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We’re with Her

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THE RAMPAGE

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It’s time to end the conservative Republican press spin cycle that tarnishes the value of Hillary Clinton’s long-running history of tireless public service. Clinton has battled negative press cycle time after time and come out of each maintaining her own personalized brand of poise and integrity. She has built a career on a foundation of hard work and identity and has always

chosen to follow her own path – not one paved by her husband, former President Bill Clinton, the harsh and critical conservative right or opposing candidates on the left. Conservative Republicans use every excuse in the book to dismiss Clinton’s years of public service and pull the few cards they can to call her “crooked” or “criminal.” The truth, as it stands, is that Hillary Clinton is the candidate who is going to put the needs of her country first. Hillary’s America is a more

perfect union that stands on a foundation of diversity, liberty and the opportunity for everyone to make a better life for themselves. Painting Clinton as crooked or misguided based on the decisions her husband has made, in and out of office, is exactly the kind of problematic language that deters people. It’s time for voters, particularly on the right, to see the big picture: to see that Hillary Clinton is what America needs. See CLINTON, Page 2

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From the beginning, Clinton has been determined to separate her own political career from that of her husband. While still being supportive of Bill’s political endeavours, she’s also kept her own political aspirations a priority. At the root of her political career, she carried a determination to build a name without any help and spent the first decade of her marriage without the surname of Clinton to prove that. Hillary is not her husband’s past transgressions. If anything, her ability to remain poised and weather the political firestorm of her husband’s affair only makes her stronger and more able for the position of president. While we’re debunking conservative excuses to write Clinton off as a crook, it’s finally the time to address 33,000 reasons why anyone would have trouble voting for her: Clinton’s email scandal. To use one bureaucratic misstep as a reason to label someone with the slanderous titles of “criminal” or “crooked” contributes to one of the biggest political double standards in recent history. It’s hypocritical for the conservative right to use Clinton’s email scandal as a reason to slander her for two particular reasons. The first being that she was advised to use a separate server by former Republican Secretary of State Colin Powell, the second being there are more than two million emails between 2003 and 2009 from the George W. Bush administration that were lost and never accounted for. With

further investigation, those email blackouts seem strategic, when talks of an Iraq invasion were developing. However, no one rushed to call Bush’s administration “crooked” or discredit his presidency. For some reason, politicians are expected to be perfect people never capable of making mistakes. However, there is no such thing. As much as some voters want to convince themselves otherwise, politicians everywhere are doing less-than-honest things behind closed doors. During the 2014 congressional election, almost $1 million dollars was spent on campaign contributions by the National Rifle Association, as well as more than $3 million dollars in lobbying between 2013 and 2014. Organizations like the NRA do this to keep congressional leaders in office who are in favor of their special interests. No politician is unfamiliar to big-dollar donations that keep their campaigns going. Anyone who criticizes Clinton but subsequently chooses to overlook the lost emails of the Bush administration contributes to the problematic political double standard. In addition to the emails, Hillary also faces criticism for the way the 2012 Benghazi attacks were handled on account of her and the entire Barack Obama administration. In response to the attacks, Hillary took full responsibility and then took steps to ensure that nothing like Benghazi would happen under her watch again. After taking the fall, Hillary

stated “It also meant launching an independent investigation to determine exactly what happened in Benghazi and to recommend steps for improvement. And it also meant intensifying our efforts to combat terrorism and support emerging democracies in North Africa and beyond.” Hillary took the fault and then quickly took steps to correct whatever she could in the time that she had. That’s what Hillary Clinton does. She takes the liability for her missteps and then does what she can to repair the situation. In a more perfect union filled with less than perfect people, Hillary’s grace and integrity under pressure are what America needs more now than ever. Right out of Yale Law, Hillary could have worked at any prestigious law firm. Instead, she began working with the Children’s Defense Fund. She dedicated her earliest work in law to interviewing migrant workers’ families about the state of their health and education. Social justice has always been a priority in Clinton’s political career. Historically, she has prioritized the needs of disadvantaged and disabled children and found ways to bridge inequities and solve problems of diverse socioeconomic situations. Hillary’s stance on issues reflects the growth of America as a diverse country with diverse needs. She has always stood strong and tall for paid maternity leave, having fought for it even since her tenure as a New York senator.

