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OCTOBER 15, 2010

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SERVING CAMPUS SINCE 1922

Proposed fee to pay for state parks THE EFFECTS OF PROPOSITION 21

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The funding will be generated through an increase of annual vehicle registration fees. An additional $18 surcharge will be added to the amount due for car owners.

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A YES vote on Proposition 21 would provide increased funding for California State Parks.

The added revenue will ensure that state parks remain in good condition.

Source: Official Voter Information Guide

By Ana Mendoza The Collegian On November 2, California vo t e r s w i l l we i g h i n o n Proposition 21, which proposes to increase funding towards state parks by increasing annual vehicle registration fees by $18 and would permit all California vehicles free entry and parking to all 278

Infographic by Michael Uribes / The Collegian

state parks, 16 of which are located in the Central Valley. Proposition 21 is seen by many as the way to save our state parks from underfunding. Some however, think it is just a new scam to increase taxes. According to the California De par tment of Parks and Recreation, parks in California not only conserve

625 miles of lakes and rivers, it also preserves 280 miles of coastlines, fragile deserts, underwater reserves and other nature focused parks. These parks not only conserve nature, they also protect ancient Native American sites, historic structures and artifacts. The CDPR also said that Califor nia holds “the larg-

est and most diverse natural and cultural heritage holdings of any state agency in the nation.” Dr. Stephen Lewis, faculty chair of the earth and environmental sciences department at Fresno State, predicts some adverse effects on state parks if Prop 21 does not pass. “They would reduce staffing, which means mainte-

nance and care taking would be reduced,” said Lewis. “The state park system will continue its decline.” Lewis emphasized that state parks in California are very beautiful and unique. “T his is why they are selected as state parks—they are special regions and if they are lost, they are lost forever.” According to the Official Voter Information Guide, if Proposition 21 is passed, the state will receive an estimated $250 million more in annual revenues. The parks currently use $400 million a year to keep the parks maintained. The money that is left over will be used to increase nature conservation, such as marine life. Because the money used by state parks is currently taken from Califor nia’s General Fund, if the proposition passes $200 million would be saved from the general fund, which will then be used to support other state programs. Some students believe that during the current economic situation, it might not be a good idea to increase vehicle registration fees. “It might not be good for people that are struggling and See PARKS, Page 3

Student lives on the streets By Megan Morales The Collegian On an average day in Fresno it is not uncommon to come by a handful of homeless people panhandling on the medians of the city’s busy streets and to disregard their plight. But for former Fresno State graduate Chris Ballard, experienced the unthinkable—he willingly became temporarily homeless so that he could fully experience and comprehend the problem. For lack of a better word, there are plenty of “normal” homeless people, he said.

“Due to the recent economic downturns spurred by the subprime lending crisis, everyday, average Americans, who were one paycheck away from going homeless, found themselves living on the streets,” Ballard said. Many homeless people may not have roofs over their heads, Ballard said, but it doesn’t necessarily rule out the prospects of them having money in their pockets. Some of the people living on the streets have discretionary funds, but not enough to pay rent or mortgage. See STREETS, Page 3 Megan Morales / The Collegian

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LETTERS To THE EDITOR Education is a right

My parents were born in Mexico and recently became U.S. citizens. Their transition was not easy. Their struggles and hardships were my driving agents to pursue a higher education. As a U.S. citizen, I had the opportunity to attend college and I have hope that my economic situation will be better than my parents.’ The reality is that most Americans take their U.S. citizenship for granted and do not see this status as one that opens doors to opportunities, including higher education. Unfortunately, not everyone has equal opportunities, especially undocumented students. Education in this country is regarded as a privilege, not a right, leaving many undocumented students without hope of pursuing a higher education. Americans who value education need to realize that we all share common aspirations, including the goal of having a higher education to obtain better social and economic opportunities. We need to see the bigger picture here. Undocumented students are part of the 12 million illegal immigrants in America, and to simply deport them is a waste, especially when they can bring revenue to a crumbling economy. I believe that the DREAM Act can positively impact California’s economy. Supporting the DREAM Act will not only impact California’s economy, but also resolve the issue of illegal status for many undocumented students. Nancy Villalpando Sociology

