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News: Associated Students election application period closes Friday. Pg. 5 A&E: Staff Writer Nico Gray analyzes Supergroups.

Pg. 6 Sports: Men’s Basketball team loses in overtime. Pg. 11

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Associated Students examine safety, accountability in town hall meeting

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Nate Galvan Staff Writer

or a town hall meeting, the sheer amount of empty chairs in the room may be have been alarming to many, but not as much as the main topic of the discussion: Sexual assault on college campuses Associated Students of Sonoma State University held a town hall meeting on Thursday, where student leaders hoped to engage in discussion with students in regards to safety and

accountability on college campuses.

The Campus Accountability and Safety Act, a topic of discussion at the meeting, was introduced into the U.S. Senate in February 2015. The act would require institutions of higher education to describe to law enforcement serious crimes on campus, including sexual violence.

Specified information regarding the number of sex offenses reported to the institution would also have to be in-

cluded in their annual campus security report.

Part of the act that would require students to report sexual assaults to police before colleges are allowed to investigate the claims themselves.

Students were quick to mention their overall unawareness of what campus police do in situations involving sexual assault.

For the approximately eight students in attendance, the climax of the discussion occurred when student leaders asked, “Why would someone

make the decision as to how and where to get support after an assault?”

Associated Students and students were quick to show understanding as to how serious the aftermath of sexual assault is, along with the belief that the victim should be able to confide in whoever he or she feels comfortable.

The act also states heavy fines, as much as one percent of the institution’s operating budget, will be put on universities who mishandle sexual assault cases.

This could mean a fine of over $500,000 if Sonoma State University doesn’t comply with law enforcement involving these cases on campus, or post the information on its website on how to report sexual assault and the disciplinary procedures.

The use of heavy fines being introduced is possibly because of frustration with some institutions of higher education failing See TOWN HALL MEETING on Pg. 4

Police identify suspect in recent campus break-ins Nicole Detmers Staff Writer

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onoma State University police intend to charge an individual suspected to have committed one of two burglaries that occurred on campus this semester.

The case is still open and the burglaries are still under investigation, though police have identified an individual whom they believe is responsible for a car burglary that occurred earlier this semester. Because the case is still under investigation, Police Services could not disclose the suspect’s name.

“The case noted in the Timely Warning is still open and under investigation,” Captain David Dougherty said. “Additionally, thanks to Corporal Leroy Swicegood’s excellent work, we will be submitting a request for

charges to the Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office for a person we believe was responsible for an auto burglary that occurred within our jurisdiction.”

On Jan. 26, students in Tuscany Village dorm woke to find doors wide open and window busted in, according to one of the residents, Natalie Mandeville. Personal items including a laptop were stolen.

Through the following days, a series of car burglaries occurred in campus parking lots. Soon after, police services issued a warning notice addressed to student emails to create awareness and provide a message that students should exercise caution.

According to Dougherty, measures are being taken to increase safety on campus. “[Campus police] seeks opportunities to communi

COURTESY // Misha Herbert

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Drought still here amid El Niño Edgar Sanchez Staff Writer

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STAR // Megan Corcoran Sonoma State University has experienced a heat wave in the last week, making students question more rain is coming.

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ore than 36 million Californians are still living in drought-affected areas — roughly 95 percent of the state’s population, according to the National Drought Mitigation Center. The fight to end the drought in California, is far from over.

Gov. Jerry Brown proclaimed a state of emergency for California in January of 2014 and urged residents to conserve in every way possible because of the drought.

At that point, California was experiencing what was only the middle of four years of drought.

The year after Brown’s declaration marked the hottest year on record, according to NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. At that point, Sonoma County initiated a campaign called “DROUGHT IS ON: Retain it! Don’t drain it!” to encourage residents to conserve water.

During that time, the hype for the conservation of water reached its

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However, experts now believe it has decreased due relief provided by recent El Niño rains.

El Niño is a sequence of climatic events in the equator that warms the waters of the ocean and affects weather patterns all over the world. Scientists predicted this year’s El Niño could bring large amounts of rain to California.

“The fact people were actually counting on El Niño to bring us back from such a significant drought, really makes a statement about how much this drought has been underestimated,” said environmental science major Jorge Casanova.

In reality, the effects of El Niño are still uncertain, and Californians might have to wait a few more months to experience its full potency.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts El Niño could strike California harder during the month of March.

“El Niño will be beneficial to us, but we need to think of other avenues in which we can conserve water and get out of the drought,” said Casanova.

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itself in being committed to sustainability and water conservation. Recreation Center Coordinator Ryan Walsh explained the ways in which the center saves water.

“The REC uses reclaimed water in all of the bathrooms of the building, thanks to this, we are able to save thousand of drinking gallons of water each year,” said Walsh.

Reclaimed water is only one of the many ways the Recreation Center and Darwin Hall practice sustainability.

On Feb. 2, the state of California announced state residents have reduced water use by 25.5 percent since June. Although these numbers are a sign of improvement, legislators want to remind citizens it’s still not enough, and must continue their efforts to save water through the winter.

When asked why water conservation and sustainability are important to the Recreation Center, Walsh said, “As far as we know, planet earth is the only place known to harbor life, so we must conserve where we can and be efficient with our current needs so that we don’t compromise the needs of future generation.”

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Staff Writers Audrey Altman, Diana Arroyo, Shane Bickford Nikki Bridges, Josephine Clements, Sean Curzon Rene De Amaral, Nicole Detmers, Emilie Devitt Christine Edwards, Noe Felix, Sarah Fishback Nathanael Galvan, Nicholas Gray, Florencia Hasson Ethan Helms, Michele Herber t, Naaman Hightower Olivia Hunt, Allison Kelley, Vasilios Loufas Rachel McCloskey, Katelyn Quinn, Kathryn Reidy Blake Robinson, Carly Saber, Bianca Sanborn Edgar Sanchez, Andrea Serles, Nathan Shapiro Jessica Shipma, Kristen Spear Shane Welch Hailee Zastrow

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“‘Deadpool’ could be a trailblazer”

Raunchy marvel film “Deadpool” set a new standard for super hero movies. Staff Writer Sean Curzon foresees many studios will try (and fail) to follow this R-Rated model in this week’s commentary.

Read the story on page 7 Corrections/Clarifications In “Students gear up for presidential election,” published Feb. 16, Amaijah Summers was incorrectly quoted.

The statement “There is a special place in hell for women who do not help each other...” should have been attributed to former Secrtary of State Madeline Albright.

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Holding back your hair Alcoholism can start in college. We want it to end it there

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ymptoms may include headaches, nausea, loss of memory, loss of academic, professional and financial stability as well as loss of loved ones and even death. Perhaps if alcohol introduced itself in a drug commercial, college students would think twice about over-indulging.

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 1,825 college students between the ages of 18 and 24 die each year from alcoholrelated unintentional injuries.

For many college students, drinking heavily is just a part of the college experience. Some justify getting wasted every week because college is said to be a time to let loose and experience things you haven’t before.

That being said, there is a difference between drinking casually and abusing alcohol.

“Once I went to a bonfire party, and people pressured me to chug vodka from the bottle,” said a Sonoma State University sophomore business major. “I blacked out. I don’t remember much from that night, but my friend explained everything the next day.

Apparently I started crying and sat near the fire pit until someone came over to check on me.

When I tried to stand up, I almost fell into the fire. Thankfully my friend caught me. I threw up about seven times that night.”

Accounts like this aren’t rare in campus conversation.

Since alcohol is so easily ac-

cessible and so often consumed by college students, it’s difficult to notice the signs of alcohol abuse.

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, binge drinking is when the consumption of alcohol brings one’s blood alcohol concentration level to 0.08 percent or higher. This concentration level is generally reached by having five or more drinks for men, or four or more drinks for women within a two-hour period.

College students are, understandably, under a great amount of pressure, keeping up with classes, work, as well as having friends and family issues.

Pile this all on top of navigating through one of the biggest transitional phases in life, you may feel hopeless and stressed out.

But when trying to forget about each day turns into forgotten nights, you’re just adding fuel to the fire.

The signs of alcohol abuse in college students include: Decreased interest in classes and extracurricular activities, drastic change in grades or academic performance, shifts in sleeping patterns or fluctuations in weight, time spent in new social circles, especially among those who have a reputation of abuse, withdrawing from friends or acting secretive, unexplained changes in behavior or personality, uncharacteristic mood swings, depression or irritability.

When you add alcohol to an already unstable situation, you aren’t providing a long-term solution, you’re making it worse.

Drinking can even affect those around you Repeatedly giving that responsibility to your friends is inconsiderate and makes you look incredibly disrespectful of others around you. Self control is key.

These all-too-common drinking habits can also transfer into life after college. If you learn to drink to “solve” your problems in school, you will not suddenly unlearn that habit when you graduate.

This is often times how excessive drinking turns into alcoholism, a disease in which you become mentally and physically dependent on alcohol. In short, the spur-of-the-moment decisions that you make in college can affect the rest of your life.

The truth is, drinking in moderation along with knowing the risks that come with drinking is the safest way to enjoy alcohol, even in college. Each person has his or her limit when it comes to alcohol and college might be a good time and place to discover your limit.

We don’t want to act as your parents or claim that alcohol will dissolve your future and ruin your life. We are acting as the friend who holds your hair back as you throw up after a night of heavy drinking and reminds you about it the next day.

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A Charlie Brown’s Cafe barista

Olivia Hunt Staff Writer

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rom an outside perspective, the beloved Charlie Brown’s Cafe is just a quick stop you make on the way to class in order to ease the agony of sitting through a 4 hour lecture.

Before I was employed there, I would only go inside to get my typical “pesto bagel with two cream cheese” order. I never processed the entirely different perspective of the workers until I was thrown into the line of fire myself.

