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Participants running during the Super Fun Super Run 5k at Fresno State on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016.

MAYOR

Fresno mayoral candidates talk presidential options, campus security and the Latino vote By Francisco J. De León | @frankiejda

The Nov. 8 election is not limited to The White House. Here in Fresno, Fresno City Council Member Lee Brand and Fresno County Board Supervisor Henry Perea are facing off, debate after debate, to win the endorsements of Fresno departments, Police and Sheriffs, organizations and the public support. Both Brand and Perea received their early education in the Fresno Unified School District, as well as having received their bachelor’s degree from Fresno State. Also, as part of their higher education, both candidates obtained a Master’s of Public Administration from the University of Southern California. Lee and Perea were given the opportunity to give their stances on topics such as their presidential candidate preference, campus security and the Latino vote. Q: Which presidential candidate will you endorse this November? (Brand was reminded, that on the mayoral candidates final debate broadcast on ABC 30 Oct. 19, Perea said he would back Hillary Clinton but Brand had not given a clear answer.)

rand: I’m a Republican. Henry is a Democrat. Three or four times, [Perea] would never admit he would vote for Hillary, because Henry wanted to be

the old school conservative. He wanted to appeal to the people of North Fresno and be the progressive to the people in the South, but you are how you are. You can’t be both. You have to be honest of who you are. I think Hillary Clinton is a very flawed and corrupt candidate that I would never support, and I’m not a rubberstamp for the Republican Party. I never supported Donald Trump. I supported Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz. I don’t know how [Trump] ever got to where he is. He has made some very disparaging comments. So, I may just leave [that box] blank, because I wouldn’t vote for Hillary, and Trump has not given me the reason so far to vote for him.

erea: Of the two candidates, [Clinton] is the most qualified. When you’re a leader, you’ve got to make decisions, and not everybody is going to be with you. Two debates ago, [Brand] said, “I support Donald Trump and I’m voting for Donald Trump.” On the second debate, he said he wasn’t sure if he was voting for Trump. On the last debate on ABC 30, [Brand] was all over the place, I’m not sure what he said to tell you the truth. Stand behind something, because if you don’t

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‘Don’t tell your parents’

An account of sexual assault and its lasting effects By Scared and tainted (Name withheld by request) Special to The Collegian

Locker-room talk is not an excuse to turn a blind eye to or condone sexual harassment or assault. People who shrug off these malicious actions and words do not understand how these comments and actions affect those who have been affected by sexual abuse. The video of Donald Trump which ended by him saying, “Grab them by the pussy. You can do anything”, has circulated the internet and created an uproar on social media. One of the responses was a tweet from Kelly Oxford, a social media powerhouse, who wrote: “Women: tweet me your first assaults. They aren’t just stats. I’ll

ment or abuse. I was not brave enough to post. I was in second grade, a mere child who had no idea of the evils of the world, when my outlook on life was challenged. As a child, I was always taught to always trust my family members, and was raised with my cousins as if they were my own brothers and sisters. They would take care of me and babysit me; I was close to all of them and I never thought I would have to be in any danger around them. I remember it was Christmas time, my parents and my aunts were not at home, probably out buying Christmas presents. I was in my room and as usual my cousin would come and play with me. But this time was different – he was too nice, too close and ner-

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@kellyoxford 8 yrs old, my cousin cornered me in a bedroom & “grabbed my pussy.” I kicked him & tried to tell my aunt, she called me a liar.

go first: Old man on city bus grabs my ‘pussy’ and smiles at me, I’m 12.” Within the next day the post went viral. Women all over the country began tweeting their first experiences with sexual harass-

vously watching the door. My cousin, someone who I trusted and was raised with, thrust me onto my twin-sized bed and forced himself on top of me while jamming his hand down my pants. “Don't tell your parents,”

kelly oxford @kellyoxford

Women: tweet me your first assaults. they aren’t just stats. I’ll go first: Old man on city bus grabs my “pussy” and smiles at me, I’m 12 From Kelly Oxford’s Twitter

he told me, grinning. I was eight years old. I didn't know how to act, if I should tell my parents or even if something bad had happened to me; I just knew I felt weird, like I needed a shower because I was dirty. This section of my life was forgotten, I never told my parents. I never told anybody. But I never felt comfortable or wanted to be around him again. It wasn't until I was adult that I realized this experience had changed me and the way I socialized with people. Even though more than a decade has passed, it still haunts me in a way that began to affect my personal life and conflicted with my romantic relationship.

