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Democrat and Republican club Presidents debate Prop. 30 Despite heat, debate draws a large crowd

By Ricardo Cano The Collegian The presidents of Fresno State’s Colle ge Democrats and Colle ge Republicans debated the approval of Proposition 30 on Thursday in the Free Speech Area.

Junior political science major Sean Kiernan (Democrats) and senior economics and political science doublemajor Daniel Harrison (Republicans) engaged each other in discussions of

whether or not the tax measure proposed by Gov. Jerry Brown should pass.

According to the official voter’s guide, the proposition – if passed – would increase the state sales tax by a quarter of a cent for four years and increase income taxes on the wealthy.

The personal income tax on annual earnings over $250,000 would be in effect for seven years. The state sales tax is currently at 7.5 percent.

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ment dependency and for personal responsibility, the worst thing that could happen is our university being cut a quarter-billion dollars.

Voting against 30 is not against a tax increase; it’s for a way higher financial burden for students,” Kiernan said.

The California State University system is faced with the looming threat of a $250 million budget cut should Proposition 30 not pass. It Roe Borunda / The Collegian would trigger a 5 percent increase in College Democrats President Sean Kiernan responds to See DEBATE, Page 3

College Republicans President Daniel Harrison during Thursday’s Prop. 30 debate in the Free Speech Area.

Take Back the Night promotes a world without violence

By Rogue Morales The Collegian Take Back the Night was embraced by many on Wednesday night in the Free Speech Area in its message to stop violence against women.

The event, in its 33rd year at Fresno State, was co-sponsored by Fresno State’s Women’s Resource Center and the Women’s Alliance student club.

Take Back the Night is an international event that speaks out mainly against sexual violence in all forms committed against women. According to takebackthenight.org, the first documented event in the United States was in 1975 in Philadelphia after a young microbiologist was stabbed to death near her home while out walking.

“It’s kind of like hope to me,” said Marie Lerma, vice president of Women’s Alliance. “It’s just so inspiring to see all these people out here united under just this one thing.”

This year’s theme was “Destroying the Myths,” which fought back against the idea that women brought rape upon themselves by the way they talked, dressed or carried themselves. The theme also addressed the more current remarks made by Missouri Rep. Todd Akin.

Akin, in an interview on Aug. 19, said, “If it’s a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut the whole thing down.”

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t’s just so inspiring to see all these people out here united under just this one thing.”

— Marie Lerma, Vice president of Women’s Alliance

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People gather in the Free Speech Area for Take Back the Night, an event that combats sexual violence against women. The night was filled with speakers, poetry readers and a performance by the Raging Grannies (front row) who sang songs for the crowd.

care, more about how Akin’s comments hurt women,” said Kathryn Forbes, Fresno State associate professor in the Women’s Studies Department.

Forbes, the keynote speaker for the event, described the night of her first kiss when she was age 16. She explained how that night was also the night her best friend was raped and almost killed.

Forbes spoke about the power of women and the strength women have in standing up for one another. The example she gave was a story about her daughter standing up for her friend on the playground after a boy head-butted her.

Forbes said her daughter did not want to see her friend hurt.

“When I asked her what motivated her to confront the boys, she said, ‘They hurt my friend. It hurt me to see my friend crying,’” Forbes said.

Besides speeches, the night had poetry, testimonials and a performance from the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom’s Raging Grannies, which included songs about voting and vaginas.

The first portion came to a close with a moment of silence, lit only by candlelight, and a march. The group held candles, signs and chanted, “No more vio-

lence!” as they walked.

The event highlighted issues where people can get involved.

“I found myself getting emotional at times, and even though I haven’t been a victim of domestic violence, I know that there are a ton of people that have been abused, especially women,” said Amy Sepulveda, a freshman history major. “I’m very excited and I’m overwhelmed— but in a good way— to be a part of this and really take a stand against domestic violence.”

Samuel Martinez, a public health See NIGHT, Page 3

Smittcamp Family Honors College sponsors Colloquium

By Mark Smith The Collegian

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Fresno County Republican Party Chairmen Chris Walsh (left), self-described progressive Democrat James Orr (middle) and environmental politics professor Mark Somma (right) prepare Walsh’s presentation at the Smittcamp Honors 101 Colloquium Thursday night.

As the political season heats up, many Fresno State students may find themselves locked in a viewing cycle of negative campaign ads, debates, and mailers that seem more interested in bashing opponents than delivering facts.