The amount of dedication, communication and focus that goes into each working day never ceases to amaze me. The speed and effectiveness wouldn’t be possible without teamwork, or without our manager Victoria Rhodes, aka “Mama Vic,” who begins setting up for the day at 4:30 a.m. Without her incredible leadership and devotion to the venue, nothing would run as smoothly as it does.

Whether you have an opening shift at 6:45 a.m., a closing shift at 8 p.m. or anything

in between, the one thing that’s certain is experiencing a “rush.” The typical image of Charlie Brown’s is having a line out the door, but it’s not always like this. Usually, we brace ourselves for an influx of caffeine-fiending students at hours such as 9 a.m., noon, and 5 p.m. These are the common times one would want to avoid. Everyone has their designated station whether it’s the cashier, grill, smoothie or barista. Overdrive mode kicks in, and within minutes, there’s a line of cups piling up, and three plates of sandwiches waiting to be microwaved and grilled.

Cashiers struggle to hear customers over the deafening sound of the blenders, get irritated when the sharpie to write on the salads is dry and run back and forth from the pastry case strategically shoving oversized cinnamon buns into small parchment bags.

If we’re lucky enough to have what we call a “runner” on shift, they swiftly maneuver around and fill up cups with scorching hot water and try not to burn themselves while pouring a soup of the day.

Anyone who has the time to run the salads to the back, accepts the fate that their fingers will smell like anchovy dressing for the rest of the day. It’s not uncommon during a rush to look down at your shirt at the end to find it permanently stained with some sort of food residue.

Every employee quickly learns the necessity of yelling “corner” when coming to or from the back to avoid a literal head on collision with whoever happens to be back there. When the last transaction is complete, a row of high fives ensues and a sigh of relief is taken. Once the rush finally ends, our work is far from over. We take a few minutes

to gather our bearings, then prepare for the next rush by stocking lids, cups, pastries, the panini case, the drink fridge and cleaning the mountain of blenders left behind. The three R’s: Rush, recuperate and repeat. There’s always something that needs to be tended to, leaving no time for dull moments.

If you think we move fast during open hours, you would be overwhelmed by the concentration that carries on when no one’s watching. At 7 p.m, the doors are locked and it’s go time. Four workers miraculously complete the countless tasks of what should, in actuality, take at least six people to effectively finish. One would assume it wouldn’t be especially painstaking to close down a little cafe. Think again. Everyone has an assigned station to shut down and a list of things which need to be wrapped and stocked. Every surface must be wiped down, every syrup filled,

coffee and teas are drained, washed and polished. Every fridge must be full, every trash bag taken out. We work in teams to efficiently refill chips, cliff bars, candy and suncakes.

The final steps are pulling mats, sweeping thoroughly, mopping and cleaning drains.

These tasks do not seem extremely daunting, yet there have been a handful of times that I have walked away with bleach either in my eye or my mouth. As we cash out the last drawer, turn off the lights and walk sideways on our feet as to not dirty the newly mopped floor, we exit the building — often sweating and hyperventilating — finalizing another successful night.

By experiencing the amount of love and hard work which goes into running the most popular venue on campus, I am proud to call myself a member of the Charlie Brown’s family.

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A wine tender

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Misha Herbert Staff Writer

arrel tasting is a two-weekend event in the beginning of March that occurs all over Sonoma County.

Sadly, the prevalence of belligerent twenty-somethings has begun to leave a bad taste in the mouths of participating wineries and event-goers. As both an employee of the wine industry and a college student, I feel compelled to appeal to my like-minded counterparts.

Wine enthusiasts from across the nation come together for the chance to taste wines right out of the barrel from over 200 wineries in the Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys.

Ticket prices of $45 for an entire weekend of virtually limitless wine-tasting make this event a killer deal. Considering a standard tasting can run anywhere from $10-20 for a single winery visit, it’s no wonder why this event is a big hit with drinking age college students.

While barrel tasting is an awesome chance to drink a lot of wine for a pretty good price, there’s definitely a right and wrong way to participate in the event.

This event offers a unique opportunity for many people to meet and talk with local winemakers and winery owners. For

those unfamiliar with drinking wine, this is a great chance to figure out what wines you may or may not like, and even learn a little about wine making in the process.

Whether you like it or not, you are representing Sonoma State University when you go out into the “real world.” Being from the first college in the U.S. to offer an undergraduate degree, MBA and Executive MBA in wine business, you’ll be expected to know wine, at least a little bit.

Barrel tasting gives you a chance to gain that knowledge, all while sipping on some seriously good stuff. Take advantage of this opportunity, you’ll thank yourself later!

One of the biggest mistakes people make while wine tasting is forgetting to eat and drink water along the way. I’ve seen it far too many times in the tasting room at work: Some poor soul is on their fourth winery of the day, and the situation is quickly going downhill. It’s not pretty.

Although it’s not publicized as a food pairing event, many places will provide snacks or palette cleansers to wine tasters.

These little snacks are your friend if you want to survive through the weekend. Or better yet, bring a lunch. Many wineries have beautiful picnic areas, and if you ask nicely, most won’t mind you having a picnic while overlooking the vineyards.

Lastly, and most importantly, make sure you have a sober driver to take that hot mess express from one winery to another.

This is just common sense, people.

While the one-ounce pours may not seem like a lot of alcohol, they can quickly sneak up on you. Sonoma County police officers will be on the roads, and it’s truly not worth the risk of driving drunk. You can thank your designated driver by buying them a bottle of delicious local wines.

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Naaman Hightower Staff Writer

h, you’re an athlete? Teachers must love you! I bet you get it so easy.” This common phrase doesn’t hold true in my experience whatsoever. Not only does being a student athlete compound things when it comes to time management, but the student-teacher relationship is met with judgment, stereotypes and prejudice. You think your college experience has been tough? Step into the day in the life of a student-athlete.

The alarm on my iPhone sounds at 5 a.m. Great. With preseason workouts at 6 a.m., that leaves me 40 minutes to shower, get dressed and try to stomach something that will give me enough energy to last through a grueling three hour practice. Collegiate sports from basketball to tennis are no joke. The competition in practice forces me to push my body to the limit on a daily basis. As much as basketball is a physical sport, our coaches also challenge us mentally on a daily basis. Intellectually, I have to be constantly on point, because every detail is crucial to our success as a team. After a three hour physical and mental workout is complete, time for class.

After rushing through a two-minute shower, somehow I get to class on time. As a very disciplined student-athlete, much of which my coaches have taught me to be, I choose sit in the first two rows of every class I attend. While I walk into my class, I feel the eyes of my peers and my professor glance my direction. Granted, I am 6-foot-7 inches tall and African American at a school that is nearly 65 percent white, I understand the glances.

The stereotype of male athletes in general is we get it easy. Professors know our coaches, so the easy A is a virtual guarantee. Wrong. Personally, I have had professors point me out in class to challenge my intellect as if I am not supposed to take my education seriously. Once, I had a college professor tell the class to stand up and applaud me for receiving the highest grade on a research paper. The stereotype that all I’m only on this campus to do is play basketball and win games has lead to unfair stereotyping on innocent students.

Somehow I make it noon, snacking on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and fruit snacks to please my roaring stomach. Phew, finally the day is over. Wrong again. Time for my 1 p.m. descriptive physics class. Doesn’t everybody just love physics? For the record, eight hours have passed since a full healthy meal was consumed. The class makes a joke out of how many times my stomach is going to interrupt the teaching of Professor SuYoung.

Class ends, but the day is just beginning. Academic meetings follow a very tiring day of practice and classes. The time has come for our academic advisor, Mr. Libbon, to make sure I’m on track with all of my classes. As we go down the list of classes, I feel my eyes starting to drift. Pinching myself as to not disrespect the very old school Mr. Libbon, we finally reach the checkered flag. The time has come for some food, but not before a two-mile bike ride back to my apartment. Reaching home sweet home, I try to make the healthiest choice possible, but Panda Express is smelling too good to pass up. Besides, it’s right next to my job. Didn’t I mention I have an eight-hour shift to look forward too? With no time for a nap, I get to it.

However, everyday is not as rigorous as this. According to NCAA rules, Sonoma State is mandated to give us one off day every week. Some days are easier than others.

Now, you might say, “Didn’t you sign up for this? Nobody is forcing you to do all of that.”

This is very true.

We as student-athletes don’t want sympathy, but empathy. Simply knowing what our schedules are like can make the regular student, 89 percent of the campus according to Sonoma State, put things in perspective.

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Networking workshop prepares students for career fair on Thursday Shane Welch Staff Writer

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ocused on helping students gain business experience, Sonoma State University’s Career Services Center held a workshop Feb. 17 on using the business networking website LinkedIn to stand out among career prospects. The workshop was part of a week-long series of business workshops and demonstrated how using the networking website can help students connect with recruiters at the career fair happening on Thursday.

“Over 80 percent of job openings are never advertised,” said Kimberly Jones, an assistant with the Career Services Center and student at Sonoma State.

With around 15 students in attendance and an hour in length, the networking workshop primarily covered how to build a profile on the business networking website. Subtopics on business networking using LinkedIn included how to maximize a profile’s networking effectiveness

by differentiating a profile from others, five heavy weighted parts of a profile, four factors that bring a profile to the top of a search, the do’s and don’ts of maintaining a profile that’s interesting to recruiters and a 5 Minute LinkedIn Marketing Plan.”

The marketing plan is an infographic put together by a company named Bluewire Media and is found on the Career Services Pinterest page. The slide presentation used during the networking workshop is also found on the Sonoma State Career Services web page under online resources at sonoma.edu/career/student_services/.

During the workshop, Career Services stressed using LinkedIn to network will help students stand out at the career fair. “We are giving students the skills to connect with employers that they’ll be meeting at the fair,” said Jones. “It will broaden their career opportunities.”

The workshop also demonstrated how using the business networking website can increase a student’s chances at finding connections even if an organization is not

looking for the positions that students are interested in getting into.

