October 22 2010

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Students ‘take back’ night

Fatal teen car crash rate drops

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The annual Take Back The Night event is meant to combat violence towards women and other forms of abuse.

By Lucerito Salgado The Collegian Students, faculty and community members gathered together Wednesday evening at the Free Speech Area on campus for Take Back the Night, a violence awareness event.

“Take Back the Night is a national event that has been

going for many years,” said Women’s Resource Center Coordinator Jenny Whyte. It has been held at Fresno State for 31 years, she said, and was organized by the Women’s Alliance club along with the Women’s Resource Center.

Whyte said Take Back the Night’s original focus was to discuss the violence directed towards women, but now it

has expanded to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, child abuse, elder abuse and abuse in gay and lesbian relationships.

Every year there is a different theme to create awareness for the cause.

“This year’s theme is selfdefense and assertiveness,” said Take Back the Night Program Coordinator Dawn-

Marie Luna. “[Violence] happens most often with people you know and relationships you have encountered on [a day to day basis], so that is what’s dif ferent from last year.”

It’s unfortunate that they need to plan this event every year, said Karina Lopez, presSee VIOLENCE, Page 3

Campus bike barn in the works

By Eric Morana The Collegian Students trying to bike to school are still facing many of the same frustrations they have in the past: theft and a lack of space. But Fresno State officials are planning to ease the tension with a bike parking structure.

The Associated Students, Inc., the University Police De par tment, the Campus Planning Committee and other university of ficials are in the early development stages to build a structure on campus known as a bike bar n. Other universities have used bike barns for students, including Boise State, San Francisco State and University of California Davis.

There were 17 reported bikes stolen on Fresno State during the months of August a n d S e p t e m b e r. C a m p u s police records show that with the exception of one bike, all bikes were secured with locks before they were stolen.

The lack of bike racks to accommodate the number of bikers on campus is a main contributor to the problem.

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Students are finding it difficult to find space in bike racks. The planned bike barn intends to fix the congestion.

When a biker cannot find an open bike rack, they resort to locking their bike against a pole or handrail, making it an easier target for theft.

Fresno State student Isaac Cervantes, 20, is a third year sociology major and rides his bike to school every day. When

“There is always crowding,” Cervantes said. “If there isn’t enough space I can’t lock my bike up right.”

Bike theft on campus is not a new problem on campus, but even when taking precautions, it may not guarantee the safety of their property. Even

when a student locks their bike up properly they are still at risk of a stolen seat, wheel or an accessory not secured to the bike or lock.

The general concept of a bike barn is similar to any See BIKES, Page 3

Far fewer people are dying in car crashes with teens at the wheel, but it’s not because teenagers are driving more cautiously. Experts say laws are tougher, and cars and highways are safer.

Fatal car crashes involving teen drivers fell by about a third over five years, according to a new federal report that credits tougher restrictions on younger drivers.

The number of deaths tied to these accidents dropped from about 2,200 in 2004 to 1,400 in 2008, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

The CDC looked at fatal accidents involving drivers who were 16 or 17. There were more than 9,600 such incidents during the five-year span, and more than 11,000 people died, including more than 4,000 of the teen drivers and more than 3,400 of their passengers.

The report is being published in Friday’s issue of the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

The rate of such fatal crashes has been declining since 1996. Experts credit a range of factors, including safer cars with air bags and highway improvements, which reduce the risk of death.

The number of non-fatal accidents involving drivers 16 and 17 years old has been dropping as well — by 31 percent from 2004 through 2008, according to government figures.

The decline is similar to the 36 percent drop in fatal crashes reported in the new CDC report.

Experts say a chief reason is that most states have been getting tougher on when teens can drive and when they can carry passengers.

“It’s not that teens are becoming safer,” said Russ Rader, spokesman for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, an Arlington, Va.-based research g roup funded by auto insurance companies.

“It’s that state laws enacted in the last 15 years are taking teens out of the most hazardous driving situations,” such as driving at night or with other teens in the car, he said.

The CDC found that Wyoming had the highest death rate, with about 60 traffic fatalities involving 16- and 17-year-old drivers per 100,000 people that age.

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THATʼS WHAT THE PEOPLE ARE SAYING... ome say the campaign has been so negative and nasty that both deserve to lose.

But wouldn’t it be far more fitting punishment if both won?”

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‘Culture of poverty’ begins at home parents are married, their family is less likely to be part of the culture of poverty.

Many politicize the issue, recommending a block of Obama’s “marriage penalty” in the tax code or eliminating elements of welfare programs that discourage marriage.

These ideas may help, but they aren’t a substitute for what those in a culture of poverty lack—real life examples of healthy families and marriages.

