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STATE By Jeanine Fiser| @TheCollegian For most people writing on one’s self is a frowned – upon practice, yet when Dear World visited campus Monday, Fresno State students covered their arms, hands, chests and backs with words of inspiration, hope, strength and empowerment. Dear World is a social art project that fosters empathy in communities by giving people a chance to share a part of themselves. Participants simply write something meaningful on any part of their body and pose for a picture.

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(Top) Graduate student Taylan Bennett poses at the Dear World event in the University Student Union on Monday, April 4, 2016. (Top left) Katie Greenman (left) hugs to Alexis Ford after she shared her personal story on domestic violence in the Satellite Student Union on Monday night. (Top right) Student Gerardo Espinoza displays the quote he chose for his Dear World portrait, in the USU on Monday afternoon. (Above) Katie Greenman takes a group photo with the students who shared their stories in the SSU on Monday night. From left to right: Manuel Alfaro, Sharon Leyva, Teraiz Pitta, Maria Uribe, Alexis Ford and David Barrera. (Right) Student Jerry Gomez has his chosen phrase “life’s too short to take second chances” written on his arms for his Dear World portrait in the USU on Monday afternoon. Dear World is a social art project that allows participants to share a message to the world.

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Yogurtland to open at Campus Pointe

Celebrating Native American traditions

There’s a new addition to Campus Pointe – Yogurtland. The self-serve frozen yogurt shop will have its grand opening Saturday, providing customers with free frozen yogurt and toppings between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. After those hours, the regular pricing for frozen yogurt will be charged. However, 20 percent of the day’s proceeds will be donated to Valley Children’s Hospital.

Fresno State will be celebrating the Native American culture and traditions Saturday, at the 25th annual First Nations Powwow. The free event will be at O’Neill Park (Barstow at Woodrow Avenue) from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and will showcase American Indian drum groups, singing and dancing. Festivities will begin with a performance from Gourd Dance at 11 a.m., followed by opening prayer and welcoming remarks at 12:45 p.m.

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Students cover themselves in words, quotes to share their stories DEAR WORLD from Page 1 "The idea is to give them a portrait they can share on social media," student event coordinator Alejandra Prado said. Students reveled in the chance to express themselves. Many chose to write personal mantras or about things that give them hope. Fresno State family science student and Camp Kesem volunteer Kendra Bryson wrote, "I am strong, but my CK kids are stronger" across her biceps. According to Camp Kesem’s website, it’s a weeklong camp for children who are affected by a parent’s cancer. The camp allows children to connect with other children with similar situation. Bryson said working with children who have lost a parent to cancer or who have a parent battling cancer with Camp Kesem has showed her the depths of human strength. "These kids, despite everything, are still bubbly and happy," Bryson said. "They are the strongest people I've ever met." Dear World allows people to share whatever is important to them. Some students taking part in the portraits wrote in foreign languages. French and communication major Alyssa Hance wrote "paix, amour, bonheur" over her heart, which means peace, love, happiness. Hance said she chose these words because she believes the ideas they represent, although simple, are very important for people to remember especially given recent violence and terrorist attacks. "I feel like the world now is dark. It's

hateful and scary," Hance said. "Everyone could use these three things to be better." Dear World is structured as a two part event. During the afternoon, portraits were taken. Then in the evening, there was a reveal of the day’s photographs accompanied by some of the most compelling stories. At the reveal, six students were selected by Dear World to share their stories. One student, Luis David Barrera, took the stage in a wheelchair and shared the story of how he slowly lost his ability to walk while still in high school. Against all odds, Barrera finished high school and is fighting to fulfill his dream of graduating college. He wrote across his arms, “Don’t stop, never quit.” Other students shared stories of surviving domestic violence, escaping gang life, struggling with disease and losing a parent. The final student, Teraiz Pitta, shared how she overcame her parents’ nine-year divorce, abuse and financial hardships. Given her situation, Pitta was forced to work full-time as a janitor to pay for the last portion of her private high school education. Pitta made it to Fresno State but was dropped her first year for inability to pay. Eventually she worked her way back into school after waitressing for a time. “Now I have the job of my dreams, and I am about to graduate in May with my second college degree,” Pitta said. Pitta’s quote: “She believed she could, so she did.” The artists behind Dear World say it is the stories that inspire them to work on the project. Photographer and storyteller Katie

Khone Saysamongdy • The Collegian

Katie Greenman presents portraits taken from Fresno State students in the Satellite Student Union, April 4, 2016.

