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Wine Business Institute launches wildfire impact study ANNA BURKE STAFF WRITER
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f Sonoma County is known for anything, it’s wine. So it’s no surprise that many are wondering what impact the recent wildfires had on the North Coast wine industry. To address that exact question, the Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State University is doing a wildfire impact assessment study, one that started just three days after the fires broke out. Organizers of the study say they hope it will shed light on the immediate and long-term effects of the recent wildfires and provide data they will use for the next stages of recovery and revitalization. “The assessment will become the basis for developing plans for immediate and long-term recovery,” said William Silver, dean of the School of Business and Economics. “Our business owners, policy makers and community leaders need accurate information on the effects of the fires, best practices for rapid recovery and strategies to prevent future losses.” Silver said the goals include specifying the damages to the wine industry and translating that information to percentage terms to the region affected by fires. The study also will look at developing tools for reviving the local tourism industry, which has taken a hit with the fire. Understandably, fewer people are coming up to visit the region and go wine tasting. The study also will look at how vineyards acted as firebreaks, stopping the spread of fires and protecting structures. And finally, they hope to come up with a plan for how the wine business can recover and rebound. According to Silver, the idea to create this study originated from conversations among wine industry leaders. “Early accounts of the fires led to inaccurate reports of the damage to wineries and vineyards,” Silver said. “The impact assessment will provide stakeholders with clear, objective data that can be used to drive plans for recovery and revitalization.” Wine Business Executive in Residence Honore Comfort also emphasized this study’s importance, to offer solutions and practices to help the wine community. See STUDY on Pg. 4
Mini-conference to address German culture ALICE TENNGKEIT STAFF WRITER
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ctoberfest may be over but its still time to learn more about German culture than just the seasonal interest in beer and bratwurst. From Nov. 13 through Nov. 17, Sonoma State will be presenting a mini-conference, “Germany and European Integration,” addressing the migration into and within the European Union, Brexit and integrating refugees, among other topics. Organized by German professor Dr. Michaela Grobbel and in collaboration with economics professor Dr. Florence Bouvet, this conference is directly sponsored by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Washington, D.C. The conference includes two exhibits, two lectures, a film screening, an essay contest and a discussion panel, all pertaining to the integration of migration to, from and within the European Union. There will be two exibits running from Nov. 13 through Dec. 8. Grobbel requested the first exhibit, “Germany: Integrating Immigrants,” directly from the German Embassy. Students will find this display in the lobby of International Hall, and it will focus on the importance of immigrant integration in Germany. While this exhibit covers German history, economics and public policy, it also explores experiences of first and second-generation immigrants and refugees living in Germany, specifically focusing on those who’ve arrived since 2015. The second exhibit, “The EU: A Kaleidoscope of 28 Countries,” will be featured on the second floor of Stevenson Hall. Bouvet’s students created this poster display in her new class, ECON 313, which studies the economics of European integration. See MINI-CONFERENCE on Pg. 5
Courtesy // Sonoma Pettek Sonoma State University student Sonoma Pettek’s boyfriend looks upon what remians of their house in Coffey Park.
SSU helps student affected by fires University looks to offer a variety of resourcs to help those in need after devastation from fires.
PAIGE HUNTER STAFF WRITER
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or the past few weeks, Sonoma State University students and faculty have worked together to rebuild and support those directly affected by the recent fires and the catastrophe they left. As campus reopened to students on Oct. 18, so did the NomaCares center and its services. The school encouraged students to stop by the center with any unanswered questions or assistance they needed. Senior Director of Student Academic Services Jamie Zamjahn said the NomaCares center in the Schulz Library 3001 helped more than 60 students. “There are a variety of questions that students may have in regards to being affected by the fires,” Zamjahn said. “Our goal is to either answer those questions, take students to campus partners who have those answers,
or connect students to community partners.” While the physical center is now closed, NomaCares staff continues to aid students with answers to academic questions and counselling services through Counseling and Psychological Services. In addition, students can receive assistance with the Noma Gives application, textbook replacement, on campus P.O. Box set-up, and other general referrals. With new daily resources and community partners, NomaCares strives to make sure students are aware of the services available to them. “Students should not only come to the Undeclared Advising Office, but check out the NomaCares website and read the FAQs along with what is currently being offered by NomaCares,” Zamjahn said. “Our NomaNeeds Facebook Group is another great resource to see up-to-date resources.”
According to Zamjahn, fewer than five students have completely withdrawn from all courses because of the fire. “Faculty affairs has been working to help faculty help students for different issues that can arise,” said Zamjahn. One of those who has been helped is, senior Sonoma Pettek who fled her home in Coffey Park with her boyfriend and 2-year-old daughter. Around midnight, the winds picked up and the smell of smoke grew stronger, filling their home, she said. After waking her boyfriend, Pettek said, “We walked out into the front yard and I will never forget the intense wind and severe smell of smoke that we experienced out there.” As the fire rapidly grew, Pettek and her boyfriend received a phone call instructing them to evacuate their home. See PETTEK on Pg. 4
Women’s soccer team loses in final minute of CCAA final Seawolves lose to UC San Diego in final, but are hopeful to make it to NCAA tournament. See story on Pg. 10 Courtesy // sonomaseawolves No. 30 Alexis Espitia fends off a UC San Diego defender on her way to a goal.
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The conversation is not over After another mass shooting, gun law reform continues to be crucial
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ince the largest mass shooting in U.S. history, it’s taken only a month for a new record-breaking shooting to overtake the media’s headlines. As the country comes to grips with the all-too-familiar feelings of loss through newsreels and twitter updates, we are now left wondering where it ends, but where do we begin? Most of President Donald Trump’s cult centric followers will stand firm, without debate, and revert to the idea that these terrorist attacks were neither acts of terror nor gun control issues. Instead of playing devil’s advocate, let’s follow in their footsteps and not focus on gun control, but rather an issue that seems to be an easy way for Trump to avoid the topic: mental health. After Stephen Paddock massacred 58 people and injured over 500 more in Las Vegas on Oct. 1, Trump said Paddock was an individual whose “wires were crossed pretty badly in his brain.” According to Clarke County Sheriff Joe Lombardo, Paddock had lost significant wealth in the month prior and was battling depression. Following in this pattern, on Monday morning Trump said the Texas church shooting on Sunday, which killed 26, was a “mental health issue.” If Trump is so focused on
mental health, why has there been so little done during his term to advocate for this issue? There has been zero policy changes since these shootings and in fact, during his almost one year in office, Trump has made the purchasing of guns easier for those with mental health issues. In February, Trump signed a bill, without his usual press conference and Twitter public announcement, ending regulations aimed at keeping guns from those who are receiving full benefits or are unable to manage their own Social Security benefits because of mental illness. Despite Trump’s legislative actions, he has connected mental health as a major factor in recent shootings. His comments on the tragedies contradict his actions inside the Oval Office. On Monday, it was revealed that Texas shooter Devin P. Kelley should not have been able to purchase firearms but the U.S. Air Force never entered his domestic violence charge into its database. No words. A quick database entry has cost the lives of 26 people. With no response from the White House as to what needs to be done about mental health in their relation to guns, the country is left to rely on the causal responses from White House Spokesperson Sarah
Sanders, “There’s a time and place for a political debate, but now is the time to unite as a country.” If after two record breaking mass shootings debate is not in order, when is it? At this rate another mass shooting will occur in the coming month. While no one hopes this estimate to become a reality, Trump has done little to stop this trend from happening, whether it be through mental health or gun control. Sadly, mass shootings do not have the same uniting affect they use to because of their frequent occurrences, and the longer the White House refuses to acknowledge this the longer it will take for change to occur. This plea is getting exhausting. Students are the next generation of voters, politicians and community leaders. In the upcoming election year, all of the 435 House of Representatives seats are open and 33 U.S. Senate seats. Students and young voters need to vote to get their voice heard. We need to elect officials who will fight for greater gun control and won’t keep hiding behind their NRA funding and Second Amendment freedoms. This is repetitive but necessary. We can’t forget about these events as if they never happened. Because they did, and they will happen again.
