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ATHLETES SHOULD LEAD THE WAY

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The Collegian’s editorial explains why Fresno State athletes should be held to a high standard

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Journalists speak on Middle East Robert Fisk and David Barsamian visit Fresno State By Andrew Veihmeyer The Collegian Fresno State hosted two acclaimed jour nalists who discussed the media’s effect on the misconceptions Americans have of the Middle East. R o b e r t F i s k & D av i d Barsamian spoke during the event called “Middle East Fantasies and Myths,” held at the Alice Peters Auditorium. Fisk is a British best-selling author and jour nalist who’s lived in Beirut for three decades, serving as a Middle East correspondent for “The Independent,” a British newspaper. He has received more British and Inter national journalism awards than any other foreign correspondent. Barsamian is an American radio producer, jour nalist, author and lecturer, and holds the 2003 ACLU Upton Sinclair Award for independent journalism. “Another decade has passed

career. “There are very few correspondents [like Fisk] in this age of drive-by-journalism.” “As jour nalists, we have failed you,” said Fisk, referring to the insensitivity and inaccuracy of the media’s coverage of Middle Eastern conflicts, particularly with the U.S. Fisk mentioned several words that are common among media writers in war-related stories that are structured to slant an issue that favors their own side regardless of facts or what actually occurred. A spike is a term used to characterize violence that increases for a moment and drops back down again, and it’s quick to be used even when it’s not the case, said Fisk. A surge, however, is typically used when that particular side is weakened and needs reinforcements. “[These are] reheated Vietnam phrases and you lost in Vietnam. [And] we are los-

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hey like that sense of journalistic responsibility because then we can present war as a bloodless sandpit.” — Robert Fisk, Journalist, author

where peace is still elusive,” opened Barsamian. A roadmap is in place for peace, he said, but as far as results, there have been little. In his introduction to Fisk, he emphasized the first-hand experience Fisk has had in his

ing the war in Afghanistan.” W h e n a Pa l e s t i n i a n i s throwing a stone in response to his land or country being threatened, that makes sense in context, he said. But Fisk, a self-proclaimed pacifist, said that when journalists phrase

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David Barsamian (left) and Robet Fisk (right) discuss the way media influences our perceptions on the Middle East, often not accurately. The media says our enemies are violent but Americans “only use force”, said Barsamian.

their news stories in a way that simplifies an individual’s struggles, a stereotypically violent Palestinian is created in their writings. “[Jour nalists are] using words deliberately designed by their originators to mislead us and you.” Many readers are blinded, he said, and not given the full picture of what war really is. It’s even more of a problem on broadcast television, where stricter rules are in place regarding violence. “They like that sense of jour nalistic responsibility because then we can present

war as a bloodless sandpit,” Fisk said. Fisk has been living in Beirut for decades and has c o ve r e d m a j o r b r e a k i n g news events, reporting on the bloodshed and hardships in Lebanon, Afghanistan, Iraq and beyond. He’s also interviewed many well-known figures like Osama Bin Laden b e fo re t h e S e p t e m b e r 1 1 attacks. During the discussion at Fresno State, he criticized figures who have stepped into roles of authority regarding the Middle East like Tony Blair, a man that Fisk said

has not experienced the inner workings of the region. America is an intelligent nation, he said, and despite the recession, there remains a “treasure-house” of information in American universities compared to many European institutions. Many universities he’s visited in the U.S. have had Middle East, Islamic, Arabic and Hebrew studies. Khan Shadid, a four thyear Fresno State student and entrepreneurship major, said it’s important for America to change its image and how See MEDIA, Page 3

‘Sin City’ park poses threat to students By Elizabeth Thomasian The Collegian

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Alpha Gamma Rho members are hosting a fundraiser for an electric gate to try to prevent further crime from affecting them.

When students attend Fresno State, their primary worries might consist of an upcoming test, balancing a job and schoolwork and when the next big party will happen. However, some students are forced to live with a much more grim problem affecting their safety as well as the security of their property. El Dorado Park, or more commonly known by students as Sin City, is considered one of the more dangerous places near campus. Spanning from Shaw Avenue to Barstow Avenue and Sixth Street to Fourth Street, this area of multi-family residency has high amounts of criminal activity.

El Dorado Park neighbors Greek fraternity and sorority houses on Millbrook Avenue. Multiple student apartment buildings and parts of the athletic complex are down Bulldog Lane. This area is where thousands of students live, work and reside. “I avoid the general area just for safety,” said Becca Barnes, a liberal studies student. “I don’t drive down Bulldog Lane past Millbrook Avenue because of the fear of theft and potential harm to my vehicle, myself and other passengers. I moved out of the apartment complex because I did not feel comfortable living in that area due to crime.” Other students continue to live in the heart of El Dorado Park. Alpha Gamma Rho (AGR) and Kappa Sigma fra-

ternities are located on Sixth Street. Incidents of crime are common on the property of AGR. “Anywhere from seven to 10 vehicles are broken into in our parking lot every semester,” said New Member Educator of AGR, Frank Roche. University Police Department assigns one officer to the athletic complex, fraternity and sorority houses and El Dorado Park. “University Police officers are being proactive,” said Amy Armstrong, the public infor mation officer for the University Police Department. “Officers are patrolling and protecting the area as well as being visible.” On a daily basis, the See PARK, Page 3

