his doctorate degree from the University of Southern California in education.

Fresno State President Joseph Castro will confer the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters with the authority of the CSU Board of Trustees.

Henry Madden Library honored for cross-cultural understanding

Electric car-charging station coming to campus Fresno State will receive a grant for an on-campus electric vehicle charging station, which is scheduled to open September 2015.

The $397,000 grant from the California Energy Commission said there will be six charging stalls – four will be for two to three hour charging and two quick-charge stalls for 20 to 30 minute charging.

The stations will be built in parking Lot P2 west of the Save Mart Center. They will have public-friendly pay-by-phone capacity.

There are currently only three other electric vehicle Level 2 charging stations in the Fresno area, at the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District office, Schneider Electric and a Nissan dealer-

The Henry Madden Library won the 2014 Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno’s “Spirit of Abraham Award” that honors promoting cross-cultural understanding.

The library was selected for its work to familiarize the community with Muslim people, history, faith and cultures by bringing “Muslims through the Bridging Cultures Bookshelf: Muslim Journeys” to campus.

The award will be presented during the Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno’s “Night of Spirituality” July 2.

Nunna named dean of Lyles College of Engineering Dr. Ram Nunna was named dean of the Lyles College of Engineering at Fresno State by Provost Andrew Hoff after a national search. Nunna served as the interim dean for nearly four years.

Nunna served as the associate dean and chair of the electrical and computer engineering department before he became the interim dean in 2010.

Nunna earned his doctorate degree and master’s degree in computer engineering from the University of Louisiana, Lafayette and his bachelor’s degree in electronics and communications from Bangalore University in India. He has taught and researched the application of specific integrated circuits and computer architecture.

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City colleges provide students with cheap alternative for summer courses SUMMER from Page 1 tion courses, which are most of the summer session courses, are self-supported,” Moore said.

“They’re not subsidized by the state of California and therefore cost more money.”

Financial aid is available in very limited circumstances, Moore said.

“A student has to be enrolled in six units, and those units have to pertain to their discipline,” Moore said. “They have to have unused financial aid available from the previous semester. There are some students that will find financial aid available, but for the majority that won’t be the case.”

Despite the costs, summer school courses offer students an opportunity to graduate more quickly, Moore said.

“The vast majority of students

that are looking to taking a summer school class are trying to decrease the amount of time it takes for them to graduate,” he said.

Israel Ramirez, a junior majoring in business, said he plans to sign up for summer school at a community college to take some economic classes he needs.

“I’m going to go to a community college because it’s cheaper,” Ramirez said.

He said he’s thought about signing up for summer classes at Fresno State, but the cost has turned him away.

Pedro Avila, dean of admissions and records at SCCCD, said an effort was made to double the amount of sections available in Fresno City College, Reedley College, Willow International, Madera Community College Center and Oakhurst Community

College Center.

“We doubled the number of sections that we’re offering this summer compared to last summer,” Avila said. “Last summer, we offered 376 sections in our district. This summer, we’re offering 679.”

Avila hopes students from fouryear colleges are motivated to sign up for courses at community colleges.

“It’s a combination of general [education] and program courses,” Avila said. “In the summer, we do a lot of general ed to attract students at the four-year colleges.”

Registration opens Thursday for SCCCD summer session. For more information, go to www. scccd.edu/register. Early registration fees for Fresno State summer session are due May 16. To enroll, visit my.fresnostate.edu.

Denim Day kicks off Sexual Assault Awareness Month

By Sam Desatoff @sdesatoff

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and there are a number of activities on campus promoting the prevention of sexual assault.

Today from noon to 2 p.m. in the Free Speech Area, the 15th annual Denim Day will take place.

The event commemorates a 1992 sexual assault case in Italy where a suspected rapist was set free on the grounds that the victim was

wearing jeans allegedly too tight to remove under confrontational situations. Courts ruled that this pointed to consensual sex.

The event, hosted jointly by Peace Over Violence and Fresno State’s Students Providing Empowerment, Advocacy and Knowledge (S.P.E.A.K), calls for supporters to wear jeans in a show of solidarity.

“Wearing jeans in solidarity is one of the easiest ways to show support for victims of sexual assault,” said Jessica Adams, interim coordinator at Fresno

State’s Women’s Resource Center.

“It’s not hard to show solidarity.”

