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An emergency phone on campus, which provides direct contact to university police on Feb. 11, 2019. Of the 69 blue phone pillars on campus, eight are not currently functioning.

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8 emergency phones down

By Jorge Rodriguez Reporter

Nearly 12 percent of emergency phones at Fresno State are currently broken and won’t be able to be used by students.

Fresno State has 155 emergency phones throughout the university; 69 of those are the big blue pillars around campus.

These 69 emergency blue light phones can be found from Bulldog Stadium all the way to the Save Mart Center. As of Tuesday night there are eight broken phones throughout campus.

Parking lot P2 and the University Agricultural Laboratory both have more than one broken emergency phone near each other.

According to Amy Luna, manager of emergency operations and business continuity for Fresno State, the emergency phones are tested monthly for functionality. If they have any issues, they are reported for repairs.

Luna also said that during the winter there are more issues with the emergency blue light phones, because of moisture that interferes with the phone lines.

In addition, some of these emergency phones do not appear on the campus map and two are not at the spots that the official map indicates.

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Of the 69 blue emergency phones on campus, 12 percent are not functioning at this time. The phones are used to directly contact university police.

These emergency phones were first installed in 1991 as a means for safety on campus, especially at night when buildings were closed or inaccessible.

Emergency phones on campus are available in all classrooms and office phones can be used as emergency phones by simply dialing 911 or

ASI discusses homecoming funds, senator positions

By Jacob Mulick Reporter

Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) senators gave $30,000 to the Homecoming Committee and agreed to allow a vote on the Senator of Sustainability position on Wednesday, Feb. 13.

The Homecoming Committee asked ASI senators to consider putting aside $30,000 in reserve funds for the purpose of improving homecoming. One specific improvement was the potential hiring of higher-tier performers for the homecoming concert, one such suggestion was Post Malone.

Amendments were brought forward to change the amount to $20,000 or $40,000, respectively, but both were rejected, and the

original $30,000 memorandum of understanding was eventually approved.

The decision on whether or not the proposed Senator of Sustainability position would be put up to popular vote next voting season was also brought forward.

The decision to allow the student body to vote to accept the position was passed with a 10-5 vote.

It was also decided to put off the similar Graduate Affairs position that was discussed in the previous meeting until the Graduate School officially comes into effect.

A three-year $10,000 grant was also decided for Vintage Days, which, according to senator Bryce Johnson, means clubs will have to spend less money out of pocket.

88400 for direct police assistance.

Luna said these phones play an important role on campus.

“The most common calls are regarding a vehicles dead battery, to request an officer to report a crime or accidental calls from elevators,” Luna said. “We work very hard to keep this resource available to the campus community so that they have a convenient way to contact the police department.”

Last November, members of Associated Student, Inc. (ASI), campus police and administration did a night walk through campus.

The night walk was used to identified “dark spots” and problem areas on campus that may need to be addressed for safety concerns. ASI senator for Parking and Safety Christopher Rodriguez said that during the walk a “dark spot” between the Science I building and the Science II building was identified.

Rodriguez also said that during the night walk they also took a look at the emergency blue phones and identified phones that had problems.

Rodriguez added that if there are any safety concerns around campus, a student should tell him or go to the police department so that they can be addressed as soon as possible.

Title IX investigations suspended

By Larry Valenzuela News Editor

The California State University system instructed all colleges to put a pause on pending cases involving sexual misconduct, as a new investigation model is put into place, according to the CSU Chancellor’s office.

Toni Molle, director of public affairs from the Office of the Chancellor, said in an email that an interim policy is expected to take effect in the next two weeks, as the current Title IX document undergoes revisions required by the Jan. 4, 2019 California Court of Appeal ruling in John Doe V. Kegan Allee, PH. D. Molle said in the email the current changes would require that students accused of sexual misconduct who face severe disciplinary sanctions, such as expulsion or suspension, at all California universities, public or private, now

have the right to a hearing and to cross-examine, directly or indirectly, their accusers.

According to Molle, the interim policy that is currently being drafted will add guidance regarding how the hearing procedure will occur.

The interim policy will be in place while a formal policy is expected to be brought in during the fall semester, according to Molle.

“Work is continuing on cases up to the point when the investigative report is completed,” Molle said. “Once the interim policy is in place, the paused cases will then proceed to hearing.”

