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ASI gets into the swing of things

By Mark Smith The Collegian

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ASI members (from left to right) President Arthur Montejano, Executive Vice President Parmita Choudhury, Senate Recorder Katrina Alaniz, Vice President of Finance Rebecca Rosengarten and Vice President of External Affairs Sean Kiernan.

Fresno State’s student government met Wednesday afternoon to discuss new campus policy and voted to approve new positions and financial decisions, with at least one vote that caused a bit of confusion.

Associated Students, Inc. (ASI), is an organization made up of 15 senators and four executive officers, such as President Arthur Montejano.

The first guest speakers gave a presentation on HigherOne, the new financial services company contracted through the university.

University Controller Anthony Fo r e s t i e r e s a i d p r ev i o u s l y t h a t HigherOne was chosen to streamline distribution of financial aid and other funds to students while lowering costs through the elimination of paper and postage to mail checks.

While not a bank, per se, the company does distribute debit cards and allows students to use their financial aid as a form of checking account.

Prior to the contract, Forestiere said 40 percent of students received financial aid through checks. Of those students, Forestiere said many lacked bank accounts and would cash their See ASI, Page 3

Fresno State’s No. 10 national New commanders for university’s ranking reflects graduation success Air Force, Army ROTC units second and third years, especially those who lack connections and relationships Fresno State’s efforts to improve with their major department,” added graduation rates is paying off not only Washington Monthly. “With this knowlat Commencement for students, but also edge, department chairs reach out to in recognition by Washington Monthly every student between their second and magazine in its annual rankings of how third years to act as a point of contact effectively universities serve their stu- and to provide support.”

Associated Students Inc. President dents Arthur Montejano said Overall, Washington the magazine’s high Monthly ranked ranking of Fresno Fresno State 10th in the sing data has State isn’t surprising. nation among master’s The university does helped the degree-granting uni“a really great job of versities and second institution to see where embracing the stuin the California State students fall through the dents and helping them University system. be successful,” he said. cracks.”

The magazine He praised the unidesigned a ranking versity’s efforts to get system “to rate col— Washington Monthly eve r y n e w s t u d e n t le ges based on how involved in campus and well they perfor m community activities with the students they have, regardless of the students’ back- outside the classroom, too. Montejano said the amount of personal contact by grounds or SAT scores … ” It uses social mobility, research and faculty, staff and other students give public service as measuring sticks and students “the feeling like someone’s it factors in “the average price that invested in them.”

“It’s nice to be recognized and to see first-time, full-time students pay after subtracting the need-based financial our efforts are more visible around the country,” Provost William Covino said aid they receive.”

The magazine reported that Fresno of the Washington Monthly report.

Improving graduation and retention State has a predicted graduation rate of 39 percent when adjusted for back- rates, Covino said, is particularly noteground factors, but has an actual gradu- worthy in a period of fiscal hardship for the state of California. ation rate of 51 percent.

Covino credited recent success “to “As a member of the Presidents’ Alliance for Student Lear ning and the dedication of the faculty, the staff Accountability, Fresno State has com- and the administration here at Fresno mitted to gathering, reporting on and State. We’re keeping the focus on the using evidence to improve student students and that’s what’s most important.” learning,” the magazine reported.

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Fresno State’s two Reserve Officer Training Corps — Lt. Col. Lorenzo P. Rios (right) and Lt. Col. Matthew R. Buehler (left).

Via University Communications Fresno State’s two Reserve Officer Training Corps programs have new leaders — Lt. Col. Lorenzo P. Rios commands the Army ROTC Bulldog B a t t a l i o n a n d L t . C o l . M at t h ew R . B u e h l e r t h e A i r Fo rc e RO T C Detachment 35.

RO T C u n i t l e a d e r s c h a i r t h e De par tments of Military Science (Army) and Aerospace Studies (Air Force) within the Craig School of Business.

Rios is a naturalized United States

citizen bor n in Tecoman, Colima, Mexico. He was a migrant farmworker who enlisted in the Marine Corps.

