Volume 79 // Issue 8

IN THIS ISSUE

Hollywood raises pressing issue

A community coming together

Men’s soccer earns big win

After allegations of sexual misconduct against Harvey Weinstein, Hollywood has spoken up. Pg. 8.

Organizations at Sonoma State get involved in the relief efforts after the North Bay fires. Pg. 6.

The men’s soccer team won its first game of the month against Cal State Los Angeles and Dominguez Hills. Pg.11.

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VOLUME 79 // ISSUE 8 OCTOBER 24 - OCTOBER 30, 2017

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SSU offers support from recent fires KAITLYN HAAS STAFF WRITER

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STAR // Alyssa Archerda (Front row, left to right) Vice President for Student Affairs Michael Young, Patrick McCallum, President Judy K. Sakaki, Associated Students President Wilson Hall and CSU Chancellor Timothy Whitehold up a signed banner thanking first responders in the Student Center on Wednesday.

Sonoma State community acknowledges first responders

n the wake of the recent Sonoma County wildfires, Sonoma State University’s Emergency Operation Center has launched a series of campaigns and social media sites to give support and services to students, faculty and staff who have suffered losses from the fire. The university has created the NomaCares center and public Facebook page NomaNeeds, as well as the CSU making a donation fund NomaGives, for those affected by the fires and in need of resources.

Joyce Lopes, vice president of administration and finance and incident commander of Sonoma State’s Emergency Operation Incident Center, managed the safety of the student body, employees and university property as the community worked through the fires.

Lopes said that it soon became clear to her and the Emergency Operation Center workers that the fires were going to cause a lot of destruction to Sonoma County, so they began to put a plan together.

“As we saw the devastation that the fires were creating across the county, we knew that there would be many people impacted at SSU,” Lopes said. “On Oct. 10 we started to think through and assess what those needs are and would be. Once we had some of that information, we thought about providing a space for people that is simple, easy to access and gives them the support that they need without adding any stress to what they were already dealing with.”

From this plan came the NomaCares Center. Located in Schulz 3001, the school designed the center as a safe place where students, faculty and staff can go to for a range of support. “One space in the library that is welcoming and inviting, and helps support our employees and students as they are trying to put things back together,” Lopes said.

See Support on Pg. 5

ANNA BURKE STAFF WRITER

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esilience, community, strength, care, love, gratitude. Together we will rise – Sonoma State proud,” said Sonoma State University President Judy K. Sakaki with her hand held over her heart, looking at a room filled with more than 200 students, staff and faculty Wednesday as she reopened the campus with an expression of gratitude in the wake of the tragic Northern California fires.

Sakaki, California State University Chancellor Timothy White, Chair of Academic Senate Carmen Works and Associated Students President Wilson Hall all were on hand to welcome everyone back to the first full day of classes Wednesday night in the Student Center ballrooms, after the campus closed Oct. 9 and did not reopen for nine days due to the deadly fires.

The event focused on gratitude, as all the speakers expressed their thanks and spoke of the healing and rebuilding process Sonoma State will soon face.

“The words ‘thank you’ have a new meaning; a stronger, more personal meaning. It is a gift to be back on campus, all of us together,” Sakaki said.

In the back of the room was a large banner that read “Thank You First Responders,” signed with words of appreciation by hundreds of Sonoma State students.

“We don’t know the full magnitude of the damage of the North Bay fires, but we do know what we are grateful for,” Sakaki said. “We are grateful to the firefighters

STAR // Alyssa Archerda CSU Chancellor Timothy White and President Judy K. Sakaki speak with a student at the event. who worked so hard to protect our campus last week. We are grateful that we have our campus. We are grateful to the incredible team of Sonoma State staff members…We are grateful to the mutual aid we received from the CSU system. Now we stand together at the beginning of a recovery and rebuilding process.”

Continued on Pg. 5

STAR // Nate Galvan The NomaCares Center is located in Schulz 3001.

SSU soccer teams have final games in CCAA this week See stories on their most recent performances on pg. 10-11

STAR // Mikki Taylor No.15, Sam Layman, tries to get passed a Chico State player.

STAR // Suleika Usher Marco Barragan, No.10, sprints to get to the ball.

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

Photographers Mikki Taylor, Suleika Usher, Lauren Taylor, Suzette Plumley

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Gov. Jerry Brown takes important step in education accessibility

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alifornia took a step in the right direction earlier this month as Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill providing free education for all first-year, full-time students at any community college.

According to the Los Angeles Times, the bill, signed by Gov. Brown on Oct. 13, was originally proposed by Assemblyman Miguel Santiago in an effort to promote more students to enroll in community college.

While low-income students have had the option of applying for a fee waiver, some districts report that many who are eligible to apply don’t.

While the new legislature is a promising sign for young students in California, the law is dependent on having enough funds in next year’s budget to implement the rule. On top of that, only certain students will meet the standards to receive a year of free tuition.

Recipients of the tuition break must be first-time college students, fully-enrolled at the community college and residents of California.

Some believe that the new tuition policy is too generous, and isn’t directly focused on students who need financial assistance. However, according to the Legislative Analyst’s Office, over half of college graduates posses student loan debt. CSU and UC graduates posses an average debt of $20,000, highlighting the fact that debt is an issue for college students at all levels.

Community colleges that have already taken a step toward free tuition have seen a notable increase in enrollment.

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, fall enrollment at San Francisco’s City College is up 16 percent since tuition was made free for city residents, with almost 4,900 new students.

The debate regarding the cost of higher education in California has been going on for decades, with support and dissent from both sides.

In fact one of the largest oppositions to the bill comes from the California Department of Finance, who released an analysis of the bill in July.

According to the analysis,

the Department of Finance found that the efforts to lower community college costs could reduce overall funding for community colleges by an estimated $30 million.

It wasn’t until 1984 that community colleges began collecting tuition for classes. Originally community college began charging $5 per unit, a cost that eventually rose to the $46 per unit we see today. Before 1984, community college courses were offered for free.

As students see the cost of attending college rise, it becomes more difficult for them to receive a diploma because of the financial strain. Because of this, having a program where students can begin to get an education without the overwhelming cost, is imperative to the goal of having a better educated society.

Students from across the state have been battling fees and tuition costs for years.

Making education more available for those who need financial assistance will only grow California’s education system.

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“Me Too” campaign sparks various emotions from survivors

KATIE HAGA

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magine if we lived in a world where men owned up to their actions after they’ve raped someone or a world where the term ‘rape culture’ isn’t something we’re all painfully familiar with. Can you picture it? A world without rape?

But sadly, we have yet to make progress on the culture surrounding rape. No matter how many hashtags trend on social media,the fact of the matter is, we are in need of change

but a hashtag won’t necessarily get us there.

In wake of the dozens of celebrities coming forward about the sexual assault or harassment inflicted by director Harvey Weinstein, a 10-year-old campaign has resurfaced with a powerful debut on social media.

With Weinstein finally being exposed after years of the abuse he inflicted, it is encouraging other women to come forward about their abusers.

This includes women like Olympic gold medal gymnast McKayla Maroney and the abuse she endured from her team doctor, as well as other women, 38 to be exact, exposing director James Toback of sexual harassment. The fact that Weinstein was outed for his disgusting behavior encouraged other women to do the same with their abusers, which is a huge step forward.

The ‘Me Too’ hashtag made it to the trending topics page on Twitter on Oct.16 with the idea that, “if all women who have been sexually harassed or assaulted wrote ‘Me too’ as a status, we might give people a sense of magnitude of the problem.” This specific campaign was launched 10 years ago

Egypt behind in gay rights

by black activist Tarana Burke, according to Quartz. Burke explains the point of the campaign as “a catchphrase to be used from survivor to survivor to let folks know that they were not alone and that a movement for radical healing was happening and possible.”

