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‘Don’t be silent’ Valley sexual assault reports rise #METOO

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By Christian Mattos @ChrisssyMattos

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he was 22 when the news director “dragged” her into the production studio.

“I knew it wasn’t right,” said Faith Sidlow, broadcast journalism professor. “But I also had no idea that there was anyone I could talk to about it.”

She didn’t tell her roommates that he had tried to kiss her. “I was so humiliated.”

Sidlow sat among a panel of women and a man Tuesday night recounting memories of sexual harassment she experienced in the workplace. It was the first of the Leon S. Peters Ethics Lecture Series. The discussion was titled “The Me Too Moment: Sexual Harassment and Professional Life.”

The panel comes as the national #MeToo movement holds strong after an explosion of sexual abuse reports were revealed by countless women and men -- starting last fall. The wave of allegations have taken down powerful and well-known personalities in media and political circles.

Sidlow began the lecture Tuesday evening with a poll. She asked audience members if they have ever been sexually harassed. She then detailed her own experiences of unwanted physical advances in the workplace.

Moderated by Dr. Kathryn Forbes, the chair of the

161% increase of sexual assault reports from September to October 2017 after testimonies exploded on social media during the #MeToo movement

women’s studies department, the discussion featured a panel of professionals in different disciplines: Sidlow, Dr. Lisa Bryant of the political science department, Ruth Griffin of the theatre arts and dance department and Brett Sutton, an attorney at law with Sutton Hague Law. Sidlow said harassment typically has less to do with sex and has more to do with power and putting women “in ‘our place.’”

Bryant detailed the historic existence of sexual ha-

rassment in politics and the repercussions that have resulted from the #MeToo movement. She specifically mentioned politician Roy Moore and the allegations that he too may have been involved in sexual assault.

Those harassment allegations are believed to have brought voters to the polls in order to prevent his election to the Senate in Alabama last year.

“Had there not been a widespread movement to draw attention to what was going on, it’s likely [Moore] would have been elected,” Bryant said. “I believe that’s a political ramification of the #MeToo movement.”

Sidlow said the current state of affairs based on President Donald Trump’s time in office – and before his election – has largely set the tone for society’s response to sexual harassment.

“When a president can brag about groping a woman’s ‘whatever’ and have no repercussions, what kind of message is that sending to other men and women?”

Sidlow asked.

Bryant referred to Trump as “the Teflon president” because no allegations or misbehaviors “stick” to the public or the republican party.

Sutton, the attorney on the panel, said there is a one-year statute of limitations for victims to report sexual harassment. He said he believes sexual harassment training, laws and consequences have educated workers and prevented some harassment.

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OPINION DATING

By Christian Mattos | @ChrisssyMattos

I remember the exact moment when I found out my brother was going to propose to his girlfriend. I overheard him telling my mom on the phone, my heart skipped a beat and I started crying.

Actually, I started sobbing. In the middle of a waiting room at Valley Children’s Hospital.

It’s funny now, but it was terribly embarrassing and cringy and straight-up sad that I had that reaction. My brother’s girlfriend wasn’t a horrible person, but I just knew she wasn’t the one.

My mom told me to calm down and said that it’s his life and his decision. I thought to myself, if he’s happy, why shouldn’t I be

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Should I care what my siblings think of my boyfriend? happy too?

Having four siblings, I’ve seen plenty significant others come in and out of their lives over the years. Some I liked, some I didn’t care for and others were kind of just there. But I’m just the little sister, so what should my opinion of who they date really matter?

This got me thinking: should I care about my siblings’ approval of my relationship?

I remember the first boyfriend my sister brought home. She was a freshman in high school, and her boyfriend had bright blue hair, which I think we all thought was cool at the time. (They were “scene kids,” which we no longer think is cool.) I thought he was nice enough. But after they broke up, he was dead to me.

One of my brother’s first girlfriends was quiet but so sweet. We all loved her. I ac-

tually cried when they broke up. Now, of course, I see that was for the best, but it just goes to show the impact she had on our family.

Through all of the relationships that passed in and out of my family’s lives, I learned to see different examples of love, some positive and others… not so much. It was good preparation for when I ventured into my own relationship. I didn’t have to go into it blind. I had realistic expectations of what to expect, do and receive in return.

But knowing the kind of reaction I had when I met my siblings’ partners, I kind of wondered what they would think of my own relationship. Would they be hard on him? Would they like him? What if they hated him?

I also questioned how much I should care about their opinions. If I care about my boyfriend, then that’s all that matters

— like how my brother loved his girlfriend enough to know he wanted a future with her despite my displaced opinions.