He earned a bachelor’s degrees in political science in 1995 and a master’s in Organizational Leadership in 1999 at Gonzaga University where he joined the ROTC program and was a Distinguished Military Graduate. In the Army, Rios served in the Balkans, Iraq and Afghanistan.

In 2006, Rios earned a master’s degree in political science at Arizona State See ROTC, Page 3

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Where does the CSU system stand among state priorities?

Opinion Editor Liana Whitehead

The scents of polling, propo s i t i o n s a n d p o l i t i c s a re i n the air, and Fresno State students are facing a number of choices — 11 to be exact.

The upcoming November elections give students the chance to voice our hopes, doubts and ideas concerning government issues on the national and state level.

For the sake of time, space and our sanity, let’s tackle one issue at a time. The Golden State is facing 11 potential propositions, one of which will directly affect California college students.

Wi t h s u p p o r t i n g d o n a tions reaching over $10 million, Proposition 30 is paving a promising path in Gov. Jerry Brown’s eyes. A debatable blend of two previous Brown initiatives, Prop. 30 claims to improve California’s educational system while positively influencing the state’s budget and deficit issues.

Brown’s previous initiatives, including “Millionaire’s Tax” and “Browns First Tax Increase Proposal,” beg Californians to take a 3.45 percent tax increase and require the upper-income “class” to accept a 10 to 12 percent tax increase depending on earned salary. Brown ensures us that the tax hikes will save the future of California’s educational system.

Before we continue, I want to comment on social classes and the ongoing “warfare.” I use the ter m “class” loosely because any class warfare or dif ferentiations between the usefulness and importance of class identities is man-made.

Class labels should be considered dehumanizing. Assigned classes place individuals in a bracket of expectancy. People b e l i eve t h at b e c a u s e yo u make more, you are responsible for helping the rest of us.

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On the contrary, those who pating in senseless spending. If ear n nothing in comparison our educational system is in such to our upper class are taxed on a rut, why are we overspending everyday purchases. We “lower- and undercutting school funds? class” voters who, God forbid, Educated young adults are drink soda, purchase candy or t h i s s t at e ’ s f u t u re, a n d a ny smoke cigarettes are (and will funding for education should be) outrageously taxed simply remain untouched while less because the state has deemed important programs are taxed. these habits “poor choices.”

In a cautiously worded docuWe do not earn enough money ment pre pared by Califor nia to take, so they target our addic- A t t y. G e n . K a m a l a D e v i , tions and lifestyle choices it mentions in detail what — anything for a quick buck. a r e t h e g o a l s f o r P r o p 3 0 : With that said, this is not an The initiative promises to save attempt to urge my fellow students our existing public safety fundto vote “yes” or “no” on Prop. 30 ing and allocate the tax income — I have yet to decide where my to K-12 schools (89 percent) and own vote will fall this November. community colleges (11 percent).

In an interesting effort to gain Sounds hopeful, yes? In actualmore insight on Brown’s initia- ity, there is no way to ensure that tive, I have stumbled upon some the tax revenue which Prop. 30 newsworthy details along my way. will earn will actually go toward In a speech Califor nia’s g iv e n a t S a n s c h o o l s . We Diego City simply have to College, Brown trust our poliducated young implied that ticians, right? adults are this state’s Prop. 30 was a Let’s take make-or-break a gander at future, and any funding for proposition, the recent education should remain stating that votCalifornia untouched while less ing “Yes on 30” parks departwill invest in ment scandal. important programs are our schools and Over $50 miltaxed.”

