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Fresno State cattle compete at the fair By Haley Lambert The Collegian
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Fresno State agriculture students will show off campus raised beef cattle at the Fresno Fair starting Friday, Oct. 5. Fresno State raises not only beef, but dairy as well.
Fresno State agriculture students will be participating in a collegiate-level competitive livestock event hosted during the Big Fresno Fair, which kicks off on Wednesday. Students from the Jordan College of Agriculture Science and Technology will show off campus-raised beef cattle starting Friday, Oct. 5 at noon.
Randy Perry, professor of animal science and faculty adviser of the beef show team, said there will be a variety of teams of Fresno State students working in different ways at the fair. “We have our beef show team. There’s about twenty kids involved in that group,” Perry said. There will be other area show teams participating at the fair’s collegiate-level show, including Modesto Junior College, Merced
Colle ge, Colle ge of the S e q u o i a s a n d Re e d l e y College. Other schools from Califor nia such as Bakersfield College, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and CSU Chico will also be showing livestock. The Red Wave Show and Sale team, which is an animal science class taught by Perry, will be helping local 4-H, an agriculture-focused youth development organization, and Future Farmers of America (FFA) members who are show-
ing animals in the Junior Livestock Show. These young participants will be showing various animal species, from large animals like beef cattle and sheep to smaller species such as rabbits and poultry. “There’s about 50 kids in that class that will be helping during the fair in different capacities,” Perry said. These capacities include everything from managSee FAIR, Page 4
TOP DOG: Victor E. II
Extensive process delays autopsy report The story of Fresno State’s new live mascot By Rogue Morales The Collegian
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It is difficult to say for sure when Philip Dhanens’ toxicology and autopsy report will be ready, said Dr. David Hadden, the Fresno County Coroner and public administer; however he hopes that it will be ready for the public soon. Dhanens suffered an alcohol related death at a Theta Chi fraternity party during the second week of the fall semester. “When you want to test for everything, you go to a specialized laboratory,” Hadden said. “So, there will be one or two that will test for quote ‘everything,’ which we call an allscan.” Hadden said there are very few of these laboratories in the country. Due to the extensive process, the tests can become very expensive. A control is needed to check machines for the tests. To cut on costs, one control is used to set the machines for a specific type of test. Once the machine is prepped, many of the same types of tests can be run. This process is called batching. “They generally wait until they get a certain number to batch them because it’s less expensive to run it that way,” Hadden said.
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On a night that will forever be synonymous with the words “Robbie,” “Rouse” and “record,” — a night when a sold-out crowd surely would have been enough to cause seismic activity after witnessing Robbie Rouse’s 94-yard, recordbreaking run — two genuine moments of awe and inspiration absolutely demanded the attention of every one of the 27,513 spectators in attendance. The first was the moment shortly after “The Run,” when Rouse found his mom on the sidelines, gave her a huge hug and celebrated with his teammates after rewriting Fresno State history — football in hand. The second came after that. And it elicited a collective “Awe” from the crowd. Victor E. Bulldog II had made his debut accompanied by Drs. Kelly Weaver and Chris Dobbins, his two primary veterinarians from Fresno’s Pet Emergency and Referral Center. Pet ER donated Victor E. II to the Fresno State athletics department. “I kept thinking poor Robbie
Donated to the Fresno State athletics program, Victor E. II was picked by Dr. Kelly Weaver who is a veterinarian at Pet ER. Victor E. II is in the middle of his training season and is expected to make many appearances.
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Fresno State hosts Parent and Alumni Weekend By Kathy Ayala The Collegian F resno State will be hosting their second annual Parent and Alumni We e ke n d ( P. A . W ) t h i s Saturday and Sunday. The Fresno State Alumni Association have partnered with the Parents Association to put on the
event. L a s t ye a r, t h e eve n t wa s k n ow n a s Fa mily Weekend. It welcomes alumni back to Fresno State as well as current students and their parents. Golden grads, which are alumni that have graduated 50 years ago, have also been invited. Jennifer Stemwedel,
assistant for student affairs development and the Parent Association, said attendees last year gained a personal experience and a nice connection to the campus. “They felt like they were more likely to tailgate on their own or come to another football game or just feel comfortable visit-
ing,” Stemwedel said. Tickets for the event have sold out. In addition to those events, tickets for a tailgate and for the football game of Fresno State versus San Diego State were on sale for $20. The football tickets were a hot item and
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The Fresno State colorguard leads a parade to celebrate See WEEKEND, Page 4 the beginning of Homecoming weekend.