This is what Donald Trump and the people who excuse his actions don't understand – this so-called “locker-room talk” and these actions have a lasting effect which scars the victims, become obstacles in their lives and is a harmful memory they have to carry. His words and those who

choose to simply dismiss his words by saying “boys will be boys” are promoting rape culture. Our next president should be a person who makes this country safer, promotes American values and encourages people to follow the law – that is not Donald Trump.

Laurie Brookins @StyleWriterNYC

@kellyoxford Old guy who owned an ice-cream shop touched my breast. I was 15. Never went back. Never told my parents. He served kids.

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Perea: I’m with her; Brand: I might not vote for president MAYOR from Page 1 stand for something you stand for nothing. I think when the heat comes [Brand] doesn’t respond very well. Q: Campus security has become very important in recent years. If elected, how will you and the Fresno Police Department make Fresno a safer place for students, especially on and near campus?

rand: One of my plans is to hire up to 1,000 police, which is 200 more

than we have right now. Having 200 more police will really provide a web of protection across the entire city. More importantly, change the tactics to community-based policing, instead of being a paramilitary force. Your [Fresno Police Department is] out in the community. You’re meeting people. You’re the friend, the neighbor, reducing tensions. It’s a successful [policing] model and is needed more than ever in Fresno.

erea: The mayor oversees the Fresno Police Department. There’s 800 police officers there. I think what we have to do is when our police chief receives the direction from the mayor saying, ‘I want

you sitting down and working with the chief of police from Fresno State and let’s talk about how we use our officers together to keep that area safe.’ Whether it’s more patrol, more police on bikes, or more undercover operations, whatever it takes, we have to just make it safer for students. Q: Does your campaign believe Latino voters will play an important role in this mayoral election?

rand: Absolutely, Hispanics are a very potent and powerful force in Fresno. My job is to communicate with everybody in this community, including His-

panics. One, we care about everybody. And two, the Hispanic presence and culture is predominant in this community.

erea: We are counting on Latino voters playing a big role. We have the early numbers of people who have voted by mail, and I believe of that whole group Latinos were about 23 or 24 percent return rate. Our campaign is doing specific outreach to the Latino community.

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EMAIL SCANDAL

Trump campaign bears down on new Clinton email case twist By Joseph Tanfani

Tribune Washington Bureau/TNS

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s running mate Sunday seized on new revelations by the FBI director to feed voters’ doubts about the trustworthiness of Hillary Clinton, saying they are a reminder that she is a “risky choice” to be president. Indiana Gov. Mike Pence and campaign manager Kellyanne Conway signaled in television interviews how the Trump campaign hopes to pull off an upset victory in next week’s election: by a relentless focus on the controversy that began with Clinton’s decision to use a private server for her emails while she was secretary of state. FBI Director James Comey’s decision to inform Congress on Friday that new emails had been found created a reversal for the Trump campaign, which has spent months criticizing the decision not to prosecute Clinton. “The decision by the FBI here, I think, is encouraging to millions of Americans,”

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U.S. FBI Director James Comey testifies before the House Oversight Committee over investigation into Hillary Clinton’s email system, on Capitol Hill July 7, 2016 in Washington, D.C. The FBI said Friday it is reviewing newly discovered emails.

Pence said on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” “Because, No. 1, the FBI director is keeping his word to the Congress that if new pertinent information came forward that justified the

reopening of the case, that he would alert the Congress. He has done that.” Conway said the new review will remind voters of Clinton’s email problem in the

closing days of the campaign: “For voters at this stage, this plays into their whole reluctance about Hillary Clinton,” she said on ABC’s “This Week.” Clinton’s running mate, Tim Kaine, amplified his campaign’s criticisms of Comey, saying that he violated long-standing Department of Justice protocols about steering clear of actions that could influence elections and revealing information about ongoing investigations. Kaine, a Virginia senator and former governor who said he has known Comey since he was a federal prosecutor in the state, said Comey mystified him when he decided to send the letter, particularly in light of reports that the FBI has not yet reviewed the emails, which surfaced as part of an unrelated sexting investigation involving former Rep. Anthony Weiner, D-N.Y., husband of Clinton aide Huma Abedin. “You can’t break both these protocols and leave it hanging out there with a question mark,” Kaine said on “This Week.” “You owe people the complete information. If he hasn’t seen the emails, they need to make that completely plain.”