S.P.E.A.K. vice president Breayre Tender provided more information on Denim Day, saying “Come on out and join us in the decoration and hanging of jeans on our beautiful Fresno State campus,” she said. “There will be games and prizes for those who participate and a chance to bring awareness to the cause.”

In past years, Denim Day was hosted by the Violence Prevention Project, but due to budget cuts the organization is no longer active.

Adams said she hopes to get the project up and running again soon.

S.P.E.A.K. has origins in the Violence Prevention Project but continues to operate despite its absence. The student organization specializes in performing skits in an effort to raise awareness of sexual assault.

Also taking place this month is the Handprint Project on Wednesday, April 30, in Fresno State’s Peace Garden. Supporters can lend their handprint in a pledge against sexual assault.

“This is Fresno State’s first time hosting a Handprint Project,” Adams said. “We are attempting to take a more proactive approach to raise awareness of sexual assault.”

The Handprint Project came to be through a renewed effort to stop violent sexual crimes. A letter issued by the U.S. Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights in 2011 has had significant effects on Title IX. Because of severe backlash over a rash of sexual assault cases on college campuses, most education establishments now have Title IX offices that are concentrated on efforts to alleviate sexual crimes at schools.

“The Vagina Monologues” will also be performed April 30 in the North Gym. The stage show is a worldwide movement that raises awareness of sexual violence against women.

The play, written by Eve Ensler in 1996, has become synonymous with women’s rights. This year’s showing at Fresno State will include a number of student actors recounting the stories of those affected by sexual violence.

Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for the general public.

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PRE-EVENTS MON. 4/21

“Genocides Around the World” Sponsored by USU Productions, Armenian Studies Program & Armenian Students Organization Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Location: Memorial Garden

TUES. 4/22

Annual Spring Interfaith Fashion Show Sponsored by PSAS Time: 4 p.m.

Location TBD Armenian Genocide Film Screening & Vigil Sponsored by Armenian Studies Program & Armenian Students Organization Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: McLane Hall 161

Lana Del Rey

THURS. 4/24

Silent Protest Sponsored by Armenian Studies Program & Armenian Students Organization Time: Noon – 1 p.m.

8th African American

“Gen-Silent” Intellectual Thought Symposium LGBT Elders Film and Discussion “Black Women’s Literacy Sponsored by Fresno State Expressions: Aesthetic Writings, LGBT + Allies Network Political Writings, and Time: 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Autobiographical Writings” Location: Henry Madden Library,

Sponsored by Africana Studies Time: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location: USU 312-314

EVENTS MONDAY, 4/28

Diversity Awareness Week Opening Ceremony Time: Noon – 1 p.m.

Location: Free Speech Area

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Puerto Rico Sponsored by: Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Location: Henry Madden Library, Room 2206

Psychological Impact of Globalization Dr. Lene Arnett Jensen Sponsored by the World Cultures Location: Free Speech Area Platform and Globalization Cohort Time: 1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Armenian Genocide Location: Henry Madden Library, Commemoration Room 2206 Keynote Speaker: Judge Houry Sanderson “A Journey Into Change”: The Sponsored by Armenian Unconscious Bias Workshop Studies Program & Armenian Sponsored by California Students Organization Faculty Association Time: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Time: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Location: Free Speech Area Platform Location: ED 140

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TUESDAY, 4/29

Transgender Short Films Program

WEDNESDAY, 4/30

Film Screen Mooz-Lum Sponsored by Muslim Student Association and Black Faculty

Time: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Location: Henry Madden Library, Room 3212

Vagina Monologues

Sponsored by LGBT+ Allies Network Sponsored by S.P.E.A.K Time: 7 p.m. and United Student Pride Location: North Gym 118 Time: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Location: Music Building, Room 160

5th Annual Fist Up Film Festival - Part I Time: 7 p.m.

Location: McLane Hall, Room 161

WEDNESDAY, 4/30

President’s Diversity Forum Events Sponsored by the President’s Commission on Human Relations and Equity

THURSDAY, 5/1

Book Reading: Bridging Worlds: A Love Story Sponsored by Women’s Resource Beyond Boundaries by Ellen Bush Center and the Department of Time: Noon – 1 p.m.

Military Science and Leadership Location: Pavilion Conference Room Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Location: Peace Garden 5th Annual Fist Up Film Festival - Part II Handprint Project Pledge to Stop Sexual Assault

Screening Q&A with artist Mare Advertencia Lirika Sponsored by The World Cultures and Globalization Cohort Time: 7 p.m.

