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What’s in your makeup? By Ana Mendoza The Collegian Mayra Pulido, a junior at Fresno State, not only sells cosmetics produced by Mary Kay, but uses 15 products every morning before she leaves for school. Pulido, however, is not an uncommon student. From foundation to lipstick, many women use more than six products every day. But are these products safe? The list of ingredients in these products are hard to pronounce and even harder to understand. When they are tested by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other non-profit organizations, the results are telling. Lead, animal waste from slaughter houses, and harmful chemicals known to cause cancer have been found in the cosmetic products Americans use every day. Currently the FDA has very little jurisdiction over the contents in these products. In November 2009, the FDA reported on their website the results of their analysis regarding the findings of lead in lipsticks. The analysis found that in a sample containing 20 brands of lipstick, all of them contain lead. The brands with higher lead levels were Cover Girl, L’Oreal, Body Shop, Maybelline and Revlon. Cover Girl, the brand with the highest level of lead, showed a level of 3.06 ppm (parts per million). This was more than 30 times higher than the least polluted brands that were tested. According to lead.org.au (Lead Education and Abatement Design group inc.), lead is known to cause learning, behavioral, health problems and sometimes even death. Because lipstick is usually applied several times a day, it is difficult to predict how it might affect each individual. Animal products are also used in cosmetics, including fish scales, bones, cochineal beetles, whale sperm and other decomposing animal parts. According to PETA, ingredients such as hyaluronic acid (juices from the umbilical cord and the joints), gelatin (boiled animal skins, tendons, and ligaments), and even crushed snails are used as cheaper alternatives to either thicken or enhance makeup and other products. The most popular ingredient is lanolin, which according to safecosmetics.org, is “a fatty substance secreted by sheep.” The names used in the ingredient list of these products, however, do not always specify the origin of each

By Janessa Tyler The Collegian

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“We should have safe products like the Europeans do.”

— Susana Villagomez, Student, Fresno State

ingredient. Words like glucosamine, pearl essence (silvery-white substance obtained from the scales of certain fishes or derived synthetically, as from mercuric chloride), cochineal dye, lanolin, carmine, carminic acid, ambergris and other scientific names are used instead. “[Often] they don’t use the proper scientific name, which makes reading the label very hard,” said Dr. Melissa

Students count sheep

L. Golden of the chemistry department at Fresno State. Chemicals that are known to cause cancer are a danger to consumers as well. The European Union currently has stricter laws than the United States. Regardless of the concentration of cancer causing chemicals, European laws acknowledge that “chemicals linked to cancer and birth defects simply don’t belong in cosmetics,” as reported by safecosmetics.org.

“We should have safe products like the Europeans do,” said Susana Villagomez, a junior at Fresno State. In January 2003, the European Union Directive was revised. This revision banned 1,100 chemicals from cosmetics that were linked to cancer and other health problems. The FDA has been able to ban or restrict only 11 chemicals in our cosmetics. Apart from the FDA, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) has also been designed to serve as a watchdog of cosmetic companies. Among many other accusations, the CIR has been called, “the largely self-policing safety review board of the cosmetic industry” by the Environmental Working Group (EWG). The CIR has been in existence for See COSMETICS, Page 3

Picture this: It’s 7 a.m. and your coffee maker just broke as you’re rushing to get out the front door. Now you’re scrambling around the kitchen looking for some alternate caffeine drink. A long day consisting of class lectures and possible pop quizzes dawns ahead and you can’t stop thinking about when you get to go back to sleep. Oh, the typical life of a college student. Many students find themselves falling asleep in class after only a couple of hours of being on-campus. Eventually, students start wanting one thing, and one thing only, after the coffee and energy drinks wear out a nap. There are a ton of places on campus where students can find a spot to nap. One place is the Henry Madden Library, where five levels of new furniture give students plenty of comfort. Ambur Guerrero, 19, escapes the heat and finds tranquility in the library when she has time between her history and communication classes. “I go to the second floor of the library because it’s air-conditioned and food friendly,” said Guerrero. Guerrero said she finds herself falling asleep in class during the winter, but not as much during the warmer seasons. “I’m in my sweats and the heater is usually on,” said Guerrero. “I feel all snugly.” The library isn’t the only place on campus with couches and spots to rest. The staff at the Health Promotion and Wellness Services Department provides a “couch map” where students can find suitable places to nap around campus. Some of the locations include the Kremen Education building, the Business building and the Joyal Administration building. The Kremen Education building has four small couches in the basement, and the Business building has six small couches on the third floor. The Joyal Administration building has a couch on each floor near the women’s restrooms. Students sometimes forget to guard their belongings when they nap on campus, so the staff recommends using your backpack as a pillow to prevent theft. Whether it’s in the library or in a campus building, many students feel tempted to close their eyes and doze off between classes. Pre-veterinarian major Taylor Hall, 20, said she usually eats a snack when she is tired, but she isn’t ruling out taking a quick nap in the nature on-campus, during her break. “I’ve always wanted to take a nap on the grassy hills by the library,” said Hall. Hall said she goes to the University Student Union (USU) to watch music videos on their multiple television screens or she goes home to her Delta Zeta sorority house to take a quick nap if she has a long break. Kinesiology major Curtis Kleinman, 23, puts energy back into him by eating