Greenman said the project started after Hurricane Katrina, and it originally asked for victims to write a love note to the city of New Orleans. "One day a guy wrote something very personal and the project evolved from there," Greenman said. Since it began, The New York Times and Oprah have acknowledged Dear World’s work. Greenman said the project focuses on corporate events, college campuses and field projects. Some of the most notable events Dear World has documented are the stories of Syrian refugees and survivors of the Boston Marathon bombing. "Wherever there are unheard voices, we

try to give those groups a voice," Greenman said. Creating a Dear Fresno State event was part of the Student Involvement department's goal of increasing campus engagement. Student event coordinator Haley Licciardello said this student involvement event was preceded by the comedian show earlier in the semester. Up next is a visit from the creator of PostSecret Frank Warren. Licciardello said Warren will be on campus next Tuesday in the Satellite Student Union sharing the best secrets he has received including some that were banned from his book.

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SPORTS

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Marvelle Harris set to compete in Portsmouth Invitational By Collegian Staff @TheCollegian

Fresno State senior guard and Mountain West Player of the Year Marvelle Harris will have the opportunity to showcase his talents in front of all 30 NBA teams at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament (April 13-16) in Portsmouth, Virginia. Harris becomes the second Bulldog to participate in the postseason event, joining former teammate Tyler Johnson, who now plays for the Miami Heat. “This is a great opportunity for me to play in front of all of the NBA teams and continue working toward my dream of playing in the NBA,” Harris said. “I've been working really hard and appreciate all that Fresno State has done for me to be ready for this. I'm very proud of what our team accomplished this season, and I am thankful for how my coaches and teammates have helped me become the basketball player I am today.”

Aside from being named the conference player of the year, Harris also earned Associated Press honorable mention All-American and National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) first team All-District 17 honors. “Marvelle improved as a player every year he was in our program,” Fresno State head coach Rodney Terry said. “He has the skills and work ethic to compete at the next level. Marvelle led our team to a championship by being unselfish and a wonderful teammate, but there were times when we needed him to take over a game and he did that. He has helped build the foundation for our program.” The four-day tourney invites 64 seniors to play in one of the eight teams (8x8 players) and consists of 12 games. PIT alumni include former NBA stars like Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, John Stockton and Tim Hardaway.

Darlene Wendels • The Collegian

Fresno State senior guard Marvelle Harris has earned an invite to the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, where representatives of all 30 NBA teams will be in attendance.

WOMEN’S TRACK

BASEBALL

Sears named MW

Thomas, Russell pick up MW baseball weekly awards

Women’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week By Collegian Staff @TheCollegian

Senior Je’Nia Sears of the Fresno State track and field team was named Women’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week, the Mountain West Conference announced Tuesday. On Friday at the Stanford Invitational, Sears recorded a 6.33m/20'9.25 mark in the long jump, the fourth-best mark recorded in the NCAA this season. This sets an alltime school record and breaks the previous school record of 6.27, which she set in 2014. Sears has been at the top of the conference performance list since her first jump of the season (6.22) recorded at the CenCal Twilight on March 22. NCAA Top 5 - Long Jump (as of April 5, 2016) 1. Kylie Price, UCLA (6.52m/21'4.75") T2. Der'Renae Freeman, Florida State (6.35m/20'-10.00") T2. Darrielle McQueen, Florida (6.35m/20'-10.00") 4. Je'Nia Sears, Fresno State (6.33m/20'-9.25") 5. Nataliyah Friar, LSU (6.31m/20'8.50")

Khone Saysamongdy • The Collegian

Fresno State senior outfielder Brody Russell retreats back to third base during a nonconference game against Youngstown State on Feb. 28, 2016. Russell earned MW Player of the Week honors while teammate Ricky Thomas picked up Pitcher of the Week honors.

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The Fresno State baseball team swept the Mountain West weekly awards with sophomore pitcher Ricky Thomas and senior outfielder Brody Russell earning Pitcher of the Week and Player of the Week honors, respectively, as announced by the league Monday. Thomas is fresh off a solid performance Friday night against Air Force in which he recorded eight strikeouts while only allowing two hits in his seven innings on the mound. The sophomore left-handed pitcher has also recorded at least five strikeouts in all seven starts this season. Russell, on the other hand, recorded

nine hits in his 14 at-bats last week, including three doubles, six runs scored and four RBIs. The senior’s 9-for-14 performance marks a .643 batting average, which improved his season average to .413, second in the Mountain West. “We are halfway through the season and are starting to round into midseason form,” said head coach Mike Batesole. “We have pitched well, and our bullpen has been reliable. It is nice to continue to get noticed by the conference, but we have a long way to go. This weekend at New Mexico, we have to be on the top of our game for one of the biggest road weekends of 2016.”

2016 Mountain West Baseball Players of the Week Feb. 22 - Adam Groesbeck, Jr., OF, Air Force Feb. 29 - Chris DeVito, Jr., C/DH, New Mexico Mar. 8 - Brody Russell, Sr., OF, Fresno State Mar. 14 - Alan Trejo, So., SS, San Diego State Mar. 21 - Carl Stajduhar, So., 3B/DH, New Mexico Mar. 28 - Jake Stone, Jr., OF, Fresno State April 4 - Brody Russell, Sr., OF, Fresno State