Bullying starts early

Recent reports of suicides in the LGBT community have sparked campaigns to bring support for LGBTs and a higher consciousness surrounding bullying. Although these campaigns work to eliminate hate and stereotyping, we must not rely on campaigns to change things. As the sister of someone in the LGBT community, I can speak of the damaging and long-lasting effects bullying can have on a person’s self esteem and well-being. Knowing that children attack vulnerable and susceptible children is enough to convince me that these acts are what drive some to the edge or suicide. When I think of how early bullying starts, I cannot help but ask, “Where do all these hateful ideas come from?” Looking back, I know that if children were taught tolerance and acceptance from an early age, we would not be facing tragic deaths of victims of bullying. We should demand our Secretary of Education to include gender identity and sexual orientation in anti-bullying programs across the nation. We must examine our way of thinking and ask if there is something within it that creates shame and fear others are living in. Things will not get better if we do not make them better. Estela Acebedo Sociology

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Smoke-free casinos

Why don’t many people want casinos to be smoke-free? I used to hate sitting next to the smoking section in a restaurant and was glad when smoking in restaurants was finally banned. Legislators made the ban a case for worker’s safety. I bet casino workers would also like to work in a safe environment. My reasoning is selfish—I do not want to be surrounded by cigarette smoke when I am trying to play with lady luck. But I would be willing to focus on the safety of the workers to give them a fair shake. Secondhand smoke is a known carcinogen. Where are all the people complaining about this? Have we all been too conditioned to accept smoking in casinos? If casinos know we want the change, they will not worry about scaring off patrons and they might gain some new ones. The next time you visit one of our local casinos, let them know how you feel. Tell the dealer you wish it were a non-smoking casino. Talk to a floor manager and tell them you are not satisfied with the small non-smoking section. Smoking is gross. You don’t see it at the university like my parents did in their day. Let’s change our attitudes and stand up for the employees of casinos. Thomas Duran MBA

Campaigns too costly

The cost of campaigns in America has gone overboard. There is no feasible way anyone who isn’t wealthy or willing to play puppet to large corporations and unions is able to run for public office. The skyrocketing price of campaigns has forced minority parties out and moneymakers in. Do these moneymakers have our best interest in mind or do they want to hold public office as a form of income? The answer to this problem is The Fair Elections Now Act. The Fair Elections Now Act is a Bill that has passed through committee in the House, and is ready for the full House vote during the lame duck session before January. The bill will allow federal candidates to choose to run for office without relying on financial contributions from businesses, money bundlers or lobbyists. Candidates can choose the traditional way or follow the bill and get funded 4 to 1 with the highest allowed individual contribution of $100. Today, Meg Whitman has raised $109,932,834 with $91,055,806 coming from “Candidate Contributions” (followthemoney.org). Jerry Brown has raised $27,504,007 (followthemoney.org). These numbers prove a trend in modern American Democracy that on paper looks like an elitist society with only those who have the financial backing being able to run and hold public office. Call Jim Costa and ask him to cosponsor the Fair Elections Now Act! 559-495-1620 Susan Renfro Sociology-American HumanicsDemocracy Matters

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Gay females overlooked

The article titled “N.J. students deserve punishment” published Oct.11 mentioned incidents involving homosexual students, but not once was a girl mentioned. All the incidents had to do with homosexual males. I was just wondering why that was. Maria Marin Liberal Studies

Truth on recycling

I was told by a colleague not to worry about putting recyclables in the trash because she had been told that all waste at Fresno State was being sorted. But the compelling investigative report by Ana Mendoza reveals the ugly truth: It all ends up in the landfill. Bravo to The Collegian for doing what real journalists do—question authority, investigate important issues and find “truth.” Bravo also to Megan Morales for her story on homelessness. Keep up the important work. Benjamin Boone Professor of Music Theory and Composition