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corrupt. In what other industry can as fast as inflation. s college students, there is The main problem is publishing com- a product increase its value by doing no shortage of things we can nothing except changing hands? panies. To fight the boon in used-book protest. Last year alone, stuGranted, Kennel is not the only sales, publishers decided to print new dents protested cuts in the bookstore to engage in practices like editions more often for their books, disstate’s education budget, student fee this. They even maintain a lower profit continuing the selling of older, cheaper increases, even the lack of a 24-hour margin than other California State editions. The result? A new edition of library. Preposterous though our ideas University libraries, with 23 percent a textbook costs 45 percent more than may seem at times, we are an idealistic compared to 25 through 29. But that’s the previous one, says the U.S. PIRG, group of people. That’s why we came a little like the Baltimore Orioles which is responsible for much of the out in droves for Barack Obama—we bragging that their better than the rise in prices. Publishers also put out love ideas like “hope” and “change.” Pittsburgh Pirates—it may be true, but “bundles”—books that come with And that’s the very reason we’re disilthen again, neither are very good. CD-ROMs and workbooks. This causes lusioned with him now—he has failed Luckily, something can be done. prices to skyrocket, as any student can to live up to his promises. Though publishers may not be motiattest, and adds next to nothing to our We love to see things changed for the vated to curtail its outlandish publisheducation. better, to right the world’s wrongs. This ing practices, our Congress and state A problem that hits closer to home makes it all the more perplexing that legislatures can do something about is the problem of bookstores, specifione of the biggest wrongs in the life it. A “Textbook Affordability of a college student is sitting Act” should be passed that, right underneath our noses, among other things, forbids and we don’t even smell it. a publisher from putting out We’re talking, of course, he textbook buyback policy should be more new editions for a period of about the ridiculous rise of fair. Used books should cost less than the time. Five years seems reasontextbook prices. price they paid to buy it back.” able. According to the U.S. For the Kennel Bookstore, Public Interest Research the textbook buyback policy Group (PIRG), a consumer should be more fair. Used advocacy group, the average books should cost less than the price cally our own Kennel Bookstore. While college student spends $900 a year on they paid to buy it back. Being located Kennel makes everything easier and textbooks, roughly one-fifth the cost of on Fresno State’s campus, it has a near more convenient—it sells apparel, attending Fresno State. And this price monopoly on textbook buying. It has snacks and supplies along with our isn’t remaining stagnant. According to the responsibility to make textbooks books—and can hardly be blamed for a 2008 Washington Post article written as affordable for students as it can. It the rise in the price of new textbooks, by Ylan Q. Mui and Susan Kinzie, the should take that responsibility seriit still has blood on its hands. Why? Its price of textbooks rose by an average ously and fix this policy. egregious textbook buyback policy. of 6 percent a year between 1986 and Students already have it tough, with At Kennel Bookstore, they buy back 2004, while inflation rose only 3 percent rising school fees and a bleak job marbooks bought from their store for half annually. ket after graduation. We shouldn’t have price. It seems like a deal to the student One cannot blame this problem on to empty our wallets for our textbooks who bought the book. It’s as if they economic trouble; it’s a phenomenon too. bought it for only half price. But then that has been going on for more than COMMENT: The Collegian is a the bookstore turns around and sells 20 years. One cannot reflexively reason forum for student expression. the book again as used for 75 percent that inflation is the reason—as we’ve http://collegian.csufresno.edu of the original price. This is borderline seen, textbook prices have risen twice

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Thumbs up: Taco Bell remodel

Reduced wait time and a swankier facility? We can’t wait for November for our favorite on-campus taco joint. Our very own Taco Bell 2.0 will arrive in November!

