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ASI ELECTIONS 2018

VOTING STARTS TUESDAY Alyssa Honore • The Collegian

The Associated Students, Inc. presidential candidates Corey Miracle, Sebastian Wenthe, Demi Wack and Carter Pope II during the ASI Presidential Debate in the University Student Union’s Bulldog Zone on March 16, 2018.

By Christian Mattos & William Ramirez

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ssociated Students, Inc. presidential candidate Sebastian Wenthe was the only candidate last Friday who took an official “yes” stance on the New USU referendum, stirring the debate over whether the candidates for president should remain neutral. The other three candidates, who remained neutral, said they did not want to influence students’ vote on the project. The four candidates went head to head during the annual ASI Presidential Debate held in the Bulldog Zone in the University Student Union. The event was held just before voting is set to start Tuesday. Wenthe pressed the three other candidates to take positions on the New USU, claiming that remaining neutral “is easy.” Demi Wack and Carter Pope II both countered Wenthe’s argument. Wack said she did not want to force other students to choose sides. Wack said she supported the project, but hopes students can take their own stance by educating themselves on the

referendum before heading to the polls. The New USU has brought much debate on campus between students who support it and those who oppose it. “I have chosen to remain neutral, because I believe it is irresponsible, as someone who is representing an entire campus, to take a side on something where half the student population doesn’t feel the opposite direction,” Wack said. Pope backed up Wack’s claim by stating that having a presidential candidate take a stance could possibly split the student body. “That’s absolutely ridiculous to force your students to vote one way or another,” he said. Each candidate was given two minutes per question from Collegian moderators — ASI reporter Angelica Hernandez and news editor Razmik Cañas. The questions focused on a number of issues relevant to students in the 2018 student election election cycle, including a potential tuition hike, the New USU referendum, campus safety and student involvement. Other highlights from the debate included: Corey Miracle suggested dogs should be brought to campus to relieve student stress; Wenthe spoke proudly of his Latino heritage, with his mother watching in the crowd; Wack spoke

against a proposed tuition increase for California State University (CSU) students; and Pope said “Black Lives Matter,” which led to cheers from the audience. Outreach was a common answer the candidates gave to solve the issue of low attendance to campus events and ASI meetings. Wenthe said he has run into too many people who do not know what ASI is. “I would want to interact with clubs and organizations on campus. I’m currently the senator of clubs and organizations here on campus, and I find that those students are the most impacted and most involved on campus,” Wenthe said. Wack agreed about the outreach but added that she would also like to show those clubs and organizations what ASI can do for them. Outreach was also a proposed solution to the low attendance at athletic events. “A lot of students don’t know about the games. A lot of students don’t realize, ‘Hey there’s a game going on this Friday, this Thursday, etc.’” Pope said. “We need to emphasize these programs.” Miracle said that adding more incentives to attending games could potentially help as well. The candidates also debated topics

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that impacted the campus community – a shooting at University Inn in late February and a student death from an apparent drug overdose in January. “We want to do more training for bystander intervention,” Wenthe said. “So we can identify signs of overdose from alcohol and drugs, we want to have campus protocols for 911, and we want to have CPR training so in case any student is in that position where they may be able to save a life, that they can take the steps do it,” Pope echoed Wenthe’s idea of more training and had an idea for a campaign that would remind students to lock their doors. Audience members also had a chance to ask the candidates questions. Student questions covered several topics such as the candidates’ majors, their thoughts on “Project Rebound” and how they would allocate their time if elected. Wack was the only candidate who knew what Project Rebound was. The project is meant to provide a success path through higher education for those who have fallen into the criminal justice system. Visit The Collegian’s Facebook page to watch the live stream of the debate and a highlight video.

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EDITORIAL

The Collegian’s future is unknown

You can make a difference By Collegian Editorial Board @TheCollegian

e don’t know what the future holds for The Collegian. We wish we did. At a time when newspapers are faced with a tough reality of increasing digital content, The Collegian, Fresno State’s student-run newspaper, has its own story of struggle. Here’s why. As we produce a bi-weekly newspaper and a daily news site, The Collegian is attempting to survive in today’s economy with the revenue models it has held on to for years – declining advertising and a student fee that has not risen in years. Last month, a request to move the financial manager position within The Collegian to the media, communications and journalism department was turned down. That position would have freed up thousands of dollars that could go toward Collegian operations. And lately, other proposals like asking the university to provide updated newsroom infrastructure have been sidelined. ASI President Blake Zante, in recent memos, has stated that he is open to explore ways a future student government administration could help in funding the student paper. His term as student body president is up in May. In other attempts to address the viability of The Collegian, a governing board has now

