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Aquatic center delayed
Whitman, Brown to debate on campus By Tony Petersen The Collegian
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The location of the construction site and the green fencing surrounding it may contribute to students overlooking it.
By Eric Morana The Collegian A $7.5 million aquatic center is being built on Fresno State’s campus and many students are unaware of it. O n A p r. 1 , 2 0 0 9 , T h e Colle gian reported that Fresno State had approved plans to build an aquatic facility set to open in the summer of 2010. But according to the swim and dive team’s news page, the scheduled completion date for the new pool is
dents were asked at random if they knew about the project. Only a few had an idea of what the project was and why it was being built. Most students said they knew nothing of it. One reason why students don’t know about the project is that there is a green zoning fence surrounding the site that limits the visibility of the center’s ongoing construction. Cassandera Settle, 20, said she was unaware of the project’s specifics, but had a strong opinion when she was told of
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the facility’s cost to the school. “Everyone is wasting their money on things that don’t need to be done,” Settle said.
based on their level of priorSettle wasn’t the only perity. Priorities are broken down son who felt it was going based on an individual univerto aversely affect students sity’s needs, and whether the financially. A majority of the students interviewed felt the project, and any other major projhese types of projects are funded ect, would result through bond sales.” in higher tuition — Robert Boyd, for students in Associate Vice President for Facilities the future. Associate Management Vice President for Facilities Management Robert Boyd project can be funded or not, explained that money from Boyd explained. this type of project does not The aquatic center was affect tuition. designed with several differ“These types of projects are ent committees and it worked funded through bond sales,” directly with Fresno State’s Boyd said. k i n e s i o l o g y a n d at h l e t i c On average, the California departments. Both departState University (CSU) system ments will be most affected by has hundreds of millions of dollars that go towards all of the different projects for the See POOL, Page 3 23 CSU’s. Projects are decided
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Hazardous waste collection site on campus By Ana Mendoza The Collegian Fresno State is discussing the idea of opening a hazardous waste collection site on campus. The facility will be accessible not only to students, but to all Fresno area residents as well.
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On August 25, The Fresno Bee published an ar ticle titled, “Fresno Co. hopes to boost toxic waste recycling.” The article explained that negotiations are underway between Fresno County and Fresno State to create a facility on campus for an amount of $300,000 with further costs to follow including various equipment. If the site is approved, it will be located on the north side of campus across from the calf bar n and the mail center near Barstow Avenue. Robert Boyd,
an administrator from the facilities management department, called the article erroneous, since it will not be a toxic-waste recycling center. If the site is approved, it will be a hazardous waste receiving area. Boyd confirmed that Fresno State would not be recycling any of this waste. “It will just be a collection site,” he said. If approved, the facility will accept car motor oil, batteries, paint and other household items. The city of Fresno and Fresno State are currently in the preliminary discussion phase. See WASTE, Page 3
In a move that has been eagerly anticipated for weeks, Calif. Attorney General and Democratic guber natorial candidate Jerry Brown agreed to debate Republican nominee Meg Whitman next month at Fresno State. The debate will take place at 11 a.m. on Oct. 2 at the Satellite Student Union. It is sponsored by Univision, the city of Fresno, Fresno State, the Fresno Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and The Fresno Bee. It will be televised by the Spanish-language channel Univision at 4 p.m. An English broadcast can be heard online at univision.com. “The management at Univision have put together what should be an outstanding event,” Brown said in a press release. “They have worked very hard to create an historic and valuable opportunity to address important issues facing the Latino community.” The debate will be moderated by Univision’s national anchor Maria Elena Salinas. Both candidates will likely use this debate as a vehicle to court Hispanic voters, as they are more than 20 percent of Califor nia’s electorate and are a growing segment of the population. It will be the second of three debates between the nominees, with the others scheduled for Sept. 28 at the University of California at Davis and Oct. 12 at Dominican University in San Rafael. “I have always believed the voters should hear from the candidates directly, which is why I asked for 10 debates at the start of the campaign,” Brown said. “I’m looking forward to debating in Fresno, Sacramento and San Rafael, and I call on my opponent to stop ignoring Los Angeles, and give voters in that important region a chance to see and participate in a debate as well.” Jerry Brown previously served as California’s governor from 1975-1983, and ran for president of the United States in 1976, 1980 and 1992, each time as a Democrat. Meg Whitman is the former CEO of eBay who is one of the wealthiest women in the state. She won a hardfought primary against See DEBATE, Page 3
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THATʼS WHAT THE PEOPLE ARE SAYING... ncreasingly, staying in the middle class—let alone “I aspiring to become middle class—is becoming a game of chance.”
