Volume 79 // Issue 11

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SCHOLARSHIPS

ALTERNATIVE BREAKS

REPUTATION

New scholarship opportunities for Winter Intersession for those directly affected by North Bay fires. Pg. 9

Alternative Breaks, offered through JUMP, will be back this spring break for students who want to volunteer. Pg. 8

Love or hate her, Taylor Swift’s new album “Reputation” claps back with serious vengance and attitude. Pg. 6

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VOLUME 79 // ISSUE 11 NOVEMBER 14 - NOVEMBER 20, 2017

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One year later, Kirk Kimberly’s death remains unsolved

Questions remain unanswered in the one-year anniversary of Cotati resident 18-year-old’s body being found on SSU campus ALICE TENNIGKEIT STAFF WRITER

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hile the North Bay will forever remember October 2017 and the devastation that took place throughout the region, for the Kimberly family of Cotati and anyone who knew Kirk Kimberly, this October was a reminder of their own tragedy a year earlier. Oct. 17, 2016 was the last time Kirk’s family saw him alive, and two and a half weeks later, the 18-year-old’s body was found buried in a shallow grave on Sonoma State University’s campus. Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office investigators say someone stabbed the young man to death, but more than 12 months later no arrests have been made in connection with his killing.

The investigation to find Kirk’s murderer is still “very open and very active” said Kelly Kimberly, Kirk’s father, a Cotati resident.

While no new evidence has surfaced

for some time, Sonoma County Sheriff’s Deputy Spencer Crum says investigators are still working to find Kirk’s killer.

He said they have interviewed over 100 people in the past year. According to Kimberly, “It’s really personal when there’s a murder case with a knife, and the fact that he was buried, that says a lot about the person that killed him...They probably knew him.”

Although neither the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office nor Kimberly said they could share any details of the progress of the investigation, Kimberly said he remains, “100 percent confident that they will not only find out, but arrest and prosecute successfully the people that did this to Kirk.”

According to Kimberly, Kirk was an active young man. He was very popular and was able to accomplish a lot in his short life. Some 125 of his friends attended Kirk’s memorial service. Not only was he

was an avid dirt bike rider and racer that spent his weekends camping and riding with his family; Kirk was also an experienced scuba diver. Because Jennifer Kimberly, Kirk’s mother, is a scuba instructor, Kirk was able to travel the world scuba diving with his parents. “Nobody was as close as Kirk and his mom,” said Kimberly.

At first Kirk’s bicycle and speaker seemed key to the investigation. However, Kimberly now believes they are no longer very relevant.

Kimberly feels that the perpetrators may have dumped his bike in one of the lakes on Sonoma State’s campus. While it would be nice to recover it, Kimberly contends that after a year it just doesn’t seem as pertinent to the investigation as it was initially.

“What’s interesting about this case is that it’s not every day we come across a buried body on a college campus,” Crum said.

youcaring.com Kirk Kimberly first went missing on Oct. 17, 2016.

However, because it is likely that this was a personally targeted crime, Sonoma State students don’t need to be afraid that this might happen to them.

See KIMBERLY on Pg. 4

Phi Sigma Sigma remembers accident victim Paulette Quiba ANDREA MENDOZA STAFF WRITER

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or Sonoma State Students who knew Paulette Quiba, her passing has been a difficult loss to process given the mark she left behind in the lives of many.

Quiba, a junior business major, was killed in a collision with a drunk driver this past week on her way back to Rohnert Park from a family celebration.

President Judy K. Sakaki extended her condolences to the Sonoma State community and Quiba’s family in an email sent the day after the accident.

“The loss of one of our students affects our entire community,” Sakaki said. “She will be missed by her friends and classmates as well as by the faculty and staff who were lucky enough to know her.”

Quiba was a member of the Phi Sigma Sigma sorority, the Accounting Forum, and the Filipino American Association of Sonoma State University. She was also a member of JUMP, where she served as the Days of Service Coordinator.

Kendall Ordiniza is a junior early childhood development major, a member of Phi Sigma Sigma and was a close friend to Quiba. She admitted she’s having a difficult time processing the loss of Paulette, like many of her other friends.

“I thought it was a lie. I didn’t think it was real,” Ordiniza said. “I’m still kind of in denial.”

See QUIBA on Pg. 9

STAR // Lauren Eipp No. 2 Kelsey McIntire scores another point for the Seawolves in their 3-0 win against San Francisco State on Nov. 11.

Women’s volleyball advances to CCAA Championship quarterfinals.

See the story on their most recent performance on pg. 11

SSU student lawsuit names bump-stock maker and MGM PAIGE HUNTER STAFF WRITER

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facebook.com Paulette Quiba was a member the sorority Phi Sigma Sigma, the Accounting Forum, Filipino American Association and JUMP.

GM Resorts, the owner of the Mandalay Bay hotel in Las Vegas, failed to respond quickly enough to stop a gunman before he started randomly shooting into an outdoor audience of 22,000 people on Oct. 1, leaving 58 dead and more than 500 injured, according to a lawsuit filed by a Sonoma State University student who was severely injured in the shooting.

The lawsuit, filed by Sonoma State senior Paige Gasper, also argues that there weren’t enough exits at the outdoor venue, which contributed to the mayhem.

Gasper, who suffered fractured ribs and a liver laceration in the shooting, also named in the lawsuit Slide Fire, the company responsible for making the “bump stock” that the gunman reportedly used to convert some of his semiautomatic assault rifles into fully automatic weapons. A “bump stock” is a component that gun owners can attach to a firearm to increase the rapidity of its rate of fire.

According to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, multiple bump stocks were found in the hotel room used by the shooter, Stephen Paddock,

after he opened fire over the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival. He later turned one of this guns on himself.

California Sen. Dianne Feinstein has introduced a bill in Congress that would ban the sale and possession of bump-stock equipment and similar gear.

Authorities say that in roughly six minutes, Paddock shot Mandalay Bay security guard Jesus Campos before aimlessly shooting into the concert crowd from his room on the 32nd floor.

The lawsuit questions what happened in those six minutes before the shooting and blames the hotel management and security forces for failing to react in a timely manner after he shot Campos.

Also named in the lawsuit is concert organizer Live Nation, which Gasper is accusing of not providing adequate exits for concertgoers.

Gasper’s lawsuit is the first to name MGM and Live Nation as defendants. While requesting $15,000 for general damages, she is also asking to be repaid the costs of the suit and attorney fees as well as general damages against Slide Fire to be determined at trial.

See GASPER on Pg. 4

2 Editorial THE STAR Editorial Board Shannon Brown, Editor-in-Chief Ethan Helms, Executive Editor Nate Galvan, News Editor Olivia Hunt, Opinion Editor Brigitte Maina, Ar ts & Enter tainment Editor Tyler Heberle, Student Life Editor Bianca Sanborn, Spor ts Editor Alyssa Archerda, Photo Editor Alex Randolph, Copy Editor Alexis Austin, Copy Editor Kitana Gachero, Copy Editor Alex Daniels, Adver tising Manager Lauren Sniffin, Social Media Manager Paul Gullixson, Faculty Adviser Staff Writers Kevin Brill, Nolan Brough, Anna Burke, Kayla Buie, Braden Car twright, Madison Caballero, Francisco Carbajal, Nick Coats, Jana Duncan, Lauren Eipp, Ryan Estes, Becca Garner, Kaitlyn Haas, Kaitlyn Haga, Paige Hunter, Kayla Kring, Andrea Mendoza, Kailey O’Hehir, Suzette Plumley, Roland Schmidt, Emily Shaheen, Chad Shaver, Sierra Sorrentino, Alice Tennigkeit, Suleika Usher, Amber Weinstock

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Democratic hope following election season

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t is no secret that the political climate has been bleak for Democrats since the presidential election. Republicans have a president in the White House and a majority in both the House and the Senate, leaving Americans to question whether the Democratic party has any chance of making a comeback during midterm elections next year.

Maybe there is hope.

Substantial progress was made on Nov. 7 when state and local elections resulted in big wins for the Democratic party and provided diversity in more ways than one.

In the gubernatorial elections, Democrats Ralph Northam and Phil Murphy walked away with victories for Virginia and New Jersey.

Perhaps the most progressive and celebrated win was that of Danica Roem, the first openly transgender state legislator representing Virginia’s 13th District. If her win wasn’t monumental enough, Roem beat Republican Bob Marshall who was the main contributor to the “transgender bathroom bill.” In addition to Roem, eight other transgender people were elected in state and local roles, further refuting the Trump Administration’s outward xenophobia.

The gun control debate has been dominating the nation due to the overwhelming amount of domestic terrorism that has

occurred in recent months. In another slap to President Donald Trump, an NRA-endorsed incumbent was defeated by former News Anchor Chris Hurst for a seat in the Virginia statehouse. His passion for running stemmed from the death of his journalist girlfriend Alison Parker, who was fatally shot while reporting live on air in 2015.

In another brilliant defeat, Democrat Ashley Bennett of New Jersey defeated Republican Josh Carmen for a seat on the Atlantic County’s board of legislators. Ironically, Bennett’s motivation for running was propelled by sexist comments Carmen had made regarding the Women’s March.

The female representation continued on the West Coast with the mayoral victory of Jenny Durkan, Seattle’s first lesbian mayor, and the first female mayor for the state in over 90 years. Durkan defeated another female, Cary Moon, who entered the political field after former Mayor Ed Murray reigned due to allegations of child sex-abuse.

While it is important we celebrate these victories and understand their significance, it is also extremely unsettling that these strides in progress are so rare that when they do occur, it’s considered historic.

As if a tidal wave of Democrats winning positions of

power wasn’t shocking enough, Democratic Socialist Lee Carter was voted into Virginia’s House of Delegates. Carter wishes to pursue a single-party health care system for Virginia and to limit corporate interest within politics. His goals mirror those of Bernie Sanders, who strongly voiced his opinions on free health care among other important issues, but was ultimately defeated and criticized for his radical viewpoints.