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As the smoldering heat and lengthy summer days fade, fall slowly takes its seasonal place. Our tank tops and flip-flops are set aside as we throw on our Fresno State hoodies and boots, without any reluctance. This time of year, rural towns and bustling cities alike are preparing for an age-old event: homecoming. On Saturday, Fresnans will wear their Bulldog spirit on their sleeves as Fresno State battles San Diego State on the green. The origin of our football-centered celebrations is still in debate. While universities – two of which include Missouri (or “Mizzou”) and Illinois – still vie for the title of homecoming initiator, the rest of us are simply happy for the 100-yearold tradition. Some of the nation’s most timeless coming home traditions still exist today. These include the crowning of a king and queen (which started in the 1930s) and the “party in the parking lot,” which developed into the community tailgate – even those without game tickets attend. In the start of the 20th century, American football needed fundamental changing. With 18
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game-related deaths in 1910, and a foreclosure threat from President Theodore Roosevelt, the sport was in severe need of modifications. Throughout football’s reconstruction, colleges across the United States declared the sport the center of their hometown gatherings, and many American traditions, at that. The result? Modern-day homecoming festivities. The University of Missouri’s version of homecoming was held around 1910, during the “Border Wa r s ” b e t we e n M i s s o u r i a n d Kansas. Because of the tension between the two states, competitive football games were held in neutral domains, such as campus football fields, according to Mizzou. The university’s director of athletics, Chester Brewer, saw an opportunity for more excitement and hometown patriotism. In 1911, Brewer invited Mizzou alumni to “come home” for the game. Its festivities included a parade and, of course, football. As the story goes in Illinois, two university seniors brought its first homecoming game to life. On that notorious night, the student body and faculty were part of a gamechanging experience. The celebration needed an addi-
Thumbs up Bulldogs vs. Aztecs Fresno State will face the the University of San Diego at Saturday’s homecoming game.Be on the look out for Victor E. II as he represents the Bulldogs on the sidelines.
tional 5,000 seats in order to seat the entire crowd – 12,000 alumni alone were present. Illinois won their first homecoming game, setting the stage for years to come. Although our homecoming parade “virtually died out in the 1960s,” according to the Fresno Bee, other traditions have not. Fresno State’s homecoming schedule remains full and diverse with a theme for each day. Friday is reserved for honor alumni who have “distinguished themselves in their careers and service,” according to Fresno State News. Saturday is dedicated to the “Golden Grads” of 1962 at the Smittcamp Alumni House, which commenced construction during homecoming weekend of 1998. The parent-alumni weekend tailgate and the Bulldog’s fight for victory against San Diego State also fall on Saturday. Sunday, for those who are awake, the university is holding a breakfast presented by the Fresno State Alumni and Parents Associations. As the Bulldog’s homecoming weekend approaches, we will slap on our red and blue, affix a foam finger to our hand and cross our fingers – we just might make some history of our own.
Thumbs down Sons of Anarchy actor dead Johnny Lewis of Sons of Anarchy died on Wednesday after falling from a roof in Los Angeles. Lewis is suspected of killing his 81-year-old land lady and her cat. Lewis, 28, was also in the middle of a custody battle for his young daughter.
Thumbs up Cows Aside from being adorable, Fresno State campus-raised cows are preparing to serve Fresno State next summer with more than just their wide-eyed moos. Sorry, vegetarians.
FOREIGN POLICY AND YOUR VOTE
By William Scoggin In good times, the decision to vote, or not to vote, is as carefree as the winds of freedom gently blowing through the trees. For in good times, not much can go wrong, and regardless of who wins, the tree leaves will still sing softly the sweet music of liberty. But these are not the best of times, in fact, they are reminiscent of the 1930’s. The free world is being stressed economically and by great political change throughout the Muslim world. Here at home, two starkly opposed ideologies with dramatically different foreign policy objectives are asking for your vote. One party seeks to carry this nation deeper into socialism and Marxist ideals of human equality under a vision that erases borders and weakens capitalism. It is a system in which all become pawns to a mighty and powerful government that owes higher allegiance to global powers at the expense of its people under the scheme of collectivism. In this vision, America is equal in power with other nations. Under this ideal, the American government separates itself from the people, as it has in
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the latest example of making it clear dear. It cautions world governments to to the world that the U.S. government be tolerant of free speech without dishad nothing to do with a YouTube video tancing itself from it. made by an American citizen found It rigorously holds murderous relioffensive by Muslims. gious fanatics accountable for killing Is a government “by the people” so Americans for exercising freedom of easily divorced from the people it repre- speech. sents? We live in a new and volatile world The other party where “faux-democseeks to retain excepracies” have sprung t is a vision that empowtional status of the up in the Arab United States as the world. The “elected” ers individuals to sucworld’s predominant M u s l i m b r o t h e rceed and reap the rewards of superpower. A status hood, now leading intellectual labor in persuit of achieved after the Egypt, has called for bloodshed of WW II the arrest of a U.S. personal fortune. Not at the and won after the colcitizen for making expense of society, but for lapse of the Soviet a video offensive to the benefit of all.” Union. Islam. It is a vision that A Pakistan govempowers individuer nment minister als to succeed and reap the rewards of has posted a $100,000 bounty on the intellectual labor in pursuit of personal video maker. The “elected” Hamas in fortune. Not at the expense of society, Palestine has given Israel two choices: but for the benefit of all. Leave or die. The rise of anti-Israel and It defines nationality and respects anti-American violent protest in over 20 borders under the rule of law. Under Islamic countries is fanning flames of this vision, America leads the world hate as you read this. by defending legitimate democracies Islamic countries have upped their that seek peaceful coexistence with its push for a global anti-Muslim defamaneighbors. tion law through the U.N. It is a vision that stands up for its citI n h e r r e m a rk s a t t h e S t a t e izens by promoting the values we hold Department this past week, Hillary
