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Holocaust exhibit visits Fresno State

By Alejandra Garcia The Collegian

“The Courage to Remember,” a Holocaust visual narrative exhibit, is visiting Fresno State to raise awareness.

The free exhibit is located on the lower level of the University Student Union. The exhibition panels will be on display from Sept. 23 to the 27.

“Our objective is to educate people of all ages and backgrounds so that future

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here are genocides going on around the world currently and it is crucial that our generation gains exposure and knowledge of these events.”

— Jenna Smith, Fresno State student

crimes of this nature are prevented,” said Ted Gover, executive director of Foundation for California. “Through this, we hope that if a group like this were to rise again, enough people would speak out and put a stop to it.”

The educational exhibit consists of 42 panels of what led to and what happened during the Holocaust from 1933 to 1945. This includes the history of the Nazi’s campaign, in which 6 million Jews were killed. Others were also killed including political dissidents, prisoners of war, homosexuals and the mentally disabled.

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Students, community members and administrators have atttended “The Courage to Remember,” a Holocaust visual narrative exibition in the lower level of the University Student Union.

This exhibit was created by the Museum of Tolerance, which has been partnered with the Foundation for California for over 20 years. The Foundation for California is a nonprofit educational corporation that

provides educational programs on important issues to California.

“Not everyone can travel to the museum, so we try to take the heart of what they’re doing at the Museum of Tolerance and bring that on tour,”

chairman of the board of Foundation for California Dr. Alfred Balitzer said.

Balitzer has personally taken the “The Courage to Remember” exhibit See EXHIBIT, Page 3

Students maintain their cultural identity

By Rodrigo Andrade The Collegian

of a person’s natal or host culture may lead to depression, anxiety and other issues.

“In contrast, optimal well being seems to come from adopting a bicultural identity wherein both natal and host cultures are represented.”

For Ana Lilia Ruvalcaba, a Fresno S t at e s t u d e n t a n d o r g a n i z e r o f Guelaguetza in Fresno, attending these cultural events remind her of heritage and culture.

“I’m not from Oaxaca, but I get to lear n about another Mexican culture that I didn’t know much about,” Ruvalcaba said. “Every state in Mexico has its own traditions and learning

Many Fresno State students will try to reconnect to their culture by attending the Guelaguetza this Sunday at Roosevelt High School.

The Guelaguetza means to give, share and receive in the indigenous Mesoamerican Zapotec language and the celebration is a tradition of Oaxaca, Mexico.

Many Fresno State students want to learn and educate people about their culture and not forget their identity while adapting to the American cul-

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f anything, I feel we get too caught up in adapting to the American culture that we begin losing our own.”

t is important to accept the culture, because if you reject it, you will struggle.”

— Jesse Orozco, Fresno State student

ture.

“The reason I will be attending is because I find it important to attend events like these, because it allows me to keep in touch with my people and embrace our traditions,” Fresno State student and Guelaguetza organizer Yenedith Valencia said.

“If anything, I feel we get too caught up in adapting to the American culture that we begin losing our own,” Valencia said. “Events like these

— Yenedith Valencia, Fresno State student

Courtesy of Felix Mendoza

Students participate and help organize the Guelaguetza annually in Fresno to increase cultural awareness.

remind us that we must not forget where we came from.”

A study done by the Jour nal of Family Psychology in 2008 found that first-generation immigrants report

less anxiety because they tend to attach more to their ethnic identity when facing perceived discrimination from the host country.

The study also found that rejection

about one is really exciting and informing.”

Although there are many students who believe that it is beneficial to maintain their ethnic identity while adapting to the American culture, there are some students who believe it is important to accept the American See CULTURE, Page 3

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personally don’t believe we ought to be raising taxes or cutting spending until we get this econo“I my off the ground. If we cut government spending, which I normally would be very inclined to do when the deficit’s this big, with interest rates already near zero you can’t get the benefits out of it.”

– Bill Clinton, Newsmax

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Gun control doesn’t work

The Sticks

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alifornia lawmakers have their crosshairs on gun owners once again, which isn’t much of a surprise. It’s just one more in a long history of regulation to make responsible gun ownership an absolute nightmare in this state.

There is a bill on Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk that would make it illegal to openly carry an unloaded weapon in the state. Right now it is legal to carry a firearm without a permit as long as it is unloaded and in plain sight.

Aren’t there plenty of other issues within our state that California politicians should be focusing on right now?

And how often do any of us see someone carrying a firearm out in the open anyway? I am a gun owner with a lot of gun-owning friends, and I have only seen two people in my lifetime carrying a gun in the open.

The excuse for firearm’s regula-

tions is the same every time a new one comes up. It’s going to reduce crime and make people safer.

Has that worked yet? Gun laws are stricter than they have ever been in California. Has anyone noticed a drastic reduction in crime, or a reduction at all for that matter?

When this kind of thing happens, I feel that government is saying, “You don’t need the resources to protect yourself, we’re taking care of that.”