Thumbs down: AmEx not accepted on campus As long as we’re paying through the nose for texbooks, could Fresno State meet us halfway and let us use our choice of card?

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Thumbs up: Jimmy Fallon hosting the Emmys Fallon’s opening sequence with the cast of Glee was epic. Who knew he could pull off a decent Bruce Springsteen impersonation?

Thumbs down: The persecution of Mary Bale The lady in the UK who stuck a cat in a dumpster has become an internet villan. We can all agree cruelty to animals is wrong, but Ms. Bale shouldn’t receive death threats because of her actions.

Thumbs up: Labor Day weekend Whether you’re cheering on the ‘Dogs or getting out of town for Labor Day, enjoy your day off!

Corrections In an article that ran on Friday, Aug. 27, on the front-page of The Collegian, Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) was not attributed as being the major sponsor of the Library Laptop Loan Program. An article that ran on Friday, Aug. 27, on page 5 of The Collegian mistakenly said that the magazine “On the Verge” added 30 members to its staff. Those students joined a club that promotes the magazine, but are not a part of its staff.

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COSMETICS: Hidden ingredients, hidden risks CONTINUED from page 1

over 30 years. In its long history it has reviewed only 11 percent of the 10,500 cosmetic ingredients that have been catalogued by the FDA. Safecosmetics.org reported that, “89 percent of the ingredients that remain unassessed are used in more than 99

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t’s like putting fancy dirt on your face”

— Melissa L. Golden, Ph.D, Chemistry department, Fresno State

percent of all products on the market.” The FDA, like other government agencies, has been underfunded and is restricted by laws that have no power. The FDA cannot require the testing of any cosmetic product, or obligate any cosmetic company to report any injuries or deaths caused by their product, and cannot force companies to recall any of their products. The role of the FDA has been limited to observe and comment. CIR’s industry panel review is limited to advising the industry on ingredients that will minimize instant

skin reactions such as rashes and other allergic reactions. Safecosmetics.org reported, “89 percent of ingredients used in cosmetics have not even received a rash and allergy review from the industry panel, let alone a serious assessment of the ingredients’ potential to cause cancer or harm the development of a baby in the womb.” Many organizations and individuals are currently working to persuade congress to adopt policies similar to Europe’s, that could protect American consumers from hidden ingredients in cosmetics. Their success thus far, however, has been limited. Unless a mass movement begins that demands safe cosmetics, the wait will continue. Pulido, who owns over 50 cosmetic products believes, like many Americans, that “they should let people know; there should be a safe alternative.” “Now I think about what ingredients are in my face, not only for me but for other people too,” said Pulido. “It’s like putting fancy dirt on your face,” said Dr. Melissa L Golden when referring to mineral makeup which is labeled as nature made minerals.

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Mayra Pulido, a junior at Fresno State and a Mary Kay salesperson, tries to be cautious about what kind of beauty products she uses.

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By Robin Hindery Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A Califor nia university on Thursday released Sarah Palin's contract for a June speech in order to comply with a court order. California State University, Stanislaus, made the ninepage document public after saying earlier in the day that it did not have a copy. The school said it obtained the contract from its nonprofit foundation arm, which handled the negotiations with the Washington Speakers Bureau to arrange the former Alaska governor's appearance at a fundraiser. Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Roger B e a u c h e s n e o n M o n d ay ordered CSU to hand over the contract, along with other documents related to Palin's June 25 appearance at the

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he foundation is doing what must be done to put any lingering issues to rest.” — Eve Hightower, CSU Stanislaus Foundation spokeswoman

university's Turlock campus. The open-government group Californians Aware had filed a lawsuit in April accusing the university of violating its disclosure obligations under the California Public Records Act. The contract, dated March 18, includes Palin's $75,000 speaking fee — an amount the foundation made public in July. Other requests include first-class airfare for two from Anchorage to California — if she flies commercial. If not, "the private aircraft MUST BE a Lear 60 or larger ...," the contract specified. The contract also said Palin must be provided with a suite and two single rooms in a deluxe hotel near the Central Valley campus. During her speech, her lectern must be stocked with two unopened water bottles and bendable straws. The CSU Stanislaus Foundation ultimately spent about $2,500 on Palin's hotel, security and a portion of her transportation to and from the small town of Turlock, spokeswoman Eve Hightower said last month. A donor flew Palin in via private jet, and she paid for her own hair appointment, Hightower said. School officials said in July the fundraiser raised more than $207,000 for the university, making it the most successful fundraiser in campus history. The foundation previously said it was unable to reveal any details about the contract because of a strict nondisclosure clause. That clause, outlined on page 7, specifies that Palin's compensation and "special requirements" must remain private. Hightower said foundation president Matt Swanson