Recycling bins scarce

In the September 13, 2010 issue of The Collegian, Lisa Kao, administrator of Environmental Health and Safety, stated, “We have blue recycling bins behind every building and individuals are allowed to throw their own recyclables in there as well.” We took it upon ourselves to locate the recycle bins around campus. We walked, on foot, around the entire campus with a campus map and marked where we found recycling bins. To our dismay, we only found nine large recycling bins, all located in faculty parking lots. The only easily accessible bins we found were located in the University Student Union. If there are recycling bins in the buildings they were placed there and are monitored by student organizations. We expressed our concerns to our faculty advisor, Dr. Matthew Jendian, who encouraged us to write this response. As avid recyclers, we know most people will not go out of their way to recycle. We are asking the university to place recycling bins next to all trash cans on campus. We are prepared to assist this university in being green. We invite other interested student to join in our effort. You can email us at Jasmyn7@mail.fresnostate.edu or Rjohnson06@mail.fresnostate.edu. You can also contact us through our advisor Dr. Matthew Jendian at Matthewj@ csufresno.edu. Jasmyn Laday and Rachel Johnson Sociology

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Response: ‘Hawaii runs away in second half’ ‘Ubuntu’: “This was my fourth trip to Fresno as a Warrior alumni and the last trip was the best. The Fresno fans, including students, parents and community were very friendly people. We swapped stories about their team, their vacation to Hawaii, the local fans and the players including the rivalry. One grandma even had a 10 minute chat with my 5-year-old son late in the fourth quarter. My son was falling asleep and grandma kept him awake. They also invited us to the after party. Great fans, great program, lets hopefully keep the rivalry going.”

Response: ‘Whitman lost Latino vote in Fresno’ ‘ItsaboutWeNotMe’: “Meg is not an education person, a job person or a people person, much less a democracy person having not voted for numerous years, and now, all of a sudden, she wants a vote?! She makes no sense. And while she has made trillions of cents, she did it for her person while exploiting an undocumented worker, yet, she “was not aware” and opposes immigration reform. This hypocrite lacks the values for leadership. Not only is she not qualified as a leader for our democratic system she is not qualified to be trusted with the power of the state. I am certain that she will only continue the widening of the gap between the poor and the rich. This will only lead to intensifying popular misery. We need a leader that will perform for the people of California not for multi-million dollar corporations.”

Response: ‘Library displays Chavez exhibit’ ‘Roberto Bustos’: “I was there when all this was happening! I’m one of the original strikers of the Delano Grape Strike of 1965. Along with Cesar Chavez and the rest of the strikers, we took on the most powerful and richest industry in the nation. They had the money, the polititicans and the police. We had only our commitments, dedication, non-violence and our picket signs! Guess what happened next? We won!! Roberto, El Capitan, Delano to Sacramento March 1966.”

Response: ‘CSU funding further restored’ ‘Jshoop’: “I recently graduated from CSU Chico and furloughs weren’t all that bad. They actually were seen as a day off from the grind college students go through. Since we already had that time scheduled as busy it gave us additional time where we were able to meet with our class members to study or work on group projects instead of sitting in class listening to lectures. But having no furloughs keeps our professors from getting the money they deserve. There’s pros and cons to everything.”

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STREETS: A culture, a lifestyle CONTINUED from page 1

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PARKS: Maintenance through vehicle fees CONTINUED from page 1 might not have the money [to pay the increased fee],” said Christol Cooper, a sophomore psychology major at Fresno State. The voter’s guide also said opponents of Prop 21 say it’s simply an underlying agenda that is meant to misguide voters into thinking state parks will be saved with an increase in vehicle registration, but is actually an opportunity for politicians to steer the money toward wasteful spending. It is not clear where excess funds will be used. The voters guide claims Proposition 21 is supported by Califor nia Federation o f Te a c h e r s , C a l i f o r n i a League of Conservation Voters, Califor nia Nurses Association, California State

Lifeguard Association, League of Califor nia Afterschool Provider and Local chambers of commerce. The California Taxpayers Association and The Howard Jarvis Taxpayer Association oppose Proposition 21 and are against all tax increases, including this proposition, which they claim is a tax mistakenly referred to as a fee. Amanda Rivera, a prenursing student at Fresno State, believes Califor nia’s state parks are a necessity and doesn’t consider the $18 registration fee much of a detriment. “It will probably not be a big effect on anyone.”

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Rescued Chilean mine workers’new life By Michael Warren Associated Press

Megan Morales / The Collegian

The idea that the homeless woud love a house to call their own is not always true, Classen said. That drastic lifestyle change can be a fear for some of them.

As for attempting to grasp the reality of life for those without homes, Ballard went the distance to experience the precise actuality of their lives—he begged on the streets, and in a bittersweet result, he felt what they have when no one shows concern. “You feel inferior, you feel less human,” Ballard said.