Really? Crime rates are still horrible all over the state. Not to mention this is going on as we keep hearing about budget cuts that affect law enforcement jobs.

I’m so sick of this ridiculous banter about guns causing all the problems.

A bumper sticker said it perfectly: “If guns kill people, then pencils cause spelling errors.”

The reality is, a massive majority of crimes involving firearms are committed with black-market weapons that are illegal and unregistered. These are the types of weapons that are concealed illegally out on the streets.

Don’t think that there aren’t some politicians that would love to see all firearms gone, and I believe each one of these regulations are another test to see how much gun owners will put

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up with.

I know a lot of people honestly think that doing away with firearms will solve crime problems, but it just won’t. It will simply make things more dangerous for us law-abiding citizens by leaving the unregistered illegal weapons out on the streets and with the rest.

I honestly do believe that allowing good law-abiding citizens to protect themselves and their loved ones as they see fit, even with firearms, makes society safer. There are numerous examples in other states that relaxed gun laws and crime rates dropped.

I have a family friend whose life was saved a few short weeks ago because he was carrying his concealed firearm when two men with large knives confronted him in his orchard demanding money. And guess what? He didn’t even have to use it.

I agree that in a perfect world none of us would need a firearm on the street, but let’s be honest, this is far from a perfect world.

I agree that not all of us have the ability to handle a firearm, but for those of us who can prove that we are capable, we should have the right to protect ourselves at the same level in which we might be threatened.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR To the editor: Holy Jesus Christ forgive my sins and save me from humankind’s evil acts. The world is coming to an end.

Abraham Ayala’s complaints on students breaking Fresno State’s smoking policy are being ignored.

Can we get serious? Just for the record, I am not a smoker. But

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here are more important issues affecting Fresno State than students disobeying smoking policy.”

Ayala’s complaints are unfounded. I am on campus most of my day and I do not see what Ayala sees. Yes, once in a while a student might light a cigarette, but he/she shows respect for non-smoker.

Ayala, there are more important issues affecting Fresno State than students disobeying smoking policy.

Want to complain about serious issues? Go to the Chicano and Latin American Studies department and tell those anti-American professors to stop disseminating hatred.

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bumper sticker said it perfectly: ‘If guns kill people, then pencils cause spelling errors.’”

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‘ASI reveals big plans for new budget’ ‘Stanley Ipkis’: “ASI claims to be the voice of the students, yet more than half of the student population doesn’t even know this campus has a student government. ASI = the puppets of the administrators. Sad excuse for student government.”

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‘hgiacone’: “Finally a great article on the great sport of rodeo at Fresno State!

Many people in the community have been upset for years that Fresno State no longer supports the sport of rodeo as an official ‘team.’ Very unfortunate for our wonderful communities in the valley where the participation for the sport of rodeo is very high.”

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culture. For Fresno State student Jesse Orozco, accepting the American culture is important, but it is also important to support one’s own.

“It is important to accept the culture, because if you reject it you will struggle,” Orozco said. “I do believe we have to step away from the culture sometimes.”

“It is impor tant to support these events. Last year I attended [the Guelaguetza] and it was good,” Oro zco added.

The American culture and Mexican culture are very different, but students here at Fresno State might have a richer cultural atmosphere, according to student Erica Lopez.

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do believe we have to step away from the culture sometimes.”

— Jesse Orozco, Fresno State student

“ We ’ r e u n i q u e b e c a u s e we get the best out of both cultures,“ Lopez said. “It is important to perceive and reinforce our ethnic culture to ourselves and to our children so it won’t be forgotten.”

The Binational Center for the Development of Oaxacan Indigenous Communities, other organizations and the help of some Fresno State students will host the celebration. The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Roosevelt High School Auditorium.

EXHIBIT: Educates students on Holocaust CONTINUED from page 1 to Japan, where over 2 million people attended the exhibit. It has been seen all around the world, including cities in the United States and Europe.

This is the first time the exhibit has visited Fresno, made possible by the French National Railway (SNCF).

Over the next year, the Foundation for California is coordinating a statewide tour of this traveling exhibit.

“We are very happy to partner [with SNCF] in order to bring further Holocaust education to California,” Balitzer said. “Our goal is to provide very important lessons in tolerance, human understanding and to teach people what comes with hate.”

As a part of the Jewish community, Fresno State student Jenna Smith said she believes it is important to expose the Fresno community to the his-

tory of the Holocaust.

“History can repeat itself if it is not thoroughly understood,” Smith said. “There are genocides going on around the world currently and it is crucial that our generation gains

ent universities, community colleges, houses of worship, shopping malls and possibly some high schools as well.

The exhibit is free to the public and runs from Sept. 23 to Sept. 26 and is open from

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ur objective is to educate people of all ages and backgrounds so that future crimes of this nature are prevented.”

— Ted Gover, executive director of Foundation for California

exposure and knowledge of these events.”