IN BRIEF

Italian pianist to perform at Fresno State

As part of the Philip Lorenz Memorial Keyboard Concert Series, Italian pianist Giuseppe Andaloro will be performing at Fresno State on Nov. 4. Andaloro received the 2005 Busoni International Piano Competition and the 2015 Award of Artistic Merit by the Italian Ministry of Culture. Since then, he has performed in London, Paris, Berlin, Munich, Salzburg, Rome, Prague, Tel Aviv, Hong Kong and Tokyo. The concert will be in the Fresno State Concert Hall at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 for the general public, $18 for seniors and $5 for students. Free parking is available in Lot P1. Lecture to discuss life as an Armenian in Lebanon A Nov. 14 lecture titled “Armenian Educational Life in Lebanon: Haigazian University” will be presented by Rev. Dr. Paul Haidostian, president of Haigazian University in Beirut, Lebanon. Haidostian will be discussing the mission of Haigazian University in the context of Armenian life in Lebanon.

The free lecture will be held in the University Business Center, Alice Peters Auditorium in Room 191 at 7:30 p.m. Fresno State honors veterans Fresno State on Oct. 28 launched the start of a two-week celebration honoring veterans. The celebration started with “Salute of Services” at the Bulldogs’ football game vs. the Air Force Academy. The U.S. Air Force Academy Band Cadet and Bugle Corps joined the Bulldog Marching Band for a performance. During halftime, Chris Moran, president of Solar Negotiators and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served in the Iraq conflict, presented “God Bless America.” Additionally, a 90-by-135-foot American flag was showcased and held by 200 people including military personnel and members of Mountain View Church of Fresno during pregame and halftime. The exhibition “Honoring Our Veterans: We are the Home of the Free Because of the Brave” will open on Nov. 1. It will show memorabilia and student, staff, faculty and alumni pictures with biographies. The exhibit will be located in the Hen-

Jenna Wilson • The Collegian

A 90-by-135-foot American flag was showcased and held by 200 people including military personnel and members of Mountain View Church of Fresno during Friday’s football game against Air Force Academy.

ry Madden Library’s Diversity Lounge on the second floor and end on Nov. 30. The celebration will continue with the Veterans Day 5K Run. The course will run through Fresno State. There will be a one-mile run for children. The event has a $20 preregistration entrance fee for the general public and a $10 fee for students. Veterans’ organizations and military units will have their entrance fee waived if they wear their group or unit T-shirt. The celebration will end on Nov. 10 with the Army ROTC presenting colors at the Veterans Monument near the

Thomas Building flagpole. It will start at 10 a.m. Once the memorial service ends, there will be an Armed Forces Walk of Honor beginning at the Rose Garden and ending at Henry Madden Library. The Fresno State campus will be closed on Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day. The University’s Army and Air Force ROTC units will be participating in the Fresno Veterans Parade in Downtown Fresno. The parade starts at 11 a.m. at Fresno City Hall and will end at Chukchansi Park.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2016

HALLOWEEN MOVIES

Nightmare on your street Horror films for Halloween

By Samantha Mehrtash @sam_mehrtash

With Halloween falling on a Monday this year, it makes for the perfect opportunity to stay in and binge watch the best movies. Halloween and horror movies have always gone hand in hand. But finding one that doesn’t make you chuckle at the sight of the fake blood or bad acting is the tough part. Here are a few films that are sure to keep you fearing a lot more than the 8 a.m. class you have to wake up for Tuesday morning. ‘The Conjuring’ (2013) With two other sequels, “The Conjuring 2” and “Annabelle,” “The Conjuring” is a good start to a spine-chilling movie marathon. The trilogy has grossed over $800 million cumulatively in the box office, and you don’t get numbers like those for being “kinda” scary. The first film in the series follows the Perron family’s move to an old farmhouse in Harrisville, Rhode Island. The family begins to notice odd things occurring,