Thousands of women took to their social media accounts to let people know that they are a part of this large demographic. Many women went into the details of their attack when others simply wrote #MeToo. Despite the thousands of women who did tweet ‘Me Too,’ there are thousands more who didn’t let their followers know that they are also survivors of sexual assault.

This isn’t the first time a hashtag like this, regarding sexual assault, has made its way to social media. #YesAllWomen and #BeenRapedNeverReported are examples of campaigns that brought the attention to rape culture and just how widespread it really is and yet we still see no change. We have seen time and time again just how many women have been victims of sexual assault but no action was taken against the aggressor.

There are many people out there who

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udgement is a powerful emotion. It can fuel a rage that is uncontainable, causing a plethora of disastrous outcomes. We have seen judgement since the dawn of time, whether it’s from the thoughts we have about the Earth being flat, religion being the reigning rule while science means nothing, or that the pigment in our skin determines whether we are better than someone else.

We are all equal, and in the 21st century, we would think that we could unite as one to understand such a concept, but we are still targeting specific types of groups and creating an undeniable fear. It is with a heavy heart that this judgement and instilled fear in others goes long past the coast of North America, but into Egypt as well; they are imprisoning their citizens for being homosexual.

According to Human Rights Watch, “since September 22, 2017 at least 43 arrests under Egypt’s abusive laws that outlaw ‘debauchery’ and ‘incitement to debauchery’” have been made.

According to The Guardian, “Homosexuality is not illegal under Egyptian law, but homosexual acts in public are illegal.” So in other words, if you were to hold your significant other’s hand while walking down the street you should be prepared for a prison sentence.

How can a country let you be who you are, but arrest you for it at the same time? Well, it’s simple: in 1960 a law was passed to combat prostitution, it is simply known as Law 10. According to Human Rights Watch, someone who commits an act that defies this law is “sentenced to imprisonment for a period not less than one year and not more than three years.”

Then again times change, therefore people become more fearful, causing them to make more drastic countermeasures. For instance, according to USA Today, “an Egyptian lawmaker introduced a bill this month to lengthen prison sentences for gay people from a maximum of three years to 25 years, alleging that there has been a recent increase in lesbian relationships.”

The insanity of being locked away for 25 years of your life for homosexual acts in public is absolutely ridiculous, when behind closed doors it’s perfectly legal.

This brings about a whole new meaning to the phrase, “out of sight, out of mind.”

In an interview with the LA Times, a young, gay Egyptian man named Mostafa said, “The problem is that no one can tell the limit of this crackdown and how far it might go. There was an incredible amount of hate speech by the media and by people on social media.

Everyone I know is depressed and fearful.” This fear of simply being yourself, doing what makes you happy and proud is atrocious. To have to close a door and be confined by four walls. To ensure that all windows are tightly shut and doors have been locked not once but twice, so that you may live your life, has halted some people completely.

According to The Guardian, “many in the community had shut down their social media accounts fearing they could be used by the authorities to target them.”

In this day and age we are still forced to be someone that we are not. Some of us have it easier than others by only having to worry about living up to the expectations of our parents. Others must hide behind a very well constructed persona to keep from being imprisoned or worse: executed for being the simplest of all - yourself.

want more than just a hashtag. One of these people includes Megan Nolan, a writer for Vice. Nolan wrote an article about this topic and shared the same opinion many had, “The problem is not that women have trouble considering themselves victims of sexual violence, but that men have trouble considering themselves as the aggressor,” said Nolan.

In all honesty, this sentence could not be more true. Survivors have no problem admitting to be victims but you don’t see the perpetrator claiming responsibility for their atrocious actions.

Women took to this hashtag for many reasons, leading the hashtag to gain tons of support, rightfully so. The ‘Me Too’ hashtag empowers women and helps them find courage and a community they relate to. It’s easy to see that the aim for this hashtag is to spread awareness - but how much more awareness do we need?

With the amount of awareness brought to this topic, if a person isn’t aware of rape culture at this point, it’s because they don’t want to be. A hashtag is not going to change that.

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hile the thought of furry, little puppies and kittens can bring a smile to just about anyone’s face, the horrific truth behind mass breeding has quite the opposite effect. California has announced itself the first state to ban mass breeding operations like puppy mills and kitten factories by creating a new law that demands pet shops only sell dogs, cats, and rabbits that are not a product of mass breeding.

California legislature collectively agreed this inhumane practice needs to be stopped, so they have created a new law called the Pet Rescue and Adoption Act. Most pet stores receive their animals from a mass breeder.

The main problem lies with puppy mills and kitten factories that mass breed desirable breeds to sell to pet shops purely with profit in mind. In these puppy mills and kitten factories ethics are skewed, with money being the sole motivation.

This means less time and atten-

tion is given to the young animals and the more babies per litter the better, it could be days before someone notices a dead puppy or kitty in the same cage as the living pets.

These mass breeders rarely provide sanitary conditions or even adequate veterinary care. As one can imagine, this assembly line style of pet breeding leads to many pets experiencing a very traumatic first few weeks. This can affect the pet it’s entire life making it harder to care for.

If you ask pet owners how they value their pets, more often than not they will answer that their pets are part of the family. There are millions of dog and cat owners in the United States, but of these millions of owners, how many know the true story behind their pet’s infancy.

In January 2019, California’s Pet Rescue and Adoption Act will require all pet shops selling dogs, cats, or rabbits to obtain their dogs, cats, and rabbits from animal shelters and other nonprofit animal rescue businesses.

This great new law aims to put an end to the malpractices in mass breeding while in turn giving homes to the countless poor animals stuck in rescue centers. Unsurprisingly, the bill easily passed in California legislature as the Social Compassion advocacy group among multiple welfare, animal rescue, and shelter groups largely supported the measure. However, there are some groups and organizations who oppose the new law.

According to the Los Angeles Times, the California Retailers Association and the American Kennel Club organization are the largest opposers

of the Pet Rescue and Adoption Act maybe because this affects their profits. The American Kennel Club’s Vice President of Government Relations Sheila Goffe came out publicly with her disagreement. “AB 485 blocks all of California’s pet lovers from having access to professional, licensed, and ethical commercial breeders,” she said.

“This is not good for Californians or their companion animals.” Furthermore, the American Kennel Club claims that the bill will lead to people buying and adopting pets that aren’t necessarily good matches for them resulting in more animals in shelters and other nonprofit animal rescue organizations.

What the American Kennel Club might not realize is that, according to The Hill, this bill isn’t entirely new; across the nation there are more than 200 counties and cities with similar protective laws. More specifically, before the bill passed, California already had 36 cities that had banned puppy mills. On the contrary to what Goffe suggests, the bill was not passed to limit those wanting to become pet owners, but rather to increase adoptions for pets in need, and support local breeding businesses and nonprofit pet organizations.

There are a myriad of independent and fully licensed ethical pet breeders in California.

The Pet Rescue and Adoption Act is merely an attempt to end the inhumane practices of mass breeding while in turn giving homes to homeless pets and increasing support for local businesses and nonprofits.

Prison inmates as firefighters paid unfairly JANA DUNCAN STAFF WRITER

Firefighters are heroes. But what about the hardworking firefighters who are also prison inmates?

According to SFGate, 3,800 incarcerated men and women in California serve as firefighters, making up 13 percent of the state’s firefighting force.

Each convict who chooses to put themselves in the front lines of firefighting earns $1 per hour fighting fires and $2 per day at the conservation camp which they spend the year at when not fighting fires. Low safety risk inmates make up this fighting force, all of whom applied and trained to earn this coveted position. Their main task, according to Bill Sessa, spokesperson for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, is to cut firebreaks or mow down the brush to stop, slow down or change the fire’s direction. These are not the men and women seen driving fire trucks, riding in helicopters or seen on television.

