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Fresno State Aquatics Center now open to students

By Alan Wileman The Collegian The Fresno State Aquatics Center has opened the pool area to its students and faculty for fitness swimming.

Aug. 15, 2012 the pool area will be open to students and faculty to use between 4:307:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Fridays.

Access for students is free wh e n t h e y p r e s e n t t h e i r Fresno State ID at the gate.

The cost for faculty is $15 for a pool membership or $35 for a Student Recreation Center and pool membership combination.

Paul Ladwig, senior associate athletics director for External Relations, feels that students have a great opportunity to use a state-of-the-art facility.

“We have a great facility right here on campus that students can access for free in the late afternoon and early evenings,” Ladwig said. “This is a chance to do a great exercise in a tremendous venue.”

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The Aquatic Center is open to students Monday through Thursday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Fridays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Students who show a Fresno State student ID can access the Aquatics Center for free.

Day: Taking a closer look at AConstitution time to reflect on history the Free Speech Area

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By Yocelin Gallardo The Collegian One of the most visible areas on campus is the Free Speech Area, which is available to students, organizations and others to spread their messages to the public.

Only university org aniz at i o n s a n d s t u d e n t s c a n reserve use of the Free Speech Area platform, but if it isn’t reserved, it is open to use by anyone.

Associated Students Inc. funded the platform in May 2002.

The platfor m is managed

by ASI’s Student Involvement office. The Free Speech Area runs from the brick wall at the east end of Taco Bell and continues westward to the main entrance of the Henry Madden Library. A straight line from the library entrance to the University Center forms

the southern edge of the Free Speech Area, and it continues north, ending at the row of planters located on the walkway, according to Student Involvement guidelines.

Josh Edrington, a coordinator at Student Involvement, said the public is not limited to staying in that specific area.

Most speakers use the Free

Speech Area because of its heavy foot-traffic.

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The Free Speech Area is a popular area for speakers, not only because of the freedom of speech it provides, but also for its heavy foot traffic.

The 225th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution is Sept. 17. It was originally signed Sept. 17, 1787.

A c c o r d i n g t o t h e U. S .

Department of Education’s website, educational institutions that receive federal funds for the fiscal year are required to have educational programs pertaining to the U.S. Constitution available to students.

There are many ways to celebrate the Constitution. The Department of Education’s website has of fered free resources that contain historical infor mation of the C o n s t i t u t i o n , h t t p : / / f re e. ed.gov/subjects.cfm?subject_ id=19.

Malik Simba, a professor at Fresno State with an emphasis in Constitutional History and African American History, suggests a more critical look into our history.

“Constitution Day changed from Citizenship Day in 2004.

The question still remains, should this Day be about celebration only or about critical reflection on the ‘living Constitution,’” Simba said.

The Constitution has changed over the years. In its original form in 1787, it was interpreted to support slavery and did not support the idea that individuals of different races were held equal, Simba said.

Over the years, the constitution has been amended in significant ways, which changed American culture. Some examples are: the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery in the U.S.; the 14th Amendment, which gave African-Americans their citizenship; and the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote.

Fresno State will of fer a forum on the subject of Constitution Day, starting at 11 a.m. in the Satellite Student Union.

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MONDAY , SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

Tolerance now a foreign concept

Opinion Editor Liana Whitehead

In the days following the intentional, ill-willed attacks at the U.S. embassy in Libya, violent anti-American protests continued outside the doors of many U.S. embassies, including our headquarters in Yemen and Cairo. As most of us may know, the initial attack on our Libya embassy left four Americans dead, including our ambassador to Libya, Christopher Stevens.

These four lives were taken in the name of Islam as overseas Muslims found offense in an independent film, “Innocence of Muslims.” The film openly mocked Islam and its Prophet Muhammad by portraying him as perverted and piggish. It was produced and introduced by a California resident, Israeli-American Nakoula Basseley Nakoula, according to Al Jazeera, the English version of an Arab news company.

In midst of the absurd violence, Americans were not the only people killed or injured by Islamic protestors.

In a New York Times article, it stated that 500 Iranians screaming “Death to America!” were reported outside the Swiss Embassy, which deals with U.S. diplomatic interests. Protests like these resulted in the deaths and injuries of civilians in places such as Yemen and Cairo.

In an article published Sunday

by Reuters, it said that the extremists have spread to Europe. It stated

that an Iranian religious foundation ance in America. Free will is an innate increased the reward for the capture right that, unfortunately, isn’t recogand murder of British novelist Salman nized or practiced by the entire world.

Rushdie. Rushdie has no involvement But in the United States, we realize in “Innocence of Muslims,” but was tar- that a country led under one religion is geted by Muslims in 1989 for his book, bound to cause chaos comparable to the “The Satanic Verses,” which faced the catastrophe overseas. accusation that it was anti-Muhammad.