“No on 30” will lion “slipped result in “devt h r o u g h astating cuts.” the cracks Brown also statfor more ed that California would not have than a decade,” according to a future if we deny his initiative. an article in the San Francisco That’s pretty harsh. It looks as Chronicle. Officials said that if we have been offered an unfair the parks department simply ultimatum if you take note of pro- hid the money and lied about gram funding that still remains. i t f o r “ u n k n o w n r e a s o n s . ” T h e C e n t r a l Va l l e y ’ s s e g With that, it is impossible to ment of the “train to nowhere,” predict the outcome of Brown’s according to Merced’s democrat t a x i n i t i a t ive b a s e d o n h i s congressman David Cardoza, is claim that tax revenue will flow misuse of California’s tax dol- into the educational system. lars. While a high-speed rail is Officials failed to include the convenient, it is not imperative CSU system in Prop. 30’s victories, for the progression of our state but did not forget to mention that — unless they include a fully CSUs will suffer a $250 million accredited university on board. loss if Prop. 30 is not agreed upon.

Alongside our fancy high-speed I do have to hand it to our offirail flies a pay increase for over cials, however — at least they 1,000 state legislative employees. are clever enough to use a brilIn an Associated Press article, liant scare tactic on California it states, “Some top Assembly teachers and students. What a n d S e n at e e m p l oye e s we re c h o i c e d o e s t h i s l e ave u s ? given raises as high as 10 perIf our representatives are as cent, and more than 110 of the concerned about our colleges as 1,090 raises went to employees they claim, why is our system the with salaries above $100,000.” one under fire? No matter which It is issues like this that make way we cast our vote, we are not me wonder why it is so critical to in the state’s immediate interest. tax upper-class citizens while our state officials dodge the tax hike COMMENT: The Collegian is a with a chunky salary increase. forum for student expression.

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Nasa recently announced that a debut song written and performed by the Black Eyed Peas’ will.I.am was transmitted from the Mars rover Curiosity. The song, “Reach for the Stars,” traveled more than 700 million miles to Mars, then back to Earth. While the concept is fascinating, the choice of talent is questionable.

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NEWS BRIEFS Fresno State flags to fly at half-staff for Armstrong Aug. 31

In memory of the late Neil Ar mstrong, Fresno S t at e P re s i d e n t We l t y has ordered that U.S. and California flags on campus be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Friday, Aug. 31, the day the the first man to walk on the moon will be interred in a private service. President Obama issued the halfstaff decree Monday and California State University Chancellor Charles Reed directed campus presidents to comply. Fresno State flies flags at the Save Mart Center (south side facing Shaw Avenue), the Rose Garden at the east end of Memorial Court (next to Thomas Building) and in front of the North Gym. Rogue Morales / The Collegian

Senator of the College of Health and Human Services, Lucas Lundy, asks questions regarding the HigherOne presentation during the ASI meeting.

ASI: Members discuss HigherOne and Title IX CONTINUED from page 1 checks somewhere other than a bank, losing money in the process. “ S t u d e n t s n ow h ave a choice,” Forestiere said. “They can still receive a check, direct deposit, or sign up for an account with HigherOne.” After the presentation was over, ASI was invited to ask questions.

ASI Sen. Neill O’Brien, who expressed opinions in most discussions at the meeting, took the opportunity to ask about the finances behind the decision.

“What amount of money was paid to participate in this program?” O’Brien asked.

Associate Vice President for Financial Services Clinton Moffitt responded that approximately $4,000 is paid a year for HigherOne’s services.

“We’ve replaced printing checks and postage on checks,” Moffitt said. “We send 4,000 to 7,000 checks a semester. So looking at check costs, postage, and envelopes is more than off-

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Concerns were also raised by ASI Sen. Morgan Perry that if the card issued by HigherOne was stolen, personal information could end up in the wrong hands.

“If the card is lost or stolen it works like any other bank account,” Forestiere responded.

Forestiere explained that only students who sign up for the account through HigherOne would have to order a replacement card and that no personal information is associated with the card itself.

Following the presenta tion Institutional Compliance Administrator Brittany Grice and Manager of Administration for Human Resources Rober t Mur phy explained the updates to campus policy regarding sexual violence, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.