Because the state uses these inmates for more laborious tasks, many argue that the miniscule wages they earn are enough to constitute slavery.

One candidate for lieutenant governor of California, Gayle McLaughlin, calls this practice abusive. McLaughlin argues that while the program is beneficial, such low wages must constitute slave labor.

It’s true that for the tasks being done as a service to the community, $1 is astoundingly low. It’s also a fact that

while inmates, according to The New York Times, are earning $500 a year, a civilian firefighter’s wage is $40,000 a year. However, does this mean that, as Gayle McLaughlin would argue, felons deserve the same civil rights as any civilian?

McLaughlin addresses a positive note of the program, being that it is extremely beneficial for inmates looking to learn new skills and make a better life for themselves, as they gain experiences they can take with them when they get out of prison.

There are wonderful opportunities to be gained by having this program. Not only does this job provide concrete firefighting training for inmates, it also provides an environment where prisoners can learn teamworking skills, gain a sense of respect and learn to have a different outlook on life.

According to CNN, convicts can shave time off their sentences for their work as good behavior, and at a faster rate than other inmates. The program lowers recidivism, which is the likelihood that criminals will commit another crime once out of jail.

When examining the chances and choices these felons are given through this work program, it seems they are earning much more than what is simply given to them in cash. Sure, the wages are low and the conditions are life-threatening; that fact is not taken for granted. But there is a wide gap between viewing convicts as slaves versus equal citizens who have not com-

mitted a crime.

Being paid $1 an hour for risking your life and working harder than many people have ever worked is abysmal, but not completely without reason. People who go to prison, tend to be guilty. Some may argue that the justice system is unjust and that those in the system do not deserve such little respect. However true this may be regarding the justice system, that doesn’t erase the transgressions of people who really did commit crimes against other human beings.

We put people in prison as a punishment and to learn from their mistakes. There are sometimes unfortunate circumstances that put people on the wrong path and into prison, but this doesn’t mean they are blameless.

This firefighting program is a choice. Prisons force no one into it and results for those who do choose to use their time in a positive way is life changing.

This doesn’t mean that $1 is necessarily fair. For such an arduous task requiring 72 hour shifts at times, inmates deserve to earn what they work for. A constructive middle ground could be to place earned money towards funds for inmates when they make their transition into society. It does not have to be slavery against equality, it can simply be doing what is fair and best. As for the unsung heroes of this contained fire, it is important to remember that they too are deserving of our thanks.

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STAR // Alyssa Archerda (top left) Associated Students President Wilson Hall shakes the hand of a community member at the event. (top right) CSU Student Trustee for Sonoma State Emily Hinton talks with President Judy K. Sakaki and her husband Patrick McCallum. (bottom) Associated Students President Wilson Hall, President Judy K. Sakaki and CSU Chancellor Timothy White listen to a speaker in the front row of the crowd at the gratitude event.

EVENT: NomaCares raises over $51,000 Continued from Pg.1

Sakaki, who narrowly escaped death in the early hours of Oct. 9 as the fires forced her to flee her Fountaingrove home in Santa Rosa before it was engulfed in flames, reflected about her experience.

“Many of us experienced the devastation first hand. Many of us still face uncertainty of our homes and the homes of our loved ones. More than 50 of us lost our homes – students, faculty, staff, alumni. I am one of them,” Sakaki said. “I am so grateful for the two firefighters Tony Niel and Drew Peterson who saved my life and the life of my husband Patrick.”

According to Nicolas Grizzle, News and Media Relations for SSU, as of Monday a total of 71 students, staff and faculty have been identified with losing their home. .

Chancellor White emphasized the need for everyone to take care of themselves as well as one another.

“We will never return to the normal of the past. This catastrophic event leaves an indelible mark on all of us,” White said. “There is no timeline, there is no desk manual on how to recover from such an event. Seek counseling, psychological services, find and

engage healers of Shamanism… whatever works for you, find it and use it. To do so is a sign of strength.”

White also pledged his support to Sonoma State and informed everyone to check out the NomaCare website which is accepting donations to help the campus community.

White said he was committing $5,000 from the CSU foundation to the $30,000 that Nomacare had collected as of Wednesday. As of Monday, Grizzle said that NomaCares has now raised about $51,000.

Hall reiterated White’s comments that Sonoma State “will survive” and emerge stronger after these fires, and encouraged everyone to not be defeated.

“We will breathe. We will think of solutions. We will not let our worry control us.

We will not let our stress level break us. We will simply breath and take a step forward, because Seawolves never quit,” Hall said.

Although the event was somber in times of reflection of the disaster and tragedy that happened, Sakaki reminded the crowd there are some things a fire cannot take away.

“The fires may not have shown regard to anyone, but our community shows its regard to everyone. That concern, that strength, that love, those are the things that cannot be destroyed. Those are the things that feel me with gratitude,” Sakaki said.

NEWS IN BRIEF Sonoma State University Sonoma State University will offer free concert in the Green Music center for Sonoma County fire victims in October. Free tickets are available for anyone who has been impacted by the fire in any way. Upcoming concerts include Miro Quartet with pianist Jeffrey Kahane on Oct. 28 and violinist Alexi Kenney on Oct. 29. To access tickets, use the promo code NomaCares when you reserve tickets, which can be purchased at 866-955-6040, by e-mailing tickets@sonoma.edu and in person at the GMC Box Office and the Student Center.

Santa Rosa Santa Rosa police have identified 19-year-old Austin McClure of Santa Rosa as a bicyclist who was struck by a SMART train at the West Steele Lane crossroad in Santa Rosa on Oct. 19. According to police, McClure was wearing earphones while talking on a cell phone when he collided with the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit commuter train. The train was traveling about 30 mph. Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital spokeswoman Vanessa DeGier said McClure is in fair condition.

Oakland According to NBA officials, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is being fined $50,000 for throwing his mouthpiece in the direction of a game official. Curry threw his mouthpiece after no foul was called with 43.6 seconds left in the Warriors’ 111-101 loss Saturday to the Memphis Grizzlies. Warriors forward Andre Iguodala has been fined $15,000 for verbally abusing a game official in the same game.

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SUPPORT: NomaCares Center open all week Continued from Pg.1

Overseeing the NomaCares Center is Jamie Zamjahn, senior director of student academic services. For students the center provides academic advisors, counseling services and Seawolf Services representatives. For faculty and staff, human resources and faculty affairs representatives, CAPS and EAP counselors are available to answer any questions. Also in the NomaCares Center are insurance companies that both students and staff can connect with. “The goal is to have that one-stop-shop support center for students and employees who are seeking to connect with services that we have available.” Zamjahn said.

The center opened on Oct.18 and will stay open until Friday, Oct. 27. Students can find the NomaCares Center information and hours on their webpage at: https://news. sonoma.edu/article/nomacares-center. They can also contact the centerthrough email at: nomacares@sonoma.edu or called at (707) 664-4390.

In addition to the physical support center, NomaNeeds was also created to alleviate the grief the fires caused. NomaNeeds is a public Facebook page with the purpose of connecting those who need resources with people who have resources. Interested parties can find the page by logging on to Facebook and typing #NomaNeeds in the search bar. From NomaNeeds, students and staff receive a survey in their emails that ask questions about their needs. The survey asks students if the fires affected them, and if so to what degree. This can measured by what was lost, such as a home or possessions.

“We are really trying to assess what people’s needs are,” Lopes said. “What re-

sources would best support our students and employees as they return to campus?”

This survey helps the Emergency Operation Center assess the magnitude of loss the university’s community is experiencing.

