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15 YEARS LATER
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American flags at Fresno State were flown half-staff on Sept. 11, 2016 in remembrance of the people who died in terrorist attacks 15 years ago.
By Vera Haller & Brian Bennett
Tribune Washington Bureau NEW YORK — With solemn ceremonies and prayers, moments of silence and the ringing of bells, the nation Sunday marked the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks that killed 2,977 people and forever changed how the United States views itself and its place in the world. Commemorations unfolded in New York and outside Washington, where hijackers piloted planes into the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and at a rural field in Pennsylvania, where a plane crashed after passengers fought back against their hijackers.
“As Americans, we do not give in to fear,” President Barack Obama said at the Pentagon Memorial service as about 800 family and friends of those who died stood for 30 seconds of silence at 9:37 a.m. EDT, the same time of morning that a jetliner struck the building and killed 184 people. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Joseph F. Dunford Jr. joined Obama in placing a wreath of white lilies in the memorial garden. “The most enduring memorial … is ensuring the America we continue to be, that we stay true to ourselves, stay true to what is best in us, that we not let others divide us,” Obama said. A military band played “America the
Beautiful.” Both major presidential candidates attended the ceremony in Lower Manhattan, but Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton left early, after about an hour and a half; she felt overheated, according to a statement from campaign spokesman Nick Merrill. Clinton appeared to stumble as she approached her vehicle and had to be helped. But she went to daughter Chelsea’s apartment to rest, and is “feeling much better,” Merrill said. She emerged about two hours later, saying as she left, “It’s a beautiful day in New York.” Asked if she was feeling better, she replied: “Yes, thank you very much.”
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MENTOR PROGRAM
Be a mentor in the classroom and playground By Johnsen Del Rosario @TheCollegian
Imagine yourself in a classroom or on the playground when an argument between two students breaks out. Would you know what to do? Would the students and their peers? With the Mediator Mentors project, Fresno State students, in addition to students in elementary and middle schools, receive communication and conflict-resolution training through restorative justice practices from professionals. “We emphasize on listening skills and emotional literacy,” said Dr. Negin Tahvildary, director of the project. The program, established in 1998 by Dr. Pamela Lane-Garon, was housed in the Kremen School of Education and Human Development. It was under the direction of Karen DeVoogd until earlier this year. As of January, with continued efforts from Dr. Andrew Fiala, philosophy department chair, and Tahvildary, it became part of the peace and conflict studies in the department of philosophy. “With support from the College of Arts and Humanities, especially Dean Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, the program is now open to all majors as an internship or as a class project in PAX 100 [Peace and Con
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How to become your barista’s BFF
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I know what you’re all thinking: “I am the ideal Starbucks customer. There’s no way my barista passive aggressively hates me!” And to some extent, you could very well be right. You could be the dreamiest customer on the planet. But I guarantee that even you, dear reader, do things that are considerably annoying to even the most pleasant and genuinely wonderful barista on the planet. Here are some simple steps you can follow to truly be th3e ideal customer every barista loves. #1: GET. OFF. THE PHONE. I get it. I too, love Selena Gomez’s Instagram. I too, lament over the hilarity of Anna Kendrick’s tweets. I too, passive aggressively scroll through my Facebook timeline over the fact that my high school best friend’s sister-in-law had yet another baby. All of that being said, it is my biggest pet peeve as a barista when, while trying to take someone’s order, my customer is responding to a text or even worse, having a full-on phone conversation. Unless your great-aunt Myrtle is in the hospital, your wife’s water just broke or
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Starbucks Coffee Shop in Guangzhou, China.