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n Sept. 11, Fresno State baseball player Dusty Robinson was caught drinking and driving. His blood alcohol rate was double the legal limit, and he spent five days in jail after the incident. This occurred two days after his 21st birthday. One should wonder how Robinson, a high-profile player who started every game last season and was a 2009 allWAC player, is affected by his misdeeds. What kind of consequences will he suffer? Are these consequences different than any other student arrested for a DUI? As a student-athlete, Robinson is subject to Fresno State’s Athlete Code of Conduct. The code states that a Category I violation, such as drinking and driving or supplying alcohol to a minor, requires review by the Code of Conduct Committee to determine a sanction. Robinson was to meet with Fresno State’s athletic Code of Conduct Committee last week to determine which sanctions Fresno State will assign him. The outcome of that meeting is hard to predict, because Robinson could be hit with a number of different sanctions ranging from

a written warning, reprimand or educational program, to restitution, community service or counseling. At worst, he could face academic performance requirements, suspension from practice, competition and all Athletics Department facilities and services. We’re not sure of the outcome of his committee meeting, but one thing is certain: Fresno State has a lot to lose from misconduct such as this. Granted, Fresno State has suffered more in years past from their athletes’ misbehavior. Who can forget Jason Shirley? He’s the defensive tackle who ran his car into an apartment complex while intoxicated. And then there’s De’Vron Walker, a track and field athlete who had a DUI on his record and was suspended from his team for an arrest concerning a stolen weapon. Anyone remember the case of Terry Pettis? He was an exemplary student and a star basketball player at Fresno State, but his lifestyle of violence led to his suspension from the basketball team. Tragically, he wound up murdering a young woman in 2004. He was sentenced to life in prison in 2006.

Fresno State athletes’ actions don’t just affect their personal futures, but the reputation of the university and Fresno State athletics. And as vigorously as many athletes will object, there is no denying that these athletes are role models for the rest of the student body. Fresno State athletes must be held to a high standard. Because they are in the public eye, their sanctions and punishments for lawbreaking should be at least as strict as any other student or citizen. Players vital to team success shouldn’t easily get out of punishment, even if that punishment hurts their team. Why? When laws and regulations are enforced with leniency, it encourages further law and rule breaking. With higher profile individuals, such as Robinson, this effect is only magnified. Robinson should experience the sanctions described in Fresno State’s Code of Conduct. This is for his good, as well as the good of Fresno State and its student body and the integrity of the baseball program and Fresno State athletics.

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Thumbs up: Colburn’s the man Even though the rest of the team looked sleepy, Colburn looked ready to play Saturday night against Ole Miss.

Thumbs down: Getting smashed by Ole Miss Our poorest defense showing this year couldn’t come at a worse time. Arm tackling just didn’t cut it, and having our entire receiving corps decimated by injuries didn’t help matters either. Seeing our chance at an SEC victory slip away was more than agonizing.

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Don’t care if you ask or tell By Michael Boylan The Collegian

ast week an attempt to repeal the Clinton-era policy Don’t Ask Don’t Tell (DADT) as part of a military spending bill in the U.S. Senate failed to garner the 60 votes needed to end debate and pass the legislation. DADT—a 1993 compromise between an outright ban of homosexuals in the military and a full repeal of that ban—bars homosexual soldiers from being openly gay and prevents officials from inquiring into a member’s sexual orientation unless provoked. Members found to be gay are discharged. The silliness of this policy is palpable—it requires U.S. citizens to oppress and essentially lie about what they do with their genitalia in their spare time in order to enter military service. It has been said by those who oppose the repeal that the military demands individuals of the highest moral character, even though in order to meet enlistment requirements over the past decade, the military has started to accept felons. More concerning is that such a claim presupposes a negative correlation between sexual orientation and the content of one’s character, thus placing sexual orientation in the domain of ethics, which is liable to make any professor of ethics vomit on their shoes. For former board member of the Georgia Military Affairs Committee Rick Goddard, who opposed the repeal in an egregiously unlettered op-ed in the Atlantic Journal Constitution, the question is “one of national security and the discipline, morale, readiness and culture of the U.S. armed forces.” On an episode of 60 Minutes Iraq veteran Daniel Davis argued that homosexuals hurt “unit cohesion,” cause

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chaos and confusion, and prevent certain bonds from forming that are essential to combat. He said “more men will die” as a result of openly gay men and women serving in the military. These views do not reflect the majority (as if public opinion matters in this case), but it seems patently clear that these arguments are misguided at best. Why not bar all beautiful, voluptuous, wide-hipped, big-breasted, long-legged women because they are a source of temptation, conflict and distraction for heterosexual men? Last year the New York Times (NYT) reported on male, heterosexualinstigated sexual harassment, sexual assault, and pregnancy in U.S. military operations in Iraq. All are prevalent repercussions of incorporating the sexes in the military. A 2007 survey by the Department of Defense (DOD) found 34 percent of active-duty women reported being sexually harassed. The Miles Foundation, a private non-profit group, has seen an increasing trend in reported sexual assaults, a higher number than the DOD because Miles offer private, confidential services. Heterosexual rape is such a widely recognized occurrence that officers often tell women not to go to the latrines without protection. This is not an argument for the partition of the sexes, but rather to further show there is no basis to the opposition against repeal of DATD. Many high-ranking officials cited in the NYT report said that military issues including harassment, hardship and sexual relations that occur by way of incorporating the sexes, is a matter of “discipline, maturity and professionalism”—not a justification for separating the sexes. In a moment of sobriety, Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX), much detested by his