But I also really value my family’s opinions. Being the fourth born of five children, I had a lot to look and live up to. I had a lot to learn from, as well. And I think along the way, as I saw my siblings make mistakes and succeed in all sorts of ways, I learned that it’s OK to think for myself and trust my gut in certain aspects of my life (i.e. interpersonal relationships).

I’m lucky. All of my family really likes my boyfriend. I’m not sure how I’d feel if they didn’t. But I also know what I want and what I deserve. While I think my siblings are a good judge of character, I trust myself to make the right decision with who I date, regardless of their opinions.

Plus, no one cries when I talk about our future. I think that’s a good sign.

HOROSCOPES Aries: March 21 _ April 19 You could be attracted to someone who is especially melodramatic and eccentric.

You'll feel a strong sense of chemistry with this person, even if the two of you don't agree about everything. Mars is generating some emotional and passionate explosions.

Taurus: April 20 _ May 20 Don't be intimidated by the intense pace of communications that is going on this week. The moon is speeding things up. You'll find yourself caught up in returning emails and phone calls. Putting in long hours at work, a relationship might need to temporarily go on hold.

Gemini: May 21 _ June 21 An intense solar eclipse is bringing you clarity about what you really want out of life. If you're only halfway happy with a romance, it's OK to admit it's time to move on. If you're bored at your job, consider sending out resumes to some interesting places.

Cancer: June 22 _ July 22 Dreamy Venus has you in the mood for love. You're fantasizing about somebody gorgeous who has been proving to be extremely enticing. Or you're daydreaming about a former flame, thinking about what it might be like to get back together with that sweetheart.

Leo: July 23 _ Aug. 22 Three planets are opposite your sign, so it's best to take it slow. If you've just started dating someone, don't get too serious too fast. And avoid allowing anybody from your work life to pressure you into making big decisions. Give yourself more time.

Virgo: Aug. 23 _ Sept. 22 Venus opposite your sign could leave

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you disenchanted about love. If you're single, maybe you're wondering if you'll be on your own forever. If you're married, you might hit a rough patch with your honey. Don't panic. Take a break if you need one.

Libra: Sept. 23 _ Oct. 23 A frisky new moon has you focused on spending some intimate time with your honey. If the two of you have been putting in long hours at work, carve out some room in your joint schedule to reconnect.

You'll both feel better if you can share some positive energy.

Scorpio: Oct. 24 _ Nov. 21 Emotional Venus is prompting you to be more open and honest with people.

Don't feel like you're being a hero by stuffing everything inside. If you're stressed out, it's OK to talk about it with somebody who truly cares about you.

Sagittarius: Nov. 22 _ Dec. 21 Impulsive Mars could make you say something cruel to your honey, even if you don't intend to be mean. And your words could create deeper wounds than you might expect. Try to be attentive to your sweetheart's moods and needs.

Capricorn: Dec. 22 _ Jan.19 Don't sell yourself short. Jupiter is urging you to represent yourself in the most powerful way. If you're being considered for a raise or promotion, showcase your talents and advertise your willingness to take on new responsibilities. In love, don't settle for second best.

Aquarius: Jan. 20 _ Feb. 18 There's a powerful new moon in your sign, coupled with a solar eclipse. This is likely to create some drama, but ultimately, this will be positive. Maybe you'll dis-

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Pisces: Feb. 19 _ March 20 Venus is bringing a soft, happy feeling to your love life. If you're single, you'll fondly reflect upon past relationships. If

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ASI ELECTIONS 2018

ASI petitions due Friday

By Angelica Hernandez @avh1992

Your chances to run for political office at Fresno State are drawing to a close. The final day to fill out a petition with support signatures is Friday.

Senator positions require 25 signatures and executive positions require 50 signatures in order to be eligible to run for a seat in the Associated Students, Inc., according to official rules.

On Wednesday, in a final push for getting all interested candidates in, an ASI

table will offer petitions and the information on election rules during the Bulldog Wednesday event in front of the Free Speech Area, according to ASI communications assistant Gina De Young.

De Young said students can also pick up necessary forms at the ASI office or download and print a copy from the ASI website.

“Everyone on campus has a voice,” De Young said. “If you’re passionate about wanting something changed or want to bring a certain issue to light, you should definitely run for office.”

There are three categories which make

up the student government – executive positions, senators of colleges, and senators at-large.

Executive positions include the president, the executive vice president, the vice president of finance and the vice president of external affairs.

Each senator represent students in a specific college or school such as the College of Arts and Humanities or the Craig School of Business.