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Make Facebook your friend WEB-SPE@K sionals check job applicants’ online profiles. Here’s the real shocker: 35 percent of employers found content on profiles that caused them not to hire a candidate. While people who are seeking admission to grad school or looking for a job should be extra careful about what they
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hances are you’ve been given advice about what you shouldn’t put on your Facebook profile— namely, things you wouldn’t show your grandma, your mom or your future employer. Let’s not forget the horror stories of people getting fired because of what they’ve posted online. Tales of people’s dubious deeds landing their resume in a trash bin somehow strikes more fear in the heart as one nears graduation. A study by Harris Interactive found 45 percent of human resource profes-
post online, there’s a lesson here for the rest of us, too. Yes, you may need to rethink those crazy party photos. You might want to take down references to drugs and alcohol. But what if you rethought your online presence all together? Instead of worrying about covering your digital tracks, what if you began to build your online image? Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn allow pretty much anyone to sabotage their “brand” or public image. It’s true. But on the flip side, these tools allow pretty much anyone to represent themselves in ways that attract employ-
ers. Here are some practical tips on building your online image: Join groups that support your interests. Groups are great for making a statement and goofing off, but joining groups based on your major or future career goals help you network and learn from people in that field. Once you’ve joined the group, don’t be a lurker – make a point to actively participate in discussions. Post links to your work samples and resume on your profile. The more eyes on your work, the better. Who knows? You could score a gig or land an interview through a friend or someone you may not have considered a professional contact. Don’t separate your “professional” face from your “personal” face. People want to know the real you. A profile that contains a healthy dose of your interests, hobbies and social life makes you come to life online for those who may not actually know you. Even if you’re not close to graduation or the job search, it’s wise to start building your online presence now. Treating your profile as public information is a habit that will serve you well into the future.
GBF, a must for every woman! loved it. She loved how she didn’t need to have a real boyfriend for her to feel special because I was giving her the attention that a boyfriend would have. That is one of the major reasons why every woman should have a GBF. Gay men tend to verbalize what they think more often than straight men. Therefore, they will give a woman a compliment more often than a straight man would. “O” Magazine published an article titled “11 Ways to Feel Beautiful,” by Jenny Bailly, hen I finally came out of the closet two years who recomago one of my sister’s friends said, ‘I am so mends that women add jealous that you have a gay brother. I wish mine was some gay men gay.’” to their circle of friends. “Spend time around people who are confident in their bodWhen I finally came out of the closet ies and you’ll find yourself following two years ago, one of my sister’s suit,” Nancy Etcoff told “O.” friends said: “I am so jealous that you Gay men are probably one of the have a gay brother. I wish mine was most confident groups in today’s socigay.” ety, and women love confidence. I am not the only gay man who has Women, go out there and find yourexperience with a woman’s constant self a nice confident gay man who can hunger to find a gay friend. Many of make you feel as good as he feels. But my other gay friends have a woman sorry girls! I am already taken. they call their “girlfriend” who they help when she is having relationship problems or just needs a pick-me-up. BE HEARD: Send a letter to the This past summer I was spending so editor via e-mail at collegian@ much time with one of my girlfriends csufresno.edu. that many of my Facebook friends thought I was dating her. My friend heterosexual women tend to enjoy having gay male friends and keep going to gay clubs, even though they may not get a free drink. Women love to hear that I am gay. Every woman seems to want a gay friend for themselves and they jump for joy when they find one. They automatically want to take their gay friend to the mall, have their gay friend dress them up like a little doll, and flatter them with compliments.