Mentorship programs both for kids and families hen parents are married, their family is less likely are key. Local to be a part of the culture of poverty.” programs like the Fresno / Madera Healthy Marriage Coalition and Every Neighborhood increased government funding for Partnership fill this role in the Fresno programs that assist the poor. These area. programs are important.

If the government wants to fight a But when poverty, as some suggest, culture of poverty through funding, is part of a culture, the solution lies at some of that funding should go to proa level deeper than mere funding and grams such as these. social programs.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, families with unmarried parents make COMMENT: The Collegian is a up 71.2 percent of families living in forum for student expression. poverty. Families with married parents http://collegian.csufresno.edu make up 26.8 percent.

The correlation is clear—when Back in 1965, social scientists began talking about a “culture of poverty.”

It’s a concept that considers attitudes, behaviors and dysfunctional families as part of the explanation for a selfperpetuating system of poverty.

This concept fell out of style, but according to the New York Times, social scientists have brought “culture of poverty” back into their vocabulary.

Solutions to cyclical poverty are vast, and many social scientists recommend

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earning about issues that affect our society is one of the most important aspects of the college experience.

This semester I’m taking a class about inequality in America, where my classmates and I discuss issues relating to poverty and inequality.

Talking about these issues has heightened my sensitivity to news on the topic. When I saw the New York Times article on experts considering the affect of culture on poverty and inequality, my curiosity was piqued.

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Pop stars’ flippancy hurts young girls

By Oscar Perez

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hether Lady Gaga wants to take a ride on a disco stick, or Ke$ha wants a little love in her glove box or Katy Perry wants to take a peek at a peacock, pop stars seem fascinated with male sexuality.

I usually write about important world issues and political topics.

This column is different due to the odd obsession toward male sexuality among female pop stars I have seen in the past year.

To be more exact, Lady Gaga with her “LoveGame” single, Ke$ha with “Blah Blah Blah,” and the most recent, Katy Perry with her “Peacock” single.

Usually, popular song themes among teenage girls range from social and love issues to isolation and separation.

But recently, popular songs have been related to sex; to be more precise, the glamorization of male sexuality.

These ladies teach teenage girls wrong values and morals, yet we as a society allow it to continue.

Once the catchy beat lures girls in, they listen to the words, and what do you know, Lady Gaga, Ke$ha and Katy Perry are singing about how much they love or want a “man.”

These pop stars glamorize male sexuality to a new level, which I find comical yet alarming.

Girls listen to how glamorous the male is, and curiosity grows within them. The curiosity becomes

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unbearable to the point where a teenage girl begins to experiment, which sometimes leads to teenage pregnancy.

I don’t understand how the government can claim to want to combat teenage pregnancy, yet allows such music to be catered to our youth.

I understand the issues of censorship, freedoms and rights, but I also recognize that teenage pregnancy is a growing problem, and therefore feel the government has the responsibility to step in and do something.

I also realize certain individuals don’t want the government in their private lives, but when an issue of this magnitude is not addressed, I feel that it is the government’s issue.

So whether Lady Gaga is on a mission that involves some heavy touching, or Ke$ha is ready for the rock stuff or Katy Perry is anxious to see what’s hiding underneath, we must consider teenage girls— even when they don’t.

Honestly, these ladies could care less about what happens to our society.

Prop 25 vital for students The column “Prop 25 won’t help budget” by an unnamed Collegian staff writer got it all wrong. Congressmen Darrell Issa and Devin Nunes do not own time machines that allow them to know future events if Prop 25 passes.

They can, however, learn from the past and should admit the budget has a low rate of passing on time. They should admit that taxes are necessary to increase funding to the state treasury, which is connected to the general fund, which is connected to higher education.

Can you see how the dots connect?

Students expecting a quality education need Prop 25 to pass, because a simple majority vote to pass the state budget increases the ability to pass the budget on time. When the budget is not passed on time, state workers, such as our professors, suffer. CSU students suffer when their Cal grants aren’t disbursed on time. The entire state suffers when education services guaranteed under the California State Constitution aren’t funded. The unnamed Collegian writer might want to read it for once.

Oscar Perez is a sophomore mass communication and journalism major and contributing writer. Perez serves as senator at-large for Associated Students, Inc.

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Response: ‘Farm subsidy abolition a nonpartisan issue’ ‘Ana’: “Maybe it’s just me, but I feel like Tony objects to the maltreatment of animals solely for the reason that it adversely affects humans, and not because it’s just wrong.

For example, he writes, ‘But when animals are crowded into the same area... it isn’t as good for us when WE eat them. WE get sick.

WE get obese. WE become less healthy.’

And ‘... they can advocate the proper treatment of the animals so that when we eat WE don’t get sick.’ While I agree that that is a negative part of mistreating animals, we have to remember that animals feel pain, isolation, and sickness just as bad as humans do. It’s not all about us (humans) all the time.”