With this swift success for the Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey, the question arises, will Democrats be able to maintain this momentum in order for sizable change to be made in the midterm elections? Is the influx of Democrats in office due to the pent-up rage of antiTrump Americans desperate to balance out the playing field?

In the wake of the Russian collusion allegations, many Americans are understandably concerned about whether a fair election, free of the influence of foreign powers, will even be possible next year and in elections to come. Certainly, if the momentum from these state and local election results continues, it will give hope in the legitimacy of Democracy and restore optimism that Trump’s divisive policies will be challenged in the months and years that remain in his term.

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This week’s can’t miss article: “Phi Sigma Sigma remembers fellow sister Paulette Quiba” Junior business major Paulette Quiba was killed in a car accident on Nov. 5 caused by a drunk driver. Her sorority, Phi Sigma Sigma, is hosting its philanthropy event on Nov. 15 where proceeds will go to Quiba’s family.

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Green Music Center doesn’t serve most students BRADEN CARTWRIGHT STAFF WRITER

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es Arts Florissants, The Tetzlaff Quartet, and Tango Buenos Aires are the latest artists to perform at the Green Music Center, continuing a trend of performers on campus that most students wouldn’t recognize, let alone go and see.

The center announced their winter lineup last month, and the list of performers featured talented, world-class musicians, but absolutely nothing for students, most of whom don’t appreciate the genres of music that the Green Music Center routinely provides. To the average student, these performances would be boring – a chore to attend.

According to the center’s website, the Weill Hall venue “features artists ranging from orchestras; chamber ensembles; violinists, pianists, and vocalists; as well as jazz, world music, and ethnic dance.”

If the Green Music Center was a space for students, it would host artists that interest young people, not violinists.

According to Brian Wilson, the chair of Sonoma State University’s music department, there are about 140 music majors and 20 music minors, plus a lot of interested students who participate in different ensembles. Of the 9,408 Sonoma State students, only a tiny percentage get to benefit from the

most beautiful part of campus, which is a major injustice.

According to The New York Times, when former Sonoma State President Ruben Armiñana was trying to get the Green Music Center built, “he faced intense opposition from faculty members, especially during the last decade of budget cuts at California’s state universities, and survived a vote of no confidence. Why, many asked, did Sonoma State need this center?”

Besides hosting the university’s music program and holding some student-oriented events, the center does little to serve the needs of students and they don’t benefit from it nearly enough.

Unfortunately, the school designed the Green Music Center to host events for Sonoma County residents, not its students. The school is swindling students, making them pay for a venue that few use to subsidize the cost for wealthy attendees of prestigious events.

According to the Press Democrat, the Green Music Center “cost taxpayers about $45 million in California State University funds.” University funds help keep the center operating, along with donations.

When Sonoma State University President Judy Sakaki pulled the plug on the 10,000 seat MasterCard Pavilion last year, it was a good decision – the millions it was going to cost could be better spent on student affairs. But this

venue was going to be a place where the university could invite artists that students enjoy. The part of the Green Music Center that students would get most excited about never existed. The center needs to compensate by inviting artists that students like to the existing venues.

Now all that’s left for large events is Weill Hall, which seats 1,200 with space for 4,000 on the lawn. With reserved table seating, the hall is a place for more subdued concerts. Guests often have the option of purchasing a meal or wine beforehand. Weill Hall perfectly caters to the residents of Wine Country, mostly ignoring students. The artists that perform there reflect this, most of whom are respected by their peers but not well-known by students.

The music majors at Sonoma State can appreciate the wonderful Green Music Center, but most students miss out on this campus gem. Students shouldn’t be ignored in the business of the Green Music Center.

The school should invite performers that students like to Weill Hall.

Common, Gabriel Iglesias, or Chris Young are all past examples of Sonoma State inviting the right people. But more often it’s choirs and ensembles, to the student’s detriment.

Since the Green Music Center is a part of campus, it should fit in the new administration’s mission of student success.

Drunk driving getting close to home

KATIE HAGA

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he minute a friend leaves to go out for the night, it becomes routine to say, ‘“don’t drink and drive.” It’s almost like an instinct to remind them not to do anything dumb. Although we know, or at least hope, they wouldn’t be as stupid as to get behind the wheel after they’d been drinking – but unfortunately that’s not the case for some people.

Several new stories surface daily if you search ‘drunk driving’ on the internet. Headlines pop up saying things like, “man sentenced to jail after killing three people in deadly crash” or “fatal DUI crash causes deaths of an entire family.”

Stories of drunk drivers have become so familiar that when a new one arises we are hardly phased by it.

The sad reality is that every 51 minutes in America, a drunk driver kills someone accidentally. That

amounts to about 28 people every day and 10,220 people a year, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

These staggering statistics should make the public angry, not just brush it off their shoulders. Drunk driving is something you can prevent. People can save thousands of lives annually if they would stop making such reckless decisions.

Within the last few months, drunk driving related accidents have really hit close to home here in Rohnert Park. A drunk driver struck and killed a 23-year-old motorcyclist on Snyder Lane in August. The driver, 63-year-old Robert Bosch, had a blood alcohol level of 0.26, which is three times more than the legal limit, according to the Press Democrat.

More recently there was the accident that involved one of our fellow Seawolves, Paulette Geronimo Quiba. A man struck her vehicle head on while he was illegally passing over the double yellow lines while intoxicated.

The 35-year-old driver had been convicted of drunk driving before, and after this incident they charged him with murder, according to the Press Democrat.

Our entire Seawolf community is heartbroken by this tragedy, myself included. In this time of grieving, my heart goes out to the family and friends of Paulette Geronimo Quiba. May no other family have to

experience this kind of loss again.

We have obtained copious amounts of information about drunk driving starting at a very young age. Teachers introduce many students to programs to discuss drunk driving and preventing it as soon as junior high, some even starting in elementary school.

One large program is Mothers Against Drunk Driving. The purpose of this specific program is to teach teenagers the dangers of driving drunk as well as offering up solutions.

When the program began in 1980, there were more deaths caused by drunk drivers than the number of people who died in war, according to madd.org.

Their purpose is to fight for stronger laws on driving under the inf luence so they can finally reach their goal of zero; zero deaths, zero injuries and zero families impacted by drunk driving.

I understand that everyone has had their share of embarrassing stories when they’re intoxicated, whether it be a drunken hookup or the sloppy, misspelled text you send to your ex, or even a wardrobe malfunction.

There’s always a situation that alcohol can make way worse, but driving should not be one of those situations.

Despite all the other mistakes you can make while intoxicated, driving while under the inf luence is inexcusable.

Workers’ tips threatened

KAITLYN HAAS STAFF WRITER

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ips waiters receive are a monetary reward they get for a job well done. It’s one of the few perks of being a waiter or waitress, and an incentive for waitstaff employees to be patient and attentive to your needs, no matter how particular they are, while dining. However, the Trump Administration is at it again, and is now working with the Department of Labor to reform tip-pooling laws.

The Department of Labor intends to rescind an Obama-era rule restricting restaurant owners from the tip pool. This means restaurant owners can take tips from waitstaff and redistribute the money to workers throughout the restaurant how they see fit, including themselves, according to the National Law Review.

The Labor Department sent their first version of the rule to the White House’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs on Oct. 24 and is now pending review, according to CBS. Speaking from experience, being a part of a waitstaff is not easy. It’s a very hectic and fast paced environment to be in, where patrons are expecting you to meet their every need in a timely manner.

The tips that are given to the waitstaff are what makes them work so hard; every drink or course they deliver on time, every smile, every laugh at corny jokes such as saying “I didn’t like it at all” while handing over an empty plate is all for the tips. It might sound shallow, but it is the reality.

CBS News conducted an interview with Patricia Smith, senior counsel at the National Employment Law Project and former Obama administration solicitor of labor on the topic. “This is an issue about income inequality. Maybe workers were making $15 an hour after tips, now they could just make $7.25,” Smith said. “Given the history, that there are some employers that steal tips already. This is a way of doing what they have been doing, but it becomes legal.” Changing this law will hurt waiters and waitresses around America.

If this law goes through, waiters and waitress might walk out and switch jobs, which will hurt the dining and restaurant industries. As Smith said, employers are already stealing tips from their waitstaff, and this will just make it worse.

The Economic Policy Institute estimated waitstaff employees lost more than $50 billion a year in wage theft in 2014. The wage theft ranges from failing to pay for overtime to skimming tips that should go to tipped workers.

The real question is why? Why does President Donald Trump feel that waitstaff employees should not receive 100 percent of their tips? They are the ones who worked for it, so they should be the ones to keep it.

This law reform will change the restaurant business entirely. Now, when you give a tip to your waiter or waitress you know exactly who is going to get that tip; but if things change that tip could end up in someone’s pocket that did not wait on you or do anything specifically for you.

The law is unfair and will cause a lot of unnecessary hurt to the already struggling individuals and families that work in the restaurant industry.

Massive victory for transgender politicians in election

KAYLA KRING STAFF WRITER

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ociety is beginning to evolve – and this evolution is just the beginning of our shift in politics. Voters elected several openly transgender legislators into positions of power on Tuesday, ranging from City Council members to school board members to the House of Delegates.

As if the Trump administration was not already up in arms about Democrats winning elected positions, transgender Americans taking on this role is a whole new concept for them. These new electees are here to make a stand and make a difference with their roles.

Eight transgender Americans made a difference in a matter of hours as officials counted votes one by one.

The names to be written in history are as follows: Andrea Jenkins of Minnesota is now a City Council member; Danica Roem of Virginia is now in the House of Delegates; New Hampshire elected Gerri Cannon to the Somersworth School Board; Lisa Middleton of California is now part of the Palm Springs City Council; Stephe Koontz of Georgia is part of the Doraville City Council; Pennsylvania elected Tyler Titus to the Erie School Board; Phillipe Cunningham of Minnesota is now in the to Minneapolis City Council; and Raven Matherne of Connecticut is now on the Board of Representatives.

