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ASI passes DREAM Act resolution

By Ana Mendoza The Collegian A diverse crowd greeted the Associated Students, Inc. at their bi-weekly meeting Wednesday. ASI voted on a resolution in support of the DREAM Act which won by a majority.

The DREAM Act, which would allow some undocumented immigrants a path to citizenship by either serving in the military or attending college, is expected to be debated in Congress during the lame-duck session.

The ASI resolution was debated among senators, students and the public. Many members of the community attended the meeting, including a majority who were against the resolution.

Students for Quality Education presented their own DREAM Act resolution during the meeting.

O r g a n i z at i o n s l i ke t h e Brown Berets, a Chicano activist group, were present and clashed with opponents of the DREAM Act and of illegal immigration.

Two detectives who were dressed in civilian clothing were present to control the crowd along with two police officers.

A S I E x e c u t ive Vi c e President Selena Far nesi moderated the session that allowed for public comments from the crowd. During the

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Student Neil O’Brien is held back by an audience member during the ASI meeting after reacting strongly to statements made by a Chicano activist member.

session, a Brown Beret member spoke out of turn and was taken out of the building by the police officers and detectives. In agreement, others in the audience argued that California lands that previously belonged to Mexico were acquired by the United States in an unlawful manner.

N e i l O ’ B r i e n , wh o h a s actively questioned the lawfulness of Pedro Ramirez’s position as ASI president,

reacted strongly to comments made the Brown Beret member about the historical events that created the United States and the people who were oppressed, such as Native Americans and other indigenous groups.

An unidentified member of the audience also questioned the lack of information ASI had, information she claimed is needed to make an informed decision on the resolution.

“I just really want to know if anyone of the individuals here has done any investigation in any of this,” she said.

“Are you listening to everybody’s comments and then just going to make a vote?”

She encouraged senators and students to pay attention to information from O’Brien’s presentation.

Since the revelation of See ASI, Page 3

Coyotes find home in campus farm

By Elizabeth Thomasian The Collegian While most students associate Fresno State with professors, tests and difficult times trying to find a parking spot, the thousand plus acres of farmland hide secrets of lurking wildlife, coyotes being among the most recent.

Currently these animals are taking residence on the campus farmland.

Coyotes are commonly known to live in the country or in a substantial

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amount of open space not associated with humans.

Mike Mosinski, assistant director of agricultural operations, explained the presence of coyotes at Fresno State.

“We believe that there are less than ten coyotes living at the farm,” Mosinski said. “The coyotes are thought to be feeding off of the squirrels and small rodents, and this positively affects with the farm pest control problem.”

While coyotes might be helping positively regulate the amount of rodent pest problems, situations of coyotes attacking neighborhood dogs is also prevalent.

There have been reports of people walking their dogs around the campus farm and coyotes approaching them, sometimes attacking their dog.

Mosinski said that most of the cases he knows about have been situations when people have let their dogs off of the leash. The dogs encounter the coyotes when running through the fields, and then are either chased away or start a fight with the coyote.

“I have not heard of any cases where the dog has been killed, but we have had reports of dogs needing to go to the vet,” Mosinski said. “I recommend people keep their dogs on a leash so they have less of a chance

getting near the coyotes.”

Mosinski also told stories he has heard of people feeding the coyotes dog treats, and letting their dogs play with coyote pups. He explained that this behavior would help domesticate these animals and will ultimately bring the unwanted coyotes closer to humans.

Agricultural Operations work with a variety of groups and organizations on campus and in the state to help control the coyotes. If coyotes are spotted they are reported to Fresno County. The county has a wildlife management group that helps track and trap coyotes at Fresno State.

Coyotes are primarily spotted at daybreak when they are heading back to their burrowed dens in the various agriculture fields.

“I have never seen a coyote before, and I ride my bike everywhere,” Frankie Gonzales, a junior Public Health major, said. “I ride all over the farm, and I only see squirrels and sometimes a skunk. I will be more aware when I ride through the farm though, now that I know coyotes live out there.”

Coyotes are not the only types of wildlife that call Fresno State their home. Squirrels, possums, jackrabSee WILD, Page 3

Senate Republicans led by a doubting John McCain dug in their heels Thursday against allowing gays to serve openly in the military, clashing with the Pentagon’s top leaders and dimming Democrats’ hopes to repeal “don’t ask, don’t tell” this year.

In tense exchanges with Defense Secretary Rober t Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen, McCain and other Republicans dismissed a Pentagon study on gays as biased and said objections by combat troops were being ignored.

McCain blamed politics for pushing the matter forward during wartime, and he predicted soldiers and Marines would quit in droves if they had to serve next to gays open about their sexual orientation. He scoffed at testimony

by Gates and Mullen, who said concerns among some combat troops could be addressed through time and training.

“We send these young people into combat,” said McCain.

“We think they’re mature enough to fight and die. I think they’re mature enough to make a judgment on who they want to serve with and the impact on their battle effectiveness.”