did not consult the speakers' bureau before releasing the document to the university to be made public Thursday a f t e r n o o n . T h e s p e a ke r s ' bureau did not immediately respond to requests for comment Thursday evening from The Associated Press. "The foundation is doing what must be done to put any lingering issues to rest," Hightower said. The university has said all negotiations surrounding the event fell to its foundation, which is not subject to the same public records requirements that apply to California's higher education institutions. The judge did not dispute that claim, but said CSU's use of the contract made it part of the public record and subject to disclosure. He did not specify what he meant by "use." Thursday marked the first time the full contract had been released. Five pages detailing Palin's transportation, accommodation and other demands appeared to be identical to a document CSU Stanislaus students claimed to have pulled from a campus trash bin in April. That document was dated March 16. At the time, university president Hamid Shirvani said he believed the document was stolen from a recycling bin in a campus administrator's office. T he incident prompted an investigation by the state attor ney g eneral's of fice, which also examined the foundation's finances. The office recently announced it had found no violation of state law upon examining the foundation's fundraising practices, and spokesman Jim Finefrock confirmed Thursday that the investigation was complete. In addition, the Stanislaus County District Attorney in May cleared the school of intentionally destroying documents and found no wrongdoing by any students.

a snack, going to the gym and working up a sweat. “If I’m really tired, I’ll just go home,” said Kleinman. Students can stay aler t throughout the school day by eating a snack between classes, drinking plenty of fluids and resting on breaks. Doing these three things can help, but they don’t replace sleep. Kathy Yarmo knows a thing or two about the wellness of students. She has been working at the Student Health Center as the health promotion and wellness coordinator for over three years. She acknowledges that a majority of students work and have priorities other than getting the recommended amount of sleep every night. But it’s very important to be well rested before a day of class, she says. If for some reason students don’t get enough sleep the night before, they can always turn to a nap to refresh their mind and body. Although the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) recommends limiting naps, they suggest taking a short nap (less than an hour) if it’s before 3 p.m. Students who nap during the day are more likely to be up later in the night, full of energy with a racing mind. “If you can’t fall asleep right away, get up and do something,” said Yarmo. The AASM suggests reading a book or magazine, listening to soft music or something else that will relax your body. According to the 2009 National Colle ge Health Assessment at Fresno State, stress among students is the number one factor that influences academic success. The AASM said: “Your bed is a place to rest, not to worry.” Try to deal with your worries before bedtime so you’re not thinking about your troubles when you should be sleeping. Sleep dif ficulties is the second biggest factor that influences academic success among college students, followed by work-related issues and being sick. “It’s very important for students to practice good sleep

hygiene,” said Yarmo. The AASM defines good hygiene as “anything that helps you to have a healthy life.” Practicing good sleep hygiene is performing habits to help you sleep better throughout the night without waking up. For example, don’t have any caffeine after lunch and don’t go to bed hungry. But don’t eat a big meal before bedtime either. The AASM recommends not drinking alcohol or exercising within six hours of your bedtime. Avoiding these two things can help you fall asleep faster because your body and mind won’t be pumped up. Exercising before bedtime will give you more energy and

you don’t want that if you’re trying to go to bed at a decent hour. One habit that can be tough to maintain is waking up at the same time every morning, even on the weekends and holidays. The AASM also recommends keeping a regular schedule to “keep the inner body clock running smoothly.” “Best thing a student can do is to make sleep a priority,” said Yarmo. “It isn’t always easy.” College life can be tough for any student, but hang in there. Endless nights of studying and doing homework will be worth it when graduation day rolls around. Until then, rest up when and where you can.

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Back to school, back to shows New TV shows, as well as old favorites, rule the small screen this fall. By Maddie Shannon The Collegian Bring on the serial killers, the Gleeks, the bleeding rich boys and William Shatner, who all usher in this season’s lineup, ahem, this season’s fall TV lineup. The first of the fall season’s TV shows start Sept. 7. The new season is bringing back old cable television shows after several years of being offthe-air, such as Hawaii Five-0 on CBS. Highly acclaimed new shows, such as HBO’s Boardwalk Empire, also hit the small screen this season.