I want to emphasize the word tolerToday, because of the recent events, the ance. Tolerance is rooted in Latin and reward for Rushdie’s murder is $3.3 Greek, and literally means to bear or million – $500,000 higher than the 1980s endure something. Religious tolerance bid. Rushdie even described the video does not equal religious acceptance. as “idiotic” and “a piece of garbage,” It seems Americans today often blend but this was not enough to please those the two together, as if we have to admit who, if given the choice, would do away that a different religion could also be with a nation of nonbelievers. true. But this is not so. Tolerance is America’s response to these terror- necessary to “keep the peace,” and the istic protests should be one of relent- Constitution only states that we shall lessness and disgust, for our country be free to choose what we believe — not is indeed under attack. Though the that we must like or agree with others. rocket blast that mercilessly took the We are simply called to respect the fact lives of innocent people happened that they share the inherent rights — overseas, it was done with cruel inten- but we do not have to accept, believe, tions and in genuacknowledge or i n e h at e t ow a rd support another the Americans and religion. those who openly Similar discushis is why we call for denounce Islam. sions have raised religious tolerance in I watched the questions concernAmerica. Free will is an innate film in its entirety, ing the Islamic and while I admit faith and what it right that, unfortunately, isn’t it was de g rading truly entails. Now, recognized or practiced by the and distasteful, it because I am not a entire world.” does not represent Muslim, and I have American values little knowledge of and ideals as a what present-day whole. Individuals Muslims actually who simply could practice, I cannot not keep their hate validate or disto themselves created it in poor taste. prove anything. And, due to the said This is something that continuously differences between regular and radical occurs around the globe, yet receives lit- Islam, I am often confused by what the tle or no attention. Every religion faces religion involves. persecution in light of what we, as indiAfter Sept. 11, 2001, President George viduals, believe to be true. Apparently, W. Bush “characterized Islam as a reliChristianity is a widely accepted belief gion of peace,” according to an online among Americans — so why am I per- article from National Public Radio. secuted and judged on a daily basis for “But others,” NPR stated, “counter that following Christianity? The religion on the roots of Islam include violent leadwhich our country was founded is now ers, teachings and Scripture.” Because hated by many, and is openly criticized of this, it is difficult to comprehend the in the media and in schools and govern- grounds on which Muslim terrorists ment. People from all faiths are con- justify themselves. demned and criticized in every society, As an American citizen, I am underso why did this film strike such a nasty standably horrified and deeply repulsed chord in the Middle East? by the recent events in the Middle East.

This is why we call for religious toler- I am out to prove one thing: Americans

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR There has been a lot of talk ab out Cong re ss ma n Rya n ’ s Medicare plan ever since Mitt Romney selected Congressman Ryan to be his vice presidential candidate.

T h e re a re ke y d i f f e re n c e s b e t w e e n Ry a n C a r e a n d ObamaCare. Under ObamaCare, not only are current seniors affected by decisions made by the bureaucratic panel who choose who does and does not deserve health coverage, but it does nothing to address the expensive cost of healthcare. ObamaCare creates a health system where there is no doctor/patient relationship, quality of care is reduced, and vital needs are not addressed, not

are the immediate targets of the religious war that has unfolded. Protestors are chanting with animosity in their hearts and with the conviction that America has collectively shunned Islam. It is vital that our country bands together in a time when we are targeted as hateful because of an amateur video, which was apparently offensive enough to kill and die for. And, as for our Cairo embassy’s letter of apology to the perpetrators, it was weak and unnecessary.

The statement released by the United States on Tuesday, the anniversary of Sept. 11, read: “The Embassy of the United States in Cairo condemns the continuing efforts by misguided individuals to hurt the religious feelings of Muslims — as we condemn efforts to offend believers of all religions. Today, the 11th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, Americans are honoring our patriots and those who serve our nation as the fitting response to the enemies of democracy.

Respect for religious beliefs is a cornerstone of American democracy. We firmly reject the actions by those who abuse the universal right of free speech to hurt the religious beliefs of others.”

In this statement, our representatives apologized for our abuse of our right to free speech, and for hurting the feelings of Islamic followers — outrageous, to say the least. Not only was the film created by a few select individuals, but it the subjective opinion of those involved, which is protected under our Constitution. Cairo’s statement implies that America, as a whole, is apologetic for our ignorant and “misguided” individuals. It is almost as if the statement was released in hopes of curving the protestors’ hate and preventing another attack. So, our embassies were under siege and our representatives were killed due to hurt feelings? It is all part of a bigger picture.

Tactless expressions of ignorant opinions don’t kill people. People kill people.