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ready to go somewhere and would just puff up his chest. He knew that he was going to go somewhere where he was going to be on display.” One of Weaver’s fondest memories of Norman was last year’s football game against Califor nia — the only time Norman traveled to an away game. It was one of the several memories where he asserted his rock-star mentality, Weaver said. “He really liked the 600-thread count sheets on the bed. He thought that was deluxe. He wouldn’t eat his dog food but we got him room service — chicken and rice in a broth. He was definitely a rock star. He made himself at home.” Norman embraced the spotlight from the beginning. “Norman was a showman. If he saw the camera or the collar he wore for game days, he was on,” Weaver said. Nor man, who was euthanized on Aug. 10 after a rapid progression of terminal cancer that led to liver failure, set an absolute precedent of what it means to be a pet ambassador that Victor E. II looks to fill. “He’s got big paw prints to fill,” Weaver said.
Rouse,” Weaver said. “Look how hard he had to work to get his standing ovation. All Victor E. II had to do was show up and look cute.” His debut came a month after his predecessor, Norman, the first Victor E. Bulldog, lost the battle to cancer. Born on April 4, Victor E. II made his Sept. 15 debut at 5 months old. He will continue to be a part of Fresno State home football games this season. He’s slated to make an appearance on Saturday against San Diego State. As the weather cools down, he will be available longer to the public during tailgates, Weaver said. “We knew at that point that we were golden and everything was going to work out,” Weaver said. “He didn’t get scared. He didn’t cower. He owned it. He got really tired — he’s a puppy. But he definitely liked having all his new friends around.” A lopsided audition It was almost as if the stars were aligned, Weaver said. We ave r a n d A s h l e y Fernandez, a veterinary nurse at Pet ER, traveled to the small town of Sweet Home, Ore. on Labor Day after researching online for dogs that might be available either for rescue or adoption. S o m e t h i n g ab o u t S we e t Home’s “Addicted 2 Bulldogs” — a kennel that specializes in English bulldog breeding — caught Weaver’s attention so much that she wanted to make the 680-mile trip. We ave r a n d Fe r n a n d e z trekked to Sweet Home with the intention of temperament testing and auditioning two sibling pups, hoping that at least one would be “old enough to have vaccines that we could start working with him right away and have him out in the environment, but young enough where we could still train him and get him to be socialized,” Weaver said. They would only end up auditioning one puppy. “[Victor E. II] kind of shined above his brother,” Fernandez said. “He was a lot more outgoing and social and energetic— which is what we need for him to be on the field. He picked us, essentially. He stepped up to the necessary energy and performance.” Victor E. II, intended to be trained as a show dog from the get-go, impressed Weaver with his poised personality and commanding playfulness. “The minute we got out of the car—I don’t even think my second foot hit the ground yet— he came running over to us. He didn’t let his other brother we
Puppy at heart?
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Veterinarians of Victor E. II, doctors Kelly Weaver and Chris Dobbins of Pet ER say the 5-month-old bulldog’s temperament, obedience and human interaction skills will make him a very social dog. As long as he stays on this track, Weaver and Dobbins feel he will do his job well.
were interested in even audition. He kind of owned it and decided he was going to be the candidate.” The search process for the next Victor E. was one conducted under limited time constraints. The first Victor E. was selected through a local competition that took months to prepare. Going that similar route would have possibly meant that there would be no live mascot for the 2012 Fresno State football season. Though faced with a looming deadline, Weaver said that finding a suitable mascot was of the utmost importance, and that one would be found—even if it meant missing the entire football season. “ I t wo u l d n ’ t h ave m a d e us g rab a dog just to have any dog,” Weaver said. “We would’ve gone without a dog if we didn’t find the right dog. The stars lined up and we lucked out.” Victor E. II lives with Weaver and is being trained at the Pet ER facilities to desensitize him to loud cheers, bright lights,
band music, and field turf — the typical crowd environment. The initial desensitizing process is also one with trial and error, Dobbins said. “We won’t know exactly what we’re going to end up doing until we start introducing him to some things,” Dobbins said. “We can’t say, ‘yes, we are going to train him to do x, y and z,’ because he may not do well with that. He may want to do something else. It’s completely up in the air right now.” ‘He’s got big paw prints to fill’ The local search for Fresno State’s first Victor E. was coordinated through the univer-
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think he’s going to be one of those puppies-at-heart kind of dogs.” — Chris Dobbins, Pet ER veterinarian
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Victor E. II beat out his brother in the selection process because of his energy and spirit.