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society assumes people are homeless because they have made a lifetime of wrong decisions, and the fault, blame and responsibility rests solely on that person. But sometimes certain individuals are just dealt a poor hand, he added. However, Ballard also understands that there are those people on the streets who are

here’s an unsettled stigma that lingers among the homeless population.” — Chris Ballard, Fresno State graduate student

“There is an unsettling stigma that lingers among the homeless population.” Ballard thinks much of

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there because of self-inflicted chaos, such as drug addictions. Director of Community Care at the Fresno Rescue Mission, Jim Classen, said he believes the underlying reason for some being homeless is just that: drug abuse and mental illness. But Classen also takes into

consideration that some people just naturally adapt to the form of life they’ve had to take on, and are unable to break away from the streets willingly. “When someone has been on the streets for 20 years, it becomes more than a lifestyle, it becomes their culture,” Classen said. “I think it’s just as scary for them to move into an apartment as it would be for me to live on the streets.” Classen said the one thing the homeless desire the most is a relationship with people other than those they associate with. “If you ever help out by giving them cans or food, ask them their name and say hello when you can,” Classen said. “It allows them to see there’s more out there than just the life they’re living.”

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The Chilean miners began their unfamiliar new lives as national heroes Thursday and got a taste of what awaits them outside the hospital doors — a swarm of reporters, TV producers, publicity agents and even soccer teams all desperate for a piece of their story. A day after their epic rescue, still wearing the oddly fashionable sunglasses that protected them from the bright light when they were hoisted from 2,000 feet underground, the men posed in hospital bathrobes for a group photo with President Sebastian Pinera. Unity helped the men, known as “los 33,” survive for 69 days underground, including more than two weeks when no one knew whether they were alive. But the moment they walk out the hospital doors, they’ll go beyond the reach of a government operation that has cared for, fed and protected them in a carefully coordinated campaign to ensure each of them would leave in top condition. “Now they’re going to have to find their equilibrium and take care of themselves,” the hospital chaplain, Luis Lopez, told The Associated Press. They got quite the preview Thursday of what lies ahead. On their first full day of fresh air, the miners were probably the 33 most in-demand people on the planet. A Greek mining company wants to bring them to the sunny Aegean islands, competing with rainy Chiloe in the country’s southern archipelago, whose tourism bureau wants them to stay for a week. Soccer teams in Madrid, Manchester and Buenos Aires want them in their stadiums. Bolivia’s president wants them at his palace. TV host Don Francisco wants them all on his popular “Sabado Gigante” show in Miami. Hearing that miner Edison Pena jogged regularly in the tunnels below the collapsed rock, the New York City mara-

thon invited him to participate in next month’s race. What about a reality show? Some other kind of TV work? W hy n o t , s a i d t e l ev i s i o n writer-producer and Oscar nominee Lionel Chetwynd, who said he expected projects were being pitched around Hollywood within hours of the rescue. “Television is a quickresponse medium,” he said, joking: “In fact, I think I’ll call my agent when we get off the phone.” Three of the men were discharged from the hospital Thursday evening and others were expected to follow on Friday and over the weekend. Chilean state television s h owe d t h e m e n l e av i n g Copiapo’s regional hospital by a side exit and getting into a white van. Among the three was Pena. State TV showed him being enthusiastically greeted by applauding neighbors as he arrived at his home. “I thought I would never return,” he said. Bolivian Carlos Mamani, the only foreigner among the group, and Juan Illanes, also headed to their homes. The miners families and friends were organizing welcome-home dinners, street celebrations and even weddings. Lilianett Ramirez, whose husband Mario Gomez promised her a church wedding in the “Dear Lila” letter Pinera read on TV when the men were found alive, said they have now set a date: “If God and the Virgin desire it, we’ll get married on Nov. 7, his birthday,” she said, beaming as she left the hospital. The government promised six months of psychological treatment, made sure each has a bank account only he can operate, and coached them on dealing with rude questions. The rescue team even asked Guinness World Records to honor all 33 with the record fo r l o n g e s t t i m e t r ap p e d underground, rather than the last miner out, Luis Urzua. Guinness spokeswoman Jamie Panas said the organization was studying the question.