According to Molle, CSU Title IX and Discrimination Harassment and Retaliation [DHR] officers along with campus leaders were made aware of the new policy as of Jan. 10. Title IX and DHR staff notified anyone with current cases in process of the new state policy and that the timeline of its investigation was extended.

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HackFresno returns

By Jacob Mulick For most people, hacking is a negative term.

But at HackFresno Hackathon, hacking becomes a positive experience for both the participants and the community.

HackFresno 2019 is a 24-hour hack-athon designed to encourage technologically-savvy students to use their skills to complete a project in one of four different categories: Education, Health and Wellness, Environment and Agriculture and Social Good.

Around 80-120 participants are expected for this year, and the HackFresno staff hope to draw in people of all majors and ability levels.

The event is open to students of all skill levels, and beginners are encouraged to participate and learn.

day and night in the form of organized activities.

These include workshops taught by field professionals, yoga, snacks and a raffle. Food will also be provided throughout the event.

HackFresno 2019 public relations manager Christopher Marroquin claims that the event is a great way not only to expand students’ computer development skills, but to meet other like-minded students, learn how to work together as a team, communicate and present a project in a short period of time.

Prizes will be given for the teams with the top projects in each category, and a raffle will be held for everyone attending the event.

The event is 100 percent free, and all college students ages 18 years and older who are interested in tech are welcome, regardless of what school they attend.

Hackers may enter either as a team or come individually and be grouped with other members. They will have from noon on Saturday, Feb. 23 to noon Sunday, Feb. 24 to design and create a project in one of the themes.

There will be breaks from the main activity of designing and programming throughout the

The event will be held in the Fresno State North Gym Room 118. Check-ins for the event will officially start on Feb. 23 at 9:00 a.m., and the event will continue overnight until 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 24. Interested students can visit https://www.hackfresno.com/ for more details and official rules.

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The north wing of the Henry Madden Library was renovated 10 years ago. Now the library provides a space for students to read, study and learn.

10 facts to know as library addition turns 10

By Jennifer Reyes Reporter

The Henry Madden Library features a unique history that make it one of a kind. This week the north wing renovation of the library turned 10 years old. Here are ten facts you may not know about the library.

The Native American basket theme of the library’s design was inspired by a gift of $10 million donated from the Table Mountain Rancheria for the library’s renovation. Due to the partnership of the Table Mountain Rancheria, the library wanted to honor them and the Native American culture around the area.

The Native Plant Garden, located by the Peace Garden, brings one of many unique touches to the campus. This garden contains local native plants, which are grown and harvested by local Native American groups. These plants are used for basket weaving techniques.

The earth-tone walls on each floor of the library were inspired by the natural elements found at the Table Mountain Rancheria.

The lady in a red dress, Lois Conner, located outside of the library in a huge video screen had become the longest art film performance in 2009, the same year the library was going under construction.

Henry Madden was the university’s librarian from 1949 to 1979. In his hands, the library’s collection grew tremendously, from 70,000 volumes to 560,000 volumes. Madden had the goal of improving the library. Therefore, in his honor the library was named after him.

The Music & Media Library, located on the third floor of the north wing, was created in 1968 and was called the Music Library. The Music & Media Library holds the largest collection of CDs and final albums in the CSU. In this area, there are media labs that students may use to compose music, record podcasts, edit videos and utilize graphic design software.

The Special Collection Research Center, located on the fourth floor of the library, contains special collections of rare and unique books.

The area also contains rare artifacts and university archives. The library has the world’s largest collection on the world’s fair. Anyone may check them out, to read/look in the Woodward Family Reading room, as located on the fourth floor.

The Philip Levine Reading Room, located on the second floor of the north wing, was named in honor of Laureate poet, Philip Levine. This space features a sitting area to study, read and write for anyone, as well as a collection of Levine’s poetry and literature.

The prayer/meditation room, located on the third floor of the south wing, near the administrative office, is another resource for students.

The lactation room is located on the third floor of the south wing, around the corner from the administrative office. This is a secure room for nursing mothers to feel comfortable and safe, which includes a chair and a window for viewing. Mothers, whether students or faculty, may request access to this room from the Human Resources Center.

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Burning Man Tour brings the party

By Jorge Rodriguez Reporter

Grammy-nominated country music artist Dierks Bentley brought his “Burning Man” tour to the Save Mart Center on Feb. 15, 2019 to much delight of Fresno’s country music fans.

This was Bentley’s latest stop in Fresno since his “What the Hell” tour in 2017.

