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CAMPUS UPGRADES

Modernizing campus isn’t just ‘putting up four walls’

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resno State is a campus in constant flux, as the construction in recent months has indicated.

The university’s facilities management team works yearround to build, repair and upgrade classrooms and infrastructure as part of an ongoing project of campus improvement.

Tinnah Medina, associate vice president of facilities management, said one of the biggest obstacles when renovating classrooms is relocating classes for the duration of the construction. That often limits the extent and rate of the renovation projects.

Medina sees the ongoing construction projects not only as a way for the university to address the growing student population and the changing needs that arise each semester, but also to reflect what she refers to as “intangi-

This story is part of the “Campus Upgrades” series.

For other stories, visit: collegian.csufresno.edu bles,” or the qualities of a building that embody the culture of Fresno State, such as inclusivity, safety and a positive learning environment.

“It’s not just putting up four walls and a building,” Medina said. “It really is trying to get the essence of responding to what it is we need in a building to really engage our core and our heart.”

During his convocation speech last fall, University President Dr. Joseph I. Castro stated that $26 million would be invested into modernizing the campus during the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 school years.

According to a university news release, projects in the Speech Arts, Technology, Social Science, Science II and Professional and Human

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Services buildings are part of phase one of a planned two-phase $6 million project to renovate the physical and digital infrastructure and modernize the classrooms.

With student activity that shuffles daily, facility managers must get creative in accommodating the daily traffic with the infrastructure needs.

It has become especially difficult during this fall, with a record number of enrolled students at the university. Medina said this has led to some classes being “impacted,” meaning they are not able to accommodate all the students who wish to enroll.

“Where I can contribute to that is how we can maximize the seats in every classroom,” Medina said. “More seats, more graduations,” she elaborated.

Some changes on campus may be more evident than others, including integrated technology installed in classrooms, a new kiln in the Conley Art Building, renovated roadways and Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant sidewalks.

However, some of the less noticeable changes are just as crucial to the university’s functions, such as upkeep on sewage systems that require attention and coming work to stabilize the well water systems.

“This campus is 100 years old,” Medina said. “This is the opportunity to address it now ... we’ve invested in our sewer, our natural gas, our electrical infrastructure, which makes me sleep a little bit better.”

Another project silently making progress, Medina said, is extending the Wi-Fi trenching to provide better signal coverage to some of the more remote areas of campus, such as the farms on the north end of the main campus.

Facilities management is also working to modernize the North and South gyms on cam-

pus. This has not been a simple project for Medina’s team, as any renovations performed on campus buildings requires the building to comply with all current building and fire-safety codes.

For 60-year-old buildings such as the gyms, code compliance can be both extensive and costly. The project has undergone a 13-month plan-check approval process with the Office of the State Fire Marshal and will cost an estimated $10 million, according to a university news release.

The university has also renovated parts of Bulldog Stadium, including updating ADA seating to meet compliance codes and fixing a leak and drainage issue as well as repairing a set of concrete stairs which had begun to crack as a result.

Some $2 million has also been allocated to improve the university farm, and there are plans to do more, according to a tweet by Castro. There are also plans to construct a new equestrian locker room at the Student Horse Center, according to a university news release.

The Bulldog Student Cupboard has also received a significant renovation over the summer, which included adding new shelves and food bins, as well as an additional refrigerator.

Planning and development for the new University Student Union is also underway. A two-step process has been initiated to choose a contractor and building design through a competition-style selection process.

Three contractor-architect teams will be selected based on their qualifications. They will then be asked to provide blueprint design proposals to a university committee which will analyze and select one team to undertake the project. Medina said the qualification proposals will be submitted at the end of October, and the three teams will be selected in November.

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Electrical vehicles may be important to the community for various reasons.

They can improve air quality, reduce asthma and respiratory illness rates, limit air pollution and may enhance overall quality of life.

At least that’s how Fresno State’s administration and finance transportation sees it.

“There’s a lot of benefits to owning (an electric car),” said Derek Brantley, interim parking and transportation manager at the Fresno State Police Department. “Benefits for the commuters because you don’t have to waste gas, as well as the different tax incentives that come for those that buy the car, which is creating a higher demand for them and creating a higher demand for the parking stalls for them.”

More and more electric vehicles are appearing on campus. There are currently six charging stations at Fresno State.

According to Brantley, there is a demand for more charging stations on campus, a demand that has been considered in the planning of upcoming projects. The police department receives plenty of feedback from the public asking about the stations through calls or on the university president’s feedback page, he said.