such as their house clock stopping each night at 3:33 a.m. or when their mother, Carolyn, finds unexplained bruises covering her body. The hauntings keep progressing as the force in their house terrorizes the family by dragging the girls out of their beds and locking them in their own basement. They finally bring in demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren who determine just exactly what, or who, is terrorizing their new home. In contrast to most horror films that switch scenes quickly only giving a little taste, the makers of the movie don’t bother dancing around the scary parts and let the screen linger on the scary figures and embrace the demonic aspects. If the first film leaves you feeling uneasy, watching the other two installments will make you want to sleep with the lights on, because as the years go by, the sequel only gets scarier and scarier. ‘The Ring’ (2002) “The Ring” is another classic trilogy, but since the third film hasn’t been released, it will leave you anticipating the upcoming premiere in 2017. The film originates from a Japanese

horror novel “Ring” written by Koji Suzuki. Japanese horror films are notorious for being some of the scariest films in the industry, and “The Ring” is no different. The story follows an urban legend that says if you watch a certain movie, you will die in seven days. Throw in a creepy little girl with black, stringy hair named “Samara” crawling out of a dark well, and you have successfully given yourself nightmares. Actress Naomi Watts stars as Rachel, a reporter and single mother of one son named Aiden. Her niece has recently died because of the notorious film, so skeptical Rachel seeks out the mystery behind the film only to be cursed herself. The second film follows the unfinished business of the previous, and Rachel uncovers the origins of the girl from the well as she tries to save her own family from Samara’s devilish ways. What the third movie has to offer is a mystery, but the reputation surrounding the first two films suggests that, like the others, it will not disappoint. ‘Sinister’ (2012) “Sinister” follows the Oswalt family who recently moved into a house pre-

viously plagued by murder and kidnapping. The plot twist? Mr. Oswalt kept the house’s alarming past from his family, in hopes of using the story for his new book. Oswalt soon finds a box of 8mm film tapes that end up being snuff films depicting not only what took the home’s previous family, but also several other families all over the U.S. who suffered different, but equally disturbing deaths. The gore includes families being burned alive, hung, drowned and even frozen to death. The twisted home movies leave Oswalt intrigued and terrified as he tries to uncover who the man behind the camera is. Throughout the tape clips, he finds a recurring image of a face that is so terrifying, “he” looks inhuman. The soundtrack is perhaps one of the most chilling aspects of the film as it consists of repetitive tribal beats and strange noises. The movie’s ending has a twist that no one could foresee, leaving the viewer feeling uneasy. The film has a sequel, “Sinister 2,” that tries to destroy the tapes as well as the monster that makes cameos throughout each one.

HALLOWEEN SAFETY

Things that go bump in the night A Halloween safety guide

By Marina McElwee @MarinaMashelle

There is something about costumes, candy and scary movies on a brisk October night that encourage mischief and mayhem. This Halloween, be sure to steer clear of the ghouls and goblins that could be lurking all around you by following these safety tips.

Trick-or-treating

Out on the town

Remember when you were a kid and your parents would make you give them your candy before they let you eat it? They were making sure all of the candies were wrapped and didn’t include any sharp objects. If you are taking your children or younger siblings (or yourself) trick-ortreating, be sure to double check for anything spooky that could be hiding in that candy bag. A good rule of thumb is that if it doesn’t look right or feel right, it probably isn’t right. Only knock on doors that have porch lights on that seem safe, and make sure to always stay with your group to avoid getting lost.

Those who don’t stay home for a movie or trick-or-treat in their neighborhood may choose to attend a Halloween party. If you decide to get in a car, be aware that there are usually more drunk drivers on the road on holidays. If you see anything spooky, be sure to dial 9-1-1 to report drunk drivers and keep everyone around you safe. Drivers should also be aware of traffic. Police often setup safety checkpoints on main cross streets to make sure everyone gets to their destination safely.

Safety at home

Halloween is arguably one of the most social holidays of the year. With trick-or-treaters and party goers walking the streets, it’s no surprise that some people may get lost or walk into the wrong house. Make sure your doors are locked and porch light is off if you don’t have candy to pass out to the kids. Porch lights are a common signal that trick-ortreaters are welcome.