The new favorites Hellcats (The CW) Synopsis: Marti Perkins,

played by Aly Michalka, competes for a spot on the Lancer University cheer squad, which comes with a scholarship. However, there are strings attached: With the position on the squad comes drama galore from Marti’s new roommate, Savannah Monroe. Stars: Ashley Tisdale, Aly Michalka, Heather Hemmens, Robbie Jones and Matt Barr. Why you should watch: The dancing is fun to watch, and Michalka, known for her stint as a Disney kid, is a surprisingly good actress. Premiere: Wednesday, Sept. 8, 9/8c

her boyfriend of seven weeks at the dismay of her sister, a career-savvy attorney. Stars: Joanna Garcia, Jennifer Finnigan, Josh Cooke, Jake Lacey, Kurt Fuller and Debra Jo Rupp. Why you should watch: The relationship between Mia, the carefree sister, and Maddie, the high-powered attorney, makes for some good laughs, especially when Mia announces she’s married and pregnant. The boyfriends’ interaction with Mia and Maddie’s parents are funny as well. Premiere: Wednesday, Sept. 22, 8:30/7:30c

Better with You (ABC) Synopsis: A family of four, including two grown daughters, navigate the ins and outs of one sister getting engaged to

Lone Star (FOX) Synopsis: A Texas con man and oil executive leads a double life as he tries to balance his career, his wife in Houston, See TV, Page 6

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TV: New and old favorites hit the small screen CONTINUED from page 5 and his girlfriend in Midland, all while hiding his secrets from his father-in-law. Stars: Mark Deklin, Bryce Johnson, David Keith, Kevin Machate, Eloise Mumford, Adrianne Palicki and Jon Voight. Why you should watch: A rich oil executive who leads a double life? It doesn’t get much more dramatic than that. Premiere: Monday, Sept. 20, 9/8c My Generation (ABC) Synopsis: In Texas, a group of high school students are filmed by a documentary camera crew during graduation season, and the same camera crew follows up with the group 10 years later. Stars: Michael Stahl-David, Jime King, Keir O’Donnell, Sebastian Sozzi, Anne Son, Kelli Garner, Mehcad Brooks, Daniella Alonso, Julian Morris and Elizabeth Keener. Why you should watch: The difference between age 18 and age 28 for all the characters are, of course, intriguing and the mockumentary feel to the show is similar to that of The Office.

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Nikita (The CW) Synopsis: An assassin, Nikita, attempts to derail the government organization that trained her to be a killer when she was a troubled teen. Stars: Maggie Q, Shane West, Lyndsy Fonseca, Aaron Stanford, Melinda Clark and Xander Berkeley. Why you should watch: Nikita’s descent into rogue status begins with a twist. Premiere: Thursday, Sept. 9th, 9/8c

S#*! My Dad Says (CBS) Synopsis: This Twitter-feed sensation tur ned TV show stars William Shatner, whose character, Ed picks on his son to the amusement of the audience. Stars: William Shatner, Jonathan Sadowski, Will Sasso and Nicole Sullivan. Why you should watch: William Shatner. Enough said. Premiere: Thursday, Sept. 23, 8:30/7:30c

Outsourced (NBC) Synopsis: Todd Dempsy, an American businessman, tries to manage a call center for a company in Mumbai, India, and learns about Indian culture as his employees learn about American culture. Stars: Ben Rappaport, D i e d r i c h B a d e r, P a r ve s h Cheena, Pippa Black, Rebecca Hazlewood, Rizwan Manji, Anisha Nagarajan and Sacha Dhawan. Why you should watch: People from two cultures trying to understand one another brings up good points and life lessons.