Response: ‘International Coffee Hour stirs up October’ ‘Lew Volk’: “I have known ‘Shine’ since about 6 months after she came to the U.S. She is a very outspoken young woman and she has a zest for life and for accomplishing whatever catches her attention. Ask her about fitness and she will amaze you as what she has accomplished to this point in her fresh young life. Ask her about dance and ditto, she will astonish you with her abilities and interest there also. The list goes on and on and on. Rasiah, well I haven’t met him, but in reading this article, I can say that these two presenters should both be awarded a 4.0 with additional credits tacked on. Go Shine!”

Response: ‘Prop 19: Marijuana legislation’ ‘No On 19’: “Prop 19 is unfair to all. It can do no good for Medical Marijuana, it will regulate and all counties in the state will have control over the safe access to medical marijauna users. We the people need to be aware of this Prop 19 and what it can do to the state’s law. It may bring in the feds and that will only hurt the people in this state of California... more taxpayer money going down the drain....”

‘Joncspeek’: “Vote yes! Nobody needs to go to jail for weed..”

Response: ‘Horror movies diminish humanity’ ‘Ana’: “Finally, someone else says it! I don’t know why ANYONE would want to watch those gruesome movies.”

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BIKES: New plans for VIOLENCE: Campus awareness parking structure CONTINUED from page 1 parking structure for a vehicle–a designated area to park a large number of bikes in a secure location. The bike barn at UC Davis is unique in that it doesn’t house bikes, but is instead a bike store and repair shop with bike experts and areas for self-repair.

If this project moves into construction development, it will be paid for the Alternative Transportation Fund, which is funded through parking violations.

Research is currently being conducted to find an ideal location for the bike barn. The determination of this location will dictate the size of the project, and ultimately the number of bikes that could be stored in the barn. It is also being considered whether the

When locking up a bike the lock should go through the frame of the bike, the tire and the bike rack. Students should avoid locking their bike to a pole.

“Those are not as secure and it doesn’t look as nice for the image of the campus,” said Armstrong.

Cervantes uses two locks to keep his bike safe while he is on campus. He uses the u-lock and a chain lock in combination. When he is unable to park in a bike rack, he must resort to using only his chain lock with a pole or bench.

Due to a spike in reported cases of bike theft in the residence hall areas, there has been more patrolling of officers and three arrests have been made. One suspect was arrested with bolt cutters in their possession.

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f there isn’t enough space, I can’t lock my bike up right.”

— Issac Cervantes

bike barn will strictly be for storage or contain a repair shop element similar to UC Davis.

Until an actual parking structure for bikes is built, the campus police give specific recommendations on how to prevent a bike theft.

Amy Ar mstrong, public information officer, encourages students to utilize the u-lock instead of a chain lock because they are harder to cut through.

Bike theft on campus is not a new problem, but even the proper precautions does not guarantee safety. When a student locks their bike up properly they can still be at risk for a missing seat, wheel or an accessory not secured to the bike or lock.

T h e U n ive r s i t y P o l i c e Department encourages anyone with a stolen bike to report it, even if it seems less than likely that the bike will be returned.

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Take Back the Night began in the Free Speech Area. Attendees later walked through the campus by candlelight before concluding the event at the University Student Union.

CONTINUED from page 1 ident of Women’s Alliance Club.

“But [this event] happens every year because the violence continues,” she said. “It continues happening and continues to hurt not only women, but it hurts men, it hurts children of all ages and all races.”

Lopez also said violence affects everyone, whether it’s sexually, physically or emotionally.

The event had informational tables from campus, community organizations, professional speakers, personal testimonies, poems and music.

The Director of the Central Valley Cultural Herita g e Institute, Francine Oputa, opened the formal event with a speech. She told the crowd that one of every four women will experience domestic violence in their lives, and one of six women will have been victims of rape or attempted rape in their lifetime.

“It’s dangerous to be a girl,” Oputa said. “You can change this, but not if we keep silent.”

Another speaker who talked about the importance to fight against violence was the keynote speaker, Irene Zupko, who works with a private investigator and is a certified domestic violence advocate.

“If we are going to break the cycle of violence in our communities, we need to start with information and educa-

tion,” said Zupko.

Sgt. of University Police Department, Jennifer Corwick, was another speaker who joined the event to talk about the services offered here on campus to fight aggression against women.

Corwick is the instructor of the Rape Aggression Defense class and has taught the selfdefense course for eight years.

In this class, women are taught how to defend and protect themselves, and how to avoid dangerous situations.

Corwick also said that there are over one hundred emergency phones on campus that students can use for emergency calls, and safety escorts are available as well if they need them.

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t’s very moving and can change the way they see people.”