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been reestablished. Not long ago, Collegian General Manager Rich Marshall confirmed all voting members of the board. Though it cannot make specific decisions on what is published in The Collegian, due to the law, the governing board still has much authority over The Collegian’s operation. For example, a governing document states the board is capable of removing the executive editor. That’s a lot of power. Most importantly, and specific to our current focus, this board is capable of resolving conflicts with budget or operations of the student newspaper. Among the voting members is Zante; Julia Nolasco, an MCJ student recommended by The Collegian’s editorial board; and Nancy Barragan, an MCJ student recommended by the dean of the College of Arts and Humanities. The other voting members are: Dr. Carolyn Coon, chair of the board and dean of students; Patti Waid, representing the office of university President Dr. Joseph Castro and director of university communications; and Dr. Katherine Adams, chair of the MCJ department. Why the governing board ever stopped meeting is a question best left to those who formerly filled the seats. A meeting can be called by virtually any voting member, but members have come and gone over the years. We think there has been a lack of concern for The Collegian for several years. With the possibility that a majority vote

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in the governing board could have the executive editor removed, and with the paper’s uncertain finances, there is no doubt that this board should meet regularly. Now that the board has gotten its members in line, we would expect that a meeting would take place immediately. However, an email from the board’s chair suggests that a meeting is not imminent, even with all members confirmed. Coon, the chair, stated recently that she did not have “any information” regarding an upcoming meeting. It’s almost as if there is apathy among some board members toward The Collegian’s crisis. But Coon, rightfully so, may be allowing the policy-making bureaucracy to play itself out. However, given the stress this financial strain may cause for The Collegian in the very near future, addressing this matter should be top priority. A well-funded and well-staffed student newspaper is critical for a vibrant university campus. And there is no doubt that The Collegian is a complex operation. The digital age has made things even harder. It’s important to note that several experts within the department could very well provide the needed recommendations the board needs to get moving. We understand that the MCJ department has appointed a task force, made up of faculty members, to reform the business model and philosophical approach of The Collegian. The task force has already met once to discuss The Collegian’s future. Aside from an unclear outcome from the discussions so far, we think that the start of

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this process was backwards. The governing board should have appointed the task force with a set of marching orders. Then, the task force’s recommendations could be presented to the governing board. But, what counts at this late stage of the game is that the task force is at least meeting. And we at The Collegian have high hopes that the task force will exhibit speed, courage and outside-the-box thinking to find possible solutions that could keep this publication alive in this new world. The task force may meet in early April. In the end, the structure and operation of The Collegian could well be altered by the decisions that will be made in the coming months – whether directly from the task force, the board or the university. We may soon be producing more digital media projects and less print. Many of us still find value in print. We could well become an online-only publication. Already, our staff is producing podcasts and video projects to deliver news and information to students through different platforms. Our goal is to never stop bringing you, the student, the news you need. As our readers and valued stakeholders, there is value in speaking up for The Collegian’s future. Your student fees pay for so much of our operating bill that it would be silly not to seek your input in this challenging, but exciting, process. The voice of students should be included in the task force’s report, which will likely end up in the governing board’s hands. Fresno State students – The Collegian belongs to you. Speak up. Accountancy Assistant General Manager Financial Manager Advertising Faculty Adviser Editorial Faculty Adviser MCJ Department Chair

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ASI NOTEBOOK

How ASI spent your money last week

By Angelica Hernandez | @avh1992

The Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) voted to spend $31,000 of the $40,570 in planned future operations reserves on various proposals at a meeting on March 14. Potential CSU advocacy funding Cecilia Ruesta, a graduate student and member of Students for Quality Education (SQE), spoke during public comment about a budget plan recently proposed by Gov. Jerry Brown. Opponents of the proposed budget say it would leave the California State University system underfunded in the next year and possibly lead to a tuition increase for Fresno State students, Ruesta said. Ruesta said SQE, along with other organizations, created an

event called Fund the Dream that will take place on April 4 in Sacramento. “What we are doing is we are actually taking a bus from Fresno all the way to Sacramento with as many students and faculty that can come with us,” Ruesta said. “We are going to start at Gov. Brown’s house and end at the Capitol.” Ruesta asked for the senate to consider sponsoring a bus of its own to bring even more students to the Capitol. “I think this is a crucial moment for ASI representatives as well as other youth organizations to collaborate and create a coalition with one another,” Ruesta said. ASI President Blake Zante called the funding situation “dire” and encouraged senators to get involved in a “unified effort” and look into sponsoring a bus for ASI to take students to the capital. The proposal will be discussed further at the next ASI meeting. $1,000 for Mandela statue Professors from the Africana studies department joined professor emeritus Dr. Sudarshan Ka-