sity’s athletics department and featured more than 90 contestants. Bulldogs of all shapes and sizes showed up with owners, hopeful that their canine companions would be the ones to act as pet ambassador to the Fresno State community. Judges in the competition evaluated contestants based on obedience, temperament, human interaction skills and appearance and personality. It was in 2005 when bulldog No. 53 and Debbye Scott, his owner, were announced as the winners. Scott passed away from pancreatic cancer on Oct. 3, 2009. Scott, a Fresno State alumna, played tennis for the Bulldogs. It was sure-fire confidence that led Scott to enter Norman in the competition, said Dana Villines, Scott’s partner. After winning the competition, Norman took up the mantle of Victor E. Bulldog, a name that was as much a pun as it was a representation of Fresno State’s athletics department. “She entered him in the contest because she thought he was a beautiful looking dog and that he might have a chance to win,” Villines said. “Debbye was just absolutely overjoyed. She was excited because she knew her dog was the best.” Nor man, who roamed the sidelines of Fresno State athletic events for six years prior to his passing in August, would never leave home without his game-day bag. It included water, various jerseys (depending on the event and occasion), his leash and signature “V” collar, along with his favorite snacks and toys—the rock-star essentials. Villiness said, “He would see his game bag and get totally excited knowing he was getting
Time will only tell how his temperament will resonate with the Bulldogs’ fan base. Will Victor E. II be a hyper, happy-go-lucky stalwart that roves through the sidelines carefree? Will he be the same calm and collected pup fans saw in his debut against Colorado? “I think he’s probably going to be one of those puppies-atheart kind of dogs,” Dobbins said. “He just wants to play and be around people. He’s very gregarious.” It’s too soon to fully gauge what temperament Victor E. II will have once he reaches adulthood, Dobbins said. And it’s too soon to say what his signature move will be to rile up the home crowds. “We’ve got to see what he likes doing because that is going to be the easiest way to determine what we want to end up having him do, based off what he wants,” Dobbins said. We’re still way fresh into trying to get him to play with certain toys and what he likes to do and what makes him happy.” Norman’s unique act involved a toy doll resembling the opposing team’s mascot (broncos, wolves, aggies) and lots and lots of plush. “He had all of 60 seconds to do this tear-up scene,” Weaver said. “He would decapitate [the doll] right off the bat. The stuffing would fly everywhere. He never failed. “He was so into that. We couldn’t even let him see the plush toy until it was time for him to grab it. We had to hide it behind our backs.” Dobbins and Weaver didn’t rule out the possibility that Victor E. II could incorporate a similar act in future appearances. But, for now, his job description remains plain and simple as he continues to train and grow. “This year his main job is being cute,” Weaver said. “Cute will get him by for this football season. As long as he is social with everybody and lets people take lots and lots of pictures, then he’s done his job for the season.”
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ASI shoots to register 10 percent of Fresno State students to vote “Using clubs and orgs, we can reach a lot more students than if just ASI did it ourselves,” Kiernan said. “We are doing Associated Students, Inc. will attempt it via a fundraiser for the clubs and to register as many Fresno State stu- organizations as an incentive for them dents to vote up to Oct. 22 as part of a to participate and to reward them for challenge issued by the California State helping us.” For many groups on campus, this is Student Association. T h e C a l i f o r n i a S t a t e S t u d e n t a great way to raise money while also Association wants ASI to register 10 raising awareness of an important percent of the total student body, a task issue, Kiernan said. With the election which could prove difficult, said Sean coming up November 6, this is students’ Kiernan ASI vice president of external opportunity to have their voice heard. By registering students to vote, ASI affairs. “It doesn’t sound like a lot but it is hopes to increase student mindfulness tough to register that many students. of the importance of voting. This fundraiser is a way to bring Voter turn out among college students is historically extremely low,” Kiernan political awareness to students about subjects like propositions 30 and 38. said. The upcoming election has many Andrea Cortes of the Sociology Club issues directly related to student and said it gives organizations an opportuhigher education, Kiernan said. ASI nity to raise money. Many clubs and organizations are wishes to increase voter turn out among students, the first step being to get them also using this opportunity to educate registered. ASI also wants to register their own members and register them more students than the other CSU’s try- to vote as well. “I haven’t even [registered] to vote ing the same challenge, Kiernan said. Many Fresno State clubs and organi- and I’m already 19,” said Paya Her, vice zations are trying to help ASI reach this president of the Asian teachers associagoal and ASI is giving them a reward for tion. “So I’m hoping this will be sometheir help. For every Fresno State stu- thing for me to learn from and to also dent a club or organization registers to help my members become more aware.” You must be 18 or older as of Nov. vote, ASI will give them $1. 