But for students of the Smittcamp Family Honors College, Thursday night was marked by presentations and dialogue from both sides of the political spectrum with a focus on spreading information

through the art of civil discourse.

“This isn’t a debate; it’s a seminar,” said James Orr, a civil engineer for Fresno County. “We’re taking this o p p o r t u n i t y t o p re s e n t information to a group of college students.”

Orr, who made a point to say he wasn’t an official representative of the Democratic Party, represented the progressive or liberal viewpoint in society. Chris Walsh, chairman for the Fresno County Republican Party, represented the traditional, or conservative side.

The seminar allowed both presenters about 20 minutes to give a presentation based in the Smittcamp’s Honors 101 colloquium’s focus this semester: political economics.

Orr began the evening by giving a presentation focused around a broader sense of the role played by American government in personal and economic freedom.

Accompanied by a number of slides with images and data, Orr presented the theme that government is See COLLOQUIUM, Page 3

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Hispanics and the homeless are unable to vote.

In theory (a very stereotypical one) President Barack Obama would suffer voter loss because minority groups are the ones affected by the proposal.

Is this not also an agenda?

Because Republicans are deemed “racist” and “heartless” (as seen in Huffington Post blogs, Aljazeera articles and non-journalistic websites Opinion Editor such as www.republicansareLiana Whitehead racist.com ), this is the perfect opportunity to dribble the The issue of voter identifica- accusations onto their court. tion is painting a streak of panMakes sense, right? demonium across the United This is the irony of it all: States.

Democrats fight to rid states Thirty states are on board, to of voter ID laws, claiming that some extent, with the proposal it will shut out minorities and and are implementing voter ID allow Republicans to ultimatelaws. ly prevail.

Supporters call it a necesIs this not a conflicting sity, a common sense approach agenda held by Democrats that to fighting voter fraud. aims to attack voter ID laws for T h o s e w h o o p p o s e t h e the sake of their desired outaddendum call it an excuse to come? discourage people from votJust as many doubt the genuing, the homeless and Hispanic ineness of conservative leadpopulations serving as a popu- ers, I doubt the zeal and good lar example. intentions the other side radiI n S e p t e m b e r, Re u t e r s ates. teamed with Ipsos, a research Why is it difficult to confirm, to study ceive that the possible many (not all) effects of Re publicans f we are required to employing support the show ID when we such a law. voter ID law The duo’s pump gas, apply for govern- b e c a u s e i t findings supsimply makes ment aid or pick up our ported the sense? thought that If we are children from school, why re q u i r i n g I D required to are ID laws considered less show ID when on Election Day would have we pump gas, valuable when voting?” minimal effects apply for govon voter turner nment aid out – unless the or pick up our election was a “close call,” as it children from school, why are was in 2000, then it could make ID laws considered less valua difference, able when voting?

“Data culled from 20,000 And, why are we so quick to voter interviews found that trust that the Democrats purethose lacking proper ID were ly have minority interests at less likely to vote anyway, heart? ‘regardless of state law changThis irks me almost as much es,’” according to Reuters. as those who believe Democrats So, even if the law was not were responsible for demolishpassed, those interviewed had ing slavery. little intention to vote in the Here is an even bigger picfirst place. ture: 21st century Republicans Among interviewees who and Democrats do not see eye said they were “certain to –to-eye. It is almost as if they vote,” only 1 percent said they refuse to do so on any and all had no form of identification. platforms.

Those who lacked valid Not to say that there is somephoto ID tended to be younger thing wrong with holding compeople, those without college pletely opposing views – that educations, Hispanics and the is what makes the Land of the poor, Reuters said.

Free, well, free.

There is, however, an underBut it puts Americans in a lying issue. Republicans who bind during voting season. motioned the law are being With two drastically differaccused of purposely disen- ent parties and only two candifranchising eligible voters dates, what choice do we have so that young Americans, but to punch the card for the

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person we disagree with less.

The underlying issue is the parties’ desire to disprove absolutely everything that spews from the other’s podium.

That is why when Americans are faced with controversial laws – such as the one at hand – we do not know who or what to believe.

So, here are some facts surrounding voter ID laws, according to Reuters’ research.

There is no previously existing law in all 50 states that says voters must present ID on Election Day. However, it has always been recommended that it we carry it when we vote.

Voter fraud is relatively rare – 120 cases over a five year span, according to a 2007 New York Times study.

But it does exist and it can happen.