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et’s face it. Gays are the new blondes; they just have more fun. GBF stands for Gay Best Friend, something that no woman should live without. If you go to any local gay club there is a swarm of straight women dancing like there is no tomorrow. They love the energy and carefree atmosphere that gays have. They feel comfortable with who they are while they are around gay men. In 2009, a study conducted by psychologists at Mount Saint Vincent University in Nova Scotia, Canada, shows that women who associate with gay men tend to have better self-esteem than those who do not. This study supports why so many
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Response: ‘Waiting for the DREAM’ ‘Little’: “Immigration of unskilled people makes things much tougher for native-born US citizens who need jobs. Wages in the meatpacking industry have been halved by greedy employers who are pleased to hire and exploit illegals. Results in many states show attrition is working: slowly tighten the screws on employers, and illegal immigrants will continue to drift back across the border to their own country. Mexico needs more hardworking ambitious people, btw--few of them have the kind of high tech skills that our economy needs more of, but they have exactly the kind of skills that can turn Mexico from a third world hellhole into a decent country on the rise.” ‘Captain America’: “Our current immigration system is broken because only the wealthy can afford and are allowed to obtain visas to come here legally; leaving the poor, who are the ones who actually want and need to come here to work, with no other alternative but to cross the border illegally.” ‘michael’: “Similar to fetuses having no choice about his mother’s decisions, kids under 16 really DO NOT understand the concept of immigration and the proper way to do it. Shoot, some kids under 16 probably can’t even spell ‘immigration.’ I, myself, am against a pathway for citizenship for illegal immigrants UNLESS they qualify for the DREAM act. Support the DREAM ACT!! God Bless.” ‘Dfasfd’: “Of those 30 million of our native born, most don’t have jobs because they are not willing to be out working for minimum wage in construction or agriculture. They prefer to get that nice unemployment check and sit home doing nothing. Immigrants don’t take jobs from us, they do jobs most of us are too lazy to do.”
Response: ‘Letters to the editor’ ‘Janessa’: “Dear Kelly Williams, It appears that YOU don’t know how to proofread what YOU write either. ‘Please, take the time to recognize your flaws before you print them for the whole study body to see.’ I didn’t know Fresno State had a ‘study body.’ How funny, don’t you agree?”
Response: ‘Fatal crash kills freshman’ ‘Angela Phillips’: “Nathan will be missed greatly. He has a way of making you smile when you are sad and he gave great hugs. When you needed something he was there to help out no matter what he was doing in that moment. I enjoyed watching him sing and play music at SHS. I am thankful that he was able to perform once as a Fresno State Band Member. LouAnne, you raised a wonderful young man and I am thankful that I got to know him. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.”
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POOL: Behind schedule, students unaware of project CONTINUED from page 1 the new facility. Kinesiology major Sean Chamberlain, 23, was one of the few students who knew something about the aquatic center. He explained that by being involved in kinesiology, he hears about projects related to the department. C h a m b e rl a i n , a we i g h t - l i f t i n g instructor and a current graduate student in the sports psychology master’s program said most of his classes are located near the aquatic center’s development site. On the other hand, he doesn’t really know what is going on in other departments or other buildings on campus. He feels that a better system of communication that would connect different departments with important information would be a positive thing for students. Senior Lisa Dutcher, a business accounting major, was not surprised that most students were unaware of the project. Personally, Dutcher was not interested in the aquatic center. “I’m not into the athletic arena,” she said. “It doesn’t pertain to me because I’m not in that circle.”
Associate Director of Facilities and Events Jon Kriebs works directly with the Fresno State department of athletics. Kriebs explained that the project went forward for two main reasons. First, the girls swim and dive team was reinstated and the pool on campus did not meet NCAA regulations. This has forced the swim and dive team to commute to Clovis North High School and use their pool for practice and competition. Second, the pool has reached such poor conditions that it is not financially advisable to continually maintain. “The pool in the North Gym is in need of considerable upgrade for even the basic use it is having right now,” Kriebs said. “It’s going to be a beautiful addition to the campus, period,” added Kriebs. “Bob Boyd did an excellent job on the design of this pool.” Most students interviewed in front of the construction site said they would probably use the pool if it were open to them. “I’m from Santa Cruz and being able to use this facility would be great,” Chamberlain said. Other students were less interested.
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According to the project plan, there will be a competition sized swimming pool, a smaller pool which will generally be used for kinesiology courses and a warm-up pool.
“I would not use the pool. I’m just here to study and go home,” Dutcher said. The new aquatic center will provide a place for the swim and dive team to
conduct practice and host meets, while also being made available to students taking water related classes. Whether students know about it or not, the center is set to be in use by next year.