The third initiative created to help the community recover is NomaGives, is a monetary gifting fund for those who the fire affected. The fund is through the CSU system, allowing all 23 CSU campuses to donate to victims through one simple fund. The CSU will donate 100 percent of the proceeds to those who have lost possessions in the fires.

Anyone can donate to the fund at: https://www2.calstate.edu/sonoma-fires/, which also contains real-time updates on the fires.

For those who the fires affected and are seeking funds, applications for grants to have donations from NomaGives be directed to you are available in the NomaCares Center and also on the NomaCares website.

There are other ways to get involved and help those in need than monetary gifts.

The Volunteer Center of Sonoma County has many different opportunities for students and any members of the community to volunteer. The website to find these opportunities is: http://www.volunteernow.org and are found on the Noma FAQ page (http://news. sonoma.edu/article/noma-faqs), which also provides students and faculty with information and updates.

“NomaCares, NomaNeeds and NomaGives are really three wonderful resources that are available for students and staff, that we will continue to offer. We also know that every person grieves and recovers differently, so we want to ensure that everyone has as many different resources available as possible,” Zamjahn said.

CAMPUS CRIME Date

Crime

Location

STATUS

Oct. 8

Petty Theft

Unknown

Closed

Oct. 8

Marijuana Possession

Technology HS

Unfounded

Oct. 9

Marijuana Possession

Sauvignon Village

Unfounded

Oct. 10

Residential Burglary

Sauvignon Village

Unfounded

Oct. 12

Lighting Violation

Petaluma Hill Rd.

Arrest

Oct. 15

Nonstudent refusing to leave

Parking Lot R10

Closed

Oct. 16

Nonstudent refusing to leave

Parking Lot R5

Closed

Oct. 17

Hit & Run

Parking Lot R6

Suspended

Oct. 18

Rape

Lake County

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“The Snowman” melts away fear and interest Review LUIS MEJIA

STAFF WRITER

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n October 20, arguably the most anticipated film of the year arrived in theaters in the form of arguably the worst film of the year. Both titles go to “The Snowman,” a mystery about two detectives following the trail of a killer who builds snowmen out of his victims. Starring Michael Fassbender and Rebecca Ferguson, this Tomas Alfredson directed adaptation from Jo Nesbø’s bestselling novel had every ingredient at its disposal to pose, at the very least, as decent.

Starting with the positives, the acting is far past respectable. Characters provoke the emotions they ought to at the appropriate times, keeping scenes believable if that is all that is paid attention to. Partnered with eerie lighting and slow cinematography to feed the tension in the theater, that’s about all the film has going for it. In essence, the camera is the most important character in the film, acting as an entity of its own, illustrating the vastness of the setting and gradually showing only what it needs to in order to exploit the audience’s suspense by keeping it at bay about what is looming around a corner or within a dark space. Too bad there exists little opportunity for a viewer to appreciate that suspense thanks to the horrendously incoherent array of scenes disguised as a story.

The film in its entirety was never released, or filmed for that matter. An interview with Alfredson by NRK, the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, revealed that an estimated 10 to 15 percent of the script did not get filmed, meaning technically, Universal Studios released an unfinished project.

The rushing through events fails to build a story foundation right off the bat. Plot points appear to be connected, but the exposition expects the viewer to follow too many clues in too little time. Consequently, pacing is the second biggest problem this film has, rendering the whole two hour runtime unbearably confusing.

But the final nail in the coffin for “The Snowman” came in the form of the film’s mascot itself. The film reflected an ongoing, unwarranted gag for them; and rightfully so, snowmen are not scary. It came across as a joke, and it didn’t help that the main character’s name was “Harry Hole” either. Granted, this would not be such a crime if the film did not take itself so seriously.

Unfortunately, “The Snowman” is nothing more than an overhyped cash-grab with no direction. The film’s build-up comes by way of continuously trolling patrons for more than their tickets are worth, essentially wasting their time for nothing that even resembles a worthwhile payoff in the end. Good camera angles and good acting can only do so much for a film that requires so much more. It may just be the worst movie of the year thus far.

imdb.com Tom Alfredson’s recent thriller earned a little more than $3.4 million during opening weekend, 9.8% of their overall budget.

vice.com Originally started by activist Tarana Burke, actress Alyssa Milano recently rallied its return via twitter, creating a shared space for sexual assault survivors to share their story.

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SIERRA SORRENTINO STAFF WRITER

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n the beginning of October, well-renowned film producer, Harvey Weinstein, was publicly ousted for his numerous, alleged, lewd acts of sexual assault in the New York Times. Turning from a respected producer to notorious in the drop of a hat, Weinstein is not the first man to use his wealth and power to both dominate and harass women in the entertainment industry.

There is no way to determine the magnitude of mistreatment these actresses, and actors, have been through.

But the industry is now somewhat forced to discuss the issues that have been previously pushed aside.

The men and women behind the scenes, directors, editors, etc., cannot be forgotten because it is not just the onscreen individuals who experience this form of harassment. About a month ago, two female writers from the Adult Swim cartoon “Rick and Morty” had been receiving death threats as well as explicit sexual comments via several media forms after the audience discovered that one of the show’s best episodes was not written by a man. This type of behavior makes one think, why are talented female writers eliciting such a powerful amount of violence and hate? Is it intimidation, or just the deep rooted issue of misogyny?

More individuals are courageously stepping out and sharing their experiences, some of which include actresses Lupita Nyong’o, Reese Witherspoon, and Jessica Chastain. The recent and overwhelming wave of those who have spoke out leads to the realization that the sexist roots of the film industry have not really left but were just hidden in plain sight.

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Quentin Tarantino, renowned director and close colleague of Harvey Weinstein, admitted to knowing enough about his sexual misconduct but never acting on it. Tarantino too publicly regretted the lack of responsibility he took to share what he heard about his fellow colleague decades ago. But by disregarding Weinstein’s behavior, Tarantino aided in keeping these shameful acts under wraps as well as enabling the continuation of this behavior.

Taking matters into their own hands, women in the film, and music industry as well, have had a history of warning fellow female artists to stay away from certain men. Lana Del Rey has used her music to, allegedly, voice her opinions on and personal experiences with Weinstein himself in her song “Cola,” in 2012. Reportedly, the song mentions how Weinstein actively pursued Del Rey despite her disinterest and the fact that she had a boyfriend at the time.

Unfortunately, actresses still battle misogyny, facing degrading situations while auditioning for roles, or even after an audition, so they can continue on a successful path and not become blacklisted from work or the industry a whole. Most likely since the birth of film in the 1890s, women have been coerced into using and or exploiting their sexuality in order to get the jobs they strive and work towards. The term “casting couch,” became a common term to describe a woman’s exploitation in order to further or start her career, coined in 1937.

These dominant, veteran male figures geared a way of making young actresses feel as if they cannot get anywhere in this industry without their help or good word. And their networking skills unfortunately come at an unwilling price.

Even when a woman has flourished in the industry, her mind can become overpowered by these domineer-

ing men reminding her that they are the sole reason she is, and continues, to be the actress she is today.

The Directors Guild of America organized a meeting this past week to address the issue of sexual harassment in the film industry. As a result, the DGA has now begun the process of expelling Harvey Weinstein from the guild. Typically, the DGA does not take a particular stance on “internal matters,” it is nice to see that this mindset is changing. However, why has it taken the leaders of the industry so long to step up and openly discuss the issue of sexual harassment in the workplace?