States that require valid photo ID when voting include Indiana, Georgia, Tennessee, Kansas and Pennsylvania, to name a few.

Citizens of these particular states are under the most strict voter ID laws and are required to show ID before casting a regular ballot.

Some of the currently undecided states include California, Oregon, Nevada, New Mexico and Wyoming.

States such as Texas and Virginia, which are considered “states of past discrimination,” were not cleared by the Department of Justice to pass a voter ID law.

This is a result of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act. If the voter ID laws pass in all 50 states, do not worry.

California identification cards are less than $30.

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) also offers a discount card for those considered low income.

The price is then lowered from $26 to $7 – hopefully it proves to be large enough deduction to aid the homeless community.

If passed in California, the law will likely be less strict, as many laws in California are in comparison to more conservative states.

And, it is highly unlikely that our state will adapt this law before the 2012 election.

At least we will have enough time from now until 2016 to purchase a valid photo ID.

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DEBATE: Proposition 30 to be decided on Nov. 6 CONTINUED from page 1 tuition – the equivalent of $150 more per semester – to offset costs.

Voters will deter mine the proposition’s passage on the Nov. 6 election.

“We’re cutting a quarterbillion dollars if it fails. That’s catastrophic for a university and students and our economy,” Kiernan said. “It’s not just extra dollars [students are] paying a semester. The problem is the cut itself.”

Criticism of Proposition 30 has arisen over whether or not the tax measure’s revenue would be exclusively used to help ease recent budget cuts in higher education as opposed to going to the state’s general fund.

“It will not benefit students past the 2012-2013 school year,” Harrison said. “This is a sevenyear [income] tax increase for one year of educational benefits. And that just doesn’t make sense to me,” Harrison said.

Harrison said the proposition’s text lacks clarity.

In order to be a proposition worth voting in favor of, Proposition 30 would have to “say explicitly that the sevenyear [income] tax revenues are going to go exclusively to seven years of educational benefits,” Harrison said. “Then I’d be more open to supporting it.”

Mario Macagba, a senior criminology major, said the proposition’s uncertainty and his perceived deception of where exactly the money from the tax measure would be allocated have led him to oppose Proposition 30’s.

“It’s being presented for education and education only. In reality it’s for education – and balancing the [state] budget.

And that’s unacce ptable,” Macagba said. “It is a deceiving proposition. I was definitely going to vote ‘yes,’ until I read the fine print.”

The club presidents continued exchanges for about 35 minutes and then proceeded to answer questions from the audience. More than 80 students and faculty members were present at one point.

Thursday’s debate was the first between the two clubs in recent years. The College Democrats and Republicans are open to scheduling more debates in the future, Kiernan said.

“Most other College Democrats and Republicans on other campuses already do this, so why aren’t we,” Kiernan said. “I think it’s a piece of the university that’s missing.”

Marc Serrano, a natural science major, thought the debate was a necessary component for informing students.

“I think it’s a good thing. It’s a conversation that needs to be

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his is a seven-year tax increase for one year of education benefits. And that just doesn’t make sense to me.”

— Daniel Harrison, Fresno State College Republicans president

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Fresno State College Republicans President Daniel Harrison voices his concern that Proposition 30 does not explicitly say that the seven-year income tax increase will go exclusively to seven years of education.

talked about,” Serrano said.

“Daniel [Harrison] made some pretty good points. But I don’t expect the majority of the people on campus to agree with Daniel because it’s not popular,” he said. “People want to hear that they’re going to get more free stuff.”

The initiative’s passage will also affect the financial future of the University of California system and Califor nia Community Colleges.

A c c o rd i n g t o t h e D a i l y Bruin, UCLA’s student newspaper, UC campuses also face a $250 million budget cut and a 20.3 percent increase in tuition to help offset costs.

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nity colle g e students has decreased during the recession and course offerings have been reduced, according to the Associated Press.

Community colleges face a $338 million budget cut if Proposition 30 does not pass.

It will add to the $800 million cut from the budget since 200809, according to the San Jose Mercury News.

G o v. B r o w n a d d r e s s e d students at Sacramento Community Colle ge about Proposition 30 on Thursday with the attempt to persuade them that its tax increases are necessary to stabilize funding for higher education, the Associated Press reported.

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“A good moder n society must balance a number of interests,” Orr said. “It must promote entrepreneurs, regulate corporations, and provide opportunity so that all Americans can play on a level playing field.”

Orr, who often relied on historical data in his presentation, made his case based on an idea never too far from progressive philosophy—promoting the general welfare.