Clinton also believes in a more fair tax code and cutting and simplifying taxes for small businesses so that they’re able to grow. To reflect the rising costs middle-class families are facing, Hillary plans to provide tax relief for those facing high health costs that might include caring for an ailing family member. She also believes in fair taxation and closing ridiculous tax loopholes created by the most fortunate and ensuring that millionaires can no longer pay a rate lower than their secretaries. In addition, she promises to

make college an opportunity for all and her aim is that no family with an income below $125,000 will pay tuition at public colleges and universities. In addition to this, she promises students from families making less than $85,000 a year will be able to go to an in-state public college or university without paying any tuition at all. For those out of college, Hillary proposes that debt won’t hold them back and the government will never profit from student loans. College students would be able to refinance their student loans for whatever the most current interest rate will be. Women, children and college students shouldn’t be considered less than people just because they’re not powerful men with money to spare. So often women and children are overlooked because they have less of a voice when it comes to politics. In addition to her countless titles in public service, she could also add the name “History Maker” to her list of accomplishments. She has the possibility to be the first female president of the United States, and if there’s any way to continue the legacy of change and hope Obama built through his administration, it’s through opening the doors of the White House to Hillary Clinton. Fortunately, Hillary Clinton has built a career in helping the underdog and ensuring a safe and secure future for all – no matter their race, culture or socioeconomic status. The Collegian stands firmly in Hillary’s corner. We’re with her.

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FREE SPEECH

Preserving free speech on campus By Jessica Johnson @iamjesslj

Associated Students, Inc. (ASI), the Academic Senate and the Office of the Provost co-sponsored a forum in the North Gym on Monday in hopes of informing students about the First Amendment and its responsibilities. The First Amendment Free Speech Forum began with an address from Fresno State President Dr. Joseph Castro. “We’ve got a full house here,” Castro said as he greeted the audience. “This forum – the timing of it is perfect.” Castro said the conversation on free speech is crucial given the condition of our “national political climate.” “We are seeing unprecedented levels of incivility, of disrespect. And in case you might think that’s OK, I hope that you’ll come out of today’s conversation understanding that that is not OK,” Castro said. “Incivility and disrespect are not values that we believe should be modeled by leaders or anyone throughout the country,” he added. However, Castro said free speech and open discourse are important and “we need to do everything we can to preserve that here at Fresno State and around the country.” Castro said the forum is another important step the university is taking to ensure students main-

tain their rights to express their opinions and concerns regarding free speech on campus. “I think our campus is the ideal place in our community to have such a discussion,” Castro said. Following the president’s address, keynote speaker and assistant professor of philosophy Dr. Tina Botts offered a presentation entitled, a “Responsible Free Speech: John Stuart Mill, the First Amendment, and Social Progress.” Botts critiqued American approaches to the First Amendment. “I’m speaking to you as a lawyer, but I’m also speaking to you as a philosopher,” Botts said. “As a philosopher, I understand my role regarding the law, as a critique of the law.” “A lot of people think freedom of speech is their right to hate – or hate on – to use a contemporary term for making personal attacks, whomever they want and to insult whomever they want,” Botts said. Botts asked those listening to think not about what we can do with the broad right to freedom of speech that we have, but what we should do with it. “My recommendation is that we should use freedom of speech to create a better society, one that more fully respects human dignity and human flourishing,” Botts said. Botts said a step to creating a better society would to be placing restrictions on speech that “violates human dignity.” “I ground this suggestion in

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Dr. Tina Botts gives a speech on the First Amendment at Fresno State on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016.

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From left: Dr. Andrew Fiala, Dr. Doug Fraleigh and Juris Doctor Darryl Hamm speak at the Free Speech Forum at Fresno State on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016.