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Trump once again blind to Russian collusion
KAITLYN HAAS STAFF WRITER
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he Trump campaign has been under the microscope for quite some time, and the United States is finally beginning to find real evidence of election misconduct. On Oct. 30, two officials involved in President Donald Trump’s campaign turned themselves into the FBI. Paul Manafort, former campaign chairman, walked into the FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. as well as former Trump campaign advisor Rick Gates. There are multiple charges being brought against Manafort and Gates
by Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller. They include 12 counts of conspiracy against the U.S., conspiracy to launder money, being an unregistered agent of foreign principal, submitting false Foreign Agent Registration Act forms and seven counts of failure to report foreign bank accounts and transactions. Despite turning themselves into the FBI, both men have pleaded not guilty. Although Manafort claims he is not guilty of money laundering, throughout the campaign he had purchased a $3 million Brooklyn home, a $2.8 million home in SoHo and an additional $1.3 million went to clothing stores in New York, Beverly Hills and much more, according to the New York Times. So at least we know he was living and looking fabulous while conniving with Russia. Unfortunately, the given information is not politically damaging to our president. However, a few weeks before Manafort and Gates went to the FBI, a man named George Papadopoulos, Trump’s former campaign foreign policy adviser, also turned himself into the FBI and pleaded guilty. Papadopoulos secretly turned himself in for lying to the FBI about not using his Russian contact to hurt rival presidential candidate
Hillary Clinton, according to the New York Times. Papadopoulos has been cooperative with Mueller and admitted that “Russian intelligence services used intermediaries to contact him to gain influence in the campaign by offering dirt on Clinton in the form of thousands of emails,” said the New York Times. This is the clearest connection to Russia’s involvement in the 2016 election. Mueller signed a 14-page statement about Papadopoulos’ offense, which states, “Papadopoulos lied about the timing, extent and nature of his relationships and interactions with certain foreign nationals whom he understood to have close connections with senior Russian government officials.” Papadopoulos sent many emails and had many meetings with senior staff in close relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. An anonymous former Trump campaign official said that Papadopoulos, “interacted with the campaign a significant amount” and “constantly exchanged emails on foreign policy matters with the Trump team during the campaign.” But of course White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders reported
that his role was “extremely limited” and even referred to his role in the campaign as a “volunteer position,” according to CNN. So which one was it? If the FBI can prove his involvement with Russia, hopefully it will be the start of moving Trump out of the White House. In the mess of it all Trump has been using Twitter to defend himself by tweeting “there was no collusion” and even attempted to turn this on Clinton in a second tweet by saying, “why aren’t crooked Hillary and the Dems the focus?????” Even after winning the election a year ago, his line of defense is still to turn heads towards Clinton. He also still hasn’t figured out that using bad grammar on a casual social media site might not be the best way to address such large issues. I mean really, five question marks? The investigation is nowhere near close to completion but will continue and hopefully uncover how much Russian government officials had to do with putting Trump in the Oval Office. It is unclear how long that will take, but hopefully they will unveil the level of deceit and falsehood.
Release of JFK assassination files rekindles government conspiracies
KATIE HAGA
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ov. 22, 1963 — a day that ignited various conspiracy theories and has produced countless books, documentaries, articles, reports, websites and even Hollywood films. John F. Kennedy’s assassination is debatably one of the most tragic events our nation has ever seen, but has also become the holy grail for conspiracy theorists. Was it an inside job? Were there multiple gunmen? Were mobsters responsible for his death? Cubans? It seemed like the public would never find out the truth behind the assassination – until President Donald Trump ordered the release of more than 2,800 documents related to Kennedy’s death on Oct. 26. However, the CIA and FBI are still withholding thousands of additional files pending another six months of review, according to the New York Times. Although the documents are incomplete, they suffice for those who have sought answers for half a century. The files presented to the public showed never seen, very juicy details to the murder of Kennedy – some details that seem almost too outrageous to be true. Talks of money offered up to assassinate Fidel Castro, sex parties including people such as Kennedy and Frank Sinatra Jr., a stripper named Kitty and even a call the FBI received
about a death threat toward Lee Harvey Oswald the day before his murder. Obviously the files do not feed into the several conspiracy theories; the government keeps to its story that Oswald acted alone and completed the assassination on his own. However, according to a poll conducted by NBC news in 2013, more than 60 percent of Americans believed that Oswald did not act alone. And yet the juiciest file the government released had to do with Oswald and his participation, but to the public’s surprise, they cut the document off. The records show a deposition given by Richard Helms, the former director of the CIA, in 1975. The conversation veers toward whether or not the CIA was involved in Kennedy’s killing, according to the Washington Post. Attorney David Belin asked, “Is there any information involved with the assassination of President Kennedy which in any way shows that Lee Harvey Oswald was in some way a CIA agent or agent…” and that was it. For those who believe that the CIA was responsible for Kennedy’s assassination, this specific file could prove their theory is getting more realistic. Why else would the government not share that specific part with the public? Especially when it is such crucial information. What does the government not want us to know? What are they hiding? With the cut off document and the thousands of other files that have yet to be released, there are still tons of questions that have gone unanswered, and who knows if they ever will be. The fact that the CIA and FBI are still withholding information from the public is a major red f lag. It seems to me as if they’re hiding something; not to protect the country’s national security like they claim, but to protect the government and maybe cover-up what actually happened that afternoon in Dallas.
cnn.com Former President John F. Kennedy on the day of his assassination.
washingtonpost.com Fallen soldier Sgt. La David T. Johnson.
White House fails to respect fallen soldier’s death
KAYLA KRING STAFF WRITER
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e are the land of the free because of the brave. The brave take an oath so their country can station them away from their families and loved ones to protect our freedom. The brave fight for our right to take a knee or to salute stripes of red and white. The brave are those we do not ask for, but are given. In turn, the brave deserve our respect. President Donald Trump has decided differently. On Oct. 4, militants in Niger killed four U.S. servicemen in an ambush. Among them was Army Sgt. La David Johnson. Not only did this man choose to serve and protect his country, he did it well, earning him several medals. Yet, President Trump still had the audacity to tell his grieving widow he, “must’ve known what he signed up for,” according to NBC. Baff led. That is the only way to even remotely describe how one should feel about those seven words. The President of the United States of America disgraced a man who swore to protect those he loved and those whom would never know he existed in seven words. No one signs up for any service — whether it be military, army, navy seals, fire fighter, or police officer — to say, “yeah, I may die, but I’m signing up anyway.” They make a commitment to serve and protect their country and their citizens so they may sleep in peace, so that we do not have to worry about the monsters that lurk within the shadows. According to the Chicago Tribune, Trump states “I have proof ” of not di-
minishing the sergeant’s honor of his service. Yet, the only proof of President Trump not saying such a phrase is he denies it. In other words, the man expects us to take him at his word. The man who disrespects the honorable service of our brave soldiers. The man who entices a war between our country and North Korea. I believe we need more than a man’s word here. Who does have the proof that Trump stated such a baff ling remark to a widow? Rep. Frederica Wilson states she has proof, but all she has managed to tell the press is that she “overheard the conversation.” If we need more than Trump’s word for denial, Wilson must also be held accountable for proving her statement is true as well. Whether we support or oppose a side, fair treatment is a necessity. Which then brings up an interesting point within this unraveling story of disrespect. According to NPR, “Press Secretary Sarah Sanders clarified that there was no recording of the call, but that there were several people in the room at the time, including retired Marine Gen. John Kelly.” Trump’s comment outraged Kelly, according to the Chicago Tribune. Kelly lost his son in Afghanistan and cannot believe “Trump’s willingness to attack any critic and do battle over the most sensitive of matters.” A soldier has just died. Before he was a soldier he was a loving husband. Before he was a loving husband he was someone’s son. Johnson was a man who plenty of us know by name now due to the publicity of the disrespect he and his family were given by the president. He was more than just a man. He meant something to a handful of people, he brought smiles to people’s faces and left memories in their heads. Memories that we will never know. Just because we do not know him personally does not mean he does not deserve respect. And he sure does not deserve to have his family be told that he “must’ve known what he signed up for.” He bravely enlisted to give us our freedom.
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Associated Students turning mail room into food pantry FRANCISCO CARBAJAL STAFF WRITER
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he Zinfandel building is going to tackle one of the biggest unspoken problems that face college students today; hunger. Associated Students, along with campus representatives, are transforming what used to be the mail room and open market a few years ago into a food pantry building for students. “The University recognizes food insecurity is a really big issue” said Erik Dickson, Associated Students executive director, and one of many people involved with this project. “It affects everyone a little differently and if you’re food insecure, it’s really hard to focus on your student success. The SSU Food Pantry is a good step forward.” The pantry will have a soft launch around Thanksgiving and the school expects it fully open by the Spring semester. Local groups and the Redwood Food Bank will supply students with food. Students will just have to show a student ID and be given food that will last them a week, no questions asked. JUMP volunteers will work the pantry, and experts will train them to handle sensitive food insecurity issues. Even the name will be student-run. “Students will choose the name in some sort of contest. Our interim name is the SSU Food Pantry, but it’s up to the students.” Dickson said. In a February 2015 study commissioned by California State University Chancel-
lor Timothy White, California State University faculty found 21 percent of students on their campuses to be food insecure, according to a January 2016 Cal State Report. In that same study of the 23-campus CSU system, only 11 campuses had programs in place to aid students struggling with hunger and shelter. SSU plans to be the 12th campus to battle this issue. “I think it’s about time; I’ve heard of students that have to choose between buying textbooks or food for the week,” said Becca Dedekind, senior economics major. “This is something that is very helpful. “It’s amazing that this is coming to campus,” said Alex Orduña, senior business major. “SSU has really stepped up to meet this demand.” The food pantry comes after similar programs on campus like the Career Closet in the Career Center, a community closet for students that can’t afford clothes for job interviews, and NomaCares, an all-stop center for students or faculty affected by the recent wildfires in Sonoma and other local counties. The food pantry will add to another food insecurity program Sonoma State is working on. The Environmental Technology Center’s community student garden has grown fresh food and delivers to Neighbors Organized Against Hunger on Snyder Lane. The garden grows about 1,000 pounds of fresh organic produce each year. Dickson hopes to partner in the future to make fresh veggies available to students, but for now the SSU food pantry will involve only dry and canned food.