“A good society must empower and protect equally,” Orr said. “It must work well for everybody.”

Walsh, a prosecutor with the Fresno County district attorney’s office, delivered a presentation that did not stray far from the conservative ideals of

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smaller government and individual choice.

“What I believe as a Republican is a smaller form of government,” Walsh said.

“I believe in a government that isn’t as big and isn’t as involved in people’s lives.”

Walsh, with his own slides of data, argued the theme that higher taxes and more regulations result in the elimination of jobs and revenue.

“You cannot tax your way into prosperity,” Walsh said. “ We b e l i e ve i n a s i m p l e idea and that is that government does not create wealth.

Government does not create jobs. Gover nment does not create free enterprise. It’s the other way around.”

After the presentations were c o m p le t e d , s t u dents were encouraged to ask questions.

One student asked both Orr and Walsh about the possibility of a student debt crisis through the issuing of what he called “high-risk loans.”

Walsh agreed there could be a potential problem.

“I think there is a risk,” Walsh said. “You look at what

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good society must empower and protect equality.”

— James Orr, Colloquium speaker happened with the housing market—an idea which sounds good. You have all these highrisk home loans out there, but most people would agree that caused the meltdown we’re now riding through. There’s a philosophical difference here.

The solution is not to keep feeding the problem.”

Orr responded that he would completely eliminate student debt.

“The problem that we’re seeing generally is our society and our taxpayers and our voters have decided that your education and my education is a personal luxury good,” Orr said.

“But as I alluded to before, we have looked at education as an economic driver. It’s been important and is important.”

And while both men favored

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their respective ideologies in charting the nation’s economic course, each acknowledged the role of the other in a productive society.

“In a good society,” Orr said, “public nurtures the private and every citizen must have personal liberty.” “ [ Re p u b l i c a n s ] a r e n o t against all government,” Walsh said. “We believe in some government. We believe in limited government. Something that I don’t like is what certain members of even my own party do is class warfare and make it like if you work for the government you’re bad and evil, just like the same way the other side makes it out that if you’re rich and successful you’re bad and evil.

“Both are wrong.”

For students like Daniel Clark, a junior business major, the problem at hand lies with students being aware and infor med to a well-enough degree.

“The fact is: short-term, this needs to pass. Long-term, there needs to be refor m,” Clark said. “In order for that to happen, the students need to be engaged and be involved. We can’t be apathetic come election day. We need to be heard.

“That’s why we keep getting the shaft time and time again in the budget cuts. You have senior citizens and other interest groups being heard loud and clear in Sacramento.

Students aren’t.”

iClickers used in campus debate watch Starting in 2008 and continuing to this year’s presidential debates, sociology professor Matthew Jendian has been using iClickers during the debates. He does live polling and discussions at the debates using the devices, and he uses the results as part of his class lessons.

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NIGHT: Women give emotional testimonials CONTINUED from page 1 administration major, has visited the event before and still finds it to be just as emotionally moving.

“This is my second time coming out here and every year— beautiful. It was good,” Martinez said.

The march ended at The Pit where an open mic was made available for anyone who wanted to share stories and experiences.

Some of the speakers broke into tears as they recounted

ter rible moments in their lives— moments from rape to watching other women be abused and not speaking up.

At the end of the night, medals were given to those who survived their ordeals and broke their silence.

For more information about Take Back the Night, visit takebackthenight.org. Students interested in learning more about next year’s event or the topic in general can visit the Women’s Resource Center located in Thomas 110 or join Women’s Alliance.

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"Argo" features suspenseful story, dazzling cast MOVIE REVIEW

By Evelyn Demirchian The Collegian Directed by: Ben Affleck Starring: Ben Affleck, John Goodman, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, Victor Garbor It takes a certain kind of narcissism, or maybe just distrust, to cast yourself in a film you’ve directed. Whatever the reasons, Ben Affleck’s decision to take on the lead role in his political thriller, “Argo,” was a good one.

“Argo” begins with a short narration of the history of Iran leading up to the 1979 Islamic Revolution, which deposed Shah Reza Pahlavi and saw the rise of the Ayatollah Khomeini.

This brief summary then zooms right into the American Embassy on the afternoon of Nov. 4, 1979 as thousands of angry Iranians protested outside the gates before storming the building and holding remaining Americans hostage for 444 days.

“Argo” follows the six embassy workers who escaped and hid in the Canadian ambassadors house as the CIA rushed to find a way to extract them before they would be found.