Of course, historically, those who hold high power and prestige are not held fully accountable for their lack of conversation. However, those who hold positions in organizations like the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, an organization whose projects reach an audience of millions would be perfect candidates to discuss and generate change. Film producer Kathleen Kennedy, who is on the Board of Governors for the Academy, feels a sense of responsibility to transform the narrative of sexual harassment in Hollywood. She is looking to create a commission whose goal is to provide protections against acts of sexual assault; all funded for by the industry. Kennedy wants to revise how the industry handles sexual misconduct and abuse her workplace by having lawyers, psychologists, feminist activists, and others who work in film available to aid all of those affected by these injustices.

Sexual harassment in the workplace is not a topic that should be taken lightly, it needs to be faced head on in order to establish any sort of change. It can no longer be swept under the rug or discussed in private.

The whispers and murmurs that plagued the film community are beginning to morph into one loud, unified voice that is ready and committed to make an immediate difference.

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hiphopdx.com Austin Richard Post, professionally known as Post Malone, is currently on his first headlining, national tour.

Post Malone proves to be a reckoning force

NOLAN BROUGH STAFF WRITER

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n today’s music scene, many new players might be discouraged with the odds of breaking into the game where there are so many new talented musicians and resources for people to make it big. But with persistence and a unique ear, it’s still entirely possible. Perhaps the best example of this fact is the recent rise 21-year-old of Austin Post, or Post Malone as he’s better known. Breaking into the scene as a teenager, Post Malone has utilized new tools like Spotify and Soundcloud to rack up over 219 million streams on his latest single “Rockstar” alone on Spotify. The single, featuring another popular rapper 21 Savage, also holds the record for most streams in a week on Apple Music.

Post Malone first popped up on the scene in 2015 with a surprise hit in “White Iverson,” which blew up on YouTube and Soundcloud. The track currently holds 4.4 million plays on Soundcloud while the music video, starring Post and a Rolls Royce in the desert, has over 435 million views and continues to garner attention. His overnight successes has come as a surprise to him too, as he’s stated in previous interviews.

Post’s unique take on the hip-hop genre comes from employing all different genres throughout his music. When sitting down to listen to Stoney, his first full album, prepare to hear sounds ranging from well thought out rap, melodic pop beats, acoustic guitar assisted folk, and classic rock inspired ballads. This musical melting pot teeters between weird and genius, and it walks the line brilliantly.

On the first listen, one might question Post’s divergence from the status quo, but

eventually everyone comes around to appreciate the uniqueness of Post’s songs.

Along with exploding into the hip hop scene, Post is setting himself up to be a bit of a pop culture sensation. Playfully wagging his finger at traditional rap culture and himself, he can be found proudly rocking unkempt facial hair, a mullet or braids, and gold grills along with a wardrobe that looks like it was put together from a Goodwill catalog. Ranging from dirty f lannels to old turtlenecks, Post’s style turns as many heads as his music. He also has a large social media presence, appearing in many well-known YouTuber’s videos such as H3H3 Productions and interacting with his 1.7 million Twitter followers.

Like any newcomer to the scene, Post Malone has faced scrutiny from others in the industry, mainly for issues regarding to cultural appropriation. He has faced criticism from Lil B and Charlamagne Tha God, both established figures in the rap community, among others. In response to being called a “culture vulture” and piggybacking off the success of rap, Post said in the same interview with Paper Magazine that believing artists of particular cultural backgrounds cannot crossover into other culturally dominated genres is an outdated way of thinking.

Post grew up in an age where rappers took over the rockstars, and hip-hop has grown to be the more popular music in youth culture. He’s discussed being aware of the advantage the public thinks he’s taking, but he’s just doing what he loves.

Post’s natural talent and social media savvy prove that he’s a force to be reckoned with, but a welcome one. With one hit after another, Post’s arrival to the music scene has proved that it is still possible to break out into such a crazy industry. And with another album on the horizon, it looks like Post is here to stay.

Facebook rolls out new video platform

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acebook is looking to outperform its competitors when it comes to original video content with the roll out of “Facebook Watch.” Launched on Aug. 10 to a selective group of U.S. users, the platform offers a new ‘Watch tab’ in the bottom navigation bar of Facebook’s main page, distinguished by a TV-shaped icon.

Its content, ranging from live and scripted television to sports and comedy programs, will be cross-platform, allowing users to watch content on their phones, computers and Facebook TV apps.

All types of creators and publishers, either professional or ordinary, community members, have the resources to capture an audience, build a supporting fan base, and earn money for their shows through the service. Publishers will have the choice to insert ad breaks if they seek to earn money from their content, or be ad free. With ads, creators earn 55 percent of the revenue, while Facebook keeps the rest. Shows will get their own dedicated Facebook pages too, creating space for fans to ask questions and interact.

As a day-to-day destination for over 1.32 billion users and home to more than two billion, according to Statista, Facebook is also looking to challenge traditional network television, which has been seeing a decline in viewership. If the original shows catch on, it will give people more of a reason to stare at their screens even

Spooky TV: Five things to watch on Netflix this Halloween

KAILEY O’HEHIR STAFF WRITER

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t has been a longstanding tradition for families to gather together and watch American Hollywood classics such as “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “ A Christmas Story” to get in the holiday spirit. Now with the advent of Netflix, a whole new door of tradition has opened up to us. We are able to access hundreds of uncensored horror movies and TV shows to get us in the spirit of Halloween.

Just 10 years ago, it wasn’t so easy to turn on the complete “Saw” series unedited and at your fingertips. Today, a quick type-in of “n” for Netflix into your URL search or a click on your Apple TV remote brings you to a nearly unlimited amount of spooky features. Yet when it comes to the horror genre, movies and TV shows can certainly hit-or-miss. How does one file through the sea of misses to get the ultimate scare?

It comes down to how much a movie or show can toy with the viewer’s mind. The more a feature taps into our fears, the more it can get our hearts pounding, our hands sweating, and our eyes wanting to turn away.

According to Psychology Today, the top things that make horror movies scary can include fears of death, the dark, disfigurement, and scary places.

These top five movies and TV shows currently available for streaming on Netflix do just that, and more.

facebook.com Facebook Live will be accessible within the main directory. longer, and could offer significant revenue for Facebook which could bring in better content creators. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has repeatedly discussed the importance of building and strengthening what it means to be a community. He believes the having the opportunity to chat and connect with others during episodes creates more opportunities to form them.

When you open the ‘Watch Tab’ you’ll see multiple categories including “What’s Making People laugh,”

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“Most Talked About” and “What Friends are Watching,” with a range of different shows you can see. As you continue to use it, personalized content with suggested material for you will appear; while content organized around what your friends are watching follows.

Utilizing Facebook Live, people’s reactions and comments to videos are a huge part of the experience, and Watch looks to emulate that. When watching shows, you can join a live comment reel and connect with friends and other viewers. The Watchlist feature at the top of the Watch tab lets you subscribe to updates for new episodes of your favorite shows to help you keep up and never miss out.

As of right now there are no specific content restrictions on violence or explicit language that go beyond Facebook’s existing community standards, but content will be monitored if a show gets flagged. Content longer than 30 minutes is unavailable, averaging 15 minutes or less with the exception of live events and sports. This will likely change as the platform becomes fully available to U.S. users before being trailed overseas.

If Facebook Watch takes off, it could become a home for deliberate video consumption like YouTube Red and Netflix, offering specific shows only available on its platform. Through high quality original content, and as ad spends continue to grow on the web, Watch can only benefit Facebook giving it a way to gain more attention and revenue.

If you thought you overcame fears from your childhood imagination, think again. The monster looming in your bedroom at night is back to haunt you. “The Babadook” hits close to home, as you step into the life of Amelia, an overworked widow exhaustedly trying to discipline her son Samuel. A seemingly innocent children’s book comes into play, and soon enough you’ll be right back in your 6-year-old mind, scared out of your wits and not wanting to look at what’s under your bed at night ever again.