three things. First, that freedom of speech is not and never has been, an absolute right, but has always come with limitations and responsibilities,” Bott said. “Second, that society is actually harmed by speech that violates human dignity, such that it is in the human interest to adopt laws restricting this kind of speech. Third, it has become commonplace in the international community to prioritize human dignity over freedom of expression, where the two conflict.” Once Botts concluded, a three-person panel composed of Dr. Andrew Fiala of the department of philosophy; Dr. Doug Fraleigh of the department of communication; and Darryl Hamm of the University General Counsel, furthered the discussion. ASI President Tim Ryan and Dr. Kevin Ayotte of the depart-

ment of communication and chair of the Academic Senate, served as panel moderators. To begin the panel discussion, Ryan asked about what students should do when confronted with offensive language and how they can understand whether or not it is within the realm of protected speech. Hamm said: “As university counsel, we were confronted with this issue this past year when preachers came onto the campus, and I heard about the extremely offensive remarks that were made.” Identifying ahead of time when such demonstrations are coming to campus and avoiding them is one way Hamm said students can avoid such speech. Hamm asked for students to identify the power in the First Amendment, creating a “speech versus speech” approach.

Fraleigh suggested a silent protest, but also encouraged students in “taking the Free Speech Area on as many days as possible so that it’s not available for the preacher espousing alternative views.” “These preachers expose their idiocy, and the things they often say are false,” Fiala said. “It seems at a university campus, we should be focused on honesty and truth – and the courage to speak back – I think our students are smart enough to realize that when people are barking at them and using hateful language – that it’s pretty obvious who’s in the wrong here.” The panel also discussed “trigger warnings,” free speech limitations, internet trolling and how the youth can challenge hate culture. Fiala said, “The remedy for this kind of speech is more speech.” “The kind of free, open exchange of ideas in settings like this is something we do value here at this university,” Provost Dr. Lynnette Zelezny said. “It’s a real tribute to the university that we bring together our students, staff and faculty together in a unified way.” The audience was given the opportunity to ask Botts, Fiala, Fraleigh and Hamm questions in between their addresses to expand their knowledge on the topic.

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DAY OF THE DEAD

Students celebrate Día de Los Muertos By Hayley Salazar & Francisco J. De Leon @Hayley_Salazarr @frankiejda

The Free Speech Area was decorated by marigolds, candlelight and the cherished items of loved ones as the 11th Annual Dia de Los Muertos celebration Tuesday night. Fresno State’s Cross Cultural and Gender Center and Latino/a Programs and Services partnered with Movimiento of Oaxaquena Leaders in Education, Danzantes Yostaltepetl, Club Austral and the Aztec Dance Club to host the two-day event. Dia de Los Muertos honors and celebrates those who have died. People were invited to build altars along the free speech platform with items that represented their loved one’s lives. Traditionally, the first day honors the children who have passed on, while the second day honors adults. Miranda Robles, a community member and Aztec ceremonial dancer said, “The marigolds are very fragrant and so that is supposed to help draw the spirits and attract them, also helps to guide them back to our world.” Robles began celebrating Dia de Los Muertos eight years ago. Robles builds an altar each year for a family member. “[Tonight] my altar is for a baby that I lost two years ago,” she said. “So my altar looks a little bit different than everybody else’s because I don’t have pictures or things that my baby would’ve used to go through

life because I didn’t have my baby.” According to Gloria Guerrero, whose son is remembered through one of the altars located in the Free Speech Area, a traditional Aztec altar consists of four levels, representing the four seasons in the year. The top layer is usually displayed in white symbolizing winter. It is followed by yellow symbolizing summer; red, spring; and black, fall. On the top layer, in white, it is common to put either a glass of water for adults or milk for children. This is done as an offering to those no longer living, in order to relieve them of thirst. Also, a small cup of salt becomes part of the altar, in this layer, if the deceased was not baptized. The yellow layer represents the Jaguar Warrior. Here, families place their loved one’s favorite food and any photography of that person. The red layer symbolizes the blood that was shed by past generations, who in turn allowed the current generations to live in peace. The black layer is used to display aromatic herbs such as: rue, rosemary, and basil. Aromatic flowers such as the Mexican marigold or el cempasúchil are used to guide the loved ones, through their aromatic properties and bright orange color, to their altar. Also, incense and colorful decorative paper are used as markers to create a path that leads to the loved ones altar. Other items such as Mexican sweet bread symbolizes the bones of the deceased.

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Aztec dance group preforms during the opening ceremony at the Día De Los Muertos celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016

While emotions were high for many, Robles hoped the ceremony gave students and community members a new outlook on death. “Death always has this image of being this big scary monster. If you look at our altars and the way they’re decorated with the sugar skulls, they’re really happy,” Robles said. “There’s nothing really scary about it. It’s all very sacred and is not something you necessarily have to be afraid of.”