“These candidates represent not only regional voters, but the 1.4 million transgender Americans across the country, according to the Human Rights Campaign.

Among these eight comes a disruption within Virginia, as Danica Roem has become the state’s new representative “Roem defeated incumbent Republican Bob Marshall by almost 10 percentage points” according to Bustle Magazine. “Marshall has

been representing the district in Virginia’s General Assembly for 25 years or 11 terms.”

For 25 years, the state of Virginia has been in the same governmental mindset of one man. Now, with Roem as the winning candidate, there’s hope that she will bring change, for she has learned through her previous experiences about what does and does not work within governmental life.

Before taking this step in her life, Roem was a journalist. She worked on stories about the government and “credits her job for teaching her about ‘what works and what doesn’t in government,’ as she explained on Ballotpedia survey,” according to Bustle. But that is not all that she has to offer.

Within plenty of interviews, she persevered through good weather, bad weather, streets, and forests to reach voters and explain who she is as a legislator – their legislator.

Alongside Roem stands the first openly transgender woman of color, Andrea Jenkins - candidate winn for Minneapolis City Council.

“It’s more than just having a seat at the table. It’s having a seat at the table and being able to speak to power. It’s about being present, and people knowing you will speak

out against injustices,” Jenkins said in her interview with Twin Cities Daily Planet.

Standing up against injustices is what Jenkins has done for as long as she can remember. In her interview, she recalls her early memories of standing up for what she believes in.

She told Twin Cities that it “was when she was a high-schooler in Chicago, where she grew up.” She had orchestrated a walkout for her school during Black History Week. Yes, there was once a time when it was only a week long.

A few of the students wanted to put on an assembly to take pride in their heritage, but when asking for permission from the principle he shut it down immediately.

The spark to fight for justice and to stand up against others who turned a blind eye was lit in Jenkins and she never looked back.

These eight people have changed the course of history and started a new path in which we can hope will continue to grow.

Hopefully, not just through political action, but through everyday life. No matter who you are, you have every right to be you and to succeed.

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STAR // Jenna Qualls Authorities remove Kirk Kimberly’s body on Nov. 3, 2016 near the M parking lot by Sonoma State’s Green Music Center.

KIMBERLY: Reward money up to $14,000 Continued from Pg.1

After researching and speaking with other parents of murdered children, Kimberly says the likelihood of a murderer to strike again is extremely low. Chances are that Kirk’s murderer struggles with his or her actions. “Whoever did this, they don’t sleep very well I promise you,” Kimberly said. “They probably wake up in the middle of the night in cold sweats thinking about the horrible things they did.”

Kimberly says he was unhappy with the way authorities released information about Kirk’s cause of death to the public.

“Only the sheriffs and the murderer knew how he was killed... we weren’t to tell anybody,” Kimberly said. “And then the next thing I know, I hear in the newspaper that the cause of death of Kirk Kimberly has been released.”

Many questions remain for the Kimberly family. Because his case is still open,

Kirk’s parents still don’t know how many times or even where the culprit stabbed their son. However, these details aren’t nearly as prevalent as their desire to find justice for him. Kirk’s family visits his memorial on the corner of West Sierra and Cyprus every day to light candles and bring fresh flowers. Until his killer is found, Kirk’s memorial will remain on this corner. The YouCaring website has raised more than $14,000 in reward money at: https://www.youcaring.com/kirkkimberly-684936.

Crum says the sheriff’s office, “will continue to accept any and all leads. If you have any new information please call, 707-565-2185.” While the Kimberly family continues to grieve on the first anniversary of their son’s death, Kimberly reminds us of, “the silver lining in this horribly, horribly dark cloud. There’s no guarantees in life. If you owe a friend a call, or a great-aunt a visit, don’t wait… If you’re thinking of someone, stop what you’re doing and pick up the phone, call that person and tell them you love them.”

Sonoma State assigns new Title IX coordinator RYAN ESTES

STAFF WRITER

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onoma State University has assigned Bill Kidder, associate vice president and former chief of staff for the president, to a new, interim position to oversee and run the Title IX office. His new title will be interim associate vice president for Title IX and strategic initiatives. Joyce Suzuki was previously the campus coordinator for the office.

“Title IX is something I care about deeply,” Kidder said. “Title IX really speaks to my values and expertise professionally.”

Title IX is a federal law that, among other things, aims to prevent sexual assault and harassment on college campuses and ensures student’s basic rights.

From July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016, the Title IX office at Sonoma State received 58 reports of sexual misconduct, dating or domestic violence and stalking. Of those cases, 14 resulted in full investigations.

During that same year, the Title IX office received 13 reports of discrimination, harassment and retaliation. It is as-

sumed there are many other unreported cases.

“Complaints and concerns are on the uptick at Sonoma and other campus,” said Lisa Vollendorf, provost and executive vice president of academic affairs, during a Sept. 14 Academic Senate meeting. “We are within compliance and this will sync up our practices.”

Sonoma State reported 11 cases during the 2015-16 school year in which investigations into alleged sexual misconduct, dating or domestic violence or stalking, and the perpetrator was held responsible in some way. These actions ranged from the issuing of reprimands to suspensions and expulsions.

President Judy Sakaki said she chose Kidder for the new post because of his “depth and breadth of expertise in the area.” The Title IX office at SSU reported to Kidder last year as well as the Title IX office at UC Riverside when he served as the associate vice-chancellor and chief compliance officer.

Kidder is the co-author of a study called “A Systematic Look at a Serial Problem: Sexual Harassment of Students by University Faculty,” which

GASPER: Lawyers to use 3D diagram of crime scene Continued from Pg.1

In the case of Live Nation and Mandalay Bay, the lawsuit claims both “breached their duty of reasonable care” and “should have known that it was reasonably foreseeable that a breach of their duties to keep their Las Vegas Village concert venue reasonably safe… might result in catastrophic injury to concertgoers.” Gasper’s attorneys say they hope the suit can alter security procedures for both companies.

The suit also accuses Slide Fire of altering Paddock’s rif le to be “unreasonably dangerous in that the components would allow individuals to engage in rapid fire, similar to fully automatic weapons.” Along with failing to, “provide adequate instructions regarding the operation of the bump stock devices.”

Gasper filed the lawsuit on Oct. 10. Gasper’s attorneys say they are in the process of conducting an independent investigation. According to her attorney, Michelle Simpson Tuegel, authorities granted the team access to the concert venue last week and gave them the day to investigate the scene. Using the photos and videos collected, they say they will create a 3D diagram of the crime scene to help determine what happened the night of the shooting, said Tuegel.

Tuegel says it could take up to a year or more before they complete the case.

For Gasper’s case, timing and how long it is taking to get information is their biggest challenge. “We need more information in order to start the healing process,” Tuegel said, “To understand what happened, why it happened and what could’ve been done to prevent it from happening.”

Gasper, a Folsom resident, declined to comment.

“I am just trying to heal both physically and mentall,” she said.

they published in May. The study analyzed about 300 faculty-student harassment cases for commonalities “When we educate more, we expect to receive more complaints as people become comfortable to come forward,” Sakaki said in reference to a question about why there is a trend of more complaints.

“I regard this as a positive trend because it means that more members of our community are choosing to come forward to file complaints,” Kidder said.

The Title IX office will be moving to 207 International Hall and will be under Joyce Lopes, vice president of administration and finance.

“The new location on the second floor for International Hall is more student-friendly,” Kidder said. “Students will have several choices about how to enter and exit the building.”

SSU plans on holding an open recruitment for a permanent Title IX chief, and Kidder has expressed interest in applying for the position.

“One more important items to note is that affirmative consent is a cornerstone of CSU’s Title IX policy,” said

Kidder. “Affirmative consent means an informed, affirmative, conscious, voluntary and mutual agreement to engage in sexual activity. Silence does not mean consent,” he said.

sonoma.edu William Kidder, the previous associate vice president and former chief of staff, is now interim associate vice president for Title IX.

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Academic Senate explores housing options ANNA BURKE STAFF WRITER

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lthough the fires may have stopped burning, their impacts are still heavily felt.

A month after the devastating North Bay inferno, the community finds itself in a recovery process. But how will this region house all the people who have been relocated by the fires in addition to housing all of the new people who will come to the area to help rebuild? This was the major topic of discussion at the Sonoma State at the Academic Senate meeting on Thursday.

“Many of us still don’t know where we will live,” said Sonoma State University President Judy Sakaki. “We don’t know where our community will lay down new roots, or how long it will take to do so.”

She noted that Santa Rosa alone lost roughly 5 percent of its housing stock “at a time where housing in the North Bay was already difficult.”

According to Sakaki, that translates to nearly 3,000 homes lost in Santa Rosa and more than 5,000 homes lost in Sonoma and Napa counties. Her home in the Fountaingrove area of Santa Rosa was among those that were lost in the early hours of the fires on Oct. 8 and Oct. 9.

“Those numbers have a real impact on our student, faculty staff and alumni – and it is one of the challenges our community must help resolve in the months to come,” Sakaki said.

During the Academic Senate discussion, Catherine Nelson, chair of the Political Science Department, questioned whether Sonoma State has any vacant dorm rooms, and, if so, whether they could be offered to fire victims.

Vice President of Administration and Affairs Joyce Lopes said they did inventory recently and found only 40 vacant beds in freshman living. According to Lopes, they did reach out to students who lost their residencies and have placed some of them there.

The Academic Senate also dedicated a large part of the meeting to discuss with Rohnert Park Mayor Jake Mackenzie.

Mackenzie went into some of the history of housing in Rohnert Park and the future plans for developments to help answer the looming question of impacted housing due to the fires.

According to Mackenzie, starting in 2001, Rohnert Park updated its city plan, amending it to include the University District’s and its plans to create 1,400 new houses and apartments.

Mackenzie also mentioned a potential development area on the corner of Petaluma Hill Road. There, he said, is 88 acres of land that was fought over politically in the ‘90s and is now called Willowglen.