Undergraduate research is a high priority. It’s one of seven different highimpact practices for students. — Kevin Ngo, Senator of the College of Science and Mathematics

poor to speak during public comment of the ASI meeting about the addition of a Nelson Mandela monument to the Peace Garden. The project was proposed at an ASI meeting on Feb. 28 where Kapoor and University President Dr. Joseph Castro proposed a donation of $25,000 to help fund the project. Senators voiced their concerns about the impact of the monument, the value of diversity and the importance of fiscal responsibility before ultimately approving a donation of $1,000 for the Nel-

son Mandela monument. $25,000 for undergraduate research Fresno State Provost Lynnette Zelezny shared an update with the senate about the funding of undergraduate research. She said Delritta Hornbuckle, the dean of library services for the Henry Madden Library, will donate $50,000 from the library’s budget reserves to fund half of the amount needed for undergraduate research. Sen. Kevin Ngo, college of science and mathematics, said that the donation from Hornbuckle would only fund half of the usual $100,000 for undergraduate research. Ngo introduced an action item to pull $25,000 from the ASI reserve funds to contribute to bring the total amount to $75,000. “Undergraduate research is a high priority,” Ngo said. “It’s one of seven different high-impact practices for students.” Ngo said the 25 percent cut to funding would make the process more rigorous and competitive but would help the program survive and continue to serve

students. The action item was approved unanimously for the amount of $25,000. $5,000 for Rec Center renovations Sen. Casandra Ramirez-Sanchez, athletics & recreation, presented a proposed $5,000 reserve pull to fund the purchase of card readers and a combo rack for the weight area at the Student Recreation Center on campus. Sen. Alexandra Chavez, student affairs, voiced her support for the Rec Center upgrades. “I think this is a really great step forward in renovating the Rec Center,” Chavez said. “It impacts so many students and it’s such a good way for students to be healthy and active. Being active is an integral part of mental health and overall well-being.” The card readers would be used to deter non-students from participating in intramural sports. The readers would also allow the Rec Center to gather more data about the number of students who are involved in intramurals. The proposal was later approved.

BLOCK AND BRIDLE

They kissed a pig and became Fresno State’s newest club By William Ramirez @willoveslakers2

After reciting an oath and getting a certificate – and kissing a pig for some – 90 students were officially initiated into Fresno State’s Block and Bridle club last Wednesday. The 90 members, along with nine Fresno State faculty members, filed into the Animal Science Pavilion, where the ceremony was to take place. The Block and Bridle club has a presence on college campuses nationwide, but this is the first year Fresno State established a chapter. According to the club’s description on its Facebook page, it aims to promote “the interest and scholarship of animal science and agriculture.” The pig kissing was only done by the 13 officers. Club secretary Victoria Tolin said it was meant to add some “quirkiness” to the ceremony. The quirkiness met some squealing, courtesy of the pig –

Miss Missy. “What’s more quirky than pork?” Tolin said. “We kissed Miss Missy and hopefully started a tradition.” Club president Abigail Davis said that the pig kissing will help distinguish the officers from the general members. The officers and the general club members joined to read the oath and get an official recognition certificate. “I really enjoyed being initiated into it, because it just felt more real being here with everybody,” said general member Sarah McGlennon. McGlennon added that all of the members paid their dues last semester and have been members since then, but they held off the initiation until this semester because they could not get the certificates printed in time. The club’s 90 members make them the third-largest Block and Bridle chapter in the country – and the largest club in the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences. “We represent all aspects of

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Swine Unit Herdsman Hugo Rodriguez holds the month-old piglet ‘Missy’ as Secretary Victoria Tolin kisses her snout as part of the initiation for the Block and Bridle club on March 14, 2018 at the Animal Science Pavilion.

agriculture. And if we’re the largest and we have all these members here, that means we’re doing our job right, and we’re getting everybody involved, and making everybody aware,” Tolin said. University President Dr. Joseph Castro was present for the ceremony. He spoke before the initiation and told the club members that they are important for the university. “Agriculture, for me as your president, is one of the highest

priorities,” Castro said. “If there is going to be a university to lead the way in agriculture, it should be right here at Fresno State.” The Block and Bridle club members were all photographed with Castro after they received their certificates. After the initiation, club members were able to socialize among each other and eat pizza. Davis and Tolin said they hope the club is able to change some perceptions that society

has placed on agriculture’s relationship with animals. “As with any industry, there are always going to be those bad apples in the bunch,” Tolin said. “We’re really trying to promote openness on our school farm. We really want people to understand, and we really want people to know what’s actually going on in agriculture and what we stand for.”

