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In a poll conducted by The Collegian, 67 percent of students surveyed who live in District 22 and who plan to vote in the Nov. 6, 2018 midterm elections said they plan to support Democrat Andrew Janz. Janz is challenging incumbent Republican Devin Nunes.

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ELECTION 2018

Don’t be fooled Campaign ads require deeper look

By Seth Casey Managing Editor

There is just under one week left until election day. It all may be increasingly apparent from the swarm of television, radio and online advertisements both endorsing and criticising candidates and ballot propositions. It may be rare to see or hear an election campaign ad that actually provides information on a candidate’s political platform or the implications of various propositions. Instead, what seems to be the common thread among advertisements is the strategic tendency to attack – or at least insinuate flaws in – an opponent’s argument or policy stance. “There’s a lot of research that shows that negative advertisements are more memorable,” Dr. Lisa Bryant, assistant professor of political science at Fresno State, said. “Whether or not those are factually accurate doesn’t necessarily matter. They resonate with people more.” By this standard, one is more likely to be exposed to the negative traits and perceived failures of a politician or article of legislation than they are to actually learning any information regarding the items on the upcoming ballot. This could be due to the idea that people

tend to believe the negative things one candidate says about the other, rather than what a candidate says about themselves, according to Bryant. She added that this may be because voters expect a political advocate to say only good things about themselves, whereas, critiquing one’s opponent may have a more authentic ring to it. These ads are part of a larger advertising strategy. According to Bryant, the strategy goes something like this: candidates put out an ad at the beginning of the election race that introduces themselves

and establishes their policy stance. From there, they try to differentiate themselves from their opponent. This is where attack ads come into play. Rather than simply differentiating themselves in terms of policy, they begin to criticize and demean the efforts, accomplishments and sometimes even the morality of their opponents. These political attack ads may not be as effective at persuading strong partisan voters, Bryant said, but may be able to sway undecided voters. She also said that these ads are most effective at swaying voters with low political knowledge and those without party affiliations. However, they can also deter these voters altogether. According to Bryant, this bombardment of political attacks can actually negatively impact civil engagement by instilling voters with doubt about their representatives and apathy towards the democratic system at large. “One thing that they do is they decrease trust in government,” Bryant said. “People aren’t real motivated to go vote when they

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think that politicians are just looking out for themselves and their cronies anyways.” Dr. Douglas Fraleigh, a professor in the communications department at Fresno State, noted that a common strategy employed by campaign ads is the use of framing. When these ads use words that have negative or positive connotations, audiences tend to attribute their own meanings to the message. Words with political associations can be relevant on both a national and a local scale. For example, according to Fraleigh, words like “immigrant,” and “Trump” can have connotations at a national level, but in the Central Valley, words like “water” may have significant underlying meanings in the minds of local residents. “The term ‘water’ can certainly activate frames in the minds of a lot of Valley voters because that’s a very important issue (in the Valley),” Fraleigh said. “That can sometimes be persuasive, even if the candidate doesn’t say very much about their specific ideas for water … the way the issue is presented can activate and persuade voters.” Bryant also said that the “us versus them framing” in campaign ads feeds into the growing tribal, partisan mentality of politics which further divides voters and hinders bipartisan efforts, leading to a breakdown of cooperation in government and inhibiting legislative progress. To be adequately informed about the individuals and measures one votes for, Bryant recommends conducting independent research and verifying the stated facts. She suggests looking at non-partisan sources of information such as votersedge.org for unbiased, credible information. “I think that in this era of misinformation, intentional misinformation, that doing a little bit of your own research, even if it’s a quick Google search … becomes increasingly important,” Bryant said. “Your vote is powerful and it’s important, but that might mean a little bit of work has to go into it too.”

Professor emeritus, poet dies By Olivia Hayes

Entertainment Editor Former Fresno State professor emeritus of English Peter Everwine died on Sunday, Oct. 28. He was 88. Everwine began teaching poetry writing alongside well-known Fresno State poets like

Philip Levine in 1962, and later C.G. Hanzlicek. “Together, the trio formed the pillars of the university's Creative Writing Program in the English Department,” according to a statement by the College of Arts and Humanities on Facebook. Everwine retired from Fresno State in 1991. He held fellowships from the NEA and Guggen-

heim Foundation. He also served as a senior Fulbright lecturer in the country of Israel. Everwine published seven collections of poetry, including “Collecting the Animals,” which in 1972 won the Lamont Poetry Prize. A new collection of poems was scheduled to be published soon. Everwine’s cause of death was not revealed.