Currently, university officials are in the schematic design process for renovating Parking Lot 27, located near the campus housing.

Using the land more efficiently will then possibly allow 80 to 100 additional spaces for parking. Along with creating more parking space, there will be infrastructure for several electric vehicle charging stations to potentially spread them out around campus for convenience, according to Brantley.

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There are six electric vehicle charging stations For now, signs have been updated at the six stations to establish parking rules and regulations for electric vehicles (EV).

“We didn’t change the regulations for EV. No, we had to create regulations for EV,” Brantley said. “We didn’t have anything, so it was important that we sit down and look at what other CSUs do, and we looked at some of the issues that we were having.”

One of the issues occuring on campus was that local car dealerships parked their electric vehicles at the stations and charged them for hours, leaving staff and students with no opportunity for recharge, said Brantley.

The university does not charge for the power, but it does require a parking permit.

“If you’re gonna be here, at least purchase

a day permit or some type of permit to create some kind of credibility, considering we’re not charging for the power like most places do,” said Brantley.

The goal is to have the chargers efficiently utilized by everyone who needs them, not write up citations.

That is why the regulations that the police department has implemented have been more lenient toward drivers, in hopes to educate the public, according to Brantley.

“At the end of the day, we’re just about having them available. That’s the goal,” said Brantley. “Having people comply without giving tickets.”

Among the six charging stations, there are two fast-charging stations and four slower-charging stations. After downloading the Liberty Hydra application on one’s phone, one can activate the pump and follow the different steps. There are also instructions provided on each charging station and on the Fresno State Police Department website.

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SPOTLIGHT

Who to watch for at homecoming

By Michael Ford Sports Editor

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t’s homecoming week and the Fresno State Bulldogs will be back in action against the University of Hawaii Warriors on Saturday at Bulldog Stadium. Here are a few players to look out for:

Marcus McMaryion The fifth-year senior is in the midst of a fine season. Against Hawaii, it appears that he will have to put up a big stat line to keep up with a Hawaii offense that ranks fourth in the Mountain West in points per game and second in yards per game.

McMaryion has thrown for at least 250 yards and two touchdowns in four of the Bulldogs’ last five games. Watch out for him to keep Hawaii’s defense on their heels with his ability to run with the ball when his pass protection breaks down.

McMaryion has seven rushing touchdowns this season and has been particularly effective at running when the offense is within the opponent’s 20 yard line. McMaryion could have another huge performance like he did against UCLA on Sept. 15, when he ran for four touchdowns.

ASI AT A GLANCE

Free tailgate ticket giveaways this week

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KeeSean Johnson Johnson has been the ‘Dogs most reliable receiver and most dangerous playmaker down the field.

Johnson has recorded a catch in 43 consecutive games, a streak that leads the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), the highest level of Division I college football.

Hawaii’s defense has given up the most yards through the air of any team in the Mountain West, so look for him to build off of his last game against New Mexico in which he set a career high in receiving yards with 149 along with two touchdowns.

Johnson can also move closer to setting Fresno State’s record for receptions by a player for a career with a strong performance.

Against New Mexico, Johnson had eight catches to move ahead of former Bulldogs receiver Rodney Wright for third on the Jose Romo • The Collegian list.

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Happy Homecoming week, Bulldogs!

Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) is giving away 100 free tickets to the ESPN tailgate at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Homecoming football game against Hawaii.

To get your ticket, here are the things you need to do: come to our office in USU room 317, take a picture with our Homecoming picture frame, post it on social media and tag us.

Be sure to follow us @FresnoStateASI for more updates and giveaways!

One ticket admits two people to the tailgate. Both recipients must be Fresno State students and have their student ID with them.

Also, get a free mini pumpkin from ASI on National Student Day! We’ll be celebrating from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25, at the Memorial Garden (in front of the Kennel Bookstore).

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(6) and reciever KeeSean Johnson (3).

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I like the diversity. It’s just so diverse. There’s so many types of languages and people and cultures here and I feel like it’s pretty acceptable to be anything here.”

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What I like? Library because I love to read and write something when I am free. Then I have many books here and I feel better when I sit inside.”

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What I like the most is that when I’m on campus I feel safe. I feel like the professors are pretty friendly, for the most part.”

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Fresno State Bulldogs held a Homecoming Paw-rade on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018.

The event was a spirit celebration ahead of the football homecoming matchup against University of Hawaii on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.

HAPPENING THIS WEEK 11 a.m. Ice-Scream Fest! - Bulldog Zone in the USU’s Lower Level - 1 p.m.