The statewide tour of “The Courage to Remember” exhibit will be displayed at differ-

9 a.m. to 9 p.m, except for Tuesday, Sept. 27, when the exhibit is open from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Economic fears reverberate across globe

By Walter Hamilton, Tom Petruno and Tiffany Hsu McClatcy Tribune The strain of deteriorating economic conditions and the failure of governments to contain the damage are raising fears that a new financial market meltdown may be unavoidable.

firepower and political consensus to revive their faltering economies.

The Federal Reserve’s latest move to push interest rates lower failed to assuage investors, who appear to be giving in to anxieties about a doubledip recession.

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e continue to have concerns with the activities of the Fed because it appears to us that they’re taking actions because they don’t believe the political system can do what needs to be done.”

— John A. Boehner, House Speaker of Ohio The grim mood was evident worldwide as a cascade of selling in stocks and commodities was triggered by concer ns that policymakers lack the

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European stocks spiraled downward and pulled the Dow Jones industrial average down almost 400 points toward its worst week since the depths of Wall Street’s meltdown in 2008. Even gold wasn’t a safe place to turn.

Meanwhile, interest rates on U.S. Treasury bonds fell to lows not seen since the 1940s as investors rushed to lock in yields.

“The fear is that this is another event of the magnitude of 2008,” said John Bollinger, head of Bollinger Capital Management in Manhattan Beach, Calif. “This is entirely being driven by fear.”

The hailstor m of selling came a day after the Federal Reserve unveiled its latest unorthodox attempt to spur growth. Investors doubted the

move would have a measurable effect, and many were jolted by the central bank’s bluntly worded rationale, which warned of “significant downside risks” to the economy.

Just as massive loan losses at Wall Street banks threatened the global economy three years ago, stubbornly high U.S. unemployment and persistent European government debt problems have shaken confidence today.

The fear is evident among ordinary Americans such as Darla Davis. Dismayed about the economy and the stock market, the part-time teacher’s aide from Frazier Park, Calif., is considering a return to full-time work to prop up her family’s income.

“I can’t afford to lose any more money,” Davis said. “It’s just not stable. I think the economy is going to tank.”

Davis, 52, pulled her money out of a mutual fund two years ago after it lost one-quarter of its value, and stashed the proceeds in a low-yielding retirement account.

The bottom-line worry is that politicians around the globe can’t _ or won’t _ take the steps necessary to breathe life into battered economies.

The Fed’s latest plan is to adjust the mix of U.S. Treasury bonds in its massive portfolio. The central bank plans to sell shorter-term U.S. Treasury bonds and use the proceeds to buy longer-term Treasuries. With short-term interest rates already near zero, the Fed is hoping to pull longer-term rates lower and

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Palestinian protesters unhappy over statehood

The deteriorating economic condition and failure of governments to contain the damage are leading to fear that a new financial market meltdown may be unavoidable.

The federal reserve has tried to increase economic confidence by decreasing interest rates but failed to convince investors. High unemployment rates and constant debt by the U.S. and European countries has decreased confidence among investors.

Anti-China bill re-emerges, but business leaders say it’s misdirected

Bipartisan bill was introduced in Congress Thursday to crack down on China’s currency. Business executives working in China try to urge lawmakers to focus on opening Chinese markets to U.S. exports instead.

The bill would punish China for undervaluing their rate.

“The decimation of our middle class, our manufacturing sector and the American economy as a whole has come in large part because developing nations like China have used illegal currency manipulation and other aggressive, mercantilist tactics to tilt the playing field in their favor,” Scott Paul, president of the Alliance for American Manufacturing, said in a statement endorsing the bill.

Meg Whitman appointed Chief executive of HewletPackard California GOP gubernatorial candidate will now be the CEO of Hewlet-Packard.The announcement was made on Thursday by the chief execut ive o f H ew l e t t - Pa ck a rd .

Whitman will be taking over the job of Leo Apotheker who held the position for less than a year.

Chowchilla Starbucks employee is fired after posting video on Youtube

The YouTube’s new sensation sang a song about his job while wearing his underwear and a green apron.

spur consumers and businesses to spend more.

But by telling the world that it will buy longer-term bonds, the Fed in effect recommended that other investors do the same. Many did exactly that on Thursday, selling anything seen as riskier than government bonds.

“It looks like the Fed told people to run for cover,” said Keith Wirtz, who oversees nearly $17 billion as chief investment officer at Fifth Third Asset Management in Cincinnati.

Though a pair of U.S. economic reports Thursday were mildly encouraging, investors focused on disappointing data from China, whose rapid growth has been a buoy for the rest of the world.

Investors fear that any slowing of China’s growth could hit Europe and the U.S. The latest steps by the Fed illustrate the severity of the d e a d l o ck i n Wa s h i n g t o n , where Democratic calls for

Palestinian protesters stomped U.S. flags and effigies of President Barack Obama to protest the United States’ pledge to veto any request for membership of the Palestinian state.

The protest was one of the largest manifestations of antiAmerican sentiment.

P a l e s t i n i a n Au t h o r i t y President Mahmoud Abbas is expected to submit a formal application proposing a state that would include the West Bank, East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip to U.N. SecretaryGeneral Ban Ki-moon.