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Drake released a new album, there is zero reason why a phone call is more important than a twenty-second transaction with another human being. Simple respect is all we ask. #2: We know you didn’t actually ask for your drink iced. For some reason, it is a common misconception amongst those who don’t work at Starbucks that baristas taking orders at the drive-thru box don’t have working ears. However, for the sake of accountability and our pride, normally three or four baristas have headsets on at a time. That means that when you pull up to the window, wince at your tall hot white mocha and say that it was supposed to be iced or in blended form, not only one, but four of us know you’re a bold-faced liar. The truth at hand is that we are baristas, not monsters, and will fully understand human fallibility. If you get to the window and simply ask that a drink be made iced, we will more than likely understand and get you the drink you want. #3: Manage your time like a real human. This morning, all I wanted was an iced coffee. However, because I’m a hot mess, I left my apartment later than expected. Already running late for my 8 AM communications class, I drove by the Starbucks
near campus, peered into the drive-thru and noticed the line of cars coiling around the building. It was at that moment that I decided to turn around and head to school, knowing that had I gotten in line, I definitely would have been late and it would have been no one’s fault but my own. The number one thing you can do to make your barista develop a distaste towards you is to get to the window or the front of in-store queue and complain that the wait was so long that you’re now going to be late to work/dropping your kid off to school/participating in the new Olympic event of professional whining. We get it. You’re busy. You’ve got places to be. But we’re all working as hard and as quickly as we can. I promise we aren’t conspiring against you, we’re just slammed because for some reason all anyone wants these days is a S’mores Frappuccino. At the end of the day, what’s most important is a mutual respect. Those are three easy tips for how not to annoy the normally enchanting coffee wenches making your delicious beverages! Follow these steps and I guarantee that the cutie making your coffee will only say good things about you while drinking after a Saturday night close with their fellow barista brethren.
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While most of you are sleeping, I’m over here catching up on reading I’m pregnant pizza is the father. And we’re having twins! all I want to do is play Pokemon go but I CANT LOG IN SOMEBODY DO SOMETHING The hardest question we often ask is “what do you want to do for the rest of your life?” Would much rather be digging ditches than studying for my test tomorrow. Still gotta do it though. Don’t know how many times I’ve seen the office but I’ve never made it once without crying when Michael proposes to Holly. Mah heart Vote online! The winner will appear on the front page of next Monday’s Collegian!
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IN BRIEF Victim robbed of cash and cell phone near dorms A strong-arm robbery took place in Parking Lot 27 by the dorms on Saturday, said the University Police Department. The robbery occurred at approximately 10:30 p.m. when an unknown male suspect approached and demanded the victim’s cash and cell phone. No weapon were seen, and no one was injured. Staff, faculty and students should be aware of their surroundings, avoid walking alone, report any suspicious activity to the police, and use emergency Blue Light phones to contact University Police Department, department officials said. For emergency call 9-1-1. If you have information about this robbery, call University Police at (559) 278-8400. Fresno State to receive a $1.2 million grant Fresno State is one of 11 California State Universities that will be receiving a $1.2 million grant from the S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation. The foundation envisions “a productive, vibrant, and sustainable California that is a model of success and a source of innovation,” according to its website. With the grant, Fresno State’s Kerman School of Education and Human Development will support a redesign of the teacher credential program and strengthen partnerships with local school districts, according to Office of University Communications. Central, Fresno and Sanger unified school districts will also be awarded a $1.2 million grant that will go toward training a new generation of teachers. A Fresno State wine gains popularity after winning awards A Fresno State wine is in the process of selling out after winning multiple awards. The 2013 Touriga earned a silver medal from Sunset magazine’s 2016 International Wine Competition. In addition, the wine won gold medals at the 2016 Pacific Rim Wine Competition and San Joaquin Valley Wine Competition in the spring. It also won awards
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for best-of-class at the Pacific Rim event and a silver medal at the 2016 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. The wine was bottled in April 2015. As of July, only 23 cases were available for purchase. Once the wine sells out, the next bottling of the wine will be available in fall 2017.
