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WHERE’S THE SPIRIT?

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ASI targets low campus pride

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The Fresno State Associated Student, Inc. is targeting stagnant campus spirit this semester with events and different activities. In this Oct. 2, 2018 photo, the Fresno State sign at Maple and Shaw avenues is shown brightly lit at dusk.

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Republicans take risk for Kavanaugh By Seth Casey Managing Editor

resident Donald J. Trump has ordered the FBI to conduct a background check on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh following accusations of sexual assault by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. Trump’s decision to call for an FBI investigation came at the request of the Senate Judiciary Committee to do so before the nominee’s confirmation moves before the full Senate. Kavanaugh and Ford faced the Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 27 to answer questions about the allegations. The controversy surrounding Kavanaugh’s nomination has ignited a national discussion about the treatment of men or women who say they are victims of sexual assault. Dr. Leece Lee-Oliver, professor in the Women’s Studies Department at Fresno State, asserted that the proceedings regarding Ford’s allegations are the result of the long-standing subjugation of women Brett Kavanaugh by constitutional laws that favor men. Christy Bowe/Tribune News Service “The legal burden on women to prevent their own rape can be visible in the law,” Lee-Oliver said. “I don’t think that Dr. Ford is being treated justly, even if the justice system and the protocol has been done correctly.” Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee that favor Kavanaugh’s side of the story have acknowledged the possibility that Ford may have been the victim of some form of sexual assault at one time or another, but insist Kavanaugh was not the perpetrator. “Sympathy and protection are not the same thing. Sympathy can be ‘I’m sure you were assaulted by somebody, just not him’,” Lee-Oliver said. “You’re hearing also the undertone that people believe you’re lying or confused.” Lee-Oliver said this dismissal of Ford’s account or attributing her accusation to misremembering the details of the event are residual symptoms of a society that has long discredited the accounts and experiences of women in favor of the male perspective. One in three women will experience sexual assault at some point in their lives, according to Lee-Oliver, and it would seem Ford’s testimony is a statistical likelihood. The notion that her story is only being told to prevent Kavanaugh’s confirmation is a separate matter. This isn’t the first time the Senate has attempted to block a Supreme Court justice nomination, nor is it the first time a nominee has been

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accused of sexual misconduct. Dr. Thomas Holyoke, political science professor and chair of the academic senate at Fresno State, related that the struggle for Supreme Court Justice confirmations dates back to 1987. Then, President Ronald Reagan’s appointee Robert Bork was denied by a Democratic-controlled senate. Later in 1991, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas faced allegations of sexual harassment made by Anita Hill, an attorney and former employee of Aamol Bhagal Thomas at the Department of Education. Hill’s allegations were leaked after Thomas’ It tells us that our society confirmation hearing. Following Hill’s testimony, is evolving, like more a 7-7 split of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s people are getting vote sent Thomas’ nomination to the full senate comforted with talking floor without a recommendation, where he was eventually about their experiences. confirmed. They wouldn’t be “An awful lot of women at the time felt that this was comforted like 10 years really a blow against them, that sexual harassment just ago.” didn’t matter to the senate,” Holyoke said. “That left a really bad taste in everyone’s mouth.” Holyoke noted that Kavanaugh’s alleged personal conduct is not the only controversy surrounding his nomination. The outgoing Justice Anthony Kennedy has been known to be a swing vote that has historically broken 4-4 ties between liberal and conservative judges. Kavanaugh’s political ideologies are known to be strongly conservative, and Democrats fear his presence on the Supreme Court Bench would cement a rigid conservative position in future Supreme Court Mayra Magallon rulings. If he has sexually Should the FBI investigation prove inconclusive, assaulted a woman or the next step in the process would entail Senate just generally assaulted majority leader Mitch McConnell scheduling the final someone he shouldn’t confirmation vote. even be nominated to According to Holyoke, this vote would depend heavily on be part of the supreme four senators who have yet to confirm their decisions. Two court, or be a part of any of them are Republican senators Susan Collins of Maine and kind of government.” Lisa Murkowski of Alaska – both of whom are moderate, prochoice and have expressed skepticism on Kavanaugh. The other two are Democratic senators Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Joe Donnelly of Indiana, both of whom are up for re-election in November, and their vote could have a significant impact on public opinion and in turn, their election hopes. “It’s tricky, Republicans are in some treacherous waters, they could easily get to a point where they confirm Kavanaugh, but upset so many voters in the process that they lose control of the Senate,” Holyoke said. “This is a minefield they’re in, no question about it.”