Diplomats walk out when Iran’s Ahmadinejad spoke at U.N.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Thursday accused the United states and its European allies as colonialist “slave masters.” The Iranian president said the U.S. intended to wreck the world economy, this prompted dozens of Western diplomats to walk out.

Ahmadinejad also condemned the U.S. and its allies fo r c a u s i n g c e n t u r i e s o f misery, slavery, world wars, nuclear attacks and the current global economy. He went on to accuse Israel of causing “60 years of war.” Delegations from Israel and Canada skipped the speech.

Mexico City is tilting while it sinks

Mexico City continues to sink because of the diminishing amount of water from the aquifer underneath the city.

The 21 million residents can now see their buildings slowly sinking. The buildings do not sink equally which is causing the building to tilt.

Turkey slams Israel at U.N.

Turkey’s prime minister blames Israel’s for “building new barriers to peace.”

Prime Minister Recap Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey said he supports Palestinian bid for U.N recognition. “We don’t have a problem with the people of Israel. The source of the current tension is solely the Israeli government. additional growth measures have been countered by a Republican push to slash government spending.

Republican congressional leaders wrote to Fed Chairman Ben S. Bernanke this week urging the Fed not to take any more stimulus steps. House Speaker John A. Boehner, R-Ohio, on Thursday said the central bank was “enabling” Washington’s political gridlock by again intervening in the economy.

“We continue to have concerns with the activities of the Fed because it appears to us that they’re taking actions because they don’t believe the political system can do what needs to be done,” Boehner said.

In Europe, the situation may be more dire as the inability of policymakers to solve Greece’s debt crisis over the last two years has allowed its problems to ripple into Italy, Spain and other struggling economies.

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Visitors go 'Down the Rabbit Hole' at Henry Madden Library

Alicia Acevedo / The Collegian

The second floor entrance to the main portion of the "Down the Rabbit Hole" exhibit welcomes guests into an exhibit that features more than 350 art pieces, including art by Salvador Dali, Charles M. Schulz, Karen Mortillaro and Leonard Weisgard.

By Thomas Pearson The Collegian The Henry Madden Library and Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children's Literature have come together to bring a monthlong art exhibit to Fresno State for patrons to enjoy.

The exhibit, which opened Sept. 16 and is being run until Oct. 26, is titled "Down the Rabbit Hole" with Lewis Carroll and Leonard Weisgard." The exhibit feat u re s a r t wo rk i n s p i re d

by Lewis Car roll's classic books "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking Glass" as well as the art of children's book author Leonard Weisgard.

The main exhibit can be found on the second floor of the library at the Leon S. Peters Ellipse Gallery. This portion of the exhibit features artwork inspired by Carroll's books. According to the Arne Nixon Center, more than 200 hanging art pieces and 150 artificats, most of which are illustrations, can be seen here.

Much of the artwork featured is a part of the Arne Nixon Center's per manent collection, while some of the other artwork is on loan from the artists and their families.

Some of the highlighted artwork includes offset lithographs by illustrator Anne Bachelier, woodcut illustrations by Barry Moser, whimsical art by Aliki, pre-publication page art by comic creator Willy Schermele, some illustrations by Salvador Dali, Weisgard and original illustrations by six Fresno State

students, the Arne Nixon said.

The Arne Nixon Center is also displaying some loaned artwork by Charles M. Schulz and two bronze anamorphic sculptural illusion pieces

by Los Angeles artist Karen Mortillaro. The exhibit marks the first time Mortillaro's art has been on display.

On the third floor at the Pete P. Peters Ellipse Balcony visitors can find more original artwork by Weisgard, much of it on loan from his family.

The exhibit had its grand opening on Sept. 16 to a crowd of almost 100 pre-registered guests.

The night began at 6 p.m. when guests were brought in and invited to browse the gallery.

The guests were then offered hors d'oeuvres, water, soda and wine before being brought in for a brief Arne Nixon Center Advocates (ANCA) meeting followed by a lecture by children's book historian, author and critic Leonard Marcus called "Revolution in 32 Pages: How Leonard Weisgard and F r i e n d s Re - I nve n t e d t h e American Picture Book."

Marcus, who spent time with Weisgard at his home in Denmark during the 1980's, discussed Weisgard's life, career and the importance of his artwork during the lecture.

"Leonard was one of the first to connect modern art to art for children, and he did this through his illustrations in books for children," Marcus said. "At the time his books were very experimental and many revere and were inspired by Weisgards work."

The lecture was then followed by a book signing by Marcus where he signed books about Margaret Wise Brown, who often collaborated with Weisgard and his book about the history of Little Golden Books and its importance to children's literature.

Marcus was impressed with the collection of Weisgard's art that the Arne Nixon Center put on display.

"The thing I noticed was how new much of it looked and what variety they had," Marcus said.

Also in attendancce at the

opening was members of Weisgard's family.

The first pieces of the exhibit were purchased by the Arne Nixon Center in 2002 when they bought a large collection of Lewis Carroll-inspired artwork.