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ELECTION 2018

Student vote needed on Nov. 6 By Paige Gibbs Reporter

Midterm elections are just around the corner. It is important that young voters exercise their right to vote, Fresno State political science professor Dr. Jeffrey Cummins advised. College students are largely underrepresented in all levels of elected government, even with the looming student worries of tuition rate and the cost of higher education, Cummins said. “Our representatives are not going to respond unless they feel that college students or younger people are a powerful voting block,” Cummins said. “That’s just the incentives of our political system.” Students are encouraged to do their research and vote accordingly. California’s proposition system allows voters the ability to pass legislation directly from the ballot box. Cummins suggested students consider these three propositions in particular: Proposition 1 and 10 deal with affordable

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BRIEF

Man overdoses on heroin By Michael Ford Sports Editor

Fresno police responded to an overdose call at the University Inn, across from Save Mart Center, on Tuesday night. Police said that the man, whose name and age was not provided, overdosed on heroin in a room on the second floor of the inn. Officers were called at around 10:17 p.m. by the man’s girlfriend. The man was treated by emergency medical personnel on the scene before being taken by an ambulance to Community Regional Medical Center. Police said he was in stable condition. An officer on scene said Narcan was used to treat the man.

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COVER STORY

Janz picks up student support in Collegian poll By Christina Tran Opinion Editor

ut of 207 students from District 22 surveyed by The Collegian for the District 22 Congressional race between Democratic candidate Andrew Janz and Republican incumbent Devin Nunes, the majority of students favored Janz. Of students eligible to cast a vote in this survey, 140 of the 207 students indicated Janz has their vote for the Nov. 6 midterm election. Sixty-five students who live in the district and took the survey said they would vote for Nunes. Over the past several months, Janz and Nunes have been battling through their respective advertisements and local appearances to get their messages out to the public. Janz has been visible at community events, schools and family homes to speak about his views and why he thinks he’s suited to beat Nunes. Nunes has been largely absent from public eye for weeks. In recent months, Nunes’ lack of public visibility has led mostly Janz supporters to question his whereabouts. The results of this Collegian survey demonstrates that students may know more about Janz than Nunes, or at least have their candidate preference locked in. The age group of those surveyed ranges from 18 to 36. The students, which were randomly selected from political science classes at Fresno State, indicated they were registered voters and will be voting on Nov. 6. It remains important for everyone to make their voice heard at the ballot box. Editor’s note: The Collegian surveyed 400 Fresno State students in 12 political science classes to ask how they planned to vote in the Nov. 6 District 22 congressional race between incumbent Republican Devin Nunes and Democrat challenger Andrew Janz. Out of 400 eligible voter students, 207 answered that they lived in Congressional District 22. Only those 207 votes were considered as an official response for this survey.

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5 propositions on the Nov. 6 ballot

es on this, but no on that. It’s a simple answer. But the intentions and consequences of a ballot proposition are not always so simple. Below are some hot topic propositions and some quick facts about them. On July 18, the California Supreme Court eliminated Proposition 9. It would have allowed voters to vote on splitting up California into three states. More water, more problems Proposition 3 The most expensive proposal on the ballot -- which would authorize $8.877 billion in new borrowing -- is aimed at securing safe, reliable and clean water for California. However, critics say in the printed voter guide pamphlet of arguments and rebuttals, it will not produce a single ounce of new, usable water. “This is another attempt to deal with aspects of California’s endless water crisis,” said Dr. Thomas Holyoke, professor of political science. “There are some critical problems that this could help with.” And some of those problems are deeply embedded in the central valley. A lot of the farmers that get water for irrigation are getting it from the Central Valley Project and this water comes from the Friant-Kern Canal built in the 1940s, said Holyoke. “A lot of cracks have begun to appear,” said Holyoke. “When the canal cracks, water that is in the canal flows out of the canal through the damage into the ground, and that is water lost to farmers.” The annual cost to pay off the bonds could average $430 million and would take 40 years to pay off. California is practically a desert, and the only way to collect water is from the sky -- rain in the lowlands and snow in the moun-