The last place Mackenzie mentioned for potential housing was Sonoma Mountain Village, and said they scheduled it to accommodate 1,900 housing units.

“It’s hard to know what is going to happen in Sonoma Mountain Village, because they have been successful in leasing buildings, but are still trying to get partners for the financing to start building the actual village,” Mackenzie said. They proposed this development 12 years ago, and not one home has yet been built, he said.

Mackenzie said he is hopeful that these areas will help alleviate the housing impact that Rohnert Park will face.

“We have developmental agreements with the University District, the Willowglen people and with Sonoma Mountain Village. So that is over 4,000 units planned,” Mackenzie said. “In terms of faculty and housing, hopefully Rohnert Park will be part of the answer to that problem.”

Lopes agreed that the housing issue is at forefront of the university’s mind.

“We feel like we need to take a role and responsibility as the county rebuilds, in figuring out how we provide housing for our faculty and staff and our students,” she said.

Lopes was specifically worried about how students will be impacted come next year. “They will at least give up their leases at the end of the semester, and, over the summer, people will want to move into those houses and students are going to come back and not have a place to lease,” Lopes said.

Lopes said the university is making efforts to find solutions right away..

“Whether it is the 88 acres, with the University District, or with Sonoma Mountain Village or others, we are committed to partnering our community to Rohnert Park and others in figuring out how we provide housing that is affordable for housing our faculty, staff and students as soon as possible,” she said. “And we have to look at short-term solutions and long-term solutions.”

NEWS IN BRIEF Santa Rosa According to law enforcement officials, a 70-year-old Santa Rosa man killed himself at the site of his fire-burned home on the 3000 block of Amber Lane in the Fountaingrove neighborhood. Spencer Crum, a spokesman for the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office, said Greg Peter Mlynarczyk was found Sunday at 10 a.m. by his wife and an insurance adjuster.

California An annual public utilities report issued Monday found that California’s three investor-owned utilities — Pacific Gas and Electric Co., Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric Co. — are on track to get 50 percent of their electricity from renewable energy by 2020. This estimate comes two years after Gov. Jerry Brown signed a law ordering California utility companies to get 50 percent of their electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

Tehran, Iran More than 450 people were killed and thousands of others injured, when a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck near the Iraqi border Sunday. According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake, recorded at 9:18 p.m. , was felt as far away as Turkey and Pakistan. The world’s deadliest quake so far this year, hundreds of people in Tehran have donated blood in response to a call from the Iranian government.

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6 Arts

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‘Man Equals Man’ sells out with style KAYLA BUIE

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onoma State’s Theater Arts and Dance Department performed “Man Equals Man” this weekend, a spin-off from the classic 1920s cabaret style performance by Bertolt Brecht. Directed by Judy Navas, the production ran from Nov. 8 to Nov. 12 in Ives Hall “It’s pretty amazing, and scary, that despite being written over 90 years ago, Brecht’s insights on war and the mechanization of society remain relevant even today,” said Theatre Arts Department Communication Coordinator Jodie Ellis.

With comedic relief weaved in, the play adresses issues including identity, war, industrialization and the treatment of indigenous people across 11 acts.

Immediately, cast members break the fourth wall, in respect to the original production, to acknowledge and connect to the audience before the first scene.

“It’s going to be a good show,” the cast ensured, before Galy Gay, played by James Maybo, takes the stage and informs his wife he’s off to the market to buy a fish.

From there begins a long journey where unfortunately, he never receives the fish, but meets new people and faces identity changes.

The narrator, played by Allie Evans, informs the auCOURTESY// James Wirth dience of the next scene by hitting a gong. Her outfit is a Above: James Maybo, portraying Galy Gay, and Katee Drysdale porkimono-style robe, showcastraying Widow Begbick, intertwine in a scene. ing the native people where Below: The cast attempts to convice Galy Gay of a new identity.

the play is taking place.

Going on elsewhere while Gay begins his journey, a group of soldiers lose a member of their team and are in a frantic search to find somebody to temporarily replace him. The soldiers see Gay as “someone who cannot say no” and recruit him to stand in for the missing soldier.

In perhaps the most extravagant scene of the play, the doors opened and the Widow of Begbick, played by Katee Drysdale, rode in on a bicycle cart. Her entrance on the cart, which represents Begbick’s beer wagon, was soon followed by a catchy, fun musical number which involves the entire cast.

As the plot thickens, all soldiers and the widow attempt to convince Gay he’s the missing soldier, Jip, through extravagant measures and one grand plan: to “kill off ” Galy Gay. This successfully brainwashes him and turns him into the missing soldier permanently. Gay ultimately becomes a war hero, but loses his identity and morals in the process.

Lighting, music, and costumes exceeded on their own to tie the entire production together.

Blues and reds dominated scenes, with holographic imaging and displayed quotes changing on the walls. A live band orchestrated the entire production, stressing the use of chimes and horns within the instrumentals and musical numbers; as well as sound effects, including character falls.

Their costuming ref lected 1920s attire, with soldiers dressed in uniforms and intense makeup visible from within the crowd. And like the time period, cigarettes and cigars were in abundance.

While keeping the audience laughing with entertaining jokes, “Man Equals Man” provided a quality show for viewers.

The Walt Disney Co. aims to own it all Commentary

MADI CABALLERO STAFF WRITER

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hether it be Star Wars, Pixar or the animated classics, Disney is a household name. The Walt Disney Company has soared over the entertainment industry since they have gained rights to Lucasfilm and Marvel Entertainment in recent years.

In 1926, when Walt Disney began what we know as The Walt Disney Company, he arguably never imagined it would be the entertainment empire it is today. The small cartoon studio was the birthplace of the animated classics we know and love; while the opening of Disneyland Park in 1955 was just the beginning of The Walt Disney Company’s long rise to power.

Their latest conquest may be the purchasing of Twenty-First Century Fox. The deal is not yet set in stone but it could become a reality very soon. If Disney were to buy Twenty-First Century Fox they would gain access to everything but their news and sports networks. Some of the highlights would be the rights to the X-Men and Fantastic Four franchises as well as shows like “The Simpsons” and “Family Guy.” They would also gain access to the rights of television networks like FX and National Geographic.

This isn’t the first shocking deal in The Walt Disney Company’s long history. In

1996 The Walt Disney Company acquired the ABC Television group and renamed it ABC, Inc. In 2001, they purchased the Fox Family Network and renamed it to ABC Family which is now known as Freeform. Pixar was finally purchased by The Walt Disney Company in 2006 after many years of collaborating on animated films like “Toy Story” and “Monsters Inc.” In 2009, they purchased Marvel Entertainment which proved successful for them over the past eight years. In 2012, they purchased Lucasfilm from George Lucas and gained the rights to huge hits such as Star Wars and Indiana Jones. These are just a few notable purchases made by The Walt Disney Company that have led them where they are today.

Talks of this deal come after the August 2017 announcement that Disney will launch their own streaming service in 2019. This service will include over 400 movies as well as original content for the app. If the deal with Twenty-First Century Fox goes through, it could mean a lot more could be added to their new unnamed streaming service. However, there would be more than just the Disney classics that would be pulled from Netflix.

There are currently six companies that run the majority of the media we consume on a daily basis. The Walt Disney Company and Twenty-First Century Fox are two of those six companies. This deal with Twenty-First Century Fox would lead Disney to monopolizing the entertainment industry.

Throughout American history politicians have argued that monopolies can be destructive due to the power the company holds and their ability to push prices up and hurt consumers. To put this possible monopoly into perspective, according to The Atlantic, Disney’s Buena Vista studio and 20th Century Fox studio together account for more than 40 percent of the United States film-studio revenue in 2016. It’s not unrealistic to imagine that if this deal became a reality the Disney Twenty-First Century monster would hold a major advantage in the ever growing entertainment and media industry.

Taylor Swift’s ‘Reputation’ bursts with attitude

billboard.com Taylor Swift has sold over 925,000 units within “Reputation’s” debut weekend.

Review KAILEY O’HEHIR STAFF WRITER

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aylor Swift’s sweet and melodic voice has been ear candy to her listeners ever since she stepped onto the music scene in Nashville when she was just 14 years old. Now at the age of 27, she has shed her innocent skin and stepped into a more daredevilish and edgy persona. Even Swift herself has famously claimed “the old Taylor is dead”, but her new and riveting album “Reputation,” released Friday, proves that she is still there

peeking through.

Setting the darker and seductive tone for the album, Swift lures listeners in with the album’s first song “Ready For It?” With the beginning lyrics being chanted, her initial recital is seemingly reminiscent of the hip hop genre.

Swift’s lyrics read, “in the middle of the night in my dreams, I know I’m gonna be with you, so I take my time. Are you ready for it?”

As Swift fearlessly performed “Ready For It?” on the show Saturday Night Live, the song officially secured it’s place as one of the best gems of “Reputation”.

The injection of hip hop doesn’t end there. In “End Game” featuring Ed Sheeran Future, Swift splendidly conveys a relationship in which her and her beau have a “big reputation”. The song is exquisitely catchy as Sheeran and Swift’s voices compliment each other, yet the painfully autotuned rapping from Future is harshly abrupt and ultimately unnecessary.

“Look What You Made Me Do”, a track that was initially released as a single to tease the release is worth both a listen and a visit to YouTube for the intriguing music video.

Swift’s music video is wonderfully meta as it features many of her old personas, including looks and costumes from her past music videos. The song features the notable line “I’m sorry, the old Taylor can’t come to the phone right now. Why? Oh, ‘cause she’s dead!” Yet surely, the shell of Swift’s former self remains intact, still angstily singing about former and past lovers.

Fans of electronic dance music can appreciate the unexpected and lustful electronic tunes paired with her lovable voice on the track “King Of My Heart.”

“I’ll never let you go,” Swift harmonizes while staying true to her storytelling lyrics about her lovers. “King of my heart, body and soul.”