“Maybe they’re not recruiting for the department you are looking for, but the recruiters would know someone that is, that is why networking is important,” said Carrie Klaphake, a Career Services adviser. “We encourage students to connect with those employers so they can introduce them to their fellow colleagues at that company.”

Career Services also elaborated on how using LinkedIn as a networking tool can help students meet recruiters at the upcoming career fair.

“LinkedIn provides opportunities to engage and connect that students would not have been engaged to before,” said Klaphake.

One hundred and twelve companies want to recruit and hire Sonoma State students at the career fair on Feb. 25.

“I’m hoping to meet some people and find out what opportunities are out there,” said Christina Blount, a senior who attended the workshop. “My LinkedIn pro-

file is very sparse and I wanted to know how to use it.”

Students who attended the workshop are hoping to use LinkedIn and its networking tools in order to help their future career prospects.

“I thought it would be a valuable lesson on networking,” said Justin Nathanson, a senior at the workshop. “Im looking to get knowledge to advance my LinkedIn profile for when I graduate in the spring.”

The networking workshop was part of a week long series of career oriented programs designed to help students maximize their career assets called Professional Development week.

Other workshops that Career Services covered during Professional Development week include resume building, proper business etiquette and “Resumania!”, a workshop in which industry professionals give feedback to students on their resume.

The Career Fair is scheduled to be held on Thursday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom.

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to comply with Title IX. Title IX is a federal law that says all federally funded education programs cannot discriminate based on sex.

While it’s unclear where the Department of Education will use the money collected from fines, Associated Students President Brandon Mercer discussed how he agreed with the idea of schools being fined if they didn’t comply with the act.

“While I do understand it can be easy to be one sided in these discussions,” said Mercer. “I do feel that giving a fine to a school that doesn’t follow protocol is a great idea.”

While the town hall meeting was informative and Associated Students was prepared for an intense discussion they couldn’t fully get students’ opinion based on minimal attendance.

“I think it’s a combination of both time and awareness,” said a student government coordinator in at-

tendance. “We have started to look at how to not only get students to come here but also how we can reach out to them.”

Associated Students discussed ways of reaching out to students by making cards or pamphlets on issues that will be brought up in meetings or written in resolutions.

The real goal of these handouts would be to start conversation with students and get their feedback which would come if they were to go to a town hall meeting.

Mercer and Associated Students Vice President Kate Chavez are hoping to travel to Washington D.C, in the upcoming months to discuss the act and make a resolution possibly supporting the act depending on changes in the language.

The next town hall meeting is scheduled to be held on March 10 at the Student Center in the Sonoma Valley Room at 5 p.m.

STAR // Sara Wildman Sonoma State University students now have cars at their disposal with the addition of Zipcars to campus. For a fee, students can rent a car for up to seven days from Parking Lot D.

Campus welcomes Zipcar, a transportation alternative Nicole Detmers Staff Writer

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he car-share company, Zipcar is now available at Sonoma State. Students and staff can use the cars by registering online, paying a fee to reserve the cars and using them for a day – or seven. According to Zipcar, the company provides members with all of the freedoms of owning a car, without the hassle. The company provides the gas, insurance, allowing renters to drive a maximum of 180 miles per day.

To participate in this alternative to car ownership, students must be 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license to register for the program and receive a membership discounted by the school, leaving the total cost to $15.

Parking Services Manager Cody Smith has seen cars frequently being used by students, especially by those living on campus.

He said during the first week of service, Zipcar experienced a high volume of checkouts.

“We constantly hear about students asking their friends for rides or asking to borrow their car for something as simple as going to the grocery store,” said Smith.

“With Zipcar, that’s no longer necessary.

This is going to be a very convenient option for any student living on campus who does not have a car. Whether you’re running an errand or getting out of town for the day, now you’ll have a car available for use.

Zipcar is now available at Sonoma State because an initiative by the Police Services and Transportation Committee.

Other programs provided include: Bike to work day, ride share – Alternate Rides, traffic calming and pedestrian safety and bike registration days.

“We chose to bring Zipcar to Sonoma State University after receiving several inquiries pertaining to whether or not we offered a car sharing program on campus.

The program appeared to be successful at other campuses within the CSU. The implementation process moved forward

after initial discussions with Zipcar,” said Smith,.“Police Chief Nate Johnson and I presented the proposal to the Transportation Committee, whose members unanimously supported the concept.“ The cars are parked in the back corner of the Parking Lot D behind the Student Center and near Police Services. Zipcar parking spots are marked by green signs.

“When parking on campus the Zipcars must be parked in either of the two designated spaces in Lot D. Zipcars parked anywhere else on campus will need to park in a timed zone or obtain a parking permit,” said Smith, “Those using Zipcar can always contact Parking Services for further clarification on the whereabouts of where to park.”

To utilize Zipcar, users can create an account online and pay the fee. Zipcar will send you a “Zip Card” which is used to lock and unlock the car. The keys are located in the car and remain there at all times.

The company recommends that individuals examine the cars inside and out including looking at mirrors, headlights, air conditioning, windshield wipers and the radio. Similarly to a rental car, report the condition of the car to Zip Car and get to the road. Cars are available for reservation for as little as an hour to seven days.

“I strongly encourage students to utilize the Zipcar program. In using Zipcar, students will reduce the number of single occupant vehicles on campus and free up more available parking,” said Smith. “This program will assist the campus in providing vehicle reduction strategies as required by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD). This is something that our department is delighted to offer the community and we look forward to seeing its potential unfold.”

Police services later issued a statement detailing that Zipcar is not approved for official Sonoma State business and any attempt to claim reimbursements for using Zipcar.

Police Services plans to release a press release soon. For more information visit zipcar.com/universities/sonoma-state.

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California According to WIRED magazine, a court order was placed on Apple by Magistrate of the U.S. District Court of Central California Sheri Pym to provide the FBI with software, which enables them to bypass the iPhone’s “self-destruct” process. This means the FBI would have access to data, which would usually be automatically deleted after ten failed attempts at a password on iPhones. This issue follows an attempt by the FBI to unlock an iPhone left behind by one attacker from the San Bernardino shooting, which left 14 dead.

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STAR // Kayla E. Galloway Tuition costs in the California State University system have steadily risen over the past decade, making financial aid an even more important resource for students. With the FAFSA deadline quickly approaching, university officials encourage students to apply.

Students urged to apply for financial aid before deadline next week S arah F ishback Staff Writer

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or the 2015-16 academic year, full-time tuition costs Sonoma State University students roughly $3,665 for the fall semester and $3,667 for the spring semester. Out-ofstate students have to pay an additional $372 per unit. Paying for college is extremely costly — but thankfully, there are multiple opportunities for students to apply for both financial aid and scholarships.

One of those opportunities is the FAFSA, or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which gives students the opportunity to receive federal and state aid to offset the costs of higher education. The FAFSA deadline is quickly approaching, with the priority deadline of March 2.

Susan Gutierrez, director for the Office of Financial Aid at Sonoma State has worked in the Financial Aid Office since 2000 and is informed about the whole process of applying for FAFSA.

“All students who meet the basic eligibility criteria will qualify for the federal Direct Loan program,” said Gutierrez.

She reiterated any students eligible for FAFSA can apply and see what loans and scholarships they can receive.

“Applying for FAFSA is a big inconvenience, and when I first started applying for FAFSA I had no idea what I was getting myself into,” said Undeclared Sophomore Jessica Raquel. “Having to reapply every year is annoying even though FAFSA is really helpful in the end” she said.

However, in addition to the cost of attending a California State University such as Sonoma State, there multiple costs that students have to worry about as well such as housing.

Students living on campus, have to pay approximately $6,407 per semester, an amount that differs based on what village one lives in. Meanwhile, students who live off campus pay around $6,717 depending on location.

“The first step [in applying for the FAFSA] is to establish a

[federal student aid] ID if you don’t already have one,” said Gutierrez. “Students who have to provide their parents’ financial information on the FAFSA should also have at least one parent establish an FSA ID.” Gutierrez said a common concern among students is that their families don’t have their federal income taxes completed by the March 2 priority deadline for the FAFSA. “Having filed federal taxes early and electronically can make the entire application process easier,” said Gutierrez.

“However, it’s fine for families to use estimated income if that’s the only way to meet the March 2 deadline.

They can always make corrections after their taxes are filed.”

To apply for the FAFSA, student are encouraged to visit fafsa.edu.gov prior to the March 2 deadline and visit the Financial Aid Office in Salazar Hall with any questions relating to the application and eligibility.

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cate preventative measures to community members when potential issues are observed. [While] increasing police patrol activity in affected and other areas,” said Dougherty, “[Campus police] utilize[s] our Community Service Specialists and Parking staff to observe and report suspicious activity and persons, and contact suspicious persons who are either observed by the police officers or reported to the police by community members or other staff members.”

According to the campus crime log, just under half of all crime on campus is burglary, robbery or petty theft of some kind. The campus crime log reported five burglaries, robberies or petty theft this month.

Since September, 56 instances of theft or burglary were reported; most of them petty theft.

The trend of reported thefts has decreased significantly since September, at 23, comparable to all five reported thefts in January.

According to collegeparents.org, from 2010 to 2012 about 33,883 robberies and burglaries occurred in col-

lege residence halls across the United States.

Campus police have also sent out a newsletter to student with news regarding transportation around campus as well as crime prevention tips.

Dougherty said, “We at Police and Safety Services would like to thank our community for their continued support and partnership as we work together to make Sonoma State University a safe place to learn, live, and work.”

To report a crime, students are encouraged to contact Sonoma State Police Services at 707-644-4444.