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party, plainly added to this and put it into perspective. “We don’t get our rights by being gay, or women or minorities,” he said in response to being asked what he thought about DADT at a 2008 Republican primary debate. “So if there is homosexual behavior in the military that is disruptive, it should be dealt with. But if there is heterosexual behavior that is disruptive, it should be dealt with. So it isn’t the issue of homosexuality, it is the concept and understanding of individual rights. If we understood that we would not be dealing with this…” The porous claims commonly spewed and absorbed by the public at large about openly gay members being detrimental to the effectiveness of the U.S. military are nothing more than concessions to a sexually oppressed, unhealthy culture of homophobia guised as righteous, holier-than-thou moralizing. In the middle of the 20th century, justification for the barring of homosexuals in the military stemmed in part from psychiatry’s conclusion that it was an indicator of psychopathology. It is long past due to call out this culture of homophobia as an indicator of psychopathology, ignorance and an over-indulgence in one’s own personal problems, afflictions and sexual and cultural insecurities. No decent, secure, heterosexual man can sanely claim that because it is known that his combat mate rides the Greek Saddle in his spare time, he is unfit to fight, or detrimental to the military and its cause. The atrocities cited against women are a product of a failure—a failure that demonstrates recruiting those of the “highest moral character” is not as high a priority as they would like you to believe.

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Hear about the fight between our soccer team captain and a UC Santa Barbara player in Friday’s draw game? It’s unclear who took the first punch. We’re curious how it felt to get slugged by a Gaucho.

Thumbs down: Fall Fling actually sucking If you read Danielle Gilbert’s column Friday predicting the suckiness of Fall Fling and managed to avoid it based on her recommendation, you did yourself a favor. It really was that bad.

Thumbs up: Hospitible Kingsburg ranchers While reporting on her article on page 5, Maddie Shannon experienced the unexpected hospitality of random Kingsburg ranchers. Spread the love and support your local rancher!

Thumbs down: Colbert visiting Congress We like Colbert, but when he’s focused on what he does best—The Colbert Report. We’re not so keen on his dabbling in areas outside his expertise. Stick to comedy, Stephen!

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PARK: El Dorado safety CONTINUED from page 1 Fresno Police Department (FPD) assigns one officer for every shift to El Dorado Park. Officers are there to make a visible statement, manage criminal activity as well as educate students on safety issues. Sgt. Eric Hodge of the FPD said they have instilled community outreach programs in the area. Officers meet with fraternities and sororities to educate them on how to live safely within the area.

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E m e r g e n cy c a l l s t o E l Dorado Park are one of the most frequented service areas for the northeast station. Hodge discussed that the amount of emergency calls to the area have stayed consistent. Hodge discussed various organizations’ attempts to purchase one of the apartment buildings in order to refurbish them into student housing and help clean up the general area of El Dorado Park. “When the owners find out that the complex is being purchased for student housing, the cost of the building doubles or triples and potential buyers are unable to make a purchase,” said Hodge. Those students who don’t move away from the El Dorado Park area are learning ways to adapt to the surroundings to ensure safety of themselves and their property. AGR is trying to raise enough funds to install an electric gate to prevent entrance from unwanted neighborhood community members that might cause har m to their property. “The gate, installation fees and per mits will cost AGR about $7,000,” said Roche. “We are hosting fundraisers to help raise the money. Unfortunately, these costs and efforts are taking away from us being able to run day-to-day operations of the house and other house improvements.”

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In the question and answer session, one student asked what the word “terrorist” actually means. Fisk said it’s a word that has become so demeaning and weighed down with baggage that it should no longer be used.

MEDIA: Affecting foreign outlook CONTINUED from page 1 other nations perceive us. “We need to work on getting day-to-day people’s perspectives,” he said. If only we could speak to people in the Middle East first-hand about the war and its violence, he said, there would be a lot more clarity. Despite the plethora of information available, Fisk said the administration in this country, including the president, are largely inept at understanding it. Our mili-

is kept in the dark, but the Middle East is just as unifor med about the Wester n world, but for different reasons, he suggested. “There are only two universities in the entire Arab Middle East which have a department of American studies. One is American Institute o f B e i r u t a n d t h e o t h e r, the Christian-dominated University of the North.” Barsamian cited Barack Obama’s Aug. 30 speech when he discussed his plans for an end to combat in Iraq and that

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tary has a lot to do with this in their desire for power, he said. If it weren’t for this, the American people might be more informed about the realities of Pakistan, Iran and the surrounding nations. “We’re not shown any footage,” said Allisen Casares, second year mass communication and journalism student who attended the event. “It’s not a reality for us because we don’t have to live through it. We need to start having more media coverage in the Middle East.” According to Fisk, the U.S.