6, 2012 to register. If students are already registered, but have changed their address, name, political par ty or would like to receive a mail-in ballot, they can re-register with any par ticipating club or org anization and it will count towards their overall total. Students can also go to the ASI office located on the third floor of the University Student Union, room 316. The Roe Borunda/ The Collegian last day to register As part of a challenge issued by The California State Student with either a club or Association, ASI hopes to sign up 10 percent of the Fresno State stu- ASI is October 22. By Megan Hamik The Collegian
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approximately 300 were sold. Roughly 200 are expected to join in on the tailgate. Saturday begins the two-day event with a welcoming breakfast followed by campus tours, lunch and more touring of Fresno State’s facilities. For an additional fee, attendees will attend the P.A.W. Tailgate at Bulldog Diamond before kickoff at 7 p.m. for the football game against San Diego State. The tailgate party will begin at 4:30 p.m. Parents, students and alumni will have the chance to tour Fresno State Winery, Save Mart Center, University Theatre, University Police Department,
Student Recreation Center, Rue and Gwen Gibson Farm Market and athletic facilities. But these tours won’t be a typical kind of tour, Stemwedel said. Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes experience and get to meet the people who run the show. Sunday morning welcomes participating guests with a breakfast in the Smittcamp Alumni House. Attendees will have the opportunity to have lunch with Fresno State coaches. Timeout and the Fresno State cheerleaders will also be out taking photos. The Parents Association plans to put on this event every year and hopes that those who attend will enjoy themselves.
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ing the animals in show rings to helping the 4-H and FFA participants weigh their animals in with the County Fair staff, even unloading and loading animals from when they are coming and going from the fair grounds. Martin Castro, who recently graduated from Fresno State’s Animal Science and Agriculture Education program, will be helping at the Big Fresno Fair. He feels that helping the participants and working with the animals is important for both understanding the daily work of an agriculturalist and being able to educate others in the area of agricultural sciences. “It’s a great source for hands-on expe-
rience,” Castro said. He described the group of Fresno State students who are involved as a diverse bunch. Some he says, have shown animals as 4-H and FFA students others are new to the Fair activities. In years past, Fresno State students have shown other animals including sheep, swine and dairy cows. The livestock exhibits are held at the livestock pavilion on the southwest side of the fair grounds. In January, the Red Wave team puts on a beef sale at Fresno State, followed by a livestock show at the Fresno County Fair grounds in February. The Big Fresno Fair will run until Oct. 14.
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Marching to a different tone
Saxophonist plays with the Bulldog Marching Band, despite hearing impairment By Haley Lambert The Collegian Sara Kendrick plays the alto and baritone saxophone in the Bulldog Marching Band. She says she grew up around marching band. Her older sisters were in the high school marching band. “I’ve been in the whole marching band thing since I was three. I was hooked on it.” Sara followed in her sister’s steps, playing the saxophone in high school and continuing to march in college. She reads music and learns the marches perfor med by the band. She practices with her teammates every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. They march together at Bulldog football games. But Sara, however, is unique. While the rest of her bandmates follow along through sound, she cannot, because Sara is deaf. Like her fellow band members, Sara must learn the notes and the tempo. “A normal person can listen to other people to make sure their tones are right, their pitch is right, but I can’t rely on the sound,” Sara said. “I have to watch the conductor to make sure I’m on beat.” Besides the music portion of the marching band experience, Sara enjoys practicing and performing the marches. She described her experience with the band as one that is very enjoyable. David Fullmer, director of the Bulldog Marching band, said he appreciates working with Sara. “We don’t think of Sara as deaf or disabled,” Fullmer said. “She’s a great marcher and a great musician.”
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Sara Kendrick plays the baritone saxophone in the Bulldog Marching Band. Being deaf, she requires an interpreter to sign notes so Sara can play.
He also said seeing the interpreter work with Sara is very interesting. Fullmer pointed out the conspicuousness of the interpreters work. Fullmer also noted the way in which they convey the emotions he is communicating to the band. While her ability to hear is limited, her drive and sense of purpose is as strong as any other high-achieving college student. Sara is majoring in chemistry, and plans to become a forensic specialist.