Jeb Bush officially ended his campaign on Saturday according to The New York Times. With a lot of money on his shoulders, Bush’s campaign totalled $84 million in advertising, $94,100 on dinners and social events and almost $5,000 on pizza. The New York Times also reported the total amount raised on his campaign was $157.6 million and he and his team managed to spend $130 million collectively. Jeb Bush didn’t win a single state throughout his campaign.

Associated Student filing deadline on Friday Joseph Encinas Asst. News Editor

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ith the 2015-16 academic year ending, a new batch of students finds themselves preparing to campaign and take part in the Associated Students election. With the Friday filing deadline fast approaching, Associated Students is working to ensure that applications are plentiful as to make the election process more competitive.

“I have seen some elections through the past few years, and every year I would always like to see more people running for positions,” said Daniel Gil, senior electrical engineering major at Sonoma State University.

“The more people that run for positions leads to more discussion, which inevitably leads to better solutions.”

Associated Students is focusing on spreading the word about the upcoming elections, as well as pushing to make sure that every position has a possible candidate. The organization is trying to avoid having vacant seats at the start of the fall 2016 semester did in the fall 2015 semester when the vice president position was vacant were left vacant.

“This year, the AS Senate has made the commitment that each and every Senator will recruit at least two students to run for their position,” said President of Associated Students Brandon Mercer.

Recruiting for each position is very dependent upon holding each officer accountable, which Mercer and Student Government Coordinator Asha Nettles have been doing to keep track of each officer’s progress.

On top of trying to personally find people suitable for a position in AS, the group is also making a big push on social media.

“While we can use the official Associated Students accounts, the

real success is when our officers take it upon themselves to spread the word through their own personal accounts,” said Mercer.

Once the candidates are announced, a tough month lies ahead of them as campaigning will begin. According to Mercer, the campaign process is tough and full of emotion, but there are some keys to remember during this time.

“While confidence is key, mapping out exactly what a candidate wants to get done helps,” said Mercer. “Coordinating the logistics and surrounding themselves with a great team is paramount. I was lucky enough to have an incredible group of friends to keep my spirits up and keep my message out there in front of the students.”

Students also take notice of campaigns and the candidates who go above and beyond to ensure that their face and name becomes known.

With every seat up for grabs, student leaders want student to remember what can be gained by holding an Associated Students position. Students who take the opportunity to apply and run for a seat can benefit personally and professionally by being the direct link between administration and students.

Associated Students may seem small, but the organization includes Student Government, Associated Student Productions, Join Us Making Progress (JUMP) and the Children’s School.

“My time in Associated Students has been without a doubt the greatest learning experience of my life,” said Mercer, “Although tough, I wouldn’t trade my time as president for anything.”

If students would like the chance to represent your fellow students, the application can be found online at the Associated Students OrgSync page and must be turned in by 5 p.m. on Feb 26.

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The supergroup: Music’s alloy of acclaimed artists Nico Gray Staff Writer

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hen considering the all-time great bands, the term “supergroup” won’t always cross listeners’ minds. For many, it conjures thoughts of creative minds trapped in their own egotistical doldrums. For others, a musical mashup is a creation of artistically impeccable sounds that when put together amplify any individual style.

Regardless of how successful supergroups have become, fans of music cannot deny the aptitude and expertise they have possessed. Since the introduction of what was arguably the first supergroup in 1966, numerous star-studded bands have changed the standard of music making. Even with attached stigmas of individual sounds and personalities, a few albums stand on their own as respective musical brilliance.

5. “Disraeli Gears” –Cream

The original supergroup, Cream and their 1967 album, “Disraeli Gears” created the foundation for what a supergroup was intended to be. The album’s singles, “Strange Brew” and “Sunshine of Your Love” incorporate lead singerguitarists, Eric Clapton’s poise and finesse on the ax, along with Jack Bruce’s eye-catching bass playing, along with drummer Ginger Baker’s unique and hammering sound.

The album content is distinctive and beautiful, incorporating some of the most widely known riffs and the psychedelic, hard rock sound that was so popular in the ‘60s.

Other songs like “Outside Woman Blues” and “Take It Back” incorporate the more popular blues influenced sound Cream was known for. In 1999, “Disraeli Gears” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and was ranked 114th on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time in 2003.

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4. “Contraband” –Velvet Revolver

This 2004 album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and rightfully so. This allstar line up included former members of Guns n’ Roses, Slash, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum, alongside Dave Kushner of Wasted Youth and former Stone Temple Pilots lead singer,Scott Weiland.

“Contraband” helped introduce a flurry of hard rock sounds that hadn’t been heard together in a number of years.

The gritty, energetic influence from G N’R along with the soothing yet rough singing style of Weiland brought together the sounds both groups were known for. Slash’s energetic solos with fast-paced riffs and all around powerful tone created a style no one was expecting. It also incorporated a mature depiction of drug abuse and its toll on relationships, as well as the crazy rock n’ roll lifestyle on the road.

The singles “Slither,” which is known for its unmistakably, catchy riff, along with “Fall to Pieces,” and “Dirty Little Thing,” bring together the heavy, bashing sound that helped the band reach commercial success.

The band’s time together was short lived with the departure of Weiland in 2008 and his eventual death in 2015, making this one of those amazingly rare collaborations.

3. “Temple of the Dog” –Temple of the Dog

The band’s creation was different from most supergroups as Chris Cornell of Soundgarden conceived the group as a tribute to his late friend and Mother Love Bone singer, Andrew Wood. Cornell, along with Wood’s ex band mates and members of what eventually became Pearl Jam, helped record this one, very impactful album.

Musically, the sound was much different than the destructive style that Soundgarden played with. It was much slower with greater melodic harmonies. “Temple of the Dog” incorporates messages of loss, drug use and remembrance with scorching vocals and soothing melodies.

The song “Say Hello 2 Heaven” was a direct homage to their fallen friend and his struggles.

Lyrics like “And he hurt so bad / like a soul breaking / but he never said nothing to me” helps shine a light on the tragic event. With two other singles “Hunger Strike” and “Pushin Forward Back,” listeners cans sense the sincere and emotional introspection coming from an album of such perpetuity.

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2. “Audioslave” –Audioslave

Once again Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell is making legendary music - but this time with a different band.

He teamed up with then former members of Rage Against the Machine to create a trademark sound.

The music scene from the early 90s, alternative inf luence from Soundgarden along with Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine and his unconventional playing style and solos created a sound that asserted their own separate identity.

The songs convey messages of sobriety, death and selfrealization as the group reminds listeners where mainstream rock once stood.

Songs such as “Cochise,” which is inf luenced by the last American Indian chief to die as a free man, and “Like a Stone,” a song about the perfect afterlife, show Cornell’s powerful lyricism and the unique and raunchy sound that made them unique.

Other singles including “Show Me How To Live” and “What You Are” let the listeners hear the battles each member has been through and what it took to get back to the top.

After listening to this debut album, fans knew they were once again a slave to the music.

1. “Above” –Mad Season

Perhaps one of the most underrated albums of all time, Mad Season’s only album, “Above” took incredible risks with its writing and its music style. The band consisted of members from Alice In Chains, Pearl Jam and Screaming Trees, all popular bands in the Seattle grunge movement in the early ‘90s.

“Above” was somewhat a crossover of the three bands it stemmed from, while incorporating jazz, blues and arena rock influences that most rock albums wouldn’t touch.

The majority of the writing was done by lead singer Layne Staley as he dealt with a struggle with addiction. The raw, artistic sound comes out in full force through the single, “Long Gone Day.” Staley sings, “Lord it’s a storm and I’m heading to fall / these sins are mine and I’ve done wrong.”

Their most popular song, “I Don’t Know Anything” still receives radio play to this day. With only two of the original members still alive today, the album provides a remembrance of a classic, musical era, and an honest sound that didn’t leave fans swimming in a “River of Deceit.”

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The Grammys recognize popularity, not prowess Noe Felix Staff Writer

facebook.com The cast of “Friends” reunited for a tribute to director James Burrows.

James Burrows brings the gang back together Jessica Shipma Staff Writer

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he tribute to director James Burrows aired on NBC Sunday night. The two hour special opened in a comedic fashion with Jim Parsons telephoning Sean Hayes to ask for his help putting together a last minute tribute for Burrows. The sketch continued with other actors who have worked closely with Burrows being asked to attend this event, including Charlie Sheen answering the phone call from Hayes while in confession.

Cohen went on to ask Megan Mullally about her character’s voice to which she responded with, “It kept getting higher and higher. I wanted to do it in the beginning but I felt like I’d get fired.”

Jane Lynch went on to introduce the cast of “Cheers.” The cast mentioned they would shoot spitballs at each other while filming. The cast was certain Burrows had no idea but he confirmed that he cut these scenes during the editing process.

When asked what the key to the success of a show was, Danny DeVito said, “Great writers. And we felt like a family with Jimmy. It wasn’t like going to work, it was like going to fun.”

Patrick Warburton took to the stage to congratulate Burrows on directing his 1,000th episode which happened to be the pilot for the new series “Crowded.”

Kelsey Grammer then introduced the cast of “Frasier” with a pre-recorded video tape. In another pre-recorded clip, the cast discussed the oddness of the theme song. It appeared to be one large joke between the cast mates.

After an hour and a half, the long awaited “Friends” reunion began with

Cohen introducing episode clips of some of America’s favorite “Friends” episodes. Matthew Perry, on a pre-recorded tape, apologized that he could not be there due to rehearsals in London for the play “The End of Longing,” and introduced the cast. After playing around on the couch in a very “Friends” fashion, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer and Matt LeBlanc took their seats.

Aniston thanked Burrows for “probably the best 10 years of our acting careers” and acknowledged how he “encouraged us all to get along and support one another.”

Kudrow went on to state that Burrows once gave them his dressing room so they could all play poker. An episode was later written and filmed about it.

Cohen then asked what most Friends fanatics have always wondered, “Did you all sign contracts saying that you wouldn’t sleep with each other?”