Senators at-large represent students in groups including academic affairs, Greek affairs, student clubs and organizations, veterans and transfer affairs, among oth-

ers. The ASI executive team members are expected to serve 20 hours a week and are given a monthly stipend and priority registration for their service.

Senators are expected to serve for at least eight hours per month and receive a complimentary parking pass.

Petitions are due Friday in the University Student Union, Room 317.

Official campaigning will begin Feb. 21 after an all-candidates meeting at 6 p.m. on that day. Voting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. March 20 and end March 22 at noon.

FAX Q

Community meeting announces launch of faster transit system

By Kimberley T. Binion @kim_b_alto

Fresno residents will be able to ride the Bus Rapid Transit system, called the FAX Q, for the first time starting Monday.

FAX Q buses are clean-air vehicles that are expected to enhance bus services and improve public transportation in the city of Fresno.

The L-shaped route of the FAX Q has 27 stops spanning 15.7 miles. The routes travel through Blackstone Avenue from north Fresno to downtown. The route will then go east on Ventura Avenue/Kings Canyon Road to Clovis Avenue in southeast Fresno.

“Our intention is to get people from one side of town to the other faster,” said Jim Schaad, Director of Transportation for the City of Fresno, recently.

City officials have been working on the

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Bus Rapid Transit system for more than a decade. They hope to someday expand the system to include Shaw Avenue and the Fresno State campus.

Schaad, at a recent community meeting held at Fresno City College, discussed a new feature for the bus rides – a ticket vending machine that will be at all the FAX Q stops.

The machine is a large kiosk where people can purchase their ticket immediately upon arrival at their stop with cash or a card instead of waiting in line after the bus has arrived.

The new system will complement traditional Fresno Area Express service and it is expected to also improve air quality.

Esmeralda Soria, District 1 City Council member said, “I am very excited about what the Q will do to transform our community.”

Soria said the Q provides a unique opportunity for people to move throughout

the city in a quicker, more reliable way.

Another benefit: price.

Though a single pass will still be $1.25, an additional option of purchasing a 10ride or 30-ride card will be included with discounted rates and no expiration date.

The hours of operation for the FAX Q will also be greater, extending on weekdays from 5:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., and weekends from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Community members voiced concerns about safety with the later hours of operation.

They were advised that all the stops will include lighting and 18 additional police officers specifically assigned for the FAX Q unit will be on duty during hours of operation.

Assistant FAX Director Gregory Barfield said $1.25 in the transit industry “is one of the lowest fares that you’re going to find in California.”

Barfield added that FAX recently had a holiday special where bus fares dropped to $1. More of those promotions may come in the future, he said.

Students, estimated to account for $30,000 per month in fares, were advised that their student IDs would still allow them a free ride on FAX Q. The soft launch of the FAX Q will include free rides until Feb. 25.

By Bineet Kaur

Alumni honored for contributions

Fresno State alumni were honored at the Valley Business Awards Luncheon hosted by the Fresno Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday. The awards given to the alumni were “Student Entrepreneur of the Year” and the “Leon S. Peters Award" and recognized their contributions beyond university life.

Fresno State graduate Daniel Malcolm, who graduated with a degree in entrepreneurship in December 2017, received the student entrepreneur of the year award.

Malcolm received the award for the business he founded – Sparkle Ties.

Sparkle Ties offers ties featuring twistlike designs with rhinestones and Swarovski crystals.

“I wanted something more to my tie,” Malcolm said. “They’re ties that when you wear [them], you’ll be remembered.”

Malcolm said that he was “pleasantly

surprised” upon learning that he received the award.

He said his interest in business began early because his father also founded his own business, Malcolm Media Ag Publishing. It specializes in agriculture publications.

“As we grew up, it was natural for us to help out,” Malcolm said.

Malcolm is still involved in the family business, working in advertising. He said his time at Fresno State also contributed to his success.

“Fresno State is full of amazing people that are supportive and have given so many opportunities to students,” Malcolm said.

“Many students don’t realize how many resources and great, supportive people that we have.”

Malcolm added that his academic career in the Craig School of Business played a role in the creation of his business.

“I loved being able to apply what we

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learned in class to my business,” Malcolm said. “There were a lot of great professors.

Many of them are currently entrepreneurs.

It was great to learn from their past experiences as well as their current experiences.”

Robert Harper, dean of the Craig School, said Malcom is “very passionate” about his business.

“As a student, he got a business started that has sales and is successful,” Harper said. “He’s taken something unique and [is] making a name for himself.”