— Jenny Whyte

After the formal event, there was a candle light vigil and a rally in which people took signs and marched throughout campus. Then they came back to the University Student Union where they provided an open mic that gave people the opportunity to share their

own stories their reactions to the event.

Mass communication and journalism major, Erica Hernandez, 26, was one of the students who gave her testimony of domestic violence in her family and emotional abuse in her personal life.

“I feel that it was effective; I am hoping that somebody in that crowd that may be going through what my parents went through understood [my message],” Hernandez said.

Whyte said it’s the most powerful part of the event because it usually touches people’s lives and some of them disclose their stories for the first time.

Freshman student Sheyla Slagle, 18, said it was her first time attending this event.

“It was really interesting just the way that everybody got up and talked about different statistics, how people shared their stories of what they were involved in and how affected it them,” Slagle said.

G r a p h i c d e s i g n m a j o r, Mario Gomez, 18, was another student attending for the first time who not only liked it, but found it very beneficial.

“It makes you think you should be a better person, you should listen more, you should pay more attention to other people and your surroundings,” Gomez said.

He also added that a person can make the difference and even save someone’s life by paying a little bit of attention to others.

The event ended with a survivor medallion ceremony in which survivors of violence received a medallion and were honored for their courage.

“This is one of those events that every student needs to attend at least once during their college career,” Whyte said. “It’s very moving and can change the way they see people.”

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Grad student volunteers with suicide prevention organization

By Angel Moreno The Collegian As a sophomore in high school, one of Melissa Watkins’ friends threatened suicide. Watkins, already in an emotional daze, was in attendance at her high school auditorium listening to a presentation put on by Fresno Survivors of Suicide Loss.

This was seven years ago.

Since then, Watkins has strived to make a difference in her community by volunteering with the same organization that was at her school that day. She instantly knew she wanted to help in anyway she could.

Now a 22-year-old graduate student at Fresno State seeking her master’s degree in counseling with an emphasis in mar riage and family therapy, she volunteers as much as she can in between her two work schedules, various school activities and her classes.

Over the past several years, Watkins has been involved with Fresno Survivors of Suicide Loss, a non-profit organization that was established in 1985. Although she has never personally dealt with overcoming feelings of suicide, Watkins feels strongly about the issue because of the incident with her friend.

“Suicide does not become an option,” Watkins said.

“It’s one of the most difficult things to talk about in society even though it is a big problem.”

Watkins began volunteering with Fresno SOSL the summer following her sophomore year.

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eing able to give back is just an amazing feeling.”

— Melissa Watkins Volunteer for Fresno SOSL

E x e c u t ive D i r e c t o r o f Fresno SOSL Leann Gouveia g ave t h e p re s e n t at i o n at Central East and has since been working with Watkins on various projects.

“She’s been a tremendous help to this organization and I don’t know how she does it,” Gouveia said. “She’s made such an enor mous impact since the day she joined.

Melissa has made this place bigger, better and stronger.”

Last month, Fresno SOSL held their 8th annual Fun Run/Walk at Woodward Park, and Watkins helped raise over $5,500 in the silent auction.

Gouveia is extremely grateful that her presentation seven years ago affected Watkins in a special way. Since Watkins arrival at Fresno SOSL, she has been volunteering as an office assistant, presentation speaker and event coordinator along with numerous other duties. She is now a paid volunteer, through the Scholar Service Grant at Fresno State provided by Career Services.

Watkins currently volunteers 10 hours a week with Fresno SOSL. But she doesn’t do it for the money; she has two other jobs for that.

Soua Xiong, a graduate student at Fresno State, first met Watkins three years ago while

being a part of the Fresno State Leadership Council.

Xiong has noticed how devoted Watkins is in everything she does.

“She knows her limits and what she can and can’t handle,” Xiong said. “She loves what she does and the activities she is involved in.”

Watkins and Xiong are still are involved with the Fresno State Leadership Council, both as board members.

On top of being a devoted worker, volunteer and student, Xiong knows she’s an even better friend.

“She cares about others and will do her best to make sure you are having a great day,” Xiong said. “She takes her time to show you how much she appreciates your friendship and what that means to her.”

“Being able to give back is just an amazing feeling,” Watkins said. “Nothing can compare, it’s what helps me get away from everything.”

Photo Courtesy of Melissa Watkins / The Collegian

The Fun Run/Walk event is a great opportunity to spread awareness about suicide, depression and its prevention.

Watkins (right) hugs an old high school teacher at the 2008 Fun Run/Walk.

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‘Light Meets the Dark’ tour comes to Fresno State Local Christians rock out to sounds of worship music

By Maddie Shannon The Collegian Christian rock band 10th Avenue North, joined by opening bands Addison Road and

Matt Maher, perfor med at Fresno State’s Satellite Student Union Tuesday night to a crowd of 500 people.

The intimate but enthusiastic audience traveled from

different parts of the valley to attend the concert.

