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‘Gun battle’
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Larry Valenzuela • Special to The Collegian
A man is taken into custody by Fresno police after a gun battle erupted at University Inn on Feb. 27, 2018.
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s The Collegian went to press Tuesday night, one man was fighting for his life in a hospital bed. It was the result of a “gun battle” that erupted at the University Inn across from the Save Mart Center. Fresno Deputy Police Chief Andrew Hall said the man was shot in his torso and arms after gunfire broke out in the parking lots of the hotel just after 10 p.m. Previously, the single police officer who was dispatched to the location was sent there because a suspicious person was knocking on doors of the motel. But when the officer arrived, he “was immediately confronted by gunfire,” Hall said. At that point, the officer was not involved in the shooting, nor did it appear that the bullets were directed at him. It was clear, however, that some men were trying to kill each other with guns. One man was struck multiple times, Hall said. Some of the men, perhaps after seeing the presence of the single officer in uniform, fled into some nearby bushes, Hall added.
They later emerged from the bushes. Then more gunfire erupted. At this point, the officer fired back. “Any time you drive up and there’s active firing going on – yes – that’s pretty serious,” Hall said during a news conference held about 1 a.m. just feet from the Fresno State campus. When the dust settled, this much was known: The confrontation involved six men, all Hispanic. Two men – brothers who had a room at the inn – were on one side. Four men, who allegedly fired at one of the brothers as he left his car in the parking lots, were on the other side. The one man was left severely injured and was undergoing surgery at the time of this reporting. His brother was also taken to Community Regional Medical Center for chest pain, Hall said. Three men ran east on Shaw Avenue. The fourth was bitten by a K-9 dog and taken to the hospital too, Hall said. A jail cell was likely the next stop for the victim’s brother and the man bitten by a dog – they had both allegedly tried to resist arrest by officers. Fresno State at this time was wrapping another day of classes. Students were getting in their last sweat at the Student Recreation
A shooting took place at University Inn across from Save Mart Center on Feb. 27, 2018.
Center. The lights were still on in the Henry Madden Library and the young men and women living in the dorms were likely thinking of heading to bed soon. Fresno police notified the Fresno State Police Department about the shooting and told the campus department that the situation was “stabilized and under control,” according to an officer who spoke with The Collegian just after midnight. Officials in campus buildings, like the library and Universi-
ty Student Union were notified about the shooting but were not instructed to undergo any emergency procedures. Hall said the shooting did not appear to involve the university in any way. He did say, however, that the police officer who fired at the men shot in a north direction. Fresno police officers were investigating whether any bullets had struck the Save Mart Center. The officer who fired his weapon was taken to the downtown Fresno police headquarters and
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was being questioned for his actions. Body cam footage apparently captured the entire ordeal, including the moment the officer offered first aid to the injured man. Following protocol, Hall said the officer was placed on administrative leave. He is a veteran officer with the department. Once officers picked up the bullet casings and cleared up the very “fluid” crime scene, Hall said the eastbound lanes of Shaw Avenue would likely open to traffic once again for the morning commute.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
ASI president endorses New USU project
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Renderings of the proposed New University Student Union.
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write not as the Associated Students Inc. president, but as a concerned student. One who will not benefit from a New Student Union nor suffer the consequences of keeping our current building. It is no secret that the referendum vote would increase student fees when the building opens in approximately 3-5 years. But it is also no secret that our current University Student Union (USU) is not only insufficient but severely overused. There are over 1.2 million users and 3,000 meetings in our USU every year. Just last summer, I witnessed the ceiling of our current USU break and dump bathroom water on hundreds of incoming freshmen. This is a disgrace and a terrible first impression as new Bulldogs are coming to Fresno State. If you are in a student organization, you know the impossibility of getting a simple meeting space. If you are studying for a test, you know the feeling of being shoved out of the library and into the USU, only for it to close shortly after. If you are vegan or have
dietary restrictions, you know how narrow the food choices are. A New Student Union is much more than a greater variety of food options, a 24-hour study space, more services for students, more meeting spaces and more recreational space. A New Student Union is necessary for our campus. It allows our campus to be on par with other world-renowned universities -- like Fresno State is becoming. Some say to vote in favor of this building is burdening future students. I say that voting against this project will burden them even more. Fresno State has a diverse population of 25,000 plus students. I have no doubt that 50 years ago, Fresno State never dreamed that it would more than double its size. I would not be surprised if we are on the same path. Not to mention, Fresno State is one of the few California State Universities that has not built a modern student union and would still remain as one of the least expensive universities in the entire state.