Grice explained to ASI that Executive Order 1074, a CSUwide update of policy, deals w i t h T i t l e I X p ro c e d u re s regarding the reporting of sexbased acts and the standardization of reporting policy across the CSU system.

Title IX is primarily known for assuring gender equality in university sports, but also contains policy on sex-based incidents. Under the new order,

Grice said there was more responsibility on the community at large to report such incidents.

“It’s kind of heightened the need for all university members of this community to report,” Grice said. “That obligates you, your constituents, employees and any member of the university community to report any act that he or she perceives as being sex-based in respect to discrimination, harassment or retaliation.”

Grice also highlighted confidentiality concerns behind the new reporting system.

“You and your constituents should know that once an incident is reported to an employee of the university they are under an obligation bound by the order to report the incident and not reserve confidentiality,” he said.

However, in cases of rape or other highly serious offenses, Grice said there were options to remain confidential.

“The university’s taking all reasonable steps it possibly can to prevent any instances from occurring,” Grice said.

Any student that feels they have been the victim of sexual discrimination, harassment, violence or retaliation are encouraged to contact Janice A. Parten, Title IX coordinator for the university at 559-2782364.

After a round of questioning, ASI continued with its agenda and approved various committee appointments that included non-ASI student appointments to at-large committees.

The last item on the agenda caused a bit of confusion. ASI was approached with the decision to sponsor a table at the Top Dog Alumni Awards ceremony. A motion was introduced by Sen. Perry to sponsor two “Bronze Sponsor” tables at the event, which would have cost a total of $3,500.

Over ten minutes of discussion took place where senators raised concerns about whether or not enough ASI members would attend and the costs behind the sponsorship.

“It would be a le gacy of sorts,” ASI Coordinator Tara Powers-Mead said while explaining the decision.

O’Brien attempted to make a motion to table the discussion until a representative from the event could make a presentation to ASI. However, that would have put approval of the sponsorship beyond the event’s registration deadline.

Ultimately, ASI voted against the motion and consequently would not sponsor a table at the event. Regular reports from the executive officers followed, and the meeting was adjourned.

‘Maddy Report’ on Aug. 31 to address p u b l i c e m p l o ye e pension reform

T h i s we e k ’ s “ M a d dy Report” on public employee pension reform will air at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31, on KVPT, Channel 18.1. The half-hour public affairs program is produced by the Maddy Institute at Fresno State. This week’s guests will be Jason Sisney, deputy analyst on state and local finance in the C a l i fo r n i a L e g i s l at ive Analyst’s office, and Jon Ortiz of the Sacramento Bee’s state worker blog.

INFO: Maddy Institute, 559-278-1133.

Former Navy chief Ignatius to speak Sept. 12 Paul Ignatius, for mer secretary of the Navy and assistan t se cre tary of defense, will discuss his recently revised book at 7:30 p.m., Sept. 12, at the Alice Peters Auditorium in Fresno State’s University Business Center. The lecture about “Now I Know in Par t: An AmericanArmenian Reflects on his Life and Times” is part of the Armenian Studies Lecture Series and is cosponsored by the National Association for Armenian Studies and Research. The event is free and open to the public. INFO: Armenian Studies, 559-278-2669.

ROTC: New commanders take their posts at Fresno State CONTINUED from page 1 University. He was an assistant professor at the U.S. Military Academy and at Command and General Staff College. He is

completing a doctoral program in Inter national Relations through Arizona State.

Among his medals, Rios has been awarded two bronze stars: one for combat leadership in

Iraq and one for leading a special inter-agency coordination cell in Afghanistan.

Rios replaces Lt. Col. Scott T. Figlioli, who has been deployed to Afghanistan.

B u e h l e r, a n a t i v e o f Springfield, Va., was commissioned in December 1992 through the Arizona State AFROTC Detachment 25. He also earned a bachelor’s degree in bioengineering. He holds an MBA from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2004 and a master’s in biology from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2009.