our country would continue to have the finest military force in the world. The president should have said something else, Barsamian said, like striving for the finest health care system or the finest education system. Instead of spending gigantic amounts on the armada of aircraft carriers, we should be focusing on things that build our culture and our future, he said. Fisk and Barsamian had a short question and answer with the audience where stu-

dents and other attendees could voice their response to their talk and ask about general principles of journalism. Helen Maka, a third year student and plant science major, enjoyed the objectivity of the two speakers. “My grandfather is more liberal and my immediate family are conservative, so it’s good to see both sides [here at this event],” Maka said. “We need to do our own research,” said Casares. “I don’t really believe a lot of what I hear [in the media] anymore because there are a lot of sides [to an issue] I don’t know about.” Directly following the discussion, there was a film screening in McLane Hall. Fisk screened video footage of some of his coverage of the Lebanese prime minister murdered in a vehicle by a large explosion. Footage from Gaza back in 1993 was also shown where a Palestinian man was lying on a hospital bed with a gunshot wound to his head caused by Israeli fire. W h e n a s t u d e n t a s ke d him if there were ever any moments when he’s been so emotionally upset that he couldn’t go on reporting, his answer was simple. “No, it’s not my job to be emotionally overwhelmed. The Israelis and Palestinians are having enough trouble already and you’ve got to take the sticks and stones.”

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The benefits of eating breakfast By Janessa Tyler The Collegian

The sun is barely peeking through your blinds as your alarm sounds off that dreadful ring. You have the option of jumping out of bed and preparing a bowl of Lucky Charms, but like many college students, you hit the snooze button instead. Eating breakfast has advantages that can last throughout the day and benefits that can help students in the long term like giving your metabolism a kick. “People who eat breakfast have an easier time losing and maintaining a healthy weight,” said Stephanie Annett, the registered dietitian at the Student Health Center. For students with extra time in the morning or have a break, they have an option of eating on campus at one of the various food chains. The University Dining Hall has an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet equipped with an omelet station, fresh fruits, yogurt, hot and cold cereals, eggs to order and more. The University Student Union (USU) Food Court is offering new breakfast items at Chick-fil-A and Subway. Chickfil-A has baked buttermilk biscuits with your choice of chicken, sausage or bacon, egg and cheese. Chicken or sausage filled burritos with scrambled eggs, peppers, cheese and onions are also available. Subway makes an assortment of breakfast sandwiches and melts. Steak, double bacon and black forest ham are served with egg and cheese on sandwich bread or an English muffin. If you’re not craving breakfast, regular Subway sandwiches are available in the morning also. All breakfast items are served 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., Monday through Friday. “I'm always surprised when students tell me they eat a Subway sandwich for breakfast,” Annett said. All Subway breakfast sandwiches served on regular bread have five grams of fiber, 22 to 31 grams of protein and 25 percent of your daily-recommended calcium intake. Subway breakfast melts served on an English muffin have five to six grams of fiber, 13 to 16 grams of protein and 20 percentage of your dailyrecommended calcium intake. “A good breakfast should have calcium, protein and a fruit source,” Annett said. Egg white sandwiches and melts are

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The snooze button wins every time in the debate of whether to sleep an extra ten minutes or to eat breakfast. Plan an easy breakfast like cereal, yogurt, a piece of fruit and/or a granola bar the night before to avoid the decision.

like prepared cold sandwiches, crackers, string cheese and beverages. Senior construction management major Tyler Nesgis said he likes to make scrambled e ggs, bacon and French toast at home when he has time. “Breakfast is definitely the most important meal of the day,” Nesgis said. “It gives me energy and the nutrients I need to begin my day.” Annett said eating breakfast could help prevent students from overeating later in the day, as well as help them make better food choices throughout the day. Freshman biology major Jasmine Nunez said eating breakfast helps her stay awake during her 8 a.m. class on Tuesdays and Thursdays. “I feel fuller longer,” Nunez said. Freshman nursing major Joanna Hernandez said she enjoys a bowl of Cheerios when she has time in the

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eople who eat breakfast have an easier time losing and maintaining a healthy weight.” — Stephanie Annett, Registered dietitian at the Student Health Center

also available to students who are looking to save calories. Subway is located in the USU Food Court, so it's a fast way for students to eat before their first class or between breaks. Although a Subway sandwich isn't an ideal breakfast for some students, it's an easy way to get brain fuel for the day if you're choosing the right options for a healthy meal. “Anything you eat within 90 minutes of waking up is considered breakfast,” Annett said. The USU Snack Bar, next to the bowling alley, has pastries, coffee and Juice It Up! The Satellite Student Union also has a snack bar filled with food items

mor ning, but that doesn't happen everyday. “Sometimes I have to wake up early and don't have time to eat breakfast,” said Hernandez. Annett advises students to plan their breakfast ahead of time. Students can put a granola bar in their backpack or set their favorite cereal out on the kitchen table the night before. “The whole point of eating breakfast is because you didn’t eat during the night,” Annett said. So next time your alarm goes off in the morning, remember this: Ten minutes of extra sleep doesn't match the benefits of eating breakfast.