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Students help plan Homecoming Parade By Jhaton Robinson The Collegian The Recreation Administration Department offers a class for students who have a passion for planning events on campus and in the community. The special event planning class, commonly known as RA 117, helps organize and conduct large community functions. The class helps organize street fairs, community festivals, corporate events, major fundraisers, convention center events and joint sponsorship events. Professor Michael Mahoney has organized events for celebrities, actors and current and retired professional athletes. He’s even traveled overseas to help manage projects with entertainers and professional athletes who went to visit troops in Iraq, Germany, Afghanistan and several other places. “My classes are an active learning environment,” Mahoney said. “I will go through lecture, but I'll stop specifically on certain points to bring real world industry examples to the content.” A regular day in RA 117 consists of discussions about special events of the past and present. After discussion, Mahoney shares digital videos and assigns the students to bring in newsworthy events that are taking place on campus, in the Fresno or Clovis area, statewide, in the country or internationally. The students enrolled in the class are working at full speed this fall semester. The class meets every Monday from 6-8:50 p.m., but that doesn't stop students from working outside the classroom as they prepare for a huge upcoming event.

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he best part in preparing for the parade has been watching it all come together.” — Sara Cerkueira, Recreation administration major

The students in RA 117 are planning the upcoming Centennial Homecoming Parade which will start before the football game tomorrow in the Peace Garden. Tailgating immediately follows the parade, and the game starts at 7:30 p.m. Four committees are helping put together the Centennial Parade: marketing, logistics, staffing and stewardship. There are approximately eight people in each committee including an assigned leader that reports to the chair of the Homecoming Centennial Parade on their status. Recreation administration major Sara Cerkueira is the leader of the

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Fresno State students helped plan and design this float for the 1932 Raisin Day Parade, which was a huge event in Fresno from 1909 to 1932.

logistics committee, which takes care of the resources needed to operate the parade such as ordering and renting tents, chairs, tables, trash and recycle bins, bullhorns and more. “The best part in preparing for the parade so far has been watching it all come together,” Cerkueira said. “I don't think people realize how much time and effort goes into special event planning, but you can’t fault them because you probably wouldn't know unless you've done it before.” Communications major Karissa Aston is a member of the marketing committee, which is responsible for getting entries to be in the parade like school clubs and organizations, Miss Fresno County and the Mayor of Fresno. Aston is taking RA 117 to receive a certificate in event planning because she hopes to have her own event planning business one day. She currently plans local, low-budget parties and baby showers. “You can either take the class as an elective or you can take the class to receive a certificate in event planning,” Aston said. “If you’re taking the class for a certificate, then you also have to take two other classes, which includes 72 hours of community ser-

vice that needs to be completed in order to receive the certificate.” Each committee is set for the Centennial Homecoming Parade tomorrow at 3 p.m. The Centennial

Homecoming Parade will help give fans an opportunity to celebrate this milestone while creating another hundred years of memories.

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Graduate forum seeks to recruit prospective students By Antonio Figueroa The Collegian T h e a n nu a l C a l i fo r n i a Fo r u m f o r D iv e r s i t y i n Graduate Education that aims to increase and encourage students from underrepresented groups to enter advanced-level degree programs takes place

tomorrow at California State University, Sacramento. It’s open to California State University, University of California and private school students who are in sophomore, junior and senior class standing who want to pursue a post-baccalaureate degree by entering a master’s or PhD

program. “There are many underrepresented students who are first generation students who don’t know the steps they need to take, and the forum helps them maneuver through the system, getting the application done and breaking it down into small pieces and making them think it’s not that bad,” said Student Support Services Program Counselor Joe Guerra. While attending the forum, students will have an opportunity to interact with college recruitment personnel from a variety of graduate programs across the country. In addition, students will be able to obtain valuable information and resources by attending workshops conducted throughout the day. Some of the workshops include: How to Select the Right Graduate School; How to Write a Winning Statement of Purpose; and How to Prepare for the GRE (Graduate Record Exam). The forum program includes discipline workshops as well. Education, Humanities and Fine and Performing Arts are only a few of the many workshops. “Deciding if and where you want to attend graduate school, as well as finding and applying to specific programs, can be difficult,” said Career Development Counselor Adrian Ramirez. “Therefore, the Diversity