PETTEK: ‘ I appreciate the school being so helpful’ Continued from Pg.1
Courtesy // Sonoma Pettek Two cars in front of Pettek’s home burned from the fire.
“This is when I saw an orange glow in the air, right behind our house. I began to panic at this point, but I was also trying to remain in a clear state of mind for my daughter’s sake,” Pettek said. Immediately after the fire, Pettek, her boyfriend and daughter, who lost their home, received emotional and physical support from family and friends. “We were so grateful for this generosity and it really made us appreciate the amazing people we have in our lives,” Pettek said. “However, I was so happy to see the community come together like we did and provide so much love and support for one another.” With the transition back to school, “SSU has been very accommodating to students during this time,” Pettek said. Seeking information post-fire, Pettek said, “I have looked at the NomaCares page a lot and have seen all the great services the school is offering to fire victims.” According to Pettek, the university has offered many services, including counseling and relief funding. “I also received an email from the school offering to email my teachers if I didn’t feel emotionally ready to return to my classes the week after the fire,” Pettek said. “They are also helping me through the fire recovery fund and a gift card that I am supposed to receive.” Ref lecting on the university’s services, Pettek said, “I appreciate the school being so helpful during this stressful time in my life, and I hope other students who were affected by the fire are able to use these services as well.” Students wishing to meet with a NomaCares staff may come to the Undeclared Advising Office in Salazar 1070. “We understand everyone recovers differently and we continue to meet with students on a regular basis,” Zamjahn said.
Rohnert Park Sonoma State University student Paulette Geronimo Quiba died Sunday night on Lakeville Highway when she was hit head-on by a suspected drunken driver police say. According to CHP Officer Jon Sloat, Logologoa Taumaloto Tevaseu, 35, of Santa Rosa, was arrested by officers following the accident. He is accused of being intoxicated when he hit and killed Quiba. Tevaseu already had a prior drunken driving conviction. The collision happened on the rural highway near Cougar Mountain Drive at 9:10 p.m. when Tevaseu allegedly crossed double yellow lines to pass vehicles, according to officers. Tevaseu is being held without bail on one count of suspected homicide and two counts of drunken driving.
facebook.com Sonoma State junior Paulette Geronimo Quiba passed away Sunday after being hit head-on by a suspected drunk driver.
California Starting in January, California will include a 15 percent levy on all cannabis sales in the state, including medical pot products. According to Fortune magazine, in parts of the state local governments are also adding taxes for sellers and growers that could result in a 70 percent increase in the price of a gram of marijuana. According to Fortune, the new state cannabis industry has a projected value of $7 billion with the potential to collect $1 billion per year in tax revenue.
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MINI-CONFERENCE: ‘A way to understand international education’ Continued from Pg.1
“It is important to highlight what is going on outside the US,” Grobbel said. “To learn about other countries that are dealing with the same problems we face here, but that may address them differently.” As the US population has been built by immigrants and continues to grow, “re-thinking borders and the need to construct them, physical borders as well as borders in our thinking, is not only a good thing but necessary to work toward international collaboration and peace.” The two lectures will be held from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday in Zinfandel room 1000A, and from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Student Center, Ballroom B. Visiting Fulbright Language Teaching Assistant from Germany, Rebecca Meier, will present “Empathy: Where Integration Starts and Islamophobia Ends?” “Both islamophobia and integration will be discussed in relation to the concept of empathy,” Meier said. The nationally renowned expert of International Migration Studies, UC Davis Professor and Department Chair of Economics Dr. Giovanni Peri, will present the second lecture, “Immigration to Europe in a Global Perspective: Opportunities and Challenges.” The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and The Economist magazine have all featured Peri’s research of the effects of international migration on labor markets. Moderated by Grobbel, a panel titled “Germany and the EU’s Triple Crises: Brexit, the Euro, and the Refugee Crisis,” will feature German Deputy Consul Patrick Heinz, political science professor Dr. Cynthia Boaz, Bouvet and Meier. According to Grobbel, Heinz will discuss Germany’s economy and trade and provide information related to Germany’s role in the EU and the international community. In addition to the exhibits, lectures and panel discussion, Grobbel has organized a campus-wide essay contest. All students are welcome to participate. First, second and third place winners will receive $300, $200, $100 and a certificate of recognition. The requirements are to write a three to four page comparative essay by 5 p.m. Nov. 27, discussing either “The EU and USA: Partners or Competitors?” or
STAR // Luis Mejia German professor Dr. Michaela Grobbel and economics professor Dr. Florence Bouvet discuss what events will take place at the conference. “A Critical Look at Integration Efforts of Refugees in Germany and in the USA.” There will be a screening of the film, “Willkommen bei den Hartmanns” (Welcome to Germany, 2016) followed by feedback and discussion. This comedic film addresses the modern-day refugee crises and the school will show it at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday at the Warren Auditorium in Ives Hall. According to Grobbel, the conference is a way for
the Sonoma State community to gain understanding about international education. “It is not only Europe facing these problems but many other parts of the world as well,” Grobbel said. “We need to do more at SSU to internationalize our campus; this campus-wide mini-conference is one step to help create more awareness about the significance of international education for all members of our university community.”
STUDY: Wine Institute to open in May Continued from Pg.1
“Our hope and expectation is that the findings and outcomes of this study will offer other wine regions the opportunity to learn from our situation and solutions, and apply best practices to protect the health of their own industry, economy, and communities,” Comfort said. According to Comfort, those involved with the study include a wide array of people. The project team will include leading economists, data analysts, regional association executives, industry leaders and scientists working across economic sectors to develop the fact-based assessment. If possible, the team will also include SSU faculty and students. Comfort said they are in the early stages of gathering data, so they have no findings yet other than anecdotal information. But she said they should have their preliminary findings by early 2018. Comfort also stated that they will collect the data from methods such as surveys, questionnaires and interviews. Although they do not have their findings yet, Comfort said the overall damage has not been as destructive to the vineyards as some may assume.
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“Overall, the fires directly affected a small percentage of the total vineyard acres and wineries in the North Coast,” she said. “Indirect effects, such as the slowdown in hospitality and visitor numbers, has been more widespread.” Although the Wine Spectator Learning Center, which will be the new home for the Wine Business Institute, is still under construction at Sonoma State it will not impact the study, since most of the research will happen off-campus in partnership with the local wine industry. Silver said they will finish most of the construction for the Wine Spectator Learning Center in the next few weeks. Over the next few months, the university will be moving in furniture and people, installing the technology and testing the system and operations. There will be a formal opening in May and the building will be fully operating by the 2018 fall semester. Silver said this study is important because leaders in the wine business are looking for answers and guidance from the Wine Business Institute after the recent wildfires. “SSU’s Wine Business Institute is the global leader in wine business education and research,” Silver said. “The challenges and opportunities growing out of the wildfires demand leadership. We are positioned to not only help with the current crisis, but as importantly, to help prepare the next generation of wine industry leaders for the next one.”
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NOLAN BROUGH STAFF WRITER
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pinterest.com The Nintendo Switch became the seventh major console developed by the 128 year old company.