Both students and community members could reserve a spot for an altar. The altars were displayed for the afternoon leading up to the Opening Aztec Dance Ceremony put on by the Aztec Dance Club. “When we dance it’s more of a ceremony than a performance,” Robles said. “Each dance has its own significance, it’s own prayer. When we are dancing we are all in our own personal form of prayer.”

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‘Furthermore’ is a captivating adventure By Selina Falcon @SelinaFalcon

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“Furthermore,” by New York Times best-selling author Tahereh Mafi, is a fairy-tale-like story that captures the reader from start to finish. Alice Alexis Queensmeadow was born without pigmentation— her skin is white, her hair is white, her eyes are a barely-there honey color and only on very rare occa-

sions can she blush the faintest shade of pink. In Ferenwood, a place where magic is color and color is magic, Alice is an outsider. Alice’s father, the only person who has ever truly loved her, disappeared three years ago with nothing but a ruler in his pocket. Alice has made it her mission to find him.

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In order to do this, Alice must travel through the whimsical and dangerous land of Furthermore, where nothing is what it seems while also being completely forthright. With a secretive boy named Oliver as her only companion and tour guide, Alice must use her wits to tackle the dangers that lie in Furthermore so she may finally find her father. The best thing about a middle-grade novel is when it can be read and fully enjoyed by an older audience. “Furthermore” soars in this respect. Not once did I find myself feeling annoyed or patronized because of the intended audience this book aimed at. This largely has to do with the fact that Mafi is so gifted in her craft. Her writing never fails to impress and take my breath away with its beauty. Her utilization of second-person only added to the story and the narration. It made me smile every time I was referred to as “dear reader” or “friend” in the narrator’s asides. Mafi also seems to be hyper-aware of the readers and puts her complete trust in them to follow the story, offering explanations via the narrator only when absolutely necessary. This is refreshing, especially in middle-grade and young-adult literature, when so often the age of a

reader is seen negatively and results in authors not trusting their readers to keep up. Mafi trusts her readers, wholeheartedly, and it is incredible how nice that feels. As for the story itself, it was completely enchanting. Furthermore was such an exciting place to experience. From lonely skies that ask for dirt as a gift because they will never be able to touch the ground, to a terrifying place called Still, to paper foxes that can talk, of course. Every aspect of Furthermore, though completely terrifying in its own way, was captivating. Next to her incredible world building, I was even more impressed with Mafi’s characters. She developed both Alice and Oliver so well over the course of the book. Along with getting the chance to experience more of Furthermore, I do hope we get a second book so I can follow Alice and Oliver along on their next adventure. Ending with the ever-important message of learning to love yourself because you are different, “Furthermore” is Mafi at her best, and it comes at my highest recommendation. “The simple truth was that Alice would always be different—but to be different was to be extraordinary, and to be extraordinary was an adventure.”

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THEATER

Life after assault ‘Tar Beach’ tells a victim’s story By Marcus Karby @MKarby

Elizabeth Payne • Theatre Arts Department

Kindle Cowger during dress rehearsal for Tar Beach.

great impact on her and the rest of the cast. “We're all theatre majors and we've all known each other for a bit, but this show has brought us together, made us a family,” Dewey said. “It connected us, and for that I am incredibly thankful to our playwright,

Tammy Ryan and our director, J Daniel Herring.” “Tar Beach” is now showing in the Dennis and Cheryl Woods Theatre at Fresno State in the Speech Arts Building at 7:30 p.m. until Nov. 5.

