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Campus fountain to undergo drastic renovation Veterans celebration to be held Thursday By Samuel Cosby The Collegian The Student Veterans Organization (SVO) and Omega Delta Sigma, the veterans fraternity on campus, will host a Veterans Day celebration on Thursday, Nov. 10, starting at noon. The celebration will take place just south of the Kennel Bookstore and will aim to promote awareness of the veterans on campus. Also at the event, Associated Students, Inc. and the University Student Union board will unveil sketches for the redesign of the Memorial Fountain. “Part of the fountain’s history is being a memorial that has been dedicated to veterans,” SVO president Luke Newlon said. “This will be one of the first times we let people know that ASI and USU will be renovating the fountain.” The celebration will be focused not only on student veterans, but also on faculty and staff members who are veterans. “We know there are faculty and staff who have a military background as well,” Newlon said. “We want to reach out and let them know that we recognize them too.” Members of ASI will take part in

the celebration as well by revealing the plans for the Memorial Fountain redesign, ASI president Selena Farnesi said. “We are really excited for the renovations,” Farnesi said. “The fountain is going to be completely updated, so it looks more modern. This is our way of giving back to the students of the centennial year.” Farnesi explained that in past years,

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he fountain is going to be completely updated, so it looks more modern.” — Selena Farnesi, ASI president

the fountain has been dedicated to World War II veterans and veterans of the Korean War. The newly renovated fountain will add a new dedication to the list though, Farnesi mentioned. “The fountain has gone through several phases,” Farnesi said. “And each

time it gets dedicated to something new. This time, we will dedicate it to students of the centennial, to all the Fresno State students and all the contributions they have made to our campus.” The $40,000 renovation project will include new benches around the fountain, new tile in the fountain, new paint to cover the now-chipped paint, a new fountain rim so the water flows evenly and a new plaque, Farnesi said. Farnesi expects the fountain renovation to be completed before the start of the spring semester and a rededication ceremony will take place upon completion. According to the Fresno State website, the Memorial Fountain was originally dedicated to World War II veterans in 1962. The fountain is a part of the Memorial Court, which was dedicated in the mid-1950s to alumni killed in World War II and in the Korean War. Through the years, it has been rededSee VETERANS, Page 3 Illustration by Hector Casanova / McClatchy-Tribune

Rally to Defend Education Student Health Center draws opposing viewpoints makes jump in sexual

health reports By Johnathan Wilbanks The Collegian

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Fresno State College Republicans chairman Matt Shupe stopped by Tuesday’s Rally to Defend Education in the Free Speech Area to voice his opposition to the Occupy Fresno movement. “Get a job!” he shouted at the crowd of demonstrators, many of whom were with the Occupy movement. -Esteban Cortez

Fresno State has drastically improved its ranking in the Trojan Sexual Health Report Card this year, moving from 85th last year to 35th in the U.S. The report card, independently researched by Sperling’s BestPlaces, analyzed 141 colleges in the United States, including those in Alaska, Hawaii and the District of Columbia. The highest-ranked schools were No. 1 Columbia University of New York, Michigan State University in 2nd and Ohio State University in 3rd. The lowest ranking schools were the University of Idaho at 141st, Brigham Young University at 140th,and DePaul University at 139th. Student health centers were assessed using 13 categories including hours of operation, student opinion of the given health center, ease of appointment scheduling, contraceptive availability,

on-site HIV testing, on-site STI testing, availability of sexual assault programs, outreach programs for sexual health issues and website functionality. While the United States is ranked 46th by the CIA world fact book for infant mortality rate, a commonly used indicator for the healthcare quality of a country, it lags behind in sexual education of the college age population. A mere 21 states in the U.S. require sexual education in schools, according to the Guttmacher Institute. And while 15 to 24-year-olds make up only one fourth of sexually active people in the U.S., they account for 48 percent of newly diagnosed sexually transmitted diseases, according to The College Board Advocacy & Policy Center. The Guttmacher Institute reports that teen pregnancy in the United States is also on the rise, with 82 percent of pregnant teens reporting their See HEALTH, Page 3

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he fact is these anonymous allegations are false and now the Democrat machine in America has brought forth a troubled woman to make false accusations, statements, many of which exceed common sense. And they certainly exceed the standards of decency in America.” – Herman Cain