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Club members organize fundraiser at Kingsburg ranch By Maddie Shannon The Collegian Even interior design majors like the outdoors. Fresno State’s chapter of The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) held its first fundraiser of the year at Kingsburg’s Lucky H Ranch on Saturday. “We started the year with no money,” said Alison Hummer, ASID president. “We’re fundraising as much as we can to save up for upcoming events.” ASID’s fundraiser included a dinner program that featured a barbeque dinner, ice cream sundae bar, an afterdark wagon ride and a raffle. “We’ve never done a fundraiser quite like this before,” said Juli Hernandez, ASID’s fundraising chair. “It is a much-needed event because we’re low in funds. Even the shirts that the ASID girls are wearing today are from last year because we couldn’t buy new ones.” Because it is a national organization, ASID has chapters in various cities across the United States. The chapter at Fresno State is a specialized chapter because it is a studentoriented chapter. “Fresno State’s chapter has been around for over 20 years,” said Hummer. “But the actual society has been around for a long time.” ASID club officers want to improve their funds to participate in industry events, like an upcoming land surfaces expo in Las Vegas. “The Vegas expo has a counters and tile surface show that all of us

are interested in,” said Nichole Krebs-Lopez, ASID’s hospitality chair. “It’s a chance for us to be around like-minded people in our field and throw around design ideas. It’s a good place to meet professionals.” Krebs-Lopez added that last year’s Las Vegas Expo had Home and Garden TV star Kim Myles from the TV show Myles of Style as a keynote speaker. “For this year’s expo, we’re hoping to fundraise enough to send 20 people to Vegas,” said Krebs-Lopez. “We want as many students to go as possible, so now we’re trying to organize fundraising events that are fun for everyone.” Though the club is faced with the challenge of raising funds to engage its members in professionally oriented activities, the chapter is comprised of new officers this year. “New people in the club bring new ideas,” said Krebs-Lopez. “So we have a fresh start for our club this year. We also have three different advisors for our club, who are all really helpful and willing to do what it takes for the club.” Lucky H Ranch, owned by KrebsLopez’s family, was built a year ago and just opened for business to do public events. The ranch is host to events coordinated by The Kingsburg Rotary Club and local schools take field trips to the family’s pumpkin patch. “We grow most of the pumpkins ourselves, and the rest of the pumpkins we have available were shipped in

from the coast,” s a i d T r av i s Helm, the owner of Lucky H Ranch. The family’s pumpkin patch played a key role in ASID’s fundraiser. Families with small children came out during the day to buy pumpkins to carve for Halloween. “We want to come up with new ways to interest people in interior design who don’t work in the field,” said Krebs-Lopez. The idea worked. “I came out here to enjoy the day and help out my friends,” said Michelle Vorhees, a friend of KrebsLopez. “I found out they were having a fundraiser out here and decided to come and support them.”

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D.A.N.C.E. Empowerment helps at-risk youth By Lauren Bouthillier The Collegian Students in Wayne Hurley’s kinesiology activity (KAC) 10 class finish the last steps of their hip-hop routine, the music stops, and then he asks what the routine needs to go to the next level. According to Hurley, details in a dance routine can mimic important details in life outside the dance studio. “The messages of staying drug free, staying in school, and staying away from gangs and violence are the three most important things kids need to take hold of now,” said Hurley.

“Instilling these messages in them while they are young is important because the message will stick with them forever.” Hurley, founder and director of Developing Positive Attitudes for a New Coping E x p e r i e n c e ( D. A . N. C . E . ) Empower ment, started the nonprofit org anization in hopes of changing young lives. The organization’s mission statement reads: “Our mission is to empower the community through the integration of a physical, educational, social, and character-building curriculum to prepare students for a promising future.”

The organization teaches atrisk youth how to dance to help keep them off the streets. “It keeps kids doing something positive after school,” said Sheng Vang, a director at D.A.N.C.E. Empowerment. “Rather than having kids come home and do nothing or getting into trouble, they are doing something active and positive.” Students in the program participate in the program’s class, Music History 101, where they learn the background of hiphop. They are also involved in D.A.N.C.E. Empowerment’s leadership pro g ram, mentoring groups, Students for Success tutoring and commu-

nity service. Hurley vividly remembers the details of starting D.A.N.C.E. Empower ment. After performing and touring live with “Power Rangers,” he discovered he wanted to develop a dance program. “I wanted to do something just for kids,” said Hurley. After collaborating and brainstorming ideas with friends, D.A.N.C.E. Empowerment was put into motion and became a non-profit organization in 1997. Though he teaches dance, Hurley never studied dance as a child. “My mom played a lot of m u s i c g r ow i n g u p, ” s a i d

Hurley. “I always wanted to be a rapper, singer or some type of entertainer, but I never specifically danced.” Hurley choreographed routines for celebrities like Kevin Federline, taught at various schools and recreation centers and performed on the TV show “Star Search.” “He has put all his passion and heart into this program,” said Aaron Locke, a dance teacher at D.A.N.C.E. Empowerment. “Just by having one student in my program and educating them on life issues is a positive change,” Hurley said. “I like taking the time for that child.”