Engineering students gets real-life experience at NASA
Fresno State president to speak as a panelist Fresno State President Dr. Joseph Castro will be appearing as a panelist at the The Adelante Mujer Latina Conference on Sept. 23. The free event, organized by the Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, is a Latina women’s conference that will have business vendor booths, network opportunities, workshops and raffles. Additional panelists will be Dr. Elena Rios, president and CEO of the National Hispanic Medical Association, and Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula, of the 31st Assembly District. ”We really want to encourage Fresno State faculty, staff and students to attend,” said Imelda Dudley, graduate outreach counselor. Fresno State staffer selected for fellowship program A Fresno State staff member is one of 13 people across the country to be chosen for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship program. Mary Willis, coordinator of internships and professional experiences, will be participating in a two-to-four week session where the program will help her gain an understanding of the USDA and other federal agencies and as well as build partnerships. The program selects staff and faculty from Hispanic-serving institutions and is dedicated to E. Kika De La Garza, who served 32 years as the first Hispanic U.S. Congressman from Texas’ 15th District and six terms in the Texas House of Representatives.
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The Lyles College of Engineering continued its Summer Engineering Camp program in June and sent over 40 high school students to the NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, California. Hernan Maldonado, director of student services at the college, said the focus of the one-week trip was the development of the new High Speed Rail, which will be the largest infrastructure in California once completed. Maldonado said students also toured the research center and participated in hands-on projects that taught them the application of engineering to aerodynamics. “Students learned geomatics engineering, presentation, how to use 3D scanners, and how to take measurements using GIS and GPS,” Maldonado said. The trip also featured a tour of a Black Hawk helicopter, a motion simulator used to train astronauts and the world’s largest wind tunnel. Maldonado said the mission of the camp is to allow students to explore the different disciplines of engineering. He said the camp helps students to decide which branch of engineering they should study. “Engineering doesn’t really get taught at the K through 12 level, so a lot of the students who come in don’t really know what engineering is,” Maldonado said. “That’s why we have this camp, to really help them make an educated decision on what they would like to major in or which discipline to pursue.”
Rebecca Wass, communications specialist for the Lyles College, said the trip was life-changing for some students. She said one student from Fowler High School told her the camp helped him decide to study mechanical engineering. “Just hearing his excitement was really touching,” Wass said. Maldonado said the Lyles College starts recruiting students for the trip in March. Students must meet high academic performance expectations, write a personal essay and submit a letter of recommendation to be eligible. Maldonado said a selection committee decides which students are selected for the trip. Students must also pay a $150 fee. Scholarships are available for students from low-income families. This year’s trip was the 10th the college has organized. Past trips included visits to Edwards Air Force Base, NASA Dryden and Lawrence Livermore national laboratories. Each trip focuses on a theme and how different engineering disciplines apply to it. Maldonado said many of the students who participate in the trips, whether they are from local high schools or not, go on to attend Fresno State. “We’re creating more engineers. That’s our No. 1 goal,” Maldonado said, “And then to see them come here? That’s our biggest satisfaction.”
Ron Camacho is a contributing author from the class MCJ 105.
Alum: ‘It helped me cement my goal of becoming a teacher’ MENTOR from Page 1 flict],” said Tahvildary, who also teaches the class. Tahvildary said the main goals are to enhance the students’ social and emotional development and to create a safe learning environment and a constructive conflict community. Cassandra Padilla, a recent Fresno State philosophy graduate who minored in peace and conflict studies, said she learned so much from being involved in the program. “It helped me cement my goal of becoming a teacher in hopes to foster more critical-thinking skills and awareness in youth,” Padilla said. The program is implemented
in 100 schools in more than eight districts in Fresno and its surrounding areas. “The students and teachers receive about 12-15 hours of training,” Tahvildary said. “Karen DeVoogd and another professional from Fresno Unified Department of Prevention and Intervention will lead the trainings.” Former mentor Meredith Navarro-McCullar, a recent Fresno State graduate with a bachelor’s degree in women’s studies, said their role as a mentor is not to intervene immediately, but to step in only when the students need guidance. “I was amazed at how quickly the students caught on,” McCullar said. Padilla agreed and said she
was constantly surprised by how mature some of the kids would act. As a child of war, Tahvildary said she wants to see every and any child involved in conflict survive it – whether it be war, bullying, abuse, etc. “After working for the United
Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, I came here and asked myself, ‘Now what can I do?’ and I think this program is the perfect way to give back.” For more information about the program, contact Tahvildary at negin@csufresno.edu or visit the website: fresnostate.edu/
artshum/philosophy/mediatormentors
Johnsen Del Rosario is a contributing author from the class MCJ 105.