A&E

MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2018

REVIEW

‘Wrinkle in Time’ is imaginative, colorful

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Storm Reid, who plays Meg Murray, and Levi Miller, who plays Calvin, in a scene from ‘A Wrinkle in Time.’

By Christian Mattos @ChrisssyMattos

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remember reading the book “A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeleine L’Engle. I was in the fourth grade. I couldn’t tell you now what it was about even if I tried. Which is funny, because watching the newest movie adaptation of the book made me feel like a kid again. Directed by Ava DuVernay, the film follows Meg Murray (portrayed by Storm Reid) and her little brother Charles Wallace (Deric McCabe) as they embark on a universal adventure to find their missing father – Dr. Murray (Chris Pine), a scientist who studies interdimensional travel through time and space. Meg is a bit of an outcast as she copes with her father’s absence. With a child genius for a brother and a crew of mean girls launching petty attacks, Meg is missing the usual light in her life. But with the help of supernatural entities, Mrs. Whatsit (Reese Witherspoon), Mrs. Who (Mindy Kaling) and Mrs. Which (Oprah Winfrey), Meg, Charles Wallace and Meg’s classmate Calvin (Levi Miller) travel through the universe to a different planet and fight the forces of darkness controlled by an evil “It.” The first thing that stood out to me in this film was the costuming. Everything was beautiful. Oprah’s makeup was stunning and everything the Mrs. Ws wore was creative and specific to their characters. Every time they “tessered” to another planet, their costumes, hair and makeup also changed. It was so fun! I also loved how Kaling’s character spoke only in quotations. She quotes Shakespeare, Gandhi and other notable figures throughout the film. There is a distasteful amount of pre-

dictability to the movie, but it’s forgivable since this is a family/children’s film. Based on my overview so far, you may be able to guess how it ends. But it doesn’t make the journey there any less fun to watch. In the film, Meg is the most human and relatable character. She goes through the usual pre-teen struggles while dealing with the loss of her father. Her reactions to the strange people they meet and places they go are realistic. She isn’t quick to trust, but she keeps an open mind throughout the rescue mission. Charles Wallace is adorable. Who doesn’t love a child prodigy? The relationship between brother and sister in this film is one that most parents dream of and is actually believable. Charles Wallace displays enough ingenuity and childlike wonder to balance Meg’s skepticism and defiance, so they made a great pair. I could have gone without Calvin. He serves as a sort of love interest for Meg, but he was completely transparent otherwise. His drive for befriending Meg was a secret crush and a yearning for acceptance he was deprived of by his own father. But honestly, I just didn’t care about him enough. That sounds harsh, but he could have been excluded, and the story wouldn’t have changed. Some parts of the movie may be a bit confusing even for adults. I didn’t exactly follow what a tesseract or the act of tessering was – sure, it’s traveling to other planets, going through time and space to a world far from our own. But how? Dr. Murray said he wanted to travel the universe with his mind. It’s science fiction, so there’s no real (or right) answer, but I was more confused than I should have been when the characters walked through a blur in the air and onto another planet. I can only picture kids trying to wrap their heads around it, but maybe it’s inventive enough to not matter. I was entertained throughout the film, considering it’s aimed at children. It was imaginative, colorful and had just the right sprinkle of science fiction.

I loved traveling with Meg and the crew as they explored the wonders and perils of the universe. They showed the sacrifices made in the name of scientif-

ic discovery and the power of the mind, light and love. “A Wrinkle in Time” is in theaters now.