“I came with a group of 20 to 30 high school kids from Tulare,” said Ashleigh Noriega, a Tulare resident.

“The group is called Young Life, and it’s made up of kids at my high school and other high schools in Tulare and Visalia.”

The mostly young crowd listened to band members talk about causes they are passionate about, including an organization called Compassion, which connects people in the United States with people living in poverty-stricken thirdworld countries.

“God doesn’t give us platf o r m s t o t a l k a b o u t o u rselves,” said lead vocalist Mike Donehey between songs

“There was a certain amount of time the tour would be in California, and as Eric coordinated with the band they were able to pick a date from the range of dates that were available,” said Blair.

At the end of the concert, main attraction 10th Avenue North played two encore songs that had fans on their feet.

“We had a great group of people come out tonight,” said Jeff Owen, the band’s electric guitarist. “It wouldn’t have been possible to come out here without the school. The school

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od doesn’t give us platforms to talk about ourselves. He gives us platforms to talk about others who can’t speak out for themselves.”

— Mike Donehey, Lead singer of 10th Avenue North

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Members of Christian rocker Matt Maher’s band opened for 10th Avenue North during the Light Meets the Dark concert on Tuesday night. Addison Road, another Christian band, also opened for 10th Avenue North.

onstage. “He gives us platforms to talk about others who can’t speak out for themselves.”

The band’s stop in Fresno w a s n ’ t o r i g i n a l ly p a r t o f the Light Meets the Dark tour. Shawna Blair and Eric Morin, both staff members in Fresno State’s Leadership Development Center, were instrumental in bringing the band to Fresno.

“Eric and I contacted them after the Rock and Worship Road Show last spring,” said Blair. “We both felt there was a need to fulfill students in a spiritual way, because there’s so many other things Fresno State offers to students that don’t cater to that aspect of their lives.”

Blair added that Morin made the first call to the band and both sides figured out when the tour would be in the area.

was awesome, and I hope we can come back and play here again.”

Leadership students who assisted Blair and Morin in org anizing the concer t recieved positive feedback from concertgoers after the show.

“We’ve already gotten a lot of responses from people,” said Dana Elkins, a leadership student. “This was a very successful event and I’m excited we got to do it.”

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NZ may lose Hobbit filming over actor dispute

By Ray Lilley Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand may lose the filming of “The Hobbit” movies because of an actors’ pay dispute, with financial backers Warner Bros. making arrangements to shift the production elsewhere, director Peter Jackson warned Thursday.

The “Lord of the Rings” film trilogy based on the J.R.R. Tolkien novels relied heavily on the rugged landscape of New Zealand, which in turn recieved a tourism boost after becoming associated with Tolkien’s Middle Earth fantasy world inhabited by hairy-footed little people and host of other colorful

beings.

But the $500 million, two-movie prequel, “The Hobbit,” may end up shooting somewhere else, Jackson’s Wingnut Films said.

The New Zealand union, Actors Equity, insisted the dispute was being resolved and that it had lifted its work bans on the project, and foreign counterparts including the powerful U.S. Screen Actors Guild that had backed the boycott said its members were now free to work on the films.

But senior producers in Jackson’s company said it may be too late to save the production in New Zealand.

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60 Spinning toy 61 Cry companion 62 “Shut yer ___!”

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Country music singer Rodney Atkins signs autographs for fans after his performance Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, at The Great Frederick Fair in Frederick, Md., the annual county fair on an outside stage.

HOBBIT: Prequel might be filmed outside New Zealand CONTINUED from page 5 producer, said Warners already had an executive in England scoping locations and assessing the studio used for shooting the Harry Potter series to relocate “The Hobbit” movies.

Why would Warner Bros. “go to a place where they’re almost guaranteed industrial action during the shoot?” Walsh told New Zealand’s National Radio on Thursday. “They are saying they need stability and certainty and that’s no longer here — they can protect their investment better elsewhere.”

Jackson’s company, Wingnut Films, said in a statement that Warner Bros. representatives were coming to New Zealand next week “to make arrangements to move the production offshore” because “they are now, quite rightly, very con-

cerned about the security of their investment.”

The industrial dispute began in late September when New Zealand Actors Equity ar ranged an inter national boycott of the movies when Jackson refused to hold talks on a union-negotiated collective agreement on wages and conditions for local actors, saying they should get a deal that matched those of their international colleagues.

Jackson and the films’ backers, Warner Bros., MGM and New Line Cinema, said a collective agreement would expose Wingnut to unfair liabilities and sanctions under New Zealand law. They said the actors would be employed as independent contractors, with pay and conditions based on the local industry’s standard working conditions.

The Screen Actors Guild and British actors joined the work blacklist of “The Hobbit,” which is expected to include Sir Ian McKellen reprising the role of the wizard Galdalf from the Rings movies.