The idea for an exhibit was first concieved in 2005 when the center was given money by donors.

"In 2005 we were given some money by donors and were able to purchase five original paintings by Leonard Weisgard," Arne Nixon Center and Down the Rabbit Hole

curator Angelica Carpenter said.

The exhibit will also host a three-day-long conference from Oct. 21-23 before the exhibit comes to a close on Oct. 26.

The exhibit is acceptable for all ages and is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and 2 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Other viewings are also avaible through the Arne Nixon Center.

Alicia Acevedo / The Collegian

The exhibit features many different mediums of art including sculptures that are all inspired by Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking Glass".

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R.E.M. calls it quits after 31 years

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE

By Margaret Wappler McClatchy Tribune

Photo Courtesy of Columbia Pictures

Brad Pitt (left) and Jonah Hill star in “Moneyball,” based on Michael Lewis’ best-selling book. The movie has already earned stearling critic reviews.

‘Moneyball’ to vie with ‘Lion King,’ ‘Dolphin Tale’ at box office

By Amy Kaufman McClatchy Tribune LOS ANGELES — It will be a jungle out there at the box office this weekend, as one of Hollywood’s leading lions faces off against a couple of formidable foes from the animal kingdom.

Brad Pitt’s new baseball drama, “Moneyball,” will fight for the No. 1 spot against last weekend’s surprise winner, the 3-D version of “The Lion King,” and a new family film, “Dolphin Tale.” Each new movie could debut with between $18 million and $20 million, according to people who have seen pre-release audience surveys.

“Lion King” proved it had bite even after its strong $30 million opening, pulling in more than $2 million a day since Monday. The re-release of the 1994 blockbuster is outperfor ming even Disney’s expectations, prompting the studio to consider extending its original two-week run.

Meanwhile, two other new films, “Abduction” — Taylor Lautner’s bid to transition from “Twilight” teen hunk to action star _ and the action flick “Killer Elite” are expected to gross between $10 million and $14 million.

“Moneyball,” which some pundits have already singled out as an awards contender, has so far earned exceptionally positive reviews from critics.

The film, which cost Sony a little more than $50 million to produce, is based on Michael Lewis’ best-selling nonfiction book about Billy Beane, the general manager of the Oakland A’s who uses an unconventional approach to analyze baseball statistics.

In the film, Pitt plays Beane, who upsets the Major League Baseball establishment by fielding a team of ragtag players.

The film has had a long journey to the big screen. Steven Soderbergh was

scheduled to begin shooting the movie in 2009, but just days before filming was set to start Sony pulled the plug over financial and creative differences with the filmmaker. Roughly a year later, Bennett Miller was brought in to direct the picture using a revised script

by Aaron Sorkin.

“Dolphin Tale,” based on the story of an actual sea creature who lost his tail in a crab trap, is expected to resonate strongly with family audiences.

The movie is being sold as an inspirational drama, a few of which have fared well at the box office in recent months. “Soul Surfer,” a low-budget film about a girl who lost her arm in a shark attack, grossed a respectable $44 million worldwide and earned a rare “A-plus” grade from audiences, according to market research firm CinemaScore.

The current film, whose cast includes H a r r y C o n n i ck J r. a n d M o r g a n Freeman, was produced for about $37 million by Alcon Entertainment and is being released by Warner Bros. Like “Soul Surfer,” the picture has in recent weeks been marketed to a faith-based audience as well as home-schooled children.

“Abduction” is Lautner’s first major film outside of the lucrative “Twilight” series, which propelled him into the spotlight. Lionsgate spent about $35 million to produce the action movie, and the studio is hopeful that it will spawn a franchise similar to “Bourne Identity,” starring Matt Damon.

The film is so far generating the most interest among Lautner’s key demographic _ teen girls _ but if it is to ultimately succeed it will need to attract a broader audience. Meanwhile, Lionsgate is in need of a hit after a rough summer at the box office. Both “Conan the Barbarian,” an expensive remake of the Arnold Schwarzenegger

‘80s film, and the mixed-martial-arts drama “Warrior” were among the studio’s recent flops.

“Killer Elite” is the first release from Open Road Films, a joint vent u re b e t we e n t h e at e r o p e r at o r s Re g a l E n t e r t a i n m e n t a n d A M C Entertainment. The company, headed by former Weinstein Co. senior executive Tom Ortenberg, launched in March and plans to acquire and distribute eight to 10 movies a year.

The film, starring Robert de Niro, Jason Statham and Clive Owen, was financed by the Australian contentand-technology company Omnilab Media for about $70 million. Open Road, which is also paying to market the film, would not disclose how much it spent to acquire the film’s U.S. distribution rights.

In limited release, Relativity Media’s “Machine Gun Preacher,” about a weapons-toting religious leader who travels to Africa, will open in a combined four theaters in Los Angeles and New York.