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No room for bias in the press By Maddie Shannon The Collegian

s a columnist and a reporter, I’ve gotten a lot of backlash for things I’ve written. Dissent and criticism are always a part of writing, no matter what the medium is. I respect the criticism I’ve received from readers because it has helped me to understand the difference between an opinion column and a legitimate news story. I’ve noticed that readers seem to understand the difference between the two as well, but only in print form. When the concept of an opinion column is translated to broadcast media, the intention often gets a little lost in translation and viewers cease to understand the difference. When a broadcast news network makes the mistake of producing a show that serves as a platform for an individual’s stance on important issues instead of reporting those issues objectively, the network risks losing its professional credibility. Such is the situation that three conservative news mainstays have created: Bill O’Reilly, Glenn Beck and Rush Limbaugh. While Beck’s show has been replaced by “The Five,” the stance that Beck took on important issues has not diminished his polarizing presence on the national media scene. He and Bill O’Reilly are the two most recognizable figures on FOX News, something that I think is dangerous to the practice of

media literacy in this country. Many Americans don’t know the difference between a legitimate news broadcast and a show like The O’Reilly Factor, particularly older Americans in the same age group as Beck and O’Reilly. People in their mid-60s and older didn’t grow up with the very diverse range of media that younger people grew up with, particularly those younger than 30. This makes it difficult for many older adults to understand what constitutes unbiased reporting, something they think they’re getting from shows like O’Reilly’s, who’s famous tag line is, “You are now entering the no-spin zone.” As conservative pundits, part of the job description for Beck and Limbaugh and the like is to offer their analysis of political events and current affairs. But with older Americans being media illiterate and the majority of young Americans “checked out,” mainstream media is in danger of losing one of the values that makes news news: objectivity. When the most recognized media professionals in the business do not discuss the issues from a neutral standpoint, it sends the message that objectivity is an overrated news value and news viewers come to expect it less and less. Before you chalk this column up to another byproduct of liberal media, consider this: I’m a conservative Republican, and, for the most part, I agree with the political standpoints of all three.

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Glenn Beck (above), along with Rush Limbaugh and Bill O’Reilly, “send the message that objectivity is an overrated news value and news viewers come to expect it less and less.”

But the anti-Islam, racist and xenophobic rhetoric of the right wing media, headed up by O’Reilly, Beck and Limbaugh, are professionally inappropriate for the American news industry. While I doubt they consider themselves actual journalists, many of their viewers do see them as legitimate parts of the news industry. Until the day the United States does not have a democratic government, it is essential for all members of the American mainstream press to perform with a degree of objectivity.

As American news consumers, we can expect nothing less from our news media professionals. Maddie Shannon is a former columnist and Arts & Entertainment editor for The Collegian.

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Fresno State: proof of American ineptness at navigating traffic circles

Dear editor: This letter is for ASI president Selena Farnesi, but first I must disclose some things. I have never smoked a cigarette and no one on our executive board smokes. Additionally, I have never received any money or gifts from “big tobacco” and for that matter I don’t even know anyone or have met anyone who works in the tobacco industry, big or small. I personally do not like the smell of cigarette smoke. I also remember when I was five years-old and begged my dad to stop smoking. With that in mind, I was appalled when I heard through the grapevine, that on Wednesday, Nov. 2, ASI passed a resolution to ban ALL smoking on our campus. First, I am very disappointed that such a big issue has been raised in ASI without any notification of the student body, though you make sure we all know about bike racks being moved. Secondly, I would like to praise you, I hope, because I was told that you do not plan on signing this resolution. Even though I have yet to receive an apology for calling College Republicans “racist and rude” on ABC 30, I would like to thank you for standing up for students’ liberties. To professor Thatcher and those who voted for/supported this resolution, you must stop diminishing students’ liberties. When will Democrats learn that obtaining your objectives, against the will of the people, through back-door means is unpopular and ethically wrong? Unlike most college campuses, which openly allow its students to smoke in most places, our campus already segregates smokers to a few designated smoking areas. A recent American College Health Association study found that 28.8 percent of college students smoke cigarettes. This seems to me to be a significant portion of our student body that you will be unfairly and negatively affecting when there hasn’t seemed to be a big outcry for banning smoking on campus. Selena and those ASI senators who voted against this, stand strong and don’t let this get to Welty’s desk. As soon as we get that apology letter, Fresno State College Republicans will be more than happy to stand with you and defend our student’s rights. Matt Shupe Chairman, Fresno State College Republicans Rebekah Franklin / The Collegian

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Student-veterans Junrel Sumagang, Devon Mathis, Jose Guerrero and Kevin Piercy, all members of the Omega Delta Sigma fraternity, hoped to bring awareness to their fraternity and the significance of Veterans Memorial Grove.