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This bizarre, bone-chilling mockumentary series takes a serious twist on your classic haunted house horror flick. Starting innocently with a young couple who has just purchased a new house out in the middle of nowhere, you may think you know exactly how the story will go. Yet, as endless amounts of unnerving plot twists unfold, you will be left at the edge of your seat by the end of each episode. Murders, hauntings, and a mysterious lost tribe are just some of the things you will witness in “Roanoke”; all complemented by stunningly horrifying graphics.

BLACK MIRROR

If you ever fear that one day technology will go too far, “Black Mirror” will have you petrified by the end of each episode. With each episode holding a different storyline, this sci-fi series jumps into the future and portrays a technological dystopia. What happens if our phones really can do it all? What happens when bees become extinct?

What if we incorporate artificial intelligence into our military? “Black Mirror” digs deep into our psyche and gives us a horrifying taste of what could happen.

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Whether you’ve seen it a dozen times or not, “The Sixth Sense” is a cult classic that will be sure to creep you out, and it’s finally available on Netflix. The film allows you to fully indulge into fears of ghosts, the undead, and indeed the psychologically unknown. As a child psychologist is determined to help 8-year-old Cole, who can infamously “see dead people”, you will become fully entranced in this disturbing story. Just when you think it’s safe to look, your heart will skip a beat as the subtle, yet realistic terrors appear on the screen.

THE SAW SERIES

Not for the faint hearted, the six “Saw” movies now available on Netflix take blood and gore to a whole new level. These classic hack n’ splat movies test your limits as you peer in on the psychotic and horrifying trials characters go through; all part of Jigsaw’s game. If you can make it through all six parts of the series, it is without a doubt that you will be left deeply disturbed, and probably with a new Halloween tradition.

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Loss of Hilton Hotel weighs on Santa Rosa community

EMILY SHAHEEN STAFF WRITER

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anta Rosa was one of the major cities hit by wildfires all over northern California. Many people in its community have been affected, including Sonoma State University students.

Madison Bennion, an 18-year-old who formerly worked full time at the Hilton Sonoma Wine Country hotel in Santa Rosa, lost her job when the hotel burned down.

During her time at the hotel, Bennion worked at the front as an agent, greeted guests, checked them into their rooms, and made sure all their needs were met.

She also had to communicate with each department to ensure all tasks were finished on time.

Bennion said she was shocked to discover her workplace was destroyed on the first day of fires.

“I don’t think I really knew the hotel was completely gone until around 11 a.m. that morning [Oct. 9],” Bennion said. “But just the fact that it was burning meant I’d never see it again. I had worked the morning shift from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. that day, and if I had worked the late shift the night of the fire, I would’ve been a part of it.”

According to Bennion, she not only lost her job, but was evacuated from her home the morning of the fires.

“Honestly, I didn’t even know the fires were a thing until I woke up from my boss telling me not to come into work that morning because the fire had hit the Hilton and they had to evacuate everyone,” Bennion said.

“Shortly after that text, we had been woken up by our neighbors to get ready to evacuate our home.”

Bennion recently found a new job at the Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country hotel in Santa Rosa, and is now going through the hiring process.

Bennion said things may be looking up for her now, but a lot of damage has been done to her community and it will take years to go back to normal.

“I’m overall just grateful that everyone [I know] is okay and got out safety,” Bennion said.

hilton.com The Hilton Sonoma Wine Country hotel in Santa Rosa was among many local landmarks to burn down in the North Bay fires. Madison Bennion lost her job when the hotel was destroyed on Oct. 9.

Students raise money for Sonoma County in aftermath of fires

KAYLA BUIE

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fter a week of raging fires, winds recently died down and containment became a reality for Sonoma County.

In the aftermath of the fires, the devastation still lingers for thousands of people, including Sonoma State University students and faculty. Some people had just minutes to escape, losing everything they owned in the fires.

Since the tragedy hit so close to Sonoma State, many clubs, organizations, and students rallied together to donate, volunteer, and help out as the fires went on.

McKenna Jenkins, a junior majoring in political science, volunteered for the Salvation Army in Santa Rosa.

Jenkins was responsible for sorting through donations, assisting families for finding what they needed, and carrying donations to vehicles.

“I decided to stay in Rohnert Park, but I couldn’t just sit in my house while

STAR // Sara Citti Alpha Omicron Pi is an SSU sorority involved in fire relief fundraising. The organization’s new GoFundMe campaign aims to raise money and awareness for Roseland Collegiate Prep.

all this was happening around me,” Jenkins said.

Other organizations, including members of Greek Life, found a way to volunteer and raise money for fire victims.

A sorority on campus, Alpha Omicron Pi, showed its support by opening a GoFundMe page.

This new site was designed to raise money for, Roseland Collegiate Prep, a school that lost some buildings to the fire in Santa Rosa.

Bianca Higuera, president of Alpha Omicron Pi, said the sorority aimed to raise awareness, in addition to money, for Roseland Collegiate Prep.

“We started the fundraiser for that school specifically because it wasn’t receiving much media attention while [its] gym and some classrooms burned down,” Higuera said. “Roseland Collegiate Prep is a school that has a lot of first generation college students attending, and since education is really important to us, we couldn’t think of a better way to support the students.”

For more information on fundraising for fire relief, contact Alpha Omicron Pi at xirhoaoiicp@gmail.com.

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STAR // Erika Peterson The NomaCares Center, located in Schulz 3001,was established to provide counseling and other services for students and employees after the North Bay fires.

SSU and SRJC provide emotional support for students

SUZETTE PLUMLEY STAFF WRITER

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n Oct. 19, the students and staff of Santa Rosa Junior College gathered at the Lawrence A. Bertolini Student Center on their campus for a night of reassurance, easily accessible resources and a home-cooked pasta dinner for all who were affected by the North Bay fires.

The event started at 4 p.m. Many students and staff members gave speeches, and Congressman Mike Thompson even stopped by to share his thoughts on the recent fires.

In his speech, Thompson recalled all the natural disasters he’s experienced while in office.

While Thompson has experienced many f loods, fires and earthquakes, he said he “has never seen the federal agencies working as smoothly as they are now” in response to a disaster.

“Be strong, be patient, because we’re with you,” Thompson said.

Frank Chong, SRJC’s president and superintendent, welcomed attendees and quickly addressed the realities and tragedies that many SRJC students face in light of the North Bay fires.

Chong said that an estimated 400 students and staff lost their homes.

Natasha Wallace, an SRJC student and soccer player, f led the fire on her bicycle, escaping only with her dog.

Despite losing her home, Wallace said “it doesn’t seem like [she] lost anything,” and feels grateful for all the ways SRJC is supporting its students.

This sense of gratitude for life and being a part of the SRJC community ref lected the overall themes of the evening.

Evelyn Navarro, president of SRJC’s Associated Students, said she feared coming back to “a ghost town” of a college. However, Navarro wanted to assure students that once the smoke dissipates, “what’s left is love.”

After all the speeches, attendees were invited to get assistance from resource booths scattered throughout the building. On-campus and off-campus resources for financial, emotional and academic needs were available in addition to the SRJC Free Store, where toiletries and food supplies were provided to those in need.

Students could also receive complimentary massages, aromatherapy, and time with therapy dogs in

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the Self-Care Zone.

Santa Rosa Junior College has created the SRJC Fire Relief Fund to support their students and staff who have lost everything.

Students who are currently enrolled at SRJC for the fall semester can apply online for awards that can reach up to $500.

Sonoma State University is offering its own services to accommodate to students who are still recovering from the fires. The university recently opened the NomaCares Center, located in Schulz 3001. The center will be open Oct. 24 - 26 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., and on Oct. 27 from 8 a.m. - noon.