Vote “YES” for a New Student Union.
— Blake Zante is Associated Students Inc. president at Fresno State.
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ASI ELECTIONS 2018
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permission). There are also rules against creating one’s own polling station on election day and campaigning within 100 feet of a polling station. An election violation form was included in the candidates’ packets, and they were reminded to keep each other accountable and report any violations. Campaigning will continue until voting opens online and on campus starting March 20 through March 22. The ballot will also include a referendum on the “New Student Union” project, which seeks to construct a new building on campus for student activities. Voting will be available online through a secure ballot website accessible through student emails or at a polling station on campus. The Collegian will be covering the entire election in print, online and on all social media platforms. The annual ASI-Collegian Presidential Debate is scheduled for March 16 in the USU Pavilion at 1 p.m. The Collegian's “ASI Elections Special Issue” will be published on March 7. In an online poll by The Collegian between Feb. 21-27, 89 percent of readers said they would be voting in this year’s election.
Senator for the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Jacqueline S. Taylor Senator for the Kremen School of Education and Human Development Alexandra Chavez
Senator for the Lyles College of Engineering Michael K. Merzoian Senator for the College of Science and Math Lemuel Vince S. Rivera Senator for the College of Social Sciences Colleen E. Busby Jasmine C. Pierson Excel Espino Senators At-Large Gina V. Gutierrez Claire D. Copher Elizabeth Rocha Zuniga Marisa N. Chavez Baltripat Singh Bryce Johnson Evangelia M. Pappas Ramon Jimenez Ortega Amber K. Malhi Madison S. Milliorn Christopher R.B. Rodriguez Beverly Perez-Alvarez Federico Madera Holley A. Estep Hisham A. Qutob Ruby Muniz Chloe K. Vanderzwaag Elias J. Karam Sarid A. Morales Jordan V. Cody Cam Patterson Source: Associated Students Inc.
SPORTS
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2018
LACROSSE
Bulldogs defeat Bonnies By William Ramirez @willoveslakers2
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othing captured the Fresno State lacrosse team’s dominance over St. Bonaventure more than the Dogs’ fifth goal. Midfielder Hannah Krats forced a turnover, then outran the entirety of the Bonnies’ defenders, passed the ball directly into Ryleigh Bone’s stick and into position for a wide open shot. Bone made the most of her opportunity and fired the ball into the back of the net for a 5-0 lead. The Bulldogs were simply too efficient on both ends of the field for the Bonnies to compete with them. The ‘Dogs won,19-7. “We really fired on all pistons on attack, and the defense started the game strong, and continued that for the whole game,” said head coach Jessica Giglio. The Bulldogs were unstoppable offensively. They shot the ball 40 times, a season high. Sarah Bloise and Tiffiny Wallace made for quite the show on offense. Bloise assisted on three consecutive Wallace goals. Bloise made sure to find Wallace on the break and during her cuts. “[Wallace] just really had a nose for the goal today. Sarah [Bloise] set her up with some really great looks, too. She had some good finishes, great passes,” Giglio said. “[Wallace] is the leader for us on attack, and it showed today.” Wallace had an affinity for the goal Tuesday. It seemed like every time the ‘Dogs got near the Bonnies goal, she was there to score, assist or pick up a ground ball. Wallace finished with a team-high six goals and five ground balls. One of her goals came off of a free positioning shot, an area where the ‘Dogs fin-
Alejandro Soto • The Collegian
Junior Sarah Bloise (center) attempts to score against St. Bonaventure on Feb. 27, 2018 at the Fresno State Soccer and Lacrosse Stadium. The Bulldogs won 19-7.