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POOL: Students take advantage of new pool hours

News Briefs Blood Drive Kick-Off The first blood drive of the semester will begin Tuesday, Sept. 18 in the University Dining Hall from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Donors will receive money-saving coupons.

Donors must be 17-years-old and weigh at least 110 pounds. Be sure to drink lots of water and eat a healthy meal. All donors will need photo identification and a social security number. The blood drive will run form Tuesday through Thursday.

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Corrections The article “Despite miscount, ASI votes in favor of Prop. 30,” in the Friday Sept. 14 issue of The Collegian, incorrectly stated that a proposed plan would include a 6,000-student reduction in Fresno State’s enrollment. This reduction would actually be a total of 6,000 from the CSU system as a whole, not specifically Fresno State.

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CONTINUED from page 1 Students are already using the facility to work out or just cool off.

Titus Moore, who played for his high school water polo and swim teams, uses the pool at least four times a week and said that the difference between Fresno State’s old and new pool are immeasurable.

“I’ve played in a bunch of different pools and this is definitely one of the nicer pools I’ve ever played in throughout California,” Moore said.

The new Aquatics Center has been open for the past year but was not open to general student use; it was reserved

only for athletic use and classes.

“They had the old indoor pool and I was using that for a while, then this one came up but there weren’t any hours for us to use it,” Moore said.

Moore hopes that he can use this fitness swim time to start up a future Fresno State Swim club.

The pool area will be closed to students beginning on Nov. 15. It will be opened again on March 1, 2013 through May 31, 2013.

There are a limited amount of lanes available, so students are advised to be aware and courteous of other potential users.

Entry to the pool area does not grant

access to the Kinesiology pool, and neither the starting blocks nor diving boards are to be used.

The Lap Pool is designed for fitness and lap swimming only. Horseplay, balls and lessons are not permitted in the pool area, officials said.

Configuration of the pool can change according to the needs of the swim team, so dates and times are also subject to change accordingly.

Two lifeguards are on duty at all times during fitness swim hours for student safety. For more information about the pool area call 559-347-3876.

SPEECH: Does free speech ever go too far?

Free Speech Area to have their message heard, and no used. The reservation sys- events are reserved for the tem is used to avoid conflict platform, they have the abilbetween those who would ity to walk up and use it,” like to use the platfor m. Edrington said.

Student Involvement reguMargarita Bocanegra, larly provides priority to a senior at Fresno State, students or any organization believes freedom of speech with an affiliation to Fresno should be allowed on camState, Edrington said. p u s, b u t c e r t a i n t o p i c s A l l r e s e r v a t i o n s g o should be allowed and others through the review of should not. t h e U n ive r s i t y Po l i c e “For me and my organiDepartment to deter mine zation, you have to watch if the event will need any kind of what you say,” said police presence.

Bocanegra, who is a memThough the campus over- ber of Alpha Pi Sigma. “Be sees the set date and time, it respectful. Some people has no power over the stu- might take to the extreme dents’ and the speakers’ mes- and insult someone.” sages.

Bocanegra said that once “Individuals coming from people begin to get hurt, the outside cannot reserve there should be a limit to the platfor m, but if they freedom of speech. show up to be out in the “Some people might not know how to use the First Amendment,” Bocanegra said.

“I feel it’s right we graduate noW? in should have that.

You just need to know how to get your point across.”

The campus has received complaints about controversial protestors who arrive on campus, Edrington said. The campus cannot take any action and must permit individuals to practice their freedom of speech.

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A religious speaker confronts students about their life-styles and beliefs in the Free Speech Area, provoking some anger and aggression.

we would direct those individuals to the campus police de par tment,” Edrington said. “From our standpoint, if there are any issues where any laws have been violated, we would connect to the campus police.”

Gary Nelson, senior coordinator at Student Involvement, pointed out that campus police are here to make the students feel safe. Cameras located in the area would assist police if a situation requires it.

In 1997, the Ku Klux Klan held a rally at Fresno State.

The only part that the school had control over was scheduling to ensure police were on scene to keep the public safe, Nelson said.

“They do have the right to freedom of speech,” Nelson said. “If there were hate, or inciting violence or saying things that are harmful to others, the police could ask the individual to stop or to leave.”

Freshman Ana Barbosa says she personally wouldn’t use the Free Speech Area and doesn’t mind those who use it.

“It doesn’t really affect me,” Barbosa said. “If I want to listen to it, if I’m interested, I’ll stop and listen. But if it doesn’t involve me, I’ll just keep walking.”

A preacher who uses the F ree Speech Area often declined to comment, but did say Fresno State is the only place he speaks at.

Fresno State, as a public university, must continue to provide an area where the public may practice its First Amendment right to freedom of speech.

“Honestly, with the individuals that come out to the Free Speech Area, that’s what they do; that is their job,” Edrington said. “They know all about the First Amendment and what they can and cannot say and what’s going to be pressure points,” Edrington said.