Box Office, Sept. 16-18 Last Weekend’s Gross Income The Lion King: $30,151,614 Contagion: $14,548,433 Drive: $11,340,461 The Help: $6,513,039 Straw Dogs: $5,123,760 Source: boxofficemojo.com

LOS ANGELES — After 31 years in the business and 15 albums, R.E.M., the Southern rock band hailing from Athens, Ga., announced Wednesday morning on its website that it is calling it quits. In a brief statement, the band writes: “As R.E.M., and as lifelong friends and co-conspirators, we have decided to call it a day as a band. We walk away with a great sense of gratitude, of finality, and of astonishment at all we have accomplished. To anyone who ever felt touched by our music, our deepest thanks for listening.”

Following the brief statement are individual sentiments from the three original band members, Mike Mills, Peter Buck and Michael Stipe (original drummer Bill Berry had exited the See REM, Page 6

‘A Gifted Man’ premiering friday on CBS

By Mary McNamara McClatchy Tribune LOS ANGELES — The new CBS drama “A Gifted Man” has more natural resources than two or three of most new dramas combined. Created by Susannah Grant (“The Soloist,” “Erin Brockovich”), the show’s cast includes Patrick Wilson (“Angels in America,” “Little Children”), Jennifer Ehle (“The King’s Speech,” “Pride and Prejudice”) and brand new Emmy winner Margo Martindale (“Justified”), and to top it all, the pilot is directed by Jonathan Demme.

So why on Earth isn’t it better?

Surprisingly, earthliness, or in this case unearthliness, isn’t the issue.

The central story revolves around a narcissistically ambitious neurosurgeon (Wilson) who comes to realize he is being visited by the ghost of his exwife (Ehle), but the problem is not the supernatural, it’s the sanctimony.

We meet Wilson’s Dr. Michael Holt when he’s saving the vision of an old friend and snapping at his medical team. For the record, they deserve the snapping, but the point is that Holt is a man so cold and self-involved that when an attractive young woman attempts to tell him what an honor it is to work with him, he just brushes past her, barking “fire the tech.” (He’d certainly never survive at “Grey’s Anatomy’s” Seattle Grace.) He’s even See CBS, Page 6

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4 “The Jungle Book” boy 5 Dug, so to speak 6 Heart lead singer Wilson et al.

7 Where kip are spent 8 Silliness 9 Party pooper 10 Underworld 11 Where the iris is 12 Neeson who voiced Aslan in the “Narnia” movies

13 You may have a brush with it 21 It merged with Continental in 2010: Abbr.

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28 Genetic letters 29 One of the convicted Rosenberg spies 30 Image Awards org.

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REM: Band member Gary Busey, Ted Haggard to says, “The time just appear on ‘Celebrity Wife Swap’ feels right.”

By Yvonne Villarreal McClatchy Tribune

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by Bill Rieflin).

“We feel kind of like pioneers in this — there’s no disharmony here, no fallingouts, no lawyers squaring-off,” Mills writes. “We’ve made this decision together, amicably and with each other’s best interests at heart. The time just feels right.”

In other words, it’s the end of the band as they know it, and they feel fine. But a piece in Rolling Stone does state, with an interview from Ethan Kaplan, owner of the R.E.M. fan community Murmurs and former senior vice president of emerging technology at Warner Bros. Records, that the band’s decision was influenced by label politics.

“I suspected this was coming last fall,” Kaplan tells Rolling Stone. “If you remember, they weathered a lot of storms in this business, and have always operated on their own terms.

(Warner Bros.) changed starting last September, and I think the demands on a band now to get a record out were more than they might have wanted to commit. I can understand that after how hard they worked for how long, the thought of going back to ‘paying dues’ with new label staff, in a very weird industry, was too much.”

R.E.M. released “Collapse Into Now” earlier this year to

complimentary reviews. “The band doesn’t engage in any current trends,” Ann Powers wrote in her review for the Los Angeles Times. “Instead it returns to form, in detail, moving through the R.E.M. cookbook with the focus and precision of an Iron Chef.”

Nearly synonymous with the phrase “jangly guitars,” R.E.M. helped forge the jangle pop movement of the mid-’80s,

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n other words, it’s the end of the band as they know it, and they feel fine.”

— Margaret Wappler, Los Angeles Times

a sound that braided together Byrds-style ‘60s pop and power pop’s raw energy with folky overtones. Their influence has been charted far and wide, from Pavement to Wilco to the Athens-associated Elephant 6 collective to, most recently, the Decemberists, who collaborated with Buck on their celebrated album released earlier this year, “The King Is Dead.”

No word yet on what any of the band members will do next.

LOS ANGELES — Gary Busey and Ted Haggard swap wives ...

That’s not a joke or a punchline. It will actually happen on the new reality series “Celebrity Wife Swap,” a source close to production confirmed.

The actor and the former evangelical pastor — both of whom have made the rounds in the media, Busey for drugs and getting arrested for abus-

ing his wife; Haggard for a sex scandal — would seem an odd pairing for the ABC show. But they have spirituality in common: Busey is a born-again Christian and minister with Promise Keepers; Haggard is the founder and pastor of St. James, a nondenominational church in Colorado.