Jim Pardini, who graduated from Fresno State with a degree in social science in 1968, received the Leon S. Peters Award. He owns Pardini’s, a Central Valley based catering and banquet company.

Pardini said one thing he appreciates about his career is getting the opportunity to collaborate with others.

“It’s not like going to work every day,” Pardini said. “It’s more like going to someone’s house.”

Pardini said he personally knew Leon S. Peters. The building at the Craig School is named after Peters.

“I know the kind of a man he was and what this award exemplifies,” Pardini said.

In his lifetime, Peters engaged in philanthropic work in the Central Valley. His and his wife’s foundation, the Leon S. Peters Foundation, donated millions of dollars to numerous causes.

Pardini said the Leon S. Peters Award represents “success in business, being a very good person and philanthropy.”

He said those are ideas he tries to live by.

Pardini received the award for several reasons, including his community service efforts. He has been involved with the Boys and Girls Clubs as well as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California.

“I have a special place in my heart for underprivileged youth, in particular, even though I’ve been involved in a lot of different charitable groups,” Pardini said.

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BOOK REVIEW

‘OMG, The Things I Learned in College’ offends and misrepresents

By Christian Mattos @ChrisssyMattos

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s a college student, I see the value in taking advantage of resources and getting involved in order to prepare myself for the “real world.”

But after reading “OMG, The Things I Learned in College,” I felt inadequate, ill-represented and, quite frankly, extremely offended.

Written by Bob Roth, a self-proclaimed “college and career success” coach, the book follows two college students, Scott and Jackie, as they run a morning radio show on their college campus.

The students focus each show on different topics relevant to college students, like job search and career preparation; sex and relationships; substance abuse and social media usage. The radio show serves as an informative platform and open space for Scott and Jackie to interact with students and prepare them for life after college.

This sounds like a good concept. But the execution failed.

I typically enjoy books with a plotline disguising the intention to educate readers, but this was just too in-your-face. The entire

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book felt like a bunch of college pamphlets strung together with random and irrelevant anecdotes in between.

About a third of the book focuses on job search and career preparation, mainly told from the perspective of radio host Jack-

ie. We soon learn that Jackie is homeless. (Even though Ross mentions her and the dorms on multiple occasions – what is the truth?) Desperate to move forward in her own life, Jackie presents lots of valuable information about how to strengthen your resume to get the best job in your field after graduation.

Except here’s the problem: Yes, Jackie is motivated and works hard, but she is not realistic or relatable at all. She actually seems kind of rude and a bit pretentious.

I’ll forgive her for that because she’s only working to better her own future, but she’s like a robot.

She miraculously has every step perfectly planned out to make even the most-accomplished students I know feel inept and greatly lacking in comparison.

Scott is not a likable character, either. He is sexist and makes inappropriate comments to Jackie, which would call the attention of a Title IX coordinator if he were at Fresno State.

Perhaps the strangest character of all is the narrator, Scott’s friend Doug. I don’t get why there needed to be a narrator for this story when it would have easily made more sense in the third person omniscient point of view.

But we’re lucky. Not only do we get to meet Doug, we get to know him on a personal level with a gratuitous sex scene that comes out of nowhere.

The biggest issue I had right off

the bat was that Roth decided to capitalize random words throughout the book that did not need to be capitalized. It was like his caps lock key was stuck or something.

It was very distracting.

The book became more problematic the further I read.

An actual statement from the book, during the sex and relationships radio show, was as follows: “We should all agree that only the girl can say yes or no and ‘No’ should always mean ‘No.’” This completely ignores male/transgender/nonbinary victims, but OK, Roth.

In the section about social media issues, Jackie goes on about “wonderful girls” who are bullied by “immature, despicable little bitches.” Seems counterproductive and hypocritical, but what do I know?

I should mention that there are some creepily drawn poronographic illustrations that really startled me as I read.

Roth had good intentions, and this book does contain some information that can be of value to college students. But there is a huge disconnect between the content and modern students.

Everyone’s college experience is going to be different. I’d advise students to reach out to different departments on campus for information and advice instead of rifling through this book in hope of finding something that might be applicable to their own lives.

THEATER

Contemporary Dance Ensemble to premiere ‘Epistêmê’

By Eric Zamora @ehhreec

University Theatre at Fresno State is premiering “Epistêmê” on Friday. It is the eighth-annual spring production by the Contemporary Dance Ensemble.

The show will run through Feb. 24 in the John Wright Theatre.

“Epistêmê” is the product of the portable dance troupe company class (Dance 163). The ensemble features 15 students who perform five new dance works and one previously performed work.