o company has influenced the gaming industry like Nintendo. Starting as a humble trading card and toy manufacturer in 1889, the company erupted into the early video scene in a handheld called the Game & Watch. Sold with preloaded hardware, the device paved way for Nintendo’s truly groundbreaking 1983 release: the Family Computer, or Famicom. This system would be later released in the United States under a much more familiar name: The Nintendo Entertainment System, or NES. Setting the bar both creatively and technologically, Nintendo has released dozens of critically acclaimed games across award winning systems including the Nintendo 64, Gamecube, and Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Its best selling system, the Wii, released in 2004, has sold over 101 million units to date, according to Nintendo of Japan’s sales records on their website. The success can be attributed to its introduction of motion control and lower price point. Yet, despite all the praise, the company is not without it’s flaws. With the introduction of the Wii, competitors Sony and Microsoft released their iterations of home entertainment systems. Sony and Microsoft’s released sales data revealed that both the Microsoft Xbox 360 and the Sony Playstation 3 lost in sales compared to the Wii, but performed better and touted more features including online play and DVD and Blu-ray playback. Xbox 360 and PS3 were home to some of the most popular games in history and boasted superior graphic displays, running in HD at 1080p. Support from both in-house studios and third-party companies helped games like the Halo series, Call of Duty series, and other mature, online multiplayer games set them apart from Nintendo’s family-oriented machine. The underwhelming performance, underpowered hardware, and slough of shovelware titles from third-party companies aided in one Nintendo’s worst performing consoles: The Wii U. The Wii U carried over Nintendo’s obsession with innovation, which worked well on systems like the Super Nintendo and Nintendo 64. However, that innovation turned into more gimmicky gameplay. Released in 2012, the console featured a gamepad in the center of the controller. This idea was a turnoff for many developers, as the
hardware was too difficult to develop for the smaller demographic. This was perhaps the biggest reason for the Wii U’s failure, as it sold a total of 13.56 million units worldwide as opposed to the PS4 and Xbox One, who have sold about 60 million and 30 million units respectively, according to the latest product disclosures from Sony and Microsoft. As Nintendo’s competitors consistently produced games, Nintendo was one of the few companies committed to quality over quantity; which, coincidentally, led to their quarterly downfall. The latest console from Nintendo, the Nintendo Switch, focuses more on core gaming, ditching the motion-focused controls and screen and utilizing a more traditional controller layout. Able to be both a handheld and a home console, the Switch aims to bring players together for co-op play anywhere they may find themselves by having two controllers right out of the box. This console was Nintendo’s first main hardware release since the passing of Satoru Iwata, who serves as president from 2002-2015. Their new president, Tatsumi Kimishima, may be exactly what Nintendo needs to regain their former glory. With an extensive background in banking, Nintendo’s new president has been making noticeable decisions. The Switch has had a strong start, selling 7.63 million units since it’s release in March of this year. They’re being more open to working with third party developers, welcoming companies such as Bethesda, who are responsible for the award winning Elder Scrolls and Fallout series. Along with the Switch, Nintendo has also begun to capitalize on the popularity of their older games, offering cheaper consoles preloaded with classic NES and SNES games. Both systems have sold out almost immediately when presales opened. Nintendo has even begun development for the mobile sector, releasing games like Super Mario Run and Pokemon Go on iOS and Android. Pokemon GO in particular has proven massively successful, recently grossing $1 billion. With any luck, Nintendo will keep utilizing new ideas to bring audiences together, not to separate them. The recent releases of games like “Super Mario Odyssey” and “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” prove that the company still has plenty of creativity to offer fans. With a cavalcade of characters beloved by many and some great hardware strides, it would be a great thing to see Nintendo back on top.
Weezer’s “Pacific Daydream” snoozes interest Review
KAYLA BUIE
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rom popular hits, to unrecognizable albums, Weezer has remained steady within the music industry. Unleashing their unique sound in their eleventh studio album, Weezer creates music that is radio friendly yet distinctive to their original sound in “Pacific Daydream,” released on Oct. 27. Weezer’s career started in 1994 with the release of their debut album known as, “The Blue Album,” featuring the hit song “Say it Ain’t So” that launched them to stardom. Since then, Weezer has had plenty of radio air time and singles high on the music charts such as “Beverly Hills,” “Pork and Beans,” and “Island in the Sun.” Their unique sound, interesting underlying messages, distinctive music videos, and lead singer River Cuomo’s recognizable voice marked the band as a constant band to watch. In an eleventh album, it may be hard to believe that a band would be able to come up with much more material and a different sound that has not been heard before. Maybe that is why in “Pacific Daydream,” Weezer goes for a vastly different and popinfluenced sound. Noticeably missing from this album is their common use of guitar riffs and hard, straightforward lyrics. The pop-infused single, “Feels Like Summer” is almost unrecognizable when hearing it for the first time. This song embodies the fluidity and sound of the whole album; housing upbeat, catchy, easy to sing-along to tracks made perfect for radio popularity. In the song “QB Blitz,” Cuomo sings uncreatively, “I be missing you like oxygen.” These lyrics have come a long way since the quirky yet distinctive words in songs like “Pork in Beans,” that include, “They say I need some Rogaine to put in my hair/ Work it out at the gym to fit my underwear.” The song “Beach Boys,” intended to pay homage to the band, creates a unique sound that just seems to fall a little bit flat due to its execution. While having potential to create a Spanish or reggae sound, it just isn’t fully achieved.
rollingstoneaus.com Entering as Weezer’s 11th studio album, “Pacific Daydream” sold over 20,000 units during its first week. Perhaps the best song of the album that maintains Weezer’s original guitar riffs and sound is the first song of the album, “Mexican Fender.” The opening tunes and verse seems to have the recognizable tune of Weezer that made them so loved in the first place. However, once the chorus begins, the song begins to fall flat to pop sounds and unoriginal lyrics that is embodied in the rest of the album, and is so different from what Weezer usually produces. Although it is good when bands evolve and become better, Weezer should have stuck to the sound and lyrics they’re known for. As of now, “Pacific Daydream,” reveals to have been produced solely to adhere to mainstream music and pop sounds.
Marvel continues Thor narrative with “Ragnarok” Review
JANA DUNCAN STAFF WRITER
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hurning out its fourth major release of the year, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is on a roll adding its newest installment to their Thor series: “Thor: Ragnarok.” For dedicated fans of the franchise, they can appreciate the film as it stays true to what we have come to expect from a Marvel movie. For anyone new to this world of superheroes, you may have a long way to go if you want to thoroughly appreciate the detail the film has to offer. While “Thor: Ragnarok” dazzles in its showy, comedic and epic splendor, it doesn’t quite reach the pinnacle of cinema. With a budget of $180 million, according to IMDb, this blockbuster had all the glitz and glam of a major motion picture. The plot of this adventure follows Thor as he tries to save his home of As-
gard from certain destruction. Through some misadventures along the way, Thor encounters an extensive cast of characters all culminating in the epic battle sequence. Reprising his role of God of Thunder, Chris Hemsworth takes the lead in a cleverer iteration of his character. He is accompanied by a plethora of A-list actors including Cate Blanchett and Jeff Goldblum and altogether each character seemed to find their place and a decent story arc. The acting in this film was up to par with the caliber of its actors and everyone fit their character perfectly. In a world befitting these beloved characters, costuming, set design, visual effects, and sound effects all rose to the high expectations of one of Hollywood’s biggest franchises. The final battle sequence especially showcased the talents of everyone working on the film as each piece of the puzzle meshed to bring forth
uproxx.com Thor: Ragnarok has earned over $431 million worldwide. a mind-blowing experience that left audience members gaping at the glory of battle. Having revolutionized the comic book movie genre, Marvel has been able to dominate and take control of what aspects of a comic book movie is successful and refine it. Taking a lead over DC, Marvel has been able to grow its fan base over the years. With the success of movies like “The Avengers” which DC is trying to replicate in their own way with “Justice League”, Marvel has taken what made that crucial film successful, and proliferated that magic and reaped the benefits. Heavily relying on an iconic cast, stunning production value, and its trademark action mixed with humor, “Thor: Ragn-
arok” hit each of the points that Marvel equates the meaning of a good film. As appreciated as these aspects are in the making of a great motion picture, the audience saw a true to form Marvel movie that, like a comic book, catered to those who have seen and loved previous stories. As a Marvel, this was a slam dunk. As a standalone movie, it has become that one cannot fully enjoy the movie and all of its inside jokes unless you have seen the rest of, not just the series, but the franchise. Marvel knows what it’s doing when it comes to serving their fans what they want. It would be a shame if they lost themselves and what their movies are supposed to be in the money grabbing nature of it all.
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Jhené Aiko invites listeners on a “Trip” Review
MADI CABALLERO STAFF WRITER
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hené Aiko tells a psychedelic story of grief and self discovery on her second studio album “Trip.” Released on Sept. 22, the 90-minute project feels like a kaleidoscopic journey as each song flows right into the next. This isn’t your typical R&B album. It is full of colorful and enticing sounds accompanied by goosebump-worthy lyrics. After the death of her brother in 2012, Aiko experienced one of life’s most difficult and trying feelings: grief. Grief cannot compare to any other human emotion. The feeling of joy to have known this person mixed with the feeling of anger that they were taken from you can be confusing. She took her confusion and turned it into a wild ride of music. The album is a mix between poetic trance songs and songs that make you want to roll down the windows and just drive. The cover art of the album is like something you would see hanging up in a dorm room in the 1970s, it is trippy to say the least. Along with the album title and a few different song names, the cover art is a clear allusion to something like a psychedelic symphony. This is not what we’re used to seeing from Aiko, but the vulnerability behind the album is what makes it so enjoyable and relatable. Although the album came from a not-so-happy time in her life, the album itself feels happy. The opening track, “Lsd,” sets the mood for the adventure that is the entire album. The song is almost haunting as it opens with soft wind chimes and synthesized piano. Aiko talks to her brother asking him “How you like it up there?/What’s your view from up there?” The song is a quick yet powerful opener for the album making one think about someone they may have lost. “OLLA (Only Lovers Left Alive)” features Big Sean under his alias name Twenty88. This song transports you to a disco roller rink complete with lights and dancing. There is a solid funky beat in the undertone of the song. The kind of beat that just makes you want to move. The song could survive with the beat alone but the lyrics make it a perfect pop love ballad, “We’re the only lovers left alive / Clearly we’ve been running all our lives to survive.” spotify.com The most special track on the album may be up for debate, but “Sing to Me (feat. Namiko Love)” has a strong lead in the running. The song features Aiko’s 8-year-old Aiko’s 22-track project is paired with a 23-minute, autobiographical film daughter, Namiko. It’s innocent, sweet, and offers nothing but pure joy to the listener. with the same title, Released a day prior of the album, Aiko channels her The final song and title track “Trip” is the perfect closure to the entire story. With alter ego, Penny. a feature from Mali Music, the beat is full of deep, synthesized bass and the lyrics are full of hope for a brighter tomorrow. As her soft yet compelling voice sings the “Trip” is a whirl wind joyride and different than what we’ve seen Aiko do before. chorus “On nights like this I ride, turn the music up to keep from crying, wait ‘till the She let her creativity take charge and it shows throughout the entire album. You can see sunshine/ Please don’t let the darkness keep me low/ Halfway to the home base, yeah/ Aiko perform this beautiful piece of work at The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco Like a field trip, woah/ It’s a real trip” you can’t help but feel empowered. on Dec. 10.