Each episode of ‘Celebrity Wife Swap’ follows two couples as they switch wives for two weeks. Haggard will appear with his wife, Gayle.

It’s unclear whether Busey’s “ w i f e ” w i l l b e g i rl f r i e n d

Steffanie Sampson, who is the mother of his infant son.

It won’t be Busey’s first trip to the reality rodeo: He made quite the impression on “The Celebrity Apprentice” last season and has appeared on “Celebrity Rehab” as a counselor to patients.

Haggard was the pastor of New Life Church in Colorado Springs when news broke that he had a sexual relationship with a male prostitute in 2006.

No air date for the episode has been set.

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So when he cracks a smile upon unexpectedly running into his ex, Anna (Ehle), we realize that she is the One He Should Have Never Let Get Away. They have a lovely dinner in which we learn that she too has been a doctor, of the sort who would and has devoted herself to clinic work _ first among the Inuit community in Alaska, then in an unnamed city of 8 million. Michael too worked with the Inuits for a time but bailed because presumably he felt his extraordinary talents were better used among tennis stars and billionaires.

Guess what Anna is going to try to teach him?

In what may be the first documented haunting for digital reasons, the ghostly Anna has come to Michael because she needs someone to unlock her computer at the clinic — she forgot to give anyone her password! And all heck is about to break loose! Instead of just calling the clinic with the password, Michael shows up in person and within a few seconds is shoving a whole ailment-plagued, uninsured family into his car and hauling them back to his private hospital for a round of complimentary surgery.

If coming to understand that poor people need MRIs too is not lesson enough, Michael’s Grinch-sized heart also needs to warm to his own family — a troubled nephew and a loving but decidedly dippy sister, Christina (Julie Benz), who not only takes the whole ghost

scenario instantly in stride, she sees it as the “cosmic gift” it clearly is.

With just a few tiny modifications, “A Gifted Man” could be a smart satiric comedy, but I don’t think that is what Grant is shooting for.

Ehle is charming enough to be morally seductive, although her existence is defined by Michael — “I’m with you, then I’m with you” — which may not be what the doctor ordered for a narcissist and is narratively unfortunate. It would be a more interesting story if she had a ghostly journey of her own separate from her cold-fish ex, who is following the well-trod path, some might call it a rut, of the socially damaged genius, something that “House” has done for going on eight seasons now and to much better effect.

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Through it all,

Pat Hill

has his Bulldogs’ backs Dalton Runberg / The Collegian

Head coach Pat Hill has experienced the ups and downs of college football, from a successful start at Fresno State to the program’s recent struggles over the past couple seasons.

respected program.

“We love playing the big schools.

That’s why we come to Fresno State.”

Despite Fresno State’s 27-22 win over Carr said. “It’s an opportunity to play North Dakota last Saturday, head coach against the Nebraskas and the Cals, Pat Hill has taken plenty of criticism schools like that.” about his team’s 1-2 sub-par start this Senior defensive lineman Logan season.

Harrell agreed with his teammate that But Hill has taken that criticism and Hill’s “Anybody, Anytime, Anywhere” moved on and his focus is on the next mentality is what pushes the ‘Dogs. opponent. It’s the same routine he has “I came to this school to play for had for the past 14 seasons. coach Hill because of his philosophy “When he sees something wrong, he’s on playing. We’re a tough physical going to correct it. This is his team,” team and that’s what I like about this sophomore star ting quar terback place. That’s the mentality we have Derek Carr said. “He’s been the leader playing every game,” Harrell said. of this team for 15 years and if he sees But the Fu Manchu knows it’s not something wrong he’s going to correct just what happens on the field that it. He doesn’t let anybody get to him.” makes championship teams. Off the Hill, cur rently in field, Hill has a strong his 15th season as relationship with his the Bulldogs’ head players, making sure man, has posted a they attend class and e just wants to 109-73 record since do well scholastically win a champion1997, including a 76-36 so they avoid ineligiship.”

We s t e r n A t h l e t i c bity.

Conference record. But “He definitely cares — Derek Carr, for Hill, an outright starting quarterback about us. He cares championship is more about us when we’re important than any done with college footrecord, something he ball. He cares about has yet to reach at Fresno State. our career. He cares about us getting “He just wants to win the championour degree. He really cares genuinely ship, just like everyone that comes here and backs everyone of his players up,” does,” Carr said.

Carr said.

Clinching a championship is easier Carr continued: “If you look back on said than done, and Hill knows that the past 15 years, he doesn’t blame one first hand. The pressure and demand player or the media. He takes all the from fans and media to win the WAC is criticism. Whether that’s good or bad, no new burden for Hill. he takes it and we respect him for that.

Hill’s only WAC championship came He takes all the bullets for us so we can back in 1999 in a three-way tie with focus on the game.”