McCain, a four-ter m Republican and former Navy pilot who endured a harrowing ordeal as a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War, has taken a higher profile on socially divisive issues since losing the 2008 presidential race to Barack Obama. He has even differed with his wife, Cindy, who in a recent online video opposed the military policy and accused the government of treating gays like “second-class citizens.”

McCain’s opposition foreshadows this month’s Senate debate on a bill to overturn the 1993 “don’t ask, don’t tell” law banning gays from serving openly in the armed forces.

Majority Leader Har ry Re i d , D - N e v. , h a s p r o m i s e d a S e n a t e vo t e, b u t Republicans have blocked previous attempts on procedural g rounds. Further hurting chances of repeal is an agreement among the Senate GOP not to vote on any bill this month before addressing tax See GAYS, Page 3

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“W hen they start saying you–can’tCarmelo Anthony on LeBron James’ return to Cleveland, SFGate.com OPINION EDITOR, ANNA JACOBSEN • COLLEGIAN-OPINION@CSUFRESNO.EDU

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Unexpected art forms still relevant together, but made an amusing and informative piece of art that pushed the bounds of what I considered (at the time) to be creative expression.

That kind of creative expression fueled an effort to revitalize the lobby in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Yoshio Taniguchi, the architect who designed the layout of the museum, created a space the New York Times’ Carol Vogel called “awkward,” which posed a challenge to the museum’s curators. Vogel wrote in her Dec. 2 article that the museum, which takes up an entire city block, ndeed, well-developed technology can inadis often vertently become art. However, art can also be used as a detour for contrived from the simplest means, like food.” city pedestrians who want to avoid street traffic. The ever-fluctuating depicting city life, aptly called “Finger temperatures of the museum make it Painting.” This week he sketched a difficult to preserve art, resulting in scene at a diner counter in New York the conclusion to bring in plants—a City that he called “At the Counter,” happy alternative for not just museum where he painted an image of a woman employees but passers-by as well. The at a diner counter where he ate one day. new terrariums, which feature a modIndeed, well-developed technology can inadvertently become art. However, ern design, house ferns that complement the otherwise cold, industrial art can also be contrived from the simarchitecture of the museum. plest means, like food.

Art, no matter how or why it is creatThe New Yorker’s Steve Brodner, who ed, can illustrate different sentiments. did a series of political cartoons for the Whether it is in the form of egg salad to magazine’s website, illustrated various express a political view or in the form political observations in one cartoon of a collection of colorful brain images segment he called “Straight Talk Eggthat grace your coffee table, unusual art spress,” where he used egg salad to can indeed be just as enjoyable and proshare his views of political events leadvocative as traditional, standardized ing up to the 2008 presidential election. forms of art.

Not only did he tie food and politics that the sheer artistry of the images inspired Carl Schoonover, a neuroscience student at Columbia University, to compile the colorful scans in an art book, titled “Portraits of the Mind: Visualizing the Brain From Antiquity to the 21st Century.” The book features short essays to run alongside the images, although Zuger writes, “But its words take second place to the gorgeous imagery.”

By the same token, Jorge Colombo of the New Yorker uses the iPhone app “Brushes” every week for his cartoon

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rt can be found in unexpected ways.

In the past few years, art created by unusual means struck my fancy as I poked around my usual favorite websites. Whether created by new technologies or organic materials, art’s definition never ceases to expand, including new ways of presentation to highlight notable human experiences.

The development of technology is now so advanced that the ability to create art out of science is now feasible.

Dr. Abigail Zuger, who practices medicine in New York, wrote a column for the New York Times recently regarding new brain-scanning technologies.

These new methods of brain imaging photograph the mind in so much detail

There was a time when finals used to cause great anxiety. Now, it’s registering for classes. According to the e-mail I received, registration occurs between Nov. 1 — Nov. 5 based on class and unit completion level. However, the Office of Registrar failed to mention that athletes and EOP students also get priority registration.

It seems as though choosing to be an “average” student on campus is a punishment. The EOP program was established to help educationally disadvantaged students. It seems the university is advancing EOP students at the expense of delaying other students’ education. I still do not understand the reasoning behind allowing athletes to register first.

The real problem is that there are simply more students on campus than this campus can afford to educate. Most students have a hard time registering for the classes they need pertaining to their major. This means taking unnecessary courses and staying in school longer, which generates money for the school. School officials need to start finding solutions before this becomes a major problem and overshadows the reasons why prospective students should attend Fresno State.

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Posthumous degrees should be granted This has been a difficult year for Fresno State students. Three different colleges have lost members of their student family. In Nov. 19th’s story, “Fresno State Remembers Graphic Design Major,” my heart dropped when I read Dr. Oliaro said a posthumous degree would not be given to the Danilyuk family. Since Ella did not pass away during the semester she was to graduate her family cannot gain that extra piece of closure, that last piece of Ella’s life.