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The Fresno State University Theatre had its opening night of the play “Tar Beach” on Oct. 28. This play is a stark production that relies more on character development and its language than its dramatic visuals. The play is directed “in the round.” This means the actors are surrounded by the audience. “I chose to direct this production in the round so the audience felt as if they were looking onto a rooftop,” Director J. Daniel Herring said. “I wanted the intimacy this type of theatre space creates and the feeling of being a voyeur it creates for an audience.” Herring is currently in his 10th year at Fresno State and recently directed “Blue Willow,” “Cabaret,” “Our Town” and “The Elephant Man” for University Theatre. Lia Christine Dewey, a second year theatre arts-acting major, plays Mary Frances in the production. “This is actually my first experience doing theatre in the round. It's definitely a trip. For me it's like everything is so much closer to the surface. The audience's reactions are literally right at your fingertips,” Dewey said. “As an actor, I think I enjoy this type of stage more than a proscenium arch stage because I feel like I have more of a connection with the audience. I feel it's easier to include the audience in your sto-

ry because you're not separated by a huge apron. “Tar Beach” explores several topics including society’s response to sexual assault. “I think this play adds to the conversation of sexual assault as it relates to how families and friends respond to the handling of reporting an assault,” Herring said. “The issues surrounding privacy, scrutiny and fear are very real to the victims and their families.” Herring said in a press release from Fresno State, “When I first read ‘Tar Beach,’ I was reminded that there are those times in our lives that we are on a collision course with the self, with family and with the entire world. These times are so intense that the only thing we have to hold on to is hope, and it is this sense of hope that drew me toward staging this sharply written script.” The production uses a small number of props to represent a large number of objects. This helps emphasize the actors and their performances. It also makes scene changes quick and simple. The lighting in the play is used to represent emotion. When feelings are building, the lighting changes with it. When the climax arrives, the lights go out to press upon you the seriousness of it. “There are so many things I enjoy about this production: the story, the dialects, my costumes-- god, I love my costumes. What sticks out to me most, however, is my cast,” Dewey said. Dewey said the production has had a

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MEDITATION

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“Sejads,” also known as prayer mats, in the prayer and meditation room in the Henry Madden Library on Nov. 1, 2016.

A place to pray and meditate

By Jeanette Arroyo

Special to The Collegian A room in the Henry Madden Library is providing students and faculty with a place to meditate and pray on campus. The room, which is administered by the Cross Cultural and Gender Center, contains prayer rugs, a bench with pillows and a clock with a partition placed in the center of the room for privacy. “Some religious cultures pray two to six

times a day. The room provides a quiet place to do so. Prayer rugs are supplied,” said Idalia Morgutia, the center’s administrative support coordinator. “There is plenty of room to easily have four to six people in the room at once. There are eight prayer rugs available in the room.” Actress Goldie Hawn created a foundation called MindUP. This program visits schools teaching the students mindfulness. Sara Uhlig of MindUP said part of the program students enjoy are the guided meditations, which is also known as brain

breaks. “Sitting with feet flat, closing eyes and feeling grounded is how they start. Students either listen to a long chime, or the teacher guides a meditation,” Uhlig said. “Some guided meditations are simply a comfortable focus on clearing their minds, breathing and focusing on nothing.” Practicing meditation may help with having better interpersonal relationships and getting better grades, organizers say. According to a MindUP research, students who meditate are calmer, focused and

responsible. “They do their homework, more readily help others and practice being grateful,”Uhlig said. “Students are learning more about their brain and how it works. Mindfulness is about observing one’s whole self, whole environment, mind listening, grounding oneself, being present and aware at all times and taking time to ask oneself, ‘Is this good for myself or others?’” The room is located in the library, Room 3202, during the normal hours of operation.

IN BRIEF Bulldog Express route temporarily relocated Due to a road closure, a Bulldog Express route will be relocated and a motorcycle parking area will be temporarily unavailable. The pick-up and drop-off location for the Bulldog Express on Campus Drive by the Paws-n-Go Market and North Gym will be temporarily relocated to the corner of San Ramon Avenue and Campus Drive, said Facilities Management. An alternate motorcycle parking area is available on Jackson Avenue in Parking Lot 30 to supplement the area unavailable on Campus Drive by the South Gym. Meanwhile, southbound Campus Drive will be temporarily closed at San Ramon Avenue until Nov. 3.

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Nine community members will be honored by the College of Health and Human Services at its sixth annual Community Heroes Awards program for making a difference in health and human services. The nine individuals are going to be recognized for their work, volunteerism and advocacy on behalf of children and families in Central California.

The honorees are David Barton, Carolyn Drake, Jan Duttarer, Michael Michner, Emilia Reyes, Jennifer Ruiz, Rosanna Ruiz, Jim Santos and Norma Verduzco. The event will be on Wednesday at the North Gym in Room 118 at 7 p.m.