The concert started with a band called Hot Country Knights. The band members wore wigs, dark sunglasses and fake facial hair, and made jokes during the 20-minute set. The band is a creation of Bentley, who has said that he likes to have fun with the crowd before the show.

In between acts, the crowd was entertained

by DJ AyDamn, who played mixes of hip-hop, rock and of course, country music.

Canadian country singer Tenille Townes was the next act up, bringing a more pop-style of country music to the stage. Townes talked about how she liked California during her set, getting cheers from the crowd.

Next up was Jon Pardi, who got the crowd dancing and singing along with every lyric of his songs. Pardi apologized to the crowd for being sick with a cold, which he said made his voice sound hoarse, but the crowd didn’t seem to mind.

His set continued for about an hour. In be-

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Country star Dierks Bentley performs in front of a packed Save Mart Center during his “Burning Man” tour on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019. tween songs, Pardi thanked the crowd for coming to the show and reminisced on the times he’d been invited to play at the Fresno Fair, which got loud cheers from the crowd.

After Pardi’s set, it was time for the headliner of the tour. Bentley came out to a cheering crowd that was ecstatic to see him perform.

Student dancers take stage

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Bentley’s performance was a spectacle, with lights, smoke and a big screen that projected images that were related to each song he played. Bentley himself started getting close to the crowd near the stage, giving high-fives and shaking hands while singing his songs.

Once he played his first few songs, Bent-

Fresno State premiered its ninth annual Contemporary Dance Ensemble “Moving Through the Static” Feb. 15, the culmination of the Dance 153 course.

Artistic director Kenneth Balint curated a show of six pieces, three of which he choreographed. Senior dance majors Caitlin Gainey and Nathalie Contreras choreographed two dances as well.

“Dance occurs in time, through space and with some kind of force, effort or energy,” Balint said in the program. “Our concert today is centered around the ability of both the dancers’ and the audience members’ kinetic and cerebral understanding of what is really happening at the present moment.”

The energy of the pieces seemed to build as the night unfolded. Gainey’s dance, titled “Salvation,” was deliberate and emotive. Simple white costuming by Kelly Pantzlaff Curry gave the dancers an ethereal fluidity.

Gainey also excelled in her duet with trans-

ley gave an anecdote of his last performance in Fresno. Right after that concert he went to Yosemite, but he said that he wouldn’t be doing that this time -- tonight he was drinking instead.

Halfway through his show, Bentley performed a couple songs with Pardi, but since Pardi was not feeling well, Bentley did a duet with Townes for the song “Different for Girls.”

Throughout his set, Bentley was drinking from his signature black Solo cup. Later on, he walked through the crowd to a stage where DJ AyDamn was playing and invited a member of the crowd up on stage to “shotgun” a beer with him before his next song.

After drinking the beer, he thanked the people in the back of the arena for coming to his show and went on to sing a romantic song for those still celebrating Valentine’s Day. Bentley finished his set with the song “Sideways,” after which he thanked the crowd and left the stage. However, he and his band returned for an encore. He finished the concert with the songs “Drunk on a Plane” and “Free and Easy (Down the Road I Go)” to a roaring crowd.

Overall, the crowd was entertained throughout the entire concert and seemed to enjoyed every moment of it. Bentley seemed to also enjoy his time during the concert and his easy-going demeanor appeared to make it easy for the crowd to enjoy his show.

fer student Zachary Segovia, audience members said.

The piece titled “Friction Brings Fatigue” featured the two dancers in very minimal black costuming and low, warm lighting. Gainey and Segovia showed off their athleticism and strength, executing difficult lifts with precision.

The final dance, titled “From…last night’s restless attempted sleep” was unexpected and thrilling. The music by composer Ben Cooper was haunting, which combined with the fact that the dancers’ identities were obscured, made for a spectacular finale.

The show will continue to run from Feb. 20 through Feb. 23. Shows start at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $10 for students, $15 for faculty, staff, alumni and military, and $17 for general admission.

For more information, contact the box office at (559) 278-2216 or email universitytheatre@ csufresno.edu.

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The Vagina Monologues

By Andrea Marin Contreras | Reporter

Two-day Art Song Festival on campus

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(Left to right) Kathie Mollica, Jessica Johnson, Heather Roberts-Shorts, Melanie Ramsey and Celestial Bracamonte performing “They Beat the Girl Out of my Boy.” The Women’s Alliance and the Cross Cultural and Gender Center welcomed the “Vagina Monologues” back to Fresno State for its opening night on Jan. 15 in the North Gym. Based on Eve Esler’s “Vagina Monologues,” the play is a collection of emotional experiences that more than 200 women have gone through in their lives.