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NEWS

MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2018

DIVERSITY

Forum explores freedom of speech

Two ASI candidates weigh in By Bineet Kaur @hellobineet

The relationship between diversity and the First Amendment was examined last Thursday in “The Religious and Cultural Context Freedom of Speech” forum. “Freedom of speech is the basis for a democratic and free society,” said Veena Howard, a Fresno State philosophy professor and the keynote speaker for the forum. “If we don’t have freedom of speech, then we are reduced to monotonous beings.” The forum, in the Satellite Student Union, opened with remarks from Provost Lynnette Zelezny and University President Dr. Joseph Castro. Castro said Fresno State values diversity as well as the liberty to express oneself. “Diversity and freedom of speech can support one another,” he said. Howard’s speech explored how members of various cultures and religions have utilized their right to freedom of speech. She explained that at times, people choose not to openly express facets of their religion or their culture because they fear being discriminated against. “Freedom of speech is not simply saying what you mean,” Howard said. “It means freedom of expressing through clothes, freedom of expressing one’s own faith [or] freedom to confront any injustices.”

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Dr. Veena R. Howard answers a question alongside Associated Students, Inc. presidential candidates Sebastian Wenthe and Demi Wack for the “Religious and Cultural Context of of Freedom of Speech Forum on March 15, 2018.

Howard closed with a quote from Mahatma Gandhi: “Differences of opinion should never mean hostility.” She also said that people should not simply tolerate other religions, but should also show respect and appreciation. Howard’s speech was followed by a panel discussion with two Associated Students, Inc. presidential candidates – Demi Wack, ASI vice president of external affairs, and Sen. Sebastian Wenthe, clubs and organizations. Wenthe said that freedom of speech will

inevitably cause differing and even opposing opinions to be expressed. Although this can make some uneasy, Wenthe said expression of viewpoints is still crucial. “There is no success in comfort. There is only complacency,” Wenthe said. In addition, Wenthe said freedom of speech should still be upheld, even in instances in which others aren’t at ease with what someone else is expressing. “Discomfort doesn’t justify censorship,” he said. Wack said that there are people who might not feel comfortable speaking out

about the way they feel. She said that people should work to create spaces in which people are more likely to openly voice their viewpoints. “People aren’t always comfortable voicing their opinions,” Wack said. “It’s our job to create a space for them.” Attendee Cameron Ervin said the forum presented him with a new perspective on the concept of freedom of speech. “It’s [often] about political speech, but I also think that there’s a lot to be said about religious aspects to it,” Ervin said.

POLITICS

Mexico and the U.S. before and after Trump By Jorge Rodriguez @jrod2763

President Donald Trump’s influence on U.S. and Mexico’s relations is not a new story, according to a Mexican journalist who spoke at Fresno State last Thursday. Guest speaker Carlos Bravo Regidor, a professor who has written about U.S. and Mexico’s relationship, spoke about three principles that constitute the relationship between the U.S. and Mexico – interdependence, complexity and asymmetrical. He later added that another aspect is ignorance. Mexicans view Mexican-Americans as Mexicans he said, and are “heartbroken” when they realize that most Mexican-Americans consider themselves as Americans. He said that creates identity problems within Mexicans and Mexican-Americans. Mexican-Americans are sometimes viewed as either not Mexican enough or not American enough. Bravo Regidor said the history between Mexico and the U.S. is told differently in both countries. He said the U.S. government has played a crucial part in making Mexico an independent country and its involvement in the Mexican revolution.

He also said that the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) likely made Mexico a more economically-stable country and created a different friendship between the countries. NAFTA brought a lot of economic changes to Mexico, and it altered Mexicans’ view of Americans, he added. The relationship between Mexico and the U.S. was smooth until 2016, Bravo-Regidor said. The election of Trump had an effect in the relationship. Bravo Regidor said that people in Mexico previously viewed the U.S. as a powerful nation, but after listening to Trump say that Mexicans were taking advantage of the U.S., it struck them as odd. He also said that during the campaign for the presidency, Trump’s anti-Mexican rhetoric was fueled by ignorance. Bravo-Regidor said Mexico responded to Trump’s rhetoric with denial at first, then it was anger. And he said that Mexico’s relationship with the current administration is likely damaged because there has been two failed visits from the Mexican government to the White House. Bravo Regidor spoke about the future of the relationship between the two countries. He made two predictions of what the future may hold for both nations.

One: Trump will eventually go away and everything will go back to normal and how it used to be. Second: Trump goes away but his rhetoric will continue and that if a real politician carries this idea it might permanently tar-

nish the relationship between both countries. In the end, Bravo Regidor told the audience that, “I want us to challenge the established narratives about the U.S. and Mexico.”