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ASI aims to strengthen student involvement By Marilyn Castaneda | Reporter Where’s your school pride? It’s a question student government leaders are asking of their fellow peers ahead of several events planned to improve the Bulldog spirit at Fresno State. “One of our priorities this year is to improve campus climate and school pride," said Elias Karam, Fresno State’s Associated Students, Inc. vice president. ASI plans on having more events and sponsoring programs throughout the year to get the spirit juices flowing among students and promote campus events while making students feel welcome at the university, according to Karam. He is betting that a spirited student population could lead to better academic performance among students and stronger attendance at campus extracurricular activities. Among some students, the Bulldog spirit is already there, according to Karam. “Just look at our recent football successes as one example, but there's always room for improvement,” said Karam. “That is why one of ASI's priorities is to put on events and programs that get students excited to attend Fresno State, while also providing a service to our student body.” Such upcoming events include the homecoming tailgate and potential mural projects on campus. Coming up sooner is a trip planned for Oct. 6, when three buses will head to Reno, Nevada for the Bulldogs’ football game against the Nevada Wolf Pack. ASI is selling bus tickets to students for $20 dollars. That’ll cover transportation to and from Reno, game entrance and a meal. Tickets are being sold in the USU room 317. Fresno State President Dr. Joseph Castro funded the second bus while the University Courtyard funded the third bus, according to Gina De Young, Communications Assistant at ASI. Getting students to come out of their shells and show their spirit for Fresno State is, at times, a team effort. Student Affairs and Enrollment Management tries to partner with ASI wherever they can, according to Dr. Frank R. Lamas, vice president for Student Affairs and

Enrollment Management. ASI joins student affairs to plan events like SAFARI, or student affairs fair and resource information, along with other activities like football games to give students a sense of belonging on campus, according to Lamas. “We're all committed to trying to give students the best experience that they can get while they are undergrads or grads here,” said Lamas. “It really takes a partnership between the students, student government, our areas and other parts of the university to listen and learn and then act upon what it is that people would like to see in that experience.” Lamas, who came to Fresno State from University of Texas at Arlington, said there are similarities between both schools. Upon arriving at his prior university, programs, services, or things for students to do were in short supply, according to Lamas. The campus then got committed to improving student campus life – much like Fresno State started doing four to five years ago, according to Lamas. Lamas, like Karam, credits campus spirit, pride and traditions to increased student involvement and engagement of the pupils. With homecoming on the horizon, student affairs and ASI along with others continue to find ways to attract more students to explore just how vibrant Fresno State can be. “I think that you see more students are involved than maybe once were,” Lamas said. “I'm thrilled that ASI, the president's office, my office and others keep trying to do better and better.” ASI gets about $15 in fees per student each semester. A specific budget focused on campus spirit activities has not yet been outlined due to the early stages of the initiative, according to De Young. ASI’s budget for the school year is provided on their website, fresnostateasi.org. “In every event that we plan we try to really focus in on how this event or program will directly impact students,” De Young said. “ASI is run off of student fees and whenever we’re planning something we want to make sure those student fees are going right back to them.” This story was edited for length. See the full story at collegian.csufresno.edu.