The intimate ballad and final track “New Year’s Day,” will raise goosebumps. A chilling and beautiful piano melody paired with Swift’s gentle voice makes a brilliant end to “Reputation.”

As always, fans have been speculating what the lyrics of Swift’s album mean. Who are they about? She sings of love, loss and revenge, and it is only natural to fantasize as a listener. Recent feuds come into question, as songs such as “End Game” include lyrics like “I swear I don’t love the drama, it loves me.”

In other songs such as “Getaway Car”, it is speculated that Swift throws her recent beau Tom Hiddleston under the bus by singing about a relationship circus; perhaps referring to the couple’s media circus they caused when they were dating. The type of intensity and meaning she puts into her lyrics is what makes Swift’s albums so enticing to listeners.

Indeed, senses will be shocked with the introduction of “Reputation”; a true masterpiece of Swift’s work. She has continued to challenge herself, always releasing new and refreshing content. Recently it seems pop stars, such as the wild-to-mild Miley Cyrus, have had stark differences between each of their albums, but it truly seems that Swift is evolving gracefully and steadily. We will certainly be singing along to this album all month long.

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Entertainment 7 ww2.kqed.org Below: G-Eazy warms up the crowd at AT&T Park on Thursday.

ww2.kqed.org Above: Metallica takes the stage as headliners for Band Together Bay Area.

Artists unite for Band Together Bay Area

NICK COATS

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ive Nation and Another Planet Entertainment teamed up this past weekend to help produce Band Together Bay Area, a benefit concert created by a coalition of several prominent business and community leaders in a show of support for the most vulnerable populations affected by the devastating North Bay fires.

Sponsored by corporations including Kaiser Permanente, SalesForce, Google and the Giants, the Nov. 9, sold-out show brought over 40,000 people to the stadium and featured performances by the legendary Metallica, G-Eazy, Dead & Company, Dave Matthews, Rancid and Raphael Saadiq.

“Benefit concerts are such a great way to make something good out of a bad situation,” said senior Kara Carpenter, who attended the concert with friends.

With over 60 companies in all, the coalition raised over $6 million before the gates opened for the concert, and totaled $23 million by the end of the night. One hundred percent of ticket sales and donations went straight to the Tipping Point Emergency Relief Fund, a grantmaking organization that fights poverty in the Bay Area.

Daniel Lurie, the executive director of the Tipping Point community said the money would go toward providing short, intermediate and long-term relief for low income families that were affected.

“This is a great way to bring together so many different people from all across the Bay Area as a way to support all of our friends, family, and classmates who were affected by the tragic fires,” said Alejandra Moreno, a senior at U.C. Berkeley who had friends affected by the fire.

Some 6,500 reserved tickets covering about 20 percent of the stadium, mostly on the field, were distributed to first responders as well as volunteers and individuals who were caught in the fire.

With a heartfelt set that had the entire stadium on their feet, Kirk Hammett, lead guitarist for the headlining heavy metal band Metallica, shared compassionate words with the audience.

“I just want to say thank you to the first responders, four weeks ago I was a victim of the fire, if it wasn’t for you guys I wouldn’t have my home, thank you thank you thank you,” said Hammett, whose house narrowly escaped the fire’s line in Sonoma.

In between sets, big name celebrities from actors, to rappers and other musicians, were broadcasted on the big screen sending condolences to the victims and giving thanks to first responders. After quick videos, Buster Posey, Joe Montana and Barry Bonds all took the stage at separate times with victimized families of the fire to ask the crowd to donate and to give many thanks to the brave men and women that battled the fires.

G-Eazy had a lively set and shared his opinion about president Donald Trump’s refusal to acknowledge the North Bay fires, and promptly played YG’s infamous track about the current leader, prompting mixed reactions from the crowd.

“Community should come out to help community,” said Mickey Hart, drummer of Dead & Company. “That makes it a community. No need for thanks, this is a thing you have to do.”

Donations to the Tipping Point Emergency Relief Fund can still be made multiple ways via YouTube. com/MetallicaTV, and through texting TOGETHER to 20222. Google, will match donations made through text and the YouTube channel, up to $1 million, until Jan. 1.

Murder mystery remake retells classic story Review JANA DUNCAN STAFF WRITER

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uspense. Mystery. Fascination. Hercule Poirot is brought back to the big screen with Kenneth Branagh at the helm in this wonderfully entertaining rehashing of a classic whodunit tale.

Based on the book of the same name, written by famed crime novelist, Agatha Christie, “Murder on the Orient Express” attempts to reinvigorate the already well-loved story with an A-list cast and stunning visual effects. Having already been adapted into film in 1974, this new rendition had many expectations to live up to. The 1974 film of the same name was nominated for six Academy Awards with its own star-studded cast of characters.

Known for being the greatest detective in the world, Poirot is called upon when someone in his car on the Orient Express has been murdered. As the tagline of the movie suggests, “Everyone’s a suspect.” The passengers of the train are subject to investigation as the murderer is sure to be among them. The beginning of the film shuff les along at a steady feeling of indifference. It isn’t until the action picks up that the plot begins to chug along at the speed of something enchanting.

Written by Michael Green who has also screen written for “Logan” and “Blade Runner 2049,” there is no question that this film had an extraordinary cast. Five-time Oscar nominee, Branagh, played the star of the show, as well as director, and shone brightest throughout the film. Some may know him as Gilderoy Lockhart from the Harry Potter franchise, but in this film he completely transforms himself into the eccentric, but brilliant and engaging French detective Hercule Poirot. Also included are Oscar winners Dame Judi Dench and Penélope Cruz, and Oscar nominees Willem Dafoe, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Johnny Depp.

Newcomers Daisy Ridley, Leslie Odom Jr., and Josh Gad also brought their talents to the silver screen.

As the cast operated on all cylinders, so did the production of the movie.

Uniquely, Branagh decided to utilize 65mm film cameras instead of high-tech

thehypegeek.com A remake of a 1974 film of the same name, “Murder on the Orient Express” has grossed over $22 million. digital cameras which harkens back to the old way of doing things. In an interview, Branagh said that using film meant that “it looks sharper, richer, more colorful and it feels like you’re inside.” This felt true. Though there was a heavy use of CGI, the overall effect of this film used and the intricate detail of the train itself made the environment and feel of the film stick. The wide shots of the mountainous scenery as the train continued its trek were visually amazing and set up a good place for the characters to be isolated.

With such high standards to live up to it’s hard to say whether this film could have met them. It’s good to see an old way of storytelling that does not rely on excessive action or sexuality but can rely on the intricacy of the story and its characters.

‘Mindhunter’ proves to be binge-worthy Review

NOLAN BROUGH STAFF WRITER

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ince engrossing and allowing audiences to see sides of crime that society wouldn’t do themselves, it’s easy to see why the television genre has become so popular. Shows like “Criminal Minds,” “The Wire,” and “Law & Order” have become plentiful enough to spawn their own genre. But while watching these shows, remembering that what we’re watching is often based on reality can be difficult.

“Mindhunter,” a new release from Netflix produced by Charlize Theron and David Fincher, is based upon a book by John Douglas, an FBI agent during the 1970s who was one of the first criminal profilers. Set out to understand why people commit the most depraved, disgusting crimes imaginable – including mutilation, serial killing and kidnapping – he anticipates what kind of person will commit these horrendous acts; earning a better understanding on prevention.

Hot-head Holden Ford, played by Jonathan Groff, and the irritable Bill Tench, played by Holt McCallany, take the place of the real life agent Douglas in the series. Both agents study criminal psychology, are tasked with teaching policemen around the country the ins-and-outs of criminal behavior, with a secret mission: interviewing some of the most infamous serial killers, in some of the most high security prisons, in American history.

The agent’s plan is to interview these serial murderers to gain information to help profile

tvbinge.watch Netflix has renewed “Mindhunter,” with filming set to begin in 2018. the perpetrators. Murderers like Richard Speck, Benjamin Barnwright and others all make appearances, and they will make you squirm in your seats. One in particular, Ed Kemper, masterfully played by Cameron Britton, is perhaps the most important interviewee for the FBI duo. Kemper, dubbed the Co-ed Killer during an 11-month killing spree from March 1972 and April 1973, kidnapped and killed two college students at UC Santa Cruz, a high school girl, his mother and his mother’s friend. Earlier in his life, he earned a trip to a juvenile psychiatric center for the murder of his grandparents. Kemper’s eerie politeness won over guards at the prisons and was perplexing given his atrocious crimes.

After a rough first episode of fleshing out our protagonists Bill and Holden, Mindhunter engages the viewer with a slough of truly interesting and likeable characters. The portrayals of the serial killers in the interview environment, while unsettling, is deviantly enticing to watch with the knowledge that these men actually exist.

The exploration of these monstrous activities and the men who take part in them clearly makes for good television. But with the normality of the offenses, ours and the agent’s desensitization and the effect it has on Holden and Bill, we see them become enticed by the prurient nature of such dark crimes. And with every episode, the wonder behind what makes the grisly murders and killers so enticing, only grows.

8 Student Life

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facebook.com “Our mission is to provide Sonoma State students with volunteer opportunities,” Alternative Breaks Director Ali Hanson said of her program.

Alternative Breaks return in spring 2018 SULEIKA PEREZ-USHER STAFF WRITER

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lthough spring break 2018 is months away, many college students prepare and plan for that week well in advance. Some may want to take a trip somewhere, while others might consider volunteer work.

Alternative Breaks, a program organized by JUMP, offers Sonoma State University students a chance to combine the two. It provides students the opportunity to take part in community service while learning about sustainable living and other environmental issues.

At a Wednesday meeting in the Student Center, Alternative Breaks Director Ali Hanson presented important information and dates to students interested in the program.

Hanson said this is her first year being the director of Alternative Breaks. She has previously gone on trips to Portland and Las Vegas as a participant.

“Our mission is to provide Sonoma State students with volunteer opportunities,” Hanson said.