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housing. California’s housing crisis affects students, Cummins said. Voting yes on Proposition 1 will authorize funds to housing assistance programs, according to the California voting guide. Proposition 10 allows the government to enact rent control. However, Cummins cautioned

By Melina Ortiz | Reporter tains. The only way to gather more water is to build dams or improve the ones already in place, scientists say. Yet, not a single dime from this proposal would build a dam, critics say. The almost catastrophic failure of California’s largest dam, the Oroville Dam, proves that dams must be a priority in our drought-prone state, they add. What the proposition would attempt to do is: improve water quality in the ocean, bays and rivers; capture, treat and reuse stormwater; and repair unsafe dams.

toward tax, meaning that on average motorists pay $18 in taxes for every fill-up. “Everyone is paying the same gas tax at the gas pump, but lower-income people who may have to drive constantly to get to jobs, have to pay the same tax level as wealthier people,” said Holyoke. “However, my impression that most of the people who want the tax repealed are doing so more on ideological grounds, they just don't want higher taxes.”

Cheaper gas or safer roads and bridges? Proposition 6 A no on Proposition 6 would repeal the 2017 transportation law’s fees designated for road repairs and public transport. A yes vote would immediately lower gas prices, which would, in turn, reduce funding for highway and road maintenance. “The issue here is the tax was enacted to raise additional money for highway repair, and there’s some sense to it. The more you drive on the highway, the more damage you cause to the highways,” said Holyoke. California has a lot of highways that need repair, said Holyoke, but we don't see as much in our valley. The problem can be pointed to highways in Los Angeles. “It is fair to say there is a unique infrastructure problem in California and the state really needs extra funds to deal with road repair problems,” said Holyoke. The proposal would eliminate $2.4 billion spent annually on existing transportation funding dedicated to fixing roads, bridges and infrastructure, critics say. Two years from now, the reduction would total to $5.1 billion annually, according to analysis by the Legislative Analyst. On every gallon of gas, typically 95.5 cents goes

Ten protects tenants or does it? Proposition 10 “There’s a lot of concern about being able to find affordable housing in California,” said Holyoke. From Los Angeles to Sacramento, Californians differ greatly in their rental needs, so who should have power over rent control: Local or state government? According to the Legislative Analyst’s Office, California’s rent is expensive, in some places more than double the national average, in order to keep competition high for those who want to live here. “Consequently, a lot of people who work in tech, say in San Jose and Sunnyvale, can probably afford high rent prices,” said Holyoke. “But all of the people who work in the service industry out in the bay area, end up getting priced out of the market entirely when prices go up.” The Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act limits local rent control laws. Proposition 10 would repeal that law. In effect, it would restore rental limits to local governments. “What this is really all about, is trying to find a way to deal with housing affordability crisis in the coastal area of California,” said Holyoke. But this could also mean that landlords and renters would have unlimited control on housing fees, ultimately increasing rents, opponents say.

that although Proposition 10 may lower rental costs, economists believe that rent control will reduce the number of housing options. Proposition 6 would repeal the gas tax legislature passed last year. This proposition would affect commuter students by lowering the cost of fuel. Repealing this tax, according to Cummins, would eliminate certain funding toward repairing state and local roads. There are objective reports stating that California has poor road conditions.

Fresno State students weighed in on why voting is important to them. Matthew Jaime, studying dietetics, said he votes absentee, since he is from southern California. “I definitely like to mail in my vote,” Jaime said. “I do think our generation is starting to realize the impact a vote can actually have. We complain about everything going on but if we don't actually go out there and vote, then why are we complaining, if we’re not trying to make our actual voice heard. Really one vote can