Location: Peters Building 191

FRIDAY, 5/2

Annual Diversity Conference Building Bridges, Tackling Fears Time: Noon - 4 p.m.

Location: Henry Madden Library, Room 3212

Black Gender Conference Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Henry Madden Library, Room 2206 Film Screen “Free Angela & All the Political Prisoners” Sponsored by Cine-Culture Time: 5 p.m.

Keynote Speech: Buyer’s Location: Satellite Student Union Remorse: Is it Time for a

Speaker: Karen Dace Time: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Location: North Gym 118

Open Mic with Student Groups: Finding Your Voice: Claiming Panel Discussion: Whose Job is it Anyway? the University as Your Own Time: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. and Campus Diversity Location: USU 312-314 Time: 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Location: North Gym 118

All participants are welcome!

If you need special accommodations or have any questions, please call the Central Valley Cultural Heritage Institute: 559.278.6946

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2014 Technology is vital to the university’s ability to conserve water, two- thirds of which is used for irrigation on and off campus. A new plan calls for campus water usage to be cut by 20 percent.

Matt Vieira • The Collegian

CIT to implement irrigation techniques, construct two new wells WATER from Page 1 water is being used for irrigation both on campus and farmland, meaning maintaining efficient technologies are instrumental for conservation.

In regards to the university’s farm, Zoldoske said CIT is working to better implement a transparent system that “precisely” measures how water is being applied in order to eliminate waste.

“We’re working hard to upgrade the farm irrigation system so we can measure and manage those water supplies efficiently,” Zoldoske said.

Think micro-sprinklers, soil sensors, water meters and drip irrigation – to name a few.

Applicable to Boyd’s aim of Fresno State providing the community with answers for the current drought, CIT holds several workshops and seminars each month to educate local farmers and growers on various technologies to use.

“We then use those technologies as educational demonstrations sites to bring growers in and share that information with them,” Boyd said.

“It’s a community issue. It’s one that’s going to affect our entire Valley.”

In addition to implementing irrigation techniques, CIT will complete the construction of two more wells on campus to aid water supply for the farm in the coming weeks. Not connected to the city’s water supply, Fresno State pumps and maintains its own water system.

Yet with agriculture largely controlled by the fickle nature of climate, Boyd said the plan could face challenges with the “wild card” of weather. In a situation of 30-40 days of 100 degree plus weather, Boyd said measures would need to be taken in order to “protect our investments and our plant material.”

“It’s a balancing act,” Boyd said.

Zoldoske also reiterated the importance of maintaining a balance.

“Not only are we trying to make sure we put just enough water on when the crop needs it, we also hope to increase yields and the profitability of the farm,” Zoldoske said.

“That’s how the farm pays its bill – to make money, and, of course, we’ve got nearly 100 students that work on the farm in different capacities, every thing from working in

the trees and vines, growing crops, to the dairy.”

While such balancing efforts are important for the university, in light of the aggressive 20 percent proposed water reduction, some effects are inevitable.

In terms of farmland, Zoldoske said while too early to know specifics, “We know it’s going to affect us at some level.”

“For the first time, production on the farm, or at least the growing of crops, will be affected by the lack of water,” Zoldoske said. “There may be crops we don’t plant.

There may be crops that are delayed until the water becomes available.”

Meanwhile on campus, Boyd said he hopes to minimize any visual consequences of the plan but was aware there may be “a bit of browning in different areas.”

“You might see areas that are maybe not as luscious as it’s been in the past, but I’m still going to try to maintain our appearance on the campus,” Boyd said. “Obviously, you don’t want to be the place that looks like it’s run down or neglected.”

While turf color may change, Boyd said other visuals would remain, such as the fountain. Mindful of people questioning the

fountain running during a time of drought, he explained it uses minimal water in comparison with irrigation.

“The fountain’s been running there for 50 years, so it’s important we keep those traditions in place, as well,” Boyd said.

Other measures incorporated into the plan on campus include the planting of drought-tolerant plants and injecting organic hydrogels into areas that require significant amounts of water. The hydrogels work to improve absorption of water and nutrients and will be used in areas such as the Peace Garden, Bulldog Diamond and Maple Mall.

While sacrifices may be made, Boyd said, “We need to challenge and stretch ourselves” in hindsight of such an ongoing drought.