Hip Hop world sees new collaboration “Without Warning” Review NICK COATS
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ithout Warning” the joint, trap album by two of today’s hardest, mainstream rap artists, and one of the hottest beat-banging producers Metro Boomin, dropped on Oct. 30 just in time for Halloween. Nightmarish tracks that fit perfectly with the season house eerie beats, dark tones, and nods to Jason, and Freddy Krueger’s Nightmare on Elm Street. Metro Boomin, formally Leland Tyler Wayne, and 21 Savage, formally Kiari Kendrell Cephus, have taken us down a dark path before when they collaborated for “Savage Mode,” 21’s breakout mixtape. The numbness to street life and murder within 21 is only further explored in this project, channeling the same, hard vibes and making murder blood-sport. With the addition of Offset, one of the most ambitious rappers of 2017, the trio of have created one of the most supernaturally punishing albums of the year where the bad guys get all the glory. Offset, formally known as Kiari Kendrell Cephus, and 21 are completely in their comfort zones, utilizing their signature flows in the 10-track treat. A partnership you wouldn’t quite expect, the pairing takes you by surprise by how well they actually compliment each other . Offset’s adrenaline-fueled flow holds precision and fierce
execution of his lyrics over Metro’s sinister beats that explode with heavy bass. 21 is much more lifeless with his delivery, numb to the horrors of life, and more hostile in his lyrics. Where 21 starts to get effortless in his execution with his disinterested mumbles, Offset fills in the gaps with his eccentric showmanship. And when Offset’s raps get too tangled and dense, 21 comes in with spine chilling simplicity. The balancing of each other, howver, wouldn’t be what it is without Offset’s adlibs and Metro Boomin behind the wheel with the production. Metro’s production has never sounded as sinister as he finds the perfect balance between ghostly, ghastly, dark tones, and paranormal key notes. “Run Up the Racks” and “Mad Stalkers” are the two most apparently blood pumping and ghoulish tracks on the album, where the music feels as its pushing creepy thoughts into your mind. The solo tracks give Offset and 21 a chance to shine, and are also some of the funnest songs to groove along too. Offset takes off on “Ric Flair Drip” with explosive bars that make for one of the best tracks on the album. While 21 sounds completely menacing and threatening on “Run Up the Racks,” keeping the Halloween spirit alive. It’s no surprise that two of the most popular tracks on the album have some big name features. Travis Scott lends his vocals on “Ghostface Killers,” while Quavo, Offset’s cousin and another third of Migos, spit on “Rap Saved Me.” The two tracks give the album a little taste of variety, a characteristic that is lacked in its beats. In a time where trap music is in style, this album still manages to come as a surprise, and is by far one of the better collaborations in recent years of rap music. “Without Warning” won’t top the likes of “Watch the Throne,” but it is a fun collab and keeps fans in store for more to come by the unexpected trio.
Drone accessibility hinders privacy Commentary
KAILEY O’HEHIR STAFF WRITER
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f you could have one superpower, what would it be? If your answer is “f lying,” then you may know of the devices, called drones, that can help make your dreams become a reality. Having made a boom in the tech market within the past decade, drones allow users to soar through the skies without ever having to lift a foot off the ground. Ironically, the sky’s the limit, as just a remote control and some propellers gets you a device that can record footage up to miles away. Perhaps, though, the sky may be too good of a limit. Considering the capability of drones, the number of hurdles a drone buyer is faced with is astoundingly low. Walk into your local Best Buy or Walmart and you’ll be faced with a plethora of options to choose from. At the most, a buyer may be confronted by a store employee stating they need to take the store’s training classes to meet the government’s requirements to f ly. In reality, however, obtaining a licence is even easier than that. According to the Federal Aviation Association, for just five dollars you can register your drone online and be in the clear to f ly so long as it is not for commercial purposes. If your drone is under half a pound, registration isn’t even required. So if you have the money to spare, just insert your credit card chip and you’ll be out the door with a drone of your very own, or as the government calls them, “unmanned aerial vehicle.” At first glance, the concept of a drone seems innocent. But with a heavy military-based history, there’s a reason the government has intervened with the public’s ownership of them. Starting with World War II, unmanned aerial vehicles were used for training, weaponry, and luring according to a timeline featured on Fortune. It wasn’t until 2010 when the Parrot
AR Drone was introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show, built for consumers to control from their smartphones. Since then, some unnerving incidences have occurred involving everyday consumers controlling drones. Though moseying your drone into private property is indeed illegal, some actions are surprisingly not. In his article, New York Times columnist Nick Bilton reported on cases where 16-year-old girls were being spied on in their own backyards, and drones were being shot down in retaliation. If you go out in your bathing suit on the beach, it is completely legal for someone to f ly their drone over you and record footage. In fact, according to the New York Daily News, a 17-year-old boy was assaulted by a woman for doing just that. He, she claimed, was being a pervert. Yet court said otherwise, and the woman was charged. Safety guidelines for them have been regularly violated too, according to Fortune. Nearly 600 drones f lew too close for comfort to airports and airplanes between 2015 and 2016, going against the recommendation that consumers should not f ly within 500 miles of an airport to avoid knocking aircrafts off course. We walk a fine line by allowing drones to be so easily accessible as our privacy and safety is at stake. But there is something to be said about the benefits of owning a drone. Videographers, artists, and explorers now have a way to get beautiful aerial shots without spending thousands of dollars on a helicopter. Those who want to access areas otherwise impossible to walk to can now do so. Yet we must consider the dangers of letting anyone and everyone have the power to f ly. As store aisles fill up with more and more drone options for the holidays, think to yourself, is all of this too much?
alldigital.com Drones are prohibited in numerous places, as summarazied in the infogrphaic by AllDigital Inc, a SaaS company and developer of the software product Brevity.
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Sonoma State participates in national campaign to welcome international students
ANDREA MENDOZA STAFF WRITER
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ou are welcome here.” With a simple sentence providing a strong message, Sonoma State University students, faculty and staff welcome international students to attend not only Sonoma State, but CSU campuses nationwide. The “You Are Welcome Here” campaign aims to affirm that CSU “institutions are diverse, friendly, safe and committed to student development,” with the hope of encouraging international students to study abroad in the United States, according to the campaign. The Philadelphia-based Temple University was one of the first campuses to create a welcoming video for the campaign, after being inspired by a study group’s own video welcoming international students. The university is also in charge of running the campaign’s official website. The project has received a lot of media attention, and as of February 2017, more than 100 colleges and universities were participating. Now Sonoma State has added its name to the list. Kim Baptista, administrative support coordinator for the School of Extended and International Education at Sonoma State, was assigned to produce the univer-
sity’s video after her boss, Jason Lau, executive director of business and program operations, took interest in the campaign. “We really wanted to get something out there that represented Sonoma State to let students know that if they’re coming from abroad, they would be welcome to study here and get their education,” Baptista said. Before the campaign spread across universities nationwide, there was a “drop off” in international students who came to study in the U.S., according to Baptista. “It came from the initial travel ban that was put in place by the current administration,” Baptista said. “A lot of students were thinking about coming to the United States to study, then weren’t too sure if this was the place they wanted to come to for an education.” This past September, President Donald Trump issued a new order indefinitely banning all travel to the United States from seven countries, citing threats to national security. According to the New York Times, the addition of non-Muslim countries to the ban could address the legal attacks on earlier travel restrictions as discrimination based on religion. According to the New York Times, the addition of non-Muslim countries to the ban could address the legal attacks on earlier travel restrictions as discrimination based on religion.
youarewelcomehereusa.org Sonoma State University is one of several campuses joining the “You Are Welcome Here” campaign, which began at Temple University. Robert Eyler, dean of the School of Extended and International Education, recently gave a statement on the campaign. “Education is the great equalizer in terms of long-term prosperity and this is why the world comes to the United States to study,” Eyler said. “Sonoma State University is, as any educational institution should be, a place that welcomes al people.” Baptista, a Sonoma State alumnus, used the connections she developed as a
student to reach out to different departments, from music to athletics, asking them to participate in the video. “I’m hoping that we will see... an uptick on students [who] not only inquire but [who] apply to SSU, [and] that we can actually see more students that want to come here.” Baptista said. “We feel like we’ve captured the essence of Sonoma State and why you should come here to get an education.”