BRIEFS

Police investigate possible vandalism The Fresno State police department is investigating reports of possible vandalism of a professor’s “Black Lives Matter” posters. The incident, which happened in the Social Sciences Building, was kept mostly silent until Sept. 27. University President Dr. Joseph Castro emailed a message to the campus in which he highlighted the incident. “Material on her private bulletin board, located in a hallway outside her office, was repeatedly vandalized,” according to the message from Castro. Chair of the Academic Senate Thomas Holyoke and Associated Students, Inc. President Demi Wack were included in the message. The campus police department is

PAGE 3 investigating the incident, according to the university and the professor. The professor declined to give a statement to The Collegian on the incident because the investigation is ongoing and she did not want to draw attention from the public. Police spokeswoman Amy Luna said she could not comment on the open investigation. Anyone with information on possible vandalism incidents is encouraged to report them anonymously to fresnostate@tipnow.org or by texting 559-664-3204. In the email to the campus, Castro noted that incidents like these have happened before, but discouraged the campus community from curtailing expression freedoms. Last April, a student was accused of taking down pro-life posters from bulletin boards. This summer, a professor reported that art made by students in the Summer Arts Program was repeatedly vandalized. - Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado

Thousands of pounds raised in food The fourth annual Feed the Need food drive held at Fresno State on Sept. 26 provided 63,800 pounds of food for the university’s Student Cupboard.

The figure was released Sept. 27 by Jessica Medina, coordinator of the Food Security Project at Fresno State. - Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado

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Play exudes girl power By Olivia Hayes

Entertainment Editor

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“The Wolves” show their game day faces as they gear up to beat their opponent.

“The Wolves” playing in the Woods theatre dives into the mysterious world of teenage girls. Nine female actresses, all theatre majors at Fresno State, portray a group of high school juniors that make up the indoor soccer team “The Wolves.” This all-woman cast successfully illustrates the raw interactions of young girls when adults, or men, aren’t around. In the 80-minute production set on astroturf, each scene takes place during warm ups before their games and the girls’ conversations range from genocide to yurts and onward to feminine hygiene. The audience views the ups and downs of friendship and the disarray of multiple conversations going on at once, but each actress succeeds in uniquely characterizing each of their roles. Some of the girls’ personalities were hostile and assertive, while others were goofy or timid. The cast excellently depicts a young woman’s lifestyle, adolescence, and what young women talk about amongst each other behind closed doors.

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Freshman theatre arts acting major Cassidy LeClair as #46 in “ The Wolves” production.

Deaf activist Nyle DiMarco shares life experiences with students and the public By Christina Tran Opinion Editor

An excited crowd of about 500 students and the public gathered in front of the Satellite Student Union on Sept. 27 for USU Productions’ event where Nyle DiMarco presented his experiences as a deaf individual. After winning Dancing with the Stars and America’s Next Top Model, DiMarco expressed the importance of what being deaf meant for

him growing up and how he worked to change the stigma concerning the deaf community in America. Breaking the barriers in people’s expectations and stereotypes of what the deaf are capable of, DiMarco shared what it means to be deaf and how that doesn’t and shouldn’t hold anyone back from accomplishing their goals. USU Productions provided eight interpreters for the evening, as well as six ASL interpreting students for anyone who needed assistance buying a ticket and finding the event on cam-

pus. Fresno State’s ASL club was present inside of the SSU with a booth set up to spread information about who they are and what they are working to accomplish. In an interview with the president, vice president and treasurer of the ASL club, The Collegian was told of various experiences in which members were discriminated against because they were deaf. “The only thing we can’t do is hear,” said Darci Lessard, president of the ASL club.

Highlighting what DiMarco touched on in his presentation, the main point of the night was to make the audience understand that deaf people are just like regular people. “People can understand our struggles so the public can become more inclusive to us in how we fit and can become more equal,” Lessard said. The message hit home for audience members and many waited in long lines for the brief meet and greet with DiMarco while the night lasted.