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‘Sorting Out Race’ debuts in Henry Madden Library
“Sorting Out Race” displayed re-created thrift shop windows. The exhibit is held on the third floor of Fresno State’s Henry Madden Library Friday Sept. 9.
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@TheCollegian A white man on the dance floor is presumed to be a bad dancer; a Mexican womanpushing a blond child in a stroller is presumed to be the nanny and a Jewish man paying arestaurant bill might not tip well because it is assumed that he is cheap. These are common racial stereotypes that most have either thought or possibly said out loud. Are they harmless? Are the words hurtful? Are these stereotypes something that are reinforced by popular culture and the world around us? The interactive exhibit “Sorting Out Race: Examining Racial Identity and Stereotypes in Thrift Store Donations” is using these questions as a means to inspire a conversation about race and stereotypes. Coming to Fresno State from North Newton, Kansas, the exhibit was a concept that began five years ago at the Kauffman Museum at Bethel College. “Sorting Out Race” opened Sept. 9 and will run until Oct. 28. Students are encouraged to come be a part of the solution in trying to figure out where to go from here. The exhibit is located in the Pete P. Peters Balcony gallery on the third floor of the north wing in the Henry Madden Library. In a TED Talk video, the museum’s director, Annette Lezotte, discuss the history and idea behind the interactive exhibit. The whole concept came about when a local thrift store manager presented donated items to the museum which had either blatant or subtle racist undertones. The store manager felt they were offensive and therefore wanted to know what to do with these items. This inspired Lezotte and her team to ask the question, “Are we perpetuating negative stereotypes and negative attitudes about race that lead to contemporary social injustices and systemic racism?” This thought process was reinforced by Chuck Regier, the curator of exhibits at Kauffman Museum. “Do we want these thrift shop items to make a statement? No. We want these artifacts to prompt people to ask questions.”
The artifacts Regier is referring to are donated items given to thrift stores that highlight racial stereotypes. An example used in the TED Talk was a postcard with an illustration of an African American man running from a police officer wielding a gun and baton. This image was created in 1915 and may reflect the beliefs of that time period. However, is it offensive today considering the social unrest that is occurring at this very moment? Desmond Davila, director of Hinds Hospice Thrift Stores, said he often didn’t give items a second thought until he was asked to participate in the exhibit. Davila explained, “Even for myself, being in thrift stores for a long time, there isn’t much education. When something comes in and we look at it, we don’t even think, ‘Is that appropriate or not appropriate?’” Davila says his overall hope for the exhibit is that people gain education and a new perspective. “This exhibit is making me take a second look at certain things only because when you’re in business mode, you’re there to generate revenue. You’re not looking at what that particularly repreents, you’re looking at how much it’s worth right now.” Jennifer Crow, curator of the Arne Nixon Center at the Henry Madden Library, who is spearheading the visit of this exhibit says she hopes the items prompt visitors to ask questions, maybe even start to trigger them to recognize how many discriminatory undertones exist all around us. “We are hoping that this exhibit starts a healthy and respectful conversation about racism,” Crow said. When Crow was asked if she was nervous, she replied, “In a way, yes.” Not because she thinks people would dislike the exhibit or threaten anyone over it, but Crow does recognize that some of the shop items could ignite an emotional reaction. As a way to acknowledge these reactions, Crow set up a panel discussion on opening night to help introduce the topic, and invited a guest speaker, Dr. David Pilgrim of the Jim Crow Museum.