Forum in Graduate Education is a worthwhile day to gather information on whether graduate school is your best choice, how to find your desired programs, and tips for the graduate school application process.” Ramirez said that many students are not well informed about attending grad school, and some are not aware of its requirements. Succeeding in g raduate school takes more than being able to move and adjust to a new university, managing a busy schedule and keeping up with assignments and projects. The forum will have guest keynote speakers to share their experiences, motivate students and give tips and advice. Business administration management major Rocio Andrade attended the forum last fall and said the workshops were very helpful. “I’m a first generation college student and I’m really thankful that I had the opportunity to attend the forum,” Andrade said. "I learned about the many requirements to attend grad school and now I know what I must do before I apply." Students who qualify to attend the forums are those with a good GPA and a recommendation from a faculty member also increases the opportunity to attend. “As the coordinator for

this school, I get to select the required GPA,” Guerra said. “I set a minimum requirement of 2.75, thinking that students below that may not be interested.” Students who don’t make the 2.75 GPA requirement still have an opportunity to attend the forum by signing up with other programs on campus. “If a program coordinator/ director refers a student to us who has a GPA of less then 2.75, then they will be able to attend the forum,” Guerra said. “These students display the motivation and the work ethic to successfully complete a master's degree, but they may not have had the GPA prior to applying to a master's program.” Guerra said the forum's s p e a ke r s a n d wo rk s h o p s might motivate the student to bring up their GPA. Guerra said over 1,700 students from all participating universities have signed up for the Forum tomorrow. This event is completely free to students; they only have to pay a $10 deposit that’s refunded to them the day of the trip.

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Homecoming week wraps up: Spirit Day, the last of the Homecoming Week events, wrapped up a week of excitement yesterday. Bulldog Beat and Fresno State Cheer performed in the Pit Thursday afternoon.

Fresno Big Read preps for Halloween Organization to feature works of Edgar Allan Poe By Jason Smithberg The Collegian Since Halloween is right around the corner, it seems appropriate that Edgar Allan Poe’s books live on. And with the help of the Big Read and the Fresno County Library, the ghouls, ghosts, ravens and specters will come alive once again through the end of the month. Some of Poe’s most popular stories, including “The Raven” and “The Pit and The Pendulum” along with other works that ran shivers up our spines, will be honored and brought to life in vivid detail. The Fresno County Public Library, along with sponsors such as The Fresno Bee and Arte Americas, are paying tribute to Edgar Allan Poe, the longtime master of macabre and horror as part of the Big Read symposium. A number of special events are scheduled at dif ferent l o c at i o n s t h ro u g h o u t t h e San Joaquin Valley during the months of October and November. They are designed to raise appreciation for Poe’s works, and they also tie in with the themes of his stories. Roberta Barton, the public infor mation officer for the Fresno County Library, said that is one of the main goals of the Big Read. “One of the things we try to do is tie in to the theme of the book,” she said. “We thought this would offer a lot of creative opportunities.” One of the signature events that is sure to tantalize is the Poe Read-A-Thon. For 13 hours local celebrities and volunteers will take turns reading some of his most popular works. In a one-man show called an Evening With Edgar Allan Poe, actor Duffy Hudson will portray the life of the legendary author. This event in particular is expected to be one of the most popular attractions.

In addition to these events, participants can also take part in book discussions, screenings of movies based on Poe’s most popular works and ghost hunts and walks. All of these festivities are par t of a national symposium called the Big Read. Established in 2006 by a grant from the National Endowment For The Arts, the Big Read is designed to revitalize the role of reading in American culture. In addition to showcasing some of the classics, the Big Read also encourages a lot of community involvement and raises awareness of the importance of libraries. “The best part of the Big Read is the people coming

together,” said Jean Johnson of the Fresno County Library. “It brings people from different cultures and ages.” Kathy Milne, a librarian at the Woodward Park Regional library, feels that the Big Read is vital to the appreciation of literature. “We’re trying to get more people into the libraries,” she said. “It’s a community center.” The event usually features one piece of literature a year. However, coordinators of the event decided to hold one in the spring, and the other in the fall this year. The Fresno County Library posted a calendar of all the events scheduled for October and November on its website.