If a student is currently enrolled and in good academic standing why shouldn’t their families be offered this one last piece of closure? Ella was in her senior year here, was it not obvious her graduation was a sure thing, regardless of the semester?

It would be an incredibly gracious, compassionate act if Fresno State gave students posthumous degrees when their lives are cut terribly short. That degree, in the hands of the family members, would close a chapter of a life laid to rest too soon. It would cost Fresno State absolutely nothing and it would mean everything to the recipients.

Colleges like Arizona State already do this. Catch up Fresno State.

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ASI statement regarding disturbances As ASI’s Executive Vice-President, I would like to offer the following to the students who attended our last meeting and the larger student body we are charged with representing.

I thank you for the time you took to utilize your right to be heard and participate in our meeting. It was an honor to hear from each of you—your differing opinions on the DREAM Act demonstrate the diversity of our campus.

In a demonstration of understanding and passion, a group of students from different walks of life came together to share opinions and seek support from their student government. I believe I speak for the entire Senate in wholeheartedly thanking you for your participation. Serving you is an honor.

That said, I apologize to both students and community participants for individuals who felt it necessary to boo, hiss and yell during the Public Comment portion of our last meeting.

ASI strives to make our meetings a place where all opinions are welcomed and recognized. Any individual who participated in putting down their fellow students because they had a differing opinion should look deeply at what they meant to accomplish and realize that in doing so they demonstrated hate, anger and small mindedness. For anyone who fell victim to these indecent acts, I apologize. You should never feel less than welcome in front of your student government and amongst your peers.

Response: ‘Letters to the editor: Wrong view of Tea Party’ ‘areaalumnis’: “Frankly the Tea Party engages in treason.”

Response: ‘TCU leaves, ‘Dogs pay’ ‘Geoff Beckstrom’: “‘Obviously this was an unavoidable situation’?

How about avoiding the current situation by not dishonestly going behind Utah State, BYU, and the WAC’s back and jumping to the MWC? Odds are good if Fresno and Nevada don’t jump to the MWC, with TCU going to the Big East, Boise State decides to stay in the WAC and you have annual home/home series with BYU and an enhanced contract with ESPN. As it is enjoy not only paying $900K to the WAC but also trying to find your games on some SD channel in the 500’s with Huey, Louey and Dewey calling the game.”

Response: ‘Don’t breed, adopt’ ‘Denise’: “Thank you so much for writing and publishing this important message about adopting your next pet. At least 10 million pets are euthanized annually in the United States. That is 192,308 per week or 27,473 pets euthanized every 24 hours, 365 days a year. An animal in a shelter is killed every 3 seconds. These statistics alone speak for themselves. Please everyone, ADOPT! And then spay and neuter your animals.”

Response: ‘Live chat: Fresno State VS Boise State’ ‘CollegeGirl: “Does anyone realize that Boise hasn’t played a ‘real’ team this season?

Kinda hard to overlook (It’s the elephant in the room). But I’m happy for y’all, we won national championship last year, our 13th.”

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ASI: Tension continues CONTINUED from page 1 Ramirez’s legal status, O’Brien challenged the legality of Pedro’s acquired position and over the following weeks launched his own investigation.

He found and made public the profile of Ramirez’s MySpace page and his Twitter postings on a poster board.

With this information, he questioned Ramirez’s true feelings about the United States and if he has broken any additional laws.

Some ASI senators approached his presentation board and listened to O’Brien’s argument that called for the “immediate resignation of Pedro Ramirez as ASI President.”

Student senators debated the passage of the DREAM Act resolution.

Some senators questioned if ASI was in the position to vote on the resolution. Senators Oscar Perez, Alicia Orosco, Jaime Moncayo and others differed and argued that the Student Senate Agenda for the meeting was

clearly presented beforehand.

Some senators, including Oscar Perez, approached students to find out if they agreed with the resolution.

“I wanted to represent the student body, because the student body are the ones that voted me in,” Perez said. “I wanted to give their representation in the vote and I just didn’t want to vote for myself.”

Perez conducted surveys with students from Fresno State courses, 15 in all. Among them, nine classes passed the resolution that prompted Perez to not vote against the resolution, even though he does not support the DREAM Act. Perez said that other senators failed to ask their constituents.

“It’s the DREAM Act and it really didn’t affect them,” he said.

The ASI senators who did not choose to vote were actually saying no to the resolution, Perez said.

“It showed who supported Pedro and who didn’t.”

Infographic by Michael Uribes / The Collegian

WILD: Campus gets other dogs GAYS: Don’t ask, don’t tell CONTINUED from page 1 bits and skunks also find places to live. Foxes used to be common on the grounds as well.

Cody Jacobsen, student herdsman of the sheep unit, discussed the damages foxes have caused.

“I have been working at the sheep unit for the past three and a half years and we have not had problems with coyotes, but we have had fox problems in the past,” Jacobsen said. “Foxes would go after baby lambs because they are an easy target.”