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‘Wall Street’ leads market with $19 million debut By David Germain The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Movie fans are investing in Michael Douglas and Oliver Stone’s “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps,” which opened as the No. 1 weekend movie with $19 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. The 20th Century Fox release led a crop of so-so to weak newcomers, though the sequel to Douglas and Stone’s 1987 hit “Wall Street” did not quite set off a bull market at the box office. Its financial returns were solid but unspectacular as Hollywood experienced a typically sleepy early fall weekend, with audiences finding nothing to bring them out in huge numbers. The “Wall Street’ sequel reunites director Stone with Douglas, who reprises his role as investment shark Gordon Gekko. The movie co-stars Shia LaBeouf, Carey Mulligan and Josh Brolin in a tale set against the 2008 economic meltdown. “I think expectations were pretty high for this movie. That’s not only an iconic character of Gordon Gekko but it’s also an iconic movie,” said Paul Dergarabedian, box-office analyst for Hollywood.com.

“But then, it’s about the world of high finance. That’s not exactly a topic that sets the box office on fire, so I don’t think younger audiences were necessarily going to rush out for something like that.” The War ner Bros. animated adventure “Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole” was No. 2 with a soft opening of $16.3 million. It finished barely ahead of the $16 million haul for Warner’s “The Town,” the Ben Affleck heist drama that was the previous weekend’s No. 1 release. “The Town” held up well and raised its 10-day total to $49.1 million, giving it a solid shot at hitting the $100 million mark, said Dan Fellman, head of distribution at Warner. Sony’s teen comedy “Easy A,” which had been No. 2 a weekend earlier, also held up well with $10.7 million to finish at No. 4. “Easy A” lifted its 10-day total to $32.8 million. Disney’s mother-daughter comedy “You Again,” starring Kristen Bell, Jamie Lee Curtis and Sigourney Weaver, debuted at No. 5 with an anemic $8.3 million. Playing in narrower release, the Will Ferrell-produced teen comedy “The Virginity Hit” flopped with just $300,000. The Sony release about youths aiming to lose their vir-

ginity debuted in 700 theaters, averaging a paltry $429 a cinema. That compared with $5,330 in 3,565 theaters for the “Wall Street” sequel, $4,569 in 3,575 cinemas for “Legend of the Guardians,” and $3,257 in 2,548 locations for “You Again.” None of the new wide releases came close to the $8,000-a-theater average managed a year ago by “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs,” which led the box-office over the same weekend in 2009 with a $25 million debut. Even so, this year’s combination of newcomers and strong holdovers lifted overall business slightly. Total movie revenues came in at about $100 million, up 3.8 percent from the same weekend last year, according to Hollywood.com. Chris Aronson, head of distribution at 20th Century Fox, said the “Wall Street” sequel came in at the high end of the studio’s expectations for opening weekend. With nearly twothirds of the “Wall Street” audience older than 30, the studio hopes the movie will have a long run. “If there’s one thing we know about adult audiences, they don’t rush out. But they do keep coming,” Aronson said. “It’s somewhat unique to have a character that’s 22 years old to have such a great second

act, and we think we have that with Gordon Gekko.” “Legend of the Guardians,” based on Kathryn Lasky’s children’s books, follows the adventures of young owls searching for mythical winged warriors to help overcome evil forces. The animated family tale comes from director Zack Snyder, known for such violent action flicks as “300” and “Watchmen.” War ner executives had hoped the movie might debut in the $20 million range or a bit higher. Still, distribution boss Fellman said “Legend of the Guardians” drew a solid family audience that gave the movie high marks. “There’s really not a lot of family product out there for the next four to five weeks, so maybe we’ll leg this out,” Fellman said. Several films debuted strongly in limited release. Woody Allen’s latest ensemble tale “You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger” opened with $163,474 in six theaters, averaging $27,246 a cinema. The Sony Pictures Classics release stars Naomi Watts, Anthony Hopkins, Josh Brolin and Freida Pinto. Paramount’s documentary “Waiting for ‘Super man,’” which examines the ills of America’s public schools, pre-

miered with $141,000 in four theaters for a $35,250 average. The film is directed by Davis Guggenheim, who made the Academy Award winner “An Inconvenient Truth.” Lionsgate’s thriller “Buried,” starring Ryan Reynolds as an American buried alive by terrorists in Iraq, opened with $104,500 in 11 theaters, averaging $9,500. Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Hollywood.com. Final figures will be released Monday. 1. “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps,” $19 million. 2. “Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole,” $16.3 million. 3. “The Town,” $16 million. 4. “Easy A,” $10.7 million. 5. “You Again,” $8.3 million. 6. “Devil,” $6.5 million. 7. “Resident Evil: Afterlife,” $4.9 million. 8. “Alpha and Omega,” $4.7 million. 9. “Takers,” $1.7 million. 10. “Inception,” $1.2 million.