DEBATE: Not open to public WASTE: County and campus CONTINUED from page 1 California businessman Steve Poizner, spending copious amounts of her own cash to defeat Poizner. Two recent polls forecast a very close race, with Rasmussen Reports giving Whitman a three-point advantage and a CNN/TIME poll giving Whitman a two-point lead. Both polls, however, show the Republican’s lead to
be within the margin of error. This event is not open to the public. Each campaign receives a certain amount of tickets to disperse while members of the local debate organizing committee will be able to bring guests.
negotiate center placement “residents and businesses have been contributing to a fund that would pay for the facility through a portion of their trash collection bills.” “We don’t even have a date for our The fee could come out to “less than next meeting,” said Boyd. He calculates $2.50 a household per year,” said Leslie that their next meeting will probably Kline, Fresno County recycling coorbe in six months. Because this project d i n at o r. A c c o rd i n g is currently in the to the article, Kline discussion phase, t should be in another hopes that the facility the meeting will not can collect materials be open to students place separate from at least once a month. or the public. school.” The target date for The Fresno opening is sometime Bee article also — Lucerito Salgado, in 2013. acknowledged that “It should be in Student “Fresno County another place sepalags behind three rate from school,” said neighboring counLucerito Salgado, mass ties—Madera, Tulare communication and journalism major. and Merced—that already have such If built on campus, it will be open to facilities.” residents as well as students and break These cities, however, don’t have up the campus for non-educational hazardous material sites on their services and this might change the school grounds. Many say the Fresno environment of the university, says area needs a hazardous waste collecSalgado. tion site, and Fresno State is one posDr. Michael Becker from the Political sibility. Science Department agrees that more The $300,000 dollars will be from information needs to be released about state grants. It is still unknown if the what possible negative effects it might university will be receiving any kind have on the university and students. of compensation for having this facilInformation about possible hazardous ity on campus. dangers the site may pose to the uniSome of the funding, however, will versity should also be addressed, he come from residents of Fresno. said. According to the Fresno Bee article,
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Students experience Latin flavor A new group fitness class is spicing up the Student Recreation Center this semester
By Janessa Tyler The Collegian Students can forget about running on the treadmill and striding on the elliptical to get or stay in shape. One of the several group fitness classes being offered at the Student Recreation Center (SRC) has students raving and coming back for more than just a good workout. The Zumba class gives students an opportunity to listen to Latin music while blasting away calories and getting toned from head to toe. Zumba is a blend of Latin and modern dance moves, as well as fitness exercises like squats and knee-lifts. “ I t ' s g o o d c a r d i ov a s c u l a r e xe rc i s e, ” s a i d F re s n o State Zumba instructor Tiffany Ramirez. Zumba incorporates international music styles such as merengue, salsa, reggaeton, cumbia, tango, samba, hiphop, belly dancing and more. “Basically it’s just doing different dances to music,” said Ramirez. “You do a lot of up and down.” Ramirez said Zumba does something similar by playing a slow song followed by a fast song throughout class. Performing at a fast and slow pace helps burn more calories because you’re raising and lowering your heart rate. Ramirez said students could torch up to 500 calories per class when they participate at a maximum level. Each of the Zumba classes is an hour long, which includes a warming up and cooling down period. “I sweat more doing Zumba than I do running,” said Ramirez. Customer Relations Coordinator
Ramirez said Latin music is predominately played during the Zumba classes, but 30 percent is open to music from other genres. “My cool down song and one of my warm up songs typically aren't Latin based,” said Ramirez. The SRC started offering the Zumba classes three weeks ago after students started expressing a demand for it last semester. “We're always looking for student responses as to what they
w a n t to see in the SRC, and Zumba was one of the classes that came up multiple times,” said Allen. “When we noticed there was such a significant interest we kind of put our feelers out to try and recruit instructors.” Allen said the response has been phenomenal thus far. The Zumba classes are continuing to grow so much that staff at the SRC had to expand the studio by taking down the removable wall that opens up to the second studio. “We have full classes for Zumba in every time slot,” said Allen. “We're looking at possibly adding other sections.” The Zumba classes offered at the SRC are taught by Ramirez and April Chapple. Chapple teaches the Monday and Wednesday classes at 5:05 p.m., and Ramirez instructs the Tuesday and Thursday classes at 12:15 p.m. All group fitness instructors at the SRC must be Fresno State students and
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e're always looking for student responses as to what they want to see in the Student Recreation Center, and Zumba was one of the classes that came up multiple times.” — Amy Allen, Customer Relations Coordinator
Amy Allen has been working at the SRC since it opened in February 2006. Allen said the Zumba class is different from the other group fitness classes because it's more dance-based. Zumba is placed into its own category when it comes to fitness. “The other classes that we offer, like BODYPUMP, is cardio and weight lifting,” said Allen. “BODYFLOW is yoga, pilates and tai chi, so they're all pretty specialized.” The Zumba class offered at the SRC is suitable for beginners. Students can walk-in for the first time and learn how to do the zesty moves of Zumba. “You don't have to have any background in dance,” said Allen. Allen said one of the good things about all of the group fitness classes offered at the SRC is that they make it easier for people who might be intimidated by working out. No mats or special equipment is needed for Zumba classes. But all students are advised to bring a water bottle and towel to cool off when needed. “The thing with Zumba is that you can always do different variations,” said Ramirez. “It's always something new and exciting.” One way instructors switch up the Zumba sessions is by adding more dances and playing new songs.