Jacobsen explained that he has seen approximately $1,000 of loss in regards

to sheep. The sheep unit has upgraded their fencing to chain link fencing along Chestnut Avenue and the south side of the unit to help keep future predators out.

The safety and well being of students and community members are a priority to the Agricultural Operations department and the university, Mosinski said. Each is working towards solutions that would benefit the university, the community, as well as the wildlife.

“We want to educate students as well as the surrounding neighbors how to live in conjunction with the coyotes,” Mosinski said.

CONTINUED from page 1 cuts and government spending.

Throughout Thursday’s hearing by the Senate Armed Services Committee, McCain was openly dismissive of Gates and Mullen, appearing angry and even suggesting at one point that the two leaders had failed personally because their 10-month study didn’t directly ask troops whether the law should be repealed.

“Every great leader I’ve ever known always consulted subordinates for their reviews, no matter what the issue,” McCain said.

Mullen took particular exception to suggestions by McCain that his opinion was less valuable because he wasn’t directly commanding troops from his perch at the Pentagon.

“You do not have to agree with me on this issue,” Mullen said. “But don’t think for one moment that I haven’t carefully considered the impact of the advice I give on those who will have to live with the decisions that advice informs.”

Gates and Mullen on Thursday asked Congress to act as soon as possible to pre-empt further intervention from federal courts.

Earlier this fall, a federal judge in California shook the Pentagon’s cautious effort by ordering the department to stop enforcing the ban. For eight days, the ban was lifted, creating confusion and uncertainty among troops until an appeals court granted a stay and reasserted the policy.

“Repeal of the law will not prove unacceptable risk to military readiness,” Mullen told the Senate panel on Thursday. “Unit cohesion will not suf-

fer if our units are well-led. And families will not encourage their loved ones to leave the service in droves.”

The Pentagon study focused on whether troops envisioned any impact on unit morale and effectiveness. Twothirds predicted few problems.

Gates said that asking troops if they want to serve alongside gays would amount to issuing a referendum on a policy decision that should be made

by Congress or the courts. The goal of the study, he said, was to find out it if it could be done without hurting the military’s ability to fight.

“Are you going to ask them if they want 15-month tours? You going to ask them if they want to be part of the surge in Iraq? That’s not the way our civilian-led military has ever worked in our entire history,” Gates said.

Each of the panel’s Republicans, except repeal supporter Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, agreed with McCain that the study was flawed. Several said the 28 percent response rate was too small to be indicative of the entire force. Gen. Carter Ham, who co-chaired the study, said he was comfortable that troops who did respond were representative.

Republicans also noted that combat troops were the most resistant to the change, and said retention of valuable soldiers and Marines would suffer.

Nearly 60 percent of those in Marine Corps and Army combat units, such as infantry and special operations, said in the survey they thought repealing the law would hurt their units’ ability to fight.

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Two visionaries honored for creating University High School

By Aurora Solorio The Collegian A peaceful melody by the University High School choir opened a ceremony Tuesday mor ning to honor two distinguished visionaries who formulated the idea of a high school on a college campus.

The event was held in the new stainless steel building next to the Alumni House.

The diverse crowd gathered around the newly built courtyard honored Dean Luis Costa and Fresno State President John D. Welty, the two people responsible for creating the two-acre land high school.

Costa died four years ago.

However, his wife, Wendy Costa, spoke on his behalf. As she stepped to the podium, those sitting rose to their feet in respect of Costa’s memory.

Wendy Costa was also the first project director of the University High School.

start to see that dream finally come true,” Brown-Welty said.

The new building is being leased by Fresno State. A UHS brochure map states the plot of land is small for a high school campus. Although the new building has 22 rooms, it does not have a cafeteria or large performance hall.

However, it will continue to use the college campus facilities for these purposes.

T he building was built through state bond money, half of which UHS must repay.

The creation of a high school took a long time. Many individuals participated in turning the concept into reality.

Vida Samiian, dean of the college of arts and humanities, introduced the honoree.

She worked along with Luis Costa and knew him very well. “ W h e n h e r e t i r e d f ive years ago in 2005, I asked him what was he most proud of,” Samiian said. “He talked Bryan Felix / University Communications

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hat Luis would have said if he could have been here, he would be absolutely speechless.”

— Wendy Costa, Dean Luis Costa's wife

“What Luis would have said if he could have been here, he would be absolutely speechless,” Costa said.

Welty was the last to be recognized. His wife, Sharon Brown-Welty, said Dr. Welty believes in a seamless prekindergarten through college education.

“This was a way for him to

about it and said, University High School.”

Luis Costa was the dean of the college of arts and humanities for 14 years.

Students were also recognized for their effort during the event.

The campus high school was selected from many high schools in California as

The new fitness room at University High School was revealed to students, faculty, staff and the community right after the ceremony Tuesday morning.

the High School of the Year.

The campus also won the Governor’s Fitness Challenge 2009.