“It’s hard not to get your feelings involved,” said Ayriese Smith, a third-year psychology major at Fresno State and producer of the play.

Smith said she wants the audience to feel comfortable about their bodies and to be open and understanding of anyone’s experience.

The cast members have been preparing since Jan. 5 for the play.

This year’s theme was empowering women.

Smith told the audience that every cast member decided to dress in the clothes that made them feel powerful and unique. Cotton pants, a skirt with illuminated lights under it, a dress with flower print — all displayed the diversity and powerful personalities of the cast members.

“This is an act of defiance,” Smith said, explaining that she wants to encourage people to talk about their bodies freely. “We are not going to stop talking because it [vagina] makes you uncomfortable.”

Before the show, Melanie Glass, a Pennsylvania artist and writer, shared her poetry with the audience. Some of her art pieces were inspired by the monologues and experiences she has gone through as a woman. The audience was able to enjoy Glass’s artwork before and after the show.

The monologues kicked off with “The Lists.”

“If your vagina could talk, what would it say,” performer Kathie Mollica started off.

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“More, more! Not there! Yes,” performers Jessica Johnson and Suzanne Grazyna answered and set the mood for the night.

The eight actresses narrated different monologues with unique and powerful stories of hair shaming, rape and pleasure. All the serious topics were discussed with different tones that engaged the audience in conversations where the word “vagina” is not stigmatized.

“It’s OK to talk about these issues, to be honest and upfront about things that affect women,” said Johnson, a fourth-year performer in the production.

Johnson’s solo performance, “The Woman Who Loved to Make Vaginas Happy,” focused on the bodily pleasure many women neglect themselves. Johnson also helped perform “They Beat the Girl Out of My Boy,” which discussed the struggle transexual people go through to feel like themselves.

“I didn’t know anything about women’s health and rights issues,” said Johnson, who was a sophomore at Fresno State when she first discovered the “Vagina Monologues.” She said her experience as a cast member has helped her grow into the woman she is now.

“We have to encourage each other and be allies for each other,” Johnson said.

Lina Ramirez, a social work student, said this experience “made [her] feel uncomfortable, but it inspired [her] to reach out and talk with other women.”

The “Vagina Monologues” has been featured at Fresno State for more than 15 years. Every year, the funds raised from the play are donated to an organization. The Rape Counseling Services at Fresno and Firebaugh will be the beneficiaries of this year’s performances.

The Department of Music will host its second annual Art Song Festival at 5:15 p.m. on Friday and Saturday in the Concert Hall at Fresno State.

The festival focuses on the genre of ‘international art song’ and will include an entire recital of music by American composers, including Dr. Robin Fisher, soprano from Sacramento State, Dr. Maria Briggs, soprano and Art Song Festival director at Fresno State, and Dr. Kenneth

Froelich, composer from Fresno State.

Renown tenor Alex Boyer will present master classes and vocal recitals.

Student participants will compete in a student showcase and an art song composition showcase.

Both days will consist of master classes, concerts, lectures and competitions with prizes.

Tickets can be purchased in the box office or through the Department of Music website.

A two-day pass is $15 for general admission and $11 for seniors and students. One-day passes for general admission is $10 and $8 for seniors and students.

Fresno writers to read at Rogue Fest this March

By Ashleigh Panoo Contributer

Faculty, alumni and students from the Creative Writing MFA program will hold readings in the Tower District as part of the 18th annual Rogue Festival in March.

Venita Blackburn, Brynn Saito, Steven Church, Carole Firstman, Ronald Dzerigian and Joseph Cassara are among the faculty who will participate.

Rogue Fest is described as a 10-day “fringe festival” celebrating independent artists in dance, theatre, spoken word and puppetry.

Esmeralda Gamez, a second-year student in the MFA program, said she’s excited to be reading some of her poems for the second year in a row at the festival.

“Most of my poetry deals with the relationships I have with the people and the world around me,” she said. “And with today’s political climate, many poems try to speak to the events happening, or to what they make me feel as a Mexican-American woman and daughter of immigrants.”

Gamez is also a little apprehensive, but the opportunity for students like her to network is important, she said.