certified to teach. “I got certified last May to start teaching,” said Ramirez. Chapple and Ramirez plan to keep teaching the Zumba classes at the SRC as long as it's offered. Students can attend any of the four Zumba classes at no charge. Every Fresno State student pays for using the SRC when they pay their tuition. So if you're looking to laugh and have fun while working up a sweat, then Zumba is for you. “The hardest thing about losing weight or staying in shape is being consistent,” said Ramirez. “When you're doing something that's fun then you forget you're working out.”
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Two of the four Zumba classes are taught by occupational therapy major April Chapple.
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‘The Window Project’ goes on display in Phebe Conley Art Gallery By Maddie Shannon The Collegian
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A collection of panels hang in the Conley Art Gallery as part of “The Window Project” exhibit.
Fresno State’s Phebe Conley Art Gallery has a new addition. A collection of works from established ar tists of the California Contemporary Art Collective called “The Window Project” is on display in the Conley art building through Friday, Sept. 24. Each of the artists’ works went on display this spring in the windows of Warnor’s Theater and are now displayed on campus. The works of two artists, Ju l i a n a H a r r i s a n d A n n e Scheid, are physically installed at the front of the gallery, while the work of the remaining art-
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ists are digitally displayed in the back section. Anne Scheid’s work, a collection of charcoal-and-pastel pieces, evokes an earthy but graphic feel. The idea of the safety in small spaces played a role in each of the pieces she created for “The Window Project,” earning the title of her collection “The Safety of Constraint.” Each piece in Scheid’s collection portrays a narrow view of a dark, abstract image, and after looking at each individual piece, the vague outline of a person starts to become more obvious. Each of the panels portray an obscured shot of each part of the person in a rough, marbleesque texture. Juliana Harris’ collection of photographs, which are digitally manipulated to create abstract images of waterfalls, contribute to the tranquil atmosphere of the gallery. While Harris’ collection lends itself to a reflective state of mind, each of the pictures capture a sense of free motion that compliments the element of confined motion in Scheid’s collection. Since both artists portray their subjects in black and white, each collection utilizes light and shadow. They freeze each frame in a graphic style that compliment the other artist’s work. Scheid’s sketchings are a set of traditional artwork, while Harris’s photographs were created digitally. In the back section of the gallery, a slideshow of the remaining artists’ work plays on one of the walls. Trude McDermott’s collection, titled “Caverns,” portrays another shadowy contrast between light and dark. In a depiction of caves on the Central California coast, McDermott used pastels to obscure the line between dark and light colors. The trend in each of the drawings is for the colors to brighten the closer it gets to the top. Linda Koch’s “High Country” utilizes bright colors and eyecatching patterns to draw the writer’s attention downward. The landscapes Koch portrays are drastically different from the black-and-white depictions in Scheid’s, Harris’ and McDer mott’s artwork. The abstract patterns created by the paint embody colorful, textural images that lend themselves to a contrasting feel from the collections displayed in the front of the gallery. Each of the artists featured in the gallery created artwork that encompassed the spirit of the landmarks and natural phenomena. In addition to each of the artists’ contributions, the Conley Art Gallery has a slideshow of the collections being installed in the initial venue, Warnor’s Theater. The feel that the collection has in the windows of the theater is well demonstrated in the photographs of the slideshow, but Fresno State students and the public alike will likely enjoy the atmosphere in the gallery as they peruse the collection.