“I was not asked to sign anything,” said Kudrow in typical Phoebe fashion.

Cox told Cohen the three girls had lunch together every single day for those 10 years. They ate what she affectionately called a “Jennifer salad.”

“I asked [Burrows] if I could watch him and follow him,” said Schwimmer. “He graciously took me under his wings.”

After a touching tribute from previous cast members, Burrows was welcomed to the stage.

“Seany, I’m so glad you did this while I’m still around because I wouldn’t want to miss it,” said Burrows.

He went on to thank the viewers, show-runners, writers, actors, crew and management team.

“I’m not here for a long time,” Burrows said. “I’m here for a good time.

Thank you all.”

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he Grammys have always been seen as this all-knowing music committee that is able to recognize truly unique and outstanding talent. However, why is it that they never truly award those who sincerely deserve it, especially if it’s in a genre that is generally frowned upon in White America?

The 58th Grammy Awards took place last Monday, and not shockingly, outrage shook the music industry, especially in the hip-hop community. Taylor Swift’s “1989” beat out Kendrick Lamar’s “To Pimp A Butterfly” in the Album of the Year category. However, many feel as though Lamar was robbed of a category that was meant to be his, and they couldn’t be more right.

First off, Swift is an amazingly talented woman who has helped shape the music industry. She knows how to a write a hit single, as well as make a compelling body of work. Swift’s “1989” was a breath of fresh air, thanks to its luscious productions and catchy tunes. It’s lighthearted, fun, bright and a prime example of what pop albums should aspire to be. However, when compared to Lamar’s immaculate “To Pimp A Butterfly,” “1989” isn’t even in the same league.

The Grammy’s have never shown love for hip-hop. In its entire history, they have only given Album of the Year awards to a total of two hip-hop artists. Lauryn Hill won the award in 1999 for “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” ,and Outkast in 2004 for “Speakerboxxx/The Love Below.” Why is that music’s most influential genre fails to receive the highest honor?

Hip-hop has always been synonymous with a wrong way of life. Conventional wisdom seems to dictate that hip-hop is all about drugs, money, the b*tches and the ho*s. Yes, some hiphop artists thrive on that, but that’s not what hip-hop is. Hip-hop is universal, it’s transcendent and when at it’s full potential, it’s a way of spreading messages and emotion. Hip-hop is a way of showing one’s strife and hope, as well as spreading awareness of realities. It’s music that can connect with listeners in a way no other genre can. That’s what Lamar’s album did.

Lamar’s album is a masterpiece and show’s what hip-hop can do when at its peak. “To Pimp A Butterfly” wasn’t an album chopped up of

surefire number one singles. It was an album that documented the black experience in America. It showed the harsh injustices and struggles that African Americans face in their day-to-day lives. The album took inspiration from hip-hop roots, implementing jazz, funk and soul for an organic sound. Its lyrics are deep, meaningful, thought provoking. It’s a dark album for the dark times we currently live in. With topics of police brutality, black on black crime, poverty, etc. “To Pimp A Butterfly” is an album all about social issues. There are no club hits here, rather songs that make you realize the dire situations of others and make you think about the status quo.

When you compare a song like Swift’s “Shake It Off,” which is a poppy song about loving yourself and compare it to Lamar’s “The Blacker the Berry,” a song about black-on-black crime and addresses institutionalized stereotypes embedded within the Black community, it’s easy to see who truly had a more powerful song. Lamar’s “Alright” addresses the issue of police brutality and the senseless loss of lives.

“N**ga, and we hate po-po/ Wanna kill us dead in the streets fo’ sho’/ N**ga, I’m at the preachers door,” he raps. With eye opening lyrics like that, it’s unbelievable that he didn’t win the most prestigious award.

Injustices such as this provoke the question: are the Grammys really a show that awards its most talented peers, or is it more of a popularity contest?

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‘Race’ sprints beyond the finish line Christine Edwards Staff Writer

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facebook.com “Deadpool,” starring Ryan Reynolds, broke several box-office records during its opening weekend on Feb. 12.

‘Deadpool’ could be a trailblazer Sean Curzon Staff Writer

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eadpool” broke onto the scene like a kick in the face. Released Feb. 12, “Deadpool” made $132 million in its opening weekend; $152 million if President’s Day is included. This gives “Deadpool” the largest February opening weekend, largest President’s Day weekend opening and largest opening for a R-rated film. It also made more money in its opening weekend than Fox’s last superhero film, “Fantastic Four,” did in its entire run. Not bad for a movie made on a budget of $58 million. In the wake of its success Fox has already announced that the third Wolverine movie is anticipating a R-rating.

“Deadpool” follows the titular “hero” (Ryan Reynolds) as he hacks, slashes and shoots his way to the people who experimented on him and scarred his face. The film perfectly captures the madcap nature of Deadpool’s character, with meta humor.

“Deadpool” breaks away from the more grounded tone that past superhero movies have had in the past decade and de-

cided to embrace the comic book style.

Deadpool is a character who first appeared in Marvel’s X-men comics.

As such, he is an X-men character and his film rights belong to Fox. Marvel licensed off the film rights for the X-men before they decided to cut out the middle man and opened their own studio. While Deadpool started off as a villain, he quickly developed an odd sense of humor and became more of an anti-hero. He is a mercenary who was experimented on by the Weapon X Program (they’re the people who put metal on Wolverine’s bones) giving him self-healing abilities.

Unfortunately, the experiments also drives him insane.

The fourth wallbreaking started out as Deadpool narrating the recap of the last issue and reading fan letters.

His talking to the audience bleeds into his story throughout the film.

While “Deadpool” was by no means the first superhero movie to be rated R, or even the first R-rated superhero movie to make good money, the fact it made so much money so quickly could mean a whole slew of superheroes movies being rated R comedies. This is not

unheard of. When “The Dark Knight” became a hit, many movies tried to emulate its grounded realistic tone. When “The Avengers” took off, many other movie studios announced their cinematic universe. Marvel Studios seemed content letting their more mature properties like “Daredevil” and “The Punisher” become Netflix shows, but it would be interesting to see if they will try an R-rated movie.

On the flip side of that, when studios try to copy the success of a popular movie, they often miss the point. That grounded realistic tone didn’t work for “Fantastic Four.” How many other cinematic universes that have been announced have come to fruition?

“So, over the next few months, if you pay attention to the trades, you’ll see Hollywood misunderstanding the lesson they should be learning with ‘Deadpool,’” said “Guardians of the Galaxy” director James Gunn over Facebook. “They’ll be green lighting films ‘like Deadpool’ - but, by that, they won’t mean ‘good and original’ but ‘a raunchy superhero film’ or ‘it breaks the fourth wall.’ They’ll treat you like you’re stupid, which is the one thing Deadpool didn’t do.”

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esse Owens is a man who knows how to get what he wants. Despite facing incredible odds, the character wins the audience over with his outspoken personality and unlimited drive to achieve his goals.

Owens is the fastest man alive, but protests surrounding human rights issues in Nazi Germany threaten to take away his chance to compete in the Olympics. “Race” tells the story of a man who would not let anything get in his way even during a time in history when African Americans were highly discriminated against and meant to be seen but not heard.

The year was 1936. Tensions in a defeated Germany are reaching an all-time high as Chancellor Adolf Hitler prepares the country for war. The world’s best athletes find themselves on the biggest stage in the world competing for a chance to take the gold and the glory back to their home countries. Little does the world know, Hitler and the Nazi party are using the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin as a platform for propaganda and as a manipulation tool. The Nazi party attempts to make it seem as though they are an egalitarian nation, using the Olympics to serve as a distraction from the horrible atrocities they were carrying out against the jewish people during that time.

Although Jews faced the harshest discrimination in history during the Nazi regime in Germany, people of color were not all that welcomed in Berlin, host of the summer Olympics. Director Stephen Hopkins does a wonderful job of telling Owen’s captivating story. Hopkins is best known for his earlier films, “Lost in Space” and “Predator 2,” in which he also collaborated with cinematographer Peter Levy. The duo took a break from alien-battling to get in touch with a much more meaningful topic centered around the on-going discussion of inequality.

“Race” has everything one looks for in a biographical picture, while the title takes on a double meaning. The film certainly evokes emotion from the audience, as we all understand that racism is alive as ever, even in our “progressive” society. The character development is strong and is what really makes us root for Owens from start to finish. The lead role is played by Stephan James, a talented 22-year-old hailing from Toronto, Canada. James is also known for his role in “Selma,” the 2014 Oscar-winning film. Clearly, James is no stranger to docudrama style acting.

The other leading role of Owens’ Coach, played by Jason Sudeikis, was a temporary departure from this funnyman’s typical comedic role. Sudeikis, who

is known for his part in “Horrible Bosses,” made an impressive transition into a much more serious role in “Race.” The bond built between coach and athlete is a strong one, and the on-screen chemistry between James and Sudeikis is evident in this film. With that said, you don’t have to be a sports fanatic to enjoy this heart-warming success story. There were certain lines throughout the film, however, that were a little bit cheesy and predictable.

Shanice Banton fills the role of Owens’ wife, Ruth Solomon. Their relationship in the film has its ups and downs, but she clearly plays an important role in Owens’ success and as a driving positive force in his life. German-born actor Barnaby Metschurat gives a particularly memorable performance as Joseph Goebbels, one of Hitler’s Nazi associates. It’s hard not to hate his character, who is menacingly creepy, and has the authentic demeanor of one of these sadistic Nazi party officials.

The set design and cinematography are spot-on. This historical film takes you back to this era and confronts the audience with a still very relevant social issue: racism. As shocking as the Holocaust was, the discrimination that African-Americans received at home spotlighted the hypocrisy of America’s stance on Nazi Germany in the pre-war era. the film begs the question, ‘How can America take a critical stance against Germany’s discrimination against Jews competing in the Berlin Olympics, when America felt the same hatred towards people of color?’