Ben Affleck plays CIA specialist Tony Mendez, an expert in extraction missions, who is given the task of safely taking the six Americans out of the hostile country.

Mendez uses an elaborate Hollywood cover in coordination with the Canadian government to produce fake Canadian identities for the six Americans and sneaks them out.

The plan is entirely dodgy and if Mendez fails, the lives of

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seven man, and the reputation of an entire nation, would have gone up in flames.

The story is based on declassified CIA information, which came to light in 1997, and was written about in a dynamic 2007 Wired article.

Affleck’s talents as a director are becoming stronger with each passing film, since Gone Baby Gone. Affleck spends the first half of “Argo” setting up the last half. The stage is set for an hour before the play begins and the pacing gets tighter with each scene.

The final half-hour of “Argo”

switches between Hollywood, D.C. and Tehran. The transitions are presented almost in real-time in order to create more tension. While it’s an over-exaggeration of the actual events you can’t blame Affleck for wanting to hold his audience captive in suspense.

John Goodman, Bryan Cranston, Victor Garbor and Alan Arkin round out the main characters with each playing a pivotal role in securing the safe passage of the six Americans.

The supporting characters provide some comic relief, but mostly add emotional layers

to the precarious situation.

They’re the strongest supporting cast in film this year and come Oscar time it won’t be a surprise to see them recognized for their achievement.

“Argo” is a movie made for awards season, but what is most dynamic is the timing of its release. As we watch the American embassy stormed on screen, we witness the protest and destruction of American embassies in the Middle East on live television.

With the media and our politicians becoming more demanding of a potential con-

frontation with Iran, “Argo” acts as a reflection of our history and should give us pause as it recognizes the consequences of U.S. involvement in the Middle East.

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Zombies ready to invade Tower District

By Jarred Kiel The Collegian Would you like a martini with a side of brains and guts?

O n S at u rd ay t h e Towe r District will be hosting the third annual Zombie Pub Crawl.

Patrick Quiring founded the Fresno Zombie Society after reading about a zombie crawl in another state.

After two months of advertising, the society had its first pub crawl.

“I decided that in two months I would start a page, hand out a few flyers, and see what kind of turn out,” Quiring said. “I had over 200 zombies on short

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e has been successful in the past and we will continue to rise as more and more events come our way.”

— Treven Jones, Fresno Zombie Society vice president

notice with little advertisement.”

He said the outcome grew from the first pub crawl and he is expecting bigger numbers for this one.

“Last year brought 700 to 800 zombies with a little more preparation,” Quiring said.

“For the first two years, I was the only member of the society, but with over 1,900 members on the Facebook page and the huge turnout we have been getting, I had to bring more to the crew.”

The Zombie Fresno Society crew includes Treven Jones, society vice-president and graphic designer; Beth Brown, zombie specialist; and Renee Lane, make-up artist.

Jones said he is proud of what Quiring has done with this club.

“Patrick has done an extremely nice job building this society to what it is,” Jones said. “He has been successful in the past and we will continue to rise as more and more events come our way.”

Brown, who helps the society in many ways like creating the “horde” wristbands and assist-

ing with makeup, loves zombies but said the community outreach was what drew her to become a member.

“I really like that this is a hometown g roup that just wants our community to have fun and not be so serious,”

Brown said.

The Zombie Society will meet behind Tower Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday to get the group together before the night begins.

There will be bar games, raf fles and drink specials

throughout the night. For more information, go to the Fresno Zombie Society Facebook page.

The event is free and participants must be at least 21 years old.

Photo courtesy of the Fresno Zombie Society

A scene from last year's Zombie Pub Crawl shows off zombies of all kinds, from protesters to undead prom queens.

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Fresno State hosts invitational choral festival

By Alan Wileman The Collegian Fresno State is hosting its annual Fresno State Invitational Choral Festival this week in the Music Hall.

In its 13th year under current organizer Anna Hamre’s watch, the invitational has grown in size and ends today.

T he event, which takes place over three days starting Wednesday is open to the public and includes over 75 different high school choirs from all over the valley from Bakersfield to Modesto.

The high schools, some of which are local Fresno schools, are involved in the invitational as a way to help high school choirs get exposed to other choirs as well as help them tone their own abilities and learn from the judges’ suggestions.

Angelica Lee is a high school senior at Sunnyside High in Fresno where she is the president of the choir. Lee has been to the festival three years in a row and thinks that the invitational is fun and helpful to all the choir members.