Students in Dance 163 needed

to audition to get into the class, which gives them the experience of performing and touring their works.

The dances in this production were choreographed by theatre arts professor Kenneth Balint, dance major Nathalie Quiros and dance artists/choreographers Janelle Paris and Anandha Ray. “The [dances] are all very different from each other. So when we prepared for it, it’s a lot about mentality, like how to keep yourself going for hours and hours to practice and keep the feeling of the choreography up and trying to keep the same mood every time you perform,”

said Mali Lee, a dance major and performer.

The word Epistêmê derives from an ancient Greek term meaning “knowledge” or “understanding.” The dance routines relate to dancers’ and audiences’ understanding of present day issues in society.

Tickets for adults are $17; $15 for Fresno State faculty and staff, alumni and military; and $10 for students.

Box office hours are from noon to 4 p.m. on weekdays and is open one hour before each performance. For more information, contact the box office at 559-278-2216 or universitytheatre@csufresno.edu.

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‘Epistêmê’ will premiere in the John Wright Theatre at Fresno State on Feb. 16, 2018

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Black History Month Events Exhibition reception in the library On Feb. 22 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Henry Madden Library in the Pete P. Peters Ellipse Gallery, there will be a reception for the “Black Agitprop” Exhibition.

The exhibit showcases themes and topics from the Africana Studies Program’s courses and will be in the library through Feb. 24.

Sistah to Sistah Sistah to Sistah is an ongoing event that takes place every Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. in Thomas Building, Room 110. Meet women you can relate to, and feel understood, heard and accepted. There are different discussion topics weekly. All participants are welcome.

Black and Queer art show

‘Black Panther’ discussion

“Black and Queer: An Art Show Featuring Live Performances” will take place on Feb. 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Vintage Room. It is sponsored by the Cross Cultural and Gender Center’s LGBTQ+ Programs and Services and African-American Programs and Services.

A panel discussion with the Black Faculty and Staff Association on the movie “Black Panther” will take place on Thursday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the Peters Building, Room 191.

‘Black Panther’ opening night

Africana Culture Night

Friday is opening night of the movie “Black Panther” at Maya Cinemas Fresno 16. There are multiple screening times. Go to mayacinemas.com/theaters/ fresno-16 for more information.

Africana Culture Night, sponsored by Black Students United, will take place on Feb. 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Satellite Student Union.

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Students’ technology, design skills ready for all to see

By Bineet Kaur @hellobineet

Fresno State agriculture students used their final project from the fall semester as a chance to showcase their art skills for their college. They created signs for the seven departments of the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology.

In addition, signs were made for the dean of the college and Dr. James Moller, who, along with his wife, donated $250,000 dollars to the mechanized agriculture program.

Moller is a professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota but grew up in Fresno.

His donation helped fund upgrades for the mechanized agriculture laboratory. “[Moller] liked our program and could see that we could really benefit from a donation from them,” said Cassidy Steenbock, a senior majoring in agriculture education.

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“For many people, the fear of losing their job, the fear of being sued, the fear of ruining their career actually does have an impact,”

The signs were the final project for John Williams’ Mechanized Agriculture 120 class.

Williams gave the students free reign in choosing which sign they wanted to create.

“The main thing was to let them use the foundation skills that they’ve learned, but then come up with a final product that we can display throughout the university,” Williams said.

He said he was impressed with the final products. “[It] was really cool to see the students come up with their own designs and utilize their creativity,” Williams said.

Steenbock created a sign for Moller as well as a wood plaque for him.

“He was really happy,” Steenbock said. “I don’t think he was really expecting us to do something that big.”

Steenbock added a micrometer to the sign because Moller’s father was a machinist. And Moller had reportedly made the donation to

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Forbes called for bystanders to respond to sexual harassment when they see it happening.

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the ag school in memory of his father.

Christopher Sharp, a senior majoring in agriculture education, made a sign for the viticulture and enology department.

“I come from Santa Rosa in Sonoma County – which is by Napa Valley. Wine is a really big thing up there, so I wanted to do the viticulture and enology department,” Sharp said.

Sharp incorporated wine and grapes into the sign’s design. He also stained the sign with red wine.

“The staining process was kind of unique,”

Griffin also called for audience members to speak out about harassment: “Don’t be silent.”

Griffin said her own experiences made her feel like an “it.” She detailed her harassment as “a kind of internalized oppression or hegemony, which was to be quiet and still and be avoidant.”

Bryant told audience members to believe the victims of harassment and be a support network.