Resources offered at the NomaCares Center include an academic advisor, a Counseling and Psychological Services counselor, and the Seawolf Service Center, which helps with any student charges and issues with housing and parking.

For employees, counselors from Empathia, Sonoma State, and other California State Universities will be at the NomaCares Center for support.

For information on housing needs and other services, visit sonoma.edu/nomacares.

To donate to SRJC’s fire relief, visit studentlife. santarosa.edu.

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Volleyball team splits weekend at home Roland Schmidt STAFF WRITER

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ollowing nearly two weeks out of commission and away from the sport, the juggernaut that is the Sonoma State University women’s volleyball team returned to the hardwood against in-conference foe UC San Diego, securing a hard-fought 3-1 victory in four electrifying sets at the ‘Wolves Den. The match concluded with scores of 28-26, 15-25, 25-11, and 25-20.

The four-set triumph improved Sonoma State’s overall record to 15-4, along with a 9-1 record in conference (CCAA) play. The defeat drops the tenacious Tritons to 14-5 overall and 8-3 in divisional action.

On the evening, Sonoma State led in nearly all statistical categories, out-dueling UCSD in kills (59), assists (57), hitting percentage (.204), and aces (five). The Tritons managed to compile two fewer errors (23) and two extra blocks (eight) than the Seawolves, but it wasn’t enough to stymie Sonoma State’s attack and gritty defensive effort.

Across four sets, the three-headed monster of senior middle blocker Kelsey McIntire, sophomore outside hitter Caiti Wiesner, and Calan Seitz led the charge on offense with 41 kills between the three of them. McIntire dropped a game-high 15 kills on the evening, while Wiesner and Seitz totaled 13 kills each. On defense, Megan Bohorquez played a brilliant game as a digging wizard – adding 18 digs to her now 348 digs on the season.

Although set back by a 13-day layoff due to the raging wildfires across Sonoma County, the Seawolves appeared poised and had minimal delay getting back into the swing of things.

“Being away wasn’t nearly as tough as I was expecting,” McIntire said. “Most of us were really itching to get back into the gym and compete again.”

In the opening set, both teams came off the starting block with unparalleled energy, resiliency, and ferocity – proving why other players consider them a duo of powerhouse teams within the conference.

Both squads played one another nearly point-forpoint for the majority of the set – with the difference being the Tritons committed three more errors (eight) than that of the Seawolves (five). The set’s intensity reached its boiling point following a Triton attack error that notched the score at 25 points each.

From that moment forward, the game would get interesting. The Tritons would take a 26-25 lead on a kill by senior Amanda Colla. The Seawolves didn’t roll over though, replying with a kill of their own by Seitz and then a well-placed service ace courtesy of Ashleigh Phelps –

providing Sonoma State with a chance to clinch the set with a single point.

The final sequence would get a bit wild, with both teams bashing missiles back-and-forth for what seemed like an eternity. Spike after spike, floater after floater, dig after dig, and block after block sent bodies from both teams soaring and sliding from all angles of the court.

The marathon would finally reach an end via attack error

by UC San Diego, earning the Seawolves a 28-26 first-set victory.

“The games that go back-and-forth like that are the most fun and intense,” McIntire said. “Winning that set really put the momentum in our favor and gave us the confidence we needed to win the match.”

In the subsequent set, a bit of a different – and somewhat uncharacteristic – tune announced itself, as the Seawolves struggled mightily to build on their strong opening act. During the set, the Tritons poured it on, going on multiple runs of five or more without surrendering the lead once they obtained it. This made it awfully difficult for the Seawolves to gain any sort of traction over the course of the frame, and would ultimately result in a 2515 Triton win. For Sonoma State, a combination of errors (nine) and a palty hitting percentage (.064) proved to be the difference in their second-set defeat.

In the third set, Sonoma State returned from the break looking to strike with a vengeance – and did it ever.

Knotted at six points apiece, the set seemed as if it would be tightly contested, similar to that of the action-packed opening set where both teams traded heart-stopping blows.

This would not be the case though, as Sonoma State dashed away with the set thanks to two separate scoring streaks of seven points or more. To close the set, the Seawolves put on a clinic, capping the frame with an eight point run – giving Sonoma State the 25-11 edge.

The duo of Wiesner and McIntire spearheaded the Seawolf attack, combining for 11 kills. Although the Seawolves completed the set with an elevated hitting percentage (.323), the defense held the Tritons to a miniscule -.034 hitting percentage, one of the lowest percentages of the season for UCSD. Then came the pivotal fourth and final set. This set turned out like a ping-pong match, with both teams exchanging leads on multiple occasions. With the score tied at 18-18, an attack error by UC San Diego’s Emily Kimball all but shut the door for a potential fifth set to take place. From there, Sonoma State never looked back, outscoring the Tritons 7-2 in the final nine points. A service ace courtesy of Wiesner capped off the set 25-20 and clinched the match, giving the Seawolves a vintage

STAR // Lauren Eipp Members of the women’s volleyball team celebrate a set win 3-1 victory.

“We were really pumped for this match against UCSD – since they’re a big name in our conference,” McIntire said. “With that said, it’s so easy to get excited and ready for a match like that.”

While Friday’s tough matchup resulted in a win, a different story presented itself Saturday, with Sonoma State falling to Cal State San Marcos by a final score of 3-1. The final tallies were 25-19, 22-25, 20-25, and 18-25 in favor of San Marcos.

The loss drops Sonoma State’s overall record to 15-5, while also leaving them with a still-strong 9-2 conference mark.

On the night, Wiesner led the way in kills, swatting 16 for the game. Two other players, Morgan Annala and McIntire jumped into double-digit figures as well, providing the team with 13 and 10 respectively.

On defense, Bohorquez once again showed off her digging prowess, notching 25 digs for the game. Courtney Seda – usually known for her ability to assist – also provided 20 digs for her team.

The Cougars – a team known for their tough walllike defense – slowed down the Seawolf offense, accumulating 12 blocks and held their hitting percentage to a low .170 mark.

Following the loss, Sonoma State will look to bounce back in a road tilt with Cal State Dominguez Hills at 7 p.m on Friday.

“Heading into our upcoming matches, the main thing we need to work on is our composure,” said McIntire. “We need to stay competitive throughout our matches, even when we’re feeling tired.”

Seawolves of the Week Luis Mendoza

Class: Sophomore Position: Midfield Hometown: Richmond Sophomore midfielder Luis Mendoza played 19 matches his freshman year, starting in four of those games. His first collegiate goal came in a 4-0 shutout of Stanislaus State in September 2016.

Last week, Mendoza assisted both goals against Cal State L.A., both to fellow Seawolf of the Week TJ Perez. Mendoza’s assists led the Seawolves to their 2-1 victory over the Golden Eagles.

In the next game against Cal State Dominguez Hills, Mendoza again assisted both game-winning goals, this time to Eric Alvarado and TJ Perez. This second 2-1 win of the weekend tied the team’s win-to-loss ratio at 4, a much-needed run for the Seawolves’, who now hold a 4-4-1 conference record.

TJ Perez

Class: Senior Position: Forward Hometown: Santee TJ Perez, a senior forward for Sonoma State, has proved himself an asset for the Seawolves since his debut on the team. As a junior in 2015, he lead the team with three game-winning shots, hitting seven goals total. Five of his goals were in the first eight games, and he scored in three consecutive games through September 20-27. He also had seven assists on the season.

Last week Perez tallied three goals in two games against Cal State L.A. and Cal State Dominguez Hills.

His goals, assisted by fellow Seawolf of the Week Luis Mendoza, won Sonoma State its first matchups since September. The team now holds a 7-6-2 overall record, a necessary boost to its No. 9 CCAA standing.