The most important take away of the film is the fact that one man could outperform Hitler’s Aryan idealized competitors, and one man single-handedly proved Hitler’s theory wrong. His claim that the white race was superior on all fronts was debunked for the entire world to see. This did not, however, deter him from his final mission of wiping out all Jews, but Owens’ story helps to highlight the absurdity of Hitler’s delusions.

“Race” is sure to inspire, and moviegoers, sports fans as well as history enthusiasts alike will all have an opportunity to be transported to Berlin during those 1936 Summer Olympics and experience this true tale of the triumphs of Owens.

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Gallery: Bruce and Jean Conner piece together art with scissors and glue

STAR // Megan Corcoran The University Art Gallery hosted the opening reception for its newest exhibit, “YES! Glue: A Half-Century of Collage by Bruce and Jean Conner,” on Thursday. The gallery features pieces by the two artists that incorporate images from different sources, pieced together to create new work with new meaning.

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Spring edition Andres Serles Staff Writer

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pring is in the air for Sonoma State University students. With it being the fourth week back after winter break, students are just beginning to get into the flow of things. With the sun shinning brighter and the weather getting hotter, students are taking advantage of beautiful Rohnert Park. Seeing students go from jeans and a hoodie to shorts and a tank is just the first sign that the spring semester is here. It’s never too early to start dressing trends in mind and I’m here to help the women of Sonoma State University with fashion ideas for the spring.

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very girl knows it’s nice to dress up every once in a while. That’s why this outfit is one of my favorites for the springtime. This affordable Forever 21 romper really makes a bold statement wherever you go. The bright blue and the floral print mix together perfectly to create an appealing piece of clothing that is perfect for the warm weather.

If bold statements are not one’s style, there are many ways to dress this romper down. Although the black booties add something extra to the outfit, students can always pair this romper with a cute sandal as well. I paired this romper with a Brandy Melville backpack to keep it campus acceptable.

This outfit can be worn almost anywhere depending on how you accessorize. Whether you keep it casual or make it trendy, this romper is a hit this spring season.

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eeping it simple is always a good idea when it comes to dressing yourself for class. The saying “less is more” can be used to describe this simple yet trendy outfit.

Whether you are going to class or getting lunch with a friend, these light washed ripped jeans are great for any occasion.

Pair them with a cute flannel, some spring time booties and your favorite pair of sunglasses and you are ready to go. This outfit can be dressed up or down which is why it’s a great statement for the spring time.

Adding any type of jewelry and a cute bag can dress it up for whatever occasion while leaving it plainer can make it more suitable for an afternoon class. No matter what your style is, this outfit can be worn in various ways with just the addition of your very own personal touch.

‘Resumania!’ assists graduates with career planning Rachel McCloskey Staff Writer

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s students walked into Salazar Hall and looked through the glass windows of the Career Services office, they could see the many different recruiters they were about to encounter.

Students were greeted by two of Career Services student staff and the Career Services Advisor, Carrie Klaphake, who all collaborated to plan the event that was about to take place, Resumania.

Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Target, Sonoma State HR and Tomatina were just some of the companies present at this year’s ‘Resumania!’. ‘Resumania!’ took place this past Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m..

Students were able to come in and out of the event and f loat between the 12 different tables of recruiters.

Students were given the opportunity to have a one on one conversation with each of the professional recruiters that participated in the event.

Those one-on-one conversations also gave students the chance to practice their elevator pitches and overall introduction skills.

The recruiters helped students fine tune their resume, and told them what they typically look for in a resume when hiring.

The recruiters also went over different ways to change your resume based on what

type of job you are applying for, whether it be a summer internship, a part time job or a full time position.

‘Resumania!’ was attended by students of all grades, but was highly attended by students that are graduating this upcoming semester.

“I heard about ‘Resumania!’ through the Career Services Facebook page,” said senior communications major Emily Johnstone. “I was really excited about it because you typically don’t get the chance to have someone you want to hire you to give you tips on your resume.”

The advice given to students mostly pertained to the formatting and style of their resume.

When The Star spoke to different recruiters, one of the most common pieces of advice heard was “put your education and estimated graduation date first.”

The recruiters said one of the things they are always looking for when hiring a potential intern/employee is when they are graduating. When that information is given, they know what kind of position the applicant is looking for and how long the company would be able to keep the potential employee.

“I feel like I got a lot out of Resumania, and that I am a lot more prepared for the Career Fair than I was before,” said Johnstone.

Many of the recruiters that were at ‘Resumania!’ will also be at the Career Fair, is scheduled to take place this Thursday in the Student Center Ballroom from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m..

COURTESY // Andrea Serles

COURTESY // Andrea Serles

horts and a tank tops are always a go-to for the warm springtime weather. Every girl has her favorite pair of denim shorts she can pull out of their closet when the sun comes out.

These thrift store denim shorts were a great find that students can pair with any tank in their closet.

I chose to pair these shorts with this flowy white tank top because the two items are very simple yet have trendy characteristics to them.

In order to bring a pop of color, I dressed her in a mint lace bralette to show through the white shirt as well as cute and fashionable round pink sunglasses.

Keeping the clothing items neutral makes it super easy to add color to the outfit. Adding pastel colors makes the outfit pop and is perfect for the springtime.

In order to keep this outfit balanced, I paired it with these brown Steve Madden sandals and a brown tote bag to match. This outfit can accommodate to any girl who loves neutral or color in their outfits. It’s a fantastic way to look cute no matter where you are.

Multicultural dinner presents foods from around the world Ethan Helms Staff Writer

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onoma State University creates outlets to help students represent the various cultures that are coexisting on cam-

Recently, the Multicultural Organization Club and Alliance, or MOCA, held a multicultural dinner in the Kitchens to help spread awareness about other cultures.

“I think that our biggest challenge was choosing which activities to do at the dinner, because we had a long list of ideas,” senior Soshana Falk said.

Falk, President of Sonoma Hillel, has been a member of MOCA since it began in August 2005.

Since it’s creation, MOCA has been creating opportunities to spread culture by hosting multicultural events or supporting other cultural club’s events.

On Thursday MOCA helped broaden student horizons by highlighting meals from various cultures.

“The beneficial aspect of the MOCA dinner is that students know that there are different cultural organizations represented at Sonoma State University.

The dinner allowed students to learn about each organization through food, educational material, and by participating in the ‘communi-tree’ activity,” Falk said.

Falk explained that the participating multicultural organizations each sent in a menu, which were then combined to create the menu for the dinner.

Although the food wasn’t prepared by the students of each culture, there were plenty of different dishes.

“This event is important because now more students are aware of the different cultures represented on campus and were able to learn more about each of them by trying the different foods and learning about them,” Falk said.

Although some students didn’t head to the dining hall for cultural education, that is exactly what they received.

The meal included Jewish, Latino, Filipino and African dishes among others.

“Next time we have another MOCA dinner, I think we can encourage more cultures to participate so that students are able to learn about even more cultures,” Falk said.

According to the Sonoma State website roughly 65 percent of the campus population is caucasian, while 15 percent are latino and 6 percent are multiracial.

Although the numbers don’t suggest an abundance of diversity, there is still a broad collection of cultures around campus.

“I think that students did learn about other cultures as a result of the multicultural dinner,” sophomore Taylor Ohrt said.

Although some students didn’t pay attention to the multicultural menu that night, many did take note of the different cultures being showcased.

“I think passing out informational f lyers after people walk into the Kitchens would be beneficial, because then students would know why the Kitchens has food represented from different cultures,” Falk said.

Some students didn’t know about the dinner beforehand, but were still pleasantly surprised to see the event and various cultures.

Part of the success of the dinner, is due to the student body at Sonoma State being so interested in the culture of others.

Instead of simply eating and leaving, the students were interested in the cultures to which they were being introduced.

“Overall, our first MOCA dinner was a big success. Many students ate at the Kitchens that night and were able to try the different foods from various cultures. Also, MOCA is happy that we were able to showcase our cultures to the larger Sonoma State community,” Falk said.

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Her Campus brought back to Sonoma State Diana Arroyo Staff Writer

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er Campus is an online magazine specially designed for young women that is entirely written by top-college journalists. Founded by a group of undergraduate students at Harvard College, this magazine received many prestigious awards and press like being named top small business of the year.

With over 290 campus chapters around the nation and in several countries, Her Campus has been re-established here at Sonoma State University. This relaunch, a few years since this organization was canceled, officially began Feb. 9 with campus correspondents Carly Saber and Sara Wildman leading it.

The role for members of Sonoma State’s Her Campus chapter are to pitch story ideas and write them. They’re also responsible for the website itself which is completely edited and run by students.

This organization is known for giving young journalists many career and internship opportunities for big magazine companies such as Vogue, Vanity Fair and The Washington Post. “[Her Campus] offers the opportunity for students to be a part of an organization that is dedicated to writing and editing articles about different topics whether it’s topics like love, break ups, how to be fit and healthy, and even articles on politics,” said Edith Ayala, a Sonoma State Her Campus writer.

This online magazine includes many different links and articles that could apply to any young striving college woman. It includes various sections ranging from health to career based issues. There are also articles about on-campus events and stories as well as style tips and world news which serve as a way for student readers to be aware of everything going on around them.

“Myself and Carly Saber took the initiative to launch Her Campus because

we felt that it would be a great opportunity to gain experience in the world of communications as well as create a platform for the women of Sonoma State to have their voices heard,” said Wildman, a Sonoma State Her Campus correspondent. “Her Campus will act as a great place for students to gain advice about a variety of topics and explore issues and ideas that others may not outwardly voice.”

Articles in the Sonoma State Her Campus page include “Why should college women care about politics?” which brings to light the low voting turnout within college-age individuals and asserts that students should become more aware it being election year.