Workshop prepares SSU students for grad school SULEIKA PEREZ-USHER STAFF WRITER
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STAR // Luis Mejia Byron Hurt discussed masculinity and rape culture on Wednesday.
Byron Hurt promotes discussion against rape culture EMILY SHAHEEN STAFF WRITER
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n Wednesday, Byron Hurt proposed the following question to Sonoma State University students: “What does masculinity mean to you?” Hurt traveled across the country to speak to students in Ballroom A of the Student Center. Hurt is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, published writer, anti-sexism activist, and lecturer, according to his website. His work often sheds light on how men and women relate to each other in society. “By ending violence against women, gay people... we have to fundamentally change how boys think,” Hurt said. In his speech, Hurt told the audience that being passionate about a topic is what will make an impact on people. “We live in a rape culture and the
only way we are going to change rape culture is by dealing with it,” Hurt said. According to Hurt, education is vital in preventing sexual assault. “We have to reach boys and young men, and educate [and] inform them at the earliest age possible about what it means to be male, so no one has to question anything when thinking about sexism,” Hurt said. Hurt was previously the host of the Emmy-winning series “Reel Works with Byron Hurt.” Dana Bashman, a Sonoma State student who attended the event, said Hurt’s speech provided a perspective on masculinity that she hadn’t previously considered. “I enjoyed the speaker’s use of the audience and how he included us in the discussion,” Bashman said. “I learned about the toxic side of masculinity and how important it is to put an end to it.” For more information on upcoming speakers, contact the Student Center at (707) 664-2382.
eciding whether to prepare and apply for graduate school could be considered one of the toughest decisions in a student’s education. Many students may wonder how to prepare for this process. On Thursday, a workshop provided insight into the grad school dilemma. Speakers like McNair Scholars Program Director Daniel Smith, writing specialist Brianna Bjarnson, and Instruction and Reference Librarian Marjorie Lear answered Sonoma State University students’ questions and concerns about life after graduation. Candy, pens, calendars and newsletters were provided for students to grab as they settled into Schulz 1121 with a warm welcome from the hosts. Smith gave students a handout explaining the differences between Master’s and PhD programs. In Smith’s portion of the presentation, he discussed the financial differences between PhD and master’s programs. “PhDs are almost always fully funded,” Smith said. According to Smith, master’s programs can come with either full funding or none, with some money available specifically for underrepresented students. Smith suggested that students get at least three professors to write letters of recommendation when applying. Establishing early relationships
with professors, discussing academic goals and seeking out support are all critical aspects to receiving letters of recommendation, according to Smith. “It’s a good idea to start thinking about these now,” Smith said. Smith suggested that students look into taking the General Record Examinations test, which is similar to the SAT exam. For many schools, this test is a requirement, along with transcripts and writing samples. “The GRE is not a test that you can cram for,” Smith said. “It’s not like any other test.” After Smith finished his presentation, Bjarnson told students to “apply to at least 10 schools, apply to your top three favorites and move down your list if you can.” Lear closed the event with suggestions for online resources. She recommended visiting the Sonoma State website for help with choosing a grad school. The site provides tools for research, internships and volunteer experience, and other links to support students in their journey. “It’s a good idea to talk to SSU grads who’ve applied to grad school to get their perspective,” Lear said. Both Bjarnson and Lear said they are offering current students contact info for Sonoma State graduates. “As a freshman looking into a grad school workshop, it takes years of preparation to apply,” Aracely Gonzalez, a Sonoma State student, said. For additional information on applying for grad school programs, visit libguides.sonoma.edu/gradschool.
web.sonoma.edu At a Nov. 2 workshop, Brianna Bjarnson advised students to apply to at least 10 universities when looking for grad school programs.
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STAR // Alice Tennigkeit (left) and Sara Citti (right) Pi Kappa Phi (left) and Alpha Omicron Pi (right) are among the SSU Greek Life organizations that have raised money for North Bay fire relief.
Greek community raises funds for fire relief SIERRA SORRENTINO STAFF WRITER
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hose affected by the North Bay fires may experience the aftermath for an unforeseeable amount of time. However, there has been a significant outpour of aid from several people in the surrounding areas. Students and staff have had their homes destroyed and their lives uprooted. In response to this, Sonoma State University created the #NomaNeeds Facebook group, which facilitates carpooling, temporary housing and other outlets needed for those affected to get back on their feet. Sonoma State students have been a dominant volunteering force by donating to the NomaCares Center. Various student groups, including some fraternities and sororities, are also developing their own personal campaigns to raise money for the fire victims. The Greek community at Sonoma State made major strides toward aiding fire victims. The men of Pi Kappa Phi, one of the fraternities involved with Sonoma State’s International Fraternity Council, have raised around $2,250 for North Bay fire relief. It all began with Bryen Mariano, sophomore and
member of Pi Kappa Phi, starting a GoFundMe page titled “Let’s Come Together” on the first morning of fires. Mariano said he did not do this in order to gain praise but simply because he felt the right and compassionate thing to do was to give back to his community. Mariano said he has always enjoyed volunteering, and with the fires terrorizing people’s lives, he felt the need to take action. He plastered his GoFundMe page all over social media in hopes to raise awareness. “I received a lot of support from my fraternity, and together we were able to raise $2,000,” Mariano said. Pi Kappa Phi hosts a series of philanthropic events, one being the War of the Roses, which was held at Sonoma State for the first time from Oct. 23 through Oct. 27. For this event, a woman from each sorority is nominated and given a rose petal. A winner from one sorority is then chosen to be crowned the Rose queen. A series of week-long fundraising competitions and penny wars led into the Queen’s crowning. The most recent winner of the War of the Roses was Sydney Adams of Gamma Phi Beta. The Ability Experience, Pi Kappa Phi’s national philanthropy which raises money and awareness for people with disabilities,
received around $1,550 through the event. In total, the War of Roses raised $1,824. The men of Pi Kappa Phi donated about $250 of these proceeds to fire relief. “Our fraternity saw how many people were in need of help after the fires and wanted to donate to general fire relief because we felt it was important to help support our local community; especially when we were 10 miles from the fire,” Troy Strickland, philanthropy chair for Pi Kappa Phi, said. Another fraternity at Sonoma State, Alpha Psi, has raised over $4,000 for the fire relief fund through its GoFundMe page and other philanthropic events. As mentioned in a previous STAR article, the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority used GoFundMe to raise $1,240, which went toward rebuilding Roseland Collegiate Prep. Several of the college’s classrooms and buildings were burned as a result of the fires. Bianca Higuera, president of Alpha Omicron Pi, said the sorority needed to raise awareness of the issue, but also needed to show that it was “more than just the classic sorority stereotypes, and can come together with the SSU community to raise money for students who will be just like us some day,” she said.
Fire-Impact Scholarship helps affected students pay for Winter Intersession classes SUZETTE PLUMLEY STAFF WRITER
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he School of Extended and International Education is teaming up with NomaCares to provide a Fire-Impact Scholarship, which will help Sonoma State University students affected by the North Bay fires to further their education. According to Jamie Zamjahn, the head of NomaCares, full scholarships for Winter Intersession 2018 are being offered to students who lost homes to the fires. During Winter Intersession, a four-unit course costs $1,180 and a three-unit course costs $885. The Fire-Impact Scholarship will cover the fee for one class, regardless of units. Gregory Milton, director of academic programs at Sonoma State, said the intended goal of the FireImpact Scholarship is “making Intercession classes more accessible for those with financial need.” Students can apply for the scholarship now, but they must be registered with NomaCares or have doc-
umentation of how they have been affected. Robert Eyler, dean of the School of Extended and International Education, said 50 students are currently registered with NomaCares. Zamjahn said more than 60 students visited the NomaCares Center while it was open, and many students mentioned dropping classes for the semester. While the center is psychically closed, students who still need assistance can visit the Undeclared Advising Office in Salazar 1070. All students directly impacted by the fires qualify for the scholarship. Whether a student has dropped classes or not does not affect their eligibility for the Fire-Impact Scholarship. Eyler, Milton and Executive Director of Business and Program Operations Jason Lau first introduced the scholarship. The scholarship should help students to “stay on track in their academic programs and toward graduation,” Milton said. After hearing that impacted students dropped some fall semester classes, staff at NomaCares aided
Eyler in creating scholarship opportunities that would most effectively benefit these students. Both Eyler and Milton said the scholarship aims to help students graduate the same semester they intended to prior to the fires. Eyler acknowledged that “the fires have disrupted education plans” for many students. Some have dropped a class or the entire semester. According to Eyler, NomaCares and the School of Extended and International Education are hoping to provide the same scholarship to fire-affected students for Summer Session 2018. In the years following, they may continue to offer the Fire-Impact Scholarship if there are still affected students who need it. To apply to the Fire-Impact Scholarship, call NomaCares at (707) 664-4390 or by email at nomacares@sonoma.edu. For other Winter Intersession scholarships, visit the School for Extended and International Education’s website at web.sonoma.edu/exed/intersession/ scholarships.