“They realize if you are walking by and they say something to get to you, you are going to stop and get other individuals to do the same, and they will get an audience, and that is what they want.”

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

For the pursuit of happiness

By Cameron Woolsey The Collegian Fresno State psycholog y instructor Bob Levine is impressed that the small Asian province of Bhutan, about twice the size of Fresno County, a country that is so behind moder n times that streets don’t even have traffic lights, can embrace the advanced notion of happiness as a product.

It is a country that believes happiness can be measured and studied in a way that the emotions of the people can change national policy. It is run by a government empathetic to its citizens, and changes itself to provide that happiness for them.

It is a body of power that is molded and shaped by the moods of its people, and it’s the only country in the world that does it.

For generations, Bhutan has been an isolated country nestled between India and Tibet, its northern border comprised of the Himalayan mountain range. The country’s elevation rises from around 600 feet at the southern end to more than 23,000 feet up north.

The first time its citizens experienced the glow of television was in 1999.

Over a year ago Levine visited Bhutan to be inducted into its Gross National Happiness project.

He had been in contact for some time with the director of the Center for Bhutanese Studies, Dasho Karma Ura. Now, he’s going back, this time in order to be more involved. His work this time may lead to change national policy.

“The country is going through this natural experiment which to me, as a social psychologist, to be able to observe how people change, how social dynamics change— it’s all before our eyes,” Levine said. “And that’s what interests me about it.”

The project is tentatively scheduled to begin in January 2013.

The government is moving forward with a new phase to

the project, Levine said. The plan that he helps to develop will aid in the economic and spiritual growth of the country’s happiness.

“It’s really wonderful to me,” Levine said. “How effective they’re going to be is an open question.

“Traditionally, when countries grow, the question of psychological quality of life gets left behind. But what I’m so impressed with is the notion that the leaders of a country, as national policy, are emphasizing the importance of psychological, emotional, social, physical well-being of their people.”

The country’s fourth Dragon King, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, founded Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness index in 1972 in an effort to begin modernization of the country.

“The king, of all people, this monarch, comes up with the notion of the quality of life, and that making money does not equal a better quality of life,” Levine said. “He developed this notion, as well as measurement of gross national product to measure gross national happiness.”

Levine received two letters of invitation, one from former Bhutanese King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, who abdicated his throne to his son in 2006, and another from Jigmi Y. Thinley, prime minister of Bhutan.

Levine will join around 35 other scholars in an International Expert Working G r o u p, t o a i d t h e G r o s s National Happiness project in conjunction with the United Nations.

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t's really wonderful to me. How effective they're going to be is an open question.”

— Bob Levine, Psychology Instructor

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Psychology instructor Bob Levine is returning to the country of Bhutan to help the government increase the gross national happiness index. Bhutan is the only country in the world that uses happiness to change national policy.

His contribution to the group is to help the gover nment understand the correlation of happiness and the perception of time.

Levine, who has taught psychology at Fresno State since 1974, is an inter nationally known instructor and lecturer. Time is a field of psychology that Levine has devoted many years of his educational life to, and is the focus of his first book, “The Geography of Time,” released in 1997.

“I know that my main responsibilities will be on that one dimension—that single dimension—of the gross national happiness index, which is time, both the subjective feelings about time and objective measures of time use,” Levine said.

Levine said the Bhutanese government will hire people to go from door to door with a packet of questions to gather the necessary information.

The government has experienced a lot of success with the method. The last round of data collected, came from around “tens of thousands of people,” out of a population of around 708,000, Levine said.

“In the United States, when national surveys are done, it’s

around 1,500 to 2,000 people that are surveyed to represent the 300 million people in the United States,” he said. “So they’re very good at getting that data.”

Levine said he will use the information from the surveys to “get a sense of the way people are using their time, their sense of satisfaction with the way they’re using their time and looking at individual differences and maybe being able to find connections that’ll help in being more efficient— at the same time increasing that gross national happiness index.”

Levine said he would like to see Bhutan stand as an inspiration to other countries to put happiness on the agenda.

Several countries, such as the United Kingdom, are already starting to experiment with the idea.

But the idea of happiness as a product of the country is still new, and in that sense, won’t be widely accepted, Levine said.

“Just try to imagine it,” Levine said. “Try to imagine a presidential candidate in the United States talking about gross national happiness. It would be the end of them.”

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ry to imagine a presedential candidate in the United States talking about gross national happiness. It would be the end of the them.”

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said, is that in the United States, there is a belief that happiness rises proportionally with that of income.

Levine believes, however, that countries don’t have anything to lose by opening up to the idea. After all, happiness can’t be bought or sold, he said.