“It’s always a nerve-wracking but rewarding experience being able to read in a room where most people attending have never heard of you

or your work,” she said. “It gives us the opportunity to put our writing out into the world and become more confident with presenting our work.”

Blackburn, alumnus David Campos and student Jer Xiong will read on March 1 at 5 p.m.; Cassara, Firstman and Gamez will read on March 2 at 8 p.m.; Church, Dzerigian and student Danielle Potter will read on March 3 at 5:30 p.m.; and Saito and alumni Ethan Chatagnier and Kimberly Horg will read on March 9 at 4:15 p.m.

All readings will be held at the Spectrum Gallery at 608 E. Olive Ave. Tickets are $7 at the door with a $3 Rogue Festival wristband.

Showtimes

March 1 - 5 p.m.

March 2 - 8 p.m.

March 3 - 5:30 p.m.

March 9 - 4:15 p.m.

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Appeal to younger generation’s voice

By Christina Tran During the 2018 midterm elections, Congress took some monumental steps forward in

tention in waves from the public, Ocasio-Cortez slowly won over the younger generation’s votes with her empowering messages and straightforward speech. Often speaking in a conversational manner, her speeches provided an opportu-

However, the topics she discusses in public and those broadcasted on television are in no way easygoing or boring for the audience. Often confrontational when dealing with her political peers and colleagues, the messages she discuss-

electing congressmen and congresswomen of different ethnic backgrounds and age groups across the political spectrum.

One such political candidate and social activist was Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who became one of the youngest congresswomen ever elected.

Beginning with grassroot support to gain at-

nity for any member of the public to understand politics if they were willing to listen.

Stepping away from using political jargon and language that often confuses the public, Ocasio-Cortez speaks in a way that demonstrates that age and experience don’t matter in regard to how well one can do their job as a politician.

es have become topical and their urgency evident to all those who hear her.

Ocasio-Cortez stands firm in proving that the millennial generation is not one to be taken lightly, nor will the corruption and indecencies in politics continue unaddressed as the older generation remains in power, one election after another.

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Ocasio-Cortez and the rise of Socialism

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You may have heard of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez through videos on

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Currently 29 years of age, thus a millennial, Ocasio-Cortez is the youngest female member ever elected to Congress.

While her victory into Congress was in itself a David versus Goliath story, defeating 10-term Democrat Joe Crowley in the primary was the result of grassroots campaigning powered by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).

The (DSA) is an organization of dues-paying members who organize to change the exploitative, oppressive and environmentally destructive system that capitalism has continued to operate under.

Ocasio-Cortez is a member of DSA and ran for office as a Democrat.

Fun fact: members of DSA Fresno and Fresno State’s very own Young Democratic Socialists text-banked for Ocasio-Cortez during the midterm primaries of 2018.

Ocasio-Cortez is now said to represent all millennials in the political sphere.

While many of us were inspired by socialist

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Bernie Sanders in 2016, socialists of all ages should try not to hero-worship any public figure.

Ocasio-Cortez and Sanders both fight hard on progressive platforms, such as Medicare For All, tuition-free higher public education and the Green New Deal.

As socialists, we are fortunate to have leaders who put spotlights on these issues. However, Ocasio-Cortez and Sanders cannot do it alone.

We need everyone, especially millennials, to organize, get involved and use our talents to change the world for generations to come. And remember: a better world is possible.

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Bulldogs split postponed doubleheader Michael Ford

Managing Editor After a win Saturday in the team’s season opener, the Fresno State baseball team split a doubleheader against Utah Valley University (UVU) on Monday by losing the first game 4-3 and winning the second game 8-3.

The teams were forced to play the doubleheader on Monday after Sunday’s game was postponed due to rain.

After leading the season opener from start to finish on Saturday, the ‘Dogs fell quickly behind in the second inning of game one on a two-run home run to left field with two outs by UVU right fielder Alexander Marco to give the Wolverines a 2-0 advantage.

In the top of the third, the Wolverines threatened to score again, but Bulldogs relief pitcher Nikoh Mitchell escaped the inning with no further damage by stranding runners the loaded bases.

With momentum now on their side, the Bulldogs bats went to work in the bottom of the inning.

With two outs, Bulldogs star catcher Carter Bins broke the seal with a two-run single to left field to tie the ballgame at 2 apiece, scoring Zach Presno and Miles Tomczak.