She also suggested that the problem of sexual harassment can be stopped with educating both sons and daughters.

“What else do you do except empower your daughters and tell your sons not to be harassers?” Bryant said.

Along with reporting to the police, human resources or supervisors in the workplace, other resources were offered to attendees seeking support.

Among these included the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), Centro La Familia Advocacy Services, and Rape Counseling Services (RCS) of Fresno.

The sexual assault unit of the Fresno Police Department annually records the number of sexual assault-related reports.

The unit has seen a jump from 146 reports in October 2017 to 198 in January 2018.

Fresno police Sgt. Daniel Macias said this may be attributed to public awareness and education about harassment and abuse, allowing victims to come forward even if it is years later.

RCS Fresno also records their 24-hour crisis interventions, which are counted when a rape or sexual assault victim reports an incident – recent or past – to the center.

According to RCS Director Raquel Garcia, the center had 113 crisis interventions in September 2017. That number jumped to 295 in October 2017 – right around the time when #MeToo began trending on social media. It showed about 161 percent increase in sexual assault reports.

It appeared that what began as a hashtag online gained recognition among those not online as a means to open up about abuse.

Fresno City College student Christy Brambila and Fresno State junior Karen Alameddine attended Tuesday night’s event to become more active in the #MeToo movement.

Brambila recalled her own experience

Sharp said. “I wanted to do something that was a little bit different.”

Sharp made the sign out of plywood and sheet metal.

For the wood portion, Sharp used a table saw. For the metal portion, he used a computer numerical control (CNC) plasma cutting table. The project overall was one he won’t soon forget.

“When I’m a teacher and I bring my students here, I can show them that when I went here, I made that sign – and it’s going to be here for generations,” Steenbock said.

I just feel like the power is in numbers, so as long as we’re educating ourselves, we can use that to then educate our kids when we have kids and try to change the perspective of everything, —Karen Alameddine, Fresno State junior being sexually harassed when a supervisor at her mother’s workplace tried to kiss her when she was a young teenager.

She said she told her aunt, her mother and a manager at the establishment. There were no consequences.

“If I would have known back then that I could have [gone] to the authorities about it instead of just to the manager or to my mom about it, I would have done that,” Brambila said. “It just angers me now and I want to be able to do more about it because when you’re little, you don’t know or you don’t understand it.”

Alameddine said that she has seen the #MeToo movement mentioned in the news media and hopes more women and men will join in the conversation.

“I just feel like the power is in numbers, so as long as we’re educating ourselves, we can use that to then educate our kids when we have kids and try to change the perspective of everything,” Alameddine said. “I feel like most of it is the fear that women have to speak out, and I think we need to get rid of that.”

Brambila said the widespread attention of the movement has allowed survivors to no longer feel embarrassed about the abuse they’ve endured.

“We’re able to go ahead and talk about it and not feel ashamed like it was our fault. It wasn’t our fault,” Brambila said.

To report an incident of sexual assault call RCS Fresno at (559) 222-7273.

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National Signing Day is over

Benjamin Cruz • The Collegian

Head football coach Jeff Tedford speaks at the National Signing Day Press Conference on Feb. 7, 2018 inside Josephine Theater.

By William Ramirez @willoveslakers2

Head football coach Jeff Tedford addressed the media last week about the 15 new additions to the Bulldog roster. National Signing Day had just wrapped up.

Tedford is walking away from this recruitment period happy with the process and results. Though he could not pinpoint just one aspect of the recruiting class that excited him most, he was happy the team was able to address its needs – especially on the defensive line.

Fresno State lost half of its starting defensive line and acquired four new defensive linemen to help remedy those losses.

“I thought we had the right guys targeted,” Tedford said. “Spencer Harris, our player personnel guy, did a great job at setting up camps. I think our staff did a great

job at evaluating guys and then create relationships with them.”

Tedford added that he hopes all the recruits are ready to come in to fight for a starting position. He said he needs players that are “hungry” and can get behind the mindset of “unfinished business.”

That unfinished business, of course, is the Mountain West championship that the Bulldogs missed out on after losing to Boise State in the fall.

Fourteen of the 15 recruits were signed on Dec. 20 during the first-ever early signing period. The 15th and final signing was safety Shawn Dourseau. Dourseau, a Perris, California native, excites Tedford quite a bit. The two-star recruit had 13 interceptions for Citrus Hills High School.

“He’s a ball hawk. He really plays the ball well. He’s very physical, comes up and tackles really well, great feet,” Tedford said.

“Strong competitor, comes from the back-

ground of a successful team, so he’s use to winning.”