Wednesday 12 p.m. Tunes at Noon - USU Pit. - 1 p.m.

Oct. 24 7 p.m. Lip Sync Battle and Step and Stroll Showcase Satellite Student Union

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Friday Oct. 26

Saturday Oct. 27

11 a.m. National Student Day - Memorial Gardens (Lawn in front of the Kennel Bookstore) - 1 p.m.

3 p.m. Homecoming Tie Dye - University Courtyard Pool Area 5 p.m.

2 p.m. - Bulldog Bowl Special - The Bulldog Bowl 6 p.m.

Homecoming Pep Rally & Echosmith Concert 6 p.m. - Parking Lot P6 (East of Peters Building) 9 p.m.

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A&E

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2018

Lives of ‘Dreamers’ take center stage in second fall production

By Miguel Gastelum Contributor

University Theatre will soon present the Central Valley premiere of “Just Like Us” by Karen Zacarías, based on the novel by Helen Thorpe.

The production is directed by Dr. Gina Sandí-Díaz and runs Oct. 26 through Nov. 3, 2018 in the Dennis & Cheryl Woods Theatre in the Speech Arts Building on the Fresno State campus.

Based on the bestselling book, this documentary-style play follows four Latina teenage

girls in Denver, two of whom are documented and two whom are not. Their close-knit friendships begin to unravel when immigration status dictates the girls’ opportunities, or lack thereof.

When a political firestorm arises, each girl’s future becomes increasingly complicated.

“Just Like Us” poses difficult, yet essential questions about what makes us American.

Sandí-Diaz said, “This documentary drama follows four Latina girls with different immigration status in Denver, Colorado from 2004 to 2009.

Dedicated to doing the right thing, even when faced with adversity, the girls relentlessly pursue the American Dream, even though it

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seems out of reach and seems to grow further away with each passing day.”

“This play is an important reminder of the community-building aspect of theater, it encourages us to engage in dialogue, though sometimes difficult, about different topics, perspectives and life experiences. This is a story of resilience and perseverance that will resonate with many people and families in our Central Valley.”

Lisa Kennedy of The Denver Post says, “One of the finest things about this wise play… is its generous, even celebratory sense of humor, a plus for a tale that carries with it a great deal of hurt.”

The cast includes Arium Andrews, Diego Barba, Alyssa Burgos, Taylor Cabiero, Cecilia Cantu, Taylor Chavez, Saywa Chuji, Isabel Correa-Gomez, Jose Gomez, Jacob Gonzalez, Jolissa Hernandez, Emily Kearns, Diego Nieves, Tatiana Olguin and Andrew Trevino.

On Oct. 26, 27, 30 and Nov. 3, performances begin at 7:30 p.m., and on Oct. 28, the play begins at 2 p.m. No late seating, no exceptions.

Tickets are $17 for adults; $15 for Fresno State faculty, staff, alumni and military; and $10 for all students. Children under 5 not admitted. Group rates are available for groups of 20 or more. Box office hours are noon to 4 p.m. on weekdays and one hour before each performance.

Parking is free for shows on Friday through Sunday night. For shows on Tuesday through Thursday night, parking permits are required and can be purchased at dispensers in parking lots on campus.

For more information, contact the box office at 559-278-2216 or universitytheatre@csufresno.edu.

Have you gotten your Halloween costume yet?

By Marilyn Castaneda Reporter

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ith Halloween right around the corner, deciding on a costume can be overwhelming or at least challenging.

With a wide variety to choose from, here are some of this year’s most popular costumes that are being sold in stores near you.

Black Panther

A black cat can be pretty basic, but a black panther is a strong figure. Be a powerful superhero that has inspired in this year’s film.

Unicorn

Halloween doesn’t just have to be scary. A colorful and bright unicorn is perfect for those who are feeling magical.

Michael Myers

Would Halloween even be the same without Michael Myers? A quick costume that includes coveralls, a mask, knife, and an oh-so-

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very serious walk is the perfect scare.

Twisty the clown Clowns can be creepy, but this clown is be-

yond that. The famous twisted kidnapping clown from the show “American Horror Story” is now in stores … not literally.

Fortnite

The video game that has been the talk of

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the town is now real life. From a black knight to a bright bomber costume, dress up as your favorite Fortnite character.

The Incredibles family

Who doesn’t like a group costume? Have your friends and family be the heroes of the

town with you who help save the day, all while looking fabulous in red.