Bins then advanced to third on a passed ball and was singled home by shortstop JT Arruda

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Fresno State’s Zach Presno, 27, celebrates with his teammates after hitting a home run during the Bulldogs’ series win over Utah Valley at Peter Beiden Field on Monday Feb. 18, 2019. to give Fresno State its first lead, 3-2.

The Wolverines tied the game on an RBI single by Madsen, and the game stayed dead-

Arruda followed with a base hit to right field to drive in Bins, and the ‘Dogs finished the inning with a 3-0 lead.

locked at 3 until the fateful ninth inning.

With the pressure on, Sims broke the tie with a solo home run, and the ‘Dogs were unable to answer in the bottom of the inning as they were retired in order.

In game two, the ‘Dogs’ offense broke through in a big way.

Presno led off the bottom of the third inning with a home run, his first of the season.

Bins then led off the fourth inning with a bloop double down the left field line, and the ‘Dogs were once again threatening.

Bulldogs starting pitcher Davis Moore appeared as if he would make those runs stand up. Despite hitting three batters, Moore made his way through five innings without giving up a run.

In the sixth, things started to turn for Moore.

UVU left fielder Jake Berry doubled in the Wolverines’ first run while advancing another runner to third base.

A wild pitch from Moore allowed the runner from third to score to cut the ‘Dogs lead to one.

With an opportunity to escape the inning

with no more damage, Moore allowed a single to left field by Marco and the game was all square at 3 after five and a half innings.

Fresno State answered with an RBI single from Presno in the bottom of the seventh, scoring pinch runner Emilio Nogales to push the home team ahead, 4-3.

Center fielder Zach Ashford provided an insurance run when he and first baseman McCarthy Tatum attempted a double steal.

Nolan Dempsey delivered the final blow with a two-run home run in the eighth inning, and UVU was unable to answer in the ninth.

‘Dogs head coach Kevin Batesole was impressed with his team’s relief pitching. Fresno State relievers allowed just one run over 7.2 innings in the two games combined.

“I thought they were outstanding, and they came in and threw strikes and challenged hitters,” Batesole said. “That is the best way to pitch and if you are pumping strikes in there, keep on going.”

The ‘Dogs will be back on the diamond next weekend when they visit San Diego for the annual Tony Gwynn Classic, where they will play, among other teams, No. 25-ranked California State University, Fullerton.

“I am really excited to get out there and see how we handle those tough teams,” Batesole said. “All those wins will be special.”

Football finds OC, 3 more assistants added Anthony De Leon Sports Editor

After nearly a month, the search for an offensive coordinator has ended, as the Fresno State football program decided to go with the in-house option by promoting offensive line coach Ryan Grubb to acting offensive coordinator and associate head coach.

The offensive coordinator position became available in January after former Bulldog offensive coordinator Kalen DeBoer accepted the same position at Indiana University.

Grubb and DeBoer have roamed the same sidelines as a coaching tandem since their days at Sioux Falls University (2007-09), where Grubb took over DeBoer’s coordinator duties.

Grubb moved to Eastern Michigan University (2014-2016) before settling in Fresno in 2017.

Grubb looks to continue the success that the Bulldogs achieved over the last two seasons,

after his predecessor DeBoer’s offense helped turn a 1-11 Bulldog team in 2016 into a team with a 22-6 record over the last two seasons.

DeBoer, with the help of Grubb, turned Fresno State into one of the best scoring offenses, ranking No. 26 in the nation, averaging 34.6 points per game and No. 20 in red zone scoring at 89.5 percent.

Under Grubb, the Bulldogs’ offensive line paved the way for the success of Bulldog football, with Grubb’s line allowing an infinitesimal 10 sacks over 14 games -- ranking third in all of Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) in 2017. That same season, Fresno State also ranked third in tackles for loss allowed per game with 3.29.

According to a news release by the university, “Grubb will continue to have a direct influence on the offensive line group, but with the added responsibility of offensive coordinator and associate head coach, [Roman] Sapolu will be a key assistant to that group.”

The Bulldogs also filled three other vacan-

cies on the coaching staff on Monday, including the positions of quarterbacks’ coach/passing game coordinator, assistant offensive line coach and defensive line coach – a position that was vacated after former defensive line coach Jamar Cain was hired by Arizona State.

In the case of the defensive line, the Bulldogs brought in a coach accustomed to the Red Wave in the form of Will Plemons. This will be Plemons’ second stint at Fresno State, as he was an assistant under Pat Hill from 20082011, spending three years under the same title he has once again been hired for. Plemons has also made stops with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (2014-2015) and defensive line coach at Sacramento State (201618).