Alternative Breaks helps students learn about specific social issues through their service, according to Hanson. In her presentation, she described how direct service, full engagement, reflection, diversity and social justice are all part of what makes an Alternative Break.

“You can find your passion within Alternative Breaks,” Hanson said. “We really focus on diversity and social justice.”

Volunteer opportunities at previous trips included beach clean-up and sitting with the elderly. While some of these trips have touched on a wider variety of social

justice systems, Hanson said she hopes students will come back from the spring 2018 Alternative Breaks with the desire to improve Sonoma County.

“We value working with communities, we focus on relationship building, and you are able to find your little family within Sonoma State students [through Alternative Breaks],” Hanson said.

The spring 2018 week-long trip costs $200, which covers housing, transportation and food. Scholarships and payment plans are also available with this program if need be.

According to Hanson, Alternate Breaks pick around 11 students for the trip, and may put other applicants on a waitlist.

Students can apply for the trip through OrgSync, a private network that connects students to on-campus organizations, programs, and departments. They will accept applications until 4 p.m. on Nov. 28. After filling out an application, students must attend an orientation day on Nov. 28, 29 or 30.

Not only is the Alternative Breaks program a student-led experience focused on service, but students can also use it to find service opportunities before and after their trips. Weekly meetings for the program are held from 6–8 p.m. on Mondays during the spring semester. Participants can also receive one unit of school credit per semester.

Sonoma State student Grace Martin has participated in Alternative Breaks for two years.

“It’s a daunting experience and sounds wild, but it’s so worth it,” Martin said.

“You make so many friends, you have so many memories, and you get to make a big difference.”

For more information, contact Ali Hanson at jump.altbreaks@sonoma.edu.

Queer studies minor welcomes LGBTQ community SUZETTE PLUMLEY STAFF WRITER

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ast Tuesday’s elections brought a new wave of hope and progress for the transgender community when, according to ThinkProgress, eight openly transgender candidates won their positions.

Max Luque, a senior English major, described his initial reaction to the election results as a “pleasant surprise,” given ongoing bigotry and misunderstandings about trans identities.

Luque said he saw the results as a message that the community will not reinforce hate and looks to promote progressive thinking.

Carly Solberg, a women and gender studies major and president of the Queer-Straight Alliance, said the election’s outcome is “powerful” and noted that more people are learning to be accepting of all identities.

Luque, who identifies as transgender, said having a transgender person as a public figure, whether in politics or media, can help the public’s awareness of trans issues.

He explained how figures in media such as the actress Laverne Cox and Caitlyn Jenner, Olympic gold medalist and TV personality, have helped with visibility for the trans community.

Luque and Solberg agreed on the importance of having transgender people in public office for visibility.

While cisgender allies have supported more progressive policy reform, transgender people will always have “their identities at the forefront of their

minds,” according to Solberg.

Queer studies courses provide “language and concepts” for politicians who are creating more justice-oriented policies and for voters who are deciding which candidates they want to support, Solberg said.

“In life after college, you are going to meet queer people,” Solberg said. “You are going to see people using different pronouns and people identifying with different gender and sexuality labels.”

Solberg said they encourage all students to take queer studies courses.

One such course is the queer studies lecture series, a one-unit area C2 general education class offered every spring at Sonoma State University.

The class, which provides an environment to discuss a range of identities, hosts twelve speakers from around the U.S. who are artists, activists, scholars, or students.

Over 200 students enroll in the queer studies lecture series every spring, and they can take it multiple times for credit.

Luque said he has lukewarm feelings about the lecture series. During the few times that his class disscussed trans issues, he felt uncomfortable in the space due to problematic comments made by other members of the class.

Luque acknowledged that Don Romesburg, a women and gender studies professor who teaches the class, does advocate for trans people.

Both Luque and Solberg said they would love to see a transgender professor teaching a class about queer identi-

Sonoma State STAR Carly Solberg, pictured at a spring 2017 event in the HUB, said the recent election of transgender candidates such as Danica Roem is a “powerful” outcome.

ties, reinstating the visibility’s importance.

Romesburg said he came to Sonoma State in fall 2008, when the queer studies concentration was officially added.

Although the concentration will be approaching its 10th anniversary at Sonoma State next fall, Romesburg said Sonoma State has offered classes on gender since the 1970s.

“I think LGBTQ studies [play] an important role in raising awareness and consciousness about the worth and dignity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people’s lives,” Romesburg said.

Shortly after deciding to attend Sonoma State, Solberg contacted Romesburg about the women and gender studies major and was able to sit in on

a queer theory course. Solberg said this helped solidify their choice of study.

“There is a lot of stigma around a [women and gender studies] major being useless,” Solberg said.

Solberg, who aspires to be a professor of gender and sexuality, said they look up to the professors in this close-knit department.

According to Romesburg, there are around 20 to 30 queer studies minors per year.

“In history, one group that you hear absolutely nothing about is queer people,” Luque said.

Solberg and Luque both recalled that no talk of LGBTQ history or issues came up in a classroom setting prior to their studies in college.

“When you’re a kid growing up in our school system, you don’t see yourself anywhere if you are queer,” Luque said. “I think that is really sad and isolating for many people.

Our society is set up for people to assume that everyone is cis and straight.”

Romesburg, who has a PhD in history, came up with the idea for a new class focusing on LGBTQ U.S. History. The class is an area D3 general education class, and is “the first non-history department GE being offered at Sonoma State,” according to Romesburg.

For more information about the queer studies minor, contact Don Romesburg at romesbur@ sonoma.edu.

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Scholarship opportunities await for Winter Intersession students

SIERRA SORRENTINO Staff Writer

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here is still time this year for Sonoma State University students to save some money and apply for scholarships.

The School of Extended and International Education is offering three different scholarship opportunities during the Winter Intersession 2018 period.

A large point of discussion within the School of Extended and International Education has created ways to expand the number of intersession scholarships.

Dean Robert Eyler, Executive Director of Business and Program Operations Jason Lau, and Director of Academic Programs Gregory Milton have worked together to pursue the new scholarships as a way to aid Sonoma State students in staying on track academically and moving toward a timely graduation.

Milton said these scholarships will not only assist the students, but will also help improve Sonoma State’s graduation rates.

Since the fires recently plagued the North Bay area, the School of Extended and International Education is offering a scholarship to students who were directly impacted, which will cover their tuition fees for one Winter Intersession 2018 course.

Sonoma State’s website said that NomaCares will determine the eligibility for this scholarship, whose staff will work with the school to assist qualified students searching for an intersession class.

Another opportunity being offered

is the GPS Scholarship, which also applies to Winter Intersession 2018 courses.

According to Sonoma State’s website, applicants for this scholarship must be undergraduate students in good academic standing, enroll in a minimum of three units for the upcoming Winter Intersession, and file a FAFSA or California Dream Act Application for the 2017-2018 academic year at Sonoma State.

Eligibility for the GPS Scholarship is based upon the Estimated Family Contribution, which was previously determined during the FAFSA process.

This scholarship’s deadline is Nov. 27, and the school will notify students who they have chosen for this award by Nov. 29.

However, if an individual does not meet the criteria for the GPS Scholarship, they may apply for the GPS Exception Scholarship.

In order to apply for the exception, one must submit a hard copy of a brief statement explaining their particular circumstance, which is due to the School of Extended and International Education office by Nov. 27.

According to the Sonoma State’s website, acceptable reasons for applying may include being an international student, qualifying for a Veteran’s Fee Waiver or being affected by the North Bay fires The Intersession Senior Scholarship will grant a limited number of students $500 each toward a given Winter Intersession course.

To receive this scholarship, a student must be an undergraduate student in good academic standing at Sonoma State, enroll in three or more units

linkedin.com Gregory Milton is among the School of Extended and International Education members working to provide winter intersession scholarships.

during intersession, have previously taken at least 90 units, and be on track for graduating by fall 2018.

Sonoma State’s website said that those who have more units towards graduation will have a higher chance of receiving this scholarship.

According to Milton, so far only 50 students have signed up for Intersession Senior Scholarships. He said students should try not to limit themselves by only applying for one scholarship or just ignoring scholarship applications all together.

Milton said he wishes to spread the word about these three scholarships and hopes to encourage those who will be seniors in 2018 to take advantage of Winter Intersession classes.

To apply for the Fire-Impact Scholarship, contact NomaCares at nomacare@sonoma.edu, and be sure to have previously enrolled in one Winter Intersession course.

All applications for the GPS Scholarship and Intersession Senior Scholarship must be turned into Stevenson Hall 1012 by Nov. 27.

Alberto Ledesma discusses grad school preparation at SSU EMILY SHAHEEN STAFF WRITER

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facebook.com Phi Sigma Sigma’s Nov. 15 event will raise money for the Quiba family.

PAULETTE QUIBA: charity event to be held Nov. 15 Continued from Pg. 1

Kimberly Estrada, a senior criminal justice major and Phi Sigma Sigma member, said she remembers Quiba as cheerful and full of energy.

“Every time she would walk in you could immediately feel her energy,” Estrada said. “She was a loyal friend and her loss is something you can’t really process.”

“She was so loud and happy,” Preet Nijjar, a junior pre-business major and Phi Sigma Sigma member, said. “I always could not wait to talk to her.”

According to her close friends and sorority sisters, Quiba was not only a fiercely loyal friend, but also a dedicated student with a bright future ahead of her.

“She wanted to be a CPA [Certified Public Accountant] and was very dedicated in accounting,” Nijjar said. “I’ve never met someone who knew exactly what she wanted to do.”

Phi Sigma Sigma is coming together to honor Quiba’s life and to aid their late sister’s family in this time of need.

According to Jessica Aguilar, a senior

biology major and co-philanthropy chair for Phi Sigma Sigma, the sorority will be hosting their philanthropy event, Phi Sig Feud, starting at 7 p.m. on Nov. 15. The event will be similar to “Family Feud,” with the registered teams going head to head with the chance to win prizes.