New Zealand Council of Trade Unions president Helen Kelly said Thursday the industrial issues were on the way to being resolved and the blacklist was lifted on Sunday.

“New Zealand performers want the movie made here as much as anyone,” she said.

In a statement posted Wednesday on its web site, the Screen Actors Guild advised members it had lifted its blacklist on “The Hobbit” after advice from the New Zealand union and that members were free to work on “The Hobbit.”

Jackson said in his statement the dispute had already done

serious damage by undermining Warner Bros. confidence in the New Zealand industry.

“Unfortunately lifting the blacklist does nothing to help the situation,” the statement said.

Warners did not immediately comment on the situation.

The pay row is the latest in a string of troubles to hit the project. In May, original director Guillermo Del Toro quit after two years of involvement citing production delays.

Jackson, the New Zealander who was a key creative force behind the Rings movies, stepped in as director.

Filming was due to begin in New Zealand in February.

It also caused upheaval within New Zealand’s film industry, which received a huge boost with the success of the Rings films and Jackson’s sudden

rise in profile in Hollywood that came as a result.

Late Wednesday, more than 1,000 film technicians chanting “Save The Hobbit” and waving banners that said “SOS Hobbits” marched through the capital, Wellington, demanding actors end their dispute.

After the huge success of the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, Jackson has spent the past three years working on adapting The Hobbit. Written before the Rings saga, the novel introduces key characters such as title character Bilbo Baggins, and first describes the elaborate world of dwarves, trolls, elves and monsters that both tales inhabit.

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Freshman Derron Smith (13) has found his way onto the field despite being only four months removed from high school. In six games, Smith has racked up 19 tackles from his safety position.

Smith shines in first start

By Jerry Huerta The Collegian From learning how to play safety at the college level to moving away from home, freshman Derron Smith has had a lot of adjustments to make.

As a senior last year at Banning High School in Banning, Calif., Smith played quarterback, safety and punter.

He finished the year with 109 tackles,

six interceptions, broke up 12 passes and recovered three fumbles, one in which he returned 94 yards for a touchdown.

After a senior season in which Smith was named Defensive MVP of the Mountain Pass League, he had to decide where to play college football. Many schools showed interest in Smith, but he decided to commit to Fresno State.

“I took trips to other schools and when I came up here I just felt real comfortable with the coaches,” Smith said. “I like the atmosphere and I like the way they schedule.”

One coach in particular played the biggest role of all.

“It’s great, [playing for] coach Hill, he’s one of the best coaches I’ve ever played for,” Smith said of Fresno State’s 14-year head coach Pat Hill.

Smith’s opportunities for playing time have increased since the beginning days of fall camp.

Because of the injuries the Bulldogs have endured at the safety positions, Smith has been thrown into the defensive backfield as a contributing player.

“We have some injuries from some other guys which hurt, not just Zak [Hill],” defensive backs coach Micah Alba said.

S t a r t i n g s t ro n g s a f e t y P h i l l i p Thomas missed last Saturday’s game against New Mexico State with a separated shoulder.

With Thomas out with an injury, Smith was slotted in the lineup as the replacement.

“I [am] just blessed with the opportunity to play as a true freshman, so I’m just doing whatever I can to help the team out, whether its special teams or on defense or anyway the coaches ask of me,” Smith said.

Alba has seen Smith take advantage of his opportunities.

“What he did was separate himself by making plays on the field,” Alba said. “By doing that he was able to step in and [have] a role.”

The Banning High graduate found

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a role against the Aggies in Thomas’ absence last Saturday when he recorded seven tackles, one for a loss, in his first start of the season.

Alba is not the only person who has taken notice of Smith’s rise as a true freshman. Senior safety Lorne Bell has also been impressed by Smith’s onfield performance.

“Derron [has] come in here, during camp and showed himself a lot by making some plays with interceptions and strips,” Bell said. “He’s shown he has a knack for the ball.”

Bell also has seen Smith improve since the start of fall camp in August.

“He definitely has [progressed],” Bell said. “You know, coming in as a freshman and playing safety is a tough thing to do because you pretty much are the quarterback of the defense. It’s a lot to learn, but he has taken the right attitude towards it. He is trying to learn as much as possible and ask questions.

He really has the right mindset toward learning and to get better.”

As expected, this progression from fall camp to now has helped Smith make the transition from practice to live-game situations. In six games this season, Smith has recorded 19 tackles which is 10th-best on the team.

And if his hard work continues to pay off, the sky is the limit for Smith to achieve the goals that Bell has set for the true freshman. “[He needs to] just get better, get more comfortable making calls so next year he can come in during spring ball and really elevate his game” Bell said.