“What I find most impressive about this project, is that a poor country, as part of (its) national policy, is emphasizing the importance of happiness,” he said. “I don’t see any downside to embracing that as a national value.”

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2012 Hearst/CSU scholar overcomes poverty, health issues Via University Communications Alcoholism, domestic violence, divorce and the struggles of living in a single-parent household seemed to foretell a dim future for Fresno State graduate student Oscar Perez. Instead, his hard-life experiences inspired him to earn degrees in two majors and dedicated himself to helping others and is Fresno State’s 2012 William R. Hearst/ Califor nia State University (CSU) Trustees Award recipient for outstanding achievement.

The CSU’s highest recognition of student accomplishment is awarded to 23 students – one at each of the CSU campuses – who have demonstrated financial need, experienced personal hardship and model exemplary academic performance, community service and personal accomplishments.

They will be honored at 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 18, at a ceremony at the Dumke Auditorium (401 Golden Shore Ave.) in Long Beach as part of the CSU trustees’ next meeting.

T h e Wi l l i a m R a n d o l p h H e a r s t Foundation endowed the scholarship fund in 1984, and it was supplemented, beginning in 1999, with trustee contri-

butions and private donations. Each year, the Hearst/CSU Trustees program awards $3,000 to each student. There are four other scholarship awards ranging from $5,000 to $10,000.

Perez, 25, said he never saw himself attending a university, much less becoming successful in his lifetime because his childhood was full of adversities growing grew up in the small town of Toppenish, in central Washington. He credits his mother for persevering and inspiring him to succeed.

“I feel that I am proof that no matter how hard life is, one can become someone with the right inspiration in their life,” Perez said. “I owe all my achievements and success to her. She believed

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education was the key.”

In 2011, Perez graduated from Fresno State with degrees in social work and broadcast journalism and then entered the master’s program in social work.

Currently serving a term as a senatorat-large in the Associated Students Inc. Senate, he plans to complete his graduate work in spring 2013.

His passion for human justice and equality led Perez to volunteer countless hours at the Center for Women and Culture and the Social Work Student Association. He also served numerous populations within the community, including homeless people, battered and abused women, abused children and underprivileged families.

Perez has been president of Students Providing Empowerment, Advocacy & Knowledge (SPEAK), which educates the public about domestic violence and sexual abuse.

“Oscar is committed to giving a voice to the voiceless and a helping hand to those in need,” Fresno State President John D. Welty said in nominating him.

After receiving his master’s degree, Perez plans a career as a social worker and an international correspondent on child and social welfare issues.

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Oscar Perez is one of only 23 students awarded for academic excellence. He volunteers his time in the community and plans on getting a career as a social worker.

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Jordan center planned for construction

By Kathy Ayala The Collegian T h e Jo r d a n C o l l e g e o f Ag riculture Sciences and Technology received a $29.4 million gift three years ago from the Jordan family that, in the near future, will lead to a new research center on campus designed to enrich the lear ning experience of students and faculty.

The gift’s purpose is to fund the construction of a state-ofthe-art research facility, the Jordan Research Center.

The project is currently in its design phase. The facility will be on the southeast corner of Woodrow and Barstow avenues. Students can expect to see construction begin as early as the end of this year or early next year.

Faculty from the College of Science and Mathematics, Lyles College of Engineering and the Jordan Colle ge of Ag ricultural Sciences and Technology have come together to brainstorm on the design for the new learning environment for students at Fresno State.

Charles Boyer, dean of the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, has high hopes that the facility enables the three colleges to work side by side and create a new atmosphere of interconnectivity.

The college has been limited with labs that are used for class instruction and research, but there hasn’t been an established facility for research on campus.

“One of the things that [is] always limiting is dedicated space for research,” Boyer said.

The Califor nia State University system plans and builds with state money for the teaching mission, thus leaving researchers to find ways to have space for research. Of the $29.4 million, $20 million will be allocated toward the build-

Photo courtesy of Charles Boyer

The Jordan Research Center is planned to be 30,000 square feet and three floors. The center will be located on the southeast corner of Woodrow and Barstow avenues and was paid for by a $29.4 million gift from the Jordan Family.

ing of the new research site.

“The truth of the matter is that research in agriculture, food or water or natural resources, which are part of agriculture as well, any of those areas that research is truly interdisciplinary,” Boyer said. “Different colleges may be working on one problem, one issue, and that synergy is important."

Three different colleges will utilize the new space. They are the College of Science and Mathematics, Lyles College of Engineering and the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology.

The research center will be 30,000 square feet with three floors for faculty and students to work. It is designed to incorporate new modern lab ideas as well as spaces for interaction.

Graduate student Prasad Yadavali, an international student from India, described the graduate laboratory he works out of as crowded. The laboratory is not large enough to house the materials and equipment used for research, he said.