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Bulldog Pride: Where’s your style? Fresno State fans wear Bulldog attire to show school spirit By Elizabeth Thomasian The Collegian Bulldog colors and emblems can be seen plastered all around the city of Fresno, but when it comes to individuals, how one shows their Bulldog pride varies. Fresno State students sport the school’s colors in a wide variety of ways. From the student in a Bulldog T-shirt to the person driving a vehicle with Fresno State bumper stickers and decals, school spirit is everywhere. Not only can Bulldog attire be seen in waves of red at Fresno State athletic events,
pus physically, mentally and emotionally. “It feels empowering to wear Bulldog attire,” said criminology major Michael Butler. “Every year for football our athletics department is trying to build a reputation of being tough. The Bulldog red really just represents Fresno State.” Not only can Bulldog apparel be spotted on campus, but it is also seen when driving around the Central Valley. A Bulldog sticker in the back window of vehicles is a common method of showing school pride off campus. Natalie Hamill, a biology major, supports her college by decorating her car. Hamill
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t feels empowering to wear Bulldog attire. Every year for football our athletics department is trying to build a reputation of being tough.” — Micheal Butler Criminology major
it is also around campus in the most subtle of ways. The Bulldog emblem is stamped on notebooks, backpacks, even travel coffee mugs. Bulldog apparel can show off your emotional attachment to Fresno State. Many students are truly dedicated to the cam-
drives a BMW Mini Cooper with a roof-sized Fresno State decal. “I received the idea when I heard that the USC Alumni Association was customizing two Mini Coopers with their school colors and logo and auctioning them off,” said Hamill.
“I decided, ‘why couldn’t I do that to my Mini Cooper?’ I figured it was the ultimate way to show school pride.” Some community members
efforts to discourage potential threats to her vehicle. “I selected the full Bulldog body emblem instead of just the Bulldog head because the
“I
figured it was the ultimate way to show school pride.” — Natalie Hamill, on her car’s bulldog decal
are restricted in their physical support of the Fresno State Bulldogs. The Fresno Unified School District limits their students in supporting their hometown school because of Bulldog’s gear associated with the bulldog gang. Jordan Noble, the secretary at Hoover High School, explained the concer n the school administration has for student’s safety. “No red can be present on students clothing, backpacks or shoes,” she said. “Students are also not allowed to wear Fresno State Bulldog gear to school.” Fears of being accidentally affiliated with the bulldog gang are not confined to local high schools. Bulldog supporters are cautious of when and where they can show their support. Hamill expressed her
Bulldog head closely resembles that of the bulldog gang logo,” she said. “Even though I thought the Bulldog head would look better on my vehicle, I had to sacrifice appearance for safety.” Despite concerns of an emblem resembling a local g a n g , m a ny F re s n o S t at e fans continue to show their support. Some Fresno State Bulldog fans might not be as easily identified as those who wear a Bulldog T-shirt or decorate their vehicle, but these less noticeable fans can be just as supportive as their flamboyant counterparts.
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The Collegian’s Heisman Watch The co-sports editors and editor in chief adjust their Heisman frontrunners
Tony Petersen EDITOR IN CHIEF 1. Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State, Jr.
As much as it hurts putting a Bronco atop this list, Moore earned this slot with his gutsy performance last week against Virginia Tech. Though his numbers weren’t that great, it was his grit and Montana-like ability to lead his team to a come-from-behind victory
Vongni Yang CO-SPORTS EDITOR 1. Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State, Jr.
After leading the Broncos to a gamewinning touchdown drive against Virginia Tech, Moore qualifies to be the frontrunner for the Heisman. His Montana-like confidence on the final drive is worthy of the award that recog-
that impressed fans so much. That game may be start of a magical year for the boys from the blue turf. 2. Terrelle Pryor, QB, Ohio State, Jr. Pryor’s drop in my rankings was no fault of his own. His performance last week—247 passing yards, three touchdowns and zero interceptions—is not a bad way to kick off the season. He’ll likely stay on this list all season. 3. Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford, So. If the Stanford quarterback keeps playing the way he did in Week One—316 yards, four touchdowns, a 246.7 quarterback rating—the oft-quoted saying about those from Ireland being lucky may have to be changed to the Luck of the Cardinal. 4. Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama, Jr. Last year’s Heisman Trophy winner is still on this list for his performance last season. But he may not remain much longer—football players need to play games to win awards. Seems obvious. Dark Horse: Matt Barkley, QB, USC, So. This pick made me look like a genius last week, as Barkley threw for 257 yards and five touchdowns. Keep it up Matt. For me.