“When we started to see a third year of pretty severe drought on campus, I started thinking how we could potentially get more involved and do our part to help preserve that precious resource we call water,” Boyd said. “I’m just going to try to use the resources as consciously as you possibly can.”

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Bulldogs ride momentum Fresno State beats Cal, will into conference tourney host Fullerton tonight TENNIS from Page 8 Fresno State's Tanya Murtagh in straight sets 6-4, 6-4.

The rest of the matches saw Fresno State have little trouble with its opponents, except the No. 2 singles match in which the 'Dogs’ Rana Sherif Ahmed needed a little extra time to wrap up her win against Emily Gibbens with a 6-3, 7-6 (8) win.

The Bulldogs enter tournament play ranked No. 68 in the nation with a 13-8 overall record and a 5-0 standing in conference play. They will play in the quarterfinals on Friday at 10 a.m. against the winner of the No. 8 UNLV Rebels and No. 9 Air Force Falcons.

Fresno State squared off against UNLV earlier this season (March 30), a contest that the Bulldogs won 4-3.

The 'Dogs did not face Air Force during the regular season.

On the men's side, the 'Dogs will face No. 4 Nevada (18-4, 4-2) in the quarterfinals on Thursday at 10 a.m.

Fresno State has won 10 of its past 12 duals, which earned it a 13-9 overall

record (3-4 in the Mountain West).

The Bulldogs were able to secure the No. 5 seed after they finished the season by beating Utah State 7-0 at the Sports Academy and Racquet Club in Logan, Utah.

Fresno State jumped out to an early lead in doubles play as the pairings of John Darmstaedter and Eric Komati secured an 8-3 win for the 'Dogs.

Bulldog duo Sai Kartik Nakireddi and Sam MacNeil followed suit with an 8-6 of their own to seal the point in doubles competition.

On the singles side of action for the men, Fresno State had a clean sweep, as it won all six matches. Three of the six matches went straight sets. No. 1 Nakireddi beat Utah State's Dennis Baumgartner 6-3, 6-4. No. 5 Komati defeated Fredrik Peterson 6-2, 6-2, and No. 6 Alexandros Georgios Vakouftsis beat Tomas Cosami 6-1, 6-4.

Fresno State is the host this year for the 2014 MW Tennis Championship that will be held today through Sunday at the Sierra Sport and Racquet Club.

go down without a fight.

In the ensuing inning, Cal cut Fresno State’s Moments later, Fresno State shortstop lead to three after a pair of runs from right Ryan Dobson ran from third to home after a fielder Jacob Wark and center fielder Aaron wild pitch by Cal ace Alex Martinez to put his Knapp.

The Bears failed on their quest for three team up 3-1.

“That was maybe the biggest at-bat of the more runs, as Fresno State held Cal scoreless night,” Batesole said of his second baseman. for the final four innings to seal the victory.

Quinn started on the mound for the “They scored and we answered back the very Bulldogs and tossed next hitter. That’s what four innings before good players do. They being relieved by answer back and play Dillon Houser. solid defense.

Garrett Mundell “And that’s exactly pitched the final 3 what [Mariscal] did. Not 2/3 innings of the only at second, but he game. also came in and played The ‘Dogs are nice at third. That’s back at home what winners do.” today against No. In the bottom of the 29 CSU Fullerton. fifth, Guibor hit his secTODAY Historically, the ond home run of the Titans (18-16, 3-6 Beiden Field year to put the ‘Dogs on Big West) have top 5-2.

Fresno, Cali. been one of the Batesole’s group 6:35 p.m. tougher teams in added another two runs both the state and in the bottom of the the country, but fourth to establish its they dropped two of three games to UC Santa largest lead of the game.

However, the Pac-12 school wasn’t going to Barbara and were swept by Cal Poly in a 3-game series last week.

“They’re going to bring a freshman out that was a first round draft pick,” Batesole said.

“He’s going to be throwing somewhere between 95 and 100 miles an hour, and he’s got a beautiful arm, so we have that to deal with.

“Anytime you play Big West teams, Fullerton in particular, the game is going to be won somewhere in the dirt on the 90-foot place, so we’re going to have to be rock-solid defensively.”

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WOMEN’S HOOPS

Northern Colorado’s White hired as new coach Jaime White returns to Mountain West after leading Bears’ transition to Division I; Pebley takes head coaching position at TCU

After a seven-game road trip, the Diamond ‘Dogs returned to Beiden Field Tuesday night for a rematch against a familiar Pac-12 opponent.