Buehler has taught biology at the Air Force Academy

in Colorado Springs. He has served as an Air Force acquisition and test professional, with weapons development and flight test experience. He has also worked at the Pentagon conducting fighter and bomber analysis and risk-assessment.

He has been awarded medals for meritorious service, commendation, achievement, national defense service and the global war on terrorism.

He succeeds Lt. Col. John Lussi, who retired effective Aug. 1 and now teaches in a JROTC high school program in Connecticut.

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Workshops offered by career center

By Jeffery Smith The Collegian The Science and Health Careers Information Center in the science building always has its door open. However, many science and mathematics majors may not even realize what is there.

This center provides many ways to help out students finding their road to becoming a doctor or pharmacist. Offering a variety of services such as directing students to the correct advisers, tutoring and advising on which classes to take when and how.

“Part of the Science and Health Career Center is to alert students as early as possible in the career, that there are information elements that can be found at the center,” said Shirley Kovacs, biology professor and prepharmacy adviser.

“It’s just getting to know who the advisers are, and trying to stimulate the student’s interest in contacting them as early as possible.”

The center is putting on an open house Sept. 5, so students can meet with advisers, as well as new and returning students involved with the program.

“We want people to at least explore their options and opportunities. We offer workshops at the beginning of the school year,” Kovacs said.

The workshops following the open house are presented by the program’s advisers and scheduled Sept. 6 through Sept.

27.

Saeed Attar, predental advisor, and David Frank, the premedical advisor as well as Kovacs, are running their own workshops for students that fall under their major.

Joseph Gandler, the faculty adviser, received his doctorate in chemistry and wants to help students succeed.

“We like to think of the center as a one-stop shop. They come and get a lot of information about different programs and major requirements,” Gandler said.

The major focus of this center is to be the health careers, Kovacs said. Medical, pharmacy, veterinary medicine and many of the other careers are

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Students in the College of Science and Mathematics are given the resources to prepare themselves for careers. The center has been available to students since 2010, and continues serving students with resumes and scholarships.

the most popular.

Students should really take advantage of this service, Attar said.

“Most of the individuals in science degree programs need to be thinking about post-graduation opportunities to become scientists or medical professionals,” Kovacs said.

Linda Hall is the administrative support assistant and also sits at the main desk of the center to provide help for students that walk in.

“Hall is the one who holds the whole operation together,” said Gandler. “She helps everyone who comes in and answers every question.”

The center has brochures and pamphlets available for visitors.

“We make referrals with prehealth advisers,” said Gandler.

“There is a lot of information

that they can get relatively easy and in a friendly environment.”

There are professional programs within the College of Sc ienc e and M athematic s including premedical, predental, prepharmacy, preoptometry, preveterinary, and preclinic laboratory studies. Students can receive help from the center with tutoring and advising.

Students can also come to the center and apply for scholarships, with adviser’s help,

with no limit on the amount that you may receive.

Health Careers Opportunity Program is another service provided by the Science and Health Careers Information Center. The program provides a range of support for students who are interested in careers in the health professions and come from educationally or economically disadvantaged backgrounds. They must meet the programs requirements.

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— Shirley Kovacs, Biology professor and prepharmacy adviser

come in to ask questions, that would be great,” said Attar, who has a doctorate in organic chemistry. “You can find a lot of things on Google, but that may not be everything that could be helpful, such as contacts.”

The center can help people – all different majors –plan their current schedules and careers.

“We want to help students organize and become familiar with all the programs in the college,” Gandler said. “We keep as many resources as possible, available on campus for students and make the information as readily available for the student as we can.”

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Paul Ignatius to speak on his new book Via University Communications Paul R. Ignatius, for mer U. S . S e c re t a r y o f t h e N av y and Assistant Secretary of Defense, will speak on his new book Now I Know in Part: An Armenian-American Reflects on his Life and Times at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, September 12, 2012, in the University Business Center, Alice Peters Auditorium, Room 191, on the Fresno State campus.

The lecture is part of the Armenian Studies Program Fall 2012 Lecture Series and is co-sponsored by the National

Association for Ar menian Studies and Research.