Tedford called Dourseau a “complete player” and the addition will add depth to an already effective group of defensive backs that only allowed 6.3 yards-per-pass last season.

Citrus Hills also happens to be the alma mater of starting Fresno State safety Mike Bell.

Tedford is renowned for his work with college quarterbacks. His time as head coach at UC Berkeley from 2002-2012 saw him develop the arms and minds of Aaron Rodgers, of the Green Bay Packers and Kyle Boller, formerly of the Oakland Raiders.

So it was no surprise when the head coach was asked about the two quarterbacks he brought in with this recruiting class – Steven Comstock and Ben Woolridge.

Comstock, a three-star recruit, is a

dual-threat quarterback – much like the ‘Dogs’ current starter Marcus McMaryion – while Woolridge, a two-star recruit, brings a pro-style dynamic to the team.

Tedford said Comstock’s wrestling background brings greater speed and strength, while Woolridge’s size allows him to stand in the pocket and throw over defenders.

Tedford said these quarterbacks bring more than strong arms and quick feet.

“A lot of leadership qualities about both of these guys, and both are really driven to be successful,” Tedford said.

Fourteen of the 15 recruits are California natives. Offensive lineman Nick Abbs is the exception. He is an Oregon native, but is transferring from Fresno City College.

Eight of the 14 California recruits are from the Valley, five being from Fresno and Clovis.

Tedford said targeting Valley and California recruits was a focal point for this recruitment period.

“A lot of these kids have grown up and have seen the excitement around Fresno State football, and they want to be a part of it. I’m really pleased with all of them,” Tedford said. “I’m excited. Their families are excited to have them close to home, so I think that’s a huge benefit for those guys.”

Tedford added that staying close to home not only benefits their time as students but also their prospective careers. He said it allows them to network and build connections in a place they are familiar with.

The additions of offensive lineman Clive Truschel and wide receiver Rodney Wright III bring Fresno State’s legacy player count to five.

Truschel’s father, Jeff Truschel, and Wright’s father, Rodney Wright II, played for Fresno State during different time periods. Jeff Truschel played for the Bulldogs in the 1980s, while Rodney Wright II played alongside David Carr and is the school’s second-leading receiver in yardage.

“Their dads had good careers here. It was no different from last year when Ronnie Rivers came. They want to come here and continue the family traditions,” Tedford said.

Tedford said their fathers’ support speaks volumes about Fresno State, because their support indicates that their experiences as Bulldogs were positive.

ALUMNI

Professional boxer announces scholarship

By Bineet Kaur @hellobineet

Former Bulldog Jose Ramirez has established a scholarship that will be awarded an Avenal High School graduate planning to attend Fresno State.

“We have reached over $50K in my scholarship foundation,” Ramirez stated via Twitter recently. “Looks like will be giving the first Jose Ramirez scholarship to a student from my hometown this fall.”

Ramirez, who is from Avenal, attended Fresno State, then left to pursue boxing. He competed in the 2012 Olympics as a boxer.

“We obviously are very honored that he chose to invest his funding and [is] supporting students from Avenal High School,” said Fresno State President Dr. Joseph Castro. “I’m just absolutely thrilled that he did this and we love him so much.”

Castro said Ramirez approached Fresno State in 2015 about awarding scholarships to students. Since then, Ramirez’s scholar-

ship foundation has reached $50,000.

“I anticipate that it’s going to continue to grow over time,” Castro said. He said he thinks Ramirez’s scholarship foundation will help students in pursuing higher education at Fresno State.

“I think the scholarship is going to help students from Avenal who have big dreams like he does to be leaders,” Castro said.

Castro said he hopes the scholarships will inspire students to partake in actions that mirror what Ramirez has done.

“They’ll be $1,000 scholarships for students from Avenal High School to come to Fresno State,” Castro said. “To get a high-quality education that hopefully leads them to a career in the Central Valley and gives them a chance to give back to other young people in Avenal, the same way that Jose has done.”

Castro added, “He is a leader in the boxing world, and he’s one who has a big heart.

He wants to give back to young people.”

Jose Ramirez did not respond to questions for this story by deadline.

Collegian File Photo

Professional boxer Jose Ramirez after winning Mike Reed at the Fight for Water 7 at the Save Mart Center on Nov. 11, 2017.

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BROADCAST

Fresno State sports announcer donates kidney

By Vanessa Romo @VanesssaRomo

P

aul Loeffler is known as the voice of Bulldog sports, but most recently has become a voice for giving back to others. He recently donated a kidney to his friend R. Michael Alexander.