“T

he truth of the matter is that research in agriculture, food or water or natural resources, which are part of agriculture as well, any of those areas that research is truly interdisciplinary.”

— Charles Boyer, Dean of the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology The departments under the Jordan College all share the small building with undergraduate and graduate students. There are four large labs that serve as multipurpose areas. Those are also shared with classes.

“Research samples have to be stored in other buildings because there isn’t dedicated space for them. So they must be stored in other building’s refrigerators and freezers,” said Yadavali.

Students have been working in a rotating system, where they conduct their research.

After they are done, they must clean up for the next student to go in and begin. These areas,

which are usually dedicated spaces in other labs, are shared and become common areas.

The Central Valley has led the way in agriculture. This is reflective of Fresno State as the university has 1,000 acres of farmland.

Boyer said he hopes with the addition of the new research facility that it will make a longterm impact on campus and help transform it into a university for the future. The Jordan Research Center will allow for more research and hopefully more collaborative research projects.

"I think, especially since Fresno is the center for agriculture," Boyer said.

Since there isn’t dedicated space for undergraduate and graduate students, they don’t have the opportunity to meet and work with other researching students. Rooms in the graduate laboratory are separated from one another. The design of the new infrastructure will allow for students to interact with each other openly and share ideas.

When students get together and help one another on projects, they learn through the process of involvement, Boyer said.

There are approximately 10 to 12 graduate students, Yadavali said. He believes the center will increase the number of graduate students, along with the amount of research conducted.

Boyer said, “I think it would be a very good addition for the university and for research in terms of soil science, plant science, plant pathology. I think the department will grow a lot more.”

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Student volunteers clear debris from riverside

By Jeffery Smith The Collegian Fresno State’s Smittcamp Family Honors College p a r t n e re d w i t h R ive r t re e Volunteers for the annual Great Sierra River Cleanup from 9 a.m.-1 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 15-16.

A part of the San Joaquin River between the Highway 99 bridge and Skaggs Bridge County Park, north of Fresno was cleaned by volunteers.

Mark Stomma lead the annual project for the Fresno State students involved.

“The river cleanup helps to improve water quality by reducing pollution in the water and on the shore, as well as making the river a safer place for the wildlife and the people who swim, play and fish in it every day,” said Megan Ginise, a freshman mass communication and journalism major from Firebaugh.

128 students volunteers

“I

t's a It's a great community service event that runs deep in the hearts of all Valley residents.”

— Megan Ginise, Volunteer

Photo courtesy of University Communications

Fresno State volunteers clean up debris and tires from a section of the San Joaquin River between Highway 99 and Skaggs Bridge County Park.

removed 14 tons of debris and more than 250 tires from the river in two days.

The San Joaquin is

Califor nia’s second longest river and runs 333 miles from the Sierra to the San JoaquinSacramento delta. This river

provides drinking water, crop irrigation, power and location to fish among other recreational activities.

Cleaning the portion of the San Joaquin River has been a part of the Fresno community for over 10 years.

“It’s a great community service event that runs deep in the hearts of all Valley residents who share the San Joaquin River,” Ginise said. “It’s a great uniting marker that can help teach the young and the old the importance of the river and the environment that we call home.”

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STAMPEDE: ‘Dogs defense records four interceptions CONTINUED from page 8 ers. It all came together. We’re going to put the pedal to the metal and go as fast as we can and score as many points as we can.”

On defense, the Bulldogs were fearsome, forcing four interceptions including three by strong safety Phillip Thomas. Two of the interceptions Thomas had were retur ned for touchdowns, which set another Mountain We s t C o n f e r e n c e r e c o r d .

The ’Dogs defensive line was also fierce in not allowing Colorado’s starting running back Christian Powell any running plays of 10 or more yards.

“It’s unbelievable! As a defender, you really don’t get that much opportunity to touch the ball or have the ball in your hand. It was the best game of my life,” Thomas said.

“That’s got to be our signature. We’ve preached to our guys since day one. We’ve got to win the takeaway battle,” DeRuyter added.

The Buffaloes struggled all game long to find their rhythm both offensively and defensively. In the first quarter alone, Colorado only had a total of 123 yards and one first down.

Comparatively, the Bulldogs had 322 total yards and 10 first downs.

“O

nce we stopped the run, we knew we could pick on the quarterback.”

— Phillip Thomas, Strong safety

“We had a talented Pac-12 team coming into our house.

Our guys had a good week of practice, and a good hard edge on our team,” DeRuyter said.

Buffaloes quarterback Jordan Webb was substituted about midway through the second quarter with backup quarterback Connor Wood. This move was ineffective as the ‘Dogs continued to shut down Colorado’s offensive game, both rushing and passing.