Paul R. Ignatius’ Now I Know in Part, a substantially revised and expanded edition of a memoir that was first published privately in 2000, was issued in late 2011 by NAASR’s Armenian Heritage Press.

In Now I Know in Par t, Ignatius looks back on family history, childhood in Glendale (long before it had a major Armenian community), colorful characters (famous and obscure), Hollywood brushes with greatness, military service during World War II, a

memorable journey to Historic Armenia with NAASR in 2006, and more.

A descendant of Ar menian parents from the Kharpert region of historic Armenia, Ignatius is a native of Glendale, California, and a graduate of the University of Souther n Califor nia. He ear ned an MBA from Harvard University after serving as a naval officer in World War II. He is also the author of On Board: My Life in the Navy, Government, and Business (Naval Institute Press, 2006).

Ignatius served for eight years

in the presidential administrations of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, first as an Assistant Secretary of the Army, then as Under Secretary of the Ar my and Assistant Secretary of Defense, and finally in 1967 as Secretary of the Navy. Following his government service, he was president of the Washington Post for two years and president of the Air Transport Association for fifteen years.

He is the recipient of the Army Distinguished Civilian Service Award, the Navy Distinguished Public Service Award, and

the Department of Defense Distinguished Public Service Award.

Copies of Now I Know in Part will be available for purchase after the lecture.

The lecture is free and open to the public.

Parking: Parking rules have changed for the university.

Parking is available in Lots A or J on campus, only if a free parking pass is obtained by using parking code 273301 in any of the campus kiosks.

For more information please contact the Armenian Studies Program at 278-2669.

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14 Mother of Judah 15 After-school treat 16 Weeded carelessly?

19 __ glance 20 Dote on 21 Stop from spreading 23 Short 25 Arctic diver 27 Jurist in ‘90s news 28 Editor’s rejection of a tribute?

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9 “I’m such an idiot!”

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Women’s volleyball prepares for second out-of-state tournament

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The women’s volleyball team plays in a scrimmage match for 2011’s media day. The Bulldogs were 14-15 overall in the 2011 season, with an even 7-7 record in conference play.

By Ricardo Cano The Collegian Fresno State ventures off to Boulder, Colo. today for its second out-of-state tournament.

For the first time since the 2004 season, the Bulldogs will have started the season in back-toback tournaments on the road.

Fresno State will compete against Cor nell, Norther n Arizona and host Colorado in the Omni Hotels Colorado

Tournament, an event coach Lar uen Netherby-Sewell believes will be as competitive as last week’s El Paso Sports Commission Invite. The Bulldogs left last week’s invite with a 2-1 record.

Of the teams playing in this weekend’s tournament, Cornell is the only participant that has yet to kick off the season. Cornell returns four players from last year’s 5-21 season.

“I think it’ll be similar,”

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Korrin Wild serves against Nevada in their match last season. Wild had a total of 275 kills in the 2011 season.

Netherby-Sewell said. “We don’t really know much about Cornell because they haven’t started their season yet. But NAU looks very similar to Idaho State and we’re playing another Pac-12 team.”

Both Colorado and Northern Arizona enter this weekend’s tournament with perfect 3-0 season starts.

Norther n Arizona enters today’s tournament averaging 13.64 kills per set on .356 hitting percentage in three games.

Colorado started the season at 3-0 for the first time since 2008 after concluding a 2011 campaign that included a 19-game losing streak.

The Buffaloes are playing host this weekend after presenting a well-rounded offensive front during the Aug. 24-25 Sam Houston Invitational.

Four Colorado players concluded the tournament with over 20 kills.

Colorado will face off against Fresno State on Saturday, the last day of the tournament. “ We ’ ve g o t t o wo rk o n [defense] if we want to be a complete team,” she said.

“Our offense still looks good.

We think it’ll carry us a little bit. But to beat the good teams we definitely need to defend better.”