Dr. Shane Moreman was joined at Fresno State by community panel members, Desmond Davila of Hinds Hospice, Kathy OsterbergSobelman owner of Osterberg’s Mercantile Antiques, and a fellow Fresno
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State professor, Dr. Melanie Hernandez. “We cannot afford to be colorblind. We have to be color-brave,” says a display inside. Jessica Johnson comtributed to this story.
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Student made film “Fresno to Fiji” aired on PBS
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By Marina McElwee @TheCollegian
Four Fresno State mass communication and journalism students said they were changed forever when they traveled abroad this year. Yvette Mancilla, Mike Demmers, Michael Price and Jordan Nicholson went to Fiji for a service-learning trip in January 2015 and turned their experience into a documentary called “Fresno to Fiji,” which aired on Valley PBS in August. Assistant professor Jes Therkelsen led the trip and organized the planning of the documentary, but the students created the film. They captured roughly 25 hours of footage during the 2 ½ week trip and turned it into a 20-minute film. “The students were holding the camera, interviewing and adjusting microphones,” Therkelsen said. “They also did the editing, which took about eight months.” The film shows students engaged in the village community in Fiji and participating in local events, experiencing food and a culture brand new to them. “The coolest thing about the film is that there are two stories interwoven,” Therkelsen said. “We have the story of Fresno State students creating the film, but we also
have the story of what village life is like in Fiji.” Therkelsen organized a second trip in January 2016 and is working on a second part to the documentary with students from that trip. Therkelsen said the trip gave the students technical experience they could only get by traveling. “They were able to learn the difficulty of working in a place that doesn’t have electricity all the time, a place with a different language and culture,” Therkelsen said. But it wasn’t only work experience these students gained their service in Fiji changed them when they returned to campus, he said. “It was very transformative. It changed the way they approached their own academics and the direction they want to take, not only with Fresno State, but also with life,” Therkelsen said. “I think it’s amazing that the documentary is able to remind them of that very special time.” Therkelsen plans to use his extensive background in documentary film-making and his love for community service to create more opportunities for students to travel and create film. “When you have an opportunity to travel somewhere far and meet someone new in a different community, my first reaction is, ‘Can we tell a story about it?’” Therkelsen
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said. Fresno State provides many opportunities to travel. Therkelsen said If students want to go somewhere, he wants to be a part of it. “Fresno State is a place where professors
can really get involved in the community,” Therkelsen said. “Traveling is a great excuse to pay attention to a new culture, and if students want to go, I’d be more than happy to host another trip.”
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SUICIDE PREVENTION
Khone Saysamongdy • The Collegian
Fresno State student Courtney Clark writes the word “happy” on the board, Sept. 8, 2016 near the fountain at the Memorial Plaza.
Students describe suicide in one word
By Jessica Johnson @iamjesslj
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ne suicide is too many, let alone more than 1,000 on college campuses per year. According to Emory University’s program Emory Cares 4 U, suicide is the third-leading cause of death for those between the ages fifteen and twenty-four. To raise awareness, the Fresno State Student Health and Counseling Center
displayed green ribbons and suicide statistic boards last week in Memorial Plaza. The ribbons began at the Memorial Fountain. Tuesday, Sept. 6, a blackboard at Memorial Fountain was put up with the message “Spread Positivity.” Students were encouraged to write encouraging messages. Their messages included: “Always keep your head up,” “Keep your friends close for help,” “This world needs you” and “Face your problems head on, you got this.”