nizes the most outstanding player in all of college football. 2. Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas, Jr. Arguably the top passer in the SEC, Mallett completed over 87 percent of his throws. Mallett threw as many touchdowns as he did incompletions at three a piece. Mallett’s season debut saw him throw for 301 yards on 21-of-24 passing. 3. Jacquizz Rodgers, RB, Oregon State, Jr. In the season opener, Rodgers ran for just 75 yards on 18 carries and a touchdown, but that was due to TCU’s defense keying in on Rodgers. Once his quarterback settles down and plays to his potential, expect Rodgers to get more than 18 touches a game and start generating Heisman Buzz. 4. Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford, So. The poster child for Stanford football, Luck threw for four touchdown passes and 316 yards. With the departure of last year’s runnerup Toby Gerhart to the NFL, expect Luck to put up Heisman-like numbers. Dark Horse: Greg McElroy, QB, Alabama, Sr. McElroy played well in the shadow of Mark Ingram last year.
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Ben Ingersoll CO-SPORTS EDITOR 1. Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State, Jr.
Moore skyrocketed to the top of my Heisman watch list after his performance in Boise State’s season opening win over previously No. 10 Virginia Tech. In probably the Bronco’s biggest test they will face in 2010, Moore only tallied three touchdowns, 215 yards and, most importantly, zero interceptions. The only problem is, Heisman
But with Ingram’s injury making him sit out another game, Nick Saban could rely more heavily on the arm of his senior quarterback. In his first game of action, McElroy completed over 80 percent of his passes for 218 yards and a touchdown.
voters typically look at late-season performances, not week one. 2. Terrelle Pryor, QB, Ohio State, Jr. Although the do-everything Buckeye had a tune up game against Marshall in the opening week, he still put up respectable numbers. This week is a different story, however, when the 12th-ranked Miami Hurrican’s visit Columbus, Ohio in a rematch of the 2003 Fiesta Bowl. 3. Demarco Murray, RB, Oklahoma, Sr. Some questions surrounded Murray’s durability last season when he rushed for only 705 yards. Question no more. Murray carried the Sooners with 35 rushes for 208 yards and two touchdowns in a 31-24 win over Utah State. 4. Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama, Jr. I think in order for Ingram to get into the Heisman race, he needs to pad up this weekend. The Crimson Tide play the Nittany Lions of Penn State, and big games reveal big-time players.
Dark Horse:
Kendall Hunter, RB, Oklahoma State, Sr. He’s the nation’s leading rusher! OK, it’s only the start of week 2, but Hunter’s ridiculous game against Washington State (21 carries, 257 yards, 4 touchdowns) should catch the eyes of Heisman voters.
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Football: Trending up In my third year here at Fresno State, you could say I’ve suffered through my fair share of painful-to-watch Bulldog football games. Wisconsin anyone? Yeah, I was a witness, as most of you were as well, and felt the agony as Kevin Goessling’s kicks sailed wide, leading to another Bulldog loss at the hands of a formidable opponent. You can’t forget during that same season when Fresno State was neckand-neck at halftime 13-10 with rival Boise State in the regular season finale. What ensued beyond that p o i n t w a s l i ke a scene from D-Day. The Broncos tore off 51-unanswered second-half points, Ben there, done that and what looked so p ro m i s i n g at t h e BEN INGERSOLL start resulted in an even more degrading defeat. And last, but certainly not least, last year’s three-game stretch at Wisconsin, home against Boise State, and at Cincinnati that was essentially 14 days gift-wrapped with letdowns. A doubleovertime loss to the Badgers preceded a disheartening chance to upset the then No. 10 Broncos. The Bearcats capped off the Triple Crown, edging the ‘Dogs 28-20 despite Fresno State absolutely owning the time of possession. If a few plays go Fresno State’s way in any those games, then who knows what America’s perception would be of the Bulldogs? The thing is, Fresno State football’s trend has been beat the little guys and test the strong ones. But that was then, and after Fresno State’s performance against Cincinnati a week ago, we may be trending towards a new “now.” That’s not to say that the football gods have finally shined their light on Bulldog football and all is saved. But Saturday’s 28-14 win against reigning Big East champion Cincinnati revealed a lot of positive potential for head coach Pat Hill’s squad. The first positive had to be defensive coordinator Randy Stewart’s unit. What was the past two years’ weakness was essentially the X-factor in the opening-season victory. Fresno State’s kryptonite has always been mobile quarterbacks, and Cincy definitely has one in Zach Collaros. The ‘Dogs harassed Collaros from the first snap en route to an eight-sack performance. The second positive came in the form of quarterback Ryan Colburn’s left arm. The senior leader looked everything he didn’t look this time last season. Colburn hung in the pocket, scrambled when necessary, made great decisions and hit his speedsters in stride. It was impossible to say this about Colburn last year, but he looked like a completely different field general. The third positive, and to me the most important, was the Bulldogs’ toughness. In past years, Fresno State was pushed around up and down the field. I can’t remember, prior to Saturday, the ‘Dogs out-toughing an opponent. The defense hit the Bearcats in the mouth play after play, which softened Cincy by game’s end. As previously stated, the Bulldogs’ woeful days aren’t completely out of sight, but Fresno State football is definitely aiming up. And if the ‘Dogs can stay on course, we may very well be looking at a Western Athletic Conference showdown against Boise State on Nov. 19.