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normal person can listen to other people to make sure their tones are right, their pitch is right, but I can't rely on sound. I have to watch the conductor to make sure I'm on beat.” — Sara Kendrick, Marching band saxophone player
Along with her schoolwork and commitment to the marching band, Sara is also an avid motorcyclis t. She rides a Harley-Davidson, as do her parents Sara comes from a line of women who do not look upon disabilities as limiting, but rather a worthwhile challenge. Her mother is an amputee; her left leg is amputated below the knee and yet, she rides motorcycles. One of Sara’s older sisters is legally blind but teaches art. Sara has an air of humility about her, which seems to point to an attitude not focused on struggling to overcome the odds but instead living in a way that asserts her commitment to success. Her objective is not simply overcoming but rather successfully completing college, playing the saxophone, spending time with her boyfriend and enjoying long rides on her motorcycle.
Sara said she is looking forward to Saturday’s Homecoming game. “I just hope to have fun and enjoy it,” she said. “Hopefully
they win the game!”
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Sara Kendrick is a chemistry major, and plans on being a forensic specialist.
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MOOvin’ on up
Fresno State beef cattle are on a new diet of higher-class grass By Jeff Smith The Collegian
For the first time, the Rue and Gwen Gibson Far m Market at Fresno State is selling grass-fed beef raised off campus on the San Joaquin Experimental Range. Grass-fed beef is growing in popularity as an alternative to conventionally fed beef and has many benefits. Cattle that are raised on a grassfed diet are not given hormones or antibiotics. John Henson, professor of meat sciences, oversees the meats lab enterprise, which produces all the fresh meat cuts and processed products of the farm market and a few local restaurants. “Grass-fed beef is leaner, typically, than conventionally fed beef just because of the types of feeds that they’re consuming, and I think people feel that it’s maybe more environmentally sound in terms of a renewable resource,” Henson said. “Grass is obviously a renewable resource that’s here for us to take advantage of,” Henson said. A full line of processed meat products and fresh cuts of pork, beef and lamb are raised on the farm on campus. The experimental range is located off campus, north of Fresno in Coarsegold. Around 100 Fresno State cattle meander the pastures feeding on the grass and a special molasses blend rich with nutrients and protein before being sent to the Fresno State campus. The experimental ranch begins calving at the end of October to the beginning of December. The calves are then branded with the Fresno State brand and will stay with their mothers until the end of May. “We’ll pull some off, and they’ll be taken down to the beef unit on campus and go on regular grass because up here, the grass starts drying out to where there’s no minerals to them, it’s just filler,” Suniga said. The cattle are then given green grass rich with nutrients such as protein before the slaughter for the summer. There are 267 acres of land that cattle have to graze on at the experimental range. All the cattle on the
The San Joaquin Experimental Ranch nor th of Fresno has almost 100 grass-fed beef cattle for the Ru e a n d G w e n G i b s o n Fa r m Market. Grass-fed beef is growing in popularity as an alternative to conventionally fed beef and has many benefits. Photos by Roe Borunda / The Collegian
range are used for beef; milking is done at the dairy on campus. “They are brought down to the beef unit just prior to coming over to the meats lab for harvest and processing, but the entire time they are on a grass diet,” Henson said. Anthony Suniga is a Fresno State graduate and now works on the experimental range. “It’s almost like a natural raising things, that’s all grass,” Anthony Suniga said. “It’s basically all beef so people think it’s healthier for them – which it is.” “There are a lot of people who support agriculture. Not just in the school, but in the community,” Suniga said. “There are a lot of things happening in the ag department, like the Foster Farms facility.” The students who work at the meats lab are all employees of the university and they use it as on-thejob training for their future in the meats industry, Henson said. “Our facility is 100 percent student-run,” Henson said. “We have student business managers, student production managers and student employees that harvest and process all the various products that you’ll find at the farm market.” Grass-fed beef was marketed over the summer for the barbecue season, and it was highly successful, Henson said. Conventionally fed beef tastes
slightly different. A grain finished calf will be a little bit sweeter compared to a grass-fed calf, Suniga said. “I don’t think that it’ll ever overcome the popularity of conventionally fed beef,” Henson said. “It’s more of a niche product, but we’re obviously going to continue with the project in the future and hopefully grow it a little bit so we can offer that to the public.”
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The cattle are fed a molasses mixture with protein and other minerals along with the grass. Anthony Suniga works with the cattle at the San Joaquin Experimental Range.
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WR Evans to make season debut in Homecoming ’Dogs will look to Evans to spark their offense in Saturday’s game against the Aztecs By Ricardo Cano The Collegian Wide receiver Rashad Evans will make his season debut in time for Fresno State’s inaugural Mountain West matchup against San Diego State (2-2) on Saturday. Evans, a fifth-year senior, is coming off a four-game suspension after being ruled ineligible by the NCAA. Evans has 104 receptions for 1,007 yards and seven touchdowns in his career. The addition of a veteran wide receiver will help take pressure off other position players, quarterback Derek Carr said. “He’s a great player,” Carr said. “It really doesn’t let people play man on us. It doesn’t really let people roll the coverage to one guy. You have to account for all four now. With him coming back, it’s only going to help.” Carr has thrown 92 passes for 1,063 yards and nine touchdowns four games into the season. Evans’ return at one of the slot receiver positions bolsters a receiver corps that has had players reach more than 100 receiving yards per game on three separate occasions.