Breaks for emergency workers Proposition 11 Emergency medical technicians rely on long hours to make a living on a minimum-wage salary, are they deserving of a break, proponents ask. This proposal would continue the general current practice of EMTs and paramedics remaining on-duty even on their meal and rest breaks in order to respond to 911 calls. A no vote would mean private ambulance companies could enforce labor laws requiring breaks. No argument was officially submitted against this proposition. Cage-free eggs only? Proposition 12 A vote in favor of this proposition would establish new minimum requirements on farmers to provide more space for egg-laying hens, breeding pigs and calves raised for veal. Furthermore, Californian businesses would be banned from selling eggs or uncooked pork that comes from animals raised in conditions that do not meet the minimum requirements. “This has been brought by animal-rights activists against farmers,” said Holyoke. “And in many cases those animals are raised in not what you would call humane conditions.” California law right now only requires that these animals have enough space to fully turn, stand up, lie down and extend their limbs. But with this new proposal, by 2022 egg-laying hens would be cage free; breeding pigs would roam in 24 square feet of floor space; and calves raised for veal could have 43 square feet of floor space by 2020. The Legislative Analyst’s Office has estimated the state to spend up to $10 million annually to enforce the measure.

make a difference.” Fresno local students will be voting in the midterm election as well. “I am registered to vote,” Adrian Cisneros, a senior PR major said. “It’s important to vote so you can actually have a say in what goes on in this country.” The California general election is Nov. 6. The California quick guide to propositions is available here and the official California voter guide here.

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Dog costume parade hits Tower By Cassie Richter Reporter

The Tower District hosted the 12th annual Whitie’s Pets Pooch Parade, Canine Carnival and Costume Contest, which took place on Oct. 28.

Dozens of local dog lovers gathered in Tower to watch dogs of all sizes, colors and breeds strut their stuff with their owners in an array of costumes and floats. Dog owners also shopped at local vendors and mingled with fellow pet owners. The dog contest included four categories: best dog costume, best dog/owner costume

combo, cutest dog and best dog float with three winners in every category. Some popular costumes included taco and hotdog costumes, as well as movie-themed costumes, like “Star Wars,” “Up” and “Jurassic Park.” Some other

creative costumes on display included Day of the Dead, voodoo dog and “Charlotte’s Web.” More than a dozen booths lined the parking lot at Detention Billiards including: a beer and bone garden, Tiny Paws, which is a cooling station for overheated pooches, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Fresno Furry Friends and many more. Creative Coach – Animal Training was also at the event with Kit Perry (animal trainer and behavior consultant) and her dog Polly who performed dog training demonstrations. Nulo pet food, which is supported by Michael Phelps and his dog Legend, prides itself on its healthy pet products. Nulo representatives informed potential customers of the health benefits of their products and gave out free dog food samples to patrons. NutriSource, a super-premium pet food company, was also giving out free dog food samples as they mingled with local pet owners. In the end, winners of the contest included: Unicorn dogs, Tiger dog, “Up,” “Chucky” twins, Stegosaurus dog, Day of the Dead dog and many more. The pooches received gift bags filled with an array of dog food, training treats, toys and gift cards. For more information on future pooch parade events, contact the Tower District Marketing Committee at (559) 367-3464.

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Dog owners displayed their most creative costumes for their canines at a pet festival in Tower District on Oct. 28.

Rock band Cake to perform in support of Janz By Olivia Hayes

Entertainment Editor Rock band Cake will be performing at the Crest Theatre on behalf of Andrew Janz’s campaign for California’s 22nd Congressional District seat. CAKE’s most recent album, “Showroom of Compassion,” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 album chart and was touted for its “deadpan brilliance” by The New Yorker. The band is currently working on its ninth album, which is due for release later this year. Lead singer John McCrea reached out to the Janz campaign in order to help move the candidate forward against incumbent Rep. Devin Nunes. He said, “We aren’t completely unaware of politics.” McCrea said in a press statement announc-

ing the show, “Cake is proud to be able to help out in getting real leadership for the Valley and for America. It’s a critical time for the world, and it’s more important than ever to find leaders capable of putting country above self-interest. Real greatness comes from community, cooperation and ethical leadership.” The alternative rock band based out of Sacramento will be performing Friday, Nov. 2, at the “Vote Like Hell” concert at the historic Crest Theatre five days before the election on Tuesday, Nov. 6. In a press statement, Janz said, “This election is one of the most important elections of a generation. I’m excited to join Cake and help rock the vote here in Fresno. Valley residents deserve to be treated like the rockstars that they

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are, and I know it’s going to be a great night.” McCrea on Tuesday expressed the need for younger citizens to vote. He said that older citizens see voting as their “civic duty.” McCrea added “that voting should not be about feelings and individuality but rather we need to collectively try and get to a better place.” Tickets to the concert are $40 each and $100 for VIP tickets, which includes a cocktail hour and photo opportunities with Janz and Cake, along with a signed screen print of “Vote Like Hell” artwork. The VIP meet and greet cocktail hour begins at 6:30 p.m.; doors open at 7:30 p.m., the program begins at 8:20 p.m.; and the show begins at 8:30 p.m.