Texas Christian and Hawaii, who all Despite any criticisms given to him posted 7-2 conference records to finthroughout the season, Hill has proven ish the season. Although the Bulldogs his point by playing tough non-conferwere crowned co-champions in Hill’s ence opponents and backing his playthird year as head coach, Fresno State ers by all means, that he will do whathas never finished as WAC champions, ever it takes to crown his Bulldogs outshared or not, in the 11 seasons since right champions, possibly during the then. school’s final season as a WAC member.

But that desire to win another WAC “The thing that drives him is he title is what motivates Hill. His hardwants to win that outright championnosed on-the-field philosophy and ship,” Carr said. motto of “building a new tradition on a national level,” have transformed Bulldog football into a nationally

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Keys to Victory for the Bulldogs 1. Make ‘Big’ plays Early on in last week’s game, quarterback Derek Carr hit sophomore wide receiver Jalen Saunders for two touchdowns of 50 yards or more. The ‘Dogs need to continue this so running back Robbie Rouse can have more running room moving into the toughest stretch of the season.

2. Establish a run game Junior Robbie Rouse needs to establish the tempo with the running game early so it can open up one-on-one matchups on the outside for Carr to exploit. Rouse will help establish more balance for the Fresno State offense.

3. Limit the ‘Big’ plays North Dakota had some big plays this past Saturday. The ‘Dogs have had problems minimizing the big play so far this season and they will need to limit them against Idaho if they want to win.

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A win on Saturday could help the ‘Dogs erase the bad memory of the near upset that North Dakota nearly delivered as the ‘Dogs squeaked out a victory.

Breakdown: Bulldogs Fresno State is coming off a tough matchup with North Dakota last Saturday. The ‘Dogs eventually won against the Fighting Sioux, 27-22.

The offense was very productive early with sophomore quarterback Derek Carr hitting sophomore wide receiver Jalen Saunders for two touchdown strikes. After that the offense fell into a funk. There weren’t many big plays after that.

Fresno State’s defense has dealt with injuries so far this season, especially in the defensive secondary. In the North Dakota game, the ‘Dogs lost starting strong safety Derron Smith for the season and they were already Player to watch: Brian Reader, quarterback

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Breakdown: Vandals

without safety Ter rance The Idaho Vandals travDennis. For the first half of eled to College Station, Texas this week’s game, Fresno last Saturday to play against State will be without reserve Texas A&M. The Vandals d e f e n s ive e n d T r i s t a n came up well short against Okpalaugo, but Dennis will the Aggies, 37-7. return from his suspension.

The week before, Idaho Dennis should played against help the inexNorth Dakota perienced secand won the EDITOR’S PREDICTION: ondary. game,44-14.

Fresno State 24 If the ‘Dogs T he Vandals Idaho 21 can contain dominated the the Idaho game against offense and the Fighting make enough plays on the Sioux. Now, Fresno State will offensive side of the ball, be traveling to Idaho to play look for the ‘Dogs to come the Vandals. out of Saturday’s matchup Idaho has senior quarteragainst the Vandals as 1-0 in back Brian Reader behind conference play. center in his first season as the starter. Reader has been

waiting for his time to be the starter and has been successful as the starter, passing for 607 yards and six touchdown passes. F reshman wide receiver Mike Scott is the team-leading receiver with 22 catches for 285 yards.

On the defensive side of the ball, the Vandals have linebacker Tre’Shawn Robinson, who led the team in tackles against North Dakota with seven.

This is the first Western Athletic Conference game for both teams. If both teams have major championship aspirations, then this is a must-win game for both programs with Nevada already winning its first WAC game.

Gameday Matchups: Fresno State vs. Idaho When Fresno State runs: Advantage - Fresno State Junior Robbie Rouse continued his recent tear against North Dakota, hitting the century mark again.

When Fresno State passes: Advantage - Fresno State Quarterback Derek Carr hit the deep ball twice against North Dakota, so we could see more of that on Saturday.

When Idaho runs: Advantage - Even Fresno State’s rush defense couldn’t stop the big plays by North Dakota so now they will face a bigger challenge against Idaho’s rushing attack.

When Idaho passes: Advantage - Even Fresno State is battling injuries in the secondary so the ‘Dogs will have to step up their game against Idaho.

Special teams: Advantage - Even The Bulldogs’ kicker Kevin Goessling has been consistent, converting three of four field goals so far this season. He hasn’t hit a field goal over 40 yards, but he is capable.

Player to watch: Devon Wylie, wide receiver

Keys to Victory for the Vandals

By Madison McCord The Argonaut 1. Play inspired offense Offense is quickly becoming a dirty word around the Vandal locker room, as senior quarterback Brian Reader has been struggling to move the ball much of the season so far. If Idaho is going to get the win over the Bulldogs, it cannot lean solely on the defense.

2. Play them like they’re A&M Last weekend, the Vandals traveled down to College Station, Texas to play No. 9 nation, Texas A&M. Although the offense only put seven points up on the board, the defense played one of the best games it has registered in a very long time.

3. Punting is not a bad option Our punter Bobby Cowan put on an exhibition last week against A&M, punting the ball 10 times for a total of 425 yards. Expect him to pin back the Bulldog offense if Idaho can get the ball moving.