In their second game against California this seas o n , Fresno S t a t e second baseman C h r i s Mariscal and left fielder Austin Guibor each recorded a home run to lead Fresno State to a 7-4 win over the Golden Bears. The ‘Dogs also topped Cal in the March 18 meeting 6-0.

“It’s nice to be home,” Fresno State head coach Mike Batesole said. “This is a beautiful place to play, and it’s really nice to come home and get the win.”

The Golden Bears took an early lead after third baseman Lucas Erceg smacked a home run to right field in the top of the second off a Blake Quinn pitch to put his team up 1-0.

The ‘Dogs answered back in the bottom of the inning after Mariscal connected for a homer of his own to left field to tie things up.

Later in the same inning the ‘Dogs established a 2-1 lead after a Guibor double sent third baseman Manny Argomaniz home for the 1-run advantage.

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Fresno State first baseman Trent Woodward greets left fielder Austin Guibor at home during the Bulldogs’ 7-4 win over the California Golden Bears Tuesday night at Pete Beiden Field.

TENNIS

Bulldogs enter postseason on hot streak Men’s, women’s teams set to host this year’s Mountain West Tournament at Sierra Racquet Club

By Quinn Robinson Collegian Staff

With the 2014 Mountain West Tennis Championships on the horizon, the Fresno State women's team locked down the No. 1 seed for the tournament, while the men were given the No. 5 seed.

To secure the top spot, the Fresno State women finished the season winning 12 of their final 13 matches. Nine of them were consecutive, including a 6-1 win over Cal Poly in the regular season finale on April 18.

The Bulldogs’ lone loss that day came in the No. 6 singles matchup as Ane McPike defeated

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Fresno State’s Sai Kartik Nakireddi leads the Bulldogs into the Mountain West Tennis Championships that begin today at the Sierra Sport and Racquet Club in Fresno.

Fresno State director of athletics Thomas Boeh introduced Jaime White as the new women’s head basketball coach April 17 in a press conference one day after the hiring was made.

“We are very pleased that Jaime White will be leading our women’s basketball program,” Boeh said.

“Throughout the search process, Jaime displayed a level of clear vision, expertise and enthusiasm that will be vital for the continued advancement of Bulldog women’s basketball.

“Her early mentors are some of the finest coaches in the West, and she recently demonstrated her capacity to lead significant program growth by building a Division I team from its infancy to perennial postseason play.”

White spent the last eight seasons as the head coach at Northern Colorado. There, she transformed the Bears from a Division II to a Division I program. The Bears have made three postseason appearances in the past four years under White.

“First of all, I would like to thank director of athletics Thomas Boeh and President [Joseph] Castro for offering me this job,” White said. “I’m excited to be back in the Mountain West, and I really look forward to being a part of the Fresno State family and also the Fresno community.”

White takes over as head of the program just over two weeks after former Bulldogs coach Raegan Pebley resigned to accept the headcoaching job at Texas Christian University.

At UNC, White led the Bears to 117 wins, becoming the winningest head coach in program history. She also earned Big Sky Conference Coach of the Year honors after the 2010-2011 season.

White is no stranger to the Mountain West, as she has spent time as an assistant at Utah (200103) and Wyoming (2003-06).

She helped lead the Utes to a Mountain West regular-season championship and into the second round of the NCAA Tournament in her second season at Utah, ending the season with an overall record of 24-7.

At Wyoming, White helped guide the Cowgirls to their first conference tournament game in 12 years (2004). And in 2006, she led them to a first-round Women’s National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) victory over Oregon State and a 21-9 overall record.

White, a Lancaster, Calif., native, attended Utah Valley Community College in 1998 where she played under Tom Perkins and was named a Kodak All-American.

She then transferred to Kansas State before finishing her basketball career and education at Southern Utah in 1994.

The Bulldogs have won four straight conference tournament titles and made seven consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances.

White said she is excited about the challenges that lie ahead and hopes to continue the program’s success.

“It’s exciting and having seven championships tells you that you can win,” White said.

“You can look at it two ways: it can be a challenge or it can be positive, and I look at it the positive way. I think having the experience of winning that tournament championship is an important experience.

“So I’m excited to see what we can do to foster that.”