“He’s got big play-making ability,” coach Tim DeRuyter said. “He’s got experience and understands our offense very, very well. “I think any time you put a player of his caliber on the field, as a defense, you’ve got to account for him. I think that’ll help our run game and our ability to make explosive plays.” Evans, who will play in his first competitive game on Saturday since the 2011 season, is confident that the preparations he underwent in practices will carry over in being able to contribute to the offense right away. “I did scout team trying to help the defense out a little bit during the week,” Evans said. “I was in there with our team just running our plays and with the first team… I just wasn’t able to do it during the game. But during practice I was out there doing it just to stay in the rhythm of things so I won’t lose a step when I get back in. “Just going out there and making plays is what we’re supposed to be doing at receiver—that is our job description.” Fresno State (2-2), debuts in the Mountain West Saturday
after losing to Tulsa on the road. DeRuyter said it was a game where the Bulldogs executed explosive plays less frequently than they did against Oregon—the team’s other loss of the season. “We only had five explosive plays against Tulsa,” DeRuyter said. “You have to credit them with good defense. But we had 10 explosive plays against an excellent Oregon team. There were too many little things that we neglected to do that we have to get corrected.” San Diego State’s defense— led by senior cornerback Leon McFadden—runs an unorthodox 3-3-5 base formation (three down linemen, three linebackers and five players in the secondary). McFadden was the Mountain West preseason selection for Defensive Player of the Year. Carr was the offensive preseason selection. “I’ve spent a lot of time with him this offseason, so I know him pretty well,” Carr said. “He deserves all the accolades he’s going to get. We messed around with each other. I told him I was going to throw it at him. It’ll be fun to play with someone of his caliber.” The Aztecs have allowed fewer than 100 yards rush-
ing in their past two games. Running back Robbie Rouse has 16 career 100-yard rushing games—tied for second in school history. “We’ve got a great offensive line and a great running back. Their whole goal is to shut the
run off. If we can hit some passes and hit some third downs, then that’ll open Robbie’s lanes up a little more,” Carr said.
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Wide receiver Devante Adams catches a pass from quarterback Derek Carr enroute to a touchdown during the Sept. 15 game against Colorado.
’Dogs route Lobos, improve to 2-1 in MWC By Luke Shaffer The Collegian O n T u e s d ay n i g h t , t h e Bulldogs took New Mexico by surprise in an upset victory winning three sets to one. In a game that featured rallies in three different sets by the ’Dogs, Fresno State (9-7, 2-1 MWC) played like a team riding a hot streak. After defeating Fresno Pacific on Tuesday
night in five sets, the ’Dogs continued their momentum against a high-powered offense in New Mexico (14-2, MWC 2-1). “New Mexico is a good team. And we beat Wyoming as well. So we can beat anybody in the conference,” head coach Lauren Netherby-Sewell said. “It took a while to get going, but when we did we handle it pretty well.” In the first set, the Bulldogs
were outpaced by New Mexico until right side hitter Megan Callahan spiked a ball to start a Fresno State rally. With the score 15-10, the Bulldogs rallied to take the lead and win the first match 25-21. Callahan, who lead the Bulldogs with 17 kills, played very aggressive throughout the night as she dominated in all aspects of the match. “She did a great job for us
offensively. So we had a lot of production on offensive,” Netherby-Sewell said. I n t h e s e c o n d s e t , N ew Mexico came out with ferocity topping the ’Dogs 25-22. Although, the score was close at the end, at one point the Lobos were up by 10 points. Fresno State then went on a rally to close the score to 15-15. However, New Mexico was able to hold off the Bulldogs to even
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Right side hitter Megan Callahan goes up to hit a kill in Thursday night’s matchup against New Mexico. Callahan lead all Bulldogs with 17 kills in the game.
the set score at one a piece. “We went into cruise control in set two. And you’re going to get beat if you do that,” Netherby-Sewell said. The third set featured another close contest as the teams were even until the seventh point of the match. New Mexico then took control by lengthening their lead to 10-7. After calling a time out, the Bulldogs were able to rally again and win the set 25-23. As the match reached its fourth set, the ’Dogs were able to dominate quickly and win 25-15. This marked the first time that Fresno State was able to put together two straight winning sets. “I was really happy that we were able to put together two back-to-back sets,” NetherbySewell said. The Bulldogs only committed 22 errors in the match. Overall, Fresno State had a total of seven blocks with middle blocker Maci Murdock collecting a total of four block assists. “Maci Murdock came through for us once she got her rhythm going,” NetherbySewell said. Outside hitter Korrin Wild was also solid as she led the Bulldogs in digs with 19. “She’s awesome back there. We trust her completely. She picked up almost every ball and we couldn’t ask for a better hitter,” teammate Megan Callahan said. “Kor rin did dig a lot of balls for us and that’s great,” Netherby-Sewell added. Fresno State retur ns to action next Thursday and will look to improve their conference record as they face San Diego State on the road.