The old favorites Chuck (NBC) Last season: Chuck’s father passed away. Chuck feels that it’s his fault. Ellie remembers a moment from her childhood where she promised her father that she’d protect Chuck, but fails when she loses the truck that Chuck and his team are inside. This season: Expect the usual amazing fight scenes, as well as a new skill that Chuck picked up over the summer. Premiere: Monday, Sept. 20, 8/7c

Bones (FOX) Last season: Bones leaves work for a year to do research, and Booth ships off to Afghanistan. This season: Booth’s got a new flame, and Camille makes headlines, which brings the crew back together. Premiere: Thursday, Sept. 23, 8/7c Glee (FOX) Last season: New Directions loses sectionals to a powerful rendition of “Bohemian Rhapsody” by a rival school’s glee club, Vocal Adrenaline. Shelby adopts Quinn’s baby. This season: A Britney Spears-themed episode opens the beginning of the season, and John Stamos competes with Will for Emma. Premiere: Tuesday, Sept. 21, 8/7c Gossip Girl (The CW) Last season: Chuck, depressed and alone, took off for Europe where he was mugged and shot in the street. This season: Serena and Blair go to Paris to find Chuck. Premiere: Monday, Sept. 13, 9/8c

The Office (NBC) Last season: Dunder Mifflin squeaks its way out of a bad PR situation, and Holly gets transferred to the Scranton office. This season: Steve Carell’s last season on the show is sure to bring a good round of inappropriate jokes, awkward stares between Jim and the camera and the usual office insanity. Premiere: Thursday, Sept. 23, 9/8c Smallville (The CW) Last season: Clark threw Zod off the face of the earth right before Lois found out about Clark’s superpowers. Oliver was kidnapped by agents of Darkseid, a power that Clark fights in the upcoming 10th season. This season: Expect this to be the last season premier of Smallville, bringing about Clark’s transformation into Superman and, finally, the first appearance of the blue and red suit on the show. Premiere: Friday, Sept. 24, 8/7c.

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Last season Ryan Colburn passed for 2,459 yards and 19 touchdowns, fifth-best in the Western Athletic Conference. Coach Pat Hill has said that the team may go to more of an aerial attack this year.

Experience matters The Fresno State football team returns key starters on both sides of the ball. By Vongni Yang The Collegian With the season opener against Cincinnati less than a week away, the Fresno State football team has been preparing extensively for their Big East foe. Fall camp came to a close when school began last week, but game planning for the Bearcats is in full swing. The Bulldogs held their mock game on Saturday by going through a gameday schedule to help familiarize players for the routines and rituals on game days. This season the ‘Dogs are returning 17 total starters: Eight on offense, eight on defense and kicker Kevin Goessling on special teams. But more importantly, Fresno State returns Jeff Grady, its

offensive coordinator. This will be the first time in five years that the ‘Dogs have been able to retain its offensive play caller. With Grady back, expect big things f ro m t h e q u a r t e r b a ck p o s i t i o n . Leading the ‘Dogs on offense will be Manning Award candidate Ryan Colburn. The senior quarterback will be asked to air it out much more often in 2010, especially with the loss of last season’s leading rusher Ryan Mathews to the NFL. Colbur n went through g rowing pains last season as a first-time starter, throwing seven interceptions in his first four starts. However, as the season progressed, Colburn’s play improved steadily. “The last seven games of the year, he was amongst the best in the country as

far as passing percentage,” head coach Pat Hill said of Colburn. “He threw it over 62 percent. He played very well down the stretch. I think he’s an outstanding quarterback.” In Colburn’s last nine starts, he completed over 66 percent of his passes

“He improved his 40 time by threetenths of a second,” Hill said of Williams. “He trimmed his body fat by four percent.” Senior Ben Jacobs will be leading a linebacking corps that also returns junior Kyle Knox. Sophomore Travis

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he last seven games of the year, he was amongst the best in the country as far as passing percentage. He threw it over 62 percent. He played very well down the stretch. I think he’s an outstanding quarterback.” — Pat Hill, Head coach

with 131 completions on 197 attempts. Colburn’s touchdown-to-interception ratio also improved during that span, throwing for 12 touchdowns and only four interceptions. Assisting Colburn on offense will be Devon Wylie and Jamel Hamler, last year’s No. 2 receiver, and senior Vince Pascoe. Pascoe started 12 games last year from his tight end position. He is third among returning receivers, behind only Hamler and Wylie, with six catches for 52 yards. On defense, the ‘Dogs return three seniors on the line in defensive ends Chris Carter and Chris Lewis, along with defensive tackle Cornell Banks. Junior Chase McEntee will return as the starter at the nose tackle position. The starting four combined to record 116 tackles, 23.5 tackles for losses, six sacks, three forced fumbles and one interception. Also looking to make an impact on the defensive line is sophomore Anthony Williams. Williams improved his strength and physique in the offseason. Hill said that the sophomore set an all-time bench press record at Fresno State in the summer by lifting 470 pounds.