The Collegian’s Heisman Watch The co-sports editors and editor-in-chief adjust their Heisman frontrunners for week six 1. LaMichael James, RB, Oregon, Jr. A bye week didn’t help or hurt the Oregon speedster’s Heisman hopes, but his numbers over the past few weeks sure are trophy worthy. With 393 yards and five touchdowns in the last two games, James is on pace to earn his plane ticket cross country to New York in December.

2. Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State, Jr. Moore is the most conBen Ingersoll sistent quarterback in the country. His numbers aren’t as eyepopping as some (1,567 pass yards, 16 touchdowns), but Boise State’s signal caller just wins football games. He is 30-1 as a starter and there are whispers about this Bronco being the best college quarterback….ever?

3. Cameron Newton, QB, Auburn, Jr. Wi t h D e n a r d Ro b i n s o n a n d Michigan’s schedule catching up with them, Newton has emerged as the most elite dual-threat quarterback in the nation. The junior college transfer has two straight 100-yard rush-

ing games going into this week and is fourth in the country in yards on the ground. He’s not a bad passer too with over 1,200 yards through the air and 13 touchdowns.

4. Denard Robinson, QB, Michigan, So. As previously stated, Robinson is starting to see the effects of a weak early-season schedule. He is also hobbled with injuries, but has somehow managed to be the first player in college football this season to eclipse 1,000 yards rushing.

Dark Horse: Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford, Jr. A bye week and a loss to Oregon a few weeks back has put Luck’s Heisman talk on the backburner for now. But his numbers can’t be forgotten with 1,538 passing yards and 16 touchdowns to just four interceptions.

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1. Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State, Jr. It makes no sense to be punished for being consistently good. Last week, Moore was 14 for 16 for 231 yards and two touchdowns, en route to leading the Broncos to a 48-0 win over San Jose State. The most impressive thing?

He’s gotten better with every g ame. Moore’s quarterback rating has gotten higher each game he’s played. As far as I’m Tony Petersen concerned, this award is his to lose.

2. Cameron Newton, QB, Auburn, Jr. The last time we did the Heisman watch, I had Newton as my dark horse.

In fact, I was the only one who had Newton on his list. And Tonydamus came through once again. Last week, Newton led the Tigers to a huge SEC victory over Arkansas by passing for 140 yards and one touchdown and running for 188 yards and three touchdowns. He has seven rushing touchdowns in his last two games. Tim Tebow has officially been replaced in the SEC. 3. LaMichael James, RB, Oregon, So. James is a certified stud. After dominating Stanford with 257 rushing yards

on Oct. 2, a week later he accumulated 222 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns. If Oregon stays atop the polls, James just might win this award.

4. Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford, Jr. After a tough loss to Oregon, Luck bounced right back with a huge performance in leading the Cardinal to a victory over the Trojans of USC, completing 20 of 24 passes for 285 yards and three touchdowns. It’s this type of bounce-back performance that could impress Heisman voters in the long run.

Dark Horse: Denard Robinson, QB, Michigan, So. Two sub-par perfor mances have dropped Robinson, once the Heisman frontrunner among many, from most lists. But Robinson’s stats are still off the charts—he’s thrown for 1,319 yards with nine touchdowns and five interceptions and has run for 1,096 yards and nine touchdowns—and Michigan has three winnable games against Penn State, Illinois and Purdue coming up before ending the season against powerhouses Wisconsin and Ohio State. Robinson could creep back into contention.

1. Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State, Jr. Since throwing his first interception of the season against Wyoming, Moore has attempted 98 straight passes without an interception. On the year, Moore has tossed 16 touchdowns to just one pick.

Moore leads the nation with an 190.3 passing efficiency.

2. LaMichael James, RB, Oregon, So. James has found the end zone in every game Vongni Yang this season. The speedy running back is averaging a ridiculous 7.4 yards a carry while rushing for 848 yards and nine touchdowns.

3. Cameron Newton, QB, Auburn, Jr. With each SEC game that Newton shines in, his stock continues to rise for the Heisman. Newton is the most complete dual-threat quarterback in

the nation after throwing for 1,278 yards and 13 touchdowns while adding 860 yards on the ground with 12 scores.

4. Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford, Jr. Luck is throwing for Heisman-like numbers this year after posting 1,538 passing yards and 16 touchdowns through six games. But the loss to Oregon hurt his Heisman chances a bit. However, his luck is going to come soon.

Dark Hor se: Greg McElroy, QB, Albama, Sr. With defenses game planning on the Crimson Tide’s backfield, McElroy has proven that he is more than capable of carrying the team with his right arm.

McElroy has passed for 1,517 yards and 11 touchdowns to just three interceptions.

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THIS WEEKEND...