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GOODBYE VINE

Twitter announces Vine will be clipped By Razmik Canas | @raz_canas

Last week, Twitter announced it will be discontinuing its looping video app, Vine. Vine has created job opportunities and made internet celebrities out of average people since its release in 2013 but has had a recent decline in popularity. Fresno State students share their thoughts about Twitter’s decision.

“I’ve heard of it, obviously, but I’ve never actually used it. So it really doesn’t have an impact on me.” — Estrella Rios, 18

“I think for people that really did use it, they invested a lot of time in it. That’s probably what’s going to make people the most mad or resentful.”

“When it first came out, I did use it just to watch the videos, but never posted. Now I deleted it off my phone, I don’t have it anymore, so it really doesn’t affect me.”

— Luis Sanchez, 18

—Analisa Acosta, 18

“I’ve never really used Vine, so it really doesn’t affect me personally, but I know that it was successful.” — Denis Yevdash, 19

“I did hear about it on Twitter. Everyone was retweeting famous/popular vines everyone knows about, and they were hashtagging “RIP VINE.” I think it sucks because they’re funny, and I think that it’s cool it’s only six seconds, so you don’t have to sit through so much footage.”

“I actually used to use Vine several years ago and I think Twitter is going to absorb Vine and make it part of their own because they own Vine. Vine has been going downhill since Instagram introduced videos to its application as well as Snapchat. Those two have been more — Gabriela Gonzalez, 18 popular.” — Reymar Sarmiento, 26

FIRST AMENDMENT Tue s d ay, N ov. 1 12: 30-2:3 0 p. m. N or t h Gy m 1 1 8

Co-Sponsored by ASI, Academic Senate and the O ffice of the Provost

12:30p.m - Meet and Greet - Pizza and drinks provided 12:45p.m. - President Joseph I. Castro - Welcome Remarks 1:00p.m. - Keynote Address: Dr. Tina Botts, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, “Responsible Free Speech: John Stuart Mill, the First Amendment, and Social Progress”

1:30p.m. - Question and Answer Session 1:45p.m. - Panel Presentation: First Amendment in Practice Panelists: Dr. Andrew Fiala, Department of Philosophy Dr. Doug Fraleigh, Department of Communication Darryl Hamm, J.D., University General Counsel Moderators: Dr. Kevin Ayotte, Department of Communication and Chair of Academic Senate Tim Ryan, ASI President

2:25p.m. - Provost Lynnette Zelezny - Closing Remarks

Nov 18, 2016 @ 3 p.m.

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SUPER HERO 5K

Super Run for a super cause By Jessica Johnson @iamjesslj

Super suit? Check. Cape? Check. Gloves? Check? Running shoes? Check. Graduate students of Fresno State’s Sports Psychology Club in the kinesiology department held the fourth annual Super Fun Super Run 5K on Oct. 29. The event was a dual effort. Half of the raised funds is to send the club to a conference, and the other half will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California. Dr. Dawn Lewis of the kinesiology department, an associate professor of sports psychology and faculty adviser to the club, said their team philosophy is, “You can’t ask people to give without giving as well.” “When we put on a 5K, we split our proceeds with a charity of the students’ choice,” Lewis said. Lewis said the two goals of the event are raising funds to go to the national conference of sports psychology and to put on a mental skills training camp for high school student athletes. Lewis said her favorite part about the event is working with her students. “I have learned over the years that I have to take a step back and let them [try], and not do

everything for them because it’s a learning experience for them,” Lewis said. “Another thing I enjoy is that Big Brothers Big Sisters came in and really partnered with us this year. They [students] are learning from a group of people who are pros at fundraising,” Lewis said. She added that a few of her students plan to work with the organization in the future. Diane Phakonekham, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California said, “We were so excited, so humbled for the opportunity. When we met with them, we were like, ‘What can we do to help?’” Phakonekham said. She said the organization services five counties in the Central Valley and thousands of children. “Whatever we raise here, we want to give all the kids in our program – at least a $5 gift card for the holidays - 100 percent of it will go back to the kiddos,” Phakonekham said. Phakonekham and her team got into the spirit of the event and wore costumes as well. At the end of the race, there were prizes for the best costume. The first-place winner was dressed as Supergirl; the second dressed as Superman; and third was dressed as Superwoman with her furry sidekick, Dixie the Batdog. Two Batdogs were there,

Khone Saysamongdy • The Collegian

Samantha Larmer jogs with her dog Dixie toward the finish line during the Super Fun Super Run 5k at Fresno State on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016.