“They have adjudicators that help us They can help improve our vocal sounds,” Lee said.

The event is not only useful for the choir members, but the directors of the choirs also use the event to help teach their choir students.

Christopher Barges, director of the Bakersfield High School Choirs, said the festival was a great chance for kids to get out and work on their music for the upcoming year.

“For the kids, of course it’s a great time for them to feel the formality of what they’re wo rk i n g o n a n d wo rk i n g towards. It’s very educational for them,” Christopher Barges

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Bakersfield High School’s Chorale ensemble performs in the Concert Hall for the California State University, Fresno Invitational Choral Festival. More than 23 different high schools attended the invitational to perform and receive critique from a panel of judges.

Barges added that any time you can get high school students on a college campus it’s beneficial to them.

Hamre uses this event as a chance to get judges from all over that have different opinions and styles to help make the event a learning experience for the choirs.

“We bring in the finest clinicians we can find; many have inter national credentials.

They clinic our groups and our students can observe them clinic our choirs,” Hamre said.

Hambre was excited about this year’s judges, noting that they are renowned judges who are used all over the world to critique performances.

“The main clinician is Dr.

Janet Galvan from Ithaca, New York. She is in demand all over the country as a guest conductor and clinician. Assisting her is Dr. Jeff Gemmell from The University of Colorado in Boulder,” Hamre said.

Choirs at the festival have the opportunity to be graded on their performances and the top five grades will be invited back the following year.

“Each choir has the option of being rated. The best five or six choirs from one year are invited back to perform in the command performance (always on Wednesday evening) next year,” Hamre said.

T he festival is also put to gether by the help from Fresno State music students.

This festival gives music students a chance to get behind the scenes, as well as perform and direct during the event.

“Many of our student will become music teachers, so they gain valuable experience in learning how to effectively present choirs and what cl i n i c i a n s a re o b s e r v i n g .

Consequently, many of the choirs that come to our festival are conducted by our graduates,” Hambre said.

Hambre also said that this was a great group of music students who did a fantastic job working and participating in the event.

“This festival has grown because our student of fer such a remarkable festival –

efficient, supportive of area programs, and a model for outreach. I can’t say enough good things about them,” Hamre said.

The festival that has grown under Hamre’s guidance is now one of the largest choral invitational of its kind in the state. The festival includes men’s, women’s and mixed choirs.

For more information and today’s schedule, go to the Music Hall Room 126 and ask to speak to Anna Hambre.

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Aradhna blends Hindi and Christian tunes

By Evelyn Demirchian The Collegian

Fresno State students experienced a week of spiritual music from Southeast Asia when the band Aradhna gave eve n i n g p e r fo r m a n c e s o n Monday and Wednesday in the University Student Union.

T he perfor mances were c o - s p o n s o re d by A S I a n d the Inter national Student Fellowship.

Band members Chris Hale and Peter Hicks combine “Bhajans,” traditional Hindi devotional music, with Christian themes. Hicks grew up in Nepal and India, and Hale always had deep connections to the land.

In the late 1990s, Hale went to India after contacting Hicks and they toured as a rock cover band for a few years. During this time, Hicks was learning the sitar, and soon they left behind the rock covers and ventured into the spiritual realm.

“It’s a conversation between

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ou hear worship from early in the mornings and you can feel that, that spiritual thirst, coming out.”

— Peter Hicks, Aradhna band member

Photo courtesy of Nabil Sakib

Fresno State hosted a music performance by Aradhna, an Ohio-based band whic blends together traditional Hindi music with Christian themes.

Christianity and the Hindu world,” Hicks said.

The two men saw a deeper devotion to spirituality in Christian Indians, but there weren’t as many songs coming from their world since a lot of

devotional music comes from the West.

Most of their music is sung in Hindi, which Hicks is fluent in, or ancient Sanskrit. Much of the music is based on Hindi Bhakti poetry. One of the songs

is taken from a hymn written by a Christian follower of Rabindranath Tagore, the first non-European to win a Nobel Prize in Literature.

“People (in India) express their spiritual thirst more than in North America. You hear worship from early in the mornings and you can feel that, that spiritual thirst, coming out,” Hicks said.

While Aradhna focuses on Christianity, its shows are becoming increasingly diverse in attendance.

“I’d say primarily our fan base is Christian but its growing and we’ve made steps out-

side of that world and we want to have lots of conversations with many people,” Hale said.