The Fresno State soccer squad hosts their final two home games of the season tonight at 7:00 p.m., and on Sunday at 1:00p.m.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2010

WEEK 7 PREVIEW SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, AT 5:00 PM, SPARTAN STADIUM

Bulldog Game Day Fresno State Bulldogs (4-2, 2-1 WAC)

vs.

San Jose State Spartans (1-6, 0-2 WAC)

TELEVISION: WAC SPORTS NET (COMCAST CHANNEL 13, KAIL 7.1) RADIO: KMJ-AM 580 AND KGST-AM 1600 (ESPN DEPORTES)

Keys to Victory 1. Don’t overlook the Spartans A rivalry game as big as this one gets even the worst teams pumped up. The Spartans’ 1-6 record is indicitive of their brutal schedule and injury list, and the ‘Dogs need every WAC win possible.

2. Balance, balance, balance Fresno State looked solid on the ground last week, but Ryan Colburn got lost in the mix. Look for Pat Hill to get Colburn back on rhythm against San Jose State’s seventhranked pass defense in the WAC.

Analysis By Ben Ingersoll and Vongni Yang The Collegian

3. Bring the heat on D The Bulldogs’ pass rush has been hot all season, with Chris Carter recently coming on strong. The ‘Dogs are tied with Boise State for first in the WAC in sacks with 20.

Position match-ups

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Player to watch: Phillip Thomas, safety Matt Weir / The Collegian

Breakdown: Bulldogs After the loss to Hawaii two weeks ago, every conference game became a must-win scenario for head coach Pat Hill.

Although on paper the ‘Dogs have the clear advantage over San Jose State, the two schools are facing each other for the 75th time in the long-standing rivalry.

The ‘Dogs answered a lot of questions concer ning their lack of a run game in last week’s victory over New Mexico State. Robbie Rouse recorded his first 100-yard rushing effort of his career, gashing the Aggies for 150 of the team’s 222 yards on the ground. Hill has his full arsenal of running backs ready to go against San Jose State’s run defense, ranked seventh in the Western Athletic

Conference.

Coming off a three-game home stretch, the ‘Dogs will face the challenge of their third away game of the season.

The Bulldogs’ defense, is likely to see two quarterbacks from San Jose State.

The quarterbacks will feel some heat from the Fresno State defensive line that leads the WAC with 20 sacks.

Breakdown: Spartans San Jose State has a hard time finding the end zone.

T he Spar tans are deadlast in the nation in scoring with 62 points through seven games.

Under first-year head coach Mike MacIntyre, the Spartans have suffered numerous injuries to starters after playing one of the toughest nonconference schedules in the country, which included stops at Alabama, Wisconsin, Utah and Nevada.

The Spartans have been hit hard by the injury bug in 2010 at pivotal positions, forcing MacIntyre to pencil in freshmen as starters. Leading rusher Lamon Muldrow will miss the rest of the year after injuring his knee against Boise State.

When San Jose State runs: Advantage - Fresno State Like the Bulldogs, San Jose State has had a difficult time generating productivity in the run game. While Fresno State’s run defense has had rough moments, it should be enough to slow down the Spartans.

With starting senior Jordan La Secla nursing an injury, former Fresno State quarterback Matt Faulkner is expected to take snaps under center.

Faulkner left Fresno State last spring after the emergence of Ryan Colburn and the arrival of Derek Carr.

On Saturday, Faulkner will get his chance to prove to Bulldog coaches that he’s not an after thought.

Battle of the 152: Getting to know the Spartans

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Player to watch: Matt Faulkner, quarterback

Wins against: Southern Utah Losses to: Alabama, Wisconsin, Utah, UC Davis, Nevada, Boise State Head coach: Mike MacIntyre (first year, 1-6) Offense: Multiple Defense: Multiple 4-3 Key players: RB Brandon Rutley, QB

Matt Faulkner, WR Chandler Jones, LB Vince Buhagiar Series record: Fresno State leads 38-33-3 Last meeting: Fresno State won 41-21 in Fresno (2009)

When Fresno State runs: Advantage - Fresno State San Jose State’s run defense has been gutted by injuries this season, giving up 205 yards per game on the ground.

Editor’s Prediction Fresno State 45, San Jose State 14 Follow Us on Twitter Saturday Night: @TheCollegian

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When Fresno State passes: Advantage - Fresno State Ryan Colburn hasn’t played the same way he began the season of late, but the senior is due for a big game. He may get it against San Jose State’s seventh-ranked pass defense in the WAC. When San Jose State passes: Advantage - Fresno State This may be the biggest mismatch of the game. The Bulldogs’ pass defense has been impressive so far against strong competition, and the Spartans’ quarterback struggles spell trouble.

Special teams: Advantage - Even The Spartans have reeled off 20 yards per punt return, while the ‘Dogs have blocked three kicks this year and have a solid kicking duo in Andrew Shapiro and Kevin Goessling.