On Thursday, Sept. 8, students were able to write one word of encouragement on a blackboard by the fountain. Words such as, “Smile,” “Courage,” “Talk” and “Love” were expressed. The blackboard had the phrase: “The conversation begins with one word.” The one word prompt was to make students more comfortable talking about suicide prevention with the spark of one word. Although students were apprehensive to discuss suicide awareness at first, they were happy to sign their words of positiv-
ity to spread love throughout the campus. Students said they wanted their colleagues to know they are never alone. Discussing the topic of suicide is the first step to creating a healthy dialogue, according to Emory Cares 4 U. Suicide Prevention Week was observed from Sept. 5 through Sept. 11.
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FINANCIAL AID
US Rep. Sanchez talks Pell Grant on campus By Jessica Johnson @iamjesslj
U.S. Rep. Loretta Sanchez assured Fresno State students last week that they were not alone in figuring out ways to pay for their educations. Sanchez visited campus on Sept. 7 to chat with and meet the Fresno State Democrats, a student club; faculty, staff and other students. The representative from Los Angeles explained that she is in the process of introducing a bill that would double the amount of the Pell Grant if passed. Doubling the size of the Pell Grant would enable students to have summer school paid for. Currently, full-time students during the spring and fall semesters, have to pay for summer
school independently. “You’re looking at someone who went to college on a Cal Grant A, on the union scholarship,” she said. “My master’s degree was paid for by the Rotary Club of Anaheim.” “I believe that if someone wants to take the time and the effort to make something of themselves and go to school, that we as a society, whether you’re business people, the Rotary Club, government, labor, that we all need to get behind our people and educate them.” If her bill passes, classes would also be paid for a longer duration. Currently, students can get six years of Pell Grant eligibility. “One of the things we are seeing is that, we have so many more people who want to get an education,” Sanchez said. “California
is a young place. Many want an opportunity.” Sanchez also discussed using community colleges, just as she did.
“I believe that if someone wants to take the time and the effort to make something of themselves and go to school, that we as a society, whether you’re business people, the Rotary Club, government, labor, that we all need to get behind our people and educate them.” — Loretta Sanchez, U.S. Representative “Some people who can’t go straight into a four-year university can get their general
education done at a community college,” she said. “My community college, by the way, down there in Santa Ana… this year, we’ve raised enough money between our business groups and our foundations that every freshman entering Santa Ana College is going to have tuition for free for them,” she added. Sanchez is a proponent of creating fouryear programs at community colleges. Currently there are 16 community colleges offering these degrees. “We’re not waiting for free education. If we want it, if we believe in it, we can do it,” Sanchez said. Sanchez is currently running for a U.S. senate seat as a Democrat against her fellow Democrat opponent State Atty. Gen. Kamala Harris.
THE COLLEGIAN • SPORTS
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
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Bulldogs pull away for first win
Khone Saysamongdy • The Collegian
Fresno State students in the “Dog Pound” cheer on the Bulldogs as they battle the Sacramento State Hornets on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 at Bulldog Stadium.
By Daniel Gligich @DanielGligich
The Fresno State football team fought a tight battle through three quarters before pulling away in the fourth for a 31-3 victory
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over the Sacramento State Hornets in the home opener at Bulldog Stadium. The Bulldogs evened their record at 1-1. The offense struggled to find its rhythm for much of the game until scoring three touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Chason Virgil completed 22 of 42 pass attempts for 274 yards and two touchdowns. Although Virgil found success through the air, he struggled to find consistency throughout the game and was displeased with his performance. “Obviously we won the game, but personally, to me, I don’t feel good, I should have been a lot better,” Virgil said. Head coach Tim DeRuyter was happy with the way the offense responded in the second half and how the defense played all game. “We held them to less than a hundred yards rushing, less than a hundred yards passing. In today’s football that’s hard to do,” DeRuyter said. He said the offense is still a work in progress, but was happy with the commitment to the rushing attack. He also gave
credit to special teams. Punter Blake Cusick dropped Sacramento State back deep within the 20-yard line six times. Wide receiver KeeSean Johnson caught both touchdowns and totaled 82 yards on seven receptions giving him a good start with new offensive coordinator Eric Kiesau. “I’m a lot more comfortable than last year,” Johnson said. He added that he feels the coaches are not making a mistake by giving him a larger role in the gameplan. Senior cornerbacks Tyquwan Glass and Jamal Ellis had interceptions, helping contribute to Sacramento State’s struggles through the air. The Hornets’ quarterback managed 89 yards on nine completions. The Hornets scored their only points on a 44-yard field goal by kicker Devon Medeiros as time expired in the first half. Fresno State starting running back Dontel James rebounded off of a tough first week to put up 121 yards and one touchdown. Attendance was 31,817. Fresno State goes on the road next week to face 2-0 Toledo.