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You’re invited to this free program to learn more about the legal profession and what a law degree can do for you! Professor Justin Atkinson will provide an overview of law school, from courses offered to admission requirements. Register now at www.sjcl.edu or 559/323-2100

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HEALTHY BULLDOGS

You’re invited to an open house By Dr. Janell Morillo

Associate V.P. for Health Center

“I totally regret taking care of my mind, body and spirit …. Said no-one ever.” –Unknown This year, a record number of 25,200 students are enrolled at Fresno State. They will study for classes, attend tutoring sessions and take endless notes. Some will also participate in joining clubs and organizations, hanging out in the library and may perhaps cheer for the Bulldogs by attending a sporting event. But as they spend countless hours filling their minds with knowledge, earning units towards their degrees, and participating in co-curricular activities, it is imperative they

take care of their health and well-being. Just as one visits the library to study, students are encouraged to visit the Student Health and Counseling Center to take advantage of the available services, making their health a priority. The Student Health and Counseling Center offers medical, counseling and wellness services to all currently enrolled Fresno State students. Our mission is to promote the academic and personal success of students by encouraging the maintenance of healthy lifestyles and to provide affordable and accessible health and psychological care. Our team of medical providers, clinical counselors and wellness promoters offer a variety of services. What better way is there to learn

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about those services than by attending our open house? On Wednesday, Oct. 3, the Student Health and Counseling Center will be open from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. All students are welcome to come explore the building, meet the staff and pick up lots of free swag! The 25,000 square foot facility just finished a major renovation, complete with a remodeled

lobby, pharmacy, and a host of other amenities throughout the building. In the words of Buddha, “To keep the body in good health is a duty … Otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.” Healthy Bulldogs is a weekly column written by experts in the Student Health and Counseling Center at Fresno State.

ASI AT A GLANCE

ASI has your ticket to witness Bulldogs play in Nevada By Yesenia Candelaria

ASI Communications Coordinator Don’t miss your chance to cheer on the ‘Dogs in Nevada! ASI is selling tickets for the Fresno State football game against Nevada on Oct. 6 in Reno. The $20 ticket includes transportation to

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and from Nevada, entrance to the game and a $10 meal voucher. Tickets are first come, first serve and can be purchased in USU Room 317. Also, feel free to come stop by Snacks with Senators from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4, in the Student Recreation Center! Snacks with Senators is a monthly outreach

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THE COLLEGIAN • SPORTS

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2018

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SPORTS SCHEDULE

This week in Bulldog sports By Michael Ford | Sports Editor

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SOCCER

FOOTBALL VOLLEYBALL Oct. 6 at Nevada, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 4 at Utah State, 6 p.m.

Oct. 5 at UNLV, 7 p.m.

Oct. 13 vs Wyoming, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 6 at Boise State, 9 a.m.

Oct. 7 at Nevada, 1 p.m.

Oct. 20 at New Mexico, TBA

Oct. 11 vs UNLV, 7 p.m.

Oct. 12 vs Wyoming, 7 p.m.

Oct. 27 vs Hawai'i, TBA

Oct. 13 vs New Mexico, 1 p.m.

Oct. 14 vs Colorado State, 12 p.m.

Oct. 18 at Nevada, 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 19 at Boise State, 3 p.m.

Oct. 20 at San Jose State, 2 p.m.

Oct. 21 at Utah State, 12 p.m.

Oct. 25 at Wyoming, 5:30 p.m.

Oct. 26 vs San Jose State, 7 p.m.

Oct. 27 at Colorado State, 12 p.m.

Volleyball The team won both of their matches this week, defeating both Wyoming and Colorado at home by a score of 3-1. Overall, the ‘Dogs are on a three-game winning streak.

Soccer Over the last week, the women’s soccer team went 1-1, losing to New Mexico 2-1 on Sept. 28 and defeating San Diego State by the same score. Redshirt sophomore Emma Chivers led the team during the week with two goals followed by freshman midfielder Danya Gutierrez, who scored the other goal.