The competition consisted of a completion of specific levels of exercising for three months. The distinction gave the school a fitness room.

Following the event, the fitness room was unveiled for the first time. Students, parents and faculty had the opportunity to visit the room.

F r e s n o M ayo r A s h l e y Swearengin was among the special guests in attendance.

“It’s remarkable. It’s truly a showcase and an incredible

school,” Swearengin said. “I’m so proud that Fresno is playing a tremendous role in the education of our students.”

University High’s periods were shortened for the event.

Following the event, students had an extended lunch period where they got to visit their newly built gymnasium.

The high school is home to more than 475 students. Since its opening back in the fall of 2000, it has served more than 1,000 students.

UHS has a unique emphasis on art and music. Part of the music aspect is choir.

Daniel Hiebert, a student in

his last year at UHS, was the head of the choir. Hiebert and his class had been practicing the melody that was sung at the event for a while.

“The song was one of my favorites,” Hiebert said. “It talks about peace and how we hope it comes to the world.”

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Students intern on campus in new crime lab

By Jason Smithberg The Collegian On the Fresno State campus there’s a place where cuttingedge technology and science meet to help law enforcement agencies in their endless struggle against crime.

The Department of Justice Crime Laboratory opened in fall 2003 near the Science II building, across from the grassy knoll.

scene evidence for many local, state and federal police forces.

From blood-alcohol analysis for the California Highway Patrol and the Fresno Police Department to other types of testing, such as DNA and weapons analysis, the crime lab has been beneficial in providing af fordable and expert services in the field of Forensic Sciences.

The crime lab is an improvement of a previous facility that was located at the intersection of Cedar and Barstow

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he old facility wasn't conducive and didn't serve people working in the department and law enforcement.”

— Judy Tucker, Criminology professor

Ever since its inception, the crime lab has played an integral role in analyzing crime

avenues.

“The old facility wasn’t conducive and didn’t serve people working in the department

and law enforcement,” Judy Tucker, professor of criminology, said. “They outgrew that and put weapons and other stuff there.”

The construction of the new lab has allowed local law enforcement agencies to rely on a quality system without having to pay an enormous amount of money for one located in another part of the country.

Criminolog y professor Gary Cortner said big areas like San Francisco and Los Angeles have their own labs, and Fresno was one area that didn’t.

“The reason the state expanded was to provide those services to areas that didn’t have it,” Cortner said.

In addition to doing work for local law enforcement, the lab has also assisted federal agencies with some of their cases. On occasion, agencies such as the DEA and the FBI have relied on the crime lab for its scientific expertise.

“We’ve done cases for the FBI and DEApeople that don’t

want to wait for the services on the east coast,” Cortner said.

“I

think we've provided some intrumental information about police work.”

— Gary Cortner, Criminology professor

Perhaps the biggest indicator of the crime lab’s importance comes in the training of the next generation of forensic scientists and that is one of the most important roles the lab plays.

Since the lab is located on the campus of Fresno State, those students who are interested in a career in Forensic Sciences have a wonderful research outlet to utilize and learn from.

“It’s amazing,” Tucker said.

“Biology students, chemistry students and forensic crimi-

nology students have a place where they can do inter nships, right here on campus.”

Cortner said the lab has been inte g ral in assisting students with projects and internships.

The crime lab’s success has helped inspire similar facilities to be built on other college campuses. California State University, Los Angeles is another college that has one built on its grounds.

As long as the crime lab continues to assist with the solving of crimes by using state-of-the-art scientific technology, then its importance to the community will remain vital.

“I think we’ve provided some instr umental information about police work,” Cortner said. “I think it’s vital.”

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Albums release to high, low acclaim Two of three highly ancticipated albums make Billboard’s Top 200

By Anna Jacobsen The Collegian Three highly anticipated albums released this week received widespread critical acclaim-Kanye West’s latest album is listed as number one on Billboard’s top 200.

“My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,” which topped the charts late Wednesday, came out ahead of Taylor Swift’s “ S p e a k N o w, ” a n d N i c k i Minaj’s “Pink Friday.” The Black Eyed Peas brand-new album, “The Beginning,” was not in the top 100 when The Collegian went to press.

M Y B E AU T I F U L DA R K TWISTED FANTASY Kanye West’s latest effort got off to a momentous start with its first single “Power” featured at the World Series and even Fresno State football games, plus controversy over an edg y album cover.

“My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” establishes the pinnacle of West’s rap career through detailed, luxurious samples and the gritty release of pent-up emotions.

West fronts an elaborate monster persona throughout “Fantasy,” save for one line in the chorus in “Runaway”: “I don’t know how I’m going to manage/If one day you just up and leave.” This leaves listeners with what is indeed West’s most dark, tough and impersonal release to date.