Howie and Dixie. Dixie ran the 5K with her supermom, Samantha Larmer. The participants had the option to run or walk. As they crossed the finish line, they were

given water and offered fresh fruit provided by Big Brothers Big Sisters. Other costumes at the event included Deadpool, Mario, Batman, Clark Kent and Wonder-

woman. The run began at the South Gym at 8:05 a.m., and the last of the participants finished at approximately 9:30 a.m.

YOGA

Hot yoga offers an ‘intimate’ experience By Urvi Wire

Special to The Collegian Various Fresno State athletic

teams are experimenting with hot yoga — the practice of yoga in a room heated anywhere from 98 to 105 degrees.

Bikram Yoga, a precursor of hot yoga, is a practice which consists of 26 postures done within 90 minutes. Each posture has its own variety of benefits for the body from blood circulation all the way to digestive aids, instructors say. Hot yoga has been adopted and implemented into the regimen of various Fresno State athletic programs, from football and basketball to baseball and tennis. Johnny Olguin, the director of strength and training for all Fresno State athletics, said he is definitely a big-time believer. Olguin introduced hot yoga to his student-athletes some years ago, and would have them attend Bikram classes at Blue Moon Yoga at least once a week. Many of the athletes, although resistant at first, now seem to believe in the practice, and have even continued their yoga practice long after it is mandatory in their school workouts. Olguin, a hot yoga and Bikram practitioner for the last five years, speaks of transcendence and how it began as curiosity and became a lifestyle. “It is so intimate, and it changed my life,” he said. Olguin also said that the entire

yoga community is like being on a sports team, which is why he explains that adding yoga to his athletes workout regimen is a positive. “The practice of hot yoga helps with athletes recovery and longevity, which is necessary when you’re an athlete at this level,” he said. Olguin also said yoga is a major stress reliever and has introduced the practice to other Fresno State coaches to help them have an outlet for job stress. Not only is this age-old practice benefiting student-athletes, but it is also positively impacting the Fresno State coaching staff, he said. Britney Easton, owner of Blue Moon Yoga, touts the practice of yoga in a heated room as being beneficial when it comes to avoiding injury. “The heat allows the athletes to get deeper into postures. It pushes them in their flexibility and definitely helps in avoiding injury,” she said. Easton points to cardiovascular benefits that yoga can have when practiced in a heated room, especially for athletes of the Valley where temperatures can rise well above 105 degrees. “For the football players, especially, the yoga done in the heat can really help out with building

up their lungs and stamina. I mean, they practice outside in the summer so the studio can be good conditioning to add to their already rigorous training,” Easton said. Beyond the physical benefits are the mental and spiritual rewards that can come from any yoga practice, Olguin said. Ryan Overland, an assistant baseball coach for Fresno State, agrees there is more to this yoga practice for the athletes than merely an added workout. “The practice makes you challenge your limits in deciding what your body can actually do.” Overland said. “It pushes your limits to question, can I not physically do this? Or, am I just scared to push my limits? And that applies to lots of aspects of life.” Over all, he is also a believer and has been practicing hot yoga for about a year. He said it’s not only the physical challenge but the mental challenge that keeps him coming back. Olguin said, one of the biggest perks is the sense of community that a yoga family can bring to one’s life. “There is no demographic here. There are 15-year-olds all the way to 80-year-olds. It’s a team,” he said.

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SOCCER

’Dogs shut down San Jose State on senior night By David Chavez @d23chavez

The Fresno State soccer team defeated San Jose State 3-2 Thursday night and ended the season on a high note as it was able to send off seniors Alyssa Holsworth and Amanda Nunes with a win in the last game of their college careers. The ’Dogs’ victory was their third in a row, and although they had been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention, that did not deter the team from competing well against a San Jose State team that earned a No. 2 seed in the Mountain West playoff. “It was a really competitive game,” Holsworth said. “San Jose is a tough team, so it felt really good to come out with a win. Especially in the last game of my career.” Nunes was also able to witness the team capture the win. Although Nunes’ season was cut short due to injury earlier in the year, she was still able to contribute from the sideline as much as she could. “I wish I could have been on the field for my senior night, but last night was a night I will never forget,” Nunes said in an Instagram post following the game. “I’m filled with so many emotions. I am so thankful for all the people who have surrounded me through my soccer journey.” Fresno State was able to over-