Sports 11

OCT. 24 - OCT. 30 2017 sonomastatestar.com

Seawolves earn first victory of the month

Kevin Brill

STAFF WRITER

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fter going an entire month without a victory, the Sonoma State University men’s soccer team has made a strong playoff push at the end of the season as it has turned what was a losing record into a positive one. With its current record of 7-6-2, the pressure is on to finish the season with more wins than losses, as the team has had a streaky season with only a few games left to play.

The Seawolves had two previous home games scheduled against Cal State San Marcos and UC San Diego, which authorities cancelled due to unhealthy air quality levels and the threat of wildfires in Sonoma County.

Although the games have been temporarily cancelled, the schools will determine and post make up dates and times at a later period.

“Our team is a family, making sure one another were safe during the fire,” freshman goalkeeper Ryan Kelly said. “Players offered their homes to let other players stay, and I think that companionship is going to take us far once we get into the conference tournament.”.

Over the weekend, Sonoma State played two nail-biting matches against Cal State L.A. and Cal State Dominguez Hills, where the Seawolves came out victorious in both. After adding two wins to their record, the Seawolves have built notable confidence as a team and remain determined to finish out the season in a positive manner.

“We really tried to focus on keeping our fitness levels high and staying sharp while training off campus,” Kelly said. “We knew we had to be sharp for the weekend because we had to win both games, or else we would lose our chances of going to the conference tournament.”.

On Friday, the Sonoma State Seawolves faced the Cal State L.A. Golden Eagles, a matchup that was neck and neck throughout the entire game. With a record of (10-3-2) on the season, Sonoma State knew it had a hard battle coming against the Golden Eagles. Sonoma State’s TJ Perez, senior forward, knocked home the first goal of the game off of an assist from both Sebastian Santos and Luis Mendoza as he shot

over the keeper’s head, dead center into the goal. In the 39th minute, Cal State L.A.‘s David Elizaga, freshman midfielder, tied the game as he drilled in a free kick from 18 yards out into the top right corner of the Seawolves’ net. The game came down to the wire, as Sonoma State shocked the Golden Eagles with a second goal from Perez in the 75th minute on a rebounded one-time shot to seal the deal for the Seawolves.

The next big game for the Seawolves came on Sunday against the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros (11-4-1). This game was do or die for Sonoma State as it was necessary to win in order to make it to the CCAA tournament.

The Seawolves were able to get on the board early as Eric Alvarado, senior defender, scored in the 7th minute on an assist by Mendoza. Sonoma State was able to keep the Toros from scoring in the first half, until Carlos Escobedo, junior defender, tied the game (1-1) to begin the second half. The tension grew deeper into the game as the time regulation was coming to a close. With less than five minutes remaining in regulation, Perez lifted Sonoma State to victory as he snuck the game-winning goal as it rolled past the Toros’ goalkeeper. The Seawolves were ecstatic as they kept their season alive.

The Seawolves will close out the season playing their final away game against San Francisco State on Saturday. This season has been nothing short of a rollercoaster, with plenty of highs and lows, but the Seawolves are determined to finish strong and bring back some wins for Sonoma.

These past few weeks have been tough for Sonoma State and the athletic department due to the wildfires, and victories are just what the Seawolves need to turn things around.

“We are going into the game with the must win mentality,” Alvarado said “These past three games have been do or die. We do have plans for playoffs. If we win against SF, we will make the CCAA tournament. But we’re just taking it one game at a time.”

Sports Schedule Tuesday, Oct. 24

Saturday, Oct. 28

Sunday, Oct. 29

Men’s Golf The Territory Classic

Men’s Tennis @ Pacific Tiger Invitational

Men’s Tennis @ Pacific Tiger Invitational

Friday, Oct. 27

Men’s Soccer @ SF State 11:30

Monday, Oct. 30

Men’s Tennis @ Pacific Tiger Invitational Women’s Volleyball @ Cal State Dominguez Hills 7 p.m.

Women’s Soccer @ SF State 2 p.m.

Women’s Golf @ CSUSM Fall Classic

Women’s Volleyball @ Cal State L.A. 7 p.m.

Double-overtime standoff ends in tie Chad Shaver STAFF WRITER

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espite the two game cancellations due to the fires in Sonoma County, the Sonoma State University women’s soccer team was able to rally and pull off a winning weekend.

The Seawolves took on Cal State L.A. in Arcata on Friday. The Seawolves, coming off a loss in their last game against Cal Poly Pomona, determined to get back to their winning habits. Early in the 20th minute of the match a Cal State player fouled senior forward Sara Van Wagoner going down the line. The foul gave Sonoma State a free kick, which Madison Watts took. Bella Amyx then redirected the kick with a header for a picture perfect goal.

“I was thrilled that we got the goal, was hoping for one more but a win is a win,” Amyx said.

With this goal the Seawolves now led the game 1-0. With Sonoma State’s strong defense, this one goal was all it needed for the win as it defeated Cal State L.A. 1-0.

“We outplayed Cal State L.A. for sure. We had good composure and played a great game of possession. We definitely should have had more goals, but we came away with a win and we are proud of it,” Van Wagoner said.

With this win over the Golden Eagles, Sonoma State now has a record of 122-0 overall and a 6-2-0 in conference play.

“Friday’s game we pulled out the win and I think that was huge for us,” Amyx said. We were coming back from a week where we couldn’t train outside or train at all and some of us had been evacuated from our homes, so getting that first win was huge. It was important for us so that we could get back into our rhythm.”

The Seawolves didn’t win or lose on Sunday, but tied against Cal State Dominguez Hills in their second to last regular season game of the year at Arcata. The game started out great for the Seawolves with two quick goals, one by forward Sam Layman and the other by Dominguez Hills scoring on itself. Once the momentum was in the Seawolves’ hands, it quickly began to slip away.

“We were up 2-0 and then quickly lost our composure once their first goal was scored against us,” Van Wagoner said.

Cal State Dominguez Hills was able to collect one more goal to finally tie the game 2-2.

“We struggled to find our way until the end. With some unlucky calls, we

were just short of pulling off a victory. We are looking forward to finishing the season stronger than when we started,” Van Wagoner said.

With the season coming to an end, the Seawolves look to defeat Cal State San Francisco in their final regular season game of the year on Saturday at SF State.

Sonomaseawolves.com No. 2 Sara Van Wagoner aims her kick against Cal State Dominguez Hills.

12 Photo Seawolves gather to give gratitude

OCT. 24 - OCT. 30, 2017 sonomastatestar.com

STAR // Alyssa Archerda President Judy K. Sakaki talks with husband Patrick McCallum and CSU Student Trustee Emily Hinton.

STAR // Alyssa Archerda CSU Chancellor Timothy White signs the banner to give thanks to the first responders.

STAR // Alyssa Archerda CSU Chancellor Timothy White and CSU Student Trustee from Sonoma State Emily Hinton talk with Chief of Staff to the president Bill Kidder.

STAR // Alyssa Archerda CSU Chancellor Timothy White and Sonoma State President Judy K. Sakaki speaking to a student who was affected by the fires.

STAR // Lauren Eipp Seawolves meet to show their creative side in pumpkin carving on Saturday October 21.

STAR // Mikki Taylor Pi Kappa Phi member Trevor Bettis celebrates with his brothers after winning his team a point during Gamma Phi Beta’s “Moonball” on Saturday.

STAR // Lauren Eipp Guillermina Medina and Miguel Diaz trace the start of their spooky pumpkin.

STAR // Mikki Taylor Tau Kappa Epsilon member Nate Moneda serves the ball to start the game during Gamma Phi Beta’s “Moonball” on Saturday.

STAR // Lauren Eipp Students gather in the Barrel Room on Saturday night to carve pumpkins.