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Game-changing moment: Brandon Bolden’s 71-yard touchdown With the ‘Dogs down, but not out, at halftime 27-10 Bolden delivered the backbreaker on the first play of the second half. On first down from his own 29-yard line, Bolden took the hand off and ran untouched into the end zone, putting Ole Miss ahead 34-10 and the ‘Dogs way back on their heels.

Interesting stat of the game: Coming up empty in field position In the first half, Fresno State marched into Ole Miss territory on all six of its possessions, but only converted two into points. The other four drives read like this: Punt, punt, missed field goal, fumble. The ‘Dogs were in a 17-point hole at halftime, due in large part to missed opportunities.

Unsung hero: Phillip Thomas, FS Although the rest of the defense decided not to show up Saturday, Thomas was the lone bright spot on a unit that surrendered 578 total yards. Thomas recorded six tackles, one for a loss, and picked off a Jeremiah Masoli pass early in the third quarter, returning it 39 yards to put Fresno State in a position to climb back into the contest. Ole Miss sealed the deal when... ...The Rebels recovered Fresno State’s desperation onside kick with 2:30 left to play in the game. Ole Miss head coach Houston Nutt then called Brandon Bolden’s number five straight times. On the fifth time Bolden stormed in from 14 yards out and gave his team a 55-38 win at home.

What we learned: just 30 yards on 33 carBen Ingersoll and Vongni Yang A lot can change in one ries while averaging The Collegian week. What looked so less than a yard per promising in the first attempt. As bad as the two games of the season running game was, the backfired on the ‘Dogs. The defense was one bright spot on offense was Colburn porous, getting shredded for 425 rushing and the young receiving corps. Despite yards and the offense was forced to play losing experienced players in Devon catchup for the majority of the contest. Wylie and Rashad Evans, Colburn was The offense was one-dimensional, rest- able to complete over 76 percent of his ing on the left arm of Ryan Colburn and passes. opening absolutely no running lanes for the four running backs. Even the Defensive breakdown: special teams looked out of sync as All- After opening the season with two WAC kicker Kevin Goessling made one straight weeks of containing mobile field goal from 50 yards out, but missed quarterbacks and forcing 10 sacks, the two other attempts, one of which was Fresno State defense was looking like blocked. Either the ‘Dogs are reeling, or it had finally turned things around. the country needs to put more stock in Saturday, the Bulldogs took a giant the Ole Miss attack. We will find out in step back. Ole Miss had its way with the coming weeks. the Fresno State defense, especially the front seven, piling up nearly 600 yards Offensive breakdown: of offense and dropping 55 points. The For the second game this season, Bulldogs haven’t given up that many Fresno State’s rushing attack was non- points since their 2008 road loss to Boise existent and it hurt the Bulldogs more State. Ole Miss quarterback Jeremiah than ever. After an impressive debut Masoli engineered an unstoppable by sophomore running back A.J. Ellis attack, highlighted by running back last week against Utah State, many Brandon Bolden’s 228 yards rushing. expected the ‘Dogs to have no trouble The Rebels only attempted 12 passes, running the ball, especially with the but hardly needed to. Ole Miss scored return of Robbie Rouse in the backfield. on nine of its 13 drives and exposed just But the ‘Dogs failed to generate any about every weakness the Fresno State momemtum on the ground rushing for defense has.

Call of the game: Goessling field goal attempt with one second remaining The game was over, with the ‘Dogs trailing by 17 with almost no time to play, but that didn’t keep head coach Pat Hill from battling until the very end. Goessling’s kick sailed wide right, but the fact that the Bulldogs fought until the very end says a lot. It was the type of call that a Pat Hill coached squad embodies: Play hard every play. Dog bone giveaway: Ryan Colburn, RB Down big on the road in a hostile environment, Colburn looked as solid as he has ever been. With the run game virtually nonexistent, Colburn put the offense on his back and gave Bulldogs fans something to be excited about in an otherwise dismal game. Colburn completed 32-of42 passes for a career-high 390 yards and four touchdowns, even with two of his starting receivers out with an injury.

Fresno State home struggles lead to ejection By Luke Shaffer The Collegian Prior to Friday night’s scoreless draw against UC Santa Barbara, the Fresno State Bulldogs were already facing difficulties. The team’s assist and shots on goal leader Molly Nizzoli was out due to an undisclosed injury that greatly affected the ‘Dogs’ offensive flow. Struggling to find rhythm throughout the first 40 minutes of the game, the ‘Dogs were constantly under attack from UCSB, who tallied multiple scoring chances that resulted in shots that were slightly off target. Although Fresno State had more shots on goal (3-1) than Santa Barbara, the Dogs’ were fortunate to head into the second half tied 0-0. After regrouping at halftime, Fresno

State came out with a more aggressive and fierce attitude, leading to five fouls in the second period alone. In the 78th minute a quick fistfight broke out between Fresno State’s Kendall Van Dine and UCSB’s Alissa Sanchez. Both players were ejected following the altercation and the two teams continued play with only 10 players each in the second half. Although the ‘Dogs brought a more competitive edge to their game play, they were out shot by UCSB 9-6. Yet, late in the game, the Dogs’ had two missed scoring opportunities. Forward Vanessa Gonzalez tallied both shots on goal for the ‘Dogs and her laser blasts almost went in for a goal, which would’ve sent the crowd home in a celebratory mood. However, UCSB goalkeeper Makenna Henry stood firm and made impressive saves on both shots.