A la Carte tracks: “So Appalled” “Lost In The World” “Runaway” THE BEGINNING The Associated Press

Kanye West, The Black Eyed Peas and Tim McGraw released new albums this week. West’s album, “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,” is No. 1 on Billboard’s Top 200.

dance pop sound, the group should have cut their losses at their last album, “The E.N.D.” The Peas’ latest effort flatlines under heavy production and, save for “Whenever,” the nearly complete abandonment of Fergie’s signature vocals, the group’s strongest asset.

Through a cross-pollination of typical BEP with the vibe of Daft Punk, “The Beginning” is a gamble of an effort to replicate the success of “The E.N.D.”–an effort that ultimately fails.

A la Carte tracks: “Love You Long Time” “Whenever” NUMBER ONE HITS With his latest release, a 24-track smorgasbord of hits, Tim McGraw puts a cherry on top of his last 16 years, the last 10 of those years he was the most played artist on the radio.

This career-spanning glance in the rearview mirror outlines a tremendously successful career for McGraw, including hits like “Unbroken” and “Live Like You Were Dying.”

For those that seek a primer of country’s main man, this collection is a good place to start your education.

A la Carte tracks: “Felt Good On My Lips” “Indian Outlaw”

Album Grades Kanye West “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy”

If “The Beginning” is an indication of where Black Eyed Peas intend to take their

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S AND TOUR S A la Carte tracks: “Felt Good On My Lips” “Indian Outlaw” Black Eyed Peas “The Beginning”

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The daily crossword ACROSS 1 Undomesticated 6 Water-skier’s apparatus 10 “The Fountainhead” novelist Ayn 14 Single-handedly 15 What a light bulb sometimes signifies 16 Skunk’s defense 17 Built on request 19 Overwhelm, as with kindness 20 She pined for Lancelot 21 Wire-thickness measure 22 Cows of yore 23 “Please Don’t ___ the Daisies” 25 Defeat decisively 27 Guiding night light 32 Ruckus 33 Perched on 34 Skating jump 36 Cultural value system 40 In-between dress length 41 Flashbulb element 43 Moved quickly 44 Creator of “Ivanhoe” 46 Lily of Utah 47 Australia’s national gemstone 48 Word in some breakfast cereal names 50 Natural power generator 52 Man with an alma mater 56 Perfect service 57 Conniving Norse god

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58 Protein synthesis molecule, for short 60 Eight-armed mollusks 65 Voice of Fiona in “Shrek” 66 Try to sell produce, as a farmer 68 Irish tongue 69 Liver nutrient 70 Jacket size 71 Clarinet accessory 72 Wannabe rock star’s tape

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73 Twitch or tic DOWN 1 Place for makeup 2 End of the year, for some 3 Civil rights leader Parks 4 Freeze preceder?

5 Freetown moola 6 Slam-dunk circle 7 “Bonanza” role 8 Desperate battlefield cry

9 Saffron-flavored dish with rice 10 Absolute lowest point 11 Bit of stage creativity 12 “If a tree falls in the forest and ___ ...”

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45 Absorb sunlight 49 Grandiloquent 51 Model kit items 52 Member of the birch family 53 River through Tours 54 Official edict 55 Midnight rumble 59 Unseen energy source 61 Golfing hazard 62 Stew vegetable 63 Tent stakes 64 Tabloid twosome 67 Yoko who married Lennon

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The Fresno State football team plays San Jose State during the 1961 season. This picture ran in the Monday, Nov. 22, 1961 issue of The Collegian.

New Briefs

Brief news for the brief attention span GARLAND, Texas (AP) — Who’s the only man tough enough to take down “Walker, Texas Ranger”?

Chuck Norris, Texas Ranger.

The actor and martial-arts e x p e r t b e c a m e a re a l - l i f e honorary Texas Ranger on Thursday after playing one on television for years.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry presented the 70-year-old star and executive director of “Walker, Texas Ranger” with a designation as an honorary member of the famed law enforcement group.

Norris’ younger brother, 59-year-old stunt coordinator and producer Aaron Norris, also became an honorary Ranger.

MADRID (AP) — Spanish police and media say hooded thieves have stolen a van con-

taining some 20 pieces of art reportedly including works

by Picasso, Colombian artist Fernando Botero and Spanish sculptor Eduardo Chillida.

A police of ficial said Thursday the van was taken from a warehouse in near the town of Getafe on Madrid’s southern outskirts. The official spoke condition of anonymity in line with department rules.

Police refused to say exactly what was stolen but the Spanish newspaper El Mundo and other media said it included a Picasso drawing, and paintings, eng ravings and sculptures from some of the other artists.

The daily ABC said the art was valued at least €5 million ($6.6 million).

The Crisostomo transport company responsible for the

van had no immediate comment on the reported theft.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oscar-winner Reese Witherspoon has been saluted with a star on Hollywood Boulevard.

The “Walk the Line” actress unveiled her Hollywood Walk of Fame honor on Wednesday outside the W Hollywood Hotel.

It’s the 2,425th star dedicated on the celebrated avenue.