Defense was an area Netherby-Sewell focused on for this past week’s practices.

“This week we worked a lot on defense,” junior outside hitter Marissa Brand said. “We struggled with that this past weekend at UTEP. We’re really looking to improve on our digging and our blocking, and make that a strength rather than a weakness.”

Senior setter Barbara Alcantara’s 123 assists and junior outside hitter Korrin Wild’s seven serving aces currently lead the Mountain West.

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Maci Murdock goes up for a block against a CSU Baskersfield attack in their 2011 match. Murdock racked up 74 blocks in the season.

Netherby-Sewell said that today’s tour nament would serve as an opportunity for the Bulldogs to build upon certain areas.

“We need our serving and passing game to be consistent,” Netherby-Sewell said. “We need to keep building confidence there. And we need our blocking, our defense and our transition attacking to win us the big matches.

“I think it’s going to be another physical tournament and to win we have to play pretty well.”

After this weekend, the

Bulldogs will compete in two more tournaments (one being next weekend’s Fresno State Classic) before commencing conference play.

The Bulldogs start their inaugural season in the Mountain West on Sept. 20 at Boise State.

“We’re going to try and shar pen every part of our game before we open in the Mountain West,” NetherbySewell said.

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Quarterback Derek Carr leads the team out of the tunnel before last season’s home opener against North Dakota, which the Bulldogs won 27-22. They hope to repeat this success in Saturday’s opener against Weber State.

Breakdown: Bulldogs

Coming into Saturday’s game against the Wildcats of Weber State, the Bulldogs look to start off the season strong.

This season also marks Tim DeRuyter’s first year as head coach as he preaches his mantra of “fast, physical, fanatical!” The ’Dogs will look to continue their streak against Weber State in which they are 3-0 and have scored an average of 32 points per game.

Keys to success for the Bulldogs will be how well they implement DeRuyter’s new playbook, both for the offense and defense. Senior quarterback Derek Carr takes the reigns of the offense for the second time. With a new spread-four offense, Carr will have a plethora of options to throw the ball.

The defense is set for another solid season with returning senior starters in strong safety Phillip Thomas and outside lineback-

Breakdown: Wildcats

er Shawn Plummer. DeRuyter, Under new head coach Jody who emphasizes defense, will be Sears, the Wildcats look to have a revealing the Bulldogs’ new 3-4 formidable team. defensive scheme.

Although Weber State came off The ’Do gs need to contain a 5-6 record last season, includWeber State’s strong offense, ing 5-3 in conference play, they which accumulated 2,000 yards will provide a difficult challenge last season, both in for the Bulldogs. the air and on the With 14 retur nEDITOR’S PREDICTION ing starters from ground.

Bulldogs senior last year’s team, Fresno State 35 running back the Wildcats posWeber State 28 Robbie Rouse will sess a devastating attempt to tie or offense and strong break Ron Rivers school record. defense.

Rouse needs to make big plays Senior quarterback Mike Hoke, out of the backfield and in the slot who received the majority of for him to attain Rivers record. snaps last year, will look to add to And if he does, the Bulldogs his career total. Amassing 2,499 should continue their unbeaten passing yards and 22 total touchstreak against Weber State. downs in his three years at Weber State, Hoke is a deceptively good quarterback.

The Wildcats use a multiple running-back attacking scheme,

which easily deceives opposing defenses. However, junior running back Josh Booker looks to receive the majority of the rushes.

On defense the Wildcats return senior defensive end Trevor Pletcher, who was named to the all-conference team last year.

Pletcher led the Wildcats defense in total sacks and is a veteran presence on the team.

Ju n i o r m i d d l e l i n e b a cke r Anthony Morales retur ns as Weber State’s top defensive player.

Last season Morales had a total of 115 tackles and two sacks for the Wildcats.

In order for Weber State to be successful, they will need to continue to spread the ball around in the rushing game. Mixing up their offensive schemes to keep the opposing defense on their heels will help the Wildcats pull off an upset.