STUDENT LIFE CALENDAR Tuesday,
Thursday,
Nov. 7
Nov. 9
Thanksgiving
The Power of Poetry
Cooking Demo
12:05 p.m.
5 p.m.
Stevenson 1005
The Kitchens
Inquire to have your artwork published in the STAR
Monday, Wednesday,
Nov. 13
Nov. 8
Phi Beta Delta
Math Bistro III
Induction Ceremony
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
Darwin 103
Schulz 3001
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10 Sports
NOV. 7 - NOV. 13, 2017 sonomastatestar.com
Volleyball team ends late-season slump with three commanding wins CHAD SHAVER SPORTS WRITER
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t was a victorious week for the Sonoma State University women’s volleyball team, who went undefeated in three league games. The first game of the week was against Stanislaus State on Wednesday in Turlock. In set one, the Seawolves came out dominant with a total of 13 kills and only seven errors, as opposed to Stanislaus State’s seven kills and seven errors. With the Seawolves’ solid play, they were able to defeat Stanislaus State 25-15. In set two, the Seawolves showed they were play-off ready, totaling 13 kills in the set and only four errors this time. Stanislaus State, on the other hand, had a rough set with only nine kills and eight errors. Because of the struggle of Stanislaus State and the Seawolves’ dominance, SSU won the set 25-16. In set three the score was closer, but the Seawolves were still the more powerful team. Sonoma State had 12 kills and only five errors in the final set, whereas Stanislaus State had only had eight kills and a tying high of eight errors. With the wellexecuted play by the Seawolves, SSU was able to pull off the set victory, 25-20, which gave them the overall victory 3-0. The Sonoma State leaders in kills for the day were Caiti Wiesner with nine, Amy Trephan with eight, and Kelsey McIntire with seven. When it came to blocks on defense for the day, it was Morgan Annala and McIntire who had it covered with a total of two blocks each. When it came to diving on the court and keeping the ball alive, it was Megan Bohorquez who sacrificed her body by diving for 14 digs. “After a tough weekend in SoCal, we went into the Stanislaus match knowing we needed to play harder than we had been. It was great for our team and morale to have such a strong win against them,” McIntire said about the win against Stanislaus State. On Friday, SSU played Cal State sMonterey Bay at home in the Wolves’ Den. Coming off a solid victory in its last game, Sonoma State determined to carry over its strong play and momentum from Wednesday to Friday. In the first match against the Otters, the Seawolves stayed disciplined in order to outscore Cal State Monterey Bay in the close first set. In the set, the Otters had a total of 13 kills and only five errors, but it just wasn’t enough when compared to the Seawolves’ 15 kills and five errors. With just a few more kills than the Otters, the Seawolves were able to pull off the close victory 25-20. Set two is where it fell apart for the Otters, as they were only able to collect five kills and a high eight errors. For the Seawolves in set two, they had a total of 12 kills and only four errors. With the Seawolves clearly dominant, they were able to collect another set victory 25-15. In the third and final set of the match the Otters showed some signs of light, but the Seawolves just would not crack. With a total of 21 kills and only four errors the Otters just didn’t stand a chance, although they had 15 kills and only three errors. With this final set victory, the Seawolves defeated the Otters 3-0. The offensive leaders for the Seawolves on Friday were Annala with 13 kills, Wiesner with also 13 and McIntire with 10. On the defensive side it was Annala who threw up the strong blocks with a total of four. Lastly when it came to digs, Ashleigh Phelps had it covered with a total of 19. In the final game of the week on Saturday, the Seawolves took on Cal State East Bay at home in the Wolves’ Den. In the first set of the game, the Seawolves came out swinging kills left and right with a total of 14 overall in set one and only four errors. It was not the same story for the Pioneers, as they only had nine kills and a total of seven errors in set one. The amount of errors the Pioneers made helped to take themselves out of the set and the Seawolves won it 25-19. In set two the Pioneers began to bounce back with a total of 15 kills and only three errors. The solid play by Cal State East Bay did not faze the Seawolves; they stuck
COURTESY // sonomaseawolves.com Seawolf setter Courtney Seda sets up her teammate for a spike. with the same approach and nailed 20 kills in the set and only had four errors. With the Seawolves continuously pounding the ball at the Pioneers, the Pioneers just couldn’t get enough points to win the set and the Seawolves took set two 25-23. In set three the Seawolves played well but fell short and couldn’t get enough offensive production to win the set and they lost, 25-19. In the fourth and final set both teams left it all on the court in a very close scoring set. The Seawolves in set four had a total of 17 kills and nine errors as opposed to the Pioneers’ 13 kills and four errors. With the kills going back and forth, it was the Seawolves who came out on top, winning the fourth set 25-22, and winning the game 3-1. The offensive leaders for the Seawolves on Saturday were Calan Seitz with 15 kills, Annala with 13 kills and Wiesner with one kill. On the defensive side of the ball Wiesner had five blocks, McIntire had two and Annala also had two. Aside from the blocks on defense, Bohorquez had 17 digs, Seda had 15, and Phelps had 13. Overall the Seawolves had a very solid week of play and captured the North Divison Crown with these wins. “It’s all about confidence, and coming together as a team after some tough losses in SoCal. We were very motivated and knew they would be hard games and we needed a strong mentality to get through this week’s games,” Annala said about the winning week. The next two games are crucial for the Seawolves as they are CCAA games and if won they will move on to regionals. The Seawolves take on Humboldt State on Monday and San Francisco State on Saturday. Both games will be at home in the Wolves’ Den.
Heartbreaking header costs the Seawolves a CCAA title KEVIN BRILL
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he nationally ranked No. 23 Sonoma State University women’s soccer team had three important matches this past week in hopes of securing a spot in the NCAA tournament. The Seawolves had an impressive season, with many ups and downs, as they finished the season with a 14-4-1 record. With each win, Sonoma State knew it was putting more and more on the line, but that never stopped it from playing the game and leaving everything it had on the field. The lineup for the CCAA tournament was strong and Sonoma State knew it needed to prove itself in order to advance.
COURTESY // sonomaseawolves.com The Sonoma State University women’s soccer team celebrates their playoff wins against Cal Poly Pomona and Cal State L.A.
The Seawolves faced Cal Poly Pomona in the first round, Cal State LA in the semifinal, and UC San Diego in the CCAA final. During the first round of the CCAA tournament, Sonoma State faced the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos. Last time the teams met during the regular season, the Broncos came out on top in a double overtime victory. This game was essential for both teams as they each had hopes of advancing to the next round. The Seawolves got on board first as Sarah Lindborg, sophomore forward, scored on a rebounded shot that had deflected off the upright in the 34th minute of the game. Cal Poly responded as the time was coming to a close in the first half as it tied the game off a free kick. It was crunch time for Sonoma State in the second half as it knocked home two consecutive goals to seal the victory (3-1) and advance to the semifinal game. The Seawolves headed to La Jolla to face Cal State LA in the semifinal match. Both teams knew what to expect from each other due to playing two weeks ago where Sonoma State pulled out a 1-0 victory. The game was scoreless throughout most of the first half, until Lindborg headed the ball in from close range to give the Seawolves reassurance. Sonoma State’s defense was immaculate as it held Cal State LA to absolutely no shots on goal, where the Seawolves had 18 shots on goal throughout the game. Sonoma State showed how hungry it was to advance to the final round as it secured the win (2-0). “We were all full of such exciting energy today on the field and it was a great performance to end the season. I wish it ended with a win, but I am excited to see how we continue into the postseason NCAA tournament,” senior forward Sara Van Wagoner said. As Sonoma State advanced to the CCAA final game against the No.3 nationally ranked UC San Diego Tritons, everyone prepared for the game of the season that you’d expect from a championship match. This game went back and forth and came down to the very last minute of the match. UC San Diego opened up with the first goal with a header from a free kick. Sonoma State was resilient and scored back-to-back goals from Lindborg and Van Wagoner before the end of the half (2-1). The Tritons responded by opening up the second half with another header from a corner kick tying the game (2-2). One of Sonoma State’s top goal scorers, Alexis Espitia, contributed her eighth goal of the season, giving the Seawolves the advantage. Sonoma State felt confident, especially with how its defense and goalkeeper had performed in its recent games. Unfortunately for the Seawolves, they couldn’t hold on as UC San Diego scored two consecutive goals, with the game winner coming in the very last minute of the match (4-3). “We will most likely make it into the NCAA tournament, which we will find out for sure tomorrow. But moving forward we know that set pieces were a weakness for us and we will work on that as a team. Other than that, today was a battle and at the end of the day it did not go our way,” junior midfielder Bella Amyx said. The loss to UC San Diego was inevitably tough for the Seawolves, but they fought hard and should be nothing but proud of their efforts as a team. The Tritons played with pure excellence and the Seawolves were able to mirror their performance until the end of the match. Luckily for Sonoma State, the loss against UC San Diego did not dictate whether it would make it into the NCAA playoffs, and instead gave it a fighting chance at clinching a spot and continuing to play. Regardless of what the future holds for the Seawolves, it has been an exciting season for both the fans and the players, and viewers should expect nothing less moving forward. “As of right now, I have no plans of continuing to play after the tournament. It will be surreal being done with soccer, and I think I will figure out what is next after this chapter is finished. I am extremely blessed to have the experiences I had at SSU and I would do it again in a heartbeat,” Van Wagoner said.