The ceremony was designed to coincide with the Dec. 17 release of Witherspoon’s latest movie, “How Do You Know,” costarring Paul Rudd and Owen Wilson, and written and directed by James L. Brooks.

In 2006, Witherspoon won the best-actress Academy Award for her portrayal of June Carter Cash in “Walk the Line.”

Her credits also include “Pleasantville,” ‘’Cruel Intentions,” ‘’Sweet Home Alabama” and “Legally Blonde.”

LONDON (AP) — Elton John has turned newspaper editor, overseeing an edition of Britain’s The Independent to mark World AIDS Day. Wednesday’s paper features more than a dozen pages of stories related to the fight against HIV, including contributions from some of John’s famous friends, including Elizabeth Taylor, Stephen Fry and Bill Clinton.

In an editorial, John highlights progress in the battle against the disease, noting that there has been “a 25 percent drop in new infections across the worst-affected countries since 2001.”

The newspaper’s front page is taken up by a painting of red roses by British artist Gary Hue. The paper said revenue from Wednesday’s edition will go to the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

NEW YORK (AP) — Tens of thousands of people gathered in Rockefeller Center on Tuesday night to watch the lighting of the country’s most famous Christmas tree, just days after a terror scare at a tree lighting in Oregon.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg helped turn on the 30,000 energy-efficient lights dressing the Christmas tree following a show featuring performances

by Jessica Simpson, Sheryl Crow, Josh Groban, British singer Katherine Jenkins and teen pop star Charice.

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Senior Tackle Johnson embraces

‘sixth man’ role With Garrett Johnson coming off the bench, the ‘Dogs have aspirations of winning the WAC

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“I’m not going to measure all the success with just ‘Ws,’ I’m going to measure it with everything they’ve done, and I think that’s what this program is about,� head coach Pat Hill said. “I think those guys are great examples of what a Bulldog is.� Seen above is senior defensive tackle Mark Roberts at the annual Senior Tackle. Roberts, like a few Fresno State seniors, has children of his own. Roberts has been a spot-starter, but Hill praises his seniors’ off-thefield progression just as much as what they have done off it.

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2010 Seniors • Cornell Banks, DT • Lorne Bell, FS • Joe Bernardi, C • Kenny Borg, DE • Chris Carter, DE • Ryan Colburn, QB • Devan Cunningham, G • Desia Dunn, CB • Andrew Jackson, G • Ben Jacobs, LB • Chris Lewis, DE • Sonny McCree, LB • Vince Pascoe, TE • Mark Roberts, DT • Tracy Slocum, RB • Kenny Wiggins, T

After sitting on the bench as a freshman last season, Garrett Johnson has an opportunity to improve his game as a role player and being the ‘sixth man.’ Coming into this year with a year of experience under his belt, Johnson believes he will able to contribute even more to the team as the Bulldogs look to win the Wester n A t h l e t i c Conference championGarrett Johnson ship.

Sophomore Guard Recruited o u t o f Diamond Ranch High School

by Fresno State, Johnson initially grew up in Southern C a l i fo r n i a . H a i l i n g f ro m Pomona, the soft-spoken guard originally found playing basketball at the college level difficult and troublesome.

However, after much work and practice put in to become a n ove r a l l b e t t e r p l aye r, Johnson received the Most Improved Player award last season at the end-of-the-year team banquet. And for that he thanked his head coach Steve Cleveland and the staff for helping him evolve into a better player.

T h i s ye a r Jo h n s o n h a s damanding expectations not only for himself, but also for the 13 other athletes on the roster. “My expectations for the team are that we not only win the WAC title, but go and

compete in the NCAA tournament and make some noise,�

Johnson said. “I firmly believe that we possess the personnel and team staff to play with the best, but we must make sure we execute well.�

Expectations are not out of the building this season as the Fresno State Bulldogs are ranked No. 66 by the AP poll.

Although this ranking seems fair, the ‘Dogs prospects for the season appear in jeopardy as they lost both their top two scorers in Paul George and Mike Ladd.

Johnson, though has a different outlook on these losses and believes that the Bulldogs will still compete with the best. “Although we didn’t have the best season last year, don’t give up on us,� he said. “We have to keep working hard each day.

I know coach Cleveland has our backs and we have to keep

He also enjoys many sports in which he has a handful of favorite athletes he aspires toward.

Besides basketball, he enjoys football and baseball and is a faithful follower of the Fresno State football team.

Through cultivating friendships here at Fresno State, Johnson has lear ned from many. From his buddies on the basketball team to his college friends off the court, Johnson has acquired knowledge and memories that have given him a fun and amazing college experience—and all this has transpired already within in his first two years as a student.

For himself, Johnson is loving his role as a student-athlete at Fresno State and has enjoyed every second of it.

However, when he steps onto the basketball court, his focus immediately changes and he

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y expectations for the team are to not only win the WAC title, but go and compete in the NCAA Tournament and make some noise.� — Garrett Johnson, On where the freshman sees the team by years end

making improvements and we’ll be alright.�

Bringing plenty of intensity and focus on the court, Johnson off the court is a different person. Mild mannered and calm, Johnson enjoys doing many things that every young college student his age likes to do.