By Jenna Wilson @fsjennawilson
Cross Country 2016
Head Coach: Christine Engel Returners: 23 Predicted Finish: 8th in Mountain West Players to Watch: Matt Kwiatkowski, Efren Reyes, Brittany Laygo, Annelis Walker Previous Meet: Men’s 5K at Nevada Twilight 2nd Kwiatkowski 15:56 Women’s 4K at Nevada Twilight 19th Laygo 16:05 Next Meet: UW Sundodger Invitational, Sat, Sept. 17 Engel tweets on being named head coach: “Excited for this opportunity! And to be heading back to Cali.”
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Men’s Golf 2016
Head Coach: Chad Spencer 2015 Record: 6th in Mountain West Returners: 8 Players to Watch: Trevor Clayton, Greg Gildea, Alex Lee First Match: USF Olympic Invitational, Mon, Sept.12-Tues, Sept 13 Spencer says: “For the 2016-17 season, we again have a fantastic schedule. It will be a competitive schedule that features tournaments Fresno State golf is familiar with and also a few new events that will give our guys experiences they won’t forget. We already have our home tournament dates circled on the calendar. It’s an important tournament on the schedule, and our guys will be ready to defend our home course.”
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THIS WEEK IN SPORTS DATE
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Men’s Golf USF Olympic Invitational
Mon, Sept.12Tues, Sept. 13
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Mon, Sept.12Women’s Golf Tues, Sept. 13 Ptarmigan Ram Classic
7:30 a.m.
Volleyball
Mon, Sept. 12
7 p.m.
Fresno Pacific
Fresno, California Save Mart Center
Volleyball
Thurs, Sept. 15
6 p.m.
UC Irvine
Fresno, California Save Mart Center
Soccer
Fri, Sept. 16
7 p.m.
Saint Mary’s
Cross Country UW Sundodger Invitational
Sat, Sept. 17
Fresno, California Soccer & Lacrosse Stadium Seattle, Washington
12 p.m.
Toledo
Toledo, Ohio
Football
Sat, Sept. 17
Women’s Golf 2016
OPPONENT
LOCATION San Francisco, California Olympic Club Fort Collins, Colorado Ptarmigan Country Club
Head Coach: Emily Loftin 2015 Record: 6th in Mountain West Returners: 6 Players to Watch: Kristin Simonsen, Guðrún Björgvinsdottir, Joanna Kim First Match: Ptarmigan Ram Classic Mon, Sept.12-Tues, Sept.13 Loftin says: “I am excited about our 2016-17 golf schedule. We will travel to some beautiful places, but more importantly, great golf courses. There are a few new tournaments this year which will require quick adjustments by the team to learn the new courses in the practice rounds, but I feel some fresh tournaments will be enjoyable for our players.” Note: All predictions based on Preseason Coaches Poll Courtesy of Fresno State Athletics
SPORTS
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
WE ARE FRESNO STATE
Jenna Wilson • The Collegian
The Fresno State Marching Band spells out “Fresno” during the pregame performance on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016.