Christian Ortuno • The Collegian

Senior Alyssa Holsworth hugs head coach Brian Zwaschka after the team’s 3-2 win over San Jose State on Thursday’s senior night at the Soccer and Lacrosse Stadium.

come an early 1-0 San Jose State lead with goals from Alissa Pham, Julia Glaser and Peyton Cline to go up 3-1. The Spartans scored a second goal in the 66th minute, but the ’Dogs were able to withstand the attack and hold on.

“We are super proud of our seniors,” Fresno State head coach Brian Zwaschka said. “We are happy we could send them out with a win against a very good team.” The season may have not gone

FRESNO STATE

Volleyball (12-11) Conf. (3-9) 9th in MW

New Mexico 3 Fresno State 2

UNLV 3 Fresno State 0

Women’s 10th (276 pts)

BASKETBALL

Men’s and women’s hoops preview By Jenna Wilson | @fsjennawilson

will always remember my time as a Bulldog.” The Bulldogs finished the season with an overall record of 108-1 and a Mountain West conference record of 5-5-1.

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Football (1-8) Conf. (0-5)

Cross Country Men’s 8th (244 pts)

the way the ’Dogs wanted, but Holsworth said she is grateful for her time at Fresno State. “I have made some of my best friends here,” Holsworth said. “I have learned lessons that I will remember for the rest of my life. I

6th in MW-West

Air Force 31 Fresno State 21

Men’s Basketball 2016-2017 Head Coach: Rodney Terry 2015- 2016 Record: 25-10 Returners: 10 Predicted Finish: 4th in Mountain West Players to Watch: Paul Watson (G/F), Terrell Carter II (C), Jahmel Taylor (G), Cullen Russo (F), Karachi Edo (F)*ineligible for fall semester for not meeting NCAA continuing eligibility standards. First Game: Tues., Nov. 1 vs. Cal State San Bernardino, 7 p.m. @ Save Mart Center Terry says: “I’m always excited about the start of a new season and a new journey, and with that an opportunity for our team to establish an identity. I think our league will be very similar to what it has been in the past, which is very highly competitive from top to bottom with no nights off.”

Soccer (10-8-1) Conf. (5-5-1) 7th in MW

Fresno State 3

San Jose State 2

Men’s Golf 4th- 883 (+31)

Swimming & Diving Nevada 177

Fresno State 123

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A 2015-2016 women’s basketball player goes up against Washington defenders on Nov. 20, 2015, at the Save Mart Center.

Women’s Basketball 2016-2017 Head Coach: Jaime White 2015-2016 Record: 22-12 Returners: 8 Predicted Finish: 3rd in Mountain West Players to Watch: Bego Faz Davalos (C), Breanne Knishka (F/G), Anais Kirvan (F/C), Emilie Volk (F), Candace White (G) First Game: Fri., Nov. 4 vs. Azusa Pacific, 7 p.m. @ Save Mart Center

SPORTS

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2016

FOOTBALL

’DOGS GO DOWN WITH AND WITHOUT DERUYTER 31 21 Redshirt freshman quarterback Chason Virgil (#5) tries to escape an Air Force defender during Friday’s game at Bulldog Stadium. The Bulldogs fell to the Falcons 31-21.

By Daniel Gligich @DanielGligich

In the first game following Tim DeRuyter’s firing as head coach, the Fresno State Bulldogs fought hard and put together what was arguably their most competitive game of the season, but still came up short against the Air Force Falcons, 31-21. Interim head coach Eric Kiesau coached his first-ever game as a head coach and was proud of how the team played despite the loss on Friday at Bulldog Stadium. Fresno State is now 1-8. “I’ll give a lot of credit to our players,” Kiesau said. “I thought they played extremely hard. I’m really proud of their effort and how they played tonight. We just came up short.” Although the game ended in a loss, Kiesau said he felt good about his team and with his first experience in charge. “I never really got overwhelmed or thought it was out of my hands,” Kiesau said. “With the decision making, even balancing the play calling and talking to the defense and the special teams guys, I thought it went fairly smooth.” Quarterback Chason Virgil had a rough