“The origin of this music is straight out of India, so in a sense, we don’t want to take anything from it but we want to jump into that tradition and celebrate it — not steal it, not take away from it but to bridge it.”

Aradhna performed most of its music live and on the floor with its DVD, “Sau Guna,” playing in the background.

The DVD was shot in two weeks in North India. Each music video followed a simple story reflecting the spiritual nature of the song. The DVD was filmed by New Jersey videographer Ben Stamper. It was an audience favorite.

Aradhna has been performing consistently for nearly 12 years. Hale said the band is taking a year off in 2013 to focus on family and regroup.

“We’re doing about 100 dates a year at this point. It’s a lot to take away from our families,” Hale said.

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’Dogs cruise to victory against Roadrunners

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Dominating the first set of Thursday night’s game against CSU Bakersfield, right outside blocker Megan Callahan finished second on the team with 21 total attacks in the matchup. Fresno State will play University of Nevada Las Vegas Friday night for honors of leading the Mountain West Conference.

By Luke Shaffer The Collegian The Bulldogs coasted t o a q u i ck w i n ove r C S U Bakersfield (10-11), by defeating the Roadrunners three sets to none in a non-conference matchup Thursday night.

Fresno State (13-7, 5-2 in the Mountain West) was fir mly in control of the game from the first match to the third, winning 25-19, 25-22, 25-19.

The Bulldogs controlled the pace and flow of the game as they dominated sets one and three, and pulled away midway

through the second.

“I like tonight’s game. We kept our sense of urgency and we got the job done. I’m very happy about that,” head coach Lauren Netherby-Sewell said.

Outside hitter Korrin Wild lead all Fresno State players with 16 kills and 14 digs.

The Bulldo gs ke pt the Roadrunners at bay so well that coach Netherby-Sewell was able to play reserves.

Freshman Zana Bowens, sophomore Jaimee-Lee Mor row and redshirt freshman Molly Pearson were able to see time in a game that the ’Dogs easily had in hand.

“We need those players, I call them my ‘flank players.’

They come in from the sides and do their job,” NetherbySewell said.

The first and third sets were quickly won by Fresno State, as the Bulldogs had the most trouble with CSU Bakersfield during the second set.

Ke y p l aye r s l i ke s e t t e r Barbara Alcantara and right side blocker Megan Callahan, along with Wild, were able to rest midway through the second set. The Bulldogs continued to press CSU Bakersfield with strong play from their front court.

“We just came in and took care of business. And that means that we can do that on a daily basis. So that builds a lot of confidence,” NetherbySewell said.

During the beginning of the second set, the Roadrunners were able to build their largest lead at 3-1. But Fresno State

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e need those people to get experience and tonight was a good time because this is a team effort.”

— Lauren Netherby-Sewell, Head coach was able to rally and keep pace with CSU Bakersfield until the score reached 7-7.

The ’Dogs were then able to assert themselves and pull ahead of the Roadrunners, extending their lead to four points midway through the second set.

With Fresno State getting reserves into the game against CSU Bakersfield, the Bulldogs were able to rest some of their starters for tomorrow’s matchup against University of Nevada Las Vegas.

“We need those people to get experience and tonight was a good time because this is a team effort,” NetherbySewell said. “And the reason why we’re having success is because from top to bottom, we’re getting the job done.”

“I was happy to give them a little bit of time and experience out there and you never know when you’re going to need them,” Netherby-Sewell added.

This game for Fresno State served as a tune-up to prepare for a tough matchup against UNLV. The Rebels are 3-1 on the road against conference opponents this season.

“W With 14 digs, outside hitter Korrin Wild lead the Bulldogs for the first two sets as Fresno State defeated CSU Bakersfield 3-0 in Thursday night’s home game.

e just came in and took care of business. And that means that we can do that on a daily basis. So that builds a lot of confidence.”

— Lauren Netherby-Sewell, Head coach

“UNLV and Fresno State are pretty well matched,” Netherby-Sewell said.

“Statistically, you look around and position by position, I think we’re pretty strong. I think we have a little more offense than they do. If we can pass better than them, serve tough, I think our offense will beat theirs.”

“We’re hoping we have a little more offense. But it’s just a matter of who serves and passes better,” Netherby-Sewell added.

The Bulldogs will face UNLV t o m o r row n i g h t fo r t h e i r second-straight home game.