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MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2018

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SOFTBALL

‘Dogs split series with Illinois and Cal Poly By Jorge Rodriguez @jrod2763

The Fresno State softball team hosted two doubleheaders against Illinois and Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo on March 16 and 18, respectively. The Bulldogs lost 10-9 and 8-5 to Illinois on Friday and defeated San Luis Obispo 10-2 and 9-5 on Sunday. With a 13-11 overall record, the Bulldogs were looking have good games against two teams just before the start of conference play. After a rain delay, the Bulldogs begin the first of two games against Illinois strong with a solo home run by Katie Castellon in the first inning. Then in the second inning, the offense got hot for Fresno State, scoring two runs before Savannah McHellon hit a grand slam, adding four more runs and giving the Bulldogs a 7-0 lead. Illinois, however, was able to score on pitcher Danielle East in the fourth inning. The inning ended with Fresno State giving up four runs and then another four in the fifth inning, giving Illinois a 8-7 lead. In the sixth inning, Fresno State gave up two more runs and did not score any runs. The seventh inning was the last chance for the Bulldogs to either win or tie the game – they fell short, only scoring two of the three runs needed to tie the game. The Bulldogs lost 10-9 In the second game, Fresno State kicked off by making the first run of the game in the first inning. In the bottom of the second inning, Fresno State grew the lead with two more runs going up 3-0. Illinois scored once in the third inning

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Fresno State right field Hayleigh Galvan hits the ball during a home game against Illinois on March 16, 2018. The ‘Dogs later won against Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

and in the top of the fifth inning. They scored three more runs taking the lead from the Bulldogs 4-3. In the same fifth inning, the Bulldogs answered with another run, tying the game. In the top of the sixth inning, Illinois scored a run taking the lead and forcing Fresno State to change pitchers for the final inning in of the game. Savannah Berkowitz pitched six innings, allowing six hits. She was replaced by Sarah Santana who pitched the rest of the game. In the seventh inning the Bulldogs McHellon hit a solo home run to center field that tied the game and forced extra innings. The tie break rule came into effect, which

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means that each team has a runner on second base to start the inning. The Bulldogs found themselves in trouble in the bottom of the ninth inning when they allowed three runs. The ‘Dogs lost 8-5. “It was a tough day...I just wish we would have been able to punch in one or two more runs in order to win the games,” head coach Linda Garza said. For the second doubleheader of the weekend, Fresno State faced Cal Poly Sunday morning. The game started scoreless in the first two innings, and it was not until the bottom of the third inning that the Bulldogs found luck in their bats. Fresno State scored five runs in that inning and this was a lead that would not give up for the rest of the game. Cal Poly was able to score twice in the top of the fourth inning, giving it hope of a comeback in the later innings. That hope was di-

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minished when the Bulldog’s McHellon hit a home run that brought in Castellon, bringing in two more runs. With a scoreless top of the fifth, the Bulldogs knew that they had a chance of ending the game early with three more runs. Fresno State’s offense got started quickly in the inning and managed to score three runs and end the game by mercy rule in the bottom of the fifth inning. McHellon pitched all five innings, only allowing three hits and striking out six batters. In the second game, Cal Poly managed to get on the scoreboard quickly and put up two runs. The Bulldogs came back score a run of their own in the bottom of the first then score four more runs in the bottom of the second. Cal Poly also managed to score two more runs in the top of the third, which forced Garza to make pitching changes. Berkowitz started the game, but was relieved of her duties after two-thirds of an inning in favor of Santana. Santana proceeded to give up two runs to the Mustangs. East was next up on the mound, but did not manage to get an out after hitting two batters with pitches. This forced another switch, this time to Mejia. Mejia pitched the final five innings of the game, and only gave up one earned run. With the pitching in order, the Bulldogs were more confident in their defense and didn’t allow any more more runs. However, their offense scored four runs in the bottom of the fifth and gave the Bulldogs a lead that they wouldn’t surrender. The game ended with Mejia getting the last three outs, sealing the 9-5 Bulldog victory. “We’re at a place with our pitcher that we’re getting to know what we have and what we don’t have and learning how to work with it,” Garza said. “We have a young developing [pitching] staff and our job is to find ways to make them grow.”