“Once we stopped the run, we knew we could pick on the quarterback,” Thomas said.

“We keyed on that and made him throw the ball. Make people throw the ball to beat us because if you let an offense run all over you, it’s going to be a easy game for them.”

“I was happy with the production we had on defense getting the takeaways and especially the takeaway score itself,” DeRuyter said.

Fresno State takes on Tulsa next weekend on the road and the ’Dogs look to win their first road game of the season. Coach DeRuyter, the coaches, and the team will have a short weekend to get ready to play the Golden Hurricane.

“We challenged our guys all week. We needed to play ‘fast, physical, and fanatical,’ in order to have a chance against them,” DeRuyter said. “I was pleased by the way our guys game out of the gate.”

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Women’s Soccer goes 0-2 on the road

By Collegian Staff The Fresno State women’s soccer team lost twice over the weekend. The Bulldogs were blanked in both games, losing 3-0 to Texas on Friday and 2-0 to Oklahoma on Sunday.

In the first game of the road trip, the Bulldogs were completely outmatched by Texas.

The Longhorns outshot Fresno State by a 24-8 margin. Texas kept the ’Dogs on a short leach all game long.

In Sunday’s match, Fresno State had a stronger showing

but still lost to the Cowboys.

Senior forward Callie Hancock sparked the ’Dogs’ offense by taking nine shots with four on goal. However, none of them found the back of the net for Fresno State. The Bulldogs were also able to outshoot Oklahoma, 19-13, in total shots but tied in shots-on-goal with a five apiece.

Fresno State returns home this Friday to take on CSU Bakersfield in Mountain West Conference play. The ’Dogs will be shooting to win their first game of the season in front of the home crowd.

Photos by Roe Borunda / The Collegian

Phillip Thomas intercepts Colorado’s quarterback Jordan Webb and avoids tackles en route to scoring a defensive touchdown. Thomas intercepted three total passes, two of which were run back for touchdowns.

RECORD: Rouse shines for the ‘Dogs

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be our strategy for the year,” DeRuyter said. “We’re going to try to start fast and get people on their heels.”

Quarterback Derek Carr’s 97-yard pass to junior receiver Isaiah Burse in the first quarter tied the Mountain West record for longest touchdown reception. Carr completed 17 of 22 passes for 300 yards, five touchdowns and an intercep-

“W

e’re going to try to start fast and get people on their heels.”

— Tim DeRuyter, Head coach

tion.

“We had a false start the play before and they kind of showed me their coverage, so I signaled him a different route based on what coverage they showed,” Carr said.

“When we lined up, sure enough they were in that same coverage. I just looked at him and gave him the thumbs-up.”

Safety Phillip Thomas’s three interce ptions tied a Mountain West record. Two of those interceptions were returned for scores from 43 and 16 yards out. Fresno State intercepted four passes in the game.

“I guess the quarterback thought I was the weak link out there… Ten other guys on the field were either out there getting pressure or covering their guys good that the quarterback thought he should pick on me,”

Thomas said. “It’s the product of a whole defense.”

F re s n o S t at e w i l l cl o s e its nonleague schedule next Saturday at Tulsa. The Bulldogs will enter conference play in the Mountain West on Sept. 29 when they host San Diego State.

CORRECTION In the Friday, Sept. 14 issue of The Collegian, the article titled “Aaron Judge wins College Home Run Derby” was incorrectly attributed to Ricardo Cano. The correct author was Jason Smithberg.

Volleyball finishes strong in San Diego

By Collegian Staff T h e F re s n o S t at e wo m en’s volleyball team left the U n ive r s i t y o f S a n D i e g o Invitational with a 2-1 tournament record last weekend.

Fresno State lost in three sets to host San Diego in its first game, won in five against UC Santa Barbara and swept Yale, 3-0, in its concluding match of the invitational.

Ag ainst San Die go, the Bulldogs (7-5) combined for 26 kills. San Diego won the first two sets, 25-20, and took the final third set by decisive 25-10.

Fresno State rallied in the

final two matches of the tournament. Against UC Santa Barbara, the Bulldogs came back after losing the first set, 25-20. Fresno State won the second, third and fifth sets of the match in a 3-2 defeat of the Gauchos.

Fresno State then swept Yale, 3-0, in its final match of the invitational. Junior Marissa Brand and sophomore Maci Murdock led the team with 14 kills apiece.

The Bulldogs will begin conference play this Thursday at Boise State. Fresno State will play its next home game on Sept. 25 when it faces Fresno Pacific.

Robbie Rouse is congratulated by his mother after the game against Colorado. Rouse now holds the all-time rushing record, surpassing Bulldog great Ron Rivers.