CONTINUED from page 1 icated a number of different times, Farnesi explained. The Fresno State website also describes the current fountain: “A memorial to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in war time has become one of Fresno State’s most iconic images.” At the celebration, the SVO will have several speakers, including veterans and city

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and campus officials, Newlon said. The national anthem will also be sung by Valerie Salcedo, Miss Fresno County and a Fresno State alumn. One of the keynote speakers at the event is Fresno city councilman Larry Westerlund, who is also a member of the naval reserves. Newlon explained that there are nearly 400 veterans on campus.

facilitate academic success for the veterans and to provide support when needed.” Newlon also expressed his gratitude for Robyn Gutierrez of the veterans affairs office on campus for not only her help with the ceremony, but also for the time and work she puts in for the student veterans on campus. Newlon expects the event to draw over 100 guests, includ-

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e want to pay tribute to the 400 veterans, both students and employees, with the ceremony.” — Luke Newlon, Student Veterans Organization president

“We want to pay tribute to the 400 veterans, both students and employees, with the ceremony,” Newlon said. “The SVO is dedicated to promoting camaraderie through these kind of events. We want to create a positive image at Fresno State. Our primary goal is to

ing veterans from World War II and other distinguished guests.

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pregnancies as unplanned. F resno State has several prog rams for students, including the Family PACT, which is aimed at preventing unplanned pregnancy and can cover virtually all healthcare costs relating to reproductive health for eligible students. “In 2009 we made a significant change, and that was adding Family PACT to the Student Health Center,” said Kathleen Yarmo, coordinator of health promotion and wellness services. Family PACT is a program that provides free services for both men and women. Reproductive health, STI testing, counseling, birth control methods and barrier methods are all components of the program. “We got a lot of requests from the students for Family PACT, so we brought it to the campus. Family PACT is a state program, but it is funded 70 percent by the federal government and 30 percent by the state. As of last spring we had enrolled over 4,000 students in the program. Through April of 2011, we billed for and collected over $1.2 million for the program,” Yarmo added. The Student Health Center also employs peer health educators to provide one-on-one counseling sessions to students who need someone to speak with about family planning or other related issues. “It’s a really good experience being a peer health educator. The one-on-one sessions are really gratifying. People come in and disclose personal information. We are there to give them as much information as they need to make the sexual health decisions that are best for them,” said peer health educator and Fresno State student Brittany Collins.

“One of my favorite parts is being able to talk to my peers, not like a doctor-patient kind of thing, but just a regular conversation on sex and sexual health. It’s a big thing in our age group, and a lot of people don’t realize all what comes along with sex. They need to take care of their health too,” said peer health educator and Fresno State student Jessica Braze. The peer educators of the Student Health Center are also involved in outreach services.

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t’s a big thing in our age group, and a lot of people don’t realize all what comes along with sex.” — Jessica Braze, peer health educator They do class presentations on health issues and host educational booths at events such as the Fall Harvest Fest. The Student Health Center will be running a social norms poster campaign in the upcoming months to make students aware of the large percentage of the Fresno State population already using some type of protection. “The posters are being displayed at the Student Union on Nov. 8 to 9 and at the Wellness Fair on Nov. 15 to enable student to vote for their favorite two designs,” said peer health education student coordinator Prisma Cuevas. “The top two designs will be featured up around the Fresno State campus.”

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DOGS: Rouse has been a reliable option this season for the Fresno State offense Dalton Runberg / The Collegian

Junior Robbie Rouse has been one of the better running backs in the WAC this season is ninth in the country with 120 yards per game.

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CONTINUED from page 8 Rouse has rushed for 2,688 yards on 503 attempts as a Bulldog and is only 785 yards away from breaking Rivers’ 18-year-old rushing record. Rouse is currently the fourth-leading rusher in Bulldog history. But it isn’t just the ground game where Rouse is most lethal. Wade described Rouse as the complete running back for Fresno State’s offense. Rouse’s ability to both protect the rush and catch the ball out of the backfield are reasons he has been depended on time and time again to carry the load. “He’s able to play on every down. He’s got tremendous heart, and when people blitz, he’s our best protector in terms of trying to take care of Derek [Carr],” Wade said. Along with being one of Car r’s best pass protectors, Rouse has also emerged as an efficient receiver, with 119 receiving yards on 20 receptions. Rouse’s football knowledge and athleticism have molded him into a wellrounded running back. “I wouldn’t say he has a weakness,

but there are things he can always work on,” Wade said of Rouse’s success in the backfield. “As we progress into his senior year, the things both he and I will be focusing on is to get his top end speed faster.”

Rouse’s game-by-game statistics @ California: 17 carries, 86 yards, 1 TD @ Nebraska: 36 carries, 169 yards vs. North Dakota: 27 carries, 110 yards, 2 TDs @ Idaho: 25 carries, 112 yards vs. Ole Miss: 28 carries, 123 yards, 1 TD vs. Boise State: 10 carries, 72 yards vs. Utah State: 24 carries, 140 yards, 1 TD @ Nevada: 25 carries, 172 yards, 2 TDs vs Louisiana Tech: 24 carries, 96 yards

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