Pennywise Better known as “It” is one of this year’s hit looks that requires a frightening face, big red hair and just one red balloon.

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Don’t be a bystander — take action

By Christina Tran Opinion Editor

Hundreds of videos have spread around the internet of people being taken advantage of and disrespected. Meanwhile, crowds of bystanders watched or recorded the actions online.

In the society we live in, it appears it is more

important to get something provocative on camera than addressing what’s actually happening to someone.

By doing this, we equate one’s value to what will be popular online. Where did our values go in treating one another as human beings who look out for one aother?

It seems that we have stopped caring about how people are treated in our own grocery stores, at parties, in the streets, on our very own front lawns and neighborhoods.

We’ve become detached from what it means to watch out for our fellow citizens. Keeping our distance and turning our backs to people in need of help, along with pointing our cell phone cameras at the action, has become the first and immediate reaction.

This isn’t helping our society improve.

We need people to step forward and make connections to be the kind of individuals who make a difference in someone else’s life.

If you see someone being harassed, speak up and let your thoughts be known. If you see someone being taken advantage of, be the person who stops something horrible from happening.

It only takes one person for everyone else to step forward. The biggest step is just paying attention to that opportunity and taking hold of what’s in front of your eyes, not our phones.

We don’t have to be amazing, influential people to do the right thing and save someone from a potentially dangerous situation.

We need to simply listen to the voices of people around us calling for help and reach our

From all of the content spreading around on the internet, we see both the saviors and the harassers who fill our roles in society.

From race to social status to sex, there never seems to be an end to people being disrespected. Consent is lost in the abyss of how everyone is becoming desensitized to the way we should treat other.

Be the people we see speaking up for someone being picked on or taken advantage of because they’re weaker than another. Put your devices down and look with your eyes at what’s happening in front of you.

We’ve advanced too much in our society to keep ignoring the fact that people in our day and age are still being shamed for whom they are and victimized, while bystanders ignore

hands out towards them.

them or keep walking on by. Be the change.

COMMENTARY

Fresno State needs rider-only lanes

By Jorge Rodriguez Reporter

With over 25,000 students enrolled at Fresno State, you can always find someone around campus walking from or to class. Oftentimes, many of them are in a hurry to get to their next class, and that’s when riders of all kinds try to whizz by walking students.

Bikes, scooters and skateboards are common to see around campus and in parking lots.

But it is also just as common to see near-collisions happen at least once a day.

Every occasion in which I’ve almost had an accident or witnessed one occur in front of me was because the riders were either going too

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fast or weren’t paying attention to who or what was around them.

The university’s policy on skateboards, inline skates, bicycles, motorized vehicles and scooters says, “A reasonable, safe and prudent

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speed, for riders on campus.”

But what is a reasonable, safe and prudent speed when you are already running late for class?

By then, you aren’t thinking of the rules, but rather of how late you are for your next class and how all these people on campus are in the way.

However, is that the problem or is it the fact that there are no bike routes or lanes on campus for students to ride freely on?

Many riders are forced to ride next to pedestrians all over campus, with only a few restrictions on where they are not allowed to go through, like the Free Speech Area.

Other campuses around the country and the

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state have very strict guidelines on separating rider and pedestrian paths.

Fresno State could be doing so much more for its students as pedestrians and riders, like adding rider-only lanes around campus or simply enforcing the “wheels off” rule in the Free Speech Area more.

With the university population growing every year, it is crucial to address this issue. If it doesn’t, the conflicts and accidents that happen on campus will only get worse.

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HEALTHY BULLDOGS

Shedding light on domestic violence

By Diana Karageozian | LCSW and SHCC Interim Survivor Advocate October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Student Health and Counseling Center (SHCC) is collaborating with the Marjaree Mason Center and the Cross Culture and Gender Center to host several events aimed at raising awareness and providing support and services to students.

Sometimes we try to solve our own problems, and, for the most part, self-reliance is a sign of personal strength.

However, there are times when keeping our problems to ourselves, especially if there is physical and emotional harm involved, can be overwhelming and frightening.

Reaching out for support to figure out what options you have is brave and can be done in a confidential way on campus.

Inside of the SHCC, you can meet with a confidential survivor advocate.

Advocates are there to listen and provide options. They do not tell you what to do, and the interaction remains completely confidential.

Facing the truth of your circumstance, past or present, takes bravery, and we understand it can be hard to acknowledge that you need help.

The survivor advocate understands how confusing these situations can be.

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We know that students have many responsibilities, including school, work, family and friends.