The Fresno State women’s Lacrosse team was coming off of a big win over Delaware State when it faced the University at Albany at home, a match that ended with them losing 12-9. The Saturday loss leaves the Bulldogs record at 5-4 for the season and 2-2 at home. The Bulldogs grabbed an early one-goal lead in the first minutes of the game, but quickly found themselves overwhelmed by Albany’s offense. The first score for Fresno State came from attacker Sarah Bloise, who was unassisted in the goal. The Dog’s were unable to stop the constant attack from Albany, who went on a 5-0 run. Fresno State managed to keep the game within reach thanks to goalkeeper Laurel Maunder who had some great saves in the first half. Maunder finished with 13 saves for the game. It wasn’t until five minutes before halftime that attacker Kayla Gallet found the net again for the Bulldogs, who trailed at the half by three goals. The Great Danes’ intensity in the second

half remained the same, with them scoring the sixth goal of the game within minutes. The ‘Dogs did not give up and got one goal back thanks to Marina Mayo, who scored unassisted. Bulldog attacker Tiffany Wallace scored the fourth goal for the ‘Dogs unassisted, which cut Albany’s lead to two. Albany took advantage of a counterattack to score another goal, but the Bulldogs answered quickly with a goal of their own by Bloise who scored her second of the night. Toward the end of the second half, Fresno State played with more urgency, trying to get more goals and tie the game. However, Albany scored two more goals, making it 9-5. Attacker Ryleigh Bone scored her first goal of the match with 10 minutes left in the game. That cut the lead to three goals and made it 9-6. Bone would score two more times sandwiching Mackenzie Wallevand’s goal. Albany kept pace with three more goals, bringing the final score to 12-9. “We had really good stops on defense, we just need to finish our opportunities and play a full 60 minutes,” head coach Jessica Giglio said. “We fight for each other, and we play with a lot of heart, and that’s an important thing to have in a team.”

SPORTS

MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2018

FRESNO FC

Optimistic despite debut loss By Nugesse Ghebrendrias @nugebear13

he Central Valley has had soccer teams before – the Fresno Freeze, Fresno Fuego, among others. However, this team felt different, and you know what? So did the crowd. More than 7,000 fans braved the cold weather Saturday night to witness the debut of Fresno’s first professional soccer team, Fresno Football Club. The excitement grew minute by minute as the kickoff approached. The Foxes lost their Saturday night opener, but the positives can’t be understated. This team of Central Valley products and acquisitions from abroad can play. They have pace. They have talent. But, more importantly, they have the character that fits the mold of the Valley. Although the Foxes fell to the Las Vegas Lights, 3-2, the crowd at Chukchansi Park showed that from the first minute to the last, they will fight. “We’re a brand-new team – a startup franchise. It’s the first full professional game that means something that these guys have played together,” head coach Adam Smith said. “I think there are a lot of encouraging signs. Nobody turned us over. They didn’t come through us and I think it bodes well. We just have to tweak one or two pieces, and we’ll have more wins than losses.” Jemal Johnson and former Fuego player Renato Bustamante etched their names in Fresno FC history with a goal each. After the Foxes found themselves down three goals in the second half, the pair combined to give the fans a glimpse of what this club could be with a flurry of chances towards the end of the match. “[Bustamante] has been brilliant all preseason. He scored again,” Smith said. “The guy was in tears. Right now, that was his first full professional debut, so he came up and thanked me for it. I wish we could’ve gotten a tie for him or a win.” The game opened with intensity on both ends. The crowd’s excitement energized the players and, in the second minute, the crowd witnessed the first goal in the Fresno FC era. Las Vegas forward Matthew Thomas caught the Foxes’ back line napping and accurately slotted the ball past Foxes keeper Kyle Reynish.

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The crowd cheers as the Fresno Football Club plays against Las Vegas Lights at Chukchansi Park on March 17, 2018. Fresno FC lost, 3-2.

“No, that didn’t change our game plan,” Bustamante said. “The game is 90 minutes, and that was 60 seconds. So they scored in the second minute, and we almost scored in the last minute of the game. That’s just the game of soccer. We stuck to our game plan, and it almost paid off in the end.” Although the Foxes found themselves down a goal on their inaugural night, the team buckled down and put pressure on the visitors. In the 18th minute, captain Juan Pablo Caffa whipped in an accurate cross, but couldn’t pick out his teammates waiting in the box. Striker Pedro Ribeiro came inches away from giving the Foxes their first goal in franchise history in the 21st minute. Riberio darted down the Las Vegas final third before sending a powerful right-footed shot toward the goal. Las Vegas keeper Ricardo Ferrino was up to the task as he tracked the ball’s flight for the save. Ferrino came to the rescue for the Lights once again after a deflected shot by midfielder Beto Navarro almost found its way in. Navarro danced past his defender before striking the ball inside the Las Vegas penalty area. The ball ricocheted off central defender Mickey Daley, allowing Ferrino to make