Brown is expected to fill in at the outside linebacker position that was vacated by former starter Nico Herron, who left the team in the spring. Junior Shawn Plummer will also try to make a hit with the linebackers. Plummer started the final three regular season games last year. In the secondary, the defense returns senior safety Lorne Bell and cornerback Desia Dunn. Bell is considered by teammates to be the fiercest hitter on the team. “Toughest hitter on the team—it’s got to be Lorne Bell,” Brown said. “Definitely, he’ll knock your head off.” The ‘Dogs kickoff a much anticipated seven home-game schedule this Saturday at 7 p.m., when they host back-to-back Big East champions Cincinnati.

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— Ryan Colburn, Fresno State quarterback MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 2010

‘Dogs struggle through first tourney

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Junior middle blocker Brianna Clarke began what is expected to be an All-WAC season Friday night, leading the ‘Dogs in blocks during the Fresno State Classic.

By Ben Ingersoll The Collegian In its first meaningful action of the season, the Fresno State volleyball team had its moments, but ultimately fell to 1-2 after losing twice against formidable opponents in the Fresno State Classic. Coming off a 15-16 season and a fourth-place finish in the Western Athletic Conference, the ‘Dogs were looking for another hot start in 2010. Hosting UC Riverside, Santa Clara and No. 20 Oregon, the Bulldogs, led by senior Kelly Mason, were trying to match last season’s 6-1 start. Fresno State opened the tournament Friday night inside the Save Mart Center with a straight-sets victory over UC Riverside. Led by sophom o re M a r i s s a B r a n d ’ s 11 kills and Mason’s 17 digs, the ‘Dogs handled the Highlanders, but it wasn’t easy. Fresno S t at e m a n a g e d

to escape the first set despite being down for much of the contest. It wasn’t until the final three points that the Bulldogs were able to pull away for a 26-24 win. The second set saw much of the same, with Fresno State having to rally late for a 25-22 win, then closed the game winning the third set easily 25-19. Over 1,500 fans filled the Save Mart Center seats to see continued play Saturday afternoon when the ‘Dogs took on Santa Clara for the first part of the day’s double-header. After dropping the first set to the Broncos, Fresno State bounced back with the equalizer to win the second. But the third and fourth sets all belong ed to Santa Clara, downing the ‘Dogs 25-15 and closing the match out 25-14. Mason again paced the Bulldo gs with her consistent play from the libero position, recording 20 digs while teammate Erin Stock posted all 39 assists. But the tournament schedule only got tougher for Fresno State as the day wore on. In the eve n i n g t h e ‘Dogs took on

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nationally ranked Oregon in the tournament’s final match. Head coach Lauren Netherby-Sewell’s squad got off to a rough start, dropping the first set 25-16 as the Ducks led the ‘Dogs from the outset. Fresno State rebounded, however, in the second set by jumping on Oregon early and often for a 25-22 set win. Despite Mason’s 17-dig effort and Stock’s 37 assists, the Ducks once again proved why they are national contenders, taking both the third and fourth sets, along with the tournament. Stock concluded the tournament with 104 assists while preseason All-WAC selection junior Brianna Clarke recorded 20 blocks. Mason was named to the Fresno State Classic AllTournament Team for the second straight year for her 54-dig effort over the course of two days. Although the Bulldogs struggled through the final two games of the tournament, they don’t have much time to correct their miscues before resuming play on Thursday. Fresno State travels to Orem, Utah to take on Air Force, then faces Utah Valley two days later. The tour nament does not mark the last volleyball event hosted by Fresno State this season. The Bulldogs will again host another round-robin style tournament with the Fresno State Invitational. Cal State-Bakersfield, Sacramento State and USC will travel to the Save Mart Center on Sept. 17.

2010 Fresno State Classic 2010 Fresno State Classic Champion: No. 20 Oregon Final Standings 1. No. 20 Oregon (3-0) 2. Santa Clara (2-1) 3. Fresno State (1-2) 4. UC Riverside (0-3)

All-Tournament Team •Heather Meyers, Oregon - MVP •Lauren Plum, Oregon •Kaleigh Dukert, Santa Clara •Kelly Mason, Fresno State •Kelly Simpson, UC Riverside Up next: vs Air Force Next tournament: Hilton Garden Inn Classic, Berkeley, Calif.