Feeling safe and supported is important. If you are experiencing or have experienced any form of abuse or something that was traumatic and you are unsure how to handle it, we can help.

We want to make sure our students know that there is help for them, even if the abuse took place before coming to Fresno State. Graduation is the goal, but a student’s safety, health and well-being is our priority.

Our confidential advocate provides trauma-informed care.

The student will meet with the advocate in

a safe, welcoming and confidential space and will be offered a range of resources to help the student get the support needed.

We also understand that trauma can impact your mental health, so the student can be referred to the SHCC or other agencies, including the Marjaree Mason Center or Rape Counseling Services for counseling, legal assistance and group support.

When life gets complicated, we need to make sure to prioritize ourselves and make sure that our well-being is our focus.

Self-care is central to your success, but for many students, focusing on the needs of others is common and can lead to unhealthy relationships.

Healthy relationships with peers and significant others may not always happen without setting good boundaries. Please reach out for support. We are here to offer education and resources to help.

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, you are invited to join us in wearing purple on Thursday, Oct. 25, and gathering in solidarity at the fountain at noon for a group photo.

Healthy Bulldogs is a weekly column written by experts in the Student Health and Counseling Center at Fresno State.

Trump smears asylum-seekers alike

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ive-thousand-plus Central American migrants — most of whom are fleeing violence and unrest in Honduras — head north on foot through Mexico in a desperate attempt to reach the United States border.

It is responsible for an American president to discourage unauthorized border crossings while repeating the nation’s commitment to give a fair hearing to asylum claims. The majority of those traveling north will and almost certainly should be turned away.

President Trump instead demonizes every last one of the migrants as an invading horde.

He uses the crisis to blame Democratic poli-

cies, even though Republicans control all levels of the federal government, and have sent every imaginable signal that such immigrants are not welcome.

In this case, Trump invokes race-tinged appeals that echo the ones with which he launched his presidential campaign.

Monday, without evidence, he tweeted that “Criminals and unknown Middle Easterners are mixed in.” Other Republicans follow Trump’s lead by spreading conspiracy theories that Democratic-aligned donors are paying migrants to join the caravan.

Meanwhile, in his fury, Trump threatens to slash foreign aid to Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador beyond its already diminished level in his budget.

A 2014 report from the conservative Heri-

tage Foundation, released in the wake of the last border crisis (which Trump and Republicans blamed on Barack Obama), warned that slashing aid would exacerbate violence and turmoil in Central America, sending thousands more fleeing.

Which may, after all, be exactly what Trump wants: A neverending flow of foreign “invaders” to stoke fear and division.

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Locator map of San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

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Fresno State Athletics season in review will look to improve their conference standing against San Jose State on Oct. 26, to remain in contention for the Mountain West Playoffs, which begin Oct. 30.

travel to Wyoming and then Colorado, both of which are conference opponents with perfect records at their respective homes this season.

on Oct. 26 and a No. 3 Southern Methodist University on Oct. 27.

Women’s Soccer

Volleyball

Equestrian

After a shaky start to the season, the Women’s Soccer team, holding a 6-9-3 record, has found its groove as of late. They are currently riding a three-game win streak

The ‘Dogs Volleyball team has had a historic start to the season, leading the Mountain West with a dominant 8-1 conference record and a 16-6 overall record. The team will look to solidify

The Fresno State Equestrian Team is preparing to resume their season after dropping two out of three matches at the Willis Invitational in Waco, Texas in late September.

The team looks to bounce back as they head

The Fresno State Women’s Tennis team has had an up-and-down season thus far, holding an overall win percentage of .530 for both singles and doubles matches. They will look to improve that record when they travel to Palos Verdes, California for the Jack Kramer

with five wins in their last seven games. They

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Men’s basketball picked to finish third in Mountain West

By Jorge Rodriguez Reporter

Sporting News has predicted that the team and new head coach Justin Hutson will finish third in the Mountain West behind University of Nevada, Reno and San Diego State University.

The magazine also mentioned that the Bulldogs have a very talented roster that is one of the best in the conference. Specifically, it cited Bulldog guard Deshon Taylor, who is an All-Mountain West player.

Taylor is one of four top candidates for Mountain West Player of the Year, according to Sporting News. He is thought of as one of the nation’s best guards.

The Bulldogs will play in three of the five biggest games in the Mountain West regular season, Sporting News said. Two of those games will be at home against University of

New Mexico and Boise State University, with the other game on the road at Nevada.