Loeffler returned home from UC San Francisco Medical Center on Jan. 28, where he and Alexander had undergone surgery.

“Thanks to God’s perfect plan, the support of my family, friends and my gracious employers, and the skilled and caring staff at UCSF, I was privileged to share one of my kidneys with [Alexander], a great man whose amazing family has persevered through numerous challenges and hiccups with unswerving faith,” Loeffler said in a statement posted to his Facebook page.

Alexander is a husband, father and Loeffler’s friend. He served as president and CEO at the United Way of Fresno County before retiring in 2015. He also worked with Kaiser Permanente Health Plan and Hospital.

Loeffler asked his Facebook followers for patience and prayer as Alexander and his family “decompress.”

“There’s a great story to tell, but it’s not my story to tell. [Alexander] and his family have been living this story daily, and the least we can do is wait until the time is right for them to share it,” Loeffler said on Jan. 30.

Though details of Alexander’s need for surgery were not immediately disclosed, Loeffler shared a story from his own father’s need of an organ.

“I remember when the call came to our house 28 years ago, the good news [was] that after more than three years on dialysis, my dad would receive the gift of life from a deceased kidney donor. That gave him eight more years of life, eight years that in so many ways shaped the way I see the world and the way I try to live,” Loeffler said.

Loeffler has said that his father led him to become a sports announcer. He recalled

Paul Loeffler’s Facebook page

Paul Loeffler (left) and R. Michael Alexander (right).

watching a 49ers game one day with his father at their home in Los Banos when Loeffler noticed the announcer said something wrong.

“That guy doesn’t know what he’s talking about,” Loeffler said to his father.

His father laughed at him and said, “Well, if you think you can do better, maybe you should be a sports announcer.”

The rest is history.

Since October 2001, Loeffler has been “the voice of the Bulldogs.” After his organ donation, it became clear to him that he had a greater purpose.

“Think about it. Do you have an organ

sticker on your driver’s license? Why not?

You can’t take [them] with you, and that little sticker could end up saving multiple lives,” Loeffler said. “In California, the average wait for a deceased donor kidney is eight to 10 years, and about 80 percent of those on a waiting list die before they get one. If everybody reading this right now signed up here, we could change that awful statistic in a major way.”

Loeffler had updated his Facebook followers about Alexander’s condition on Feb.1. He was said to be back in the hospital at UCSF for “some unexpected developments.” He again asked for prayers.

Alexander’s wife, Patty, commented on Loeffler’s post, “Thankful things are looking up. My husband had a few stumbles after surgery but all turned out well.”

Alexander went home on Feb.5. As for Loeffler, he was back on the radio to call the Fresno State men’s basketball game against San Diego State on Feb. 7.

The Red Wave welcomed Loeffler back with a standing ovation.

“Thanks to all who had a role in such a touching surprise. I know that ovation was also for Mike Alexander, [his] family, for my late father and for a gracious God who directs our steps,” Loeffler tweeted.

ALUMNI

Derek and David Carr are coming to Fresno

By Vanessa Romo @VanesssaRomo

The Carr brothers will return to Fresno for a Valley Children’s Healthcare fundraising event that will give fans a look at what it’s like to be “Inside the Huddle.”

The event will be on Saturday at Saroyan Theatre in Downtown Fresno. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the event starts at 7 p.m.

Derek (Oakland Raiders quarterback) and David (NFL analyst and coach) will break down the top five plays of the Raiders’ 2017 season. The brothers will also answer questions and conclude with a drawing. Raffle tickets will be given to every guest.

Derek will also select four fans to win a signed No. 4 jersey. Tickets for the event are $40 each. VIP tickets are also available

Collegian File Photo

Derek and David Carr, pictured on Sept. 2, 2017, speak at a news conference at the Josephine Theater in Fresno. Fresno State retired Derek’s No. 4 jersey that night.

for any super fans, but not many are left.

These tickets are $295.

Every VIP guest will receive a gift bag with a white panel Raiders football, an 8 x 10 photo of Derek Carr and an “Inside the Huddle” commemorative T-shirt.

VIP guests will have the chance to get these items signed by the Carr brothers as well as get a photo opportunity. Doors opens at 4:30 p.m. for the VIP meet and greet and will run from 5 to 6:30 p.m. VIP guests will also have preferred seating near the front of the stage.

Derek said all ticket sales from the event will be donated to Valley Children’s Healthcare.

The Carr family has been involved with many Valley Children’s events and activities since they treated Derek’s son, Dallas in 2013.