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Get ready to run – for ASI By Michael Ford Sports Editor

With the United States midterm elections on everybody’s minds, it may be easy to forget about Associated Students, Inc. elections, which are being held once again in the spring. ASI recently released information on the election process for those who wish to apply for

candidacy. There will be four executive positions that will be up for election, including president, executive vice president, vice president of finance and vice president of external affairs. Senator seats will open up for Fresno State’s eight colleges. Nine senator-at-large positions will also be open for election. ASI will hold election workshops on Jan. 29 to encourage students to run as well as answer any questions,

according to a news release from ASI student assistant Gina De Young. Students who want to be on the ballot for ASI elections must fill out an election petition. The petition requires signatures from students. Petitions will be due on March 6 at 5 p.m. and must be brought to the ASI office in person. Campaigning will officially begin March 13 after the mandatory “All Candidates” meeting.

Every fee-paying Fresno State student will have a unique voting link sent to their Fresno State gmail account on April 9, according to the release. Students can vote from any computer, tablet or smartphone using the link from their email. ASI will also have electronic polling stations available at its Ballot Bash events. Results will be announced April 11.

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Rock band Echosmith performs for Fresno State fans during the homecoming pep rally on Oct. 26. Jorge Rodriguez • The Collegian

Echosmith rocks at homecoming By Jorge Rodriguez Reporter

he night before the Bulldogs faced University of Hawaii in the homecoming game, Fresno State held an outside pep rally east of the Peters Building. The festivity was free to all students and community members and marked the end of the homecoming week events. The pep rally had a rock climbing area, a photo booth, a fire dance performance and many other activities. Food trucks were on hand for everyone to grab a bite. A stage was set with a DJ that played music for everyone to enjoy and dance to. The headline event of the night included indie pop band Echosmith, who gained popularity in 2013 for their song “Cool Kids.” It was the band’s first time performing at Fresno State. The band appeared for a roaring crowd and quickly got into the spirit of the night. After several songs, frontwoman Sydney Sierota introduced her bandmates – who are also her siblings – Graham and Noah Sierota. Not only did the band perform their own hits, but also songs by other well known bands such as Coldplay and The Killers. Sierota took some time to take a selfie with the crowd and thanked everyone for having homecoming spirit. The concert ended with the band playing none other than their biggest hit “Cool Kids.” Sierota said it’s a very personal song about her

Jorge Rodriguez • The Collegian

Echosmith performs at the Homecoming pep rally on Oct. 26. struggles with bullying. Before signing off, she thanked the crowd and said that they would be glad to come back to Fresno.

OPINION

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2018

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

A message of Funding parks support from matters now President Castro

Khone Saysamongdy • The Collegian

By Joseph I. Castro | Fresno State President Dear campus community, This week we join together with millions of people around our country to condemn the horrific and senseless violence that took place recently in a Pittsburgh synagogue and a Kentucky grocery store. We extend our deepest condolences to the victims and their families. We also extend our support and sympathy to members of our own community who have been affected by these terrible acts. All University flags have been lowered to half-staff until sunset on Wednesday, Oct. 31, as a mark of respect for the victims. These are just the latest events of what appear to be hate-driven incidents targeting people simply because of their identity, ethnicity, race, religion or beliefs. We must stand and work together with all who believe in and are committed to a peaceful,

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equitable world where differences are celebrated. As sickening as the attacks were, our nation is great, compassionate and charitable. We see examples of these attributes on our campus and in our communities every day. At Fresno State, we are dedicated to mutual respect, understanding, compassion and caring for everyone, regardless of their religious affiliation, culture, ethnicity or gender. I ask each of you to continue upholding these values. We are a diverse and strong community made up of individuals having many perspectives and identities. For any of you who are feeling grief, fear, anger or other difficult emotions at this time, please know that Fresno State has resources to support you. Students may reach out to the Student Health and Counseling Center and the Cross Cultural and Gender Center. Staff and faculty may contact our Employee Assistance Program if they are in need of support. As a campus community comprised of students, faculty and staff, I urge all of us to make an extra effort this week to check in with our friends and colleagues to ensure everyone is feeling supported.