The Bulldogs have added a seasoned assistant coach in Danny Langsdorf as their quarterbacks’ coach/passing game coordinator. Langsdorf has a coaching career including more than 20 years, with stints in the National Football

League with the New Orleans Saints (2002-04) and the New York Giants (2014), while at the college ranks Langsdorf served as the offensive coordinator at both Oregon State (2005-2013) and Nebraska (2015-17).

In a final move, Fresno State hired Sapolu to fill the role of assistant offensive line coach after spending three seasons at Nebraska as a graduate assistant working with the offensive line (2015-17) and one season at Idaho State as offensive line coach in 2018.

Sapolu is familiar with Langsdorf. During Sapolu’s playing career with Oregon State University (OSU), Langsdorf served as OSU’s offensive coordinator for every year he was at OSU, except for his senior year in 2014.

Sapolu also comes from a winning lineage dating back to the San Francisco 49ers’ dynasty of the 1980s, as Sapolu is the son of Jesse Sapolu. His father is a four-time Super Bowl champion during his career with the 49ers, spanning from 1983 to 1997.

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Fresno State’s Jeremy Trinh attempts to roll over Oklahoma’s Christian Moody during the Bulldogs’ dual loss at the Save Mart Center on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.

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Looking to continue its ascension up multiple college wrestling polls around the nation, the No. 25-ranked Fresno State wrestling team battled a hard-fought season finale against No. 22 Oklahoma at the Save Mart Center on Sunday, Feb. 17.

The Bulldogs (9-8, 4-4 Big 12) came up short at the hands of the Sooners (8-6, 3-3 B12) 2516 to end the season in front of a season-high crowd of 2,971 three weeks before. The Bulldogs travel to Tulsa, Okla. for the 2019 Big 12 Championships set to be held at the Bank of America Center on March 9-10.

The Bulldogs were able to keep the meet close for the first few matches, thanks in part to a 184-pound victory from No. 20-ranked Jack Hemauer, as he defeated Kayne MacCallum with a 9-1 major decision. Hemauer was able to get a decisive win using a take down and near fall in the first period, going up 6-0 and never looking back as he rode out the rest of the match for his fourth major decision of the season.

Heavyweight AJ Nevills was able to help regain the lead for the ‘Dogs as he got on the board, making quick work of opponent Jake Boyd in just 3:30. The victory was the fifth fall of the season for the No. 17-ranked Nevills and the 20th win of the season, moving his overall record to 20-6.

In a post-meet interview with Fresno State Athletics, ‘Dogs head coach Troy Steiner spoke highly of Nevills and his pin-fall victory, but had some critiques for the way he started the matchup.

“I did not like how he came out in the match and let the other guy control the ties. But once he got into a position he was comfortable with,

he really got after it and attacked hard on top to turn him and get the fall,” Steiner said.

Riding high on a nine-match winning streak, No. 13 Josh Hokit came into Sunday’s meet looking to extend that number to double-digits, but came up short against No. 27-ranked Jake Woodley in a 3-1 decision. Woodley was able to knock off Hokit with a takedown in the final seconds of a decisive third period, giving Hokit just his fourth loss of his junior campaign.

Despite early success, Oklahoma would take four of the next five matches, with the lone Bulldog victory coming from redshirt freshman Gary Joint, who won a 2-0 decision over Anthony Madrigal in the 133-pound weight class. The victory cut the Sooners’ lead down to 14-13, and that would be the closest the match would be for the rest of the meet.

With an insurmountable lead, the Bulldogs were able to win the final match of the evening as 165-pounder Isaiah Hokit received the decision over Jeremy Thomas with a score of 3-0.

Hokit’s victory brought the score to 25-16, as the Bulldogs finished their regular season on a losing note.

Coach Troy Steiner described his thoughts on the Bulldogs’ effort against Oklahoma and how he felt the Bulldogs needed to start the meet off in his post-meet interview.

“I thought we wrestled Oklahoma’s tempo and pace of the match, and I told our guys we have to come in and set the tone early and wrestle our pace and our tempo and we didn’t do that at certain weights,” Steiner said. “At other weights, we did not stay disciplined and just have to stay disciplined in certain positions.”

Despite the loss, the Bulldogs will now have a few weeks to prepare for the Big 12 Championships happening March 9 and 10 in Tulsa, as they look to capitalize on their efforts this season.