game, throwing four interceptions. Two of which came off tipped passes and were not Virgil’s fault, according to Kiesau. Virgil did, however, throw for 303 yards and three touchdowns. Kiesau decided to stick with the redshirt freshman and not bring in fifth-year senior backup Zach Kline. “The easy route to go is say, ‘Let’s pull him,’ but after he made his second interception I looked him in the eye and said, ‘I believe in you,’ and that goes a long way with young men nowadays,” Kiesau said. He said that it sends a bad message to give up on kids too quickly. He feels that his decision to stick with Virgil will pay off in the future. “When you go through a little adversity and you stick by someone and they know that you care about them and they know you believe in them, they’ll come back and play harder for you and work harder for you,” Kiesau said. The Bulldogs jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the second quarter, but Air Force scored before halftime to cut the lead to 14-7. Air Force started the second half with a field goal, and then promptly returned Virgil’s third interception 35 yards for a touchdown, giving the Falcons a 17-14 lead.

Fresno State answered with a 52-yard Virgil touchdown pass to wide receiver KeeSean Johnson, his third of the game and a career best, regaining the lead for the Bulldogs. This would end up being the last score for Fresno State as Air Force scored two more touchdowns to go ahead by 10. Johnson’s three touchdowns tied Davante Adams’ school record for most touchdowns by a wide receiver in a game. Johnson caught 10 passes for a career-high 142 yards. Johnson came into the game with only three touchdowns in his career. “Personally your first goal is always to win as a team, but for me I feel good about my performance tonight, and I wouldn’t have been able to do it without the team and without the practice we go through,” Johnson said. “We came in, same game plan, similar game plan to what we had each week, and our coach just demanded a lot of energy and asked everyone, ‘Are we all in?’ and that was the main point this weekend,” Johnson said. “I feel like everyone came out to play and showed that they were all in.” The Falcons’ offense broke out in the third quarter when starting quarterback Nate Romine got injured and was replaced by backup Arion Worthman. The backup

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gave the Bulldogs’ defense more trouble than the starter. Worthman did not attempt a single pass, but he ran the ball 20 times for 108 yards and two touchdowns. “In my entire career, whenever the backup comes in, it’s never good,” Kiesau said shaking his head. “He just lets it rip. He has fun. He’s coming off the bench. He’s got nothing to lose.” Fresno State senior free safety Stratton Brown led the defense with 15 tackles and said that the ‘Dogs’ defense struggled to defend the Falcon’s triple offense attack when Worthman came in. “With the triple option, they’ve got an answer for everything we do, and that’s just how it goes – we need to make those tackles,” Brown said. “I feel like that quarterback came in and ran the offense really good. He ran the ball hard, and he’d get those extra yards.” Brown said the team had more energy in practice throughout the week and that the Bulldogs have been fighting hard every game day, although it has not turned out for them yet. The ’Dogs travel to Fort Collins to take on Colorado State (4-4) on Sat., Nov. 5.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Boosters rumored to have given big bucks for Tedford By Dan Waterhouse Special to the Collegian

Almost as soon as Fresno State announced last Sunday’s press conference in which Athletic Director Jim Bartko told the world of Tim DeRuyter’s firing, several local sports media, including George Takata

of Channel 24/47 and ESPN 940, began reporting that Jeff Tedford would be the new head coach. At the noon press conference, Bartko said there would be a search and that there had been no contact between Tedford and himself. Public postings on Scout.com’s “Barkboard” forum claim that a booster or boosters came up with the money to make

the university whole on the remainder of DeRuyter’s contract. According to them, boosters want Tedford hired as head coach, confirming Takata’s tweets the morning of Sunday’s press conference. They also claim there was third-party contact with Tedford regarding the Fresno State job. They expect Tedford’s hiring to be announced shortly after the close of

the 14-day job listing period. If true, this reminds me of the Jerry Tarkanian hiring back in the 1990s. Unfortunately, posters on the “Barkboard” do not use their real names, so it’s difficult to gauge the accuracy of the information posted there at times. However, local sports media do mine the site for story ideas.