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Senior tight end Vince Pascoe heads into the 2010 season slimmer and stronger after taking advantage of the sport’s nutrition program for student athletes.
Athletes starting to understand the importance of nutrition Nutrition now plays a big role in Fresno State athletics By Vongni Yang The Collegian Former Fresno State running back Ryan Mathews used to make trips to Taco Bell to satisfy his hunger. In his first two seasons on the football team, Mathews finished both years on the sidelines nursing injuries. Something had to change. So, heading into his junior year, he decided to change his diet. Mathews started to eat properly by fueling his body with healthier food options instead of the fast food meals he used to frequently chow down as a freshman. “Ryan Mathews’ first year, he was burning a cannon on both ends and eating Taco Bell,” head coach Pat Hill said. “That’s not how you fuel a Ferrari.” After making changes to his lifestyle and diet, Mathews had a spectacular junior season rushing for more than 1,800 yards and 19 touchdowns. He opted to forgo his senior season leaving school early to enter the NFL draft. Mathews is now the starting running back for the San Diego Chargers. Hill now uses Mathews as a prime example of how nutrition is slowly becoming a new trend in college athletics. “It’s about nutrition,” Hill said. “TCU’s on a year-round training table. There’s people that eat and do things right. Nutrition is a huge part of the game.” Student-athletes on campus are now being consulted by professionals on
how to eat properly. “We’ve got dietitians that take them over and show them how to eat on a $30 a week budget,” Hill said. Registered dietitian and sport’s nutrition professor Kim Tirapelle is in her second year working with Fresno State athletes. She advises them on their eating habits and nutrition. Her task is to devise a nutritious meal plan to help impact their performance on the field in a positive way.
“I
tell my athletes they need to eat on a schedule especially college athletes who are busy with school.” — Kim Tirapelle, Registered Dietitian
But with student-athletes juggling their time between schoolwork, practice and games, it can be difficult for athletes to get the full caloric intake that their body needs. “They have much higher needs,” Tirapelle said. “Because of their practice schedule and so forth, getting in the accurate amount of nutrition around practices, during practices and helping them to recover afterwards is also very crucial for athletes.” Knowing when to eat is also important for the student-athletes. Tirapelle said that she usually sets up a meal
plan so they can find time to eat in between classes, practices, meetings and games. “I tell my athletes they need to eat on a schedule especially college athletes who are busy with school,” she said. Typically, athletes need to consume more calories than the average person to keep up with their rigorous schedule and activities. Tirapelle said that women athletes usually need around 2,000-4,000 calories per day. For male athletes, it’s much higher. They are advise to eat somewhere between 2,500-5,000 calories on a daily basis. For the athletes trying to gain weight, consuming over 6,000 calories is a reasonable amount. With coaches and dietitians stressing the importance of nutrition, studentathletes are starting to take notice of how valuable nutrition is to their onfield performance. “I think they’re starting to realize now how important it is,” Tirapelle said. “I’m seeing much more frequent visiting by the athletes in the weight room.” Tight end Vince Pascoe is one particular athlete who is taking the nutrition advice to heart. Pascoe implemented a nutritious meal plan to his daily diet in the offseason. “Some of the football players for example, Vince Pascoe, have lost body fat over the summer,” Tirapelle said. “I worked with him on a meal plan and he hit his goal so he can be a better football player.”