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’Dogs stampede Buffaloes Fresno State amasses 322 yards of total offense and 35 points in the first quarter

By Luke Shaffer The Collegian The Bulldogs really lived up to the new team mantra, “fast, physical, fanatical,” in a crushing 69-14 victory over Colorado Saturday.

Spurred by a 35-point first quarter offensive explosion, the Bulldogs rode the shoulders of running back Robbie Rouse.

Rouse was credited with a total of nine carries for 144 yards and two touchdowns.

He also added four receptions for 42 yards and two receiving touchdowns en route to attaining the all-time rushing recording. Rouse surpassed Fresno State running back legend Ron Rivers with 4,139 career rushing yards.

“I talked to Ron during the fall camp and he’s a great guy,

“F

or him to get the all-time record, and the way he did it, I was really happy for him and it couldn’t have gone to a better person.”

Photos by Roe Borunda / The Collegian

Derek Carr in process of throwing a pass en route to collecting 300 passing yards and 17 completions. Carr also added five passing touchdowns and completed his throws to six different wide receivers.

— Tim DeRuyter, Head coach

has a great family. And he’s a great running back as well along with all the great running backs that came through Fresno State,” Rouse said.

“For him to get the all-time record, and the way he did it, I was really happy for him and it couldn’t have gone to a better person,” head coach Tim DeRuyter said.

“He’s got the biggest heart of anybody I’ve ever seen playing that position,” DeRuyter added.

Quarterback Derek Carr also played an all-around solid performance making 17 of 22 completions and collecting 300 passing yards and five passing touchdowns. The Bulldogs wide receiver corps had an excellent game with five different receivers averaging 40 or more reception yards.

“I just keep working hard.

And I did the best I could to win the game,” Carr said.

The Bulldo gs broke a Mountain West Conference record for most points scored in the first quarter.

“Our guys relished this opportunity,” DeRuyter said.

“And so you combine the x’s and o’s of our scheme and Dave Schramm called a great game with our very talented playSee STAMPEDE, Page 7

Rouse runs away with rushing record “Mighty Mouse” surpasses legend Ron Rivers by collecting 4,139 rushing yards

By Ricardo Cano The Collegian It probably couldn’t have happened under more ideal circumstances.

En route to Fresno State’s 69-14 dismantling of the Colorado Buffaloes (0-3), senior running back Robbie Rouse broke the school’s all-time record in rushing yards previously set by former Bulldog great Ron Rivers.

It was on his ninth and final carry of the game. It was during the first play of Fresno State’s fifth offensive drive.

It was on a 94-yard touchdown score where he scurried through Colorado defenders from one end zone to the other as fellow receivers Josh Harper and Devante Adams picked up blocks for him as far as 10 yards from the line of scrimmage.

Rouse’s record-breaking run

“I

t was better than I ever imagined. I never imagined that the record would be broken on a 94-yard run.”

— Robbie Rouse, Running back

tied for the school’s longest run.

It was in the first quarter.

Fresno State (2-1) had just stretched its lead over the Buffaloes 35-0.

“It was better than I ever imagined,” Rouse said. “I never imagined that the record would be broken on a 94-yard run.”

The announced crowd of 27,513 chanted Rouse’s name after he crossed the plane for the touchdown. Despite it being the fifth straight home g ame with a crowd under 30,000, Bulldog Stadium—for that moment—seemed to roar as loud as a sold-out crowd.

With 146 rushing yards and two scores on nine carries, Rouse leads Fresno State running backs with 3,519 career rushing yards. Rouse also had four receptions for 42 yards and two touchdowns.

“I was extremely excited for and proud of Robbie Rouse,” head coach Tim DeRuyter said.

“Robbie would be the first one to tell you he knows it’s not just him. But for him to get the all-time record, especially in the way he did it – I was really happy for him. It couldn’t have gone to a better high-character guy.”

Against a Pac-12 team that appeared to look more like an overwhelmed (Football Championship Subdivision)

opponent, Rouse’s overall first-half production –186 total yards, two rushing and two receiving touchdowns—outmatched Colorado’s 123 total yards. The Buffaloes finished with 278 yards of total offense.

B u t Ro u s e w a s n ’ t t h e only one to break records on Saturday.

Fresno State’s 55 first-half

points were the most points scored by a Mountain West team in the first two quarters of a game. The Bulldogs’ 35-point scoring frenzy in the first quarter broke the Mountain West record for most points scored in the first 15 minutes of regulation.

The Bulldogs scored touchdowns on their first six offense

drives. Fresno State got off to a 28-0 start with over five minutes left in the first while possessing the football for four minutes, 51 seconds.

T h e Bu l l do g s’ 665 total yards on offense is a season high.

“News flash: that’s going to See RECORD, Page 7

Robbie Rouse streaks for the endzone on a 94-yard run that broke the all-time rushing record. Rouse finished the night with 144 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.