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Wonder song) 9 Subleases 10 “A rolling stone gathers no ___” 11 Fastener with a ringshaped head 12 Rice dish 13 Place side by side 18 Man’s five o’clock feature? 23 Upscale hotel amenity 24 Trifling amount 26 Tiny skin opening 27 Become cohesive 29 Babe in the woods? 31 Professional parker 34 Another banned chemical 36 Winter migrator 37 Scrabble formation 38 Something to clap at school 39 More batty 40 By ear 42 Not quite (there) 43 Syringe measures, for short 44 Play the point spread, e.g. 45 Pointed the finger at 46 Try to make undecipherable 48 Saint-Tropez is one 51 Come in 52 Back-to-health program, briefly 55 Surrounded by 57 Priestly vestments 60 Culbertson of bridge 61 Day before 62 Square root of cuatro

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HOMECOMING GAME WEEK 6 PREVIEW SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, AT 7:30 P.M., BULLDOG STADIUM

Bulldog Game Day Fresno State Bulldogs (3-2, 1-1 WAC)

vs. New Mexico State Aggies (1-4, 0-1 WAC)

Keys to Victory 1. Create turnovers On the season, the defense is last in the WAC in forcing turnovers with four. The ‘Dogs need to be able to create more takeaways. 2. Establish the run Outside of the Utah State game, the ‘Dogs have failed to control the tempo of the game with their rushing attack. The ‘Dogs should have no trouble running the ball against New Mexico State’s weak defense.

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3. Ryan Colburn needs to rebound Colburn needs to put last week’s bad performance behind him and bounce back against the Aggies.

Position match-ups

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Player to watch: Michael Harris, running back

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Breakdown: Bulldogs Coming off an embarrassing defeat to Hawaii, the Fresno State Bulldogs look to rebound this week as they face another Western Athletic Conference rival in New Mexico State. In order to bounce back this week, the Bulldogs must whip their defense back into shape and not allow big plays to happen through the air. After scoring a season-low 27 points against Hawaii, the Dogs’ playmakers–quarterbackk Ryan Colburn, wide receiver Jamal Hamler and running back Robbie Rouse– must find their offensive rhythm and re gain their potent scoring touch if they have any hope of coming up victorious in their game against the Aggies.

Look for big plays to open in the middle of the field for the ground game as the ‘Dogs will be constantly attacking NMSU with short passing routes on the outside. In addition, the Bulldogs defense will come out pumped up and ready to defend their home turf with a lot of intensity.

Breakdown: Aggies After beating in-state rival New Mexico 16-14 and collecting their first win of the season, New Mexico State will look to build on their success as they take on the Bulldogs this weekend at Bulldog Stadium. New Mexico State opened the season on a four-game losing streak by a combined score of 125-47, but the Aggies will hope to improve on their offensive struggles and beat the ‘Dogs who are reeling from last week’s defeat. New Mexico State will have to bring more firepower in both the ground and air game if they hope to keep up with Fresno State. Defensively, the Aggies’ defense is led by free safety Donyae Coleman who

When New Mexico State runs: Advantage - Even Neither team has proven much of anything in this category this season. Both rank around the middle of the pack in run offense and run defense, respectively.

is third in the WAC in tackles. T h i s S a t u r d ay ’ s g a m e will be interesting to watch as New Mexico State has had decent success against heavily favored opponents in the past, and will look to ride the momentum of last week’s win to victory against Fresno State.

From the desert to the Valley: Getting to know the Aggies

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Player to watch: Donyae Coleman, free safety

Wins against: New Mexico Losses to: San Diego State, UTEP, Kansas, Boise State Head coach: DeWayne Walker (second year, 4-14) Offense: Multiple Defense: 4-3

Key players: FS Donyae Coleman, WR Marcus Allen, WR Taveon Rogers Series record: Fresno State leads 16-0 Last meeting: Fresno State won 34-3 in Las Cruces Point Spread: Bulldogs favored by 31 points

When Fresno State runs: Advantage - Fresno State The ‘Dogs are coming off a mediocre game on the ground in last week’s loss to Hawaii. Expect Hill to try and generate some production against New Mexico State’s run defense, which gives up an average of 228 yards rushing per game.