Defense for both teams was the main focus of the night, and the two clubs ended the second half scoreless, forcing the game into overtime. UCSB took control of overtime, out shooting the Bulldogs 6-0 and the quality chances fell in favor of UCSB. But, the Dogs’ defense held its ground and the teams finished both 10-minute overtime periods scoreless, ending the match in a draw. “A lot of people stepped up today, especially Bianca Lopez, in the back line who also stepped up against Sacramento State,” Bulldogs goalkeeper Kaitlin Revel said. “But we need to finish better and score on our chances.” The ’Dogs will open Western Athletic Conference (WAC) play Thursday when the team hosts in-state rival San Jose State at 7 p.m. “We as a team need to be ready

against our WAC rival and need to come out ready to shut San Jose State out,” Revel said. Coach Brian Zwaschka hopes that his club will be able to bounce back to its winning ways. The ‘Dogs are 0-3 at home this season with one draw. “Going forward, I will need to sit down and give some serious thought based on the fact that we have some injuries to deal with and we got the red card situation to deal with,” Zwaschka said. “However, we don’t have to play Sunday and will be well prepared and rested when Thursday rolls around next week.”

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SPORTS Colburn’s big game can’t save ‘Dogs Western Athletic Conference play begins for soccer when head coach Brian Zwaschka’s team hosts defending champion San Jose State Thursday at 7 p.m.

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Ole Miss 55, Fresno State 38

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Ryan Colburn’s big game through the air was overshadowed by Ole Miss’ offensive showcase as the Rebels recorded a season high 55 points and 578 yards.

By Ben Ingersoll The Collegian

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Rebels’ running back Brandon Bolden ran for a career-high 228 yards, contributing to his team’s 425 yards on the ground.

Head coach Pat Hill will have to wait another year to defeat an opponent from the lone remaining BCS conference left on his resume: The Southeastern Conference. The Bulldog defense, which looked like the class of the entire Fresno State squad in its first two games, surrendered 55 points and 578 yards to Ole Miss in a 55-38 road defeat a t Va u g h t - H e m m i n g w a y Stadium in Oxford, Miss. The ‘Dogs were able to cut what was once a 31-point thirdquarter deficit to 10 with just over three minutes to play, but the potent Ole Miss rushing attack ran away with the victory late in the game, handing Fresno State its first loss of 2010. Brandon Bolden, the Rebels’ junior running back, had a career day, gashing the defensive line for 228 yards on the ground and two touchdowns, including the gamesealing score with 38 seconds remaining. “This is a talented football team and they made some big plays on us and it was tough, they did a good job,” Hill said. “I told them at that time I wanted to see what we could do [down] 41-10 and then I thought we really elevated our play and if we were still playing against their starters and our starters and we just kept

playing.” Fresno State looked in sync early, marching 74 yards in 7 plays to open the game, capped off by freshman Jalen Saunders’ first career touchdown grab from 16 yards out to give the ‘Dogs a 7-0 lead. But the Rebels’, who have faced only two Califor nia schools in the history of its football program, took control from there, ripping off five scoring drives before halftime. Fresno State had a chance to cut the Ole Miss lead to one score just prior the halftime, but tight end Vince Pascoe’s fumble at the Rebel 28 yard line allowed the Rebels to extend their lead to 27-10 at the break. Just over three minutes into the second half, the ‘Dogs found themselves in an insur mountable 41-10 hole after Bolden’s 71-yard touchdown run on the first play from scrimmage and Jesse Grandy’s 51-yard punt return moments later. Hill’s squad battled back and managed to pad some stats, but was never able to shrink Ole Miss’ lead to single digits from the second quarter on. “I am proud of our kids because they never stopped playing,” Hill said. Despite their defense’s struggles, Bulldogs’ quarterback Ryan Colburn had a career game, completing 76 percent of his passes for 390 yards and

four touchdowns. The senior also did not throw an interception for the first time this season, and distributed the ball to 12 different targets. Colburn is leading all Western Athletic Conference quarterbacks in pass efficiency this season with a 176.1 rating. Wi d e r e c e i v e r s J a m e l Hamler and Matt Lindsey also turned in big numbers for the ‘Dogs, who were shorthanded this week with the losses of Devon Wylie and Rashad Evans to injury. Prior to Saturday, Lindsey had only caught one pass in his Fresno State career, but snagged six catches for 102 yards in Oxford. Hamler had a gamehigh 130 yards receiving on eight catches with one touchdown. Unlike the receiving corps, Fresno State had all its running backs, but was held to just 30 yards rushing on the night. A.J. Ellis’ huge debut last week (165 yards at Utah State) was long forgotten after rushing for just one yard on seven car ries ag ainst the Rebels. Fresno State will resume p l ay t h i s S at u rd ay, h o s t ing Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Cal Poly in the first game of a three-game home stretch. The Mustangs are 3-1 on the season, including a 35-33 upset victory over FCS powerhouse Montana two weeks ago.