“All proceeds from the event will be donated to Paulette’s family,” Aguilar said. “We will also have a separate table during the event dedicated to her where spectators can donate to her family, whether that be cash donations or to the family’s personal account.”

Aside from donating the money raised to Quiba’s family, which will help them make her funeral arrangements, Phi Sigma Sigma will also try to commemorate Quiba by putting together a scholarship in her name.

“She just had such a passion for making connections,” Estrada said. “She was a person that really cared about people and I want to remember the good moments when she was happy.”

n Nov. 9, UC Berkeley’s own Alberto Ledesma visited Sonoma State University to speak to students about the preparation process of applying to graduate school.

Ledesma, who is the graduate diversity director for the Arts and Humanities Division of UC Berkeley’s College of Letters and Science, discussed the logistics of applying, selecting schools, and maintaining an acceptable GPA. Ledesma said it is crucial for students to apply to roughly 5-10 schools, which helps to increase a student’s chance of being accepted. He added that the application process takes time and students should approach it like it’s a job.

“Master’s [degrees] seem to be more preferred,” Ledesma said. “It makes you a lot more competitive.”

Some students in attendance were

confused about whether they should take a gap year.

“A gap year is very smart, but it definitely depends on what you do with your time during the gap,” Ledesma said.

One of the first steps in applying for graduate school is the general preparation of finding which university fits best, according to Ledesma.

He said it’s always important to search for good colleges and not just a good program.

Ledesma said students will need to make applications with a well-crafted statement of purpose and personal statement.

According to Ledesma, it is important to begin applying as soon as possible. He added that the statement of purpose will possibly be the most important document students will write in their lives.

To contact Ledesma for more information, send him an email at aledesma@berkeley.edu.

STUDENT LIFE CALENDAR

Tuesday, Nov. 14

Wednesday, Nov. 15

Thursday, Nov. 16

German Film Series: “Willkommen bei den Hartmanns” 7:15 p.m.

Ives 101

Taiko Workshop 2 p.m.

Weill Hall

Language Bites 2 p.m.

Schulz 1121

Open Mic Night 8 p.m.

Lobo’s

“Girl Rising” 5 p.m.

Darwin 107

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Women’s basketball team splits PacWest challenge at home

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he Sonoma State University women’s basketball team tipped off its preseason on familiar grounds, hosting the CCAA/PacWest Challenge in the Wolves’ Den this weekend. The Seawolves outplayed Notre Dame de Namur 68-58 in the first round, but couldn’t capture Dominican, who took the 15-point victory 94-79.

In their 2017-18 opener against the Argonauts, impenetrable defense coupled with an offensive spurt allowed the Seawolves to gain a 9-0 lead in the first seven minutes of play. The Argonauts eventually snuck through the Wolves’ thick defensive skin, tacking on eight points by the end of the first quarter, while Sonoma State held a relatively stagnant 12 points.

The second quarter gave Notre Dame its first lead of the night, 13-12, which quickly swung back in favor of the Seawolves when senior guard Madison Burroughs sank two layups and senior center Jerrica Crosby hit a jumper. Offensively reignited, four more Seawolves added to the score, ending the quarter ahead by one possession, 28-25.

Both teams fought hard in the third quarter, battling three lead changes.

With seven points under her belt from the first half, Burroughs went off, adding ten more points and putting the Seawolves at their 47-45 advantage. Her offensive outburst didn’t stop there – the 5”10’ Alamo native tacked on another nine points in the final quarter, pulling the Seawolves to their first victory of the season, 68-58.

“I know I sound ridiculous saying this, but I never realize when I start scoring like that,” Burroughs said. “I try to have the same mentality throughout the whole game when it comes to being an offensive threat. I only notice and have to change my focus when we aren’t making shots or playing efficient offense, because that’s when a change needs to be made.”

Burroughs shot an impressive 69 percent from the field, totaling 26 points and four rebounds in 36 minutes on the court. Sam Erisman, Jessica Mitz, and Crosby each added 13, six, and seven points respectively. Ugochi Anudokem cleaned up the boards with six rebounds, while Crosby and Taylor Todd each gathered five.

A day later the Seawolves fell to un-

defeated Dominican, who held control for nearly the entire game.

The match remained scoreless for more than two minutes until the Penguins finally found the bottom of the net for the 2-0 lead. The Seawolves kept the first seven minutes close, not allowing easy shots but also unable to connect offensively.

With Dominican’s lead at 9-8, it continued to add to the deficit, eventually pulling away to a 19-11 lead to end the first quarter. The second quarter allowed the Penguins to slip further away, closing out the half 43-28.

The Seawolves knew they needed a comeback. Serena Santos and Erisman each hit a three-pointer to open the third, closing in on the 46-34 lead.

Unfortunately, while Dominican slowly added to its score, the Seawolves were offensively idle for a little too long, allowing the Penguins to gather the 5738 lead before Anudokem rekindled the offense with a quick four points and Burroughs added two more. Mitz and Molly Donovan each hit a jumper before the quarter ended with a 69-48 Penguin lead.

With only 10 minutes to secure a 21-point swing, the Seawolves attempted the comeback, coming within 10 points of Dominican, 78-68. With too little time on the clock for the Seawolves, the Penguins were able to close out the game, adding 16 points in the remaining five minutes to secure the 94-79 victory.

“They played us in a 2-3 zone and our offense was hindered because of it,” Burroughs said. “We should’ve been more f luid in our motions, but we became stagnant and it really affected us.

We fell into a slump, and it seemed hard to change that issue.”

Despite the loss, the Seawolves put their resilience on display. Anudokem snagged her first double-double of the season with 16 points and 11 rebounds.

Mitz had 11 points and four steals, and Burroughs claimed 16 points, four assists, and four steals.

“I honestly wanted to win so bad and play well against them, that was the only thing going through my head,” Anudokem said. “Plus it was a personal thing; my old school [Concordia University] played them twice and lost both times.”

After the weekend, the Seawolves have a 1-1 overall record.

The team will play their next game at 6 p.m. on Tuesday against Holy Names in the Wolves’ Den.

Sports Schedule Tuesday, Nov. 14 Women’s Basketball vs Holy Names 6 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 16 Women’s Volleyball vs Cal State L.A. (in San Francisco, CA) 2:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 17 Women’s Volleyball @ CCAA Semifinal 5 p.m.

Men’s Basketball vs Fresno Pacific 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 18 Women’s Volleyball @ CCAA Final 7 p.m.

Men’s Basketball vs Dominican 7:30 p.m.

STAR // Bianca Sanborn (Top to Bottom) Senior guard Jessica Mitz, sophomore forward Ugochi Anudokem and senior guard Madison Burroughs each scored in double-digits in their loss against Dominican on Saturday.

Women’s soccer team fall in second round of NCAA Championship Tournament KEVIN BRILL

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he season for the Sonoma State University women’s soccer team has come to an end, as it played its final matchups over the weekend.

After hearing the news that they had advanced into the NCAA playoffs, despite losing to No. 3 UC San Diego in the CCAA Final, the Seawolves were eager to get on the field and play in the first round against California Baptist. Sonoma State finished with an overall record of 15-5-1 and with a ranking of No. 25 in the nation.

The Seawolves embarked on an adventure as they headed up to Bellingham, Washington to play their first match in the NCAA division II Championship Tournament on Thursday. In the first round of the tournament, Sonoma faced California Baptist who held a record of 11-5-3 on the season. After a scoreless first half due to an increased effort on the defensive end, both teams came out in the second half knowing the first goal would be crucial.

Sarah Lindborg, sophomore forward, was able to score for the Seawolves on a header over the goalie’s head, which Madison Watts assisted. There were very few shots on goal in the game, as Sonoma State had five and California Baptist had four. With this victory for the Seawolves, they advanced to the second round where they would face the defending National Champions, Western Washington.

Sonoma State knew it would face the most trying match of the season as it faced the Western Washington Vikings, a team that had only one loss and a record of 18-1-0. In the 35th minute of the match, Grace Eversaul, the Vikings‘ freshman midfielder, sent a low ball from the top of the box into Sonoma State’s net for the 1-0 lead.

Western Washington made its second goal as Karli White, junior forward/midfielder, shot from 18

yards out and hooked the ball into the near post in the 64th minute of the game. The Seawolves’ goalie, Kristen Spear, was able to get a touch on the ball but it wasn’t enough to divert it off frame.

Although Spear had an impressive eight saves in the match, it wasn’t enough to keep up with the relentless Vikings. The Seawolves were unable to keep up with the Vikings and put points on the board as the final score was 2-0. As the clock ran out, the Seawolves knew they had left everything they had on the field and held their heads high with pride as they had made it into the NCAA playoffs.

“I think I have improved on my communication with my other forwards and just my awareness. I’ve learned more about the game and how to improve my game. In the offseason, I think we need to focus on just working on the little things and make sure we are doing those well,” freshman forward Alexis Espitia said.

Unfortunately for the Seawolves, the loss against No. 7 Western Washington was an immediate elimination from the NCAA championship tournament and their season had come to a close. Although the team will be losing their six seniors after graduation, next season looks promising for Sonoma State. With their superb team chemistry and love for the game, viewers should expect to sit back, relax and enjoy another rollercoaster season in 2018 – the Seawolves will be nothing less than prepared and ready to fight.

“I think our team did a great job about growing from our losses. Every time we lost in the season we came back stronger,” said junior midfielder Bella Amyx. “That was huge because it gave us momentum in the postseason and we didn’t dwell on the mistakes.

I think moving forward we need to focus on putting together a full 90 [minutes]. All the games we lost this season were lost in the last few minutes or in overtime, with the exception of Western Washington. Once we can play a full 90 [minutes], I think we will really become unstoppable.”

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Sonoma State volleyball team headed to CCAA Championship Quarterfinals CHAD SHAVER SPORTS WRITER

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he Sonoma State University women’s volleyball team continues its win streak with two more victories against Humboldt State and San Francisco State at home.