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The Bulldogs prepare for another potent offense in San Diego State this Saturday. Head coach Tim DeRuyter will continue to preach physicality both on offense and defense.
Breakdown: Bulldogs Looking to bounce back from a one-point loss to Tulsa, the Bulldogs (2-2) enter the first week of Mountain West Conference play against San Diego State (2-2). After jumping out to an early lead last week in Oklahoma, Fresno State will look to do the same against the Aztecs come Saturday at Bulldog Stadium. However, the ’Dogs will need to continue to run their offensive schemes efficiently for all four quarters in order to come away with a win. Head coach Time DeRutyer, his coaches and the team will be hard pressed to follow up the success they had in both games against Weber State and Colorado. Facing another potent offense in San Diego State, the Bulldogs will look to counter with their own offensive attack. Winning the takeaway battle again will be a key element for Fresno State as it has have been consistent for the first four games of the season. With a dominating margin of 11-3, the Bulldogs will
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Breakdown: Aztecs
After a close loss to San Jose look to their veteran players to State last weekend, the Aztecs step up once again. Leaders like linebacker Shawn will look to rebound against Plummer and defensive backs Fresno State. Seeking to start off its conPhillip Thomas and Derron Smith will need to continue to dictate quest of the Mountain West the flow of the game defensive- Conference with a win, San Diego State will face the battle-tested ly. I f F re s n o Bulldogs. State can win Fresno State, t h e t u r n ove r which has EDITOR’S PREDICTION margin and already faced limit San Fresno State 42 two Pac-12 Die go State’s San Diego State 28 teams in high-powered O re g o n a n d offense to short Colorado, will gains, the ’Dogs test the offense and defense of should prove victorious. Also, with the addition of senior the Aztecs when they travel to wide receiver Rashad Evans Bulldog Stadium on Saturday. San Die go State brings a returning for the game against the Aztecs, his veteran experience wealth of talent at the skilled should help the Bulldogs’ offense. positions. T ransfer student Evans will also give Fresno State from Oregon State, quarterback an exceptional element on special Ryan Katz is quick and accurate teams. His skills of elusiveness throwing the ball. His efficiency and speed make him a deadly punt as a quarterback is 164.76 and Katz has completed 52 of his 85 and kick returner. pass attempts. The Aztecs also bring a duel rushing attack in running backs
1.) Limit the big plays Last Saturday, Fresno State couldn’t hold off Tulsa from driving for the victory in the fourth quarter. The Bulldogs gave up deep passing plays to the Golden Hurricane offense, and Fresno State ended up losing by one point. Against San Diego State, another potent offense, the ’Dogs will need to have tight coverage. Limiting plays of 30 or more yards in the passing game will go a long ways to slowing down the Aztecs’ offense.
2.) Stop the running game Fresno State has losses totalling a minus 129 yards for opponents this season. If the Bulldogs can manage to stop San Diego State’s running game, Fresno State will be able to slow down the Aztecs’ offense. The ’Dogs’ defensive line must be able to disrupt San Diego State’s offensive line. If they do, it will free the ’Dogs’ linebackers and secondary to wreak havoc in the Aztecs’ backfield.
Adam Muema and Walter Kazee. Each back averages more than five yards a carry and per game more than 75 yards. San Diego State’s wide receiver corps is also very explosive. The Aztecs have five different receivers with five or more receptions and average 20 yards or more per catch. Defensively, San Diego brings tough, speedy and veteran players to all positions. Seven of the Aztecs 11 players on defense have at least one sack. Junior defensive back Nat Berhe leads the team in solo tackles with 22. He also has one fumble recovery. Senior defensive back Leon McFadden has the most interceptions on the team with two returned for a total of 28 yards. If San Diego State hopes to beat the Bulldogs, it will have to do better in closing out the fourth quarter. In addition, the Aztecs will need to make a critical momentum-changing play, either on offense or defense, to possibly win the game.
3.) Play for all four quarters In the loss against Tulsa, the Bulldogs were able to start off strong, scoring 20 points in the first quarter to the Golden Hurricane’s seven. However, after that hot start, Fresno State quickly cooled off for the next three quarters and only scored six total points. The ’Dogs must apply consistent pressure, both on offense and defense, for the entire game. If they can accomplish this, it could lead to their first conference win of the season.