“Boba: the new hit drink of Rohnert Park” showcases a new drink place available near campus where students can try boba and hangout. Her Campus also includes a variety of profiles of professors and students on campus.

Many of the articles specially designed for Sonoma State students while others are general which makes a good fit for anyone to read. The topics of these articles range from serious to fun advice and tips given from college students to other colleagues.

Just like other magazine like Seventeen, Her Campus includes chances for readers to win giveaways, take online quizzes on their personalities and subscribe so they don’t miss anything.

Students can also sign up through their email for a Her Campus study break newsletter which will be emailed three times a week with the best study tips, love advice and style inspiration right to one’s inbox.

Not only is Her Campus a way of entertainment, but it’s also an opportunity for students to get involved themselves. Aspiring writers and journalists can get involved by visiting hercampus.com/school/sonoma-state if they wish to become a writer or just give story ideas they would like to see.

Students interested can follow Her Campus on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

A day in the life of a student gamer

Renee De Amaral Staff Writer

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ften times I have to ask myself “Oh no, is that the sun?” I’ll break my eyes away from my T.V. screen and see light creeping in from my window. Instant panic sets in, I drop my controller on my bed and check my phone, only to discover that it is six in the morning and I have class at 2 p.m. and haven’t slept at all. A casual one hour gaming break that started at 8 p.m. turned into a 10 hour gaming binge.

Then the rush begins, the rush to check and see if I have a test that day or any homework due that I should’ve done the night before. The rush to get a few hours of sleep, the rush to make myself get up and get ready and kick myself for not putting my retainer in the night before. And finally grab breakfast and rush out the door.

Sitting in an almost 4 hour class, which normally isn’t so bad, turns into a dead tired, under-caffeinated nightmare. I pray I can stay awake until break so I can run to

the University Store, Charlie Brown’s Cafe or Sip for some much needed caffeine.

Finally, class ends and I can head home for some sleep. I walk to my dorm and into my room and the first thing I see are my various game systems, all loaded with my current favorites. It takes all my strength to not hop right back into each of their respective worlds. Now once I’m done with dinner, homework or studying, you’d think I would head straight to bed right? Well that’s always my intention, but the call of “Fallout”, “Mass Effect”, “Dragon Age” and the “Legend of Zelda” are too strong to deny.

I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Video games are too important for me to just stop playing. The stories, the characters, even the worlds I’m dropped into are so important to who I am. Whenever I load a game and hear the opening music, it feels as if I’m being welcomed home. Playing video games isn’t just about staying up late and being tired in class. It’s about the experience while playing.

It’s about talking with my friends who are playing the game the same time I am. It’s about going to conventions and events like E3 just to learn about sequels and new games coming out in the next few years. It’s about going to Gamestop and pre-ordering and spending part of your paycheck for a brand new highly anticipated game. It’s about meeting new people who also love the same games that you do There’s also a stigma to being a gamer, especially a female gamer. A lot of people, primarily guys, believe that we don’t belong or should “stay in the kitchen.” That we’re fake or that we game to get attention from guys. Yeah they’re right, I put over one hundred and fifty hours into “Dragon Age: Inquisition” or “Fallout 4” individually to so I can get attention from guys. As if I don’t have better things to do with my time.

Even though I may receive a lot of hate and negative comments, whether it’s online or at the video game store where I work. I wouldn’t change it. If I stopped playing video games, I would be removing a major part of my life that makes me, me.

Helping others in Sri Lanka Carly Saber Staff Writer

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any people come to college not knowing what they will do with their degree. Students change their major, some multiple times, and struggle to find their calling. For student Halia Daugherty, things are finally clicking into place.

Daugherty is currently a chemistry major, but she is working hard to switch into a psychology major, while minoring in chemistry.

She is currently working with the autistic clients at the special education school, ACES, where she is a behavioral interventionist.

“I was searching for a summer internship in the field of Psychology.

I expected to find one in the bay area but when I came across SLV online I got hooked,” said Daugherty.

SLV, or Sri Lanka Volunteers, is a volunteer program for psychology undergraduate and graduate students.

“Four times a year SLV travels with a team to Sri Lanka for a various number of weeks dedicating their time and care to special needs and mental health patients, while also teaching the English language,” said Daugherty.

Because Daugherty has little experience in the world of mental health, she was worried that she would not be accepted into the program.

However, after a lengthy application process, she was selected to be a part of the special needs team and travel to Sri Lanka for five weeks beginning in the end of June.

“I’ve been put into the special needs program where five days a week I will be visiting special needs patients at SLV’s warehouse in Sri Lanka and at hospitals. I will be teaching English and helping patients with day-to-day activities that will heighten their cognitive functioning.

I expect to gain loads of hands-on-

experience in the field,” said Daugherty.

This experience is something that Daugherty will be able to use for her future goals.

“With my future career in psychology, I plan to go to graduate school and receive my PhD in psychology with a concentration in bio-psychology, a form of neuroscience,” said Daugherty. “I want to do research for the rest of my life in the field of Psychology while traveling to third-world countries, to dedicate myself to those in need.”

During the program, Daugherty will be staying with a local family that resides in the outskirts of Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka.

The program works hard to keep costs as low as possible for volunteers.

They do want money to be the reason someone cannot be a part of a team. That said, the cost to travel abroad is never cheap.

Daugherty has a gofundme account where anyone can donate money to help with the expenses. The page can be found at gofundme.com/ ctbybt5h.

Daugherty and her best friend Nisha Tidwell have been friends since 7th grade.

“I’m happy for her and excited but I am nervous because it’s going to be a completely different environment than she’s used to,” said Tidwell. “People [when they go on these types of trips] end up discovering who they really are and what they want. I hope she feels accomplished and revitalized. Also I hope she learns a lot from the people she’ll be working with in order to help her with her career.”

This will be her first trip out of the United States.

“I couldn’t be more excited. I hope to return to California with a new perspective,” said Daugherty.

STAR // Brennan Chin Halia Daugherty hopes to travel to Sir Lanka for five weeks this summer to study mental health. During her internship, she plans to have hands-on experiences with the patients to help highten their cognitive functioning.

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Sports

Feb. 23 - Feb. 29, 2016

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Baseball team woes continue with 2-3 homestand Bianca Sanborn Staff Writer

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he Sonoma State baseball team had a busy week on the Seawolf Diamond. After playing five games against two non-conference opponents, the Seawolves end the home stand with two wins and three losses.

After a 4-2 loss to Academy of Art Tuesday, the Seawolves went on to play the Concordia Cavaliers on Saturday and Sunday, ending the four-game series with a split of two wins and two losses.

Tied at zero in the start of the seventh inning Tuesday afternoon, Academy of Art hit four back-to-back singles, stacking the advantage to 4-0. A late recovery in the ninth inning with RBIs by Matthew Richards and Ryan O’Malley weren’t enough to save the game, as the Urban Knights preserved their 4-2 victory.

Four days later, the Seawolves faced off against Concordia University in the first doubleheader of the weekend.

Sonoma State gained the lead early when Spencer Neve and Adam Manzer crossed the plate, scoring two runs in the second and fourth innings. Senior pitcher Ryan Luna kept the Cavaliers off of the bases and the scoreboard, allowing just one hit over six innings. Luna was replaced by Aldo Severson in the seventh who shut out the Cavaliers for the remainder of the game and secured the 4-0 win.

In the second game of the double dip Saturday, Sonoma State led 3-1 in the seventh and final inning. But, the ‘Cavs, with two outs away, were able to tie it up with a double down the left field line. The Seawolves came up short in the last

half of the inning and both teams headed into extras.

Concordia added two more runs in the top of the eighth and the Seawolves couldn’t catch up, losing by a final score of 5-3.

The next day, Concordia obtained its second win of the season, gaining a strong 7-3 lead with only one inning left in the game. The Seawolves, however, were not going down without a fight and attempted a comeback in ninth inning.

Two singles by Brian Bynum and Trevor Abrams scored two runs and cut the Cavaliers’ lead to just two. But, despite their best efforts, Sonoma State was unable to match Concordia, who won 7-5.

“We felt like we played well in all four games this weekend,” said O’Malley. “We just weren’t able to execute in crucial situations in the games we lost.”

Sonoma State refused to let Concordia leave the Seawolf Diamond with another win, rallying for a powerful defeat over the Cavaliers in the second game on Sunday. Down by three in the fourth inning, Rupert Watson was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, which secured the first run for Sonoma State.

The Seawolves’ O’Malley and Grant St. Martin helped to continue the rally, contributing three runs batted in. Another run for the Seawolves in the fifth inning put the icing on the cake and secured the 5-3 victory.

“Our energy was a big factor in our performance,” said Manzer, a senior utility player for the Seawolves.

“When we play as a team and put together great at bats in an inning we have opportunities to get big hits from guys like O’Malley and Morris.”

With a 3-8 overall record and a 1-2 record against CCAA opponents, Sonoma State looks to recover from a shaky season start with a win against San Francisco State on Tuesday at 2 p.m.

“We’ve definitely struggled this season so far but we still feel like we’re the team to beat,” said O’Malley.

The Seawolves will look to gain ground in the conference standings at the Seawolf Diamond against Cal State Dominguez Hills on Saturday and Sunday in a four-game series.

First pitch is scheduled for 11 a.m. on each day.

STAR// Megan Corcoran Left: Haydon Turpin winding up against Concordia. Right: Cody Morris attempts a pick off at first base. Bottom: Daniel Caresio in the batters box.

Baseball Scoreboard: Game One v. Concordia 2/21 : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E

Concordia: 3 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 7 12 1 Sonoma State: 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 5 10 2 W: Gerhett Moser (1-1) L: Cal Becker (0-2) Game Two v. Concordia 2/21 : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E

Concordia: 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 4 2 Sonoma State: 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 X 5 5 2 W: Haydon Turpin (1-0) L: Quinn Eldridge (0-1) S: Jackson Zarubin (1)

Seawolves snap seven-game losing streak Hailee Zastrow Staff Writer

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fter seven straight losses, the Sonoma State University women’s basketball team came home with a victory. The Seawolves battled against San Francisco State Saturday night and were able to steal a much needed win in the hostile environment known as The Swamp Arena in San Francisco.