The ‘Dogs will open their season at home on Nov. 6 when they face University of Alaska- Anchorage, after which they will play Texas Christian University on Nov. 15. During Thanksgiving weekend, the Bulldogs will participate in the Wooden Legacy tournament in Fullerton, California.

The Bulldogs will be having their longest home-game run from Nov. 28 through Dec. 29, when they’ll have seven games at home, the longest stretch since the 1950s. Fresno State will host teams like Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Weber State University and University of California, Berkeley.

Fresno State will open conference play on the road at San Jose State on Jan. 2 and will play Colorado State University at home on Jan. 5 at the Save Mart Center.

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omecoming week is upon us once again, and as is tradition, the Fresno State Bulldogs football team will take the field in front of the Red Wave, this year against the University of Hawaii Warriors.

The challenge is a daunting one for the ‘Dogs, but not unlike ones that they have faced already this season.

Hawaii’s strength is unquestionably its explosive offensive potential. The Warriors are putting up a healthy 34.9 points per contest, which ranks them fourth in the Mountain West. The team is also ranked second in the conference in yards per game at 440.

The Warriors’ offense features a dynamic combination of quarterback Cole McDonald and receiver John Ursua. McDonald leads the conference in passing yards and touchdowns, while Ursua leads the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) in those same categories.

The FBS is the highest level of Division I college football.

McDonald has thrown 29 touchdown passes and 2,607 yards, while Ursua has caught 71 passes for 14 touchdowns and 1,013 yards, an average of over 112 per game.

“For those guys to be putting up the numbers that they have put up, they know what they are doing. It seems like they are on the same page. Their quarterback is very accurate throwing the ball,” Bulldogs head coach Jeff Tedford said during his weekly press conference. “If there is one equalizer that Fresno State can use to exploit to an advantage, it’s Hawaii’s pass defense -- or lack thereof.”

The Warriors have allowed more than 2,200 yards through the air, over 100 more yards than the second worst team in that category in Colorado State. The team ranks 10th out of 12 teams in the Mountain West in interceptions with just four, and the Warriors have yet to return one for a touchdown.

It all translates to the team surrendering 33 points per game, defensively.

However, they aren’t entirely hopeless on that side of the ball. Hawaii is tied with Nevada for the lead in most quarterback sacks with 23, so it will be incumbent on Fresno State’s offensive line to give quarterback Marcus McMaryion time to throw the ball downfield.

Fresno State has excelled in pass protection this season, allowing a miniscule five sacks the entire season, which has the

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‘Dogs look to conquer Warriors

By Michael Ford Sports Editor

‘Dogs tied with Air Force for the fewest allowed in the Mountain West. It appears that it will be strength-on-strength in this regard.

If McMaryion is afforded the requisite time to throw, he has a wealth of skilled receivers who he can get the ball. Senior KeeSean Johnson has been his go-to target all season, and that showed up once again last week on the road against New Mexico.

Along with two touchdowns, Johnson set a new career-high in receiving yards with 149, while also extending his streak of consecutive games with at least one reception to 43, which leads the FBS. But it would be a mistake for any defensive coordinator, or fan for that matter, to take for granted the other weapons at the team’s disposal.

Running back Ronnie Rivers -- who is going to play in his fifth game of the season after missing the first three due to him recovering from an injury suffered during spring practice -- has been a bigtime playmaker running and catching the football.

Against New Mexico, Rivers scored three touchdowns, including two rushing and one

receiving.

Against Hawaii, his ability to take the ball to the end zone any time he touches it, should be a factor in this game.

Fresno State’s defense looks like it could be the determining factor in this game as it has in many of the other games before it. The Bulldogs defense has allowed a total of 13 points in three Mountain West games this year.

Several aspects of the defense could play a key role in stopping Hawaii’s potent offensive attack.

The defense has flat-out kept the opposing teams out of its end zone. Through seven games, the ‘Dogs have allowed a paltry 88 points. No other team in the Mountain West has given up fewer than 100, with the next closest team being San Diego State with 129.

Hawaii is likely to have its hands full getting the ball across the goal line. The ‘Dogs will need to continue what they have done all year, and that is force field-goal attempts.

If the Bulldogs can continue that trend, they have a great opportunity to win and to make Homecoming a special one for alumni from all over the country. Tedford said that he hopes to see a great showing from the hometown faithful for such an important game.

“I hope we have a good turnout, because that always brings energy.

We try to go into every game with really the same focus. I think we really do feed off our crowd. I think when our crowd is there and into it, it creates an extra spark for us.”

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