ished 5-of-10. All five of the makes came in the first half, which really helped build their comfortable 13-4 lead going into the second half. “We’ve gotten a lot of opportunities in all of our games, we just need to finish them. The girls worked hard on finishing them,” Giglio said. But the opportunities and goals would all be meaningless without a sturdy defense to hold their lead. The ‘Dogs defensive unit was just that. “I’m really proud of how everyone worked and how hard we all worked for
this,” said defender Olivia Mannon. Mannon and the rest of the unit left the Bonnies’ offense completely discombobulated. The Bonnies looked lost and failed to find a rhythm in their offense. The ‘Dogs defense forced its opponents to work fervently for a shot at goal. That work resulted in the 16 Bonnie turnovers and half as many shots as the Bulldogs. Most important of all, Giglio is just happy her team was able to avoid another defensive outing like the one against Vanderbilt. The Bulldogs were called for 39 fouls
in that game; this game saw them called for 24. “I don’t know if, necessarily, we played any different. I think that we – I guess the best way to say it is – were just a little bit more cautious when it came to the midfield play, on those fouls, so it did not hurt us closer to the goal,” Giglio said. Mannon added that the team definitely went in with a more calculated mindset regarding their physicality. It was something the team focused on at practice. The Bulldogs are out of action until they play Sacred Heart University on March 10.
WRESTLING
Fresno State is on its way to the Big 12 Championships By Vanessa Romo @VanesssaRomo
Head coach Troy Steiner and his wrestling team are ready for their first appearance at the Big 12 Championships this weekend as they head to BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. “I’m excited to be back in it. Back in the game. I’ve never been to a Big 12 Championships. I grew up in the Big 10,” Steiner said. “So, going into the Big 12 with the likes of Oklahoma State and Oklahoma and Iowa State, it’ll be a great event to be at and be a part of. I’m looking forward to it, but you know we’ve got a job to do, and we’re looking to get as many through to the NCAA Championships as we possibly can.” Each Fresno State wrestler will be fighting for a spot in the 2018 NCAA Championships and there are only 45 spots open. Each weight class will qualify a different number of wrestlers. Both redshirt sophomore Khristian Olivas and freshman heavyweight AJ Nevills have an edge, as each has received a No. 3 seed in his weight class. “It helps them for sure with their bid to
Alejandro Soto • The Collegian
Sophomore Khristian Olivas will enter the Big 12 Championships with a No. 3 seed. He is pictured wrestling Oklahoma State’s Boo Lewallen on Feb. 18, 2018 at the Save Mart Center. Fresno State lost 41-0.
get to the NCAA Championships. They both have a bye the first round, [but] they’re still going to have to put some matches together. They can’t really overlook anyone,”
Steiner said. Olivas agrees. “It doesn’t matter. I mean it puts me in the good side of the bracket, but, in the
end, everywhere in the bracket is tough. Just got to go in there and wrestle. It’s a clean slate to prove myself all over again,” he said. Like Olivas, the rest of the ‘Dogs will be looking to prove themselves all over again as they come off a 1-5 conference record. “Even though we’ve had some struggles as we went through the season, those struggles prepare you. They prepare your mind. They should help prepare these guys physically, as well,” Steiner said. “[Now] they know what they’re getting into. There’s not anything they should be surprised by.” The ‘Dogs will be facing off against the likes of West Virginia, Air Force, North Dakota and five-time defending Big 12 Champion Oklahoma State. The last time Fresno State faced Oklahoma State was Feb. 18 at the Save Mart Center where the ‘Dogs lost 41-0. Despite the loss, Steiner said it doesn’t reflect his team now. “I don’t look at us as a new team anymore. Our guys aren’t young anymore. They’ve gone through a season. [This is when] you’ll see adjustments starting to happen. That’s what we’re hoping to see,” Steiner said.