It was the Gators’ Senior Night but it was the Seawolves’ senior Hannah Sourek that stole the show.

Sourek led the team with 13 points and eight rebounds playing in 24 minutes. With Sourek’s career winding down and only two more games to play, she says she will be treasuring every moment.

“It felt absolutely amazing to be able to contribute to this team,” said Sourek. “I only have a couple games left so I am just playing my hardest and doing everything I can to help this team be as successful as we can be.”

Sonoma State started strong in the first, finishing the quarter 11-5. Their energy carried over to the second quarter where they expanded their lead to 15, finishing the half up at 30-15. Headed to halftime with the lead, it was the Seawolves’ game to lose.

The Gators came back after the half to give the Seawolves a run for their money, but they had just enough of a lead to stay on top. The Gators outscored the Seawolves in the third quarter 15-10 and in the fourth quarter 14-10 but still fell by six.

The Seawolves were looking for redemption against the Gators, who beat them 63-46 earlier this month. The headed to the City ready to battle, said sophomore guard Madison Burroughs.

“Our team was well prepared to face San Fran-

cisco,” said Burroughs. “The team’s attitude was good and we were all supportive of each other, especially since our coach talked to us about doing a few things differently for this game.”

Burroughs said Head Coach Mark Rigby made a few adjustments after their devastating loss to Cal State San Marcos last weekend on Senior Day. “The subbing by our coach was well thought out and we had a better rotation than normal,” Burroughs said.

The Seawolves’ field goal percentage was only slightly above 31 percent compared to the Gators’ 30.8 percentage but the Seawolves’ rebound power is what gave them the edge. The Seawolves crashed the net and came up with 45 rebounds compared to the Gators’ 36.

“It felt well deserved to finally get a win after losing so many close scoring games,” said Burroughs.

“We still need to work on controlling the pace of the game and I feel like we made a step towards that goal after last night.”

Burroughs contributed with eight points to the Seawolf victory while senior guard Taylor Acosta ended the night with eight points of her own in 30 minutes of play.

The Seawolves will have a chance to improve on their 9-18 overall record and 4-14 CCAA conference record with their final two games of the season this weekend. They will travel to Cal State San Bernardino’s Coussoulis Arena for a Friday night face-off before closing out their season against UC San Diego at RIMAC Arena in La Jolla. Tipoff for both matchups are at 5:30 p.m. They are looking to finishing the 2015-2016 season strong after suffering losses to both teams earlier in the season.

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Golf team places third in first tournament of spring Vasilios Loufas Staff Writer

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he Sonoma State men’s golf team hit the fairways in the East-West Invitational last Monday and Tuesday at The Course at Wente Vineyards in Livermore. Justin Shluker led the way for the Seawolves and earned the team a respectable third place finish.

The course proved to be a difficult one for the Seawolves as they began the second day in fourth place. But, by the time the day concluded, Sonoma State would put a solid score of 302 as a team, which would be sufficient enough to bump them up to a third place with Western Washington.

“It was a good tournament to start off the year at a very challenging golf course,” said Shluker. “Although we had hoped to play better, we know we have to stick to our process and take one tournament at a time.

Shluker paved the way for the Seawolves, ending with a score of 227 (73-76-78), 11-overpar. Senior Brandon Lee’s 229 (+13) finish was enough to earn him a 14th finish in the invitational with scores of 75, 80, and 74. Both Spencer Clapp and Nicholas Daniels finished with a 234, 18-over-par, which had them tied for 18th overall by the end of the tourney.

Senior Kenny Maroney went (81-81-73), ending the final day with a team-leading score of 73. His full score added to 235, 19-over-par, placed Maroney in 21st place overall.

The Seawolves were only one stroke behind second place finisher Claremont-Mudd-Scripps and eight strokes behind tournament champion Saint Martin’s. The tournament featured 55 golfers from different colleges.

“We went in believing we could win and that is what we need to do at every tournament we enter,” said Shulker. “We need to continue to work hard and the results will show. As a team really look forward to competing in every event we play while continuing to contend in each tournament as well.”

Sonoma State started its second tournament of the season at the Coyote Classic in San Bernardino yesterday and will continue today as they hope to out shoot the tournament host Cal State San Bernardino and ten other NCAA Division II schools at the Arrowhead Country Club.

SEAWOLF SPORTS

Tuesday 2/22

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St. Edward’s Invitational All Day

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Baseball

@ San Francisco State 2:00 p.m.

Friday 2/26 Softball

vs Cal State East Bay Noon & 2:00 p.m.

Men’s Tennis @ UC San Diego 3:00 p.m.

Women’s Basketball @ Cal State San Bernardino 5:30 p.m.

Men’s Basketball

@ Cal State San Bernardino 7:30 p.m.

Saturday 2/27

Women’s Tennis

@ Dominican University 11:00 a.m.

Softball

vs Cal State East Bay 11 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

Men’s Tennis

vs Western New Mexico 2:00 p.m.

Women’s Basketball @ UC San Diego 5:30 p.m.

Men’s Basketball @ UC San Diego 7:30 p.m.

Sunday 2/28 Baseball

vs Cal State Dominguez Hills 11:00 a.m.

Seawolf Diamond

Women’s Tennis

vs Stanislaus State 12:00 p.m.

SSU Tennis Court

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Monday 2/29

vs Cal State East Bay Seawolf Diamond 11:00 a.m. & 2 p.m.

Justin Shulker tee’s off in the East-West Invitational.

vs Cal State Dominguez Hills Seawolf Diamond 11:00 a.m.& 2 p.m.

Women’s Track

Johnny Mathis Invitational 9:00 a.m.

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Tearney Pioneer Shootout All Day

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Basketball team falters late in triple OT thriller Kristen Spear Staff Writer

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fter fifty-five minutes of intense and emotional basketball between the Sonoma State University men’s team and and San Francisco State - a battle which took them into triple overtime for first time since 1989 - the Seawolves end short of a victory, falling 80 - 76 to the Gators in The Swamp Saturday night in San Francisco.

“Our team showed that we never give up,” said senior forward James Slade. “It sucks losing a game like that, but I’m proud of how we played and how we competed throughout the game.”

The refrees stepped in early and often. Sonoma State sent the Gators into the double bonus category, committing 29 personal fouls and two members of the squad being fouled out.

San Francisco State capitalized on the Seawolves’ blunders, making 21 of its 24 free throws.

Sonoma State, on the other hand, suffered in that department only making 64.4 percent of their shots from the charity stripe.

The Gators took a commanding lead throughout the entire first half, going in halftime with a 3526 lead.

But, the Seawolves roared back into the game in the second half and were able to cut the deficit down to just three with 30 seconds to go.

James Davis drained a 3-point shot, his first of the night, with 29.2 seconds left, completing the comeback and tying the game at 55 a piece.

With less than a second less on the clock, the Gator fanbase watched in panic as Davis launched a hail mary shot at half court. It seemed like it had a chance as it sailed through the air only to brush the bottom of the net, sending the game into overtime.

“Our goals were to stick to our fundamentals and keep them from driving to the basket,” said senior guard Andy Mitchell on returning back to the court at the start of overtime. “We also needed to focus more when we were at the free throw line.”

Luke Cochran was the savior in the first overtime when he swatted away a Gator desperation shot 24.6 seconds left in the period. David Ahern tracked down the loose ball and was fouled sending Ahern to the line down by two. All eyes on him, he stepped up and overcame the pressure, making both free throw shots and extending the game into the second overtime with the score at 61 all.

The Seawolves had its largest lead of the game near the end of second overtime but only by a narrow three points. This time the Gators were able to come up clutch burrying a late 3-point shot of its own to send the game into triple overtime with a score of 69-69.

“It was a great game to be apart of and even though we came up short, I couldn’t be more proud of my team,” said Andy Mitchell.

The Gators jumped ahead to a five-point lead in the final five minutes. It proved to be all San Francisco State needed to put an end to game, giving Sonoma State the heartbreaking loss.

“We’ve all been playing sports for quite awhile now and at one time or another we’ve played in a game where it’s been emotional like this game,” said Slade. “I think having heart and character are the main ways to maintain the focus.”

Davis put up 21 points for the Seawolves while Ahern followed right behind with 20 points. Mitchell was a key contributor on defense, grabbing 10 rebounds but Cochran added a career-high and game-best 14 rebounds while also adding 17 points on the board.

“Personally, the more emotional a game is, the more focused I get because I end up having more fun,” said Cochran.

With two more games in the regular season, the Seawolves stand with an 8-10 record against CCAA opponents and are 13-11 on the season.

Having already secured a spot in the CCAA tournament, the team will look to add two more wins to its record, which will qualify the team for the playoffs.

“Overall it was a great game to be apart of and even though we came up short, I couldn’t be more proud of my team,” said Mitchell.

The Seawolves will finish up its regular season this weekend as they are scheduled to face Cal State San Bernardino at the Coussoulis Arean in San Bernardino Friday night before heading to La Jolla the following night to take on UC San Diego at the RIMAC Arena Saturday. Both games with tip-off at 7:30 p.m.

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STAR // Brennan Chin Blooming cherry blossom trees line the north side of Sonoma State University.

STAR // Sara Wildman Gabe Duran was first to perform during ‘Open Mic Night’ on Wednesday.

STAR // Sara Wildman Above, left: Colin Chinn performed acoustic covers during ‘Open Mic Night’ at Lobos. Above, right: Sean sang at ‘Open Mic Night’ at Lobos.

STAR // Megan Corcoran Brett Sesma, #7 batted at home against Concordia on Sunday.