On Monday, the Seawolves took on the Humboldt State Jacks in the first game of the week. In set one against the Jacks, the Seawolves came out ready to play.

They did just that, with a total of 11 kills and only five errors. The Seawolves had a scoring percentage of .286, which was all SSU needed to win set one 25-19.

In set two, the Seawolves came out a bit flat and the Jacks tried their best to capitalize on it, but with only 14 kills and four errors, they couldn’t quite take the set.

Despite the slow play in the second set for the Seawolves, they were still able to collect 19 kills and only seven errors, which was enough to win 25-22. Leading 2-0 the Seawolves did not want to push the game to four sets, and in set three Seawolves came out hot – but so did the Jacks.

With the same amount of errors from both teams, it really came down to which defense was going to crack first. With 13 kills and a very strong defense the Seawolves were able to win another close set 25-21. With this final set victory, the Seawolves defeated the Jacks 3-0.

In game one of the week, it was Caiti Wiesner with 13 kills, Morgan Annala with 12 and Kelsey McIntire with eight who held it down on offense for another close win for the Seawolves.

On the defensive side of the ball for SSU, it was again Annala with six blocks, Wiesner with three and McIntire with one. In another area of the defense, it was Megan Bohorquez, the Seawolves’ defensive specialist, who picked up 23 digs on the day.

“We passed better than them, making it easier to run the ball fast and score of-

fensively,” Annala said.

On Saturday, the Seawolves took on the San Francisco State Gators. Coming off of a solid win earlier in the week, the Seawolves were hopeful that their momentum would carry over to game two of the week, despite the few days break in between. In the first set of game two, the Seawolves found their momentum and ran through the Gators. With a total of only nine kills and eight errors, SF State just didn’t stand a chance against the Seawolves’ 12 kills and only four errors, and they took set one 25-14.

Again like earlier in the week, the Seawolves struggled a bit in set two. Both teams scored the same amount of kills and the Seawolves had more errors than SF State. However, the Seawolves were able to dig deep and pull off a close victory in set two 25-21.

When set three came around, the Seawolves totaled 17 kills and only one error, playing their best set of the game.

The Gators barely stood a chance and the Seawolves rolled through set three, winning 25-12 and taking the game 3-0.

The offensive leaders for the Seawolves in game two of the week were McIntire with 10 kills, Wiesner with 10 and Calan Seitz with nine. On the defensive side it was Annala again with three blocks and Bohorquez with 15 digs.

“Well, we had that rough patch of losses where we weren’t really playing how we knew we could play. I think that these last two weeks of games we not only played how we knew we could play, but we improved and played even better,” said Courtney Seda.

The Seawolves now move to the CCAA Championship Tournament quarterfinals with a record 20-7 overall and 14-4 in conference play. The next opponent for the Seawolves is Cal State LA, which will be played on Thursday in San Francisco.

The Seawolves must win to move on to the next round of play-offs.

STAR // Lauren Eipp The women’s volleyball team maintained their No. 1 spot in the CCAA’s throughout the entire season with a 14-4 conference record, 20-7 overall. Cal State East Bay trails in second, with a 10-8 conference record.

Men’s basketball team splits weekend play at Pioneer Challenge ROLAND SCHMIDT SPORTS WRITER

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vertime is heralded as one of the most physically and emotionally taxing occurrences in all of sports. But when the game needs an extra overtime to reach its end, exhausting doesn’t even begin to tell the tale.

With that said, the Sonoma State University men’s basketball team found a way to dig deep into its core, outlasting Seattle Pacific 100-93 in a double-overtime marathon victory Friday afternoon; a game in which four Seawolf players – Jordan Fleck, Jordan Hickman, Armani Nicolis, and Jackson Gion – each managed to score in double-digit figures.

In the opening half, the Seawolves found themselves trailing early, with Seattle Pacific holding a 15-8 lead with 11:13 remaining.

That lead wouldn’t last long though, as Sonoma State roared back with a 20-5 run, flipping the early sevenpoint deficit into an eight-point lead. Behind 34-25 with 2:39 left in the period, the Falcons summoned a run of their own, lighting up the scoreboard with six points to get within three of Sonoma State before the end of the half – leaving the Seawolves with a 34-31 edge.

For the opening 20 minutes of play, Nicolis spearheaded the Seawolf attack, providing seven points and a steal. Fleck and Hickman also contributed six points each, giving the team valuable minutes.

As for Nicolis’ impact, it wasn’t short-lived – as the next half became the Nicolis show. During the back-and-forth second half, Nicolis shot four of eight from the field, adding nine to his seven first-half points while also collecting five rebounds.

“Honestly, I’m just letting the game come to me,” Nicolis said. “We play small, so we’re versatile on the offensive end, creating shots for one another.”

After a three-pointer in the first minute by Pacific’s Nikhil Lizotte, and then a three-pointer in response from Nicolis – both teams played lead-change pingpong, with a total of nine lead changes taking effect.

With the fate of the game lingering in the

balance, only 18 seconds stood between victory or defeat.

In those 18 seconds, down 65-62, Sonoma State needed something clutch to keep the game alive.

As the clock ticked away, guard Mason Phillips passed the ball to Gion, who answered the call with a much-needed three-pointer to tie the game at 65 apiece – propelling the game into overtime. His game-tying heroics became his third three-pointer of the game and most important shot of the afternoon.

Following Gion’s cold-blooded moment, the game quickly shifted into overtime – an unforgiving five minutes that will undoubtedly reward you for mental toughness, or bury you six feet under for lack of focus.

In the early going, the Falcons found a way to climb out to a four-point advantage. A responding three-pointer

by Nicolis and a string of free throws from Phillips and Hickman notched the game at 76 points each with 00:43 to go.

Then, with three seconds left to spare, Phillips attempted to lay in a game-winning shot as the clock faded to zero; it rattled in, and then out. Tied at 76-76, a second overtime ensued.

At this juncture, the high-flying Falcons began to slip, accumulating a crucial eight fouls in the final five minutes of play. The Seawolves capitalized on Pacific’s errors, shooting 14 for 15 from the charity stripe, with Fleck nailing all six of his freethrow opportunities down the stretch.

Trailing 81-79, Pacific had a chance to increase its lead, but Gion once again had other plans. With 03:35 remaining, another three-point chance presented itself, and Gion obliged, hammering home the shot from behind the arc.

The shot all but sealed the victory for Sonoma State, leaving the Falcons reeling with not much gas left in the tank. Following the three-pointer, the defense held its own and ultimately contributed to the 100-93 doubleovertime effort.

In 29 minutes of action, Fleck – a former Cypress Junior College standout – led the way with 21 points, shooting 60 percent from the field on 10 attempts. He also provided a valuable 11-point spark in 10 minutes of overtime thanks to his ability to knock down free-throws.

Hickman, the team’s other Jordan, chipped in 20 points on six of 14 attempts from the field – 12 of which came in both overtime periods.

Gion, the man with ice in his veins, shot four for nine from beyond the arc, scoring 12 important

points when the team needed it most.

As for Nicolis, he had 19 points in 44 minutes on the floor, the most by any Seawolf player during the game.

“Coach always tells us to play hard and smart for 40 minutes,” Nicolis said. “It’s been his motto for years, and during this game, we did just that.”

Following the double-overtime thriller, the Seawolves seemed a bit exhausted during Saturday afternoon’s tilt against Montana State Billings, ultimately falling 67-61 in regulation.

For the game, Montana State Billings shut down the Seawolf attack, forcing players out of focus and causing the team as a whole to shoot 21 for 63 from the field, a meager 33.3 percent.

“After playing Friday, it’s tough because you play basketball every day for hours, but games like that wear on you mentally,” Nicolis said. “You start making mistakes because of fatigue, but deep down you find a way to push on. It’s just tough the next day knowing that you might not be 100 percent mentally or physically after long games like that.”

Following his 19-point effort Friday afternoon, Nicolis managed to unload 26 points on nine of 14 attempts from the field, while also adding seven points from the free-throw line. He ended the game as one of the few bright spots for either team, as both struggled to stay consistent throughout the game. In the first half, the Seawolves shot poorly, only shooting 30.6 percent on 36 attempts from the field and 12.5 percent on eight tries from beyond the arc. Even then, the Yellowjackets shot at a similar clip, struggling to find the hoop and keeping the Seawolves around at 32-29 after the first 20 minutes of regulation play.

To begin the second half, the Yellowjackets took the floor with guns ablazing, darting out to a swift 13-point advantage on the coattails of forward Kamal Tall, who scored 10 points to open the half. Trailing 57-44 with 08:37 left in the game, Sonoma State kicked its energy into high-gear, rattling off an efficient 16-6 run, jetting to within three points on a Seth Cobb free throw with 00:55 left on the clock.

However, the comeback never came to fruition, as the Seawolves were unable to break free of the Yellowjackets’ solid defense and timely shooting. With the loss, Sonoma State drops its first game of the young season.

“In the next few games, we as a team will prepare like we do every week,” Nicolis said. “We’re very excited for the Ron Logsdon Classic and can’t wait to play at home in front of our fans. We want to get back on track, and what better way to do that than in the Wolves’ Den?” The tournament, featuring Minnesota State, Dominican University and Fresno Pacific kicks off at 5:30 p.m. this Friday, with Sonoma State’s first game against Fresno Pacific starting at 7:30 p.m.

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STAR // Bianca Sanborn STAR // Bianca Sanborn Sonoma State Seawolves gather in a huddle for a pep talk before the game.

Madison Burroughs, No. 23, takes a shot to put Sonoma State in the lead.

STAR // Bianca Sanborn Jerrica Crosby, No. 21, attempts to get around her opponent to pass the ball to a teammate.

STAR // Bianca Sanborn Ugochi Anudokem, No. 42, overtakes her oppenent to make the shot.

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STAR // Mikki Taylor Pi Kappa Phi member Josh Cevallos follows through on his hit into the outfield.

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