Equestrian The No. 8 ranked team in the nation opened the season going 1-2 at the Willis Invitational

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in Waco, Texas, defeating the University of Tennessee at Martin, 8-7, while losing to Delaware State, 9-6, and Baylor University, 11-4.

Cross Country According to Fresno State Athletics, freshman Sydney Fox posted the 14th fastest time for the 6K in program history at the Sacramento State Capital Cross Challenge on Sept. 29. She finished 16th overall on the women’s side with a time of 21:47.00. On the men’s side, freshman Jaden Uphoff finished 102nd overall on the 8K run with a time of 26:04.1. Freshman Ronald Delgado ran his first 8K race, finishing 133rd with a time of 26:23.5.

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How the Bulldogs beat Toledo By Michael Ford Sports Editor

That was a dominant effort Saturday. The Fresno State Bulldogs football team annihilated the University of Toledo Rockets at home in front of the Red Wave by a total of 49-27. To be honest, it wasn’t even that close. And the ‘Dogs had plenty of motivation to not just beat Toledo, but to embarrass them, to make them submit. See, back in Sept. 2016, the ‘Dogs themselves were humiliated by the Rockets in Toledo, 5217. And that wasn’t forgotten. Not by a long shot. “Two years ago, it didn’t turn out so well for the Bulldogs at their place and so we had a chip on our shoulder coming into this game that we need to play a lot better and represent the proud tradition of Bulldog football,” Bulldogs head coach Jeff Tedford said. The team was just flat out better than Toledo in every facet of the game. It was the type of effort that coaches allude to in a clichelike fashion to the media before games. But the thing about cliches is, they often are true. Tedford and the coaching staff had the offense running like a well-oiled machine on that perfect fall evening. Quarterback Marcus McMaryion had himself a day, like a career day. Something that he would probably tell his children and grandchildren about when he gets older. From literally the first snap of the game offensively, Fresno State seemed to be determined to get McMaryion in an early rhythm throwing the ball. As such, they mixed up the play calling with plenty of short passes to the tight ends and running backs in the flats with stick routes and slants. What that did was get the Toledo defense to play their defensive backs more aggressively against the Bulldogs receivers at the line of scrimmage, pressing them so they didn’t get a free release on their routes down the field. Once the defense started to adjust, that is when the offense took deep shots down the field. Once Toledo adjusted back to that, McMaryion was able to hit his running backs for big gains. On one such play, McMaryion hit running back Jordan Mims on a simple underneath

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Bulldogs quarterback Marcus McMaryion delivers a deep pass down the field to a receiver. McMaryion threw for a career high 368 yards and tied a career high with four touchdown passes. The Bulldogs won 49-27 on Sept. 29, 2018. hook route, but since they had been taking shots down the field, there was no one that was able to guard Mims and he took the ball 55 yards to the house. McMaryion said after the game that was a play that they expected would be able to go for a big gain as they prepared for the game during the week. “Right before the play, I think [Mims] will tell you I looked at him and said ‘this might be a touchdown, just go out there and you’re going to score’,” McMaryion said. “We practiced it all week and got the exact look that we thought

that we were going to get and so it worked out well and so it’s just a credit to the coaches for putting the game plan together and seeing that on film.” All this offensive success appeared to allow the defense to play with less pressure. It didn’t have to sell out by blitzing to get to the quarterback as much as if they were in a closer game. ‘Dogs defensive end Mykal Walker, who was named Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts, totaled 2.5 tackles for loss, including a sack on Toledo quarterback

Mitchell Guadagni. “We pressured that passer, which was a big deal. We didn’t let [Guadagni] get loose too often, which really they have had a lot of success with,” Tedford said. This type of total team effort is what it’s going to take for the team to achieve its stated goal of winning the Mountain West. They are well on their way as the team currently sits at 3-1, their best four game start to a season since 2013, when now Oakland Raider quarterback Derek Carr was a Bulldog.