By Jenna Wilson @fsjennawilson
Fresno State welcomed home the football team Saturday night for the season’s home opener, a 31-3 victory over Sacramento State. The Bulldogs were not the only ones being celebrated at Bulldog Stadium. Players, coaches, officials and fans observed a moment of silence for wounded Fresno County correctional officers, Toamalama Scanlan and Juanita Davila, and former Bulldogs Otis Tolbert and Todd Beamer. Scanlan and Davila, were hospitalized on Sept. 3 after being shot in the jail’s lobby allegedly by Thong Vang. Tolbert and Beamer lost their lives 15 years ago in the 9/11 attacks. Both veterans of the force, Scanlan and
JW: When did you start playing soccer? JG: I [started] playing when I was 5. JW: What do you miss most about Germany? JG: My family and my friends. JW: What is the best thing about the United States, in your opinion? JG: I just like California, the weather, and the team. Everything. JW: What is your favorite food? JG: It’s a special Swiss food. It’s noodles with applesauce. It’s a little bit weird. JW: Favorite American food? JG: I like the pasta and the sandwiches the most at BJ’s Restaurants. JW: Who is your favorite soccer team? JG: Bayern Munich. JW: Do you have favorite players?
Davila were shot in the head and neck areas. Senior associate athletic director Paul Ludwig said of the moment of reflection, “Spending time to honor true heroes in front of our home crowd was an easy decision to make.” “We wanted a moment to show them this Valley cares about our neighbors, the same people that keep us safe,” he said. Scanlan, a former Fresno State football player and volunteer high school football coach, remains listed in critical condition. Davila remains in critical, yet stable condition. “Bulldog athletics are a huge part of our community, and it’s nice [to] have the players and staff in our corner as officers Scanlan and Davila work toward their recoveries,” said Fresno County Sheriff’s
JG: Yes, Bastian Scweinsteiger and Neymar. JW: When did you first hear about Fresno State? JG: It was in April, I think when I talked to Brian [Zwaschka] (the women’s soccer head coach) JW: What did it mean to you to be named the Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week? JG: I am very proud of it. For me, it’s important to win with the team, and I don’t care who scores the goals. JW: How do you say “Go ‘Dogs” in German? JG: Auf geht’s Bulldogs JW: What does it mean to you to be a Bulldog? JG: I am proud to be part of this team, and I like it here.
Hometown: Lörrach, Germany
spokesman Tony Botti. Tolbert, a Navy lieutenant commander and Lemoore native, was killed at the Pentagon when the hijacked American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into his office. Tolbert played defensive end for the Bulldogs from 1980-83 and was a four-year letterwinner. He graduated with a degree in criminal justice. An account manager at Oracle Corporation, Beamer was a passenger on the hijacked United Flight 93 headed for Washington, D.C., that crashed into an empty field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, killing everyone on board. Beamer was a walk-on with the Fresno State baseball team in 1987 and 1988. He was a physical therapy major. Tolbert and Beamer were honored by the university in 2002 on the first anniver-
Sport & Position: Soccer, Forward
sary of the attacks when two young Canary Pine Island trees were planted in the Peace Garden in their memory. During the first quarter on Saturday, Fresno State also honored four former Bulldog athletes: Satoshi “Fibber” Hirayama (baseball and football), Dennis Springer (baseball), Ryan Overland (baseball), and Tyrone Bradley (basketball). These ‘Dogs were named the alumni captains in the ‘Dogs home-opener. The team’s night of honor came after head coach Tim DeRuyter opted to decline a delay-of- game penalty in last week’s game to honor former Cornhusker Sam Foltz who lost his life in a car accident in July. The ‘Dogs travel to Toledo, Ohio, this Saturday to take on the Rockets. Kickoff is at noon P.T.
Year & Major: Freshman, Kinesiology-Exercise Science
Name: Julia Glaser #8 Christian Ortuno • The Collegian
Julia Glaser (#8) heads the ball during a game against the Pacific Tigers on Friday, Sept. 9, 2016.