the simple save, sending both teams into halftime. The Foxes trailed 1-0. The second half opened on a much calmer tone. Substitute Lights midfielder Alexander Mendoza entered the game at halftime. He latched onto a ball in the Foxes’ final third before sending a scorching shot past Reynish and into the top left corner of the net, past his outstretched hand. Fresno FC continued to win corners. However, it could not capitalize on the balls in the box. The same couldn’t be said for the Lights. Captain Joel Huiqui gave the visitors a commanding three-goal advantage with a strong header after Carlos Alvarez whipped in an accurate corner kick. With the game out of sight, or so some thought, the Foxes seemed to pick up steam. Johnson was getting space down the center of the pitch, and the Foxes were in sync. A long ball from defender Bradley Kamdem Fewo found Johnson all alone behind the Las Vegas back line. Johnson controlled the ball delicately before turning toward goal and firing away, giving the Fresno FC franchise its first goal in United Soccer League (USL) history. The score read 3-1. Although down 3-1, the Foxes’ momentum continued. In the 89th minute, Danny

Barrera took the corner for Fresno FC and delivered a diamond ball into the box where forward Christian Chaney was waiting. The Bullard High School graduate knocked the ball down and Bustamante latched onto it, cutting the Foxes deficit to one goal. “I saw the ball go up in the air, and I saw Christian get up there,” Bustamante said. “I know his game. I know he was going for the goal, so I just followed up the shot like you are taught to do as a forward.” For Bustamante, playing for the Fuego in the past had given him some familiarity with some of the players and the pitch itself, but after playing for the two teams, he said there is little comparison. “In all honesty, it’s incomparable,” Bustamante said. “[On] Fresno FC, there is a different vibe, a professional vibe. Fuego was unique to the town. It was all the local guys. Now we have players coming from all different levels, all different ages, and it’s a unique experience. I’m thankful to be here.” The Las Vegas Lights closed out the final minute-plus extra time for the opening win in the USL season. Fresno FC sets another opportunity to bring home its first win next week on March 24, as it hosts The LA Galaxy II.

WRESTLING

Fresno State returns to the NCAA championships By Vanessa Romo @VanesssaRomo

The long-awaited return to the NCAA Wrestling Championships for the Fresno State wrestling team came to an end last Friday morning. The program had been on an 11-year hiatus. Redshirt sophomore Khristian Olivas and freshman heavyweight AJ Nevills represented the ‘Dogs at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, from March 1516. “It was a neat thing for the sport,” said head coach Troy Steiner. “Obviously, for

Fresno State it is big, but it’s big for the sport, as well.” Olivas was the first to wrestle, matching up against No. 9 seed Max Thomsen of Northern Iowa in the 149-pound class. Olivas was quick to take a 4-2 lead with a takedown and a two-point near fall, but Thomsen answered back with seven straight points in the second period, taking the lead 9-4. In the end, Olivas fell to the consolation rounds after a 13-5 loss to the returning All-American Thomsen. Nevills was next to wrestle Thursday morning. Facing off against No. 4 national seed Jacob Kasper of Duke, Nevills was able to keep it close and trailed 1-0 by the end of

the second period. But entering the third period, Kasper was able to turn Nevills for the fall in the seventh minute, knocking Nevills to the consolation rounds. Olivas next got things started as he squared off against Oklahoma’s Davion Jeffries for the third time this season. Splitting the first two periods, Olivas was able to come out on top, with an 11-9 victory. As for Nevills, his campaign came to an end after an 8-4 loss to Edinboro’s William Miller. The freshman ended his season with a 28-10 record and was the leader of the ‘Dogs with 11 falls. Olivas continued his campaign into Fri-

day morning facing off against seventh-seed Ryan Deakin of Northwestern. With a 32-7 overall record and sixth place title at the Big 12 Championships, Deakin came in hot with a quick takedown seconds into the match. Deakin continued his reign as he led 13-0 in the second period before allowing Olivas to an escape and a presence on the board. The redshirt freshman ended the short-lived celebration with a takedown and riding time to end the match 16-1. Olivas leaves the national stage with a 27-9 overall record while collecting 10 wins by decision, nine by major decision, five falls and one technical fall.