His basic hobbies are eating, going to church, video games and exercising off the court.

enters a competitor’s mindset.

Johnson hopes that his teammates do the same as they begin the long journey this season, en route to challenging for the WAC crown.

Through four games, Johnson is second on the team in scoring averaging eight points an outing.

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“T hat stadium better be sold out. The student section better– beJoefilled Bernardi, Center

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WEEK 12 PREVIEW FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, AT 7:15 P.M., BULLDOG STADIUM

Bulldog Game Day Fresno State Bulldogs (7-4, 5-3 WAC)

vs.

Illinois Fighting Illini (6-5, 4-4 Big Ten)

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Keys to Victory 1. Seniors must dominate The seniors must cap off their Fresno State careers in style. The ‘Dogs will suit up a number of three and four-year starters who take Jim Sweeney Field for the last time and there’s no better stage to go out.

2. Play Bulldog football When dynamic offenses and defenses come to town, like Illinois, playing tough, hard-nosed football is critical. Establishing the run and playing mistake-free on defense will keep the ‘Dogs in it.

3. No Colburn turnovers It’s the senior’s last game in Bulldog Stadium, and making the last five games a thing of the past is important. Colburn has committed at least one turnover in Fresno State’s last five contests.

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Breakdown: Bulldogs Fresno State had only five days to prepare for tonight’s game against Illinois, and that’s going to show in the last game of the year at Bulldog Stadium.

Coming off a last minute 23-20 victory over Western Athletic Conference foe Idaho, the Bulldogs have a chance to knock off the Big Ten’s Illinois to collect the teams first signature win of the 2010 season.

Head coach Pat Hill’s squad has not defeated a team with a winning record this season with wins against the likes of WAC bottom dwellers New Mexico State, Utah State and Football Championship Subdivision Cal Poly while also collecting wins against m i d d l e - o f - t h e - p a ck WAC

teams.

But the 16 seniors that take the field for the last time tonight will look to go out on top.

Seniors Ryan Colbur n, Chris Carter and Ben Jacobs have anchored this team in the past couple of years, so it’ll be fitting if they go out victorious.

Expect a big performance from the seniors.

Breakdown: Fighting Illini Illinois has had 13 days of rest since it last played, an impressive 48-27 win over Northwester n at Wrigley Field.

The Fighting Illini boast arguably the best running back in the Big Ten. Mikel Leshoure garnered All-Big Ten honors last week for his 1,371-yard, 13-touchdown campaign so far in 2010.

Leshoure will take handoffs from redshirt freshman Nathan Scheelhaase who has also been impressive as of late. Scheelhaase has thrown just one interception in his last 105 attempts dating back to Illinois’ loss at Michigan State on Oct. 16.

Illinois ground attack averages 236 yards per game on the ground.

On defense, Illinois is lead

by All-Big Ten linebacker M a r t e z Wi l s o n wh o h a s forced three fumbles and is third in the conference in tackles with 100. As a whole, the Fighting Illini defense has given up 24 points per game this season. But in Illinois’ last three games, it has given up 44 points per game and an average of 266 yards through the air.

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Player to watch: Mikel Leshoure, Running Back

Wins against: Southern Illinois, Northern Illinois, Penn State, Indiana, Purdue, Northwestern Losses to: Missouri, Ohio State, Michigan State, Michigan, Minnesota Head coach: Ron Zook, sixth season (27-44) Offense: Pro Style

Defense: 3-4 Key players: QB Nathan Scheelhaase, WR A.J. Jenkins, LB Martez Wilson Series record: Fresno State leads 1-0 Last meeting: Fresno State won 53-52 in Champaign, IL Point Spread: Fighting Illini favored by five points

Editor’s Prediction Fresno State 34, Illinois 31

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Player to watch: Ben Jacobs, Linebacker When Fresno State runs: Advantage - Illinois The Fightin Illini has been stingy against the run all year, allowing just two opponents (Wisconsin and Michigan) to run for more than 200 yards. Fresno State’s feature back Robbie Rouse is likely out as well.

When Illinois runs: Advantage - Illinois There are few running backs as red hot in the country as Illinois’ All-Big Ten running back Mikel Leshoure.

In Illinois’ win over Northwestern two weeks ago, Leshoure gashed the Wildcats for 330 yards.

When Fresno State passes: Advantage - Fresno State Illinois has been middle of the pack in the Big Ten in pass defense, and Ryan Colburn is due for a big game through the air.

When Illinois passes: Advantage - Fresno State The Fighting Illini are ranked dead last in the Big Ten through the air, averaging just 149 yards per game.

Special teams: Advantage - Illinois Illinois has an All-Big Ten punter who has pinned 14 kicks inside the 20-yard line, which bodes well for field position.