This message was emailed to the Fresno State community from the Office of the President on Tuesday, Oct. 31.

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College students may not know it yet, but Yes on P is about their future. Yes, I know. College students are busy people: studying, attending classes and having a social life. Repeat. Measure P is a ballot initiative that was developed by a diverse, nonpartisan group of Fresno residents who believe that all people deserve safer and cleaner parks. It is important to note that all seven Fresno City council members voted yes to placing Measure P on the November 2018 ballot. The citizen-led measure will provide a guaranteed local funding source for our parks, with a three-eighths-cent sales tax in the City of Fresno. Why should college students care?

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to comment on this story visit our website collegian.csufresno.edu As a student, it’s tough to consider what is happening outside of school. Currently, while college students are studying, there are children who suffer from asthma and obesity and cannot access a park to play in that will build their lung capacity. There are parents with small children who would love to take their children to a park, but they do not exist in certain neighborhoods. One day, in the very near future, college students will become that parent looking for a park. So I encourage you to vote Yes on Measure P on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. For more information on Yes on P, please see, www.fresnoforparks.com.

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HEALTHY BULLDOGS

Fun and safe Halloween ideas By Kathy Yarmo

Health promotion coordinator

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Look for peace in Pittsburgh tragedy By Dr. Sudarshan Kapoor Fresno State Professor

We are going through difficult times in this nation. Hate and gun violence are on the rise. Ultra-conservative ideology propagated by extremist groups has contributed to intolerance, violence and hate. This horrific tragedy in Pittsburgh is reminiscent of some previous fatal shootings at houses of worship in Wisconsin, South Carolina, Georgia and Texas, and has shaken all of us. It is the result of a climate of intolerance and extremism. My heart goes out to those innocent souls and their loved ones who are all victims of this senseless violence. The violence taking place at a house of worship is an alarming trend, as it disturbs both personal and community peace. It is a desecration of a sacred place where people go to worship and seek guidance and inner peace. Will armed guards at the houses worship solve the problem? I doubt it very much. Let us disarm hate by personal example and

Halloween fun is not just for kids. From parties to scary outings with friends to staying home, Halloween can be fun for college students, too! Use these tips to play it safe tonight. Use the buddy system When heading out for your Halloween fun, make sure you have a designated party buddy so that you can keep track of each other. Whether you go to a party down the street or head to a scary pumpkin patch, you want to be sure that you arrive together and leave together. Be sure that your phones are charged and that you’ve exchanged numbers in case you get separated. Don’t drive anywhere Most Fresno State students use a designated driver. If you don’t have one, be sure to line up transportation to get you home safely. There are plenty of options these days whether you use Lyft, Uber or a taxi service. The other option is to seek Halloween fun within walking distance. Avoid the punch bowl If you’re going to drink, avoid this ghoulish concoction because you never know what type of alcohol (and other things) have been tossed in. Sticking with one type of alcohol and setting your drinking limit ahead of time is best.

On average, it takes your body about one hour to metabolize and sober up from one drink. Don’t put your drink down Be sure to keep hold of your drink at all times. You never know who could slip something in it that could impair you. If you do lose sight of your drink and/or you’re in doubt, toss it and get a new one. Go easy on the sugary treats While you may want to eat before and while drinking alcohol, it’s best to avoid simple sugars, like candy, so go for foods high in protein and fat instead. Food choices, such as a hamburger and fries, will coat your stomach lining and help slow down alcohol absorption into your bloodstream. Not only will your dentist be proud of you, but your stomach will also be better cared for as well. Other party alternatives If going out to a Halloween party is not your plan, there are many other things you can do for Halloween fun. Staying home, sipping on a pumpkin spice latte, handing out candy and binge-watching scary movies is a nice alternative. For scary good times, there are a few local pumpkin patches in the Fresno area to raise the hair on the back of your neck. Healthy Bulldogs is a weekly column written by experts in the Student Health and Counseling Center at Fresno State.