Sports 11 Basketball season preview
NOV. 7 - NOV. 13, 2017 sonomastatestar.com
Men’s Basketball
Women’s Basketball
ROLAND SCHMIDT
“I think the overall looseness you saw on the court today is reflective of the group’s cohesiveness-- it’s just a culture we’re trying to get to.”
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“They’re an unselfish team on the court and off the court” SPORTS WRITER
hey huddled, they smiled, they laughed, they practiced; this is an ordinary scene for Sonoma State University’s men’s basketball team — a team with only a few short days before their first game of the season against Seattle Pacific. At Friday’s afternoon practice, calmness reigned supreme. As a whole, from player to player and coach to coach, the team practiced with confidence and poise. Without question, this is a special group of athletes. They practice and play for each other, carrying a tradition of culture that Pat Fuscaldo, who enters his 24th season as Sonoma State’s head coach, believes is due to their unwavering support for one another. “They’re an unselfish team on the court and off the court,” Fuscaldo said. “These guys––they’re amazing. They’re so team-oriented and hold one another accountable and responsible. They’re everything a coach could possibly want from his team.” The sentiment held by Fuscaldo is also shared by the players themselves, especially Mason Phillips, a fourth-year guard from Redding. “One thing that I’ve liked about playing here so much is that I’ve never felt like I’ve been on one of these teams and the team wasn’t like my family, and they weren’t my friends,” Phillips said. “It’s a family first kind of thing where we’ve all got each other’s backs, it’s pretty cool.” With only days away from the season’s start, this year’s squad has a different makeup on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. Last year’s team, that finished fourth in the CCAA standings, relied heavily on defense to control the pace of the game, but struggled mightily to stay consistent on offense. The defensive-minded Seawolves held opponents to a miniscule 57.8 average points per game – good enough to rank first in all of NCAA Division II basketball. In terms of scoring, Sonoma State finished 294th in average points per game (63.4), something Fuscaldo is optimistic about being different heading into the upcoming season. “Last year, we held teams to 57 points a game but only scored 63; this meant every game was a grind,” Fuscaldo said. “We were the number one scoring defense for two months in both points and field goal percentage.” “So now, we come back and we lose four or five guys that were an intricate part of the defense, but we’ve replaced those guys with offensive firepower. So, if we can be decent defensively to decent to good, we should score a lot more points than we did last year,” he said. With six seniors’ graduation – center Luke Cochran, forward Nathan Molony-Benjamin, guards Khalid Johnson, Ronnie Harris and Topher Taylor, and leading scorer Jimmy Golden – any number of players will spearhead the 2017-2018 squad, from junior guard Armani Nicolis, forward Jordan Hickman, center Naaman Hightower, guard Davion Mize, forward Jordan Fleck, and Phillips. Nicolis, a Los Angeles native and fourth-year veteran, will be a vital piece in the quest for a championship. He started in all 29 games for the Seawolves last year, averaging 7.9 points per game, 3.6 rebounds per game, and 25.2 minutes. Another player the Seawolves will rely on is Phillips, who started in 28 games and has a knack for shooting three-pointers. He finished the season shooting .39 percent from beyond the arc in 82 attempts. Aside from his shooting prowess, Fuscaldo sees his leadership skills as one of his greatest strengths. “Mason’s teams always seem to win; he’s a great leader,” Fuscaldo said. “There’s something to be said for a player like that.” On the heels of the new season, the tourney-bound team from a year ago will need to navigate a winding road in order to earn consecutive trips back to the Big Dance. Teams like UC San Diego, Chico State, and San Francisco State all stand in the way of Sonoma State’s hunt for a title. Chico State, a division II March Madness quarterfinalist from a season ago, is strong and ready to take the game by storm once again. “Chico is a fantastic team; I mean, they almost beat Stanford the other night,” Fuscaldo said. “Since they’re such a good team, we always need to play them carefully and make sure we stick to our gameplan.” To begin the season, Sonoma State will play its first two games against Seattle Pacific and Montana State, with both games slated for noon start times on Friday and Saturday in Hayward. Following the games in Hayward, the Seawolves will return to the Wolves’ Den to play in the annual Ron Logsdon Classic, a two-day tournament featuring games against Minnesota State, Dominican University and Fresno Pacific. The tournament will commence at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 17.
asketball is in the air, and the Sonoma State University women’s team is ready to wreak havoc on any team it may face during the 2017-2018 season. Armed with new head coach and former men’s associate head coach Rich Shayewitz, the Seawolves looked relaxed, standing from free-throw line to free-throw line, enjoying every moment with one another as they continued preparing for their opening game against Chico State. “I want them to enjoy being with each other, I want them to enjoy one another’s company and ultimately, I want them to have fun and thrive as a unit,” Shayewitz said. “I think the overall looseness you saw on the court today is ref lective of this group’s cohesiveness — it’s just a culture we’re trying to get to.” With Shayewitz at the helm, his experience will be a driving force in reviving a program that hasn’t finished with a winning record since going 20-10 overall during the 200708 season. As an 11-season associate head coach with the men’s team, his attention as a defensive-minded coach will do wonders for a squad that finished third in the CCAA in defensive scoring, only allowing 59.8 average points per game to their opponent. On the other side of the ball, last year’s offense had its struggles – finishing eighth in scoring with an average points per game of 62.3. If the defense performs the way it did last year, and the offensive firepower kicks into gear this year, a top-five conference finish could potentially be on the horizon for the upand-coming Seawolves. Of course, a top-five finish will ultimately play itself out on the court, but there’s another aspect that can help win basketball games; health. As this team looks poised to make a run this year, remaining healthy is something Shayewitz believes to be key to unlocking his team’s potential. “Most importantly, we really need to remain healthy this year,” Shayewitz said. “We have two players coming off ACL injuries, and two additional players that have had ACL injuries prior to this season as well.” “Women’s basketball is somewhat new to me, but when I look down at the benches of the teams that were successful in our conference, towards the end of the year they had full rosters – we finished the year with eight. Our health will be a big factor with how far we can go,” he said. Aside from health, seniors ready to take the conference by storm load this team. Two players in particular, senior point guard Carly Gill and senior guard Madison Burroughs will be vital pieces in leading this year’s team through the treacherous valleys of the conference. Gill, an Orinda native, averaged 8.8 points per game last season, while dishing out 60 assists and appearing in 27 games. Her skills as a point guard will be necessary in running the offense, playing with the ability to facilitate and create open shots for her teammates. As for Burroughs, her performance last season earned her second team AllCCAA honors, a distinction handed out at the end of the season to the league’s best athletes. As a junior, she started in all 27 games for the Seawolves, compiling 12.3 average points per game, 73 assists, 64 steals, three blocks and a robust .483 shooting percentage. Her ability to score and drive to win make her a valuable asset heading into this season. “Madison does it all,” Shayewitz said. “She’s really fast, and she’s improved her perimeter game as a shooter. So, I think she has a chance to have a really good season this year.” To kick off the fresh season, Sonoma State will pack the Wolves’ Den for the CCAA/PACWEST Challenge, beginning Friday through Saturday against Chico State, Dominican University and Notre Dame De Namur. Following the tournament, the Seawolves will take on Holy Names on Tuesday at home. The game will begin at 6 p.m.
Sports Schedule Friday, Nov. 10
Saturday, Nov. 11
Men’s Basketball vs Seattle Pacific (in Hayward) Noon
Men’s Basketball vs Montana State Billings (in Hayward) Noon
Women’s Basketball vs Notre Dame de Namur 6 p.m.
Women’s Basketball vs Dominican 4 p.m. Women’s Volleyball vs San Francisco State 7 p.m.
12 Photo Seawolves shut out Monterey Bay
NOV. 7 - NOV. 13, 2017 sonomastatestar.com
STAR // Mikki Taylor The women’s volleyball team come together in excitement after they score its winning point to beat Monterey Bay in only 3 sets.
STAR // Mikki Taylor Caiti Wiesner, No. 21, serves the ball to the opposing team.
STAR // Mikki Taylor The team huddles for a pep talk before heading back to the court to win another set.
Bye-bye Wait list. STAR // Lauren Eipp Students Kamrie Watkins, Sara Dart and Nicole Dart are told the rules of the spooky Eight Room House at SSU on Oct. 30.
STAR // Lauren Eipp Students David Maza and Jacob Gladysz enter a haunted house in the Valley Rooms at SSU on Oct. 30.
Hello Grad list. WINTER INTER SESSION
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Stop graduwaiting. Classes run January 3 - 17 Registration open now. STAR // Lauren Eipp A student dresses up for the haunted house at SSU on Oct. 30.
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