Fresno State’s chances to win a conference championship are still high as they sit tied for first in the Mountain West with UNLV. “I think it gives us confidence in the consistency of our game at this point,” NetherbySewell said.

SPORTS BRIEFS The Fresno State women’s lacrosse team is set to hold its first ever fall scrimmage on Saturday afternoon on the lacrosse/soccer field.

The Bulldogs will take on the Aztecs at 1p.m. prior to Football Fiesta Saturday night.

Fresno State is led by Briana Heatherington, the Bulldogs leading scorer from the 2012 season with sixteen goals and six assists, and senior Natalie Harrington with ten goals and thirteen assists.

Going into their final week of fall play, the Bulldogs look to end the fall season on a high note.

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Wide receivers Josh Harper and Isaiah Burse offensively matchup to Wyoming’s defense in Saturday night’s game at Bulldog Stadium. Fresno State is 4-0 at home and with Football Fiesta weekend, it will look to continue its streak this weekend when the Bulldogs face the Cowboys in conference play.

Breakdown: Bulldogs Returning home after a bitter loss to Boise State, the ’Dogs (4-3, 2-1 MWC) face Wyoming Saturday at Bulldog Stadium.

After an emotional defeat, head coach Tim DeRuyter and the team will have to refocus on a daunting task of trying to win the rest of their games this season to control their own destiny. They can do this by continuing to win at home with the crowd supporting the ’Dogs with emotional energy.

Fresno State brings the usual offensive studs in quarterback Derek Carr, who is the emotional leader of the team, and running back Robbie Rouse, who is the team spark plug. The wide receiver corps also plays a critical part to the success of the ’Dogs, especially the play of receivers Rashad Evans, Davante Adams, Josh Har per, Isaiah Burse and Rouse.

Fresno State, which leads the nation in takeaways, will continue to run its devastating defensive schemes. Standout safeties Phillip Thomas and Derron Smith should continue to lead the ’Dogs in winning the turnover battle.

However, the Bulldogs will need other players, such as inside linebacker Jeremiah Toma and defensive lineman Andy Jennings, to step up.

Breakdown: Cowboys

Toma’s presence as a veteran Looking to rebound from should bring much-needed another close loss to Air leadership to the ’Dogs defense.

Force, the Cowboys (1-5, 0-2 Jennings also brings physicalMWC) go on the road to play ity to Fresno State’s defensive their old rival, Fresno State. unit as he leads the Mountain Wyoming looks to avoid West with eight tackles for a another heart-breaking loss and is fifth in the conferloss this season against the ence with 4.5 sacks.

Bulldogs. The Cowboys also T h e hope to Bulldogs make headmust to conway in the tinue to get Mountain stellar play We s t by EDITOR’S PREDICTION both from picking up Fresno State 40 their strong a conference WYOMING 20 d e f e n s e win. and elecFor t u ne tric of fense has not in order to f avo r e d prove victoriWyo m i n g ous. Renewing its rivalry with this season. The Cowboys the Cowboys, Fresno State will have lost to all of their oppoalso look to draw its emotional nents except 15th ranked energy from the mood of the Texas by a combined total home crowd. margin of 11 points. Even in its lone win, Wyoming defeated Idaho by only three points in an overtime, 40-37 victory.

The Cowboys bring a modPLAYERS TO WATCH FOR est offense ranking 48th in FRESNO STATE passing yards and 67th in points in the nation. #4 DEREK CARR Wyoming boasts skilled #8 ROBBIE ROUSE players in quarterback Brett #32 JEREMIAH TOMA Smith and explosive running backs D.J. May and Shaun Wick. Smith has passed for 1,182 yards on 80 completions and 12 touchdowns.

The Cowboys bring a one-two punch in May and Wick, who have rushed for a combined 426 yards and five touchdowns.

Wyoming’s defense, which at times has been susceptible to giving up big plays, ranks 97th in the nation in points against. The Cowboys bring dynamic players in linebackers Korey Jones and Ghaali Muhammad. Both linebackers are tackle machines with Jones accumulating 53 and Muhammad collecting 51.

Muhammad also has one sack and two fumble recoveries.

If Wyoming hopes to win, it will need its power running game to manage the game clock. This ball possession should control the flow of the game and not let the ’Dogs get into their rhythmic attacking schemes. Also, a bit of luck swinging in favor of Wyoming will help them find victory on the road in a hostile environment.

PLAYERS TO WATCH FOR WYOMING #16 BRETT SMITH #32 D.J. MAY #26 SHAUN WICK