ASI AT A GLANCE

Visit a city council By Yesenia Candelaria

ASI Communications Coordinator

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by community peacebuilding efforts. Let us support candidates who reject violence and stand up to the gun lobby during this election cycle.

Join us for FREE donuts and meet your student representative! Donuts with the senator for the College of Science and Mathematics will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the south entrance of the Science 1 building. If you have any questions, contact Lemuel Rivera at lemuelrivera23@mail.fresnostate. edu. Also, take a tour of Fresno City Hall and watch a Fresno City Council meeting with us!

Associated Students, Inc. will take a bus to Fresno City Hall on Thursday, Nov. 8, as part of our student advocacy-training program LEAD Academy (Legislation, Education, Advocacy and Democracy). Meet local representatives and witness action and debate on current city issues. Transportation and lunch is provided. To register, visit the LEAD Academy page on our website at fresnostateasi.org/lead-academy/. ASI At a Glance is a weekly column written and provided by the office of the Associated Students, Inc. president.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2018

‘Dogs conquer Warriors Jose Romo • The Collegian

Fresno State defensive back Juju Hughes celebrates with his teammates after getting an interception during the Bulldogs’ dominant, 50-20 homecoming game victory over the University of Hawaii, Oct. 27, 2018.

By Michael Ford Sports Editor

Homecoming is where the heart is. At least that’s what the Fresno State Bulldogs made it feel like on Saturday night during their utter domination of the University of Hawaii Warriors, 50-20. Everyone in red and blue came to play, almost as if the football team was consciously putting on a show for the visiting alumni. From offense to defense and all the way down to the kick-return game, the ‘Dogs played quite possibly their most complete game of the season against a Hawaii team that was leading the Mountain West conference coming into the contest. Not anymore. The victory is the ‘Dogs’ sixth straight, and each can be comfortably placed in the “buttkicking” category. The average margin of victory has been 23.1 points. Offensively, quarterback Marcus

McMaryion continued the tear he has been on since the winning streak began against UCLA on Sept. 15. McMaryion has thrown for at least 250 yards in five consecutive contests, during which he has thrown 16 touchdown passes and just a single, solitary interception against Toledo on Sept. 29. Against Hawaii, before being subbed out due to the blowout, McMaryion threw for 284 yards and four touchdowns, and all four were to different receivers. Including KeeSean Johnson, who with his eight catches for 102 yards and a score, passed former Fresno State star receiver and current Green Bay Packer, Devante Adams, for No. 1 on the program’s all-time career leaderboard for receptions, with 234. The other receivers to find paydirt? That would be Jamire Jordan, running back Jordan Mims and Jared Rice. McMaryion said that the offense has been firing on all cylinders during the team’s sixgame win streak.

“The offense is operating well. The coaches are doing a good job of putting us in good situations and making sure we understand the game plan going in,” McMaryion said. “Going into the week we get every defensive look you can possibly imagine so when it comes to game time we have seen every defensive look we can possibly get so we are definitely confident going into the games on Saturday.” Even the return game got into the action. Jordan returned a field goal that missed short from his team’s own end zone 100 yards as the clock expired to end the first half. That undoubtedly played a role in the second half domination that followed. Plays like that can go a long way in putting a game to bed early. Hawaii didn’t appear to have the same energy and fight in the second half, especially on the defensive end. Bulldogs’ receivers were continuously finding holes in the Warriors defensive secondary for big passing plays. Defensively, although the team did give up

a healthy 374 yards, the ‘Dogs kept a Hawaii team that had been averaging a shade under 35 points a game to 20. Which, by the way, should be commended. Hawaii quarterback Cole McDonald was third in the Mountain West this season in quarterback rating, just behind Boise State’s Brett Rypien and the Bulldogs’ Marcus McMaryion, who leads the conference. The ‘Dogs forced Hawaii into two turnovers, including an interception of a McDonald pass by defensive back Juju Hughes and a fumble recovery by defensive end Mykal Walker. The ‘Dogs now sit in first place in the Mountain West at 4-0 and are 7-1 overall heading into next week’s showdown on the road against UNLV, which sits at the bottom of the Mountain West standings having lost five games in a row. And now that Fresno State has been placed in the AP Top 25 Poll, the team is likely to get every team’s best shot for the rest of the regular season.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2018