Editor’s Prediction Fresno State 41, New Mexico State 13 Follow Us on Twitter Saturday Night: @TheCollegian

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When Fresno State passes: Advantage - Fresno State Ryan Colburn was off last week, but the senior is still one of the most efficient quarterbacks in the WAC. With Rashad Evans and Jamel Hamler back at full speed, Colburn could return to his big numbers. When New Mexico State passes: Advantage - Fresno State The Aggies have shuffled between three different quarterbacks this season, and Fresno State’s pass defense ranks in the top half in the WAC. Special teams: Advantage - Fresno State Although the Aggies are ranked first in the conference in kickoff return average, Fresno State’s overall special teams overshadows New Mexico State. Kicker Kevin Goessling proved reliable last week with two field goals, and Jalen Saunders is emerging as an elite kick return threat.

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After being buried on the depth chart at Fresno State in 2007, Christian is leading a struggling New Mexico State squad in passing. So far this season, Christian has 633 passing yards to go along with three touchdowns.

Ex-Bulldog flourishes for WAC rival By Jerry Huerta The Collegian A lot has changed for former Fresno State walk-on Matt Christian. On Saturday, Christian will be making the familiar walk down the ramp at Bulldog Stadium, but this time as a visiting quarterback for the New Mexico State Aggies. T h i s we e ke n d w i l l a l s o m a rk Christian’s return to the state where he played high school football. In his final season at Carlsbad High School in San Diego, Christian passed for 2,200 yards with 19 touchdowns and six

interceptions. He guided his team to an 11-2 record en route to winning the 2005 CIF-San Diego Section Division 1 Championship. After high school Christian was of fered a full-scholarship from Wester n Washington University, a Division II school, while also drawing interest from Louisiana Tech, but those two destinations did not intrigue Christian. “Coming out of high school, I worked out with Palomar [junior college] and Coach Hill told me to come to Fresno State and grayshirt,” Christian said. “It seemed like a good opportunity for

me.” Despite receiving an athletic scholarship offer from a different school, Christian still decided to join the Fresno State football team as a walkon. Following his encounter with Hill, Christian enrolled at Fresno State in 2007. As promised, he grayshirted during his first year with the Bulldogs. While at Fresno State, Christian spent some time with quarterback Ryan Colburn, who was in a similar position as a redshirt freshman at the time. “I was pretty good friends with Ryan, going to meetings and working out,” Christian said. “He kind of took me under his wing.” Despite only spending one year with the football program, Christian made a good impression on his teammates. “My time with Matt was not a long time,” Colburn said. “He’s definitely a competitive guy. He’s a hard working guy. I enjoyed my time with him when he was here. It was kind of a quick departure once fall camp hit if I remember correctly, but I wish him the best.” After one season at Fresno State, Christian left the university. “[They’re] a lot of reasons [why I left], it just didn’t work out for me,” Christian said. “The team wanted to go in a certain angle so the best option was for me to go back home.” Even though the Carlsbad High graduate left Fresno State, he has no lingering anger towards the program. “I had a great time at Fresno State,” Christian said. “I was there for a year and have no complaints.” Shortly after leaving Fresno State, Christian enrolled at Palomar Junior College in San Diego where he played

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2010 for two seasons. In his first season at Palomar, Christian threw for 1,131 yards passing with 16 touchdowns and four interceptions in 11 games. He led his team to a win in the Golden Empire Bowl against Cerritos Junior College where he was named player of the game. As a redshirt sophomore in his second season at Palomar, Christian was named to the Junior College Grid-Wire preseason All-America honorable mention list. But halfway through the season Christian broke his hand and did not play for the rest of the season. He appeared in just two games and amassed 309 yards passing with two touchdowns and zero interceptions. After the season, he had scholarship offers from New Mexico State and Middle Tennessee State. He ultimately chose New Mexico State. So far this year the redshirt junior has played in four games, passing for 633 yards with three touchdowns and a pair of interceptions. Christian’s former teammate on the ‘Dogs has seen his progress from when he arrived at Fresno State to this year. “The biggest thing with Matt is that I saw a lot of improvement,” Colburn said. “When he came here he was a little raw. He’s a confident guy. He really made an effort to watch and get better. He did that and he’s gotten a lot better.” Colburn also gave his thoughts on facing Christian in his possible start tomorrow. “I don’t really have a whole lot of expectations for what I’m going to see from him,” Colburn said. “In terms of me, I just focus on their defense more than anything. As I said, I wish him the best and I hope he plays well every week but this one.”