Veterans 5K run to be held Saturday As part of a two-week celebration for veterans, the second annual Fresno State Veteran 5K Run fundraiser will be on Saturday. Advance sign-up is currently available until Nov. 4 on the Veterans Virtual Resource Center’s website. There is a $20 fee for the general public, $10 for students prior to the event. The fee will be $25 the day of the event. Spectators and veterans’ organizations and military units will have their entrance fee waived if they wear their group or unit T-shirts. All proceeds will benefit student veterans’ activities, and the course will run through Fresno State. There will be a 1-mile run available for children.

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THE COLLEGIAN • SPORTS

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BASKETBALL

’Dogs quiet Coyotes in exhibition game

By Daniel Gligich @DanielGligich

The Fresno State Men’s Basketball team opened its season Tuesday night beating the Division II Cal State San Bernardino Coyotes in its one and only preseason exhibition game. Coming off a Mountain West Tournament Championship and an NCAA Tournament appearance, the game gave the Bulldogs

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Trevor Clayton was chosen as our Top Dog after tying for ninth place at the St. Mary’s Invitational where he shot 5-overpar throughout the course of the three-round tournament (218). In 21st place going into the final round, the senior found his way into the top 10 after shooting a 2-under-par 69. DG: What do you find most challenging about golf? TC: Everything. There’s not too much easy about golf. That’s what makes it such a fun sport. DG: How did it feel to win the Mountain West Individual Golf Championship? TC: It was awesome. It was my first D-1 college win so it was

their first look at how the team will shape up this season. “We had little stretches in there where it showed what we can do at a pretty good level,” said sixthyear head coach Rodney Terry. “It’s early, obviously the first time in the lights for a lot of guys.” Senior forward Paul Watson got off to a good start leading the Bulldogs with eight points in the first half. Both teams traded the lead multiple times in the first half, and San Bernardino held a 36-33 lead

big. Coming from a D-2 school (Cal State Stanislaus), I had won a couple times but hadn’t exactly won or broke through here, so it was cool to get my first win there. DG: What was it like to play in the NCAA Regionals? TC: Regionals was awesome. It was a fun experience, fun week. It was a ridiculously hard golf course. It was a good test of my game to see where I am. DG: What is your favorite club to use? TC: Driver. I like hitting it a long ways. It’s fun. DG: How do you prepare for each round? TC: Nothing too crazy. I just kind of try and stay calm, I guess. I don’t do anything out of the ordinary. I just wake up, take a shower, put my clothes on – I don’t like to make it a big deal. It’s

at halftime. The second half was all Watson – he finished the game with a team high 19 points and led the Bulldogs to a 76-69 victory. The offense flowed through Watson as he made play after play to seal the game at the end. Watson is a four-year starter and has recently worked on his shooting to give himself the edge on the court. “That’s something I worked on a lot this summer and the spring,”

just another day. Keep it simple. DG: When did you first start playing golf, and how did you start? TC: I started playing golf my sophomore year of high school. I was 15. My aunt plays golf every once in a while. She lives in Virginia, and I went and visited her after my freshman year of high school during the summer, and she had nothing for me to do and she said, ‘Oh hey, do you want to go to the golf course?’ I said, ‘Sure I guess.’ Golf’s boring. I played baseball my whole life, so I was like, ‘Oh yeah sure, whatever.’ I went there and was like, ‘Wow, this is unbelievable. Golf is so much fun.’ Every time I hit the driver, it was like hitting a home run. I was addicted instantly. I switched over from baseball to golf the next month. It was

Watson said. “Just trying to work on mechanics, trying to become a more consistent knockdown shooter. I felt pretty fine out there, I just tried to get the best shot that I could out of the offense.” The Bulldogs played a high-flying brand of basketball with flashy dunks and athletic blocks, which could bring a “showtime” feel for the season. The Bulldogs feature a much different team that last year, having lost senior guards and team

awesome. DG: What is it like to see former Fresno State golfer Nick Watney play on the PGA Tour? TC: It’s awesome. We played with him last year. He came to our home tournament and supported us, and we played nine holes with him. It was fun. He’s a great guy, cool guy, got to talk to him a little bit and pick his brain on a couple things. It was cool. DG: Who is your favorite golfer and why? TC: Rickie Fowler. He’s a cool guy. I met him a couple times. He’s awesome. I like his style. He does it his own way, and he just gets it done. DG: In your opinion, who is the greatest golfer of all time? TC: Tiger Woods. He dominated for so long, just the way he did and the style, it was just unbelievable. Obviously Jack Nicklaus is so close, but they’re just different eras, and it’s tough to compare them because Jack had completely different equipment, but Tiger with the competition he went up against and how he dominated the way he did. DG: What is your favorite thing about Fresno State besides golf?