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Men’s basketball to play faster in 2018 By Michael Ford Sports Editor

There is a new excitement around the Fresno State men’s basketball team, not just the normal type that comes every year at the start of a new season. No, this year it is the beginning of a new era in the rich history of the Bulldogs basketball program. New head coach Justin Hutson is now at the helm after former head coach Rodney Terry resigned to take another position at the University of Texas, El Paso in March. With Hutson comes a new philosophy on both the offensive and defensive end. The Bulldogs plan on being very aggressive in multiple ways. Senior guard Deshon Taylor, who led the Bulldogs in scoring last season, said that the team is going to put pressure on opposing offenses by guarding them full court for stretches to force poor ballhandlers to bring the ball up the court. “Some teams have forwards that really don’t dribble well, so we try to press and have the forwards bring it up and not the point guard just to get them out of their offense and take

off some shot clock, and so when they get [on offense] it would be like 18 seconds by the time they get into their offense,” Taylor said. Key to that strategy will be creating turnovers and once the defense does, the ‘Dogs will look to push the pace offensively to create better scoring opportunities. Hutson said that he wants the offense to be faster than it was during Terry’s tenure. “We are trying to play a little faster tempo. We talked a lot about playing with tempo on the offensive and defensive side of the ball, and we are pushing [the ball] up at a pace that we really like,” Hutson said. The quicker pace should allow more players to have scoring opportunities than last season when the offense relied heavily on Taylor and the departed Bryson Williams, who followed Terry to UTEP. Some notable games on the schedule include University of California, Berkeley at home on Dec. 19, an away matchup against Boise State on Jan. 19 and a showdown against the favorite to win the Mountain West conference title, San Diego State, where Hutson coached before coming to Fresno State.

Keith Kountz • Fresno State Athletics

New Bulldogs head coach Justin Hutson (middle) addresses his team during a practice. Sept. 27, 2018.

University responds to ‘Dogs baseball legend wins World Series CSU audit By Michael Ford Sports Editor

An audit by the California State University system reported earlier this month that Fresno State’s Athletic Corporation had annual losses of $7.5 and $7.6 million in 2016 and 2017 respectively. Later, vice president and chief financial officer Debbie Adishian-Astone told The Collegian that the audit report did not include nonoperating revenues such as contributions from the Bulldog Foundation for scholarships. She said the scholarship expense is included in the total annual operating expenses. The CSU audit report noted that Fresno

State’s Athletic Corporation did not have a reserve fund policy that would cover unexpected events, losses of income/revenue, and unbudgeted expenses. In a report submitted to The Collegian, Adishian-Astone said that this was due to its annual net cash position being very low. The corporation does have a capital repair and replace fund, she said, but its balance was just $50,937 as of June 30. According to Education Code §89904, governing boards of auxiliary organizations shall implement financial standards to assure the fiscal viability of the auxiliary, including, among others, the provision for adequate reserve funds for current operations and capital replacements and adequate provisions for new business requirements.

By Michael Ford Sports Editor

Fresno State baseball hall of famer Tom Goodwin won his first MLB World Series on Sunday when the Boston Red Sox defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in a best-of-seven series, 4-1, according to a Fresno State Athletics news release. Goodwin completed his first season as an assistant coach with the Red Sox after spending the previous six seasons as first base coach for the New York Mets. As a Fresno native, Goodwin played for the Bulldogs baseball team from 1987-89 and helped lead Fresno State to the 1988 College World Series where the ‘Dogs tied for seventh place, finishing the season with a school-record 56 wins.

The ‘Dogs made the NCAA tournament in Goodwin’s final season in 1989 and was named a First-Team All-American, leading the nation in stolen bases with 61 and recorded a hit in a school-record 29 consecutive games en route to a season that saw Fresno State win 44 games. Goodwin was a first-round pick of the Dodgers in 1989 and went on to a 14-year MLB career with six different teams and in 1995 was inducted into the Bulldog Baseball Hall of Fame. Goodwin’s number one jersey is one of 11 retired jersey numbers in Bulldogs baseball history. "Growing up in Fresno, never really rooting for the Dodgers, but being drafted by the Dodgers and being able to come back here and win a little something (the World Series) is very special," Goodwin said after the game, according to the release.

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