TC: I like our athletic events. I feel like a lot of my athlete friends go. We’ll go to the basketball games. We’ll go to the volleyball games. We’ll go to soccer games. Everyone

goes to the football games, but I like going to other stuff too. I have a lot of friends on those teams, so it’s cool supporting them, and I feel like we have good facilities here. DG: What does it mean to you to be a Bulldog? TC: Just representing that red and blue. I’m from here so I always wanted to be a Bulldog so, it’s cool to transfer here and get the chance to do it. It’s awesome. Courtesy of Fresno State Athletics

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Junior guard Jaron Hopkins (#1) goes to dunk on Cal State San Bernardino’s Shawn Joseph during Tuesday night’s season-opening exhibition game at the Save Mart Center.

leaders Marvelle Harris, Cezar Guerrero and Julien Lewis to graduation. This gives other players an opportunity to take on a leadership role this year. “I think Paul Watson has been probably, of the seniors right now, the most consistent guy both on the court and off the court,” Terry said. “When you talk about a leader, a guy has to do everything the right way to have guys following him on the court. He’s got to go to class, he’s got to make all his tutors, he’s got to be able to do all those things, he’s got to be a model citizen off the floor.” Terry said that Watson will do positive things as a player and he needs him to be a vocal leader on offense. Terry also said Watson is currently the leader of the team. Senior forward Cullen Russo did not play in the exhibition due to an administrative issue the athletic department announced. The department said Russo is in good academic standing and continues to practice with the team. Fresno State was also without senior forward Karachi Edo, and will be without him until at least Dec. 17. Edo had an academic setback in the spring and failed to meet eligibility requirements for the fall semester. The Bulldogs open the season Nov. 11 at home against the University of Texas at San Antonio. Tipoff is at 7 p.m.

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On March 5, 2016, Fresno State senior guard Marvelle Harris scored 34 points vs Utah State to put him at the top of the alltime scoring list with 1,954 points. Harris surpassed Melvin Ely’s (1999-2002) previously held record of 1,951 points. Harris ended his collegiate career at Fresno State with 2,031 points in 136 games.

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Under legendary coach Jerry Tarkanian, the Bulldogs made their way back to the NCAA Tournament for the second-straight year. The 2000 first-round appearance was vacated due to the use of an ineligible student-athlete. The ’Dogs overcame California in the first round, 82-70, but in the second round fell to Michigan State, 81-65.

Under coach Boyd Grant, the Bulldogs secured the record of most wins in a season (27) in the 1981-1982 season. This was Fresno State’s second-straight appearance at the NCAA Tournament. The ’Dogs topped West Virginia, 50-46, in the first round, but lost in the second round to Georgetown, 58-40.round to Georgetown, 58-40.

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1987 Martell makes history, No. 34 reitred In 1987, Wendy Martell became the first women’s basketball player, third female athlete and just the seventh Fresno State athlete to have her jersey number (34) retired. At just 5-foot-4, the 1986-1987 Fresno State co-female athlete of the year and most valuable player led the Bulldogs to three-consecutive 20-win seasons. Martell is third on Fresno State’s all-time scoring list with 1,595 points.

2010 All they do is win With the help of Jaleesa Ross, the Bulldogs found their way to the top of most wins in a season with 28 in the 2009-2010 season, under head coach Adrian Wiggins. In the same season, the ’Dogs made their third-straight NCAA appearance, but lost in the first round to No. 4 seed Baylor, 69-55.

2008-2014 Seven straight NCAA apperances Under two head coaches, Adrian Wiggins and Raegan Pebley, the Bulldogs made seven-straight NCAA appearances from the 2008 to 2014 season. They have yet to make it past the first round.